Operation to escape the demon castle (1)
Taraq, a large city in the northwestern part of the Ion continent, greeted the morning with dawn.
It was a bustling city that couldn’t be said to be very quiet even in the middle of the night, but now that most people have woken up and started moving, the bustle is different from the night.
kiik—
“Then let’s go!”
“Yeah, always watch out for the wagon!”
And Diana, who had recently moved to Taracro, was also busy.
Like everyone else, she hurried out of the house early in the morning.
But even in the midst of such a hurry, his face was full of smiles—.
It was because he had just moved here, so everything around him was unfamiliar, but he was satisfied with his current life.
‘Same with this house! Although it is in the form of an indefinite lease…’
This small house, which I was still unfamiliar with, was incomparably wider than when the five families lived in the living space attached to the grocery store.
Even the location is also a central area with good security, needless to say!
It was literally an ‘expensive-looking house’ itself, equipped with all the factors that affect the house price.
So, of course, it has to be good.
“oh! Hello, Grandma!”
Diana, who was so busy leaving the door, found a neighbor she was now familiar with and greeted her lively.
At that voice, the old lady next door, who was relaxing in a rocking chair on the terrace, let out a low laugh as her tattoo-covered face turned to her.
“Crunch… yes, are you going to work already? You are diligent every morning.”
“Ehehehe, I’m still in the middle of learning. Servant… Lord Hubert trusted me, and I can’t disappoint you!”
“I am still young, but I am proud of myself. Hee hee hee…”
At first, I was worried when I learned that a scary-looking grandmother lived next door, but fortunately, contrary to her appearance, she was very kind to children.
Not only giving her snacks as if she were a real grandmother, but also her outspoken gestures telling funny stories.
Thanks to that, the children who were wary at first became very friendly with her before they knew it.
It was to the extent that Aaron, the younger brother who used to shy away from young Raffy, would now go to the house next door without hesitation.
‘Because she said that she, like us, is sponsored by Hubert Firm… If you’re a believer, you won’t have to worry.’
Of course, it was difficult for Diana, who had experienced betrayal not too long ago, to recklessly trust her, but it was true that she needed to put in some effort, since she couldn’t live with doubts for the rest of her life.
At least, you should try to open your heart to someone you can trust and to someone who has been verified.
“Then I’ll be gone!”
“Yes, be careful on the way. Well… I don’t think you have to worry too much, at least in this town.”
Hubert Sanghoe was now the representative trade association with the greatest influence in Tarak Sanggye, both in name and reality.
Starting with the breadth of personal connections across the church and the lord’s family, unique and outstanding products exclusively supplied, enormous capital power that instantly attracts talented merchants under his command, plus the advantage of secret struggle using unknown means…
Thanks to such various factors, they quickly ate up the market within a few years of their launch, and the area where they are now was the courtyard where Hubert Firm’s power was exerted the most.
Sniff sniff—
Diana’s nose twitched as she walked down the street.
The now familiar smell was wafting from all directions.
The City Police Department, which has been intensively patrolling this street due to some kind of behind-the-scenes transaction, and a security team belonging to Hubert Firm, which is deployed in the commercial district to protect key figures and shopping districts.
And on top of that…
Even the fishy smell of blood that secretly emanates from the shadows all over the city.
‘I didn’t expect to be relieved by this smell.’
It was once a smell that I used to avoid in fear, but now I feel anxious without it.
The vampires around here were all those who obeyed the uncle’s orders, so it was only natural.
‘It’s amazing to see. I think it’s only been about two years since you became a vampire, but where did you go and what did you do all this time?’
Considering the immigration process that had gone smoothly before, as well as the subordinates who were under Tarak right now, it seemed that even if it was high, it was not an ordinary high position.
Considering the situation in the kingdom of Talia, which has been rumored to be true, even a really high-ranking aristocrat would be no different.
‘Well, there’s no need for me to know that. If I can just repay the favor, that’s enough.’
However, Diana soon shook off her thoughts and headed towards the headquarters of the company with a brisk walk.
Unlike her uncle, who had an ordinary job of delivering groceries, the responsibility she undertook was quite heavy under Hubert’s influence.
It was because he was in the position of a kind of auditor who inspects the goods handled by the merchant as a whole for abnormalities and manages the quality to a certain extent.
Naturally, there were not a few people who objected to the parachute greeting, but…
Since Hubert’s authority within the current Chamber of Commerce was absolute, everyone was watching her with a feeling of waiting and seeing.
‘…Honestly, I’m anxious, but I have no choice but to do something to live up to my beliefs.’
By the time Diana arrived at the store’s head office with firm determination.
buzz buzz—
There was more than usual noise in the neighborhood.
It also comes with a very pleasant smell.
“Ah, Lord Sanghoe. hello!”
“Yes, Diana. You come so early today. You are also diligent.”
Just in time, she bumped into Hubert, who was on his way to the store building along with her.
However, unlike his attitude of responding to her leisurely, the reactions of the immediate bodyguards surrounding him were a little different from usual…
Except for a few, everyone was completely surrounded in all directions, unlike before, when they were escorted from a distance, and some showed sensitive reactions, such as expressing their wariness even to Diana approaching.
‘what? And this smell…’
In addition, some of them must have gone through a battle, and the wounds and weapons all over their bodies gave off a subtle smell of blood.
Something must have happened before I got here.
“Hey, by the way… did something happen?”
“Well? ah – no big deal. Because it’s just a regular thing. I mean sometimes The guys who run into them with unfounded confidence.”
Hubert calmly answers her question.
Having already thoroughly prepared himself, he took Diana, who was tilting her head, and moved to the merchant headquarters.
Even on Earth, where civilization and the rule of law are developed in their own way, all sorts of dirty tricks follow if interests are taken, but in this world, which can be said to be much more barbaric, there is no doubt that running a business is not without threats.
Of course, it was common sense here to prepare for it, and the people who instigated it probably didn’t try to succeed at once.
It must have been a ceremonial attempt, just to intimidate and threaten, just in case you didn’t know.
‘How dare you speak against me.’
Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing until Hubert Co. was raised like this.
Because of that, I had no choice but to reinvest much of the money I earned in preparation for it.
Perhaps this growth would not have been possible without the help of Harley and his friends in the early days of the business, and the help of the Brokoslak Clan later.
Afterwards, after the attack by the Yupersh Clan, he was uneasy even with the existing preparation, although he was wrapped around his body with all sorts of expensive magic tools.
However, as the current reality tells us, despite such numerous secret struggles, the result was always his victory.
It has to be.
They must have just assumed a fairly large guild, but the scale of the organization moving to respond to it was never at that level.
‘Now, then… Shall we investigate who else instigated this incident?’
Of course, their ending was already decided.
***
The Principality of Rohan, which has collapsed to the point where it’s almost colorless to even use the word “state.”
With the help of the Empire and the Church, they built a last line of defense near the capital and were barely holding on.
It was ironic that at least I was able to do this because of the Immortal King…
The reason was that the number of monsters invading the principality began to decrease rapidly, thanks to him settling down on the mountain range in the northern direction where the largest number of monsters rushed down and becoming a breakwater.
Of course, as much as they believed that the current situation itself was caused by the Immortal King, no one was grateful for it.
They just assume that he is mocking them for some other whim.
And the center of the situation—.
No one has seen it in person yet, but its existence is well known.
“Heron, how are you today? Do you think you can do it?”
“Um, wait a minute… This is ambiguous.”
It was Riley Karte Azerion, the 5th princess of the Azerion Empire, and Hesperon, a new Awakener on Earth who had been transferred in less than two months.
As usual, he put a barrier around him and was engrossed in magic training.
At Riley’s carefully asked question, as if conscious of the gazes around him, he frowned and put on a worried expression.
In fact, the work itself can start at any time, so it was close to the process of steaming for a more dramatic effect, but after a few days like that, it seemed that her patience had reached its limit.
“Whoa— I’ve been so nervous lately that I can’t even sleep, but you look so relaxed, don’t you? Is that really even possible?”
Would you have been dissatisfied with the situation as if only you were in a hurry?
She, who had been waiting quietly until now, finally pursed her lips as if complaining with a sigh.
“Uh huh, isn’t this easier said than done? As soon as I was transferred to this world, I was captured right away, so I don’t know anything about the situation here. Of course, we don’t know where we are or where we are going.”
Accurate positioning in space system skills is not an option, but a must.
As the risk was high in proportion to its usefulness, there was a risk of catastrophe that would be worse than not using it if it was wrong.
“That’s true, but… Still, this is the northern end of the continent, so if you somehow unconditionally head south…”
“Where do you think south of here is?”
“Ugh.”
There was no way they could know the direction of the outside from within this immortality, which was no different from a separate space.
In the end, a shadow fell on Riley’s face as she faced the reality she had been trying to ignore.
“So, is there really no way?”
“No way. In fact, I got a rough idea of it to some extent. I was just being careful to be more certain.”
Then, her expression brightened again at the hope that was thrown again.
Perhaps because it was an extreme situation, there were various facial expressions that did not suit her nickname of iron-blooded princess.
“…But, haven’t you been talking too easily since earlier?”
“Hey, how are you? Now we are a community of destiny! Let’s take it easy, take it easy! Ha ha ha!”
Still, when I was learning magic, I pretended to listen, even for a moment.
A look of bewilderment appeared on her face at Hesperon’s shameless answer, as if she thought she had a clear advantage.
But it was true that he held the key to breaking the current situation…
“Ha— please be careful in front of other people. Unlike where you were, this place is full of people who are sensitive to status. Could it really be a big deal?”
In the end, Riley had no choice but to compromise with him moderately with a sigh.
In fact, the reason she reacted sensitively to the flat platform was because she had heard about the earth from Isea, not to establish her own authority.
If you’ve just arrived in this world and you’re already accustomed to treating the princess comfortably, wouldn’t it just increase the odds of making a mistake outside?
He was the one who would end up in trouble if something like that happened, so I thought I’d keep my mouth shut from now on…
‘Now I don’t know. I’m not stupid, so I’ll take care of myself outside. .
Riley sighed again as she looked at him with a smirk that didn’t match his intelligent appearance.
I wondered once more if I could really trust him.
However, there was only one conclusion.
‘I’m still anxious after two months, but I can’t stay here for years! By that time, there won’t be any more chances to turn the tables.’
First of all, let’s do everything we can.
As much as Lee Se-ah had experienced the greatness of ‘unique skills’, there were some things that were judged to be worth trusting.
Also, the fact that Hesperon’s talent was more than hers also played a part.
‘…Please, I hope it turns out well.’
Just a few days before an event that nobody on the continent expected.
The curtain on the great exodus was rising.
