Episode 71
“[That’s all I have to say.]”
Odin said this and released his sword like a sword. Then Kadak’s head snapped down.
“Uh, um?”
Soon after, I looked around with a bewildered expression.
“Just now… … W, what happened… … .”
“It’s nothing.”
I turned my head towards Loki, remembering Odin throwing the bomb and disappearing without a trace.
“It’s ruined.”
Loki was staring into space with a half-mad expression when the word Fenrir came out.
“Fenrir. Why on earth would he be here at this point… … .”
“It certainly won’t be easy.”
I sighed softly and thought about Fenrir.
‘Fenrir… … .’
Was that the being that appeared at this point? And it was related to Loki beyond Asgard.
Fenrir.
I don’t know much about him.
They suddenly appeared, attacked the territory, ate people, and destroyed many cities and territories until they were defeated by four masters dispatched by the emperor.
But what was special was that.
‘The one who ended Fenrir himself was none other than the Emperor.’
I recalled that information and called Loki.
“Loki.”
“What, why.”
“What exactly is Fenrir to you? I think I’ll be able to solve this problem once I know that.”
Loki hesitated for a while and then opened his mouth with difficulty.
“… … He is my son.”
“… … .”
Those words made me pause for a moment.
for a moment.
“That Fenrir… is your son?”
“Yeah, shit.”
If that’s the case, then that day, Loki ended his own son with his own hands… … .
“So, did you end up developing a grudge with that son?”
“How could that be?”
Loki, who had been answering as if it was obvious, soon added a word as if he was not sure.
“……maybe.”
“… … .”
“I originally planned to go right away, but as I said before, I got caught up in that emperor thing… … .”
“You are my pride.”
Fortunately, Loki seems to harbor at least some ill will toward the problematic Fenrir.
That means, the situation before the regression was probably not what Loki himself had wanted.
There is no father who wants to kill his son.
So what happened then?
“Loki, is it possible that Fenrir will eat innocent humans or something?”
“doesn’t exist.”
Loki declared.
“I can assure you, that child was not born that way. He was not raised that way.”
“… … .”
“More than that, you, Fenrir, seem to know quite a bit about that boy, don’t you?”
“I know that Fenrir is a wolf.”
“A wolf… … Well, I don’t know everything.”
Loki sighed and explained.
“To be exact, it’s a god.”
“Shin Soo?”
“Yes, to be exact, the king of the gods. That child was born that way.”
Shinsoo, literally means an animal with sacred powers.
They are said to have intelligence and powers greater than those of most humans.
‘The king of such beasts… … .’
It’s definitely not an ordinary existence.
But the Fenrir I remember before his return was nothing more than a monster that enjoyed killing and destroying.
So in the end, the Emperor… … that is, Loki himself personally defeated Fenrir.
“hmm.”
Loki looked at me quietly.
Then he frowned and fell into thought for a moment.
Exactly.
I flicked my fingers lightly.
Then, at that moment, the Count and Kadak, who had been behind me just a moment ago, disappeared.
“I thought it would be better if those two didn’t hear the topic we’re going to talk about from now on. That’s why I moved them outside for a moment.”
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“Hmm… … .”
It’s a topic that the Count and Kadak shouldn’t be talking about… … I can guess what it’s about.
Loki buried himself in his throne, pressing his forehead with a tired expression.
Then he said to me.
“Delvear, call out.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I know that behind you is the active rookie ‘Delvear’. No, I don’t know if it’s really Delvear, but anyway… … .”
Loki continued to speak, pressing his forehead with a “knock knock.”
“No, no. There’s no way I wouldn’t be watching that woman talking to me.”
Loki must have been in a hurry, because instead of saying anything more to me, he just looked into space and spoke.
“Come out, Delvear.”
“… … .”
“I think this is something I need to talk about with you. I know you’ve been tolerant of me so far, so let’s talk about it.”
At those words, I folded my arms and waited. At least this wasn’t my place to interfere.
Abel was likely checking this situation.
Well then, I guess you’ll have to make your own judgment.
If I have to come out, I will come out.
And how long did I wait?
Wow!
A light shone down from the sky, and soon Abel appeared.
With a very blunt expression, unlike when he was with me.
But Loki, who saw Abel in such a state, muttered as if he was dumbfounded.
“No, crazy.”
He asked with a hollow laugh.
“Who are you?”
* * *
Knock, knock.
The imperial capital, Rhetiium.
Two thugs were walking down a damp back alley that didn’t match the grandeur and splendor of the capital.
An ordinary appearance and outfit that doesn’t seem to have anything special about it.
And how long did it take?
“Here it is.”
One of the assailants stopped in front of a wall. Then he started tapping on the wall in front of him.
Then, at that moment, the wall began to rebuild, and in an instant, a passage was created.
“Hmm.”
The strange man waiting behind, Golgot, looked at the passage made by the Sangshinkan with interest.
“You’ve brought us to quite an interesting place. Your Highness, what was your undercover identity?”
“It’s my own work.”
The minister continued speaking with an extremely polite expression.
“Under the arrangement of the Great One, I am guiding the noble families of the Empire.”
“Hmm… … .”
Golgot fiddled with the mask that covered his face.
A magical tool that makes a body made of mucus look ‘human’.
If this ritual is carried out properly, there will be no need to bother covering yourself with such magical tools any longer.
No, not to that extent.
There is no need to crouch any longer when you regain your power as a priest and servant of the Great Serpent.
He will corrupt mankind and spread his influence throughout the earth.
And for that… … .
‘I need new blood.’
It is also a very strong divine blood that has inherited the power of the old god.
And below these are the offerings that have been painstakingly collected over a long period of time.
Guided by the Sangshin-gwan, he continued to descend endlessly.
How long did it take to walk like that?
“Hmm.”
Beyond the iron bars, children of various races with dark expressions were sitting.
“Not bad. I can definitely sense some ‘noble blood’ in those young ones. However… … .”
“You must be saying it’s not enough.”
The high priest accepted his words with a bitter laugh. As if he had expected it, he led Golgot into the depths.
And what is there is.
“Hoo.”
It was a wolf, bound in chains, staring at them with its eyes wide open.
Sharp teeth, twice the size of an adult male… … .
Moreover, there is a tremendous amount of energy flowing throughout the body.
“Surely, this is… … !”
Golgot spread his arms with a joyful smile.
“Excellent!”
Golgot felt the full power of the gods in the wolf’s soul.
And I had a gut feeling.
If I were to sacrifice the young ones with the new blood and that wolf here now, I would surely receive my full power… … .
No, not to that extent.
You may even receive special ‘favor’ from Him that you have never received before.
The minister spoke cautiously.
“I’ve set the ceremony aside for a week. I’ll do my best for it from now on… … .”
“Four days.”
The minister’s eyes widened at the sudden words.
“Me… … Huh, are you talking?”
“Yes, four days.”
Golgot continued speaking without taking his eyes off the wolf.
“The sooner the better. With the uncontrollable presence of Kyle Graves upon us, there’s no time to relax.”
“Ha, but, Your Highness! For perfect preparation… … .”
“Four days.”
Golgot spoke coldly and extended his hand.
“Cough!”
The officer struggled with his neck held in his hands.
“S, save me… … .”
“Do you understand? Four days. Don’t you also want to be favored by the great god?”
“Ah, I understand… … I, y, want to! P, please… … Sa, save me… … .”
As the breath of the High Priest gradually faded, Golgot released the strength he had been holding in his hand.
“Ugh! Ugh… … !”
Golgot stroked the neck and wrapped his arms around the shoulders of the minister who was breathing heavily.
“Four days later, if the ritual is completed successfully, you too will receive splendid favor.”
“All right.”
The minister nodded reflexively, not even daring to meet Golgot’s eyes.
And so, as the conversation was coming to an end… … .
– Grrr.
The wolf that had been chained opened its eyes and its blue eyes shone.
* * *
“… … I’m going to go crazy, really.”
After hearing the whole story from Abel, Loki nervously tousled his hair.
“Delvear is missing, the cult is expanding its influence, and on top of that, this world is destined to be destroyed?”
“Yes.”
Abel nodded calmly.
“We are also trying our best to block it, but it seems like they are moving faster than we thought.”
“… … .”
“As the old god and current emperor of the empire, you can certainly use your power to effectively fight against them. Don’t you?”
“That’s true.”
Loki closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them and called to me.
“Kyle Graves.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“First, let me tell you about your ‘memory of the future’. Is it true that Fenrir destroyed and killed everything he came across?”
“Unfortunately, yes.”
I also confided to Loki that I knew the future to some extent.
Considering his position and status, the plan will proceed smoothly if he opens up.
“Destruction, slaughter… … There is nothing that has nothing to do with that child as much as that.”
“Why?”
“Well, basically, that child has a very delicate nature.”
Loki said with a bitter smile.
“I said earlier that it was because the child was a genius, but that wasn’t the full reason.”
“Isn’t that a complete reason?”
“Yeah, it might be a little confusing, but… … that kid is afraid of humans.”
I too couldn’t hide my bewilderment at the ‘real reason’ that came out of his mouth.
“yes?”
What the hell are you talking about?
A being that is not only another being, but also someone that Loki himself calls the ‘King of the Beasts’, would be afraid of humans?
“To put it simply, he was a child who was so afraid of humans that he didn’t even dare to think of leaving Asgard. In your terms, how would you say it… …”
Loki opened his mouth, barely able to find the words.
“A cornered person?”
“… … .”
I quietly grabbed the back of my neck at that simple and clear explanation.
The king of the ancient gods.
A mythical being that sounds incredibly sacred just from hearing the description.
But they say that his personality is that of a cornered person.
“Wait, Loki. Then surely… … the reason you said something big was going on… … .”
“Just think about it. What would a kid who was a shut-in in a corner do outside of Asgard?”
“… … .”
“I bet you’re shivering and getting drenched in rain.”
Loki said that and then looked straight at me and said.
“So Kyle Graves, as Emperor, I hereby give you my orders.”
“You want me to find Fenrir?”
“okay.”
Loki said that with a solemn expression, but then he added cautiously as if something had struck him.
“… … Really, please.”
“… … .”
Am I supposed to believe in these things and face Jormungand in the future?
This is bleak.
