I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

294.Baron Johan Quartz Is Entering! (9)

“Congratulations. “It seems like Agares cares more about you than you think.”

“Thank you – no, I’m not grateful at all.”

“John, are you hurt anywhere?”

“I am not weak enough to be hurt by an explosion of this magnitude.”

Check your body condition. Unfortunately, I left my shovel behind so I don’t have a weapon, but if you don’t have teeth, you have gums. I picked up a chair leg lying nearby and imbued it with the power of the World Tree.

After a while, an ordinary chair leg turned into a stick imbued with the power of the World Tree. It was the greatest power of the World Tree’s protection.

The power to transform ‘trees’ into branches of the World Tree. Of course, it was shabby compared to the branches of the real world tree, but these fake branches were powerful enough against the commonly so-called fake ones.

Because the World Tree was a divine being that protected this world.

Even compared to Calon, it is not inferior at all.

“You’re done now! If Agares comes to save me-“

“Haven’t you ever thought that maybe I wasn’t really here to save you?”

“What?”

Sitri asked me what I meant. Do you really not know? Or maybe you don’t want to believe it? It doesn’t matter to me either way, but… Should I still answer?

“It is entirely possible that I came here to kill you to prevent you from handing over information to me.”

Because that’s what devils are originally.

“Well, that can’t be true, but he’s still a colleague-“

“Aren’t you the only one who thinks that way?”

I don’t know what kind of devil Agares is, but judging from Sitri’s reaction, he seems to be a devil like a devil, so he would be more focused on destroying evidence than rescuing him.

As the heavy drinking disappeared and the sound of heavy footsteps filled the empty space, I used my skills to create a passage and move.

“I’m leaving the imperial palace like this.”

“Won’t they keep chasing me?”

“Probably so.”

“Then…”

“It seems clear that we are what they are after, so we need to lure them in first. This is not a good place to fight.”

To put it bluntly, whether the imperial palace is destroyed or not is none of my business. But letting the people inside die…Was a bitter taste. It’s okay to say that I’m just, but is there really a need to magnify the number of victims?

No matter how useless they are, they are still innocent civilians.

Anyway, the banquet hall is full of knights, so even if you attack it, it won’t be much fun, so there are few people… Few?

“…Could it be that the chamberlain is on the same side?”

For some reason, I thought it was going a bit far, but if the Chamberlain was one of the same people, it is understandable to some extent that he hit here with a pinpoint. I think I know that there’s no point in taking something from me if I didn’t try to take it from myself.

It’s almost impossible for me or Karina to deal with it with a simple sneak attack. It’s not impossible if I’m cursed like before, but there’s no way I wouldn’t have prepared for something like that.

“Karina. How long do you think her sanctuary will last?”

“If you try to destroy a strong physical force, it will take about 10 minutes…”

“That’s enough.”

It looks like we’ve finally arrived at the bottom of the vacant lot.

“Production.”

Create space by widening the passage. By using the skill repeatedly, I created a space the size of a banquet hall and stuck the branches of the pine tree into the floor.

It’s a bit awkward since it’s my first time, but I guess it’ll be enough.

“Karina. “Can you set up a sanctuary here too?”

“Yes. But moving alone is a little… Scary.”

Are you asking me to go with you? I threw Sitri on the floor like a burden and manipulated the tree so that the world tree that tied Sitri’s body took root on the floor.

If you do this, you won’t be able to escape.

If I had been able to run away, I would have hit you long ago. After confirming that Sitri was bound, we quickly began setting up the sanctuary.

Since I don’t know when Agares’ followers will attack, I carry Karina with me in all my actions, shortening the movement time as much as possible to create an efficient sanctuary.

The sanctuary created in this way was weaker than before due to the insufficient materials and large space, but it was enough.

When we finished setting up the sanctuary, we started hearing footsteps in the distance.

“It seems to be coming slowly.”

Judging by the sound of footsteps, it must be about five. Hearing the sound of armor made me think that there might have been followers of the Agares Church among the imperial knights.

How far has the Church of Agares penetrated?

I heard from Duke Ryan that the Agares Church was expanding its influence, but I had no idea that it would be so large that it even included internal members.

Well, if you want to start a civil war, the easiest way is to recruit internal people, so it’s worth it.

It might have been in the past, but the current empire was in a precarious state because the roots of the pillars were being gnawed away. Yeonsangun, or even worse than that, is a prince and is setting himself up to become an emperor. How can he be okay?

“Karina. Would you like to sit down and rest?”

“The enemy is coming, but that’s a bit…”

“Production.”

I made a chair with a backrest, lifted Karina up and sat her in the chair. Karina naturally sat on my lap, and then she got into a comfortable position and pressed her body against me.

“Wow…”

“Your dress is dirty.”

“Wouldn’t it be okay to wash it?”

“Is your ankle okay? “I ran in high heels-“

“I think it’s okay. The heel seems to be a little out of place, but…”

“Can I take a quick look?”

“Yes.”

I carefully took off Karina’s shoes and checked her condition. As she said, her heel, which was supposed to be fixed, was shaking.

“Hmm. “It would be better to change the form rather than fix it.”

She takes off her other shoe and picks up a pair of high heels. The shape is…Um. I guess I’ll just make them sandals that are easy to run in.

“Production.”

As I got older, the high heels repeatedly compressed and expanded, and after about 10 seconds, they changed into the shape of sandals.

“Put them on.”

“Thank you.”

“Wow…”

The feeling of touching your cheek with a thank you note. Part of me wants to return the kiss, but soon…

“Are they Agares’ henchmen?”

Three knights, a wizard, and a guy wearing a priest’s uniform. They tried to enter the underground cavity where I was, but were stopped by the sanctuary.

“The power of the Agares Church is great. “I never thought they would attack the imperial palace so casually.”

When I spoke up, they looked at each other and talked as if discussing something, and then a man in a priest’s uniform stepped forward.

[Human, you did something very interesting.]

“Oh, are they using humans as intermediaries?”

[I feel relaxed without even knowing the topic.]

“Well, aren’t you the one who doesn’t know the topic?”

I wonder where this place is.

[Are you so proud of just catching one Harpas? You are arrogant.]

“The guy who talks while hiding behind the pews has a long tongue.”

[You guy…]

His voice became rough, as if he was angry at being insulted by a lowly human. Does the devil also lose his composure when unexpected surprises keep coming?

Looking at it this way, it seems like Harpas was really an intelligent character. At least that guy protected his Gao until the end. He clearly admitted defeat. He also provided some information…

But this guy, well… I guess I should say that he seems to let down his guard just by hearing his voice. He felt something like that.

“But if he is confident, he will come and visit us in person. Then, I am willing to hand over Sitri.”

[Is there a need to recall failures?]

“What? “You b*stard!”

[Shut up. The whole plan went awry when you got caught! If you were caught, would you have committed suicide? Are you living in shame? Although we have been working hard for over ten years…]

“You damn b*stard!”

As expected, like the devil, they split it up on their own. I gently put Karina down and unwrapped her body. Agares’ goal is to kill Sitri, who may be able to determine her location, probably at any cost.

I don’t know what they’ll do, so I’ll have to protect them for now.

We can’t let a valuable informant die.

“Shouldn’t I have done it right from the beginning?”

[Someone like him is interfering without even knowing what to do. Did you think that there was no one in the world who could beat you just because you dealt with Harpas? That guy’s power is worthless. Just because he beat that guy, don’t think he can beat me.]

Gather the power of the World Tree in your hands.

“Production.”

A tree branch planted on the ground grows rapidly and takes on a shape familiar to me. A shovel made entirely of world trees looked shabby on the outside, but it contained more power than a shovel made of mithril.

“Karina. Stay back. Sitri…”

“Kya?!”

I retrieved the root and threw Sitri towards Karina. Sitri, who had fallen in front of Karina, was talking loudly, but I just turned one ear over and looked in front of her.

And, the sanctuary was shattered.

“Hey. Agares.”

[Do you think they will listen to me now even if I begin for my life? I would give it some consideration if I offered the saint behind me, but…]

“If you’re that confident, why don’t you come directly? Harpas also appeared before me in person.”

[You’re so c*cky. My servants. Tear that arrogant guy’s body into pieces.]

“For Agares!”

“His blessing will be with you!”

“Glory to Him!”

“O unbeliever! Divine punishment will befall you!”

As Agares’ cry resonated throughout the cavity, Agares’ servants, who were in human form, began to swell in size like creatures from a horror game.

“In the end, are you going to hide behind like a coward?”

[You’re a foolish guy who can’t tell the difference between being scared and being cautious. Ah, that’s how stupid people talk.]

“For being so clueless…Hey. An idiot who can’t even keep up with Harpas. Do you know why I waited here for your servants?”

[Isn’t that just believing in one sanctuary? A sanctuary like that would be destroyed in an instant. You’re such a fool to hide in a place with no escape route.]

“Have you never investigated me?”

[I already know all your information. That he received the power of the phoenix. That you’ve been working on something in the east recently, and that your abilities can change the landscape.

Do you think I wasn’t prepared? I already know your weaknesses thoroughly.]

Seeing how confident he is, it looks like he took some action.

What kind of action is this? I looked at the species, which were growling like fighting dogs on a leash. Species that had already lost their human form had a bizarre appearance that was half human and half monster.

[Then, please be buried quietly there with the saint.]

After the guy finished speaking, the bell that served as Agares’ phone stretched out his hand in front of him. Then, an unpleasant sound like scratching on a blackboard was heard.

“Production…Production…”

At the familiar and ominous words, I immediately rolled my body to the side.

I immediately turned my gaze and looked at the spot where I was standing, and there was a very familiar sharp stone pillar sticking out.

“…It’s fun.”

I don’t know what method they used, but they do something really fun.

I adjusted my grip to the shovel.