#Episode 198 (Side Story Episode 11)
As time passed, the monsters began to increase exponentially.
So much so that you can see with the naked eye just how many hundreds or thousands of monsters have been bred.
Gram could clearly feel it too.
This wasn’t the only thing. There was even a sense of uneasiness on the rocky mountain closest to Oppenharum village.
It may be because the mountain is full of potential lava, but at first glance, Gram began to get the feeling that the rocky mountain was boiling.
I felt the temperature of the ground under my feet rising little by little, and I even felt vibrations one after another.
“… “Maybe this will be the last time.”
Gram even anticipated the future that would come to him.
Not only did the number of monsters increase to twice that of the monsters he had already killed.
However, if they avoided this place, it was obvious that the monsters would naturally follow the route the Oppenharum villagers took, so Gram had to protect this spot the entire time.
[How does it feel like we’ve reached the limit?]
‘… … .’
As if mocking Gram.
Gaonnart kept making sarcastic remarks toward Gram.
However, Gram did not respond or retort in any way to Gaonnart’s ridicule(?).
Because what he said wasn’t wrong.
Not only was I gradually reaching my physical limit.
There were only two or three arrows left in the quiver.
Moreover, since my breathing had become difficult, it felt like negative conditions were accumulating in all aspects.
Eventually, Gram boldly placed the bow on the floor. The elasticity of the bow has already decreased significantly, so even if you only fire a few arrows.
I judged that there would not be much damage to the monster.
There was only one dagger in his hand.
“Go for it as much as you want.”
Gram’s body was already filled with traces of the monsters’ blood here and there.
I don’t know if he can endure any longer, but Gram just wanted to end his life here in Oppenharum, even if it means dealing with one more monster.
Hundreds of monsters, including Giant Tauren, all rushed towards Gram.
Whoops!
“I’m not always happy to see you.”
Gram began to fight each and every monster that came with difficulty.
Unable to react, he received deep knife marks on his side and chest from the monster aiming for a counterattack, but he didn’t care.
Meanwhile, eruptions began to occur at the top of the rocky mountain.
As if a huge rock mountain was expressing its anger. It was a scene that literally hinted that a volcanic eruption was taking place.
So, Gram thought differently.
In any case, it would not be enough to harm so many monsters if I were to end my life here.
I thought his method was one.
‘Let’s do judo on a rocky mountain.’
It was his last resort.
At least around the time the volcanic eruption of the rocky mountain began in earnest.
I was confident that if I naturally took a step near the rocky mountain, the monster would automatically follow me.
‘Let’s go.’
***
Gram dragged out as much time as possible.
I no longer had any stamina left, and not only had I reached my limit, it was difficult to even stand.
‘haha. ‘Tough things.’
The population of monsters was still significantly large and only increased as it increased. It didn’t decrease.
Of course, the good news here is that
‘The signal is slowly coming.’
This was the current state of the rocky mountain.
Unlike before, the surface of the rocky mountain was clearly stained red.
Gram took this as a signal suggesting an explosion.
Eventually, he lifted his heel and turned toward the rocky mountain.
‘Now, follow me.’
Gram barely scraped together his remaining stamina and guided the monsters toward the rocky mountain as naturally as possible.
‘More, more, just a little more.’
Gram continued running toward the rocky mountain. Monsters were also following closely behind him.
Gram paid particular attention to keeping the distance from the monsters as small as possible.
Eventually, as we reached the rocky mountain, hot volcanic ash was rising.
Gram glanced at the top of the rocky mountain.
It was so reminiscent of a time bomb that it would not be surprising if a volcano erupted at any time.
Eventually, Gram stopped in his tracks.
The top of the rocky mountain towered behind him, and there were still many monsters in front of him.
“This place will soon become your grave.”
widely-
Gram took out an already broken dagger and plunged it into the ground.
‘Still, I want to leave a place where I sleep. may. ‘I miss you more today.’
Gram immediately thought of his younger sister.
The scenes I had made memories with May during my childhood flowed by like a flash of light.
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A time when we went up to the mountain behind the village and enjoyed hunting together.
When the sun was shining brightly in late summer, there were days when I ran to the nearby valley and soaked my feet.
Even more so, when May was being severely bullied by her peers.
Without fail, Gram appeared and comforted May.
On the one hand, Gram may have been waiting for the current situation.
I suddenly had a small hope that if I were to end my life here, perhaps I would be able to meet May at the end of the other world.
I just hoped that this hope was not in vain.
“Now, come! “I will deal with them all without leaving a single one behind.”
Gram’s eyes became more fierce than ever and seemed full of venom.
Of course, these were not monsters that could be oppressed by this kind of energy.
The guys all rushed towards Gram.
Wow!
Dealing with monsters in the face of depleted stamina was now difficult.
It was too much for him to dodge the onslaught coming from all directions.
“Ugh!”
Because of this, Gram’s internal injuries are getting worse.
His cloak, along with the armor he was wearing, was torn to shreds.
pop-!
At the same time, a loud explosion sounded from the top of the rocky mountain.
“Is it finally starting?”
A rocky mountain that began to burn brightly.
The rocky mountain was gradually turning red, and it seemed as if it would be reduced to ashes at any moment.
Soon, in an instant, various eruptions, including lava, began to flow down the rocky mountain.
Because of this, the heat suddenly rose and lava erupted in all directions.
The monsters were confused by the sudden volcanic eruption, and even the monsters that were instantly reduced to ashes by the lava eruption began to appear one after another.
At this, the startled monsters started to run away in a hurry, but the lava erupted uncontrollably.
Almost half of the thousands of monsters were instantly swept away by the lava eruption.
‘Is it a success?’
Gram couldn’t be completely at ease.
He was dodging lava eruptions here and there, but his overall body felt heavy, perhaps because his stamina was already at its limit.
Eventually, he naturally closed his eyes.
‘may. ‘I’ll be there to see you soon.’
My body no longer listened to me.
[What do you think about the fact that ‘Gram Bacasetas’ 20 years of wandering mercenary life are coming to an end here?]
For a moment, death was just around the corner.
Gaonnart asked a question.
‘… It’s a thought. It’s just a feeling of relief.’
[Do you think that if you die like this, you will be able to see your only brother again?]
‘At least the possibility is greater than in this life.’
[On what basis? Are you sure?]
‘… … .’
[Heh, I’m not even sure, but it’s funny that you say something like that. However, there is one that is more feasible than that.]
‘… … ?’
[The moment of death! You will find out naturally. This is you and me! It’s one of the most fundamental reasons for signing the contract! Hehe.]
The moment of death.
In a situation where there was no way to predict what would happen to Gram, Gaonnart just laughed helplessly.
Soon, more lava erupted. Gram’s entire body naturally burned up and gradually turned into a pile of ashes.
***
[ah… … .]
Did I lose my mind for a moment?
Gram slowly opened his eyes in blurred vision. But ironically, Gram’s current appearance was significantly different from before.
[What is this?]
At first, he felt quite different from what he expected, to the point where he thought that the afterlife was really like this.
[But who are all those guys in front of me?]
First of all, looking at the situation in front of me, I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
A lot of soldiers came out of nowhere.
They were fighting fiercely, each holding swords and shields.
Gram was lifted by a man without even knowing what was happening.
[W-what is it?]
“uh?! what?”
A man suddenly couldn’t help but be surprised.
As soon as he picked up his favorite bow, he heard a strange sound in his ear.
At first I thought I heard it wrong, but it was reality.
[what? why me?]
It was the same for Gram.
He wasn’t his usual self.
As it was lifted by a man, Gram was an object, not a person.
That is also the path that he handled best in his previous life(?).
“Ji, is this what Bow said just now?”
[who are you?]
“Oh!”
When the bow really spoke to him, the man instantly dropped the bow on the floor.
[You dare drop your bow? Can’t I pick it up right away?]
Even though the man is his own bow.
In a situation where I hesitated to pick up the bow that had been dropped, a soldier suddenly raised his sword from behind.
Gram was startled by this and immediately showed his temperament.
puck-
“Kuhup!”
The soldier who was aiming for the man’s neck got an arrow stuck in his chest and died instantly.
[Hold your bow!]
Gram shouted.
Still, it was an immediate necessary action for a man who was already in a battlefield without any weapons.
So, the man quickly picked up the bow again.
This was the beginning of the first meeting between the man and Gram.
