The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 122



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Episode 122 38. What can you do?

One.

This place is about an hour’s walk south from the village of Ear.

Caron’s party was scouting out the pirates advancing rapidly from afar.

“It’s moving forward faster than I thought?”

Leo looked at the pirates with a frown.

Pirates without even a shred of military discipline.

But a force of nearly a thousand men, with high morale, was a threat in itself.

Kwaaaaaaaang-!

The traps that the elves had set up in advance were being destroyed one by one.

The pirates may have had no discipline, but that doesn’t mean they were a bunch of rabble.

The guys were advancing forward one by one, led by those who looked like veterans.

At that sight, Caron nodded as if he found it amusing.

“Still, they are the Empress’s pirates, so they have to overcome at least some traps.”

The traps set by the elves are based on the power of the spirits.

In other words, traps that utilize the power of nature.

There were traps like using fire spirits to set things on fire, but they don’t seem very effective now.

It was just as Barad had said.

The power of the spirits that settled in the forest was greatly weakened.

It is probably,

“… … Are those guys going out?”

“I guess so? Yeah, it looks kind of scary.”

It must be because of the scaly, scale-covered alien race that Leo is pointing at with his chin, the Nagas.

Caron nodded slowly and looked at the others.

Those guys who emit a dark and mysterious magical power from behind the pirates.

Their pointy ears, covered in scales, seemed to hint at their once elven origins.

But apart from their pointy ears, they were completely different from elves.

Blue-tinged skin and scales covering the skin.

In particular, those eerily shining yellow eyes gave off an ominous vibe.

-The magic of the deep sea is close to black magic, master. It is a power that consumes the surroundings the moment it touches them.

It was literally a guillotine.

The deep-sea magic power that the Nagas were using was so twisted that it was difficult to call it normal magic power.

Crunch!

A single tree exposed to the magic of the deep sea withered and twisted in an instant.

It was truly an unholy power.

“Wouldn’t it be easy?”

Caron, who had been observing the alliance between pirates and Nagas, nodded slowly.

The power of the Nagas is greater than I thought.

The power of the spirits, which could be said to be the elves’ greatest weapon, was being firmly suppressed by the nagas.

It didn’t seem like the Nagas and the pirates were cooperating organically, but it was certain that they were supplementing the pirates’ lack of magical abilities.

“Hmm.”

Caron let out a small sigh.

On the outside he looked like he was deep in thought, but in reality he wasn’t.

Leo spoke to Caron with a trembling expression.

“… … But Caron. Are you really going to use it?”

Just yesterday, Caron showed off a new ability to his colleagues.

Leo looked at Charon with concern, recalling that creepy ability.

The biggest reason the initial plan to put Kerua at the forefront was changed was because of Charon’s new ability.

To Leo’s question, Caron nodded as if it was obvious.

“Then when else would you use it if not now?”

“That’s true, but… … it’s a bit like that.”

Caron glanced at Leo.

Caron also knew very well what Leo was worried about.

New abilities.

That ability was a power that was created by absorbing fragments of massacre with Kerua’s help.

Saruruk-.

Pluto burst out of Charon’s hand.

Pluto immediately took his place on Charon’s shoulder.

“There is no other place to test this ability.”

“That’s right.”

“This is the kind of time you use it.”

“… … There really are no such thing as a black magician. Is your hatred of black magicians a kind of hatred of your own race or something like that?”

As Leo stuck his tongue out, this time Leon spoke in a low voice.

“I think I know what Leo’s worried about, Charon. Honestly, that power… … is creepy.”

“I’m the same. To call it honorable… … it’s too cruel a power.”

Not only Leo, but also his other colleagues had confirmed Caron’s newfound power.

That ‘power’ was very similar to the ‘Evil Eye’ that the massacre had shown, so it was only natural to be worried.

Didn’t even Charon himself find it burdensome to absorb it directly and pass the power on to Pluto?

But no one there told Charon not to use that ‘power’.

Because they thought that ‘power’ would be useful in the current situation.

To put it simply, the ‘power’ of Charon that they confirmed is:

‘The Demon King of Massacre.’

It resembled the Demon Eye used by the Demon King of the last massacre.

Causes the subject who comes into contact with Pluto’s darkness to enter a state of frenzy.

It was an ability close to mind manipulation used by wizards.

As expected from a power obtained by absorbing the Demon King’s energy, it was also an extremely unique ability.

“But, it’s true that it’s a power that suits you.”

Leon nodded, looking at the pirates advancing from afar.

Charon’s colleagues have already given a name to Charon’s new power.

Because there was already a very appropriate word to describe that power.

“rabies.”

No word could describe Charon’s new ability better than that.

At Leon’s words, Caron clicked his tongue lightly and sighed.

“There are so many cool words, but why rabies?”

“If I get bitten by you, I’ll go crazy.”

“To be exact, if you contact Pluto… … .”

“Either that or that. Anyway, congratulations, Caron. You’ve become a real, complete mad dog now.”

Caron knew that even though his colleagues said that, they were actually worried inside.

Even he thought that this new power was a power of utter horror.

Of course, it wasn’t a power that worked for everyone.

It doesn’t work well on 5th circle magicians or those with power equivalent to a 5-star knight.

In other words, it was a power that didn’t have much effect against elite units.

But this battle is not like that.

No matter how many pirates were veterans of the seas, there didn’t seem to be many among them who could resist this ‘rabies’.

“It’s good that there are a lot of test subjects.”

Charon muttered quietly and looked at the pirates, and Leo shuddered.

“No, seriously, I told you not to say that. You sound like a real warlock.”

At those words, Caron spoke to Leo in a calm voice.

“Brother. If you look at it closely, this is also war.”

“Right.”

“If we don’t kill, we die.”

What’s important in war isn’t ‘how’ you win.

If you lose anyway, you’ll lose everything.

That’s why the important thing is to win ‘somehow’.

His colleagues slowly nodded their heads at Caron’s words.

In particular, Leo and Leon could understand what Charon was saying.

Because they learned firsthand what war was like through their mission in the Southern Kingdom.

“Just in case, let me give you one more piece of advice.”

Srrrrrrung-.

Charon pulled the guillotine from its scabbard.

And he said with a cold expression.

“War isn’t some kind of sacred duel. It’s just hell. I think you all understand what I mean.”

Charon swept Pluto’s back with his left hand and gave an order in a low voice.

“Pluto. Can I ask you a favor?”

Myaaaah-!

Pluto jumped down from Charon’s shoulder and disappeared into the shadows in an instant.

Charon raised his head and looked at the pirates approaching from afar.

They are the ones approaching to capture Hatching, that cute Aqua.

Do we really need mercy for those guys?

‘No way.’

Caron raised the corners of his mouth in a bitter manner.

“Welcome to hell.”

The mad dog bared its teeth at them.

2.

The pirate group led by Besik was able to reach the elven village without much resistance.

“Boss! That place you see over there is a village of elves. I don’t think we can enter right away.”

“Why?”

“There’s a huge defensive barrier formed throughout the village. It would probably be better to wait for the Nagas to lift the barrier… .”

Beshik frowned as if he was displeased by the adjutant’s words, then immediately swung his battle axe in a powerful swing.

Booooooooo-!

The magical power at the tip of the axe blade shot out in an instant.

And after a while,

Kwaaaaaaaang-!

The magic power of the besik was blocked by a translucent barrier.

At that sight, Besik frowned once again.

“It’s really tough. What did those guys say?”

“They say it will take 20 minutes to neutralize the barrier. But boss. For a raid on an elf village… … isn’t it too smooth?”

“what?”

“There’s no way the elves would be so obedient.”

The adjutant’s point was valid.

Because the elves didn’t offer much resistance until they reached the village.

But Besik laughed and said.

“That’s because the elves are nothing but spirits.”

“It would be normal to at least employ delaying tactics… … .”

“Have you been doing this for a day or two?”

The total number of troops exceeds one thousand.

In addition, he has joined forces with those who possess the eerie power to get out.

Even though they were elves, they could not help but know that they had no chance of winning.

How many people would just accept death when it’s obvious they’re going to die?

“It’s clear that they intend to hold out for the village.”

I could be sure of that when I saw that incredibly strong barrier.

It was clear that they were prepared to fight to the death in the village.

“They will be waiting for reinforcements coming from Galad.”

I have already heard from the Nagas about a city of elves called Galad.

But by the time their reinforcements arrive here, it will already be too late.

“That is, after we have already achieved our goal.”

It wouldn’t take a day for his men to turn that village into a wasteland.

All you have to do is loot the village and get out before the main elf force arrives.

The search for the hatchlings will be handled by the Empress’s faithful dog, Edward.

“Anyway, just taking over that elf village will be all we need to do.”

Even the Empress will not be able to openly criticize him.

“Tell the kids to do a final check of their weapons. If the shield opens, I’ll clear the way myself. Understood?”

The adjutant responded to those words in a very determined voice.

“Yes, boss!”

There was one reason why his subordinates followed him despite his bad personality.

Because Besik was at the forefront in every battle.

The battle axe that Besik wielded at the forefront of every battle was a symbol of trust to his men.

And it will be the same this time too.

“Go out and tell those guys to hurry up.”

He raised the corners of his mouth, his battle axe slung over his shoulder.

‘If I do well, I might be able to become independent this time.’

If we can capture a large number of elves, we will no longer need to be under the Empress’s command.

A situation where Nagarie opened the sea.

It might be a good idea to just take this opportunity to lead the fleet out to the eastern seas.

Unlike the southern seas ruled by the Empress, the eastern seas still have a small number of pirates.

If the huge sum of money from selling elf slaves is added to that… … .

‘There is no law that says I cannot become the ruler of the eastern sea.’

It was while he was having such a sweet dream.

“Kwaaaaah!”

A sharp scream erupted from the men waiting behind.

Besik turned his head and looked at his subordinates.

Something completely incomprehensible was happening.

“Is this kid crazy!”

“Why are you suddenly doing this!”

Suddenly, an internal strife broke out.

Some of the subordinates were swinging their weapons indiscriminately at their comrades as if possessed by something.

A situation that can only be described as crazy.

But every time you blink, the number of your men doing that crazy thing increases.

Besik, seeing that sight, could immediately sense it.

‘That’s the guy from back then,’

That cruel bastard who had implanted something into his subordinate’s body and sent him back to the pirate ship, it was definitely his prank.

“Kill those who have lost their sight right now… … .”

The moment Besik lifted his battle axe to stop his men’s rampage,

“You’re going to kill me again this time? You’re really a terrible bastard.”

A young voice came to his ear.

And after a while,

Slurp.

A young man in black armor appeared from the shadow of a nearby tree.

Blonde hair and blue eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

The dark blue sword he was holding was glowing eerily.

“I don’t know if you like my gift. Do you like rabies? My colleagues said it was rabies when they saw it.”

A voice that doesn’t contain even a speck of seriousness.

“Nice to meet you, Number 6 Beshik.”

“… … You… … .”

To Besik’s words, the young man, Caron, answered with a bright smile.

“Caron Reston.”

“……what?”

“That’s my name. I want you to remember it.”

The devil was smiling at Besik.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house