Episode 118
The Mystery of Dragon Slaying (3)
“I can’t access it!”
“Damn it! Antonio! What the hell are you guys up to!”
Gooooo-
The strong winds and hot air blowing around the Colossus of Krimhild did not allow Shelford and Arin to approach.
So I glared at Antonio as if I was going to kill him right away.
Antonio himself was at a loss as to what to do about this.
This was because the giant’s sword was already shattered and cracks were seen spreading throughout the giant.
‘What are these kids really trying to do…! If they’re going to do something, they should do it properly! What am I going to do if they do this?’
Antonio already instinctively realized that the Brotherhood of Gangs had failed.
Otherwise things wouldn’t have gotten so messed up.
Mysterious Runaway.
It was clear that this fact would soon become known throughout the Dominion.
Then all responsibility will fall on Black Skull.
Father Umberto will probably try to keep his hands off of this matter, saying that Spinola has nothing to do with it.
It was a dilemma.
‘Why not just blame it on them?’
Antonio glanced back at Shelford and Arin.
A scenario arose where the blame was placed on them and the Black Skull tried to stop them.
but,
Oh my!
“I don’t like this kid’s eyes.”
Arin had already drawn her sword and was holding it under his chin.
Antonio bit his lower lip.
At that very moment,
Up above!
Suddenly a siren blared, breaking the tension between them.
Chew chew chew!
-think!
– There’s a report of an intruder around the Colossus of Krimhild! Suppress them immediately! If they resist, shoot them!
-Magicians! Call the Magicians, quickly! The mysteries are running wild!
Outside, the sound of guards moving busily could be heard.
We’ll soon find out about this situation.
The gazes of Antoniou and Shelford quickly crossed.
First, we agreed to leave this place and then take care of the rest.
But in order to do that, I had to recruit my colleagues around the giant, but it was not easy to approach them because of the fever.
Just standing in front of it was enough to take my breath away and make my skin burn.
“Is it okay if I just make my way there?”
At that moment, an unfamiliar voice was heard.
The place where Shelford and Arin’s eyes were busy moving.
Suddenly, it seemed as if pure white frost was falling from the sky, and then a blizzard swept in.
Choo choo choo choo!
The hot air split in an instant, and a sheet of ice appeared on the floor.
And the tests that appear.
It was Ray Ragnar.
“Snow Bing Sword?”
“This won’t last long. Go quickly.”
Shelford and Arin were surprised to see Ray, but soon threw their doubts aside and ran on the ice.
Antonio also started running frantically.
Time was running out.
* * *
“Can I get you a cup of tea?”
The Plum Blossom Palace became chaotic for the first time in a while due to a sudden visitor at the crack of dawn.
Princess Niel of Suseon has come to visit.
They had been close like sisters in their youth, but they had grown distant after both became Kyle’s wives, so it was a rare sight to see them face to face.
Clearly, the two wives have something to talk about.
The servants and maids brought out the tea table and quietly withdrew from the palace.
Dalgrak.
“The teacup is pretty. You’ve always been interested in this kind of thing.”
“What would you like to share, Princess Suseon?”
“Is this the only place you can come to if you have business?”
“It’s very strange for someone who never visits unless he has something to say.”
“… … I don’t really have anything to say about that.”
Niel put down the teacup he was drinking from with a bitter smile.
“I would like to ask for some advice for my daughter.”
“Are you thinking of venting your frustrations in front of a childless person?”
“I heard there’s a rumor going around that you’ve adopted a son?”
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Princess Plum smiled quietly without answering.
An elegant and graceful air was evident.
A completely different appearance from Niel, who is cold and chilly.
That really scratched Niel’s insides.
“I’m so happy I could die.”
“Where did I raise my adopted son? A well-raised adopted son came to me. That was a blessing to me.”
“… … But can’t you please be polite? It’s so awkward.”
“I will decide after watching what Princess Suseon does.”
Niel sighed.
The people of the world don’t know.
It was revealed that the reason the two grew apart was simply because of a romantic quarrel over her husband Kyle, but in reality, that wasn’t a big enough reason to divide their friendship.
But the reason why they grew distant is. Yes. Actually, it was more like Niel’s fault.
From the beginning, the reason Princess Plum was unable to have children was… … .
“A few days ago, Ray left the water palace. He said he would help Theo. Without me knowing, he had separately received the approval of the Baek Gap Yong-gi captain.”
“… … .”
“So I sent it anyway… … But you know. How hard it was for Ray to grow up.”
Princess Plum drank her tea in silence.
Niel’s counseling continued.
“I knew that my child would leave me one day, and I was prepared for it, but now that I’ve actually sent him off, I keep worrying about him.”
“Is that so?”
“Yeah. What should I do?”
Neil’s face was filled with worry.
Who would look at her and say she is an ice sculpture with very little expression of emotion?
In fact, Princess Plum knew very well that there was no one as emotional as she was.
The appearance was merely a means to hide it.
“Niel.”
In the end, Princess Plum decided to open her heart, which had been closed for so long, just a little.
“huh?”
“It seems like such a minor worry compared to how you were as a child.”
“… … .”
“You wouldn’t be able to say something like that if you thought about the troubles your mother caused you back then because you were such a loser. Compared to the fact that you almost burned down Suseon Palace twice, or that Wonryong’s hair was so thin because you pulled it all out.”
“… …Why is that story coming up here?”
“I’m coming out because it’s relevant.”
Princess Plum continued speaking calmly.
“Because a daughter is a mirror of her mother. She just imitates what her mother usually does.”
For the first time, Niel was speechless.
The images that had been seen in front of Ray all this time were passing by like afterimages… … .
“A mother’s duty is very simple. To watch over her daughter, who is her mirror, so that she does not go astray. And to be a quiet comforter of her heart when she is having a hard time.”
Niel recalled the previous Plum Blossom Princess silently standing by her side while she cried heavily when she was deeply hurt due to his mistake.
“And it will be no different for my son. That’s why I’m waiting here without interfering with Theo’s work. I plan to welcome him warmly when he comes.”
Niel quietly closed his eyes and thought about the Plum Princess’s words.
anything,
Something unknown was touching me deeply.
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“This is crazy, really.”
Theo let out a long breath.
I don’t know how far I ran.
For several days, I ran away from arrows and spears that appeared from nowhere.
I was extremely tired because I hadn’t been able to rest, eat, or sleep properly for a while.
The magic power has been almost depleted for a long time.
[Successfully recovered some of Krimhild’s remains. (21/206)]
Although we were able to recover some of the remains, there was still a long way to go.
The fire is still eating away at the forest, and the dragons are becoming more resistant to the dragons’ attacks, making it easier to hunt the dragons.
‘It’s too big. It’s too much.’
The problem was that the size of the jungle was much larger than he had expected, and the number of dragonflies seemed to be in the hundreds of thousands, not just tens of thousands.
‘Surely there must be another way.’
But the problem was that there was no solution in sight.
For now, we have no choice but to keep bumping into things.
Theo bumped into things again and again.
Another day, two days.
Three days, four days.
Ten days, fifteen days, twenty days… … .
I don’t know how much of a time gap there is between the real world and the real world, but so much time has passed that I feel like the quest time limit will run out if things continue like this.
Then, at some point, Theo completely forgot his sense of time and started clashing with the dragon soldiers again and again.
[Successfully recovered some of Krimhild’s remains. (52/206)]
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“Gasp… … Gasp… … !”
Theo was breathing heavily, badly wounded by spears and arrows.
When your vision becomes blurry and you can’t see ahead properly.
Peeing-
The sound of an arrow flying from somewhere was heard.
Theo tried to shake it off somehow, but his body, which had become heavy like water-soaked cotton, would not listen to him.
puck!
Finally, the arrow hit his forehead and his body fell backwards.
Phew!
And the blood pouring out.
It was about time death came.
At that moment, the inventory opened wide and the items inside came pouring out.
Among the remains of Krimhilt that had been collected over the years, there was also a wooden box containing Garuda’s heart.
The wooden box rolled across the floor and came to rest in a puddle of Theo’s blood.
Thump thump thump-
The neck jumped.
Thump thump thump!
Theo’s heart, which had been slowing down due to excessive bleeding, started beating faster again.
When the two heartbeats are somewhat in sync.
Pufufufu!
Suddenly, a volley of arrows rained down from the sky and struck Theo’s corpse.
It was the dragon soldiers’ venting of their anger for the suffering they had endured because of Theo.
One of the men even kicked Theo’s body and then burned it.
Thump thump thump thump!
Thump thump thump… … .
However, the sound of the heartbeat that still remained did not become quieter, but rather became steeper.
At some point, the vibrations became so loud that even the dragon soldiers could hear them.
Keek?
The dragon soldiers raised their heads.
The idea is to find out where the beating sound is coming from.
Kekeke! Kekeke!
Some jumped up and pointed to the ground.
It meant that a rumbling sound was heard from underground.
As expected.
Kukuku!
At that moment, the earthquake began.
To the sound of a heartbeat.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Keeek!
Kieek-
The dragon soldiers clacked their jaws together.
Some felt instinctively afraid and even screamed.
Something.
Something they didn’t know was coming.
As time passed, the earthquake grew louder and the rumbling became louder, echoing throughout the jungle like thunder.
Kwarung! Kwarung! Kwarung! Kwarung! Kwarung!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
And then,
Kwaaaaang!
Suddenly, the ripples that had been gently drawn over Theo’s puddle of blood on the ground spread throughout the jungle area, and the pulses merged into one.
Meanwhile, the blood that Theo had shed all over the jungle suddenly shot up into the air and gathered at one point.
At the same time, Krimhild’s remains also floated into the air.
The bones were put back into their proper places one by one, as if they were being pieced together.
The sternum is taking shape and the right leg is complete.
Theo’s blood seeped into his chest, forming the shape of a heart.
At its center was also the heart of Garuda.
As the heart and the heart combined, a new type of heart began to beat powerfully.
Kuung… … !
With each powerful beat of the heart, the muscles stretched out like branches and covered the bones.
As the skin grew back over it, it soon took on the shape of a human being.
The appearance revealed in this way resembled the appearance of Kriemhild that Theo had once seen in his thoughts.
Although the shape was lacking by nearly 30%, there was no problem in distinguishing the appearance.
Krimhilt’s welcome slowly descended to the floor and knelt on one knee.
I met Theo’s eyes and stroked his chin with my hand. It was a touch that was filled with warmth and pity.
Paaaa-
Then, Krimhild’s welcome slowly descended upon Theo.
As if it was finding its place, it began to overlap with Theo as if this was where it was supposed to lie down.
At that moment, a miracle happened.
Theo, whose body had regenerated in an instant, slowly opened his eyes.
Flash.
A glare formed in Theo’s eyes.
[Successfully achieved regeneration using Garuda’s heart.]
[Krimhilt’s remains and thoughts were used as materials for regeneration. Krimhilt’s karma is engraved on the body.]
[You have acquired advanced dragon killing resistance.]
[You have acquired the Advanced Warrior trait.]
“I guess I’m going to die… ….”
Theo forced himself to sit up, his body creaking.
But despite his difficult words, there was a smile on his lips.
It was all thanks to the special effect of Garuda’s heart.
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[Heart of Garuda]
· Type: elixir, material
· effect
– Greatly increased flame resistance
– When a battle against a dragon occurs, abilities are strengthened by 150%
– Specialization in magic attribute
– Attack speed and agility greatly increase with the activation of the abnormal status ‘Frenzy’
– You can obtain the special ‘Seed of Resurrection’
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Seeds of resurrection.
The effect of this privilege was exactly as its name suggests.
It gave its owner a chance to be resurrected, like the legend of Garuda, who was resurrected from the ashes with a spark.
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[Seeds of Resurrection]
· Type: Special
· Description: You can be revived once. However, the materials used for this are items you have.
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There was one part in particular that Theo paid particular attention to.
‘The fact that it requires materials to be used. This is a disadvantage in that you always need to have materials for resurrection, but depending on how you use it, it can also be an opportunity to advance to a higher level.’
So, I tried using Krimhild’s remains as a resurrection material.
‘He retained Ragnar’s talents and venom, but his bones were completely replaced with Krimhild’s.’
It was as if he had a body that contained both the talents of a dragon and the achievements of a dragon killer.
In fact, this was not an idea that Theo came up with himself.
The result of a disciple raised by Hilda in a previous life.
‘But that won’t happen anymore.’
anyway.
-With this, he no longer had to fear his natural enemy, Yongsal.
Of course, there are still some parts that have not been replaced with Krimhild’s.
If you collect those things and replace them now, that’s it.
In fact, Theo was able to quickly identify the locations where the remaining remains were scattered through his heightened senses.
While quickly drawing out four deathbits and flying them to each location, Theo barely managed to get up, using Drake’s blade as a cane.
‘Let’s speed things up a bit.’
[Successfully recovered some of Krimhild’s remains. (179/206)]
[Successfully recovered some of Krimhilt’s remains. (180/206)]
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As the speed of adaptation to the body increases, the speed of defeating the dragon soldiers also increases.
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Finally, Theo was able to reach his final destination.
In a cave in a corner of the jungle.
I collected the skulls that were rolling on the floor in a worn-out state.
[Successfully recovered some of Krimhild’s remains. (206/206)]
[We succeeded in recovering all the remains.]
[The mystery has been completed.]
[Krimhilt’s will is played.]
How the bastard of the Return Sword Family lives
