#251
Ian tilted his head, and his frown soon narrowed.
“Going to the center didn’t necessarily mean stopping by the islands… .”
“Oh, did you? In that case, I guess I could stop by Jedo Island at this time.”
I had no intention of going there yet.
As he raised his glass to his mouth, Ian thought about the system of the game.
The center of the empire and continent. The largest city in the world, where the Emperor’s Palace and the main religious order are located.
Even in the game, the island was a large and prosperous city to the point where a separate map was used. Of course, the shadow cast over the city was just as dark.
Ian put down his glass and opened his mouth.
“Didn’t you say that this body is your youngest daughter?”
“okay. Elijah Meyer. Pretty name, right? My name is Ellie. “I think you’ll like it if you call me that too.”
Arceas smiled.
Ian added after a quick bite.
“I didn’t ask your name. I heard that a dragon child spends his entire life in a nest. But why, instead of greeting the youngest, why?”
“It’s simple. “Because the legend is different from the fact.”
Arceas shrugged his shoulders. Philip looked back at him, his eyes wide.
“The legend is wrong… ?”
“How can I let these children, who have such bright futures, spend their whole lives waiting for me?”
Arceas smiled meaningfully and spoke leisurely.
“All of my children leave the world when they reach a certain age and are ready. And you get to live your own life. I never revealed the fact that it was my child. In fact, it is something that has been repeated for a very long time. “It’s just not recorded or revealed.”
He added, looking back at Philip.
“The known legend was dramatized to hide the truth. “If it is known that this child is mine, won’t it be difficult to live your own life?”
“that… “I guess so.”
Philip nodded blankly.
“So, I also have no involvement with independent children. Even if the child makes a wrong choice. I just occasionally watch from afar or hear news. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad… .”
The golden glow in Arceas’ eyes flickered. Dim eyes, as if searching through countless memories.
He stroked his arm.
“I wanted to keep this child with me a little longer, but… . It can’t be helped. “You never know when a moment like this when all conditions are met will come again.”
Arceas’ gaze returned to Ian.
“So Ian. Please take this child safely to the islands.”
At the same time, a quest window appeared before Ian’s eyes.
Platinum’s youngest daughter. She was an optional quest. Her conditions for completion were simple. Bringing Elijah Meyer safely to the islands. There was no time limit. The reward is one experience point and one skill point. And one question mark.
Ian closed the window and opened his mouth in a dry voice.
“But there are still many things I don’t understand.”
“Say it. “You don’t like requests that have a lot of questions.”
“It would be dangerous to go with me. We’ve already talked a lot about it before, so there’s no need to explain the reason again. But why are you making this request now?”
“It would be just as dangerous even if you stayed by my side. You know what I’m preparing for. Besides, you will protect this child until the end no matter what. Because that’s a request. yes?”
Arceas smiled softly.
“Besides, I also hope that you can experience some of those moments. I’ve only heard about it through books and stories, but I’ve never experienced how dangerous the world really is. Of course, that doesn’t mean… .”
He slowly leaned towards Ian.
“This child won’t be just a burden. He’ll probably call himself your servant. He is the one who served me, so there is no need for him to doubt his abilities. Of course, that is only a portion of this child’s capabilities.”
“What more abilities do you have?”
“You were born with many talents. Basically, he is very smart and knowledgeable. I especially like reading books. You know. Dwarves are basically born with a single-minded temperament. “You can even do magical tricks.”
Ian’s brows slowly narrowed.
“Are you saying you’re a spellcaster?”
“I haven’t learned the magic of a specific color. I didn’t let him do it. Instead, I learned several visions.”
“… … .”
Thinking of his vision skills, Ian unconsciously whetted his appetite.
He’s a dwarf spellcaster who can’t use a single attack spell.
At first glance, it didn’t seem like a very useful combination. Contrary to Arceas’ assurances.
“So, are you planning to send me to the Islands and let me into the Magic Tower?”
“There was a time when my daughter wanted it. But I stopped him. “The magic towers of today are different from those of the past.”
Ian nodded gently. Almost all of the magic towers he knew were corrupted in their own way.
Arceas continued.
“Luckily, he returned his feelings. This child will be admitted to a university in the system. There, you will receive higher education and study the field of study you want to study. Do you know what topic this child is most passionate about? “There is an answer among the topics of our conversation today.”
“… “Is it a black wall?”
“okay. This child will study the black wall. Its origin and composition. The impact it has on the world and the aftermath after it disappears. There are even ways to erase traces of madness that have already remained all over the continent without any damage… .”
Did Arceas intend it, or was this what his youngest daughter really wanted?
While thinking about it, Ian smiled briefly.
“Well, anyway, it seems better than learning magic.”
“okay. “It’s not that there aren’t some concerns, but you can’t stop the spirit of inquiry and study even if you want to.”
“Anyway, you have to make such a decision at this time. “You have some predictions about the future of the continent and the empire.”
“That’s why we’re sending it to the empire. As the world becomes darker, the system will become brighter. “The center of the empire will be the safest place in the world.”
You really have deep thoughts.
Ian clicked his tongue briefly. Of course, she had no intention of turning down the quest.
Now, this was just a process to obtain the desired information and present the desired conditions.
Thanks to this, I was able to at least clearly know Arceas’ true intentions.
After he finishes recovering, he will immediately start preparing to tear down the black wall alone.
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Whatever it was, it couldn’t be a safe method. So, he may be trying to send his daughter to the safest place in advance. Under the protection of his most trusted agent.
Perhaps Ian also wanted to remain in the system.
Soon, Ian, holding the glass again, quenched his throat with alcohol and opened his mouth.
“I’m not going to go straight to the system. Aside from the fact that we don’t know what kind of consequences will follow, there will be a lot of noise for a while because of what happened here. “I don’t plan on walking into the middle of that shit.”
“Sure. Rather, it’s good. I can give this child a wide world and various experiences. Maybe, thanks to you, I might never want to go outside the system again.”
Arceas smiled. Ian added with a smileless face.
“If a troublesome situation arises after entering the system, please step in and resolve it. directly.”
“I don’t think that will happen. “I promise that too.”
“And as compensation for this request, I will accept something that will help me with my magic.”
Arceas laughed out loud.
“He’s meticulous… . After all, you are my agent. However, it is unlikely that the award will be as big as this one. “Please take that into account.”
“I know that. “You’ve already overdone it.”
“Thank you for understanding. Is there anything else you want to ask?”
“No.”
“then… “Can you hold it for me?”
Arceas held out his hand. Ian sighed briefly and stood up. After accepting the quest, he leaned over and held her hand.
“The request has been fulfilled.”
“Those are truly pleasant words.”
Arceas lightly shook his joined hands and then let go of his hands and added,
“Wait a moment.”
Both his hands turned golden. Between them, a mantra arose.
Arceas put his arm deep into the center and took out a well-dried and sealed piece of parchment and a small amulet.
As the mantra dispersed along with the light, Arceas held out what he was holding and opened his mouth.
“This letter is a letter of recommendation to the president of the university. Give it to Ellie when you arrive at the Islands. The child will take care of the rest. The moment I deliver this will be the moment your request is completed. And there’s no need to tell me what this amulet is, right?”
“How will you come next time? “You’re taking a break.”
“It may take a little while to fall asleep again, but it’s okay. If something bothersome happens in the system, burn it immediately. If not, burn it somewhere other than the system. Actually, I don’t really like stepping into the system either. “It’s so busy there.”
Ian, who threw the parchment and amulet into subspace while laughing, opened his mouth.
“The next destination has been decided… .”
He caught a glimpse of Meb sitting next to Arceas, turned his gaze to her side, and added,
“You should go too, right? “Philip.”
“Sure. lily.”
Philip nodded as if he had been waiting. Arceas sat down again and looked at Philip.
“I feel confident just having my agent. I can’t believe I even had such a great paladin accompany me. Thanks to you, I can sleep peacefully. thanks.”
“You don’t have to worry about Ian alone, but I will do my best too. “My lady, you will enter the system safely.”
Philip said as if he were swearing.
Arceas’ smile deepened as he raised his drink.
“The age difference between you and I won’t be that big, so please get along well. “This is a child who has never had a friend.”
“Is that so… ? “I will consider you my younger brother and take care of you.”
“It’s the opposite.”
“… Oh, I see. “Then, sister.”
Philip smiled shyly. Inferring the age of a different race just by their appearance was something Ian wasn’t good at yet.
Ian added as he sat down.
“So, what will you do with the cloak?”
“Oh, right. The answer is that the mark cannot be erased.”
Arceas, who was gulping down his drink with satisfaction, answered immediately. He smiled at Ian’s gaze.
“Of course, right? That is a cloth that was consecrated by the Great Church. That’s why it’s stronger. “It would be truly blasphemy to erase the symbol engraved there.”
“this… .”
“So, just turn it over and wear it.”
“… … ?!”
Ian, as well as the other party members, looked at Arceas with blank expressions for a moment. Arceas added calmly.
“The Shingon circuit is usually barely noticeable. “It would be less noticeable that way.”
“… under.”
Such a simple way.
Ian laughed and lifted the glass to his mouth. It literally hit a loophole in my thinking. but. Not even armor. It wouldn’t be that noticeable if she wore it inside and out. I don’t know how it was made, but there wasn’t even a seam on this hooded cloak.
“Anyway, Ian, you won’t be able to use it for long with your fighting style. “It’s more torn than it looks, and repairing it is impossible.”
As Arceas added, Ian looked at him.
“Is there no such thing as a self-repair spell?”
“I know it’s similar. But the church rejected it. That is against providence. Thanks to you, I make two new sets every year. “It’s a lot more work than you think.”
Anyway, what are the cult bastards?
Even as he thought about it, Ian internally understood the intentions of the higher-ups. You probably don’t want the platinum dragon to look like a god or greater. Moreover, they would not want the church’s paladins to be armed with indestructible equipment. Anyway, aren’t there divisions internally?
‘Well, it’s none of my business.’
At that moment when Ian shrugged, Arceas put down his drink and turned to Charlotte.
Charlotte, who suddenly caught the dragon’s gaze, stiffened for a moment, but then looked at him with serious eyes. He must have realized that the dragon’s advice had begun again.
“A warrior in agony. Don’t stop the agony. And I hope you feel proud of yourself. Even if you don’t surrender yourself to the wild, you are already a great warrior. Enough for the God of Struggle to approve.”
“… … !”
A wave of light spread through Charlotte’s orange eyes. It felt like the Platinum Dragon was giving a revelation.
Of course, in Ian’s view, it was just the insight of someone who had lived for a long time.
The advice is probably a combination of what he saw in his memories and what he felt when encountering Charlotte in person.
Arceas’ soft and calm voice continued.
“Your compatriots will also need your anguish, reason, and delicacy. When the moment comes when you want to surrender yourself to the wild again, think of these friends. The path that a great warrior takes is bound to be thorny.”
“Keep in mind… I’ll do it. “Great platinum dragon.”
Charlotte bowed her head. It was actually the first time I had expressed such heartfelt gratitude to someone other than Ian. Perhaps Arceas’ words resonated with me.
While Ian smiled quietly and sipped his drink, Arceas’ eyes turned to Nasser.
Nasser stiffened with a smile and quietly put down his drink.
“There is no need for that. “I have already forgiven you.”
“… … !”
Nasser’s eyes twitched. Looking at his gaze, Arceas continued speaking.
“Thank the goddess. He cast you out before you became completely blind. Rather, you have one more chance. This is an opportunity you wouldn’t have had if you weren’t lucky. So, I hope you walk humbly on the path of atonement. “There is a great guide by your side, so if you follow him carefully, you will not have to worry about getting lost.”
Meve, who received Arceas’ gaze, lowered her head as if accepting it. Nasser, who was frozen for a moment, eventually bowed his head and answered, “I will keep this in mind.”
“… … .”
Arceas looked at Ian again and smiled.
At a look that seemed to ask if he was satisfied with this, Ian smiled brightly and opened his mouth.
“Thank you. Everyone, I’m sure it would have been a great help.”
“okay… It’s not easy to hear that one word from you. “I hired an agent who was very stingy with his expressions.”
Contrary to what he said, the smile on Arceas’ face grew even deeper.
He put down his empty glass.
“Thanks to you, I had a very worthwhile time. “Ian.”
Are you going? Thinking about it, Ian glanced back at the bottle. There’s still some alcohol left. It seemed like he was trying to make a concession for his companions.
“Me too. Thank you for your hard work.”
Arceas smiled even brighter at this answer and got down from the chair.
He added, walking next to the table.
“It won’t be long before we see each other again, so I won’t say goodbye too long. I will do my best this time too, and I believe that we will be able to meet again safely. “Ian.”
“I will try. See you again.”
Arceas nodded and stopped, looking back at the group.
“I have a feeling that maybe I’ll see some of you again someday. Even if it is, even if it isn’t. I hope everyone is always safe and healthy. And if you meet again, please treat me a little more comfortably then. “Here, like my agent.”
Starting with Maeve, who jumped up, everyone except Ian got up and knelt on one knee on the floor.
Arceas looked back at Ian who was looking down at him.
“As I leave, I will give you one more small gift. “After I leave, hold on to this child and give him a hug.”
“… … ? “I will.”
Ian answered while tilting his head. Arceas added.
“Then, everyone, raise your hands and cover your eyes.”
There was no need to ask why. A pure white light appeared in Arceas’ eyes, and quickly began to spread throughout his body.
Ian quickly covered his eyes with his hands. It was immediately after that that a throbbing headache spread through her brain.
‘… … ?’
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