52-avalanche (1/2)

The carriage was running down the mountainside.

The way back was blocked by rocks. Even if we tried to remove them, we would be surrounded by demons.

In the end, I decided to go on.

...... d*mn. It's hot enough to kill you, and the demons are attacking you. It would have been better if we had just headed straight for the plains.

Spinoza threw up in disgust.

”...... You know what? Can you please stop saying what everyone else is thinking? Do you enjoy diminishing others?

Femme says in disgust.

”I mean... Who are you? Who said anything about cutting through the vindictive valley? You're a total war criminal. You're usually so high and mighty.

”Goo......!

Gregor's face was distorted by the sarcasm.

The atmosphere was grim.

It's no use thinking about the past. Think about what you're going to do now.

I'll try to get everyone to change their minds.

”You're right, Zeke!　You're right, Zeke! Let's move forward!　Even if it's hot, it's a bargain when you think of it as a free sauna!

Seira clasped her hands in front of her chest, trying to inspire everyone. She seems to be the toughest one mentally.

For a moment, everyone relented. That's when...

There's an explosion overhead.

”--!

Everyone in the room looked up in the direction of the sound.

Was it some kind of explosive magic that had been activated? The rock face of the slope had been gouged out. The crumbling earth and sand was coming at us with great speed, trying to swallow us.

For a moment, I saw the shadows of demons on the cliff.

--They were probably setting us up.

Before you can duck, you're swept away in an avalanche of sand. We were thrown off the mountain path. The horse and cart are thrown into the air.

--Shit. That's not good. ......!

At this height. If we hit the ground, we'll be dead. Sonia, the horses and the wagon won't survive it.

I'll open the top leading from the platform to the cart.

”Your Highness. Excuse me.

I said, and hugged Sonia to my chest.

”What ......?

I'm sure you've heard of it.

What are you suddenly doing ......?

It's to protect you. Bear with me for a moment.

I hold Sonia close to my chest and deploy my Iron Shield skill.

This will protect the horse and cart from damage, as well as Sonia and her friends.

The carriage descends and slams into the ground. It rolled down the slope. Everyone's damage is coming to me.

Eventually, the wagon stopped sliding.