Chapter 92 : Chapter 92
Chapter 92
Demons were the enemies of humanity.
They poured all their strength into destroying this world, and as a result, the boundary between the two worlds was wavering.
The moment the boundary collapses, the game is over.
At least at this point in time, no human who came face-to-face with a demon could survive.
‘But I thought there was still time.’
The human side wasn't just sitting on their hands either.
As Miya Luxpenber had explained before.
The most elite groups of humanity, including the Paganoa Knights, were striving to mend the wavering boundary.
And their efforts were indeed showing results.
The world's lifespan, which had been only about a month, had been significantly extended.
‘They must not have liked that result.’
Reinhardt did the calculations in his head.
On the board of confrontation between humans and demons, he tried to accurately grasp what both sides wanted.
‘They intend to mobilize any means possible to weaken humanity’s strength. They must have deemed warlocks insufficient.’
Warlocks were specialized in dealing with a large number of weak opponents.
This meant that if a few strong individuals like the knights of Paganoa appeared, they would be helpless.
That was why the new card the demons had played was the magical beasts.
Not only common-sense beings like orcs and ogres, but also beings created by corrupting ordinary animals like wolves and boars with miasma.
“You said magical beasts. Have they only been found in the far west of the Empire so far?”
“Yes. So far.”
Reinhardt nodded and activated the [Community].
“I need to organize my thoughts for a moment.”
Then he started typing on the keyboard.
To Evangeline's eyes, it must have looked like he was just waving his hands in the air, but it didn't matter.
Because he was Reinhardt.
[Search: Magical Beast]
Reinhardt examined the outputted results.
However, all the posts that appeared were related to the original work.
Not a single [Transmigrator] had mentioned magical beasts.
‘My story progression was too fast. No one has progressed enough for magical beasts to appear. They weren’t supposed to show up now in the first place.’
Even in the original work, magical beasts didn't appear right away.
It was an event that began with a plausible incident a few minutes after starting the game.
‘Did I provoke the demons too much? Or did they feel a sense of crisis?’
Either way, it wasn't a good picture.
The demons starting to move in earnest meant that the threat to Reinhardt’s own safety would also increase.
Click.
After closing the community, Reinhardt looked at Evangeline again.
“Have the types of magical beasts been identified?”
“Yes. We’ve recorded all the entities we’ve faced. We’ve quantified their appearance, attack methods, and strength as much as possible to assign them grades.”
“How were the grades assigned?”
“They were classified into a total of four grades. The most troublesome entities were classified as Grade 4, and Grade 1 is a level that even regular soldiers can handle.”
‘This part is the same.’
The higher the number, the stronger it is.
For now, there were only up to Grade 4, but as the story progressed, magical beasts with higher numbers would surely appear.
“Is the control over the Palma Mountains being perfectly maintained?”
“Unfortunately, we have not been able to do so.”
“Because it’s too vast.”
“Yes.”
It was a mountain range, after all. Meaning a long line of mountain peaks stretching out.
The Palma Mountains looked as if they wrapped around the entire flank of the Empire, and it was impossible for the Paganoa Knights alone to completely seal off the mountain range.
“Has it been reported to the Imperial family? It wouldn't be impossible if soldiers were mobilized.”
“Yes, but…”
“It cannot be revealed to the world yet. Was that the judgment?”
“That’s not something I would know. I can only speculate.”
After saying that, Evangeline nodded her head.
“And in my opinion, I think that's how the higher-ups judged it. That the existence of magical beasts should not be known to the general populace of the Empire yet.”
It was not a wise decision.
The danger of magical beasts wasn't just in their ferocity.
Their sharp claws and teeth were enough to tear humans apart, but their real terror came from the miasma they held within their bodies.
“When you defeated them, didn’t an ominous energy spread to the surroundings?”
“How did you…?”
“A guess.”
Evangeline swallowed her surprise and answered.
“That’s true.”
It was the answer he had expected.
Magical beasts contained miasma. They were creatures transformed by the influence of miasma in the first place.
Upon death, they spread the miasma they held in all directions, which in turn leads to the birth of other magical beasts.
‘It’s just like a virus. If not dealt with properly, it will spread in an instant.’
Perhaps the Palma Mountains had already become a den of magical beasts by now.
There was a high possibility that it had become a land that did not permit humans, where magical beasts outnumbered ordinary animals.
“I understand. Thank you for sharing the information.”
Reinhardt ended his questions there.
Even though magical beasts had appeared, he wasn't in a position to do anything about it right now.
At least, after the situation had progressed to a certain extent.
Only after groups like the Paganoa Knights lifted the embargo and the existence of magical beasts became known to the public would Reinhardt have a role to play.
“And Dame Evangeline.”
“Yes?”
“If you ever have to go to the Palma Mountains, please participate with all your might. The same goes for Sir Fermil.”
“Are you saying I should be proactive in missions?”
“That’s right. Please convey the same message to Sir Fermil.”
“I understand. But, is there a reason?”
There was, of course, a reason.
The Palma Mountains right now were like a honey pot where anyone could raise their specs in an instant.
“It will be of great help to both of your growth.”
The hordes of magical beasts provided an explosive amount of experience.
Unlike warlocks, which took months to catch.
If one just went to their spawn points, dozens of them could be wiped out at once.
‘Fermil and Evangeline are different from me.’
Reinhardt’s specs were determined by the growth of his [Justice] skill.
But what about Fermil and Evangeline?
Level was what was important.
When their level increased, their stats also rose, meaning their overall abilities as knights would improve evenly.
“…I will definitely participate. In any mission possible.”
Evangeline gratefully accepted the advice without asking any further questions.
Fermil would probably have a similar reaction.
After all, the two of them were in a position where they had experienced a great change thanks to the advisor named Reinhardt.
“I’ll see you again.”
“Yes, Sir Reinhardt. I’ll see you again.”
The business was concluded.
The gift from the blacksmith Ria was delivered, and he was able to secure valuable information from Evangeline.
Not long after, Evangeline returned to her knightly order.
Having heard the advice, she might immediately set out on a mission to the Palma Mountains.
‘The next time we meet, she’ll have grown a lot more.’
Knight of Frost, Evangeline.
Knight of Swiftness, Fermil.
The two of them were now completely on track. Not just on track, but they had gained sufficient acceleration.
If they, who were naturally gifted, were left alone like this, they would soon rise to the ranks of heroes.
“Bitdori.”
“Ppyat!”
In that case, it was time for Reinhardt to move on to the next task as well.
The process of using the ever-loyal Bitdori and the new weapon he had acquired in the north.
***
In the original work, Reinhardt always traveled with a spirit of light.
The reason he earned the moniker Knight of Light was because of this.
When he went into battle, his sword shone brilliantly, and the enemies who faced that light would collapse helplessly.
‘That was him putting the spirit of light into the sword.’
It was a kind of enchantment, and a strengthening system (skill).
When Reinhardt entered battle.
The spirit of light would inhabit the sword, perfectly drawing out its potential, and at the same time, Reinhardt was a knight who knew how to use the spirit's power where it was needed.
[Justice] skill.
Spirit of light.
Sword of Pure Light.
The three divine instruments were already in place.
The [Justice] stacks had accumulated to a considerable level, and the [Sword of Pure Light] was of a higher quality than the one Reinhardt used in the original work.
And Bitdori?
It went without saying.
The little guy had been a considerable help to Reinhardt every time a battle broke out.
‘Just one more step to go.’
For several days now.
Reinhardt had been trying to draw out Bitdori’s potential, but unfortunately, the process was not going smoothly.
“Ppyat, ppyii…”
“It’s not working?”
“Ppyit…”
“It happens. It’s okay. If you keep trying, it’ll work out someday. Shall we try moving to a different place this time?”
“Ppyiiit!”
Bitdori’s eyes shone as if moved by Reinhardt’s encouragement.
“It might be because there are too many people around. It's natural to have trouble concentrating when you're distracted.”
“Ppyat. Ppyii.”
“This time, let’s see. I should try it in a more secluded place. I’ll have to rent a whole training ground.”
There is nothing more important than the environment in educating a child.
Reinhardt was deeply sympathizing with words he had heard in his childhood.
‘This is why they said raising a child isn't easy.’
Bitdori was a kind of genius.
He was born with talent, but it was Reinhardt's role to open the right path for him to display that talent.
“…Is that the newly built training hall? It’s all shiny. Looks like the commander spent some money.”
“Ppyiii.”
“You know what money is, right?”
“Ppyat? Ppyit?”
Bitdori tilted his head as if he didn't quite understand.
He had clearly agreed just because Reinhardt said it, without knowing what it meant.
‘Just looking at this, the kid is good-natured.’
He had talent, and a good personality.
If such a Bitdori couldn't display his talent, it would be entirely Reinhardt’s responsibility.
“Good work.”
Soon, Reinhardt arrived at the training ground.
The knight guarding the entrance stiffened and snapped a salute.
“N-Nothing to report on duty!”
“There’s no need to report to me. I intend to use the training hall, are there any personnel training inside?”
“Yes, there are! But a separate space has been prepared so that Sir Reinhardt can concentrate on his training!”
“What do you mean?”
“The commander has prepared a personal training hall for Sir Reinhardt!”
A personal training hall.
He hadn't been paying attention recently, and Ethan had been spending money in strange places.
“Lead the way for now. I’ll check it myself.”
“Yessir!”
The junior knight scrambled to lead the way.
After following for a moment, a building that was clearly newly built appeared.
It was larger than the existing training hall, and although he hadn't checked, the facilities inside would undoubtedly be much better.
“The door is locked. Has no one used it?”
“Yes! That is correct!”
“Understood. Open the door.”
The nameless junior knight opened the locked door with trembling hands.
Just as he thought.
The interior environment was overwhelmingly clean.
The floor was so shiny it seemed to be showing off the fact that it was a new building, and not a single speck of dust had settled on the weapon racks.
‘He spent quite a bit… of money.’
He already knew that Ethan was a doting fool.
Of course, rather than a doting fool, it was more accurate to say that he was watching Reinhardt’s mood.
‘I heard he was trying to improve the training environment of the order recently. Was this how he was doing it?’
Ethan Taton’s improvement measures were all of the ‘throw money at it’ variety.
In fact, it was a wise method.
It was the fastest in effect, and it would be the most intuitive for the members to feel.
But.
It was a consideration that Reinhardt did not need.
‘This is all a waste of resources. If you have money to spend on me, go find one more promising prospect.’
It might be different for others, but Reinhardt was not in a position to raise his specs with training in a training hall.
“From today, this place is open to all members. Be advised. I will report to the commander myself.”
“Yessir! Understood!”
Reinhardt left the junior knight behind and entered the training hall.
Clank-
The door closed.
In front of it, the junior knight would be standing guard, tense.
With the sole determination that he could not allow the training of the esteemed Knight Reinhardt to be disturbed.
And.
“Alright. Shall we start again?”
“Ppyat!”
In a place thoroughly equipped with soundproofing, Reinhardt gave the instruction to Bitdori.
“Bitdori, combine.”