Talent-Swallowing Magician Chapter 273

Part 2 Episode 13

clan of evil

I knew at least that Trang’s clan was related to the Camellia God.

When I first met Mord, I could smell the magical scent of the Camellia God.

So, until then, I only thought it was because some of the ancestors of the clan had married believers of the Camellia God.

‘But you’re saying that the entire clan was the people of the Camellia God?’

However, a question arose here.

“Then why did you leave The God of Camellia?”

It was no surprise that Elric asked this question.

Because when we saw Dongbaek’s memories of God before, she was left alone in the Winter Palace.

There was no way the Dongbaek God had driven out all the people, so he thought the people had left on their own.

and.

Trang seemed bitter as if Elric’s guess was correct.

“This old man shamefully calls himself an imam or a priest… In fact, I don’t know much about our clan, or even where our family came from.”

When I asked why, it was because the ancestors of the clan were silent about this.

I am ashamed of what happened at that time. He said he was sorry to God.

There were no records left, so even now, as time has passed, I still don’t know what happened then.

For this reason, Trang explained, the clan calls that time the ‘forgotten era of history.’

“So not much has been reported so far.”

It’s just that for some reason, they left the side of the god their ancestors worshiped and came down to the south.

And all they did was struggle to survive by mixing with humans.

“Then I joined the Hungry clan.”

Trang’s clan was wandering around before that.

However, even after joining the Hungry clan, nothing changed.

This is because they were half-human and half-horse.

A being that is not welcome on either side.

There was no need to even expect a welcome. You’ll be lucky if you don’t attack.

Therefore, even though I was mixed in here, I had no choice but to wander aimlessly.

I didn’t care whether it was a desert or a mountain.

Just a place where there was no traffic and where one could lie down was enough.

It was okay even if there was nothing to eat. Because you just have to endure it. It was okay even though it was cold. Because we can overcome the cold by borrowing each other’s warmth.

I was living such a difficult life.

For the first time, someone who thought of the Hung clan as friends appeared.

He is called the Star Wizard and is known to be the strongest person in the history of the Mervinger family, excluding the progenitor.

Trang said with a smile.

“Usden Mervinger. “He is your grandfather.”

* * *

‘Your grandfather?’

It was completely unexpected.

I never would have thought that my grandfather’s reach would extend to the Hungry clan.

I had doubts at first, but soon I was able to understand.

Because my grandfather loved everyone, this is entirely possible.

He was my grandfather who also took care of the beast people, but there was no difference between him and the evil clan.

‘Then it is understandable that the Trans-Rhine Union supported us until the end.’

It was a minimal expression of gratitude to Ousden Mervinger, who considered them their only friend.

“He was a very grateful person.”

Trang smiled as if remembering what happened back then.

A life where you no longer have to wander around. There was no need to starve or worry about attacks from groups that ostracized them.

It seemed like peace had come to the Hungry clan.

“But after Ousden Mervinger closed his eyes, what came to us was hell, no. “Maybe it was a darker reality than that.”

As soon as he said that, Trang’s expression darkened.

The bright expression on his face when he thought of Usden Mervinger was nowhere to be seen.

And the story that followed was shocking.

“The number of people who suddenly appeared and brutally slaughtered us began to increase.”

“what… ?”

Elric’s eyes naturally widened.

“They said, The reason why Ousden Mervinger died… “It’s because we put a curse on it.”

“What kind of crazy talk is that!”

In the end, I had no choice but to scream.

He died due to a curse from the evil clan.

If that isn’t something that insults my grandfather, what else can it be?

but.

“But they truly believed it.”

A wry smile appeared on Trang’s lips.

“Perhaps he wanted to channel his criticism and his anger at losing such an outstanding hero as Usden Mervinger somewhere.”

“… .”

dump!

Elric collapsed on the sofa without realizing it.

Shocking words.

For the first time, my mind went blank.

“… The reason they were instigated by someone like the Inspector General… !”

Trang shook his head.

“That won’t be it. “It’s not to the point where you can’t tell whether he’s an ordinary person or someone with a plan.”

“… .”

Elric could not help but sigh.

During the Great Demon War. I knew that the world was very confusing. I also knew that many people were saddened by the death of my grandfather, who was a hero.

but.

But this wasn’t it… .

‘Shit.’

Do you think your parents knew about this?

I wasn’t confident.

『If you look at it like this. That’s what I thought.』

[…] What do you want to say?]

『Sometimes I think the word ‘devil’ might suit you more than us.』

[…] .]

『Well, that also varies from person to person.』

Elric couldn’t bear to reply to that.

Trang’s explanation continued.

“We had to live in fear every day, not knowing when they would show up.”

They did not hesitate to wield weapons if the opponent was a member of the evil clan.

Even young children. Old people too. Even weak women.

There were no exceptions.

There were many people going missing every day.

A history of terrible oppression and persecution that cannot be put into words.

After finishing speaking, Trang’s face became extremely dark.

It must have been such a bad memory.

“… .”

“… .”

“… .”

Elric’s reaction was no different. He too was greatly shocked.

After hearing the whole story, I also understood why Trang had to stop supporting Mervinger and turn to the imperial faction.

It was an inevitable choice to survive.

“I’m embarrassed, but… . At that time, our clan was desperate to survive. “Just then, Lilim contacted us.”

Trang said, trailing off his words.

Elric nodded as if it was entirely possible.

Just like Grigori follows Azazel.

Lilim worships Lilith.

And Lilim was the only place that took a step back from the Great Demon War and maintained its power.

For Lilim, who had to quietly and secretly grow his power, there would have been no group more appealing than the Hungry clan, which had nowhere to go.

The Hung family responded to Lilim’s call as if it was natural.

I was finally able to put an end to my hell-like life.

“But we had to get out of Lilim soon.”

“How come?”

“They… .”

Trang’s fists were shaking.

“They sacrificed our family.”

Lilith just wants a doll that moves as she wants. Because he doesn’t want believers with free will.

Anger and sadness in his eyes. It contained complex emotions.

‘The <strangeness> stuck on Mord’s shoulder was the trace.’

It was then that Mephisto blurted out something indifferent.

『It sounds like a sacrifice, but it would have suffered much more than that.』

[What does that mean?]

『Do you really think Lilith would have obediently killed the sacrifice? They probably did all sorts of things, including torture and experiments.』

Mephisto remembered Lilith’s viciousness and smiled coldly. Her cruel hands, which treated her subordinates as if they were her tools, were enough to make even Mephisto feel sick at times.

“Only then did we find out their intentions and immediately tried to cut ties with Lilim.”

However, their magical power was formidable as they spread within the clan.

About 70% of the clan was attached to that side.

In the end, it was as if he had dragged the tiger into the living room while trying to avoid the wolf.

So, they began looking for a new force to confront Lilim.

Because they could not drive out the tiger with their own strength.

Meanwhile, some people who went outside succeeded in bringing in the free revolutionary army.

However, the conflict between Lilim and the Free Revolutionary Army showed no signs of ending. On the contrary, it is only getting worse.

In the meantime, to make matters worse, the imperial family and the inspection bureau moved.

After finishing speaking, Trang lowered his head.

“… That’s how it happened. “I feel ashamed to reveal the true face of my clan.”

ha.

After hearing Trang’s words, Elric sighed and covered his face with both hands.

Then Trang, who was surprised, spoke urgently.

“S-sorry. I’m talking nonsense… .”

However, Elric’s words that followed left Trang speechless.

Elric said as if he was frustrated.

“Why is that embarrassing? “It’s natural.”

“… yes?”

“Isn’t that what you did to survive?”

“… !”

Elric was able to fully understand Trang’s clan. Because he felt like he would have done it himself if his survival depended on it.

Is honor important? Survival is important.

That was the case just looking at his older sister, Hayes.

Even when people were questioning what kind of sword she was from a prestigious magic family, she held the sword in her hand stronger than anyone else.

To survive. To live with his only brother Elric.

Elric was not ashamed at all since he had raised himself with the money he had shed.

Rather, I was grateful.

‘But that doesn’t mean they abandoned us at all.’

Although the situation was not good, Trang did his best to help Mervinger.

Trang seemed quite moved by Elric’s words.

If other people heard this, they would point their fingers at him, calling him a bat without loyalty.

But Elric was different from others. He sympathized and understood me more than anyone else.

“So don’t ever feel embarrassed again. “Because I worked harder for my family than anyone else.”

As he said that, Elric smiled.

That moment.

In Trang’s eyes, the images of Elric and Usden overlapped.

The only one who saw them as a friend and smiled brightly. Therefore, when he saw the figure he missed even more, Trang’s eyes became red.

Tears flowed down the cheeks of Mord, who was nearby, probably feeling the same way.

『Then it is understandable that they want help.』

Elric nodded at Mephisto’s words.

Even if he was the master of the top five, there were limits to dealing with Lillim and the imperial family.

What they needed was not a huge amount of money.

strength.

It was the power to defeat enemies and save the clan.

After thinking for a moment, Elric opened his mouth.

“great. “I have a connection with the camellia god, so I will help you at the family level.”

Trang’s eyes widened at those words.

“then… !”

“There is one condition.”

Elric had three conditions in total.

one. You can’t save everyone.

two. Lilim’s followers cannot help.

three. The same goes for the Free Revolutionary Army.

In other words, the only people Elric saved were Dongbaek God’s following families and close acquaintances.

“Do you still want to accept it?”

No matter how evil a clan like Trang was, following Lilim was the same as becoming a demon.

As a Mervinger, if you kill a demon, you kill it, but you cannot help it.

Also, Elric had no intention of settling with the imperial family yet.

Trang, who hesitated for a moment at Elric’s words, opened his mouth.

“I understand. I accept it. But children and women. Even elderly people… !”

A bit disappointing. Although Trang understood Elric, he wanted to save the people of his clan as much as possible.

It was then.

“betrayer! dissembler! “Daddy was right!”

Jen started screaming at Trang.

But it didn’t last long.

“Grandpa only cares about his own people! Don’t worry about other people… !”

Mord covered Zen’s mouth from behind.

“Ugh!”

Zen struggled and tried to scream, but he couldn’t overcome Mord’s power.

Mord still looked down at Zen with a bitter expression.

This is because he also sympathized with Zen’s words to some extent.

Even now, I was wondering if it was right to save only some family members.

But the wheels have already started rolling.

I shook off my thoughts, thinking that it was something that could not be helped.

Elric, who was watching this quietly, thought.

I don’t know if it will ever be difficult to appease these clans that have already begun to split.

* * *

“… “Huh!”

cell.

Chens, whose entire body was strongly tied, gasped for air and opened his eyes.

Chens, who was surprised and breathing heavily, looked around.

There was no light and nothing could be seen.

Complete darkness.

And for some reason I couldn’t feel anything. It was hard to even tell if he was dead or alive.

At that moment, the events before I lost consciousness quickly passed through my mind.

‘surely… It was amazing.’

Chens was embarrassed that he had been attacked without even being able to properly resist, but was surprised to learn that Elric’s skills were much greater than what the Inspection Bureau had figured out.

‘Maybe I’ve become stronger in the meantime… !’

If the speculation was true, it was truly terrifying.

The growth shown so far doesn’t even make sense, but it only made it stronger.

And that couldn’t be the end.

“I guess you’ve finally come to your senses? “Do you know how long I’ve waited?”

Although he spoke in a happy tone, Chens was just afraid. His body began to tremble.

Chen’s eyebrows narrowed when he noticed this.

‘I’m shaking because I’m scared right now?’

It was unacceptable behavior to myself.

This is because he had pride in being a veteran agent of the Inspector General who had received special training to prepare for all kinds of persuasion, threats, and torture.

Chens, whose pride was hurt, clenched his fists and tried to stop his trembling body.

But rather than stopping, his body began to tremble faster as Elric approached.

“From now on… “I’m thinking of doing an experiment on you.”

Elric spoke softly.

There was a line drawn on the corner of Elric’s mouth as he said that.

Looking at Elric like that, Mephisto shook his head.

『It’s pitiful.』

Tsk!

There was a light clicking sound.

Wizard who swallowed talent