Chapter 8 – Catastrophe

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“Uhaha! Great! Great!”

A restaurant located within the guild.

After the sun has completely set, the adventurers who have returned from their adventures fill the seats one by one.

With fatigue and scars,

With a sense of achievement and trophies in both hands, pouring a frothy drink into a glass

Raise your voice and brag about yourself, or criticize each other. Praise or cry.

It is a time when the most unique guys in the world become the strangest.

Alvein was also one of those people.

Holding a glass in one hand, he smiles cheerfully and raises his feet on a chair.

“Albein. It’s embarrassing, so be quiet!”

Looking at Albein like that, Layla blushed.

It’s been a year since I became an adventurer, but I don’t think I’m used to this kind of place or atmosphere yet.

As if he didn’t care about Layla’s criticism, Alvein gulped down the drink in one go.

“Puha! Hey Layla! You’ve completed an A-class request! It’s okay to be a little more excited!”

“You’re so excited!”

The exploration of the abandoned mine ended smoothly.

They destroyed the stronghold of the goblin miners guarding the deepest part and returned with a large amount of Dwarven tools.

They are used for various researches through the guild, and the exchanged gold coins were a pretty decent amount.

Successful completion of the quest for the first time in a long time.

And while making money, he became acquainted with a new beauty

Alvein felt as if the stress he had been feeling lately had been alleviated.

Ryla, too, was not ignorant of Alvein’s feelings, so he did not go to the extent of using his skills.

However, Layla and Sasha were thinking about different things compared to Albain, who had no thoughts.

Layla is a woman quietly drinking a glass in front of her eyes.

Doubts about the self-proclaimed ‘shaman’ Gala.

Sasha is a colleague who asked Cleon to take care of her.

I was worried about the priest ‘Quon’.

“Thanks to that, I completed the request. As an adventurer, it’s important to relieve stress to some extent.”

Defending Alvein, Gala smiled.

In her hand was a box adorned with jewels found in the depths of an abandoned mine.

“Are you really okay with just one reward?”

Gala said it was what she was looking for and refused to accept any other reward.

Sasha opened her mouth, worried about such a gala.

“He said he’s fine with that. There’s no problem.”

Layla spat it out at Sasha as if telling her not to care.

Of course, as Lila, I was also concerned about the object Gala was holding.

Even if you look inside through the Magic City, you can’t get a sense of what’s inside.

If the contents are not related to magic, it is not something a shaman would covet, even giving up other rewards.

After handing it over to Gala, check what’s inside. I tried talking to Alvein.

Alvein, who completely liked her, reprimanded Layla by saying, “Isn’t it okay to have at least one box?”

So, Layla took a step back to let go of her anger while feeling the headache.

“Haa~ After all, adventure is good. Trustworthy companions and thrilling battles. And even treasure.”

“Yeah, I had a lot of fun at this party too.”

Gala responds to Albain’s words.

Seeing her flushed face, slightly flushed by the alcohol, Alvein moves closer to Gala, wanting a chance.

“That’s what you mean, Ms. Gala. Would you like to hear the answer from earlier?”

“A while ago? Aah, are you going to have a formal party?”

“Wait, Al…”

As the topic of the conversation unfolded, Layla tried to stop Albain.

Her skills are certainly amazing, but it is not acceptable to invite a suspicious person who has something to hide to a party.

However, the only thing that could stop Alvein from running amok was Quon, who was not here right now.

Albein looked at Layla for a moment and covered her mouth, and Layla bit her lip and waited for Gala’s answer.

“…Umm~ Definitely. The sum is good. I don’t think it’s a bad proposal.”

“Ohh… ! Then!”

As Albain’s heightened anticipation pushes her body against her, Gala takes a slight step back and continues her story.

“But can we decide based on the opinions of the people here? As far as I know, there’s one more…”

Everyone in the party fell silent at the words that seemed to splash water on such expectations.

The theory I was hoping for.

Considering that there are not a few adventurers eager to join the hero’s party,

Gala’s answer was unexpected in many ways.

Is this the leisure of an adult? Sasha admired from the bottom of her heart

Lila is confused that now she doesn’t know how to treat this woman.

“…Quon? Certainly, his opinion is also important.”

“—That, yes. Albein. You said you never went to visit?

Lyla thinks that Gala and Alvein should be separated first, so she proposes to Alvein.

Then Sasha broke out in a cold sweat.

`K, Cleon-san may still be with Kuon-san…!? But I can’t dry it… !`

As if he knew what the two were thinking, Alvein smiled and said, “Heh.”

“…Well, Quon’s answer is obvious.”

“Ha…”

“Of course I would agree!”

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“It’s the opposite.”

“—Hey, what are you talking about?”

Accommodation in Quon.

In the end, Albein, who was pushed back by Layla and came there, is visible as soon as he opens the door.

When she saw her sitting on the bed in the dark room and still, she felt a moment of fear.

When she turned on the light in the room and looked at her complexion, it seemed that her healing powers had returned, but her complexion was not very good.

Alvein was the first to deliver the main topic to Quon.

There is no way she would refuse her own offer.

It’s a decision for a party.

She thought so, but when the opposite opinion came out with a single knife, Albea couldn’t help but panic.

“I can understand Layla’s objection. Our party consists of three people in the back row, including me. As the size of the party grows, we need to think about balance.”

When the size of the back row increases, the monster’s attention naturally focuses on the back row.

Therefore, like the national army, the balance between the front and rear ranks is important for adventurers.

When Gala enters the party, the burden that front row 1: back row 4. Alvein will bear will increase,

Considering that if he collapses, the back row is immediately exposed to danger.

It wasn’t that good of a balance.

That is a superficial story.

What Albain felt while talking about Gala is that Gala is a woman with an attractive appearance.

Even when I recruited Sasha, I was opposed to it in my heart.

Sasha passed on because of her own goodness and the party’s lack of energy.

It was because the party that Cleon was missing needed someone who could act as a lubricant.

However. She could not approve of Gala’s signing.

What’s more, for Quon, who was in a state of disarray because of what happened earlier,

Albain’s proposal was nothing more than the whining of an immature childhood friend.

Albein scratched his head as if he was a little annoyed at the difference of opinions that could not be narrowed down.

And Quon also shows signs of disappointment to him who doesn’t understand his feelings.

3 years ago. When Alvein was an ordinary swordsman and adventurer who was not chosen by the holy sword.

Kind to everyone, brave. A boy who knew how to sacrifice himself to protect others.

A hero of her own, whom Quon devoted her heart to.

Now, even though he is taller than before, his strength is stronger.

Even the honorable title of being chosen by the holy sword.

However, Alvein was intoxicated by that power.

The business card of a warrior, attention, favor, and power.

What made him… She was herself

Although Cleon was wary of Alvein’s rampage, Quon often took the side of the target he liked.

As a bonus, it was impossible to break the will of the warrior who had completely gained momentum with Layla’s appearance through a moderate verbal fight.

“If this is the case, I wouldn’t have sent Cleon.”

“…What?”

The words that Quon unknowingly uttered.

Albein reacted immediately to the quiet but incomprehensible words.

He frowned and grabbed Quon’s shoulder roughly.

“If I had realized sooner that you were the kind of person who wouldn’t listen to anyone… You wouldn’t have let Cleon go!”

Quon covered his face with his hands and raised his voice.

Seeing such a figure of Quon, Alvein staggered backwards, whether he was shocked or enraged.

However, it quickly changed to a stern expression, and he also raised his voice.

“That’s what you’re talking about now?! Whose fault is it that I couldn’t use my strength at an important time and fell behind him…!”

Those words were the words that hit Quon the hardest.

Quon knows too.

That he had caused trouble to the party through his carelessness.

Sasha and Ryla too. He understood Quon’s feelings to some extent.

That’s why Lila spent as much time as Quon did trying to find a way to heal her.

Sasha dedicated her virginity to Cleon and nursed the exhausted Quon by her side.

However, Alvein could say such things because he did not know how he felt.

Quon clutched his chest with both of his hands, feeling the pain of his heart ripping out.

She felt a burning sensation in her throat, and she couldn’t seem to get her voice out properly.

Alvein took a deep breath, calmed down somewhat, and sat back in the chair.

A heavy, painful silence fell between the two of them.

Unexpectedly, Quon was the first to speak.

“Cleon, you said you left this city.”

“…What? When. Where?”

At Quon’s unexpected words, Alvein widened his eyes.

Quon seemed to have expected this reaction as well, but he was unable to answer his question.

Because Cleon never taught Quon anything in the first place.

“I don’t know. I won’t tell you. Because I don’t want to run into you.”

“Haha. Guy. You’ve been working so hard lately. In the end, are you leaving this place on your own… Yes, that’s better. Fighting a hero and getting kicked out of the party.. .”

Albein smiled mockingly at Cleon and continued talking to himself with trembling eyes while holding his fist.

As if justifying his own words, his focus was busy.

“Let’s reconcile with Cleon.”

“… … What?”

At Quon’s words, Alvein erased the smile from his face.

Quon only realized it now.

Only Cleon can stop the rampage of the hero with this holy sword.

If Alvein moves at his own will…

Not only Albain, but also the party would not be able to avoid catastrophe.

If you ask Cleon for reconciliation, he may accept it.

However, it was necessary to prevent this situation from continuing.

However, there was something that Quon also overlooked.

──It was already too late.

Cleon, of course. Albein too. Quon himself.

Reconciliation or apology.

When such a thing is possible.

It’s gone way too far.

“—Kyaaaaagh…!”

Alvein’s hand reached out to Quon.

Grabbed his right neck and left arm.

Same level as warrior and cleric.

It was clear which one was stronger.

In addition, it was impossible to shake off Alvein as Quon, who was not in his physical state.

Alvein looked at Quon with frightened eyes and began to push her down slowly.

Quon’s head was completely pressed against the bed, and Alvein opened his mouth while riding on such a Quon.

It was a voice that came from a place as low as hell.

“You… Have you turned your heart to Cleon…?”

“Ha…?”

Seeing Alvein like that, Quon felt severe fear.

Is this really the hero chosen by the holy sword?

A vicious man radiating mad eyes in a shadowy face twisted like a ghost…

Are you saying that he is the same person as the Alban he knew?

“You, who had never been so vocal about my opinion until now… Now take Cleon’s side…?”

“Wrong, I’m not taking sides…! I’m always thinking of you…!”

“Shut up! You’re mine… I won’t hand it over to the likes of Cleon…!”

Albain said so, while tying Quon’s arm with one hand,

The moment he tried to bring his other hand her to her chest her —

“Mana Shock.”

“Kwaaaaak!?”

A black flash occurred in an instant. The offensive spell manifested at Young Street paralyzed Alvein’s body in her, losing her cool.

I suppressed my firepower, but I was stunned and would not be able to open my eyes for a while.

“Haha…”

Quon shed tears as he saw the large hand that was pushing aside Alvein who had fallen on top of him.

“Cleon…!”

“… I would have told you not to tell me.”

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“Wait… Where are you going… ?”

“If you’re in the city, Albain will find you… It would be better to spend a night outside.”

A forest road to walk out of the city.

Hazardous area of ​​living forest.

Quon was passing by on Cleon’s back.

I couldn’t be relieved to hear that the magic shield flowing from his sword was protecting them from monsters, but…

Actually, I can’t help but admit that it was Cleon’s virtue that I didn’t meet the monsters while coming this far.

Eventually, in the deepest part of the dangerous area, there was a mansion that was just there, having lost its past glory.

The legend of ‘Count Gortian’ is known to all adventurers in this city.

In the past, he used dwarves as slaves and used various jewels and precious metals to gain enormous wealth and power…

It is said that it collapsed due to a huge disaster from the ruins, and only his mansion remains here.

It is now a dwelling place for monsters, and it was too dangerous for people to find.

“Why are you here?”

Could it be that he intends to take revenge by abandoning himself here?

Quon thought that he should get away from Cleon even now, but as she lost all of her body’s strength due to various things,

Leaving the body in his destination. He just wanted Cleon to forgive him.

“After breaking up with you. I cleaned this mansion.”

“…Yes?”

However, the story that came out of Cleon’s mouth was different from what he expected.

“Request… Because it’s because I want you to clean the monsters living in the mansion. It wasn’t as difficult as I thought…”

“—Alone… ?”

Looking at the nodding Cleon, Quon’s head was confused.

Living forests are certainly relatively low-risk areas around cities, but

As the name suggests, the danger zone where this mansion is located was notorious for appearing high-ranking monsters.

Not to mention, a mansion used as a den for such monsters.

Wouldn’t it be something that could only be done with a party if the level was over 20?

“Even if it’s a monster, it’s impossible to find me hiding my presence. Hiding and attacking from behind, there’s no problem using the item.”

Did you notice Quon’s question?

Cleon spoke calmly and entered the mansion.

In the past, the mansion of an aristocrat who enjoyed the height of luxury.

The inside was cleaner than expected.

In addition, the sense of incongruity felt when stepping into the site.

Probably, it was to set up a barrier to expel monsters.

“…It’s safe in here. Can you walk?”

“—Uh, yes… No, sorry. After all, it’s still impossible.”

“I see. Then, I’ll take you to the bedroom.”

In the end, it was only after reaching a large room with an old bed that I was able to fall off Cleon’s back.

It must have been the count’s own room.

When an adult climbs onto a bed that is too large to lie on,

Quon sighed involuntarily at the feeling that his body was getting cold even though it had been a long time.

It felt like all the tension that had been running through my body His was released at once.

“The taste of the rich is firm. A spell to maintain the state even in bed.”

Cleon nodded while looking at the shape of the runes carved into the leg of the bed.

Then, after confirming that Quon was lying down, he turned around.

“… I stayed overnight in the servant’s room. Let’s go back to the city tomorrow morning. Albein will be angry for a long time… But he himself did something wrong.”

“…Alvein.”

At Quon’s sad voice, Cleon sighed and looked at him.

“Didn’t you need to save me?”

“It’s not like that. …Thank you, Cleon.”

“… I just did n’t like how Alvein acted on his own.”

“Still. Thank you.”

Then, Cleon left the room without saying anything.

Quon, who looked at the place where he left for a while,

He quietly closed his eyes as the fatigue set in.

Alone in a dark room.

But there was no fear or solitude like before.

Cleon’s warmth still remained in her body.

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“…Haha…”

A feeling of heat rising throughout the body of her.

I am sweating and thirsty.

Something crawled inside her body her, and the sweetly flowing stimulation in her important parts her gradually weakened her judgment.

It’s like the gentle touch of a woman.

Sometimes, like greedy men’s desires.

Sticky and sticky. And certainly.

It was digging into the priest’s body little by little.

Eventually, the need for sleep is converted into other needs.

It makes her body her move regardless of her will her.

Took… Took…

Another liquid drips along with the sweat, leaving marks on the floor of the luxurious hallway.

For some reason, this is the first time I’ve come to this mansion.

I could sense where I was to find it.

No, it was definitely connected.

The moment you drank the medicine.

Quon is a priest.

He It’s not as good as Layla, but as much as she uses healing spells, she’s sensitive to magical powers.

The identity of the medicine that Sasha gave her is… I didn’t want to imagine.

But not when I was considering the means.

When Cleon came to his room her and named Sasha.

To some extent, Quon felt like the pieces of a puzzle were fitting together.

However, reason soon smashed the puzzle with a hammer.

Because I instinctively felt that it couldn’t be completed.

However… Mana drives humans crazy.

Its effect is the strengthening of physical abilities. Improvement of resilience. Elevation of emotions. Excitement.

And amplification of the reproductive instinct – ie. Heat.

If you replenish the mana required by the body at intervals, you can control it yourself.

By filling the warehouse of magical energy that had been emptied by the magical charge once with magical energy.

Quon’s body began to control magic again.

However, when the body’s mana runs out, it naturally heads to the nearby source of mana to put it back into the prepared vessel.

With a squeaking sound, the door opened.

Inside, I could see a man reading a book leaning on a chair, relying on the light of a small lantern.

“Clue, Leon…”

It was a plaintive voice, as if water were flowing through his skin.

Her breathing her was rough, and her apricot-colored flushed skin her changed her usual aura of white jade.

Stopping at her place her, she seemed to make a puddle there.

“I… My body is strange…”

“…”

After looking at Quon for a while, Cleon puts the book she was reading on her desk.

When she approached her kuon with her unhesitating steps, she lifted her up from her feet and threw her into her servant’s bed her.

“Hyaaa…!”

The moment Cleon’s hand her touched Quon’s thin leg.

She let out a groan at the unknown sensation running through her body and fell onto the bed.

The servant’s bed was not as good as the count’s, but it was much larger and softer than the one in the inn.

Quon said she knew what was going to happen to her from now on.

Instinct and rationality killed each other, and even at the moment when he slowly became a fool, Alvein’s face came to mind.

—However, that face sooner or later.

She changes into a ghost-like face that was looking at her as if to kill her.

That’s not Albain.

Not my warrior

My warrior… Kind and…

“Cleon…”

Strong…

“Clue, Leon…”

And—always… Someone who really wants me…

“Cleon…”

Ah, me it got weird

Cleon’s expression looked sad.

I can’t… Cleon can’t sympathize with me.

“Quon…”

His voice her was heard.

It was the final confirmation of his will her.

If you accept this.

Certainly. I can’t go back to Alvein.

Quon instinctively felt that way.

Clearly Cleon, he plunders himself from Alban.

The one who connects in the deepest place becomes Cleon, not Alvein.

So. I asked to be as kind as possible.

This is my own apology. And thanks.

At the same time,

It was his own catastrophe his.