Part 2, Episode 234.
The story went like this.
At that time, young prisoners went out of the village and disappeared in the mountains, and that was the cause of the trouble.
Since the Leta tribe was the most likely candidate, King Su entered their territory, and that is how the problem arose.
The Leta tribe members are already sensitive about people entering their territory without permission, and to think this friend didn’t even go alone, but led a group of young beastmen?
“Since we have beast empathy, wouldn’t it be more advantageous to search as a group rather than alone?”
Do they realize that? It looks exactly like an invasion.
“Hahaha…….”
The Leta tribe, mistaking it for an invasion, launched a preemptive strike.
Upon seeing that, the beastmen realized that these guys were indeed the ones who had kidnapped them, and that is how the war began.
To be precise, it almost opened.
It just so happened that the King of Power, who was close to the Reta tribe, stopped by to get a drink, and thanks to his active mediation, the misunderstanding was resolved.
That served as a catalyst for the Leta tribe and our Beastmen to begin good exchanges.
“And around that time, the medicine I obtained from the Leta tribe, with whom I had become close, saved this friend’s daughter.”
“It was a medicinal herb that grew only in their land. We didn’t even know it existed, so if it weren’t for this friend, my daughter… would have passed away even sooner.”
“ah…….”
Sadly, King Su’s daughter did not live very long and passed away.
I was also born with a naturally weak body.
It was because, even though the disease was cured, his lifespan had already been shortened as a result.
Nevertheless, since he gave him time to prepare himself and allowed him to meet a peaceful death, King Gwon was a benefactor to King Su.
Indeed, I understand.
‘I know.’
He was really clueless, unlike how he looks. Right, Master?
Wouldn’t it be correct to interpret this as them cherishing their own kind that much?
Eliza, who was inexplicably provoked by Dohyeon’s words, peeked her head out from under his arms and scolded Jihade.
‘Liza! Liza!’
“… … No, Eliza. I had my reasons back then… … No, more importantly, look at you, staying quiet the whole time and now you’re saying something just because you’ve thought this is your chance? How ridiculous.”
Liza!
‘Eliza…? Our Liza has changed… … This is why they say raising a daughter is all for nothing… … .’
It was when Dohyeon chuckled at the sight of the two guys—a daughter going through puberty and a father who couldn’t adapt to her.
“Anyway, that’s really fascinating.”
Suwang looked to the side of Dohyeon with an intrigued expression.
I am talking about Pacheongui, who is sleeping soundly and leisurely while floating in the air even in this situation.
I went to all the trouble of making it a Guardian, only to find out.
He was such a detestable fellow who slept without waking up even once, not only when fighting the Annihilation but also when fighting the Moon Spirit Group.
“Isn’t that the mythical goblin said to have challenged the heavens? It is mysterious to see it living among humans. However, having been trapped for so long, it appears unable to adapt to the mana of reality.”
“……That is correct. You know it well.”
“Haha. They are just things I’ve learned from living a long time.”
Suwang let out a hearty laugh, stroked his beard, and shifted his gaze.
“That’s not all. It is truly a mysterious combination. From the goblins of mythology said to have challenged the heavens…”
Only after passing Dohyeon and reaching Charlie and Jihad did he fix his gaze and continue speaking with a meaningful expression.
The Black Clan.
-… … ?
Jihad was puzzled by the sudden remark for only a moment.
At the King of Water’s next words, Jihad’s expression changed instantly.
It was that shocking a statement.
“To think that a survivor of a vanished clan is with the successor of the God of War. What a cruel twist of fate.”
-……ah.
Suwang looked back and forth between Jihad and Dohyeon with eyes full of interest and opened his mouth.
“In ancient times. A clan numbering merely a few hundred… yet possessing such immense individual power that they clashed with humanity over the final throne.”
“…….”
And, the race that was eventually defeated by humanity and vanished without a trace.
Ding!
[I heard information about forgotten history.]
[I learned about the relationship between the Black Clan and ancient humanity.]
[Information regarding the Guardian Quest ‘Black Tribe’.]
[‘Jihad Black’ recalls a part of his last vanished memory.]
-iced coffee……?
At the same time, the focus in Jihad’s eyes is seen to be fading.
It was clear that he was recalling memories, just like the phrase written in the message window.
You mean it’s going to turn out like this?
It looked like it would be difficult at first glance, so I thought I wouldn’t get a clue until much later, but I never expected to get it this quickly.
And that too in a completely unexpected place.
It was a moment when, although flustered, the corners of his mouth unconsciously began to curl up in a positive way.
“What a truly strange fate. By nature, the two of you are not meant to be together. Moreover, the knight beside you is a Knight of Light? I thought the lineage had been broken since the Great Catastrophe of Arren.……”
-Liza! Lizariza!
“Hmm? So there was a mysterious-looking spider too? Was it in your arms? It’s so white and fluffy, so uniquely… huh?”
The Water King, who had been calmly reciting the characteristics while taking in Eliza who had interrupted the conversation, paused.
Then he started rambling incoherently.
“A white and fluffy…… spider? It’s just like…… No, that can’t be right? But surely it is like the one passed down…”
“Huh, what’s wrong with this friend all of a sudden?”
The most chaotic-looking appearance I have seen so far.
He was completely different from the old man from earlier, who had been as relaxed as a hermit who had mastered all worldly affairs.
However, for him, it was only natural.
If what he thinks is true, it would be the most critical matter for the Beastkin.
Suddenly.
Finally, King Su rose from his seat and repeatedly muttered that he could not believe it,
Saaaa-!
He closed his eyes and began scattering a strange energy in all directions.
A strange sensation, a tingling sensation running through my whole body, came over me as an intangible energy instantly enveloped the entire room.
A feeling of exploring something within oneself.
No, it wasn’t just the inside.
Beyond himself, Jihad, Charlie, Eliza, and the King of Power, as well as even inanimate objects.
It is looking into everything in the room down to its very roots.
[The Beast King, ‘Locante Hercan’, manifests ‘Beast King Awareness’.]
‘Is that the Beast King’s Beast Empathy…’
This is not the realm of the five senses, such as sight, hearing, and touch.
An unknown sensation that cannot be expressed by human senses.
It is truly a sixth sense.
One, the Beast King’s beast empathy is not a simple sense.
Seeing how the Heavenly King’s True Energy is reacting fiercely as the energy of the Water King’s Earthly Branch flows inside… there is undoubtedly something that follows.
It was simply that the King of Water had no intention of causing harm, so it stopped at detection.
“Hmm. He’s not the type to do this without consent.”
-Hmm…
-Liza?
That was the reason everyone stayed quiet.
Judging by his flustered expression, I concluded that there must be a reason.
I wonder if I waited like that for a few seconds.
Sreu-
Eventually, the energy subsided, and Suwang opened his closed eyes.
At that moment, everyone looked at the Water King with eyes filled with a strange tension.
dump,
King Su, having abruptly knelt down, spoke respectfully to Dohyeon in a reverent posture.
So you were here. I have been searching for 150 years.
“……?”
A truly perplexing remark.
However, the one who really should have been flustered was not Dohyun.
The direction in which Suwang knelt was indeed in front of Dohyeon, but he was not the one he was speaking to.
The identity of the object to which the one who reigns as the king of an entire race pays such respects is… … .
It was Eliza, the white ball of cotton tilting her head on Dohyeon’s shoulder.
Perhaps because they couldn’t grasp the situation.
The Water King drove a wedge at Eliza, who kept tilting her head as if trying to listen to what was being said.
“Why have you come seeking me out only now? O ‘Barheim,’ the King of all Divine Beasts and the Guardian God of the Beastmen.”
“……Huh?”
“her?”
-hmm!?
At that, as everyone here involuntarily blurted out questions,
A system window popped up in front of Dohyeon.
“crazy……?”
“My God…… That little ball of fur is Barheim? Is that for real!?”
-… … Hmm?
-This memory is… … Ah… … .
Dohyeon turned to look at Eliza in astonishment at the fact that that ridiculous statement proved the truth.
It wasn’t just Dohyeon.
Except for Jihad, who was muttering blankly as if still looking at his memories, everyone had a look of horrified shock on their faces.
and…….
-Liza? Liza!
Eliza, who suddenly found herself in everyone’s spotlight without knowing why, simply responded with a chick-like reaction, as if she welcomed the attention.
* * *
Island of Divine Beasts, Laxia.
The name of the second new continent where the Guild War was held, and a place where one can save a Divine Beast as a Guardian depending on one’s qualifications.
It is an island that can be called the greatest holy place for tamers.
As such, there were many divine beasts, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that almost all of the divine beasts of God of Worlds were here.
Is that why?
There was one feature here that was different from other continents… … .
These races have historically been deeply and closely connected to the divine beasts.
Beyond mere coexistence, the concept of divine beasts is deeply embedded in the culture, and some races even worshipped specific divine beasts as guardian deities.
And generally, many of those guardian spirits were beings beyond ordinary divine beasts.
This was the case with some divine beasts that could be considered the Four Guardian Gods or the Twelve Zodiac Gods of the God of Session version.
Beings who did not merely live as pure beings for a long time and elevate the dignity of their souls, but created a ‘myth’.
You said he was like a mythical god.
Truly the divine beast of divine beasts.
Therefore, in the past, some non-human races that formed close relationships with such divine beasts often chose worship rather than coexistence…
The beastmen were exactly like that.
-Barheim.
The king of all divine beasts inhabiting Laxia.
Benevolence and goodness capable of embracing everyone, without even creating any myths.
And a being perfected as a king, whom divine beasts, captivated by the lofty stature that makes it possible, follow, and whose existence spreads like a myth.
In addition, a guardian spirit that protected the Beastmen, a former minority group, enabling them to live in peace.
“therefore…….”
-Lizari! Liza!
Dohyeon, who had been watching from a distance as that noble being played with his newly met friends, glanced at the quest window in front of him.
[I have learned the birth secret of ‘Eliza’, a Guardian under Jihad Black.]
[Conditions have been met.]
[Eliza’s Guardian Quest, ‘King of the Divine Beasts, Barheim’, begins.]
[During the Guardian Quest, Guardians including ‘Eliza’ gain autonomous will.]
“……So that great being is our Eliza, right?”
-Huh, this is quite surprising, my lord.
It was a truly unimaginable identity.
