251. Soul Stone (5)
[Please, human! Hurry and bring me to Rod!]
Coo!
The incorporeal spirit knelt down, and for a moment it felt like the room was shaking. That’s how strong and powerful the spiritual pressure emanating from Vajra was.
Seongjin asked while quietly looking at the huge lycan slope bowed in front of him.
“…But you’re already dead, right? What are you going to do by going to Louise’s side?”
[Thanks to you, I was born as a new soul. I have been given the opportunity to serve Rod once again! If he is a descendant of Nebraska, if he is a true Lycan Slope, he will naturally know how to use my soul stone!]
“hmm.”
[So please help me live for him!]
Every time Vajra shouted a word, strong spiritual pressure swept over Seongjin. That probably means that your feelings are desperate.
However, from Seongjin’s perspective, it was pitiful and annoying at the same time. I feel like I want to pass it on to Louise right now.
“But that kid went to the demon world a long time ago. He must have already gone deep into it. How can I find him and give him your soul stone?”
[With magic? Why?]
“Have you forgotten already? Louise said she would help you. She left for the [Flower Garden] to find the source of the flower scent that clouds the minds of the Lycanslopes.”
[Hwawon… … !]
Vajra’s eyes widened in shock.
I thought I would finally meet the true Lord, but unfortunately, the request he earnestly asked for from Seongjin and Louise during his lifetime ended up getting in the way!
-Please destroy the [flower garden] of those flowers deep in the demonic realm. Otherwise, the future of our people… … !
Ah, remembering the words he had said, Vajra closed his eyes and lamented.
[Did the Lord go there to save his people?]
Woooooo-
As Vajra’s soul becomes violently agitated, the red energy in the room resonates with it.
Guilt, sadness, gratitude, joy. All of the intense emotions were swirling together, and the density in the room suddenly increased.
[He rose up to save our poor people! You will finally avenge your compatriots on the blasphemous demonic prison guards!]
Bloody tears suddenly flow from Lycanslope’s eyes, distorted by all kinds of emotions.
Rubbing. Rubbing.
‘omg!’
As a scene from a horror movie started again, Seongjin took a step back, breaking into a cold sweat.
Unlike Hayes’ evil spirit, I thought he was showing a very detached attitude, but in fact, he seemed to have given up on everything until now.
By the way, why are all souls like this? There is no middle, there is no middle!
‘Should I just cancel the summons right now?’
While Seongjin was experiencing serious internal conflict, fortunately, Bajra slowly began to calm down. The hair that had grown up calmly fell down, and the distorted face returned to normal.
Of course, the bloody tears flowing from the corners of my eyes were still there.
[I’m so glad you’re mixed race. There is no pure-blooded lycan slope who can maintain their sanity even for a moment in a place covered in ominous blue flowers.]
“So Louise is safe there too?”
Then Vajra shook his head with a serious expression.
[That’s not true, human. As long as Lycanslope’s blood flows, the influence of flowers cannot be completely avoided. If exposed to that scent for a long period of time, even mixed-race people will probably have problems.]
what? Then it’s a big deal.
[That is why I must help him! I, who have truly become free from the flower through the death of my body, must be by his side!]
Bara looked up at Seongjin with pitiful eyes. It was difficult to ignore Max’s eyes as if he were begging for a snack.
“…Even after all this, I am a person of quite high status in Delcross. I can’t move around with the demonic spirit on my own.”
Sneaking out with Aura concealment is only possible at close range. You have to go into the center of the demon world, right?
Plus, there’s Logan here. Although Seongjin’s auror concealment skills had recently improved dramatically, he was not confident in avoiding the eyes of the continent’s youngest sword master.
“Still, if I insist on going, a large-scale search team with a vague purpose will probably be formed. The Sigismund Territory will not leave it alone. Of course, if we happen to encounter Lycanslopes on the way to the flower garden, we will wipe out the barely surviving compatriots. As expected, it will be done neatly.”
That was the reality.
Moreover, I have a strong feeling that even if I somehow arrive at the [Painter], I won’t be able to meet Louise.
‘And now I really want to go home.’
Seongjin thought so in a daze.
I took the souvenirs and reached an amicable agreement with the Margrave regarding the medicine cart, so I don’t want to get caught up in anything anymore.
[that… ! Is there really no way? Hehehe! Hehehehehe!]
Then, bloody tears started pouring like a waterfall from Vajra’s eyes. It’s a shame because she’s a soul and has no substance, otherwise she would have been overflowing with blood in the room a long time ago.
The red energy on the floor also fluctuates, representing his sadness.
‘… That’s why I don’t like this!’
No, wouldn’t I want to do that? I want to quickly hand these haunted items over to someone else!
Wong!
At that time, Max, who saw that Seongjin was disgusted, blocked the way and barked loudly at Vajra.
[…] hmm?]
Surprised, Lycanslope stopped crying and looked down at the dog with dumbfounded eyes.
“Max?”
Wong wong wong!
Although it is said to be a wolfdog larger than a normal dog, it is still not even a handful in front of Vajra, who is 4 meters tall.
Nevertheless, Max’s attitude was nothing short of brave. She was devastated because Vajra was a spirit. If she were alive, she would have attacked and bitten her at any moment.
Crrrrr-
I am strong! I am huge!
Vajra was startled and asked Seongjin.
[Wait a minute, human! Is this wolf really an Ionian wolf?]
“Huh? This isn’t a wolf, it’s my dog.”
[A dog, that can’t be possible! I definitely feel a connection between that dog and me that cannot be expressed in words! It’s a close connection, like a bond between family members!]
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This time it was Seongjin’s turn to growl at him.
“What? Are you coveting my dog now?”
[No, that’s not what I mean, human! Don’t misunderstand!]
Seeing Seongjin’s unusual change in attitude, Vajra quickly waved his hand.
[I’m just talking about that wolf’s bloodline! It means a deep connection between races that has been passed down from generation to generation, like the wolves of Ionia!]
“…….”
[If I had to say it, it goes back to the mythical era. Originally, the wolves of Ionia have been faithful companions and members of the Lycanslopes for a long time. As a human being, you would not even be able to guess the infinite possibilities they have.]
Speaking of possibility, it reminds me of Max at the time when Louise was controlling him. Are you talking about becoming one with your family and transforming into a huge person?
-okay. Was it the blood of the Ionian wolf? Although it is a clumsy hybrid, it is probably a bloodline rarely seen in this dimension anymore.
Come to think of it, it seems like the Berseus guy in the ice canyon also said something about the bloodline of the Ionian wolf to Max.
‘Come to think of it, that bastard also coveted my dog!’
Where did you say it? Did he say that he was an old lord again? If we meet again, this time I will drink you to the bone!
As I was feeling indignant again, Vajra’s face suddenly brightened.
[Ah, everything is resolved! Leave my soul stone to this dog! I’m sure you can take me to where the Lord is!]
“what……?”
Seongjin blinked.
“Wait a minute, what do you mean? What are you asking Max to do?”
Send a small puppy like this to a magical world where glamor trolls and lycan slopes are rampant? Alone?
“Are you out of your mind? No!”
When Seongjin firmly refused, Bajra beat her chest in frustration.
[So, you, a human, don’t know the true power of this wolf! It’s just a simple errand and there won’t be any problems!]
Seongjin was about to get angry again, but Max barked vigorously as if he had been waiting.
Wong!
“……?”
I looked back at Max, feeling anxious, and saw the dog barking confidently, wagging its tail at Seongjin.
Wong wong!
“No, but Max is an ordinary wolfdog….”
Wong!
you can do it! Because I am strong and huge!
“So you can’t transform right now….”
Max, my father is trying to flatly refuse an inappropriate request, so what happens to me if you leave here like that?
However, it was difficult to ignore Max, who was staring at him with bright eyes.
“Keu….”
I guess it’s because he’s a puppy. Why is my child so immature?
Seongjin, who had been holding his forehead for a while, had no choice but to pick up the Amulet of Nebraska. Well, I don’t have a bad feeling, and Max even asked for Louise’s shoes.
“I hope the soul stone is delivered properly without falling into Max’s stomach.”
[Ah, thank you! Thank you so much!]
Wong wong wong!
… These are noisy.
“Oh, right!”
Before extracting the soul stone from the amulet, Seongjin asked Vajra one last time.
“Now that I think about it, I’ve been curious about something for a while. Who is that devil you mentioned?”
Apparently, in the ice canyon, Vajra had said this.
-Are you trying to get rid of that devil’s [flower garden]? Are you going to become the last hope of your poor, deluded compatriots?
Did you say that the blue flowers growing wild in Magyeong suddenly increased explosively? As the word [flower garden] literally means, doesn’t it mean that someone is deliberately growing those flowers in the magic garden?
Then Vajra answered with a dark face.
[I don’t really know what that person is. I vaguely remember meeting with Berseus, the prison guard of the Demonic World, a few times.]
Seongjin nodded, but it became difficult to manage his expression for a moment as he continued his words.
[It seems like Berseus calls him ‘Puppet Master.’]
“……!”
* * *
That night, Logan and Martha, who finished work late, stopped by Seongjin’s room.
“As expected, the Margrave seems to be avoiding me.”
Logan said with concern in his voice.
“Isn’t it just a coincidence?”
“No, Brother Martha. Sir Vincent has retired from the front lines, so you might think so, but isn’t it strange that it’s so hard to meet the Margrave face-to-face even though he continues to participate in sweeps?”
It was worth it. Margrave Hendrick had previously refused to allow Logan, who was returning from a subjugation, to stay in his territory.
It’s just that the fact that he received help is clear and there is a relationship with Seongjin, so they can’t just throw him out like before. Instead, she seems to have decided to avoid Logan herself.
“Why on earth do you find me so annoying?”
I know. I thought the negotiations on the drug cart issue were roughly over, but is there something more left?
While Seongjin was lost in thought, Logan spoke.
“Well, there is still plenty of time to find out. The Lilium Special Forces will arrive soon.”
Since I was officially dispatched from the Imperial Capital under the pretext of helping Lord Sigismund, I don’t think the Margrave can do anything about me staying here for a while.
“Why didn’t you come with me?”
“They must be riding as fast as they can. I’m just faster.”
Seongjin once again realized how ridiculous Logan had been.
It took Seongjin and his party more than 15 days to reach Sigismund Range. Let’s not even put aside the fact that we defeated the demon beast in the middle.
When I looked at Logan blankly, he smiled proudly.
“Now do you realize how grateful you are for this brother?”
“What are you talking about? Don’t talk nonsense, little brother.”
When Seongjin frowned and replied, Masain next to him made a face that said, ‘It’s the beginning again.’
“Anyway, when the special force comes, let’s not hesitate, let’s pack our bags and leave here right away. There’s no more time to waste. Now, let’s go home.”
“…….”
But there was no response from Logan, who thought he would say, “I’m your older brother.”
“what’s the matter?”
When Seongjin asked curiously, the light returned to the eyes of Logan, who was blankly looking at Seongjin. His face seemed to have realized something again.
“house…….”
Yes, home.
When I responded with a sullen expression, Logan’s mouth slightly curved. It was a very cautious, yet very reassuring smile.
“I see, I should go home. My sister and Sisley are probably waiting for me right now.”
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