Count Scribe's Tutor

“The Undead.”

With a dark bitten face, Niela begins her story.

About a full night from now.

An undead appears in the woods near Heindel.

At first, it was thought to be small and unorthodox, but as the number grew, it became a vast army of more than a thousand. It reaches the point of being taken from one of the Nodes in just five days, as it reaches the high undead.

Suddenly, things got serious.

Niela sighs and speaks.

“More undead swarms poured in as the air crept again. I sent the investigators because I thought it was an unusual phenomenon, but no one came back. ”

Hearing that, Ferda narrows her eyes.

I've heard that story a lot somewhere.

‘Well, I assumed it would be. ’

The undead have appeared throughout the Sernerk Forest. There was a dungeon near Le Shante, and the Giants, one of the strength of the forest, were also killed by the Undead.

So if you're fighting someone, the enemy is definitely undead.

“I found one thing I had in common. ”

“Common ground?”

“Yes. The undead were all headed north. ”

North? What was there?

When the reality became clear, Niela's answer continued.

“Sunless snow. It has a frozen lake. ”

Frost Lake.

The first disaster, the sealed head of all death. Ferda listens as the group's true destination is mentioned.

“Actually, you can just hand it over to me if you want to go to the Frost Lake. It's our territory, but it's not a big hit if it gets into someone else's hands. ”

The Frost Lake was not worth much to the Elves.

Just a deep lake full of cold water. No more or less. That's why it was better to just hand over the lake rather than take away another realm. But there was a reason I couldn't.

“But you have to cross Heindel to get to the lake. ”

The three sides of the northern snow are made up of the sea. There was no other way to get in but through Heindel.

That meant we had to fight. When the Undead cross Heindel, there is no guarantee that they will not attack their clan.

As the silence settles, Ferda opens her mouth.

“Then how bad is the situation? ”

“I'm ashamed, but I've lost four of my Realm. ”

Niela's face twitches.

More than half the realm is already in the hands of the undead, except for the abandoned Frost Lake. It was a moment when the ambience of Heindel became clear.

“So I dare say something. ”

Not a word. A favor.

Ferda looks up at Niela. Kneeling on the ground, he straightens his head toward the realm.

“Our family is facing a major crisis right now. Significant realms have been taken from the enemy and warriors have fallen short of morale. That's why I ask you to lend me your strength as successor to the Forest Keeper. ”

Yeah, I knew it. Ferda shrugs.

Then he turned to Ferda. It seemed like he was asking how to do it. Then he smiled silently. Then he opened his lips, whispering silently.

"Remember my teachings. ’

I told him that with a twitchy mouth.

It was just a silent paragraph, but in practice, it seemed to understand what it meant. I nodded slightly and smiled. Similarly, Ferda laughed a short cough.

“You know, it's pretty dangerous. ”

Per has a serious look on his face.

Meanwhile, Niela raises her head and looks at him. At the same time, Ferda's voice became stiff.

“Enemies number more than a thousand. It's mixed with the High Undead. Besides, we don't know how many undead are in this turbulent void. ”

“That's · · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Niela clenches her fist tightly, trying to protest.

It's because I realized he was right.

Even if he is the successor of the forest keeper, Niela seems to be in fact a young boy in his early teens. The opponent, on the other hand, is a massive force that includes the High Undead. Common sense suggested that it was dangerous.

[That's right. It's too dangerous for me. It won't be easy to be the successor of the Forest Keeper. You'll have to risk your life.]

At that time, the legroom who remained silent also gave the main opinion. Then you wink at Ferda. I knew one thing about it was how fast it was. Ferda smiles deeply at the unexpected support shooting.

Meanwhile, Niela gives you time to think and sighs.

“· · · · · · · Phew, got it. I asked too much of you. ”

Whirlwind. This is enough for undertakings. It's time to make a statement. You blink one eye toward the realm, and he nods, smiling.

“Sorry, forget what I just said. ”

“I know it's dangerous. But we have to. ”

Suddenly, his mouth opened.

He looks directly at Ferda and speaks in an upright voice. As Niela looks at the reality with somewhat surprised eyes, Ferda's answer returns.

“This is not a drill. You could die. ”

“I'm ready. ”

“Why are you doing this? What the hell are these guys? ”

Ferda's face is getting crumpled up.

On the other hand, he boldly said with a expressionless face.

“I'm the successor to the Forest Keeper. I'm just trying to do my job. ”

I'm afraid of the end of the sentence.

Niela looks impressed. If I leave it alone, I will praise it very much. At least this much, the atmosphere is frozen. Ferda bursts into laughter.

Now it's time to get to the point.

“That's the only reason you're taking this job? As well as unpaid?”

“That's · · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Think about it. We have other colleagues. ”

He hesitates. At the same time, he turns his gaze to Niela. I can't believe you didn't react like this. Let's shake it up a little bit.

“Mission or reward, it's fine. ”

Approaching him, Ferda grabs his shoulder tightly.

Then he whispered with a solemn face.

“You're more important than that. In fact.”

“ · · · · · ·! ”

The golden eyes narrow.

I'm satisfied with the proper conversation.I never thought I'd be able to act on my eyes like this. I could have been an actor if I was born in another era. Ferda smiles deeply.

“So you didn't hear the elves' request. ”

“I can pay you back. ”

Then I heard Niela's answer.

You're stuck. Ferda turns her head to look for a smile. Then I see Niela on her knees.

“I can do anything I can to protect the Heindels. I swear by the spirit of Cardyranto, I will gladly give you what you desire. ”

You shouldn't have thought about what you were going to ask.

But since you said you could do anything, it doesn't matter if you strip it off as best you can. As Ferda smiles bitterly, she clears her throat briefly.

“Can you at least help me by talking like this? ”

“Phew · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Pretending to think deeply, I closed my eyes and moaned.

After a while, you nod, making the furthest possible look.

“I see. I'll run if I think it's dangerous." Is that okay? ”

“Yes, thank you. ”

Bright smile. Ferda also smiled lightly. Not bad for an instant settlement. I often thought I should use it later.

“Thank you. Thank you so much! ”

Niela folds her head on the ground.

Then the reality woke him up and said.

“As long as I can, I'll help you. But don't be too surprised. ”

“Yes?”

Niela tilts her head.

Don't be surprised. What did he mean by that? Are you asking for a price you didn't expect? When his mind felt uneasy.

In fact, you mutter with your head down.

“Then shall we take it? ”

“Steal what? ”

“Huh? You mean the Undead, of course. ”

In response, Niela still doesn't seem to understand. I see you haven't said anything yet. Ferda grins and claps her shoulders. Then, faced with Niela, I uncovered the truth that I had hidden.

“The successor to our forest keeper is a commander. ”

* * *

The battle was over in half a day.

No, I was a little embarrassed to call it combat. What he did was just a capture. In reality, over 12,000 undead, including the herd in the dungeon, were brought into power.

An undead army emitting a golden spectacle. I didn't think Niela and the Elves' mouths would open and close. Ferda smiles at them with an anticipated smile.

Now it was my turn to get what I had promised.

But even then, he encountered an unexpected setback.

“This is a little different from what I expected. ”

The name is the town of Elves. So, of course, I thought I had something to gain. But this was Ferda's mistake. Because there was nothing here.

Magic weapons, jewelry, and no usable weapons or materials. We searched the warehouse for almost two hours, and all we got was fruit and food and water.

I laughed in a strange situation.

“It's worth it if you think about it. Elves are less greedy. ”

At that time, the bridges returned to the main body added an explanation.

No, it still is. I can't believe there's no treasure or heirlooms for generations to come. Ferda mutters with a hollow face.

“· · · · · · You stepped on shit completely. ”

When I realized the bitter reality, I sighed.

I can't help it if it's like this. We have to achieve what we came here for. After stripping away the lingering polish, I stabbed the back of a nearby thread.

“In fact.”

“Huh?"

“Come over here for a second. ”

“What?”

Realm that comes often as a step. Ferda whispers something in his ear. After a while, you nod, as if you knew, and you call out to Niela outside.

“Niela.”

“You summoned me, Forest Keeper? ”

Now they just call it the Forest Keeper.

I will be overwhelmed by the demons who dragged all the undead into power in an instant. In reality, he also seemed to mind being called a forest keeper, not an heir.

“You said you wouldn't mind giving it to anyone, right? ”

“Yes, that's what I said. ”

“Then I shall have full authority over the Frost Lake. ”

The thread whispers Ferda out of his mouth.

Then there was a shock in Niela's eyes.

“Well, are you sure you're okay with that? ”

“It's okay. I was going to check it out anyway. ”

This is not a lie. In order to hijack all the bodies of death, we needed to investigate the Frost Lake. As not mentioned in the original, it was to gather as much information as possible.

Meanwhile, Niela stares at you dazed. A moment later, he looks as if he has realized something, then he bows his head.

“Phew, sorry. I had no idea. ”

“Huh? What do you mean? ”

“Haha, you don't have to hide it anymore. ”

I wondered, but it was Niela's gentle smile that returned. He spoke with a somewhat moved face.

“The Frost Lake is a realm of lush forests. I'm sure the Forest Keeper would love to see this. You taught me to worry about how much it would cost me. ”

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Ferda and Silas tilt their heads.

“Very well. The Master of the Frost Lake is now a Forest Keeper. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. I'll help out the whole clan. ”

Niela's eyes sparkle with respect.

From the looks of him, he seems to be mistaken. I just gave it up because there was nothing to find after searching and searching. But thanks to you, I decided to let it go.

And that night.

Ferda and Silvan were stuck in a place set up by Niela. The house was full of old parchment. They were records related to the Frost Lake, brought to me by the Elves.

“That's a lot to look at overnight. ”

Ferda frowns at the stack of records. Then he smiled as if not to worry about the reality.

“I called the kids to help because I knew they would. ”

Scared the answers will end.

Thud

The window opens. A familiar voice is heard immediately.

[My king.]

[I have been summoned to come.]

It was three ghosts and a heron.

Now that you've identified yourself as a commander, you're not afraid to let the undead into town. The additional workers began to examine the records.

Of course, there were those who were excluded from labor.

[Whew, where is it?]

Radina tilts her head where all the records are stacked. Like I'm looking for something. While looking at Radina like that, she asked with a curious face.

“Hey, what are you looking for? ”

[A book.]

“So what book? ”

[A book my dad reads before bed!]

Radina shakes her loving arm, as if to not bother you.

He shakes his head in his legs.

“If you're looking for a fairy tale book, it's no use. ”

Why?

“It can't be here, can it? ”

[But there are so many books.]

Radina bites back with her arms wide open. Then he sighed and replied.

“Well, let's see what you can find. It's an experience you have to feel for yourself to do something worthless. ”

Darian soon lost interest in Radina.

How long has it been?

After midnight, the group examines most of the records.

In conclusion, there was no particular income. All that was written in the records was just to explain how useless the Frost Lake was.

“Hmph. Should I hit him myself? ”

I don't like to move around in situations where there's no information.

Ferda scratches her head with a crooked face. Then I heard a bright voice somewhere in the stars.

[Dad, Dad!]

Radina's voice. She climbs onto Heron's shoulder one day, glittering at her eyes with an old book in her hand.

[I'm looking for a sketchbook. Read it.]

“Picture books?”

Was it here? A question came to mind about Heron's face.

“Let's see. What book did you bring? ”

He mysteriously accepted the drawing book from Radina. After a while, Heron's eyesight, which opened the sketchbook, hardened.

“Dear King, Take a look at this.”

“What?”

“Radina found it, but it looks like a map somehow. ”

At this point, the eyes of the whole group turn to the drawing book.

Meanwhile, Radina, who was suddenly robbed of the book, blushed.

[Hehe, I found a painting book.]]

Radina's muttering to the end.

The silence fills the room. Shortly thereafter, Ferda pops her lips with a low groan.

“This is · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Like Heron said, it was a map.

According to the map, there is a cave at the bottom of the Frost Lake. And the location of that cave was right on this map.

The moment I saw this, I suddenly remembered the words.

‘I've heard that the trunk is in hell in the desert and the head is submerged in the bottom of a frozen lake in the west forest. ’

The bottom of a lake with all the heads of death.

The location of the cave that follows the base of the cave.

“I finally found it. ”

Ferda grins at the appearance of the hook Radina found.

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