94. The road to the Archduke (2)

“I will use the shield.”

“A swordsman who uses divinity better than a divinity major wizard… .”

Eileen said dejectedly.

“Because I am so versatile.”

This is the effect that bought the path of the archmage. Being able to use all attributes is really deceptive.

How about these and how about those? good is good

“I’m going to do that now.”

“Me too. Because I already knew that Mr. Hound was not ordinary.”

Calm Mikaris and Ronia. Seri Verdia was looking at us with a meaningful smile.

“Sherry? What’s going on?”

“no. No big deal.”

“Ah, yes.”

It was said that they were monitoring Serie Verdia’s every move, but maybe it was just the beginning, so I didn’t see anything special. However, should I say that even if she just stays still, she is a suspicious woman and stands out strangely.

‘I don’t know what’s inside.’

I said.

“I will now teleport you to the south. Everyone, please contact me.”

Everyone put their hands on my arms and shoulders.

“Teleport.”

We moved to the southern part of the empire in an instant. for my grand ducal title.

I always feel it every time I come to the South, but the black sludge from the sky really doesn’t suit me.

“Isn’t it necessary to change the shape of the shield?”

Eileen said.

“I want to change now.”

An umbrella-shaped protective shield rose above his head.

“This won’t block your view.”

“It was developed by me.”

Eileen’s nose went up. Well, even if you don’t develop it, anyone can understand it… .

‘It happened because I like it.’

I opened the magic map.

“Currently, we are in a big city called ‘Iron’. You will move along with my white ghost and remove the essence of contamination.”

“Are you watching us from the sky?”

“yes. I’ll leave it to Mikawa Ronya to deal with the demonic beasts penetrating into the septic tank. Of course, with my hundred demons.”

Mikaris nodded.

“If those hundred demons are together, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

“that’s right. Even if the white demons do not have will, they will have the same aura as me.”

“Thinking back, it’s amazing. Hundreds of demons with sword-like auras being summoned…”

“Okay, let’s start working now. I’m going to check if hemp water is there or not. One hundred ghost nights.”

Countless hundred ghosts began to rise from my shadow. I put my hand down and I put my foot down.

“everyone. Cover your ears.”

“yes?”

“what?”

Sojeon naturally covered his ears.

“uuu!!!”

The Legion howled.

“Kyaaak!”

“What are you talking about!”

“Is it like this?!”

“… I am a little surprised.”

“sorry. Even if I tell them not to do it, they do it on their own.”

Everyone removed their hands from their plugged ears.

“I thought my ears were falling off.”

“Please tell me about this in advance.”

“It was a little grand, though.”

“sorry. Then let’s begin.”

They started moving in unison. Seri Verdia’s appearance was full of composure.

“Sojeon. Come here for a while.”

I whispered to Sojeon.

“What are you doing?”

“Keep an eye on Lady Verdia’s every move. I will always be looking through the white ghost, but there may be things I cannot see.”

“yes. All right.”

Sojeon is also reliable. You’ve got a talented attendant, really.

“okay. I will believe Balaurization.”

Kwaduk! Bat-like wings rose from its back. Then flutter. It flew up into the sky splashing the black sludge on the floor.

“I wish everyone good luck. I’ll say it again, don’t worry, we’re always watching!”

So, our Southern Cleanup began.

‘Now what I’m going to do… .’

It spreads white ghosts to the area and removes the monsters. At the same time, it shoots a divine attribute ethereal toward the sky to remove the black sky. Repeat this action over and over again.

Don’t forget to watch them. It’s because I have a magic map spread out so that I can teleport at any time, even if I’m far away.

‘I wonder if the hemp water won’t come out.’

I wonder if they were all killed by the time the light dragon Ygritte appeared. Because Gwangryong attacked indiscriminately.

He sensed the presence and used detection magic. Nothing felt special.

‘This should go smoothly.’

The day was going down just like that.

***

I asked.

“How was everyone? Wasn’t it dangerous?”

“On the contrary, it is so safe that it makes me anxious.”

“that’s right. The hundred demons are so strong that even if the Witchbeast comes out, they will cut them all down?”

“But how can it not make me howl every time I cut it down?”

“I can’t help it either. sorry.”

Eileen shook her head.

“no. It’s not the Hound’s fault.”

Well, it seems that the purification of the south will be completed without incident. If I was alone, it would have taken a long time because of the purification, but it felt like the speed was much faster because there were three holy mages.

‘At this rate, I’m going to purify a city in two days.’

Progress is going so well. to the point of being a bit uneasy. It seems the time has come for a great demon to appear.

“Whoops, Mr. Hound is worried too much.”

Seri Verdia laughed.

“yes?”

“Just by looking at his face, you can tell he is full of worries. Aren’t we ordinary wizards too?”

“that’s right. We need to trust us more.”

“is it so. Absolutely at the level of a court mage?”

Eileen also nodded without saying a word.

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“It’s not that I don’t believe it. I’m just worried… .”

“So, even if it’s useless to worry.”

Mikaris grabbed my hand.

“You have us just as we have you, right?”

“… that’s right. Maybe I was overprotective.”

“okay. You should trust us more. Then we can’t work together. You still carry all the burden, right?”

“As a swordsman, it’s a matter of course.”

Mikaris closed his eyes and shook his head.

“It’s not like that. It means to put a little more weight on your shoulders.”

“… … .”

After Mikaris became comatose, how could he not be obsessed with safety?

“all right. Then I will ask you a favor.”

“What?”

“Let’s speed up the purification a bit more. Instead, seek absolute safety and do not overdo it.”

“great.”

“I like it too.”

Sojeon also nodded.

“great. Then, let’s finish the iron cleanse within today.”

At my request, they leave to purify even late at night. I called the sojeon.

“Is there anything suspicious about Lady Verdia?”

“no. There was nothing. He quietly purifies it.”

“… okay. Stay tuned.”

“yes.”

Is there anything suspicious about it yet? Even when I watched with white ears, I didn’t see any suspicious movements. As Sojeon said, he was only immersed in the purification work.

‘Am I overreacting?’

… It won’t be like that. It wasn’t just one or two suspicious things until now. Well, if you keep watching like this, you’ll find out.

So, the first day of Southern Cleanup passed. Thanks to me who came to help with the detailed cleanup, the cleaning work in the big city Iron was completed even faster.

Second day of southern purification.

“everyone. Let’s do our best today.”

Everyone laughed and nodded. They clean up happily as if they were on a picnic. Mika and Ronya chatting together.

‘It’s completely different from the pollution cleanup practice.’

This is probably possible because of my white ears. Tolerable monsters are all hunting.

I just need to focus on my work.

The city I came to purify this time was Tapelt. It’s a smaller city than Iron, so today will be over sooner.

‘At this rate, all the big cities will be cleaned up in less than a week.’

Well, good is good.

Just like this, he purifies the south, receives the title of grand duke, and achieves polygamy.

So today, as always, while shooting ethereals into the sky, I found a group of high orcs.

A higher rank of Orcs with red skin unlike ordinary Orcs. Combat power is also overwhelmingly excellent. Even more so now, stained with madness.

‘That must be a bit dangerous.’

widely. It came down from the sky and landed lightly. If you’re against them, you won’t even need to draw your sword.

“Chwiik? Chwiyiik!”

“Chwireuk, Chwiik!”

The high orcs turned a blind eye when they saw me. Handle it lightly with the dragon’s claw.

The muscles in my thighs and calves expanded, and the air settled down. bang! In an instant, a spider web-like crack formed on the floor, and I passed by.

“Chwireuk? Chwireuk?”

“Chwireuk Chwiik!”

they don’t know that they are already dead.

Chew! The flesh of the group of high orcs was ripped off, and black blood gushed into the sky. Looking back, there were no breathing orcs.

Then, it flew back up into the sky and began clearing the black sky.

Third day of southern purification.

Tapelt also succeeded in purifying without difficulty. There is only one city left. Emer.

It’s safe to say that if only this area is cleaned up, the southern part will actually be finished… .

“Sojeon.”

“yes.”

“Is there anything special?”

“There was nothing… .”

“is it… .”

Am I overreacting? It can’t be. Then why did you participate in the Southern Cleanup? Did you want the honor of the 3rd Knights? It won’t be that simple.

‘Did you just want to see me up close?’

He stroked his chin and shook his head. What is it? just plain..

‘No. I still have no doubts.’

There are so many things that have accumulated so far, but I can’t let them go so easily. I’ll have to find out.

If not, ask directly.

If I ask a direct question, even Seri Verdia will respond.

The three days went by without incident.

***

Finally, the southern part of the purification was completed in four days. Although the black sky still remains and there are still small towns and cities to purify…

This will be over soon if I go through it alone.

The problem is that I haven’t been able to find any clues about Seri Verdia. I always kept an eye on him with a small field and a white ghost, but I couldn’t find anything special.

“Sup… .”

frustrated. Should I just ask directly? But what if not?

… Or not. Ask Seri Verdia directly.

I approached Seri Verdia.

“Seri. Let’s see me for a second.”

“yes? What are you doing?”

“Because it’s not something to talk about when everyone is around.”

Mikaris and Ronia’s eyes widened.

“You can’t… !”

“Hound-sama, can’t you have another competitor?”

“It’s not like that. Because tax collectors aren’t my taste.”

“Oh, excuse me. I thought Mr. Hound was okay.”

“I am not in the mood to joke. Please follow me.”

I grabbed Cersei Verdia’s hand and entered an empty alleyway.

“Seri. Please answer my questions seriously from now on.”

“What is it? I am a little embarrassed.”

Seri Verdia turned her head. I have no intention of doing anything. Here and now, I will reveal your secret.

“Collector, are you a regressor?”

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