Capitulo 148

Episode 148

The storm of distorted magic must have affected the demigod who had reached his limit.

Y…

My goodness!

It’s a wolf-like beast!

The clamor of the knights struck my ears.

I wondered if the demigod had appeared, so I quickly advanced.

Wait, stop!

But it was Fio, who was covered in blood.

Slashed by claws, Fio looked like he was about to collapse at any moment.

I immediately ran to him.

Fio!

[The demigod will go crazy.]

I thought it might happen.

[Yes, you’re a smart woman… So…]

Fio spilled blood.

My heart was beating fast.

[Help him.]

It was too late.

All the bracelets were destroyed and there was no way to control the demigod.

Besides, that demigod who is proud could not allow humans to control him.

While hesitating, Fio tearfully said.

[Help him, the only person I can trust and ask for this is you].

There was no way I could do it.

He saved my life over and over again, but I can’t do anything about it.

I heard a little bit of what they were talking about. Do they need mind control?

Aster, who suddenly intervened, reached out to me.

Is it okay to wear this?

There was the pendant that Andrew had put on his shoulder.

* * *

Due to the distorted magic and the terrain of the Golden Forest, the wizards were of little help.

First, I decided to head to where the demigod was with Aster and the knights.

Fortunately, Fio’s injuries were not serious.

What is the demigod’s condition now?

[Other wolves are blocking him. But he won’t last long].

At Fio’s words, Aster said as if he was worried.

I don’t know exactly how to use it. Andrew brought this to manipulate me, but it drove me crazy.

At Aster’s point, I looked at Andrew and asked.

How did Andrew know this necklace had this function?

Someone must have informed him.

Otherwise, no one would have been able to collect such a crude-looking antique.

Let’s ask Tatiana first.

They are the ones who have been using these magical tools the longest, so she might know something.

The figure of Tatiana, who had lost her head with her hands tied behind her back, looked quite pitiful.

This necklace. Do you know anything?

Tatiana’s body trembled.

I’m glad you answered truthfully.

This reaction may be due to the fact that she has become more and more childish as she wears the bracelet.

I don’t know.

If you tell the truth, I will forgive you as much as the Grand Duchess and the Marquis of Liberty.

Aster, who was watching her from the side, opened his mouth.

What are you going to do with our family?

Tatiana asked, her face turning white.

Isn’t it obvious that the Archduke was planning a betrayal? It will be hard for you and your family to escape this sin.

Father did nothing wrong. It was all done by Andrew himself.

We will know when we investigate.

Aster smiled slowly.

It was as if he was thinking of committing a crime he didn’t commit and imposing it.

Tatiana, who was sobbing, began to cry aloud.

Now that the bracelet was gone, they were powerless tears.

She was crying simply because she was afraid of her future.

I bent down and lifted Tatiana’s face.

Perhaps because the bracelet had been destroyed, her eyes were pale amber instead of blue.

Crying won’t solve it. You’d better hold on when you get the chance.

Unfortunately there was no time to wait.

I-I don’t know either. Because I heard it a long time ago.

Talk fast.

They said that many of these types of magic tools were made during the Democracy Wars. It was created by humans to survive the god wars. The bracelet we had was the most special of all.

Tell me about the necklace.

Well, that necklace can bind the opponent, but I know that, if the caster’s power is insufficient, the opponent can go crazy, so it was not used against a demigod.

Tatiana knew more than expected.

I wondered where she heard it from, but decided to ask next time.

It wasn’t urgent at the moment.

Maybe none of us could wear this necklace.

At Tatiana’s words, I fell into despair.

The opponent is only half, but he has divine power.

There was no way we, as humans, had the power to overcome it.

Let me do it.

Then Aster came out.

No. I know you are strong, but it is too dangerous.

Aster shook his head.

There is no one else I can do but me. Perhaps there is no one stronger than me in the whole Empire.

The reason why the strong male protagonists didn’t rebel and come under the rule of the Empire was simple.

It was because there was an emperor stronger than them.

It was all too clear why Aster had to step up.

What if things went wrong?

It was terrifying.

Now he couldn’t go back to the past.

If he ever made a mistake…

When things go wrong, there’s nothing you can do about it. All I can do is tell you to run as far away as you can.

Having said that, Aster leaned over and kissed my cheek.

If I asked you to die here with me, would you say it was too cruel?

It was a funny conversation.

But I could feel the desire like the abyss beneath it.

At any other time, I might have run away because I was afraid of that desire.

But maybe it’s because it’s a more dangerous time than ever?

I’ll go with you.

What?

I’m tired of waiting in the back. I’ll go with you.

Karina.

I hugged Aster with a strict expression on his face.

If things go wrong, even if I run away anyway, I’ll be caught and killed by the demigod. If I die, I want to die by your side.

After transmigrating, I lived without a meaning.

But after meeting Aster, my life changed completely.

It was what I had chosen and only what I had obtained.

So I also wanted to choose death.

Your shoulders are heavy.

Realizing that it was impossible to convince me, Aster sighed.

It was lucky my mother was with the other wizards.

I took her hand.

Let’s go. This is the last time.

Fio suddenly intervened.

[I’m going too. Don’t you need a guide?]

After saying that, he jumped up with a small figure.

Aster called out to Wilhelm, who was standing in the distance.

Get Andrew out of the forest. And if things go wrong, heal him, make him the Emperor’s deputy and seal the whole forest.

Your Majesty!

Then I hope to see you later.

We’re going deeper into the forest.

* * *

Following Fio’s guidance, we headed for the cave where a pack of wolves led by the demigod stayed.

As I approached the cave, I felt a strong tingling sensation that made my body go numb.

It won’t be easy.

Aster’s face hardened from the tension.

[That’s the power of God.]

Now is not the time to be proud.

When she scolded Fio, who didn’t care, she curled up.

[Everyone is here!]

Fio jumped out of my arms with a scream.

The smell of blood strongly irritated my nose.

They were all wolves like Fio.

Maybe it was because they were blocking the demigod.

Fio looked at the cruel corpses without saying a word and started to move his feet.

[That’s all.]

I can feel it without saying it.

Aster straightened his sword.

His gaze turned to the entrance of the cave.

Two red eyes glowed in the darkness without a single light.

Without realizing it, the force entered the hand that held the necklace.

[It’s been a while, human.]

The red eyes passed by Aster and Fio and turned to me.

[You don’t have far to go, so you’re lucky today.]

His tone was soft, but he felt an overwhelming strength that made my legs tremble.

It clearly showed that they are different from humans.

Karina, give me the pendant.

I shook my head at Aster’s words.

I said instinctively.

The moment I take it out now, he will tear you apart.

His anger was clearly focused on me and Aster.

[The first hero used a demigod as a tool with an otherworldly witch].

The demigod’s eyes were filled with hunger.

[Were you happy with our curse, heir of the blood of heroes?]