Chapter 240 – Chapter 240 ― Evidence (1)
Chapter 240 ― Evidence (1)
“She entered the palace in the evening and disappeared within a day. I didn’t have time to check what he had brought.”
It’s a waste. The expressions of Urutellia and Anmut also darkened. As expected, it is difficult to intercept items or access information immediately unless the palace is monitored 24 hours a day.
There are no CCTVs or cell phones in this world. This means that it is difficult to respond promptly. Even in the palace, only Fiora can move. Unfortunately, this level of difficulty is within the expected range.
“If it was dawn, I wouldn’t have moved very far.”
“The adjutant said they were moving toward the Dark Forest.”
“Dark Forest?”
A map of Merde vaguely appeared in Roan’s head.
Spros, the capital of Merde, is halfway between the Duchy of Wiltz and the Dark Forest. And it seems that the court mage named Schlaner had no intention of placing the artifact in the palace in the first place.
It is certainly strange that a wizard who is supposed to protect the palace continues to live in a foreign country. Even though it would be natural to ask someone to carry the goods.
“I have to hurry that much, and it’s an important thing.”
“I didn’t tell the details to the adjutant or anyone around me. I tried my best, but no one knew anything about it.”
His destination would not be the Dark Forest.
No one is a forest fairy in the dark forest… No, because no human will accept it.
“I’m guessing you’re heading somewhere beyond the Dark Forest.”
Just north of the Dark Forest is Xeno Fortress of the West Blood Spirit, and to the south is the Hajak area belonging to the Southern Dark Spirit.
“If it’s early morning, can you track it down?”
As we’ve said before, the actual chase will be an arduous one. Roan looked at Fiora with worried eyes.
However, Fiora smiled brightly.
“I don’t have any problem. It is your request.”
Helen made a look of admiration. Fiora’s decision was firm and quick.
“I will go with Anmut. Anmut, I’m sure you’ve packed a lot for fast travel, so I’ll get some help. Hurry up.”
“Me, what about me?”
The one asking in bewilderment is Urtellia.
However, Fiora responded with a soft smile.
“Lea can’t keep up with Anmut and me.”
“Ah…”
Urtellia shuts her mouth. Everyone in her room could understand Fiora’s decision, but Urtellia made her gloomy face.
Anmut spoke as if to comfort Yurtellia.
“It will be a forced march because we have to find traces. The two of you go faster. Understand me.”
“Know…”
Contrary to her answer, however, Yurtellia seemed quite shocked. Roan made a proposal for Urtellia, who had somehow been blown away.
“Leah. Then, you will conduct your own investigation at Evirgio.”
“Yes… ?”
She stared blankly at Roan.
“Evirzio… ?”
“Anyway, isn’t this the place to come to after this is over? There is a place that suggests Schlaner’s destination, so investigate that direction. If you have time, you can go about your personal business.”
Urtellia’s face brightened a little. Whether it’s her journal in search of her own usefulness, or whether it’s because she’s taking strides toward finding her sister.
“Then, I’ll go see you.”
Parting with Fiora was also abrupt. Just like when they met, she left a light kiss on Roan’s cheek and she disappeared with Anmut.
**
We moved a good fifty people in two parts.
Still, it’s definitely better than before.
It was Roan’s self-criticism about this move.
The carts, more generously prepared than last time, carried the humans. Documents are also prepared. The gatekeepers heard the story of humans who had crossed the border through Zeno. It was all to deceive the eyes of Erenier and the Grand Duke.
The humans who arrived this time received Hamgu’s magic from Sermo at the orphanage and were educated about the demons in advance.
I couldn’t watch the video about the demons, but at least I learned what the demons’ world is like, what their culture is like, and what type of people live. Although he hadn’t seen a being that was extremely different from a human like Aranya or Liron, Anmut said that he had been to an orphanage several times.
People who come after this will be able to adapt more quickly. I hope so.
Upon entering the castle, Roan immediately sent a message to the Grand Duke’s secretary, Rumbe, in Swin Lake through the magic orb. You can also use magic birds, but magic birds are the first to deliver things regardless of who is around. It is not suitable to avoid the eyes of the surroundings.
Humans appear around the Grand Duke,
If there are any changes, such as the Grand Duke moving toward the dark forest or receiving goods, he left a message to send a message right away.
Only then did Roan turn her eyes to Urtellia.
“… Your majesty.”
Urtellia was waiting for Roan in her office with Helen.
Still wearing that big wizard hat.
“What is it, Leah?”
Seeing her intimidated appearance, Roan’s voice naturally became kind.
“Without taking off the hat. There is no one here to blame for your outward appearance.”
Only then did Urtellia take off her hat. Seeing this, Helen opened her eyes wide.
Because she had only seen Urtellia dressed as a wizard.
“Were you a prisoner?”
A smile appeared on Helen’s face as her orange-brown white ears pricked up anxiously.
“It’s a cute color.”
Urutellia’s expression relaxed a little. But she still looks sullen.
“It reminds me of the Count.”
“A Count?”
The only cat-eared beast that Helen has ever seen is the Count.
Outside the imperial castle, there are many beasts with dog or cat ears, or other animal parts, but people inside the imperial castle are often so-called ‘obedient’.
Like Minoreus or Aranya, people whose faces and lower half of their bodies were shaped like beasts. The beast seal is the form that comes out when their blood is thin. The type of beastmen like Count or Urtellia is rare among nobles and officials.
“Yes. He is also a cat lover. The color of the ears is white with gray stripes.”
“White and gray…”
“It’s the wizard I told you about last time.”
Yurtellia, who had been in a daze for a while, let out an ‘ah’ sound and patted her head. He remembered what Roan had said the other day, ‘There is a magical cat, Soo-in.
After lightening the mood, Roan kicked her Helen out of her office and had her refreshments.
She had heard somewhere that a depressed woman should be fed sweets.
Urtellia left an impression that this was the first time she had ever tasted such a delicious snack.
Roan, who watched her nibbling on the snack for a while, spoke first.
“Is it vague?”
His hand, which had been drinking her tea, slowly went down.
Urtellia’s expression was like that of a crying child.
“… Yes.”
She looked so different from her usual attitude. Roan peered into her face and opened up a little ‘Miheun’.
Like a sedative, a drowsiness spread over Urtellia. A little of the sadness that had covered her face was also washed away from her.
The wizard opened his mouth.
“Even if I don’t want to, it’s Merde where I’ve spent my whole life… I felt that way.”
“…”
Roan doesn’t know much about her past.
So Roan listened with her mouth shut.
Listening well is important. In fact, there are things that the speaker has to relieve the frustration of the heart that the speaker has, and there are things that he finds the answer himself.
“I’m going around Evirzio to make announcements. But too… I was vague because I thought I didn’t know about this or Evirzio.”
“Why are you making an announcement?”
“Actually, I… There is someone I want to find.”
“You’re looking for someone?”
She knew from the beginning that she was not related to Anmut, but there was no sign that she was looking for someone in the game. Was that why she was so persistent in saving money?
And Urtellia bowed her head.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you properly from the beginning. Anmut and I are not siblings.”
She couldn’t bear to say that she knew, so Roan only nodded her head.
“I think I probably had an older sister… They broke up when she was young. She doesn’t even know how she broke up.”
“Sister.”
No matter how much I think about it, I can’t help but think of cancer anti-cancer. These aren’t the only cat beasts, but it’s really rare to have two talented with magic.
No matter how close the age is, wouldn’t it create some kind of synergy if we provided an opportunity for the two of us to meet? Inwardly, Roan swallowed his promise to let the two meet soon.
“Yes…”
Yurtellia nodded her head.
“But I don’t know much about Evirzio. She’s been to and from Basel a few times at most. I may look the same as the people here, but my core is no different than a human. Where should she go and what should she ask to find her sister?”
Her speechless Yurtelia’s eyes reddened little by little. Her feelings, which even a wizard’s reason could not suppress, overflowed her gently.
“Actually, I don’t know what her older sister looks like. She already forgot too long ago. I don’t even know her sister’s name. The demons don’t reveal her name anyway. There’s no way she can find her sister by a nickname or something…”
Eventually she started whimpering.
“It has been too long. She said she would find her sister, but would she remember her sister like me? No. Is she actually alive? I remember her as a child, but we were very easygoing. She got stuck somewhere in a port warehouse and ran away… What should I do?”
By the time she finished speaking, she was crying profusely.
Expecting her to express her candid feelings like this, she let out a ‘Miheun’. Instead of being surprised, Roan quietly held out his handkerchief.
However, without even having time to accept it, Urtellia began to weep.
“Still, I’ve been with Anmut since I was little… Now he can do well without me. Is that right? Even without me, he was one of the strongest mercenaries in Merde, and many people say he likes him…”
She raised her head and looked at me.
Her tear-filled eyes were looking for a place to lean.
The time spent wandering in Merde was probably a dozen or so years.
When she arrived in a land full of demons, she felt alone for the first time.
Urtellia became afraid.
“I am really alone now. What should I do… ?”
Seeing her trembling like a little cat left alone on the floor, Roan involuntarily reached out his hand. He just wanted to give comfort to those in need.
“Are you okay.”
Roan embraced the small size of Urtellia. Roan quietly started rubbing her back.
I felt the secretary outside the door not knowing what to do at the sudden loud wailing and walking out of the office.
“Without my sister… If you can’t find anyone…”
Even with empty words, I can’t give you the vain hope that you’ll find it. I’ll just have to do my best to help.
“I’ll have to look for it. Don’t give up.”
Urtellia, who was always sharp like a cat with her back hair on her back, collapsed. She had her own purpose all her life, the search for her blood and kin.
She saved money, and when the clue ‘someday’ was attached, what she was able to keep as a dream suddenly became a reality that she did not know what result she would receive, and Yurteria was scared.
For a while, Urtellia buried her face in the hem of her robe and cried helplessly.
And before Roan, who was comforting her without saying a word, a few lines of messages appeared.
[Message: Fifth Quest — Duplicating Skills from Mage Mercenaries!]
[Message: Timeout — 29:23:59:59]
[Message: If you do not complete the quest within the time limit, you will be penalized.]
