In fact, Petelgeuse is also a poor man.
He was originally Beatrice's teacher and Emilia's adoptive father. A hundred years ago, he was a gentle and helpful Sin Archbishop.
Although the Witch Cult at that time was little known, it was not an evil existence. They often helped people in need.
Under the leadership of Petelgeus, people in need established villages, united and loved each other to help each other face life bravely.
But later, after he was brainwashed by Pandora, the witch of pretense, tragedies happened one after another.
First, his lover died in front of him, then his adopted daughter Emilia was forced to freeze, and finally her thoughts were distorted and corrupted and she became a sinner.
His notoriety began and spread throughout the continent.
He is a pitiful and tragic figure.
However, the crimes committed by the Archbishop of Sin are too numerous to mention, so it is the goddess's job to forgive him, and Xiao Lin is responsible for sending him to the goddess.
……etc.
Unlike humans, great elves without bodies will go to the divine world after death, or will they simply perish?
This is a problem.
"Is it really over this time?"
Natsuki Subaru looked at the non-human corpse as if looking at an artificial object, which lacked a sense of reality.
After eradicating the Sin Archbishop and the Fingers, who were the most critical in the plan, the ordinary Witch Cult members were still out attacking the village.
"The others are too, aren't they messing around?"
"You have to trust your companions more. Mr. Wilhelm and the others will definitely be able to expel those witch cultists. Besides, didn't you hire a convoy on the way back? The villagers will definitely be fine."
Xiao Lin flicked his wrist.
Shake off the blood stains on the silk thread.
Those who proposed the battle plan instead fanned the flames of unrest, which was a taboo in combat.
Fortunately, there were only three of them left in the forest.
"That said, I'm still a little worried. Let's go back quickly."
"Yes, yes, I understand."
To forgive the young man who cared about the villagers.
Looking at the silent Petelgeus, he moved his fingers lightly a few times, and a magic circle appeared on the ground, and then the rocks continued to fall and buried him inside.
"May the Water Goddess bless you."
After sending their most sincere blessings, and with Natsuki Subaru's impatient urging, the three of them left the rock and entered the forest, leading towards Mezas.
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At this time, most of the village had been destroyed.
Thick black smoke rose from the burning wooden house, and corpses of people covered in black robes with no visible faces were everywhere.
"Oh my, there are so many witch cultists~ I can't kill them all no matter how I kill them, they are like cockroaches~"
Phyllis held her forehead and sighed.
Although he is a knight, he is good at rescue and healing. It is not his turn to go into battle to kill the enemy. In addition, all the helpers who come are talented, so he can say sarcastic remarks from the sidelines.
The residents of the village had long been sent out.
The empty territory was a perfect place to set up an ambush, so under the instructions of Wilhelm and Julius, they decided to attack the Witch Cultists here.
The results are very gratifying.
As for why there was no one in the village and the Witch Cult came to attack, it was purely because their target was a certain silver-haired half-elf girl.
The crazy and paranoid Witch Cult, with words of trials, like a curse and a blessing, launched suicide attacks one after another.
"Fortunately, the children are not here, otherwise it would have caused a huge shadow on their childhood."
"Hahaha, I didn't expect Lord Julius to joke."
"Correction, I am not the knight Julius, but the mercenary Yuli."
Even in small talk after the battle, this best knight did not reveal any flaws.
The two chatted and laughed, obviously not taking these witch cultists seriously.
In fact, they gradually took control of the situation.
Ricardo, who had no chance to contribute in the White Whale Crusade, showed great bravery in the battle against the Witch Cultists. His exaggerated machete could really cut a child, and he cut his way through the siege.
The two deputy captains of Iron Fang also tried their best to play their roles.
Soon, the witch cultists were completely wiped out.
While they were cleaning the battlefield, Natsuki Subaru, Kobayashi and the maid Liu Zi came back from the forest.
"Hey, how's the scene going?"
"I've got it completely under control, Meow."
It was Phyllis who answered him. After seeing the three people returning safely, his slightly nervous expression completely relaxed.
They had previously said that they were not willing to have Natsuki Subaru and Kobayashi alone to fight against the Sloth Master, but when they were told that Natsuki Subaru would face it alone if they were not willing, they agreed instead.
The fenestration theory is useful at any time.
……Kidding.
It’s just that we can’t squeeze out more people.
On the one hand, he is protecting the village to prevent the villagers from being poisoned by the Witch Cult, and on the other hand, he is fighting against the Sloth Archbishop and his fingers.
It’s not an easy job on either side.
"The casualties..."
"Don't worry, no one is hurt and no one dies. This is the best outcome, meow~"
Phyllis said with a smile.
Being safe and sound is the most important thing.
Even if Natsuki Subaru thinks so, the unreasonable party will not be so kind.
"Hey, little brother, you're back safely."
"Your Excellency Natsuki Subaru, Your Excellency Kobayashi."
"Subaru, and Krillin, it's great that you are okay."
During the conversation, Ricardo, Wilhelm, and Julius joined in.
They were in good spirits, their bodies were covered in blood but they didn't look injured. The Witch Cultists only caused trouble and did not cause any substantial harm.
Seeing them, Natsuki Subaru's excited and nervous mood finally calmed down.
But soon, his heart became excited again.
because--
Julius came over and said with a serious expression on his face: "There is an emergency. There is something suspicious on the cargo of the evacuation dragon cart, and Lady Emilia is in danger."
The content of this explosive speech is enough to subvert all premises.
"What do you mean? Hey, explain it to me carefully!"
Natsuki Subaru was so excited that he tried to pull the opponent's collar.
It was Phyllis who stepped forward to stop him and dissuaded him: "Wait, calm down! Now I will focus on your key points concisely and to the point, so hurry up and let go!"
"Hiss-hoo-"
Natsuki Subaru suppressed his inner excitement.
As long as Emilia was involved, his emotions were out of control, and he could easily get dizzy when he was anxious.
So definitely stay calm.
"It seems that he has calmed down, but the person who explained it is not us, but him."
Phyllis pointed at someone.
He was the caravan that Natsuki Subaru intercepted on the way, and was one of the merchants who escorted the village to escape.
Remember the other person's name is...
"Otto!"
After seeing him, Natsuki Subaru's face lit up with joy.
I thought that this unlucky guy had gone somewhere, but I didn't expect to meet him here.
"Otto, you said Emilia is in danger. What's going on?"
"It's Mr. Kaidi! Wasn't he caught as a spy of the Witch Cult? But that's not the point. The point is that his dragon chariot was used to evacuate the villagers!"
"Uh...is something wrong?"
"What's wrong! According to the catalog, there were originally a large number of fire magic stones on the dragon cart, but now they can't be found! That's enough to blow up seven or eight dragon carts. It can't disappear out of thin air!"
"In other words, the bomb is on Amelia's dragon carriage now? Damn it!"
Natsuki Subaru gritted his teeth and cursed.
Oversight!
He thought he would be able to rest easy if he uncovered the Witch Cult's spies, but he didn't expect that he would secretly set up a dangerous situation.
Is this also your plan, lazy!
There is no time to regret here. We must quickly extinguish the paranoid evil of the Witch Cult and save Emilia!
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru asked: "Phyllis, if we speed up now, can we catch up with the evacuation team to the royal capital?"
"They will be in a hurry. Lady Emilia and the others have already set off for an hour and a half. In order to avoid being discovered by the witch cultists, they must not be slow."
Phyllis' answer was not good news.
It is certain that speed is the key to evacuation, and once you leave the Mezas territory and enter the streets, the speed will be much faster, and the hope of catching up will be even slimmer.
"Xiao Lin...!"
"Mr. Natsuki, can I ask you something?"
When the anxious Natsuki Subaru wanted to hug his thigh, the serious Otto interrupted him first.
The realization in his eyes made Otto look completely different from his weak look just now.
However, the other party's sudden change left an impression on him.
In the round of the world when they actually met him for the first time, Natsuki Subaru went to discuss with Otto who was drinking to relieve his sorrow. At that time, he was drunk and had the same businessman appearance as he does now.
That is to say——
"Do you want to trade with me now, Otto."
"I don't hate keen people, Mr. Natsuki. Let's make a deal. If you can agree to my conditions, then I promise you that I will go all out to help you catch up with the dragon car in question."
"Can you do it?"
"The method of doing it is a secret. I will not tell it easily, even if I am threatened."
Otto did not eat Subaru.
His hands were clenched until they turned white, and his legs were shaking slightly.
He is also gambling.
Making a deal that could cost him nothing.
Natsuki Subaru looked at Xiaolin, and after seeing the other person nodded slightly, he agreed decisively.
We have come this far, and it would be completely unacceptable if everything went down the drain.
"No matter what the conditions are, just ask! As long as I can do it, I will do anything!"
"I don't hate people who make up their minds quickly."
Otto broke into a cold sweat while forcing a smile.
The negotiation at that moment was the biggest key to his life. At the same time, he admired Natsuki Subaru's ability to make a decision in an instant.
In the end, the negotiation concluded that the Earl's Palace would purchase Otto's backlog of oil at a high price, and the four of them were ready to set off immediately.
Yes, four people.
In addition to Natsuki Subaru, there are also Kobayashi and Ryuji.
It's not that Natsuki Subaru doesn't go alone, but it's more cost-effective to add two more people... No, it's a sense of security.
You might encounter ambushed enemies on the road. It would be safer to bring the powerful Xiao Lin and Liu Zi with you. This is also one of the conditions for negotiating with Otto.
Although Otto repeatedly stated that large numbers of people would slow down the dragon carriage, he still agreed under Natsuki Subaru's insistence.
The fact that this man agreed proved that he had the confidence to catch up with even three people.
——The blessing of words and spirits.
Able to talk to all living things.
You can know the shortest distance by asking a bird or a bug on the road, and you set foot on a road that cannot be called a road, and at the same time, you reluctantly get off your own ground dragon.
This is the answer given by Otto, and it is also the confidence to ensure that he can catch up.
"Then let's go quickly!"
Under Natsuki Subaru's urgent urging, Otto swung the reins, and the dragon carriage galloped at an unusual speed.
But the dragon chariot veered off the road at the beginning and rushed into the forest and ran on the trail.
The violent rush was so violent that even the [wind protection] could not fully protect it. The dragon chariot had already left the road Natsuki Subaru was staring at and began to take shortcuts.
Otto's violent charge is no exaggeration, he really has a constant brush with death.
Even Xiao Lin couldn't help his heart beating faster.
Rushing down an almost vertical cliff is tantamount to active suicide, crossing a dilapidated suspension bridge that looks like it is about to break, being chased by a group of beasts of the opposite sex while crossing a monster colony, the number of times you risk your life is simply impossible The list goes on and on.
It has completely left the realm of racing (dragon) racing, and has entered the level of searching for exciting experiences and is on the verge of death!
Otto looked gentle and quiet, but he didn't expect to be so crazy inside.
Xiaolin decided never to drive a (dragon) car again.
The most important thing is that Otto said proudly: "Ignore the process, time is strictly controlled!"
Running through the forest and running on what looks like a road for the first time in a long time.
The signboard just past the corner of the field of vision marked the boundary between Mezas' territory and the street.
It only took half the time to reach the street!
However, even so, Xiaolin would rather fight Petelgeuse for another 300 rounds than ride on Otto's dragon chariot.
I didn't expect that the journey would be so thrilling even without being chased by Lazy Archbishop.
Even faster than Cyclonus!
"Mr. Natsuki, I saw it! That's the dragon carriage I was talking about!"
Otto on the driver's seat pointed at the dragon car ahead and shouted loudly.
Natsuki Subaru finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the dragon carriage in front of him. This time he could save Emilia again——
"It's too late."
"……Huh"
"Nazuki-kun, my [eyes] saw it. The magic stone hidden in the car started to heat up. At the current speed, it will be too late to catch up with the dragon car in front."
"What?! No, we have to stop them quickly!"
"It's useless, they can't hear it at all. And even if you call them to stop, it's too late to wait for the dragon car to slow down."
"so what should I do now?!"
Natsuki Subaru was pale and sweaty, like an ant on a hot pot. He didn't know what to do when faced with a difficult situation.
"I have a solution."
"Xiao Lin?...Xiao Lin?!"
Before he could react, Xiao Lin grabbed him by the collar.
"There's not enough time. Do you believe me, Natsuki-kun?"
"What are you going to do? What are you going to do?!"
Generally speaking, it should be a touching part after expressing feelings and showing trust, but Subaru Natsuki was not in that mood now. He just felt that something bad was going to happen.
"Haha. How could I not help my best friend when I see him encountering difficulties?"
"wait……"
"Let's go!"
“Xiao Lin——————!!!”
Before he could finish speaking, Natsuki Subaru flew towards the carriage ahead like a cannonball.
Under Kobayashi's gaze, the flying Natsuki Subaru and the running dragon cart flew forward at relative speeds, and met each other a few minutes later.
Natsuki Subaru accurately fell into the dragon carriage and fell on Emilia.
"Well, it seems that I haven't forgotten the knowledge about encounters in junior high school. That's great."
Xiao Lin lamented that what he had learned has not been returned to the teacher, and at the same time he couldn't help but praise himself.
At this time, Liu Zi behind him asked: "Master Xiaolin, why don't you go in person? With the ability of the imaginary number mechanism, it can be solved easily."
"Well……"
Xiao Lin's body visibly stiffened.
"I just gave Natsuki-kun a chance to perform. After all, how could I take away such an excellent opportunity to perform?"
"...Actually, Mr. Xiaolin just simply forgot."
"If you know it, don't tell it."
The lie was revealed by his maid, with a slight embarrassment on his face.
Otto, who participated in the whole process but was just driving a dragon carriage, silently closed his mouth that had grown bigger due to shock, and decided in his heart that he would never offend the ruthless man behind him.
In the distance, with the mushroom cloud rising from the explosion of the fire magic stone, the Witch Cult attack came to an end.
(End of chapter)
