Chapter 101 – Chapter 101 ― Duplicity (3)
Episode 101 ― Duplicity (3)
“Of course, the forest fairies go wild even when they enter the forest, but at least they didn’t cut down the trees. I’m not going to give it my all.”
“Hmm.”
It seems that the West Blood Lord has many memories of being brutally beaten by the forest fairy.
If there were a lot of conflicts between Zeno’s troops and the forest fairies, it would have been reported to Basel as well, but I don’t remember reading such a record.
“Did you have a lot of conflicts with forest fairies? Didn’t the Dark Forest reach out to the Southern Dark Spirit more? I thought there would be no big problem with Seohyeolryeong.”
“There were frequent bumps in the past, but it has decreased a lot since last year. The village they built is said to be in the western border of the Dark Forest. They say that the reason the forest fairies here are sensitive is to protect it.”
“A village of forest fairies?”
“Yes. It’s not far beyond the cave you were looking for.”
When they become adults, they wander the forest, but a young forest fairy or a frail forest fairy who has not reached adulthood will need a space somewhere to live.
However, it is surprising that it is not the deep part of the dark forest, but close to the realm of living with the demons.
Come to think of it, he said that Lauca also grew up around here. It must be true that there is a village.
“They probably don’t like demons wandering around the village.”
“We don’t need to understand, do we?”
He is a man with a back end.
However, this man is not just a neighborhood keut, but a great lord.
No matter how political he may be, he is not one to let personal whims take precedence for no reason.
There is a reason.
‘Listening’ said.
So, Roan asked for details.
“According to the forest fairy I brought with me, I heard that it’s okay to pick up fruits rather than damage the forest and cut down trees.”
“I’m sorry, but when was that story?”
Hearing the High Lord’s question, Roan lost his confidence a bit. There is a slight possibility that this is a story from 150 years ago.
However, Lauca lived close to humans and demons near the Dark Forest.
The demon village that Lauca attacked in the first place was built near the Dark Forest to collect by-products of the forest.
The other forest fairies other than Lauca did not particularly sanction the village. If not, wouldn’t they have already annihilated the village?
“This is a story before Grünent’s escort committed the murder of the demons. Probably not so long ago.”
The West Blood Lord made a complicated expression when the emperor mentioned Lauca.
“But you said that the forest fairies here kill all demons who enter the forest. It felt a little different from what I had heard, so I had doubts. Please tell me the details of the type of conflict.”
The Grand Duke’s expression darkened.
A summary of his TMT was as follows.
At first, the Demons also went in and out of the edge of the forest and collected trees and by-products.
In addition, the forest fairies who were wary of the village do not come near the cave where the veins are located. Because it’s an uncomfortable terrain for them.
So, it remained as a common area abandoned by demons, beasts, and forest fairies.
However, as the war continued, hunger intensified. The problem was that it was not only a problem here, but also the entire demon territory around the Dark Forest.
As the invasion of the forest by demons intensified from all sides
The forest fairies as a whole became sensitive.
In particular, the forest fairies here, close to the village of the forest fairies, reacted sensitively to the invasion of the forest, even to the point of being cruel.
It was the same in the demonic society, which was structured so that anger and hatred could not be directed to superiors.
The only place for the starving demons living near the dark forest to vent their anger was probably the tribe in the forest.
Without knowing who started it, the retaliation continued endlessly and became increasingly fierce.
So, as of now,
It has become a national rule for forest fairies to leave the men and women of the demons they discover and turn them into amputated hedgehogs or kidnap them and treat them as slaves.
Even from the point of view of the demons, it is said that it became natural for them to torture, cook with seeds, and then cut them into pieces when they found a forest fairy.
But this fall, things started to change.
Because I sent wheat to the big cities.
People who are full have grown tired of going to the forest,
Retaliation was also annoying.
Annoyance brings unexpected peace.
That’s why the atmosphere of cannibalism and consumption-oriented retaliation have been lulled for a long time.
“… Looks like I went in and messed around again. The vigilance of forest fairies will be at their peak.”
“… Sorry. Your majesty.”
“Hmm.”
The Grand Duke, who was one of the instigators of this incident, deeply bowed his head and apologized.
A mysterious vibration that occurred in an area that was originally abandoned and remained neutral in its own right.
The location of the vein is close to the Forest Fairy Village.
It must have been a dangerous but important place for them.
So, like Deukdal, he must have found a search party while trying to figure out the situation near the cave.
Upon noticing that the soldiers are entering, their vigilance will increase even further.
“The Forest Fairy holds very sacred the area near the cave that Your Majesty visited. I will not let my guard down for a while.”
“Hmm? How do you know?”
“There was a forest elf prisoner.”
Roan did not dare to ask what had become of the prisoner and repeated it.
“Sanctum…”
“They said that the nearby forest is a place for the goddess to rest.”
“… Hmm?”
What suddenly came into Roan’s mind was a huge circular structure built near the ruins.
It was a magnificent building with the deeds of the divine goddess engraved on it.
Come to think of it, it was a strangely comfortable corner. There were also a lot of bus stops.
‘There’s no way the goddess will come by bus.’
Recalling his imagination, Roan laughed inwardly. A structure that looked like a station or a pedestal was placed in front of the sculptures.
A pedestal. Maybe she was putting something like a tribute for the Goddess?
But if I put the tray in such a high place, can the goddess take it? Goddess… Yeah, she’s a goddess, so maybe she’s big.
Then, even if people see it as a roof, she is nothing to the Goddess…
The corner of Roan’s mouth twitched slightly as he thought of something blasphemous.
Rest.
… Is it to prop up her ass?
What people usually call a chair.
Only then did Roan fully understand the structure of the ruins he had seen.
For a temple, it has no internal structure.
(Because I entered the temple in the game)
A building with no purpose other than painting on the walls and storing waypoints inside.
And huge ‘chairs’ placed in front of the wall.
Maybe it’s an art museum dedicated to the Goddess.
“They said nonsense that demons were interfering with the rest of the goddess.”
Seohyeolryeongju trembled with anger.
But Roan’s thoughts went further.
In the era of myths and tales, this may have been a healing place for the goddess.
The forest fairies are guarding it.
If you think about it that way, um…
If I know that I am receiving the power of the Goddess directly, or if the Goddess tells me that she cares about us demons too…
Is there any room for negotiation?
It would be nice if one day I could meet the goddess like Helen. It’s even better if you get a proof from the goddess.
It would be nice if you could help me, specifically ask for help.
The grand duke cautiously asked Roan, who was turning the hope circuit.
“Does His Majesty have any plans in mind?”
“Wouldn’t it be too late to wait for them to let their guard down?”
“Their unit of time is different from ours. It would be nothing to waste time for a year or two of vigilance.”
Seohyeolryeongju’s worried face.
Roan sent consolation with strength.
It is the combo of ‘will’ and ‘appeal’ that soothed the heart of the Eastern Emperor last time.
“Do not worry. I will find a way somehow.”
“Your majesty…”
At the emperor’s comforting words, the high lord looked at the emperor comforting him with an inappropriate face.
After staring blankly at his emperor for a while, the great lord suddenly realized his disrespect.
“I’m sorry. Your majesty.”
And he added a word.
“Thank you.”
It was a short word, but there was a sense of relief in it.
Roan smiled.
It’s not me who finds the way, but someone smart.
You don’t have to say that right now, do you?
“In that sense, Grand Duke, it would be good to find someone who will be in charge of this part of the research in earnest. Do you know someone who studied this area with His Majesty the Emperor?”
“Oh, I see…” .”
Seohyeol Ryeongju, who looked back at her memories for a moment, shook her head.
“Sorry. Your majesty. I remember mobilizing medicine men for research at the time, but they were retired at the time. It doesn’t exist now.”
“Hmm.”
It is also the power to save something.
Is it too much for a black magician?
Should I consult with the apothecary when I return to Basel?
“How about the count of Baengnyeong, North Korea?”
Lost in thought, Roan turned to the West Blood Lord at the unexpected name.
“Cancer antibiotics?”
That weird… , Is the earl of cat ears.
“Yes. He has a bit of a weird personality, but he’s a smart guy. He said he likes to study strange things and create new things.”
“Hmm.”
It is an unexpected line.
I like to research strange things… La.
You’ll have to ask Aranya or others for advice, but it’s an interesting suggestion.
If, as the (former) demon king had said, if I had to capture the great lords one by one, wouldn’t it be okay to give me a chance to get closer to the lord of the North Baekryeong first?
“Thanks for the offer. Find out.”
“I am happy to help. Your majesty. … , Ah.”
“… ?”
“Come to think of it, I have something to give you.”
The high lord asked permission.
Roan lightly nodded, and the huge body of the West Blood Lord filled the office.
What he turned around and took from the bookshelf was a small box.
The box, which looked like crumbs as it rested on the centaur’s gigantic palm, was actually the size of a palm.
“What is this?”
Rarely did the high lord smile.
“See for yourself.”
Roan’s slender hands touched the black decorated box.
Luxurious looking storage box.
The black, glossy box was quite heavy.
The heavy and elegant decorations are the same as those that decorated the castle in Basel.
Now you know.
It is the taste of the empress.
Roan looked down at the box blankly in longing for no reason.
The West Blood Lord looked at Roan from the side.
“This.”
While choosing words, Roan hesitated for a moment,
I took out his words.
It was impulsive.
“It’s your mother’s.”
The high lord’s face brightened.
“Do you recognize it?”
At that moment, a very strange feeling swept through Roan’s mind.
The joy of having a mother she didn’t have, and the guilt that she didn’t really belong to her — the guilt of having stolen the mother of the (former) demon king.
“It is an item entrusted to me by Her Highness the Empress. Your Highness the Prince… It’s something that His Majesty told me to pass on when I grow up, but I couldn’t choose the right time.”
“Thank you for taking care of it.”
It must have been difficult to give, since he had been an idiot in the meantime.
“It’s said to be an object for His Majesty’s sword.”
“… Hmm?”
“They said it sealed the power of the sword.”
Roan’s eyes widened.
Part of Fiora?
Roan finally realized why the West Blood Lord hadn’t given this item to the (former) demon king before, and only now gave it to him.
He must have thought that it would be dangerous if he added strength to his past.
Conversely, now that he saw a situation where his life was threatened once, he must have thought that he had to give him some strength.
The Highlord said as if to confirm Roan’s guess.
“Seeing that you came all the way here and were in danger, I felt remorse again. I wonder if I can’t keep the words of the former empress without being able to give her something that can be of strength…”
Perhaps that would have been traumatic for him as well. The Emperor Asarani came to his own domain.
“Even now, it would be nice to have the power to help His Majesty. The empress will be delighted.”
Hearing that, Roan, who tried to open the box, eventually gave up.
