Episode 117
EPISODE
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Chirrrrr-.
Tsutsutsutsutsut-.
All sorts of screams could be heard through the forest, which was so thick that it was impossible to see the sky.
From the sound of an unknown insect flapping its wings to the sound of monsters roaring.
If you look at each one separately, the sounds were not so big, but this place was a little unique.
The intensity of the sounds was more than twice that of other places.
It has to be.
This is the Amazona Great Forest.
Because it was almost untouched by humans, it was a place that kept the nature and mystery of the time immemorial.
Of course, even this Great Forest was nothing but a wasteland thousands of years ago.
that old time
A great deity called the Earth Mother has draped trees here to hide something.
Hidden in the darkness of the forest, someone moved their lips.
“The disciple of the year to be burned and the royal family of Endymion are betrothed…”
It was a man with unknown tattoo marks covering about half of his body.
It is a tattoo that looks meaningless at first glance and also seems to contain some shamanistic meaning at first glance.
Jjiik-.
At that time, a scavenger passing nearby trembled.
With its rodent-like appearance, it turned its head as if it sensed some danger.
Staring in the direction of the man, he slowly stepped back.
Perhaps it was because red fire was burning in the man’s eyes, who seemed to be staring into the distance.
The manly atmosphere created by the combination of naturalization and tattoos was so ominous that even monsters would naturally get scared and back down.
Then a voice entered his head.
-okay. It was like a tower owner-level person actually becoming a member of the royal family.
It was a literal ironic voice with both dignity and madness.
“Since you became a member of the same royal family, should I congratulate you?”
Hypnos (Ὕπνος), the tattoo man, muttered as if to answer the voice in his head.
It’s a tone that sounds sarcastic at first glance.
– White noise.
So Bismarck, the owner of the voice, dismissed his words.
-Since they are members of the same royal family, I have never thought of them as family. It’s just…
I thought the horse’s tail was stretched, but I heard the answer.
-…It’s just dirty usurpers who took my place.
Although they are now sitting on the throne, these are too cold words to be said to someone who was once a younger brother and also to a niece.
However, what can I do?
That this was the true intention of Archduke Bismarck.
If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t have joined hands with those who are called cultists.
-however.
Right after that, the Grand Duke changed the subject.
-How far has the case of being excavated in the Great Forest go?
“hmm.”
In response to the Grand Duke’s question, the cultist Hypnos hesitated this time.
After briefly organizing the current situation in my head, I opened my mouth again.
“To be honest, it will definitely take a few years. Even if we do that, we don’t even know how many of the keystones we will be able to salvage intact.”
-The keystone…
the Grand Duke recited in a meaningful tone.
-It doesn’t matter if aging is reversed. However, the performance of that keystone is certain, right?
“A race of giants who once competed for supremacy on this continent. It is the keystone of Tartarus (Τάρταρος) to seal the giant.”
Isn’t the reason why the Earth Mother created this Great Forest to hide Tartarus?
“Even if you can get just a few of them, it won’t be much of a chore to tie the feet of an 8th circle mage.”
– It’s nice to hear that.
“If there is a problem, it is the seal of Tartarus.”
-seal?
“exactly.”
Just by opening the lid a little, the monsters in the Great Forest were turning violent.
It’s all because of the energy that flowed out of Tartarus.
Besides, the real problem wasn’t the energy flowing out of Tartarus.
What you really need to be careful of were the beings who were sealed inside Tartarus.
“It seems that some of the giants are alive inside.”
giants.
Despite the small number of them, they were the ones who were aiming for supremacy on the continent at least once.
It was clear that he possessed powers that transcended humanity.
Eternity of years have passed and its power has weakened, but it’s not to the extent of ignoring it.
‘Of course, most of the people of this era have forgotten and erased the past.’
Even if only one or two of the giants were alive, it would only be a matter of time before the entire Great Forest would turn into a mess.
Even then, the remaining aftermath would reach even Endymion, who had one of the red canyons in the middle.
‘Considering Endymion’s national power, he will not be defeated, but there is a high probability that part of the land will be damaged.’
at that time.
-Does not matter.
An answer came from the Archduke.
– No, it would be better.
“…?”
-If they rampage, their eyes will be drawn there, and their power will be consumed as well. I’d rather say it went well.
Is it because it is a forgotten history?
Otherwise, it was because he was blinded by the throne.
Even after hearing that the land may be damaged and the people may die, it is rather a good thing.
At that answer, Hypnos grinned.
‘He’s definitely a lumberjack who will go beyond being an army of darkness and become a tyrant or madman.’
Of course, they erased and damaged some of the records of the Age of Gods for a long time just for this situation in the first place.
‘The story of the savior of the other world and the giants is also one of the records erased at that time.’
The story of a hero with black hair who is said to have come from another world.
The myth that he joined forces with the dragons to save mankind and block the giants was one of his great achievements.
‘Come to think of it, that disciple who was burned to death also had black hair.’
Maybe I inherited his lineage.
‘The speed of growth that exceeds expectations may be due to talent based on lineage.’
Of course, the lineage of the savior of the other world would not have been completely transmitted.
Because his skills and talents weren’t enough at all.
Perhaps, as thousands of years passed, some of the blurred blood was expressed.
‘I’ll have to raise the risk level a bit just in case.’
Anyway.
“Well then, we’ll continue the excavation without any burden.”
Saying that, Hypnos concluded the communication.
The destruction of the Great Forest and the loss of part of the land of Endymion had nothing to do with them.
No, it was a good thing.
Because that was the purpose they wanted: to make the winds of blood rage across the continent.
Tsutsutsutsutsut-.
Hypnos grinned as he took off the natural flowers that covered his eyes.
* * *
Warak-.
An apple pie with much more content than dough.
Daria giggled as she ate what should be called a pieapple with a fork.
“If you say that you will apply for an interview right away, then please take good care of me in the future. That sounds like your guy.”
The teacher’s laughter made Russell’s face red like a carrot.
However, Daria did not stop. Rather, he took one more bite and giggled while pointing his finger.
“It’s a line that fools who don’t know even the slightest bit of a woman’s mind would say. giggles.”
At the voice of the teacher who teased him non-stop, Russell finally lowered his head with a groan.
“Grunt.”
However, I can’t help it.
It wasn’t that there was no experience with women, but all of them were before returning. It was nothing more than a one night’s play with fire while working as a mercenary.
In other words, this was the first time I had officially dated anyone.
Then Dalgrak-.
Putting the fork down, Daria tapped Russell on the shoulder.
“It was not something a man would do to put off an answer any longer, and it seems that Her Highness really liked your moodless answer.”
“-yes.”
At those words, Russell lowered his head and touched the tip of his chin. If it wasn’t for that, he wouldn’t have responded immediately to his shabby confession.
– Truly, he is a man who does not have even the smallest of fingernails.
The voice of the princess who laughed and murmured was still in my ears.
-But something strange happened. Do you feel that one word of yours, who has no style and no atmosphere, is sweeter than ten words of a gaudy whisper decorated with all sorts of rhetoric?
-It must be because my wait for nearly two years was that long.
As if emphasizing that he had kept him waiting for a long time, Hecate added words and showed white teeth.
-As you said, I also ask you well.
A clever word that returns exactly what he said.
However, the face of the princess who actually said those words was smiling more brightly than any other moment Russell had ever seen.
At that time, a word from Daria brought Russell’s consciousness into the present.
“Is the ring on your left hand a paired item with the one you gave to Her Highness?”
Let’s move our eyes according to her words.
A ring that hadn’t been there before was placed on the ring finger of Russell’s left hand.
“yes.”
It was a ring made of gold with a blue sapphire on top.
‘-The ring of Eros.’
On the contrary, the ‘Psyche’s ring’ given to the princess was decorated with a red garnet.
“I can feel the magical power, so it doesn’t seem like an ordinary item… You managed to prepare something like that.”
“Somehow it happened.”
You can’t answer that you came out of the mission. Russell replied with a complaint.
“Good job. It’s not polite to make such a tasteless confession and not even prepare a present.”
Daria, who had been teasing Russell again at that expression, suddenly opened her mouth with a serious face.
“Let’s hear it. The royal family seems to have decided on your engagement ceremony with Her Highness in three months.”
“I guess it seemed that way.”
It’s not an ordinary woman, it’s a relationship with a princess.
It wouldn’t be strange if the story turned to an engagement. However, what was surprising was that the work in the process was done so swiftly.
As if they had been waiting.
‘Well, since His Majesty has been keeping an eye on the youngest guy…’
Daria, knowing the inside story of the incident, laughed inwardly.
“I’ll just say one word out of my old heart.”
Outwardly, he continued to speak while maintaining a solemn expression.
“Your Highness, the princess, appears strong on the outside, but she is more tender and considerate than anyone else.”
Despite the loss of her mother, the queen, when she was young, she grew up strong for the dignity of the royal family.
Daria was one of those who had been watching her since childhood.
Is it because
She knew better than anyone else that there were quite a few tears she secretly swallowed until she grew up.
“So, I hope you will do well for the remaining three months. We didn’t just go through the ceremony, but since we became engaged in reality, we often see each other.”
As if to say that Daria’s worries were in vain, Russell nodded.
“yes. I will.”
the problem is-.
‘-Is this really a meeting between lovers?’
The moment I opened my eyes thinking about that, Kakang!
Sparks flew in front of Russell’s eyes.
dragon-swallowed wizard
