Chapter 20 (2/2)
At Hisran’s next words, Viscount Koufen and the butler’s complexion turned pale. It was a big deal for those who lived quietly on the outskirts to suddenly encounter.
As if he felt sorry for it, Hisran spoke again.
“Don’t be too scared. So, this is why I came directly. With Jaeha, who knows monsters well.”
“Me and the citizens will just believe in the Tower Master and Miss Jaeha.”
Viscount Koufen answered with trembling lips.
“I have a few more questions for you, Viscount. How was its movement? Aside from speed, well, things like flexibility. Were their arms and legs flexed well? Did they do any bending or rolling?”
“I don’t know. Although it seems a little stiff, it’s so fast. Oh, I saw them bending your back. Right, Doilson?”
“Yes, Viscount. I saw it bend over and dodge Michael’s sword.”
Hearing the conversation between the Viscount and the butler, Jaeha’s head tilted slightly to the side.
‘Is the movement more advanced than the Chinese Zombie I know…? Then, it would be dangerous to come face to face.’
“How about its rigidity? Did the sword stab well?”
“Among my knights, Ronald’s skills are quite good, but his sword was only half in. Ugh, thinking about it again is dizzying… If Ronald hadn’t rolled on the ground quickly, he would have been stabbed in the throat by the monster’s claw… Its claws are so powerful that it just pierces walls.”
‘It seems that strength and toughness are similar.’
“Lastly, did they retreat when the sun came up?”
“Yes, that’s right…! When the sun shines, it screams and disappears quickly. You were really, really, an expert who knew them well.”
Viscount Koufen is now starting to look more passionately towards Jaeha than Hisran. Jaeha gently avoided the burdensome gaze and continued explaining.
“Except for the increased flexibility, the monster I know, ‘Chinese Zombie,’ seems to be correct. The Chinese Zombie’s body is very hard, and it’s disadvantageous to face it face-to-face. Fortunately, they have a fatal weakness. They dislike sunlight and are immobile during the day, and can be completely destroyed by burning with fire.”
“Oh, my God!”
“Then, if we find them as soon as the sun rises and burn them with fire, will we win?”
When Hisran said with a smirk, Jaeha nodded her head.
“Usually, it’s said that they return to the coffin in the morning, but this time, the existence of a behind-the-scenes force is also suspected, so I think we should find all the places where they can avoid the sunlight.”
“Great. Viscount Koufen, first let me know where they have appeared at least once. Let’s deduce together where the monsters are hiding.”
“Yes, I will explain while looking at the map.”
The first Chinese Zombie appeared in four places as herbalists who died after being poisoned by wheedrus.
After that, as the number of victims increased and the number of Chinese Zombies increased, the creatures appeared in a total of nine places.
“The haunting area is expanding in the form of a circle.”
“Yes, I see it that way. Each location can be reached within thirty minutes on foot.”
“If we use Haste magic with all our power, it can be done in less than ten minutes. The range of influence of the one who controls the Chinese Zombie is like this. The unpleasant way they gain strength as the number of victims increases is also similar to black magic.”
Hisran muttered, clicking his tongue.
“I think you should focus on defense and tracking tonight. It bothers me a bit that I already got rid of all four Chinese Zombies at once. It doesn’t seem like the answer is to kill everything you see without knowing exactly what’s behind it. We might commit the mistake of stirring up the bushes to make the startled snake run away. Viscount, I’ll ask the red tower for support and then I’ll take a look outside, so you should take care of their defense.”
“Understood.”
Viscount Koufen responded vigorously as to whether he had hoped that the monsters would disappear if he endured tonight.
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