The Labyrinth Kingdom

Chaptre 61. The Nightmare That Slowly Disappears

After completing their report, the three walked towards the Sanatorium which was in the western part of the labyrinth.

However, while the three were walking around the area where the people lived, Amara suddenly stopped and looked at one of the large buildings in the distance.

"We're gonna split up here, I'm gonna go check on Conley's condition first "

He was worried about his current condition.

Raluk who heard his words, looked at Bodil who was standing beside him.

"Then, what about you? " ask Raluk.

"Hmm... ? I'll go to the sanatorium first, I'm worried that those women will feel anxious and scared if there's no other human near them"

"You may be right, then let's go! "

"Ahhh.., Before that. Give my regards to Conley? I hope he starts to get better now" Bodil told Amara.

"Me too". said Raluk.

"All right! " answer Amara.

After hearing Amara's reply, the two quickly walked towards the Sanatorium in the corner of the human residential area.

Both were worried that the women would do things that could endanger themselves.

Seeing the two begin to disappear from his sight, Amara walked towards Conley's room inside the large building.

The priest had previously been cursed by the forbidden magic that Alice used.

The curse left his soul tainted and a mild personality disorder caused him to occasionally behave strangely.

In addition, some fragments of other people's memories also began to mix with his memories which made him confused with his own identity.

It was a terrifying magic that allowed others to experience the cruel torture that bandits inflicted on their victims directly.

Although from the beginning he never thought of himself as a good person, but the crimes the bandits committed had changed the way he judged people.

As a fellow human, he had become extremely confused at this moment.

'What kind of a human being is it? Why can man do such evil? Was it not a good race from the beginning? Are humans a race created by demons? '

These questions kept haunting him for days and as a human being, he was completely unable to answer them.

Conley's current condition is not stable.

He did not realize that he had gotten a severe emotional scar that made his personality slightly change.

This was a side effect of the curse, Conley became often imagining strange things.

Even now, he still could not wipe the face of the crying woman in his mind, they continued to beg for help and ask that their daughter be saved.

Those women don't care about themselves.

Even though their bodies had been completely damaged after being tortured, perk*sa, and harassed, they were still worried about the condition of others.

Conley felt dejected every time he saw this scene, and also felt very angry towards the members of the bandit group [Rotten Fangs] who had done all these evil things.

The curse had actually inflicted serious wounds on Conley's body and soul.

But fortunately, he immediately got treatment from Aaron and coupled with himself who from the beginning was a user [Eloh], making the recovery process faster.

If an ordinary person were to be struck by Alice's curse, the lightest effect that would be inflicted would be madness.

While the toughest is that their souls will continue to be tormented, even after death picks him up.

In addition, the worst possibility that might happen is that the victim will turn into a terrible creature called Nightmare.

Nightmare is an evil being who likes to eat other people's [Life Core] to strengthen himself.

They were born from a polluted [Life Core] and were one of the most dangerous inhabitants of the Underworld/Netherworld.

Since the Messenger of Death's job is to collect [Life Core] from the dead, that's why they will hunt down the Nightmare who managed to infiltrate the world of living beings.

Because of this, the two races often fought each time they met.

"Conley, are you still up? " said Amara

He called out to Conley who was lying on his bed in a low voice.

"Yes." answered Conley weakly.

Conley's body condition is much better than before, thanks to Amara who devoted herself to caring for him in order to recover as quickly as possible from the emotional scars he suffered.

even though he still could not move much. At the very least, most of his injuries had recovered to the point where he could already speak well at the moment.

But...

"A, what happened to you? Why are you so pale? Are you all right? " said Amara in a surprised tone.

He was staring at the pale man who was lying weakly before him with a worried look.

Right now, Conley was naked and not even wearing underwear under his blanket.

However, this was not because Conley was a perverted person, but rather that most of the people living in this world also did what he did.

There are several reasons that make them do this, such as they do not have enough money to buy a lot of change of clothes or there are also sentimental reasons like they feel more comfortable sleeping naked.

That was why, he did not feel ashamed even if there was a woman who visited him.

{ket: Tch... Tch... Tch. }

"What about the mission? " ask Conley.

Instead of answering Amara's question, she asked back.

“We have killed all the targeted bandits. ” replied Amara calmly.

".…, Good! ” Conley said weakly.

A happy smile instantly bloomed on his pale face upon hearing Amara's words.

“In addition, all the women captured by the bandits also managed to be brought safely to the labyrinth.

This is truly a miracle, I honestly did not expect that they would all be able to survive with such a severely injured body condition. " Amara continued.

“Really, thank goodness! ” Conley was relieved after hearing his words.

Although Amara considers what happened to the women a miracle, there is actually a plausible explanation behind it all.

He used [Eloh] to increase the chances of the women surviving, no matter how bad their condition was.

That was why at the moment Conley looked so pale, he had used up too much energy.

'The women should be able to rest in peace now, even though some of them wanted to kill the bandits with their own hands to save their daughter. They should have been satisfied with this. I wish I could sleep well this time! ' said Conley in heart.

“After the injuries of the girls and women were healed, I planned to move them out of the labyrinth as quickly as possible. “ Advice Conley.

“That's a great idea. " Amara nodded.

Although the goblins had saved them, the hostile feelings the women had towards the goblins had been ingrained for a long time, it could not be changed in an instant.

Before it turned into a quarrel between the two sides, it would be much better to send them out of the labyrinth.

Because the bad luck that would befall them was much more terrifying if they made the labyrinth master angry.

"However, if we send them empty-handed it will… "

"In case, we should give them money. ” Conley said

"Maze treasure? " ask Amara.

“Of course not, we will use the treasures of the dead adventurers in this maze, the labyrinth master does not need those useless items. ” Conley replied.

"Is it so.. Where should they flee to? " ask Amara.

Aaron and Alice have said from the beginning that they will take revenge on the alliance country that has destroyed their kingdom.

So, if those women happened to escape to the country that had been targeted, they would definitely be killed by Aaron's forces sooner or later.

If that were to happen then, all the effort he had put in would be futile and meaningless.

“You don't have to worry about it. ” Conley said

".....? "

“Before, I have obtained information about the places that the labyrinth master will attack. We're gonna move those women to a place far from the war zone. I'm sure this plan will work.” Conley said confidently

"But have you got permission? "

Amara looked puzzled at the moment, She could not assume the action Conley was going to do was the right thing.

Shouldn't this kind of matter be discussed with Aaron and Alice first before making up their own mind.

If by any chance the labyrinth master had instead refused to let them go, there was no point in them discussing the matter.

'Why is Conley so sure that his plan will work? ' said Amara in heart.

He had no idea why Conley thought this way.

"Izin...? " conley said, looking confused.

"…., I'm sorry before, but I want to ask you something! " amara muttered after seeing Conley's strange reaction.

"Eh? A, what is it? ” Ask Conley.

"Is the release of those women also included in the compensation given to you after being subjected to the curse of master Alice? " Tanya Lorna's.

"……" The priest remained silent.

“Didn't Mr. Alice seem to feel very guilty about you, he even wants to fulfill your wishes as much as possible, to the point where it becomes unfavorable for him. ” Amara said suspiciously.

Listening to these words, Conley suddenly came to a realization with the truth before him, he felt his chest become hot.

To be honest, most of the humans he knew all along were humans who were not responsible for their speech and actions towards others, as long as it would not benefit themselves.

How else, they are just ordinary people, will definitely make mistakes.

But, most of the people are unaware of the mistakes they made and become bodo period with it.

They had no intention from the start to try to correct their mistakes in the slightest.

Because, if they did such a thing, then, they would lose their honor and dominance would be reduced.

The lord who ruled the city, the leaders of the adventurer group, the bishops of the religious sect...

Most of them are each trying to escape from their responsibilities, from the mistakes they made.

Of course, Conley was also among those people.

People close their eyes to evil and become irresponsible.

However, there were some people, who nobly did not do that even though they had high positions.

One of them is Aaron and Alice.

Both will keep the promises they make, their words can be trusted. Both of them will not oppress their men arbitrarily, besides, they also do not discriminate against other races of creatures.

“Gosh, what have I done? Why didn't I realize it until now? ” Conley sat down slowly while muttering.

Looking at Amara's light brown eyes, she tried to convey what she was currently feeling.

"Amara, from the bottom of my heart, it seems like I want to serve those two people. I don't know if it's because I've been polluted by the energy in this labyrinth or I've gone crazy, but I really want to serve them" Conley said with a sigh.

"Un. " Amara nodded.

“To be honest I don't know if my choice is right or wrong, but I want to walk this path with you. I will only say this once, Please marry me. " Conley announced.

"Un... Ja. But, I have a condition. " Amara accepted calmly.

{ket: HoHoo... It's not that easy ferguso.}

"Ehh... A condition? " Task Conley.

“You must not cheat, you must not act rudely, lying to a partner is strictly prohibited and most importantly please hug me now. "

While looking timid, Amara said it clearly and boldly.

After listening to her words, Conley immediately kissed her lips in response, and pulled her onto the bed as she was.

"Kye.... "

In an instant, the nightmares of the bandits who had been haunting him for days began to leave thoughts slowly.

As Amara began to hug her tighter, the nightmare disappeared as if it was just an illusion.