Abduction 43. Guardian of the Home (2)
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“mom. “What is this stone?”
Erin tilted her head.
In front of her stood a tall, bare rock like a castle wall.
The gray-white shiny surface was filled with people’s names.
Adeshan looked up at his daughter riding a wooden horse.
“So, Erin hasn’t been here yet? “This is a memorial monument.”
“Central monument?”
“huh. It is a monument commemorating warriors who fought and died bravely. “The names of my grandmother and uncles are also written on the memorial stone erected in the northern part of the country.”
Adeshan gently swept the cenotaph down.
Everyone inscribed here was the one who fell in the final battle.
The cenotaph erected in Baltua, Ronan’s domain, overlooked the lake that was once connected to the headquarters of Nebula Clazier.
“Wow, then this is Mirror Lake from history books?! “Is it connected to that pale castle?”
Erin’s little feet were shaking.
Even though he came to Baltua’s villa once a month, he had no idea.
The Pale Castle where the final battle with Nebula Clazier took place.
I knew that the lake connected to it was located somewhere in Paradise Forest, but I never thought it would be located within the family’s territory.
Adeshan smiled after seeing his daughter’s reaction.
“Hehe, it used to be connected.”
“Before? not now?”
“okay. Erin’s Headmaster… So, Kratir-sama distorted the passage leading to the headquarters. “Now, if I go in on my own, I’ll just catch a cold.”
“Eh, this is shameful!
“Where is that?”
Erin’s cheeks puffed out.
Even if it wasn’t an adventure, I thought I’d get some gossip.
She muttered, resting her chin on the top of Adeshan’s head.
“Then why did you come? “Is this your dad’s workplace?”
“That’s not it. “Dad always stops by here before work.”
“why?”
“Well…why?”
On the day the field trip began, Ronan brought the whole family here.
Instead of answering, Adeshan shifted his gaze to Ronan.
In the past, he was a junior and comrade in arms.
The man who was now her husband was looking at the memorial stone not far away with his hands in his pockets.
“······.”
Next to him, Lanse was standing in an awkward position.
Like Erin, it was my first time here and I had no idea how to behave.
Ronan, who had been silent, opened his mouth.
“Balzac.”
“yes?”
“It’s the name of a mosquito I was close with. “Do you remember Aunt Ophelia?”
“Ah yes. of course.”
Lanse hesitated.
One of my parents’ classmates.
A vampire girl who always comes to my house once or twice a year.
Skin as pale as a snowy field and bright red eyes contained a magical power that could not be felt in humans.
“He was the guy who had a crush on Ophelia. He was the Schlieffen of a certain machine. Not only was she from a good background, but her face was also pretty. “In the future, their misunderstandings would have been resolved and they could have become a good couple.”
“What do you mean it would have happened?”
“okay. I couldn’t connect. He died right before the last war broke out. “This loyal mosquito brought her torn body beyond recognition and told your mother the location of the headquarters.”
Ronan smiled bitterly.
Whenever this happened, I regretted not quitting smoking.
The younger brother of the Shadow Duke.
The name of the vampire who died and became a hero was engraved at the top of the memorial stone.
“that···.”
“Of course, there are plenty of sad stories other than Balzac. It is normal for a person to die leaving only his wife and children behind, and there are many cases where parents and children die together. “It’s such a tragedy that every single name written here could be included in a textbook.”
It still felt as vivid as if it had happened yesterday.
The moment war breaks out, the value of life is reduced to a piece of paper.
Each person who dies every time they close or open their eyes has their own story.
‘f*cking war.’
No life was precious.
All Ronan could do was try to end the war as quickly as possible.
After a brief reminiscence, Ronan placed his hand on his son’s shoulder.
“son. “War is such a piece of shit.”
“······yes.”
“That’s just the way it is, so don’t be too gloomy. “If anyone sees it, they will think that you killed all the people listed here.”
“Well, like that…!”
“I’m kidding, man. “Then first, one minute of silence.”
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With those words, Ronan lowered his head.
It was a serious look from my father, whom I had not seen in a long time.
Lance put his hands together and lowered his gaze.
Thinking of those who died to create a peaceful world.
Erin, who was watching this, nodded slowly.
“After all, Dad is a good person.”
“Hehe, does Erin think so too?”
“huh. “I think I don’t like being seen like that.”
Mother and daughter laughed.
Ronan, who eventually finished his silent meditation, looked at Balzac’s name again.
I hope you are drinking the highest quality blood in mosquito heaven.
“Anyway, the time has come.”
“huh? “Who?”
“Didn’t I tell you? “It’s not just us going alone…”
It was the car Ronan was talking about.
Whoa!
A strong wind suddenly blew and a shadow fell over the family’s heads.
Sensing a strange aura, Ranse hurriedly raised his head, but before he knew it, the shadow had disappeared.
and.
“It’s been a while. “This lake too.”
“What?”
An unfamiliar voice rang out from behind Lance.
It was a low, heavy voice that I had never heard before.
When I hurriedly turned around, there was a tall man standing there.
“Who, who is it?”
An unseasonably long, black coat was draped over the shoulders of a man who was taller than my mother.
The hair down to her waist was also black, so it looked like a shadow was standing there.
The man’s eyes, as he slowly looked around, landed on Lance.
“Hmm…!”
At that moment, Lanse’s body stiffened.
The pupils of the crimson-flaming eyes were slit vertically like a reptile.
I was able to intuit it without further explanation.
That this person is an absurdly strong person.
Just as Lanse was about to place his trembling hand on the hilt of the sword.
“It looks similar. “Is this your child?”
The man blurted out.
Lanse’s hand stopped at the incomprehensible words.
Ronan walked forward with great strides and put his arm around the man’s shoulder.
“okay. “It looks pretty useful, right?”
“You seem smarter than you were back then.”
“You’re still the same as talking. By the way, isn’t it hot? “A long coat in this scorching sun.”
“It’s not hot. “Let go of this.”
“little bit more. “It’s definitely refreshing, probably because it’s a reptile type.”
The man tried to shake off the arm wrapped around his neck, but Ronan did not budge.
He released his shoulder strap only when an animal-like growl escaped the man’s mouth.
Erin came closer and hugged Lanse’s back, whispering to him.
“brother. who is this?”
“···I do not know either.”
Ranse was furious.
Since Ronan was smiling, it was clear that he was not an enemy.
However, I couldn’t let go of the tension as I looked at the ominous energy blooming over the man’s shoulders.
Adeshan smiled as he encountered the man.
“It’s been a while since I saw you. Mr. Orsay.”
“Oh, Orse?!”
Lance and Erin were shocked.
It was a name I heard several times while I was born and growing up.
‘Could it be that legendary dragon? Probably not? Surely not?’
It was clear I heard wrong.
Black Dragon Orsay.
Although he made a great contribution in the decisive battle against Nebula Clazier, he was once a vicious demon dragon who burned the continent.
Why would a dragon that is the most famous after Navardos come all the way to a place like this?
Orsay left behind the two people who were trying hard to deny reality and received greetings.
“hmm. “Are you a field commander?”
“Hehe, that’s a nostalgic title. “It’s already been more than 10 years since that happened.”
“For me, it’s just a moment. “There are new levels that I haven’t seen before.”
“Orsay has also become stronger. “Guys, should we say hello to Dad’s friend?”
“Chi, buddy?”
Adeshan stroked the siblings’ heads.
Orsay slightly frowned, but did not specifically deny that he was Ronan’s friend.
Ranse and Erin, who had been hesitant, bowed politely.
“It’s my first time meeting you, Mr. Orsay. “My name is Erin de Baltua.”
“···This is Ranse.”
Orsay responded with a moderate nod.
The reaction was so cynical that it didn’t seem like they liked the kids.
“I heard that you will help my husband this time. “I don’t know how to thank her for coming all the way here to pick me up.”
“joy. I just came here to get some fresh air that didn’t smell like blood for the first time in a while. “Who is the child of the killing machine?”
“Ah, that child said he would come separately. He said he uses a space scroll, so…”
“Uncle Orsay!”
Adeshan was speaking.
Suddenly, a shadow appeared out of sight and stuck to the back of Orsay’s neck.
A very familiar girl with hair as red as a tulip.
Orsay glanced at the girl and clicked his tongue.
“Get away. And who are you talking about?”
“Ahaha, you’re always so picky. “Didn’t you miss me?”
“I didn’t want to see you.”
“Not being honest. Well, that’s your charm.”
Sechika chuckled.
Orsay sighed as if he was annoyed.
Like someone who has resigned themselves to something that has already happened many times.
Erin, who was peeking out from behind Lance, frowned.
“······Sechika-nee?”
“Oh, Erin is there too? hi!”
Sechika waved her hand happily.
Instead of her usual everyday clothes, she was wearing expedition gear like the Lanse siblings.
Erin asked in a wary voice.
“What are you doing here, sister?”
“huh? Didn’t you hear from Lance? “You decided to do your parents’ job experience project together.”
Sechika explained the situation simply.
Ronan and Asher agreed to show themselves working together, and the location was the South.
Lance was taken aback at hearing this story for the first time.
“This is my first time hearing this.”
It was only natural that Ronan had forgotten to tell his children.
Sechika jumped from Orsay’s shoulder.
“Eh? really?”
“okay.”
“What do you think?” Wouldn’t it be nice if we all went together? “I didn’t really know what my dad was doing because I mostly just followed my mom around during vacation.”
She strode forward and put her arms around Lance.
Her large, clear eyes were jade-colored, resembling those of Marya.
Sechika asked back.
“Or do you not want to go with me?”
“Ugh.”
Ranse’s face turned red at the bold action.
As Sechika got closer, a scent reminiscent of wild flowers came from her body.
“···That’s not it.”
“Hehe, that’s enough.”
Sechika pulled her arm closer.
Ronan and Adeshan were watching the two with playful expressions.
Erin’s voice came from below my waist.
“dad. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
“ok? “What?”
“Sechika-san is also going with us.”
When I looked down, Erin, who was very upset, came into view.
Her round, pretty eyes were as sharp and slit as they were when she was young.
The corner of Ronan’s mouth went up at the sight of his daughter showing off her unusual cuteness.
“I forgot that’s what Dad told me. Shall we shout out a shout out to our daughter?”
“no.”
“Hmm? Si, you don’t like it?”
“I don’t know. I hate you dad. “Don’t come any closer.”
Erin turned around.
The suddenly cold attitude was reminiscent of the cold north wind.
She got in between Ranse and Sechika, who were in the middle of a conversation, and widened the distance between them.
Ronan muttered dumbfounded.
“···honey. “What did I do wrong?”
“Ahaha, I’m still at the age where I like my brother.”
Adeshan covered his mouth and laughed.
Having once lived with two brothers, she was able to understand Erin’s psychology.
Ronan just scratched his head as if he didn’t understand.
Suddenly, Orsay’s voice was heard.
【It seems like everyone is gathered now.】
Unlike before, it was a voice that resonated throughout the forest.
For a moment, a shadow fell over everyone’s heads.
The air began to distort with the evil mana spreading in all directions.
Lance reflexively pulled his younger sister into his arms.
“W-what…!”
When I turned around, I saw Orsay who had returned to his original form.
The neck soaring toward the sky was so long that it was difficult to see the end.
The scales, which seemed to be cut out of the darkest part of the night, were immersed in darkness even under the strong summer sunlight.
“wow. “This is the first time I’ve seen you transform since I was five years old.”
Sechika whistled in admiration.
Next, the four wings attached to Orsay’s body spread out.
Similar to Sita.
However, the black wings, whose size was incomparable, were like a curtain covering the sky.
Eventually, Orsay lowered his head, which was as big as the cenotaph, and growled.
【Get on. Because even at this very moment, the amount of trash that needs to be burned is increasing.】
fantasy,
