Chapter 299
Shadow’s letter arrived unexpectedly.
The four words in the letter, “Operation Failure,” made our heads hurt.
“How did they notice?”
My father expressed his doubts with a serious expression on the world.
“hound. Wasn’t there a mistake there?”
“There was no mistake on our part. I can swear with my all.”
Captain Charles’ expression was no different from his father’s.
He is making a face that has all the worries in the world.
“The manipulation of evidence was perfect. This was confirmed by the madam, not by me.”
“If Sophia-sama confirmed it… … .”
That doesn’t mean there was no mistake.
“Is there any chance that Hermes saw through our strategy?”
The blue mage lord, who was quietly listening to the conversation by the side, gave his opinion for the first time.
“There is no chance of that. It’s not like we’re inside Hermes’ head. Because there may be variables. however… … .”
Captain Charles’ brow became even sharper.
“Anyway, it doesn’t make sense to target a kid.”
If Hermes had seen through this side’s strategy, it would be normal to conclude that the target was ‘uncertain’.
There, it is impossible to conclude that the main culprit is just ‘Shin Ha-yul’.
It was suspected from the beginning, and it is true that Shin Ha-yul is very likely to be the main culprit, considering Shin In-hyeok as a shield.
But it’s not certain.
only highly probable. should not be determined
An executive without a brain might have come to that conclusion.
The probability that Hermes, who is said to be the brain and eye of the Black Magic Tower, came to such an appropriate conclusion converges to 0%.
“… … I’ve heard and seen it. Then what is it?”
The blue mage tower lord lowered his eyes again and was lost in thought.
How the hell is the situation going? how to behave in the future. You must be thinking such things.
“Whatever, little boy. You are hiding somewhere in the secluded countryside. I’ve been looking for a thug that Hermes can’t reach.”
Captain Charles’ eyes were firm.
I have no intention of listening to my opinion.
you always hide
Captain Charles’ eyes said so.
“I tell you in advance. I will refute the refutation. Just listen to me this time. It’s dangerous to stay here now. Maybe you don’t like the way it jumps out at your personality… … .”
“wait a minute.”
“Didn’t you say you wouldn’t listen to retorts? It’s okay, as I said… … .”
“I am not trying to refute it.”
I slowly moved my hands up and down and gestured to relax.
“I was planning on hiding from the beginning even if you didn’t say so threateningly.”
“… … huh?”
The venom disappeared from Captain Charles’ expression at once.
“… … really?”
“Is it real or fake?”
Captain Charles looks at me with an expression of surprise in the world.
The expressions of my father and the blue mage lord were no different.
Everyone has an expression that they didn’t expect me to nod my head so easily.
‘What the hell is my image… … .’
It’s a bit unfair.
No one is as rational as me.
“Now that the Black Magic Tower has started targeting me in earnest. There’s not much I can do. Like Captain Charles said, it would be best to hide away from Hermes’ eyes.”
“… … yes. I know.”
“sure. I know my situation best.”
I understand.
Looking back at what I’ve done so far, it’s true that I did a bit of overdoing it.
No, strictly speaking, I didn’t overdo it.
Because they were all actions with certainty.
Of course, it was just an act I did with confidence in my other side. In the eyes of others, it would have looked like a bunch of things.
That’s why you react like that.
“okay… … . hmm. I know you well.”
Captain Charles scratched his cheek with an embarrassed expression.
I strained my eyes for no reason. It was clear that he was thinking.
“Well, you’ve grown!”
Captain Charles grinned and slapped me on the back.
“I was also worried that you were saying, ‘This is your chance to use me as bait to lure Hermes and kill him.’”
“… … .”
In an instant, my shoulders trembled.
I was completely caught up.
‘If it was originally, I would have said that.’
If it was only Hermes who was targeting me, he would have said that.
He must have said that it was a great opportunity to deal with the tricky executive named Hermes, and that he would use me as bait to lure him out.
but.
‘… … It’s not Hermes who’s targeting me this time, it’s the Dark Mage King.’
Now is not the time to talk like that.
The one who is targeting me is not the executive level, but the Dark Mage King himself.
The fact that the Black Magic Tower determined that I was the main culprit is proof of that.
‘If the Dark Mage King hadn’t intervened, this result couldn’t have come out.’
The Dark Mage King is involved this time.
The Dark Mage King conveyed all the truth to Hermes.
That’s why I was set as the ‘Target’.
In other words, the Dark Mage King is targeting me.
Of course, considering what the Dark Mage King said to me, he probably wasn’t trying to kill me.
Maybe he’s thinking of capturing me alive and doing something.
‘… … I don’t understand why the person who asked for an alliance until yesterday was suddenly trying to capture me alive.’
There is no reason to openly disclose information about me unless the purpose is to capture me alive, no matter what.
That’s why you’re trying to hide.
If it wasn’t Hermes, I wouldn’t know, because if the black mage king started moving after aiming at me, I wouldn’t have the means to respond.
‘Hide for now, and focus on building your skills even a little bit.’
I don’t want to grow to the point where I can respond to the Dark Mage King.
At least you have to grow to the point where you can escape safely when encountering the Dark Mage King.
so that anything
‘For that, I have to find Danteroa’s book first.’
Fortunately, I figured out where Danteroa’s book was.
Coincidentally, it is also in a poor village where there is almost no CCTV.
It is perfect in many ways.
‘Find the book of Danteroa, weave the 7th circle. After some time has passed, by the time their interest has withered to some extent. move again This is the best.’
This is the best choice I can make now.
You can fool Hermes’ eyes, just like the previous ‘Luan Palatia’.
If you use shadow magic, you will be able to hide some of your mana.
In addition, what if you hide in a ghetto where CCTV is extremely rare?
There is little chance of my location being discovered.
“Then I’ll prepare an escape route so you can bounce quietly. It can be frustrating because there is really nothing there. I think I’m going to take a break… … .”
Captain Charles contacted someone and told me.
He’s probably thinking of talking to Mr. Seok-hyeon to secure an escape route.
“Can’t I choose a place to hide?”
“huh? It doesn’t matter, why?”
“I have some things to look for.”
I noticed my father
My father’s eyes shone with a ‘Oh’ expression.
“ah. that?”
Captain Charles also seemed to have noticed.
haha
I should have said before that the ‘Book of Idred’ has lost its power.
It’s strange that you don’t notice.
“… … ?”
In the meantime, only Kim Kang-in was tilting his head.
It was a natural reaction as he didn’t know about Idred’s Book.
… … I’ll have to explain later when I get a chance.
“Where are you going? Aren’t you overseas?”
“I have to go by plane, but… … . Not overseas.”
“If you are in a domestic area where you have to go by plane… … jeju island?”
“yes.”
The Book of Danteroa is located somewhere on Mt. Halla in Jeju Island.
* * *
the next evening.
I was waiting for a ship at a port in Busan.
“I never thought I would be able to go to Jeju Island by boat.”
“… … I know. I didn’t expect to see people entering Jeju Island by boat.”
Captain Charles answered with a smile.
“Isn’t the flight too much?”
“uh. I’ve known it in many ways. It’s too dangerous.”
The airport is like the castle of Hermes. It is too risky to use such a place.
“I don’t know if the surveillance is shallow to some extent like before. It’s too dangerous to enter the airport when Hermes is wide-eyed like now.”
In the previous case of Luan Palatia, Hermes’ surveillance wasn’t that intense.
At that time, it wasn’t that I was targeted and monitored closely.
But now it’s different.
Hermes is lighting up his eyes to find me.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Hermes is taking over the entire airport right now.
Either using face change or using shadow magic.
It’s quite difficult to hide my identity in an airport where Hermes is supervising.
Therefore, I cannot go to the airport.
Going to the airport right now is like committing suicide.
“I don’t think it’s a good idea to go by boat.”
I fully understand the situation.
But this doesn’t seem real.
“To cross the abyss… … . Isn’t this an act of suicide?”
Currently, the only way to get to Jeju Island is by plane.
You cannot enter by boat.
This is because it is close to impossible to pass through the ‘abyssal sea’ that blocks the Korean peninsula from Jeju Island.
“You said you were confident you could pass unconditionally? It will be fine. … … maybe.”
Abyssal waters.
This is a special area created by a mana disaster in the past. It is a dangerous sea where dozens or hundreds of whirlpools are swirling so powerful that halfway ships cannot pass.
As much as it is a place where mana is densely concentrated, it is also a place where all kinds of marine monsters are gathered.
“… … Can I really trust you?”
Since the creation of the Abyssal Sea 21 years ago, no one has succeeded in penetrating this zone.
“Personally, I think you can trust me. At least I’m not one to talk nonsense.”
“… … So, have you ever really drilled it? The waters of the abyss?”
“… … maybe?”
Captain Charles tilted his head with a puzzled expression.
What to say about this It was an expression that made me want to take a bite.
It’s not your job right now… … .
“If you’re so worried, would you like to cancel right now? Going to Jeju Island is postponed until later. Hide inland for now. then… … .”
“You don’t have to worry.”
At that time, a small woman walked slowly from far away.
Terun Citrea.
A researcher in charge of Mimir’s thesis and conducting research.
She is the guide for today’s trip to Jeju Island.
“Because I will take you safely to Jeju Island. Believe me.”
“Even if you tell me to believe it… … .”
How on earth would they plan to penetrate the abyss and enter Jeju Island?
“Think carefully. Rather, it is an opportunity. The Black Mage Tower will never dream of you crossing the sea and going to Jeju Island.”
“It should be… … .”
Currently, the airport is being watched by Hermes with his eyes on.
As it is a place where Hermes’ ability is being displayed 100%, it is close to impossible to penetrate there.
In such a situation, what would happen if I went to Jeju Island by boat?
Would Hermes ever think that I would be on Jeju Island?
can not do it.
Unless the airport is breached, I am unconditionally somewhere inland.
Hermes must have thought so.
“You are really lucky. To sign a contract with me right at this timing.”
“… … Whether you’re lucky or not, I think it’s something to decide after arriving in Jeju Island.”
“Uh huh. Just trust me, that’s why.”
Terun smiled leisurely with a look of concern and a hawk.
“Even if you want to believe… … .”
I slowly turned my gaze to the sea. It’s a mess with nothing.
The name of the port is colorless and I can not find a single ship.
I chose this place because it’s such a quiet port… … .
“First, let’s look at the boat we are going to board.”
How the hell can a boat be made to penetrate the sea of the abyss?
let’s see what it looks like
“ship? Aren’t we going on a boat?”
“… … yes?”
“How can a ship penetrate the sea of the abyss? Are you thinking of committing suicide?”
“no… … .”
i can hear that
oh my god.
“Why are you looking at me like that? I never said a word about going by boat?”
“It is, but… … .”
No, isn’t it normal to think of going by boat when you just say you’re going across the sea?
“If it’s not a boat, what are you riding?”
“My pet.”
“… … A pet?”
“uh. You’ll know when you see it. It’s about time to come… … .”
It was then.
Ku-gu-gu-gu-!
Suddenly the sea was greatly stirred.
Sea level slowly rising.
It looked like a giant submarine rising from the surface.
Through the sea level, a huge mountain appeared.
No, it’s not a mountain.
“Hey, Terun… … . Wherever you look, this is a pet… … ?”
smooth black skin.
Two eyes glowing red.
A body so huge that it could be said to be an Aegis ship.
A huge monster with the appearance of a ‘whale’.
“Let me introduce you. my pet… … No, should I call it a pet monster?”
Minimum S rank.
Considering its size, there is a possibility that it is a non-rank disaster.
“Behi… morse… … ?”
king of the sea.
Abyssal predator.
Behemoth.
“that’s right. Ah yes?”
He was glaring at me.
“Is not it cute?”
