Chapter 30: The Frost Giant Who Became the Spoils of War
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Cameron struggled to his feet and leaned silently against the wall. His right hand couldn't move, and the backlash of the indication also made Cameron feel like he was burned inside. But Cameron still wants to maintain his dignity, even if he is going to die at the hands of Curt.
Curt didn't speak, just stared at Cameron with a smile. Cameron endured more and more uneasiness, and finally couldn't help but speak:
"What are you going to do with me. β
"Oh, 'handle'...... It's not a good word. β
Curt shrugged and turned his gaze to the Frost Giant, who was still frozen in place by magic. He patted the Frost Giant's large boots, and then said leisurely:
"You want to live, do you, Cameron, you used to be a brilliant ranger until you offended a high-ranking druid and had to flee to the city of a thousand laws. Someone accepts you, gives you a job, pays you. You've had a much harder life than before, but you still value your life. β
β...... How do you know about me?"
Cameron looked shocked, and even his employer didn't know the secrets. Naturally, Curt would not sue Cameron that he was able to read the minds of others. Curt just put his hands behind his back, paced and said:
"You don't have to ask questions, just do what I tell you to do. -- Stay near this cave until all is over. In the meantime, no matter what means you use, you must convince this frost giant to serve me. I need useful subordinates, the more the better. Today you've revealed too much stuff out, so go back only to one death. Guess how many means does the high-level mage of the necromancy department have that can make you unable to survive or die? Measure it yourself, and then answer me with actions. β
"You can't win. β
After a brief hesitation, Cameron retorted. Curt just smiled at this, and he performed the levitation technique, and as he pulled the Frost Giant's clothes up, he said lightly:
"Decide for yourself, I'm not going to waste any more words. You've failed your mission anyway, and you've lost the Jungle Wanderer's Bow. If I were your employer, I would be angry too. β
Cameron closed his mouth with a thoughtful expression. Meanwhile, Curt had climbed to the head of the Frost Giant. He pulled out a jar of potions and shoved it into the Frost Giant's mouth. Curt then pulled out an intricately shaped magic dagger and began slicing the Frost Giant's forehead.
To the Frost Giant, the dagger's cut wound was insignificant. But he still twitched the corners of his mouth, and a frightened feeling floated in his heart. The potion in the Frost Giant's mouth was flowing into his esophagus, turning into a paralyzing sensation that was enough to bind the dragon. All it could do was roll its eyes, desperately trying to know what Curt was up to.
Within minutes, Curt had the job done. He shoved a large piece of amethyst into the wound and slid it into the Frost Giant's forehead. Through guΓ² amethyst, Curt can perceive, manipulate, and interfere with the mind of the frost giant. Abyss had done this several times in the past, and now his methods and the materials he used had been inherited by Curt.
For a mage, a powerful creature like the Frost Giant is very useful. So in some ways, Curt is grateful to his former teacher, Abyss. However, the Frost Giants possess tenacious willpower and are able to weaken the effectiveness of their magic. So Curt hopes to convince the Frost Giant to make the Frost Giant work for him willingly. It's just that he doesn't have time to do these things, so he throws the trouble to Cameron, which can be regarded as a test for Cameron.
After setting the crystal and confirming that he could interfere with the Frost Giant's mind, Curt jumped. He took out his healing staff and healed Cameron's wounds. Curt then returns to the great cavern where the ogre lived, explaining to Hoffman, Gordon, and Kelly who are waiting there. Otherwise, unnecessary suspicion will lead to the disintegration of the team.
When Curt walked out, Hogg and Madison, who had stopped at the entrance of the passageway, immediately left. Curt watched the guards emerge from the cavern, and then began to lie skillfully. He tells his three companions that Fretia the elf is an old acquaintance of Cameron and has come to persuade Cameron to return to the Southern Forest. In addition, Cameron seems to have made some mistakes when he was a ranger, so he must stay to atone for his sins and go through guΓ² penance to be accepted again by the forest.
There is nothing flawed in this lie, but it is not reliable either. Just as Gordon and the others exchanged suspicious glances, Cameron suddenly walked out. Cote Curt's words with Cameron, who looked tired, depressed, and languid. Cameron tells a story that Curt has arranged for him, and then asks for some food and resources so that he can stay and do penance.
"The stone is on top, and your former companion really has two brushes. β
Hoffman stroked his beard and grunted in surprise. Previously, he and Gordon had tried to break through the Iron Guard's blockade, but were forced back by the thunderous two-handed heavy sword. The two guards were clearly not malicious, but neither Hoffman nor Gordon could get a round under the guards. Kelly, who tried to hide in the shadows, was also pulled out, blocked by Hogg's two-handed heavy sword.
"No wonder that elf would want to buy the Jungle Wanderer's Bow, probably to give it to Cameron as a gift? β
Kelly, who had seen Freetia for a long time, used her imagination to make Curt work very hard to hold back her laughter. Together, they sent Cameron into the passage, wishing him a smooth completion of his penance.
The clearing at the end of the passage was emptyβthe Frost Giant, shrunk by humanity and blessed with invisibility, hid in a corner, not even gasping for breath at Curt's orders. He could occasionally break through the spell's control, but now the paralyzing potion was still working, putting an end to all attempts by the frost giants.
Curt and the others left Cameron behind and retreated into the cave. There was a pile of treasures on the ground, which was the result of Kelly's search for a long time. Curt noticed that Kelly's pockets were bulging, presumably with gems or gold coins. He didn't bother to say anything, just looked at the treasures on the ground. Later, Curt picked up a sword with a magical aura and placed it in Gordon's hands.
"Take it, this is a welcome gift for you, I hope my subordinates don't look too shabby. β
Curt said generously. He pulled out the sword from Gordon's scabbard and replaced it with a magic sword with sharpness attached. The sharp technique can enhance the slashing power of the sword, so Gordon bowed respectfully to Curt and said with great emotion:
"At your service, my master. β
In the Thousand Laws City, there are not many warriors who respect the mage as the master and rely on the mage to survive. But there are not many mages who are as generous as Curt and give away magic swords casually. After all, the sword that has been blessed with the sharp art is worth thousands of gold coins, enough to hire ten seasoned warriors.
Curt then picked up a magic axe and gave it to Hoffman. Curt believed that Hoffman had participated in the battle, and that he deserved to be paid. This made Hoffman so happy that he got carried away and began to sing dwarven songs.
After scrutinizing it, Curt also picked out two pieces of magic armor, one large and one small, from the treasures and gave them to Gordon and Hoffman. Both pieces of armor are very strong, with the added magic of reducing weight. Gordon happily put on his armor, while Hoffman looked a little melancholy. He took apart the small armor and found the name of a family on the inside. So Hoffman put his armor on his back and muttered:
"Damn ogre, this armor belongs to my people. I had to take it back and give it to the family of the deceased. Alas, I owe you a favor, Curt. Thanks to you, I was able to take out the six-headed ogre with my own hands. β
"You're welcome. β
Curt nodded sympathetically, and watched Hoffman walk away sadly. Later, Curt took a moment to pick out a dozen broken scrolls and a dusty staff from the treasures, and then turned to the anxious Kelly and said:
"The rest is yours. β
"Yahe~"
Kelly jumped up and down with joy, and she earned at least 10,000 gold coins. After kissing Curt as a freight, Kelly said happily:
"The next time I'm on an adventure with you, I'll be sure to bring my dimensional pocket. β
"Next time?"
Curt smiled narrowly, causing Kelly to blush suddenly. Gordon, who had just put on his new armor, shook his head, and before he could say anything, he was stomped hard by Kelly. Gordon fell screaming, determined to find a way to get a pair of iron-toed boots to wear as soon as he returned to the Thousand Laws City.
Because so much time was spent searching, Curt and his party remained in a nearby cave that night. After everyone else fell asleep, Curt quietly walked out of the cave and returned to the cave where the ogre lived.
In the empty and dark cave, Curt performed a zero-level trick, the Dancing Light Technique. With the help of the Magical Light, Curt activates the arcane vision that is constant on his body. - He knew that the ogre's leftover corpses were disgusting, and Kelly might not have searched very carefully. But within the range of arcane vision, all magic items are hidden.
As Curt expected, he quickly found the fish that slipped through the net. It's small pieces like rings or earrings that can be easily overlooked. After some investigation, Curt also found a dirty cloak. Although the magic aura of the cloak is not obvious enough, it is quite pure and stable. In addition to this, Curt also found a pair of magic gloves from the cloaked corpse. The glove is pinned down by the inconspicuous cape, thus escaping Kelly's retrieval.
Even from a conservative point of view, Curt has found something good worth more than 20,000 gold coins. He put away the spoils to his satisfaction, leaving them for later to determine their usefulness. Curt then activated the Invisibility Ring and silently walked towards the depths of the cavern.
In front of the passage deep in the cave, Curt saw a huge fire and Cameron sitting by it. The Frost Giant sat on the other side, listening to Cameron say listlessly:
β...... Resign yourself to your fate, Bloom. Curt isn't for you or I to deal with, he's a lot harder than you think. I've already told you how badly I've been played. There's nothing to say, it's better to help Curt than to go back and be executed. β
"Well, Bloom hates brains, and he hates death. β
The Frost Giant nodded, retracting the greatsword-sized blade from the fire. On the dinner knife, an ogre's thigh is inserted, which is the food of the frost giant Bloom. So Curt turned away and began to search for the ogre wizard Hinton's room.