31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 90)
Yumi was taken aback by the situation where it was unclear exactly how a troll could speak human language or whether a human had become a troll..
“snow man? It's you?”
“Yes, Mira Yoo..”
If the opponent was really a troll, needless to say, I would have tied him up and dragged him to the altar..
So, this troll is actually a person named Snowman whom Yumira knows..
“Ugh, how did you become a troll? what did they do to you?”
Kang Seol smiled and said.
“I guess you were surprised by this appearance. This is what I wanted, not the brimstone skull thing..”
“why! You want to be that disgusting troll.?”
He answered, scratching his chin..
“Because this is the only way they'll let me in there..”
“…what?”
“This way, those trolls will let me into the altar..”
I couldn't speak for a moment, as if I'd been hit hard on the head with a hammer, but then I remembered something more urgent and changed the subject..
“Well, could you please tell me to let go of this? I feel like my wrist is going to break.”
“Oh sorry. Did I hold on too tightly? If you make a fuss, you'll be in trouble.”
Karen, in her troll form, carefully stepped back..
Yu Mira coughed lightly and asked Kang Seol..
“you… why are you here?”
“Why is Mira Yu here??”
“I am… To save Kibo….”
“I am similar. I came here because of Xiamen..”
“That means you plan to face the Sulfur Skull too.?”
“yes.”
“that… 4 people?”
“yes.”
She said, shaking her head from side to side as if she had heard something absurd..
“Hey, there's no way that's possible..”
“Didn’t Yu Mira also plan to recklessly charge up to the altar alone??”
“that….”
A dejected voice escaped her mouth..
“Because I can't help it... Because this is the only way….”
“How to get Kibo.”
“okay.”
“On the way, I saw a man who seemed to be part of Yu Mira's group..”
“I lived, I lived?”
“died.”
“…….”
Jirmo and Yumira's expressions suddenly got worse..
“It's my fault. I… If I hadn't brought everyone here... This wouldn't have happened. If I was going to die, I had to die alone.….”
Jirmo refuted Yumira’s self-deprecating words..
“Yumira, why is it your fault? We decided to come here to repay the favor we received from Kibo. Don't throw the honor of dead members on the ground as you please. you shouldn't be like that.”
“Zirmo….”
Jirmo turned his head to Kangseol and said.
“We chased them down to save Kibo and thought we had almost caught up. but… They noticed the chase and sent a troll..”
“hmm… How many people were there??”
“step… 2 people. Two people wiped out a hunting party of 20 people. While fighting to protect the other members, Mira was pushed out by the two's joint attack..”
Mira Yu nodded..
“They are strong. Especially those two. They didn't look like ordinary guys.”
“Moreover, it seemed like those two were just someone's subordinates..”
Jamard was interested in the story..
“someone? Did you see yourself??”
“no. I couldn't see any other features due to the fancy clothes..”
“Hmm, anyway, what did those two who attacked you look like??”
“One used a long claw-like weapon and the other used a large axe..”
“Heh, Jose and Kangoro. They are both talented men of sulfur skulls..”
Kang Seol, who was listening, asked Jamad..
“These are people I know?”
“They're pretty laid-back guys, but they're not the kind of guys you should care that much about. They're just bad-tempered bastards. Rather, you should think about who they follow..”
“He is their master... There's a person that comes to mind?”
“It reminds me of Jando. He was the one who advocated this ridiculous plan..”
“strong?”
“so so. I don't know because I haven't actually fought. If we had fought, I would have crushed it..”
After Kang Seol finished assessing the situation, he asked Yu Mira..
“Mira Yu, what are you going to do now??”
“What do you mean, what are you going to do??”
“We're thinking of going in there. what would you do?”
A feeling of weeping welled up in Mira Yu's heart..
After crossing the border of Nevenia, it was a series of terrible experiences..
His comrades were torn to pieces by the trolls' weapons and fell or ran away, not knowing if they were alive or dead. The wooden cage on wheels carrying Kibo could not be stopped for a moment from heading towards the volcano..
It felt like the world was trying to drag her down into the abyss of despair..
Just when I thought I was tired, snowfall appeared..
and he asks her.
“Are you willing to fight again??”
Mira Yu stood up, supporting her shaking legs with a hatchet..
The only hope she had left was a hand held out, and she held it tightly so as not to let go..
“Take me too. to the volcano.”
Kang Seol grinned..
“That would require some preliminary work..”
“…what?”
“Close your eyes.”
“uh… Uh oh?”
* * *
The numerous chains supporting the fire altar were no ordinary chains..
It had been magically treated to enable it to support an enormous weight, and its size alone was enormous..
Very few people knew the source of this chain, but it was only said that it came from the headquarters of the Tribal Federation..
Now a group of people were walking on such a huge chain..
It was Kang Seol and his group..
The altar guards shouted at them as they approached the altar..
“What!”
Instead of his usual appearance, Snowfall changed into a vicious sulfur skull and stepped forward..
A choice occurred to him..
[You have reached the entrance to the Fire Altar. But the guards have stopped you. what would you do?]
1. Kill the guards before the command finds out about this..
2. Approach them while ignoring their words..
3. [Required: Sleep Magic] Puts them to sleep in an instant.
4. [Required: Prisoner] Says you are escorting a prisoner.
……
Snowfall said, holding up the rope that tied Yumira and Zirmeau's arms..
“Escorting prisoners! Make a way!”
“what? Is that true? Why didn't you come with me??”
- Haha, will I get caught??
- Naruhodou's sentinel rebuttal!
- I have an objection!
Kang Seol said without the slightest embarrassment..
“There were prisoners who ran away on the way, so I was a little late because I had to kill them and catch up with them..”
“Hmm….”
When Kang Seol saw that the guard did not seem to completely let go of his suspicions, he used improvisation..
“You can't waste time on something like this! If, by any chance, the convoy is late and there are not enough sacrifices, and Master Jando asks me about my sin, I will definitely bring up your story..”
“that… good night! come here!”
- phew…
- One snowman is ㄹㅇ hahaha
- Is this the vibe that comes out of nowhere?…
Karen, Jamad, Mael, Snowfall, and even Zirmo and Yumira..
A total of 6 people reached the end of the chain. Now all you have to do is pass through the entrance to the altar, but the guard has cast a suspicious eye right before the entrance to the altar..
The target was Jamard..
“Hmm… Was there ever a guy this big??”
“Giggling... As big as he is, he looks like Jamard from Rock Tooth..”
“Why do you bring up this story about that guy?.”
Jamard's face was tense with anger, but he persevered as best as he could. The moment you slaughter the guard here, the first step of the plan goes awry..
Jamard was disguised as a sulfur skull, but I think he stood out because of his large size..
“By the way, didn't you guys see it on the way there??”
“Are you seeing it? what?”
“Oh, haven't you heard? Magra's forces are coming to the altar. To receive Purga’s grace. I heard you're almost there, but I guess you didn't see it..”
At that moment, Jamard's pupils shook greatly..
“huh? What's your problem there??”
“no, there isn't.”
“Anyway, the situation is a bit chaotic as even Magra comes here to help with the ritual. Jando is also in a sensitive situation due to the original issue, so it would be better to be careful..”
“Thank you, then..”
“Giggling… Please go quickly. Looks like you're already having fun.”
“…Did you touch the captive??”
“Only those who are highly rebellious will be instilled with fear in them..”
The Sulfur Skull's cruelty had already spread to nearby kingdoms. They were experts at using torture to force the mouths of rebellious prisoners to open..
Of course, in this case, the torture may have been simply for fun or as an example..
Yumira could not understand the words of trolls other than Jamad, the shadow of Snowfall, or Mael, who was fluent in language..
Because of this, I was able to maintain my composure..
“Well then, good luck.”
“okay. Opening!”
dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd…
The south door of the altar was opened..
The door was closed only after Kang Seol and his group safely got inside..
Cooung…
Jamard walked slowly and said after confirming that there were no people around guarding this place..
“Hey, we have a problem..”
“Yeah, this is serious.….”
“Additional troops are additional troops, but the biggest problem is that Magra is here. Do you know Magra??”
“…Elder of the Tribal Federation.”
“There's nothing I don't know. Then you know what it means?”
League of Troll Tribes.
A group with a long tradition.
There were many organizations that made up that place, but the most representative one was the Presbyterian Church..
They were the elders of the previous generation who represented each tribe and possessed monstrous abilities..
They were created to protect the well-being of the alliance rather than the prosperity of the tribe, and were nothing short of a symbol of the tribal alliance's power..
‘…I never thought Magra would come.’
Magra was also a famous shaman from the Brimstone Skull who became a member of the Council of Elders..
“If you fail, you die..”
“Hehehe… That being said, nothing much has changed. Now, let's begin. Mael, the central axis will be at the bottom floor..”
“I'll keep that in mind. I will find it quickly and head to the altar..”
As soon as Kang Seol entered the altar, the group split into three parts..
Jamard continued to escort the prisoners and disappeared with Yumira and Zirmo, and Mael went off alone and went somewhere..
Snowfall went alone with Karen without being noticed by others..
The plan was this.
While Jamaard, Yumira, and Zirmo rescue the prisoners, Mael causes confusion by damaging the central axis of the altar and joins Kangseol..
And Kangseol and Karen make their way to the ceremony site where the Genshin Festival is held..
Although simple, these were issues that could cause trouble if any of them were out of line..
Nevertheless, Karen calmly talked to Kang Seol..
“You know what, master? The owner is really ugly now.”
“You too, Karen..”
“Wow, this is the first time in my life I’ve heard people say I’m ugly. This is what it feels like. I suddenly felt sorry for Jamad..”
- Jamard gets hit out of nowhere haha
- Jamard is said to be handsome according to troll beauty standards.!
- He's even better looking than me!
- …okay? cheer up.
Karen and Kang Seol talked as they walked up the stairs one by one..
The sight of trolls conversing with each other was seen throughout the altar, so it was a very natural sight..
“You know, I remember what I said last time.?”
“You talk so much that it's hard to remember everything..”
“that… I have nothing to say. Anyway, back then. When the Phantom of the Fog.”
Karen and Snow Seol had a war of words in Water Fog Village. She was talking about that time.
- There's only one thing you can be sure of. The world will be a better place when we reach the end.
“I remember.”
“That thing, I think it's real.”
“…what?”
“The owner is not someone who acts to save the world..”
It wasn't wrong..
The reason why Kangseol and his party came to this dangerous place was not to save the people of the corrupt Nevenia capital, nor to save the poor residents of Novira..
only xiamen.
He took this risk to save someone who could be helpful to him..
“But the funny thing is, how the world gets better when the owner takes action..”
If he succeeds in this plan, he will unintentionally stop the Sulfur Skull from invading Nevenia and unintentionally save all the captives of Novira..
Snowfall does not act for the world, but by acting, the world becomes better. This will be the path he must take in the future..
“so? What do you want to say??”
“that….”
It was then.
Kugugoogung Palace…
[The Altar of Fire is off-center.]
“It's a success, Mael succeeded.!”
Mael's ability to approach the control room alone and twist the axis was worthy of Kang Seol's trust..
Mael showed the ability of a helper that Snowfall first acquired..
Rumble…
Armed trolls came pouring down..
It may be to find out who turned the pivot, but they won't be able to find Mael..
Mael was quite confident in the mission entrusted to him..
After the troll soldiers rushed down like a storm, the troll following them looked suspiciously at Kangseol and his party..
“What are you? Didn't you hear Jando's command? Why are you messing around here??”
“That's right….”
sreung-
[The effect of Karen's Elixir of Stomach is canceled..]
[The effect of your stomach elixir is canceled..]
Karen laughed while swinging her sword..
“'Cause we're going up.”
Altar of Fire, where something terrible is about to happen, a little crack has appeared..
Still, it was a very slight crack..
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