Dragon-Devouring Mage Chapter 117

Episode 117

EPISODE.59

Kwieeek, kwiik-.

Chirrrrrr-.

Tsutsutsutsutsu-.

All kinds of sounds could be heard through the forest, which was so thick that the sky could not be clearly seen.

From the sound of nameless grass bugs screaming and flapping their wings, to the sounds of monsters roaring.

If you look at them individually, they are not that big of a deal, but this place was a little unique.

The intensity of those sounds was more than twice that of other places.

It has to be that way.

This is the Amazon or Great Forest.

Because it was barely touched by humans, it was a place that preserved its ancient nature and mystery intact.

Of course, this great forest was nothing but a wasteland thousands of years ago.

Those old days.

It is said that a great deity called the Earth Mother planted thick trees here to hide something.

Hidden in the darkness of the forest, someone touched his lips.

“The disciple of the year that was to be burned to death and the royal family of Endymion are engaged… … .”

It was a man whose tattoo marks of unknown meaning covered half of his body.

At first glance, it seems like it has no meaning, but at first glance, it also looks like it has some magical meaning.

Squeak-.

At that time, a scavenger passing nearby trembled.

Despite its rodent-like appearance, it turned its head as if sensing danger.

I slowly stepped back, staring in the direction where the man was.

Perhaps it was because the red ghost fire was burning in the eyes of the man who seemed to be staring into the distance.

The man’s aura created by the combination of naturalization and tattoos was ominous enough to make even monsters retreat in fear.

At that time, a voice flows into his head.

-okay. A tower owner-level person has virtually become a member of the royal family.

It was a literally ironic voice, possessing both dignity and madness.

“Now that we have become a member of the same royal family, should we at least congratulate you?”

As if responding to a voice in his head, the tattooed man, Hypnos (Ὕπνος), muttered.

At first glance, the tone sounds like sarcasm.

-White sound.

That is why Bismarck, the master of the voice, dismissed his words.

-Because they are members of the same royal family, I have never once thought of them as family. just… … .

As I was speechless, I heard an answer.

-… … They are just dirty usurpers who took my place.

Even though he is currently sitting on the throne, these words are too cold to be said to have been uttered to his once younger brother or niece.

But what can you do?

That was Archduke Bismarck’s true intention.

Otherwise, there would have been no joining hands with those so-called cultists.

-however.

Immediately afterwards, the Archduke changed the topic.

-How far has progress been made in excavating in the great forest?

“hmm.”

In response to the Archduke’s question, the cultist, Hypnos, trailed off this time.

After briefly summarizing the current situation in my head, I spoke again.

“To be honest, I’m sure it will take a few years. Even if we do that, we don’t even know how many of the keystones will be able to be completely salvaged.”

-It’s a keystone… … .

The Archduke recited in a meaningful tone.

-It doesn’t matter, aging can be reversed. But the performance of that keystone is certain, right?

“A race of giants who once fought for supremacy on this continent. “It is the keystone of Tartarus (Τάρταρος) to seal away the giants.”

Wasn’t the reason the Earth Mother created this great forest to hide Tartarus?

“Even if we save just a few of them, it wouldn’t be as difficult as tying up an 8th Circle wizard.”

-It’s a nice sound to hear.

“The problem is the seal of Tartarus.”

-seal?

“exactly.”

Just by slightly opening the lid, the monsters in the forest were turning violent.

It’s all because of the energy flowing out of Tartarus.

Besides, the real problem is not the energy flowing out of Tartarus.

What you really need to be careful about are the beings sealed inside Tartarus.

“It looks like some giants are still alive inside.”

Giants.

Even though their numbers were not large, they were the ones who, at least for a time, aimed for hegemony over the continent.

It was clear that it possessed a power that transcended humanity.

Although eons have passed and its power has weakened, it is not something to be ignored.

‘Of course, it is a past that has been mostly forgotten and erased by the people of this era.’

Even if only one or two of the giants survived, it was only a matter of time before the entire forest turned into a wasteland.

Even so, the remaining aftereffects would even reach Endymion, which has a red canyon in the middle.

‘Considering Endymion’s national power, he will not be defeated, but there is a high probability that part of the country will be damaged.’

at that time.

-Does not matter.

A reply came from the Archduke.

-No, it would be better.

“… … ?”

-If they go on a rampage, not only will their attention be drawn towards them, but they will also be able to consume their power. I would rather say it went well.

Maybe it’s because it’s forgotten history.

Otherwise, it may be because you are blinded by the throne.

Even though I heard that the country may be damaged and the people may die, I think it is a good thing.

Hypnos grinned at that answer.

‘He is a person who is sure to go beyond being a king and become a tyrant or a king.’

Of course, they had erased and damaged some of the records of the New Age over a long period of time to create this situation in the first place.

‘The story about the other world savior and the giants was also one of the records that was erased at that time.’

The story of a hero with black hair who came from another world.

The myth of joining forces with dragons to save humanity and stop the giants was one of his greatest achievements.

‘Come to think of it, the disciple of the bitch who was to be burned to death also had black hair.’

Maybe he inherited his lineage.

‘The growth rate that exceeds expectations may be thanks to talent based on pedigree.’

Of course, the lineage of the other world savior would not have been completely passed down.

Because his skills and talent weren’t that great at best.

Perhaps some of the blood that has become cloudy over thousands of years has appeared.

‘Just in case, I should raise the risk level a little.’

Anyway.

“Well, then we will continue the excavation without any pressure.”

With that said, Hypnos concluded the communication.

It didn’t matter to them that the great forest was destroyed and part of Endymion’s land was blown away.

No, it was actually a good thing.

Because that was exactly the goal they wanted: to cause a storm of blood to rage across the entire continent.

Tsutsutsutsu-.

Hypnos grinned, extinguishing the natural light covering his eyes.

* * *

Wasak-.

An apple pie with much more content than the raw dough.

Daria giggled as she ate with her fork what should have been called a pineapple.

“If you say that you are requesting an interview in advance, then I will ask you to be kind to me in the future. “Wow, those are your true words.”

Russell’s face turned red like a blush at the teacher’s laughter.

But despite this, Daria did not stop. She actually went one step further, pointing and giggling.

“It’s a line that only fools who don’t know the slightest bit about a woman’s heart would say. “Giggle.”

In the end, Russell groaned and lowered his head as his teacher continued to tease him.

“Grunt.”

However, there is nothing we can do.

It wasn’t that I had no experience with women, but all of that was before my return. Because she was just playing with fire one night while working as a mercenary.

In other words, this was my first time officially dating someone.

At that time, clatter-.

Putting down her fork, Daria tapped Russell on the shoulder.

“Not only was it not the behavior of a man to put off answering any longer, but Her Majesty the Princess seemed to really like your moodless answer.”

“-yes.”

At those words, Russell lowered his head and touched the tip of his chin. Because if it weren’t for that, she wouldn’t have responded immediately to her own unsightly confession.

-Really, Kyung is a man with no airs at all.

The princess’s voice, giggling and muttering, still lingered in my ears.

-But it’s a strange thing. I feel that this one word from you, which is simple and without any charm or atmosphere, is sweeter than ten superficially whispered words decorated with all kinds of rhetoric.

-It’s probably because my wait was so long, almost two years.

Hecate revealed her white teeth as she spoke, as if to emphasize that she had been kept waiting for a long time.

– Just as you said, I also wish you well.

A witty remark that returns exactly what you said.

However, the princess’s face as she spoke those words was smiling brighter than any moment Russell had ever seen.

At that time, one word from Daria brought Russell’s consciousness to the present.

“Is that ring on your left hand a matching item with the one you gave to Her Highness?”

As she said, let’s move our gaze.

A ring that had never been seen before was placed on the ring finger of Russell’s left hand.

“yes.”

It was a ring made of gold and decorated with blue sapphires.

‘-Ring of Eros.’

Conversely, the ‘Psyche’s Ring’ given to the princess was decorated with red garnet.

“Seeing the magical power, it doesn’t seem to be an ordinary object… … “You’ve managed to prepare something like that.”

“It just so happened to be like that.”

I can’t answer that it came from a mission. Russell responded with a grin.

“Good job. “It’s not polite to make such a tasteless confession and not prepare a gift.”

Daria, who was teasing Russell again with that expression, suddenly opened her mouth with a serious look on her face.

“From what I heard, it seems the Haji royal family has set your engagement ceremony with Her Royal Highness to be held in three months.”

“It seemed that way.”

She is not an ordinary woman, she is dating a princess.

It wouldn’t be strange for the story to turn to an engagement. However, what was surprising was that the process was handled so smoothly.

As if he was waiting.

‘Well, His Majesty was also keeping an eye on the youngest one… … .’

Daria, who knew the inside story of the incident, laughed softly to herself.

“Please don’t say anything out of my resentment.”

On the outside, he still maintained a solemn expression and continued speaking.

“Your Highness the Princess may seem strong on the outside, but she is softer and more thoughtful on the inside than anyone else.”

Even though she lost her mother, the queen, when she was young, she grew up to be a strong member of the royal family.

One of those who had been watching her since childhood was Daria.

Is it because of that?

She knew better than anyone else that she had secretly swallowed many tears until she had grown up.

“So, I’ll try my best to do my best for the next three months. “Not only did we not just hold a ceremony, we actually became engaged, so we visited often.”

Russell nodded, as if to tell Daria that her worries were unfounded.

“yes. “I will.”

the problem is-.

‘-Is this really a meeting between lovers?’

The moment I thought about that and took a closer look, I said, Wow!

A spark flew before Russell’s eyes.

wizard who swallowed a dragon