Chapter 986 – 986. Witch’s Han (1)
The moment when I was faced with a choice.
Although Verdandi gave Eunhyeon the freedom to choose, Eunhyeon could not choose easily.
Even though the trap of the Goddess’ protection that previously forced her to do her will has disappeared, the responsibility and mission given to her have not disappeared.
Will she have to go rescue her wife or take on her own responsibilities and mission?
‘Rather…’
She could have blamed herself for that before the goddess’s protection forced her to do her own will.
[Oh my.]
“… I know.”
Eunhyeon immediately erased the thought that rose in her mind.
It was a cowardly idea.
While she has been wanting this freedom for a long time, she has forgotten her consideration and grace towards Verdandi who ensured it, and only at times like this does she try to use it as she sees fit.
Isn’t this a foolish, stupid, and disrespectful attitude toward Verdandi?
“Sorry. Verdandi. “I was a coward.”
[If you know, it’s okay. Please forgive me.]
Verdandi laughed.
Know how to recognize your own mistakes, not run away from them, and admit them and reflect on them.
I was satisfied with just that.
[Eunhyeon’s unique ability]
[Accident acceleration]
Eunhyeon thought briefly in her mind and thought of the best move she could make in this situation.
She accelerated her thinking and put the conclusion she had reached after thinking about it over and over again into her mouth.
“Everyone, we support the Holy Knights and Priests of the Holy Kingdom of Erenia.”
It was an unconventional story.
Rather than dividing the number of people, the option was for all members of the expedition to return directly to their destination, the palace.
“… “Are you okay?”
“It’s not okay at all.”
Riod expressed concern and asked again, but Eunhyeon answered calmly.
“To be honest, that thing is really dangerous. Perhaps… “The entire army of the Holy Kingdom may be annihilated.”
This is not something that can be resolved simply by Anies and Eleanor fighting hard.
If it were just the two of us, we might be able to do something, but that thing, which is harmful just by existing, would devour not just the two of us, but the entire army of the Holy Kingdom.
The only ending we reach in the end is destruction.
It is not simply a matter of going to help her wife, Eleanor.
So, if we provide support, everyone on this expedition will have to rush in and risk their lives to save even one more person.
“Then who is responsible for destroying the Void Stone?”
The support of the Holy Kingdom itself was understandable.
So, how can we solve the original goal of ‘removing the Void Stone as quickly as possible’ and ‘preventing the underworld from becoming a demon world’.
Gerrard’s doubts were justified.
“… “I’m going.”
“Yes?”
“Uh?”
At Eunhyeon’s answer, everyone participating in the expedition looked puzzled.
Even Riot, who always had a grave expression on his face, frowned as if he didn’t like it.
“Are you alone?”
“That’s right.”
“That… “Shouldn’t we think about it a little bit?”
Alice reacted skeptically with a reluctant expression.
“You’re right. Older brother! You’re going alone! “It’s too dangerous!”
“That’s right! Hyuna! “It’s too dangerous!”
“But… “This is the best.”
Eunhyeon had the means to block the Void Stone even without the help of priests.
To be precise, he was close to a way to prevent the ‘demon world transformation’ that was taking place through the Void Stone.
This was the most efficient way to deal with the evil that appeared with the power of Mediah and at the same time deal with the Void Stone.
Eunhyeon’s best move had already been made public, but ironically, many of the expedition members opposed that decision.
Verdandi’s assurance that everyone would respect and accept Eunhyeon’s decision was wrong again.
[The child is…]
Should I call him foolish or stubborn?
The answer that Verdandi wanted was to go and rescue his wife, Eleanor, even if it meant taking the slightest risk of demonization.
But Eunhyeon didn’t want to miss either one.
That is a compromise between the conflict between reason and emotion.
It was foolish, but I don’t know if I should call it Eunhyun-like, but it was bitter.
“Dangerous! No! No way! Let’s save Eleanor and come back here together! “That might be the fastest!”
“… I agree. Older brother.”
“Eunhyeon. “I understand why you made that decision, but why not take a little risk here?”
Erin was shocked and shouted her opposition to the group, and other colleagues stopped Eunhyeon.
“Master! Master, please stop Hyun! Brother! My brother too… !”
“… Hmm.”
In this situation, the three who were just observing the situation without persuading Eunhyeon were Siete, Elvin, and Gumiho.
Siete and Elvin planned to respect whatever decision Eunhyun made, while Gumiho was more of a spectator, saying it didn’t matter which way, rather than respecting.
Rather, the nine-tailed fox was in a state of irritation, wanting to quickly get rid of that original evil.
“… “Is it the same as back then?”
Riod muttered with a somber expression.
It’s the same as 20 years ago, when I was in a situation where I had to act alone.
Unlike then, the being called Eunhyeon entered the realm of a semi-god, transcended the human body through a metamorphosis, and even though the level of his swordsmanship had reached its peak.
I can’t easily shake off the experience of losing him once in the past.
That was the reason why Liod, Gerard, and Alice opposed his decision.
Even if he had the ability and strength to come back alive, I didn’t want to let him go alone.
I wanted to overcome the risk together, even if it meant taking on the slight risk of advancing the demon world.
“But…”
[I’ll go.]
Suddenly a voice broke into the conversation.
It was the voice that came from Eunhyeon’s arms.
To be precise, he revealed his presence by emitting light from the pendant he wore around his neck.
Eunhyeon was surprised by the completely unexpected intrusion into the conversation.
“… “Illyana?”
[I’ll go.]
“What happened all of a sudden? “Didn’t you say you had work to do?”
Saying that she had work to do, she suddenly announced her intention to invade, even though she had not participated in this expedition.
Because the timing was timing, I couldn’t help but wonder.
[That thing to do. I’m going there now.]
The expedition members all looked at each other and tilted their heads.
Because she couldn’t understand what she was saying.
This was especially true because it was a story that occurred after a very sudden and unexpected intrusion.
“…”
However, Eunhyeon understood the reason for this sudden intrusion from Illyana’s words.
“Illyana.”
[Huh.]
“Is that there?”
[…]
For a moment, Illyana was silent.
It was correct.
Not exactly that, although it was closer to say she was she.
Considering her principle of action and purpose, this was the only reason why Illyana suddenly wanted to participate.
[That’s right.]
Illyana had nothing to hide and immediately confirmed it.
She didn’t even have a reason to hide it in the first place.
She had made her preparations for this purpose after much painstaking effort.
Eunhyeon, who knew that, let out a small sigh.
“Okay. “It’s like that.”
Rather, Illyana hoped that she would not come into close contact with it.
Her intrusion at this time was natural.
“Then let me ask you a favor.”
[Leave it to me.]
“… “Are you okay?”
Riod asked back with a slightly surprised expression.
This is because Eun-hyeon, who had been showing such bizarre stubbornness as if she would never give in just a moment ago, backed away so neatly and announced her intention to yield.
“Because Illyana said she would do it. “I’ll leave it to you.”
Considering Illyana’s plans and goals, this is like her long-cherished project.
And in the process, unless she wanted Eun-hyeon’s help or her intervention, Eun-hyeon had no intention of complaining.
“Yes.”
“If it’s him, I’m sure…” .”
“If Illyana wants to go, I agree!”
The members who had vehemently opposed and dissuaded Eunhyun’s solo action until a while ago brightened noticeably and showed expressions of understanding when Illyana announced her intention to invade.
“… “Why?”
Eunhyeon frowned at the two sharply different reactions.
Her actions are the same – she and Illyana act alone and enter the palace to destroy the Void Stone – but the reactions are so different.
She couldn’t help but feel dissatisfied with the visible discrimination.
“Hmm… Just by looking at Hyun, it seems like it would be too much to do. What’s she got to worry about? What can I say about Illyana… Huh. “It will absolutely be okay!”
For some reason, despite Erin’s extremely weak explanation, she couldn’t understand it.
[The child is bad.]
[Your credit is the problem.]
All the other wives expressed similar opinions.
Even Verdandi, who completely trusted and supported him, had the same opinion as her wives on this point.
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“Okay… Illyana…”
After hearing the general circumstances, Eleanor breathed a sigh of relief.
Eunhyeon said while looking at the huge black finger tree full of malice in front of her.
“Elenoa.”
“Yes.”
“An explanation of the situation.”
“Yes!”
Eleanor answered vigorously.
How reassuring it is to have my husband running to resolve this situation.
The sight of the other heroes and team members who went with him was like a miracle.
[Also…]
[Again.]
[A lot of interruptions again!]
[Everyone is dying!]
A huge malevolent spirit spread murderous intent towards the new intruders.
◆ ◆ ◆
Kiaaaaa!
[Four-digit sub-magic]
[Wind Cutter]
The moment when the demonic beast that rushed at me with its sharp teeth was met by a gust of wind centered on Illyana.
Kick!
The demon beast was unable to let out a single proper scream and its body was torn apart.
The red blood of the demonic beast inside his body burst out and scattered in all directions, but the contaminated blood did not splash on Illyana and another companion who were at the center of it.
Illyana glanced back to check the condition of her other companion, Lily.
“Thank you. Lady.”
“Okay.”
She smiled and confirmed that no harm had been done to Lily, and Illyana walked ahead again.
As if it was natural, Lily followed behind her and advanced in front of her, brushing aside the attacking beast.
With a light gesture, the demonic beasts were swept away, and the two advanced without any hindrance or obstacle.
Illyana and Lily reached the palace where the Void Stone was installed.
“That… “Is it a void stone?”
Lily stared at the dark red gem floating in the center of the garden.
I felt the power flowing from that jewel and moaned softly.
This is because I understood what Eunhyeon said when he said that just existing is a harm.
Even now, it was slowly eating away and polluting the magic around it.
It’s like the process of staining a clean white cloth with dark red dirt and covering the entire cloth black.
Demonization refers to a time when the magic power that fills the world itself and the energy of life itself are polluted and the environment is completely changed.
“That’s right. “That is a void stone.”
“However… “Why is there no one there?”
Proceeding with demonization using void stones is the goal and final destination of demons and necromancers.
Lily couldn’t help but wonder that there was no one guarding the Void Stone, which was the core of the plan.
“Because there is no need to protect it. “That bitch’s purpose was probably to lead Hyeon to this place.”
“Ah.”
Lily sighed softly as if she realized.
In fact, whatever happened to the Void Stone or not, it probably had nothing to do with the witch.
If it were Eunhyeon, who was most aware of the dangers of this Void Stone, she would have taken urgent action as soon as she realized that it currently existed on the Archena Continent.
In fact, even now, he hastily assembled an expedition team and came here to destroy the Void Stone.
The ‘turning of the Underworld into Demon World’ was the long-cherished wish of the demons who aimed to invade this Underworld, but for the witch whose purpose was to lure Eunhyeon to this place and summon her, the existence of the Void Stone did not matter in any way.
Illyana waved her hand toward the Void Stone encroaching around her, scattering tainted mana.
[Four-digit sub-magic]
[Wind Cutter]
As the wind swirled, sharp intangible blades flew towards the Void Stone.
Kaaaaang!
The translucent barrier appeared like a mirror, blocking Illyana’s magic.
As the wind blew, the curtain of mirrors gradually began to crack.
Damn it
Unable to hold out and the mirror shattered, Illyana made no further attacks against the Void Stone, which was left defenseless as her veil disappeared.
This was just a warning.
“Come out quickly.”
[How…]
“West…”
The voices resounding within the palace changed as if they were gradually taking shape.
The being that appeared while making a roar faced Illyana and Lily with her jet-black hair flying.
“Why did ‘Ne’ come and not Hyeon?”
“Of course. “Because I can’t let you run into Hyun.”
“…”
Illyana lifted her own staff.
“You’ve been hiding so well all this time that I had a really hard time looking for you.”
A vast amount of magical power began to condense at the tip of the staff.
A concentration of force so enormous that the atmosphere shakes and space becomes distorted.
The magic power that condenses and condenses contains within it a massive explosive power that could completely wipe out this entire area if a mistake is made.
Preventing it from exploding, continuously pushing the infused magic power to its limit, and doubling its power through advanced techniques and calculations.
Illyana ‘sentenced’ her witch.
“Die.”
[Nine-digit transcendent magic]
[Sentence]
The storm swept away the Black Witch, who had just appeared, along with the Void Stone and the entire palace where she was.
