The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 74

Chapter 74: Urgent News

“Well… in any case, I’ve accomplished my goal.”

I used some rope to fashion a makeshift scabbard and slung the Seven-Branched Sword onto my back. With the copies of the mural and the magical tools retrieved, all that was left was to return and begin deciphering them. I’d also leave it to Hinowa to master Kamtsuhi.

“Hmm?”

As I turned to call out to Serena and the others, my legs suddenly gave way, and I lost my balance.

“Serk!”

Lakul caught me as I began to fall. Serena quickly examined me, and healing water enveloped my entire body.

“After enduring that much lightning and making that last move, your body has taken significant damage. If it weren’t for you, Serk, anyone else would’ve died from electrocution.”

“Ugh…”

I accepted Serena’s reproachful gaze without complaint. At the time, I had acted in the best way I thought possible, but even I knew it had been reckless.

“Please don’t keep risking your life like this. It makes my heart race every time I have to heal you.”

“Well, but—”

“It’s not just me. Aria and Shurin worry sick about you every single time too, you know?”

“…I’m sorry.”

Serena smiled gently as she spoke, leaving me with no choice but to apologize. As Aria’s best friend and someone who had been part of the Holy Nation, Serena’s concern carried weight.

Knowing her words came from genuine worry, I didn’t brush them off. I quietly allowed her to heal me. Once the treatment was done, I confirmed my body was in good condition and stepped outside again.

“Hmm?”

Just as we left the village and started descending the mountain, the communication crystal reacted. Picking it up, I saw it was Aria.

“Serk, is everything okay on your end?”

“Yeah, I’m on my way back. Did something happen?”

“Yes, to put it bluntly, Ozuma has started his advance.”

“…He’s coming earlier than expected. What’s the estimated arrival time and the enemy’s numbers?”

“According to our scouts, based on their current marching speed, they’ll reach us in two days. The army consists of roughly 30,000 Yomi soldiers, and leading them is…”

Aria’s words faltered for a moment, but she continued after letting out a sigh.

“General Dougen of the Gomon, one of their commanding officers. He’s said to be a master of the great weapon, Corpse-Eater Blade.“

I sensed Amelie’s tension rise upon hearing this name. However, I decided to focus on returning as quickly as possible.

“Aria, I’ll head back immediately. Keep things under control until I get there.”

Ending the communication, I summoned Garma and Souga, attaching them to a large chariot. Taking the reins, I climbed into the driver’s seat.

“You all heard the message—Ozuma’s forces are advancing. We’re going to push through with a forced march and head back at once!”

Lakul and the others nodded at my words, boarding the chariot and gripping the chains attached inside.

“It’s going to be a rough ride, so hold on tight!”

Thanks to Serena purifying the mountain, we could move at full speed. Pulling the reins to issue the command, the two beasts neighed loudly before taking off at a speed that seemed to leave shadows in their wake.