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Chapter 55: People of the Abner family (9)
The stone gate, carved out of a massive boulder, was not meant to be opened by human strength. It was fine to regard it simply as a piece of rock, to prevent intruders from opening it.
But Suetlg definitely heard it.
The sound of the stone door twisting and moving!
“Ugh. . .!”
Johan’s forearms swelled as the giant stone wall began to slowly roll to the side. Suetlg couldn’t close his gaping mouth.
“My goodness, oh divine. . .”
A miracle that even a wizard like Suetlg would seek the divine!
Johan, sweating profusely, pushed the door open.
“Fortunately, it’s open. We are lucky.”
“. . . . . .”
“Suetlg-nim? snap out of it.”
“. . . . . .”
Regaining his senses, Suetlg quickly gave an order.
“Ensure the mercenaries cannot enter. The fewer eyes, the better. I’ll only take my slaves inside.”
“Are you sure? It would be okay for me to go alone.”
“No. That would be too unfair to you. I’ll protect my own body. And. . . don’t worry about secrets. Their mouths are special.”
Suetlg’s slaves had undergone a special procedure, something Johan had guessed. Deciding to ask later, Johan spoke softly.
“How suspicious are you planning to be?”
“Enough that the mercenaries shouldn’t see. In exchange, I swear to repay you properly, in the name of Ipaël River.”
“I always liked the Ipaël River.”
Johan and Suetlg exchanged meaningful smiles. Whether it was a pagan temple or anything else, if there was something useful, they would surely take it.
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━Prevent anyone from entering from outside.
━Right. No matter who it is. . . even if Stephen comes, don’t let him in.
━? I already said we won’t let anyone in.
━. . .Excellent attitude, Sir Gerdolf. You are a fine knight.
━Thank you, Sir.
“A corridor. . .!”
Johan and Suetlg, having entered through a passage behind the stone wall, marveled at the expansive hallway before them. To find such a well-constructed building hidden within these remote mountain cliffs was astonishing.
Alongside the corridor stood statues they had never seen before. Suetlg commented on each one as they passed.
“A pantheon. During the ancient Empire era, people worshipped many gods. Isn’t it fascinating?”
“Well, it’s possible to believe, isn’t it?”
“. . .Your lackluster reaction takes the fun out of it. Anyway, they must have hidden here to pray. Look at this. Isn’t it beautiful? This god might have been a warrior deity.”
“Or perhaps the god of drunken brawlers. . .”
Suetlg scowled. After hearing Johan’s words, the statue indeed began to look that way.
“But, Suetlg-nim.”
“What is it?”
“Don’t you think the strange behavior of the goblins is related to this pagan temple?”
“It might be, but it’s too quiet for that, isn’t it? I don’t sense any presence. It might be unrelated.”
━Growl.
Karamaf let out a low growl. In response, footsteps emerged from the darkness, and three figures appeared. The zealots, clad in peculiar religious robes, held torches.
“Ugh!”
“I-Intruders!!”
The zealots seemed more frightened than Johan and Suetlg. From their perspective, they had encountered armed intruders unexpectedly.
“How did you get in here!”
Suetlg empathized with their reaction. Honestly, he would have thought the same in their shoes.
A well-hidden secret door. Under normal circumstances, it would have taken days to open it, by which time those inside would have noticed.
“. . .I understand why you’re surprised. Attack them!”
Regardless of the opponent’s surprise, an attack was necessary, especially since those dwelling in such a pagan temple couldn’t be sane.
“How dare these corrupted ones!”
Johan, who had killed goblins indiscriminately and headed to the wizard’s chamber under Karamaf’s guidance, encountered a monster he had never seen before.
A four-legged monster as if draped in dark shadows!
But upon closer inspection, parts of the creature resembled a goblin. It was unclear what had been done to the goblins, but the mere sight of it exuded an evil aura.
“Give Johan the silver sword!”
Suetlg shouted sharply. Then, a slave hurriedly pulled out and threw a sword. It was a blade coated with silver.
Indeed, silver always works against evil beings.
Johan grabbed the sword and viciously slashed the monster’s torso.
Chiiik!
The blood from the monster’s torso made a noxious sound as it burned the ground. Johan clicked his tongue at the creaking durability of the silver sword.
“What a weak weapon. . .!”
“What are you talking about?! That’s a sturdy weapon! What are you doing, help Johan!”
“Don’t come! It’s better to fight alone.”
Fighting the monster with these uncoordinated allies was more of a hindrance.
‘Can I kill it with another weapon? I’m reluctant to grab and tear it apart. . .’
The greatest strength of the shadow monster was its unknown identity. Whether beating it was effective, or if it was safe to touch it. . .
This was what hindered Johan’s charge.
Sensing Johan’s hesitation, the monster grew increasingly ferocious. Johan made up his mind.
‘I’ll use Seal Retriever.’
Facing an unknown enemy, his most confident attack was indeed the Seal Retriever.
Suetlg was neither someone to distrust nor to accuse. Above all, they both held too many of each other’s weaknesses.
Johan fiercely threw the silver sword at the monster, whipping its long forelegs.
“What are you doing?!”
Thud!
Synced with the monster’s scream, Johan charged forward. In his hand was another longsword, the ancient Empire’s famous sword, .
Once, twice, thrice━
With each flash of the sword, the monster convulsed and bled. The embedded silver sword shone brighter, inflicting more damage on the creature.
Thump!
Johan spat. The Seal Retriever seemed to shake off the monster’s filthy blood, becoming clean again.
Suetlg said,
“. . .By the name of the Ipaël River, I swear to silence about what I just saw.”
“You don’t need to swear for me to believe.”
“. . . . . .”
At Johan’s words, Suetlg almost burst into emotion, momentarily forgetting his age. This young knight had a talent for moving people in strange ways.
Though the sword’s story was unknown, its rare use implied a significant past.
And yet, he wielded it without hesitation. . .
“So, what is this monster?”
“I don’t know everything. It seems to have done something to the goblins. . . Hurry! We mustn’t lose the wizard.”
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“■■. . .”
As soon as he saw Johan, the wizard attempted to recite a strange spell. At that moment, Johan’s Seal Retriever flashed and beheaded the wizard.
The shadows and spells protecting the wizard’s body were torn apart in one strike, killing him.
“Well done!”
Suetlg admired it. Although there was never anything good in having long conversations with wizards, those who encountered wizards always inadvertently heard such words.
Those who handle magic deal with the deepest secrets and mysteries. The voices of those who know the truth inevitably have more persuasive power than ordinary people.
But Johan, seemingly uninterested, beheaded him right away. It was a refreshingly good judgment.
“I-I am the son of Countess Abner! I demand a fair trial. The Abner family will not forgive you for touching me!”
“?!”
“. . .Kill him!”
Suetlg coldly ordered. Then, the slaves following him swung their swords. In an instant, the nobleman’s b*stard was reduced to a bloody heap and fell.
“The wizard, I get it, but why him?”
“Because he saw your sword.”
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Chapter 55: People of the Abner family (9)
The stone gate, carved out of a massive boulder, was not meant to be opened by human strength. It was fine to regard it simply as a piece of rock, to prevent intruders from opening it.
But Suetlg definitely heard it.
The sound of the stone door twisting and moving!
“Ugh. . .!”
Johan’s forearms swelled as the giant stone wall began to slowly roll to the side. Suetlg couldn’t close his gaping mouth.
“My goodness, oh divine. . .”
A miracle that even a wizard like Suetlg would seek the divine!
Johan, sweating profusely, pushed the door open.
“Fortunately, it’s open. We are lucky.”
“. . . . . .”
“Suetlg-nim? snap out of it.”
“. . . . . .”
Regaining his senses, Suetlg quickly gave an order.
“Ensure the mercenaries cannot enter. The fewer eyes, the better. I’ll only take my slaves inside.”
“Are you sure? It would be okay for me to go alone.”
“No. That would be too unfair to you. I’ll protect my own body. And. . . don’t worry about secrets. Their mouths are special.”
Suetlg’s slaves had undergone a special procedure, something Johan had guessed. Deciding to ask later, Johan spoke softly.
“How suspicious are you planning to be?”
“Enough that the mercenaries shouldn’t see. In exchange, I swear to repay you properly, in the name of Ipaël River.”
“I always liked the Ipaël River.”
Johan and Suetlg exchanged meaningful smiles. Whether it was a pagan temple or anything else, if there was something useful, they would surely take it.
????????????????????????
━Prevent anyone from entering from outside.
━Right. No matter who it is. . . even if Stephen comes, don’t let him in.
━? I already said we won’t let anyone in.
━. . .Excellent attitude, Sir Gerdolf. You are a fine knight.
━Thank you, Sir.
“A corridor. . .!”
Johan and Suetlg, having entered through a passage behind the stone wall, marveled at the expansive hallway before them. To find such a well-constructed building hidden within these remote mountain cliffs was astonishing.
Alongside the corridor stood statues they had never seen before. Suetlg commented on each one as they passed.
“A pantheon. During the ancient Empire era, people worshipped many gods. Isn’t it fascinating?”
“Well, it’s possible to believe, isn’t it?”
“. . .Your lackluster reaction takes the fun out of it. Anyway, they must have hidden here to pray. Look at this. Isn’t it beautiful? This god might have been a warrior deity.”
“Or perhaps the god of drunken brawlers. . .”
Suetlg scowled. After hearing Johan’s words, the statue indeed began to look that way.
“But, Suetlg-nim.”
“What is it?”
“Don’t you think the strange behavior of the goblins is related to this pagan temple?”
“It might be, but it’s too quiet for that, isn’t it? I don’t sense any presence. It might be unrelated.”
━Growl.
Karamaf let out a low growl. In response, footsteps emerged from the darkness, and three figures appeared. The zealots, clad in peculiar religious robes, held torches.
“Ugh!”
“I-Intruders!!”
The zealots seemed more frightened than Johan and Suetlg. From their perspective, they had encountered armed intruders unexpectedly.
“How did you get in here!”
Suetlg empathized with their reaction. Honestly, he would have thought the same in their shoes.
A well-hidden secret door. Under normal circumstances, it would have taken days to open it, by which time those inside would have noticed.
“. . .I understand why you’re surprised. Attack them!”
Regardless of the opponent’s surprise, an attack was necessary, especially since those dwelling in such a pagan temple couldn’t be sane.
“How dare these corrupted ones!”
Johan, who had killed goblins indiscriminately and headed to the wizard’s chamber under Karamaf’s guidance, encountered a monster he had never seen before.
A four-legged monster as if draped in dark shadows!
But upon closer inspection, parts of the creature resembled a goblin. It was unclear what had been done to the goblins, but the mere sight of it exuded an evil aura.
“Give Johan the silver sword!”
Suetlg shouted sharply. Then, a slave hurriedly pulled out and threw a sword. It was a blade coated with silver.
Indeed, silver always works against evil beings.
Johan grabbed the sword and viciously slashed the monster’s torso.
Chiiik!
The blood from the monster’s torso made a noxious sound as it burned the ground. Johan clicked his tongue at the creaking durability of the silver sword.
“What a weak weapon. . .!”
“What are you talking about?! That’s a sturdy weapon! What are you doing, help Johan!”
“Don’t come! It’s better to fight alone.”
Fighting the monster with these uncoordinated allies was more of a hindrance.
‘Can I kill it with another weapon? I’m reluctant to grab and tear it apart. . .’
The greatest strength of the shadow monster was its unknown identity. Whether beating it was effective, or if it was safe to touch it. . .
This was what hindered Johan’s charge.
Sensing Johan’s hesitation, the monster grew increasingly ferocious. Johan made up his mind.
‘I’ll use Seal Retriever.’
Facing an unknown enemy, his most confident attack was indeed the Seal Retriever.
Suetlg was neither someone to distrust nor to accuse. Above all, they both held too many of each other’s weaknesses.
Johan fiercely threw the silver sword at the monster, whipping its long forelegs.
“What are you doing?!”
Thud!
Synced with the monster’s scream, Johan charged forward. In his hand was another longsword, the ancient Empire’s famous sword, .
Once, twice, thrice━
With each flash of the sword, the monster convulsed and bled. The embedded silver sword shone brighter, inflicting more damage on the creature.
Thump!
Johan spat. The Seal Retriever seemed to shake off the monster’s filthy blood, becoming clean again.
Suetlg said,
“. . .By the name of the Ipaël River, I swear to silence about what I just saw.”
“You don’t need to swear for me to believe.”
“. . . . . .”
At Johan’s words, Suetlg almost burst into emotion, momentarily forgetting his age. This young knight had a talent for moving people in strange ways.
Though the sword’s story was unknown, its rare use implied a significant past.
And yet, he wielded it without hesitation. . .
“So, what is this monster?”
“I don’t know everything. It seems to have done something to the goblins. . . Hurry! We mustn’t lose the wizard.”
????????????????????????
“■■. . .”
As soon as he saw Johan, the wizard attempted to recite a strange spell. At that moment, Johan’s Seal Retriever flashed and beheaded the wizard.
The shadows and spells protecting the wizard’s body were torn apart in one strike, killing him.
“Well done!”
Suetlg admired it. Although there was never anything good in having long conversations with wizards, those who encountered wizards always inadvertently heard such words.
Those who handle magic deal with the deepest secrets and mysteries. The voices of those who know the truth inevitably have more persuasive power than ordinary people.
But Johan, seemingly uninterested, beheaded him right away. It was a refreshingly good judgment.
“I-I am the son of Countess Abner! I demand a fair trial. The Abner family will not forgive you for touching me!”
“?!”
“. . .Kill him!”
Suetlg coldly ordered. Then, the slaves following him swung their swords. In an instant, the nobleman’s b*stard was reduced to a bloody heap and fell.
“The wizard, I get it, but why him?”
“Because he saw your sword.”
Chapter 55: People of the Abner family 9The stone gate, carved out of a massive boulder, was not meant to be opened by human strength. It was fine to regard it simply as a piece of rock, to prevent intruders from opening it.But Suetlg definitely heard it.The sound of the stone door twisting and moving!Ugh. . .!Johan's forearms swelled as the giant stone wall began to slowly roll to the side. Suetlg couldn't close his gaping mouth.My goodness, oh divine. . .A miracle that even a wizard like Suetlg would seek the divine!Johan, sweating profusely, pushed the door open.Fortunately, it's open. We are lucky.. . . . . .Suetlg-nim? snap out of it.. . . . . .Regaining his senses, Suetlg quickly gave an order.Ensure the mercenaries cannot enter. The fewer eyes, the better. I'll only take my slaves inside.Are you sure? It would be okay for me to go alone.No. That would be too unfair to you. I'll protect my own body. And. . . don't worry about secrets. Their mouths are special.Suetlg's slaves had undergone a special procedure, something Johan had guessed. Deciding to ask later, Johan spoke softly.How suspicious are you planning to be?Enough that the mercenaries shouldn't see. In exchange, I swear to repay you properly, in the name of Ipael River.I always liked the Ipael River.Johan and Suetlg exchanged meaningful smiles. Whether it was a pagan temple or anything else, if there was something useful, they would surely take it.???????????????????????? Prevent anyone from entering from outside.Right. No matter who it is. . . even if Stephen comes, don't let him in.? I already said we won't let anyone in.. . .Excellent attitude, Sir Gerdolf. You are a fine knight.Thank you, Sir.A corridor. . .!Johan and Suetlg, having entered through a passage behind the stone wall, marveled at the expansive hallway before them. To find such a well-constructed building hidden within these remote mountain cliffs was astonishing.Alongside the corridor stood statues they had never seen before. Suetlg commented on each one as they passed.A pantheon. During the ancient Empire era, people worshipped many gods. Isn't it fascinating?Well, it's possible to believe, isn't it?. . .Your lackluster reaction takes the fun out of it. Anyway, they must have hidden here to pray. Look at this. Isn't it beautiful? This god might have been a warrior deity.Or perhaps the god of drunken brawlers. . .Suetlg scowled. After hearing Johan's words, the statue indeed began to look that way.But, Suetlg-nim.What is it?Don't you think the strange behavior of the goblins is related to this pagan temple?It might be, but it's too quiet for that, isn't it? I don't sense any presence. It might be unrelated.Growl.Karamaf let out a low growl. In response, footsteps emerged from the darkness, and three figures appeared. The zealots, clad in peculiar religious robes, held torches.Ugh!I-Intruders!!The zealots seemed more frightened than Johan and Suetlg. From their perspective, they had encountered armed intruders unexpectedly.How did you get in here!Suetlg empathized with their reaction. Honestly, he would have thought the same in their shoes.A well-hidden secret door. Under normal circumstances, it would have taken days to open it, by which time those inside would have noticed.. . .I understand why you're surprised. Attack them!Regardless of the opponent's surprise, an attack was necessary, especially since those dwelling in such a pagan temple couldn't be sane.How dare these corrupted ones!Johan, who had killed goblins indiscriminately and headed to the wizard's chamber under Karamaf's guidance, encountered a monster he had never seen before.A four-legged monster as if draped in dark shadows!But upon closer inspection, parts of the creature resembled a goblin. It was unclear what had been done to the goblins, but the mere sight of it exuded an evil aura.Give Johan the silver sword!Suetlg shouted sharply. Then, a slave hurriedly pulled out and threw a sword. It was a blade coated with silver.Indeed, silver always works against evil beings.Johan grabbed the sword and viciously slashed the monster's torso.Chiiik!The blood from the monster's torso made a noxious sound as it burned the ground. Johan clicked his tongue at the creaking durability of the silver sword.What a weak weapon. . .!What are you talking about?! That's a sturdy weapon! What are you doing, help Johan!Don't come! It's better to fight alone.Fighting the monster with these uncoordinated allies was more of a hindrance.Can I kill it with another weapon? I'm reluctant to grab and tear it apart. . .'The greatest strength of the shadow monster was its unknown identity. Whether beating it was effective, or if it was safe to touch it. . .This was what hindered Johan's charge.Sensing Johan's hesitation, the monster grew increasingly ferocious. Johan made up his mind.I'll use Seal Retriever.'Facing an unknown enemy, his most confident attack was indeed the Seal Retriever.Suetlg was neither someone to distrust nor to accuse. Above all, they both held too many of each other's weaknesses.Johan fiercely threw the silver sword at the monster, whipping its long forelegs.What are you doing?!Thud!Synced with the monster's scream, Johan charged forward. In his hand was another longsword, the ancient Empire's famous sword, .Once, twice, thriceWith each flash of the sword, the monster convulsed and bled. The embedded silver sword shone brighter, inflicting more damage on the creature.Thump!Johan spat. The Seal Retriever seemed to shake off the monster's filthy blood, becoming clean again.Suetlg said,. . .By the name of the Ipael River, I swear to silence about what I just saw.You don't need to swear for me to believe.. . . . . .At Johan's words, Suetlg almost burst into emotion, momentarily forgetting his age. This young knight had a talent for moving people in strange ways.Though the sword's story was unknown, its rare use implied a significant past.And yet, he wielded it without hesitation. . .So, what is this monster?I don't know everything. It seems to have done something to the goblins. . . Hurry! We mustn't lose the wizard.???????????????????????? . . .As soon as he saw Johan, the wizard attempted to recite a strange spell. At that moment, Johan's Seal Retriever flashed and beheaded the wizard.The shadows and spells protecting the wizard's body were torn apart in one strike, killing him.Well done!Suetlg admired it. Although there was never anything good in having long conversations with wizards, those who encountered wizards always inadvertently heard such words.Those who handle magic deal with the deepest secrets and mysteries. The voices of those who know the truth inevitably have more persuasive power than ordinary people.But Johan, seemingly uninterested, beheaded him right away. It was a refreshingly good judgment.I-I am the son of Countess Abner! I demand a fair trial. The Abner family will not forgive you for touching me!?!. . .Kill him!Suetlg coldly ordered. Then, the slaves following him swung their swords. In an instant, the nobleman's b*stard was reduced to a bloody heap and fell.The wizard, I get it, but why him?Because he saw your sword.
