Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 563: Destination (3)

A big-eyed monster with blue skin and an average height of 3m.

An entity of an unknown species that calls itself a ‘human’.

They and real humanity are confronting each other with the forest as the border.

“Surely those are the ones the baron said…”

“But why are you not coming anymore and just staying there?”

The faces of those who kept their seats with their weapons in their hands were full of tension, probably because of the number that was not lacking compared to our exploration force.

And in such a confrontational situation.

“Long time no see. Bjorn, the son of Yandel.”

The village chief appeared among the monsters.

The guys who were seeing the village chief for the first time really reacted in surprise at the fact that he was speaking human language, and I walked past them.

“Yeah, it’s been a while.”

“Have your friends increased in that time?”

“Ah, it happened.”

Since he seemed to want a conversation, he gave a rough answer and glanced around.

The troops of the Exploration Army, which had spread out as if besieging the entrance to the village, were gathering towards this place in real time.

But even if you never knew it.

‘Why is he so relaxed?’

Seeing him say hello to me in no rush at all, I feel more anxious for no reason.

However, I did not show such feelings as much as possible and opened my mouth.

“But where did you guys come from? Apparently, there was only one entrance to the village for me.”

“Don’t be too sad. Can’t you tell a stranger everything about the town?”

“Like the corpse in that cellar?”

The village chief did not respond to the words thrown as if he were trying to float.

He just looked me up and down with creepy eyes and asked:

“You know? Those who are really smart pretend not to be observant.”

“…”

“Which do you think you are?”

Well, I don’t know, but it’s very scary to have your eyes wide open while saying that.

To the point where I almost swung the hammer without realizing it.

“baron! Please step back.”

Soon after, Commander Jerome St. Red, who was in the rear, arrived, and the village chief’s gaze shifted to him.

“Hmm… Who are you?”

“The 1st Royal Knight Commander, Count Jerome St. Red. This time he was awarded the title of Commander of the Exploration Force.”

“It’s the royal family… Yes, I know you guys will be coming soon too—.”

“Now, it is your turn. I heard that you introduced yourself as the dragon knight, Cornelius Bruengrid, to Baron Hani Yandel. Is that true?”

Jerome cut off his words and asked a high-handed question, and the village chief answered with a stare at him.

“Is that important?”

“Important. That will determine whether you should be viewed as an unknown entity capable of communication, or an ancient traitor to be executed immediately.”

An ancient traitor?

What else are you talking about?

As I tilted my head, the eyes of the village chief, who hadn’t shown much emotion, shone fiercely.

As if he had touched the reverse.

“Execution… you sound funny.”

“exactly? I guess it’s weird My acquaintances always look at me and say I’m not funny.”

“Even after all that time, nothing has changed about our friends here. very arrogant As if they were standing on top of this world…”

Soon the village chief spoke in a cold voice.

“Let’s try it sometime. That it is the execution.”

“well. No matter how much I wish, the execution will not be carried out on the spot.”

“Why are you even scared now?”

“Because there are so many things I need to hear from you. After obtaining all the information through the interrogation, I will personally finish the execution that I was unable to do at that time.”

“…”

Clearing up the position in an instant.

It’s not like roasting beans over lightning.

Rather, I was embarrassed to watch.

‘Still, it’s not that the two of them are in a friendly atmosphere, so it worked out…’

When running the simulation, there were also cases where the two of them ate the team and attacked me, so this situation itself wasn’t too bad.

but….

“Exterminate! You can kill everyone except the boss!”

“Nia Lapdonia!”

what else is this

[Everyone scatters and goes down to the village!]

As soon as the order for an all-out attack was given, the monsters scattered and began to flee.

***

“Commander! The monsters run away!”

“Chase and annihilate! Be sure to catch the boss. Just in case, you can kill me!”

No, is it right to follow this?

I suddenly had such a question, but it was not something I could stop with my own strength.

There was no particular reason to stop it.

“Everyone, don’t leave me near me!”

Forming a moving formation with the members of Group 4, they hurriedly joined the pursuit ranks.

Of course, I only pretended to chase, but I did not follow with all my heart and soul.

That’s right, whoever sees this is suspicious

“…Yandel, it’s possible it’s a trap.”

“Know. It must be enticing.”

Also, Jerome wouldn’t know that.

However, I must have decided that I couldn’t let it go like this.

Even if there were pitfalls, he would have had the confidence that he would be able to overcome them by force.

yeah, so…

“What are you going to do?”

I answered Amelia’s question without hesitation.

“Depart from the main unit as naturally as possible.”

Very clear guidelines for future action.

As if I didn’t understand it well, the answer came back after a few seconds.

“…What are you talking about? Are you leaving?”

“It is literally. During the chase, it will naturally disengage and fall.”

“After that?”

“I will leave this island. Very accidentally and unintentionally while chasing the enemy.”

“Do you really think that’s possible?”

The subject was missing, but I knew right away that I wasn’t asking about the success of the plan.

It must be a question of whether they can take care of themselves after desertion.

but so what do i do

‘…I’m too anxious to keep up like this.’

Before getting rid of Jerome, Erwen was bobbed.

In addition, she even appeared as a village chief, and even a sign that something big was about to happen exploded.

But I want you to quietly observe the situation here?

‘Yes, this is correct.’

Soon, I shook off even the last of my worries and made up my mind.

Isn’t that an act that the original me would never have done? This alone would cause a big twist in cause and effect and might avoid the scene Parav saw that day.

thus….

“It’s the village chief! Chief! The village chief went over there!! Team 4, all follow me!”

At the right timing, he led the 4th group and broke away from the pursuit.

“yes? I could see it going that way—”

“You don’t believe me! Follow me!!”

The members of Team 4, completely unaware of my plan, wondered if it was okay to do this, but fortunately they followed my insistence.

Tadada dat-

The distance from the main force, which is rapidly moving away.

“uh? The baron is going over there…”

“But wasn’t there anything there?”

“But you saw something…”

Group 3, who was nearby, looked at us and made an expression of wanting to know what to do with this, but they didn’t come to catch us.

Hey, who would have imagined that I would lead the crew and desert at this timing—.

“He headed over there? Redirect the entire army!”

…huh?

“The entire army follows Baron Yandel!”

what is this.

why are you following me

The moment I thought I had successfully escaped from the main unit, the main unit turned and headed towards me.

Thanks to that, I became a situation where I was at the forefront.

“Yandel, what are you going to do?”

“For now, act naturally.”

“…I get it.”

If I turn around again, the main force will follow me.

As I was running while seriously contemplating why this had happened, Jerome, who was on the move with Team 1, caught up to me at once.

“baron! I followed the baron’s judgment for now, but did you see it correctly?”

It was an outcall.

“uh….”

What should I answer here?

It was a time when I was thinking about that and pretending not to hear and running.

“Chief, he must have been heading in that direction over there—.”

“Commander! It’s him! The missing one is over there!”

I don’t know why, but at the end of the direction I was going, there was a village chief.

“Couldn’t it… was the bait we were following?”

“…”

“her…! If it wasn’t for Baron Yandel, he might have missed him! I will never forget this ball of mine.”

“…okay. thanks.”

I don’t have to make excuses for this, so I should say it’s good.

Or, should I say it’s screwed up?

I don’t know, but before long the village chief stopped in front of a tree and entered through a gap under it.

“There is a road leading down!”

It seems that there is another entrance to the village…

“Count St. Red, what are you going to do? It’s very likely they’ve set a trap over there.”

“I know, but I can’t miss him here.”

Huh, yeah… You’re really going down.

well, that’s it I’d rather send them down from here, and then I might see another escape point—.

“So, Baron Yandel.”

“…?”

“Could the baron lead the way?”

“…I don’t know what’s down there?”

“That’s why I need the baron’s power even more. Can’t the baron stand alone against his level 1 monster? If you hold out for a while, our troops will come in soon and help the baron.”

Certainly, what Jerome said made sense.

Because I am the hardest among all the members of the exploration team.

The decision to send me to the most dangerous place first is natural as a commander leading the military.

but….

pounding-!

For some reason, my heart beats low as soon as I hear that proposal.

At the same time, the narrowed vision in the chaotic situation is clear, and only then can Jerome’s face be seen clearly.

A soldier’s expression that is not different from any other time.

pounding-!

But why?

All of a sudden, very few scenes I saw during the day are combined in my head.

It’s all small things, but…

‘I’ll have to check.’

Soon, I opened my mouth while looking straight into Jerome’s eyes.

“good night. I will lead.”

“Oh, that’s great! If the Baron refused, he was at a loss as to whom to send—.”

“If I could just confirm one thing before that.”

After I interrupted him and added a condition, Jerome kept his mouth shut for a moment, then stared at me.

I don’t know what it is, but it looks like I’m going to say something.

Therefore, I just said the requirements as an old man.

“I heard that there is a ‘displaced trust’ among the materials brought. Am I right?”

“…Is that so?”

“If you use it to confirm a few things, I’ll take the lead right away.”

“I don’t know what you want to check, but must you do it now? That person who fled down there might be plotting some kind of dark scheme—”

“Then it’s over. I will not lead.”

“Even if I give orders with the authority of commander?”

Instead of answering with a shrug, I didn’t say anything.

“…”

“…”

A moment of silence follows.

“…I think the atmosphere over there is a bit strange, isn’t it just me?”

“Fnellin, Karlstein, Tersia. Prepare your heart.”

“Eh, prepare your heart?”

“Whatever you are doing, do it.”

A silence so heavy that everyone watching us felt it at once.

In that silence, the boy finally made a choice.

“Good. Lord Abost! Come with misplaced trust! I don’t know what it is, but the baron seems to have something he wants to check!”

When the consent was given, the deputy commander quickly brought the item, and I quickly took it over and started it right away.

click-

After that, with this, everything is ready.

Now, no one can lie within a 10m radius.

yeah, so…

“Your name is Jerome St. Red, right?”

“Right.”

First of all, after lightly throwing a test question, I went into the main topic.

“Now I’m going to ask you a question, and from now on you just have to answer ‘no’ to what I’m asking.”

“It’s easy. Come on.”

Looking at the guy’s eyes that didn’t show the slightest wavering, I slowly opened my mouth.

“not today.”

“…”

“No, except for the one we met a little while ago.”

“…”

“Did you ever meet that monster who claimed to be Cornelius Brungrid?”

The answer I asked for was ‘no’.

However, the long-awaited answer did not come back even though time passed.

Swoop.

By the time I gently lifted my shield and hammer while facing him, the long silence was broken and his profound voice resounded.

very quiet.

“How did you know?”

…Nimiral.

Today is not the first time he has met the village chief.