31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 540)
“reimbursement?”
When Fuki asked dryly, Kangseol responded by lightly pointing to the back..
“etc., you will be questioned..”
“Nothing should be brighter than the Golden King, but you lack understanding..”
“…go back.”
thud.
Snowfall closed the door.
The other person's reaction was not immediate.
‘It's still at the door.’
Hooky is still at the door..
It is unknown whether the entire Mesph race has poor social skills, or whether it is only the Fuki who are particularly sociable..
‘You seem like a strong kid..’
Although he is a bit stronger, Fuki has woken up from a long sleep and is in the process of adapting to the new times..
It will soon be revealed whether you are someone worth talking to..
Thump thump…
Fuki knocked on the door..
Although it felt odd just because it wasn't broken, Kangseol didn't show it and opened the door..
Fuki was still in the same posture, looking at the snowfall with his umbrella..
“How do you do it??”
“…what?”
The Golden King hesitated for a moment and then continued..
“What is compensation? How do you do it??”
“…….”
Snowfall sighed and turned around..
“Come on in, it might be a little dark..”
“As long as there is a golden king, there is no darkness.”
I profit…
While Fuki folded his umbrella and came inside, Snowfall put a blackout curtain on the window. With this, no one can know what happens inside..
Whoa whoa…
Fuki gave off a soft glow around her..
Certainly, she had reason to be confident that she could fill the role of a blown back..
Snowfall sat down at the table and offered the Golden King a seat across from her..
Seueuugh…
The energy felt from Fuki is something other than pretending to be popular. So, that creepy feeling of the wind rustling or a shadow passing by..
‘Is it a characteristic of mesph??’
Kang Seol nodded and led the conversation..
“I can't seem to see the guys I was following around today. Are they nearby??”
“The Golden King is here to talk, so feel free to be honored..”
“glory?”
“Fuki recognized you as an equal..”
“ah… Thank you for that..”
a shaky reaction.
In fact, Kang Seol didn't want anything from Fuki and didn't want to help the suspicious girl..
So I was able to remain detached from the conversation I was having here..
“I came because I wanted something.?”
“I want you to be on Fuki’s side. Even secretly if you want.”
Kang Seol tilted his head..
‘what?’
I expected him to be arrogant and self-righteous, but surprisingly he also has a cunning side..
“That's not a very interesting proposition to me..”
“why?”
“I have nothing to gain from you and there is so much you are hiding from me in the first place. I have no intention of getting in the same boat with someone who doesn't know the plot..”
To put it simply, there was absolutely no reason to join hands with Fuki. Snowfall's position in the expedition is a position where you can 'choose' who to cooperate with..
There were no conflicting partners within the expedition team, and there was no set pattern of behavior, so I felt infinitely free..
Fuki is a necessary but not trusted member of the expedition. There is no reason for her to get closer to her than she needs to..
“Well then it's simple. Is it okay if I tell you the Golden King's plan??”
“…what?”
“It's not difficult. As long as you don't bring unnecessary trouble.”
“…Even if I hear your story, I can't help but join hands with you. I understand this?”
“If so, it proves that you are a fool who can't even read big waves. The Golden King also rejects such a person..”
“I think I just got a little interested..”
There was no way Snowfall would miss this great opportunity to look inside the Golden King..
“The reason the Golden King joined the expedition was because of an artifact..”
“relics?”
“It's like a new mesph. When our lifespan ends, we lose our bodies, but the power we have accumulated during our lives is released and we become one with nature. It's not buried and it's not tied up in one place.”
“What does it mean?”
“You could say it is a relic similar to your human cemetery. Anyway, it is a relic that plays a big role in both religious and governmental terms, but Mesph lost it once..”
“Lose it? why?”
“It's war. In life, we always carelessly lose what we worked hard to build. If this were a natural cycle, it would also be a cycle..”
Artifacts lost in war.
king symbol.
‘…Is that all it is??’
no.
There must be something more.
“They say that the relics of that cemetery or something are in the New World.?”
“Yes.”
“Nonsense. That there is a relic of Pandea in the land rising from the sea, and that you are now looking for that relic. How on earth do you know the location of the relic?.”
Sigh…
Fuki puts her hand on her chest..
“I feel it, because they are my people.”
“…….”
“The lifespan of mesph is not long. We continue our lives by inheriting the power of our ancestors who returned to the pure power of nature, or we create new life. Either that, or returning to pure power again..”
“Are we a race that can choose life and death?….”
“It is true. Mesph was robbed of artifacts in the past, which disrupted circulation. The Golden King made a decision. Those who took the relic know that they will never be able to use it, so they will get it back when they are gone..”
“I can't use the artifact?”
“Mesp's seal is powerful. Unless you are at least far stronger than the Golden King, the seal can never be broken..”
“Your other people... He's dead?”
“Become one with the golden king.”
To sum up, Mesph lost the relic in a past war, and the Golden King, who judged that he would not be able to retrieve the relic at the time, sleeps with the promise of a future day. And now I'm awake. She has located the relic and it is in Gorgozia..
‘That makes sense. but… You're still hiding it.’
Kang Seol asked with an expressionless face..
“The name of the artifact is?”
“Galection, to put it in your language, a soul vessel... I guess it’s about that much..”
“It's a soul thing….”
A name I think I've heard before somewhere.
“Can you tell me what the soul box looks like??”
“It's about this size and is wrapped around a chain, with a blue gem shining at the connection..”
Snowfall flashed, and I felt as if lightning had struck my head. A name that came to mind with a strong stimulus that made my back tingle..
‘Soul box! I understand now!’
soul box.
Kang Seol seemed to know why this relic surfaced in Gorgozia..
‘…It's my fault.’
The soul box was once in the hands of Kang Seol. So, in the hand of one of his horses.
‘A weapon of boundaries.’
A name that came to mind after a long time.
One of the 10 legendary horses fostered by Snowfall.
Mugina gains a soul box before ascending to heaven..
‘maybe… I didn't need it?’
there was no need.
At least for Mugina at the time.
‘Of course, it's a lie..’
Hooky is lying.
The soul box could never be used in a symbolic or other secondary sense..
Sleeping inside is literally a tremendous force of nature. The power contained in the soul box was so great that, simply considering its destructive power, it could have devastated half of the continent..
Mugina was wary of it..
This power was meaningless to him who was already ready to ascend to the sky, and Snowfall loved Pandea too much to pretend not to notice..
‘and… The seal has been broken.’
Mugina broke the seal..
He was also an absolute powerhouse..
Instead, he carved his own new seal..
‘and… I remember having it sink in the ocean.….’
The reason why the soul ship hidden deep in the sea appeared in the New World because sealing it wasn't enough. As Gorgozia rose, it seemed as if the Soulship was caught up in its rise..
under…
Snowfall sighed at the absurd situation..
“Why do you do that?”
“…I'm blaming myself.”
“why?”
“There is such a thing. Rather… I know your goal now. Rather, what do you want from me??”
“Please help until the soul box is recovered..”
“why? If it's in your power, you can retrieve the soul box from Gorgozia.….”
“The reason why the immortal went to the New World may also be related to the soul box..”
“How does an immortal know that??”
“A strong force attracts another strong force. If the immortal is truly stronger than the Golden King, the soul box will bring him closer..”
Snowfall was certain.
‘…Unfortunately, I don't think that prediction will be wrong..’
It was clear that the reason why the immortals went to the New World was because of their souls. What he will do with it is unknown now, but what terrible things will happen if the soul box falls into his hands?….
“If he seals….”
“no.”
“…….”
“The seal won't be broken that easily.”
Snowfall twisted its mouth.
“Even if it's immortal.”
“…Do you respect the power of Mesph??”
“…Let's just say that.”
the golden king said.
“If immortality is after the soul box, join me..”
“Are you asking us to face the immortals together??”
she nodded.
This was a good offer that even Kangseol couldn't refuse..
However, if I changed to a recklessly aggressive attitude here, I might not be able to get anything from Fuki..
‘…You need to take the initiative..’
Kangseol said calmly.
“I have no intention of taking risks and collaborating with someone. It's not of any benefit to me..”
“…Is that so? It's a shame.”
Sooooo…
When the Golden King shook himself off without any regrets and got up, Snowfall hinted..
“But, I think it could help if you pay attention to a few things.….”
Sooooo…
the golden king sat down again.
“You can at least try.”
Snowfall smiled brightly.
[Faction: Build a close relationship with the Golden King Fuki's Expedition.]
[Achieve the special achievement ‘Leads of Lambs’.]
[Obtain the special title “Double Agent”.]
[Each force involved is unaware of the other relationships..]
[Problems may arise if each force involved becomes aware of the other relationship..]
……
* * *
The departure date has come.
The expedition had a total of 15 ships..
Among them, only five were close to warships, and the rest consisted of frigates and reserve ships..
This expedition involved a mountain of human and material resources..
“cut the rope!”
“Raise anchor!”
“It's departure!”
On the captain's ship, there was a golden king who insisted on taking the lead, leading the fleet..
There won't be any major problems since Mael is by her side, serving as an attendant rather than a servant..
At least until you reach land..
Wow…
As all the ships left the dock and crossed the current, a message came to Kangseol's mind..
[Belong to a large fleet.]
[Each time the expedition discovers a new route and new area, it gains an Era..]
[Long Journey: Leading to Pioneers.]
……
[Kings do not experience long marches.]
[The Long March will be changed to an epic..]
[Epic: Leading to a Promise.]
……
[Faction in the expedition: Khan's expedition belongs to.]
[Faction in the Expedition: Zodiac's Expedition belongs to.]
[Faction in the Expedition: The Expedition of the Golden King Fuki belongs to.]
[Faction: Veil belongs to the expedition.]
[Force in the expedition: The Sons of the River mercenary group is included..]
……
[There is conflict within the expedition.]
[All helpers participating in this adventure are classified as gray helpers..]
[Gray helper ‘Golden King Hooky’ appears in this adventure..]
[Gray helper 'Golden King Hooky' will join your ally in this adventure..]
[The gray helper ‘Jabil the Executioner’ appears in this adventure..]
[Gray helper ‘Jabil the Executioner’ joins your ally in this adventure..]
……
Snowfall looked at the fierce man and his much younger brother and sister on the same boat..
“Hehehe… Please take care of me!”
Regriff grinned and narrowed his eyes at Snowfall..
Jabil, Regrif, Gwynn.
These three came to visit Snowfall yesterday, the day before departure..
What was the result?…
[Achieve the first achievement ‘Everyone’s Lover’.]
[Obtain the first title “Trash”.]
……
Kang Seol captures the Great Sea with squinting eyes..
“…damn.”
* * *
Same time as departure.
The old man who told Jiang Seol about the black dragon was searching the house..
“If your back suddenly goes out, you won't grow up early.….”
This clearly has nothing to do with the Golden King..
It was just an accident, and it was the price paid for using magic stones in an inappropriate manner even though the old man's residence was in a remote location..
Moreover, even though I had to replace the magic stone, I put it off for another day, so even if the lamp went out, it wouldn't be an unexpected event..
“Here… was….”
Chick… Chic…
Fortunately, the lamp filled with kerosene was buried deep in the ground..
The old man turns on the light.
and put it on the table.
Perhaps because it was an old item, the light did not extend far. However, the light only reached around the table..
Yes.
It's enough light to identify a man sitting across from a table without you noticing..
Exciting…
I felt like my heart was going to fall, but for some reason I didn't feel anxious or anything..
I hate to even imagine it, but if the man had bad intentions, he would never have waited like this..
“customer… is it?”
“I heard a rumor.”
rumor.
The old man finally smiled.
Okay, let’s show off and show off as much as we want..
The old man's life was not that extraordinary, it was a simple life. But only once in his life, and that was a recent experience, did he gain strength..
“…There are a lot of customers these days..”
Okay, that was pretty plausible.?
“I heard a rumor.”
The man kept saying the same thing about what was urgent..
The old man sat down without shaking and put a piece of tobacco in his mouth..
It is strong and does not burn easily..
But, isn’t it something you prepared for a day like this?.
Seup…
Whoa whoa…
“dragon.”
“…….”
“I saw a black dragon.”
“…and?”
“In that curve, there is also a blurry figure. maybe… It must have been a person.”
“Only you say that.”
“I guess I'm the only one with bad eyesight, hehehe. Keluk… Keluk….”
The man looks at the old man.
Cold eyes, as if there was no emotion at all. But I wasn't afraid.
Because there was definitely something cozy inside..
“It's not a lie.”
“I don't lie!”
“Just a few more questions.”
“However much.”
The man hesitates and asks.
“Has anyone asked the same question as me??”
“There was, no! There were a lot. Even if you combine the fingers of both hands….”
“then… in those….”
The question the man most wanted to ask was probably this. He wanted an answer, but at the same time he seemed hesitant to hear it..
It's to be expected.
And I'm afraid of being disappointed.
“Was there a black man?”
“black… other… ruler?”
It was not difficult for the old man to think of someone with similar characteristics. Quite polite customer. Of course it would be polite for him to remember.
“…there was.”
The change in the man's expression was more dramatic than any other moment during the conversation with the old man..
It was clear that the whole face was full of laughter and joy..
The man found out what he wanted, and now…
“…found.”
will head west.
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