My Demons - Chapter 86



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My Villains Episode 086

22. Witch (6)

It was none other than Ellen who appeared in the eastern sky.

When I looked closely, I saw that the feather decoration on my left ear was emitting a soft blue light.

The guy was looking down at the ground, his hair flowing, like a great wizard from a legend.

The smile hanging on the corner of his mouth and the look in his eyes looked perfect, as if he were wearing a custom-made suit that had been lost – wow.

“Ugh!”

Just as I was about to think, a wave suddenly blew in and the small fuselage began to stumble!

Ellen’s face instantly turned white and she waved her arms wildly to keep her balance.

“•••Ugh!”

Yes, you are!

Just as she was startled and was about to run to catch him, a gust of wind blew from somewhere and enveloped Ellen.

The gentle breeze blew away the harsh wind blowing toward Ellen. In addition, he wrapped his arms around the struggling girl and helped her maintain her balance.

Is that really the ‘Dance Spirit’? Are you using it like that?

Ellen, who regained her balance with the help of the dancing spirit, made an arrogant expression as if she had never been flustered… … .

Ugh, why are you doing that? I’m so embarrassed… .

Just a moment to feel that way. Ellen lifted the wand and began swinging it as if commanding. At the same time, as he moved his lips, an ember the size of his fingernail bloomed within the circle drawn by the wand.

Hururu.

The embers spun like a whirlpool and grew in size. The embers, no, the fireball, which had grown as big as a ping-pong ball, shook off the wand’s pull and flew to the ground.

I realized the identity of the magic and quickly shouted.

“It’s a ‘fireball’! “Get down!”

The soldiers who were not deluded by the witch, or who escaped from the illusion, were frightened by the word fireball and threw their heads on the ground.

Hurrrr.

The fireball flew over the soldiers in a gentle curve. And the moment it explodes on Camilla, the witch who was lying near the wall of the salt castle –

bang

With a loud explosion, sparks flew in all directions and a pillar of fire rose up. Fireball, commonly called ‘Fireball’, is a rank 2 fire magic skill. Although it has the disadvantages of requiring a lot of mana, having a long casting time, and a relatively slow projectile speed, it was a fairly usable spell thanks to its high power, long range, and decent range.

It was a popular technique for relieving stress in games because of its impact and effect. To see this in reality… … .

“Kyaaaak!”

The witch who was hit hard by the fireball let out a terrible scream. With wounded or severed tentacles here and there curling uncontrollably, Camilla began crawling across her floor and hammering even towards the front door of her salt castle.

I quickly stood up and swung my shield to scatter the sparks flying in front of my nose. Then he immediately chased after the witch, who was pounding the ground.

“Tsk, hot, hot, kieeeeek!”

The monster engulfed in flames desperately crawled, swinging its tentacles in all directions. The soldiers surrounding Sogeumseong Fortress were frightened by the terrible sight and took a step back.

In that mess, I was able to catch up with the witch without difficulty.

“Huh, huh… .”

Are you tired?

The witch who had been screaming stopped desperately struggling and fell face down. Human arms, here and there scorched by her fire, stretched anxiously toward the salt castle. Her heart pounded as if she was trying to say something, but she sighed.

The wide blade penetrated the thin neck from behind. A strong tremor ran through her handle as Hrunting was drenched in her witch’s blood.

“Grurg,”

The witch, Camilla, opened her mouth, but what came out was not words but thick blood foam.

He stepped on the witch’s back and twisted the blade. Her neck was completely cut off, and the fragrant smelling tentacles became limp. The hand that was shaking towards her salt castle also fell to the floor.

“Whoa.”

Finally finished.

It was much more difficult than I thought because I suddenly used ‘Deception’. Still, I’m glad Ellen showed up at the right time…

“Um, that guy… !”

“Kill him!”

When I looked up at the shout I heard from somewhere, the lattice gate of the Salt Castle, which had been tightly closed, was suddenly up.

The person who appeared at the entrance located on the second floor was none other than the Lord of South Harbor.

“Kill that mercenary!” Seongju, who looked much haggard than I had seen him before, pointed a finger at me and screamed as if he was spitting out blood.

“What are you doing! That mercenary, that lowly thing, killed my wife! Come on, come on! “Bring me that damned, murderer’s, head!”

The royal guards standing behind the castle owner gritted their teeth at that desperate cry.

Although they were only a handful of people, they jumped out of the entrance with the loyalty of an Imperial Guard. Then, just as he was about to pounce on me.

Phew.

A light breeze blowing from somewhere touches the back of my neck.

“Poi, help me!”

“Uh, huh?”

When I turned my head, Ellen was flying towards me. The wind that had wrapped around her was dissipating, causing the small fuselage to sway wildly.

Seeing Ellen almost falling, I quickly jumped away. Then he stretched out his hand holding the shield and succeeded in catching the guy.

Suddenly.

“Hey,”

“Ugh, are you okay?”

Ellen wrapped her arms around my neck and nodded.

“Uh, *hoo, hoo* it’s okay.”

Feeling a little reassured, I furrowed my brows and shouted softly.

“I told you to wait in the room! “Why did you come here?”

“You said you would come before *hehe* sunrise, but you didn’t!”

“what? Still, what if there are that many knights and they use magic?

“You say you have to hide your identity?”

“Does it matter now? “I’m in big trouble right now?”

“What’s the big deal? By the way, are you okay? “Is your face white?”

When I asked, looking down at her face with pale veins, Ellen took a breath and whispered softly.

“Hehe, it’s just that I ran out of mana.”

“what? What did you do to already run out of mana?”

At Ellen’s current stats, even excluding items, her mana would be over 70. Considering that my blood energy is only 15, it’s more than enough, so there’s no way I’ll run out so soon… .

•••ah. The fireball’s mana consumption was over 30. If you summoned a dancing spirit and activated a feather decoration for flight… .

“Wow, it looks like they scraped all the way to the bottom?”

“… Will you shut up? “You really have no clue.”

“sense? “What did you notice?”

The guy let out a small sigh and turned his head to the guards gathered at the main gate of Salt Castle. Then he made the same vague expression he had before and spoke in a sonorous voice.

“I warn you in advance, only those who want to turn into charcoal will attack you.”

“… Ugh ”

It was a very funny sight to see a small girl pretending to be arrogant while sitting on the arm of a heavily armed warrior. However, the SS also witnessed fireballs falling from the sky, so they could not move easily.

“Over there, there’s the Count!”

“catch!”

In addition, when the soldiers who came to the palace tower arrested the lord of Seong, the royal guards eventually surrendered.

The square that had just dawned was as crowded as a market place. This is because the cavalry that had gone on a night raid had just returned.

In the middle of the chaotic garrison, the prince and the old knight were walking side by side.

“… … The guard captain and his subordinates were all captured. “About thirty soldiers outside of the immediate army were killed or injured, but thanks to Sir Langbolt and Lord Lyam’s crackdown, there was not much disturbance.”

“is it. “The job was bigger than I expected, but I finished it well.”

“The bloody prosecutor played a big role.”

Ulkar’s entire armor was covered in blood and dust. He handed over the reins to his friend and asked the old knight, Ariad Barin.

“He discovered the identity of the Countess, or rather, the witch?”

“yes. “After a few words with Ubar, he obtained a confession.”

“Confession.”

“It’s just my feeling… “It seemed like he knew the identity of the informer from the beginning.”

“What do you mean?”

The old knight shook his head as the prince, who was walking with his troops, twitched his eyebrows.

“That doesn’t mean it’s suspicious. “If he had been Sejak, he wouldn’t have kicked out the countess and the leader of the thugs who were ruling the back alleys.”

“I guess so.”

“But there is no doubt that he is capable of something.”

“… … What is the possibility that it is related to the two families of Razil?”

“At this time, it is difficult to judge.”

“ O ” 丁g •

“However, caution is still needed. The girl he was accompanying also seemed to be a high-level battle mage… .”

“I heard you can fly in the sky and wield fireballs.”

“yes. but,”

Ariad, who was following the prince, paused for a moment until all the soldiers he had beaten entered the tent. Only after the soldiers had taken their positions in the four corners of the tent did the old knight answer in a low voice.

“It is a spell commonly used among various schools and families, so it is difficult to specify its affiliation.”

“I guess so.”

“No matter what their affiliation, a wizard is a wizard anyway. If you look at their reluctance to reveal their cards, it is clear that there is something holding them back. “If you give me an order, I will arrest you.”

“No, no. “Don’t act rashly.”

“… “Yes, my lord.”

The prince, leaning back in his chair, handed over his helmet and iron gloves to his attendant. He was lost in thought for a moment, then stroked his hair and opened his mouth.

“Where are they?”

“I’m with Sergeant Gilbert. Would you like to meet him?”

“Of course. “Bring him here.”

As the old knight left the tent, the two servants began wiping the prince’s plate armor with a cloth soaked in water.

Just as the mane-shaped decoration around the chest regained its golden color, a group of people entered the tent.

Lyam Summerson, a solid commander, Langbolt Ershor, one of the most famous swordsmen in the kingdom, and a mercenary and wizard.

“See you, His Majesty the Prince.”

The mercenary showed respect in a hesitant posture while holding the wizard.

The mercenary had a great appearance that did not match his status.

Thick eyebrows, sharp eyes, straight closed lips, high bridge of the nose, and sun-kissed skin. He had a face closer to that of an aristocratic knight rather than a mercenary.

He could certainly be called handsome, but his flaw was that he had a fierce look and cold eyes. Would you say he is a man who reminds the viewer of a poisonous snake or a wild beast?

In addition, he was about a hand taller than a tall prince and had wide shoulders, giving off an intimidating aura.

Sitting on the man’s arm was a beautiful girl with a completely different vibe.

Transparent skin with blue veins showing, gorgeous blonde hair, and delicate facial features. It was the face of a typical noble girl.

The girl fluttered her long eyelashes and bowed her head to the prince. Considering that her legs were uncomfortable, the greeting was just what she needed, neither too much nor too little.

As Ulkar looked at the beautiful girl wizard, Ellen, he suddenly remembered someone he had lost a long time ago.

Flawless silver hair and clear navy blue eyes that look exactly like your own. A cheerful sound of laughter and small, soft hands that sound like tapping a glass… … .

That girl should have grown up to the level of Ellen in front of her by now.

‘No, it might be bigger than me.’

The prince, who felt depressed for some reason, forcibly pulled in the corners of his mouth. The prince, who was beautiful even with a forced smile, opened his mouth.

“You made a big contribution. If it weren’t for you, I would have fallen for the witch’s trick.

all.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“You said you got a confession from Uvar? Lord Ariad admires your interrogation skills. “Can you tell me the secret?”

Although it was a sudden request, Phoenix responded calmly, as if he had expected it.

“Uh, I just saw the initials LC written on my letter, so I thought about it just in case. “It’s not even a skill.”

“is it.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

The prince stared at the mercenary with his eyes narrowed.

The mercenary was making a stupid expression, perhaps to hide his sharp eyes. He could hardly read minds.

“This is the second time I’ve been indebted to you. “I don’t want to turn into a public official, so if there’s anything you want, just tell me.”

The mercenary fell silent at the prince’s words. Phoenix, who looked worried for a moment, finally opened his mouth.

“… … Um, then can I ask you a difficult favor?”

“Is this a difficult request?”

“There are some prisoners being held behind here, and there is one of them I know. “Where are you? I’m a barbarian from far west.”

“Oh, you mean the big tattooed barbarian?”

“yes. “It’s him.”

Ulkar rested his chin on the armrest and narrowed his eyes.

“The barbarian struck down twenty soldiers and maimed several of them. It is right to be truthful even if only to establish discipline, so you cannot ask for anything else.

do it.”

“The reason the barbarian fought the soldiers was because he harassed a helpless waitress.”

“•••Did something like that happen?”

“Yes, this is what I heard directly from the waitress. Well, that doesn’t mean he’s not guilty, but if your Majesty is kind to him, I’ll take charge of him.”

“Will you take it? “What does it mean?”

“That barbarian is as strong as he is big. “He used to be a warrior in his tribe, so he’s good at fighting.”

“How could you… Oh yeah. Now that I think about it, you said you were the one who brought that barbarian to the city.”

“Yes, that’s right. In the process, I clearly saw how the thieves were turned into rats. So, if you leave it to me, I will put him at the forefront in the next battle. “I’m going to die anyway, so wouldn’t it be helpful to the city if I die fighting the enemies?”

Ulkar thought for a moment and then nodded.

“Okay, good. Let’s free him. Also, if you make a great contribution in battle, I will not hold you responsible for the crimes you committed.”

“Thank you,”

“However, if that barbarian commits a crime again, you will also be held responsible.”

“Uh, yeah?”

“why? “You don’t like it?”

In front of the prince, who was leaning against the backrest, the mercenary and the wizard began bickering. It looked like the mercenary was having a hard time persuading the dissatisfied wizard.

After a while, Phoenics finally accepted Ulkar’s terms.