#209
The memories that coexisted side by side were conflicting. The ‘before’ life, when he was dying of despair, and the ‘after’ life, when he took care of the elderly and walked the path of a mercenary while living an affluent life.
There was a gap of 50 years between the previous and subsequent deaths.
“How did you die? also… Was it a war zone?”
Sehyeon barely opened his mouth to bite. Ren Shis smiled his wry smile and nodded before answering.
“It seems like a war zone, but… “This time, he died to save many people.”
The death Renshis chose in his life of caring for the old man was a sacrifice. Even after his death, Len Schüs was not alone. He did not die alone, and he did not die in vain. Many people remembered his death and mourned his sacrifice.
The life Renshis lived this time was that kind of life.
“So we’re a little late, Rod.”
It was a word with many meanings. The impatience that he always had as a habit was not visible to Renshis now. I had no regrets. Renshis lived his life to the best of his ability.
“Every time I listened to my grandfather, I wondered who you were. Every time I saw the letter, I drew a picture of you by myself. And if this is the land you walked on, I thought it would be okay to protect it.”
His actions came to me like a memory. It was a somewhat strange feeling.
“many… “I wanted to see you.”
“me too.”
Just by looking at the hand-stained letter, you could see how much he had looked at it and how much he treated it with great care. It may not be anything compared to the traces, but Sehyun clearly felt the same way. Renshis just smiled.
After that, the conversation continued quietly. The long story ended when even visibility became dark in the pitch-black night. It was also the time when Ruhak walked a long way to find Sehyun.
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Ttogak-
It was a world where breath seemed to break into white pieces. Even though there was nothing, the surroundings were too bright, so Sehyun had that thought. It’s like there’s frost.
Even though it had only been a month, it felt like it had been a long time since I had gone through so much.
“Everyone please gather here.”
Sehyeon walked, following the solemn voice. The footsteps of people scattered here and there also moved towards Agatha.
This was inside a white space portal where guide Billwill was located. And those who came here were ten road players who had solidified their position more than anyone else in Elix.
Everyone took steps as heavy as their position.
Lord ‘Do Se-hyeon’ of ‘Black Empire Behia’ ranked 1st in the empire rankings
Lord ‘Fen’ of ‘Engineering Empire Zeman’, ranked 2nd in the empire rankings.
‘Lee Jae-young’, the lord of ‘Monster Empire Yumka’ ranked 3rd in the empire rankings
Lord ‘Baluk’ of the ‘Magic Empire Shulan’ ranked 4th in the empire rankings
Lord ‘Li Jeong’ of the ‘Empire of Shadows Zaurka’ ranked 5th in the empire rankings
‘Theo’, Lord of ‘Protection Empire Siliha’ ranked 6th in the empire rankings
Lord ‘Agatha’ of ‘Cavalry Empire Ardyn’ ranked 7th in the empire rankings
Baek Do-hyeon, the lord of the ‘dominant empire of Mineul’ ranked 8th in the empire rankings.
Lord ‘Tira’ of ‘White Empire Aihya’ ranked 9th in the order of empires
Lord ‘Hume’ of ‘Iron Palace Empire Guichar’ ranked 10th in the order of empires
This marks the third time in Elix history that the top 10 empires have gathered in one place.
“Thank you everyone for going the distance.”
It was Agatha who spoke first. Agatha showed respect by bowing her head to the kings gathered in one place. Sehyeon also briefly expressed his respect with a nod.
But others were different. They kept each other in check with an invisible air current that seemed to separate territories. It may be a situation where various interests are intertwined, but I have a rough guess.
Although they are currently all absorbed into the Chun Alliance, Tyra is still under surveillance by the Magic Empire, and the Magic Empire’s Baluk has a history of turning its back on the White Coat Federation once. There was no way it would look good in the eyes of the Bangho Empire and the Iron Palace Empire, which remained in the White Coat Alliance until the end.
But that’s just it, even though they are like water and oil that don’t mix, rankers couldn’t hit each other without a special reason. Especially the top 10 empires.
This was because the top 10 players in Ellis were prohibited from participating in the Empire War.
One day, an imperial war between the magic empire Shulan and the protective empire Siliha took place for some reason, and in the aftermath of the imperial war, the mountains and land in the area were erased from Elix’s map.
At that time, more than a dozen low-ranking countries were buried, and Agatha, who was heartbroken at the time, gathered the top 10 countries and made a pledge for coexistence.
That was the ‘imperial war ban’ of the top 10 rankers.
However, since this was not a contract, it was an implicit rule. It should not be done, but only in serious cases, it should be carried out with the condonation of neighboring countries.
However, the ‘serious case’ must be a clear and valid reason. For example, an assassination attempt on the king.
“Please keep in mind that we have not yet declared our vassal status to the Black Empire.”
And Theo, the Lord of the Protecting Empire, revealed his cruelty without fail. The gaze started at Baluk of the Magic Empire, passed by Agasa and Fan, and reached Sehyeon.
Jaeyoung Lee also started growling next to him as he glared at him fiercely. But even for a moment-
“I’m thinking of moving, is that okay?”
A dignified voice calmed the chaotic air. It was Agatha. Her cold gaze reminded me of the reason I came here. Only then did tension appear on everyone’s faces.
Rattling-
It was Agatha who took the first step. After that, all the kings followed with stern expressions. The walk stopped exactly under the huge mirror floating in the air.
“Would you please come out?”
As soon as he finished speaking, countless sounds began to fill the surroundings. It was a system sound as if something was happening. When the noise stopped, the guides filling the air appeared before everyone’s eyes.
[It’s been a while since I saw you. No, I should say it’s earlier than I thought.]
Billwill looked down at Sehyeon with a somewhat peaceful smile. I could faintly feel her relief.
“I believe you have heard about the strategy for the 90th floor. So, now I have come to hear about the Imperium Empire on the 91st floor. “Can you tell me?”
[Before that, I have something to show you first. Everyone please look here.]
Just-
As soon as Billwill’s fingertip was lifted, the mirror behind him tilted towards the group, making a noise of scraping metal. And as soon as it came to a sudden stop, an explosive light poured out from inside the mirror.
Sehyun raised her arm to block her vision from the piercing light source. As the bright light that pierced my vision disappeared, a whitish figure appeared within it.
[They are vagabonds.]
The sound came suddenly. Sehyeon, following the foreign noise that seemed to be floating, raised his blank gaze and looked at the mirror.
A world that seemed forgotten was contained there. What was in the mirror was the path everyone had passed by.
[Well, you piece of shit!]
Jaeyoung Lee was there,
[We will solve the desalination problem here.]
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There was a fan,
[Tell me everything you know.]
There was Baek Do-hyun, who challenged his own limits.
Their actions, which Se-hyeon did not know about, were recorded in the mirror. From each person looking for something to do to heading to the battlefield while struggling against time constraints.
[I will try my best to hold on, so be sure to come.]
Every time I blinked my eyes, every moment changed quickly. And when those scenes continued and reached one place, a bright red world stained with blood appeared in the mirror. With heavy rain pouring down so much that it obscures my vision.
[Kugugugugugung-]
The sight of monsters pouring out through the rain took my breath away. Everything was just urgent moments. Everyone was caught up in the situation without even being able to find a moment to breathe.
And when all the thrilling moments were over, the surroundings were immersed in heavy silence. Even the air felt stiff. The surface of the mirror, where the light had disappeared, reflected nothing.
“… For us now… That and… “Are you telling me to fight?”
What broke the desolate silence was a frozen voice. The person who delivered those words was Lord Hume of the Iron Palace Empire. He had a stiff expression.
[I do not know. Everything is under the control of Goddess Luzebua, and even our guides cannot know anything about what happens in the world of manifestation. What was communicated to us was what happened ‘after’. However, considering that the goddess passed on this memory to us, the probability that the next floor will be the same as the 90th floor should be considered slim.]
The reason the goddess passed this memory on to the guides and showed it to the road players was probably because she wanted them to prepare for the battle ahead.
[The Goddess desires your growth more than anyone else. Follow its meaning. And be worthy to stand at the last moment. That’s what we all hope for.]
“He who most desires our growth… . I guess so. I understand what you mean. “Then, without delay, will you please tell me about the second Imperium?”
Billwill snapped his fingertips again. Then, a distant monster’s cry spread through the colorless and odorless space. However, that was not the cry of ‘Beusbrihel’ that was heard every time the tower was broken.
It was a more familiar sound than that. The sound came from a group of monsters reflected in the mirror. At the end of the enormous monster gathering place, a huge marble castle was built. Sehyun knew what it was.
[The second embodied empire on the 91st floor is the ‘Monster Empire’.]
