Episode 175
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At the time Russell was looking at the forest, there was one gaze staring at Russell.
An elf with a unique aura with silver hair and silver eyes that would never appear in an ordinary elf.
It was Io.
‘It seems like you’ve grown a little taller than last time…’
Looking at him, I slowly recalled my past memories.
‘When did your shoulders get so wide? … .’
7 years.
Compared to the life of an elf, who lives for hundreds of years, seven years was not a long time at all.
However, unlike elves, the average lifespan of humans is around several decades.
For such a person, 7 years was definitely not a short time.
The seven years that passed leisurely were enough time for a young man who had just thrown off his boyhood to grow into a man.
It was then.
Arain was leaving after a meeting when he found his daughter.
“Hey… … ?”
A warm smile appeared on Arain’s face as Io looked blankly at the man on the castle wall.
‘okay. ‘It’s about time that child did that too.’
Then, with a hint of playfulness, she approached her daughter.
I asked, wrapping my shoulders with a gentle hand and gazing in the same direction as my daughter.
“That young man was the benefactor you talked about over and over again, right?”
“Uh, mother.”
Io, startled by the sudden voice and touch, opened her mouth.
He looked at Russell and Alain alternately with puzzled eyes and muttered hurriedly.
“Well, I said this over and over again… … .”
His cheeks turned red as he looked worried that he might not have heard it. Arain giggled as if Io’s reaction was very amusing.
“Over the past few years, when we talked while eating, looking at the sky, or taking care of the forest, isn’t it true that we have said it over and over again?”
Io’s face turned as red as a crimson, and she couldn’t hide her embarrassed eyes and waved her hands.
“Oh, no… … Such words are a disservice to the benefactor… … .”
Over the past few days, she had been living with the magicians of Endymion and had heard various stories about Russell.
Thanks to this, I also learned what position Russell was in and how he was being treated.
‘A person who has already formed a relationship with the royal family of Endymion.’
It was Russell who saved his life from danger.
Perhaps it was because of the strong memories of that time, but at some point, I often pictured him in my head.
However, considering his current position, it would be uncomfortable for him to even feel this way.
‘I was thinking so… … .’
There was no way his mother, Arain, did not know what he knew. But what a joke.
Just as I was about to feel sad for my mother, Arain moved his hand.
“Hey. “My daughter.”
Just like when he was young, he swept Io’s hair back and neatly organized it before opening his mouth.
“I know what you’re thinking and what you’re worried about.”
Unlike a moment ago, the voice was devoid of any trace of playfulness.
“But don’t worry.”
“… … ?”
“There is a strong bond of fate between you and that young wizard.”
Only then did Io realize what Arain was talking about and stammered.
“Uh, mother. Could it be heavenly view… … ?”
Heavenly view.
Just because he was strong and experienced did not mean he could rise to the position of Meneur, the leader of the clan.
Even though the High Elves disappeared, there were still some among the Elves who inherited the High Elves’ blood.
They are the Meneurs of the elves.
And Meneur possessed some of the abilities that high elves had in the past, and heavenly vision was one of them.
‘It’s not enough to see the future, but it can predict people’s fate…’ … .’
Unlike future vision, which allows you to see clearly into the future, what you can see with heavenly vision is foggy and blurry.
Moreover, Heavenly View did not activate when he wanted.
Nevertheless, the fact that he could foresee a part of his fate was clear.
Instead of responding to Io’s muttering, Arain held Io’s hand.
“But you must keep this in mind.”
“Yes—?!”
“The fate that rests on that young wizard’s shoulders is not light at all. and… … .”
After taking half a breath.
“If you don’t give up your heart—.”
I whispered.
“You must be prepared to carry the fate that is placed on your shoulders at any time.”
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The three days were a time for the allies to gain some ‘confidence’.
Confidence that the remaining 5th Corps alone could maintain the siege, and that the 7th Corps could succeed in the annihilation operation.
And, after the last three days of battle, Nicolo was convinced of that fact.
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“I guess this is enough.”
Perhaps the number of monsters scattered within the canyon could well exceed 100,000.
In comparison, the number of 7th Corps that must carry out the annihilation operation is about fifty thousand.
It was by no means a small number, but compared to the monsters, it was a significantly smaller number.
However, the 7th Legion were not ordinary people. All of them were regular soldiers who had received proper training.
‘If you factor in the concept of power exchange ratio, it is as clear as day how the battle will unfold.’
Russell and other people were already convinced of the same fact.
The battle with the monster that followed was literally one-sided.
“Shieldman forward!”
“Spearman, stab the spear—!”
The monsters fall like leaves in a cold wind due to the offensive of the elite soldiers who form a formation to fight against them.
Moreover, even though it was that circle, there were wizards who belonged to the 7th Legion.
“To the magic corps!”
“Shieldmen, protect the magic corps!”
“launch!”
Puuuuuuu-!
As the horn sounded loudly, colorful magic colors colored the sky.
It’s magic bombardment.
Although the power of each shot was not strong, a large number of magic overlapped and devastated a wide area in an instant.
Kwagwagwagwagwagwa!
These are wizards who gave up their versatility as wizards and learned magic solely for military purposes.
As they became outnumbered, the elves and other fairies also showed their true worth.
“West wind, dwell in my arrows!”
“Salamander, spirit of blazing flame! “Bring your breath to the enemies who stand in my way!”
The elves used spirits and bows to create a scene that was no different from magic.
“Hahahaha!”
“I feel so relieved to be breaking the headaches of those who were running rampant, believing only in numbers! “It’s cool!”
The dwarves, heavily armed with iron armor and wielding huge axes and meteor rams, were truly warriors themselves.
Moreover, the Feathers and Fairies were also constantly flying in the sky, keeping flying monsters in check.
Purr purr-.
Kyaaaaaaaaaaaah-.
Exactly fifteen days later, with monsters being pushed out at a rapid pace.
Alliance personnel, including the 5th Corps, were able to reach the border of the Red Canyon and Great Forest.
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“hmm… … .”
Russell, who raised his head and looked at the outskirts of the forest, took a long nap.
Even though he had defeated a significant number of monsters and reached the outer reaches of the forest, just as he had originally intended, he did not look very satisfied.
The expressions on their faces are not good, as are the various fairy tribes that originally made the Great Forest their home.
It has to be that way.
The atmosphere inside the forest was too cold to think that we had almost recovered our hometown.
“I can’t hear the voices of the spirits… … .”
“The evergreen trees that were always green turned such a dark color… … .”
According to the fairy tales, the place where the demons first poured out was clearly deep inside the great forest.
Therefore, I thought that there would still be a large number of monsters lurking inside the forest.
‘Instead of feeling the presence of a monster, it was just quiet as if no living thing existed… … .’
Nicolo opened his mouth as the shadows created by the forest swayed somewhat ominously.
“Isn’t that the reason why the Feathers are already out scouting? “Let’s wait a little longer.”
They even went out with a recording projector that the dwarves had developed, so if they return, they will be able to know the situation in the forest in more detail.
“… … It’s already been a day since I left. “I’ll be back soon.”
As usual, Amelia Merwin, who was flying through the air while entrusting herself to the rabbit doll, also added a word.
just as expected.
Flap, flap, flap-.
Before long, you start to hear the sound of wings.
“The clan’s warriors are coming back!”
Several Feather warriors appear from above the dense greenery.
Russell muttered in confusion as he checked their appearance.
“Isn’t it a little strange?”
“That’s true.”
Nicolo nodded and Io, who did not understand the situation, asked cautiously.
“What do you mean by that? “A benefactor?”
“As I said a little while ago, the Great Forest is expected to be infested with monsters. However, it looks too neat to be considered as having been scouting a place like that.”
“—Ah!”
“Huh!”
“that?!”
Only then did the three representatives of the fairies understand what Russell and Nicolo were talking about and let out an exclamation.
Arain then asked.
“Does that mean there may be no more monsters left inside the Great Forest?”
“It’s possible, but… … .”
She turned her head to Russell’s muttering.
Together with Io, I glared at the black fog-like air current that was swirling around the forest.
“Then what is that ominous darkness that envelopes the forest…? … .”
Russell spoke to those anxious people.
“I think we will have to talk in detail after checking what was filmed on the projector.”
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Tsutsutsutsutsutsu-.
The sound of the projector running echoed throughout the barracks, and soon light flickered along one wall.
As the image forms along the projected light, the situation inside the forest is reflected.
“This is the same.”
“A forest where not even a single bird or small animal can be seen, let alone a monster.”
“Not only that. “Not a single tree is bearing fruit.”
Arain and Io exchanged words while checking the contents of the projector.
Since there were more than one Feather tribe that went out to scout, there was still more video material, but all of them showed very different scenes.
As the atmosphere of the forest seemed to have died out and the atmosphere of the fairies present became gloomy, Russell began to speak.
“Do you have any photos taken from above the main forest?”
“Why is it like that at the top of the main forest?”
In response to Nicolo’s question, Russell operated the projector. He said several places in a row.
“Maybe it’s my imagination, but it seems like the black fog is getting thicker the deeper I go into the forest.”
“… … Fog. “Is it getting darker?”
With Amelia Merwin’s slow voice, the people in the hall focused on the screen that Russell had manipulated.
Immediately afterwards, Hwangtapju let out an exclamation.
“her. Right. “It’s almost undetectable, but it’s amazing insight.”
Next, one of the Feather men who had been filming the video spoke with a stern expression.
“Even if that wasn’t the case, I was going to tell you about that.”
Then, the contents of the projector were turned to the back. Then, a view of a major forest taken from a fairly high altitude revealed itself.
“Huh—!”
“What the hell!”
At that sight, the personnel in the barracks all cheered.
Along the middle of the great forest, an abyss spread out so wide that it seemed as if the end could not be seen.
Covering more than half of the abyss is a huge darkness that makes it impossible to see even an inch ahead.
The fog surrounding the forest was flowing from inside the bottomless pit.
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