Chapter 575 – The Final Chapter. To Julian’s Future (3)
“I am Aitekkia, the general of the Demon Kingdom Agriel. I, representing the White Dragon clan, speak on behalf of His Majesty Yulian.”
Everyone noticed him. Duke Gerard also watched him.
Although his appearance was such that he could be mistaken for a gray-haired young man.
He could tell from his pointy ears and cold aura that he wasn’t human.
“It is not something that can be summarized briefly. I will try to explain it to you with only the facts as much as possible.”
As he said, the story became very long.
Starting with the story that Julian von Reinhardt is the son of Lucifer, the previous demon king.
And he who appeared in the Demon Kingdom as the Count of Essenmund.
What myths have you created in that fierce field?
When the whole story was over, the attendees couldn’t contain their astonishment.
“Count Julian… The count, who is the grandson of Her Highness Margrave Wilhelm and the son of the Great Saint Agnes… In fact, even inherited the blood of the ruthless demon king…”
Especially as a member of the Empire, he is famous for his excellent character and common sense.
The leader of the Royal Guard Knights, Tyrese Naiat, looked at Yulian again with a surprised expression.
Duke Gerard secretly examined Wilhelm’s expression.
He was Julian’s paternal grandfather, so he probably knew the background.
Even his expression was full of surprise.
And even the pride of Julian.
‘Hmm. Didn’t even Marquis Wilhelm think that the Count would do something like that in the Demon Kingdom?’
The place where all the information of the Empire, no, of Ireland, is gathered.
Under Imperial Law, trade with the Demon Kingdom has been banned for the past 100 years.
Among the luxuries of high-ranking members of the royal family and nobles, there were many items from the Demon Kingdom.
As such, Gerard, the owner of the store, also knew some information about the Demon Kingdom.
They must be in chaos due to the movements of the Confederates and the appearance of the apostles.
As long as that absolute strong man called Ustina exists.
Even if he was the son of the previous demon king, it was near impossible to obtain the Demon Kingdom under his own name.
Ustina is an ancient dragon. Even the grandmasters of her 8th tier cannot guarantee her victory against her.
That Ustina was also located in the barracks now.
A tall woman with fiery red blonde hair.
Although she crossed her arms and listened to the conversation in the barracks in silence.
Gérard could sense from her a strength equal to that of her Wilhelm alter.
‘That Ustina accepted Count Julian as the demon king meekly…’
Moreover, it is said that the Julian in front of him created a draw with that monstrous Pedro even in the Demon Kingdom.
It’s something that can’t be explained by the common sense of the world.
‘And in the world, making the impossible possible…’
Gerard muttered the words to himself.
To say that it is a miracle.
The words that the current Julian is a miracle, a human being in itself fit the best.
No, it may have already become an existence beyond human beings.
So he is a thorough pragmatist and rationalist.
Although he usually laughed at believing in such a miracle.
‘A while ago… I witnessed it right in front of my eyes. I can’t even deny it.’
When I met him just the two of us a few months ago.
He felt a unique strength that could not be felt from a young prosecutor of the same age.
Even then, he was already entering the Master.
In fact, even that level of growth was an amazing thing that Gerard had never experienced.
However, the young count has now transcended even the human realm.
Just now. Julian made that Pedro withdraw from the battlefield.
If he was someone who wasn’t on that battlefield.
Or, if it was the Awakeners who lacked the realm, I thought it was just Pedro and Yulian who glared at each other and turned around.
The reality was different.
The two did not reveal the attack externally.
In reality, they competed directly against each other and attacked each other.
‘Obviously that’s the domination of space… It’s about competing in a battle of numbers.’
But that too is just a guess.
Even he, who had entered the rank of Grand Master through the treasures of the imperial palace, could not properly see the state.
No matter how much Yulian is a person who has transcended a human and awakened as a demonic dragon.
Demons and dragons are also humans in a broad sense. I.E. God’s creation.
All of that could not be explained without divine intervention.
Again the gaze of the attendees turned to a young woman.
A person of the highest rank among all the people gathered here.
It was Lilia, the emperor of the Holy Ramir Empire.
‘Hmm. The emperor’s mood has changed quite a bit.’
Although she knew that behind her image as a sweet young woman, she was hiding a very good personality.
Still, as a very young woman, she inevitably lacked the dignity of her emperor.
But now, Lilia’s mood was different.
Not only her determined expression, but also her determination as a person carrying something huge on her shoulders.
She could read in those blue eyes a determination that even her own high-ranking nobles could never ignore.
As well as Yulian, she was able to notice that something must have happened to Lillia.
‘Hmm. To burn a rivalry with an emperor like that… It’s not easy even for Chloe.’
For a moment, Gerard thought of Chloe, his most cherished daughter.
He immediately focused on Lillia’s words that followed.
“General Aitekia explained it very well. And the people gathered here are the people who represent Island beyond the empire. So I will tell you again.”
It was a very clear and beautiful voice.
However, at the same time, the words were powerful enough to attract everyone gathered here.
Lilia Ramir Asterisk.
She was the emperor of the empire and at the same time a saint of this era.
“Right now, any ill-fated relationship or political purpose is not important. Humanity’s future is being threatened by that blasphemous and evil demon, Knoia. Everyone will be able to feel with their whole body that the end of the human race is near.”
Having said that, Lilia turned around at the same time.
Her gaze turned to a man.
Julian von Reinhardt.
And his name came out of Lillia’s mouth, which opened again.
“So, regardless of whether it is the Empire or the Demon Kingdom, it is time for humanity to unite as one. That is the will of Jedin and Unir.”
At those words, the people of the empire gathered in the barracks murmured.
It was unbelievable that the name of Unir, the goddess of darkness, came out from the mouth of Lillia, the saintess of Jedin.
At the same time, Lillia spoke in a voice filled with strong will.
“Here is the blessed saint who inherited all the will of Jedin and Unir. The one whom the two gods bless. Julian von Reinhardt. And as Emperor of the Empire, I will proclaim a crusade in his name!”
Sanctuary.
At those words that Lillia shouted firmly, the mood of everyone gathered here changed.
And Lillia proved to everyone gathered here that Yulian was not a lie, but a true saint.
“I am sure all of you are curious. How the Demon King’s Army crossed the Altern Mountains.”
Lilia explained the miracle for a long time.
***
After the meeting, I headed to the barracks assigned to me.
As it is on the outskirts of the ecliptic, it wouldn’t take long to go back to the imperial palace.
Now the exhibition situation.
As such, the imperial army had prepared its headquarters on the outskirts of the imperial capital.
“The day is already dawning.”
And one person had already entered the barracks and was waiting.
It was Erin.
She hit me and Lilia together.
“They both suffered a lot.”
Like Erin said.
I led the Demon King’s army and crossed the Altern Mountains and arrived at the border of the old imperial island.
Since then, battles and meetings have continued.
Even though it was me, I was tired both physically and mentally.
Of course, Lillia was the same.
All three of them hurriedly changed into simple clothes and lay down on beds in the barracks, without even having time to talk at length.
Although it was a field barracks.
Because the people who will be bound here have already been communicated to the Imperial Army.
The bed was clean and comfortable.
Lilia and Eirin quickly fell asleep.
I hugged me tightly and stroked the hair of the two sleeping people.
“Whoa…”
Still, I couldn’t fall asleep right away like the two of them.
And that was the moment.
Surprisingly, green stems were growing around the bed.
The green stems and leaves gently wrapped around the three of them.
And soon, blue particles spread, and the barracks were filled with a refreshing scent.
It was like stepping into the cleanest and most sacred area of the primeval forest.
‘No. It’s not because of my mood, the source must be the same.’
The stems that have now grown were stems from the World Tree.
And I immediately felt at ease from the mana oozing from the stem.
The will of the world tree was immediately healing me from exhaustion.
‘The World Tree has started regenerating.’
And the regeneration of that world tree was the source of being able to cross the Altern Mountains with my demon lord army without any casualties.
That regeneration was the miracle my children were growing inside Eirin and Lillia’s womb.
I was sure at this moment.
That this regenerating World Tree would be the most powerful counterattack weapon against Knoia.
I fell asleep right away
In that dream, I could hear the voices of my children.
Time passed while I was asleep.
In the late afternoon, I woke up and headed to the headquarters of the Midnight Sun Knights.
