◈ Episode 294 Unshared Secret (2)
While Rudger was worried about this and that, the meeting proceeded step by step.
When Princess Aileen stepped forward and began to actively lead the situation, people naturally followed her opinion.
“Then it’s decided to wipe out the guys underground.”
defense and attack.
Of the two choices, the decision they made was ultimately an attack.
I am fully aware that the opponent has set a trap. But even with that in mind, I couldn’t leave it alone.
Everyone in this room was feeling it.
The Liberation Army and the warlocks are dragging their time now.
Chimera’s army is also just a trick and buying time after all.
What they were really after was something else.
6th tier wizards, imperial knights, and master class knights.
Something that makes them confident that they can win even when everyone is together.
I didn’t know what it was, but there was no doubt that it was at least trying to recreate the hell of human taxation.
So I had to move at least to stop it.
“The important thing is who to send from here.”
At those words, the audience fell silent.
The most important point of this operation was to select someone to send to the underground facility where the liberation army and black magicians were stationed.
It was impossible to blindly push the soldiers into it.
Even if 10 liberation troops die, if one soldier of the empire dies, it will result in damage to the empire.
Not to mention, they were the ones who even risked their own lives to commit suicide, so we needed to be more careful.
In order to reduce the damage even a little, I had no choice but to be careful when selecting people.
said Veronica.
“Those with minimum skills guaranteed should go.”
“Not least. The strong guy has to go.”
It was Caroline who took Veronica’s words.
“If you go down there, you have to be someone with skills who can deal with dozens of them all at once. There will be elite troops there too. If you are halfway, the damage will inevitably increase.”
“Then it would be easy to choose. Because they are all gathered here.”
Whiron said with a hearty laugh.
More than half of the current leaders in the barracks were talented people who would make a name for themselves wherever they went.
From 6th tier wizards to master class knights.
If they move, it is enough power to remind of a war in itself.
“Can’t we just push everything coolly?”
The female knight next to Terina whispered.
Rudgar knew who she was.
Did you say Enya Joiners? It was Alex’s motive and the knight who broke up with him on a bad note.
Enya would have thought she was whispering softly, inaudibly, but everyone heard what she said because the surroundings were so quiet and everyone else’s hearing was good.
Enya also put her hands together and covered her mouth, probably realizing her mistake belatedly, but it was already too late.
Beside him, Lloyd frowned as if his head was pounding, and Terrina sighed.
Whatever the case may be, it’s a subordinate’s fault, so the leader, you, have no choice but to fix it.
“If everyone goes down, of course it will be comfortable. However, it cannot be overlooked that this is also what they are aiming for. We might take advantage of the lack of our main forces and do something else.”
Half of the forces gathered here had to remain on the ground in order to defend against an unexpected diversion operation.
“Besides, as all the people gathered at the table are talented people, it is best to have moderate numbers. It would be neat to form a group of two to three people.”
This was also part of the geographical requirements they had to fight against.
If they had fought on a flat plain with nothing, gathering everyone together would have been the most efficient.
But the place they have to go is a maze-like underground facility.
It is narrow and dark, and there may be some traps lurking there.
If many people gather in such a place, there is a high possibility that they will not be able to show their original skills.
“Then, should I use 1 melee and 1 ranged person?”
“For talented people gathered here, that distinction would be meaningless. Being a mage doesn’t mean that melee is weak.”
“Even so, you will need a avant-garde.”
“Too much power is also not good. In particular, because the basement is narrow, large-scale magic is not easy.”
“The magic output limit will be set. This is not good.”
In the ensuing discussion, the outline of the operation was slowly but clearly drawn.
“A rough picture is drawn. Two people moving as a team and being in charge of the front and back. It’s just a matter of how many teams you need to break in.”
“You need not only a combat team, but also an analysis team. Now that we know they’re using the World Tree, we need to be prepared to stop them.”
“Rather, this side could counterattack them by using their hands on the World Tree.”
In this operation, the combat team is absolutely necessary, but it was not just thinking about fighting the enemy head-on.
The biggest weapon of the current enemies is the world tree after all.
So I needed someone else to move in that field.
“But it would be hard to find someone who knows a lot about the World Tree.”
The biggest problem was finding an expert on the ancient World Tree.
As for the world tree, which is not well known to the outside world, it was naturally difficult to find people with knowledge in the field.
Rudger saw an opportunity there.
‘hmm. If it’s this, I think it’ll be useful if I take Bellaluna with me.’
Bellaluna is a pure-blooded elf even though her behavior is strange.
It was safe to say that he had more knowledge about plants than anyone else.
‘If you’re an elf, you should have enough knowledge about the World Tree.’
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Wouldn’t it be fine to introduce yourself as an outside expert and say that you are taking him?
It was at this moment that Rudger thought so.
“I will go.”
Chris Vennimore, who had been quiet until now, voluntarily raised his hand.
It was surprising that he opened his mouth while he was still, but even more so, Ludger’s eyes widened a little in that he had volunteered for a dangerous mission.
It was the same with the reaction of other Seorn teachers.
“Is that Mr. Chris?”
“We, the Bennimore family, have been studying pharmacy for a long time. Of course, I am proud that there is no shortage of knowledge about herbs and plants beyond that.”
“The world tree must be different from ordinary plants.”
Someone pointed out that part, but Chris replied as if he had been waiting.
“That part is fine. Our family has done research by obtaining samples of the World Tree in the past.”
“A sample?”
Everyone widened their eyes as if surprised by that statement.
I never thought there would be someone who knew about the World Tree.
Rudger was trying to make sure that Chris wasn’t bluffing.
‘No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t look like he’s lying.’
The only thing Rudger knows about Chris is that his usual behavior is rough and he has a sensitive temper.
And as much as being proud of being an aristocrat.
Rudgar does not know in detail how much knowledge and skills Chris has as a teacher, and how deeply accomplished he is in pharmacy.
‘But if you’re that confident, you won’t be lacking. If you said that you have also obtained a sample of the World Tree and studied it, the justification is full and overflowing.’
Naturally, Chris was selected as the analysis team.
Next came the question of who to pick to go with Chris Venimore.
Then, naturally, his eyes turned to Rudger.
“… … Why are you looking at me like that?”
Could it be that you mean to go along with the teacher?
As if Rudgar was right, Caroline stepped forward and said,
“Mr. Rudger Celish. If it’s your level, I think it’s possible.”
Whiron also nodded saying yes.
“… … Instead of me, Caroline-nim or Whiron-nim should go.”
“Other people might not know, but to be honest, the two of us wouldn’t.”
A bitter, self-deprecating smile formed on Caroline’s lips.
“To be honest, this big guy and I are the type to compete with each other. When you get into a fight, it becomes difficult to control your strength.”
Caroline Monarch’s nickname is Tyrant.
And Whiron used a fighting method that destroyed all enemies with powerful muscles and enormous magic power.
The fighting style of the two did not suit the environment of the narrow underground waterway.
If you fight, you will control your strength as much as possible, but if you do it wrong, there is a risk of collapsing the underground waterway itself.
Since human life was at stake, the possibility could not be ruled out.
That’s why Rudger was the best.
He wields tremendous efficiency in combat with only a small amount of mana.
In addition, in the part where he brought the survivors of the crystal palace safely, his skills were already sufficiently verified.
“Besides, isn’t that your co-worker? Wouldn’t it be better to know each other at least when it comes to moving?”
The two of us aren’t that close.
Rudgar managed to swallow the words, even as they reached his throat.
Surprisingly, it was because Chris, who seemed to be the most repulsive, was calm without saying anything.
Did this man eat something wrong? Why did my personality die so much?
Of course, at the end of the magic festival, we talked while making herbs in the pharmacy room.
Honestly, isn’t it unreasonable to say that they reconciled it?
“I am just a teacher.”
“The princess said that. She is a teacher with the modifier ‘competent’ in front of her. Honestly, I’m sure there’s no one here who won’t acknowledge your skills?”
Caroline looked around and no one protested her words.
The same goes for people who don’t know much about Rudgar.
It was assumed that there must be a reason in that Caroline Monarch and Whiron acknowledged it.
Roina, who witnessed Ludger’s demeanor with both eyes at the scene at the time, also nodded.
There were virtually no doubts about Ludgar, because as many as three Lexorer-level wizards vouched for him.
“Anyway, you’re not in the combat team, so don’t worry. Rather than a risky fight, it’s better to analyze the world tree.”
“It won’t be absolutely safe at the point of going to the enemy-infested underground waterways.”
“At least compared to other combat teams, there won’t be a big fight.”
Rudger knew he couldn’t refuse.
And when you think about it, it was much better for him to move.
It wasn’t that I was ignoring the forces gathered here, but just in case I didn’t know.
“Then, the analysis team has been decided.”
* * *
Citizens of the capital were terrified by the sudden terrorist attack.
However, the imperial system was still solid, and people did not panic as a group.
People gathered in the central square moved busily.
They built barricades, moved the injured to hospitals, and continued searching for anyone who had not yet been evacuated.
On one side of the plaza, Seorn’s students were sitting quietly.
Students’ expressions were not very good because the long-awaited field trip was ruined by terrorism.
Some felt that their lives were in danger, so they could not easily escape the shock.
“Lene. Are you okay?”
Erendir approached and sat down next to Line, who was sitting quietly on one side.
“Ah, senior. Have you met your family?”
“huh. He said he was glad I looked fine.”
“I saw it from afar.”
“saw?”
“yes. In addition to the Emperor, the beautiful older sister who was by his side. She seemed to get along.”
“I’m good with you… … .”
Erendir’s expression became embarrassing when he remembered his older sister, the 1st Princess.
“Isn’t it? It seemed to me that my older sister cares about you very much.”
“… … Didn’t you see it wrong? I wonder if my sister sees me as just a toy.”
“Uhm. is that so. I don’t know because I don’t have a family.”
“ah… … .”
Erendir felt sorry for Linen when he casually said something serious.
But suddenly, I had a thought.
Rene’s mother definitely existed. Because I saw the past through the memory storming phenomenon.
‘But Line doesn’t remember. Why?’
Erendir was about to talk about it, but shook his head.
Now was not the time to bring up such a topic.
“Still, I’m so glad. None of the students died. A few people were injured.”
“There seem to be some people who aren’t here, but do you know where the rest are?”
“Probably in the imperial castle. The side of the plaza is a simple shelter for people who couldn’t evacuate.”
Erendir, who was replying like that, suddenly remembered the incident at the Crystal Palace, and his expression became stern.
“More than that, Rene. Why did you do that earlier?”
“yes? It’s okay.”
“You ran to block the chimera’s thorns.”
ah.
Line realized what Erendir was talking about.
“Of course, it’s fortunate that I blocked it well, but if I did something wrong, you could have been seriously hurt. Why did you do that?”
“That’s because my body moved without my knowledge… … .”
“Do you know how worried I was?”
“I’m sorry, senior.”
When Rine lowered her head as if depressed, Erendir pouted her lips.
Since my junior and friend are sincerely reflecting on me like this, I couldn’t nag them more here.
The subject naturally flowed in a different direction.
“More than that, Flora Lumos, how can that person be so heartless. You saved me, but does it make sense to not even say thank you? Renee, don’t you think so too?”
“yes? Oh that… … Wouldn’t it be because he was too embarrassed?”
Rene blurted out his words vaguely.
“And right away, Mr. Rudger came to rescue me, right?”
“okay. It did.”
“It was so cool.”
Line muttered as if recalling what had happened then.
Even Erendir couldn’t bear to refute those words.
The appearance of Ludgar, who was clad in light and drove away the Chimera’s army with all sorts of splendid magic.
To be honest, he was like the savior in the story.
But Erendir felt strangely uneasy.
It was because Line’s expression whenever he thought of Ludger was unusual.
‘no way?’
Erendir recalled an uneasy imagination.
When this naive and kind-hearted junior was wrongly caught by a bad boy.
“Rine.”
“yes? Senior, why are you suddenly looking so serious?”
“Lee, know this. In the world, people like Mr. Rudgar are the most dangerous.”
“Mr. Rudgar is dangerous. You are a good person.”
“People don’t know just by looking at their appearance. that’s why it’s dangerous Mr. Ludgar is now wearing a mask, and who knows if there’s actually a terrible criminal or murderer behind it?”
“Uh, isn’t that too much of a jump?”
“The example is like that. I mean don’t judge people by their appearance.”
But why are you telling yourself that?
Line also realized that Erendir was worried about something strange.
This didn’t happen for a day or two, and Line knew very well how to get over it.
“yes. all right.”
When he nodded and said he understood, Erendir didn’t say anything more as if he was relieved.
Renee smiled bitterly at the sight.
It was because I couldn’t erase the feeling that I had softened the situation by lying to my close sister.
‘But it can’t be helped.’
For some reason, Erendir was wary of Mr. Ludger.
He must be hiding something.
Others may not know, but you can know.
Even if that were true, Line still believed in Rudger Celish.
If not, when you save yourself from the crystal palace.
I wouldn’t have called this side with such a worried look.
At that moment, Line’s gaze turned to the ground.
To be precise, toward something beyond that.
‘what? This strange feeling.’
An incomprehensible power began to form in Line’s eyes like a haze.
Line felt a huge uneasiness for no reason.
