Paladin in Dark Fantasy

Episode 60 .

Eastern Empire.

Iden spent an entire year getting black blood on his sword.

With one single determination to completely eradicate the remnants of demons remaining in the vicinity of the principality, they moved nonstop.

Another village was liberated today. And this was the last time.

Once a principality, now Valenstalga sanctuary was no longer a demon to be found.

The same goes for the demons. The eastern area became the cleanest area in the empire.

The land was still barren because of the giant’s forest, but people were able to live comfortably.

The majority of the inhabitants of the East wished to relocate to the Sanctuary. However, they were the property of the lord, and since the sanctuary had not been completed in the first place, it was impossible now.

Aiden intended to accept the residents after the fortification was finished.

The lords wouldn’t object too much. For nearly a year, they couldn’t even fathom the favor they had received from Aiden.

Aiden was drinking water while sitting on the roof of the stable in the village he had liberated.

I got into the habit of sitting on a high place and resting.

It was burdensome for Iden to have the residents who lived without living bring things to him.

If you were up here, at least you could get away from the baptism of food and fruit.

Occasionally, there were those who threw it, but with that level of will, it was difficult to defeat even Iden.

So I bit off the apple and asked for it. Fruits do not grow in the East, so it was no different from handing over a very valuable property.

Aiden chewed on an apple and moved his gaze to the strait where the Demon Lord was located. It was invisible because of the gray barrier, but it was clear as if it were right in front of me.

Will my current skills work there? I suddenly had such a thought.

Aiden became much stronger than before. It was the result of focusing only on growth for a year, but I wanted to hold on to this level at the beginning.

One immediately shook his head.

Because pride was forbidden. I was also curious about the inheritance that Kardak would hand over, but it was still pending.

I had to get everything I could get from the continent and move on.

Such thoughts were interrupted by a black figure that landed on the cabin.

it was poetry

“My lord, the church sent me a copy.”

She shared an oath of allegiance with Aiden months ago.

An ordinary paladin could not have a master-servant relationship with Valkyrie. However, it was possible because Iden was a holy family.

Shiron was a god’s valkyrie and a hero’s knight.

“Read first.”

She nodded. Then he unwrapped the small note and began to read it carefully.

His eyes trembled a little, and he let out a sigh from time to time.

As expected, there was only one such reaction.

Shiron looked at Iden with anxious eyes.

“······The demi-humans started moving south. Even the ice caps are empty.”

Aiden nodded calmly.

“Who is the King of the White Beasts?”

In the original work, the king who ascended to the throne was different for each route. Iden could not be identified either.

“Fenrir. They say they are descended from the wolf that swallowed the moon.”

Aiden laughed. This goddamned world didn’t seem to want to give me easy options.

Fenrir was one of the biggest reasons users gave up on the game.

Based on mortals, the strongest beast in the top five worldviews. It was a creature that was almost impossible to subdue.

Aiden’s expression darkened. To Shiron, that expression was a bit unfamiliar.

Shiron smiled and said.

“Do not worry. The swordsman who guards the north has butchered Fenrir. It should be possible this time too.”

Gielan Fenrir. It was the name that the Sword Master took after killing the head of Heilang at the time when he was young.

Fenrir was a title passed down through generations, so calling the current King of the Beasts Fenrir was a bit absurd.

Heilang must be thinking of getting that name back. Because two Fenrir could not exist under the sky.

Then, can Gielan keep his name? Iden seemed impossible.

It was because the Heilang that Geomseong faced in the past was not an adult.

There was no human capable of fighting head-on and defeating the grown-up Heilang leader.

In terms of strength alone, she was on par with the four-tailed Saya.

In a word, catastrophe. It was an obstacle that had to be faced head-on, as it was impossible to avoid.

Aiden opened his mouth.

“I’m going to go north.”

Shiron nodded.

“You can join the troops in Sachili. The church controlled it like that.”

It seemed that they were also participating in the war.

As Aiden stood up, Chiron looked at him and opened his mouth. There seemed to be something difficult to say.

“Take it easy.”

She nodded and opened her mouth carefully.

“…Well, if it were a nine-tailed fox, wouldn’t it be possible to stop the subhumans from going south? Heilang is a member of the canid family.”

Aiden shook his head.

As Shiron said, Heilang worships the nine-tailed fox. Saya Hana did not yet have a throne.

Because I wasn’t a Gumi.

Now, a year later, no matter how much I lengthen my tail, two would be the limit.

“impossible.”

Shiron had a rough understanding of Aiden.

When he says that, he never gives a reason.

However, since the results always went as he predicted, Shiron did not question.

She too stood up.

“The troops said they passed through the Garman Plain.”

Aiden went straight to Count Carshua.

*

Eagles covered the barren wilderness.

It was the pattern of the Marquis of Sachilier.

Troops lined up all the way to the horizon. A large army of over 10,000 people was heading north.

The flag of the family under the marquis was also sparsely visible, and a wagon with a sun pattern was running on the reddish-brown ground.

Yuriel, who was riding in the carriage, was slightly pouting. It was Iden’s fault.

He didn’t show his face once in a year. Is that all? On the day of the Holy Family installation ceremony, he left without even saying goodbye.

I fully understood the fact that I was busy, but I couldn’t help but feel sad.

Nevertheless, she missed Iden.

In fact, the reason he moved to the north with Sachilier was because he wanted to accompany Aiden.

Her birthplace was originally from the Marquess of Sachilier, so there were many excuses to give to the church.

Uriel suddenly thought that he was a little pathetic for going this far, so he sighed softly.

What can I do though? That blunt person would never come close unless he approached first.

The fact that he stopped walking as soon as he achieved his goal of seeing the mind was proof of that.

At the moment when I was making a depressed expression because my heart was broken, cheers broke out outside.

Uriel immediately opened the window, sure enough. Iden rode his horse and approached the ranks.

Soldiers and knights united and shouted Aiden’s name.

There was envy and respect in their eyes, and excitement and worry in Yuriel’s eyes.

‘Why was it so bad again…’

Aiden’s face was full of scars and scars.

He moved to the front, talked for a long time with the commander, and then slowly approached the wagon.

It was Yuriel’s design.

Aiden twisted his horse and moved slowly along with the carriage.

Then, looking at Yuriel, she opened her mouth.

“Holy Lady, it’s been a while. I heard you have something to say.”

Nothing has changed.

“Can you hear me there?”

“I will pass.”

When Uriel tried to stop the carriage, Aiden stopped him.

He patted Petra on the butt and immediately grabbed the wagon doorknob.

“Please move aside.”

Saying that, he slammed the door open. The wind blew and shook Yuriel’s hair. Iden boarded inside immediately.

The well-trained horse left to find its place on its own.

Yuriel looked a little flustered. Aiden looked at her with an apologetic expression.

“It will smell awful. We will leave quickly.”

I couldn’t even wash properly for weeks. In Aiden’s common sense, few women could stand such a smell.

On the other hand, Uriel shook his head with a nonchalant expression.

It was because the stench also changed depending on who gave it off.

It was definitely irritating, but it was a man’s scent.

“Don’t worry. Rather than that, look at his face.”

Uriel closed the window and reached for Aiden’s scar.

Iden turned his head slightly as her fingertips touched his face.

“You don’t have to do this.”

“I’m alone.”

It was a fairly determined voice, so Iden just surrendered. Warm divinity flowed from her index finger and seeped into the wound.

Uriel stared at Iden with a pitiful gaze.

“You said you would be careful.”

“Other places are fine.”

“Take it off.”

Aiden looked at her wordlessly. Yuriel blushed in surprise at what I said.

“Oh, no. That’s not it… look at the scars.”

“It’s really fine. More than that, I heard you have something to say.”

Uriel cleared his throat a little to soothe his embarrassment. After a while, he looked at Iden with a rather serious expression and said.

“······She rejected Her Highness’s call over and over again.”

The first princess of Lapelia. He was the person Aiden was deliberately avoiding. Because now wasn’t the time to get entangled with her.

Uriel said with a slightly worried tone.

“Lord Aiden, don’t go against Your Highness’ wishes too much. What a scary person. The princess.”

When Yuriel was the daughter of Sachilier, she was best friends with Lapelia.

That’s why he knew the princess better than anyone else.

When I looked into my heart, I was the only person whose outside and inside matched. He was also a kind, yet very cruel human being.

I grew up carefully watching how you treat strangers.

No matter how heroic Aiden was, it was clear that if he and Chuck were to lose, he would be in great trouble.

Uriel emphasized once again.

“Please, do not refuse Her Highness’ request.”

“I will listen.”

Hana Iden couldn’t help it. The moment you meet the princess, you will be tied to the empire.

It needed a little more time. I never should have met her until I got her a leash to put on.

Facing Aiden, who was lost in thought for a moment, Uriel said with a small sigh.

“The ball is really consistent. You did that to me too, and now Your Highness is cheating on me like that,”

It makes me anxious. I swallowed the words behind me.

Aiden lowered his head slightly.

“I admit it. There have been many examples.”

Saying that, he grabbed the doorknob.

“It’s a long way to the north. Rest in peace. I’ll just leave.”

Uriel grabbed Aiden’s arm with a firm expression.

“no. You must be here too. I have to finish treatment, so I don’t accept disagreements.”

she was firm

*

The breath exhaled by the war horse passed through the window in a cool breeze.

Before I knew it, the scenery outside the window was dyed in pure white.

The many troops were also split into dozens and scattered to the northern border.

This land is too vast, and since the demi-humans moved south at random, it was impossible to gather all forces in one place.

Aiden looked out the window. familiar place. A small cabin was emitting smoke.

The procession slowly stopped.

As soon as I opened the carriage door, someone’s voice continued.

“Sir Aiden—!”

It was Euro. He rushed over, got down on one knee, and took a sword bow.

“Have you been unharmed?”

Iden laughed lightly and stood Euron up.

“You’ve got a lot of muscle.”

He wiped his nose and smiled brightly.

“It’s still a long way off.”

Aiden glanced at him. Because of his keen eye, he was able to roughly guess Euron’s achievements.

great development. It was an excessive amount of growth to be achieved in a short period of one year.

I don’t know what kind of training I did, but it was probably hell.

In the meantime, the door to the cabin opened. The swordsman walked out with his hands behind his back and looked at Iden.

“Looking at it again, it’s a strange existence. What have you been doing? You’ve filled the bowl quite a bit.”

Gielan said that and pointed at Euron.

“I was going to have a fight with your squire. I’ll be disappointed. Tsk.”

On the other hand, Euron seemed to want something. Aiden smiled and nodded.

“Okay, let’s see.”

Euron waved his hand and refused, as if it was unreasonable.

One eye burned with passion.

Aiden took a few steps back. motioned to come in.

The knights and garrison stopped what they were doing and gave them curious glances.

“Big, big. Well then, Sir Aiden. Can I ask for a favor?”

“Even if you come in.”

Euron bowed his head.

“Excuse me!”

Then, he laid the longsword parallel and drew it slowly.

Translucent ripples swirled around him. It was an auror.

Aiden drew a satisfied smile.