CH 21

After taking a quick glance at the system window that announced the successful completion of the quest, he took a clear glance at his knights.

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It was not like Cadel was the head of a faction for nothing. Yes, the average magician enjoyed being treated as a member of a group and did not set out to lead a group himself.

However, Cadel became the head of the mercenary corps of his own will. He handled a capable soldier who could be a double-edged sword freely like a ball in his hand and jumped into a risk-filled incident without hesitation. Only to raise the name of the mercenary corps. Everything he did was contrary to the tendency of ordinary magicians.

The magicians Lumen knew took a passive attitude in both human relationships and battles, and those who occasionally used bold magic were usually rude and had few people around them. They were people who were comfortable following orders rather than doing something. He would say it was a synonym for passive. Anyway, it was different from Cadel.

The magic he showed, breathtakingly magnificent. A curiously accurate intelligence of the adversary against whom one was dealing. Even if the first plan failed, the momentum to immediately connect the other plans.

He was honestly coveted. To such an extent that if Cadel were not the commander, he would be willing to be drawn into his faction right away.

‘It's a pity.’

It was really a pity. If the one led by Cadel was a decent knight order. If it had been, he might have been able to bend over.

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「The favorability of the knight ‘Lumen Dominic’ has increased by 10.」

「Current favorability: 15/100」

Um?

Cadel had a stupid look on his face at the sudden appearance of the favorability window.

‘What's going on here?’

Looking at the system window again, the favorability of ‘Lumen Dominic’ had risen. Why? He had been talking to Van a moment ago. It was a conversation that was close to Van one-sided apology and his plea to please stop apologizing. But why did Lumen's favorability rise suddenly?

Cadel, who couldn’t comprehend the absurdity, looked back in search of Lumen. However.

“……Luman?”

Of course, Lumen, who was supposed to be following him, could not be seen.

Cadel stopped and quickly looked around. However, no sign of Lumen could be felt anywhere in the dark forest.

“Luman! Where are you?”

Even when he called out loud, there was no answer. Beside Cadel, who was flustered, Van clicked his tongue, saying ‘I knew it’.

“He was a stupid-looking guy, Commander. I think he’s lost.”

“No, he’s walking so slowly and missed us? Don't tell me that the remnants of the demon were left…….”

「The knight, ‘Lumen Dominic’, has left the Mercenary Corps.」

「The knight, ‘Lumen Dominic’, was lost.」

“……What?”

The most absurd notification came to mind since he was possessed.

“Are you, are you hurt? Commander!”

Cadel, who had been staring blankly at the system window, came to his senses belatedly. He was lying on the ground in Van’s arms. Van looked at Cadel's face over and over again to see if he was really unscathed before getting up. Cadel slowly rose to his feet, holding Van’s outstretched hand.

He was still bewildered. Was it because he let his guard down because everything was over? Unbelievable things happened one after another, and his mind was hazy as if he was dreaming.

It was after discovering the scene spreading over Van's shoulder that he managed to gather his reason and face reality. At that gruesome scene, a laugh came out of Cadel's mouth.