Chapter 74 - Underwater 4 (1/2)

Chapter 74 - Underwater (4)

After they had heard the screams and shouts that seemed to contain the world’s anger, it didn’t take them too long to arrive at the mermaid kingdom.They were able to arrive at Anaid without much complications.Of course, their army was quite large, so Artpe hadn’t expected to stay hidden from their enemies in the first place.

When he decided to use the Road of Mermaids, his stealth had been broken.When he granted Sherryl’s request of freeing the merfolk from their curses, the cat was out of the bag.

“Oh.I can see the entrance leading into the kingdom.It is connected directly to the road.”

“The center of the Road of Mermaids is the mermaid kingdom.Of course, it is interconnected.”

“Oppa, I see other humans there!Ah, I also see a being that isn’t human…...!”

The mermaid kingdom was protected by the magic that ruled over the road.In addition, there was another layer of dimensional magic that protected the kingdom.From outside, the mermaid kingdom looked like a miniature model placed within a crystal ball.

It really was a beautiful sight.However, if one looked closely within the kingdom, one would find out that its beauty didn’t reflect reality.A flock of humans was causing a huge disturbance within the kingdom.

“I...it isn’t there.It’s gone!The artifact he provided for us is gone!”

“I’m sure the merfolk committed treason against us!”

“You stupid and dull humans!You couldn’t even protect a single item, and now you are making such a fuss!”

There was a blonde-haired Demon woman amongst the humans.When he checked her information with his Read All Creation ability, he realized she was the Demon that had a direct hand in creating the mess within the Diaz kingdom.He realized she was Teana.

‘Are all the Demons acting so boldly as her? Maybe, they are all working under their real name.’

When he heard that name for the first time, he had thought it sounded similar to Etna’s name.He wondered in secret if Etna had switched up her name to work under a pseudonym.However, that idea was blown into smithereens when he met Etna in Frate.He had worried unnecessarily, because their names were constructed in a confusing manner.That sin alone made her deserving of death.

“Your highness, the merfolk army is flowing back towards us!The curse was dispelled!”

“There are humans amongst them…..I remember getting a description of that bastard….Ooh-doo-doohk.”

“Those bastards are the ones that interfered with our Demonification experiments.I’m sure of it!”

“Those insolent brats dare to boldly show up in front of me!”

There was no way one would be able to hide a large army that numbered in the three thousand.Before Artpe’s party was able to enter into the kingdom, they were already in the crosshair of their enemies.

[Master, the knights protecting the man named Medelrud are all over level 150.They are veteran knights.Moreover, there is a scary Demon that uses a terrifyingly evil energy.A single wave of this woman’s hand neutralized all the soldiers protecting the royal palace!]

[That sounds about right.She is over level 200.]

Now that they had reached the kingdom, it seemed fear sprouted anew within Sherryl.She grabbed the sleeve of Artpe’s robe, and she took a slight step backwards.However, merfolk arrayed behind them were unafraid.

[Princess, we are all gathered in one place.The result will be different this time around!]

[We have to kill those ruffians.We have to take back our kingdom and ocean!]

[All troops get ready for battle!We will escort the princess to the palace!We will cut down anyone that interferes with us!]

[Ooh-ohhhhhhhhhh!]

They had gone crazy after having a curse placed on them not too long ago, yet it was as if they had completely forgotten about it.Each of them raised their weapons to show their resolve.It seemed Sherryl was very touched by this act.Courage returned to her eyes.

[E...everyone….All right.With all of you and my master by side, I will no longer be afraid!]

“Yes, yes.I’m glad you guys made some breakthroughs.”

Roa was the one that did everything!Sherryl had let go of his sleeve as she turned to look at the merfolk.Artpe just nodded his head as he leisurely took a step forward.

[However, if I let you guys charge forward, countless tears and blood will be shed.You guys should stay back.We will take care of them.]

At the same time, he made a declaration to the merfolk.Of course, the merfolk had a dumbfounded expression on their faces.It was as if Artpe had slapped their faces.Sherryl was taken aback, and she once again moved closer to Artpe.

[M...master?If we are to stand up to them…..]

[You seem to have the wrong idea.I didn’t free all the Merfolk, so that I can use them in battle.I just did it, because you requested it.….it is time for us to complete the Quest.There is no need for your participation.]

[W...what!?You insolent human······.]

[Quiet!The one that saved us all was my master.Show him respect!]

They were at the cusp of battle where two large forces were about to clash, yet a single person stepped forward in an unperturbed manner.Of course, everyone’s gaze would be focused on him. Maetel was also taken aback, so she grabbed Artpe.

“They’ve become very vigilant against us.”

“Of course, they are vigilant.However, you should be aware of this, Maetel.You have to be confident that you are going to win even if your opponent is vigilant.Ifyou aren’t, you shouldn’t attack them in the first place.You should only be vigilant if you don’t know the identity of your opponent, or if you can’t discern their number….You only become vigilant if you aren’t confident in your own forces.I’m not like that.”

Artpe’s eyes were shining brightly.If a hidden Kraken made its appearance, it might be a different story.However, he had made a thorough assessment of the players present here.

“It doesn’t matter if there are a lot of them.They can even use whatever Artifacts they have.They can’t win against us.You know why?We caught a Kraken that we shouldn’t have been able to kill in this lifetime, and we’ve become incredible strong.This happens quite often with the Demon King’s army, so you should keep this in mind.Their plan misfires quite often.”

“Y..yes!”

Matel quietened down as she accepted Artpe’s convincing words.He smirked as he turned his gaze.He caught sight of the Demon and Sienna.Sienna was gripping the handle of the hammer that was strapped to her back.

“Sienna, you should prepare yourself.”

“Yes.”

There was no need for the entire hero’s party to step forward.Artpe and Sienna would take care of this.The two of them would be enough.The Chef’s recipe had been pretty tight.However, as a result, the food transformed into something more delicious compared to the previous life’s hero!

Artpe looked defenseless as he conversed with his party members in front of his enemies.It seemed the Demon was extremely irritated by this dispaly.In the end, the Demon named Teana attacked first.An evil energy shot forth!

“Death’s Baptism!”

“You dare?”

Artpe snorted as he faced the black fog created by her.It was a powerful magic that could only be used by a Demon over level 200, but·····.

“H...how can this be…..Priest!?They told me you were a magician!”