Episode 804 World Assembly (1)
The squinting eyes, which had been weakly open for a long time, widened a little more. The transparent, deep blue eyes trembled slightly and very slowly turned toward the Provider and Meia.
The Provider, having risen from his seat, lowered his head and knelt on one knee.
“I greet the primordial wizard.”“……!”
As soon as she heard those words, Meia instinctively lowered her gaze and bent over.
The primordial wizard.The last resistor.
Oldarc Ruin Akenad.
The being who first created the concept of magic in the distant beginning, the resistor who has fought against ‘your’ destiny to the very end, and the founder of the current Akenad Magic Kingdom has regained consciousness.
in the end.
The world is rapidly shifting. So I thought there was a high probability that he would wake up soon, but even so, the timing is too early.
It was certainly a moment she had been looking forward to, but Meia was so confused that she could not control her emotions. In fact, it was the first time she was meeting Oldark in person.
The lips twitch.
The desert has ended.
As a noble voice rang out, an immeasurable presence descended. The magical power of my heart surged.It felt as if my blood and magic were flowing backward like boiling liquid.
My breath… … !
thud.
Meia slammed her forehead against the floor while gripping her own collar tightly. As a transcendent being, she had never been overwhelmed like this before.
It is a power that cannot even be compared to the 8th rank.Is this the 9th rank?No, it might be even higher.
Unable to judge.
Meia possessed the ability to more clearly discern the level of anyone, whether a mage, a believer, or a warrior.However, that unique insight had now clouded, rendering it completely ineffective.
The Provider did not move a muscle, though a little cold sweat had formed on his forehead. Having brought his rampaging magic under control, he raised his head. Hethen faced Oldarc, who was submerged in the magical power of the power source.
“I would like to report first. Not long ago, the God of the Desert and Kirondar fell. However, it was not a mutual destruction.……”
+The Gray and Blue-Eyed Transcendentalist+
The Provider flinched.
Did you know?
+We saw each other in the longed-for past+
Oldarc slowly clenched and unclenched his right hand. Each time, waves of magical energy shook the entire Lefragium Magic Tower.
What is that person called?
New Star. It is Verden.
The Provider recited every detail of Verden’s history without omission. Of course, he did not forget to mention that he had also obtained the [Gring Arcanum] that the First Magic Tower had been guarding.For things he did not know properly, he honestly stated that he did not know.
+Verden. Yes, fate… … +
Oldarc lifted his chin.He could see the ceiling.He was looking at the sky beyond the ceiling.
Is the destruction of fate a backlash from the world, or the natural flow of the universe? Whatever it is, the World Tree will not miss this opportunity. Neither will the Great Demon. However, the conclusion is already set.
“ah…….”
Meia’s heart stirred greatly. At those few words, all the anxiety she had felt until now vanished like melting snow. She gradually began to breathe easier.Soon, having regained her strength, she placed her hands on the floor and raised her upper body.
All that remains is to fulfill the process.
The two people answered.
“As I just mentioned, one of the Magic Tower’s power sources has been depleted, but it is ultimately only a matter of time. The Ark, currently under the control of the Ark, can function at any moment. The seal on the Ancient Species also remains intact.”“The ‘seeds’ scattered across the world are also waiting for their time…!”
Meia continued speaking with difficulty.
The biggest variables are the Archdemon of the Parasite and divinity.
Oldakr laughed softly.
You excluded the most important variable, Meia.
“Ah, my name…….”
+The one who carries on my will knows everything+
Meia felt an indescribable emotion, but soon came to her senses.She thought about what the most important variable was that the last resistor had mentioned just moments before, and upon understanding its meaning, gasped.
“Surely not. B-but ‘you’ are, asleep…….”
+’You’ Woke Up+
The air grew infinitely heavy with the mere addition of a new change. It was hard to believe. Because the timing was also too soon.
It seems that ‘your’ surface will made contact with Verden as the desert faded. That is likely how ‘you’ slightly opened your eyes while recognizing the one who destroyed the Wheel of Destiny.
It sends shivers down my spine.This is irreversible.
As expected of Verden…
Meia bit her lip and asked urgently.
What should we do?
There is no reason to worry deeply. After all, my reconstructed body will fully awaken before ‘your’ seal is completely broken.
Oldark affirmed.
I will lead you.
That resolute voice was filled with a heavy sense of responsibility that no one could bear. It was a mindset that beings bound by fate could not dare to understand.Unlike them, Oldarc had always made her own choices, wherever and whenever.
However, separately, it is true that the current situation has changed significantly from what was predicted.
The ten power sources became nine.A strange wizard absorbed those power sources and reconstructed himself.Alpha and Beta, who should never have existed in the world, appeared as if to show off. The Administrator has also served his purpose but still exists in the Silent Desert.
That was surprising even to Oldark.
Arrangement and… regret.
Not only had he defied his fate all by himself, but he never imagined that a wizard would be born walking in the footsteps of the past he had left behind.As a resistor and a wizard himself, he could not help but be intrigued.
I will personally tour the world. Prepare for the royal procession, Deus Widen. And Meia.
The Provider and the Agent paid their respects.
“I will be ready.”“I obey your will.”
Oldark closed her eyes.
Half of the currently awakened consciousness temporarily left the body being newly reconstructed and crossed the three-dimensional space surrounding the realm of the Lefragium Magic Tower.
Oldark’s spirit fell to the continent.
* * *
The Arnark Empire’s fleet of airships flew over the central continent as if marching. Emperor Xeracle was aboard the flagship, the colossal airship Atorium.
[You are big, but you are way too slow. Can’t you go a little faster?]
Aerodon the Sky Dragon pressed himself against the window and gazed at the vivid landscape.Although he boasted that he could see everything under the sky, he seemed to be in a good mood as this was the first time he had ever left the Imperial City completely.
“I must have told you. That it is necessary to fully demonstrate the might of the empire. Slowly, yet deeply permeating—that is the basis of domination.”
[I told you humans are such a troublesome, inferior species. They get so worked up over trivial things. Well, anyway.]
Aerodon hopped over quickly and landed on the table.
[What were the results of the investigation? That War Lord guy who appeared with dragon horns on his head.]
Emperor Geracle answered briefly.
I don’t know.
That was the truth.
I observed Regrit, who had returned from his excursion, both magically and physically, but I could not define it.Dragon horns combined?I could not make a judgment based solely on the knowledge of the Arnach Empire.
[And yet you’re taking me to the World Conference? You don’t even know me?]
“I have confirmed that there are no negative effects on the body or mind. Pants, personally verified by Grand Duke Rivandale. She is an excellent asset.”
[That woman named Legrit. I certainly sensed a presence similar to ours. Human, yet a dragon… I might be able to recognize her. What do you say? Will you leave it to me?]
“Mind your own business with Legrit. Besides, you have other things to do.”
Emperor Geracle closed the book.
“I cannot take responsibility the moment you are caught by the Magic Tower’s security even once.”
[What do you think of a Sky Dragon! Do you think I would be caught by the security created by an inferior being! Just let me into the Magic Tower by any means necessary. I will find the Power Room on my own!]
Aerodon straightened his upper body imposingly with an arrogant smile.
[Hahaha. Just you wait, Oldarc! I’ll expose exactly what’s in that power source!]
Aerodon gave no thought whatsoever to the possibility of failure. Indeed, even in its hatchling state, a dragon was a dragon.
Emperor Geracle rested his chin on his hand.
If I get caught, I will retrieve Aerodon no matter what. Even if it means falling out with that Magic Tower.
Conflict with the Magic Tower, and the Dragon.
Whether viewed in terms of value or anything else, there was no need to even think about which of the two was more important.
* * *
Due to the chaos across the continent, the Adventurer’s Guild has already declared an emergency subjugation order. As a result, high-ranking adventurers of Mithril grade or higher have been mandatorily dispatched to high-risk areas.
Blood Flash
A red sword energy severed the leg of the spider-shaped variant, Diarchrane. At the same time, Layla, having dodged the venomous fangs, rolled on the floor.
[──!───!!]
Acidic fluid spewed out in all directions from the Diarchane, and a cry resembling ultrasound shook the air.Nearby creatures twisted their bodies violently, and their heads exploded one by one.
Of course, Layla’s hearing was fine.
The full body armor she is currently wearing was an artifact of [Iadn’s Black Blood], brought from the secret treasury of the Beldirn Republic, Tersau, as a reward for her prowess during the Bone Dragon incident.
The sword, surrounded by Leila’s energy, turned blood red again.
Blood Sword
Eight sword energies embroidered in the air severed the joints of Diarchrane. Piercing straight through the acidic bodily fluids pouring down like a shower, she left a bright red sword mark on Lee Hyeong-jong’s head.
Pwaaaah!
Diarchane flinched a few times and slumped down on the spot. The vibrations, befitting his massive body, briefly made the forest tremble.Dozens of human heads attached to Diarchane’s stomach with spiderwebs dangled.
This marks the end of the subjugation.
Judging by the recent atmosphere in the guild, it seemed that stability was being restored globally. It was worth the effort to skip the Ark’s exchange battle and go far beyond the assigned quota for the subjugation.Of course, the reward would be substantial.
Well, anyway.
Now I can go to the ownerless land.
Several months ago, Asher—or rather, Verden—had sent a message saying that there had been progress in gathering information regarding the demon’s curse. He hadsaid he would contact me once sufficient data was collected, and although no letter had arrived yet, I still intended to head to Eon’s territory.
Because there is nothing else to do.
Above all, having traveled back and forth across the continent as instructed by the Adventurer’s Guild headquarters, I had ended up as far as the eastern part of the Free State of Formene, so the distance to the ownerless land was not that far.If I hired Icarus’s international carriage through the Adventurer’s Guild, it would be quick.
Of course, I could go to Gargant where the World Conference is being held, but since they will be busy, I wanted to avoid getting in their way if possible.
A transcendent being… …
I looked up, recalling Verden, where the difference in level had suddenly become stark. Although it was a region I was visiting for the first time, the scenery of the forest was similar to other places.
There was only one difference.
Magyeong.
Turning my gaze to the far east, the boundary of that demonic realm comes into view. A sight of sharp, massive, and dark mountain ranges blocking the horizon.
What could be beyond that?
As an adventurer, she was purely driven by curiosity.
* * *
Cayman Vermont, the first member of Black Hour and a devil contractor, swept through the bizarre forest in his demonic form.Crunch!Beasts covered in spores and heads split into eight petals were shattered into pieces and scattered everywhere.
[Haa, haa… … .]
Cayman staggered and slumped down while leaning against the cliff. Soon, the
“I never imagined there would be so many creatures as horrific as demons and never seen or heard of. As expected, it seems this is not an easy task.”
[The devil’s appearance is… … unrestrained, but… … it’s… … not to this extent… … .]
The shadow flickers. A fragment of Parnium, the highest-ranking demon in a contractual relationship with Cayman, whispered.
[Still… … we’ve gotten quite close… … .]
“……Yes, that is true.”
The strange feeling I experienced when I entered the demonic realm has grown a little stronger. It is still only a little, but it has increased several times compared to the beginning.
I am drawing closer to the demon of the Mirror World.At the end of it all, there will likely be the Archdemon of Parasitism, Ifekarn.
Cayman leaned his head against the cliff.
“I am particularly curious about the situation regarding Black Hour today. Surely Shinseong usurped Black Hour from Dahit, didn’t he?”
[Do not… … underestimate Him… … .]
I have absolutely no idea about the situation on the continent, so there are more than a few things I am curious about. Still, since Parnium’s offspring said so, I wasn’t worried.
Cayman got up.
[You… can… rest… more… .]
“No, it’s fine. I’ve already recovered. It certainly makes things easier in this regard since I made a pact with a devil.”
My purpose for coming to the Demon Realm is only one.
Finding a way to lift the curse of the Parasite Archdemon residing in the Blood-Red Sword Layla.That was the promise made with the Divine.
“Let’s go, Parnium.”
[i get it…….]
Cayman, transformed once again into a pitch-black demon, headed deeper into the earth.
Beyond the Demon Realm, to the Demon Sea.
* * *
A fleet of flying boats bearing the symbol of Eon docks at Gargant’s port. The eyes of everyone around turned toward it.
Hehehe.
A pitch-black chariot led by Dreadmere descended into the massive city.
Verden said.
“I’ll go meet Ignacia first. Please rest freely.”“Understood, Senior!”
Yunia held out her hands together.Her blue eyes sparkled.
“You should have enough money.”“It feels better to use someone else’s card than my own.”“…….”
Junia obtained Verden’s Magnus Bank card.
