I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 133
Sorry for the late update, my back killing me again.
5-16. Jumping into the trap.
TLN: idk why but it’s from 3rd person narrative.
Ouren quickly conveyed what he had confirmed with his scouting skills to everyone.
It seems that in the direction they were heading, the Kilrock territory already had angels lurking, apparently instructing someone they thought were allies.
Though we don’t know exactly what they’re discussing, they all seem to be armed, indicating that they’re dangerous individuals.
However, they’ve also recently arrived in the Kilrock territory, and wagons for unloading goods were spotted in the vicinity. While it’s unclear what they’re unloading, the fairly large wooden crates suggest the possibility of weapons. Perhaps it’s a kind of magical device created by a person named Thekil.
“From their movements, it seems they haven’t fully mobilized yet. It feels more like they’re making preparations.”
“What do you think their objective is?”
“Well…”
Upon Ouren’s report, Karna promptly inquired. The angels’ objective remains largely unclear. It’s understood that they’re gathering skilled individuals to create pseudo-skills, but their ultimate intentions remain unknown.
There’s the possibility of simple reinforcement of their forces, but the reason for doing so remains elusive. Whether it’s to equip humans with means to counteract Ouren’s group or simply to strengthen their military force to establish a dominantly angelic nation is uncertain. While their actions are understood, their final goal remains unknown.
In the midst of this, there’s the lurking and preparation in the Kilrock territory. What are they planning to do here? Skilled individuals aren’t present in this area. The objectives of the angels and the individuals presumed to be allies gathered here aren’t aligned with that. So, what could it be?
Amariaz, who had remained silent until now, suddenly raised his head. With his arms crossed, he spoke up.
“…Most likely, they’re targeting us.”
Amariaz’s words ring true, indeed, they are being targeted. As someone who can unlock seals, Yuuzen, Ouren being the strongest among the group, and Karna and Amariaz possessing skills, they are dangerous elements and thus, continuous targets for the angels seeking skilled individuals.
However, it wasn’t necessarily certain that they would definitely come to the Kilrock territory. If there were abilities for such foresight, it would make sense, but it feels different that they’re already making elaborate preparations based solely on speculation. Well, that’s just a feeling, though…
Ouren and Racc sighed simultaneously. While it was largely expected, it now limits their actions. They can’t bring the flying and riding dragons along, so they need to be hidden somewhere. Continuously monitoring the angels’ positions and avoiding contact while procuring the necessary supplies for dungeon conquest in the Kilrock territory all seem like daunting tasks.
“Near the Potodera Dungeon in the Kilrock territory… hmm, if it were Houen, he might notice something with just this information, but my head isn’t that good…”
“Yeah…”
“Huh?”
Although Amarias pretended to be troubled as he said this, he nodded decisively.
Before anyone could interject, he quickly changed the subject.
“I think the angels wanted to take the initiative. They probably knew that one of the ‘evil gods’ is sealed in the Potodera Dungeon and anticipated that we’d come next. Or maybe, they started their actions as soon as you woke up from the seal.”
“…So, what does that mean?”
Scratching his head, Ouren voiced the answer derived from that explanation.
“Since the moment I woke up, the angels scattered to the locations of the other three.”
“It’s been three days since you woke up… no, four days. The angels probably received information on the first day, right?”
“But Lize’s location is the Poisonus Dungeon. They needed humans to prepare. That’s why they were a bit delayed.”
“I think so too.”
Even angels seem to be unable to contend with poison. Additionally, given the nature of the ‘Suppressor Seal,’ it’s unlikely that the angels themselves would unlock the seal. They likely intend to use humans to do so. Hence, preparations were necessary in the Kilrock territory.
It seems Ouren possesses a ‘poison’ resistance, so trivial poisons don’t affect him. Thus, he can traverse the Potodera Dungeon alone. While he might manage alone, the group will lose their strongest spear, which is concerning.
Since angels are nearby, it seems prudent to act together.
However, to unlock the seal, Yuuzen’s skill is needed, and further, magical stones are required. Even if they head there now, they won’t be able to unlock the seal. But if they don’t stop the angels’ actions, Lize will be in danger of dying once the seal is unlocked. Even if they can’t unlock the seal safely, she’s the first one they need to rescue.
“So, what’s the plan, Ouren?”
“…Well…”
If the angels are trying to get humans to unlock the seal, then the Potodera Dungeon likely hasn’t been touched by the angels’ influence yet. It’ll take time for them to prepare. Moreover, there’s a chance they might be able to defeat the angels in the Kilrock territory.
This is also an opportunity.
That’s why Ouren’s decision was swift.
“Let’s jump into the trap.”