Chapter 364
In fact, if you think about it, it’s not bad to live with that name at all.
With my current specs, even with my powers hidden, I should be able to save up enough money to retire in just a few years.
Of course, if that happens, I have to give up on returning, but…
‘Whatever that was.’
I have already adapted.
Now the world is not as terrible as it used to be, and lately it has become more common to think that it is better than life.
There are people I can trust here.
Because there are people who believe in me.
It was a relationship that did not exist in Lee Han-soo’s life.
But…
‘There is no guarantee that you can hide your identity forever.’
How long can the new identity of Lehen Schuitz last?
Well, no matter how careful you are, it won’t last forever.
Not only do we not know what will happen to people in the future…
‘There are already many witnesses.’
Eventually, the story of Lichen Schuitz will spread.
Even if Raven put up a false report, the clown was there.
They’ll say they’ve met an interesting guy and talk about it at the round table.
There are also deer antlers at the round table, so it is a self-evident fact that the news spread to the royal family.
‘In addition, I showed you how to use the essence of Gachabon.’
It’s an integer that is not well known, but eventually, if you do research, you will learn about this integer and you will also be aware of bone density. Then they’ll even find out that my original height is much taller.
Well, there is another crucial reason.
‘Auril Gavis.’
I still don’t know what the old man did to me by giving me a ‘gift’ that was missing the substance.
Simply put, hiding your identity and living in the shadows does not guarantee safety.
So, the conclusion is still the same.
It was the same as when I talked about my fate by saying that I would give a fortune to a shaman.
‘I have to become stronger.’
To withstand whatever comes your way.
***
Whoops-!
While discussing the future in the officer’s office, the crystal ball on the table began to vibrate.
“It’s a military message stone with a direct line to the command. I guess I’ll have to share what I was talking about later when I have time.”
Well, it’s because we can’t just care about us forever during the exhibition.
To be honest, I wondered if I could keep doing this myself.
“We are out.”
“No. There’s no need for that. It’s also a nominal escort. Please be quiet when communicating.”
“If so.”
Afterwards, Raven, who was contacted by the command, had a conversation in a businesslike manner, and soon summoned the officers within the unit.
And…
“Vice-captain, but those people…”
“Never mind. They are my escorts.”
“I’m still having a meeting…”
“Are you going to make me say it twice?”
“…….”
Wow, he really has the constitution of a commander.
Even though he is short, his voice is full of cold air.
“Then, let’s start the meeting. Just now, an order came from the command center. They said that the enemy’s biowave was not detected within the barrier.”
Anyway, we were able to grasp at a glance how things were going as we stayed by Raven’s side.
Did the enemy troops who were besieging the lake disappear in an instant? It happened two hours after the entire army retreated to the military ship.
“It could be a trap. To get us off the ship on our own feet.”
“Well, I’m a little more weighted in the opinion that I retreated.”
“Everybody be quiet. Inference is meaningless anyway. Command has decided to call out troops from each unit for the search.”
Raven didn’t hesitate at all, as if he had thought of who to send, and decided on a member to join the search force.
and how long has it been
Information was updated in real time through the troops who went out to search.
[Nothing can be seen around the lake.]
First of all, the lakeside, which was full of the clown’s undead, was empty.
Also…….
[Traces of large-scale magic were found in the 2nd Search Team.]
Traces of magic were found.
As a result of confirmation, it was a multiple teleportation magic circle.
When [The Wall of Thousand Gold] is activated, you cannot enter inside using teleport magic from the outside, but it is not the other way around.
The command also judged that the enemy had retreated.
But…
“We’ve been ordered to stand by again. It might be a bit inconvenient, but we’ll wait on the ship until the [Heavenly Gold Wall] collapses and the main force returns. We’re also maintaining the current level of alert.”
“Yes, I will pass it on to explorers as well!”
Under the judgment of the command, all troops stayed on the military boat and did not go out to the shore of the lake.
And more time goes by…….
Shuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa more time has passed…
The [Heavenly Gold Wall], which had run out of maintenance time, turned into magic particles and collapsed, and the main unit that had been out on the expedition rejoined them.
After that, we also came out to the lake and started rectifying the battlefield, and after making sure that the main unit was safe after waiting for about a day, we went out again with some additional troops left just in case.
“The main unit’s goal was to find Noark’s base, right?”
“Yes. The entrance, to be exact. It’s most likely connected to a certain area like the center of the crystal cave. If we can just find it and occupy it, we can research how this was possible.”
Oh wow, I’m going to be really crazy.
To search with a large force on the 7th floor.
While thinking about that, Raven let out a long breath.
“…Still, I’m glad it ended well without any major incidents.”
It’s not that there hasn’t been any major issues at all…….
Well, it’s not like anyone died or anything like that.
Now that the handling of this incident is over, I am also receiving the impression that it is definitely over.
But…
“I hope there will be no incidents until I return.”
Uh-huh There is a saying that words become seeds.
Raven’s complaints made me feel uneasy for no reason, but I doubt something else will happen.
There are quite a few troops now—
“…patrols?”
It was then that a note written on one of the papers on the table caught my eye.
“Ah, that’s it? Apparently, since this incident happened, they must have been a little too talkative. No matter how small they were, I didn’t notice them until they sneaked in.”
“So that’s why you decided to deploy a patrol force?”
“yes.”
Raven gave a short answer as to whether he was busy, then went back to working on paperwork.
Huh, isn’t it boring being stuck here?
I’m so a little sore, I think I have a sweet taste in my mouth.
“Are you bored, uncle?”
“little?”
“Then shall we go for a walk together?”
“Then who guards Raven?”
“What’s the problem? That woman will be there anyway.”
Amelia was furious at Erwen’s words.
“…Whoever wants it?”
“To be sensitive. After the two of us, then you can go to rest, right?”
Hey, I’ll fight again.
“Both of you, stop. I have no intention of going for a walk.”
After mediating between the two, I sat in a chair and passed the time blankly.
As I was doing that, the boredom hit me even more.
‘By the way, they’re a patrol group…….’
It could be a bit impulsive, but I thought it would be much better than doing this here.
Wouldn’t it be nice to go outside and walk around?
You will meet monsters often, so the experience you haven’t accumulated yet will naturally be supplied and demanded.
‘If I do well, I might be able to take it up to level 7 this time.’
The worry didn’t last long.
“How do I get into the Raven Ranger?”
“…I can’t go.”
“Huh? Why?”
“We’ve already recruited all the members. Besides, in principle, you can’t change a mission once you’ve been assigned. Otherwise, everyone will just want to take an easy mission. There’s also a fairness issue.”
Oh, really.
I nodded and asked the question again.
“I guess there’s another way though?”
“…It is possible to change the mission at the discretion of the unit’s commander.”
What was it that you were just teasing me?
Not even mean
“Isn’t that commander you? You can change—”
“So you can’t go. I won’t.”
“…huh?”
“So I won’t do it. Do you know what kind of accident there will be while I’m gone?”
Raven didn’t even look at me and drew a line coldly.
Of course it wasn’t a big deal.
I’m not the kind of person who would give up just because of that.
“Ha ha! Was that the only problem?”
When I laughed as if it was nothing special, Raven tilted her head.
“……?”
what are those eyes
This is why study worms are not.
Should I say that the flexibility of thinking is reduced because the brain is hardened?
“Is it a problem without you?”
“……?”
“Then why don’t we go together?”
As soon as I suggested a solution, Raven narrowed her eyes and looked me up and down.
And…
“I’m asking in case you don’t know, are there barbarians or similar races in your world?”
Ah uh hmm…….
“…….”
I heard an unexpected question.
***
As a result, I ended up joining a patrol team.
Yes, Raven is a rationalist.
“Do it!”
“…….”
“Do it! Promise me you won’t get into trouble!”
“…….”
“Do it!”
It’s called Barbarian Parrot Mode.
When the mode, which benefited the crystal cave in the past, was activated, Raven, who had been consistently ignoring it at first, had no choice but to react more and more.
“No, people are just being persistent in strange places!”
“Then do it!”
“…if you said no! And if you didn’t answer for over four hours!! You should know how to understand and stop!!”
“I don’t know, so do it!”
“Haa……”
If the opponent sighs after the anger is over, it is a sign of resignation.
I continued to dig into the gap, and eventually Raven gave me permission.
Thinking of interrupting work for the rest of the time, I decided that this was better.
Oh, but it wasn’t just that I was defeated by my stubbornness.
“Oh really! Why are you even doing that!! It’s just a matter of being quiet for a few days!!”
“…Because there are monsters out there.”
“……?”
“I told you. I have to become stronger.”
“Ah really…… If you say that, tell me what to do…”
That’s when the OK sign fell.
Oh, of course, as I said at the beginning, it wasn’t a condition that Raven came along.
I said it would be better if I went with you, but the command wouldn’t give permission for that?
“Because I’m the only wizard here who can use the [Wall of Thousand Gold]. I’ll have to stay behind just in case.”
Come to think of it, he was a valuable force.
“Then leave Emily or Erwen behind.”
“If it’s because of my escort, there’s no need for that. In the first place, Yandel… no, even when Mr. Schuitz wasn’t there, I
got along just fine.” Well, I’m still worried…
“I’m really fine, so don’t go and make an accident. In particular, never use [Giant]. Don’t neglect patrol missions just because you’re hunting monsters. And again…”
After listening to the warnings for a long time as if I were an elementary school student going on a picnic, Raven contacted the upper management and changed my affiliation, and then I was able to leave the barracks
. There was a patrol team.
“They’re the new ones. It’s an honor to meet you, Tersia-
sama.” Upon arriving at the destination, the leader of the Soonjaljo opened up and checked the specs.
“Hyolyeonghu-sama is good at bows and spirit arts, so it would be fine to stand in the center formation… ..Are the other two melee type?”
“Yes.”
I nodded, and the captain has been checking the positions in a more subdivided manner, and Amelia, a dealer focused on agility, has been placed on the left wing of the formation.
And I… ….
“Looking at the heavily armed armor and shield, it looks like you’ve been in the vanguard—”
Ugh, where is there a place to get hit by this tiny body?
He hastily cut off his words before being branded a tank
. .”
“…Yes? Then that shield…?”
“I’m carrying it in form.”
I put the shield in the subspace and held the Crowl’s Demon Grinder with both hands.
” I’ll stand on the right wing.”
Anyway, I won’t be able to use [Giant] and rampage.
It’s okay to comfortably stand in a melee position for once, right?