Episode 164
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Wow-.
The grip on cultist Hypnos’ neck tightened.
An incredibly powerful grip that can easily squeeze not only logs but also steel.
Hypnos felt his breath becoming more and more suffocating due to the strength of his grip. He groaned with difficulty.
“Knock, gag-.”
The body is raised with a strong grip, and the toes that do not touch the floor are struggling wildly.
Grip strength comparable to that of a superhuman-level Auror practitioner.
Even so, it is only physical strength.
If the dark magic power was raised, Hypnos would also be able to respond without difficulty.
However, Hypnos did not do that.
Because I knew from several experiences that it would only stimulate this man’s anger even more.
“Okay, okay… … .”
instead.
I barely opened my mouth as I felt bubbles flowing out.
“Dae-dae, when on earth…” … .”
-… … .
“Okay, enough of the jokes… … .”
In the following voice, the man’s mouth twists strangely. Then, the surrounding air began to droop like wet cotton.
“Ugh-!”
Hypnos’ body trembled under the pressure that seemed to come from all directions and crush him.
-Dae-gye-ra… … .
A voice as ferocious as an animal growling. Then, the shadow beneath my feet wriggles as if it has life.
Hahahaha!
It expanded, spreading out indiscriminately toward its surroundings.
Woe!
Then, the shadow, which has expanded its size to its limit, even begins to change its shape.
A huge monster with a long neck and two pairs of wings.
If it has the appearance of a human, its shadow is the shape of a monster!
It was a phenomenon that clearly violated the laws of the natural world. However, the man in front of me had the ability to make fun of the rules.
‘Fallen Dragon, Jillian Resester-.’
The being commonly called the Demon Dragon was the man in front of me.
-Hypnos.
“… … .”
Hypnos shivered involuntarily at the voice of the black-haired man, Gillian.
-Since when did you become in a position to give orders to me?
The deadly force that has risen sharply congeals in the air, and dozens of intangible fangs are aimed at vital points throughout the body.
“Grunt, growl-.”
Die.
If things continue like this, you will definitely die.
Hypnos blurted out a word without realizing it as he felt the vivid image of death glimmering before his eyes.
“Are you planning on betraying him?”
At that moment, the grip that had been squeezing my neck suddenly stopped. The intangible force that was aiming at the vital points of the entire body also suddenly disappeared.
The black-haired man’s face quickly cooled.
-It’s him… … .
For Jillian, just thinking about the existence of ‘him’ was enough to give her some inhibitions.
I don’t even know if he was aware of that fact and said it.
However, it cannot be denied that the word selection was quite good.
That’s why Gillian loosened her grip. I roughly threw away the Hypnos I was holding.
Boom!
Ujikkeun, perseoseok.
Several nearby thornbushes and conifers collapsed, and dust rose up to waist height.
-Even the irritation has cooled down. I lost interest. go away.
In it, Jillian spoke out.
-It doesn’t matter whether it’s Daegye or whatever, it doesn’t matter what kind of pranks you guys are up to. However, keep one thing in mind.
He warned coldly.
-Just because half of my body is subordinate to Him, doesn’t mean you are my masters.
“Ugh, huh, huh, huh… … .”
I was drooling, as if I had forgotten to swallow because I was breathing so quickly.
Hypnos, who was catching his breath while caressing the blue bruise on his neck, raised his head.
He glared at Jillian with sharp eyes and chewed his lip.
Ugh-.
The lips that are crushed by the teeth are distorted unsightly. Regardless, Jillian just snorted her nose.
-joy.
Hypnos clenched his fists at that cold attitude.
However, there was nothing he could do at this point.
“regret… … “I will.”
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After spitting out a single word with all his might, his new form disappeared along with the shadow rising from the floor.
Only the unsightly fallen, broken thorns and remains of conifers prove that Hypnos was there until just a moment ago.
The black-haired man looked up from where Hypnos had disappeared.
The branches of coniferous trees spread out thickly, and the thorn bushes that grew on those coniferous trees.
The two come together and cover the sky. However, light can penetrate even the smallest gap.
Gillian moved her arm toward the beam of light falling through a gap in the sky.
Sze-.
He muttered, stretching out his hand as if he wanted to grab it.
-… … Will you be able to free me from this spell?
Self-deprecating muttering.
With the voice scattering in vain, a beam of light escaped the man’s grasp.
* * *
-It was definitely called that at one time.
A voice kept lingering in my ears. These were the words left behind by the black-haired man at the last moment.
‘It was called that at one time?’
So does that mean he is no longer a dragon? How many questions raise their heads without stopping?
These are frustrating questions because none of them can be answered hastily.
Russell’s brow furrowed without realizing it.
Right at that moment.
“… … Count de?”
“… … Count Emond?”
A voice heard from far away brought Russell’s consciousness back to the present.
“Count Russell Raymond?”
“Oh, yeah… … .”
Russell quickly came to his senses and sat down with a puzzled expression.
Now, there were several reporters crowded in front of him, holding pens and notebooks.
‘I would like to publish a column containing the story of the hero who defeated the six-headed Hydra.’
A place that would have originally belonged to Vermilion’s execution, not to him. It’s not a very pleasant position, so I was originally going to refuse…
‘I came out because my teacher was begging me to leave.’
Likewise, Alan Page was probably going through a similar situation as himself.
One of the reporters cautiously asked Russell, who was sighing.
“Count. “If you’re tired, how about taking a break?”
“Is that okay?”
The reporter who brought up the story in response to Russell’s question asked other fellow reporters for their opinions.
“Of course it doesn’t matter to us. “Isn’t everyone like that?”
Other reporters seemed to agree with that opinion and added one word at a time.
“of course.”
“It was finally time to take a break. The interview has already been going on for four hours… … .”
There weren’t that many questions left, but it was much better than not being able to concentrate like this.
“Then we’ll come back in a little while.”
The reporters left one by one, and Russell, left alone in his lab, looked out the window.
The red sunset was seen spreading beyond the walls of the royal capital.
‘End of the day… … .’
As I was looking at it, something suddenly occurred to me.
‘Is it soon…? … ?’
The time regression, which had become a new turning point in my life, was approaching.
It is a story that the future information that we have, even if fragmentary, and the period in which we can profit from that information also end with that.
So what should you do next? How should I proceed?
A blueprint for the future.
The only one who can answer that question is yourself.
.
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A few days later, Guinevere Palace. Russell, who visited Hecate’s abode, adjusted her clothes with his fingertips.
It’s not that I haven’t visited him since I returned, but I had something special to say today.
‘hmm.’
After confirming that her clothes and hair were satisfactorily arranged, she winked, and the female knight guarding Hecate’s residence opened her mouth.
“Dong Shinseong, Count Raymond has arrived.”
In an instant, the movement inside stopped and an answer came half a beat later.
“Come on in.”
“Please come in.”
Russell, who was entering inside, leaving behind the driver who cleared the way, lowered his head slightly.
He slightly bent one knee and opened his mouth.
“Count of the Kingdom. “Russell Raymond-.”
They had promised to use plain language when they were alone, but now she was with the maid who did her hair.
“-Meet Her Highness the Princess… … .”
I stopped talking.
It was because of a magazine that Hecate was reading while leaving her head in the hands of a maid.
“that… … .”
A magazine with a cover depicting a man with black hair and red eyes.
Russell closed his eyes, feeling his face heat up and his speech becoming difficult.
Hecate smiled playfully at him.
“It’s a pretty good drawing, but the real thing is definitely better.”
“… … .”
Next to her, there were three or four more magazines with similar covers but different names.
“They all said these were the magazines that came out this week. “If you haven’t seen it yet, would you like to watch it together?”
Russell shook his head with an embarrassed expression on her face, which was an exquisite mixture of pride and playfulness.
“I am… … , it’s okay.”
There were already a number of magazines piled up in his office and living room that were sent as samples.
Hecate giggled and laughed softly at Russell’s reply. The joke ends there.
After finishing her hair, Hecate sent the maid out, and she adjusted her posture and sat down in the living room where they were alone.
He crossed his legs and spoke in a haughty tone.
“So, why did you ask to see me today? “My dear?”
“Anyway, I think he will be away from the royal capital for a few days.”
Hecate’s eyes narrowed.
It was only a few days ago when I returned from a trip abroad to study abroad, so it had to be that way.
“It’s not like they’re in trouble, they just keep trying to move around outside. They say there is a story about a man and a woman who meet only one day a year, in the far East, by crossing the Crow’s Bridge. No matter how much I respect the outside world, I wonder if I should be grateful that my situation is better than theirs… … .”
The tone is not angry, but seems full of disappointment.
Only then did Russell realize that he had made a mistake and that Hecate had misunderstood.
“It’s not like that.”
“… … ?”
“I just thought I would take a look around the County of Raymond.”
“If it is the County of Raymond… … .”
It was a grouping of several cities that had been given to him by his father, King Alfonso Ratmos.
The distance is about five days from the royal capital, but since the warp gate is installed, it will be possible to travel much faster.
Besides, since we weren’t going far, there was no need to report.
Nevertheless, saying it this way… … .
Russell gently extended his hand. He said, extending his palm towards her, as if asking her to dance at his ball.
“If it’s okay, would you like to come with me? Hecate?”
Hecate, speechless and speechless, closed her eyes.
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