Episode 226
Episode 85. Alpenter Theron’s residence was a small brick house not far away. As soon as he entered the house, he threw firewood into the fireplace and took off his iron mask.
He took off his cloak and armor, revealing a shirt drenched in sweat. Leaning over in an armchair, Theron Silvers offered Yuma a chair.
Yuma put Cherkin on the floor and sat down on a chair to start a conversation with him.
“Of course, I thought there would be a place to live in a secret place, but it turns out to be a surprisingly ordinary house.”
“Haha, there is a separate place for secrets. It is very far from here.”
“Is it Alpenter’s duty to stop the demons?”
When Yuma asked, Theron Silvers smiled and nodded.
“yes. It is difficult to stop the lower world, but even the demons of the underworld have appeared in the public domain. We are tracking the high tide right now.”
It is also difficult to stop the summer.
Yuma was sure of that part. That Archmage Risol had already been preparing for the Dragon Demon War.
It didn’t matter how he managed to survive and run a secret organization called Alpenter.
Of course, even before the return, Alpenter would have been active. However, it was the history before the return that the Dragon Horse War could not be prevented and the entire human race was driven to the brink of destruction.
‘That means that the Alpenter couldn’t move effectively before the return, or that the Alpenter actually achieved great results, but it reached that point.’
In any case, the existence of a group called the Alpenter was not known to the public until the end of the Dragon Horse War.
Yuma felt the need to find out in detail what kind of place Alpenter was.
I don’t know what abilities the other members of Alpenter possess, but Risol definitely had something.
“Let’s talk about the main topic. Do you have any plans to join the Alpenter?”
“there is.”
When Yuma answered coolly without worrying, Theron widened his eyes as if in surprise.
“hmm. Do you know what we are talking about?”
“You say you’re stopping the demons? I also want to catch and kill all the demons.”
“Even if I am an Alpenter, why do you want to kill demons?”
“Do you need a reason for killing demons?”
“When I come to Alpenter, I have to cut ties with Inse.”
“That is difficult.”
“Well, I’m still at an age where I still have a lot of regrets. I am too greedy. But I hope you will use your powers for the good of mankind.”
“What does it have to do with beating the demons and cutting ties with royalties?”
“There is a relationship. Worldly things cloud the will of man.
That’s not necessarily the only reason, though.”
Then, Theron explained that if you belong to Alpenter, you must pass a special ordeal given by Resol.
On the way, Yuma asked how Risol became such a transcendentalist, but did not receive a clear answer.
Theron didn’t seem to know much about their leader either.
Even Theron had no clear means of contacting Rizol. Even within Alpenter, Rizol was a person shrouded in secrecy.
That was what Yuma couldn’t understand the most.
Why do transcendental beings who can use teleportation casually not appear in the world at all?
It could be because it was now before the Dragon Horse War broke out, but even during the Dragon Horse War that lasted six years, Risol didn’t show up.
No one even knew that Rizol was alive. At least as far as Yuma knew at the time.
Kriesha Ainu was actually aware of his existence, but she also did not mention his name directly.
He was reluctant to mention it, saying that he would naturally know when he reached the ‘boundary’.
Unlike Krisha, who didn’t reveal Rizol’s name as if it were difficult to mention, Theron naturally brought up Rizol’s name.
It was because dragons and humans had different views on Risol.
‘Could it be that he died while fighting the highest level demons in a place no one knows?’
At that time, the target that all mankind risked their lives was not the Underworld, but the Demons of the Underworld.
Perhaps Rizol and Alpenter secretly sealed Amanzo, the Demon God of the Underworld, and disbanded.
‘Just as the Dragonlord Mahatricia committed suicide with Sekhmeira, the Demon of the Underworld, at the end of the Dragon Horse War, Rizol may have settled with Amanzo in the same way. That’s why the existence of the underworld is unknown.’
I couldn’t tell Theron Silvers about this.
“Theron, by the way. Why is Alpenter operating secretly?”
“That’s because there are limits to Risol-sama’s involvement in royalties.
You’ll be able to hear it in more detail when you become an Alpenter. If you want to enter the Alpenter, wait for Risol-sama to come from Sylmar.”
“When are you coming?”
“I can not know. He usually stops by twice a year.”
Then there was no need to think further.
For Yuma, finding a teammate was more important than anything else. Besides, the organization called Al Penter didn’t seem to have an accurate system.
The fact that he had to sever ties with the world was also a deductible factor for Yuma.
The fact that Risol had a limit on intervening in royalties meant that there was a certain limit to his transcendental power.
“Then I cannot enter Alpenter. If I’m a demon, I also want to stop the seeds, so if I get a chance later, I’d rather form an alliance with you.”
“It’s not that simple, Yuma Drake. You have come to know of our existence and you must take responsibility for it.”
“gibberish. Did I ask that you are an Alpenter? I’m going to be offended that you’re taking responsibility because it seems like you’re not going to be recruited after blowing everything on your own.”
“hmm!”
Theron seemed embarrassed to admit it. I couldn’t come up with anything to refute to Yuma’s words.
“…I know from hearing that you have accomplished a lot in the West. But think again. I don’t know about you, but it’s a matter of life and death for all mankind. How about adding strength?”
“I am looking for colleagues. We need to find three more people. In the meantime, to wait for Resol, who might come at any time? It does not make sense. Are you going to find my comrades instead?”
“We are not moving for a few of your colleagues, but for the future of humanity.”
“You speak as if a life that has nothing to do with him has no value in front of the cause. Do you think you are the only ones concerned about the future of mankind?”
When Yuma gave a sharp answer, Theron sighed.
“Stubborn. Just know this, Yuma. The moment the world learns of Alpenter’s existence, Risol-nim will surely find you and kill you.
Because no one but you knows about our existence.”
“Isn’t it possible that there is a quiet person inside of you?”
There was no Even before the return, the Alpenters were not known to the public, so they did not reveal themselves.
However, Yuma was very annoyed with Theron’s way of speaking, so he replied that way.
It’s all a secret, and I don’t know when Rizol will come, and if I tell you something I didn’t ask, then I’ll die if I say anything.
If Alpenter had been a group with a goal other than ‘extermination of the demons’, Yuma would have beaten Theron without hesitation. Yuma was confident that he would not lose even if he properly stuck with him.
“Yuma. The members of Alpenter, including myself, are all people who bet everything on the single thought of destroying the demons. None of us would betray the mission.”
Theron’s eyes were so dark when he said that, so Yuma didn’t make a sarcastic remark. The sound of the fire burning in the fireplace continued for a long time.
“I don’t know why you want to punish the demons, but I abandoned my honor and pride as a guardian knight of the royal family of Aether and joined the Alpenter. You, who are still young, will not be able to understand how I made that decision.”
Theron said in a softer voice. He admitted that he had suddenly put a burden on Yuma.
But Theron didn’t know.
As a survivor of the Ryongma War, Yuma, a eunuch who was betrayed by his mad master after losing his only friend in that war, lived his previous life.
“No, I can understand. I can’t tell you in detail, but I also have a sense of mission.”
“There’s a corner where a young guy looks like an old man.”
Theron’s lips curled up slightly.
“And it’s not the first time I’ve heard about the honor of the royal family of Ether. The person who saved me when I was shipwrecked was Calcis Silvers.”
“He is my son. You must hate me a lot.”
“It seemed so.”
“Because he doesn’t know that I am an Alpenter.”
“I promised him to find allies and contribute once more for the honor of the Ether royal family.”
“I thought he was a rude guy because he still spoke casually, but it doesn’t seem like he is.
Are you really going to help my son?”
“okay. After you find your colleagues.”
“Recovering the honor of the Aether royal family means that we have to kidnap one of Rugal Raijin’s concubines.”
“…I haven’t heard of that?”
“I’m going to curse you.”
Theron informed them that the former princess of the royal family of Aether was being held in the clutches of Rugal.
“Still, I keep my promise. I felt like I was going to have a fight with Rugal someday anyway.”
“Your ambition is enormous. have no fear If you had stayed in the West, I think you would have become an emperor. Even if he couldn’t, he would have taken the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Empire after Duran.”
By that time, Cherkin let out a low moan and shook his body. Yuma and Theron exchanged glances and nodded at the same time.
puck!
Then Yuma stood up from the chair for a moment and returned Cherkin’s jaw with a kick. Cherkin passed out again, motionless.
“Are you thinking of leaving right away to find a friend?”
“okay. Starting tomorrow, I’m going to find someone who claims to be the king of Balipoa.”
“Balipoara. That aside… what is he going to do?”
“Cherkin?”
“Ah, that guy was a Cherkin. I’ve heard of Haseo, the best swordsman, but he seems to be less than that.”
“It’s a waste to kill him, and even if he wants to talk to you, he hates me so much.”
Theron narrowed her eyes and looked at the fallen Cherkin.
“Ugh. Then can I decide whether to save his life or not? I didn’t mean to let him live here because I thought he was dangerous anyway.”
I’m thinking of bringing it to Alpenter. If you refuse, kill me.
Judging that that wouldn’t be too bad, Yuma nodded.
While he continued to faint without knowing this situation at all, Cherkin’s fate was being decided.
“Anyway, Yuma Drake. It’s a pity that you won’t join the Alpenter, but I hope you find your comrades safely. How about a real drink?”
“It’s good. There will be more stories to share with you than I thought.”
“But do you speak the same way to Duran or Juan?”
“no.”
“You are hurting your pride.”
“That’s why I should have looked a little normal at first.”
Theron licked his lips and brought out two crates full of bottles. The two drank through the evening.
The next day, Yuma immediately packed up his belongings and got on the carriage for Balipoa.
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