Still Loved Even In The New World
CHAPTER 69: The Meeting

I just looked down. Below, I could see the capital city reflecting the red light.The yellow and blue light from the light stone illuminated the streets, showing the passers-by with each other's busyness.maybe this is the last time I can see the capital, so I'll enjoy it a little longer.

the airships slowly began to move away from the city, the remaining sights were the land and the small forests that had yet to be developed.The large and sharp rocks towered up towards the sky.

after the view of the capital completely disappeared from my sight, I walked and entered the cabin. Inside the cabin there was already a maid who was always with me. Lusi, that's his name.he always accompanied me, even while he was on the battlefield. Even though he was a maid, Lusi was an Animanids knight, he used to be an enemy knight, he used to be an enemy knight, but after I saved her and her sister from the Union massacre, she followed me and was loyal to me until now.

other than because of his loyalty to me, he was once saved by someone from the demon gate city when he was injured while doing the job of spying in this kingdom, but almost died in the middle of the forest.in the end, there was someone from the demon gate city who took him to his house to treat.it seems like he still keeps the debt to this day.

Susi:"daughter, is there something you're thinking about?"

Aneria: "maybe I just want to see the cityscape one last time"

Susi:"is there anything special about the city view?, I think everything is the same"

Aneria: "maybe so. Then, are you sure you want to take part in this suicide mission?"

Lusi:"I'm sure, after all, I should at least know the circumstances of the person who saved me"

Aneria: "but maybe we won't be able to go back"

Lusi:"luckily I once saved, my life should have been lost long ago, but since I was saved, I don't mind dying along with my savior"

Lusi continued to answer my question with a flat face without any expression.It might indeed be like this person who has been in battle since childhood.he did not even show any fear in the face of death.

I can only continue to have conversations with Lusi in the cabin. In addition to eliminating boredom, this activity might eliminate my fear.yes, I am afraid, after all I will die soon. I think it's natural to fear death.

after a long time, Lusi went to the kitchen of the ship to bring me the food stored there, because only as a supply of travel, eating on the ship is simple and makeshift food. having gotten used to the dishes of a knight, I didn't even think about the taste.I eat just to fulfill the nutrition.

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this long and tedious journey, I wish I could quickly reach that city.every moment in the air, all I could see was a sky that looked red and gloomy. along the way there will appear various types of powerful monsters, but even so, we are lucky because this ship is equipped with a Barrier that can withstand disaster-class monsters. the defense of this ship was developed based on records that have been found in ancient ruins.

the ancient ruins were also what caused the Dronagonists Kingdom and Astium Union to be hostile.although the ancient ruins were in the territory of the Dronagonists Kingdom, but the Union continued to strive for control of the ruins. inside the ruins are found many ancient artifacts and also records of ancient civilizations.

the battle between the Dronagonists Kingdom and the Astium Union took place over the years and has inflicted countless casualties.although the Astium Union failed to seize the ancient ruins, it was not, but they spread rumors that whoever finds the secret behind the ruins, they can conquer the whole world. that is why the kingdom is currently in a critical period.

I just sat and pondered to relieve the boredom and pressure that kept weighing on my mind.I lay on my soft bed and closed my eyes, thinking and trying to remember the past that could calm my mind. during this long journey, it cannot be avoided that stress and depression will strike.Even knights are not immune to it. To overcome the problem, the, usually knights will do sparring on the deck of the ship or other activities that can eliminate their boredom.

slowly, drowsiness and fatigue began to beat me. In addition to the various kinds of pressure that I felt, fatigue became stronger...

.....

I opened my eyes and stretched my body I did not know when and how long I was asleep, but as soon as I stepped out of the cabin, I saw a yellow light emanating in the sky. I walked towards the end of the deck to see the scenery below.when I saw the land, all I saw was an endless vast forest with towering trees.

the trees were tight and hid the ground beneath. This was the outer region of the forbidden forest.This mekipun was the outer region, but the danger level here could not be ignored at all. due to the dangers stored within the forest, the airships could only take a detour and avoid the grasslands where giant monsters gathered.

I looked at the dense sea of trees, though dense, but this was only on the outside. I had read from the state documents, but, that the most dangerous middle part will only have dead trees and barren land.In that region there are various kinds of monsters that are not known, but there are many, even in the region it is estimated that there are disaster-class monsters. The record was successfully made after the blood sacrifice of countless knights.even though the mapping only reached the edge of the forest of death, the forest, but it was already more than enough to describe how terrifying the place was.

our journey so far has been smooth without any significant obstacles, no matter how long, we arrived at a place where the trees began to sparse.

GRAOOOO....!!!

as the knights were training on deck, we suddenly heard various roars from the depths of the forest.

I watched into the distance and saw various kinds of flying monsters and other monsters wildly trying to get out of the forest.A swarm of flying monsters that were like covering the sky, speeding rapidly towards our ship.

Aneria:"immediately prepare the strongest protector..!!!"

"alright..!!"

I immediately gave the order to the knights to install the strongest Barrier that this ship has. Facing thousands of flying monsters, you must not hold anything back. I do not want to take any chances, I do not want to take any risks, even though we are only a suicide squad, we cannot die in a place like this.

the protectors directly surrounded the airship very quickly.indeed later, the various cries of flying monsters sounded increasingly clear.Flying monsters measuring around 2-3 meters in size were countless crashing into the Barrier of the ship. the sound of the impact and the screams of monsters made my heart turn cold.I could only watch this scene in great astonishment.it was the first time I had seen this many monsters, this much, even the lowest strength of this monster was commander grade.

I was worried that the Monsters would continue to attack the Barrier and damage it, but after a while, the wave of monsters reached its end, which I thought thousands of flying monsters wanted to attack us, but it turns out they just passed us and continued on their way.

Aneria:"are we unlucky and encounter monsters that will migrate?"

I asked Lusi who was standing beside me in amazement.it seemed like he had also just met with an incident like this. Hearing that question, Lusi lowered his head and pondered a little.

Lusi:"I'm not sure, but I can confirm that they are not the type of monsters that migrate.usually the monsters that migrate are a herd of monsters of the same type, but I can confirm that they are not the type of monsters that migrate, but this time I can see all kinds of monsters flying at the same time"

Aneria: "then, what do you think?"

Lusi: "in my opinion, rather than migrating, the monsters were more like running away from something. There might be an existence that made them have to flee from the forest area"

the analysis given by Lusi is indeed acceptable.if that is the case, then what kind of existence can give rise to such a phenomenon!?. I took out a map that has a rough picture of the ancient forest, if this map can be believed, then the origin of the riots came from dead forests or grasslands.

in anticipation of the same incident, I decided to continue activating the Protective Barrier during the trip.

after the terrible incident, the ship continued to travel towards the destination.As Barrie continued to be activated, the ship also consumed more magic crystals.The journey lasted long and boring, and the, until finally the second yellow light was seen.The yellow light signified that we were almost at the demon gate city area.

Lusi:"according to the map we have, we have now reached the border of human territory and the meadow.It is estimated that we will arrive after seven petals have fallen"

I sat in the cabin listening to the report given by Lusi. Finally, this long and tedious journey is coming to an end.

Aneria: "then how are the other knights?"

Susi:"some of them experience excessive stress and are being treated by others. Our damage during the trip is also very minimal because of the presence of ship armor"

Aneria:"that's good.I ingi_"

Grudak.(shaking).

suddenly I felt the airship shaking violently until things fell from its place.Even Lusi who gave me the report fell to the floor.

as I stabilized myself and tried to help Lusi to stand up, there was a knight who ran frantically into my cabin.

"captain report, we're facing an attack"

Aneria:"what!!!"

I immediately stood up and went with Lusi towards the deck of the ship.The moment we reached the doorway, I saw an illusionary red chain wrapped around the Barrier. The barrier that could withstand a disaster-class monster was completely shattered like glass.The illusory chain immediately wrapped around the airframe and prevented it from continuing to accelerate. I could not react to such a scene and just stared at this incident in astonishment. A barrier that could even withstand the attacks of a disaster-class monster, could be destroyed as easily as that!?. What kind of power could it be.

(the end of this chapter)