Beginning of the Demon World (5)

The foggy plains of the Demon World.

Once you get over that distant hill, you will enter the demon world in earnest.

The final station in the central battlefield. The colleagues looked at the entrance with stern expressions.

“I can’t see the monster.”

“Yes. Until two weeks ago, monsters occasionally crossed over, but now they are rarely seen.”

Arne was right. Considering that the cries of the demons were not heard, it seems that the demon king’s army had in fact retreated.

Since even the Spirit King was annihilated in the previous battle, are they almost out of troops to advance?

In fact, it is safe to say that the central battlefield has come into the hands of the kingdom.

“Is everyone ready?”

“Okay. “We finished a long time ago.”

“We are planning to leave tomorrow afternoon. It’s your last rest, so get a good night’s sleep.”

“Okay. Don’t worry about us. “You are a bigger deal than that.”

Two days since arriving at the central battlefield. One day before heading to the Demon World.

Unlike us, Max had quite a busy time.

Commanding the chaotic central battlefield and all knights, as well as operations for the expedition.

He even managed supply and material management.

“Try to sleep early today. Don’t wander around until dawn like you did yesterday.”

I accidentally woke up and left the barracks at dawn to get some fresh air.

I was dumbfounded to see him still running around wearing armor.

Even if you are the commander-in-chief, you still have too much to do.

He smiled with a shy expression as if he knew that fact.

“I can’t help it. Shouldn’t something happen between the knights while I’m away?”

In the end, he indirectly acknowledged that the central battlefield would not run properly without him.

Arne also seemed to know that, and his expression did not look good.

Wherever he goes, officers and knights follow him and advise him.

It wouldn’t have looked good as a lieutenant guarding his side.

“Let’s go in early today and rest.”

“Okay. “If only the work could be completed quickly.”

“No. “I will take care of the backlog, so you can go in first.”

Despite Arne’s words, Max just smiled and passed on.

From the looks of it, I’ll be working late today again and going home early in the morning.

“Anyway, do you know where Catalina is?”

“Well, maybe he’s resting in the barracks.”

“I ran into him briefly yesterday, and he seemed to be looking for alcohol in the supply supplies.”

Of course, there was no way there was alcohol on the battlefield, so I gave up and went back.

Anyway, it doesn’t seem like a good thing to see a person looking for alcohol on the verge of battle.

It is said that because of this, Arne and Catalina almost got into an argument, but it was resolved well.

“We plan to conquer the Demon Lord’s army at the entrance to the Demon World, so we will be separated from Catalina, but not you.”

“Okay. “Maybe he will travel with us.”

“Please be careful. Because I have a very free-spirited personality.”

“It’s not freewheeling, it’s just arbitrary.”

Arne suddenly intervened, his tone mixed with irritation.

I’m sure Catalina passed it off as if nothing happened, but Arne seems to have some grudges left behind.

Seeing that scene, the three knights began to chatter.

“Adjutant. Didn’t I tell you? Let’s just ignore it.”

“I’m worried because you’re starting an argument for no reason.”

“I should have just had a cool fight with that person.”

Arne seemed to be getting irritated and started nagging the trio harshly.

In fact, they only gave moderate answers with an expression of annoyance.

Meanwhile, none of the three people complained of pain due to the fog.

As expected, since they were carefully selected by Max, their skills seem to be quite good.

I had a feeling that Arne would suffer a lot during the operation.

“Say it one more time. “I will send you to the rear immediately.”

“Why do you go that far? “I made it all the way to the front line.”

“Is it so. Since we’re here, shouldn’t we take a look at the Demon World?”

Do they know that they can’t be sent out anyway?

Despite Arne’s threats, the trio responded without blinking.

In the end, Arne was the one who got tired first.

I sighed deeply and looked at Max, but he just stared.

“Anyway, get some rest today. “I have to go over the hill tomorrow.”

“I understand. Make sure you get some rest too.”

After leaving the guard post, we headed to our barracks for a final rest.

While crossing the garrison, the knights’ expressions were all dark.

Starting with the person who frowned as if he would get annoyed if someone touched him.

Some people were so tired that they felt like they could collapse on the floor and close their eyes at any moment.

It’s almost like it’s useful to protect the garrison while everyone else is losing their senses.

“Kayla. You are okay.”

“Yes. “I don’t mind.”

On the other hand, Erina and Kayla remained the same as usual.

Others were affected to the extent that they felt bad.

There was no difference between the two, as if nothing had happened.

“Master, are you okay? If there is any impact, please let us know right away.”

“Are you okay. Because I don’t mind either.”

I also became stronger in my own way, so I didn’t mind the fog.

Except for the two of us, everyone else was a little worried.

When we entered the barracks, Celica was sitting on the bed.

While we were going to the border post, Serica was guarding the barracks.

At that moment, I was praying and checking my physical condition.

“Cerica. “I’ve been there.”

“Ah. Are you here? I was just praying to the goddess.”

A warm light brightens the inside of the barracks.

Just like before, a powerful energy illuminated the surroundings.

Even when I was resting in the capital, I often practiced to prepare for the fog.

Thanks to this, we were able to perform miracles more stably than before.

However, Celica’s expression was a little more stiff than before.

Unlike us who are not bothered by the fog, she seems to be affected.

“Are you feeling okay?”

“Yes. I don’t think there will be any problem using prayer. But…”

It looks like he’s wasting his stamina because he’s trailing off.

Would it be difficult to just believe in recovery and rush forward like before?

It didn’t really matter since I had it in mind anyway.

That’s why I approached the downcast Celica and comforted her.

“Don’t push yourself too hard. I have to go to the demon world tomorrow afternoon, so get some rest. “Understand, right?”

“Yes. I understand.”

Celica nodded loudly at my words.

He seemed nervous because he was told he was heading to the Demon World, which he had only heard about.

Now that I think about it, the only person left in the barracks is Celica, and Tyria is nowhere to be seen.

“Do you know where Tyria is?”

“Yes. “A little while ago, he went outside to check the bow.”

After arriving at the garrison, Tyria continued her shooting training.

Like Celica, she was trying to adapt to the fog.

“Let’s go take a look.”

As I stood up, the other three people followed me.

A simple training ground was set up after leaving the barracks and heading to the rear of the garrison.

There was a small target set up there.

Tyria was pulling the bowstring tightly in front of the target.

The rapid fire continued at an incredible speed.

“Whoa…”

A target with dozens of arrows already stuck in it.

Not a single arrow missed the center, but she sighed as if she was not satisfied.

“Ah. Seohyun. “Have you been there?”

Tyria seemed to have noticed our presence and greeted us with a smile.

Sweat was streaming down his face, as if he had been practicing continuously since before.

“Tyria. How are you feeling?”

“It’s definitely better than yesterday. But I still need to practice more.”

“Okay? “I don’t think the arrow has ever missed.”

“Of course, but… “My senses are still a little dull.”

“But I have to go to the demon world tomorrow, so get some rest.”

“Yes. But I’ll try a little more.”

As if she was still not satisfied, Tyria took out an arrow from her quiver.

As the shooting continued, the eyes of the surrounding knights gathered.

Tyria’s shooting skills were so good that they could not be overlooked.

I think her beautiful appearance also contributed to the attention.

How much time has passed like that? Tyria finally put down the bowstring and wiped the sweat from her face.

“Great job. Tyria.”

When Celica handed her water, Tyria accepted it with a smile.

Meanwhile, Kayla brought the towel prepared at the training site.

“Ah. Thank you everyone.”

Kayla was grateful while mumbling her mouth as if she were embarrassed.

The three of us hung out often and became very close to each other.

Kayla was still very shy.

“Let’s go back soon. Tyria.”

“Yes. I think this is enough.”

There was still some disappointment on her face, but she adjusted her bow.

While returning to the barracks, the three had a pleasant conversation.

“Anyway, Kayla. Are you okay?”

“That’s right. “It’s a little hard for me and Celica to breathe.”

“Ugh. I think I’m okay… “

In response to Kayla’s answer, Tyria trailed off with a shy expression.

Then Tyria began praising Kayla with a playful expression.

“I think the strongest one among us is Kayla.”

“That’s right. “

“Oh, no. To that extent…”

Kayla always had an expressionless expression and a hard tone.

After talking to the two people, he often showed a timid and shy appearance.

The two of them knew about it and sometimes made fun of it.

I laughed every time I saw Kayla panicking or not knowing what to do.

Thanks to that, Kayla’s dark personality was also changing a lot.

While I was wary and afraid of people at first, I started talking naturally.

Above all, the frequency of Erina and Kayla fighting has significantly decreased.

When it was just the two of us, we fought over everything.

Now that I stay by Erina’s side and Tyria and Celica become close friends with Kayla, the friction has reduced.

‘I’m really glad.’

At first, I was worried about whether Kayla would get along well with her colleagues.

Contrary to concerns, the three were getting along very well.

Just if you have some concerns.

“Ah. Seohyun. “I’m sorry.”

“No. It’s okay.”

Suddenly, Tyria came next to me and lightly bumped my shoulder.

At that sight, Erina pulled my arm as if she was displeased.

Tyria quietly retreated without doing anything more.

If other people see it, it may not seem like a big deal.

Recently, Tyria has been narrowing the distance in this way.

Looking at that, Kayla glanced at Erina.

In fact, it was passed over to Tyria without much suspicion.

‘If Kayla finds out about Tyria’s heart.’

I definitely didn’t know if I would push him away or be wary of him, just like Erina.

Even Tyria knew that and kept her mouth shut.

My anxiety increased as he gradually tried to get closer to me.