Capitulo 61
Arc 08 – Survive with your enemies
Episode 61
Shit.
Raymond shook his head violently and cursed.
Nothing happened.
Raymond’s plan was to catch a high level beast and a low level beast.
Even if he didn’t have a great talent for hunting, he became an ordinary level.
So, he tried to give Tatiana something good and Karina something she could not have.
The weapon he prepared was in good condition.
But there was a problem…
«Crazy bastard emperor.»
It was because of Aster.
He was upset when he saw her delivering flowers to the emperor saying he was going to create a romantic scene.
Raymond was impatient and provoked Aster.
And on the hunting grounds, he had to pay the price.
Raymond headed into the depths of the Golden Forest to first catch a high-level magical beast for Tatiana.
There weren’t many talented people going in.
At best, Wilhelm and the Emperor.
In this hunting competition, Raymond made a special device.
It was an artifact made by mixing the seasonal stone that creates magic and the magic stone that stores it.
It was inspired by the bracelet that Tatiana always wore.
It was a bit difficult to check how it was made in secret.
It’s an artifact that will be quite useful, so she decided to try it here as a test.
To catch a good prey.
She held her breath and waited for a good prey to appear.
It’s a wolf!
Raymond wanted to catch the wolf as much as he had attacked Tatiana.
The moment he held his breath and pulled the trigger.
bang!
His target fell before his eyes. Raymond scrunched up his face and stood up from his seat, looking in the direction the bullet came from.
Hey, I didn’t know the wolf was going to be your target. Sorry.
Aster, who was there, shook his head slightly with a relaxed expression and apologized.
So Raymond thought it was just a coincidence. That thought faded after a few hours.
Crazy bastard.
The sun was beginning to set, but Raymond hadn’t caught a single beast.
It was still Aster who caught the beasts he was targeting.
Wherever he went, it followed him to the end like a hunter chasing his prey. What made him even angrier was the cynical apologetic attitude every time.
He’s doing this on purpose, and he’s just trying to end it with an apology.
Gritting his teeth, Raymond went deeper and deeper. He just had to grab one and go.
Not long after, he found traces of a beast.
Even if he couldn’t use magic, he was an archmage and could easily sense beast energy, a beast with magical powers.
Not even a wolf.
However, he could sense the magical power of a wolf. He crouched down and looked around slowly.
Raymond had an eerie feeling.
The moment he looked back, his black eyes met.
It was a bear.
Raymond sat up, unable even to scream.
He couldn’t even use the device because someone was watching him.
With a few shots, the bear staggered and fled into the depths of the forest.
Are you all right, Mr. Raymond?
It was Aster.
Raymond, whose self-esteem was wounded, bit his lip and nodded.
He confirmed the direction in which the bear had escaped and said to Raymond.
It looks like this place doesn’t suit you. How about we go to a lower level?
Raymond clenched his fists and shivered at Aster’s comments that scratched his pride.
Seeing Raymond like this, Aster whispered softly.
Next time, you can pretend you don’t know.
At her words, Raymond returned to Sector B. However, most of the prey had already been caught by others and time was running out.
In the end, he had to catch only one and return.
Raymond was fed up with Aster.
You two seemed to get along very well. You wanted the same things.
Ignoring Wilhelm’s sarcasm and preparing to turn back, Raymond turned toward a wave he sensed somewhere.
It was Tatiana.
When asked to help get rid of Karina, she handed over an artifact inspired by her bracelet.
The problem was to make sure they wouldn’t get caught because she would disappear completely after wearing them while handing him the artifacts.
Damn it, damn it!
Nothing was going to happen.
He had told Tatiana to go to the hunting grounds and use it.
If Karina wandered away from the group, she would follow her and use her magic.
She could control Karina’s mind with the magic that was created using the seasonal stone she put in the bracelet.
The mind control magic wasn’t perfect.
He would see the uncomfortable part of the action.
If the magic was activated in a place with a lot of eyes, there would be people who would notice.
If so…
«Of course they’re going to doubt Tatiana being with me.»
Raymond frantically ran around hoping Karina would resist the magic, please.
Tati!
Through the bushes, I could see her silver hair shining like moonlight.
Then I saw Karina staggering on top of her and heading towards the river.
She looked drunk.
Raymond shook his head for a moment.
Wouldn’t it be okay if the people in this room said that drunk Karina stumbled?
But contrary to his thoughts, his body was running toward Karina.
Hey, this woman!
It was magic.
Karina held Raymond with her magical powers.
She grabbed him by the neck, vomited blood and laughed loudly at him.
Do you think I’ll die alone?
There was no time to swear. Suddenly, the black river was right in front of them.
Raymond hugged Karina, who had involuntarily lost consciousness.
Two people fell into the river.
Plop, with a huge sound.
* * *
When I opened my eyes, my body felt heavy.
As my eyes gradually got used to the darkness, I could see the leaves and the moon.
Am I dead?
Don’t worry, you’re alive.
I heard Raymond’s disgusted voice.
I turned my head to look to the side and saw Raymond sitting by the campfire.
Always well dressed, but today he looked like a wet mouse.
I was glad. If I’d died with a guy like you, I’d be so embarrassed I couldn’t even close my eyes.
Keep your mouth shut.
I struggled to get up.
My whole body ached as if I’d been beaten. My throat hurt and it was cold.
But more than that, I worried if I would be able to survive here.
I asked after thinking.
Where do you think this is?
I think it’s the center of the forest. I can’t feel the magic at all.
As you move towards the center of the Golden Forest, the magic power in the air decreases drastically. As Raymond said, it was like following the river to the middle of the forest.
How long has it been since we fell?
About an hour or two.
As I listened to him, I looked at my whole body. Fortunately, there were no broken or injured places.
Come on, let the fire…
I walked over to Raymond, who had made fire, and patted him on the cheek.
He didn’t say anything.
Ah…
He let out a long sigh and tousled his spilled hair.
Cold golden eyes turned to me.
I looked straight into those eyes and said.
You tried to kill me.
I didn’t do it in moderation.
Moderate?
Why do you keep doing things provoking Tatiana for nothing? Leave her alone.
It was like I was to blame for all this. It was boring.
You guys are like this all the time. Like all your problems are my fault. You even think about killing someone like that? Are you crazy?
Raymond shut his mouth tight.
It was obvious not to say it. Tatiana must have hung herself crying again.
The male leads were weak against Tatiana’s tears.
When she shed tears, they acted crazy.
Ha, it’s okay. When I return, I will formally protest this matter to the Tower.
Raymond was silent.
I didn’t expect him to feel guilty.
Either way, nothing good would happen to him.
According to my mother, Raymond’s position in the Tower was not very good.
It is said that the wizards’ patience had reached its limit due to numerous incidents and accidents.
Although the wizards had no sense of entitlement, they were very proud of themselves as wizards.
Raymond’s actions eroded their pride.
Do whatever the hell you want.
Raymond muttered, avoiding my gaze.
I turned away from him and dried myself in the fire.
First I have to get out of here.
The sun has already set today, so we had to spend the night here.
And tomorrow I plan to go upriver on foot.
Today, sleep first. I’ve rested for a while, so I’ll be fine.
What are you talking about. If your clothes are dry, you should go up. I think it’ll take half a day to get there.
Don’t be stupid. What will we do if you can’t use magic and we don’t have a weapon, and if the beasts attack us?
Raymond shut his mouth as he pushed him.
If that man wasn’t a wizard, his neck would have flown.
As if his confidence had diminished, Raymond lay down with his mouth closed.
Soon I fell asleep, only the sound of his low breathing could be heard.