The Sub-Protagonist Is Retiring - The Sub-Protagonist Is Retiring chapter 254

254 – 244.The Villains on the Desert-4 (Correction)

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You broke the orb of protection enshrined in the fortress’ treasure chest with your power.

My hand was cut by the pouring glass shards, but the wound healed after a drop of blood.

It was ironic to think that it was the first wound he received after coming to attack the fortress.

“Ugh… ! It’s embarrassing that the blood is starting to harden.”

[So I didn’t say that it would be better to infiltrate and destroy only the orb and then come out.]

“But the fact that the orb was destroyed won’t be revealed soon enough. Then, this many troops will be put in to block the road to Ignit’s lair, and in the end, it’s the same thing to kill.”

It wasn’t too bad considering it was the elimination of troubles for the future.

However, Prach still expressed his dissatisfaction.

[Are you going to leave the Orichalcum ant army as a folding screen?]

“Even if there is only an army of ants, war would be futile and easy, but if possible, I would like not to create debt for them. An army of ants is what you call insurance!”

[That sounds very strange. Didn’t they come to repay the favor they had received in reverse? With the help of the ants, all debts will be settled and mutual relief will be achieved.]

“That’s the problem. I don’t know what kind of attitude Marjan will take after ending the relationship with Eun-Won. It’s not strange at all if you kidnap me and make me your companion.”

[Anyway, you think that you, the strong person, will never be kidnapped?]

“If you fight Marjan one-on-one, there’s no way you’ll lose. But I can’t guarantee a battle with an army of ants.”

As Marjan himself consumed Orichalcum, his rank rose and he became noticeably stronger.

However, Marjan’s true strength lies in the army of ants.

Orichalcon ants are very loyal and obey their commands.

One ant’s ability is far superior to that of an S-class monster, but what if you have to deal with thousands of such ants?

You might think that the war between Ignit and the Red Scales is a beginner difficulty level.

“In that sense, I don’t want to pretend to be with Marjan, so I want to stay in debt. At least I won’t harm my benefactor.”

[How about making a marriage relationship with her instead of her?]

“I can accept a single fight with a dragon, but why am I not confident in flying s*x?”

[Even if it’s a terrible experience, you can get the strongest army after that?]

“My ultimate goal is to leave the world and live with my loved ones for 100 years. It’s not about being a king leading an army.”

[You have already risen to a position comparable to that of a king. Even if you call him the Demon King right away, everyone will believe it.]

“I beg you, please don’t joke like that.”

[You are denying the demon king until the end. You’re already doing worse than the demon lord…….]

I escaped from the fortress, lightly ignoring Frach’s mothership.

Then I turned my head and looked at the volcano where Ignit’s nest was.

A translucent protective shield built in the middle of the path to the volcano.

At first it was thick, but now it has become finely thin.

The effect must have weakened as the Orb of Protection, which creates a protective shield, was destroyed.

“Not long.”

The moment I spit out those words.

An abnormality occurred in the protective film that I was watching closely.

The film that used to blur the volcano began to become clearer as it gradually became thinner.

“My kids are also very capable.”

Even though I was lazy to annihilate the enemies in the largest fortress, I expected that it would take a long time to release the shield considering that I started before the others.

However, contrary to my expectations, the operation to destroy the orb was carried out in the early hours as if everyone had done their best.

Thanks to this, the road to the volcano has been opened, allowing you to go directly to Ignit without returning to the rendezvous point.

“…… Let’s go right away.”

[Wouldn’t it be better to go back to the assembly point?]

“There is a saying that you should remove the horns while they are still sweet. Ignit must have noticed that the shield was gone, and he would immediately set up a guard force. That’s why I’m the only one who infiltrates before the troops are sent in.”

The distance between the northwestern fortress where I am now and the volcano is not too far.

Moreover, since I took care of the main forces with my own hands, it will take a long time for reinforcements to arrive.

If you were to face Ignit alone without any interference, now was the right time.

“I have to finish it soon. Even this damn bad relationship.”

A state in which blood still drips from the body because it was not washed properly.

I hated the smell of blood and the unpleasant feeling, but the fact that the red lizard was alive and breathing made me feel even worse.

I made up my mind while looking at the sand in the desert that was stained red with blood.

The volcano will be stained with Ignit’s blood.

So I turned my steps toward the volcano.

***

Three hours before Bern heads to the volcano.

The southeastern fortress that was guarding the Orb of Protection was not a mess.

This is the area where the most people drank the water from the oasis mixed with the aphrodisiac.

“Chief! The camps inside the fort are full!”

“Keugh! You can’t do that, vacate your quarters right now and build a containment room over there!”

“Okay!”

“What kind of lightning is this… !”

The southeastern fortress is the area that suffered the most damage from the war with the Mage Tower.

In fact, there was even a precedent for the fortress to have been captured by the Mage Tower once.

I got it back when the magic tower collapsed, but it couldn’t function properly enough that I had to put all my effort into restoring it.

At such an important time, a weak incident erupted and chaos arrived, so the intruders could not even detect, let alone respond.

“I never thought it would be so lax. I can’t use this fort.”

“I see. I think it’s a bit serious that I entered through the front door, not through a secret passage, but no one noticed.”

“At this level, I don’t think it would have been a problem even if I came alone.”

“It’s too early to let your guard down. As it was at the forefront of the battlefield, it is a fortress where elite soldiers are stationed.”

“The elite soldiers who don’t recognize our invasion?”

“That should be considered that the lord’s strategy is so good that even elite soldiers can be fooled.”

Cestia, Meryl, and Frieden.

A rather subtle combination, but they were by no means weak.

As they each inherited the blood of the strongest species, the Blue Dragon and Cpeterios, the strength of the two descendants was outstanding.

In addition, Frieden, who became an undead, was a well-known battle mage in the Original Mage Tower, and in fact, he once directly occupied the southeast fortress.

That’s why he was hired because he knew the fortress’ internal structure, weaknesses, and infiltration route.

However, the information on the infiltration route was meaningless because the weak situation had grown out of control.

“Whoops! In this state, you should be able to break the Orb of Protection without too much effort.”

“You said you knew where the orb was, right?”

“Yes. I saw it enshrined in the treasure chest in the central room on the top floor. If it hadn’t changed its location, it would stay there.”

“Then let’s go to the top floor without hesitation.”

“Now, wait a minute!”

“Why is that?”

“I have a good plan!”

Meryl catches and dissuades Sestia, who was heading for the nearby stairs.

She has always lived quietly under the pressure of Sestia, but now she has grown enough to assert herself.

“What kind of plan is that?”

“Seeing the harsh groans of people coming from under our feet, it seems that the soldiers of this fortress have locked everyone who drank the aphrodisiacs underground.”

“So?”

“Why don’t we release them all?”

“What effect can be expected by releasing those addicted to aphrodisiacs?”

“Because quarantined people are in a state where they can’t think normally because they are crazy with s*xual desire. I think it might even attack soldiers who haven’t consumed the aphrodisiac.”

“So you’re trying to make the road to the orb more smooth by adding to the confusion in the current situation?”

“Yes, that’s it!”

“I think it’s a good ploy.”

Frieden agreed with Meryl and raised her thumbs up.

On the other hand, Sestia was not very happy with her expression.

Although she struggled carefully, she soon gave her rebuttal to Merrill.

“What if we unleash the uncontrollable s*xual monsters? Do you think they won’t run over us?”

“Ah…. Yes.”

“We will be able to respond to the monsters of s*xual desire, and in the end, we will be the ones who lose our strength the most. If not, do you want to play dissolutely among the men?”

“That can’t be! My body and mind exist for only one person!”

“Me too. So you can vote for the operation… !”

Before the mission, Cestia and Meryl reveal that they can never betray the person they love.

Looking at the two of them, Frieden smiled warmly.

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‘My lord must be very happy. There are so many women who truly adore you…….’

Friden vowed to tell Vern about this one day.

Without noticing that the eyes of the two women were directed at him.

“Wait a minute, come to think of it, is there a friend here who is suitable for the mission?”

“I see! Mr. Frieden was a talented person who could take on tasks that we couldn’t do!”

“…… Yes?”

“Bachelor, male, even undead?”

“Wait a minute! Do you intend to send me alone to the dungeon?”

“If you are Mr. Frieden, you can open the door and come back safely!”

“Aren’t there hundreds of women left in prison, excluding men?”

“Still, since you’re undead, won’t you die?”

“It must be painful enough to die!”

“It’s okay. Didn’t Bern-nim survive even with hundreds of Amazons?”

“Isn’t that possible because it’s the lord! I don’t have a holy sword like your lord!”

“I think it is for the sake of the lord you follow! Then we trust you and hide nearby until things calm down!”

“Now, wait a minute! At least a muscular woman like an elf woman…!”

However, Cestia and Meryl hurriedly left the spot, leaving their burdens on Frieden.

Friden was left alone like that.

He felt a strong skepticism about being reborn as an undead.

But he still didn’t know.

In the future, the day will come when you will beg Hades to wear a demonic sword in your body…….