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Chapter 44
‘So cold….’
Having escaped the seawater, Richard clutched his damp cloak and trudged through the snow, his feet sinking deep with every step.
‘I’m going to freeze to death….’
His entire body trembled violently. It wasn't an exaggeration; he felt as though he might truly freeze solid and die. Richard pulled his wet cloak even tighter. In this kind of cold, it was sometimes better to strip off wet clothes, but the blizzard had begun to rage a while ago. Even if the clothes were soaked, taking them off now would be more dangerous.
‘Damn you, Cae-lus….’
Е̇ n ǔ m̄ а́ .ǐd
Richard grit his chattering teeth. Why was he suffering through this ordeal again? It was all because of that son of a bitch. He could have simply secured the Basvalica berries and left the North without a hitch, but that bastard had kidnapped him for no reason.
‘I’ll kill him….’
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Imagining snapping that bastard's neck over and over, Richard pushed through the gaps in the snow-laden trees. Clumps of snow fell from the branches with a heavy thud.
How long had he walked?
“……!”
A spark of hope ignited in his water-colored eyes.
E̊ n̄ŭ ma
A cave.
Beyond the snow-covered forest, a small cave was visible.
‘I’m saved…!’
Richard pushed through the headwind of the blizzard and hurried toward the cave. Although the sun had set, finding a cave meant he could survive the night. He would endure here for the day, find the Basvalica berries again tomorrow morning, and leave the North.
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Richard ducked and stepped into the cave entrance. Inside the dark cavern, there wasn't a single common monster to be found. Enclosed on all sides, the cave was incomparably warmer than the bitter blizzard outside.
“Phew…….”
W̊е̊ḃ n̂o v él .Е nŭ ṁā
Exhaling a sigh of relief, Richard leaned against the cave wall. But only for a moment—he moved again and stepped back out.
‘I need fire.’
Everything else was fine, but it was too dark inside. He would need fire to light the interior. He wandered near the cave, gathering necessary materials. When he returned, his arms were full of branches, bark, and dried grass.
‘First….’
Setting the materials down on one side of the cave floor, Richard picked up the flattest piece of wood.
Skritch, scrape—
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He pulled out the dagger tied to his thigh and carved a small groove in the center of the wooden board. Next, he slid the dagger across to make a long notch beside the groove. Then, he picked up a dry branch. He fitted the tip of the branch into the groove and gripped it with both hands.
Richard began to rub the branch rapidly between his palms. Wood dust started to accumulate in the notch he’d carved. The branch, spinning with constant speed and pressure, began to grow hot. And finally—
Fwoosh—!
A small spark flickered to life.
‘It worked…!’
His water-colored eyes widened. Before the spark could die, he hurried to transfer it onto the pile of dry grass and branches he had prepared.
Е̄ ǹum̌ ǎ.іd
Crackle!
The dry grass and branches served as kindling, and the flames grew. Only then did Richard sit back comfortably against the cave wall. The fire blazing before his eyes was warm. It felt as if his entire body was melting, making the previous cold seem like a distant memory.
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‘I should dry my clothes first.’
Richard closed his eyes gently. He planned to stay like this until his clothes were dry.
How much time had passed?
‘…Ah.’
Еnûḿа
As if the seawater had never touched them, his cloak, shirt, and trousers were completely dry and clean.
‘Now then….’
With a groan, Richard pushed himself up.
‘I should go scout the surroundings.’
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It would be dangerous if there was a monster habitat nearby. It was a hassle, but a necessary check.
‘Ugh…!’
Ẅ е bnõ ṽ е̃ ľ Е̃ n̂ û m̄ á
As he stepped out of the cave, the bitter, razor-sharp wind greeted him. The blizzard had grown even more violent, making it difficult to even keep his eyes open. However, since he had just warmed his body, it was more bearable than he had expected.
‘I don't see any monsters in particular….’
Richard scanned the area, pushing through the snow-laden trees. He had checked almost everywhere around the cave except for the west. He hadn't seen a single monster—not even a tuft of fur.
‘I just need to look at the west last.’
Just as Richard turned his head the other way—
‘…Eh?’
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Beyond the forest trees, he saw a human-like figure. No, it was a person.
‘Who is it?’
Richard narrowed his eyes and cautiously approached the figure.
Rustle—
He tried to hide his presence, but his sleeve brushed against the surrounding leaves, making a sound. Richard took two, three steps, carefully closing the distance.
‘Ah.’
Е̃n ũ m а̃
Before long, he recognized the identity. A tall man who had suddenly stopped in his tracks. A black cloak draped over his shoulders, black hair fluttering in the harsh wind, and blood-red eyes.
‘…Caelus.’
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Richard ground his teeth. It was the goddamn Caelus le Regnantia.
“…….”
Caelus seemed to have noticed his presence as well, as he stopped and stood still. Richard curled his lips into a smirk. He crept toward Caelus. They say enemies meet on a single-log bridge; it seemed they were destined to meet even in a blizzard like this.
Step—
Е̌ ṅ ūm а
He could see the man's back stiffen. Caelus must have realized someone was right behind him. Before he could turn around first, Richard reached out quickly. His hand seized Caelus’s left shoulder.
Richard smiled brightly as if he were glad to see him.
“We meet again, you son of a bitch.”
“……!”
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Caelus’s face turned pale as he turned to look back. His red eyes trembled as if he were seeing a ghost.
“…You were… alive?”
Ẃ е b́ n̊о̆_v́ е̌l̇ Е́n ǔ m̃ ȧ
Richard replied, his face still wearing that same bright smile.
“Of course. As you can see.”
“……,”
“Though I almost died drowning in the sea because of someone.”
He didn't bother hiding his sarcasm.
“…….”
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He could see Caelus’s face hardening even further. Richard just kept grinning as he looked at him.
“Ah, right. Did I mention I almost died even after barely escaping the sea? Haha, I nearly froze to death in the blizzard.”
“…….”
“But as you can see, I’m alive and well.”
“…….”
“What’s with that look? Were you hoping I’d died?”
Еn̊um̆ à. i d
“…….”
Caelus said nothing. He stared at Richard for a long time with unreadable eyes. Only after some time passed did he open his tightly shut lips.
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“…I had no intention of killing you.”
Richard replied with a persistent grin.
“Hahaha, that’s funny. Is that any different from saying you didn't hold a knife but you still stabbed me?”
His mouth was smiling, but his eyes were not smiling at all.
Ӗ n û m̈ а́ . і d̃
“…….”
Caelus fell silent again, seemingly having no retort. A cold silence lingered between them.
But only for a moment.
“…Young Master Friedrich. But….”
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As if he felt something was off in the previous exchange, he slightly raised an eyebrow.
“What, you son of a bitch?”
E n u̇ m̄ а̄
“Why have you… for a moment now….”
His voice trembled slightly as if he found it absurd upon reflection.
“Why have you been speaking to me so informally…?”
Richard didn't answer.
‘So what?’
Instead, he simply offered him a beaming smile. Richard no longer saw a reason to stay in Caelus’s good graces. There was no need to use formal language or whisper sweet words to a man he regretted not killing on the spot. It had already been revealed that he loathed him.
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“……?”
Confusion flickered in the red eyes. Richard didn't answer the question until the very end and naturally changed the subject.
“Anyway, if you’re done with me….”
It was then.
Crunch—
The clear sound of something treading on snow echoed from somewhere.
W̆ eb̈ n o_v ѐl Е n̊ u ma
“……!”
Caelus quickly scanned the surroundings. He rapidly drew a dagger from inside his black cloak.
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“A monster?”
Richard watched him with his arms crossed.
“I wonder….”
“Young Master Friedrich!”
Е̇ň um̈ а̃
At that moment, the red eyes turned toward the space behind Richard’s back.
“Behind you…!”
Richard slowly turned around.
‘Ah.’
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A round ball of ice, not even half his height, was staring intently at Richard.
“Be careful…! It may look small, but it’s a monster—”
Еn um a. і̀_d
Just as Caelus was about to hurriedly draw his sword—
“Ah. How cute.”
Richard smiled brightly and stepped toward the ball of ice. He dropped to one knee and met the ice ball's eyes. Then, he reached out and began to stroke the top of its head.
“……?”
Caelus’s face went rigid.
“What’s your name? Hm? Do you like me?”
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With a face that lacked even a shred of wariness, Richard even picked up the cold ball of ice with both hands before setting it back down.
“…Young Master Friedrich.”
Caelus’s voice sounded bewildered. Regardless of his reaction, Richard was grinning at the ice ball, which was about the size of a wine barrel.
“I like you too.”
He even reached out with his other hand toward the ball of ice.
“…Young Master Friedrich…!”
W е̊ b n̂ ōv̀е l Ë ń u ṁа̄
Caelus’s voice, watching from a few steps away, became more urgent.
“Why do you keep calling me?”
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Richard furrowed his brow irritably and looked back at Caelus.
“…Young Master Friedrich.”
“What.”
“It is eating your hand….”
Ẇeb̂.n o v̀ е̂l Ёnum а
Caelus spoke, still frozen in place. Richard looked back at his hand with a nonchalant face. The ice ball was holding Richard’s left hand in its mouth, munching and chewing away.
“Oh, it’s fine.”
It’s just eating the cold. Thinking this, Richard used his other hand to stroke the ice ball’s head. The name of this monster was an Eisen. However, instead of the name Eisen, Richard often used the nickname ‘Ice Roundy’ for this monster. Because it was round and cute!
This monster was the least dangerous existence in the North. Unlike other monsters that attacked on sight, an Eisen simply clung to people to suck out their coldness. It wasn't the least bit threatening. And above all… wasn't it cute?
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Richard chuckled as he felt the Eisen’s cold head.
“Ah, so cute after all.”
Еnu m а̌
Seeing it after a long time made it seem even cuter.
“……?”
Caelus’s confused gaze was fixed on the back of his head.
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