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I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 353

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[The Temple of Vulcan] is said to be outside the village..

It may be somewhat ironic from the dwarf's point of view, but I thought it might be a good thing that things turned out this way..

If a temple surrounded by wild flowers had existed inside the village, it would have been a disaster in another sense..

As I headed to the place I heard about, I thought about the altar inside the temple..

I heard that there is a mysterious flame in the center of the altar that has never been extinguished for thousands of years, and that is the [Breath of Vulcan]..

I also remember the question Ludwig asked after hearing the story..

“So how do you use the divine power called [Breath of Vulcan]? No way, I have to go to the temple every time I cast something.?”

“Not really. [Breath] can be transferred to a special tree that only grows in this desert..”

“aha.”

This means that the tree is used like a torch and is carried to the oven in the workshop as if carrying a sacred fire..

What is important to note is that the translated Breath of Vulcan has a time limit.…….

Once removed, no matter how perfectly you store it, it will expire after a month..

This is why the dwarves of Dungeon Dune haven't been able to produce work for months..

I summarized the brief explanation I had heard and soon arrived near the temple..

“…I guess it's there.”

‘Luzard's black scales were quite helpful in withstanding the high temperature, but as we got closer to the temple, even I started to feel sick..

It's really the first heat I've felt in a long time..

“…It's hot.”

Due to the nature of my race, I did not sweat, but every time I exhaled, hot air was released like a dragon's breath.…….

To be honest, at times like this, I don't even know how the Linchal mask was made..

This isn't a disguise, it's not a transformation.?

It seems that not only has the outer appearance been disguised, but even the physical structure has become a lizardman..

I also thought that maybe it was Lise's black magic that was more powerful than the Rinchal tribe's mask. This is because it was not at this level when transformed into ‘Naru’..

‘Well, Naru was human, but.’

Anyway, I've heard that black magic is especially good at transforming magic, so I'm once again impressed by Lycerradigos' knowledge..

“I have to be especially careful from now on..”

For your information, when I was in Luzard, I always planned to end my talk to myself with '~kun'..

There's no particular reason, because it suits me better.…….

‘hmm…….’

For some reason, I thought that with his current appearance, he would look quite good with his black wings spread out when he unleashes Crowtaker's power..

It is a power that should not be easily exercised because one's identity may be discovered..

I thought about it and was shocked..

‘…I need to control myself soon..’

I am never in a period of gale and fury..

Even though the body is still like a child, the mental age is that of an adult..

I kept going while repeating this to myself, and soon I saw a building burning in the distance..

“…….”

Even though it was still quite a distance away, I was overwhelmed by its size, beauty, and overwhelming artistic beauty..

What suddenly came to mind was [Sandstorm Hill].

The various buildings that stood there… … . It looked great to me, but the dwarves didn't seem to like it at all..

It was said that it was built hastily because it was bound to collapse frequently due to sandstorms anyway..

To be honest, when I first heard that, I didn't even think it was a bluff, but it wasn't at all..

I feel like I finally understand why they disparaged the houses on the hill so much.?

Dozens of craftsmen worthy of leading an era and artists worthy of being engraved in the history books after their death rush in, ponder and agonize for years, and if even one of them says, “It’s not good,” they turn it over or destroy it and start over from the beginning.…….

After hundreds or thousands of trials and errors, wouldn't it be declared complete only after dozens of craftsmen unanimously said, "It's perfect?"?

I couldn't think of a better compliment than this in my cheap words..

The beauty of the temple itself was amazing, but the highlight was the dragon sitting on the roof of the huge temple as if it was about to be crushed..

I've never actually seen a dragon, but I've encountered similar-looking monsters..

This is the sapphire snake I encountered in the Gem Mountains..

Its intelligence and strength may be lacking compared to a real dragon, but it was at least similar in size..

But the sense of intimidation and trepidation I feel now is much greater than when I faced Jewel Su at that time..

Even though it is just a stone statue.

The dragon's eyes were sparkling red as if they were studded with rubies, and thick saliva seemed to be dripping from between its teeth at any moment..

The tightly packed scales were delicate, as if they had been plucked from an actual creature..

But what impressed me the most was the crack that appeared where the dragon landed. At first, I thought it was actually a crack..

After focusing more on my eyesight, I realized that it was also a part of directing..

“…….”

He immediately glared at me and said, “Krrrrrrrrrrrrrrt!” I feel like I'm going to roar.

I realized what kind of dragon that was.

13The first among the dragon kings and the god who presides over fire and furnaces, he was the one who taught metallurgy by giving the [first flame] to blacksmiths in the past..

‘Fire Dragon Vulcanus…….’

The entire temple was now surrounded by flames, and in many ways it was a transcendental sight..

The sight of a magnificent and beautiful temple burning in flames is something that only appears in mythology..

Of course, strictly speaking, it wasn't 'burning' on fire..

The temple was not made of combustible material to begin with, and even though it was engulfed in flames of that magnitude, not even a scorch mark was visible..

It's like the laws of physics are breaking down..

When I saw something like that, I could understand the saying, ‘God was angry.’.

‘then…….’

I pretended not to notice and quietly checked my surroundings..

I didn't feel any presence.

Not only people, but monsters, beasts, and even bugs don't seem to come around here..

It's not unusual because the temperature is so high that it's difficult to breathe even if you're standing quite far away..

When I first returned and woke up as fifteen-year-old Luan Badniker.…….

I wanted a place full of fire to quickly fill the empty space..

A lava field, a place where a great fire occurred in the past, a place where hot springs flow, or a desert..

If I could secure a place like that, I would have been able to build up my skills quickly.…….

‘If I were here back then, it would have been one of two things..’

I have accumulated about half of the total strength I currently have in a short period of time.…….

Either I failed and my whole body was reduced to ashes..

Or become addicted to coinage and become a madman..

Now that I say it, there are three, anyway..

After confirming that there were no witnesses, I immediately took action using the First Chloride Aircraft and took a step forward..

profit…….

As soon as I stepped on the burning path, I burst into laughter..

Is this how a piece of meat on a brazier feels?.

It's an amazing feeling because it's my first time feeling like I'm being cooked alive..

What suddenly came to mind was the lava I saw inside Ymir's body..

‘How high was the lava??’

I think I heard it was around 800 degrees.…….

The heat I feel now is similar to then. Even though we haven't gotten quite close yet..

Certainly, at this level, it would be difficult to access even with equipment with acceptable heat resistance..

“…It would have worked if it weren't for this luzard..”

I walked slowly across the scorching sand, closing the distance to the temple..

The distance itself wasn't that far, but as the temple grew bigger, it became increasingly difficult to walk..

And when we finally reached the temple…….

The temple disappeared right before our eyes..

“…….”

I stood still for a moment in a state of emptiness, and after a while, the image of the temple appeared again in the distance..

‘aha. mirage.’

Of course it won't be a natural mirage..

The details of the temple I just witnessed were so detailed that even a mirage would be difficult to imitate..

‘I guess this is one of the tricks Vulcan enjoyed..’

I'm curious at this point.

Why on earth would a man who is like a god be so angry?.

‘This is because you can't understand the situation if you only hear one side of the story..’

I thought of Ludwig waiting on the hill..

If it's Ludwig, perhaps he can find the clue to this strange sense of discomfort I feel.?

***

While Luan left Dungeon Dune and went to the temple, Ludvik wasted no time..

He pretended to stay quietly at Konjian's house and sneaked out to investigate this village..

Due to their closed and demanding nature, I didn't think I would be able to hear their story if I asked them directly..

Naturally, the only way to collect information was by walking around.…….

Fortunately, while the sun was shining, the homeowner, Konjian, seemed to be concentrating on conceiving or creating his work..

Ludwig, now free, took off her stuffy dress for the first time in a long time and wandered around the small town..

‘What about Nando… It's so steamy.’

Konjian wasn't the only one immersed in work..

Since most of the village craftsmen were focused only on making their work, it was okay for them to walk around openly..

However, there seemed to be no one guarding the village or patrolling it regularly.…….

Since the appearance of the building is rather loud, it was naturally easy to hide in its shadow..

How many different buildings did you visit?.

Suddenly Ludwig felt a sense of discomfort..

‘…….’

I didn't immediately realize what the discomfort was, but somehow I felt like I was missing something important..

Ludwig was reflecting on his thoughts one by one, and after a while he realized the identity of his discomfort..

‘There is no combat manpower.?’

There are quite a few dwarf artisan groups in the south, but Sandstorm Dune is the most famous clan among them..

[The brand [Sandstorm Clan] also has quite a name value, so to say it makes my mouth hurt..

So, their equipment is expensive in the market, and of course there are many people targeting it..

Even if using coercive or illegal means.

For those people, Sandstorm Hill is a storehouse full of treasures..

‘There are no special security personnel in such places.?’

Of course, dwarves are excellent craftsmen and can also fulfill the role of warriors..

He has natural physical strength and strong muscles, so if you give him a weapon like a hammer or an ax, he will fight better than most mercenaries..

But there is no way that alone can protect the village..

…Of course, it could be an illusion, but Ludwig knows. This faint sense of discomfort should never be ignored..

‘There's something.’

Ludwig sharpened his senses and continued wandering around the village..

It wasn't a large place, so it didn't take long to search through it, and soon I was able to find a strange place..

It's lunch time.

When you have to work hard and fill your hungry stomach.

However, the place where the dwarfs, who were absorbed in their work, were wiping away their sweat, was not their own home..

‘…Visid's house?’

As if they all came together, they headed to the house of Visid, the master of Sandstorm Hill.…….

The strange thing is that each person entered the house one by one, as if following the order..

The dwarves looked tired before entering, but immediately after coming out, they were smiling somewhat refreshed and satisfied.…….

Ludwig also felt uncomfortable at that sight for some reason..

Anyway, it seemed clear that there was something in the house..

Ludwig waited patiently until all the dwarves came out, and only after all the dwarves had left did he enter Visid's house..

“…….”

Visid's house was spacious as seen from the outside, and there was also a restaurant that seemed to be used by several people..

A plate with some food left on it and a beer glass with foam on it.

Traces of food left behind by those who have just finished eating…….

‘…That's what an outsider would think if they saw it..’

Ludwig ran his hand through the foam on the beer glass and then licked it. It was sweet and had a faint strawberry scent..

‘fruit beer.’

Naturally, this beer, which has a strong sweet taste, is not a favorite of dwarves..

Dwarves are natural drinkers and have a dull sense of taste, so they tend to ignore sweet beer. Especially if you're from the South..

In other words, there were not only dwarves here..

“…….”

Ludwig carefully observed the dishes..

A little longer and sharper than the utensils used by dwarves. This is because of the inevitable difference in body shape..

In other words, what was here was…….

‘You're human.’

Ludwig looked around the room for a moment and stopped in front of a drawer. It was an ordinary drawer, but the bottom part was strange..

There was no dust on the right side of the drawer, and there were faint scratches. As if you can just push it and move it..

Ludwig quietly touched the dresser and closed his eyes..

“…….”

The air flow is faintly felt..

Could it be something like a secret room or stairs leading to the basement?.

Ludwig opened his eyes and thought.

For now, this is it.

It is still too early to set foot in the space beyond this. Probably, from that moment on, this secret act will be discovered immediately..

Ludwig still didn't know if he should reveal their identities to them..

It's clear that the dwarves are suspicious and hiding something.…….

Separately, I am not sure that they harbor any hostility..

‘then… What should I do from now on?.’

Should I wait until Luan comes??

Or should I do some more research on my own?.

Since it wasn't something to worry about alone, Ludwig returned to Konzian's house..

Because there was one more person with whom I could discuss future matters..

but.

“…….”

There was no one in the room when I returned..

A room immersed in a somewhat unpleasant silence.

Ludwig muttered with a somewhat stern expression..

“…father?”

No one answered.

In other words, Delac is gone..