The 31st Piece Turns the Tables - Chapter 159
Episode 159
The search for Libra had to be done more urgently than any other issue.
Therefore, as soon as the schedule and method were decided on for each group, the search team prepared for the expedition in perfect order.
“Supplier, where is the dry quantity….”
“There! Okay, put it in the wagon there!”
“Here you go?”
“No, not there! Yes, everything is already loaded on the carriage heading to the Mist Hills.”
“Ah yes…”
The Magic Tower itself was an ecosystem.
Even without bringing in supplies for the expedition, the stockpiled supplies were enough to cover all the supplies needed for this expedition.
Food, clothing, weapons, and other miscellaneous necessities.
The circumstances were such that I could just give away dozens of horses.
Kangseol asked Frannan.
“Do all magic towers have this much wealth?”
“hmm? Ah… that’s what surprised me. Libra is a bit unusual. Since there are more magics that are helpful in real life than combat magic, I am good at winning contracts related to them. And in general, contracts related to magic have different units for the down payment itself.”
“okay.”
“Why do you want to make money? “If you want to make money, magic is the best. Since I’m leaving you alone, should I at least teach you magic?”
“it’s okay.”
“I thought so. “I’m joking too.”
They laughed and watched the luggage being loaded onto the wagon. Mael came to their side.
“What are you talking about?”
“Ah, Mael.”
“It was a miscellaneous story. Rather, are you the person in charge of our Water Mist Hills Expedition?”
“The person in charge of the expedition is not me, but the Holy Highness.”
“Yes, that is the responsibility of the expedition. But you will be the one leading the group until it passes through the territory of the Black Thunder tribe and reaches Alkatron.”
“….”
“If a troll appears, I have no choice but to fight, but it will be different for you.”
“understand.”
“Anyway, I hope you enjoy this expedition.”
Frannan wholeheartedly cheered for Mael.
Perhaps sensing his sincerity, Mael silently lowered his head and checked to see if there were any unloaded supplies.
“It’s done!”
“Okay, we’ll leave early in the morning, so everyone go to sleep. “Today will probably be the last time I sleep in a comfortable bed for a while.”
* * *
After Frannan’s instructions, a short break was given.
The break was so short that it felt like a moment.
Jiiiing –
The group of carriages was divided into two and busy with maintenance even though it was still dawn.
Clap, clap,
clap…
The Great Master of the Iron Lion kept checking his feet and approached the group heading towards the misty hills.
– Haha, he looks like he’s been traumatized
– Grief… He was the best bad boy I’ve ever known.
– That’s the original sound haha. It was so loud in my ears.
“Well, there’s nothing we can do when it comes to this. I hope everyone can make it on time. …if you can come.”
“I hope you arrive at Alcatron without any trouble.”
“Hmph, now I’m going to see all the people who are worried about the wire messenger. Anyway, I’ll see you at the Alcatron.”
– Actually… maybe he’s a good guy?
– This guy… (snoring)
– It was our misunderstanding?
The Great Iron Lion glared at Mael once and returned to his seat.
– What happened with the troll? Haha, why are you like that?
– Mael, who is still fighting at the forefront of racial discrimination today,
Frannan said to the carriage procession.
“depart!”
[The next adventure begins.]
[The twenty-first adventure begins.]
[Adventure 21. Alkatron Expedition]
Adventure 21. ‘Alkatron Expedition’ Libra
Tower, one of the 12 magic towers of the Zodiac, the symbol of truth.
‘Libra Bornuil’, the greatest wizard there and the monster of the entire squadron, has disappeared.
His last known location is believed to be Alkatron, and something must have happened there.
The Libra Demon Tower made every effort to get him back. Many wizards and great mercenaries participated in this work, and some completely unexpected people also rolled up their sleeves.
You are part of this expedition and must find Bornuil, who has gone missing in Alcatron.
However, there seem to be so many dangerous difficulties that even reaching Alkatron itself seems like a challenge.
Objective: Arrive at Alkatron
Be careful: this adventure is very dangerous.
Please note that situations in this adventure change from moment to moment.
Caution: This adventure is expected to be a long journey. Therefore, you may not be able to get proper rest.
Currently remaining time: “Approximately 15 days.”
To meet the schedule, the carriage passed at a high speed and passed the western border of Adeline. Up to this point, the speed of the wagon groups did not differ much, and they could be seen passing through the border.
“They left… The group on the side of the detour….”
“They may experience even more hardships on that side.”
“Isn’t it already true that we also experience hardships?”
“Um… didn’t you know about it and join us?”
“Even if you know, it might not be pleasant, right?”
Kang Seol nodded at Chameli’s words.
The carriage they were riding was a special carriage prepared by Libra.
Not only was it large in size, but it was strengthened with magic and could carry several times the weight of an ordinary carriage.
Maybe that’s why Mael left his vehicle, Baku, on the scale and was now riding in the carriage with Snowfall.
“Don’t worry too much, human woman. The Black Thunder still have a reputation for being a tribe that knows what to do. Do you see the part I recorded separately here?”
Mael took out a small notebook and showed the contents.
It clearly says, ‘Unlike other troll tribes, the Black Thunder are not warlike.’ It was written:
“Do you… know the principles?”
“Yes, it is said that there are often cases where they do not harm people for personal reasons, but only take their belongings and spare their lives.”
“That’s… comforting.”
Frannan chuckled and added to the story.
“Hehe… That’s right. Black thunderstorms are rare people like that. They didn’t hunt humans or attack private homes to kill time. “So far, there has only been one case where a human has been directly harmed by them.”
“What is it? Then you just have to avoid that!”
Chameli urged Frannan with a hopeful expression.
“Stepping into their territory.”
“….”
“Is it easy to understand?”
“Aren’t we going to hit the ground running now? No, because it’s a carriage, you don’t hit the wheels with your feet…”
“Do you want to hear that being strong is attractive?”
“A collision… is going to happen?”
“Unconditionally. But what matters is when that happens. “If you encounter them at the entrance to a hilly area, you cannot avoid a collision, but if you are discovered just before exiting the hilly area, you will be able to escape safely.”
Still, as if it wasn’t a very unreliable answer, Chameli nodded and was satisfied.
Kang Seol said.
“Whether we or they arrive first, we decided to wait for three days… I’m not sure if that’s efficient.”
“It’s full of power, but you won’t be able to find the scales in Alkatron with only a half-baked strategy. Moreover, even though the relic was hung, Alkatron was unable to reveal any secrets hidden within it. “This is only possible when all forces from both sides join forces, so we have no choice but to wait for about three days.”
Meanwhile, Mael was listening to the story and looking at a record with a serious expression.
* * *
After two more days passed, the carriage that was running along the smooth road came to a halt.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa!
The people in the lead carriage shouted.
“Enemies found ahead!”
“Are you a troll?”
“no! It’s a large monster! “It looks like Kozalkeb!”
Kozalkhev.
It could be considered a huge mountain goat, but its leg strength and breakthrough power were so powerful.
It was obvious that if Kozalkhev crashed into the carriage, the carriage would disappear without a trace.
“It’s annoying… Can’t we avoid it by saying a little more?”
“yes! It’s coming straight towards us. Looks like we’ve been discovered! “Maybe… it’s already too late.”
“Stop the carriage! “Let’s get him out of here!”
“yes!”
Heeheeeee!
The carriage stopped in the middle of a hill.
Tap… tap…
When Snowfall and his group got off the carriage, it was raining. Frannan frowned.
“The way to go is urgent, but it’s raining… It’s annoying. “Hey disciple.”
“You mean me?”
When Kang Seol asked back with an expression that said he couldn’t get used to it, Frannan chuckled.
“Can you handle that too?”
The question was whether Kozalkhev could also cook. Kangseol spoke exactly as Toki taught.
“I’ve never tried it before, but just keep doing it until you get it right.”
“That’s an answer I like. “I feel a little enthusiastic.”
Kiaaaagh-!
As if advertising itself as a monster, Kozalkhev roared and rushed forward.
Taaaak-!
[Frannan uses a magic circle: Combustion.]
[Inflicts fire damage to the target.]
[Frannon uses a magic circle: Donkey’s Burden.]
[Gives excessive weight to the target, slowing down its movement.]
Jiiiing…
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Kiaaaaaa!
Kozalkhev screamed and fell over.
“Me too…”
Clap!
Mael recited a spell with his hands joined together.
[Mael uses the spell: Shatter.]
[A large amount of rock fragments rush towards the target.]
Papa pa pa paak -!
Wow!
Kozalkhev screamed and struggled as rocks hit various parts of his body. Then, he suddenly got up and ran to where Frannan was.
Kiaa!
“It happened!”
“be careful! “Frannon!”
Ugh…
Then, black energy erupted from Kang Seol’s hand.
Whirling-!
“Should I bell?”
“uh.”
Karen and Karuna jumped out at the same time and drew their swords.
Sreung-!
Puhwaaaaaaaaaaa!
Both of Kozalkhev’s front legs were cut off by their swords.
“Oh my god… Koh Kozalkhev…”
“Frannan’s disciple…”
Frannan snorted.
“It does a good job.”
Snowfall shrugged and tried to approach Kozalkhev. But Karen grabbed his shoulder.
“huh?”
“Stop, master. “Something is strange.”
“… that.”
“Yes, it’s a window. “I was hooked from the moment I arrived.”
A spear was stuck in Kozalkeb’s thick hind leg.
Kangseol looked at Frannan.
“Damn it… I was their prey. Everyone get on the wagon!”
It was then.
Doo doo doo doo doo…
“That bunch of Gripto!”
“no! “They’re trolls!”
Gripto was a fierce bipedal reptile monster.
The reason Gripto was scary was that although he had the strength and speed of a monster, he was also a means of transportation for trolls who were more ferocious than Gripto.
In other words, that Gripto group is coming here with a bunch of trolls on their backs.
“It’s already… late.”
“What should I do? Shall we prepare a counter spell?”
Frannan was the one to make the decision, but Kang Seol was able to give some advice.
[Trolls riding Gripto are approaching the carriage. What would you advise Frannan?]
1. The carriage must be defended! Everyone must respond!
2. There is still time. Let’s get on the carriage and run away!
3. You must abandon the carriage and run away. Trolls in the hills are nothing short of a natural disaster!
4. You must divide the group into two to deal with them. It seems better for one side to escape.
…
But before he could give appropriate advice, the situation became more serious.
Doo doo doo doo…
“They come from all directions.”
“It’s already too late. Don’t wait and fight back the moment they attack. “Everyone, please be prepared.”
“yes!”
Doo doo…
doo doo doo…
Kiaa!
The Gripto group stopped at a certain distance from the carriage. The large troll in the lead got off Gripto and approached.
Chameli said to Mael.
“Burns on your face? “Is there a black part?”
“This is a characteristic of black thunder. “They must be black thunderbolts.”
The troll who came out earlier waved his arms and said something.
Frannan said, digging his ears.
“Does anyone know how to speak troll?”
Sigh…
Snowfall and Mael quietly raised their hands.
“What are you saying?”
Mael volunteered to interpret.
“They are asking why I trespassed into their territory. Also, I ask why the Kozalkeb was touched when it was game for ceremonial purposes.”
“He said he wanted to use the road for a while and we were guests. It’s not an intruder. “I didn’t even know if it was game for ceremonial purposes or what.”
“Please wait a moment.”
Once again, Mael spoke and relayed the other person’s story.
“They say they decide whether they are guests or intruders.”
“also?”
“This hilly area is the realm of black thunder, and so far no one has gone against our will and gone on living as they please.”
“It’s true. in conclusion?”
“I’m telling you to follow me quietly?”
“What if I don’t follow you?”
“I’ll throw you in the cauldron.”
“Let’s go, it’s raining, but it’s good. “You don’t want to go into the cauldron, do you?”
It was a reasonable decision.
If you fight against the black thunderbolt here, you will have to fight against a group of trolls that chase you to the end of the hill.
‘The odds of winning are 50/50… A troll who knows the hilly terrain would have an advantage.’
As Mael relayed Frannan’s message, trolls surrounded the carriage on all sides. A situation where I was suddenly escorted by trolls.
Chameli said to Mael.
“I heard you’re not belligerent.”
“Iknow, right.”
Mael took out his notebook and edited the contents.
‘Unlike other troll tribes, the Black Thunder are not warlike.’ The sentence was, ‘Unlike other troll tribes, the Black Thunder were not warlike.’ Called.
Chameli looked at Mael with a puzzled expression.
At that time, a loud voice was heard so that even Kang Seol could hear it.
“Is there a human summoner here with a large troll as his subordinate?”