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About time Ferda joined the herd after she finished her errands.

Suddenly, I felt a strange atmosphere. The view of Dervan and the attendants' faces frozen solid. They look intensely at the monsters' corpses.

How long has it been?

When I got tired of waiting, I approached and asked.

“Is there a problem? ”

“· · · · · · Yes, it's also a very serious problem. ”

Dervan opens his mouth after a long wait.

A moment later, he stood up and swung his sword at the red skin ogre. Then he spoke in a stiff voice.

“These are not monsters living in the south. ”

Red Skin Ogres are an extremely small part of the Western Mountains and other monsters are also said to live in the north or east. This means that monsters with different habitats gathered together like this.

“Does this mean someone dropped the monsters on purpose? ”

The reality poses a sharp question.

Then Dervan sighs as if the ground were dying.

“Phew, before you answer that, I think I need to start by telling you about the concerns that exist in Jerome's kingdom. ”

“Concerns?”

“Have you ever heard of a monster wave? ”

Monsters are attacking civilians or cities.

In total, it's called the monster wave. It was a common phenomenon in the mountains or adjacent to forests. On the other hand, he nodded quietly as he was asked.

“Of course. It happens on our territory all the time. ”

“So are we. Monsters poured out like waves when it was raining all the time. But this has happened since last year. ”

Dervan sighed again and continued to explain.

“No matter how monstrous the Wave was, it was never completely out of the habitat. But starting last summer, this law was completely broken. ”

“Well, isn't that an artificial phenomenon? ”

“We were suspicious at first, too. So I started doing some research, but unfortunately I didn't get much out of it. ”

Dervan's face darkens again.

But even for a moment, a small smile spread over his face.

“Still, I'm very relieved that Prince Serek is here this time. ”

“· · · · · · · Yes? ”

What's this all of a sudden?

Dervan gives an anticipated answer when he is dumbfounded by nonsense.

“I hear you volunteered to help Jerome solve his problems? He is also a hero who saved his country. Haha!”

Dervan smiles with a relieved face.

On the other hand, the face of reality itself was embarrassing.

“No, wait. What does that mean? ”

“Also, King Robert of Laderon is a real person. I couldn't bear to see the crisis of the alliance, because he was willing to approve the quest of his beloved hero. ”

Dervan shouts with an impressive face.

Meanwhile, immediately after Robert was mentioned.

In reality, he realized how things work. I was tasked with solving the problems of Jerome's Kingdom, but I never thought I'd be so blatant. And he even said he volunteered. The embarrassed expression gradually turned into anger.

‘We'll see when we get back. ’

In fact, he swallowed his anger by swallowing it unavoidably.

After a short conversation, the group steps back. By the end of the night, I could see the middle destination far away. It was also the center of the mountains and an active area for rangers.

Bummer!

Then someone comes this way from a distance.

A series of hordes dressed in dark blue uniforms. It was the Ranger Corps, the pride of Jerome's kingdom. At that time, the man in the lead gave a big shout with a salute.

“First Captain Heck of the Southern Ranger Brigade is here to see you! ”

“It's been a long time, Heck. How have you been? ”

“Yes, it is! ”

After a simple greeting.

Dervan moves aside.

“May I present to you the ambassador of Laderon, Sernerk Gong. ”

“Silvan de Sernerk. ”

“I'm Heck Danes. It's an honor to meet the hero of Laderon! ”

After the formal birth name, Heck turns to Dervan.

Then he bowed his head and said.

“We've got Juram standing by as you instructed. ”

“Well, thank you. ”

Dervan, a simple answer, steps forward.

Then I suddenly looked at the reality as if I had remembered something.

“By the way, has Serek ever driven Juram? ”

“I've heard from the king. He told me to be prepared. ”

“Haha! King Robert was already an experience. because he had visited Jerome as the envoy representative in his time as a prince. ”

Dervan bursts out a cool smile that reminds him of the time.

Shortly thereafter, a curious-looking creature appeared in front of his eyes.

His legs were as thick and long as an ostrich, and his body and head resembled common rats in the sewers. Plus, how big he was, it was like looking at an ox.

[Wow! This is a huge picture!]

Radina glares at you in wonder.

They looked like really big rodents. Then Dervan stroked their heads and laughed.

“These are Juram. It's a little rough to get to the capital, but without Juram, the rangers can take up to two full days. ”

In the rugged kingdom of Jerome, the terrain was an essential means of transport.

The group prepares to drive Juram to safety. Meanwhile, there was someone who had a bad look on his face. It's Issa. She mutters slightly with a pale face.

“But I hear Juram jumps up and down. ”

“Yes, that's right. It flickers like a locust in a campfire. ”

Is it because of the vivid depiction?

Isha's face became whiter. A moment later, she grabs the collar of her clothing and makes a small conversation.

“Joo, Joo. Are you sure it's okay to bring him back now? ”

“It's okay. Do you have to die? ”

In reality, he reacted as if it were not obvious.

Needless to say, Isha's face was bluer.

[Dad! Get in, Hee-hee!]

On the other hand, there was someone who had a completely different reaction to Isha.

It was just Radina. Radina was as excited as a child about to board a ride-along. Shortly after, the group climbs onto Juram's throne at the end of the Feast of Pearls.

“If you're all ready, I'll be on my way. ”

As a signal from Heck, a dozen Juram strike the ground in unison.

When I jumped up into the air and landed again, I felt like I was being lifted up and down. At the same time, with Isha's screams, Radina's laughter echoes loudly.

* * *

About half a day after that.

The group arrives at their destination no later than midnight.

It was Lanehelf, the capital of Jerome's kingdom. From the structure of the building, the walls, to the attire and appearance of people, it was too different from the Kingdom of Laderon. If it had been the usual practice, he would have glanced around with his eyes wide open.

But I couldn't afford it now.

Because Isha, who had become exhausted, was on his back.

“Issha, are you okay? ”

“· · · · · · No. I think I'm gonna be sick. Woof!”

“Then get down there. I only brought one conquest. ”

The reality cries out in panic.

After the commotion, the group enters the interior of the capital through the gates.

On the other hand, Dervans, who are on his way, soon leads the group elsewhere, not to the castle. As soon as Durban opened his mouth, he was about to pout.

“It's too late today, so I'll postpone the royal proclamation until tomorrow. ”

It was an understandable answer.

In fact, he nods silently. Then Dervan smiled and said.

“We'll start by showing you where you'll be staying today. Heck.”

“Yes! Follow me. ”

With a swift answer, Heck takes the lead.

Following him, Dervan bows his head politely.

“Rest well. I'll pick you up tomorrow. ”

After Dervan's escort, the group heads to the lodge.

As I was walking for a long time, Ferda's shoulders suddenly twitched.

‘This feeling · · · · · · ·. ’

I felt like I was stuck in a needle for a second.

This suggests that a target with the assassin's mark is nearby. Soon after Ferda's senses settled, I felt the target's position.

His gaze is to the north.

A moment later, Ferda speaks in a mosquito voice.

“In fact.”

“Huh?"

“I'm going to go take care of some business. ”

The face of reality was slightly stiffened in the subsequent notification.

You must have sensed something had happened.

“Do you want me to attach the ghosts? ”

“No, I'm fine on my own. ”

Ferda shakes her head and immediately clears her throat.

Then he quickly melted into the darkness.

Pa!

Scary enough to keep your distance from the group.

Ferda starts sprinting at a terrifying speed. Thanks to the bright full moon, his appearance was clearly illuminated, but no one recognized his existence.

Ten minutes to run like that.

I arrived at my destination shortly after Immediately, those who had seen it half a day ago came into view. A young man with orange hair and a red robe.

But there was someone who could not see in front of them.

Who is it?

I'm in shade, I can't see very well.

Ferda gets closer. The moment the opposing Pokémon's vision is captured, his eyes suddenly flutter.

Priest Sererheim? ’

The white and silver priesthood and the moon's token on your neck.

It's a complex symbol of a token, and it's the least of the high priests. As far as the realm is concerned, you're as good as an Earl.

"Why is the Priest of the Holy Land here? ’

Then a question popped up.

Jerome's kingdom, too, suffered lesser losses in the second disaster. Therefore, the grudge and hatred against the Holy Kingdom will not be equal to that of the Kingdom of Laderon. Then how come the priests of the Holy Land are here too?

‘Let's listen to the conversation. ’

Ferda focused all her senses on her hearing.

Shortly thereafter, three conversations began to be heard.

“Ha, so you're here to report a failure? ”

The first thing I heard was the voice of the high priest.

He stared at the young man in a dazzling fashion. The young man was restless, not knowing what to do with his condemned eyes.

“Th-that's not it. ”

“Disappointed. What's this look like, I assure you? ”

In the High Priestess's mouth, the scolding continued without rest.

The young man, on the other hand, simply bowed his head and trembled. Just looking at that, it was clear who stood in the way. A moment later, the High Priest mutters with a deep sigh.

“I can't help it. I have no choice but to report to Lord Nercio. ”

“Now, wait a minute! ”

I'm afraid the name Nersio sounds familiar.

The young man's face was blue all at once. He shouts in an urgent voice.

“There are still a lot of monsters left! I will not be careless this time. If you give us one more chance, we must! ”

“Silvan de Sernerk has already entered the capital. But how do you intend to use monsters? ”

“Well, that's... ”

“Lord Nercio needs to know about this. so we can reduce the likelihood of future failures. Please wait quietly until you call again. ”

At the end of the cold notice, the High Priest turns away.

The young man left over bit his lips tightly. Soon after, the three conversations ended. Meanwhile, Ferda, who was watching this, moved silently and engraved the assassin's mark on the High Priest.

‘The High Priest is nothing but a root. ’

Perhaps the great root is the one the High Priest mentioned, "Lord Nersio."

So, until I met him, I thought I'd let them all live.

‘Quite a unique relationship. ’

High Priest of the Holy Land and commander of the Red Robe.

The two recognized each other but were not conscious. What this means is that the two are in some sort of cooperative relationship.

‘If the others heard that, they would say it's nonsense. ’

What's the Holy Nation like? If you look at a commander, you're an unclean creature and you want to burn him alive.

And they're working with the commander? It would be more realistic to say that cats and rats make private money. It was also natural that I was bothered.

‘And · · · · · · · · · ·. ’

There was one more thing that bothered me.

Their goal is nothing but reality. Immediately after I thought of this, Ferda's eyes immediately cooled.

"I don't care what Nercio does. ’

It could be a pretty high-ranking nobleman. No, given the attitude of the high priest, it could be Jerome's royal family.

But I liked that.

‘Those who are after the truth can never be saved. ’

So as soon as I figured out the purpose, I was going to deal with it.

As it has always been.

Ferda soon hides herself like a ghost.

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