Episode 237 Episode
76. Jjokbak and Poisonbak (2)
‘Zipple will probably decide to write a false name.’
There was no way that Zipple, a family wielding power not only in one country but also in the world, would give up its status.
Even if the image of ‘a family that protects justice and goodness’ suffers a major blow, it is better to put a few characters who will become the lizard’s tail to be framed.
It is enough to restore the image, but it is difficult to regain prestige once lost.
Especially in a situation where there is a tough competitor called Runkandel.
“Zipple’s 4 magic towers are currently being held captive by Kingelo. I personally urged Kingelo’s wizard, Chukon Tolderer, to do so.”
When Jin briefly explained the situation at the time of recapturing the compass (of course, he kept silent about the compass), Bitura opened his mouth.
For Vitura, it was a series of shocks.
“That’s why you came up with a plan to use Carl Ziffle Ziffle’s four magic towers. Now I understand the intentions of Confucius. According to Confucius, Ziffle will make a false choice in place of Kingelo.”
“Of course, things may not go the way I want. But I don’t think it could get any better than this. To raise the current state of the Holy Kingdom to the surface and to create a platform for them to retreat.”
Bitura can’t bear to answer.
Originally, Vitura was about to lead the few remaining loyalists in a final stand.
In the process, the last goal was to somehow save Rani and request protection from Runcandel, Secret Palace, or Nameless.
After that, I thought that it was only Rani’s choice whether Rani held on to hope and planned her future or ended her life in hiding.
But Jin came.
‘Maybe this boy was sent by Ayula.’
A reserve jockey who is not even twenty yet, even though it is called Runcandel. If it were the usual bitura, no matter how extraordinary Jin was, he would never have reached out. I would have thought that I was too young to be entrusted with this kind of work.
“Confucius Qin.”
“Tell me, Lord Bitura.”
“Tell me what Lani and I should do.”
“I will head to the old Otterium immediately. Sir, until I return, please continue to pretend to be Jiple’s minion and protect Rani. You must not hand Rani over to anyone else. They are likely drugged or tortured.”
Zipple and Kingelo are still hoping that Rani will decorate the end of Advent next to the fake King. So, he will do tricks to make the runaway Rani obedient.
“Don’t worry about that.”
“Also, classify those who have been attached to the Kingelo Zipple and write a list. So that I can disclose it immediately when I return. Also, please rally the remaining loyalists. Armed conflict may occur.”
“Okay.”
“Confucius Qin.”
Rani came to Jin.
“It seems that a brief relationship has touched the national fortune of Bankela. Right now I have no choice but to sit still and wait for Confucius to return safely, but I will definitely repay the favor.”
“Hey religious man. It’s not too late to say thank you after we bring the subjects of the Holy Land. Pray or wait hard. And did you say bitura? Now pretend you’re hurt. let us go.”
Spaw!
Before Jin could say anything, Vitura cut off his arm.
“Kuk!”
Rani was frightened and immediately raised her holy power, but Vitura pushed her away and shook her head. He, too, had to be injured to explain the deaths of the Golden Shield Paladins.
“Lord Bitura, until you cut off your arm…”
Bitura held out her sword to Jin.
“Take my sword and escape. Your sword should be kept in a wooden chest in the middle of the first floor. I will send out a pursuit party as soon as you leave the door.”
“I’ll be back before Advent is over.”
“I wish you luck.”
* * *
It took a whole day to safely retrieve the sword, escape the castle after escaping the pursuers. It was because he immediately became a wanted man and couldn’t use the movement gateway.
Five days remained until the Advent Festival was over.
Jin had to rescue the subjects in it and return to the Holy Kingdom again.
‘The schedule is a bit tight.’
Wheein-!
Murakan’s huge wings cut through the wind.
Since Otterium does not belong to the Lutero Magic Federation, there were no restrictions on Murakan’s flight.
Otterium, a land that was devastated and judged uninhabitable after the war to defend the kingdom, was now an unprotected area teeming with demons and the headquarters of the Dark Magic Society.
Even if you learn the spirit sword and the Myeongwang sword and enter the ranks of the real strong, it is originally impossible for Jin to invade there alone.
Cold Joe, nemesis of Andrei Zipple and older brother of Jean-Even Rolt Joe.
Susan Lilithta, the great mage of Fejiron Hensuck Anzu, a member of Bement Academy, and the head of the Lilithta family, Chukon Tolderer.
The four of them were 9-star wizards who were confirmed to belong to the Dark Magic Society. Besides that, I couldn’t even figure out how many 7 or 8-star wizards there were, and I didn’t know what traps might be lurking there.
[Are you nervous, kid?]
Jin burst out laughing.
“What’s with you?”
[Haha! yes. With this body, no matter how many wizards there are, you shouldn’t be afraid.]
40%.
Murakan’s power that Misha has restored.
‘If all 9-star wizards are on standby, is it possible for Murakan to subdue him alone?’
Of course, it is unlikely that all 9-star wizards are on standby. Except for Cold Joe, the rest are the heads of their respective groups or families, so unless there is a special reason, they will not stay at the main base of the Dark Magic Society.
‘You’ll know when you hit it. Judging from this guy’s confidence, I don’t think it’s going to work.’
It was a night without even moonlight.
Even when I looked down at the ground, there was only pitch darkness. Who would have imagined that the headquarters of the Dark Magic Society is located in the middle of this abandoned land where no one lives and there is no light.
The cry of an unknown monster was heard from somewhere, and Murakan gradually increased its flight speed.
[Looks like you’ve come close to the kid. Heck, human wizards did cute things.]
“Cute things?”
[They spread the barrier. It has a welcome effect and an alarm effect at the same time.]
“Really? Of course, there seemed to be at least one barrier. Can you unlock it?”
Then Murakan burst into laughter again.
[I just broke through. Hahaha, didn’t you know?]
A lie.
Jin, who was about to say that, looked back and swallowed in vain.
I could see traces of barriers in the air I had just passed through. The hidden magic circles were broken and floating in the air, but there were too many to count.
‘How many magic circles are there? You just passed this… silently!?’
Among the magic circles shining like stars, a black aura was causing a sense of incongruity.
It was the trace of Murakan’s aura that broke the barrier. And that energy mass was getting bigger and bigger as it sucked in nearby magic circles.
It was 50 years ago that wizards of the Dark Magic Society settled in Otterium.
Over the past 50 years, the Dark Magic Society has maintained this confrontation system by changing the mana of countless wizards, but to Murakan, it was a measure that was less than an ordinary castle wall.
“…Did you unleash that level of aura without any preparation time? Besides, what the hell is that? Not a lump?”
It wasn’t just the place they had just passed.
At some point in the world, the sky was embroidered with chunks of aura identical to the one we just saw. In that aura, the battle system is completely erased as if mold is being wiped away.
Jin couldn’t help but stare at the back of Murakan’s head and the sky with his mouth wide open for a moment.
[Why are you surprised by such a catch? A guy called a thousand-year contract. Isn’t that something you can do enough?]
“Right…that’s right.”
If enough time is given, I can do as much as I can to cause a crack in one side of the confrontation….
I swallowed the back talk.
In the meantime, the confrontation system of the Dark Magic Society had completely disappeared, not even a trace was left.
[Ah, I see it over there. That castle seems to be the headquarters of those miscellaneous things.] When
the barrier disappeared, a towering fortress was revealed in the middle of the black plain.
The wizards in it wouldn’t even know that the confrontation system had disappeared.
[Kid.]
“Uh.”
[Let’s hit it right away. There are probably no experiment victims on the outer wall. I’ll tear down the outer wall, so you can go straight inside and figure out where your subjects are. And if you find it, shoot a flare immediately.]
“Okay. If other civilians are found during the battle, they must be rescued as well. They are important witnesses who will reveal the true nature of Zipple.”
[Don’t worry. Hold on tight, because I’m going to descend at full speed right after I shoot.]
Heuuuuuu…!
As Murakan took a seat in the sky and inhaled, spirits that broke the barrier gathered in his mouth.
It was about 300 meters to the fortress of the Dark Magic Society, a bit too far to shoot a breath.
However, it was enough distance for Murakan now. Assuming that there were no subjects in the castle, he was confident that he could destroy the entire castle with a single breath.
Faaaah-!
A line of black breath tearing through the sky and rushing toward the fortress looked like a black meteor.
Jin involuntarily swallowed dry saliva and looked at the back of his breath.
Naturally, as I focused on following the target, Murakan’s breath was already hitting the outer wall. The layers of other barriers surrounding the fortress were terribly torn apart.
Kurur…!
The outer walls collapsed and an earthquake occurred, and a cloud of dust that spread in an instant wrapped around the lower part of the fort.
There were no birds to admire.
It was because the descent began as soon as the breath touched the outer wall. The descent was so fast that the flesh covering his cheeks was pushed away. Murakan passed the collapsed outer wall in the blink of an eye.
“Aagh!”
“Oooh!”
A scream was heard. It was the screams of the wizards of the Dark Magic Society and the prisoners of Kingelo who were guarding the outer castle.
They fell to the ground, barely holding on to the collapsed rubble, or sat in a state of disorientation from the sudden uproar.
Woowook-!
And from both wings of Murakan, hundreds of auras stretched out like spears.
Reiki pierced the neck or chest of those who were lucky enough to survive the breath, and stabbed the bodies of those who had already stopped breathing once more to confirm their death.
Although less than 10 seconds had passed since Murakan’s attack began.
More than 200 wizards and beasts have already died, and the fort is half destroyed and it is difficult to find the old look.
Even Jin did not expect that Murakan’s inaction, which had regained 40% of his power, would be to this extent.
[All the living, prepare to face death. No one will be able to run away from me.]
While Murakan shouted, Jin jumped off his back and disappeared in the confusion.
