The Grand Mage who transcends by regression Episode 225
– Are you asking me for a deal?
Asar said so, looking down at himself with eyes that dare not fathom.
My whole body was shaking like crazy.
From the standpoint of a creature, the Creator is an absolute being that cannot dare to do anything.
Trading is beyond the subject.
He knew that better than anyone.
He is a dragon who was born greater than any other creature, and he was an ‘apostle’ who was recognized as a qualified among them.
A sense of intimidation that even he could not face.
The urge to bang my head on the floor and shout that I hadn’t said it right now surged up to my throat.
But I couldn’t.
…The fate of the clan now rested in front of him.
It doesn’t matter if you are on guard.
Aren’t they guilty anyway?
It’s okay if you let them pay for their sins.
But damn it.
…Ironically, I just couldn’t let it go.
Because he was not strong enough to calmly watch the destruction of his own people.
please give me a chance
For that, I will bear any harsh price.
He desperately complained to God.
how long has it been like that
– Did you say you can afford it?
Apophis desperately replied yes to the gaze that looked at him with a somewhat pitiful expression.
A deep sigh is heard at those words.
The great god was puzzled by his request.
Apophis closed his eyes tightly.
Even so, he doesn’t back down.
just shake your head
– Then let’s do this.
In a voice filled with deep sorrow, the god spoke to Apophis.
– I will give you a chance.
It was also necessary.
God who said that seemed to be looking at something else.
A more distant future… ….
– It will be painful. You will suffer for a long time, and in the end, you may resent me… ….
no it can’t be
All of this was voluntary.
No one would dare to doubt the Creator and blame Him!
At that, Shin smiled bitterly and quietly brushed his hair.
– The end will come later.
And if you play your role fully, then you will get what you want.
– It might be a start.
God does not know exactly what Asar saw or why he said that.
But Apophis believed.
As the great God said, it will be done.
And now… ….
“You are right.”
The “end” has finally arrived.
No one knows yet if it will ever start.
* * *
It is an anecdote that often appears in mythology.
An arrogant sinner who has committed a sin.
God who condemns the sinner.
And the good man who dares to ask God for mercy.
Most of the myths I know of had a clean ending.
The sinner is moved by the good man and reforms, and God is satisfied with his appearance and forgives everyone.
Truly the best ending.
But what about reality?
It’s clear that at least it wasn’t a happy ending.
Even if there is room for salvation, the time Apophis endured will not disappear.
‘Assar is crueler than I thought.’
The dragon’s arrogance was certainly a sin to be punished.
It wouldn’t be strange if the species were destroyed.
They did not do their duty and disregarded the Creator’s command.
It wouldn’t matter if I simply ignored it, but I chose to be a ‘bystander’ in a situation where the world could end.
If they had actively intervened, maybe a little…The end of the day could have been different.
Asar survived.
Of course, it’s just a home.
In the battle of divine beings, even if it was a dragon, it might not have meant much to win or lose… ….
Anyway, that’s about it.
However, that was limited to dragons who made the wrong choice.
‘What kind of sin did Apophis have?’
There was no reason for him to suffer like this.
As an apostle, he was a faithful servant of Asar and had the wisdom not to cross the line.
But why the hell is Asar?
[Mikhail.]
Then Set quietly spoke to me.
[It’s not the sinister reason you think. Don’t be too angry.]
“I wasn’t particularly angry.”
[The atmosphere has changed.]
…did you?
I was never really conscious of it.
When I gently touch my face, it seems to be a little stiff.
“It was my choice, challenger.”
“Is that so?”
I remembered the ‘opportunity’ he had obtained on the condition of bearing this terrible curse.
‘Reincarnation.’
It means endlessly repeating life and life like a wheel.
never light
Shouldn’t it be a problem that can be simply explained as a ‘curse’?
Generally speaking, yes.
However, if the being who cast the curse is a divine being, the story is different.
Even the absurd story of being involved in life and death becomes plausible when a divine being is involved.
Anyway.
“So this is the story. Originally, dragons had to perish because of the arrogance shown to their creator that day. But Apophis begged for mercy… ….”
“yes. So, through the form of a ‘curse’, the clan fell into an endless loop of reincarnation.」
He continued with a bitter smile.
“It was a deal with my life. I haven’t set a specific deadline, but until I can hold on completely.
」 ….”
「Yes, the family at that time.」
Although they do not remember anything, they said that they were the ones who committed the ‘sin’.
‘As expected.’
I wasn’t really surprised because it was something I had expected.
If that’s the case, it’s clear to understand Seliord’s reaction when he recognized something about himself very briefly at the time of the runaway.
He faced his own sins.
If you thought that you were suffering unjustly for the sins of your selfish ancestors, but in fact, that ancestor was you.
The object of his resentment countless times was actually himself.
It is not unusual to let go of one’s mind.
‘It’s ridiculous.’
Repeating life and death is not light enough to say so peacefully.
I think I got a little glimpse of how immensely powerful Asar is.
“And the reason Asar imposed trials on me is simple. That’s because it won’t deviate from the natural order.”
“…It will be fine.”
“If Asar wanted, he could have easily made my people obey. His infinite power makes it possible. But what will happen if that happens?」
I thought for a moment.
The world changes at will at the slightest whim of God.
Even if creatures barely make their own rules, there is a possibility that they will simply be denied… ….
“…That’s terrible.”
“It’s easy to forgive the sins of the clan and make them obey without a price. But the easier it is, the more vigilant you are.」
That’s not wrong.
Thinking so, Asar’s harsh treatment was a little understandable.
Wasn’t he struggling to protect such a world in the first place?
But really.
It’s no use destroying it all with anger and whim.
“Asar did not tell the other apostles about this. It was only between me and him.”
“Including the clan?”
“Yeah, so is my clan.”
That’s why you didn’t know about Set.
The guy who looked a bit flustered and alternated between me and Apophis with his eyes wide open.
[In the end, Yug and I didn’t know, but you mean those dragons from that time still exist?]
“That’s it.”
Set raised his forehead with a rather confused expression and asked me.
[…] …What are you going to do?]
“What are you going to do? have to solve it To break the cycle of reincarnation and bring ‘Dragonia’ back to their senses. In the first place… ….”
I asked while looking at Apophis.
“Isn’t that an ordeal?”
“….」
“This cave is not the tomb, but Dragonia’s village itself is the tomb. The arrangement this time… …It’s definitely more direct.”
If the tomb before was transformed into a sanctuary upon passing the ordeal, this time it was different.
If successful, the dragon will be resurrected.
It is also a high-level race that is known to have been created with the greatest effort as the guardian of the mythical world.
If the dragon reforms properly, it will become an incomparable force.
It should be possible for itself to become an absolute deterrent against demons.
Well worth a try.
The question is how to extinguish the curse created by Asar.
To be honest, this one is a bit confusing.
I’ve come this far and analyzed the curse, but I don’t know if it’s enough to avoid it, but to completely annihilate it… ….
‘…It’s impossible right now?’
No matter how much the 8th circle is, isn’t it a curse that a divine being has decided to put on?
What can’t be done is not possible.
If that was possible, he would have already reached the 10th circle and become a divine being, fighting a battle between the demon and the soul.
“It is too difficult to extinguish the curse.”
“of course. In the first place, this curse is supposed to be lifted if certain conditions are met,”
said Apophis slowly.
“The conditions are….”
“For the family to face their sins.”
“…hmm.”
“Before reincarnating, the clan lamented their situation, but they did not truly atone for it. After that, after going through endless reincarnations, they came to resent their ‘ancestors’… ….」
“You mean you couldn’t atone.”
They would periodically return to their original form.
In short, although the essence is a dragon, it is forced to assume human form due to a curse.
If Asar had been fine, he might have been reincarnated endlessly until they truly atone for their sins.
but….
‘Asar is no more.’
The curse that was maintained somehow after Asar’s death has now reached its limit.
…That ‘limit’ was what led to Dragonia’s indiscriminate rampage.
“I really don’t have time.”
“I am certain. The ‘end’ he said is you.”
“….”
“He said it could be a start. Yes, I want you to be the end and the beginning of us.」
He is so eroded by the curse that it is difficult to move even once.
That means I have to work everything out.
Make the dragonians outside realize themselves and truly make them atone.
[Please.]
This time, there were a lot of things that got stuck.
The ordeal is just as difficult as that.
but.
“Let’s try something.”
what do you mean
You should do it if you need to.
If you can’t handle one of these things in the first place, you can’t even dream of dealing with a demon.
Apophis laughed at my answer.
“You are trustworthy. then…」
But that was then.
Ugh.
“…hmm?”
A light light flowed from the bosom along with a light vibration.
A communication magic tool entrusted to Miko Kyrian.
That the light is flowing now… ….
“…Yes, there is no way it will go smoothly.”
That something happened outside.
I laughed bitterly.
* * *
Anomalies happen in an instant.
“ah.”
Lian’s mouth was open, and she stiffened at what was happening around her.
‘…what?’
what the hell happened
Mikhail After that guy went somewhere to solve the problem… ….
By the time a few hours had passed.
Clearly there was no problem.
After he separated the dragonians from their distance, they seemed to stabilize noticeably.
It must have been.
Kwajik.
In an instant, the moment a pitch-black spear was pierced from the sky, everything changed.
The whole area howled.
My body goes numb in front of the window.
Something came down at the same time.
Kwajik!
The land that had landed on it was crushed, and it flashed bright red eyes.
Eyes that should have settled down relaxedly, but now they are incomparably sharper.
Intuitively.
that which has now landed on the ground.
That was the monster Mikhail was so wary of.
So the name.
“…Belphegor.”
“Huh ha….”
At those words, the red eyes that turned sharp glanced at Lian.
Then he grinned, showing his sharp teeth.
“Do you know me?”
Great Demon Belphegor.
He invaded this land without the slightest warning.
