This Time, To The Believed Path
Silver Dusts

On the fourth day after their departure, now the Five Pillars army had arrived in the northern region of Orzxenberg. Three days had passed since they arrived in the region

Their long journey is hardly filled with many words and focuses only on one goal, which is the labyrinth.

But not infrequently some of them open their voices to talk and entertain each other.

Of course they are affirmed to remain vigilant in the region around them.

"I didn't expect you to be on this mission, Iscan."

Iscan turned his head towards his senior, Faunt who was walking beside him.

Although his current task was to guard Marquis Grandall up close, as a new knight, he was stationed quite far away from their commander.

If it wasn't for his senior inviting him to walk beside him, he might have already been at the very back.

"I was given the opportunity to be able to participate in this mission, so I also tried it my best."

Like how Hardie was recommended to the core team, Iscan was also required to take a feasibility test to enter the core team.

But unlike Hardie, Iscan only had less than 3 days before the conquest mission began.

Beyond their expectations, Iscan was able to pass the test with a brilliant score that exceeded their expectations. In the remaining time, Weiss volunteered to train Iscan.

With all the preparation and consideration, Iscan became part of the core team to conquer the labyrinth at Orzxenberg and fulfill his obligation to guard the Marquis Grandall.

"Initially I thought it would be unfair to include someone new like you on such a dangerous mission but when I saw your ability, I could understand why Miss Leana recommended you."

For Iscan himself he did not understand why Leana who recognized his great ability preferred to use it to others compared to herself.

Iscan did not choose one of his two masters but he was a little sad because he had to be served away from the master who had raised him to stand guard beside him.

The Five Pillars Army itself already had quite strong knights, it was possible that adding one person would not have any significant changes.

Iscan glanced towards his arm. There's a bracelet in the shape of his arm. The bracelet is a tool that can connect it with the Alphiella shadow.

During this journey, none of them tried to open up communication. Iscan who is watching his surroundings is already aware of the markings of the Alphiella shadow thanks to the information from Adde.

Shadows use night cloak and shadow step techniques during the journey so that no one knows of their existence. Except the shadow of Volfelance.

The order of the troop ranks that walked from the front was the Yellow Shield Pillar, Red Spear Pillar, White Wing Pillar, Black Cloak Pillar, and the last one was the Purple Chain Pillar.

The commanders lead in front of each army. Some of those who have been bored on the way sometimes start a conversation even with topics that are not related to the mission though.

Rumor has it that it was necessary to maintain their rationality during the conquest mission.

As in the front row of the Yellow Shield Pillars.

“Fuaah, the northern region is indeed very cold beyond winter in the capital.” Said Baron Zenezia hugging his body tightly.

His deputy commander also offered him a candy that warms the body.

"It looks like this year the season has become more ferocious than usual due to the appearance of the labyrinth." Said the deputy commander.

As the labyrinth is also referred to as the phenomenon of magic, the area around the labyrinth will experience a change due to a new magic groove in the area.

The weather and the environment around the labyrinth will experience good things or bad things depending on the labyrinth itself.

Therefore the Five Pillars were trained to be able to withstand all the conditions produced by the magic labyrinth.

In the midst of the conversation, they realized the change in scenery before them.

The road that was previously filled with many trees now formed an area of field wide enough to accommodate all the members of the Five Pillars.

Baron Zenezia stopped their movements and paid attention to the area. Not long after, two members from the Black Cloak Pillar came to them.

The baron gave orders to them.

"So soon check this area."

Both of them nodded and moved. As one of them moved towards that field area, the other quickly shot back into the back row.

Not long ago some members of the Black Cloak came to inspect the area.

Margave Santica came to the front.

"Is something?" Ask.

"I only suspect if there's something in that area. It doesn't hurt to check, does it?" Baron of Zinesia.

Margrave Santica snorted and turned towards the large area. The Black Cloak members were still busy with their duties in checking the place.

"If it's safe, it's a good place to rest. But it's still midday and we're not halfway from the labyrinth." The Margrave Santica.

"I also think so, but the weather here is hard enough for us to continue on a continuous journey. We also don't know whether to get a place to rest again like this or not."

The northern region of Orzxenberg has mostly snow mountain areas with lots of forest. The existence of the labyrinth is currently in the deepest area of Orzxenberg which is rarely visited by humans.

There were so many rumors regarding the existence of monsters within the forest that no one dared to go there except the occupants of the Duke Oxenfort's side.

But with the formation of the Five Pillars that had the main task of conquering the labyrinth, Duke Oxenfort did not need to intervene against the magic labyrinth. This was also true in all regions of the Solfilyan empire.

That is why the Five Pillars are said to have the third highest power in the empire and are respected by the people throughout the Solfilyan empire.

After waiting for approximately an hour, the members of the Black Cloak faced the Baron of Zinesia and gave his report.

"This area is safe. There were no enemies or monsters several kilometers around this area."

"alright. Good job."

Baron Zenezia turned his head towards Margrave Santica who was nodding at him.

"Then we'll rest here. While you rest, the leaders will review the route and the plan."

"Understand!"

Members of the Black Cloak returned to the rear row and informed each Pillar of the decision of Baron Zinesia in setting up a stretcher to rest.

"Then I will meet you after all the tents have been installed."

Margrave Santica returned to his army and Baron Zenesia again moved his troops into the area.

Each Pillar also prepares a resting place in their respective positions and in their midst there is a large tent that is used as a meeting place for the leaders of the Pillars.

The Baron of Zinesia, Margrave Santica, Count Vivaldi, Marquis Grandall, and the deputy commander of the Black Cloak Pillar, Scheregraff, also gathered there.

The map with many signs and documents surrounding the labyrinth area was already complete on the table.

“Is Grand Duke not coming this time?” ask Count Vivaldi.

“The commander is receiving an envoy from the Emperor. Belau will soon follow." Answer Scheregraff.

“So yes.. Hopefully he can catch up as soon as possible.” in his heart he continued 'He is one of the strongest people in the Five Pillars, it would be a pity if he could not use his strength.'

“We know that the weather in Orzxenberg is currently very fierce. Although we hope to arrive in the labyrinth soon, we do not know what will happen later.” said Baron Zinesia.

The Zenesian barons pointed to their current location on the map. Their current position was still not halfway from the entire route to the labyrinth.

"The "route we use today is the fastest route to the labyrinth. This area is only the only field that is wide and complete enough to be used as a resting place. After that we won't get the same place except the dense trees." The Baron Zenezia.

"From the palace to this point alone it has taken almost a week, we must accelerate the movement in order to reach the labyrinth within three days." The Margrave Santica.

"The Black Cloak Pillar will look for another route that can allow it to get to the labyrinth quickly." Scheregraff.

Count Vivaldi who noticed the documents regarding the labyrinth spoke up.

“But is it true the labyrinth this time just appeared recently?”

“More precisely this labyrinth was discovered recently. We don't know how long it's been since the beginning." Answer Forde. He put the document he had read earlier.

The atmosphere in the tent became tense. They all started to think about various possibilities based on the information they had obtained.

The labyrinth has many doors. If the labyrinth had not been conquered within a month of its appearance, one door at a time would have opened itself and taken out whatever was inside.

That was why they could not be late to reach the location of the labyrinth within that one month period.

"Isn't this a new problem?" Baron Zenezia.

"really. Realizing this, we can't let go of the possibility that a one-month deadline is near." Count Vivaldi.

Everyone agreed and began to think of the best way to deal with the matter.

If the monsters had come out of the labyrinth, the possibility of the monsters attacking the village and the capital Heldengaze which was the territory of Duke Oxenfort was not small.

They didn't have much time but the problem continued to grow before them.

"Excuse me, deputy commander!"

"What's wrong?"

The members of the Black Cloak came before them and rested.

"We're having an emergency. Dozens of monsters were heading here within a radius of 30 kilometers."

Everyone is surprised.

"WHAT?!" Baron Zinesia.

"Haha, you crazy son of a bitch." Margrave combed his hair in frustration.

It seems like they have gotten an answer to their new problem. Very quickly, they lose their mind.

Without further discussion, Forde immediately moved out of the meeting tent and gave quick orders to his troops.

"Pillar Purple Chain! Raise your weapons and set up a formation! The monsters will come within a 30-meter radius!" He shouted out loud.

The Purple Chain Army immediately prepared themselves and set up a defensive formation Not long before the other troops who received the same command were also quick to make the same formation.