Chapter 181
Grand Chamberlain Morris brought some very detailed maps of the surrounding area .
They were maps that the water dragons had made .
Serulis thanked him politely .
“Thank you . Now it will be easier to explain it . ”
“No, please tell me if you require anything else . ”
And then Shia and Serulis explained to us what they currently knew .
The vampires that attacked the water dragon settlement came and left from the west .
“We investigated with this in mind, and have a reason to believe that their base is in this area . ”
“This wasn’t just our discovery . The warriors of the beastkin tribes worked hard as well . ”
“You did a lot too, Serulis . ”
“She did!”
Shia and Nia said . Serulis looked a little bashful .
The beastkin wolves had narrowed it down quite a bit .
“I am sure the report will reach Your Majesty by the official routes . ”
“Indeed . But that may take some time . ”
“Yes, that is why we were sent on ahead . ”
Eric was also receiving information from the beastkin wolves .
However, there was a bit of a time-lag that could not be helped .
And so Shia and the others made up for that .
Eric looked at the map and then said,
“So they narrowed it down… It might be a good idea to attack it in full force then . ”
“Please wait . There is a possibility that this information itself is just a feint . ”
Shia said with a troubled expression .
“It is almost unthinkable that the beastkin tribes could be deceived, especially by vampires .
Vampire illusions and Charm didn’t work on them .
That was why Kathe doubted it .
“Kathe . Thank you . However, it is not the case . ”
“Hmm?”
“I think the main base must be somewhere around here . ”
“I see . So they are waiting for us to move away from the water dragon settlement then . ”
“Yes, I think you are right, Mister Locke . ”
Their position had been exposed .
It would be difficult to move or it would take too much time .
In that case, it would make sense for them to just use it as part of their strategy .
If we did go and attack the base of the dark ones, that would mean there would be fewer of us to defend the settlement .
They would be able to do a lot more damage then .
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“We cannot allow the defense of the settlement to be weakened . ”
After all, their purpose was to make the water dragons a living sacrifice to gather curses .
Destroying their base wouldn’t mean much if they were able to summon their Evil God .
“…That is true . ”
Dorgo thought for a while .
“We could bring some teleportation circles with us?”
“Is that possible?”
“Yes . You just need to carve it into something that is portable . ”
Serulis questioned him .
“Now that I think of it, they once used a plate as a means of teleporting into the royal palace . ”
It had happened when we went to the palace in order to protect Lord Gerberga .
A maid had brought the plate into the room, and the princesses were almost attacked .
“But plates break easily, so it should be something different . ”
“A shield should be good . However, neither I nor Goran use shields . ”
“That’s true . But I think a shield would suit you, Eric . I use a greatsword, after all . ”
“Hmm . You may be right . ”
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The most important thing was that the enemy did not use it .
And so it was best for someone that was strong to hold and protect it .
That meant Eric or Goran .
“Let’s just assume Eric will carry it for now . How will we split up into defense and attack teams?”
“Indeed… Locke, don’t you think you should be on the attacking team?”
“I intend to . ”
This was also important .
They needed a strong enough force to defend the settlement until the other team returned .
It should center around the water dragons .
The issue was with the strike team .
If they all used the magic circle to return, then the shield would be left behind at the end .
And that shield had to be protected at all costs .
So they needed people to protect the shield once most of the team had returned .
“I, Goran, Eric and… If Dorgo could with us?”
“Groof . ”
“Grulf…”
I thought about it . Grulf was pretty strong .
“Groof-groof!’
“Well, I guess you could come too . ”
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“Groof!”
Grulf wagged his tail energetically .
“I think that I shall go too . I can be a bridge between you and the beastfolk . ”
“Me too…”
“No, you have to stay home, Nia . ”
“Fine . ”
Nia said dejectedly .
But she was still a child, so it could not be helped .
“You’re a brilliant and talented Adventurer, but still a newcomer . You’ll have to stay with the others this time . ”
“Yes . I will help at the water dragon palace . ”
I had wanted her to stay in the royal palace in the city, but perhaps this wasn’t so bad either .
Just then, Serulis said in a strong voice,
“Um, please let me go with you!”
“…”
I looked at Goran without saying anything .
It was better that he decided .
Goran folded his arms and closed his eyes with a grim expression .