812.
Kkaang- kkaang-
Whoosh whoosh-!
The sound of iron striking resonated.
Every time Balhar’s hammer struck the iron, a fierce flame burst forth.
Kyaang-!
As the iron and hammer clashed, golden flames burst forth.
Balhar, who had put down the hammer, lifted the iron with the tongs, examined it here and there, and nodded.
Cheeeeeeek-
Balhar, who had put the iron in water to cool it down, put down his hammer and left the workshop.
“Not a bad workspace.”
“Wow, it feels good to be praised by the greatest blacksmith of our time.”
“You said you were also well-versed in alchemy?”
“Well, I like making things that can make money.”
“Hmm.”
Balhar looked at the sword, which was smiling slyly, stroking his chin.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“No.”
Balhar shook his head and left the workshop.
Outside the studio, Leo was sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed.
“Huh? Is Leo sleeping?”
Balhar said as Karl looked puzzled.
“Carl, I’m sorry, but could you go and get me something to drink?”
“Okay! I’ll take my time!”
The knife ran out quickly.
“You’re a quick-witted friend.”
“The sword is quite quick-witted.”
Leo opened one eye and snickered.
“You look tired.”
“Because I couldn’t sleep well because of what happened yesterday.”
An ice mirror that suddenly appeared.
And the hand that held Leo along with it.
‘… … It wasn’t Nix’s power.’
It was the same ice mirror I had when I came here, but it wasn’t Nyx’s power.
‘That magical feeling… was Chloe.’
Chloe has been researching and designing magical formulas using the theory of parallel worlds for a long time.
Of course, even if Chloe is a genius and has exceptional talent in magical theory, it would be impossible for her to create magic that can cross world lines on her own.
‘But now, Chloe has Lisinas by her side.’
Licinas, the king of wisdom.
The wisest being who has mastered all knowledge known to this world.
Its wisdom will also have deep implications in the interpretation of parallel worlds and multiple worlds.
Leo ran his hand over the back of his hand.
The presence of those who have made an oath as a summoner is clearly felt.
Among them, the presence of Lisinas, who had made a pact with him as a spirit, was also clearly felt.
Of course, since the world lines are different, summoning is not possible.
Even so, it was clear that the contract between souls was still valid.
‘Anyway, I’m still connected to that side.’
He did not belong here.
Leo took his pocket watch out of his pocket and checked it.
It seemed like time had passed more clearly than before.
‘Time passes more quickly.’
“You look anxious.”
“… … .”
“Yeah. It’s going to be a conflict.”
Leo looked up at the ceiling in silence at Balhar’s words.
“What would you like me to do?”
“I wish you hadn’t gone.”
“… … .”
“5000 years ago, we didn’t fight with noble intentions… … . But we didn’t fight with the expectation of a reward either.”
“Yes. Except for Risinas.”
“That’s right. We were the only ones there at the time, so there was nothing we could do.”
Balhar sat on the sofa opposite Leo.
“But even so, it is true that we fought with everything on the line. That is why I believe that we have the right to enjoy peace in this world. All five of us together.”
“… … .”
“It will be fun.”
Balhar closed his eyes.
“It’s fun to imagine. If we can overcome all the trials, we can literally enjoy peace without much anxiety. It wouldn’t be bad for the five of us to go on an adventure together. An adventure to find the mysteries and beauties of this world that we don’t know about. Just thinking about it makes my heart flutter. It would also be nice to teach Kar what true peace is.”
Balhar smiled softly.
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“It would be fun to see you struggling and living between Leah and Rune. Yes. If possible, it would be nice if all three of you become my nude models at the same time… … .”
“Don’t stray from the topic, you pervert.”
Leo was impressed.
“You still don’t understand aesthetics.”
“I don’t intend to understand. I don’t want to.”
Balhar clicked his tongue as he watched Leo cut him off.
“Whatever it is… … . I’ll be happy. That’s why I hope you don’t go.”
“… … .”
“but.”
Balhar opened his eyes.
He looked at Leo with a bitter face.
“I think the Kyle I know would go back.”
“… … .”
“It’s not that you are more important than us.”
“… … .”
“I think it’s because he was that kind of person… … that Kyle, the man, was able to save the world.”
Balhar looked into Leo’s red eyes.
“Isn’t that what Kyle, the hero of the beginning, is like?”
He never turns a blind eye to what he is carrying.
I intend to take responsibility for what I am responsible for until the end.
So Kyle has always hated taking responsibility.
Because I know better than anyone that the weight of responsibility is never light.
“When that moment comes, I will push your back. Even if Rune and Karga resent me. I will support you.”
“… … .”
If that happens, there will definitely come a day when Balhar will regret that choice.
‘No, I’ll remember that time over and over again and regret it.’
but…….
‘Still, I would make the same choice.’
Balhar smiled, thinking that regret was his lot.
“I owe you a lot.”
“If you want to repay a favor, take it off.”
“I refuse.”
Leo was impressed.
“No matter what, finding Nix is the priority.”
Just as Nix from the other world sent Leo to this side.
Nyx from this world could also send Leo to the other side.
‘Or wait for Chloe to complete her path back.’
Leo was lost in thought.
Whatever it is, waiting is against my nature.
While Leo was worrying like that.
The door opened.
“Is the knife here? Huh?”
It was not Karl but Leah who opened the door and came in.
“Weren’t you busy with student council work?”
When Leo asked with a puzzled look, Leah hesitated and then said.
“Leo. I have been thinking about something.”
“What is it?”
“I’m talking about the door through which you came to this world.”
“The one in the forest where I met Kar? That door didn’t respond at all?”
“Yeah. But maybe it’s different now.”
“what?”
“The pocket watch you have.”
At those words, Leo took out his pocket watch from his bosom.
“The time that flows on that clock is not the time of this world, but the time of the other world.”
“I guess so.”
“You said that time is passing faster and faster?”
“that’s right.”
“If my guess is correct, it is probably because you are becoming more and more integrated into this world.”
“Hmm.”
“You were able to cross over to this world through that door, but you couldn’t cross back out. It might be because you’re from that world.”
“Leah. What you’re saying is that the entrance itself was opened from that side, but the exit to return to was on this side, so Leo, who is from that world, couldn’t use it? Is that what you’re saying?”
“that’s right.”
“But does that mean that Leo, who has become familiar with this world and is now closer to it, might be able to cross the gate?”
Balhar let out an exclamation of admiration as he watched Leah nodding heavily.
“Did you know?”
“It’s just a guess. It’s a hypothesis, so I don’t know if it will happen or not… .”
Leo stood up from his seat as he watched Leah trailing off.
Leah flinched at that.
“You’ll know when you go.”
Leah said, her lips quivering as she looked at Leo like that.
“Leo. I too… … think you should go back.”
“… … .”
“Because that’s so Kyle-like.”
Leo laughed bitterly at those words.
“Thank you for saying so.”
***
Whioooooo-
Eastern part of the continent, bordering Tartarus.
Those standing on the high walls, through which the cold wind blew, looked at the advancing army with faces full of anxiety.
The army was strange.
A mixed army of numerous races, excluding humans, armed with crystal-like armor and weapons.
Every single one of them had a strikingly good-looking appearance.
And each and every one of them had powerful abilities.
And there were demons among them.
Those demons were not the demons of Tartarus as they are commonly known.
Styx, the ancient demon.
An army with overwhelming numbers and powerful forces.
Despair is literally approaching.
Even though we have gathered all the heroes of Deviant, the most powerful nation in the eastern part of the continent except for Shan, the difference in power is overwhelming.
“Where on earth… … . did an army as large as that come from?”
Winne Shen, the adjutant of Supreme Commander Rasawon, nicknamed the Iron Fortress, and a hero with her own unique powers, bit her lips tightly.
I’ve been living in the battlefield with the demons for a long time, but this is the first time something like this has happened.
“Can… I win?”
His anxious eyes turned to Rasawon, the old hero who had been guarding the steel fortress for a long time.
“It’s a fight that is logically impossible.”
I heard what kind of army was coming through the Silent Dragon.
A distant past that has not even been recorded in history.
The demons who threatened the world together with Tartarus.
It seemed like a war with no chance of winning.
Even heroes who have accomplished great feats and received recognition from the gods.
Now, at this moment, I couldn’t help but feel defeat.
“But I don’t know, Adjutant. Do you remember what I said a while ago?”
“yes?”
“This is a time when a just king who will reign over the world is needed.”
“yes.”
The advancing army of Styx stopped.
And then one demon came forward.
“Hear, foolish mortals of the earth. This body is Acheron, the first saint of the frozen death, the sorrowful.”
Acheron’s voice rang out.
“Stop your useless resistance immediately. You are beings with a limited amount of time anyway. As such, time will eventually come to an end… … . But doesn’t it have to be this moment?”
Acheron said kindly.
“We are not like the ignorant and unprincipled demons of Tartarus. We are not a rabble who only think about burning the world like a conflagration! If you surrender right now… … . you will be able to receive the mercy of Styx. And you will also have the honor of being incorporated into Styx’s army… … .”
“What kind of grandiose words can you give when you’re trying to destroy the world?”
A laughter rang out.
A woman with black hair landed on the wall with him.
It was Risinas.
“Is it you, the leader of the great heroes who stopped the flames of disaster in the past?”
Acheron laughed.
“All your comrades have died… … . Are you the only foolish dead person trying to resist us? How foolish.”
“Yeah. That’s right, my old title was Foolish. So I don’t really know about surrender.”
“Wow, a fool like you saved the world.”
“I didn’t save him. There was someone else who saved him.”
“Haha. So? You’re going to incite foolish mortals to fight despite this overwhelming numerical disadvantage?”
“There aren’t that many.”
“What?”
Acheron’s eyes fluttered as he looked at Lisinas, who had a calm expression on her face.
Lhasawon, who was watching the scene from behind, laughed.
“We have a king now, Adjutant.”
“yes?”
“It means that we now have a hero who has led the world to salvation and who is unique in history in being given the title of king.”
At that moment.
Risinas took out the book he had in his arms.
“What is that?”
“The list.”
“What?”
“A register containing the names of heroes who have dedicated themselves to this world.”
Lisinas skimmed through the book.
“What are you going to do with that old book?”
As Acheron laughed, Lisinas smiled and held out the list in his hand.
Parararararak-!
With that, the book opened and the pages began to turn at a rapid pace.
Light flowed out from Risinas’ body.
“If you still have unfulfilled desires in this world… … . Answer my call.”
Lisinas’s clear voice rang out.
“If your unfulfilled desire is to wish for the world’s peace… … . Answer my call.”
Gooooooo-
The light coming from Risinas’ body became even more intense.
“If you still have the will to fight… … . Rise.”
Flash-
“I will grant you time in this world!”
Countless pillars of light poured down from the sky.
At the same time, a huge number of spirits appeared.
Everyone’s mouths were wide open.
“This is ridiculous… … . This is all… … . A spirit?”
Everyone’s eyes turned to Risinas.
Lhasawon muttered.
“The legend… …. It’s not a legend for nothing.”
When everyone is lost in thought.
chin-
Lisinas smiled as she closed the book.
“Does it seem like it’s worth a try now?”
“What a lowly lizard, showing off his tricks… …!”
“I defeated Tartarus, who was overwhelmingly stronger than you, with this trick. Honestly, it’s a waste of trick even for you.”
“You talk nonsense with your mouth open!”
Lisinas burst into laughter as he looked at the angry Acheron.
‘I was going to deal with the Commander King, but I ended up dealing with an arrogant guy… … The argument was fun.’
Lisinas, who had thought that far, clenched his fist.
‘… … This has drastically reduced the amount of time I can stay in this world.’
Lisinas glanced back.
‘Please, guys… … . Bring Kyle here quickly.’
