How to Survive as a Genius Spy in the Game Chapter 238 - Head Hunting (3)

Before leaving, I checked the latest information from the east, but there was nothing particularly useful.

There weren’t many agents in the east, and it was impossible to approach beyond a certain distance.

It’s difficult for outsiders like them to hide naturally in the east, and the east is already a land dominated by devil worshippers.

None of the agents who approached nearby returned alive.

It’s a ritual to summon three devils. Of course, the security would have been incredibly tight. There’s a high chance that devils themselves were watching.

All we heard was that quite a large crowd was heading in that direction.

‘Still, there shouldn’t be any major problems.’

We started moving about an hour after the three devils had descended.

For now, our direction was northeast. It’s the direction where their ritual took place.

Even if the newly summoned ones start moving immediately, we should still be able to pursue them.

They’ll either head north or move east. Personally, I thought it would be the former.

The east should already be considered their territory. Using their own people as sacrifices isn’t a good choice.

The devils will soon find their strength, so they’ll probably return to the north to attack the continent and use it as a sacrifice.

“I’ve ridden a few times, but today my ears feel especially stuffy.”

Erendil swallowed with an uncomfortable face.

“It’s because we’re flying higher than usual.”

As we needed to move as discreetly as possible, we increased our altitude to be invisible from the ground. It was natural due to the difference in air pressure.

Although it was late at night, everyone didn’t look tired, perhaps due to a slight tension. During this time, following Rudehrn’s words, we discussed the specific parts of our strategy.

“I think it would be better if I rush in first, and then Your Majesty throws the spear.”

“You think so?”

“Yes. They’ll notice the approach itself, so it’ll be hard for them to dodge while fighting me. And it’s a different level from the one we faced before.”

After Erendil and Rudehrn’s combat method was decided, it was Faorn and Minteron’s turn.

“I’ll go in first.”

“No, you’re in your prime. I think it’s better if I’m in front.”

“But sir…”

“Do as I say.”

Of course, the conversation itself didn’t take long. Afterward, the Sword Masters asked me questions.

They asked about my impressions when facing a devil.

“Well, it was more like the movement of a giant beast rather than a human attack.”

Although I was one-sidedly beaten, I was the only one who had fought a devil, so I was just doing what I could.

Of course, I made it clear that they shouldn’t take my words at face value since it was a different devil.

“Where do you think the devil will be?”

“There are two possibilities. Either in the south where we’re likely to come up, or at the center of the three devils. Personally, I think it might be the latter.”

If they’re preparing for our attack as we worried, they’re likely to choose the latter.

Because we don’t know their exact location.

We might encounter them from a different direction while searching for the way after flying. They might be in the center for easier response.

“If that’s the case, the other devils…”

“Based on the Karantang Forest incident, I think they might maintain a triangular formation at a distance.”

“Well, when we encounter one, we’ll need to look for the left and right sides around it.”

The problem when meeting a devil was quickly finding the other devils.

“Actually, finding them itself is the bigger problem…”

And as Faorn continued, that was the bigger issue. I nodded as well.

This expedition only has meaning when we face the devils, whether we get caught or not.

Although we came with a definite plan, we might end up returning without any results.

Despite our determination.

“Still, we can’t stay for long.”

“How about a maximum search period of 2 days?”

“Yes. Any longer and they might figure out our whereabouts and try to surround us in reverse.”

“Then let’s plan to return on the night of the second day.”

While having this conversation, I also made a decision. I had a small concern about using the glowstone.

There was worry about the hidden numbers of the enemy and regret about when things might go well.

For example, if I lure them while quickly defeating two devils, we could save the glowstone.

‘Still, it’s better to deal with it decisively now that we’re here.’

***

The journey took 3 days. In fact, it was remarkable that it only took 3 days. Dragons are dragons after all.

They didn’t need rest. The only times we briefly stopped during the flight were due to our physiological needs.

And so, we entered the airspace of the northeast in the morning. Erendil and the other Sword Masters looked out the window with serious faces.

The atmosphere became heavy again. In truth, there were times during the journey when we felt a bit bored or relaxed.

Even though we set out solemnly at first, there wasn’t much to do specifically throughout the journey.

“From now on, I’ll take the lead.”

As this was previously discussed, everyone nodded. Only Erendil looked at me with slightly worried eyes.

“Everyone remembers the signals, right?”

“Don’t worry.”

I finally confirmed the heading and signals. The dragon carriage needs to be outside the devil’s detection range while within the range of my winds.

It was the most important part as we had to coordinate such detailed flight and move immediately.

I put on the wingsuit inside the dragon carriage. People’s eyes lit up at the unfamiliar attire. Erendil was the same.

“It looks interesting.”

“It’s made by the magic scholar I mentioned before.”

“Ah, the person you asked me to pay attention to. I’ll call for him separately after this is over.”

“Thank you.”

I smiled faintly and then jumped off the slowed dragon carriage. At the same time, winds wrapped around my body.

Feeling a faint resistance, I moved forward.

The cold of the north hit me immediately. While feeling the chill, I minimized the protection of winds.

The veil of winds protecting my body slightly weakens physical sensations.

As it’s best to notice the devil first, I needed to keep my senses as sharp as possible.

Since it was necessary to match the flight interval between the dragon carriage and me, I focused on mastering this for the first hour or so.

From now on, I have to move according to my intuition. The change of direction and sudden speed changes will also be my decision.

In other words, how well the driver follows the signals I send will determine the course of the mission.

‘This should be fine.’

At first, the driver was a bit slow to react, but now the direction changes and speed adjustments were immediate according to my signals.

After confirming this, I started the full-scale search.

Of course, finding the devil right away didn’t happen. The search that started in the morning went on for several hours.

We didn’t eat lunch. We could manage somehow inside the dragon carriage, but it was awkward to eat while flying.

Fortunately, it wasn’t snowing. If it had snowed, not only visibility but also our senses would have been dulled.

Of course, this applies to the devil as well, but environmental disadvantages are always favorable to the stronger party.

‘Hmm.’

It was fortunate that the cold eased a bit as the day went on. Otherwise, it would have been even more difficult.

Even so, I felt quite mentally fatigued.

Although we were moving after resting for 3 days, there was too much to be concerned about. I had to worry about the devil that might appear at any time, while also leading the dragon.

When it was past 3 PM, I turned eastward. There was a bit of impatience too. The search period is a maximum of 2 days. We search until tomorrow night and return if we don’t find anything.

As I judged that the success rate of the plan would be high if we just encountered them, I was hoping for a meeting.

As it passed 4 PM, the sun began to tilt towards the far side of the sky. The western sky started to turn red little by little.

That’s when it happened. Between the diagonally falling sunlight, I felt a sense of dissonance from the lower 1 o’clock direction in the distance.

‘Oh no.’

And at the same time, I sent a signal to the dragon carriage. It was a devil. It was flying quite fast from the east towards the north.

The problem was that less than a second after I discovered it, it also spotted me.

Fortunately, the signal to the dragon carriage wasn’t late. Following my signal, the dragon quickly turned right.

And I turned to the opposite, left.

When I slightly turned my head, the devil’s eyes looked ferocious from below and behind. They seemed to be burning, reflecting the setting sun.

‘Is it chasing right away?’

The devil immediately pursued me, increasing its speed. I also operated winds at full power.

From morning until now, the boring tension ended and my heart rate soared rapidly. I moved towards the reddening sky.

Even though I had become a Sword Master, there was still a speed difference. I pierced through the clouds and lowered my altitude.

‘This is according to plan so far.’

I was grateful that it moved as expected. Maybe we were too worried.

Well, from the devil’s perspective, it might have been confident.

Even if it knew about the glowstone I had, it might have thought it could protect itself sufficiently.

In the first place, since its detection range is considerable, it might have thought it could subdue even if attacked first.

In the worst case, it might have thought that even if it died in an explosion with me, three devils would be added.

The distance narrowed further.

All my senses were in a sharply honed state. Suddenly, there was a ripple in the mana in the atmosphere.

Having experienced something similar before, I turned without hesitation. Woong-! A straight beam of darkness shot up to where I was about to go.

Since I was above, the beam was shot from below.

‘Looks like I’ll be caught soon.’

With this kind of check added, the distance was bound to decrease. As expected, a devil is a devil.

I only managed to buy about half the time I had originally thought.

I gradually lowered my altitude. This was to ensure that I could definitely get it within the blast radius of the glowstone.

Even if the devil’s flight speed is fast, the speed when starting to fly from the ground and when in the sky is different.

And at this point, Erendil should have completely escaped from the blast radius too. I landed gently on the ground.

It tilted its head slightly, then instead of shooting more beams, it dropped down in front of me, keeping a certain distance.

The devil of regret, the one that had a fierce battle with Faorn in the game.

“I’m surprised that you came here after feeling the descent of darkness, whether it’s fearlessness or arrogance.”

The look in its eyes as it spoke seemed emotionless.

“Did you think there would be no hope if you were later? If so, I’d like to praise you. Of course, punishment for the hope that you could change anything would come first.”

“What nonsense are you talking about? I came to kill you guys.”

“Hehehe… Embrace the holy regret.”

The devil laughed grotesquely. Its eyes were still emotionless. I drew Moonlight. For now, I intended to face it with the sword.

This was my first real battle after becoming a Sword Master. I wanted to know how big the difference was from before. In the long term, I also needed to learn how to deal with devils.

Of course, I’m not doing this out of arrogance. After all, getting close is probably the best way to hit it directly with the glowstone.

Come to think of it, it’s quite remarkable. Just a short while ago, when I met a devil, I fell to the ground pathetically.

Now I was facing it directly, holding a sword. I had grown a lot in such a short time.

The gradually fading sunlight was still a bright vermilion. Under that vermilion light, moonlight Sword Energy rose over Moonlight.