Raising Paladins

Episode 132. Rob the foundry (6)

A militia base hidden in the forest.

A small festival was held there.

It was impossible to make a big fire or make a noise because there was a risk of the location being discovered, but it was a festival that everyone prepared with care.

All sorts of fish and fruit, wine stored in warehouses and rum captured in raids were scattered here and there.

‘It’s delicious.’

Meisa puts a piece of grilled fish in her mouth.

The fish was grilled with only salt, but the taste was substantial because the ingredients were fresh.

Meisa was slightly intoxicated by the wine she drank to calm the tremors of victory.

“Priest, you were really amazing!”

“I have never seen such great marksmanship in my life!”

“I… … What must I do to become a battle priest of the Dawning Bridge?”

Passers-by said one word at a time.

The feeling that everyone looks up to Meisa.

His tone and demeanor were polite.

‘Why is everyone doing this all of a sudden… … .’

I just did what I promised.

Besides, it wasn’t free.

Because I promised Jillian to help the militia and borrow the militia’s strength next time.

The crew, who fell in love with her beauty when they first came here, are now into something else about Meisa.

“Fame is about it, Meisa.”

Creta, who was listening next to her, said.

He sipped from a wooden goblet of rum.

“Fame?”

“You took the lead in risking your life. They successfully led the long-awaited assault on the foundry. You were an outsider at first, but now everyone considers you a colleague. Now the militia and the people of the Pinas Islands will talk about you whenever they forget. Whether it’s at a meal or a drink, that’s what fame is.”

“Fame… … .”

“Fame will make life much easier for you. The more your reputation grows, the more innkeepers will give you free lodging when you stop in a new city, and the blacksmiths will bow their heads to sharpen your rapier.”

“As a servant of the sun god, can I earn such a reputation? Wouldn’t that be disrespectful… … .”

“at all! On the contrary, the higher your reputation, the greater the help to the Sun God and the Dawning Church. More people will see you and want to join the Church of Dawn, and more crones will accumulate in the complexes of the Temple of Dawn in each region. That’s a good thing, Meisa.”

“hmm… … .”

I suddenly remembered a story Carlos had told me before.

It was when he was kicked out of Derdrang because of his godmother’s hatred.

-Before we were combat priests, we belonged to the Dawning Church. Right now, the Imperial Dawning Bridge has lost its authority and is falling endlessly. However, Meirium’s Temple of Dawn stood tall among them. Everyone else pretends not to know the danger of Derdrang, but we’re not here to make money by treating soldiers. We came to represent the entire Dawning School.

Angry at the poor treatment, the group asked to leave, but Carl said he could never do that.

-This Derdrang incident will be an external activity to let the whole empire know that the Meirium Temple and the Dawn Bridge are alive. But if you go back to a place like this just because you’re in a bad mood, wouldn’t people say that the Dawning School is ruined?

In the end, Carl went to the underground city and defeated the fish-man and the witch Helena.

The fame of the Dawning Bridge shook the whole world with its legendary performance.

It was even more meaningful because it was done in the city where the Sunflower Hall, the headquarter of Jeongohkyo, was located.

Now Meisa could fully understand Carl’s words.

‘Building a reputation, a reputation… … .’

A group of militiamen approached the pensive Maysa.

It was Gillian who took the lead.

“Thank you, priests.”

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Jillian’s drunken spirits rise.

There was sincerity in his eyes.

“Actually, we were put in a bad situation. The nets of the Harpy Pirates were getting tighter and the supplies were getting smaller and smaller. The food available on this small island was limited, and logistics suffered greatly. However, the raid on the foundry was very successful, so you should be able to breathe a little more in the future. They’ll undoubtedly reduce the number of exploratory forces looking for us to restore one of our key sources of income: the Foundry. ha ha ha.”

“Nice thing, Jillian.”

“This is all thanks to the two priests. The success of the operation greatly revived the morale of the fallen soldiers. Me too. Do you remember that fire? The rum barrels on the wharf thump at Priest Meisa’s amazing skills! It exploded! It was as if an incomprehensible monster was breathing fire. Like a dragon! Ha ha ha ha!”

The crew paid attention to Jillian’s boisterous laugh.

Everyone’s eyes twinkled with the exhilaration of winning the battle.

Gillian raised her glass and stood up.

“Attention everyone!”

The militiamen also rose from their seats.

“We successfully attacked the foundry base. The pirates were busy running away with their butts on fire. With tonight’s operation, the Pinas Islands are one step closer to liberation!”

Gillian raised a clenched fist.

“If it had not been for Priest Meisa and Priest Crete, who bravely took the lead, many brothers would have been killed and injured. But most of them came back safely and were able to go to the arms of their families. Let’s toast to the two priests who risked their lives for us! For the priests and the Dawning Bridge!”

“For the priests and the Dawning Bridge!”

“For the priests and the Dawning Bridge!”

“For the priests and the Dawning Bridge!”

The excitement of a celebration after a victory.

As everyone shouted her name and raised their glasses, Meisa felt new.

It felt so good that I wondered if I had gone through hard training for this moment.

Meisa enjoyed the cheerful atmosphere while listening to the encouragement and praise of many people.

Tack, Tack.

Ashes fly over the burning campfire.

Meisa stood in front of the flames in tens of thousands of shapes.

I saw something strange.

‘… … ?’

Something white and lumpy.

Something like a cloud, something like hookah smoke, floated over the flames.

‘Was there too much wine?’

Meisa, who put down her glass, rubbed her eyes.

Then something mysterious soon disappeared.

“You must be tired, Priest Meisa.”

“ah… … are you okay.”

Gillian approached Meisa, rubbing her eyes.

he asked with a serious face.

“Now, tell me. What can we give in return for this great gift we have received? Since the two priests helped us, I think it’s our turn to help them now.”

The purpose of Meisa and Creta coming here.

It is to meet Sigian’s younger brother, Jillian, and deliver the letter.

However, Jillian burned the letter, saying that it was dangerous to have it.

However, it turned out that Jillian had organized a militia for the liberation of Pinas, and the captain of that militia was Sigeon.

So there was no need to deliver the letter from the beginning.

The important thing now was how well the militia and how well they would work together to wipe out the pirates.

“I found the island where the Harpy Pirates hid their treasure.”

“… … ?!”

Gillian almost dropped the glass.

“You mean you found that island?! Our militia has struggled for months to find their treasure island! However, it failed in the end because there were too few people and the surroundings of Harpy Island were heavily monitored. But the priests found it!”

“My colleagues found it. The island is near Hapi Island. The people of the Pinas Islands call it the ‘Island of the Ruined Temple of the Cursed’.”

“There it was! Right there they hid the treasure!”

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Jillian tapped her knee with the palm of her hand.

“If it were there, no one would approach it… … . Hee hee, that harpy is a bad guy, but his tricks are excellent. And hidden treasure there… … .”

“We intend to use the island.”

“How do you mean?”

Gillian listened.

“We don’t have enough troops to face the Harpy Pirates head-on. We plan to cause a commotion on Treasure Island and take out some of the pirates before attacking Harpy Island.”

“Seongdonggyeokseo! They’ll come in droves when they hear that Treasure Island has been attacked, even to protect the treasures they’ve collected. Then hit the headquarters of Harpy Island… … A very good operation, so good! Which priest is the one who set up this strategy?”

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Jillian asked with admiration.

“… … It’s a plan I made.”

“Oh oh! Priest Meisa was at the forefront of the battle and was also good at strategy! At this point, why don’t you get rid of the priest and join the militia? When Si-eon dies, I will give you the position of captain!”

“That, that… … .”

Maysa was a little taken aback by the sudden offer.

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Jillian burst out laughing.

“hahahahaha, of course I’m kidding! It’s my job to bring coveted talent into the militia, but that doesn’t mean I can’t bring a priest! If you do, you will be punished by the sun god.”

gulp!

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Jillian took a sip of her wine and continued.

“Include our militia in the operation. As you can see, they are all brave guys. They are also people who want the liberation of the Pinas Islands more than anyone else. Is that possible?”

“Rather, that’s what I want to ask you.”

“Thank you! Then what can we do?”

“The core of our plan is to have a one-on-one match between Henry Morgan and the captain. For that, I also found a treasure island.”

“Battle? Is there really anyone who can fight and defeat Henry Morgan?”

“Yes, Carlos, who leads the meirium battle priests. He will definitely win.”

“Oh oh… … .”

A firm belief in the leader was transmitted.

Gillian felt the scent of victory growing stronger in this fight for the freedom of the Pinas Islands.

“Okay, then we’ll hit Treasure Island. Assemble a commando to attack it and draw attention. Talk to Si-eon hyung so that the internal helpers can start a revolution on the same day. Then hit Harpy Island.”

“The role is very risky. If you make a mistake, you will be trapped by the pirates who came… … .”

“I could die without moving. But isn’t someone supposed to? Besides, the only troops in the Pinas Islands are our militia. Wouldn’t it be impossible to send weapons to the old chief of Mediel and the villagers? In a way, it can be said that it is the fate of our militia… … . We will!”

Gillian’s words with firm determination.

The militiamen who were listening around also nodded with firm faces.

“I’ve never met that man named Carlos, but I think I’ll believe it if someone like Priest Meisa assures me. I will leave the fate of our militia to him. If you can kill only Henry Morgan, the rest will quickly disperse, even outnumbered. They are all accustomed to Henry Morgan’s reign of terror.”

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Jillian held out her glass.

Meisa bumped her glass of wine.

“Then the story is over! Let’s drink with a crooked nose today! hahahaha!”

An exciting night of celebrations has begun again.

However, Maysa did not get along with the crew.

Because the strange cloud from earlier reappeared before her eyes.

Squeak-.

A white cloud moving and wagging its tail as if telling me to follow it.

Maysa walked down a path that led into the woods.