The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 189



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Episode 189 60. Irene

One.

The clan arrived at Nenya village not far away.

The good news was that it wasn’t just the nobility that came.

“Caron, say hello. This is Laputa, the chieftain of the Miao tribe.”

“Nice to meet you. My name is Laputa.”

“This is Caron Reston.”

Fighters from various tribes, including the Miao tribe, who were not on good terms with the Huo clan, arrived here together.

It was a support force beyond expectations.

That number alone is easily in the thousands.

“I brought only the best soldiers from each tribe, so you should be able to last long enough. I also brought plenty of food just in case.”

The chieftain of the clan, Tau, patted Charon on the back and said.

“It seems like it’s been about a hundred years since the Suin tribe gathered together like this. It’s all thanks to you, Karon.”

“Didn’t the chief use some force?”

At those words, the chieftain of the Miao tribe, Laputa, spoke bluntly.

“How could the nobles convince us? We are simply repaying the debt we owe you, Caron Reston, for saving the Miao child.”

“That’s what I think.”

“Are you two not on good terms?”

“First of all. We’re long-time rivals.”

Miao and Hu tribes.

The two tribes form the most powerful force among the Suin tribes.

-If you think about it, aren’t they both felines? I don’t understand why they don’t get along so well.

‘I hate people who are similar to me the most.’

-……is it?

The villagers were confused by the sudden appearance of the water people, but the water people began to distribute the supplies they had brought to the villagers.

Then, the guard was somewhat lowered.

Since the village of Nenya was isolated by the dark elves, there was a shortage of basic necessities and food.

The Suin tribe was scratching that itchy spot, so the elves had no choice but to welcome it.

Besides, isn’t the race that came to help the water people?

“I have had some contact with the elves, so there are quite a few of my kind who can speak Elvish.”

“That’s fortunate. The elves were afraid just a moment ago.”

“why?”

“I overheard someone say… … that I, a human, might sell the entire village into slavery? No, I really don’t understand how you would say that after seeing my face. Don’t you think so?”

“Certainly… … elves have an eye for detail. When it comes to discernment, elves are a cut above.”

“yes?”

“That son of a bitch. My daughter… … .”

“I told you, it’s Brother Leo!”

……anyway.

Amid the active relief efforts of the Suin tribe, the expressions of the villagers were gradually improving.

Tau smiled faintly, then looked at the old elf lying at Charon’s feet.

“Was it Lakaon?”

It seems that Tau was acquainted with the elders.

“Do you know each other?”

“We met twice. Was this guy a traitor?”

“yes.”

“Arai.”

Phew.

He kicked Lakaon’s stomach without mercy, causing him to groan and roll far away.

Just as the merciless violence was about to continue, Charon raised his hand and stopped Taugar.

“Because he’s still useful. Wouldn’t it be a bit difficult if I kill him?”

“Do you know how a nobleman treats a traitor?”

“Well, I guess?”

“They skinned you alive and hung you at the entrance to the village. Not only did you dare to betray your own people, but you sold them to the enemy? They just tore your limbs apart… … .”

“… … Dad. If anyone hears this, they’ll think we’re savages.”

A word from Adina that stops Tau.

Still, his daughter seemed a bit scared, so Tau quickly calmed down.

“Krrrrrr.”

As Taugar let out a heavy breath like a wild beast, Laputa, who was looking at him with pity from the side, clicked his tongue and muttered.

“You are like a savage nobleman.”

“You talk too much, you coward.”

It’s quite fitting for the two of them to bicker.

It seems like the animals are having a war of nerves with each other?

“Let’s talk about work now.”

Charon spoke to the two of them in a suggestive tone. Then the two stopped fighting and looked at Charon at the same time.

“Currently, the dark elves are said to be preparing for the siege of Eileen.”

Among the key pieces of information extracted from Motsby’s mind was information about the Siege of Eileen.

“The Dark Elves number five thousand in total. They plan to gather all their forces and capture Eileen.”

Although the number was insufficient to wage a siege, it was by human standards.

Dark elves are all capable of using magic.

In particular, since they are beings created by corrupting the elves of the Eastern Great Forest, their magical abilities are outstanding.

“The quality itself is not that great because the troops were gathered by corrupting everything they could find.”

They corrupted even those who were no different from civilians.

Of course, they are not elite level troops.

However, the elf race is basically better at fighting than humans, and above all,

“The enemy behind it was revealed to be the Demon King of Sloth.”

A great evil.

The Demon King was directly projecting his influence towards the Dark Elves.

The moment the Demon King’s intervention was confirmed, no one could guarantee the outcome of the battle.

This is because the Demon Kings were a group of people who were far beyond common sense.

“… … This is the first time in my life that I’ve heard that the Demon King has appeared.”

Laputa said, shaking his head.

“I know it sounds hard to believe.”

“No. I don’t doubt your words, Caron Reston. You are a great warrior. There is no reason for you to lie in this situation.”

“You are a rare example of a cat-themed remark, Charon. I agree with Laputa. So, be honest with me about your plans. We, the beastmen, intend to follow your plans.”

It was full cooperation.

Charon nodded to the two chieftains to express his gratitude, then quickly got back to the main topic.

“I plan to head to Eileen.”

“… … I heard that Eileen is already surrounded. Are you planning on breaking through the dark elves?”

“No way. I know full well that it would be suicidal.”

“then?”

“Who made the shortcut?”

Charon smiled, pointing at Rakhaon with his chin.

Greedy old elf.

As expected of a man who was so greedy that he sold out his own kind, he prepared in advance for the case when the dark elves abandoned him.

“There is a magic circle about an hour’s walk south of the village.”

It is a moving magic circle that is directly connected to Eileen.

The size of the magic circle is not that large.

It can only accommodate five people at most. And it is said to be made for single-use only.

That way, the dark elves won’t be able to chase after us.

“I plan to use that magic circle to travel to Eileen and then make contact with the elven elder.”

Just as there is a regent in the southern forest, it is said that there is a great elder in the eastern forest.

The leader who rules over the elves of the Eastern Forest.

I was thinking of meeting him and talking to him.

“We’ve already set up a communication line with Eileen. Of course, it wasn’t a secure line, so they would have caught on. The dark elves will probably chase us as soon as we leave the village.”

“You’re asking me to open a path to that magic circle.”

“yes.”

“It’s not difficult. We’ll clear the way. Alright, Charon. If we meet with the Elder, what’s the next plan? Should we, the Water People, raid the Dark Elves’ rear?”

Charon let out a small sigh at Tau’s question. Then he answered in a low voice.

“No. From here on out, only the chiefs know.”

I took an objective look at the current situation through a conversation with the regent.

After a long discussion, Charon and the regent were able to reach one conclusion.

“The elves of the Eastern Forest are losing this war. Therefore, we… … .”

The Demon King of Sloth himself has stepped forward.

It is actually too late to lead the Suin tribe and participate in the siege of Eileen.

Charon had a deep discussion with the regent about what the Demon King of Sloth was planning.

There is only one conclusion at the end.

“I will remove the World Tree saplings.”

The Demon King’s goal is to uproot the seedlings of the powerful World Tree.

Before the Demon King corrupts the sapling.

Were those words from Caron shocking?

Tau looked at Charon in silence for a long time.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

Taugar shook his head as if it was nothing to Charon’s words.

“I think this will be the last time I see your face. Hmm, except for your personality, you were a pretty good disciple. There are many ways to commit suicide. Oh, let me add one more thing.”

“do.”

“Don’t take my daughter. If you’re going to die, let the two of you die alone. Do you understand?”

The World Tree sapling is no different from the World Tree to the elves of the Eastern Great Forest.

It would be better to jump into the fire with oil on your body to increase your survival rate.

If someone else had said it, it would probably have been considered crazy, but

‘This is not it.’

I’m sure he’s sincere.

Because it’s perfectly normal for a crazy person to say crazy things.

“We must hurry and return before the dark elves arrive. So let’s go right away, chieftains. Adina, will you come with us?”

“of course.”

“Adina. You must never follow this crazy guy!”

All the work that needed to be done in Nenya Village has been completed.

Now it’s time to head to Eileen.

So, Caron and his party immediately started moving towards their next destination.

2.

This is Eileen, the elven city located at the easternmost part of the Eastern Great Forest.

Built around a beautiful lake, Eilean was an extremely beautiful city.

Tall structures built using advanced magic.

Magical lights shining everywhere and a lake reflecting the light they emit.

All of these things come together to create a mystical landscape.

But in contrast to the city’s beautiful appearance, the faces of its citizens were all shadowy.

Because the Dark Elf army had reached a place not far from the city.

In such a chaotic atmosphere, the magician Rendah, a member of the Eileen Council, looked at the magic circle set up in front of him.

“Who on earth would… … at a time like this… .”

The true identity of this magic circle is a teleportation magic circle.

An hour ago, he received an order from the elder.

『Guests will be coming. Go ahead and activate the emergency magic circle. And if there is a connection request from Nenya Village, be ready to accept it right away.』

Nenya Village.

It was a remote village located at the westernmost part of the Eastern Great Forest.

It was also a place that was now believed to have fallen into the hands of the dark elves.

What kind of guests would come to a place like that?

Although it was a completely incomprehensible order, Rendah silently activated the magic circle.

‘I have to concentrate.’

It was a situation where the dark elves could interfere at any time.

If you were not careful, dark elves could come through this magic circle.

So he focused all his senses on the magic circle.

How much time has passed like that?

Wooooow-!

Signals began to come into the magic circle.

Renda analyzed the signal at a rapid pace.

‘The coordinates are south of Nenya Village.’

It seemed like the guests the elder had spoken of were right.

Rendah nodded slightly and then immediately proceeded to connect.

Paaaaaaaaaaah-!

He completed the connection with great skill, and soon a sphere of light appeared above the magic circle.

And after a while.

Woof woof woof-!

The sphere soon transformed into the shape of a question.

It meant that the magic circle was connected normally.

“Everyone, get ready.”

Rendah slowly stepped back and drew up his magic power. Then the guards around him also aimed their bows at the magic circle.

It was a very natural response, as the dark elves might come over.

A tense gasp echoed through the basement.

“Came over… … .”

At the moment when a black shadow was cast over the magic circle,

Kwaaaaaaaang-!

Someone fell through the door created on top of the magic circle.

Blood-soaked blond hair and arrows stuck all over the armor.

What catches Renda’s eye more than anything else is,

“……human?”

It was the man’s ear.

The round ears that are unique to humans.

Was the guest that the elder spoke of a human?

But Renda had no choice but to shake off his distracting thoughts. Because.

“Hey, is it because you’re old? You can’t even catch an arrow properly.”

“Keuh-euh-euh.”

“You almost got my neck pierced, you piece of trash.”

Because another human walked out of the magic circle.

On the human’s back was carried an old man with pointy ears.

Although the human looked fine, the old man’s back was riddled with arrows from the dark elves.

A situation that anyone who looks at it cannot help but be suspicious of.

Upon witnessing the miserable state of his people, Renda shouted in rage.

“Yes, Inooooom! How dare you use our own people as arrow shields!”

Using a living elf as a cannon fodder?

What a vicious person this is.

But what made Renda even angrier was the man’s shameless attitude.

“Oh, this?”

The human threw the old elf to the floor as if he was annoyed.

“There were dark elves lined up in front of the magic circle. So I used it as a shield. Would you like to borrow it? It’s a pretty effective shield.”

The human smiled, holding a dark blue sword in his hand.

“I’m sorry for the late introduction. My name is Caron Reston. I have come to see the Elder. Could you show me around?”

The human smiled while waving a dark blue sword.

It was the moment when the bomb of the Duke of Reston, Caron Reston, was dropped on Eileen.

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