Chapter 204 – Subjugation of the Cult of Love That Calls for a Storm (6)
“What do you mean?”
The moment I set foot on the plain, being sent by the barracks personnel, James asked me in an arrogant tone, as if I were a superior. I stared at James without speaking. James, who met my gaze, did not bend his spirit his like a child of a warrior.
“You asked what your intention was. I think I’m going to really like Suin. Chief Priest. I know you’re a really nice person. But, but, after witnessing the people attacked by beastmen in the plains, everyone will change their minds? You should have seen those ghastly bodies. Could the head priest tell the bereaved family to be friendly with the prisoners?”
“We do not attack innocent people. What we want is a wide field where we can play and a field of reeds where arrows do not fly.”
“Why are you arguing whether you are innocent or not? Do you think you prisoners deserve it?”
“If you want to discuss qualifications, go for it. The marimba tribe never backs down from a challenge.”
When Elsie responded, James spoke even more sharply. A brawl between the two threatened to turn into bloodshed. It was still only the beginning of the plains, but the nervous warfare was already sharp. Elsie said as I intervened between the two of them.
“Now, calm down, James. Would you like to see me?”
“What?”
Match!
I lightly kissed my cheek. Since he was already far from the barracks, no one would know if I killed James here. James, who had been beaten all along, looked at me with a puzzled face.
“Yes, the priest? Uh, what is this… !”
“Fuck, but why are you talking nonsense? Do you want to go back?”
“No, what… The person who is the head of the Daecheonsingyo Church is Zig… Oops!”
Once again, the mouth that was trying to make a stereotypical threat like a liquidation flow became quiet. Both cheeks his were swollen like Heungbu’s from being hit by Nolbu’s wife, and his face his was quite nice to see. I grabbed James by the collar and said.
“Be quiet and follow me. Okay? “
James looked like he had a lot to say, but he didn’t seem too eager to go back. He grabbed the ball and grunted softly. I put a heel on James’ face in case my mouth exploded.
“As the head priest of the Great Heavenly Church, this is something you shouldn’t do…”
“Polite word.”
“…Yo. This.”
Is it action? Is this respect? I thought about it for a while, but since the mattress was attached, I decided to go over it just once. James ‘tone his was sharp and archer-like, but surprisingly, his behavior his wasn’t so bad. A little while ago, he treated Elsie in a very gentle manner for someone who had a lot of personal feelings for beastmen in the eastern plains.
When I reached the hillside of the plain, I asked Elsie.
“Elsie. The road to the Marimba tribe is secret or something, isn’t it?”
“It’s not really a secret. We settled on only three sites and moved from one place to another according to the weather. Because it is windy now and the weather is clear. This way.”
“If you move it every time the weather changes, you move it very often.”
“It doesn’t move that hard. The weather changes are always a matter of timing. When it snows or rains, they move to the forest, on days when the wind is cool, they move to the middle of the plains, and on days when the sun is shining, they move near the river.”
“If you moved to the forest, would there have been no conflicts with the elves?”
“It was frequent. The animals that we hunt with the sheep sometimes escaped into the forest, and because of this, there were several fights over the destruction of the forest.”
“Who won?”
“I do not know. ‘Cause I’m here now I think I’ll find out when I go to town this time. It would be nice if you would accept me back into the tribe.”
Elsie’s face was full of anxiety. James seemed to have a lot to say about Elsie, but he’d been silent ever since I slapped him a moment ago. We walked a long way deep into the plain. This place was more like a wasteland than a plain. The yellow-colored ground was full of dry grass, and in the distance, green trees were clustered and growing naturally.
Elsie pointed to the point where the trees were gathered and said.
“That’s where the Dogville tribes often come and go.”
“Dogville tribe? Are you a puppy by any chance?”
“Yes. They are dog owners, and we are quite close. At this time, they are probably perched by the trees, but it would be good to ask them to be indebted to you this evening.”
“As expected, it was good that I brought Elsie with me. Your experience helps us a lot.”
Elsie was visibly embarrassed by my praise. She leaned against me, wagging her tail.
“Not really… It’s not that great.”
“Ugh…”
Behind her, James gave a low voice and shook her head. Then he took the pendant out of her chest, took one look at the painting inside her, and took a breath. I said while petting Elsie.
“Don’t hate it too much. James. You’re going to like beasts soon too.”
“Don’t talk nonsense…”
I raised my fist again.
“…Do not.”
Despite his appearance his, James was a very straightforward man in the face of violence. I opened my fist again and followed Elsie’s lead to move forward. I asked Elsie again.
“Elsie. If you were only this far from the border area, there would be many conflicts, but aren’t the people of the Dogville tribe hostile to humans?”
“It is not a hostile to humans. However…”
Elsie trailed off her words her.
“However?”
“I am also favorable to the Sarang Church. When the Dogville tribes clashed with the soldiers here, the people of Sarangyo jumped in between the two, and many of the young tribesmen lived there. That’s why the chief of the tribe really likes Sarangkyo.”
If that was the case, it would be difficult to do anything. I said frowning.
“It must be hard to convince.”
Elsie nodded her head in response.
“I think it is better not to bring up the story of Saranggyo here. I don’t know about the clergy, but the knights here aren’t welcome anyway. But if you bring up the story of Sarang Bridge, they will try to kick you out.”
“What, then can I go back… Yo. This?”
James expressed his intention to return as if it was an opportunity. I firmly shook my head. James, too, seemed to have no intention of actually going back, just talking about it, he didn’t express anything, and he quietly understood. In fact, James could not go back alone, as he walked across the plain until nightfall.
The plains were vast and too dangerous for James to return alone. We followed Elsie’s directions to the oasis where the trees were thick.
The place where the Dogville tribe was located was appropriately described as an oasis. Just as an oasis in the desert boasts a unique landscape with trees growing in the middle of the desert. The place they stayed was the only space with green grass in the desolate and dry plains. A few of the prisoners saw us approaching and fired rocks from their slingshots. The stone flew with sharp momentum and hit the ground like a bullet. I took a step back, and Elsie stepped forward with his ears perked up.
James looked at the stones embedded in the floor and admired them.
“Who are you!”
“It’s me. Elsie. Elsida of the Marimba tribe.”
“Elsie? Who is Elsie?”
“Does anyone know who Elsie is?”
“What is Elsie?”
I bit my lips hard to keep from laughing. Elsie waggled her tail and opened her mouth.
“She is the daughter of Amori.”
“Ah!”
“I know who it is! I know who you are! But who are the guys in the back? Why did you bring humans and elves? Could it be that they caught you?”
“I didn’t get caught.”
Elsie cried out hastily when she saw her slingshot up again. The prisoners who heard Elsie’s cry lowered the slingshot again and asked Elsie.
“Then why are you together? In particular, why is the article behind me here? There are a lot of problems with articles these days, so send them back right away. We don’t talk to knights.”
“This man is not just a knight! So, that… A knight who loves beasts! He says he wants to marry Soo-in too!”
“What are you saying now… Town! Town!”
The panicked James tried to refute him by covering his mouth.
“Fuck it, just do it. Okay?”
“Town… Town…! Pooh… Ah yes! Yes! That’s right!”
James screamed in frustration. Did James’ roaring answer bring persuasion? A group of beastmen who were wary of the oasis put down their slingshots and opened the way. We followed the guards and entered the oasis.
“This is the village of the Dogville tribe.”
The village of beastmen was larger than expected. Tents that could accommodate 10 people were lined up in a mess in all directions, and the number of people coming and going inside the village was rather crowded compared to any downtown area. At the same time as we entered, a beast with a huge body was approaching this place from the other side. Elsie said in a low voice.
“Chief of Dogville. I can’t remember the name.”
“Humans, elves. And Elsie. Why did you come to Dogville?”
“Hello. I am Peta Lucius, the high priest of the Archangel Church. On the way to my wife, Elsie’s hometown, the Marimba tribe, I had to stop by because it was late. Can you let me sleep for the night?”
At Elsie’s suggestion her, I decided not to reveal our purpose here. According to what I’ve heard, the chief here in Dogville believes in the cult of love. It wasn’t a number that could be easily persuaded.
“Marrying Suin? Huh, it’s strange even for an elf. Elsie. You are awesome too How did you marry an elf?”
“He got me out of slavery.”
“To get me out of slavery. Are you a member of the Love Church?”
“I am from the Daecheonsing Church.”
“Is it. Elsie’s husband is our guest. Guys! Open the keg!”
Tribal people cheered. I thought about it. Anyway, to convince the marimba tribe, we have to go through the same process as today, but wouldn’t it be nice to make James a watermelon from here? I lit my eyes and began to scan the faces of the delighted prisoners. Let’s see. Who is the master of copulation here?
