Chapter 140
140 – Truth (14)
Dark night. A base where elves gather.
Numerous gazes poured in from the elves standing guard.
Unlike before, vigilance was reduced.
Has your perception changed because of the battle a little while ago?
I passed them by, thinking it was a good change.
The destination is Tyria’s barracks located in the center.
The guard guarding the area let us go without saying a word.
‘I guess I already knew.’
It seems that Tyria expected us to come and asked the guard.
“Can you both wait?”
“…I don’t like it.”
“I understand.”
Then, conflicting answers emerged.
Kayla said she would obediently wait next to the guard.
Erina came into Tyria’s barracks with me.
“Erina. Please stay still. Got it?”
“If that bitch doesn’t do anything, I’ll stay quiet.”
Tyria had already noticed Erina’s personality.
Although it hasn’t been long since we met, we have already kept our distance from each other.
Probably nothing will happen unless Tyria commits her unexpected actions.
In the barracks, light was leaking through a faint gap.
“Tyria. Is it okay if I come in?”
“Ah, yes! Come on in!”
After receiving permission from Tyria, I walked up her tent and entered her.
And Tyria was sitting on her cot and waving her hand.
He greeted us with a bright smile.
When she saw her face, she felt solemn.
“Tyria. Are you okay?”
“Yes. “It’s okay now.”
That’s what he said, but anyone could have known.
A cracked smile. An expression that looks like it’s about to collapse.
Red bloodshot eyes and droopy ears.
No matter how much I pretended to be okay, I didn’t look good.
I could imagine how much she suffered alone.
“I’m sorry about what happened earlier.”
Although it is something that cannot be helped.
It is true that she did her worst to her.
Then Tyria was surprised and waved her hand.
“No. Seohyun saved me!”
If it weren’t for me, Tyria wouldn’t have been able to kill Chloe.
Maybe Tyria is dead.
At least there was an option to take him prisoner.
As long as Chloe was alive, the elf warriors could fall into confusion.
There was a possibility that there would be people who sympathize with her.
I just made the best choice.
I had no choice but to think that way.
“Thank you. “Thanks to Seohyun, I was able to be safe.”
The voice expressing gratitude was trembling slightly.
Thanking the man who killed her own family.
It was uncomfortable for me too.
I wanted to give her more time to get her mind together.
The situation was moving too quickly.
“I’m sorry, but I’ll get to the point first.”
The only person who should lead the elf warriors is Tyria.
Although today’s battle was won, the number of troops is still not even half of the Demon King’s army.
At best, it was only a preliminary battle.
“And there is a possibility that there are executives of the Demon King.”
“No way… Are you talking about the four blades?”
“Yes.”
Even though Ragnar died, the remaining three were alive and well.
In particular, we were able to be confident with the army composed mainly of demons.
“Succubus. Catherine.”
A person who was originally human but became a demon himself.
Among the four blades, he is the strongest in terms of force.
Although he has not yet appeared, he has made a decision in his mind.
Tyria did not know her either.
In particular, Catherine was the most infamous of the four blades.
“That demon came all the way here…?”
“The only person who would have done what has happened is Catherine.”
I have met two Four Heavenly Kings so far.
Alfred and Ragnar.
However, Alfred was only an executive of the Demon King’s army.
Ragnar’s personal power was at its lowest point.
But Catherine is different.
Strength, magic, intelligence.
Nothing was missing in all three parts.
I knew that an all-out war would be difficult to conquer Hellwood Forest.
They planted a traitor in the elf village and tried to slowly take him under their control.
“Then Chloe…”
“You must have fallen for Catherine’s trick.”
Unlike other elves, Chloe voluntarily chose to betray.
That fact bothered Tyria the most.
“My sister was always dissatisfied with the village…”
Tyria had confessed before.
Not only do they discriminate between spirits and fairies, they also abuse them.
Anyone with the goddess’s brand will be banished.
All kinds of unreasonable things were done in the name of tradition.
Kayla, who was waiting outside the barracks, was also a witness.
“So my sister told me. “I will change the village.”
Tyria, who had a good heart, believed Chloe’s words.
She believed that she would rid the village of its evil habits and create a peaceful village.
But Chloe had a completely different idea.
“I was trying to sell the village to the devil’s army.”
I don’t know why I fell for Catherine’s trick.
I was able to roughly predict it based on the circumstances.
‘He probably wanted to take control of the entire elf force.’
Elves lived not only in Hellwood Forest but also in various other places.
After conquering the entire elven forest, they probably wanted to dominate the elven forces.
Also, it may be that he knew the size of the Demon King’s army and chose surrender and cooperation in advance.
“What should I do now…”
It must be heartbreaking to be betrayed by her family.
Once again, she reminded Tyria of her purpose.
“We must protect her hometown.”
“…”
“If you are defeated by the Demon King’s army, you will lose everything.”
Except for the fact that Chloe is dead.
Nothing has changed yet.
More than four hundred elf warriors remained.
With victory, the momentum of the battle was with us.
In addition, it was possible to determine the power of the Demon King’s army in detail.
“The devil’s army will come tomorrow too.”
Catherine’s strategy was simple.
Using overwhelming forces, the troops are charged without stopping.
But there was a fact she overlooked.
“The devil’s army can never defeat us.”
As long as my colleagues and I were together, the Demon King’s army could never be defeated.
Even if all troops are deployed immediately, the result will not change.
The problem is that Catherine is not an idiot.
“If they notice our skills, they will plan another strategy.”
In fact, it was the same in the first round.
After being defeated by the capital’s knights, Catherine gave up on all-out war.
The strategy chosen after that was chemical engineering.
They will burn the entire Hellwood Forest to draw out the elves.
“Well, then what should we do…” ?”
Tyria found her way, her voice full of fear.
She slowly told me what to do.
Focus on long-distance attacks as much as possible.
Never disperse your troops.
Increase the number of reconnaissance personnel in preparation for a surprise attack.
In addition, various preparation measures were provided.
“Tyria. “If you listen to me, you can definitely win.”
He scolded Tyria until the end and told her what to do.
“Yes. I will only trust Seohyun.”
Luckily, Tyria followed me.
After Chloe, who was always by her side, disappeared.
I am the only person Tyria can rely on.
***
“So. “I might have to face the Four Heavenly Kings?”
Catalina was pleased with my words.
Unlike Tyria, who was shaking with fear, her eyes were sparkling.
She then took a sip of the bottle of alcohol in her hand.
“Sister. “This is a serious problem.”
“So it’s better! “The achievement will surely be enormous!”
Catalina bursts out laughing as if she is in a good mood.
She doesn’t know where she got it, but there were three or four liquor bottles rolling around.
When she saw her vigorously blowing the bottle, she burst into laughter.
Is it a coincidence? Her behavior and personality were quite similar to Julia.
“Do you like alcohol?”
“Yes. “There’s nothing better than getting drunk after a fight.”
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She smiled brightly and handed me a bottle of alcohol.
I also wanted to lie down while drinking.
I declined for the sake of the two people following me.
“Later. “Let’s drink after this request is over.”
“Tsk… why are you being so picky?”
Catalina takes another sip from the barrel.
Right next to me, Malcolm was watching with anxious eyes.
“Sister. “I have to go to the battlefield tomorrow too.”
“I know! “Drink in moderation!”
Malcolm may have already tried to stop her countless times, but Catalina didn’t give in.
Malcolm sighed as he watched her drink endlessly.
There was someone who suddenly came to mind.
‘I hope Colin is doing well.’
The image of Colin suffering from Julia’s drunkenness came to mind.
And now Malcolm was going through the same thing.
“It must be a lot of trouble.”
“No. “I also received help from you.”
According to what Malcolm said the other day, Catalina also had a friend.
But the only person left by her side was Malcolm.
It is said that the rest got tired of her eccentricities and left.
“And who else will take care of you if not me?”
“Shut up. Malcolm. “Do you know what kind of kid I am?”
Although her tone was harsh, Catalina also cared for Malcolm in her own way.
Although she was always yelling, she never truly said anything rude.
Perhaps Malcolm knew this, but he showed no signs of being hurt by her.
They were a pair that suited them well.
“But how were you so sure that Catherine would come?”
Of course, I am only certain based on my memories of the first episode.
But she couldn’t tell Catalina straight away, so she vaguely explained it.
“It’s just a prediction.”
“Really? “You’re making too many conclusions about something like that.”
Although the tone was full of fun, there was a hint of suspicion.
“Are you sure you’re not in cahoots with the Demon King’s army?”
At that moment, a cold blade cut through the air.
It literally caused a separation between me and Catalina.
“Erina. Stop.”
A face distorted with anger once again.
Now, perhaps because I’ve seen it so many times, I don’t have much of an inspiration.
It wasn’t in other people’s eyes.
In particular, Catalina glared at Erina with her curious eyes.
“What’s wrong? “Can’t you even tell a joke?”
“…”
Catalina was deliberately provoking Erina.
He provoked her by picking out her thorny words.
Yet her other hand was clutching the great sword.
If Erina moves first.
The fight will happen as Catalina wishes.
Because she knew that fact, Erina said nothing.
“Catalina. Stop.”
“Yes. “I’ll stop.”
I threw the bottle away with a giggling laugh.
Before I knew it, the empty liquor bottle was lying on the floor.
‘I’m sure we’ll get together someday.’
Erina will definitely win, but what comes next is the problem.
For me, who always moves based on the first experience.
Catalina was an unknown person.
‘But I don’t think he’s a bad person.’
He is clearly on the side of the kingdom and is opposed to the Demon King.
Because he had such a free-spirited personality, it was difficult to predict his behavior.
Meanwhile, Catalina’s eyes turned to someone else.
“And I’d like to try the mute person next to you too.”
“No Kayla.”
I don’t know about Erina, but I had to prevent her from getting involved with Kayla.
The possibility of her identity being discovered while sparring was too high.
Despite my dissuasion, her interesting gaze did not easily fall away.
“Did you say master? “You’re using a very unique title.”
“…”
When there was no response, Catalina threw away her last bottle of liquor.
“Why are there so many dumb people? “Can’t you hear me?”
Catalina clicks her tongue and glares at us.
But no one opened their mouth.
Finally she got her attention and looked at me.
“Catalina. Keep this in mind. “The Demon King’s army is not easy.”
“Yes. “I understand, so stop nagging me.”
Finally, Catalina waved her hand as if to tell him to stop.
At least Malcolm, who was next to her, kept lowering his head with an apologetic expression.
Erina had no choice but to step down.
‘Anyway, since I told you about the Four Heavenly Kings, things will work out somehow.’
Anyway, Catalina is not my colleague.
She decided to let him do as he pleased.