Chapter 155
155 – Change (3)
What would have happened if I had not suspected Erina?
What would have happened if she had been dragged around, relying solely on her help?
I would not have been able to become as strong as I am now or meet precious relationships.
So she was dragged around, deceived by her.
If her world collapses due to her system and only she and I are left.
Kill Yeriel, and I and her will live in a world where only she and I are left.
From Erina’s perspective, this might be the ending she wanted the most.
“Is Erina really planning something like that?”
Destroy this world and I will be left alone.
It was a plan too detailed and secret for Erina to have thought of.
Also, there were too many questions.
How did you find out the facts so far?
And if you wanted to kill Yeriel, you had to kill him. There was no reason to imprison him in heaven.
Kayla was also confused, as if she wasn’t sure.
“It’s just a guess. But if that happens…”
No, more accurately, I was afraid.
If her own guesses actually come true.
You are literally facing the worst ending imaginable.
“It’s okay. “That won’t happen.”
Although I said this to reassure Kayla.
Unknowingly, anxiety was welling up in a corner of my mind.
To think that you are always by my side and yet you are planning something so cruel.
Even the favor and affection I had for Erina was shaking.
“…I will definitely find a way to stop Erina.”
In fact, there was no way to control Erina.
At least he only agreed and followed when I gave him orders.
If she ignores my words and fights back with force.
No one will be able to stop it.
“I have to admit it honestly. “None of us can stop Erina.”
“…”
Kayla clenched her teeth in exasperation, but she could not refute anything.
But there was hope.
In this battle, Erina showed her limitations for the first time.
“Clearly Erina is not invincible.”
I briefly equaled Catherine, one of the Four Blades.
I couldn’t handle the countless demon king armies alone.
“It might be possible if you, me, Celica, and Tyria join forces.”
If each individual were to fight against Erina, they would naturally have no chance of winning.
As time passes, if me, Kayla, Celica, and Tyria all become stronger.
I didn’t know if I could subdue Erina by force.
Kayla’s eyes changed at my words.
“Yes. “I will definitely become strong for my master.”
It wouldn’t be easy to beat Erina, but I could never give up.
Even if Kayla’s guess was wrong, conflict with Erina was already expected.
Just like now, I had to tenaciously survive and become stronger.
‘Fortunately, I got stronger faster than expected.’
Even though it has only been half a year since I came to this world, my abilities have improved significantly.
Name: Seohyun
Age: 23 years old
Gender: Male
Class: Dragon Knight
Level: 35
HP: 2800/2800
MP: 900/900
Strength: 45/100
Stamina: 46/100
Agility: 14/100
Horsepower: 37/100
Wisdom: 24/100
Luck: 29/100
Remarkable growth compared to when I first fell into this world.
Especially in terms of physical strength, she was on par with Erina.
Also, unlike her, her magical power was gradually increasing.
Is it because of the continuous use of cold magic, even if it is only Bozo?
Abilities were rising evenly across the board.
Of course, all other abilities were inferior to Erina’s.
At this rate, she could be considered to have caught up to the stats of the second half of the first round.
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And it was the same with Kayla.
Name: Kayla (Nameless Dragon)
Age: 349 years old
Gender: Female
Class: Yongin
Level: 38
HP: 2700/2700
MP: 4000/4000
Strength: 45/100
Stamina: 39/100
Agility: 36/100
Horsepower: 50/100
Wisdom: 39/100
Luck: 5/100
Her magical power rose to a whopping 50 and MP to 4000.
If this were the case, wouldn’t she be almost at the same level as the nameless dragon in episode 1?
I didn’t know the nameless dragon’s stats, but I could roughly estimate them.
When I told Kayla the numbers in her status window, she got a little upset.
“It’s definitely getting stronger. So let’s just keep it this way.”
“Yes. My lord. Thank you.”
But her joy did not last long.
Although it was objectively a very high stat, when compared to Erina’s stats, it was infinitely shabby.
Still need to catch up
“And Erina, aren’t you growing up like us?”
“But they won’t get stronger as quickly as we do.”
In general, it is natural that growth becomes slower as the level increases.
But Kayla, who had no knowledge of the game, could not accept it easily.
“I will do my best to become stronger.”
Anyway, nothing would change even if I persuaded him.
It would be difficult for Kayla to understand, and there would be no need for her to resolve the misunderstanding.
“Kayla. I’m always thankful.”
“No. Thank you for trusting me.”
I hugged her with the hope that she would become stronger.
Kayla gently hugs my body as if she knows my expectations.
And it ended with her brief kiss.
Of course, the conversation is not over yet.
There was still a lot left to discuss with Kayla.
“What do you plan to do, Tyria?”
The most worrisome being after the goddess. Tyria.
How much trouble did she go through to take him as her companion.
Thanks to this, I was able to satisfy all of the event conditions for recruiting her.
Her favor with Tyria continued to build, and she temporarily became her companion.
He drove out the devil’s army and even protected her hometown.
In the original story, Erina proposes to be her companion and Tyria accepts.
If I were to make the same recommendation to Tyria, wouldn’t I accept her offer?
However, there was one problem.
“You said Tyria’s parents insulted you.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
There was no way I could forget the insult I suffered from the elf decades ago.
Even her parents in Tyria treated her differently.
Also, Tyria would know that fact.
Until now, she had been hiding the fact that she was a dragon.
This is something you must know if you join Tyria as her colleague.
“Kayla. Can you get along with Tyria?”
“…I will try my best.”
Even if both Kayla and Tyria have good hearts.
The matter between them was quite complicated.
“If you’re really having a hard time, be sure to tell me.”
“It’s okay. “It’s a problem I have to solve.”
No matter how much I mediate, it is ultimately between the two of them.
Fortunately, Kayla also said she would forget her grudges for me.
I hoped that the conversation would be amicable.
“Anyway, Erina is quite late.”
“There is a possibility that they are eavesdropping from outside.”
“…I don’t think so.”
Because he speaks in a voice so low that it cannot be heard even from outside.
There was no way Erina could have overheard our conversation.
I opened the door and checked through the window just in case.
Erina was nowhere to be seen.
“It looks like you’re really planning on coming late.”
“…What on earth is this plan?”
The reason why Erina suddenly became calm.
I couldn’t figure out the exact reason either.
She couldn’t get used to the change from always acting like a child.
“There is a possibility that it is all an act.”
“But is there a reason for that?”
There was no way it could have changed like that without any reason.
However, as he always said that he would protect me.
My injury must have been quite serious to her.
“Because you were so shocked, you may have become cautious in your actions.”
“It’s so strange. “Don’t you think the change was too sudden?”
But that doesn’t mean I can’t ask Erina directly.
I have already expressed my concerns to Erina several times.
They just openly act like it’s nothing.
“I am worried that he may suddenly change and harm my lord.”
“I guess we have no choice but to watch for now.”
As I talked with Kayla, my questions increased rather than being resolved.
I was so thankful that there was someone I could think about with.
“Let’s not be too hasty.”
“Yes. “First of all, my lord’s recovery is the most urgent priority.”
No matter how much you want to become stronger, it is foolish to push yourself when you are injured.
I decided to rest for the time being until complete recovery.
As soon as the conversation with Kayla ended and we separated.
There was someone who carefully opened the door and came in.
“Seohyun. I’m back.”
Erina sticks out her face through the open door.
When I gestured, she ran over and sat next to me.
“Let’s go to bed early today.”
And we prepared a place for Erina to lie down together.
Kayla watched quietly.
She looked at me for a moment and then bowed her head in front of me.
“I will sleep in a separate bed.”
“Really? It’s okay to come in…”
Then Erina’s strong hand grabbed my arm.
When I turned her head, I saw her red eyes were vibrating.
Yet, he just kept his mouth shut and looked at her with sad eyes.
She did not directly restrain it.
“Yes. “Let’s sleep separately today.”
“Yes. All right.”
Kayla was watching and left her room, saying she would take a bath as well.
So, I was alone with Erina.
She carefully held me in her arms and leaned against her.
Behavior as usual.
But his expression did not look happy at all.
His expression is full of anxiety even though he is with me.
“Hasn’t that woman done anything strange…?”
“It’s okay. “That never happened.”
Come inside the blanket, leaning into my arms.
A sweet and delicate scent passed by.
“If anything happens, please tell me right away.”
“…”
“Because I am the only one who can protect you.”
Something Erina often said.
But unlike before, her confidence had disappeared.
***
After the day ended safely and I fell asleep.
It’s been a long time since I was able to have a refreshing morning.
Erina was still next to me.
Since we had already been sleeping together for a long time, there was no discomfort.
I woke up and was preparing breakfast.
There was a light knock and a girl’s voice.
“Is it okay if I come in?”
As soon as I heard the voice, I recognized the owner.
“Yes. Colin. Come in.”
As expected, a girl with brown hair opened the door and came in.
I could roughly figure out why they came to visit us.
“You know there are negotiations with the elves today, right? “I’ll guide you to the conference hall!”
By now, preparations to go out were finished.
My colleagues were already ready and waiting.
“Yes. “Let’s leave right away.”
I followed Colin out of the inn and headed to the center of the village.
Meanwhile, Kayla and Serica were behind me.
Of course, Erina was by my side.
But she just walked down the street without saying anything, and no conversation continued.
Colin also kept his mouth shut as he watched Erina’s eyes.
I, who was worse off, spoke to Colin first.
“What about Catalina and Malcolm?”
“Oh, don’t worry. “I’ll get better quickly and I’m resting at the inn.”
Fortunately, it appears that no one was seriously injured in sparring with Erina.
Although we cannot be colleagues, we are allies who will fight together against the Demon King’s army.
I was hoping that Catalina would be safe.
“Where is Julia?”
“You’re already waiting at the conference hall.”
“Isn’t it too late?”
“Don’t worry. “There’s still an hour left.”
In other words, does this mean that you were preparing for the meeting more than an hour ago?
It is certainly not a coincidence that he rose to the position of director of the request.
We were walking down the street having a light conversation.
“Hello. Driver Seohyun.”
Suddenly, I stopped at the sound of an old man’s voice coming from behind me.
When I looked back, there was an elderly man wearing luxurious clothes.
“Ah, hello!”
As soon as Colleen saw the old man, she bowed low and greeted him.
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It looks like he is one of the envoys from the capital.
Even though he seemed to be quite old, he was using polite language towards me.
Also, he bowed to me with a gentle smile.
“It is an honor to meet you like this. Sir.”
My mouth stopped for a moment at his words.
What a knight. What does that mean all of a sudden?
“Are you telling me you are a knight?”
“Yes.”
“It seems you are mistaken. “I am a member of the Adventurer’s League.”
Then the old man smiled and shook his head.
“Ah. “It looks like you don’t know yet.”
“What are you talking about?”
“The King has awarded the title of knight to Seohyun.”
My head started to hurt after hearing the old man’s words.
The king himself gave me a knighthood.
If others hear it, they will think it is a great honor.
It wasn’t good news for me at all.