Chapter 148 - Zestbar 1 (2/2)

“That is why I observe Artpe.I don’t get bored.”

Artpe remembered the dream he had today before he had the nightmare.

It was after his death, and Etna had been defeated by the hero’s party.The dream depicted the moment when Regina had been dying.

There were a lot of details that worried him.Regina had realized the evolution of his Innate Ability, and she had given a significant piece of advice to Maetel.

He really wanted to wake up Maetel right now, so the three of them could talk to each other.

However, the most memorable part of the dream was the words spoken by Regina.She was consoling Maetel.Maetel had been sad after watching his death.Regina said she finally understood the emotions she had been unable to comprehend for her entire life.It was all thanks to Maetel, and she was happy.

Maybe, it was the same for Regina in the current life and the past life.She might just want to explore her emotions.The Demon King controlled the Demon race, and he was trying to dominate the humans.However, her feelings towards the Demon King might have been of secondary importance.

In their past life, Regina had looked towards Maetel.In their current life, Regina was looking towards Artpe.That was the only difference.When he realized this fact, Artpe suddenly became afraid.What if he was a bad influence on Regina?

“You shouldn’t trust me too much.”

“I don’t trust you.Men, who like younger women, are dangerous.You are a scary pervert that doesn’t care about actual age or sex.They just have to look young.Special vigilance.”

“Ok.That’s enough.”

“······.”

It looked as if Regina had more to say, but Artpe no longer conversed with her.If things continued along this path, it felt as if his previous life would be revealed.

He started making preparations with the intention of moving in the morning.Elrick, who had been sleeping in a nearby tent, stuck his head out.He was looking at Artpe.It wasn’t a sight befitting a warrior with overflowing charisma.

“Heeek!”

“What?Why are you so on guard….Mmmm?”

Artpe soon realized why Elrick was so vigilant towards him.If he thought about it, there was some very odd choice of words spoken by Regina.She said he was a scary pervert that doesn’t care about actual age or sex of a person.One just had to look young…..

“No.It isn’t like that.”

“Don’t come over here!If you come any closer, I’ll cut you!”

“It isn’t like that!”

The disturbance caused by Elrick and Artpe finally made everyone wake up.Of course, all of them were high level, so they weren’t suffering from lack of sleep.This was why they had a quick breakfast, and they were on the road again.

It was exactly as the early morning conversation between Artpe and Regina had indicated.Zestbar wasn't too far away.They didn’t need to enter into another Warp Gate any more.They watched the landscape pass by as they rode the Steel Horse.They traveled at high speed towards the ocean in the distance.

“You now what, Artpe?I had an incredible dream today.”

“No.Don’t tell me.”

“Heeeng.”

Currently, Artpe didn’t have the courage to approach Maetel about her dream.Therefore, he stopped her before she could talk about it.At the same time, he worked on creating a spell.

Zestbar was a location where humans and Demons couldn’t easily approach.If they wanted to enter into the waters of Zestbar, they would have to break through the barrier placed around Zestbar.Even Artpe had to put in a good deal of work to accomplish this.

“Ah.I see people over there.”

“They are from a minor country.Ignore them.”

“Oppa, they are fighting against demons.”

“It is a commonplace affair.Ignore…...what?”

Artpe was about to ignore Sienna’s words as if her words were inconsequential, but he queried her.His gaze immediately turned to look into the distance.He really could see them.There were humans putting up a fierce fight against Demons, and the Demons that were crushing the humans as if they were nothing.

“My god.”

They looked to be low rank Demon soldiers that were barely over level 200.However, they were still Demons.It seemed the war was going to be waged much faster than Artpe had predicted.Of course, these were reconnaissance units sent ahead of the main army to squash the humans realm….

Artpe was so surprised that he couldn’t shut his mouth.

“I can’t believe my luck is this good!I don’t have to work like a dog to break the barrier!”

“I was wondering why you weren’t saying something like that.”

While Maetel grumbled, Artpe immediately used Blink.Artpe’s party and the Steel Horse jumped space, and they arrived at the battleground between the humans and Demons!He ran over a Demon that looked easiest to take down. It was a charming gesture.

“Hello.You guys are the ones that broke open the entry barrier to Zestbar!”

“What!?Humans······!”

“Crush them!”

“Hooray!”

Her current personality differed significantly from her past life, so it kind of worried him.The blond hero Maetel jumped off the Steel Horse with her bastard sword in hand.

It was a reconnaissance unit, yet there were over 500 Demons there!As soon as Maetel landed, the number decreased to 400.She took a powerful swing with her bastard sword, and light was emitted from the blade’s edge.The light impacted exactly at the location where the Demons were gathered, and the Mana within the Demons burned out.

“Maetel, you don’t have to kill those that aren’t showing too much aggression!Regina, use your communication interference spell!”

“Yes!”

“Oh Spirit of Wind.Please punish those louts that tickle your ears.”

Maetel moved like thunder.The bodies and blood of fallen Demons appeared in every location she passed by.The Demons realized something was wrong, so they tried to contact their main army.However, their communication spell had been blocked by Regina’s interference magic.

“There are only six of them!”

“Kill them all!Kill that witch first…Koo-ahk!”

The Demons realized that fighting was the only option left.They bared their teeth as they jumped into the fight, but their heads were cut off by Maetel’s sword before they could do anything.Maetel kept Artpe’s words in mind, but she wasn’t generous enough to spare those that threatened her life and Artpe’s life.

“I’m also going!”

“No, Elrick.Maetel and Regina will settle things here.From the moment we enter Zestbar, we’ll be attacked by much more dangerous enemies than these Demon pawns.You should conserve your strength.”

So why was he allowing Maetel and Regina to go ham?They were a special breed of monster that didn’t lose much stamina and magical energy after dispatching enemies of this caliber.

“Oh my god!You guys came out of nowhere, and you saved us.Please….”

“Ah.You better not give us a sub-Quest!If you want to stay alive, run!”

Even if they were from a small nation, the humans tried to present a Quest and reward to his party.Artpe didn’t want to do something that was tiresome, so he chased the humans away!The humans wanted to say something more, but they couldn’t withstand Artpe’s cold gaze.Soon, they were fleeing.In the end, the Demons and Artpe’s party was the only ones left.

“Hoo.Good.”

Not a single Demon was able to run away.They were either killed or subdued by Maetel and Regina.He got off the Steel Horse, and he walked towards the nearest Demon.He found one that was still alive.

“Shall I start my 2nd round of experiments?”

After 30 minutes, Artpe had perfectly cleared the scene.They got on the Steel Horse, and they safely entered into the waters of Zestbar.

A smile of satisfaction appeared on Artpe’s lips.