The Male Lead’s Sickly Aide is My Type - Chapter 85.1

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Chapter 85.1

“No way!”

“Absolutely not.”

Even if they had been growling just a moment ago, at this moment, they were of the same mind.

“Okay, I get it. I was wrong. So, are you going to look for the lady?”

Whether he heard her denial or not, Duke Lucas’ lips were still twitching. Was he holding back a laugh? Even though he liked it or not, it was too much. From the fight with Archen to meeting Lucas to him noticing what happened between her and Archen, it was all too much.

Meanwhile, Duke Lucas seemed to be contemplating something.

“I have a guess where the lady might be.”

“Where is that?”

“There’s a barricade in the city.”

The Duke spoke.

A group of demons had invaded the city, and the people had all gone into hiding or fled. At that time, the knights and court mages led by Marta had set up a barricade in the city, and those who had not been able to escape were being protected inside the barricade.

The knights and mages were going around the city, bringing those who had not been able to escape into the barricade, so if Iris had gone into the city, she would have been inside the barricade with the other people.

It made sense when she thought about it.

“How far is the barricade from here?”

“Not far. You can see it as soon as you enter the central square.”

“Then let’s go there!”

Her heart was a little relieved.

If Iris had escaped from the monsters, she would be inside the barricade. If she weren’t inside the barricade, she would have to search the city one by one, which would be like opening the gates of hell, but let’s consider that as the second case.

“I’ll go with you.”

The Duke unexpectedly offered to come along, and the party became three. Whether it was because he was worried about Iris or because he wanted to watch the fight, it was a good thing. The Duke was quite good at swordsmanship, which meant that Archen would have less magic to use.

The three walked silently along the road. Fortunately, they didn’t see any demons. Until they reached the central square, the three of them didn’t see a single ant.

So, wasn’t this no different from usual?

The only difference was that the sky had turned an ominous purple? And the clouds were a little strange. White clouds were swirling in the darkened sky. It was like a scene from a movie.

She wanted to ask Archen what that was. She looked up at him, her mouth twitching, but his expression was cold. His expression was similar to the terrible blank expression she had seen when they first met.

It felt like she had gone back to the time when she had just transmigrated.

He wasn’t going to apologize first, was he? Her stomach churned, and Carinne turned her head away. It was a hundred times better not to ask Archen.

A few minutes later, the Duke asked.

“The shape of the clouds is strange. Do you know what that is?”

“It’s a sign that the gap to the other world has opened.”

Archen explained. He also said that demons were coming out of the gap to the other world, so it would be better not to go near it.

Thanks to that, Carinne was able to satisfy her curiosity.

‘So, the gap to the other world has opened under those clouds.’

Looking closely, there was a huge pillar of light rising from under the clouds.

The size of the clouds and the pillar of light was extraordinary, so the gap to the other world must not be small either. She wondered when the gap would close, if it would close at all, and if the capital of Esmeril would be safe until then.

…Surely, the country wouldn’t fall. The higher-ups would take care of closing the gap. Now was the time to focus on finding Iris.

Carinne calmed her mind.

They walked and walked for several more minutes. Finally, the party arrived in the city. There were dozens of demons in the wide square. There were about twenty people fighting the demons. Magic was being shot everywhere, and flashing blades were flying around.

“Over there, that’s the barricade, right?”

Across the central square, she could see a wall hastily built with wood, barrels, and discarded furniture. The Duke said yes and drew his sword from its scabbard.

“I’ll cover you.”

Archen also stepped forward. White light flashed from his hands. However, he didn’t have much use for magic, as the Duke took care of most of the approaching demons. It was just as Carinne had hoped. The fact that the people were holding the demons one by one also helped.

The three of them slowly approached the barricade.

A soldier who had been watching the situation from inside opened the gate of the barricade when he saw the Duke at the front.

“This way!”

Carinne ran through the gate, past the Duke, who was plunging his sword into the demons’ heads. As Carinne, the Duke, and Archen entered the barricade, the gate closed.