The Devil Tears: Lord of the Night
Arc Chapter 33: Opening

One day after the Caravan left Tyrol City, they were now resting near a village controlled by a Baron. Luciel was now conducting an experiment with Herman some distance away from the resting place.

“ How?? “ Luciel asked Herman what he thought of the potion he made.

“ BUURR!!!! “ Herman then spouted the potion he drank into Luciel's face.

“ Hey boy, the potion you made is so bitter. Consider also the tongue of the man who drank it you know. “

Luciel wiped his face and began to explain.

“ Yes, but it is very difficult to remove the pungent smell of bohne seeds. But I guarantee if the efficacy is not far inferior to painkilling pills and this is much cheaper.“

Herman thought back.

“Pil painkiller version Zainer has an effect of one hour at a price of 30 ral per grain, and you said your herb only has an effect of half an hour?“

“ Yes, I have been as good as I can to add to the length of the effect but I only managed to make the effect last as long as it was “ Luciel explained.

“ Lower the price recommendation again, with a taste like cow dung they will not want to buy for 20 ral “ said Herman.

“ Alright, 19 ral “

“ Are you an idiot? “ Herman looked at Luciel with a look of disdain.

“ Good – good I understand, 15 ral “

“ 10 ral “

“ 13 ral “ Luciel back bid.

“ 10 ral or I won't register your potion to Krauter Center. “

Krauter is an organization that oversees the circulation of herbs and drugs that will punish Herbalist – herbalists who sell illegal herbs or drugs. Any medicine or herb sold must have permission from Krauter. If you do not have permission, you will be considered an illegal item.

“ Alright, this is for the cost of the list and your laborer “ Luciel gave him 1 Gulden.

“ Nice doing business with you, and I hope your potion can be an alternative first aid item for low-level hunters who have trouble buying painkillers. “

After finishing with Luciel's business and looking for Liz who was sparring with Ludwig. Luciel then sat under a tree sheltering from the scorching sun while making a tool he was making.

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Liz POVs

No! No! No! Two wooden swords clashed against each other. Liz and Ludwig were doing sparring and showing each other their latest techniques.

“ Blitzschlag “ Legs Ludwig then look faint – faint appeared a lightning bolt. He then moved quickly and arrived – arrived to be in front of Liz.

Liz whose reflexes have developed because against the enemy – stronger enemies so far able to react to Ludwig's movements and avoid it with Quickstep.

Liz then slashed her wooden sword into Ludwig's ribs.

Ludwig, who was not used to his new technique, could not avoid Liz's attack and was bounced by Liz's attack.

“ Aw... hurts “

“ You okay – what? “ Liz approached him.

“ I think I should use it more often to get used to it. “ Answer Ludwig.

“ What is the difference between strengthening magic using elements with ordinary reinforcement? “ Liz helps Ludwig stand up.

“ According to the captain, we can easily use the magic attack combo easily if we over activate the strengthening element magic rather than the usual strengthening magic.“

Ludwig continued his explanation.

“ My technique was the initial stage of a Thundering Roar attack combo. According to the captain it was a mid-level knight combo technique of Catanbria Kingdom “

“ Deliciousa... You have a mentor to practice the more powerful – technique “ Liz looks pouty.

“ Ahahaha, but the captain was very hard when training me. Physical exercise is very strenuous you know “

“ Isn't it natural if we want to be stronger? “ Ask Liz

“ Yes, I think the path to becoming a knight is not easy for ordinary people like us. The noble children usually start their knight training at the age of 7 years “ Ludwig explained.

“ And it would be easier to enroll him to the academy if they decided to enter their child into the knight academy. “

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That night, in a ruin a man was performing a summoning ritual to summon a demon he was serving.

He made a magic circle in front of him then slashed his finger so that the drops of his blood fell into the circle.

“ Videos, Stapanul meu. “ The man then cast a spell.

Swosshhhh!!! A light appeared in the circle and formed a faint humanoid stature.

‘ You called me that means your preparations are done? ‘ A demon then spoke to him.

“ Yes sir, but I need something to complete it so that your plan goes well. “

‘ Alright, later there will be one of my followers who come to you and according to the contract if my plan has been completed, then your son will be free from his curse ‘

“ Thank you sir “ The man bowed as gesture thank you.

Hushhhh!!!

The demon's stature then disappeared and the magic circle in front of him shattered.

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On the other hand, the caravan troupe was resting near a military watchtower.

Luciel is reading a scroll about the base – base forming runes in an object.

‘ Letters – letters are very difficult to remember ‘

There are a total of 321 Rune letters that have been found by witches to date. The letter – letter is one part to form a magic formula so that it can be inserted into an object.

“ What are you doing Ciel? “ Liz came to him.

“ Remembering letters – letters Rune “ Luciel then close the scroll.

“ I want to make an artifact later. Liz herself knew that neither I in terms of fighting nor magic had any talent. And I want to cover it up by creating an artifact either for me or someone else. “ Luciel explains his plan to Liz.

Liz then looked at the sky – sky and saw two moons and thousands of stars scattered.

“ I can't wait to quickly – quickly enter knight academy. “

“ Three more years Liz can just register, I think it's enough time to hone the skills and mentality of Liz “ Luciel replied.

“ Yes, there is still much I have to learn “

Soon, the two decided to sleep.

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On the other hand, a 60-year-old old knight was writing a message on a piece of paper.

“ Master, what will you get to the Great Priestess? “ An assistant knight beside him asked.

“ I just received a report that, the forces of the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Nordland Federation have been doing a big fight in the City of Elea. “ He then gives a scroll to his assistant.

The scroll was a record of a communication artifact relayed by a Bishop of Elea City.

On the scroll, the Nordlands, with an army of 20,000 men, attacked Elea, which had only 10,000 troops. The battle of that time was brutal and won by the Nordlands. With the fall of Elea, the impact of the war would widen and cause more people to die.

“ I'm afraid the Soulmancers will be more active now and we have to be prepared if the worst case scenario happens. “

The old man was named Camillus. A Theocratic hero who managed to kill the head of the Dracul noble Vampire family during a major purgatory. Camillus became a symbol and role model for all the Holy knights of Goddess Juliana.

He has served as Grand Master for 15 years. A top military position of the Order of the Holy Knight Goddess Juliana.

“ I'm too old Betrand. I hope that the – generation of young people like you can quickly develop and replace my generation “ Hearing the word – said the master Betrand heart becomes heavy.