Episode 130
“Are you going?”
Before leaving Girton, we stopped by Root’s tomb.
[Because we’re busy!]
“I didn’t ask you a question.”
Root answered Set’s words curtly and looked at me.
Nodding quietly, Root continued.
“I think you know that the descent of the Demon God itself cannot be stopped.”
“Yes, I know.”
The descent of the demon god is a definite matter.
There were times when I thought about how to block the advent itself by using the memories from before returning, but… ….
“There’s no way we can stop the demon’s descent, which has been predicted since ancient times.”
“Yes, if it was possible to block the descent of the Demon God, we wouldn’t have to prepare a tomb and share his remains.”
But it was impossible.
As long as there is no Asar, there is no means to prevent the demon’s ‘descent’.
how much to delay
And how prepared are you to respond?
…It’s just that the degree is different.
Before the return, I couldn’t defend it.
The demon’s advent came ahead of schedule and was not prepared, so humanity was helplessly swept away.
“All I know is that when you collect all the sacred objects, there will be a way to deal with the demons.”
“That’s for sure.”
Root nodded.
“It’s also because of that that the Demon God hastens his arrival. Because there is still a way to tighten my leash in this world… …You don’t give up.”
right.
If it wasn’t for that, there would be no hope.
Root’s words continued.
“There have been many beings called ‘heroes’ like you. However, no one knew of the tomb’s existence. You know what that means.”
“Yes I know.”
because of the return.
You might think I already knew all that information because I went back in time once.
But is that really all?
I knew the information about the tomb before returning, but in the end I couldn’t get my hands on the real thing.
What Siegfried obtained, not us, was fake after all.
In the end, wouldn’t that mean that even if there was information, it was useless if it wasn’t a ‘qualified person’.
“It means that from the moment I got my hands on a sacred object, I couldn’t take it back. After all, you are a real warrior.”
Now he is saying that it is I who was chosen by Asar.
Isn’t it the words of the apostle of Asar, not someone else?
can never shed
[…] …That’s right Mikhail.]
Sett also spoke to me in a slightly heavy voice.
[Like Root said, once you’ve obtained the third artifact, everything is up to you. And that means… …Got it?]
“Yeah, the demon will keep an eye on me too. It’s a natural story. I expected that much from the beginning.”
The Great Devils, who must be secretly working all over the world, are targeting me.
The future won’t be as easy as it is now.
Belphegor is a prudent guy, so he won’t act right away, but the other great demons don’t know.
Because the tendencies of the great devils are diverse.
But if that doesn’t mean there’s no way to deal with it, that’s not the case either.
A lot has changed, but the demons’ personalities are diverse and at the same time solid.
In a sense, it is pure.
Not a good one at all.
“Of course, I plan to take a more cautious approach than now. I have never looked down on the Great Devil.”
“…Yes you will.”
Root did not deny my words.
He probably didn’t say this because he thought I was really looking down on the Great Devil.
anyways what to say.
“It doesn’t matter even if the great demons play a prank while they are secretly attacking. I also believe in something.”
Saying that, I pointed to Set and Root.
“It is the liberation of the apostle.”
Set Nephthys Route.
What I got is not only new things.
In this world, the holy ground that suppresses the influence of demons by itself is revived.
It’s not very revealing at the moment, but it will be of great help later.
In the future, the more sacred objects I acquire, the wider the area of the holy land will be… ….
‘Then the round table will be revived.’
It’s just the ‘knowledge’ I heard from Thoth, but it’s one of the reasons I’m trying to collect new things.
Apostle’s Round Table.
On the day when all gods gather and the apostles are released, the most sacred round table will appear… ….
Light will light up the world again.
“Hmm.”
Root’s eyes narrowed.
He looked at me for a while.
“…what’s up Whatever you know, Asar’s chosen one. In any case, I will go the right way.”
[Of course.]
It was Set who received his words.
[That I’ve been watching. Mikhail is not one to fall for pointless temptations… …Although his personality is strange.]
I think it would have been nice if he didn’t have four tribes, but whatever.
“Anyway, I would like to ask you about the future, Mr. Root.”
“Don’t worry, I will make sure.”
Root said that and moved his hand around.
Each time it did, a faint light flashed.
“The more you find a god, the stronger our power and influence.”
“I guess so.”
“So pass the ordeal and get your hands on the new item. We will be your unconditional allies.”
I nodded at his words.
Of course it will.
Because that’s why I came here in the first place.
“I will make everything right.”
A future that no longer exists.
For what we dreamed of that day.
* * *
“Hmm, it’s lawless.”
Lian, our proud bobster, muttered excitedly.
“Certainly, there is no better place to gain experience in combat!”
“I see.”
Starting from yesterday, Lian in my heart has set up a place as one of the dignified rice bugs.
I wasn’t originally this kind of guy.
“Eh tsk. How the hell did this happen?”
I patted my back, which didn’t even hurt, and looked around.
It’s been three days since I left Gerton.
Surprisingly, Lian’s sloppy remark and the destination I set this time were quite consistent.
Lawless Zone.
It was the base of Master Milium Ariaran, whom I met about two years ago.
Back then, she maintained order in the lawless zone as a judge, but most likely not now.
‘Well, if things with my son were resolved amicably, nothing special would happen.’
If not, maybe you are in a lawless zone.
Because there is no place like the Lawless Zone for the growth of Eileen, whom she received as a disciple.
…Whatever.
‘It’s fantastic advice… …’
The road to the lawless zone.
Naturally, my thoughts turned to the future Lian that I had attached to Lian.
Ryan said that he had been advised by the ‘illusion’.
It’s not strange.
Basically, it’s more of a virtual personality based on future Lian.
I needed that much to be his opponent.
but.
‘Am I self-aware enough to give advice on reality?’
I thought of Lian before the regression.
Considering the guy’s mighty ego and its power, it’s not even impossible.
Because what I reproduced was just that kind of thing about him.
I even improved my magic a few times.
‘In the first place, either way, it’s probably this Lian after all.’
It doesn’t matter if future Rian’s ego has become stronger.
The two are not separate beings.
To put it bluntly, the future Lian belongs to the present Lian.
I’m nothing more than using ‘future’ as a part of him.
Therefore, it is safe to assume that there will be no personal problems.
but.
“Has your vision, Rihanna, said something else?”
“There was nothing. I just told you that it would take care of it.”
“…Hmm.”
Well, it’s something to look at the passage of time.
If Lian’s level naturally rises and surpasses even future Lian, maybe… ….
“hey.”
Then Ryan called me.
“…hmm?”
“That ‘possibility’. It was pretty scarred. My beard grew haphazardly, so I don’t think I had time to tidy it up.”
“I guess so.”
“If, very if. If that’s related to my potential, that is, the future… …”
The guy hesitated, unable to finish his words.
You probably won’t be able to ask.
Maybe if that’s what shaped your future… ….
Is the future hopeless?
“It doesn’t matter.”
I dismissed the guy’s words.
“That’s not the end of you, and it’s not even a pre-determined future.”
I’m here to make sure it doesn’t go the same way in the first place.
This guy really wasn’t sure that the fantasy was his future, but he didn’t ask the question… ….
“Anyway, it’s not such a trivial thing for you to care about.”
I looked straight at him.
“First of all, go beyond.”
transcend one’s future
…okay.
If Rian really gets over it, we’ll see a new Grand Master.
* * *
“…damn it.”
Territory of the Marquis of Ision in the western part of the Empire.
The 6th rank knight of the Empire, who is also known as a veteran of the war and is called the Guardian of the West.
Marquis of Ision.
He was in a pretty predicament now.
“Ask again. Who said you came?”
“This is Judge Milium.”
“…under.”
At those words, the Marquis quietly covered his forehead with his hand.
‘Has it come back after all?’
There had been no news of Milium in the Lawless Zone for a while.
judge of lawlessness.
A vigilante who judges criminals who cannot be helped by the law.
good night. It’s nice… ….
In fact, it is true that it is a variable that is difficult to deal with from the Marquis’ point of view.
However, Milium disappeared for a year or two. Inwardly, Marquis laughed at the idea that the variable had disappeared.
Now that master has slowly found his own life.
I knew the tragedy she had gone through, so I felt fortunate inside.
But why now?
‘…Are you going to start working as a vigilante again?’
Marquis Baek was troubled with a frown on his face.
His already stern face was contorted even more sternly by the scars.
But something else is strange.
Milium had never received permission from the Marquis to do ‘vigilante’ work.
Strictly speaking, the Lawless Zone is not the Marquis’ land.
But did you come directly?
“I can’t. I’ll have to talk to you in person. Aren’t judges the type of people who can’t communicate at all?”
“…I hope it’s not something serious.”
“I hope not.”
The Marquis put his greatsword behind his back, leaving the knights’ worries behind.
When I went out to the wall, I saw a woman.
She was quietly looking at the castle wall with calm eyes.
The Marquis suddenly jumped off the castle wall and stood in front of her.
“It’s been a while, Marquis.”
“okay. Is there a problem?”
Milium briefly bowed her head to him and said.
“I’m sorry to have visited you so suddenly.”
“…Well, put off talking about that for now. Let’s start by hearing why you were looking for me.”
“Uh um….”
At those words, Milium’s complexion darkened for a moment.
“It wasn’t that there was no business. Because I needed the help of the Marquis.”
“…What do you mean by help?”
“I know that the Marquis is also a parent with a wonderful child.”
“What is that?”
The Marquis is quite old.
It’s been a long time since I passed half a hundred.
Of course, there are children who have already become independent and are doing their part.
That’s not particularly strange.
But why is the judge talking like this in this situation and in this place?
‘what?’
Marquis could not hide his embarrassment.
To be honest, I didn’t come here with the intention of telling this story.
But it’s something I can’t get rid of again.
First of all, the opponent is a master.
“Even if they are good children, there are only those who do not listen to their father even after death.”
Eh tsk.
Thinking of his children, the Marquis clicked his tongue briefly.
Because the Margrave’s territory is too far away, everyone has fled to other places… ….
“Anyway, I have something to ask of the Marquis.”
“You say yes.”
The Marquis was a little nervous.
I honestly wanted something because it was suddenly about my child, but I still can’t let go of the tension.
In case there is something important about it… ….
“My son has run away.”
“Hmm yes son…son…huh?”
The Marquis, who nodded as if he understood, raised his head slightly.
“…what did you say?”
“The son ran away…“
I didn’t hear it wrong.
The Marquis scratched his head and tried to rethink the meaning of what he had just said for a moment.
…But no matter how you think about it, that’s what it means.
‘But why me… …for a moment.’
A thought passed through his mind then.
“Could it be that the child who ran away has business on our side…”
“…yes.”
Milium nodded quietly.
At the same time, the Margrave’s face was also miserably distorted.
Great mage who transcends by regression
