I Became the Guild Leader in Exile - I Became the Guild Leader in Exile chapter 82

82 – 2# The Massive Serpent that Devours the World (2)

The operation to rescue Yormungand proceeded smoothly.

To be exact, most of the guild members opposed it, but Isaac’s strong will pushed it forward, and it was unstoppable. However, Zik didn’t mind.

From the start, she had already realized that it was impossible to stop the master. So, it was better to go with the flow and assist the master from the side.

The guild members also had their own reasons to oppose it, but they couldn’t understand the master’s decision as humans. In the end, they just let it go.

“We’ll have a fight with the Law Guild.”

“But don’t you understand?”

“Are you scared or something?”

“Who’s scared? Who!!”

Leaving Cain’s excuses behind, Isaac and Zik set off on their adventure again. Fenrir also wanted to follow, but Isaac rejected him this time.

“You might become a target of the Law Guild if you go.”

“But!”

“I know what you’re thinking, but taking care of yourself comes first.”

Perhaps it was because he had been imprisoned for a long time. The current Fenrir was very weak. Of course, he was still much stronger than the original work, where he received power from the end and became a monster that destroyed everything.

Anyway, if Fenrir went on a long-distance expedition in his current state, he might really die. So, Isaac rejected Fenrir’s request. In the end, Fenrir backed down.

He also knew his own physical condition. Isaac nodded. Anyway, it’s not like they couldn’t go to hell later.

“Zik.”

“Yes, master.”

“Your… hair.”

“What?”

“Never mind.”

On the way to rescue Yormungand, Isaac was worried about something else. It was Zik’s hairstyle, which used to be a ponytail.

Now, her hair was completely loose, in a long-haired style. The problem was that Zik’s body was also thin, so from behind, or even from the front, she didn’t look like a woman at all.

It’s only natural. Isaac didn’t have that kind of taste. But, there was something like that. His appearance was more beautiful than a woman’s, and even he himself couldn’t help but be captivated.

“What’s wrong with me? What’s going on with the main character?”

It was just for a moment, but Isaac had thought that maybe Zeke wasn’t a woman. However, he shook his head and dispelled the notion. Is everyone becoming like this? Damn it.

Snap out of it.

I am Isaac Silverte, the master of the Iron Shield.

I’m a man who loves his family more than anything.

That love is not love, but rather “like”.

However, that doesn’t mean I can be strict with Zeke alone. Even the Iron Shield has a more unique hairstyle than Zeke.

“Master, do you have any worries?”

“No, nothing.”

“It seems to have had an effect.”

Of course, Zeke knew all about Isaac’s reactions, but he pretended not to know, acting as if he didn’t. The reason was because of the conversation they had with Gini the night before.

[Do you know what your sister is afraid of? But how long will this continue?]

Although it was expressed subtly, Gini thought her sister Zeke was too suffocating. She had developed a strong obsession due to the influence of her parents, who had passed away when she was young.

It’s not okay if you’re not a man.

You have to be a man, no matter what.

The obsession from her childhood was still ongoing. Of course, if she wanted to live like that, he wouldn’t stop her. Her life was hers, after all. But was this really what her sister wanted?

Was she really doing what she wanted to do?

Because of the obsession, because of the fear.

Was she unable to do anything about it?

Even the master who had saved us from being killed on the street couldn’t help with this part. Of course, Gini was the same. In the end, it was up to herself to save herself.

[What can I do?]

From other people’s perspectives, it didn’t seem like that at all. But to her sister, it seemed like a very strong bond had appeared. For the first time, her sister began to take an interest in what she had to say.

[First, we need to make her recognize it.]

[What, recognize?]

[Yes, it’s a natural encounter.]

Unfortunately, the master still thought of her sister as a man. Most of the guild had realized that her sister was a woman, but unfortunately, the master hadn’t caught on.

It wasn’t that he was too dense; people just had different personalities. You couldn’t say anything to someone about such a trivial matter. So, it was up to her.

[From now on, I’ll slowly make her recognize it.]

Of course, if she revealed it too openly from the start, it would be shocking.

Slowly, but surely.

It was a matter of making her recognize it one step at a time.

And Zeke decided to follow that plan.

* * *

It wasn’t that he was going on a trip, but…

The reason he wasn’t using teleportation was simple. It was because they were entering the territory of the Law Kingdom. The Law Kingdom strictly controlled magic, especially in their territory.

The reason was to maintain order. The Law Kingdom’s order was absolutely governed by the gods. No matter how excellent a human was…

If the gods pointed out that human as a criminal, that human would become a criminal without question or argument. That was the Law Kingdom’s order. The children of Loki had suffered because of that.

“This time, it’s different from the Black Swamp. If we make a big detour, it’ll take too long.”

The abandoned ocean of Yormungand was located on the coast, deep within the Law Kingdom’s territory. If they made a big detour, it would take several years to reach.

In other words, it’s not a distance that can be crossed secretly. Unless it’s a place where magic is freely used, that is. But magic is strictly controlled here.

The option to use teleportation to get in didn’t exist either. So, how could they get in? The answer is simple. They just had to enter confidently.

“I didn’t think Yuris would be of help in this part.”

“He’s the captain of the Holy Knights, after all. He can easily issue a permit.”

[He’s trying to do something ridiculous again. But… I believe it’s right.]

Yuris unexpectedly helped out willingly. He also knew that. Isaac’s actions might be ridiculous, but the process and result were all correct.

Thanks to that, Isaac and Zieg could confidently pass through the legal district. It’s like the saying “the darkest place is under the lamp.” The legal district didn’t even recognize them, even though they were walking around confidently.

Logically, if they were caught, they’d be beheaded immediately. Who would have thought that they’d be strolling around the legal district’s gates so casually? That’s my master.

Strong.

And.

A vessel beyond that.

Everyone would stake their lives and devote themselves to my master’s vessel. Zieg was the same. But Zieg had ambition. Unlike others, he wanted to stand right next to him.

“Fortunately, we can use teleportation inside the legal district.”

“That’s really fortunate.”

“Yes, it is.”

Isaac subtly shifted his gaze around. Passersby were glancing over, no, precisely at Zieg with sidelong glances. It wasn’t hard to understand.

Zieg’s appearance, with his hair styled and makeup done, was stunning, or rather, breathtakingly beautiful. So, Isaac worried.

Maybe Zieg had taken a strange path.

No, of course, I respect individual preferences. But, well, this is a novel, and the original is a male-oriented novel. I should respect that too.

“Master, shouldn’t we hurry?”

“Huh, where are we going?”

“Aren’t we going to rescue Yormungand?”

“Yes, that’s right. Ah, yes.”

Isaac slapped himself on the cheek to snap out of it. Yeah, what was I thinking in this situation? No matter what, Zieg is my family.

And now, we’re on our way to rescue another family member. That thought started to clear his mind. This isn’t a joke. It’s a matter of life and death.

“Thanks. I was able to clear my mind thanks to you.”

‘As expected, Master also had a lot of worries.’

Zieg thought to himself as he looked at Isaac, who was expressing gratitude towards him. Yeah, Master’s vessel might be enormous, but as a human being, he would naturally have worries.

However, despite that.

Master never falters.

On the contrary, he burns brightest at the forefront.

But Zieg wanted to ask. Who was beside such a Master? Everyone was just chasing after Master’s back, not seeing anything else. At first, Zieg thought it was okay.

Master is strong, after all.

Master has a great vessel, after all.

But was that just an excuse?

Was it just a matter of leaving everything to Master?

‘I have to change.’

The person who can stand beside the lonely Master is none other than me.

So, it’s okay.

A fierce smile spread across Zieg’s lips.