The Blood Knight’s Villains

My Villains Episode 229

47. Nightmare (11)

Atalanta led us to a tent. It was a fairly large tent with a curtain hanging on one side.

A sturdy wooden frame supporting a roof with golden drapery latticed with red and white thread

.

It’s not glamping, how luxurious is the tent? It’s a bit different from my common sense.

But it’s not something I can’t understand.

For the Nudans, this tent is literally a home, not a temporary shelter. So you must have put so much effort into it.

My eyes twinkled as I inspected the chairs decorated with Heila flowers and the low tea table that followed me into the tent.

“It’s gorgeous. It’s not too bad.”

“huh?”

In the Nudein tribe, the chief and the elders of the clan decide the major issues of the clan through a meeting. ‘Asun’ refers to the sacred tent where such meetings take place.

“how did you know? You mean this isn’t Asun?”

“Look at the insignia. I heard that Asun wears a red curtain.”

“aha.”

Atalanta, who was putting pieces of coal into the furnace, opened her mouth.

“that’s right. This is not Asun, this is my tent. So don’t be shy and sit down.”

“Is it so?”

As I sat down with my buttocks roughly spread on the soft carpet, the bundle that had been clinging to my side from earlier also knelt down with my knees together. It’s a modest attitude that doesn’t suit a spoiled guy.

“…why are you doing that? Aren’t you uncomfortable?”

“It’s okay, it’s comfortable.” I feel like I’m about to burst into laughter when I see the guy who used to cry a lot over the course of a single night sitting there pretending to be decent.

“Hmm. But what are you doing?”

“Guests are here, so I need to serve them a cup of tea.”

Having said that, Atalanta skillfully prepared tea using a teapot and wooden sugar canister.

“……Uh, this.”

“I remember?”

At Atalanta’s mischievous gaze, I nodded with a wry smile.

The tea she served was scented with the scent of mali flowers, and I had once tasted it at the foot of Mt. Graduil. I said it has the effect of clearing the mind….

“Should I give it like that time?”

“…no it’s okay.”

“Ugh, sorry.”

Actually, there was no time for tea or sipping, but we also needed a break.

In particular, Cole and I went back and forth between dreams for over a day without proper rest after waking up.

It was me who had surpassed human stamina a long time ago, so a forced march like this was no big deal.

Cole, on the other hand, was just an ordinary human being, even though he had become much stronger. He took a few sips of hot tea and fell asleep with his back on the bed.

The bunch was the same.

Since he had turned into a kitten, he did not suffer otherwise. However, because he suddenly changed into a human form, he was humiliated, and he was beaten by me overnight and had tears and runny nose.

He also had pretty good stamina, but he wasn’t at the level of a superman yet, so he was tired.

“…Aww.”

Moongchun collapsed on one side, just as Sosogoth was kneeling. I listened to Atalanta’s words after putting the head of the whining guy on my thigh.

“I have succeeded in controlling the void passage.” “I’m glad. Are there any side effects?”

“It’s a bit difficult because I’m suppressing it with my mental strength, but it’s not to the extent that I can’t stand it.”

Atalanta, who continued talking, smiled softly.

“And I got my freedom back. Half-free.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Because I destroyed Asun.”

…What is he talking about?

“Isn’t Asun on your side?”

“The prophecy came true.”

“….. A prophecy?”

“Uhhhh*”

Atalanta lowered her voice, her golden eyes twinkling. He seemed to be conscious of Heila, who was sitting on the wooden chair next to her and savoring the taste of tea.

“The prophecy you made.”

“……Ah that.”

Something ominous.

“In the process of opening the void passage, my power became stronger. And as you said, I killed six.”

“Six who?”

“Clan chiefs and elders of Asun. The elders were originally seven, but… Atalanta’s gaze turned to Mungchi.

“Coincidentally, that kid killed two of them in Longville. You can’t tell how goosebumps I was when I realized that there were only five elders and the clan chief left in Asun.” “…ah.”

Ha I’m going crazy

The six I said is not that one. If you follow the scenario of the arcane hunter, you’re talking about the ‘six deficits’ you’ll meet

.

“I gave up the name the old people gave me. Instead, I recovered the name my demigod father left behind.”

“…well, congratulations. That was the story you announced to the clans.”

“that’s right.”

“Then now? What did you go to Port Auduenne for?”

“I want to return home.”

“hometown?”

“The home of our people across the sea to the west.”

According to Atalanta’s explanation, the homeland of the Nudins was a province somewhere in the far south of the Mittergeland Empire. She considered it her mission to recover the province and fulfill the long-cherished wish of the nation.

No, it seems to be regarded as a shackle rather than a mission. It is to believe that true freedom will be attained only after the final shackles are cast off.

Atalanta headed west for her freedom. Abiden, a province bordering the plateau, headed for Oduene, the capital and port of that province.

During that journey, he absorbed two other Nudan clans, and thanks to having acquired enough warriors-

“…I heard he went under Prince Ulkar?”

“Of course, it was temporary. In order to cross to the Empire, we have to cross the Bay of Blades, but we can’t get on the boat

right now because of the King of Death and the Witch of Praise .”

“No, there’s no reason to get involved in a fight,” said

Atalanta, who smiled broadly as I still opened my mouth stupidly.

“Money is always necessary. Besides, if you owe your debt to the silver prince, it will be useful someday.”

“What if I get used again like Count Tristan did?”

“That won’t happen. It’s me who rules the clan now, not the stupid, narrow-minded old men.” Atalanta shrugged and added.

“And the silver prince is someone you can trust, right?”

“How do you know that?”

“Um, your reputation is high, and your lord is praying for you…

“…Hey, you idiot.”

I know that Prince Ulkar is a man with a concept and a gentle personality. He’s the one who made me a knight, so maybe he didn’t even know that much.

However, a prince is a prince and the people around him do not know what to do.

Even Sir Ariad, who is called the ‘old viper of the silver prince’ right now, is a nobleman who will use it as an expendable item without any hesitation if a group of nude people come into his hands.

When I touched my forehead while thinking about that, Atalanta waved her hand as if to say not to worry.

“Nothing to worry about. The only ones directly related to the prince’s side are me and the warriors I lead. It’s practically the same as signing a mercenary contract.”

“…Umm, then it’s at least fortunate

.”

“Stop talking about that. Because there are other interesting stories.”

“……What?”

Atalanta smiled broadly as she tipped the kettle embossed with laurel leaves and filled my teacup.

“I broke the siege of the highlands. A week ago.”

“what? you?”

“Oh, of course we weren’t the only ones who moved. We have a little over 200 at most.”

“then? Are there any more armies Prince Ulkar can move?”

“huh. First, an army came over from the Empire.”

“In the Empire? There is no reason for them to help Prince Ulkar.”

“No, the Cult of Calandari.”

” ah.”

It reminds me of a story I heard from ‘Max’, a merchant who travels between the West and the capital. It is said that Prince Ulkar, driven into a predicament, asked for help from the Red Bishops of the Cult of Kal Landari…

“I heard that the ‘Red Militia’ has arrived. About 150 people?”

“Only?”

“Not only. They said there were close to ten paladins.”

A paladin from the Church of Calandari…

I rubbed my forehead for a while before opening my mouth.

“Who brought the Paladins?”

“Princess Theodora.”

“……also.” Princess Theodora is one of the most famous people in Middle World. She is so famous that I have heard about her more than 30 times during my travels.

Princess Theodora was an unusual woman from her status.

Her uncle was Duke Abillambus Strom, the influential Elector Count of Mittergerland, and at the same time Lionel III, King of Milanol, was her maternal grandfather.

However, befitting her noble status, she was the protagonist of an unfortunate fate.

Ten years ago, her father and brothers lost their lives in a political strife, and she herself was confined to a convent at the young age of 15.

Actually, this kind of story is a very common story in Middle World. The funniest thing is that

Princess Theodora, who thought she had become a nun, appeared one day as a Holy Knight of the Order of Calandari.

Duke Abillambus, who had deprived her of her father’s title, and Lionel III, who suddenly became the maternal grandfather of a heretical knight, immediately sent a letter of protest to the Calandari Church. The main point of the letter was to send Princess Theodora back to the convent.

At the intimidating request of the most powerful people in the Middle World, the Red Bishops of the Calandari Church came up with this answer.

-Theodora is a noble knight appointed by the Lord and also an anointed one. Only the Lord of Light can lift the priesthood from her.

The answer contained the fact that Princess Theodora was not just a paladin, and her firmness that she could never grant her request.

In response, Lionel III expelled Princess Theodora from the list of the royal family of Zeore in anger, and the Duke of Avillambus ran to the emperor and asked for his nephew to be banished—whatever.

It wasn’t that important to me. It’s far more important to be certain that the famous Princess Theodora is very likely to be one of my alts.

“…hmm.”

If I’m not mistaken, there was only one female paladin in my campaign.

‘Salvation’ series, that is, ‘I buy a sex machine’ invested intensively in healing and assistance.

As in other games, in the Dark World, healers are the light and salt of a party.

Therefore, he intended to make Princess Theodora his ally by any means necessary.

“…So where are the troops that Princess Theodora led?” “I don’t know exactly. Wouldn’t he be at High Castle with his uncle?”

The ‘High Castle’ that Atalante spoke of is a fortress in the Highlands, and her uncle is Prince Ulkar.

Theodora’s mother was the eldest daughter of Lionel III, and Ulkar was Lionel III’s youngest child. Thanks to that, they are uncle and nephew even though they are 26 years old.

“Paladins aren’t all.”

“then?”

“Because the snakes of Ireland have moved.”

“…Snakes in Ireland?” Suddenly, he turned his head and met Heila’s eyes. Lying on her back, she blinked a couple of times before straightening her posture.

“Do you know that he is Count Akele?”

“…Of course I know.”

“Oh right. Are you from Ireland? I heard that man is very famous over there?”

“What is it? Because he is the best knight in Ireland.”

……What would Atalanta look like if I said I’m that uncle’s son?

“Anyway, that man brought out the fleet and wiped out the sea. Thanks to that, most of the coastal area has been restored.”

“What next? Is the fleet back?”

“Most returned, but a few were said to have remained in Beatty.”

The province between Abiden and Savon, which borders the plateau, was Alvivton, and ‘Vitian’ is the name of a port city in Alvivton.

“It means they settled down far away from the battlefield.”

“huh. In addition, the soldiers summoned by the Marquis Landry from the surrounding estates

gathered and broke through the siege

.

“Windy! On the west coast-

A huge sound shaking the tent made Mungchi and Cole hurriedly get up.

Slowly putting down the teacup, Heila took out the ‘Gloves of the Milky Way’ from her bosom and put them on both hands.

“Atalante-!”

I stood up while holding onto the hrunting and shook Atalante, who had a dazed expression on her face.

“Wake!”

“O uh” —

Atalanta, who had been clutching her head for a moment, quickly rose from her seat.

“The dream is ending!”

“what’?”

“I didn’t know what to do…

She grabbed my wrist while putting on a confused expression.

“I feel it. That I’ll be waking up soon!”

“Raise the sails and go! Amidst the thunderous song to our homeland,

Atalanta shouted at her throat.

“I wake up, but not you! Gotta go!”

“Where are you going?”

“Follow me!”

We followed Atalanta and quickly left the tent.

Looking around, I could see the sunset dyeing the sky, and the shallow ridges of the distant horizon were dispersing like dust.

“The golden sun! Blow in –

“Hey there!”

Atalanta ran across the camp and pointed to a tent with a red curtain hanging over it.

A black disc floated above the entrance of Asun, a huge tent with the entrance tilted on both sides. it was a passage

“Nyx!”

As soon as the party arrived at the aisle, Atalante hugged me and gave me a short kiss. Then, she cried and wiped my face.

“…What can I do? I miss you already.”

“I will see you again soon.”

“O kko”

huh? —I.

“Cross the rough waves! To our hometown

“Everyone, come in! Nix will be sent last!”

When the last line was heard, Atalanta urged everyone except me.

“Ugh I know. Then.”

Cole was about to dive into the disc, but frowned when he found the wad and Heila immobilized next to me.

“Mister Bunch! We must go!”

Cole screamed, but Mungchi and Heila stayed by my side without moving.

“you are! I’m going with Poi!”

“No, now is the time-”

Heila agreed with Mungchi’s resolute silence. Cole stomped his feet with an uncharacteristically embarrassed face.

Seeing this, Atalanta secretly bit her lower lip and quickly let out words in a resigned tone.

“I met Grania. Do you know who it is?”

“…Grania? Grania, a mercenary from the north?”

“that’s right. Arnal Farrell Olga Abil Lemers everyone in Oduenne!”

Yes, I called the size of the mercenaries and said that I would follow Prince Ulkar. Fortunately, everyone was unharmed.

“And tell Mr. Hatanka.”

I wondered why the story of Utequai came out all of a sudden, but there was no time to throw up. It was because the dusty winds that broke up the vast grasslands were sweeping over the camp.

“What do you mean?” “Grania is protecting Kanzai Iofya.”

“What is Kanji?”

Atalanta yelled as she shoved me toward the black disc.

“It’s Kanzai Iopi!”

“Who is that?”

“Hatanka-san’s sister-in-law!”

“What-?”

wait for a sec.

it’s eopi Are you Eope?

Isn’t that the default name for a female soul shaman?

Cole yelled while I put on a confused expression.

“Phoenix! You must go!”

“No wait, why is Utequai’s sister-in-law there?”

“No, Nix. Go!”

The dusty wind that wiped out Atalanta’s dreams was right in front of me, so I had to throw myself into the black disc without even finishing my words.

Then the wad and Heila Cole slipped into the dark passageway,

blacking out their vision.