My party arrived at Veronica and rested for one day. The next morning, I got up first and stood at the entrance of the castle as I informed the party of my plans. Lee Hyunsung asked, “Surely you're not going alone?”
“I won't be alone. I'm going with those two.” I pointed to Han Sooyoung and Asuka Ren.
Then Lee Jihye wondered, “What are we going to do while Ahjussi is gone?”
“You and Hyunsung-ssi are in charge of guarding Veronica's walls. Have you checked the updated scenario?”
“…Is it to defend Veronica Castle until the end of the scenario period?”
“Yes. That is your mission.”
“But…”
“Do it.”
“…I understand.”
I looked at Lee Hyunsung. “There is Gong Pildu but it will be hard to stop the disasters with Armed Fortress alone. I'm sorry to leave it to you but…”
“Don't worry. Protecting a base is my specialty.”
I was relieved by his determined words but I knew it wouldn't be that easy. It might seem like an easy task but surviving this scenario was harder than going with me.
“If you see the 'snake' of the first group, don't confront him head on. Flee Veronica Castle if you have to. Can you promise me this?”
“I promise.”
Their mission was to protect the castle until I returned. I gave orders to Lee Gilyoung and Shin Yoosung. “Secure as many insects and monsters as possible. Your mission is to buy time.”
Lee Gilyoung and Shin Yoosung nodded.
“If you go to the north forest then there will be many unique monsters of this world. Go and tame those monsters.”
“Yes Hyung.”
“I understand Ahjussi.”
A large number of monsters would help bridge the gap with the disasters. In the process, the children's skills would also increase significantly. I left Veronica Castle. Han Sooyoung saw the people watching us from behind and asked, “So where are we going?”
“The eastern rocky zone.”
The startled Asuka Ren told me. “The Japanese has already occupied that area.”
“I know.”
I stared straight at Asuka Ren. She had soft and curly silver hair. She had a clear face with sharp lines, like a cartoonist had painstakingly drawn it. It was a face that gave off the feeling of a warrior rather than just a beauty.
I told her, “That's why I brought you.”
“Do you trust me?”
“I don't trust you. I just want to get back the value of saving your life.”
“…I see.”
It was easier to say this than to buy her favour with kindness. In fact, Asuka Ren looked worried about something. Perhaps when her troubles were over, she would tell me the information in earnest.
We travelled over the plains area towards an area filled with rock formations. The trip was estimated to take two days but we could do it within one day if we moved fast.
Han Sooyoung asked, “What is the plan?”
“Unlike us, Japan has an Absolute Throne. In other words, there is an 'absolute king' among the first group who commands all of them.”
Han Sooyoung pondered on my words. “…Do you mean to catch the king?”
Han Sooyoung was really quick to understand. I nodded.
Han Sooyoung muttered, “Well, your idea is correct. There would be a profound effect on the entire group if the master of the Absolute Throne dies…”
“Of course, killing the king won't stop all of them. Still, it will allow us to hold on until the end of the scenario.”
Chapter end
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