I Became a Shaman in a Fantasy World - Chapter 66



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#66 Disaster is Coming (1)

Count Nordin.

He was the leader of the reinforcements that joined the front line.

He was a man of no mean feat, holding the title of count.

Even having the opportunity to make a contribution, it is a waste of time to say more.

But when he joined here, he was very intimidated.

There was a reason the Marquises patted me on the shoulder when I was ordered to go on a mission.

I guess this must have been the reason.

“Huh…”

With one cough, Count Nordin ran, sending clouds of dust rising.

“Yes! Lord Paramon! You called!”

“Hmm? It was just a cough. Relax.”

This time the sound came from somewhere else.

“Hmm…”

This time too, the count ran naked.

“Yes! Clocell! Did you call?”

Clocell looked at the count blankly.

“I never called you before?”

“sorry!”

Sweat ran down Count Nordin’s face.

The title of Count and the title of Nabal were of no use in front of these two people.

Even their father, who passed away after handing over the title to them, was very polite to the two of them.

“Hmm…yes, Count Nordin.”

“Yes! Lord Paramon!”

“Your father and I were quite close. Do you know that?”

“I heard that you have received great grace!”

It was not an empty remark, it was truly a great favor.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the family was granted the title of count thanks to Paramon.

Because he was a man who gave all the credit for the war to his subordinates.

“Your father was truly a great man. I remember him clearly.”

“Thank you…!”

After that, Paramon conveyed many words.

And when Count Nordin heard those words, his heart sank.

Paramon really did remember his father in detail.

“So, how was it to fight the undead yourself?”

Something else came to mind other than the fight against the undead.

There have been a total of three battles since I came here.

And all three times something incomprehensible happened.

Paramon noticed this and smiled brightly.

Shudder.

The count froze as he looked at that face.

‘I had never seen Lord Paramon smile before coming here…’

Maybe the reason we can see Paramon’s smile is because he’s in battle.

He truly had the appearance of a war hero.

Paramon’s voice flew into the count’s ears.

“I guess you’re concerned about the wooden statue in front of the gate.”

“…you’re right.”

I already heard the story from the soldier who was here.

But it was a sound I couldn’t understand at all.

A knight under the sky and a knight under the earth.

It was something I heard without letting it get stuck in my ears.

With a story about one person.

“A guy named Chris brought it…”

“That’s right. That guy is a very mysterious person.”

A subtle expression appeared on the count’s face.

What kind of person is he that he deserves so much praise?

Wherever I went, there was nothing but praise for that guy.

Even Clocell, who was called the great wizard, did not spare his praise.

Not only that, even now, magicians were gathered under the castle walls and observing the wooden statue.

“What on earth is that that the undead can’t approach?”

“They are called Jangseung. Among those who know them, they are called generals.”

“Is this a specially crafted artifact?”

There was no answer to the count’s question.

“….”

The open gates.

Corpses of soldiers being moved into the castle.

Paramon was looking at it silently.

“If I had swung my sword one more time, the number of people lying down would have decreased…”

“Your Majesty Paramon has already swung his sword enough.”

Anyone would have responded to Paramon’s words in this way.

The battle I saw when I joined here was centered around Paramon, Clocell, and the magicians.

In particular, Paramon’s performance was so amazing that it was hard to describe.

Because I was wandering around outside the castle alone, stirring up trouble.

If it weren’t for him, the scale of the damage would have been beyond imagination.

“I heard they are on the mountain.”

“…”

“The only way to reduce the damage is to eliminate them first.”

The size of the support force was considerable.

It was a force strong enough to attack as well as defend.

It was a support force originally organized for the purpose of eradicating them.

There were only two more counts who would join soon, and the troops they would lead were all elite.

Plus, there are two people who are stronger than humans.

There was no need for further consideration.

But Paramon’s attitude was negative.

“You are in charge of the reinforcements. However, I advise you not to go there. The same goes for Roselle.”

I’ve heard similar things several times already.

You must never climb that mountain.

If it had been someone else’s words, I would have laughed and led my troops up the mountain.

But aren’t these the words of Paramon and Clocell?

It would be hard to find a more veteran of war than them.

There must be something that only they can see through.

That was the reason why the nobles who had been dispatched as reinforcements remained silent.

“May I ask why? I am not complaining. However, there is nothing good about Mercury being so long. They are tireless undead…”

“I’d like to hear your thoughts.”

Count Nordin’s eyes flashed.

“We need to first investigate what they are after.”

A strange battle situation where the necromancer is invisible and only attacks the undead.

Even the place where they settled down was on the top of the mountain.

Even if a young rookie comes, you can guess that something is being done there.

“The disappearance of the entire barony was not simply to create undead.”

“What do you think the purpose is?”

“Something that costs one’s life.”

If necromancers needed life, it was for one purpose.

“I think it’s for summoning demons.”

“Hoo…”

The purpose was easy to guess, but there was one more problem.

They are blatantly revealing their existence.

The fact that they came out like this, even though they clearly knew the army was coming, means that there is something worth risking.

“We must also find out how the people of the Baron’s Territory disappeared in an instant.”

This was something that required further investigation.

You may be able to push through with superior force, but if you don’t know the purpose and method, the same thing may happen again.

Paramon nodded.

“Have you ever fought in a battle of wits?”

“Yes! I tried it!”

“You managed to protect your territory.”

Paramon’s evaluation was quite harsh.

It was embarrassing for someone with the title of count to receive it.

“You seem to be focused only on destroying them.”

The embarrassed Count Nordin stammered.

“That…that…”

“Do you think it will end if we find out their purpose and means and defeat them? It’s not like all the necromancers will disappear just by capturing them.”

Paramon turned his head towards the distant mountains.

“Whether we climb the mountain or not, they will have a strategy that will benefit them. That is the advantage of the one who gets there first.”

“…”

“It’s not about just thinking about winning the fight, but taking the initiative first so that they don’t get the upper hand.”

“…I will keep that in mind.”

“Let’s take a broader view. We need to think about the Necromancers as a whole. This too may be part of their plan.”

Paramon spoke, still looking at the mountain.

“The commander’s decision has many lives at stake. Don’t lose your men in vain like I did.”

The count answered with his head bowed and quietly stepped back.

Because not giving any more attention was a silent command to stay away.

Count Nordin disappeared and Clocell came and stood in his place.

“That friend’s father must have been a great colleague. It’s great to see you being so considerate.”

“Heh heh…”

Clocell knew Paramon’s heart better than anyone else.

He probably didn’t want them to experience the same pain he felt when he lost his men and suffered in agony.

“If the purpose is to summon the Demons, then you can’t just wait around…”

Clocell trailed off.

That’s because I couldn’t climb the mountain.

There was something Chris had been saying so strongly.

“Your Majesty, I asked you to help Chris, but it all went down the drain?”

“They said it was already over.”

Clocell burst into laughter as if he had known this would happen.

Paramon also opened his mouth with a pleased face.

“I thought about that. I think what we’re doing might not mean anything to him…”

“That’s obvious. But the person involved doesn’t seem to know his own worth…”

The two knew Chris’s worth all too well.

Hasn’t it been proven so far?

“I never thought my abilities as a wizard were lacking… but they are becoming more and more shabby.”

“It’s not that we’re lacking, it’s that Chris is out of the norm.”

Paramon opened his mouth again.

“What use are strategy and tactics to someone who can divine the future?”

You can find out where people die and where they live.

This alone is a huge advantage in war.

And then such a person went to greet the knights and the saintess.

“This will be a disaster for necromancers.”