Chapter 197
[Parade has received a request for support.]
[The request for support is Mt. Baekdu.]
[It’s still far from Seoul, but it’s not that far, so be careful.]
[Probably, I think it’s just a request for support to capture non-ranked endangered species living in Mt.
The text ended there.
At first glance, it seems that he conveyed the fact that he already knew everything, but it is not.
The meaning of this letter is so great that it is indescribable.
‘… … Parade called for support?’
Parade called for support.
This means that Parade has no intention of backing down.
And saying that we have no intention of backing down is the same as saying that there is a very high probability that they will target us.
No, it won’t be at a high probability level.
Probably 100%.
He’s definitely planning on attacking us.
Asking for support from Shadow is the biggest proof.
‘There’s no way an executive with that level of taming ability would send a request for support to Shadow to deal with a species outside the ranks.’
With two executives, they probably think they can overwhelm the opponent no matter what level they are at.
‘… … It’s a relief that the Parade sent a request for support because it’s Shadow.’
If I had asked for support from another executive, I would have been in real trouble then.
I almost had to fight the two officers without getting stuck.
‘But if Jiwon is Shadow, that’s a different story.’
Shadow is holding hands with me.
Since the Black Mage Tower has its own eyes, it probably won’t be possible to openly betray the parade, but it’s possible to subtly help us.
‘If I talk well with Shadow, I can handle the parade here at once.’
This is your chance.
A golden opportunity to deal with one of the few executives belonging to the Black Mage Tower who has abilities that are difficult to deal with.
‘All I need to do is to take care of him… … .’
First of all, contacting Shadow.
There is no problem with this.
Fortunately, the terminal I was handed over was not a one-way street.
You can also contact me on my side.
I immediately conveyed information about the current situation to Shadow.
‘And all that’s left… … .’
I quickly finished typing and slowly looked away.
“What?”
Captain Charles is looking at me with an expression that he doesn’t know what the situation is.
‘To inform Captain Charles of information about Shadow in advance.’
In conjunction with Shadow, in order to defeat Parade, I need to inform Captain Charles that Shadow and I are holding hands.
“Captain Charles.”
“why? What?”
“This secret line terminal is a means of communication that allows you to contact the Black Mage Tower executive, Shadow.”
“… … what?”
I told Captain Charles everything about the current situation.
* * *
A beach located east of Mt. Baekdu.
Out of the three out-of-rank disaster species nestled in Mt. Baekdu, the area where the remaining one lives.
“It’s really gross. punish Guess who isn’t the god of defense? Can’t you give me a little bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of friend?”
The parade was scratching the back of the neck as if the world was annoying.
“If you keep hiding in your carapace like that, I have no choice but to kill you. huh? understand?”
He said while looking at the shell of a giant tortoise tens of meters in front of the parade.
Two lanterns radiate brilliant light in a beautiful shell that looks like it was crafted from jewels.
It was the light that flowed from the two eyes hidden in the carapace.
“under. It bothers me. Because of that fucking magic barrier, you can’t put mana through the carapace.”
The name of the giant turtle crouching in front of you is the Elysium Turtle.
A non-ranked disaster species, it is a turtle and monster that can control water freely.
Its characteristic is a strong barrier that spreads around the carapace.
It is said that there is no magician in the world who can penetrate that barrier.
“hey. won’t you fight back? If it’s a disaster species other than rank, don’t just defend, but do some offense. You bitch.”
Parade raised his middle finger and cursed.
I’m so frustrated to see what kind of monster is focusing only on defense without attacking.
If you have to attack, you should aim for that time and at least counterattack.
“Ah-oh. I will finish quickly, did I go too strong from the start? To think I would lose the will to fight so quickly… … .”
Turtles and monsters had weak fighting instincts compared to other monsters, but I didn’t expect it to be this much.
No matter how unmatched he seems to be, I never thought he would just hide in his carapace for an hour like this.
“You change it when you get a real chance.”
A coward like that doesn’t even deserve to be your pet.
The parade ground it to the teeth.
‘… … Whatever it is, I need it now.’
Parade desperately swallowed his anger and took a deep breath.
First of all, you have to tame him.
That’s how you can punish those shameful duo bastards.
How dare you kill the Thunderbird that was supposed to be your precious pet.
deserve to die ten thousand times
“after. okay. Stay crouched down like that. I’m doing it. That barrier anyway. It’s nothing if Shadow comes.”
The parade sat down on the sand as it was.
They concluded that it was impossible to capture the Elysium Turtle alone.
‘By the way, when the hell is this fucking Shadow bastard coming?’
It’s been almost 3 hours since I sent a support request.
Considering Shadow’s ability, even if he did, he should have arrived a long time ago.
Why is there no news yet?
[Confirm support request. We will depart as soon as preparations are complete.]
“Fuck. How long have you been preparing for this late?”
With Parade sitting down, her legs trembled.
Parade hates sitting idly like this the most in the world.
How bad it was to stay still, to the point where Shadow even said that he had ADHD.
“Chew.”
Just looking at this action showed how impatient the parade was.
[Come quickly. This kid.]
It’s been less than 5 minutes since I started waiting, but I’m already sending a urging text to Shadow.
My body itches and I feel like I’m going crazy.
“ah. Why aren’t you replying?”
I’m biting my nails like that.
Ugh-!
Just in time, a reply came from Shadow.
Parade smiled brightly and checked the text.
[There is a little problem with the mission I am currently in charge of. It seems a little late.]
However, the content of the text was completely different from what Parade expected.
“… … You think you’ll be late?”
I’m going to be late because something happened.
In other words, you have to endure this boring time more.
And it was said that it would take quite a long time to punish the unfortunate two people who killed Thunderbird.
“This fucker… … .”
Parade glared at the Elysium Turtle with a murderous expression.
That damn turtle will definitely be roasted and eaten in the near future.
That’s how I made up my mind.
* * *
[As you said, I sent a message saying that the application is late.]
Immediately after sending a text to Shadow.
A reply came in less than two minutes.
[The mastery of the operation is over. It was a pretty fun operation.]
[I will follow the instructions.]
[However, since this help is a separate support from the contract, don’t forget that it is a debt.]
The text ended there.
“What did you reply to?”
“I will follow my instructions.”
I showed Captain Charles the text message Shadow sent.
After quickly scanning the text, Captain Charles said, ‘Yeah… … He muttered, ‘I’m lost in thought’.
“… … I’ve already asked twice there. Can I trust you?”
I briefly explained everything about my trading relationship with Shadow.
Of course, I explained things about Umbra’s shadow in a lump, but I made it clear that the shadow wanted something from me.
He added that Shadow would never betray me.
“Shadow Child… … . I don’t know what he wants from you. I don’t think that’s important enough to turn all of the Black Mage Towers into enemies.”
However, it was not enough to convince Captain Charles.
It was natural.
As long as you didn’t know about the special existence that the shadow possessed, the shadow of Umbra, you couldn’t help but understand it.
“Even more so, he already has a history of fighting us twice. I don’t think you’ll listen to me quietly.”
Once in the 3rd magic stone warehouse.
Another time at the bottom of the Faelian Prison.
It’s hard to believe because he’s an opponent he’s fought twice in total.
“And you may not know it, but those who are born bad are bad until they die. Gaegwacheonseon is impossible. He’s obviously… … .”
“I know.”
People don’t change.
A wicked man is always a wicked man.
It’s not me who doesn’t know such an obvious truth.
“That makes it more believable. If it weren’t for the wicked, it would have been difficult to betray those who were allies before.”
Because he is a wicked man, he has no qualms about betraying his comrades.
It’s even more believable because he’s a villain.
As long as I am the only one who can resolve his wish, Shadow will never betray me.
“I will say it again. There is only one person in the world who can give him what he wants. There is only me. He can’t betray me. He will never let me die.”
“… … .”
At my assertion, Charles’ eyes narrowed even more.
“… … Can you tell me what it is?”
“yes. I’m sorry, but I can never tell you this much.”
Shadow of Umbra.
I don’t want to talk about the relics of the mythical age.
This is a secret that cannot be told to Captain Charles or even to his father.
“… … .”
Captain Charles stared straight into my eyes.
It seems that he is trying to indirectly peek into my sincerity through my eyes.
Without averting my gaze, I made eye contact with Captain Charles.
The eye contact continued for about 3 minutes.
“… … after. okay. I can’t help it. I have to believe.”
Did you see the sincerity in my eyes?
Captain Charles let out a sigh as if he couldn’t help it.
“Thank you for trusting me.”
“… … Whew. If you don’t talk.”
Charles glanced at me and shook his head.
It’s an expression that I hate and want to die.
“okay. Then, as I said, we should start by finding herbs as quickly as possible, right?”
“yes.”
I stroked the head of Miho, who was holding me in my arms.
As if reading my mind through my touch, Miho leapt to the ground.
I even cried a little.
It was a signal to start guiding again.
“The execution day is tomorrow at 6pm. Exactly 24 hours left. In the meantime, let’s find Laplace and go to the meeting place.”
Repelling the parade is tomorrow.
Today you just have to focus on finding Laplace.
