Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 229

(EP-229.2) #9

229 – Discovery #9

“A barrier that blocks people from entering is inscribed here, at the corners of the pavement and the columns. It’s a barrier technique used by the church and their priests.”

“I see.”

Indeed, the bricks of the pavement and the stones placed under the trees that Balan pointed out were marked with colorful drawings, as if someone had painted them with a brush.

To describe the exact shapes, they looked somewhat like round snail shells. According to Balan, this barrier technique had a confusing effect that could make people turn back.

“It’s human nature to want to go back when seeing a dark and narrow alley with no lights on. It induces such feelings to those nearby.”

“How very specific...”

She said that if the effect was strong enough, it could trap those who entered the alley like a maze.

Perhaps that was why Elga and Mirna couldn’t find the Guide’s house and ended up wandering in circles.

The one who set up this barrier was ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) probably the one man living alone, monopolizing the multi-family house beyond this narrow alley.

The fact that he could cast magic used by priests made me increasingly convinced that he was from the church.

Uttuk-.

Finally, Balan and I halted our steps.

In front of me stood a dilapidated multi-family house that looked as if it had been built decades ago. A man sat in front of it, by a small fire.

“You guys....”

His deep blue eyes turned to me. I felt slightly worse at the strange gaze of both fatigue and relaxation.

Still, what a strange man.

With his robe removed, I could see his patchy beard which made his face look old. But at the same time, his wrinkle-free skin made him look young.

A face that looked different depending on the angle and perspective.

He opened his mouth.

“I didn’t expect guests at such a late hour.”

His attitude was quite relaxed.

How annoying...

But both Balan and I had come with the determination of someone demanding a refund at a department store. We had no intention of backing down.

Seureuk-.

“We are-.”

“Wait. I’ll handle this.”

I stopped Balan, who was about to step forward with a hand and moved towards him.

“We are not guests. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. We don’t have time to beat around the bush, so I’ll get straight to the point.”

“.......”

The man’s gaze remained steady. It was almost as if he was inviting me to say more.

I wanted to see how his composure would waver, so I didn’t avoid his eyes and spoke clearly.

“Whatever you’re up to, you’d better quit and get out of Ark. Otherwise, you should surrender quietly.”

Seureureuk-.

The corners of the man’s mouth turned up, ever so slightly.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. And by what right do you intend to drive me out of here? This is my property. If anyone should leave, it’s you.”

At that moment, Balan interjected.

“How, how dare you, do you know who this is-!”

So, I decided to play one of the cards I had up my sleeve. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}