chapter 25
Chapter 025. he has no taste
Viktor spread the map on the cave floor, ignoring Raast’s glare.
“We haven’t seen a single monster since our encounter with the gnoll. Even though I came into the middle of the mountain, which is not even a road.”
“Let’s see if this road is safer than the one you thought.”
“… … I’ve said it a few times, but it was not my intention to run into Knoll there.”
“Who said anything about it? You are very sensitive.”
Rhaast shook his head and hit the flint.
Sparks flew with a crackling sound, and the embers burned red.
“Vice-captain, don’t worry too much. Rhaast is a native who spent his childhood in this barren land. You have a corner to believe in, so isn’t it so confident?”
Aaron said, looking at the burning flames.
“And above all, I believe in the Lords. With two such great Auror users, what are you afraid of?”
He smiled brightly at Viktor and Raast.
A sincere smile that makes you feel proud just by looking at it.
Raast looked away embarrassedly, and Viktor pretended not to see and just lit a bonfire with a kindling stick.
‘Abominable bastard. It’s full of serpents inside.’
Viktor recognized the true value of Aaron from the moment he came to the mansion.
This boy was quick to figure out what people wanted and used it to turn the situation the way he wanted.
Even when talking about things that aren’t in the inside, sincerity comes out, so the people in the mansion can’t be fooled.
If left alone, in the worst case, he could really take the place of the successor.
‘It can’t be like that.’
Viktor’s eyes froze for a moment.
Later, if he wanted to increase his position in Oddhaken, Zeke had to take over as head of the family.
It’s all because of that that he takes care of Janice and Zeke, but when Zeke loses his position, everything becomes nothing.
For the sake of his future, Aaron liked dying in the mountains.
“I’ll make the first night watch.”
After the preparations for camp were over, Rhaast put on his armor.
After leaving the village, whenever I was homeless, the knights were always on watch, so this time I was going to do the same.
“I will stand with you this time.”
Aaron got up from his seat along with Raast.
Raast’s eyes widened slightly.
“yes? Do you have vigils, Bocchan?”
“I have a better bed today than other days, so I will talk to you. Aren’t you bored when you’re alone every time?”
“hahahaha. Well, then thank you.”
Rhaast nodded his head as if he was in a good mood.
“I will wake you up after midnight, so go to bed first. Don’t worry about the outside.”
Eventually, Aaron finished his preparations and left after leaving a brief greeting for Viktor and Zeke.
“So, when is he coming?”
Aaron asked as soon as he came out of the cave.
Rhaast glanced around inside the cave and smiled.
“If my calculations are correct, it will probably be around midnight. Look forward to it.”
* * *
‘How could you do this to me? He was so kind when he was in the mansion, but he changed like this as soon as he came out?’
midnight. Even after lying down for a long time, Zeke was still awake.
I couldn’t sleep because of what Viktor said before entering the cave.
Viktor was a knight he had been following since he was a child.
Whenever she got scolded by Janice, she always came first to comfort her, and sometimes avoided her eyes and played with her.
To him, Victor was not just a knight, but a precious friend and uncle.
When I left for training as Countess Arnin, I even shed tears because I didn’t want to break up with him.
The feeling of betrayal was indescribable.
thump, thump-
I was worried about how to cook and cook when I returned to the mansion. My ear on the floor started to ring a little.
“… … ?”
Zeke shook his head.
towards the entrance of the cave. The shadow of something reflected in the bonfire was dancing.
“Victor. Victor.”
Zeke, feeling that something had entered the cave, shook Viktor and woke him up.
Viktor opened his eyes with a frown and glared at Zeke.
“Why is that? Are you unable to sleep?”
“No, not that. excuse me… … .”
“Grrr.”
After Zeke’s words were cut off, a low cry was heard.
Even though it was only a short growl, it made my heart thump.
seureung-
Viktor kicked off the blanket and jumped up, drawing his sword.
Zeke also saw that and picked up the sword that was lying far away.
“That’s right?”
The shadow belatedly discovered the light inside the cave and hesitated for a moment.
“thief. am.”
thud! thud! thud! thud!
Following the sound of words that seemed to have been forced together, the entire cave began to vibrate.
“Come on behind me… … ?”
Viktor hurriedly raised his aura, his eyelids trembling.
Legs as thick as tree trunks, skin as rough as rocks, a bulging belly and broad shoulders that filled an entire cave.
And two heads resting on it.
The true identity of the shadow was none other than a twin-headed ogre.
“this… … damn it.”
Viktor bit his lip at the size of a mountain that was approaching.
The twin head ogre is a variant born from among ogres contaminated with magi. It is larger than normal ogres and has higher intelligence, making it a tough opponent for most auror users to handle.
‘Raast you son of a b*tch.’
I thought I knew why there was no one in this cave, and even if there was nothing around here.
This area was that guy’s territory.
No matter how strong a monster is, if it had intelligence, it wouldn’t have smelled it and approached it.
Rhaast led the party into the cave knowing that.
“Do, dam, bastard.”
The ogre found Viktor and Zeke and threw the boar the size of a house on its shoulder into the corner of the cave.
Shining yellow eyes scanned the uninvited guest up and down.
“person. liver. taste. there is all.”
Then the anger that filled my head quickly turned into appetite.
This is because he realized that the identity of the thief was human.
Unlike animals bred in the wild, human flesh was soft and chewy.
As he recalled the taste of the humans he hunted a long time ago, saliva flowed down his spearhead-like teeth.
“young master.”
“Tell me. I will try anything.”
At Viktor’s call, Sieg gripped his sword with a stern face.
Although he was disappointed, Victor was still his protector and reliable ally.
Even if your hands are shaking with fear and fear, if you fight together, you will be able to win enough.
“sorry.”
Viktro said with a hard face and pushed Sieg’s back hard.
dump-
Zeke took a few steps to get his balance and ended up collapsing.
“?”
The two faces of the ogres looked down at Zeke with puzzled expressions.
It was the first time that the prey had approached itself without any resistance.
“B, Viktor! what is this… … !”
“I will tell the mistress and lord that he fought bravely and was killed.”
Viktor ran as fast as he could before the ogre understood the situation.
His footwork, which raised his aura to the limit, was faster than ever.
The ogre did not pursue the fleeing prey.
I already lost my strength to catch a boar the size of a house, but there was no need to overdo it.
One human was enough to taste the delicacies.
It’s smaller than the one that just jumped out, but if you tear it in half, both mouths will be satisfied.
“delicious. Is. person. liver.”
“Ugh, aaa!”
Zeke screamed as he saw the ogre’s large hand approaching overhead.
* * *
“When will we go in?”
“Victor isn’t that weak, so he’ll hold out for a while. Let’s wait.”
Forest near the cave. Aaron and Raast exchanged whispers between the trees.
The two knew right away that this was ogre territory.
Originally, after Nol’s attack, he tried to forgive Viktor if he was honest, but he let go of his pretense and deceived the party to the end.
That price is this.
The ogre was an enforcer who prepared himself for the one who tried to kill Oddhaken’s son.
He would lose his life while protecting Zeke, whom he tried to use as a stepping stone to success.
Of course, I had no intention of letting Zeke die here.
He is essential for Oddhaken’s future.
The reason I brought him here in the first place was to repair his distorted temper during the journey.
“It is quiet. You should be able to hear the fighting by now.”
Rhaast said while gripping the hilt.
A long time passed after the ogre entered, but no sound was heard from inside.
There was no way an ogre, sensitive to the territory, would have left them alone, which was strange.
Tak Tak Tak-
At that moment, urgent footsteps were heard inside the cave.
Appearing in the dark, he was running without clothes or even shoes, dangling a sword in one hand.
“Victor?”
“I think it must be a big deal?”
Rhaast said with a stiff face.
Viktor was unscathed and unscathed.
In other words, he abandoned Zeke and ran away before he could even fight.
Things were going in a completely unexpected direction.
“You take care of that guy. Kill or live, whatever you want. I’ll go get Zeke.”
Aaron said as he drew his sword.
Raast hastily grabbed his wrist as he tried to run away.
“Are you insane? Are you going to hunt the twin-headed ogre by yourself?”
“You can attack from behind. I know the relative law.”
“How does the first person out there know how to deal with ogres?”
“Lord Oberyn told me.”
“Stop talking nonsense. Don’t be rude and come with me.”
“no. If Viktor runs away, it will be a headache.”
Aaron firmly shook his head despite Rhaast’s repeated persuasion.
It was none other than Aaron who asked to take Zeke with him.
If we let Viktor run away, when we return to the mansion, Aaron and Raast will be traitors.
If he falsely accused him of eliminating Zeke in favor of the successor, there would be no escape.
“Oh, really! In that case, my lord, go after Viktor. It would be easier for him than for the ogre.”
Raast tapped his chest as if he was frustrated.
Aaron’s answer was no.
“I’m good at fighting, but I’m slow at running. How does Auror follow user speed?”
“… … under.”
Rhaast was speechless and let out a blank laugh.
Strange logic that seems to make sense but doesn’t.
Aaron continued.
“You’re doing this because you’re afraid of Viktor?”
“I beg your pardon? Of course not! What do you see me as… … .”
“Then don’t talk and follow me. I don’t have time.”
He cut off Raast and pointed to the forest where Viktor had disappeared.
It should be easy to catch up since it is the way the party came up.
But if I delayed any longer, I might miss it.
“Ouch! aaagh!”
Just then, a scream erupted from the cave.
A ghastly scream that sounds like a prey being eaten.
Perhaps they were being eaten alive, limbs torn off.
“Raast Jakeline. Are you going to disobey your lord’s order?”
“… … Stay alive, I’ll be back soon.”
Rhaast had no choice but to fly in the direction of the forest because of his master’s determined attitude.
“Victor, that guy’s level is too low. There is nothing to eat if you catch it.”
Aaron let out the words in his mouth and ran into the cave.
Only I am immune to magic
Author : Sileng
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