Chapter 149
149 – Defense Battle (7)
“He was asleep for two days…” ?”
He fainted and lost his mind after being attacked by Catherine.
It was only a moment for me, but two days had passed.
Fortunately, after Catherine fell, the battle ended.
Through a joint attack with the capital’s knights, the Demon King’s army was annihilated.
The elf village was safe.
“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to kill Catherine…”
The knife stuck in Catherine’s side just before she lost consciousness.
It wasn’t intentional, but thanks to precisely targeting the critical spot.
Catherine is also said to have been quite shocked.
Just like that, Erina plunged her long sword into Catherine’s body.
It is said that Catherine died with her body pierced.
“Erina. “You did really well.”
Even with my praise, Erina couldn’t erase her tears.
She was slowly feeling my body and checking my condition.
Red, swollen and scabbed skin.
And her shoulders were discolored white and distorted hideously.
“It’s because of me… “I said I would definitely protect you…”
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No matter how much I consoled and consoled her, Erina did not stop blaming herself.
Because I know how much you like and are obsessed with me.
I thought this would come as a huge shock.
And it was the same with Kayla.
“…”
Kayla said nothing and avoided eye contact.
Fortunately, her tears stopped, but the corners of her mouth were lowered and the corners of her eyes were wet.
She just silently looks at me.
Celica and Tyria’s expressions were not much different.
The atmosphere could not remain calm like this.
“Everyone worked really hard. “Thanks to you guys, we were able to win.”
Finally, all colleagues gathered together.
Because all the people I wanted to gather were gathered.
We were able to win this battle.
“Let’s all rest comfortably for the time being.”
We had been fighting non-stop for a while, so we needed a break.
Even Erina showed signs of exhaustion. What a shame.
Now all that remains is to return to the capital and rest comfortably.
Then Tyria approached cautiously.
She repeatedly bowed her head and expressed her gratitude.
“Thank you so much.”
“No. “We also got help.”
“That’s not true. “If it weren’t for Seohyun…”
“…”
“We definitely weren’t safe.”
That was right.
If the main character and his party do not help the elves of Hellwood Forest.
Tyria heads straight to a terrible ending.
It wasn’t enough that her hometown was taken away by the Demon Lord’s army and her family betrayed her.
In the end, she dies while struggling against the demon king’s army alone.
But it was different now.
We were able to save Tyria and protect her elven village.
Although it came at the cost of permanent injury.
“I would like to express my gratitude in some way…”
I wanted to ask her to join me as a colleague.
She shook her head, knowing that she was not in the mood to say such a thing right now.
“No. “As long as you’re safe, it’s okay.”
“But because of me…”
“We also received help. “Thank you so much.”
Then Tyria’s expression changed.
Because my mind was likely to become complicated in its own way.
She decided to give her time to think.
And I was equally tired.
Even though I slept for two days.
I still felt tired and drowsy.
Celica checked my complexion and then quietly opened her mouth.
“Seohyun still needs rest.”
“…”
“Please make room for everyone so you can sleep comfortably.”
Then, Erina’s expression changed immediately.
She shook her head as if she didn’t know what to do.
It slowly fell from me.
“I understand…”
I can’t believe Erina listens to someone other than me.
Was there a change in her mind?
Although she felt sorry for her, she expressed her feelings by gently stroking her hand.
“Seohyun, please don’t overdo it…”
She couldn’t control her body properly anyway, so she tried to force herself to move.
It only makes people around you worry.
I should rather stay still so that I can get better as soon as possible.
I had no intention of overdoing it unnecessarily.
“Yes. “I’ll rest comfortably for now.”
Although I was forced to take a break due to injury.
Originally, I planned to rest comfortably for a while after the battle was over.
“Take a good rest…”
With Erina’s last words, everyone started leaving the room.
Finally, I was left alone in the room and the candles were extinguished.
Immediately I started to feel drowsy.
There may be a mountain of work to do.
‘Yes. ‘Let’s sleep now.’
For now, I have decided to calmly accept the drowsiness.
She quietly surrendered her body to the rushing water and closed her eyes.
Soon her mind sank into darkness.
***
When the news of victory reached the village, the people were filled with excitement.
In the meantime, I only heard news of defeat by the Demon King’s army.
It wasn’t enough that we achieved a complete victory against the Demon King’s army for the first time.
It was even reported that Catherine, one of the four great swordsmen, had died.
Of course, the people of the kingdom fell into a frenzy.
There were still some who couldn’t smile.
“Elder Aeria.”
“…”
“It’s all Chloe’s fault. “She didn’t do anything wrong.”
To prepare for any emergency, all the elves evacuated to Tarn Village.
We were currently camping in the forest near the village.
Since the elves’ hometown was safe, most of them returned to the village.
As the representative of the elves, Aeria still had work to do in Tarn Village.
Therefore, she decided to stay a little longer with her escorts.
“It’s my fault. “Because I’m incompetent…”
“Don’t say that.”
“I should have listened to Seohyun from the beginning…”
Aeria also heard the news about Seohyun.
It was not enough to go head-to-head with the Demon King’s army for the sake of the elf village.
In the end, he suffered a serious injury to his shoulder while dealing with Catherine.
Her guilt that she was the one who started everything weighed on her heart.
“Seohyun, are you okay…?” ?”
“Yes. Fortunately, he regained consciousness.”
“…”
“And he even thanked me…”
Then Aeria shed tears with an even sadder expression.
When Erina and Seohyun face off against Catherine.
From afar, Tyria could do nothing except support with arrows.
Even that didn’t help her.
In the end, Seohyun was in danger of death.
It’s a shame that I received a favor that I can’t repay for the rest of my life.
Seohyun expressed her gratitude to Tyria.
“I don’t deserve to be thanked.”
“…But you worked hard too.”
“Compared to others, I fell short by a lot…”
She thought, of course she did Tyria and she did the best she could.
She was embarrassed to say that she had achieved any real results.
Although her bow skills were great, it was not enough to block her monsters.
She was no help when dealing with Catherine.
Therefore, Tyria felt sorry but could not hide her resentment.
Yet, while Tyria was infinitely grateful to Seohyun, her doubts arose.
“Why did you help me…”
It is not enough to hand over all information about the Demon King’s army and arrange negotiations between elves and humans.
He even found the village’s traitor and even saved Tyria’s life.
In the end, she sacrificed herself and saved the elf village.
He said he hoped for cooperation to deal with the Demon King’s army.
But I knew that it was all for superficial reasons.
A favor that cannot be received in a simple partnership.
That fact disturbed her mind.
At that time, one of Aeria’s guard warriors entered the barracks.
“Airya. “Those who have been brainwashed have awakened.”
“Is everyone okay…?”
“…Most people are in a state of confusion.”
Dozens of people were brainwashed.
When they learned the full story of the incident, they fell into confusion.
At least the person who was brainwashed for a few days got better.
Some people lost their memories for up to several months.
Those who had been brainwashed for too long were suffering from aftereffects.
“Everyone is suffering from vomiting and dizziness for unknown reasons.”
“A healer is…”
“A healer named Serika helped me, but it didn’t work…”
The healer’s prayer only had the effect of treating trauma.
In other words, it has no effect at all on the mental damage of those who have been brainwashed.
As the ominous news continued, Aeria’s sorrow deepened.
“Elder sister Eilia. Do not worry too much.”
“Yes. “Thank you.”
Tyria held Eiria’s hand and stroked it gently.
In fact, Aeria and Tyria did not have a very close relationship.
Although they are the older sister and the youngest brother, the age difference is quite large.
Above all, the relationship between the two was torn apart due to Chloe’s estrangement.
That’s why they both felt sorry for each other.
“Sister. “There is a lot of work ahead.”
“Yes. “I know.”
Negotiation with humans.
An alliance agreement had to be concluded with a delegation from the capital.
Since you have received great help from the kingdom, the negotiations will be unfavorable.
Aeria’s eyes changed slightly.
“Don’t worry too much.”
“Yes. “I will help you too.”
***
Recently, Celica was suffering from extreme helplessness.
It’s been about a month since I joined the party at Seohyun’s suggestion.
In the meantime, Celica had to face countless pains.
A scream echoes throughout the battlefield.
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The body of a person being eaten by a monster.
A lump of blood mixed with poison.
And in that situation, you can’t do anything.
‘It’s still far from enough…’
With all kinds of thoughts in her mind, Celica constantly moved her legs.
Sweat and exhaustion pouring from her entire body.
I don’t know how much time had passed, but the sun was already setting.
The training that started when the sun set showed no sign of ending.
Her
Her and her There was someone who held her.
“Serica. “That’s enough.”
Kayla held Serica’s sweat-soaked hand.
Once she stopped, her standing leg broke.
Celica, lying on her floor, exhaled harshly.
“Ha… ha… “
As she slowly caught her breath, Kayla carefully handed her water bottle.
“You must eat slowly.”
“Go…” Thank you… ha…”
Training, which had been suspended for a while, resumed on the day we returned to Tarn Village.
In particular, Celica was continuing her training more rigorously than before.
Looking at her like that, Kayla felt sorry for her.
“There is no need to be too hasty.”
“Yes. “I know…”
But Celica couldn’t shake off her anxiety.
She wishes she had tried harder, that she had been stronger.
‘…No.’
At least she hadn’t become a burden herself.
She would not have had the people she saw die.
The war could also have ended easily.
At least the benefactor would not have been injured.
That fact made Celica even more impatient.
‘You have to try harder. More… !’
Kayla, who saw through her feelings, could not hide her pity.
“It’s dangerous if you push yourself too hard.”
Following Kayla’s advice, Serica kept her mouth shut.
A fact that she also vaguely felt.
Even if you exercise all day, the human body has its limits.
In particular, the level she was aiming for was too high.
Even if I can’t keep up with Erina, who has transcended human limitations.
She wanted to rise to at least a similar level to Seohyun and Kayla.
Kayla, a yongin, had a superior body from her birth.
In Seohyun’s case, she was born with quite good physical strength.
It was quite difficult for an ordinary Celica to follow.
“Celica, you are doing really well.”
“Is that so… ?”
“Yes. It’s enough if you just keep going like this.”
While training together, Kayla was able to check Celica’s progress every day.
At first, I couldn’t even run properly, but now I’ve been running for hours.
Even her thin arms and legs were gradually gaining muscle.
“Let’s end this for today.”
“Then shall we go see Seohyun?”
“Yes. “I would like to have dinner with you, my lord.”
At Kayla’s words, Celica slowly stood up.
She looked weak and out of breath.
And the habit was a mess of dust.
Kayla smiled and shook off Celica’s clothes.
“You should take a bath first.”
“Yes…”
So the two people cleaned up their surroundings and headed to the healing center.
At a much closer distance compared to before.
We were keeping pace with her while making small talk together.