To my surprise, they actually let me into the camp without any obstruction.
But what really relieved me was that they didn't discover Nolan Lusi's true identity.
After entering the camp and looking around for a while, I found that the place was now completely equipped as a temporary weapons depot. In addition to the necessary daily necessities, the walls were also covered with different weapons and even hidden weapons, and most of the potions were neatly arranged. In addition, there are some scrolls and temporary magic props that have been shaped on the table.
In addition to the four people we met at the beginning, there were three people from the demon hunter team in the camp. The [Apprentice] who needs the most attention can be clearly seen - the others are naturally separated from him. There's a lot of distance, and it's obvious that he seems to be older.
Different from the image of the witcher I imagined, this [Apprentice] seems to be dressed more like a magician. His whole body is almost covered in a cloak. Even in the tent, he wears a wide pocket. The hat covered my head, so that I could only see the scattered white stubble on my chin.
Unsurprisingly, I couldn't tell their strength.
After confirming that the number of people here was basically the same as the intelligence, I coughed lightly.
"In that case, I won't talk nonsense. I was sent by Her Royal Highness the Princess to investigate the case of the out-of-control alchemist."
"I'm roughly aware of that matter. If it causes trouble to Her Royal Highness... I'm really sorry." [Apprentice]'s voice didn't sound like an old man, but rather like a middle-aged man. "But unfortunately, I was not the person in charge of this project, and I didn't even know what they were doing until I came here."
I smiled and prepared to dig a hole for him: "Then what do you think?"
"This is a way to deal with demons. Although it is very dangerous, it may be effective at a critical moment."
"But it is a pity that before this technology is actually applied in combat, this unstable method has harmed civilians and even threatened... the security of the entire Immortal Fortress."
"How do you think that a few demon hunters like this can stop or guard so many chimeric monsters?" I said slightly coldly and with a bit of official tone, "And the final result is the worst. If that kind of problem can be solved by just apologizing, then the imperial law will probably have no meaning in existence, right?"
[Apprentice] was silent for a long time, shook his head and said: "If you are in a bad state from the beginning, there is still no way to reverse the situation."
He raised his head and looked at me, and said with a slightly profound meaning: "But Her Royal Highness the Princess sent you not just for this matter, right? In other words, abandon those official words, what do you need?"
"The laws of the empire cannot be violated, but the judge himself can be deceived." He raised his hand slightly, as if holding something up and said, "What is your purpose?"
I really didn't expect that [Apprentice] was much more impatient than I thought.
Even before the negotiations started, they had already entered into the exchange of interests.
After sorting out my thoughts for a while, I cautiously asked a question first.
"What are so many demon hunters gathering in this place preparing to do?"
"Crunt against the Night Demon Lord." [Apprentice] said concisely.
"Really?"
Before the [Apprentice] could answer, the strong man among the seven could not help shouting: "What do you mean by this guy? Don't you still know what we demon hunters do? Humph! On the contrary It’s you who has quite a big opinion against us. Is it possible that you and the demons are in the same group?”
"Sir [Apprentice], your subordinates seem to be a little too excited." I smiled and said, "But unfortunately, I still have doubts about your true motives."
"An attack on a demon king's territory on such a scale is extremely rare in the entire history of demon hunters, right? Before this, all of you demon hunters were working in groups. Such a group gathering is really hard to sit still. Ann—especially at a time like this.”
"You!!" Probably because my words were too straightforward, the guy looked like he was going to rush up and kill me.
And then actually...
And he did.
The fist wind whipped up a strong wind inside the tent, but the weapons and medicine bottles remained motionless.
The wind was restrained.
The pressure of the fist suddenly rose at that moment, like a mountain.
Then, fell into the quagmire.
Countless engraved marks formed a substantial curved surface in mid-air, tightly clamping the attacker's fist within it and unable to move. If one carefully observes a single one of the countless engraved marks, one will realize that it is composed of the word "binding". The lock of words.
A means to achieve one's own goals by combining tiny markings with unique characteristics through the power of magic.
"This is -" [Apprentice]'s expression became slightly looser, "This is [Micro Engraving Method]? Are you related to the Holy See?"
After letting go of the strong man with an ugly face, I was slightly confused.
In fact, this is indeed a magic with the prefix "tiny engraving", but judging from the description that is obviously a series, I naturally don't know.
but--
"The master is located in the temple." I didn't make any secretive expression, but changed the real information a little bit...
I was indeed taught by people from the Holy See, but unfortunately I was almost exiled after the teaching.
After all, the Holy See mass-produces brave men every year, and wild brave men like me are just one among the many.
"Really? It's surprising that the Holy See actually got involved." [Apprentice]'s voice returned to calmness, as if the surprise just now was all an illusion.
"Since Her Highness the Princess is so worried, it will not be easy for us to solve this worry." [Apprentice] said lightly, "For two subjective considerations-this cannot be changed."
He said: "I will restrain my men and clean up the nearby monsters as compensation."
"When the war is over, everything will be clear."
After he finished speaking, he raised his hand as if he was ready to thank the guests.
I calmly raised my head and looked at the face under the shadow of [Apprentice].
"Although your promise is like this, will it really be the same when the time comes?"
Or--
"Let me ask one more question. When you talk about the end of the war, is it the day when you led the demon hunters to help the one in the south eliminate all threats, or is it after the days when they were stationed here in vain?"
