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Estio - Chapter 34

Published at 6th of May 2022 12:49:41 PM


Chapter 34

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Estio chapter 34

34

 

Estio Volume 2

 

- Episode 9

 

Estio's expression hardened slightly. He was only hearing old stories at best, and he felt strange.

 

"They... they're gone."

 

"Yeah. That's how it happened. I don't know if it's all true, but according to the myths recorded in the Holy Halls, it is."

 

When I first heard the story of Shinhwa, I was just amazed. As he was completely absorbed in dragon mythology like a child, Parker added with a smirk.

 

"Certainly, dragons were loved by God. Maybe more than humans."

 

"Estio."

 

At that moment, Neju, who stopped in his seat, snorted and looked alert.

 

"Something has just come nearby."

 

"Hey. Another sandworm?"

 

"No. They're not that gentle. They look like they're trying to kill us like the harpuas they did last time."

 

What Neju had sensed was not the shape or sound, but the life the enemies exuded. Tsuki tapped Estio's cheek with his forefoot, who was lost somewhere without listening to the story.

 

"......?"

 

"Wake. It's an attack."

 

"Ah."

 

At that moment, he noticed the tension surrounding the party and looked around.

 

Rumors that the Lennox Underground Cave was dangerous were not false. Some travelers were ignorant of attacking the sandworm and then annihilated, and even if they had passed through it safely, they hid themselves in the darkness and followed and took their lives by surprise attacking monsters.

 

Fortunately, Neju's senses were so great that he could even detect the slight flapping of the wings of an insect. As she noticed the attack ahead of time and moved slowly, it didn't take long before she heard a low-pitched roar of an animal.

 

Parker, who recognized the identities of the enemies who had come quite close, sighed in relief.

 

"Huh, that's just a cave wolf. It's not a monster, it just seems to be an animal that lives here."

 

"But they are not gentle children. They seem to be very sensitive right now because they are hungry."

 

Ahur fleshed out Parker's explanation. Unlike Parker, who looked around nervously, Estio calmly grasped the location of the flocking animals.

 

"To the ceiling!"

 

Neju quickly swung her claws toward the top of her head first.

 

Kagan!

 

A cave wolf, which was rushing from a crack in the broken rock in the cave ceiling, splattered blood and fell to the ground. As a signal, the wolves that were hiding here and there came out. The cave wolf, with its black fur and ivory-colored belly, was a very nimble-looking animal with elongated legs and a slim waist.

 

Unlike monsters, they have poor intelligence for hunting, and their attack power is at the level of an ordinary beast.

 

But the wolves soon curled up their tails and backed away.

 

"Myuu."

 

He was frightened when he saw a white-haired monkey slaughtering his own people without mercy while making noises like a baby seal. Each time the cave wolf rushed in, the claws that slashed like flies were bigger and sharper than the bear.

 

When the wolves saw their comrades being harmed, they could not think of fighting any more and just circulated around them. If I kept going like this, I would have been attacked all the way out of the cave. Tsuki was an arrogant cat who didn't go out of his way, so naturally, the burden on Neju, who was in charge of the group's force alone, was bound to increase.

 

Estio, who organized the situation inside, activated the ability he was slowly getting used to.

 

twitch.

 

The wolves, who had exposed their teeth and acted menacingly, stopped for a moment as if they had been enchanted by petrification and raised their heads. Neju, who was nervous about when they would attack again, grabbed her nails and turned to Estio.

 

'Estio used his power.'

 

Now Neju can also distinguish the situation when he activates his ability. I couldn't see it, but I could definitely feel it.

 

When Neju was relieved and stood by his side, Estio began to ponder how to deal with the wolves.

 

I didn't like to kill them all. After all, this cave was a home for wolves, and humans have trespassed.

 

He decided to edit the image of the party in the wolves' heads.

 

'From game to companion...'

 

No, no. Estio shook his head. For cave wolves, companions are beings that form a group together. He couldn't carry the wolves all the way out of the cave, so it was uncomfortable to perceive them as companions. Confused at that point, he reentered the orders that governed their minds.

 

"Change perception."

 

'From now on, we are your higher rank.'

 

woo woo woo

 

The chief wolf howled. The cave wolves who flocked to follow them roared like a song. Then, one by one, they fell down before them as if worshiping them.

 

Mind control worked successfully.

 

When the hungry wolves showed no signs of attacking anymore, Parker relaxed and sighed.

 

"Hey, white-haired monkey-sama washed at the best, but it's now full of blood."

 

"It's okay. You can wash again!"

 

Neju, who had violently tore and killed the wolf a while ago, laughed while exposing his sharp fangs.

 

"And my name is Nejue. I hate it because it's so mean for white hair. Just call me Neju."

 

"Ah! Yes, I see."

 

'Leader made good friends.'

 

Parker was very fond of Neju, who had reliable power and had a round personality. He smiled as he wrote her right name and looked at Estio, who was walking silently.

 

"By the way, Leader, weren't you really a combat member before? You're too calm in combat situations for only taking on special quests."

 

"An animal's mindset is simple, so there's no need to be intimidated."

 

Even when she lived in her hometown of Selvia, Estio had more interactions with animals than people. Starting with a small bird, he made friends with mice, dogs, and all kinds of wild animals, and he used to read his heart. As a result, he naturally felt much more comfortable dealing with animals than dealing with people.

 

That characteristic was applied without fail even in a battle situation where the opponent showed his teeth like before, and he was able to respond calmly.

 

'Rather, it's much scarier if the other person is a human.'

 

Estio shut his mouth while swallowing the back words. This was an inside feeling that didn't need to be expressed.

 

After he took control of the mind, the attitude of the cave wolves changed in the opposite direction. The group of cave wolves waved their tails with gentle expressions as if the last time they ran and stared at them. They moved together while surrounding Estio and even protected them from other beasts until they reached the cave exit.

 

"There's the exit!"

 

Parker's face lit up as he saw the real sunlight glistening in the distance. The special terrain of the underground space put great pressure on the flying joins. Not only Parker, but Neju and Ahur also felt their breaths open and their expressions brightened. Even Tsuki raised his tail and his eyes twinkled.

 

As they came out of the basement, there was only one person, Est. He looked around at the wolves who stayed inside the cave without following them out, and bowed slightly.

 

"thank you."

 

"Garleung."

 

Even though they were not monsters, the cave wolves with ferocious dispositions all roared softly like lambs.

 

Leaving those wolves behind, Estio was the last to exit the cave. Unlike the cave that was subtly illuminated with a magic sphere, the sunlight pouring down under the vast sky was much brighter and dazzling. The blue sky without a single cloud, the low hills beneath it, and the winding road at the end of the road had a majestic wall that surrounded the city like the wings of a dragon.

 

The whole estate was one huge fortress.

 

'Wow.'

 

Elasticity, which could not be completed as a sound, lingered on the tip of his tongue. Estio stared blankly at the white walls, the towering watchtower, the soldiers with spears and swords, and the magic cannons placed in every nook and cranny. It was a proper battle fortress I had never seen in my life.

 

The colorful roofs were visible beyond the huge wall. It was the home of Yeongji people who lived in peace, leaning on strong and reliable fortress walls.

 

'This land... Hey.'

 

I heard it was a barren and monster-infested land of death, but it didn't look like that at all. Rather, it was enough to fill my heart with its robustness. The walls and troops that surrounded the estate showed a strong will to keep their residents safe.

 

doo doo doo.

 

Suddenly, the earth horn sounded.

 

Just as Neju was showing her fangs again, Estio patted him on the back and stopped him. A flag with the same pattern as the one on his request paper was fluttering in the air.

 

Knights who had crossed the hill wearing the Hei family crest approached them and stopped their horses. The large, plump-looking horses raised as war horses clad in shiny black armor and roared wildly.

 

"Neah, it's really big. Is this a cow or a horse?"

 

Parker whispered purely admiring the size of the horse the knights were riding on. The knight who didn't even look at Parker like that opened his mouth to Estio.

 

"Are you the Ignis guild leader?"

 

"Yes."

 

"Your Excellency is waiting for you."

 

It was a procession sent by the Duke to meet him.

 

Estio's party followed the knights and went straight to the Duke's Castle. The sight of the party entering the castle while surrounded by black knights and escorted drew the attention of many.

 

"Are you noble?"

 

"No. Look at those clothes. Ignis guild members."

 

"Some have wings!"

 

"Oh! They look very strong. Are they new combat mercenaries?"

 

"I wonder if there is another big battle ahead."

 

The residents of Heiga, who were barely settling in the land groaning in the midst of monster raids and territorial competition to meet the new owner, grumbled with anxious expressions. He was so sensitive to war that no one neglected to wear his hilt, axe, and even armor made from animal skins.

 

"Then we must fight!"

 

Seeing the knights wearing black armor, the young people first burned their fighting spirit. Then the other residents, who had been shivering, also whistled in sympathy.

 

"let's fight!"

 

"Knights, if you need strength, call me right away!"

 

The knights, who were not in the middle of a battle, exchanged awkward glances, but they did not explain it separately. They silently guided the guests to the castle according to the master's instructions. Behind such articles, the crowd's hot gaze followed to the end.

 

The inhabitants of Heiga are all combat personnel. Even the village man who usually bakes bread at the bakery was full of will to run away with the iron skewer he had hung in the oven at the moment the alarm sounded.

 

They defended themselves and were willing to fight for their territory. It didn't matter if the opponent was a ferocious monster or a foreign soldier who invaded the territory.

 

Cut, knock down, protect.

 

That was the iron will I learned from the young hero 'Movin Heiga', who took the lead and protected them when everyone was holding their breath and trembling in fear.

 

"...a wonderful territory."





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