Imperial Guard - Chapter 77



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Thud, thud.

Reina walked slowly towards the dark forest.

At first, the vitality of the forest filled her body, but the deeper she went, the more a disgusting smell assailed her nose.

Nature was in pain.

“···.”

With every step I took, my anxiety grew.

Reina’s heart began to pound along with the rustling sound of leaves.

Slurp-

At some point, the trees around her began to wither.

Reina stopped in her tracks.

Thud, thud.

“It’s not too late, Elf.”

After a while, a demon who smelled the elf’s scent came looking for them.

Reina stood before Basolod, squinting at the mortal magic piercing her body.

“Bar, Barsolod.”

Reina lowered her head without realizing it.

A monster that is the natural enemy of the elves. Basolrod.

It was a huge burden for her to face him.

“Open the gates of the spirit realm quickly. If you don’t want the other elves to die.”

“···.”

“You still have eyes that care for the elves. Don’t worry. I will keep my promise not to touch the elves.”

Basolod smiled bitterly.

The pitiful heart of the elf who sacrifices his body to protect the elven tribe made me laugh every time I saw it.

“Okay. Don’t worry about the other elves.”

Hwaaak-

Reina squeezed out her magic power and opened the door leading to the spirit world.

At the same time, a deadly magic that was fatal to the elves seeped into the spirit realm.

“Ugh···.”

It was a meal at Basilode.

His magical powers grew stronger as he consumed pure spirits.

And the aftereffects of that magical power were also passed on to Reina, who opened the door to the spirit world.

‘I have to hold on. Just a little longer···.’

Reina was crushed by pain that felt like her entire body was being torn apart.

But she never gave up.

If he can’t endure this pain, he will set his sights on the elves again.

Reina didn’t want any more of her people to die.

‘This elf has also become weak.’

And Basolrod narrowed his eyes as he looked at Reina.

The power that maintains the spirit world has become weaker than before.

This elf is also getting weaker.

‘The demons are starting to gather, so I guess we should get moving.’

In the end, elves are nothing more than consumables.

It is inefficient to rely on just one elf.

Basolod swallowed the spirits expressionlessly.

*

Special guard morning.

Rael went to work as a special guard today too.

There were concerns that the Demon King’s seal might weaken, so the Demon King surveillance work was suspended, but there was no other place to go but here.

‘Going to church just gives me a headache… The Knights of Rain at the daycare center seem busy these days.’

Even though Rael requests sparring every day, they also have their own work to do.

Rael, who was once a guard, also knows the hardships, so it is a pity to continue to interfere.

“Ugh···.”

“Stay still.”

Rael held Reyna’s hand and stayed by her side.

“Oh, thank you. Rael.”

Reina hugged Rael’s hand tightly as if it were a sacred vessel.

As the remaining magic of death in her body gradually flowed into Rael, Reina’s pain began to lessen.

It still felt like my whole body was being torn apart, but I was able to endure it because Rael was there.

“Rael.”

Ghent, who was watching the scene, also approached as if he found it strange.

“why?”

“It’s actually quite strange to see this. Reina’s condition seems to be improving.”

“···To be honest, I don’t understand it either.”

Rael turned his head and looked at Reina lying under the tree.

She held Rael’s hand to her chest as she cried out in pain.

Once a month, there is a day of suffering for an unknown cause.

‘Is this also related to Basolod?’

After hearing about the elf tribe’s circumstances from Reyne, I started to worry about Reyna for no reason.

Especially when it comes to something so painful that you can’t talk about it, it can only be about Basolod.

‘The magic of death that Basolod possesses… Wait a minute, so I’m consuming all of that magic?’

I’m worried that this will make me sick later.

Rael fidgeted with his hands, worrying for no reason.

“Hmm.”

“Put down the shovel, I’m not doing anything weird. Gent.”

“That’s not it. Yuri too, and Reina too. Rael. You’re a man who’s popular with both men and women. Your body is really popular.”

“Please stop talking nonsense. Yuri and Reina will be upset if they hear that. And what about men and women? Men don’t care.”

“No, I like you too, Rael. There aren’t many warriors like you.”

“···Pick up an axe instead of a shovel. I’m just going to kill you today.”

“I’m joking.”

“Tsk.”

Rael clicked his tongue.

I really couldn’t understand why those Jangseongjong guys kept making such useless jokes.

“A body that absorbs other powers… It’s truly amazing. Rael. Are you not human?”

“Yes, human.”

“Are you sure? I heard you’re an orphan.”

“···Gent, are you a punk? You’re older than Reina. Why are you acting like a punk at that age?”

Medieval fantasy pups are not only mean to humans, but also to other races.

This is an unimaginable statement in the land of courtesy in the East.

“I don’t mean to insult you. I just wanted to talk about the possibility that your parents aren’t human.”

“Don’t say such useless things. It just worries me for no reason.”

Lael turned his head away without answering Ghent’s words.

“Ugh.”

Reina was sweating profusely, her eyes tightly shut.

A branch of the World Tree was tightly wrapped around her chest.

It was a branch of the world tree that Rael had brought.

“Raina. Are you alive?”

“Yeah. It’s okay···.”

“I don’t think it’s okay.”

It makes me feel uneasy to see the elf who was just complaining about playing chess yesterday struggling to survive.

“Reina. Wait, I’ll kill you. Rael. Help me for a moment. Come dig up carrots with me to give to Reina.”

“···The carrot of the north. Is that what you’re talking about?”

“Yes. It cools down the body heat through the harmony of yin and yang.”

“ha.”

That harmony of yin and yang.

Every time I hear it, I get angry.

“Just wait a moment.”

Nod nod.

Lael left Reina, who was in pain, and headed to the garden in Ghent.

In the garden, Gent was already pulling out carrots and potatoes.

“How can I help you?”

“Rael.”

“huh?”

“The movements of the demons are unusual.”

“···What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

He asked me to help him with the farm work, but then started talking about something important.

Rael crouched down next to Ghent and listened.

“The demons are gathering around the capital. The Blue Tower also reportedly encountered a large number of demons during its training.”

“Gent, I don’t know much about this, but does that make sense? The Empire is currently at armistice with the Demons. How can the Demons come to the Imperial Capital?”

“This is different from previous invasions. Count Basolod has formally requested a visit to the Empire. This is something that can be done because of the ceasefire.”

The invasion by the Demon Tribe was an individual’s deviation, but this time it is official.

Rael laughed in vain at the ridiculous excuse.

“This is fucking ridiculous. What kind of formal request did the Demon Tribe make? This fucking empire approved it again?”

It is a world where it is common for demons to invade the imperial capital.

What on earth are the higher-ups thinking?

“Rael. Contrary to what you might think, humans are not able to objectively understand their situation. They know that the Demons’ movements are unusual, but they do not take any action. If they stay still, war may not break out.”

“···I’m sorry, but you’re not a giant, are you? How are you able to grasp the situation faster than a human noble?”

Giants are a race that is inherently stupid and true to their nature.

Where on earth do these mutations come from?

“I am a warrior of the giants. I only love nature and humans.”

“That’s why it’s so fucking weird.”

Rael sighed, pulled out the carrots and potatoes, and threw them aside.

This seemed like it would be enough to make porridge.

“Oh, I see. I’ll kill you, so cheer up. Rael.”

“But you said you weren’t going to help Reina? If you tell me something like this, isn’t that helping her?”

Clearly, Gent said that he respects his colleagues and that he will not help Reina if she does not want to.

“What are you talking about, Rael? I just gave you, my colleague, the information you needed.”

“···Yeah. Thank you.”

As a giant, are you trying to get information to help us?

Thanks, but isn’t that guy just a big guy?

‘Blue Tower… Yeah. I should have stopped by at least once.’

Rael handed the carrots and potatoes to Gent and returned to Reina.

“Rael… I think I’m going to die. Knock knock, knock.”

“I’ll give you a hand, so just stay still. The death will come soon.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Reina took a deep breath while holding Rael’s hand.

Rael, who was watching that scene, blurted out a word without realizing it.

“Reina. Are you okay?”

“Yeah, it’s really okay. So don’t worry about it.”

Reina looked at herself and smiled faintly.

“Ugh.”

Lael turned his head, leaning back against the tree.

*

The top floor of the Blue Tower.

Matapju Perma handed over the documents with a weary face.

“The Demons’ recent movements are unusual. They seem to be preparing for battle.”

“···What on earth are the Kamen Knights doing?”

Knock- knock-

Fermat, who was throwing the dice with one hand, narrowed his eyes.

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t understand it.

The imperial family that opens the door just because the nobles of the Demon Tribe ask, or the Knights of Kamen that don’t care what they do.

To anyone who saw it, it seemed like they were trying to ruin the empire.

‘Is that really what the guy thinks…?’

A man who believes that a crisis is necessary for the unity of the empire.

Captain of the Knights of Carmen. Gideon Garcia.

‘But it’s strange. The current empire is already preparing for war.’

At its center was the church.

They proclaimed that the saint had appeared and warned that war would soon break out.

Even the imperial family could not completely ignore the words of the religious order.

If we elect warriors soon, what else could it be but preparation for war?

But why doesn’t Gideon stop behaving strangely?

“Your Majesty the Tower.”

“···Yes. Kairon. What kind of demon was he?”

Fermat returned his attention to the report at Chiron’s words.

“This is Count Basolrod of Alheim. The path he leads his men along overlaps with the training grounds of the upper-level magicians of the Blue Tower.”

“Training ground?”

“An abandoned forest near the outskirts of the capital.”

“Ah, that’s the place. Hmm… Well, if the Empire permits it, then we should step down.”

“Yes, I think so too. There’s no need to make a fuss about it.”

The Blue Tower ultimately belongs to the Empire.

If the royal family has given permission, they have no right to stop it.

‘Tsk. I have to get pushed out by those demons. How ridiculous.’

My pride was a little hurt, but I couldn’t help it.

“Come to think of it, I heard that elves will soon be coming to the abandoned forest.”

“Yes. It’s a story that’s been spreading little by little, but Bagus also believes it’s almost certain. They even purchased the surrounding land.”

“If that’s what Baggers said, then it seems like it’s solid information.”

Fermat nodded.

If it was an elven migration, it had even less to do with him.

‘It was something the Second Princess led.’

The Imperial Tower has never supported a specific royal family before.

That is why the Magic Tower is a noble being, and this time it will be the same.

“Then I will handle it by changing the training ground.”

“Let that happen.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Chiron, Fermat’s secretary, bowed his head.

He’s been having so much fun at work lately.

‘It was a little strange during the Celestial Festival, but… finally, the dignified appearance of the Lord of the Tower of Heaven that I remember has returned.’

I think you must have gained some enlightenment and grown a bit at that time.

Chiron smiled pleasantly.

dripping.

At that moment, a knock was heard from outside the door.

“Your Majesty, you are a guest.”

“Customer? Who are you?”

It was Chiron who answered the sound outside.

He absolutely hated being interrupted while reporting.

“My name is Sir Rael.”

“Lord Rael…? What’s going on at the Magic Tower?”

But even Chiron couldn’t help but pause at the name Rael.

Lael.

A friend of the Blue Tower and an honorary knight of the Knights of the Silver Cross.

And he is a rising star knight who serves as the second princess’ exclusive knight.

‘He was recognized by the Blue Tower during the Celestial Emperor’s reign… but he hasn’t visited since.’

Chiron recalled his face.

With the youthful energy of a 25-year-old, he had already become a famous person in the empire.

‘If you think about it, Lord Matapju is also amazing.’

To give him the title of Friend of the Tower just by seeing the talent of a commoner, a prosecutor.

It must have been because of that connection that Rael came to see me.

Today too, Kairon was impressed by Matapju’s insight.

“You can’t meet the Lord of the Tower without making an appointment in advance… but tell Lord Rael to stay on standby for now. As soon as I finish my report….”

“Let him in right now!”

“···yes?”

Chiron blinked as he looked at Fermat, who had suddenly risen from his seat.

His hair stood on end because of the rising magic power.

“Kyron! That’s it for now! Get out there and bring him in!”

“Your Ma, Your Ma-top-ju.”

Kairon looked at the tower in confusion.

The always calm Matapju gets excited and unleashes magical power…

“No, I have to go! It’s something I have to do!”

Fermat ran straight outside.

‘Oh, come to think of it, it was Matapju who became strange···.’

Only then did Chiron realize something was strange, but Fermat had already disappeared.

Inside the empty office of the Tower of Heaven, Kairon suddenly felt sad.