## Chapter 1626 – 1626. The Plum Blossom Swordsman Reincarnated Into The Baek Family
-This can’t be happening…!
Unlike the Demon King, who accepted death, Leosio struggled and thrashed until the very end. However, the massive body of the dragon wouldn’t move. At best, it could only twitch.
Having its heart pierced was a major blow. Even if it was a dragon, with its heart pierced, it couldn’t manipulate mana. It was unable to use magic. The same went for dragon language. The source of dragon language was, after all, the dragon’s heart.
The dragon was dying. Unless someone saved it, the outcome wouldn’t change. And there was no one here who could save the dragon.
“Leosio. It’s over.”
Priscilla, in her human form, stood before the dragon. The dragon glared at Priscilla.
-Priscilla…! What is the reason? Why did you interfere with me! Aren’t we both dragons!
“It is because we are both dragons. Your disgrace is the disgrace of all dragons, so how could I ignore it?”
-Disgrace? My plan was a great undertaking to overcome death! An immortal dragon! A plan to become the god of this world! Because of me, the honor of dragons will be elevated, and because of me, dragons will become gods!
“It is an act against the natural order. You should have learned from your parents. Dragons are beings that uphold the natural order.”
-That’s just a bunch of old-fashioned nonsense!
“That old-fashioned nonsense is our identity.”
-Priscilla!!!
Leosio roared. It opened its mouth towards Priscilla, but that was all. It couldn’t move to swallow Priscilla, nor could it breathe fire.
“Leosio. Let go of your regrets. Death comes to everyone. Accept it.”
-No, I can’t accept it! It’s not over yet, not yet…! Not yet!!
It was over.
The dragon’s body began to collapse.
I narrowed my eyes. It was a dragon’s corpse. It would definitely be helpful. Especially Leosio’s heart, which would be a great help in repairing the Flower Flame Flying Daggers.
“Why is that collapsing?”
It was Priscilla who answered my question.
“It forcibly evolved its body by accepting impure and pure mana. It didn’t even succeed in that evolution. Leosio’s body is collapsing due to mana. It can’t be stopped.”
“That’s a shame.”
“…….”
Priscilla glared at me. Of course, I didn’t look away. Priscilla had agreed to do as I told her. She was now mine.
-Do you think it will end like this…!
Leosio tried to struggle until the very end. But Leosio’s words grew smaller and smaller. In less than a minute, Leosio’s words became inaudible. The dragon’s body also collapsed, leaving only its head. That head was also gradually disappearing.
I knew that the Demon King was not completely dead yet.
“Demon King. Do you have any last words?”
-No. I failed. That’s the end of the story.
That composed attitude was the same as in the original story. In the original story, he calmly accepted his death when facing it. It was in stark contrast to Leosio, who struggled until the end.
The dragon’s head collapsed and disappeared.
This was the end of the matter. There was no one in this world who could threaten me.
“It’s not over yet.”
Priscilla said. I snapped back to my senses and looked up at what Priscilla was pointing at. The dozens of magic stone gates in the sky were still pouring out impure mana, even though Leosio and the Demon King were dead.
“The magic stone gates must be closed. If all the pure mana here is contaminated… it will surely affect the world.”
“A cleanup, huh? It’s a headache trying to deal with things like nuclear bombs.”
“I’ll handle it. You guys go outside and stop the aftermath.”
Just as I was about to answer that I understood, a question arose. Could Priscilla really handle that many magic stone gates alone?
“Are you going to seal the magic stone gates one by one?”
“…You’re being informal. Are you planning to act like my master?”
“Didn’t you say you’d do anything? You’re mine now. Question my words.”
“Hmm. What if I don’t want to?”
Priscilla asked back. I didn’t feel any hostility towards me. I had no intention of playing push and pull with her, so I looked for an answer.
“Yuria. You answer.”
“It is impossible to seal all the magic stone gates at once. Sealing is a delicate task, and Lady Priscilla does not have the capacity to do that right now. Time is also running out. In half a day, all the mana will be contaminated. It seems Lady Priscilla is planning a self-destruct.”
“I absolutely will not allow a self-destruct.”
I said as if declaring it. And then I asked Yuria.
“How about sealing the magic stone gates slowly over time?”
“The space is gradually closing. If the space closes completely… we may never be able to come to this dimension again. However, this space will not disappear.”
Priscilla smiled weakly.
“There is no other way. If we leave those things here… they will surely become poison. They will slowly eat away at the world, and the world will gradually become desolate and eventually perish.”
“Yuria. Is there really no other way?”
“Even if I help, it is impossible to seal that many magic stone gates within half a day. But we have Elena with us now.”
Everyone’s gaze turned to Elena. Elena calmly accepted the gathered gazes.
“So, I have to step up after all.”
“Elena. Is it possible?”
“It would be possible if I sacrifice myself.”
“Really? Then don’t do it.”
“…Are you serious? As you know, even if I sacrifice myself here, no harm will come to you. It’s more efficient for me to sacrifice myself here.”
“Efficiency or whatever, I won’t allow you to sacrifice yourself like this. You can’t even use Complete Recovery right now. If necessary, I’ll step up.”
“I can see that you’re serious from your eyes. I don’t know what you’re planning, but stop it. I’ll do it. Actually, I haven’t even properly assessed the situation.”
Elena raised her head and looked around.
“Looking at it roughly, it doesn’t seem like I need to use Limit Break. That’s a relief. I came all the way to this world, so I should enjoy my vacation.”
Blue butterflies appeared around Elena. There were over 300 butterflies at a glance, flying in all directions.
I felt the space stabilizing. The mana that was as rough as the sea had become as calm as a lake.
“Th-this is….”
Priscilla, who was sensitive to mana, looked quite flustered. Elena didn’t even look at Priscilla and said,
“There’s no need to be surprised. I just fixed the mana to prepare for any possible aftermath. There might be variables if those magic stone gates suddenly disappear…. Now. Shall we erase them one by one?”
She smiled as if she was really looking forward to and enjoying what was about to happen. She raised her right arm. Her outstretched index finger pointed at one of the magic stone gates.
“Should I say I was lucky? This space is isolated from the outside. Unlike the infinitely vast outside, the limits of the space are clear. If it were outside, I wouldn’t have been able to guarantee success even if I used Limit Break. But it’s different here in this limited space.”
She moved her index finger slightly. The magic stone gate floating in space disappeared just like that.
“Have you ever had a lucid dream? I have them quite often. In my dreams, I can create whatever I want. I’ve created happy worlds for myself and enjoyed them. But I couldn’t just purely enjoy lucid dreams. A world that I can control as I please can be easily broken with just a small mistake.”
Every time her finger moved, one of the magic stone gates in the sky disappeared. She then spread her palm and swept across the night sky. Every time her palm passed, the magic stone gates disappeared, and starlight appeared, twinkling.
And then, in 10 seconds. The magic stone gates in the sky disappeared without a trace. Only countless starlight twinkled in their place.
“It’s over. Cough!”
With a cough, Elena’s body collapsed. I quickly approached Elena and caught her body.
With a pale complexion, she leaned quietly against me.
“Haru. My lifespan is only one day left now. Eugene. Will you cry for me?”
Before I could answer, Yuria stepped forward.
“Lady Elena. Please stop with the jokes. You have Complete Recovery, so you must have calculated your strength based on one day, right? You wouldn’t have collapsed if you hadn’t created that starlight.”
“Hehe. You’re quick-witted.”
In any case, it was true that Elena had worked hard. If it weren’t for her, things might not have turned out so well.
I said as I held Elena in my arms.
“Yuria. Pick up Floy. Sharnel. You can walk, right? Priscilla. Take care of Kyle.”
I prepared to leave. Yuria took off all of Floy’s armor and carried him on her back. Priscilla grabbed Kyle by the scruff of his neck with one hand.
‘Kyle. This guy is a persistent one.’
Whether it was the power of the protagonist’s buff or not, he survived until the end. He was impressive, if anything.
“Let’s go.”
We went out of the space.
• • •
Leosio, the mid-boss of the original story, and the Demon King, the final boss, were dead.
Now, there was no one in this world who could stop me. This world was now mine. As long as I had Yuria, the strongest in this world, by my side, no one could stop me.
A week had passed since the Demon King’s death.
Prince Aiden was crowned King of the Rapelli Kingdom. Fortunately, Prince Aiden passed the loyalty test at the coronation ceremony. It was a bit close, but he passed. On the other hand, quite a few nobles failed. Those who approached Prince Aiden and plotted behind his back. Those guys were framed for treason and their entire families were exterminated.
And today.
A wedding ceremony was taking place.
It wasn’t my wedding, but Kyle’s wedding. Isn’t it natural for the older brother to get married first? I used all sorts of excuses to get Kyle to the wedding hall. Kyle, who remembered being possessed by the Demon King, was in a state of guilt and couldn’t refuse my proposal outright.
Kyle, dressed in a ceremonial robe, stood in front of the platform. Next to him was a woman. At first glance, she looked like an orc with white skin. She had a large body, slanted eyes, and greasy lips.
Baryen Plavit. The young lady from a family that came from the Magic Tower but did not join the Magic Federation was holding Kyle’s arm.
She was smiling brightly. Kyle was also smiling, but it was a soulless smile.
“Do you two vow eternal love?”
The old man from the clergy, who was officiating the wedding, asked.
“I do!”
Baryen answered in a gruff voice. It was so loud that it echoed throughout the entire wedding ceremony.
“I… do.”
Kyle’s voice trembled.
Poor Kyle