Became an Evil Dragon

26 – 26. Dragon Cave

Lord Ardamir and Bolg, believing only rumors, wandered the mountains and accidentally found the cave of the red dragon.

The highlands of the mountains are so dangerous that the number of people who have visited them can be counted on one hand.

There were not many people who went there, so naturally there was no map that recorded the geography of the highlands.

And as Bolg and the knight wandered aimlessly and found the cave, their memories of the way to the cave were hazy.

It was the same thing when I ran away because I was so scared that I ran like crazy and ran back.

“Is it still far away? Bolg. “If you say it right, it should have already arrived by now.”

The Baron frowned and asked Bolg. Baron Kelvin’s voice was filled with deep irritation.

Then Bolg, who was looking for directions from the leader, was sweating profusely and his words were slurred.

“Wait a little, wait a little. This one is correct. It’s not long.”

As expected, Baron Kelvin’s army was experiencing some setbacks from the start.

No matter how gentle the slope is, the stamina and fatigue of climbing a high mountain range, and the tension that dulls as time passes. All of that was bad for the battle with the dragon ahead.

In addition, the soldiers and Kelvin are carrying heavy equipment on their bodies. If we dragged out more time now, we might have to make a promise to the next one and retreat.

Because the red dragon wasn’t the only dangerous creature on the wide plateau of the mountain range.

The mountain beasts and small monsters I met on the way up so far retreated when they saw the armed humans in the number of close to 30, but the monsters confident in their own strength would not discriminate against such a thing and would attack.

Then, even before meeting the dragon, fatal damage would occur to the army, and the dragon hunt would be like crossing the water.

Moreover, these 20 elite soldiers were the baron’s best strength. The Baron’s subordinates who are trustworthy and can be entrusted with their backs in tough battles.

I couldn’t let those who had incomparable value with money die easily. Returning to the estate, gaining nothing and losing only his men, only further distances him from the baron’s dream of great power and great wealth.

In that case, it would not be really far from the dream, but it could be put in a position where you can never dream again.

Losing all of his trusted subordinates was like having the baron’s limbs cut off.

Baron Kelvin put everything he had into this nuclear power plant.

Not only the lives of his subordinates, but also his own life.

“Obviously, turn to the right around the round hill that looks like a human head…”

Bolg, who was in the lead, was desperately trying to recall his memories and find his way.

Most of the plateau was featureless, flat with forests and small hills, but as such, some unusual structures were memorable.

For example, a hill that looks like a huge skull buried in the ground like that.

Bolg’s face lit up as he discovered an unusual geographical feature, like the landmark he was looking for.

Unlike before, when I was wandering aimlessly, I finally found an important turning point that leads to the Dragon’s Cave.

“There it is! “If you go around that skeletal hill and go up a little bit, you’ll find the Dragon’s Cave!”

After hearing Bolg’s shout, Baron Kelvin frowned and then frowned. Then he turned around, glanced at his soldiers, and spoke in a serious tone.

“Did you hear? Everyone, the battle with the dragon is just around the corner. “I guess everyone is mentally prepared, right?”

“”yes!””

The soldiers responded loudly.

Some to hide their nervousness, some because of the huge rewards they will receive after defeating the dragon, some because of the baron they have devoted their allegiance to, and some because of the excitement right before the battle.

Ax handles, sword handles, spear handles, crossbows and bowstrings.

Each warrior holds his weapon tightly.

While even the elites were doing this, there was a man who did not look nervous at all. It was Abram, the gamekeeper whose facial expression was mostly obscured by his bushy beard.

He was brought on this expedition at the special request of the Baron because of his amazing archery skills.

Although he was nominally subordinate to Baron Kelvin, Abram, who had been working as a hunting ground keeper since his ancestors’ days, was a person even the baron could not treat carelessly.

One day, no one knew about Abram’s past, who suddenly appeared in the baron’s estate, and the only person who knew was Baron Kelvin’s father, who had already died a long time ago.

And Baron Kelvin grew up watching his father not treat Abrams, so he treated him carefully.

Although I didn’t know anything about Abrams because my father died suddenly and died without leaving any word about Abrams.

The baron was always on the lookout side.

“Baron. “I have something to tell you.”

Abram, who was silently adjusting the bowstring by pulling it a few times, looked straight at the Baron and continued speaking.

“How about moving forward as quietly as possible from now on? Of course, will and morale are important, but you may also miss important opportunities.”

“What do you mean? “Abram.”

The act of shouting ferociously like a monkey into the air may seem ridiculous, but it plays an important role in maintaining the morale of the troops.

It was not for nothing that military bands and buglers existed in the military.

The vibration of sound flowing directly through the ears could easily inspire humans. And the battle with the dragon in the future cannot even be attempted with poor courage.

To the Baron who was thinking that way, Abram’s suggestion seemed like a surprise.

However, as much as I have respected him so far, I cannot ignore his opinion.

When the baron asked him back with such thoughts, Abram hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth.

“… I once had experience hunting ferocious green wyverns with my old comrades. It was a tough battle, but it was also not an unwinnable battle.”

A wyvern is a monster the size of a bull called a small creature that could not become a dragon.

However, compared to dragons, they were only ferocious monsters with less intelligence, smaller size, and no magical powers.

However, even such a wyvern was a terrifying monster to humans. When Abram said that he had caught a wyvern, everyone around him was surprised.

“Baron, I don’t know much about dragons, but I know that wyverns and dragons are monsters with similar kinship. At least my master said so. It seemed that Master had never seen a dragon in person in his life. Anyway, wyvern and similar monsters have one thing in common.”

Abrams raised a finger.

“It means that they spend a lot of time in their caves, which are their dwellings. And monsters in the form of lizards sleep most of the time they spend in caves to conserve energy after eating.”

“hmm. In other words, the dragon might also be sleeping right now. “Abram.”

“That’s right. If you are sleeping, it would be to our advantage not to wake you up. There is nothing easier than trying to match an immovable object.”

Abram raised his bow and spoke confidently. Abram’s skill with the bow was so famous that everyone knew it well, so everyone who heard it nodded.

“That makes sense. Everyone, as Abrams said, move forward as silently as possible. From now on, the answer will be replaced with a nod.”

All the soldiers who were listening nodded. Once the tactics were established, Baron Kelvin’s army began to advance again.

Now, head for the dragon’s cave that was really in front of you.

Climb over the skull-shaped hill and climb up. Then, as Bolg said, the entrance to the cave, which seemed to be the dragon’s cave, was immediately visible.

Baron Kelvin gave a small nod, and his troops began their silent advance. Since all of them were trained elite soldiers, even the sound of their footsteps was reduced to the point where even the slightest noise could not be heard unless you paid close attention to their movements.

As they approached the entrance of the cave, Bolg, who was in the lead, slipped out of the way. The baron also noticed his appearance, but did not bother to stop.

It was because of the contract with Bolg that I decided to only give directions and not fight the dragon in the first place. And there was a high possibility that they would only get in the way if they forcibly placed Bolg among the elite soldiers.

Baron Kelvin paused right in front of the cave, leaving the Bolg escaping to the side, and took a brief breath.

The entrance to the cave was strangely dark, and it was hard to see inside from the outside.

The darkness that arouses people’s fear.

But if you think of the gold and the fairies waiting for the baron inside.

I was able to muster up the courage.

Fate always favors the young and brave hero.

Believing so, the baron moved forward into the dark cave.