Chapter 63 Heir of the Faded Star (5)
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The names of heroes written on stone tablets.
Noah remained silent, frozen like a stone statue, in the presence of the Abyss Lord he discovered within him.
Some time after that.
The Ulan group, who had been waiting quietly for an interpretation, each spoke as if they were puzzled.
“huh? “What’s wrong with you all of a sudden?”
“Did you see anything strange?”
Ibella and Delia were the first to speak.
Then Laurea, Ian, and Sven also tilted their heads. Noah managed to come to his senses and reported the truth as he saw it.
Some time after that.
The party members who heard the whole story reacted similarly to how Noah did at first.
“… … what?”
“It says the Lords of the Abyss?”
“Well, that means… … .”
“It means that among the ten heroes, there are those who turned into Abyss Lords.”
Ulan’s eyes sank low.
The feeling of silence returned again.
As a perplexing atmosphere enveloped the hall, a shout was suddenly heard that broke the silence.
“This is nonsense!”
“The great heroes of the desert have turned into the lords of the abyss. Do you really believe that?”
Warriors who follow Muak.
Perhaps because they felt that Noah’s story was insulting to the desert heroes, they became very angry with their faces turning red.
Noah, on the other hand, answered calmly.
“I said something similar earlier, but I just read what was written on the tablet.”
“Well, that’s… … !”
“I wasn’t expressing my opinion.”
Noah firmly drew a line.
Since the statement was not wrong, the desert warriors could not mount any objections. When the commotion subsided, Noah looked back at the slate again.
“Then I’ll keep reading.”
There were still many stone slabs left.
Noah took deep breaths repeatedly to calm his mind and then continued his interpretation.
『―With these 10 heroes, we were not afraid of the darkness that covered the desert.』
『But the real problem started now.』
『Contrary to the expectation that it would end soon, the night that suddenly came to me showed no signs of ending even after a few days.』
According to the stone tablet, the darkness covering the kingdom did not seem to end for over a month.
Meanwhile, as soon as this interpretation was finished, Ibella and Sven raised questions.
“uh? “Is something a little strange?”
“You said it was the 7th night? But the darkness lasted for months?”
Both questions were valid.
Noah thought it was strange too.
However, since this question could not be resolved with the information given immediately, it was decided to continue the interpretation for now.
『Of course, we didn’t just sit back and do nothing. I tried all kinds of ways to escape from the capital city covered in darkness.』
『Then I discovered an unexpected fact.』
『The truth was that from the center of the oasis where the darkness began, an infinite amount of magical energy flowed, the amount of which could not even be guessed.』
The moment I finished the analysis up to this point.
This time Delia twitched her eyebrows.
“… … wait for a sec.”
As if he had found something that bothered him in Noah’s interpretation. After a while, when everyone’s attention was focused, Delia opened her mouth again.
“The oasis I just mentioned. “For some reason, it’s similar to the fountain of magic, doesn’t it?”
“Uh, huh?”
“After hearing it, it really seems like that.”
An oasis where infinite magic gushes.
This was a feature consistent with the fountain of magic currently at the center of Arsene Academy.
Noah also made a serious face as if he agreed with Delia’s guess.
“Hmm, that certainly makes sense. In particular, the darkness coming from the center of the oasis seems to be similar to when the door to the abyss opens.”
“What do you mean?”
“I’ve seen it in the original. “The scene where the door to the abyss opened at the Fountain of Magic.”
At that time, immediately after the door was opened, the fountain of magic was completely colored black. Moreover, even Arsene Academy was covered in darkness.
This phenomenon is almost perfectly consistent with the 7-day disaster recorded on the stone tablets. At this fact, the expressions on Ulan’s group’s faces became serious.
“That means… … .”
“Are you saying that a thousand years ago, the door to the abyss opened in the desert?”
“Yes, it would be reasonable to look at it that way.”
Noah nodded with a stiff face.
However, this is only a guess based on the clues that have been revealed so far.
To turn this into truth, she turned her attention back to the slate.
『As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the magic power flowing out of the oasis had a very different nature from the magic power that existed outside the desert.』
『So I tried to use this to find an exit, but now that I think about it, this was something I should never have done.』
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『This is because abnormal phenomena occurred in those who came into contact with this magic power. This is because phenomena such as runaway magical power or loss of consciousness have decreased.』
“… … “The magic power of the abyss.”
Laurea muttered in a low voice.
As she said, the magic power of the oasis recorded on the stone tablet was very similar in characteristics to the magic power of the abyss.
『The only ones who were able to maintain their sanity by coming into contact with the magic power of the oasis were the 10 heroes and Kazan Rudrik’s family.』
『Except for this, everyone was afraid of the oasis because they showed various abnormalities when exposed to magic power for a long period of time.』
The more I listened, the more parts that matched the fountain of magic. In the hall filled with an unusual atmosphere, Noah looked at the next stone slab.
『Endless darkness. The sun that does not rise.』
『As time passed, we became more and more tired. Perhaps because they haven’t seen the sun for a long time, some of the warriors are losing their minds one by one.』
『At that time, a new tragedy occurred.』
『The oasis dried up and countless monsters poured out. Horrible monsters that I have never seen or heard of before.』
From then on, descriptions of monsters were the main focus. As Noah’s story continued, the group’s expressions became more and more serious.
How long has it been like that?
Sven, who was silently nodding his head, muttered with confidence, as if he had guessed the identity of the monsters written on the stone tablet.
“Just by looking at it, it’s a monster of the abyss.”
At this, the group silently nodded.
As if everyone agrees with that statement.
Just as Laurea’s guess was getting closer to the truth, evidence more convincing than anything else slipped through Noah’s lips.
『What was most surprising was that there were four monarchs leading the group of monsters. We classified them like this according to their characteristics.』
『It is an order of knights made up of eyes that shatter space and howl, a queen that wields thorns, a dragon that spews ice, and ninety-nine ghosts.』
At that moment, everyone’s expressions hardened.
This is because they were all familiar to everyone except the queen who wielded thorns.
Howling Snow, Frost Demon Dragon, and Ghost Knights.
The moment the existence of the Abyss Lords was mentioned, Laurea’s guess turned into certainty.
『The battle with the monsters was fierce.』
『Numerous warriors lost their lives, and the capital quickly became a bloody hell.』
『But the heroes did not break. 』
『After a long struggle, I was able to defeat the monarch who was named the Queen of Thorns.』
It was the moment when the reason why I heard the Queen of Thorns for the first time was revealed. Noah interpreted the tablets again and again with new facts.
『But we lost a lot.』
『Three of the ten heroes were killed, and two, including Kazan Rudrik, were seriously injured.』
『Nevertheless, as we continued to fight without giving up, we fell into a wicked trap set by an ice-breathing dragon.』
『The situation was truly hopeless.』
『At that time, there was someone who suddenly came forward.』
『This is Largtan, the giant lord.』
『Largtan let the party escape, saying that he would remain alone and guard the escape route, and thanks to this, the heroes were able to escape the trap safely.』
Just as I was finishing the long analysis.
A voice tinged with embarrassment flew in, shattering the momentary silence.
“Now, wait a minute!”
It was Laurea’s voice.
She got up from her seat with a surprised look on her face, looked back at her group, and said.
“That’s the interpretation Noah just said. “For some reason, haven’t I heard this a lot?”
“Yes? Come to think of it… … .”
“Is it similar to what Ulan said?”
When I heard it, it really was true.
The fact that there were seven heroes who fell into the trap, that there were some who were seriously injured, and even that they protected the escape route for their comrades.
All of these circumstances were surprisingly consistent with Ulan’s final moments in his past life.
Is that why? The group looked at Ulan with surprised eyes. On the other hand, Ulan seemed relatively calm and spoke to Noah.
“Just listen to it first.”
There are still stone tablets left to interpret.
Noah, who understood what Ulan meant, silently nodded. He then continued his interpretation of the tablets.
『Thanks to Largtan’s noble sacrifice, we were given the opportunity to leave the battlefield and regroup.』
『But the crisis is not over yet.』
『It is because a traitor arose.』
『No, in some ways, the expression “traitor” may not be appropriate. They were unable to overcome the darkness of the oasis and were merely corrupted.』
【Astevan Urbatra Modem】
【Farus Khan】
『Asteban, my proud nephew and monarch of the kingdom, was swallowed up by the darkness of the oasis and crossed the irreversible river.』
『Also, Parus, who was a poisoner, also melted his entire body and turned into a swamp monster and started running rampant.』
Astevan, Lord of the Immortals.
Farus, ruler of the swamp.
It has been revealed why those who were called the 10 heroes became the Lords of the Abyss.
Of course, it did not explain in detail how it became corrupted, so not all questions were completely resolved.
『The fortunate thing among the misfortunes was that the moment the two heroes fell, the darkness that had covered the desert began to disappear at a rapid pace.』
『The exact reason was unknown, but the darkness disappeared in an instant, as if it had achieved its intended purpose, and the desert regained the sun.』
『It was indeed the first morning in a long time』
This means that the door to the abyss has closed.
The darkness of the abyss finally disappeared after leading three heroes to death and corrupting two heroes.
With this, there are only four heroes left.
It was Kazan Rudrik, Ainer, Artina, and the person who left the records on the stone tablets, the priest Zartum.
『In the desert where morning came again, we learned a surprising fact. It was true that while we were going through so many things, only seven days had passed in the outside world.』
『But just as I was taken aback by the unbelievable reality, a new problem arose. In the capital where darkness had disappeared, numerous immortals and a terrible plague suddenly began to infest.』
『We did not have the strength to fight back, so we chose to retreat, and the kingdom that boasted of its brilliant glory went down the path of destruction in just 7 days.』
7 nights, 7 days of disaster.
The moment when the truth of the terrible tragedy that occurred in the desert a thousand years ago was revealed.
The hall was covered in a quiet silence.
“… … .”
This was no exception for Ulan’s group, Muak, and the desert warriors. After a long silence, Ulan touched his lips.
“What does it say next?”
“oh! “I’ll finish reading it.”
Noah, who recognized that there were uninterpreted tablets left, cleared his throat. He then continued with his final interpretation.
『After the kingdom fell, the survivors scattered into the desert. It was to prevent similar things from happening in the future.』
『First of all, Kazan Rudrik disappeared somewhere with his family. Next, Ainer and Artina turned out of the desert.』
『And I remained in the desert.』
『To record what we experienced and pass it on to future generations. To prepare for the darkness that will come again someday.』
The four heroes who barely survived realized that the abyss would once again strike the world, and devoted the rest of their lives to preparing for it.
Is it because of the noble determination of our ancestors?
Sirpi and Muak looked momentarily speechless and had blank expressions.
『So, I tell this to the heirs of the faded star who came here. You who carry on the blood of Kazan. Follow Kazan’s whereabouts and reach the place where he met his end.』
『Further, find the arrangements left by Kazan and prepare for the darkness of the oasis that may come again in the future. Is this your mission?
The few remaining stone tablets detailed the true reason why Zhartoum had called the Heir of the Faded Star here.
But there was one problem.
『However, even I don’t know where Kazan has arranged the arrangements.』
“… … what?”
Go to a place you don’t know?
Are you trying to joke with me?
Ulan twitched his eyebrows. From then on, his face started to become more and more grim.
Noah continued the interpretation.
『But there is no need to worry.』
『Coming here means that there is a successor to the faded star. And if there is a successor, the guide will definitely appear.』
This was the end of the record on the stone tablet.
It would have been nice if the identity of the guide had been told, but that wasn’t recorded. So the group put their heads together and started guessing.
“Okay, I’m a guide… … .”
“Could it be that you mean that person?”
Ibella pointed at Muak.
Muak, on the other hand, shook his head with a perplexed expression. As if he were not the guide written on the stone tablets.
Then at that moment.
Sven’s pointed ears twitched.
“Everyone gather in one place!”
An urgent cry came down like a thunderbolt.
At the sound that sounded like a warning, the group reflexively formed a formation. Then, a sudden tremor shook the room loudly.
Coo coo coo coo!
As if something was coming in from outside.
Ulan must have felt this as well, and stood at the front with a stern expression on his face, holding an axe. Just as the tension was rising.
“… … !”
Pure white flames poured down like rain.
Starting with an unexpected surprise, this time the underground floor was infested with a purple swamp.
Some time after that.
The flames and swamp gradually took shape.
A bird with huge wings flapping and a snake with an endlessly long body. The moment they saw the two, Sirpi and Muak opened their eyes.
“Well, that… … !”
Of course it had to be that way.
The birds and snakes that appear in front of the Ulan group are divine beasts that protect the desert cult.
Because he was a member of Ludrick’s family.
fantasy,
