Chapter 263 – 74. Graveyard of the Ten Thousand Year Old Dragon (4)
The old dragon’s remains are all covered in the magic power of the alchemists.
“Hurry up and deal with those two.”
Chloe and Tricia moved immediately. Tricia’s spirits removed the alchemists from the remains and Chloe’s alchemy bound them.
“Sisi.”
Then, with two swings of his sword, they immediately decapitated them.
Kyaaaaa-
However, the decapitated guys transformed into vicious monsters and attacked us once again.
“Chi-it… His magic power is higher than I thought. The artificial dungeon I entered with the Count, comparable to the type 2 monsters there…”
Kwak Kwah Kwak-
The one that has already been created uses alchemy and a demonic beast to attack the three people. I instructed the two to form a calm formation.
“Magic power can be defended with demonic energy. You both trust me.”
They both nodded. At those words, both of them’ instinctive fear of magic power disappeared. The eummun helped a lot.
‘However, demon power is a much more fundamental fear than other mana powers and divine powers.’
Fear of the unknown. Crossing over from the gate. The creatures created by the gods of Ireland, no, beings completely alien to the gods.
‘Because even Atlin was instinctively afraid of those guys.’
Atlin, the swordsman who dealt with the most evil beast, the fallen angel Graiel.
My ancestors overcame even despair and anger toward him with the will of the Marquis.
However, I know through trials that even such Atlin had a fear of them deep inside.
‘The essence of those demons. We must find out who he is.’
The two gods, Jedin of Light and Unir of Darkness. With Unir gone, the balance between humans and demons was no longer in Island.
The fact that the territory of the demons was narrowed to humans. My father started a great war for the survival of the demons. Because the fundamental imbalance of losing the principal was the cause.
‘As expected, Unir, without the source of that darkness, the foretold destruction cannot be prevented.’
Stop those thoughts that come to mind. They rushed towards the alchemists. Just like when she was in human form a moment ago, Chloe and Tricia had already tied them up.
Definitely this time. I stabbed the imperial sword precisely toward the vital point where I could feel the spirit stones of the guys.
“Kyaa-“
And before the screams were all over, the alchemists were taken care of. Only then did the two breathe a sigh of relief.
“Phew. We won.”
“Really. The elder… And the temple’s revenge…”
He then removed all the suspicious daggers buried by the alchemists in the ancient dragon’s remains. Then, he picked up Lucas’ corpse and the branch of the world tree that was shining in his arms.
Then my body began to glow with a golden light.
***
In an instant, I entered a realm other than the underground cavity.
In an underground rock cave covered in the roots of the World Tree. I was standing on a green field open on all sides.
‘Where is this place?’
And in front of me, there was a huge dragon shining in gold.
– Girl… Did you save me? I am the dragon, Craiupe. My descendant
Then, a loud but not terribly comforting voice rang in my head.
Instinctively, I put my arms on my chest and bowed my head to show respect to the old dragon.
“My name is Julian von Reinhardt. Great man.”
Although my own people have already met Cecilia. Tolerated dragons and old dragons are different.
An ancient dragon that is more like a demigod than a creature. Even this old dragon, who died long ago and only had the will to do so. I felt a sense of intimidation as if I were standing in front of the will of God.
– You don’t have to set an example like that. I’m already dead and crumbled. And what dwells in these remains is only a part of my will in life. Besides, you are the descendants of my people. So can you please tell me?
The voice of the old dragon, Craiupe, was very warm, and unlike the overbearing appearance, I felt full of consideration and goodwill towards me.
The old dragon looked at me for a moment, then lightly shook its huge wings.
– Right. Now I get it Why did the Goddess command me to leave my will in this dead body, in the depths of this primeval forest. It was all to meet you.
I hurriedly answered.
“If you are a goddess, are you referring to Unir?”
The old main god, whose existence has now disappeared, and whether it was a god or a goddess was even ambiguous. The god of darkness whose traces could not be found even in the old books of the Imperial Library.
– Yes. You know. That there is no trace of the goddess in Island now. Me too. I have already died after receiving the last words of the goddess, and now my will is just buried under this world tree, waiting for you to come.
However, Craiupe also did not seem to know the details of Unir’s whereabouts.
– Everything belongs to humans… So, like now, before being divided into humans and demons. When those creatures are one as human beings. With the fall of the old empire, the will of the goddess also disappeared…
And what followed surprised me.
– And the power of the chaos that defiled my body a moment ago. That power led the ancient empire to ruin. Hey Julian.
Ireland today. An ancient empire that existed even longer than the Holy Ramir Empire.
And that ancient empire perished 100 years ago, much earlier than when the Keiatic Gate was created.
“Then the power of chaos… Are you saying that demonic beasts have been around for a long time before that?”
I kind of expected it. I wanted to hear a confirmation.
– Yes. My descendant The reason why the goddess Unir disappeared is also due to the beings of chaos… Ah, there is no time now. There are many things I want to tell you, but…
Once again, Craiupe’s body glowed.
Soon after, Kraiupe transformed into a beautiful woman with blonde hair and hugged me.
“In this way, in response to your aura, I was able to return to her original form, albeit for a while. Your appearance is Yongin. Apparently, it seems to have the will of a natural dragon like me in its blood. You are special.”
For a moment, I was surprised. Although I thought that the blood flowing from Lucifer was not normal. It was because the weight that an ancient dragon like Craiupe conveyed directly was different.
“And it’s not just my delusion or speculation. You can feel the will of the old empire. This ring. Is it Jedin’s relic?”
“That’s right.”
“Jedine’s followers didn’t like us very much. Still, light and darkness are one. You are said to have been chosen by this holy sword. Then use my remains to resurrect this sword. If so, this Jedin’s sword will also find traces of the missing goddess.”
And her body gradually faded.
“But… It’s been too long since I died. In an ordinary way, you won’t be able to easily extract the evil that can become the blade of the holy sword from my remains… So, even if you spend some time here… I must…”
“I came with a talented alchemist. So you should be able to extract the reverse without difficulty.”
“I see… Then you won’t have to worry. Even if I disappear, that will will dwell in rebellion. In the future, I will be with you and carry on the will of the goddess.”
Then, the light of the branches of the world tree that I was holding in my hand also faded.
“You… The coming… The foretold destruction…”
However, Craiupe’s words could not continue. All the light she had on her was gone.
And I came back to the underground cavity.
With some kind of sadness. I felt great regret. I decided to focus on my current job. Fortunately, I entered this space for a while, but it seems that not much time has passed.
“Are you okay, Yulian-nim?”
“I am OK. And Chloe. Hurry up and get rid of the old dragon’s remains.”
“Yeah! Count!”
But at that moment, a voice resounded through the underground cavity.
“Who are you guys!”
And a group of armored knights surrounded us. Unlike the Centiac Knights who were human.
Those knights with pointy ears and horns. They were undoubtedly demons.
“They…They are the elders!!!”
And in that most front line. Cried the elf, a beautiful woman with soft long blonde hair.
“Tricia? What happened… You… You dragged them in to annihilate the people in the temple? And the remains of this old dragon?”
Tricia also recognized the elf.
“Remiel? It can’t be! We… No, this one avenged the elder!”
The group of knights murmured.
“If you’re Tricia, aren’t you Remiella-sama’s friend? And the Demon King…”
“Surely he went missing with his sister Cecilia-sama…”
However, an elf named Remy Ella raised her hand to silence the demon knights.
“For a moment. If it’s Tricia, I’ll talk to her directly. Anyway, you can ask about this through the spirit’s conversation.”
Spirit conversation. It is possible for spirit magicians with extremely high affinity with spirits, that the conversation between the contracted spirits is passed on to the owner by will.
Elemental magicians with high affinity decide whether the spirit speaks the truth or lies. Can be noticed immediately.
Soon, the two summoned the upper wind spirits. In the air, those spirits were entangled in a small whirlpool. Soon, Remiella made a surprised expression.
“Then… That Yongin. No, he is the son of His Majesty Lucifer!”
Her gaze turned to me. And Remiella, who checked my face. She shouted at the knights.
“My lord, I am Your Majesty’s successor. Let everyone take the example of the Royal Knights.”
“Yes!”
At the same time as those words, Remi Ella and her knights lined up in front of me all at once.
“May Unir’s blessings be upon the noble one. Your knights swear allegiance.”
At the same time, they all knelt down in front of me.
***
The work in the primeval forest is all over.
A few days later, it is now my mansion in the ecliptic. I was briefly organizing the work in my head at that time.
I didn’t know if I would meet the Demon Knights, the Royal Knights at the Ancient Dragon Graveyard. It was fortunate that Remiella, the leader of the Centiac Knights who had been pursuing them, had a relationship with me.
She said, ‘I also served in the Great War. Remiella.’
And because he was a member of the Royal Knights, who were directly loyal only to the Demon King.
Now without the Demon King. The Royal Knights were said to be operating in the Demon Kingdom as a kind of independent unit.
‘I got a good relationship.’
And just in time, during Cardinal Grius’ attack the other day, he retrieved the Dark Spirit from Renée. He left the spirit to Remiella, an excellent knight and elementalist.
‘This allows me to send a kind of coded correspondence to Your Highness. Tricia will help with the interpretation…’
In this way, the situation of the Demon Kingdom could be more easily understood.
“Unless you are a Southerner, you cannot access the Demon Kingdom via land. You have a good relationship.”
And Eirin, who was following Minchoti by my side, spoke. Now, Eirin is also connected to my will through the vulva.
To her who has been of great help in opening up her remegeton. She confessed to me that she inherited the demon king’s lineage.
Of course, Eirin meekly accepted all the facts without any denial.
‘I see. But whatever the Bocchan is, I’m fine with it. I’m just the master’s maid.’
In fact, she trembled terribly inside when she revealed it to Eirin. She was so calm that I was relieved that she accepted me.
Besides, she is so smart and up-to-date that she cannot be called a maid. In the meantime, she has a reliable adjutant to share with her what she has been struggling with alone.
“Thanks to the help of these demonic knights called Royal Knights. The Marquis of Aitern will also benefit greatly. Of course, it was illegal for the Empire to circulate items obtained from the Demon Kingdom. It’s because the empire’s coercive power to uncover it is already nameless. If it’s Aitern, I’ll be able to sell them all.”
Erin was right. Thanks to the help of the Royal Knight, she was able to secure the roots of the World Tree and the remains of the Elder Dragon.
A resource that is extremely difficult to obtain in the Empire. So long as you have secured a lot of those things. As the successor of Aitern, Chloe’s position was solidified.
‘It’s because Chloe ate the second brother’s plan of being a competitor.’
And if Chloe takes control of the Aitern Company for sure. Because that power will soon become my strength. This trip to the primeval forest was rewarded beyond imagination.
“By the way, Royal Nitra. I wonder what the demon knights will look like.”
“Unexpectedly, the difference between the human knights… Hmm?”
And I saw Eirin blushing at her words of being a knight. The day Lemegeton is open. It seemed to remind me of the escort knight play that I had enjoyed after coming out of the dark dream that night.
‘Is it because there is a negative sound? Eirin is more active with me than before…’
At that moment, when I had feelings for Eirin. Erti called me.
[Excuse me. You Julian. When are you going to keep your last promise? You used me as you please. Should I throw it away like this now?]
It was a voice full of something.
