The Greatest Man in the World Hides His Power - The Greatest Man in the World Hides His Power chapter 3

3 – Identity Laundering Opportunity – 3

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“Oops. Oops. Even if it’s me, that gaze hurts me.”

I said it with all my heart, but I still couldn’t take my eyes of doubt.

I don’t think there’s anything good about this world-related topic.

Let’s change the topic.

“Anyway, that’s not the point, is it?”

“…Well, that’s right. It’s true that you saved the lady, so it’s only right to say thank you. It’s called Atram. He’s a knight belonging to the Stein estate.”

A giant with a thick beard introduces himself. Nodding at him, I looked the other way. The elf woman kept her mouth shut for a moment before she let out a small sigh.

“Elan. Child of the forest. Elf. Use a bow and sword.”

After Elan’s words, the only thing left is the woman I saved. Hesitantly, she came over to me after a nod of her head.

“I have to say thank you again for saving me.”

Clearing her throat with a low clearing of her throat, she brought her hands to me and bent her waist.

“I’m Lucy Stein from Baron Stein. It’s an honor to meet you. And I was helped, and I apologize for the rudeness earlier… I sincerely apologize.”

That’s right. It’s been a long time since I received such a polite greeting.

When I was in midfield, greetings started with wielding a weapon.

I was taken aback for a while, perhaps because it was a normal greeting I received after a long time.

“Right. Nice to meet you. Meeting you in a place like this is fate, right? hahahaha. It feels good to have met good people. I want to thank the god of this world separately.”

“If that’s the case, I can offer a sacrifice when I arrive at the manor. Since I’m a priest…”

A priest? Doesn’t it look like that?

When I was surprised by Lucy’s words, Atram crossed his arms and smiled happily.

“My Lady Lucy is a wonderful person. Although she is a priest, she is also skilled in healing arts.”

“Ah, Atram. Enough. It’s not that great…”

“Oh! Rejuvenation! I’ve never seen it before, but I hope I’ll see it.”

“If it’s a recovery technique, you can only see it if you go to any territory and go to the temple… Didn’t the person who handled the weapon see the recovery technique?”

“As I said, I’m from another world…”

“Ah. I see.”

How can a horse not have a soul?

As expected, what is this topic? So let’s talk about something else.

“Anyway, why are you here? This forest doesn’t look very nice.”

It didn’t seem like a place that a child from a noble family, who deserves to be called a lady, would come.

The energy of the monsters that I feel around me right now is also energy, and I feel quite strong demonic energy in the middle of the forest.

It looks like it’s just sleeping now, but it has the power to summon demons just by existing, so the whole forest has become a natural camp.

In other words, if you make a mistake, you could wander the forest for the rest of your life and die.

“Because I have work to do to get across the woods.”

“Hmm… I don’t think that’s a very smart idea. This forest is more dangerous than it looks.”

“But I can’t help it. But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Elan as well…”

Lucy glanced at Elan. There was a lot of trust in that gaze, and Elan nodded her head.

“I’m a skilled adventurer too, and as an elf I can easily find my way in the forest. So don’t worry about that.”

Is that so? If so, that would be it.

“But what will Cheonyeong do now? As you said, this forest is not a very safe place. If you have nowhere else to go, why don’t you accompany us?”

Oh. Oh my god. How long has it been since you received such a kind offer? I looked at Lucy and nodded.

“Huh-huh. There’s no reason to reject the lady’s offer. All right. I’ll go along. But will you be okay? I’m an unknown person.”

“Even so, it’s true that my life was saved thanks to that. As a daughter of the Stein family, I can’t just ignore that.”

…Are you an angel?!

Wow. It seems that only the writers who doubt people and attack first in the real midfield have suffered too much. I’m sure you’ll be moved by this little trust.

“hahahahaha! Rather, I am more than happy that the young lady trusts me. I feel moved to tears.”

“…I’d trust it more if it wasn’t about another world.”

As Elan smiled and said something, the others nodded her head as well.

Why don’t you believe that?!

Anyway, the company has been decided. It was only until I left the forest, but I wanted that somewhere.

First of all, gaining knowledge about this world is the priority.

I walked with Elan, who acted as a guide in front.

I heard earlier that elves live a long life and know a lot. As such, I wondered if there would be a lot of knowledge I could gain.

“So this is the kingdom of Otland, right? There are four countries on the continent…”

“Yes. You don’t know such trivial things. Are you pretending you don’t know? Or are you really ignorant?”

“Ahahahaha. I would appreciate it if you could think of the person in front of you as an ignorant person. By the way, it’s an academy. Why didn’t Lady Lucy have it? Listening to Elan’s story, it seems that Lady Lucy is also eligible to enter the academy. “

“Ah. Someone had to rule the territory. Of course, Cecil, Lucy’s older sister, has the right to inherit the territory…”

“But?”

“Cecil’s talent is her talent. While she is studying at her academy, Lucy is acting as her lord.”

“Aha.”

The sisters get along well. If she originally had a place like a lord, wouldn’t she go crazy trying to eat herself somehow? Mmm… An angel after all!

“Elan rather than that.”

“Why?”

“Aren’t you on the wrong track?”

What these people want is to get out of the forest.

However, due to the presence of a huge demon in the middle of the forest and the monsters that are attracted to that demon, this forest is in a state of natural formation.

Like a spider’s web, Jin, created by twisting around, naturally leads those who enter this forest to the center of the forest.

“Look at that tree. There. It’s the mark I made when I passed by earlier.”

“…That can’t be.”

Elan looked quite shocked. All of the people who followed seemed to realize the seriousness of the situation, and their expressions hardened.

“…I’ll have to go the other way.”

That is what Jin wants. If you try to go outside, it turns around and makes you go the other way, in other words, naturally.

In the end, reaching the center of the forest can be said to be the end of those who enter this camp.

“Looks like the right way to go.”

But that’s normal people.

For me, who can explore my surroundings with a sense of humor, finding a way is nothing.

“I’m not as good as the children of the forest, but I’m good at finding roads. Come on. Let’s go.”

Elan’s expression became confused, but if he continued like this, he would end up wandering around the forest endlessly.

I came to this world at best, but ending like this is a no-brainer.

“Wait a minute!”

It was time to walk in that direction. Lucy shouted while being escorted by Atram and the soldiers.

“Elan! This, this road… Is it right?”

“I’m going the way Cheonyoung is guiding me. I think I’m lost…”

“Ha, but this road…”

Lucy’s expression is dark. There is a question in the gaze directed at me.

“It’s the same atmosphere as before. Maybe I did something wrong again?”

“That… Chunyoung, did you really find the right way?”

“Yes? Of course. Come to think of it, I didn’t tell you. If you go down this road, you’ll encounter some monsters. But that’s okay, right? With your skills, you’ll be able to solve them.”

– Kung! Thud! Thud!

I can hear the ground shaking in the distance. People who are nervous about it draw their weapons.

In the meantime, the sound got closer and closer, and I saw a large monster resembling a cow and several monsters resembling wolves coming this way.

“All ready for battle!!”

“Uh, why…?”

Why did you bring it to the side where the monsters are?

But I can’t help it. Because this is a necessary battle.

I smiled once more at her bewilderment, then slowly drew her sword.

“Sometimes you have to fight to get something. It takes several battles to break through this forest. Even if I’m a pacifist, I won’t hesitate to fight when necessary.”

He who wants peace. Prepare for war Is there a saying Those who are afraid to fight are only exploited. The peace I want is not like that.

“Come!!”

Atram’s shout and synchronized movements were shown.

Oh, I thought they were simple soldiers, but they are more elite soldiers than I thought.

After they finished preparing, Elan drew the string on his bow, and then the monsters ran towards us with a terrible scream.

– Kyaaagh!

The wolf-like monster’s scream was a grotesquely twisted noise. Is it because of the screams that are annoying enough to get on a person’s nerves? I could feel the strength of the soldiers holding shields in front of me to block the attacks of the monsters was weakening.

– Kooooong!!

And the conflict that ensued. The three monsters crashed into the soldiers with all their might. The spearmen behind the shield moved between the shields as they pushed back.

– Hook! Hooked! Hook!!

Use your shield to block enemies and attack from behind. It’s a simple but sure tactic.

…It was a strategy well used in the Jegal Sega.

I still grind my teeth when I think of how much I suffered because of that.

– Kyaaa!!

The attacks of the monsters rushing in were weakened thanks to the active use of the shield soldiers and spearmen. However, Elan fired an arrow into the air as if to show that this was not the end.

– Cee Iik!!

An arrow that flew through the wind pierced the body of a bird-shaped monster that fell as if it were falling from the air. One horse per foot. While she was dropping the stinging monsters, she saw me and shouted urgently.

“Protect Lucy!”

I stood behind me and smiled at Lucy, who didn’t know what to do.

“I think so anyway.”