52.

“I hid in the mountains. “We tracked him down on horseback to where he went, but his whereabouts are unknown since then.”

Alfonso clicked his tongue at the guard captain’s words. It was a long-awaited day off, but I wasn’t in a good mood after climbing the mountain in bad weather.

“Is it possible to track it?”

When I ask the newly recruited rangers, they nod their heads.

“The weather is so rough.”

“It’s okay because I’m used to it.”

“It’s reliable.”

The rangers quickly dispersed. The soldiers then formed groups and moved. I was planning to search the mountain from now on. It might not be easy as the mountain is large and rugged, but the traitor could not be missed.

‘There must be so much that comes with it.’

So, you move even though you know it is a dangerous path. Although there are suspicions of treason, the opponent is a member of the Devine family. They had the power to actually cause a rebellion. It is said that because of this, most nobles closed their eyes and blocked their ears. It was said that they either observed the situation or secretly hired mercenaries instead of directly stepping forward.

In such a situation, the Lord of Sorbitol decided to step forward himself. The territory was difficult enough to not be able to calculate other variables or situations right away. Naturally, the knights who were vassals had no choice but to move.

Leaving one knight behind for command, the remaining two also moved.

The rain has stopped. Richt and Van, who put back on their wet clothes, left the cave. The swollen river remained the same, but it was easier to move around because there was no rain. This time, Ban came forward to carry Licht on his back.

“later.”

This time I didn’t just refuse. Because I became fully aware of my poor physical strength. In any case, it is better to carry it on its back. When I explained it to him, he stopped recommending it to me. After walking like that for a while, Ban suddenly turned around and pulled Richt towards him.

“Come out.”

Two men came out from the rock behind at the sound of a cold voice.

“You’re quick to notice.”

Looking at his outfit, he looked like a ranger. I thought I ran away pretty hard, but I was already being chased. Ban turned Licht onto his back and raised his sword. Despite this, the ranger only smiled slyly and did not look nervous.

“You were the driver.”

“This is difficult. “We’re not good enough to beat the driver.”

Then he slowly walked forward. Richt, seeing this, realized that they were hiding something. They probably have someone who uses a bow hidden somewhere. And that prediction turned out to be correct.

There were four rangers who discovered them in the first place. One of them ran out to collect the others, and the two stepped forward. The last remaining one took a bow and climbed up a nearby tree.

“Would you mind holding me obediently? Then I won’t hurt you.”

At the same time, an arrow flew out and hit the ground right in front of him.

“My child is better at using a sword than an arrow. “It’s a long shot, so if you make a mistake, it might get stuck somewhere in your body.”

It was a clear threat. Even though Ban was gritting his teeth, he couldn’t easily move forward. He was worried that if he moved, Richt would get hit by the arrow.

“It’s okay, fight.”

Richt pushed Ban’s back.

“It’s dangerous.”

“It’s not dangerous.”

That is just a verbal threat. The person who placed the bounty on him was Abel. If he offered a bounty, the conditions were obvious. Ensure Richt’s safety. Something like that will be at stake. It would be difficult if you got hurt by someone’s blind sword or arrow. You have to be a very skilled person to properly injure and capture this fragile body.

It’s not like Abel wouldn’t have thought of that either.

Ban hesitated for a moment, but took a long step forward. Then the rangers also draw their swords.

“Oh, you’re brave. But is that still okay?”

“are you okay. “You can’t really shoot me anyway, right?”

Richt answered confidently.

“Why do you think that?”

“I heard you’re not good at shooting an archery. Then, if you shoot me by mistake and kill me. Do you think your bloodline can live on this land?”

The ranger frowned at the arrogant answer.

‘After all, bragging works, doesn’t it?’

Richt was right. No one can kill a member of the Devine family without going crazy. Arrows are more dangerous weapons than you might think, so it is difficult to shoot them while aiming at the arms or legs. Because excessive bleeding may occur. And as long as there was a condition that they had to bring him back safely, they couldn’t hurt even a single finger of Richt.

But you can’t run away either. I had just been hired by the city, and I didn’t want to appear incompetent. Then there was only one conclusion.

‘Let’s take our time.’

It just takes time until the ranger who runs out calls someone else. The two rushed at Ban with swords. I am confident with my sword and there are two of us here. I thought I could take some time. But that was just an illusion.

Ban took a quick step forward and swung his sword, and his arm was cut off with one strike. While she was looking away at the sudden feeling of emptiness, her head was blown off. One person died in an instant.

“Ris, run away!”

The remaining ranger shouted towards the back and jumped towards Ban like a moth. The intention was to buy time for the other rangers to escape. However, he also lost his life in an instant.

There were two knightly orders that were considered the best in the empire. One is the Redford Knights who guard the northern border. The other is the Leviathan Knights of the Devine family. Among them, Ban was the leader of Leviathan.

It wasn’t difficult to take two people’s lives. The ranger, who had been hiding and firing a bow, turned his back and ran away. He could have followed and killed him if he wanted to, but he didn’t do it half the time. He had better run away just a little further now.

“It’s done.”

“okay.”

Richt looked at the miserably strewn corpses and then turned his attention to Van. This is the second time I have witnessed someone’s death right under my nose. But he wasn’t very upset. Rather, I was more worried about Ban, who had just swung the sword.

“Are your wounds okay?”

“Yes, it’s okay.”

“good. “Then let’s get out of here for now.”

The two left the place quickly.

‘It would be nice to have a map.’

Neither Richt nor Vando knows the geography of this place. In such a situation, it is not easy to find direction since you are off the beaten path. You have no choice but to move wherever your feet take you. As I was moving forward like that, at some point, the road came to a halt.

[Rumbling.]

A strong stream of water fell down from a high place and made a thundering sound.

“this.”

As it turned out, the place they arrived at was the beginning of the waterfall.

“I have to go back.”

I sighed and was about to retrace my steps, when an arrow flew out of nowhere. A ranger stopped on the opposite bank of the river was seen shooting an arrow in this direction. He puts an arrow on the floor, takes it out, and shoots it quickly.

The target was Licht.

“die!”

There was anger in the shouting voice. She seemed to have a close relationship with the rangers who had died earlier. Van wrapped his body around Richt. Then she quickly tried to get away, but a blind arrow hit her in the shoulder.

While my body was staggering because of that, the next arrow flew out. Because the body was tilted, it seemed difficult to avoid properly. Ban grabbed Licht and hugged him. And as my body tilted, I fell down the waterfall.

[Roaring!]

My ears were deafened by the loud sound of water. Then, cold water surrounded my body. I tried to struggle, but my body couldn’t come up easily. It’s a big deal. Richt grabbed the hem of his class’s clothes, trying to keep his fading spirit.

The ranger dropped his bow.

“Is he dead?”

Since you fell down from the waterfall in this condition, the chances of being safe are low. Only then did he realize what he had done and his body trembled.

killed a nobleman There is a bounty on him for treason, but the condition is that he must not be harmed in the slightest.

“It must be a battle of influence within the imperial family. “I don’t think they’re really trying to accuse him of treason.”

The now dead captain said:

“You must never hurt me. “The opponent is Devine.”

“What if I accidentally hurt you?”

“Should I think he’s dead?”

The captain then chuckled. Reese gritted his teeth and stood there, then looked at the sky. He remembered his cry at the end telling him to run. So he couldn’t die here. He picked up his dropped bow and left the waterfall.

It was to live.

The two of them arrived late and looked down at the waterfall where Reese disappeared.

“beautiful!”

Lu immediately called his spirit. Ar understood Lu’s meaning without having to say it for a long time. She just jumped into the waterfall.

“are you okay. “I’m not dead yet.”

Jin said with a pale face.

“calm down. Ar will find it.”

It’s been a while since I jumped into Arga Falls. But there was no news. How much longer has it been? Ar burst out from under the waterfall.

[doesn’t exist!]

“No?”

[Yes, none.]

“nothing?”

[huh. Richt’s body was not found.]

First of all, I’m relieved because it doesn’t seem like he’s dead. But on the other hand, a question arose. Meanwhile, where has Richt disappeared to?

Lu bit his lip and spoke to Jin.

“Let’s release the wind spirits.”

“why?”

“It would be nice if there were more people looking for it.”

“And then you run away.”

“You just have to make the spirit’s promise.”

It is a promise made with mana, and if you break it after making it, your status will be lowered. It was said that small spirits could disappear.