I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 157
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“Unlike magic arts, which has been in its infancy for the past hundreds of years, the refreshment industry has made remarkable progress. Look at this coexistence of crunchiness and moisture. This is as difficult a task as combining conflicting elements, and it is a brilliant achievement. This fun texture that feels like it's floating... Right. Is it a peanut? A hint of savory goodness is hidden within the sweetness. The baker who made these cookies must have had great inspiration and ability..”
“…….”
Rise ate the cookie as if she were hiding her eyes and looked at me with a satisfied face..
I couldn't overcome the pressure and let out a sigh..
“…I'll bring it again next time.”
“Sugar is a wizard's best friend and companion for life..”
“…….”
I changed the subject without mentioning the leftover cookies..
“So can I ask a question now??”
“Before that, explain the situation clearly. Where did you see this demon fish and magic circle??”
“This is Cartel Academy..”
Lise's head was tilted..
“Cartel Academy? It must be an educational institution in the system..”
“that's right. So what happened…….”
I have summarized as best as I can the series of events taking place at Cartel Academy..
After hearing the whole story, Rise looked interested..
“It is clear that the empire's prestige has diminished greatly over the years. The devil has descended in the middle of the islands. Well, it's not the advent in its complete form, but it's possible because it's Haden Eihar, the ruler of the other side of the world.…….”
“…….”
“It would be fun to see the entire academy become a den of evil. Ahaha. It's quite a pleasant thing.”
Looking at the way you're talking, I don't think I can ask for help from my family through Reese..
“… Now that I think about it, I used the magic tool you gave me earlier to meet Lise, but I'm worried that the dean's doll might notice..”
Rise laughed at my words..
“Even if it's a doll, perfect imitation is impossible. The higher the level of the original, the more difficult it is to reproduce, and partial memory loss will also occur. If it's an archmage's doll, it probably won't be able to produce even half of its original power..”
“aha…….”
I thought it was an all-rounder, but it has a lot more loopholes than I thought..
Actually, isn’t it natural??
There is no way that a doll of that size can be pulled out without any penalty..
“Of course, even a perfect archmage would not be able to pierce Lyserradigos' magical tools, so you don't have to worry too much..”
I feel reassured by this assurance..
If his personality were a little more rounded, he would have been the best helper..
Well, not everyone can be successful..
“anyway… Things seem to be going interesting. Then your goal is to enter the underworld directly and defeat the Demon King..”
“For now, yes.”
“Well, good. Well, I guess I can tell you a few things..”
Rise laughed and continued speaking..
“What the magic circle you showed me was the formation and maintenance of the other side of the world and the enforcement of new laws. Therefore, if you step into Haden Eihar's territory, you must follow the rules..”
“What happens if I break it??”
“You will be trapped forever. The body will be bound in the world of the blood-red moon, and the soul will be tormented for eternity in the hands of the devil. Even death cannot be liberation..”
The moment I heard that, Alec came to mind..
This is the voice that wished for the death of the expedition team that left for Yeongsan..
‘Even death cannot be liberation.’
Green Tongue Demon King Tangtata.
The image of him playing with Juan's head like a ball flashes through my mind..
At the time, I had only bad feelings toward Juan, so I felt pity rather than joy.…….
Suddenly this thought occurred to me.
Perhaps dying at that time was a blessing for Juan?.
Rise looked at the note and continued speaking..
“It seems like the rules written in demonic language are from the underworld. I'll tell you this only once, so memorize it carefully..”
Did eating sweets make me feel better?.
Rise explained in a humming tone..
“first. If you get caught by the doll, it's over. second. Do not leave the restricted area. The victory conditions are finding the person in charge of the ritual and defeating the demon lord. The time limit is until the full moon. Hmm. The rules are simpler than you think.”
I thought about it carefully and asked.
“If defeating the person in charge of the ritual is a victory condition, then there is no reason to enter the secret world.?”
“Killing the organizer from the outside doesn't mean much. The power of the Demon King will not increase further, but the Demon King who has descended will not disappear. Rather, there is a possibility that it may run away for unknown reasons..”
“…….”
Same as what Evan said.
At least that means he didn't lie about subduing the demon lord..
‘First of all, the academy doesn't have to worry about that guy's betrayal..’
Still, I think it would be difficult to completely trust it, said Lise..
“Let me give you some advice..”
“What is it?”
“run away.”
RiSe smiled and continued speaking..
“Everyone who understands the rules has hope at first. I might be able to win, I might be able to survive. I repeat it like brainwashing. Not knowing that it was just a device for the devil's entertainment. The deeper you dig, the more you will realize it. In the first place, Haden Eihar's game has an extremely unreasonable structure that can never be won..”
Rise said, extending her hand to me..
“Of course, even if it were a doll, you wouldn't be able to easily fool the Archmage's alter ego and escape... … . It's not difficult for me, Lyserradigos..”
I remembered receiving a similar offer..
Was it during the first retreat, when you met Assad?.
I laughed out loud.
Now that I think about it, the situation is a bit similar to back then..
What has changed is that he is not the Demon King of the Black Swamp, but the Demon King of the Blood Moon..
Isn't it the extent to which the proposer has changed from Assad to Rise?.
‘but…….’
Just refusing blindly like I did then may not be the solution..
Once you leave the academy, you can ask for help from outside..
‘For example, if you can call Sangvis-Blooded Ball,?’
Of course, Sanghyeolgong is the busiest man on the continent... It's nothing else, it's about the devil..
If possible, wouldn't it come running in a month?.
“how can i run away?”
“It's not difficult. It will be six more days until the Demon King truly descends. Stay hidden here until then..”
I felt a little dizzy from the unexpected answer..
“…what is that.”
“The moment the Demon King descends, all those caught in the underworld will be sacrificed. At least half of the people in the Academy will be like that. The seeds of evil will be planted in those who are lucky enough to survive..”
“What is the seed of evil??”
“Is it a dark instinct that sprouts at any time? … . When it blooms, it will strangle those it loves, destroy cherished treasures for no reason, and harbor an undying hatred for parents and children..”
“…….”
“You can escape its influence by staying here. After that, you can leave the academy and leave the matter to the Imperial Knights, another archmage, or Delak to take care of it. If it's related to the devil, he'll come running from the other side of the continent..”
The last sentence was similar to what I thought, but I kept my mouth shut..
RiSe looked at me quizzically as I didn't respond..
“More than two hundred people in the academy have already been replaced by dolls.”
“I said so.”
“I thought they had already been sacrificed as sacrifices to the devil, but hearing you say that doesn't seem to be the case..”
Rise laughed..
“Those who have been replaced by dolls will still be trapped in the other side of the world. Clinging to fleeting hopes, trembling with fear and dread, longing for the sun that will never rise under the blood-red moon..”
“If so, isn't it still available??”
“Do you want to save them??”
“If you can get it, it's better to get it..”
Rise made a snoring sound..
“how? By stepping into the devil's game that you have no chance of winning? Are you a fool who entered hell on your own feet?.”
“…….”
“They are as good as dead already. Jumping into the sea to save those who have already been swept away by the storm is not called good will. It's a question of intelligence, not rescue, just companion suicide..”
Reese's eyes turned to me..
But strangely, at this moment, the usual evilness was not felt in those strange purple eyes..
Rather, it was filled with an exploratory spirit that seemed like scattered starlight..
“One thing, Luan Badniker, I want to ask you before all this criticism..”
Rise looked at me and asked as if she were dealing with something unknown she had never experienced before..
“are you good?”
* * *
I left the underground library, leaving Lise behind..
I didn't reject the offer..
Somehow, as we talked, I became emotionally depressed… … . Whenever I was in this state, I organized my thoughts by myself..
In a quiet place, facing your inner self..
Fortunately, the food warehouse was quiet, and the moonlight shining through the window created a quiet atmosphere..
I sat on the box and was lost in thought..
Cartel Academy.
For me, this place was not a place to learn knowledge, but a place filled with fog everywhere..
The sense of discomfort I felt from the moment I first stepped in, Seren Goodspring, the two royal family members, Professor Alec, the ghost story, the spirit mountain, the demon king, the small priest Evan, the huge conspiracy I learned about in the process, and Dean Alderson who was a puppet.-.
I thought I was observing from a distance, but when I came to, I was already caught up in the flow..
I wandered around without even knowing the direction. Days when I felt more confused than helpless..
And finally the fog cleared... I laughed when I saw the monster that revealed its shape..
There's a saying that ignorance is medicine, and that's exactly what it is..
It would be better if I didn't know.
If you didn't know that two hundred innocent cadets are still alive and suffering in the underworld..
‘mean thoughts.’
I burst out laughing..
- are you good?
So the answer to that question is “no.”.
Lycerradigos did not understand the essence of me at all..
How many good and deep people are there in the world? For example, Seren Goodspring, who jumped into Badniker's retreat to save strangers..
I am different from Seren. It can't be like that..
But that doesn't mean I'm a bad guy..
‘A relatively conscientious guy.’
That's my self-evaluation.
sreung-.
I drew the sword of seven sins.
The unique rough black face couldn't even accept the moonlight, let alone shine on me.…….
For some reason, at this moment, I felt like I was making eye contact with a warrior I had never seen before..
“You've heard it all..”
[That's right.]
“Am I making a reckless choice??”
[It's hard to deny.]
Musin’s lonely voice continued..
[No matter how many lives you have, it won't be enough. No one will criticize you for running away, and in fact, at Yeonja’s age, it is right to promise for the future..]
“…….”
[But don't you want to do that?.]
I burst out laughing at Musin’s words..
[You shouldn't do anything you don't want to do..]
This probably isn't comfort or encouragement, but.
I really liked Musin’s words..
“Would you please join us?.”
Mushin said with a smile.
[A world where the moon never sets, or in other words, a world where the sun never rises. How terrified those poor, weak children must have been. How many nights have I stayed up in fear?.]
“…….”
[Maybe no one looks forward to the sunrise anymore. You may also have forgotten the feeling of sunlight hitting your skin. But I think that in a world like that, the dawn must come even more. You must prove that the sun will rise.]
“…….”
[Let's go, lotus.]
At Musin’s words, I got up from my seat..
[Even if you walk down the road to hell, I'll be with you.]
It was just before leaving the warehouse..
At that moment, a faint beam of light poured in from the window..
Just before I left the room, I blinked and adjusted to the unusually bright light today..
It was sunrise..
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