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Chapter 236
Chapter 236
Episode 236: Full of Pain (9)
When I didn’t know how to get home, it didn’t really matter if I was used as the 1 card used to trap the devil. The same goes for being executed. In a situation where there was no answer anyway, I was happy no matter what my future would be.
“Not only the devil exists in your body. “The soul that is oppressing the devil by making a contract with the devil, and even you…”
But the moment I heard those words, everything I thought about was blown away.
“You were here.”
Surprisingly, the things that brought me here seemed to be near me. More precisely, it seems like he was with me.
“I was here. “Even though you were here…”
But why didn’t you answer until now? why? Why, even though everyone has seen me suffer and suffer so much?
“I made a mistake. “What you just said…”
I laughed lightly as I listened to the great sage’s words. There’s no way I can ignore it now that it’s a slip of the tongue.
“If I follow what you say.”
He lifted his head and moved his mouth. The overwhelming emotions made my head heat up, but I managed to suppress them. The more exciting the moment, the more cool thinking is needed.
“Are you sure you can go home?”
I pressed down and released my hot eyes and asked quietly.
The reason he waited for my answer without telling me in advance was because he was worried that the temple would be inflexible in the end, and the question was whether they would actually send me home.
“…I don’t want to do that.”
Of course, it may not be true. They might come forward.
This is even more so when I think that the people I have been with so far will raise my hand.
“I don’t want to do that.”
But, but….
“I’m sick of being swayed by other people’s circumstances.”
The group has a priority of catching Satan, and is there any way I can get ahead of that?
They say they will help, but they will definitely jump around and do all kinds of things in the process. Because they are heroes, they are heroes who must save not only me, but the entire world!
The same goes for the belief that the denomination will do its best to help. No matter how much I think about it, I don’t think I can do anything good by relying on that flimsy possibility.
To be honest, I feel like now that things have come to this, we will be treated as if we are being told to cooperate in catching Satan or to just stay locked up because it will be difficult if the devil goes on a rampage.
“I’ve done enough and now I want to go.”
Therefore, I don’t like it. I can’t take it anymore.
The situations in which I can be oppressed, the crappyness of the priests who are wary of me, the unpleasantness of the divine power flowing from them, the gaze of citizens who misunderstand me, and all the hardships and trials that I will be subject to!
No, every single day you have to spend in this world!
I hate everything! I don’t want to endure it any longer!
I just kept supporting it because I couldn’t turn away from it, but I don’t want to endure until this moment when there is a way out! I don’t want to lose the opportunity to get my life back by being considerate of you!
“…okay. “I guess so.”
So I stared at the great sage who held my forearm. Perhaps because of that gaze or some other reason, the great sage slowly withdrew his hand.
“I shouldn’t stop that.”
Looking at him, I also slowly withdrew the hand that was supporting his back. The person lying neatly on the ground raised his hand. Magical power gathered.
Just right.
“Hehehehe.”
I wonder if the movement of magical power made me instantly place my hand on the hilt of the sword. The gathered magic was fired not at me but at the surrounding guards. I was embarrassed.
“Because it’s a reaction using sleep magic. Cough. There is no need to worry…”
The explanation that followed was also like that. I momentarily held my breath as I looked at the great sage who went out of his way to help me even though I might get in trouble later.
“Thank you for your dedication.”
…But I won’t stay here.
“Be sure to go.”
“…yes.”
After laying the Great Sage down neatly, I searched for a blanket in my inventory. I felt sorry for putting the old man on the ground, but considering what he had done for me, I wanted to do at least this much.
It was the last consideration I would give here.
“Perhaps I may defend you?”
…It’s a trace of me that I hope will be the last possible one.
“No… don’t do that.”
I smiled briefly as I saw this person who was there for me until the end.
Defending me for running away may be something that you too might be misunderstood. Still, do you ask for me?
“why?”
“…well.”
But even if it were known that I was a soul from another world, nothing would change. Even if it is revealed, my actions of running away, leaving the safety of this world behind in the name of returning, will not disappear, and there will be fewer people who will sympathize with my feelings and take my sin into consideration.
“Rather than that, I really want to go.”
Additionally, if I fail to find my way back, I will eventually have to die with the devil. I don’t want to get sympathy there, like I’m a pitiful outsider or something.
…I definitely don’t want to see any young people shed tears after realizing my innocence.
I stood up with a faint smile.
ah. I won’t have to see them anymore. Or maybe we can meet again? If you fail, it will eventually come back to you.
However, if possible, I hope that such a future does not come.
With that in mind, I walked across the land where the light had disappeared.
For your information, Frederick gave up. Perhaps because of the danger, my prison was located on the border, but not because of the horses.
But that doesn’t mean there’s a need to bring Frederick in at the risk of getting caught. If you strengthen your body with magical power, you can imitate something similar, even if you cannot run as fast or as long as a horse.
In other words, the benefit compared to the risk is small. I walked out onto the plains alone.
“…You still don’t plan on answering, do you?”
Separately, you cannot miss this. I spoke to the two beings who dragged me here, who confirmed that they were with me. Of course, there was no answer.
A wry smile appeared on my face.
“Okay, there’s no way you’re going to answer now. If I was going to give an answer, I would have done it right away…”
But will it be possible to hide it until the end?
I glanced at the stack of papers I had placed in my inventory.
“good. Let’s go. “If we search through the past, we will find clues about you.”
Leaving everything behind and entering the plains, my legs kicked the ground and started running.
“Let’s see who wins.”
There is only one destination.
It’s home.
* * *
…the evening of May 5, 861. First seen in the Schbrücken Adventure Branch. Obtained adventurer qualification.
It was impossible to confirm his appearance as no one, including the receptionist, was paying attention at the time. Other than a visit to the Adventure Branch, his whereabouts in the city are unknown. (Description of September 12, 862) –
The night of May 9, 861. A wanted criminal from the Schbrücken Adventure Department: seen handing over the head of Margarita Schweiger.
The receptionist testified that he had the appearance of an ordinary adventurer wearing shabby leather armor and a cape. The race is other than the Shagi tribe, and the gender is presumed to be male. No one remembers hair and eye color. The weapon used is a long sword.
Other than a visit to the Adventure Branch, his whereabouts in the village are unknown. (Description of September 12, 862) –
The night of May 20, 861. A wanted criminal from the Brisden Adventure Branch: seen handing over the head of Till Brühl Florian.
According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting it, he asked about criminals and the devil.
Aside from his visit to the Adventure Branch, his whereabouts in the village are unknown. It was confirmed that they escaped as soon as the castle gate was opened the next morning. (Description of September 12, 862)
– All of the men that each wanted criminal was carrying disappeared. Presumed to have been murdered. (Described on September 12, 862)
(omitted)
-On the night of July 13, 861. A wanted criminal from the Hirssenzig Adventure Branch: Spotted submitting a request for Kaladan.
According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting it, he asked about criminals and the devil.
Aside from his visit to the Adventure Branch, his whereabouts in the village are unknown. It was confirmed that they escaped as soon as the castle gate was opened the next morning. (Description September 12, 862) -All of
Kaladan’s minions disappeared. Presumed to have been murdered. (Described on September 12, 862)
(omitted) –
Daytime on April 13, 862. Witnessed in the Brussada collapse disaster in Mannhafeld. Below is the description of the branch manager at the time.
?Dozens of demons appear immediately after the collapse of Brusada Hill begins. As the evacuation of people was delayed and slaughter was taking place near the castle gate, an unknown person appeared.
Every time he swings his sword, demons such as the Ogre, Minotaur, and Three Trees die. The time it took for dozens of demons to be killed was only about 5 minutes. (However, all the demons he hunted disappeared as if their bodies evaporated, so the exact number and number of demons is unknown. The existence of the Ogre Minotaur Three Trees is confirmed by testimony at the time. Confirmed.)
After killing all the demons, he heads to the collapsed Brusada Hill. Knights and soldiers called him to stop him, but he did not listen and went over the hill.
It has not been discovered since then. I think an investigation into the person in question is necessary.
Below is the person’s appearance and characteristics.
*Leather armor. Hooded cloak. Long sword.
*When you swing the sword, a black energy like fire flies out. The possibility of being a wizard should also be reconsidered.
*Given that there is no hair on the hands and lower part of the face, and there are no ears sticking out of the hood, there is a high probability that it is a middle-class person. It’s impossible to be sure.
*Hair color, eye color, gender, voice, etc. are unknown. He was wearing a hood and the situation was so crowded that no one checked. The person I spoke with also does not exist.
*Based on testimony that the body of the hunted demon disappeared in an instant, it is presumed that he was in possession of a magic item for storage.
*Entering Mannhafeld has not been confirmed by records. He probably sneaked into the city or intervened when a battle broke out outside the city…. (Apotheosis)?
Accepting the opinion of the Mannhafeld Branch Manager, it was decided to collect and organize information presumed to be the person in question. (862. 4. 30. Technique)
(omitted)
– Organize all the collected data. However, no matter how much we research, we cannot find any sightings before May 5, 861. It seems that further investigation is meaningless.
In addition, future information will be delivered to all branches and continuously updated. (Described on September 12, 862)
– There is difficulty in describing the document because there is no name.
Accordingly, it was proposed to establish a temporary title. (Described on September 13, 862)
– Approved. Considering his past actions, we would like to call the person ‘Ruin’. All future documents require it to be described as Ruin. (Described on September 15, 862)
(omitted)
– The night of October 15, 862. Ruin was seen in the Klebech Adventure Branch. According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting it, he asked about criminals and the devil. His whereabouts in other cities are unknown. It was confirmed that he escaped as soon as the gate was opened the next morning. (Description of October 23, 862)
– Daytime of October 17, 862. Ruin was seen in the Klebech Adventure Branch. Submitted something to the Adventure Branch Department. It is not confirmed what was submitted.
Afterwards, Ruin immediately left the city. (Description of October 23, 862)
– It was revealed that the Qing Tian bandits, a group of bandits who had been harassing several cities including Klevech and Pereyachuk Mukask, were all dead without a single survivor.
However, considering that the news began to spread after Ruin visited the Mannhafeld Adventure Branch and that the lord of the castle questioned him at the time the news spread, it is presumed that Ruin was the one who subdued the Qingjun enemy. (Additional comment by the Klebech Branch Manager on October 27, 862)
-It was reported that the Qing Dynasty numbered 200, but it was revealed that only a few dozen bodies were left behind. It is unknown whether the number of 200 people was exaggerated or whether the bodies left behind were fabricated. I think an investigation is necessary. (862. 11. 7. Addendum from Branch Head Pereyachuk)
– We accepted Branch Head Pereyachuk’s opinion and decided to conduct a joint investigation. (Addition from Branch Head Klebech, November 15, 862)
-As a result of the joint investigation, it was revealed that the size of the Qingjun enemy was close to 200 people and that, except for the dozens of corpses that remained, the rest had evaporated.
Considering that there is a storage item among Ruin’s belongings, it is assumed that Ruin took it. However, it is unclear why it was taken. Investigation is needed. (862. 12. 5. Additional remarks by Branch Manager Pereyachuk
– Many of the criminal groups that Ruin defeated earlier had many cases where the bodies of their subordinates, except those of the leader, were never found. I think it is necessary to investigate this. (862. 12. 17. Addendum from Mannhafeld Branch Manager)
– The investigation is approved. (862. 12. 30. Addition) –
On the night of November 9, 862. Ruin was seen in the Bogotia Adventure Branch. According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting it, he asked about criminals and the devil.
Other whereabouts are unknown. It was confirmed that he escaped as soon as the gate was opened the next morning. (Description of November 14, 862) –
The night of November 14, 862. He was seen handing over the heads of several wanted criminals at the Bogotia Adventure Branch.
Other whereabouts are unknown. It was confirmed that they escaped as soon as the gate was opened the next morning. (862. 11. 15. Description)
– The wanted criminals’ minions have still not been found. (862. 12. 2. Addition)
(omitted)
– December 863. 9th. Confirmed that Ruin was involved in Lineiro’s blood death. Ruin killed all 40 Nordan warriors who came down to plunder and collected their bodies.
It is unknown for what purpose the body was taken. (Description of December 10, 863)
– December 14, 863. A Cyclops appears between Lineiro and Nicadumala. At that time, a merchant passing nearby was almost harmed, but a person presumed to be Ruin intervened, slaughtered the Cyclops with a single sword, took the body, and left.
Below is the appearance of the person in question as revealed through their testimonies.
*Untidy long hair. Because it happened at night, the color cannot be confirmed. (Description of December 23, 863)
– As evidence for this, I think it is necessary to investigate in depth several cases where the devil appeared but suddenly disappeared before the order to subdue it was issued. . Considering that it is similar to Ruin’s movement route, it is judged that there is a high possibility that it was removed by Ruin. (Additional comment by Branch Manager Mukask, January 12, 864)
– We accepted Branch Manager Nikadumala’s opinion and decided to investigate the matter. .(Added on January 29, 864)
-The night of January 4, 864. Ruin was seen in the Nikadumala Adventure Branch. According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting it, he asked about criminals and the devil.
Other whereabouts are unknown. It was confirmed that they escaped as soon as the gate was opened the next morning. (Described on January 10, 864)
(Omitted)
– May 5, 864. Osla, the knight school, declares that Ruin will be given the honor of ‘knight’. (Described on May 5, 864)
(omitted) –
Daytime on June 10, 864. At the Marnis Adventure Branch, Ruin requested that his registered name be updated to Demon Knight.
Afterwards, I stayed at an inn in Marnis. Below is the person’s appearance and characteristics that were additionally revealed in the process.
*Hair color on the left and right is different based on the crown of the head. One side is gray and the other side is pitch black.
*Eye patch covering the right eye. (Described on June 10, 864)
-The night of June 17, 864. Ruin was seen submitting the heads of several wanted criminals at the Marnis Adventure Branch. (Description of June 17, 864) –
On the night of June 24, 864. Ruin was seen submitting the heads of several wanted criminals at the Marnis Adventure Branch. (Described on June 25, 864) –
June 27, 864. The Adventurer’s Guild approved it after a long review.
In all future documents, it is requested that he be described as a demon knight instead of Ruin. (Described on June 27, 864)
(Omitted)
– February 1, 865. A demon knight was seen in the Pasar El Adventure Branch. According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting the application, he asked about criminals and the devil.
Below is the appearance and characteristics of the person that were changed during the process.
*Take off leather armor and wear a light shirt. The cloak is still worn.
*Two-hender added to long sword. (865. 2. 2. technology)
(omitted)
– April 8, 865. A demon knight was seen in the Renant Adventure Branch. According to the receptionist’s testimony, after submitting it, he asked about criminals and the devil.
Below is the appearance and characteristics of the person that were changed during the process.
*Took off the cloak and put on a shirt and coat. (Described on April 10, 865)
(omitted)
-May 5, 866. A demon knight was seen at the Tatara Adventure Branch….
(omitted)
…This concludes the record of the demon knight’s movements.
Below are questions and speculations about the Demon Knight.
1. Demon knights are presumed to have received knightly training.
However, given that none of those who have graduated from knight school in the past 20 years have an appearance similar to that of a demon knight, there is a high probability that they are not graduates.
Judging by the swordsmanship he used, it is highly likely that he attended Tsetsebaator Munmund. However, there are many modifications, so there is a strong possibility that this is not the case.
2. Considering that some of the hair is gray, it is highly likely that he is from the East.
3. The list of demons presumed to have been caught by the Demon Knight is…
(omitted)
…Finally, as of May 5, 1966, people have changed slightly. They say the cause is unknown… but this has to do with your memories, right?
Well, some people who didn’t know that questioned whether you might have made a pact with the devil due to your bizarre strength. Oh, by the way, that opinion has completely disappeared since you started traveling with the hero, so don’t worry.
Oh, and the separately enclosed documents are materials that were not classified as yours within the Information Guild, but were arbitrarily added by me.
It consists of several unsolved cases where the culprit has not been identified, such as the case where the Inquisitors were massacred near Dörfumein, and a rumor that a famous man from Bemurchen claimed to have seen a boy wearing a black flame.
For reference, the reason I enclosed them is because there is a picture in there that resembles the power you use… Please don’t misunderstand. Because I don’t believe you are the main character of that incident or rumor.
I only added it because it was money I received. Really.
So please, the next time we meet, don’t insult me. It would be better if you use it again.
Okay then. ?
* * *
“Daniel.”
“….”
“Daniel!”
“…Ah, senior.”
“I know you’re probably upset about the sighting of the Black Flame Demon, but stay focused. “We’re not on our way to catch the devil, we’re on our way to help people.”
“…yes. I know.”
“good. “Then let’s keep going. It’s true that we are the furthest city among the cities requested for support, but that doesn’t mean we have to be the last to arrive, right?”
“yes…!”
“Let’s do our best too!”
“yes!”
“yes!”