Episode 205 Episode
67. Legacy of the witch Heluram (1)
Vanessa’s house in southern Sucheron.
It is the same rural village that was burnt down in the fire dragon’s attack a long time ago.
This land, which could not be used even with a firearm, had been completely abandoned by the Shucheron Kingdom for a long time, so only Vanessa’s house stood in the middle of the vast land.
“It’s been a while since you surprised this person, Mr. It’s not enough that you sent a letter not too long ago, so this time you’re coming directly without a message.”
said Vanessa, opening the old wooden door.
It was because Chiron was sitting in the middle of the narrow room. Vanessa shrugged and sat down in front of him.
“Will you do the things that surprised me when you were in your prime?”
A freshly brewed teapot was placed on the table. Squeak… Chiron tipped the teapot and filled Vanessa’s glass.
“Khan must have suffered a lot. It is clearly visible that it would have boiled and quietly disappeared. How about making some tea by yourself?”
“Let me consider it.”
“Well, that friend is very good at brewing.”
The two Hororoks savored the scent of tea for a while.
‘Isn’t this like an ordinary father who wants to boast about his children?’
Nearly half a century had passed since she became a knight of Chiron, but Vanessa saw Chiron like this for the first time.
“So, what about the youngest boy?”
“My first impression was good. There seemed to be a lot of useful people among my colleagues.”
“I didn’t ask for that.”
I asked if it would be possible to match with me. Even though Vanessa knew it, she deliberately returned the answer.
“It seems that Huhu too has aged. You’re so annoyed.”
“It could look that way.”
“Gene Runkandell has had enough. It would have been enough to share a consensus with the Lord.”
The corner of Shiron’s mouth went up slightly.
“So I handed over the map.”
“I didn’t expect you to hand it over.”
“Has your skill level increased? I think you knew everything would turn out like this.”
Instead of answering, Shiron burst into laughter.
“If you still had attachments to Luna, she wouldn’t have received that guidance.”
A bitter smile spread across Vanessa’s lips.
The map given to Jin was originally made for Luna.
As soon as he accidentally discovered the monster while making a map of the entire Black Sea, Shiron saved it to present it to Luna someday.
“There was a time when all the dark knights, including myself, put their hopes on him. If I had paid a little more attention, he would not have given up. You must have captured everything in Runkandel by now. We could have focused on our work.”
“Genga Vanessa who wants to scold me.”
“No, you want to scold me and my colleagues. Of the many missions the Dark Knights undertook, the only thing that ended in failure was not taking good care of Luna.”
“How could that be your fault? It’s me and Rosa’s fault.”
“So Jin doesn’t become like Luna. I’d like to take a look behind you. Joshua. That guy must be very troublesome. It seemed to be preparing various things while keeping an eye on Jin.”
Shiron shook his head.
“If it was a guy who needed to be taken care of, I wouldn’t have been interested in it in the first place. Don’t give direct help, just watch. Even the family can’t even dream of fighting enemies if they can’t calm down alone.”
“…Then what are you going to do if you become like Luna again? Do you think it will be possible to handle Joshua’s forces when Jin returns to the family? No, I wonder if I can come back safely.”
“Isn’t that why you gave me the map?”
Vanessa burst out laughing as she pondered what Chiron had just said.
The part that said not to give ‘direct’ help made me laugh.
“I understand what you mean. While you’re here, let’s have a drink and go. Since Tuven is staying nearby, I will contact you.”
“I guess I’ll see that Tuven friend for the first time in years.”
* * *
Jean and his colleagues were sitting in the conference room, looking at the map Vanessa had given them.
“…it was possible to map the Black Sea. I heard that monsters pour out like water and most areas are full of miasma, so I’ve never tried it anywhere.”
As Casimir said, no country or organization had ever attempted to map the Black Sea. It is said to be a task that even Ziffle cannot dare to do.
At least the people of the world believed that. So my colleagues had no choice but to stick out their tongues when they saw the map in front of them. Everyone thought it was impossible, but Runkandel had already made a map.
It was possible to get around the Black Sea without a map. From the beginning of the Black Sea to the central area, there is something that can be called a ‘road’, which was naturally formed as Shiron traveled to and from the Black Sea.
Therefore, anyone could reach the central area of the Black Sea as long as they could fight the monsters that came incessantly.
“It must be a map that has passed through the blood, sweat and years of the former Dark Knights. It is also highly likely that it was produced in top secret even within the family. At least as far as I know, very few Guardian Knights of the current generation have ever gone on missions to the Black Sea.”
“That’s right, Gilly. It’s a mission that only my father, the former Dark Knights, my mother, and some elders know about. This information is not even allowed to riders.”
“Hmm, is that why the little guy’s father was always in the Black Sea? Besides, it’s a monster that Heluram raised.”
Helluram.
She was a sorceress who was the lover of Orgal, the beast king, and was called the ‘godmother of dark magic’ or ‘witch’ among wizards.
Now, dark magic has been lost and banned, but descriptions of the magic she used were not difficult to find in history books.
Historians, on the other hand, have labeled Heluram ‘The Cataclysm’. It was because all the history books about her in the world are full of records of destruction and massacre.
Every time she appeared, a great tragedy occurred in the world.
Beginning with the unknown plague ‘Mad Man’ devastating the Western Continent 1,500 years ago, the Demonic Descent 1,200 years ago, the Northern Continent’s Great Explosion, 1,000 years ago, and the stillborn child 700 years ago.
There were not one or two disasters that were presumed to have been caused by Helluram. Although there were many people who questioned whether it was a disaster on a level that humans could intentionally cause.
Five hundred years ago, during the Battle of the Seongguk, after seeing Helluram summon the Demon Kings in front of everyone, there was no such controversy.
Instead, a new controversy arose in the academic world. It was a debate about whether ‘Heluram’ was really one person or multiple wizards using the same name.
Unsurprisingly, most scholars have argued for the latter. It was only natural that her estimated period of activity easily exceeded 1,500 years.
“Aren’t you being retaliated against by that woman for touching me? It’s a little embarrassing.”
When Quikantel said that, everyone except Murakan opened their eyes wide. The first reason was that I had never imagined that a story like ‘I was afraid of retaliation’ would come out of Quikantel’s mouth.
The second reason was that Heluram spoke as if he were an individual.
“Witch Heluram means an individual, not a group?”
Quikantel nodded at Enya’s question.
“Yes, it is one. That woman looks almost like a half-Maya human, but her lifespan is the same as that of a demon.”
It was something Jin knew. Valeria, the teacher in her previous life, had met Heluram and told Jin some things she learned at that time.
“Besides, that woman’s very existence is a curse. It is the only being who is loved by all kinds of demon gods and reverse gods, and even the gods do not look for a contractor when Heluram is awake. Even the dragons praised her when Orgal, the Beast King, endured Helluram’s curse and stayed with her.”
“Oh my God, are you saying that all the cataclysms I saw in my textbooks that were supposed to be caused by Helluram were true?”
Surprised by Quikantel’s additional explanation, Enya covered her mouth.
“Oh, that’s true, a big fan. It’s a fact that dragons know. Hmmm monster. It’s a monster that Heluram raised… Do you have anything that comes to mind, Quikantel?”
“Can you send Jin there? Could it be intertwined with Helluram?”
“Hahaha, me and the kid are immune to curses, so it doesn’t matter if I get involved with her. And according to what humans say about the horrors of the Ante Mountains, that monster is managed by Runcandel. Seeing that you still don’t look for it, you think you’re dead?”
“The last activity was more than 300 years ago, but it must not have died.”
As if Quikantel bothered him, he continued to stop Murakan.
Naturally, Jin was of the same opinion as Murakan. The map, which Vanessa herself referred to as ‘another test and award’, cannot be left unsettled.
“It is a prize given by my father. I don’t know what you’ll take away from me if I refuse.”
“I also think that Bocchanim is right. It is impossible to neglect or reject what the head of household has given us.”
Casimir and Alyssa Jett also nodded, and even Quikantel couldn’t stop it.
“Then there is nothing you can do. Instead, Murakan accompanies me to the place where the monster is. He said he couldn’t go in more than that because of the poisonous air, so if you take care of that, you’ll feel at ease.”
“Let’s take the little things along too, Quikantel. I need someone to take care of the meal.”
“…I was still a prince before, everyone.”
“Are you not good at cooking?”
“I can’t.”
“Then I’ll take Jetna instead of you.”
“This jet cooks another one!”
“Take such a weakling to the Black Sea? no. Just take Casimir. No, would Latri be better? You are good at cooking.”
“I’m too busy at the tea shop these days, and YuRia is in danger without me yet… I can wrap you up with plenty of crispy crispy cookies instead.”
bang!
Suddenly, Casimir hit the table with his palm.
“Oh, what a surprise. Are you crazy?”
“Anyway, I am also a warrior called a ghost sword in the world and the leader of the Seven Birds! My pride wouldn’t allow me to do just a chore or help out on the journey!”
“Baby, just go quietly. Lady Latri is a dragon, but she also runs a tea shop.”
“Are you going to do this to yourself? I’m Casimir The demon sword, Casimir Alfrion.”
It’s okay if I just prepare that meal. So, everyone, don’t be unnecessarily hot…
The moment Jin was about to say that, Murakan shook his head as if he couldn’t help it.
“Then you can take Mimul and Jet with you. Jet takes care of the meals, takes care of all sorts of chores, and cuts the little things.”
“I can understand it under those conditions.”
At that point, Jin forgot what to say.
Jean Muracan Quikantel Casimir Jet. That’s how the five people who left for the Black Sea were decided.
Somehow, Jin felt sorry for Casimir, but he was too satisfied to comfort him.
