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Chapter 89
Chapter 89
Chapter 89
Chapter 89
——–The Black Dragon Knights have fallen . ——–
The news quickly circulated throughout the continent and it greatly shocked people .
However, the story doesn’t just end there .
The information about the death of the Five Dragon Warriors were still quite complicated .
It’s because of one reason .
The enigma who managed to kill the Five Dragon Warriors still remains unknown .
?
Magnar Kingdom .
There is an ancient castle built in southern region of the great country of the north .
It’s called the Anti-Demon White Castle .
Extending south of Hakujou is a large ruins area .
This was also called as the Golden Demon Zone .
The fallen Great Fortress Night Wall was the cornerstone in the north .
While this white castle is the cornerstone in the south .
Packs of wolves have gathered inside the castle .
The representatives of various countries gathered around the round table and were facing each other .
Magnar’s White Wolf King .
Standing behind him is the Deputy of the White Wolf Knights .
Jonato’s Queen .
Standing behind her is the Saint of Jonato .
Mira’s Mad Emperor .
He doesn’t have subordinates around him .
And me, Urza’s Magister King Jin .
Standing behind me is the Leader of the Magic Knights .
Alion’s Armor King .
Standing behind her is the Goddess Vysis .
(T/N: The aforementioned names may change according to how they’re named in the manga . )
The White Castle is well-positioned for the various representatives of every country to meet at .
Currently, the Great Demon Emperor’s army have stopped moving north of Magnar .
The representatives of each country were gathering in this place along with their strongest war potential .
If something were to happen in the gathering, the elites they’ve brought could immediately respond .
Naturally, each country have left enough strength back home to protect their own people .
[I never expected that the Five Dragon Warriors, along with the units they’ve brought to be completely annihilated . ]
Suddenly, the White Wolf King opened his mouth .
[I’ve never had any positive feelings for Bakuos, but the Five Dragon Warrior’s— especially Civit Gartland’s strength was something even I have to acknowledge . ]
A steel-like stiff voice .
[Anyway, is the information about the death of the Five Dragon Warriors really the truth? I still can’t believe that “The Humanity’s Strongest” have died . ]
The White Wolf King threw this question .
Specifically, he thrown that question toward me . Urza’s Magister King, Jin .
The White Wolf King is currently sitting in front of me .
I sighed from the bottom of my heart .
(As usual, he’s still a man that you can’t find any hint of etiquette...)
The reason why that question was thrown towards me is quite obvious .
The Black Dragon Knights were destroyed in the territory of Urza .
However, even I didn’t have that much information .
(I know that this is quite a big deal... However, it’s not like I could refuse the Black Dragon Knights even if they want to enter Urza...)
[I have already confirmed the corpses of the Five Dragon Warriors . Just the other day, their corpses have been turned over toward Bakuos . ]
I look towards the vacant seats .
The Bakuos’ Emperor has stated that he will not be participating in this gathering .
It can’t be helped .
His strongest war potential and the force that was boasted as the strongest in the whole continent was suddenly destroyed in just one night .
The death of the Five Dragon Warriors especially is a serious blow for Bakuos .
Magnal’s White Wolf Knights .
Jonato’s Saint .
Mira’s Mad Emperor .
Urza’s Dragonslayer .
Alion’s Heroes from Another World .
They could be said that they’re the greatest war potential and the cornerstone of each country .
And now, Bakuos has lost their cornerstone .
I guess he must be frantically trying to settle the things in his own country .
[Currently, we’re still in the middle of investigating the death of the Black Dragon Knights . With the information we’ve obtained so far... Well, I still can’t say that everything has been evident . ]
Placing his elbow on the table, the White Wolf King groaned .
[Fumu...]
The White Wolf King silently stared at me .
His wide shoulders gives off some sense of intimidation .
Light grayish eyes .
It kind of reminds me of a wasteland devastated by winter .
Those eyes were trying to pick up any signs of falsehood .
What a detestable pair of eyes .
However, I can’t look away from those eyes .
If I were to avert my gaze, they might misunderstand that my previous words were just falsehoods .
(Good grief...)
I want to get this investigation over with as soon as possible .
I have been really worried ever since that invasion towards Neia .
The Black Dragon Knights .
Those guys have been sticking their eyes and nose at every single situation they could find .
Just like that overbearing manner of entry into my country just the other day .
For the higher-ups of Urza, the Black Dragon Knights were a growing tumor loitering around Urza .
However, they’ve suddenly disappeared .
This definitely was good news for Urza .
(With the way things are, Bakuos should be greatly weakened right now...)
I just wish that it would come true .
(Honestly, I even wanted to reward those people who killed the Five Dragon Warriors . )
This much investigation should be enough to not ruffle the temper of the Goddess .
(If they were even to swear loyalty towards Urza, I may even confer a peerage towards them in exchange for making them join the Magic Knights... No, as expected, it would be bad if they were to join the Knights . Let’s see... If I were to take the sentiments of other countries into account, it would be really bad if they were to join the Knights...)
Did he finally decide that there were nothing to doubt behind my words?
The gaze of the White Wolf King moves toward another person .
[In this case, did Alion get any useful information?]
His gaze were set towards the goddess .
Not towards the Alion’s King .
[Oh, Goddess . ]
The Armor King called out .
[Understood . ]
After an elegant bow, the Goddess steps forward .
She stood next to the Armor King .
Her beauty that she held even now really deserves her reputation of being a deity .
(That composure of her is something I want to have . )
She is even more dignified than me, Urza’s King .
(No, no one could ever surpass the goddess when it comes to experience . Even the way she sits, it could be said that it had become natural for her...)
I can’t help but envy the gods .
It’s because even after they grew older, their appearance never changes .
(I don’t even know whether they even have the concept of lifespan or not...)
[I still don’t know everything, but I’m in the middle of organizing the information that we received . It seems that the Black Dragon Knights were in the middle of following Seras Ashrain when this incident happened . ]
I also knew of this information .
Jonato’s Queen reacted .
[The former leader of the Holy Knights of Neia? Didn’t she disappear when their country was being invaded by Bakuos?]
[It seems that she appeared in my Urza . ]
I’m the one who answered from here .
[I heard that she was being chased by the White Walker who were after the bounty on her head and has ended up on the southern provinces . It seems that she was able to escape thanks to her Spirit Technique . ]
The Queen replied in a more polite manner compared to the White Wolf King .
[Where are those bounty hunters now?]
[Their corpses have been found in the dark forest . Their corpses, just like all the members of the Black Dragon Knights seemed to have been torn apart by the monsters and beasts in the forest...]
[Is the corpse of Seras Ashrain found in the area?]
[We haven’t found it among them . However, we have found some scraps of a bloodstained clothing... Perhaps, she may have been considerably injured . ]
The Queen started contemplating .
A deep wrinkle appeared between her eyebrows .
[It may be possible that she had already been long dead and her corpse was devoured by beasts . What are the chances that she might have disguised with her Spirit Technique and went back towards Mills to get some treatment?]
[After the death of the Five Dragon Warriors, there have been no signs of anyone visiting Mills to heal their wounds . We’ve also got in touch with the neighboring houses around Mills, but they don’t seem to be sheltering anyone . Also, Seras Ashrain seems to be avoiding human contact and have went further south based on the footsteps we’ve found . Most of all—]
(If they were actively trying to investigate, they would be pointing this out... At that time, I would have to go around it as a king . )
[If you were to think about how much she had bled, unless she could use the Magician Guild’s treasured “Strongest Healing Ceremonial Magic”, Saint-dono’s Recovery Spell, or one of the special abilities of the Heroes from Another World, then you could only ask yourself if she could even survive . ]
Excessive bleeding .
I don’t think she could escape those bloodthirsty monsters and beasts .
The Queen quickly enquires .
[Is there any possibility that she may have an unknown Spirit Technique that could heal her injuries?]
[Ughh...]
I can’t find any words to reply .
I’m not that well-acquainted with Spirit Techniques .
[I would have remembered if it existed . ]
The Goddess answered .
[I’ve already lived on this continent for a really long time, but I don’t know of any Spirit Technique that’s capable of healing . Most of all, if she had such an ability, shouldn’t she be using that ability to stop her bleeding before leaving the area?]
[I see, now that you’ve said it...]
The Queen looks convinced .
I took a deep breath .
(Speaking of which, isn’t the Disposal Ruins owned by the goddess in the Dark Forest?)
I know .
That place was just an underground cemetery in name only .
It’s actually a place where the goddess sends the people she “disposes” .
(However, there doesn’t seem to be anything special about the report of the investigation team this time, too... Our Urza actually doesn’t want to be involved with that place too much...)
Suddenly, I noticed that the Goddess was looking at my direction .
I responded with a flattering smile in response .
I am afraid of the Goddess .
It would be no use trying to go against her .
Just the other day, the Goddess have called back the Vysis’ Apostle from Urza .
The Vysis’ Apostles can be said to be her watchdogs to every country .
However, it seems that she really doesn’t need any watchdogs on Urza anymore .
The Goddess has decided so .
She is thoroughly convinced that I will never go against her .
(Umm... W- would it be better if we change the topic away from the dark forest?)
[A- Anyway— speaking of Neia, have you heard about that story about the Former Holy King?]
[The Holy King? If I’m not mistaken, I heard that he has been spending his days of retirement in Bakuos after he resigned his throne . ]
The Queen jumped on the topic .
[I heard that he died last night . It seems that he even lost his sanity before his death as he continuously screamed “Quickly bring the corpse here . ” . I don’t really understand what that means . ]
The White Wolf King snorts in response .
[He’s someone who surrenders his own country without even trying to struggle, and the bastard even had the gall to leisurely live in the territory of their own enemy... He’s not a man who can take the mantle of a king . ]
The White Wolf King loathes Bakuos .
After the Great Demon Emperor has descended, they took advantage of the confusion and invaded Neia .
However, it seems that he also had some personal opinions towards the Holy King who surrendered without any resistance .
(I guess it would be better than dying with no reason but...)
I’m just relieved that I managed to change the flow of the conversation .
Riding on the momentum, I steered it to another direction .
[However, now that the Black Dragon Knights, a previous war potential against the Great Demon Emperor’s army have fallen, what does the Goddess think we should do hereafter?]
The Goddess smiles .
[The withdrawal of the Black Dragon Knights was certainly a serious blow to our “Holy Alliance” . That’s why, the presence of the Heroes from Another World will be more important from now on . ]
The Goddess who were looking at the Queen and me sighed .
[I will be really happy if you would dispatch the Four Revered Saints and the Dragonslayer, and know that Alion would greatly appreciate your cooperation . Ah, Magnar is the foremost line of defense against the Great Demon Emperor so I won’t be asking you anything . As for the Mad Emperor, can I leave it to you when the Great Demon Emperor’s army decides to attack again?]
Mira’s Mad Emperor .
Falken Dotzine .
A blond-haired handsome man .
He had been silently listening throughout the whole conversation .
He has just been twirling around his hair all these times .
Aside from the greetings he said in the beginning, he didn’t speak a word at all .
[Even if the Great Demon were to come, the glory will still be to Alion . ]
The Mad Emperor said so .
A voice that is quite clear but moist .
It’s like someone had said about having a voice that you could liken to the morning dew .
The goddess’ smile brightens .
[Ara ara? For some reason, do I detect some hidden meanings behind how you said it?]
[When the Root of all Evil emerges, all of the other countries have no choice but to rely on Alion’s Heroes . ]
[That can’t be helped . Every single person living in this world carries the burden of the Root of all Evil and can’t exert the power that the people of this world should original have . That’s what happens as long as you’re born in this world, even the Heroic Blood Clan can’t escape the influence of this burden . ]
Therefore, the existence of the Heroes from Another World is necessary .
Those otherworlders won’t receive the influence of the Root of all Evil .
Even the deities can’t escape from the Root of all Evil’s burden .
[And Alion must explain, persuade, and raise the summoned Heroes from Another World . Of course, I will be really grateful if I received the cordial support of the neighboring countries . However, Alion is the one who holds the method to summon the Heroes . Therefore, it would be my Alion’s responsibility to walk together with the Heroes through their fates . In other words, Alion is the victim who received the brunt of heavy responsibility . ]
The Goddess smiles widely .
[As a king who bears his own responsibilities, you would expect a righteous consideration . Now then, do you have anything else you’re dissatisfied with? Mad Emperor?]
The Mad Emperor lightly sighs .
[What about that legend of the God Killer?]
The goddess puts her hand together and looks like she’s trying to hold back laughing .
[Umm, that story is still being circulated even now? Or rather, does that story have any significance in this kind of situation? Are you alright?]
[............]
[Eh? I think that keeping your silence here is the worst kind of response but... could it be that I’m mistaken about something? Or is it that what you’re trying to say is that every single thing you say is right? Have you ever thought that you might have been thinking about out of sync from the others? I will ask again . Are you really alright?]
The Mad Emperor huffed a bit and smiled .
It’s as if he became satisfied after he confirmed something .
That’s what I see from his smile .
[I’m sorry for breaking off the conversation, Vysis . ]
The Mad Emperor held out his slender white hand .
[Continue . ]
[You’re still the same Mad Emperor as usual huh . Ah, but don’t misunderstand my words earlier, okay? You should just protect your own Mira Empire and not me, okay? I would be relying on your Brilliant Squadron to hold the fort, okay?]
[Is this conversation going to be long?]
[Eh? It’s already over, you know?]
Cold sweat began dropping out of my body .
Even though I’m not related to their conversation .
(H- He really is a man who can’t read the air... However, he still is Mira Empire’s strongest warrior, what a strange man...)
[Now then, let’s go back to our earlier conversation . ]
The Goddess made the conversation advance again .
The Tough King takes a step forward .
[I think you’ve already known that the Great Demon Emperor who had captured the Night Wall before have started moving a few days ago . I think it would be necessary for our alliance to be more careful . Our Alion would also try to hasten the growth of the Heroes from Another World . ]
[Especially now that the Five Dragon Warriors have disappeared, all the nations need to work together more than before . ]
The Queen said .
Standing behind her is the Saint .
The Saint’s line of sight were towards the Mad Emperor .
I heard that the relationship between these two were like cats and dogs .
The White Wolf King started gently brushing his tough jaws .
[I would like to ask this to everyone again but... those aforementioned deaths of the Five Dragon Warriors, did you think that this was the deed of Seras Ashrain?]
Everyone began vaguely thinking about it .
It may not be Seras Ashrain .
It could be another “person” .
However, they couldn’t think of anyone .
At that time, all of the Heroes from Another World were at Alion .
The main force of every country weren’t in the southern parts of Urza .
(Could it be a Heroic Blood with no particular reputation? No—)
Their opponent is that Civit Gartland .
He’s not just some enemy you could fight half-heartedly .
(If I were to think about those who could compete with him... There’s the Four Revered Saints, the Dragonslayer, Heroic Sword... Other than them, maybe Vysis’ Apostles?)
None of them were around that area at that time .
Even the White Walker were dead .
(The bloodline of the well-known Heroic Blood Clan were still quite thin... Speaking of which, what about that Witch of Taboos that should have been hiding in the Golden Demon Zone? I’ve barely heard any information about her strength though...)
Anyway, I have no idea at all .
Is it some kind of unknown strong man whose name weren’t known to the world?
I spoke out a proposal .
[If he’s human, it would be great if we could invite him as a warrior against the Great Demon Emperor . ]
[It would be troublesome though if this is the deed of a demon . ]
The Queen said in response .
The White Wolf King then asks .
[Well, there are no reports of any demon here in the southern Magnar . ]
At that time...
(Eh?)
One of the White Wolf King’s subordinates entered the room .
The Deputy of the White Wolf Knights approached and heard out what his subordinate have to say .
Next, the Deputy whispered to his King .
The White Wolf King nodded and turned to the others .
[Someone who claims to have destroyed the Black Dragon Knights has been found in Urza . ]
Confused, I look back in a hurry .
Towards the Leader of the Magic Knights who has been standing in my back .
In Urza, he said...
They’re talking about my own home country .
Nevertheless, other countries have got this information faster than us .
What the heck is this?
As if to press him with questions, I glanced at him .
However, even the Knight Leader seems bewildered at what he heard as he shook his head .
The White Wolf King continues .
[I heard that they have used some kind of spells to kill Civit Gartland together with the Five Dragon Warriors .
I suddenly remembered .
There was a report about some kind of “magic” that has been rumored around recently in my country .
(They? They are a group?)
As if to answer the question within me, the White Wolf King said .
[This group of sorcerers who calls themselves “Ashinto” were claiming to have killed the Black Dragon Warriors . ]
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So it was a little longer, but it was the chapter that connected Volumes 2 and 3 .
I would be pleased if the atmosphere of each country was somehow conveyed in the chapters during this time . (The names and appearances of some people are not described because having all of the information inside the chapter would be too much information . )
In addition, we received a review during the period between the second volume . Together with the impressions, bookmarks, and evaluations given in the second chapter to the second volume, I would like to thank you for letting me borrow this afterword .
I would be relying on everyone to positively stick even with Volume 3, so I’ll say this once again, I’ll be in your care again .