The great mage who transcends by return Chapter 218
Before the return, I tried to get information about the tomb from Thoth.
Because the more information, the better.
Especially if it was related to the ‘grave’, which is a means to counter the Demon God.
At that time, Thoth often said nonsensical things.
“Do you know what a dragon is?”
“Great life. There are eyewitness accounts, but at this point they are treated as though they are few and far between…Well, I know that much.”
Dragon.
Long ago, there was a great race that covered the sky with great wings.
Now, it’s just to let people know that they existed as the heart they left behind or something like a treasure trove… ….
In any case, the existence of a higher race called dragons is clearly left through various documents.
Of course, as time passed, the number of records decreased noticeably.
Cases that were treated as guardian deities or existed as excellent advisors in certain countries… ….
Even the dragons in the case disappeared one by one.
And eventually, except for the occasional minor sighting, the presence became completely invisible.
“It’s like a race that is almost non-existent. I didn’t even see him until the world was like this.”
those great races.
It didn’t even shine until the world was like this.
What does that mean?
Occasional sightings among adventurers were fictitious, meaning that real dragons were extinct long ago.
…otherwise
Contrary to rumors, he’s a coward.
but.
“No, definitely dragons exist. I won’t go into detail.”
Thoth casually told a great story.
“…hmm?”
“Shall we take an example now? As always, it’s too late.”
Thoth smiled.
It was the smile he used to show sometimes when he talked about pretty bad things.
“Right now, that dragon was among the ‘apostles’ like me.”
* * *
‘Damn it.’
My teeth gnashed when I thought of that skinny top.
why is there such a guy
He’s not a bad guy, but he’s annoyed because he doesn’t have any bad luck.
Thoth was like that.
The guy draws attention with an interesting story, but doesn’t talk about the most important thing after that.
When he confided ‘everything’, it was always after everything related to him was over.
Whatever.
“The world tree tree does not have as many restrictions on disclosing information about the age of myth as the other apostles. Right?”
“You know me well.”
“But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Of course, you can’t ask such a question outright.”
I got straight to the point.
“For example, it is impossible for me to openly ask you for information about the grave, but….”
“Even the same information can be completely different depending on how it is decorated. I understand what you want to say.”
The World Tree nodded as if he understood.
Yes, she is not an apostle guarding the tomb, so she is not subject to strong restrictions.
Therefore, it is not allowed to reveal the location of the ‘Apostle of the Grave’, but it is okay to mention the location of a certain ‘great dragon’.
It’s a really subtle restriction.
Perhaps Asar had anticipated even this and placed weak restrictions on her.
The World Tree continued.
“To answer your question, first of all, as you said, dragons still exist at this point. Of course, even if you don’t reveal it, you are also active.”
“As expected.”
“But at the same time….”
she let out a bitter laugh.
“It will be different from what you think. That’s probably why I haven’t heard any proper dragon sightings.”
“…What do you mean?”
“Did you know about a race called Dragonia?”
“I know.”
Dragonia.
Simply put, it is a hybrid of a dragon and a human.
They are capable of some degree of reproductive activity, forming a clan of their own.
They were famous for having superior physical abilities and mana sensitivity than ordinary humans, befitting those who inherited dragon blood.
The number of people is not large.
barely over 100 people.
The method of increasing offspring is also very difficult, to the point where it is not strange when the fate of the clan ends.
“They are dragons.”
“…yes?”
It was the first time I had heard of it.
In a way, it was natural.
Before returning, all of Dragonia was annihilated by the great demons who regained their true names before they could do anything.
It was Asmodeus who found them living in hiding.
Upon receiving his report, Pandaemonium immediately moved.
…And that’s how it ended.
The race called ‘Dragonia’ disappeared so easily that it was futile.
however.
‘They were dragons?’
It’s amazing.
It was widely known that they had a connection with dragons, but no one thought they were the dragons themselves.
It was something I hadn’t even heard from Tot.
“That’s something I never thought of. If so, the occasional sightings are said to be them, so why do only intermittent sightings exist?”
“They are under a long curse. There are times when you realize your true nature and reveal your true face.”
“that is…Are the eyewitness accounts true?”
“The funny thing is that the ‘curse’ happened a long time ago, and the beings who truly recognized themselves as dragons have already disappeared.”
“…her.”
So this is it.
The ‘real dragon’ was cursed and all died in the past.
What remains are their descendants.
That they were not even aware of the fact that they were ‘dragons’.
“Wait a minute, isn’t a dragon a being who lives an almost eternal life? But Dragonia… ….”
“Go and check that out for yourself.”
The World Tree smiled mischievously.
“Isn’t that more than I can tell you. If you’re intelligent, you’ll understand what that means.”
“…ah.”
I can’t tell you more than this.
That means that the circumstances of ‘Dragonia’ itself are related to the tomb, and if you go further… ….
‘Perhaps the situation itself could be an ordeal.’
and at the same time.
‘This grave is in the territory of the Dragonia clan.’
It can be speculated up to this point.
And as if confirming my guess, the world tree smiled quietly.
* * *
After talking with the world tree, when I returned to the forest, fairies and elves were busily wandering around the forest.
– Labor labor!
“Aaaaaa Galinda….”
It was only natural that there were many lands damaged by Belial’s attack.
It was eventful, but in the end, most of the young elves who went outside returned en masse.
Belial, who voluntarily prevented the outflow of talent… …It was truly a tree that gave generously.
I will not forget.
You were such a great 1 Enoch.
[Enoch has already become a unit.]
“Enoch deserves it.”
Strangely enough, he’s the great devil, but strangely, just thinking about him gave me strength.
Why?
Anyway, I put my thoughts on Enoch aside and headed straight to the fairy king.
In the palace, there was not only the Fairy King, but also Jihad and his party.
“Oh, you are here. Warrior.”
The fairy king greeted me with a more comfortable expression.
It was only natural that the problem I was most worried about had been resolved.
“This time, thanks to the hero, the problem was resolved. I honestly have no face, but… ….”
“it’s okay. Anyway, this was something the Great Devil was involved in, and it’s clear that I had to be involved.”
“Thank you for your generosity.”
He said that and pointed to my companions.
“The companions were also really helpful. If it wasn’t for the people in the party, the damage would have been incomparably greater than it is now.”
“What is that?”
Of course I would… ….
“Rian. Why are you making such a worldly face?”
“I saw a new state…Shall I?”
“Looking at the unnecessary words attached again, I must have found something odd. You can see it without looking at it.”
Well, at least it’s a quick sword or something that cuts invisible things… ….
would have learned that
It’s obvious if you don’t look.
It’s not that he doesn’t know the future.
Why does this guy go through puberty every time he gains enlightenment… ….
“Ehh.”
“Hey, why are you sighing? A colleague has stepped onto a new level!”
“Yes, I am in the 8th circle. Master is sweet and say something.”
“개새끼야.”
Of course, it’s not really my business how Lian reacts.
The important thing is the future direction of the elves.
“Your Highness, to tell you in advance, the choice of going out of the forest for the elves is not that wrong.”
“…I know that.”
he said with a wry smile.
“What is wrong is…No. However, as a result, it became something that made the fairies uneasy. Thinking about the future of the forest… ….”
“Think of it as growing pains.”
Whatever it was, in terms of the result, the world tree took this incident as an opportunity to make up its mind.
That’s the most important thing.
In the end, the world tree has the greatest influence on the direction of the elves.
Through this incident, the World Tree clearly decided its own will.
Now her roots will reach even farther.
To reach my children all over the world.
“So I would like to make a proposal to Your Highness.”
“You say yes.”
“Anyway, as a result, quite a few young elves returned. But you can’t hold them by force, can you?”
“…That’s right. However, in the future, I plan to set up my own rules and standards and send young people outside.”
“Yes, that is good. But let’s add one more to that. It’s not just about going out, but about taking responsibility… ….”
“It’s a responsibility… ….”
“1 elf 1 fairy.”
I answered firmly.
“One fairy.”
“Um, but, hero. A fairy is a very delicate life… ….”
“One fairy.”
“No, no matter how hard we are, we can’t force the fairies because of our greed….”
“One fairy!”
I answered firmly.
The situation where the young elves went out to the forest recklessly was relieved because it seemed that the Fairy King was planning to orchestrate it.
Just a fairy number.
As much as the elves went outside, it would be better for the fairies to match the number.
In the first place, the dissatisfaction of the fairies this time was also caused by the imbalance in numbers between elves and fairies.
furthermore.
‘If possible, it would be good for them to set their own fairies and raise their sensitivity.’
Elves are a race with excellent aptitude for druids that cannot be compared to humans.
The more the elves find their true nature, the more their strength against the demons increases.
From the point of view of the elves, it is better to do this.
Although they are clearly in a position to coexist with the fairies in the forest.
‘I’ve never left the forest with a fairy… ….’
A druid’s aptitude is born in the process of interacting with his own fairies through countless experiences.
Then the turmoil the fairies experience in the outside world is no longer just pain.
It will be reborn as a growing pain for the next step.
“Um, I see.”
At my words, the Fairy King nodded.
He never neglects his duty, so he will faithfully do what I say.
Then now… ….
“And I have something to say about jihad.”
“You mean that?”
Jihad, who was listening by the side, asked with a puzzled expression.
“Yes you. I have something to give you.”
“If you’re going to leave it to me… …?”
Not to mention the potential of jihad.
Before returning, he was a hero who did his part as a member of Argo.
You can’t just stay in the forest.
I looked at the fairy king and said.
“The various clans of elves are now spread all over the world. There is no doubt that their center is here in the Fairy Forest….”
“…They are not united.”
“That’s right.”
If the World Tree is going to move in earnest, the elves must change their attitude as well.
“I would like to entrust the responsibility of that ‘unity’ to Jihad.”
“To my son…You mean?”
“Yes that’s right.”
The journey to that point will not be easy.
But the journey will give him experience and the strength to grow.
Now that the meaning of the world tree has been established, there is no reason to hesitate.
It’s probably my son’s job.
The fairy king was silent for a moment as if he was worried.
But then.
“Leave it to my father.”
Jihad came first.
“You are right in saying that the clan needs to unite in a situation where the great demons stand up one by one.”
“…son.”
“If necessary, I will.”
Currently, the fairy forest is not a very relaxed situation.
Of course, Jihad will have to deal with a lot alone.
But he didn’t hesitate.
Its appearance certainly resembled the jihad I remember before the return.
“…It won’t be easy.”
“Nevertheless, it is necessary.”
“that…It’s true.”
Confirming that his son’s will was firm, the Fairy King nodded.
“Okay, do that.”
The fairy king also doesn’t bother putting his feelings first.
Apart from his heart as a father, he must have recognized that this was necessary.
It was so oriented.
‘Not bad.’
It was a trip decided at the request of the world tree, but in the end it was the best decision.
I’m so glad
It was Belial who was aiming for the forest.
If other major demons had intervened, it wouldn’t have ended so well.
Oh, it’s a pity to think about it.
If he had said this before he died, the reaction would have been worth seeing.
It was a really bad thing.
* * *
After the work in the forest was finished, I decided to head straight to the destination.
The quicker you collect the gods, the better.
…There are points of concern.
“Therefore, the next destination is Dragonia’s realm.”
“Hmm, Dragonia….”
At my words, Lian looked up at the sky with a melancholy expression and said,
“Hu, I hope there is a ‘strong man’ there to deal with me.”
“Oh, don’t give a damn.”
Can that bastard’s fucking light be cured with a blow to the head?
I seriously thought about it for a moment.
