134 – Truth (8)

“Serica. Are you okay?”

“Yes. There is nothing wrong with this.”

We had to speed up the march as we ran out of time.

The knights who started together have long since fallen behind.

We decided to go up first and scout the mountain range and then rendezvous with the elves.

Even though they were climbing the mountain at a fairly high speed, Celica was following them well.

‘It seems that my physical strength has increased a lot.’

It’s a short period of time, but it’s because he worked out steadily and followed us around.

Less exhausted and panting like before.

Of course, it’s a little behind, but this is a great improvement.

“Tyria. Help Celica not fall behind.”

“Oh, yes!”

Tyria replied with a surprised expression.

Then it suddenly fell a few steps at me.

She was the one who spoke kindly to her until yesterday.

Since this morning, I have kept a subtle sense of distance.

‘Is it because of Erina…’

She hadn’t spoken to Erina since last night’s near-argument.

Instead, he stuck to Celica’s side and made her and her companion.

From the first time we met, we talked often to see if we were compatible.

Seeing you smile from time to time.

And there was one more person who kept his distance from me.

“Kayla.”

“Yes…!”

“Come here. It’s dangerous to go far away.”

Only then did Kayla approach me.

I wonder if what happened last night was such a shock.

Even though they had slept together for a long time, they didn’t seem happy at all.

I was climbing the mountain in silence.

“…”

Erina also had a different atmosphere than usual.

Of course, he didn’t leave my side.

Gone are the crossing of her arms or pushing her hair to ask for her hair to be stroked.

Then, the moment I looked away, it turned into a wary look.

And there was someone who noticed the sudden change.

“What, why are you all so nervous?”

Catalina looked around us with a puzzled expression.

It was worth noticing that the harmonious side she had shown so far had disappeared.

“No big deal.”

“A. You must have eyes too. The mood right now is spectacle.”

Is it because he doesn’t notice, or does he say it on purpose despite knowing it?

I didn’t know the other facts, but I seemed to know that one mouth was light.

Even so, it was also a skill not to look like a hater.

“Isn’t it hard to follow anyway?”

“This is fine. Still, his stamina is amazing.”

Catalina was also breathing heavily, as if it was beyond her strength.

Even so, she persevered and did not stop her steps.

‘Status window… I can’t see it.’

I tried to check her stamina, but I couldn’t see it.

In the first place, Catalina appeared as her rival.

She’s an ally, but I couldn’t see her status window.

I didn’t intend to include her as a teammate, but I wonder if her ability level can’t be confirmed.

In the moment of regret, Catalina yelled at her.

“Malcolm! It’s slowing you down!”

“Hehe… hehe… Wait…”

“If you don’t want to be embarrassed by being shipwrecked on the mountain, come quickly!”

I forgot about it for a while, but there was one more party.

A colleague of Catalina. Malcolm.

I couldn’t believe it, but he still had the weakest stamina.

I was anxious from the beginning of the mountain range, and I was exhausted until now halfway up.

At least Celica was given consideration to carry her burden lightly.

Malcolm had no consideration whatsoever.

Reluctantly, I approached Malcolm first.

“Pass the backpack to me.”

Then Malcolm shook his head as his eyes widened.

“No, no…! I can…!”

“I don’t even have time to build my ego right now.”

As I tried to carry the backpack, Erina, who was next to me, rushed at me.

“You stay still. I will take it.”

Of course, Kyla couldn’t stay still.

“I can lift this much. Leave it to me.”

While the scuffle was about to break out, someone snatched Malcolm’s backpack.

“Ehh… I can’t help it.”

“…Sorry. Sister.”

“Okay. When you go down later, you carry everything on your back.”

Catalina carrying two heavy bags.

His steps were heavy, but his momentum was still there.

I never stopped until I reached the forest area through the middle of the hill.

Of course, her whole body was wet with sweat as if it was overpowering.

“It’s all here… !”

After crossing the slope and reaching the beginning of the forest, Catalina sat down on the ground.

As a result of the hike, she was able to arrive before the afternoon was over.

“Good work everyone. Let her rest for a bit and then go to the entrance of the Elf Village.”

“Okay.”

“Okay.”

The only ones who answered were Kayla and Erina.

The rest were busy sitting on the floor and catching their breath.

Even Tyria was holding her breath as if she was tired.

It was fine when I came down, but I was sure I was overpowered when I went up.

While everyone gathered to catch their breath, she approached Kayla.

Kayla was sitting on a nearby rock and wiping her sweat.

Seeing me approaching, she hurriedly straightened herself up.

“Kayla.”

“Yes. I am listening.”

“What happened yesterday is really good.”

“…No. I have done the unforgivable.”

Kayla’s appearance yesterday was obviously strange.

But to some extent she could understand.

How anxious he must have been while he was away from me.

There was no way I could just ignore her words about having a mixed bath with Erina.

Then, suddenly, an assumption passed through my head.

If it wasn’t for three days.

If a year passes after one, two, three months.

What will happen to Kayla?

‘Could I change like Erina… ?’

It was a ridiculous assumption.

I had no intention of leaving Kayla alone.

Even if I die in an accident, I will die with Kayla.

But if that happens, just in case.

Wouldn’t Kayla change just like Erina?

There were too many differences between the two.

However, there were many similarities in essence.

I couldn’t carelessly discuss the correct answer.

‘…No.’

An assumption that makes no sense in the current situation.

It’s just idle thoughts that don’t help anything.

Rather than that, the priority was to explain the future plans.

“Kayla. Listen carefully. Now is the most important moment.”

“…Yes. I am listening.”

Although the rough plan was already communicated, no one could have predicted how the situation would develop.

The situation in which the enemy actually entered. It was difficult to predict how things would turn out.

“Let’s prepare for battle while we enter the elven village.”

“…How long will it take?”

“I don’t know. I want to come out soon, but it might take a while.”

Currently, it is unknown what is going on in the elven village.

The reason for bringing Tyria out of the village was clear.

Because you never know what will happen to her while her cage is gone.

Moreover, as long as there is a traitor in the elven village.

It was not unreasonable to be assassinated.

‘Area…’

In her heart, she wanted to save her too, but she had no choice.

At least Tyria is the only one who can make a cause and help.

There was no way to save everyone.

“If you don’t come back after a day, come back to the village.”

At that time, it meant that something had happened in the elven village.

Other than that, we looked at all possible situations.

“What would you do if the Demon King’s army advances while you are away from your master?”

“Join me immediately. Never fight alone.”

“I don’t know if the knights will follow orders.”

“…Then I’ll have to give up the knights’ help.”

I didn’t expect the knights to subdue the demon lord’s army in the first place.

I just want you to do your best to keep us from being surrounded.

It was unreasonable to expect more than that.

‘Because I have to deal with one of the four heavenly kings in the first place.’

Can we win only by mobilizing all the knights in the capital?

I wasn’t even sure about that.

Even among the Four Heavenly Kings, he is the strongest by force.

How to pass this episode could be said to be the turning point.

Happy ending if you win. Game over if you lose.

There should never have been any mistakes.

“Kayla. I always believe in you.”

“…”

“I will forgive you for any mistakes you make.”

“I…”

“In the first place, you and I signed a contract. Yes?”

As long as there was a contract, Kayla couldn’t betray me.

I had no thoughts of abandoning her or her.

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To get along badly over a trivial incident.

We tied our ties to each other with a very heavy contract.

“Yes. As long as there is a contract, I will forever be your servant.”

“I am not a servant, but a colleague.”

“Last night, I forgot about my relationship with my lord… For a very short time.”

Master-servant relationship. I was reluctant at first, but now I’m accepting it casually.

No, I simply forgot.

I had never thought of Kayla as her subordinate or servant.

But it seems Kayla had other ideas.

“I will keep in mind that this will not happen again.”

It’s very subtle, but the pupils were shaking.

Although I made a resolution, I lost my confidence because I was confused.

At the same time as feeling sorry for not being able to take care of Kyla.

Kyla’s concerns about how to treat her increased.

But I couldn’t help it now.

‘I have to focus on what I have to do right now.’

In an urgent situation, would there be time to have a frank conversation with Kayla?

“Later, let’s talk later.”

“Okay.”

There were so many things to do both externally and internally.

But there is an order to everything.

Now I had to move busily in order to win against the demon king’s army.

***

“Erina. What’s wrong all of a sudden?”

“…It’s nothing.”

Like Kayla, Erina showed signs of self-reflection.

Because of that, even when I was alone with Kayla, I kept my mouth shut and watched her.

But that’s all. She continued her vigilance, keeping her mouth shut as usual.

Meanwhile, she was showing signs of discomfort.

Grunting with a frown on her face.

She suddenly stares at Tyria.

Does it come out like this because you can’t openly complain?

The most difficult person in this situation was Tyria.

“What happened last night… ?”

In the end, she couldn’t stand it and Tyria opened her mouth.

But before I could answer, Erina opened her mouth first.

“I don’t think a pervert spying on other people’s rooms has anything to say.”

“Yes… yes?”

“Don’t pretend. Because it’s disgusting.”

Tyria shook her head in disapproval of her nonsense.

But her hands were shaking.

Like Tyria, who can’t lie, she was able to grasp the situation right away.

“…You were watching.”

“Oh no! I never saw it on purpose!”

Even with ten mouths, she had nothing to say.

Tyria knew what happened last night.

There was a different reason for the sudden distance today.

“I will be honest. Both Erina and Kayla are precious people.”

In an instant, Erina’s expression distorted.

Life flowed out with the sound of her teeth grinding.

I couldn’t help but add a word for Erina.

“Of course, Erina is the most precious.”

“…”

“Still, Kyla is also a valuable colleague.”

Tyria didn’t say anything.

You probably have a lot of questions.

But the moment she asks the slightly wrong question.

It was clear that Erina would go on a rampage, so she kept her mouth shut.

He just nodded as if he understood.

“…I want Seohyun-nim to connect with Erina-nim.”

Saying that, Tyria quietly withdrew her feet.

It was clear that digging further than this would upset Erina’s planting.

“Anyway, I have no interest in Seohyun.”

She made sure she nailed her so that she wouldn’t be misunderstood.

She felt sorry for her, but also bitter.

Erina made many people tired.

But most of the situation came from me.

I wanted to show only good things to Tyria, but.

It was an impossible wish from the beginning.

‘I want to bring her in as a colleague somehow.’

Through her cooperation and help, she made a bond.

Since she fought against the Demon King’s forces, it was unknown whether Tyria would accept her offer as a companion.

“Anyway, let’s focus now.”

“Yes.”

Anyway, you have to win against the demon king’s army for the next step.

She decided to see for herself what had happened in the elven village.

After waiting for the other party at the entrance, on the way to the village.

As the blue light of the World Tree deepened, you could hear the commotion.

“No way…”

She bit her lips tightly as if she had sensed her.

With an expression full of tension, she hurried her steps.

While passing the cave leading to the elven village.

A confused clamor was approaching.

When we finally arrived at the village.

“Tyria. Stay close to me.”

“…”

I could see the elves fighting and screaming at each other.

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