Part 2, Episode 175.
Fairy King, Lumisar Eldrasil.
Who is he?
The five races known as the rulers of Abtartel.
The King of the Fairies, one of the five races that ascended to the throne after completing the King’s Trials, and the strongest barrier sorcerer in the history of Abtartel.
“Something like the holy city of Eldrasil was gained by becoming the master of the throne.”
The surname of the owner of the fourth throne is Eldrasil.
The reason is simple.
The five thrones in Avtartel each have a different form, and they all have a unique name.
Among them, the name of the throne occupied by the Fairy King is Eldrasil.
The Fairy King, being a commoner by birth, had no surname; however, since he was a king, he could not be without one, so Eldrasil was given to him.
By chance, it ended up becoming the only name in Abtartel.
“Good heavens. You, you.”
“The Fairy King… I heard you vanished without a trace, but I see you were in a place like this.”
“Were you inside my body? How on earth… No, more importantly, since when…?”
Aridna and Alowin could not contain their astonishment at the appearance of such a being before their eyes.
Among them, the shock seemed even greater for Alowin.
It is surprising enough that the Fairy King, who was known to have vanished, has appeared, but to think he was even hiding inside my own body?
How could one not be surprised?
[Aridna, it is good to see you awake. You have no idea how worried this man has been all this time. You have a loyal retainer. Treat him well from now on.]
“A-ahem. It was only natural. Th-but since when have you been inside me? I didn’t notice at all…”
[Don’t change the subject for no reason… Well, it’s only natural to be curious. To answer that, it’s been quite a while. Let’s see… It must have been around the time Aridna collapsed, right?]
“……Good heavens. Then why is it inside me?”
[Because you were the only suitable vessel. Well, strictly speaking, it wasn’t like it was inside you anyway. I’m currently trapped in my dwelling.]
“yes?”
Alowin blinked.
Then, with a look on his face as if asking what he was looking at.
Lumisar chuckled at that and continued speaking a little faster.
[I don’t have time right now, so I’ll explain the details when we meet in person. To put it simply, I am not my true self right now. I am merely using my unique ability to imbue my will into your soul and transmit it.]
“that…….”
[Even if you don’t understand, just move on. I don’t have time to explain.]
“Ah… I understand.”
Dohyeon took in the sight of them talking from a step back.
To be precise, it was correct to say that the focus was on Lumisar.
That’s understandable, considering he is none other than the Fairy King.
His presence was extremely rare even among the other five kings who ascended the throne.
The king who has never once revealed himself to users, or even to any NPCs, since the launch of God of Savior.
In fact, even the fairies seemed unaware of his whereabouts, despite him being their king.
How could I not be amazed to encounter such a person in such an unexpected place?
Lumisar, whom I had taken in such detail… …how should I put it.
It was very different from other fairies.
First off, the size is too big to be a fairy, but too small to be a human—it’s an awkward size, I suppose.
Unlike the fairies, which ranged in size from the palm of a human hand to the size of a head, Lumisar was roughly the same size as Jihad.
‘… … I’m bigger, Master?’
Liza? Liza… … .
“What? No, Eliza. It’s just that my ears are covered by my robe right now, but they are definitely big!”
Hmm, it’s like comparing acorns.
I’m sorry to Jihad for getting angry and grumbling, but honestly, it looks the same.
It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand Jihada’s feelings, as he pouted and sulked after I told him that.
Flowing blonde hair and pure white skin. Long eyelashes and big eyes.
Even the handsome beauty that only a young child, indistinguishable from a boy or a girl, can possess.
Unlike Lumisar, who had a doll-like appearance, Jihad was the very definition of a vile goblin, so he probably didn’t want to be outmatched even in height.
“… … Th-that’s not it, okay? Why are you suddenly hitting me?”
I never hit you.
Beating someone with words is still hitting them. Huh? Don’t you know about verbal abuse? I heard that this kind of thing is punishable by law.
… … This guy is getting more and more knowledgeable.
Is it because I enjoy being the center of attention so much that I hear a lot of what the users are saying?
Anyway, just ignore the protesting jihad,
It doesn’t feel as intense as I expected.
From what I heard, they were talking about infusing the soul with will rather than the main body; is that why?
It was when I was making my own guesses.
Perhaps because I was staring so intently, at one point I met Lumisar’s eyes.
He stared intently at the startled Dohyeon, then slightly furrowed his brow as if displeased.
[Hmm, I’ve heard good things about your exploits. Although I couldn’t see it for myself because this fellow was kidnapped along the way, the fairies spoke highly of you. They called you a fascinating human.]
“……thank you.”
He is clearly praising me, so why does his expression look so sour?
[Elinel, she seems to think highly of you. Tsk, I don’t think so.]
“…….”
[But this guy actually puts her on the back burner and doesn’t even glance at her. Tsk. If she dies, won’t the reason you were chosen disappear?]
… … I guess there was a reason.
“Anyway, it looks like you saved Elinel well, too. I thought he was dead since he disappeared after Rupalo died.”
To be honest, even though I’ve never spoken to this NPC, I was secretly concerned about her since she was the owner of the bracelet left behind by the missing girl.
I was also worried that if she died, the quest would fail.
Since Hana Quest was fine, I thought she might be alive too, and fortunately, I was right.
[Be thankful to these men. If they hadn’t saved her, she would have been helplessly killed in the aftermath of the war. In that case, you wouldn’t have gotten what you wanted either.]
“Ah… thank you.”
“I didn’t do anything. It’s all thanks to Alowin. I heard that they looked for her first even during the rescue.”
“No. She made a great sacrifice for us. Of course, we should save her.”
[Hehe, as expected of the vessel I chose.]
It was a time when Lumisar wore a satisfied smile at the humble appearance of Alowin.
Sss-
“Huh? Owner.”
Liza!
“… … I saw it too.”
Dohyeon’s expression hardened.
Isn’t Lumisar’s form noticeably blurrier than before?
Did he realize that himself?
Lumisar’s gaze, looking down at my body, grew low.
[… … I really don’t have time now. Anyway, this is all good, but the moment it descends, the duration becomes too short.]
He turned his head sharply and faced Dohyeon straight in the eye.
[Kaiser. Successor who carries on the will of the God of War.]
His voice had changed from before.
A voice that was infinitely heavy, unlike before when it held dignity yet had a hint of playfulness.
It carried such a heavy intensity that one wondered if such a voice could come from a young child.
You have proven your qualifications exceptionally well.
A calm tone, without any sign of displeasure.
The moment Dohyeon flinched at the monotone voice, as if spitting out a pre-written line, Lumisar slowly raised both hands.
Floating
Then, as if drawn by that movement, something in Dohyeon’s arms rose into the air.
It was a ring.
[The Half Key of the Fifth Piece of Destiny]
The key to the piece that Dohyeon obtained with difficulty.
However… … surprisingly, there was not just one ring that rose into the air.
[The Eye of Truth is activated.]
[Found an item related to the main quest.]
[‘The Fairy King, Lumisar Eldrasil’ drives out the dark energy that has consumed the Key.]
[The ‘Remaining Half Key of the Fifth Fragment of Destiny’ in your inventory reacts with the key and merges.]
‘… … You had two?’
The remaining half key likely obtained as a reward from this continent quest.
The two keys that Dohyeon had unknowingly possessed were combined into one key by the Fairy King, and
[Complete the key to satisfy the condition.]
[The fifth Fragment of Destiny, ‘Token of Valor and Will,’ possessed by the Fairy King, Lumisar Eldrasil, awakens.]
Flash!
With a cheerful notification, the key was absorbed by Lumisar, emitting a dazzling light, and soon formed a single shape.
An image combining an iron shield and a pure white sword.
The figure that had risen above Lumisar slowly descended and was absorbed into Dohyeon’s heart.
[You have obtained the fifth Fragment of Destiny, ‘Token of Valor and Will’.]
“ah…….”
Obtaining the fifth piece of destiny that I had longed for so much.
As the token was absorbed and I involuntarily let out a gasp of indescribable satisfaction, Lumisar continued speaking.
[With this, you have obtained five pieces of destiny.]
“ah.”
At that, Dohyeon’s eyes sparkled.
I realized once again that I had already collected half of the pieces, which I had wondered when I would ever finish.
They say the beginning is half the battle, but there was a world of difference between just collecting one and actually collecting half.
Unfortunately, there was no time to be peacefully satisfied.
[Conditions have been met.]
[Obtaining five Fragments of Destiny unlocks the second special option of the title ‘Kayyar’s Heir’.]
[Entering the mainstream in earnest.]
[Entering the Maim Stream, the Ancient Promise is broken.]
‘……what?’
Because a feast of messages that were obviously ominous greeted Dohyeon.
Before he could even figure out what it was, Lumisar continued speaking to the dazed Dohyeon.
With this, the ancient promise has come to an end. The journey ahead will be very different from before. Since there is no longer any justification or promise to stop them… … everyone will begin to move.]
“What is that…….”
[Now, without the protection of promises, you must move forward solely by your own strength. However, you are greatly lacking right now. Compared to those who will soon be on the move, you are infinitely weak and immature.]
“What on earth are you talking about?”
Dohyeon urgently shouted at Lumisar, whose figure had faded as if it would disappear at any moment, but Lumisar merely wore a gentle smile.
[My mission is to guide you to him. My role ends here. However, if I may offer one piece of advice… …that power. Complete the sword that overcomes adversity as soon as possible.]
[If you don’t… there will be no future… I entrust the rest to you, Ruslein.]
The voice, fading, strained to utter the last words, and upon hearing them, Dohyeon’s eyes widened.
[O greatest Knight King.]
“……!”
—-!!
To be precise, it was because of the immense presence that appeared along with the brilliant radiance emanating from behind that remark.
Short silver hair and bronze skin.
A wolf mane covering silver armor, a pure white shield, and a pure white sword.
Although each and every one of them was a dazzling weapon crafted by an exceptional dwarf, even such weapons could not obscure his presence.
[The will of the slumbering Knight King, ‘Ruslein Valemont’, awakens.]
[The will of the Knight King of ancient humanity, ‘Ruslaine Valemont’, has manifested.]
King of Knights… … !
A man who possessed top-tier combat power even among the ancient Kings of Wu.
It was the moment when the greatest Knight King in human history, whom even the gods were wary of, revealed himself.
