The Paladin Owns the Relic

58 – Search for Paramer (4)

“…What?”

Amidst the hardened atmosphere, I noticed that my inner feelings came out. f*ck this!

It was an expected scene itself, so I made a mistake I didn’t know about!

“Ahahahaha. The store is open. This is true Aren’t you cleaning on time?”

“……”

Is it too late to rush over?

Rosemary sighed. I came forward and politely bowed her head.

“There are many cases where young juniors are honest. Please forgive me.”

“…So who are you?”

“I am Rosemary. I came from the Church of Ra.”

The shop was noisy.

“Rosemary? I think you’ve heard of it?”

“Isn’t she a pretty useful woman among the priests?”

“The Church of Ra decided. Injecting a few precious talents into Operation Paramer…”

“Isn’t that Manzo?”

Isn’t there a proper compliment?

Anyway, rosemary as expected. The value of the name was not a joke enough to be known to the general public.

Thanks to you, it was covered. Nice! I hurriedly lowered my head to mark the end.

“Sorry.”

“Hmmm.”

“hehehe.”

There was a reason why I skipped it as if I couldn’t help it. On the inside he was a troubled adult, but on the outside he was a young boy.

As expected, age is a weapon. I sighed and sat down. The mercenary and the knight, who had been arguing and fighting, returned to their seats in a strange atmosphere.

I still need to bow down. I don’t know later, but I should be a little humble now. The strong guys will definitely fight, so after fighting, let’s look at the situation and steal the real thing.

“…23 People. Everyone gathered.”

The Imperial Knight stood up. The scars drawn on his face over the light gloves were impressive.

“All members of the Paramer search team. Please pay attention. I am Ian Pamel, in command of the 10th Reconnaissance Battalion.”

A bit overbearing. There was no greeting or a good request.

As if it was natural, he continued talking.

“The authority to command remains with the Imperial Knights, and I hope you will sign all the papers handed out from now on.”

The female knight stood up. He walked around the table and handed over the papers.

The backlash erupted immediately.

“Must follow the command of the commander in wartime situation? Or do you rule them for treason?”

“What bullsh*t is this? Also, keep in mind that the empire owns all the treasures you can get in Paramer?”

“Did I get a sprained eye… Am I reading it right?”

“What is this again… what… how many unfavorable clauses are there?”

“Ah. f*ck. This wasn’t in the first contract I received!”

“It is a document from the empire!”

“Shut up and sign!”

The mercenaries against the bullying knights. A wizard who tries to mediate with the elves who are watching.

What a mess.

I didn’t say anything this time. Phew. I read through the papers.

Empire. Empire. Empire.

The same word appeared several times. Meant one thing.

That everything was written in favor of the Empire.

“What do you want to do?”

He gave Rosemary a title of honor. It’s an official event, so it’s natural. Rosemary read the paper and tore it into pieces.

“If this is the case, there is no reason to do so.”

You’re determined. Be firm

Of course, the tearing was the same in other places.

“These thugs!”

“I risked my life to support you, what?!”

“There is no reward, and everything is all up to you!”

The resistance of the mercenaries was the biggest, and the wizards who tried to mediate secretly agreed with that opinion.

“No matter how you think about it, this is a bit…”

“Knights. Is this unilateral provision really from the Empire?”

“To sign this clause, you must officially request the Mage Tower…”

Did he think that the wizards would take his side? Ian Pamel’s face hardened.

I changed my words slightly.

“Of course, it is okay not to sign. But if you don’t sign it, I don’t want you to think that the knights of the Empire will have your back.”

As expected.

It was a ploy to try to get the ball alone.

It’s a messy start. I slipped my papers over to Rosemary.

“Could you tear it up instead? I think I’ve already been filmed.”

“……”

Rosemary tore up my papers.

Ah.

This job is going to be difficult. But what can I do? Do what you have to do

. . .

“The city we will enter is Paramer.”

A briefing of wizards was held. He’s a guy who looks the same height as me. Although he was small, he seemed much older, with deep wrinkles on his face.

Imperial knights were not in the party. As if he had no intention of becoming friends from the beginning, he left the store altogether. Maybe it was late and I went to bed early.

Well, if there are, they’re noisy, so it’s better not to have them.

“This is Hudson Babel from the Blue Mage Tower. He serves as the vice-captain of the search party, and will briefly brief you before entering the city.”

Looking back, the face was filled with the wisdom of an old man.

“Are you okay?”

“Thank you for explaining.”

“I was rather frustrated because there was no information.”

“Thank you. Wizard.”

Even the mercenaries who were hostile to the knights acted like meek puppies in front of the wizard. Hudson smiled a little, probably liking the reaction.

“Paramer is an area covered with black fog ten years ago. It turns out that you can get in from the outside, but not out from the inside.”

A black mist was drawn over the rough drawing of the castle.

“It is difficult to distinguish the inside properly with the naked eye. When inhaling this black mist, it is easy to become mentally unstable, and headaches, diarrhea, and body problems often occur.”

“…Doesn’t that mean that if you go in, you will always be followed?”

“That’s not true. Fortunately, the black mist is not very permeable, and simply covering the nose and mouth with a cloth can prevent inhalation.”

Wizard Hudson raised his handkerchief.

“A handkerchief of this size is enough to prevent it. If you happen to see your comrades or survivors trapped inside the city inhaling black smoke, cover your mouth and nose first. Fortunately, madness disappears shortly after breathing returns, so there is no need to worry about that.”

“Is this information that would have been a big deal if I hadn’t heard?”

“Is there anything else?”

“Is there really no way to get out of the inside?”

Hudson slowly answered the questions pouring in one by one.

“No creature has yet been seen emerging from inside Paramer. As for anything else… Black smoke is covering the sky, so it’s expected to be very dark inside. It is recommended that you bring something that will shine.”

Hudson pasted a complicated blueprint on the blackboard that seemed to have been drawn in advance.

“As you know, Paramer was one of the major cities representing the North until its downfall. It was often called a labyrinth because of the complex buildings close together. I brought several copies of Paramer’s map with me, so I’ll share them all. Bringing one from each group should be enough.”

“As expected, the magic tower.”

“Wizards are competent.”

“This is an undeserved compliment. But more than that…”

Hudson took off his hat. He smiled wide enough that his wrinkles were gone.

“Before entering Paramer, shouldn’t we know where and who gathered? If we helped each other in there, we helped, but I don’t think we’ll become enemies. I think there should be at least a brief introduction. Why don’t you explain, at least roughly, what group the heads of each group are?”

“…Well, not bad.”

“You don’t know where those elves came from and what they did, don’t you?”

“There is a pretty girl. Do you want to play with me before going in?”

“Shut up your mouth. Human.”

“Whoa. Be fierce.”

“Do it in moderation. Bastards.”

A mercenary stood up while saying “Ssssscha”. Standing next to Hudson, he politely bowed his head.

“I am Daniel Rodovich, the leader of the Blue Punk Mercenary Corps.”

“Beach! Beach!”

“Don’t call me that. Die.”

Daniel smiled kindly.

“Blue punks are, well, just mercenaries. I was hired by a high-ranking person. I came here purely for money. Three front and two rear. I’ve done everything, and Dylan, who’s the loudest over there, is good at dismantling traps. He’s a bright guy with night vision.”

“Oh my God. I wonder if you’re giving it too much air? Leader.”

You can ignore most of the words. If it’s not just the Imperial Knights, I won’t be hostile to you, so don’t worry. In particular, the Ranger noonas are welcome.”

The elves trembled. I slowly took a step back.

The introduction continued naturally, as if Hudson was filling in the gap after Daniel.

“As I said earlier, I came from the Blue Mage Tower. The purpose of joining the search party is related to the study of magic. As unique as the case of Paramer is, it is a specimen of many magical theories. There are four people belonging to the blue mage tower, and all of them can handle high-level magic. We can take care of everything from the little things to the complex, so if you find anything odd, please let us know first.”

After the introduction of the blue mage tower, the eyes turned to the elf. The elf who had been sitting silently frowned.

“What.”

“…..”

“What.”

“…..”

“Mr. Ha.”

The elf stood up. The mercenaries cheered for her slender legs and body.

“Sister! I’m serious!”

“Shut up. Humans.”

The elf wiped his face. His self-introduction was brief.

“I came from the fairy forest. Ranger Net. Weapons are knives and crossbows. As the number of arrows is limited, I hope you can help me retrieve them.”

“Sister! Please step on it!”

“……”

“Eyes like looking at trash… Exciting…”

There are no normal people in Blue Punk.

The elf returned to his seat with a sigh. It was the church’s turn to step out, but the others began to stand up one by one.

Muttering to myself was loud enough to be heard.

“The church is, well, just a little helpful for treatment or recovery.”

“Wouldn’t it be okay to use it as a substitute for potions without the hassle of wizards?”

“There is a part of understanding.”

“As expected, sister!”

Wow.

The denominations are treated well. Are you completely different from the wizard?

Daniel raised his hand.

“Wizard. Anything else to say?”

“I plan to do a brief briefing before going in again in front of Paramer… But the introduction of the denominations is yet to come…”

“Then let’s introduce the priests at that time. It’s too late now, so I’d better go to bed.”

When Daniel stood up, the elves stood up as well. The place was empty in an instant, leaving only priests and wizards.

Hudson sweated profusely.

“…Sorry. Maybe it’s because I’m lacking in charisma…”

“A. What’s ok Is ignoring religious people a day or two?”

As expected, there is a difference between inside and outside the church. Didn’t Priest Meerkant tell you? The priest says it’s a losing year.

I stretched all the way. I glanced back. Let’s see.

Most of the religious people participating in the search for Paramer are newbies. I tend to throw away the discarded tiles. There is no group that confides important military power in a mission to die openly.

Still, wouldn’t it be okay to introduce yourself?

“Rosemary.”

“Why?”

“When we are together, we introduce ourselves. Isn’t it right to start with Rosemary, who is the most talented?”

“…What?”

I grinned.

“Isn’t it? Rosemary ‘Senior’?”

“…This serpent.”

Rosemary stood up. He smiled, looked down at the people, and briefly introduced himself.

“I am Rosemary of the Church of Ra. The main weapon is…”

She hesitated. She sighed.

“It’s an axe. I want you to keep in mind that I am a front-line, not a rear-guard, and a paladin, not a priest.”

“An axe?”

Two bald, muscular men who had been silent all along jumped to their feet.

“Isn’t that a man’s weapon!”

“Oops! I must have misunderstood the Rosemary Inquisitor!”

“An ax is the symbol of a warrior!”

“Nice to meet you! I am Lucas!”

“I am Marcus!”

“The Holy Knight of the Church of Iskandal!”

…?

Why are Lucas and Marcus brothers here?

Although not the main NPC level, it is one of the main NPCs. Those who are proudly in charge of one of Iskandal’s forces.

But you use them as discards before Paramer Search?

Why?

“Why are you two here?”

“Little brother.”

“It’s quite well-trained.”

“Do you know how to chop an axe?”

“How many pieces of wood can you chop in a day?”

“Ugh. I can’t count.”

“hahahaha!”

“My favorite little brother!”

The paladins from the Iskandal Church showed off their muscles.

“We directly applied!”

“It is the duty of a paladin to purify evil!”

…It’s like the eccentric guys. But. There were a few times when I participated in the search for Paramer.

Even so, jumping directly into the place of death.

Justice stupid.

A man who had been watching closely stood up. He murmured in a low voice and poured out his complaints.

“Why do you introduce yourself in the first place when you go to die…”

Hudson struggled to laugh.

“Still, wouldn’t it be better for the rest of us to make a statement?”

“This is Pablo. I’m from the Church of Lu… I have nothing else to say. That’s it.”

Cult of Lu, the goddess of the moon. It’s the most famous denomination in the South. It forms an antipode to the Church of Ra.

But,,, even if you look at it, it doesn’t look cheap.

I shook my head. There was one church that hadn’t introduced itself yet. A boy in a white coat. A man of the same age as me.

He came running. He smiled broadly and bowed his head.

“Hello! It is said to be Noah from the Church of Isis!”

…Noah?

Are you Noah?

Why is the apostle of Isis, the goddess of life, here?

My head was dizzy. But when I looked into it, the headache suddenly went away.

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No wait.

An apostle of Isis, brother Lucas Marcus…Two Ace Inquisitors of the Sun Church…

Even if you leave out that guy who asks if he’s Pablo or a dick…

With this faction, isn’t it only the strongest elite in the search party?