31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 343)
After leaving the wetland, another two days.
Most of Kang Seol's strategies exploited the opponent's loopholes and resulted in great benefits. However, as this process continued, fatigue accumulated..
‘There's no end to these guys….’
It might have been a wrong decision to think that if you kill and kill, the chase will end..
‘But if I buy time here again….’
Underground Garden of Deep Sleep.
You will be able to reach there well enough..
I was confident that if I reached that point, I would be able to virtually resist the chase. There are few people who know as much about that place as Snow Seol. Even if the opponent is Azanic, the Celestial Dragon..
“where….”
Snowfall looked at the animals crouching around her. All big beasts.
However, I fell into a long sleep and only snored even as the snowfall approached..
[The beasts sleeping here might be able to help us fend off the chase. what would you do?]
1. Touch them and wake them up.
2. [Required: Jamut] Place the collected Jamut on the altar..
3. Wake me up by shouting loudly.
4. leave it alone.
……
Before coming here, Kang Seol took out the fruit jamut he had prepared and placed it on the altar. The scent was so strong that it paralyzed their sense of smell, but a scent this strong would wake them up from their sleep..
It's probably better to wake up to a good smell than to wake up because someone wakes you up..
After placing the fruit, Kangseol and his companions take a step back and observe the situation..
sniff…
sniff…
The animals that were snoring and sleeping smelled the scent and woke up..
“…Success.”
Snowfall shook her head at Tantuinu’s words..
“Wrong. I guess I'll have to pretend this plan never happened..”
“…what?”
Wow!-!
The awakened giant beasts looked at each other, baring their teeth and claws. They fought against animals other than their enemies to get the fruit..
“…Why did such a reaction occur?.”
Snowfall pointed to the nape of the beast's neck..
“…That is!”
The black spot on the nape of the neck gradually expanded and completely covered the animal's body..
“Corruption!”
“It seems that the distance from Azanic has become closer. You need to leave quickly.”
The fact that the corruption process is taking place nearby is evidence that the host, Azanic, is getting closer..
If I ran into him, it would be difficult for me to survive right now, so I had to get away quickly..
Pot-! Paaaat-!
‘Fortunately, the entrance to the underground garden is nearby. Just get there and everything will be okay.’
I'm not sure if Azanik ever visited the Underground Garden, but I could stand against him there..
So I spent another full day just running. Any trick beyond this is just a trick, and if Ajanic shows up in person, it will be a waste of time..
Their judgment was quite accurate.
The entrance to the ruins, hidden by tree vines, has been revealed..
“Huh... Heo Eok….”
“There it is! excuse me….”
As the fall approached, they ran for more than half a day at a speed that was almost sprinting, and Kangseol and Tantuinu were exhausted..
“Can I get some rest if I go into the underground garden??”
“yes. maybe a little bit….”
As I reached the entrance to the ruins, a choice came to mind..
[You have arrived at what appears to be the entrance to a suspicious ruin. However, the door was not open and it seemed like I would have to find some way to open it. First a few things….]
It was then.
“Until there.”
Feels like someone is talking to you right next to you.
However, Snowfall, Tantuinu, and Jamad's eyes were looking at someone far away..
Whioooooooo…
Because an overwhelming presence was emanating from him..
“…….”
“I need to give you some answers..”
A human with goosebumps and dragon eyes looked at this place and said:.
Snowfall quickly examined his features..
He also had a pretty good eye, and no matter how far away he was, he could easily see things like features..
‘A tattoo on the left side of his face, a scar across his nose. And huge black horns.’
It looked exactly like he remembered Ajanic's human form..
Azanik asked them..
“One, do you know what you are involved in??”
“…….”
“i asked.”
Whioooooooo…
I felt a sense of intimidation..
Once Kang Seol realized that answering his question was a great strategy to buy time, she answered..
“I don't know all the facts. But I know everything there is to know.”
After hearing the answer, Ajanik asked the next question with an expressionless face..
“First, do you know what condition the girl you are trying to protect is in??”
“Pfft….”
Tantuinu clenched his teeth as if in a fit. Kangseol and Jamad were greatly shaken by Ajanik’s words. Their eyes fell on Tantuinu..
Tantu-inu was completely white..
A natural question arises for Kang Seol and Jamard after seeing it..
‘Could it be that there is something wrong with Tancred’s body??’
Jamard’s expression hardened..
It was as if the reason why she had to travel through the Red Prison was revealed through Ajanik's mouth, not hers..
In the darkness, only Azanik's tattoo and eyes were visible. he was relaxed.
It was as if both sides had received an answer to the question just now. Tancred was not in a normal state and the new helpers did not know that..
“One, do you know its whereabouts??”
“…That's it?”
Ajanik seemed to be irritated by Kang Seol’s question. Ajanic, who referred to it as 'it', seemed to be angry that Tancred's helper did not even know what 'it' was..
“last….”
While Azanik was fielding a barrage of questions, Kang Seol took the time to prepare something..
‘If we take a little more time….’
You can enter the ruins. Then we can get out of this crisis.
However, Ajanik’s questions ended here..
“One, do you think you can escape from me??”
“…well.”
Snowfall said as she readjusted the position of the statue..
“I think it will be okay if I just get over this uncomfortable situation.….”
“…Clean it up.”
Azanik stood up and gathered flames in his right hand..
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…
Whioooooooo…
The feeling of being sucked into space.
The extreme heat created cracks in his hands..
A crack appeared on my bright red arm..
So bad so bad…
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-!
Surrounding terrain that burns in an instant.
No, would it be appropriate to say that it burned down?.
In some ways, the power is close to ‘extinction’.
“disappear.”
Hwareuk…
Everything happened in an instant.
Bulloooooooo…
Azanic's right hand is shattered and flames fly out..
The flame burned everything it encountered.
The trees, the air, and the thoughts of those who encountered it.
An unstoppable flame that can't think of anything.
‘Damn it!’
The first to move was Jamard..
Wow!-!
Jamard's spell has not yet unleashed its full supreme power..
“like….”
Ajanik let out a brief exclamation, but the situation was not optimistic..
Kwazii profit-!
The rocks Jamard had created were instantly destroyed and flames reached all the way to them..
right then.
Pajjik…
The red prison was broken apart and a woman with huge horns hanging on both sides of her forehead appeared..
Sssssssssssssssssssssssd-!
The power of the solid rock that Jamaard will one day reach blocked the flames..
“Huh... Heo Eok….”
woman out of breath.
Jamard caught a glimpse of her..
“burnt… Creed.”
And I couldn't hide my embarrassment..
The life energy was fading from Tancred's body. Like a candle just before it goes out.
“Azanic….”
“…….”
“you will get nothing from me.”
“…We'll just have to wait and see. Do you believe in those weak beings??”
dump…
Tancrid's falling body was supported by Tantuinu..
Grumbling…
This time, a second flame was gathering in Azanik's other hand..
As long as Tancred is defeated, the next flame cannot be blocked. But there was no need to stop it.
Clap…
Snowfall relocated the last statue.
[Unlocked the secrets of the Underground Garden of Deep Sleep.]
[You are standing in the field now.]
[Please be careful. The underground garden is the realm of the sleepyhead, his will cannot be resisted..]
Kugugugugung Palace…
The door to the ruins opened and a huge wind came out from inside and engulfed the group..
Whioooooooooooo…
“Hold on tight everyone.”
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
As the door to the ruins that engulfed them closed, Azanic extinguished the flames..
He came to the entrance, looked at something for a moment, and muttered..
“…I bought some time.”
[Fleeing from a mighty enemy.]
[Achieve the special achievement ‘Crisis Strike’.]
[Obtain the special title “Lucky Person”.]
* * *
……
Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssd…
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…
“Wake up, snowfall.”
“Ugh….”
Snowfall got up at Tantuinu's words and looked around..
The whole field was spread out.
Even though it was clearly underground, the sky existed and the sunset was deep..
‘It's amazing... A space like this.’
The settings are identical to those seen on the game board..
Tantuinu asked him..
“time is… How much time do we have left??”
“About half a day… After that, the gates to the ruins will reopen. And I also have something to ask about this..”
Kangseol gave the question to Jamad..
Jamad looked at the field for a moment and asked Tantu-inu..
“to her… How much time is left??”
“…….”
“…Answer me.”
Jamard was about to transform into an ugly face..
However, someone's voice stopped him..
“Don't bully her, Jamard..”
“…Tancred?”
When I turned my head in the direction where I heard Tancrid's voice, I saw a huge dragon lying down in the middle of the field. The sight with the sunset was truly like a painting..
She had the appropriate size and power to the extent that it would not be awkward to call her an ancient dragon. Her snowfall group approached her.
‘this….’
Snowfall could not hide her embarrassment..
The power I felt from her was so weak..
It was a serious difference from the Ajanic he had just faced..
“Come closer, Jamard..”
“…do you remember me?”
Jamard approached her as if possessed. And she felt Tan Creed smiling ever so slightly..
“Mysterious child. I can tell the future by looking into the eyes. Only you were different..”
“It's not like I was destined to live an obvious life..”
“…Maybe so.”
Tancred looks like it's difficult even to keep his eyelids shut. But there was a story that had to be told..
“Azanik broke the silence..”
“Why is he targeting you??”
Seueuugh…
Tancred moved his large body and pushed out what was in his arms..
An egg, much larger than a normal egg, so big that Kangseol could barely lift it with both hands, slipped out of her arms..
“This… Are you your descendants??”
Tancred nodded..
“So what Ajanik was after was your child..”
“Azanik wants to set the whole world on fire. They say it's the only way for this world to be free.”
“…what? what is that….”
“Jamad, have you ever seen God??”
somewhat absurd question.
Jamard responded to her words..
“If the primordial gods are also gods... I guess you could say that..”
“No, they are not gods. They are just things that happened.”
“Happened… existence?”
“The same goes for all transcendents in this world, including me. Although they are served, they are not particularly important beings. I have protected the land of Pandea from the moment I was born. But is it right??”
“…….”
“If the right thing was done, who sets the standard? god? Then who is God??”
“…….”
“This was once my question, but now it has become Azanik's question. Azanik said that if there is a God, he will find out for himself why he does not appear and why he does not correct the suffering in the world. and….”
Tancred lowered his head..
“fell into the abyss.”
“…….”
“He was desperate. It seems he realized that God is not interested in this world. That's why they want to destroy it. Maybe to get their attention, maybe to be free from them.”
“…Totally crazy..”
“It is clear that he is buried in madness... . However, I couldn't stop him. As for Azanik... The dragon in the sky is strong.”
“Is it part of the plan to steal your child??”
“of course. It is our duty to pass the power on to the next generation. However, Ajanik did not do that. He created no descendants. That's probably why it was left in such a strong form..”
“What are you trying to do by taking your child away??”
“The descendants who inherit my power have great potential. Perhaps what Azanik wants is to become a god himself. or… Creating God. The exact intention is unknown.”
“Either the former or the latter, they are trying to take advantage of your unborn descendants..”
Tancred smiled slightly..
“New life is the future. It becomes the driving force for the next generation to move forward. Azanik doesn't know that he should trust them. Jamad, child of the earth. you have a request.”
“…….”
“Protect this child. my breath will end soon.”
“why… to me….”
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…
wind passing through the fields.
The value embedded in it was refreshing, but at the same time it had a vague feeling..
“Jamard, you are stronger than any life I have ever seen..”
“…….”
“It was like that in the past and it is like that now. and… This will be true even in the dark times to come. Because you are like that….”
Tancrid looked at the snowfall..
“A new opportunity has probably arrived..”
“Tell me, Tancred. what should i do.”
“You already know the answer. Because he is the one who leads the times.”
The sunset is fading away.
The night sticks out its head.
“I lived this life as a guardian of the earth, but I have many memories of not being able to accept it..”
“…….”
“Lives that focus on small values under the excuse of possibility. The answer is to just look at them without interfering with them... There were times when I couldn't admit it..”
Whoa whoa…
A weary wind blew out from Tancred's nose..
“I've been watching you for a long time, Jamad..”
“Tancred.”
“Eventually, when death approaches, I realize. Your life is valuable in itself. That my duty was not in vain….”
“this… I didn't want this to end, Tancred. I am… I am… I didn't want it to end like this!”
Tancred laughed..
If you see her, you will understand what kind of expression the dragon makes when she smiles..
“It's not the ending. This is a process. My will will continue and be with your life..”
“no… Can not be done! I still… I'm still on the road.”
Jamard's eyes watered..
Kang Seol had never seen him express such intense emotions..
“We will look at the world from the same perspective and have equal conversations! I am… I am….”
Jamard clenched his teeth..
A pronunciation leaked out from the tusks..
“thy….”
wanted to be friends.
Tancred said with his head firmly pressed to the ground..
“Jamard. We saw the world with the same eyes. Also, it existed in the world with the same meaning and always….”
Tancred's breath was lost..
“were friends.”
Jamard brought out a memory from a long time ago..
- That great road, if I ever go… Then I can talk to Tancred at any time.?
- then.
- Then we finally become friends?
- Hey kid….
She gave the same answer, past and present..
- I already consider you a friend..
her heart was sincere.
“This land always needs a guardian. Jamard… If I disappear, the balance of the world will be upset..”
she said out of breath.
“You… Become the guardian of this land..”
“…….”
Huh... Heo Eok…
As Tancrid's breathing became heavy, Tantuinu rushed to take her in his arms..
“mother! mother!”
“I am… I am… I'm trying to get a long sleep here now. Fields and life... And a bunch of stars… Earth, please take me away.”
Slurp…
Tancred did not move..
Jamard placed his hand on the bridge of Tancred's nose..
“Mother Earth... No, my old friend Tancrid..”
Then he hit his head on the floor and bowed..
“Thank you for your hard work. Rest in peace.”
Pusssssss…
Tancred's body became a halo of light and disappeared..
From then on, a huge amount of messages came to Kang Seol’s mind..
[Earth Mother Tancrid ends her long life and disappears into the embrace of the stars..]
……
But I didn't have time to look at it all..
“snowfall.”
“…jamard.”
Jamard turned back and crossed eyes with Snowfall..
Kang Seol faced emotions greater than the sadness in his eyes..
“Absolutely… I can't hold on.”
“…….”
It's not sadness, his feelings are.
“This anger... Without pouring it out….”
He was burning with revenge now..
“As it is… I can't leave this place..”
Tantuinu approached and stopped Jamad..
“Have you forgotten your mother’s will? There is no way to fight against Ajanic right now! Hiding and gaining strength….”
“snowfall.”
“Even if the attack is successful, you won't be able to escape! Then everything... All of the mother's will disappears.!”
Kang Seol closed his eyes and remembered something..
“I remembered.”
“…what?”
“There might be a way.”
This is not a process to earn a reward or to survive.
It was Jamad's ritual to commemorate Tancrid's vain death. And Jamard had such a great sense of humor..
“no, there is.”
[Enlightenment: The highest state occurs..]
[If you meet certain conditions, you will be able to immediately unleash your supreme power..]
[An unexpected adventure ‘Dragon’s Revenge’ occurs.]
[This adventure is very dangerous.]
……
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