#140
Episode 140
Ixia (3)
Jeongdo couldn’t help but reflexively look at Ixia in response to the man’s answer.
‘The name of the being expected to be an Elyos is Ixia… It’s unlikely that we just happened to have the same name.’
If it were Earth, it could have been a coincidence, but this is Ixia’s homeland. The Ixia the man spoke of and the Ixia he knew might not be the same being, but at least they would not be unrelated.
There are two possibilities that come to mind.
First, if Heaven invited Ixia to come to Heaven as she had done to herself, and Ixia accepted it.
Second, if the Elyos are impersonating Ixia.
Personally, I decided that the second possibility was much higher.
Because we have already seen the Elyos impersonating Jesus on Earth. At this point, I was starting to wonder if Elyos were born with the talent for <impersonation>.
And there was something that bothered me more than the name Ixia.
‘A miracle from the beginning.’
Could it be that you are talking about the miracle of the beginning?
The miracle from the beginning that only a very small number of people have existed since the universe was created until now.
‘I think I see it too often for something like that.’
Following the primordial miracle that is presumed to be on Earth, there is also a primordial miracle in Ixia’s hometown. It sounded a bit self-conscious, but it felt as if a miracle from the beginning had come to visit me.
‘Is there an effect of possessing the Miracle of the Beginning in <Communication-lv.3>? .’
I meant it for a laugh, but I was a little scared that the possibility was not zero. No, no. Nothing has been confirmed yet. There was no guarantee that the primordial miracle here was the real primordial miracle, and there was a possibility that it might be the same as the primordial miracle hidden on Earth.
“really. We haven’t shared our names yet. “My name is Bsen, and I am the chief of security in Oilan, a city in the Snua Empire.”
“Please call me Jin.”
Jeongdo gave a roughly made-up pseudonym. Although the possibility of that happening was very slim, it was a measure taken with the thought that the heavenly world might know about oneself.
<Snyua Empire! It’s a name I know. It is an empire of humans located in the very center of the continent. Incredible. Obviously, that empire was founded over 2,000 years ago… Ah, ah! Please forget what I just said!>
Ixia, you are over 2,000 years old.
“Okay then, Jin. Our crew is nearby. Once you join us there, we will guide you to Oilan.”
“Thank you for your kindness.”
“Haha, don’t be sad. “It is natural for those who are ‘chosen’ to help each other.”
After saying that, Bsen began to walk away. Jeongdo followed behind him and slowed down his walking pace a little. After leaving a reasonable distance from Bsen, he opened his mouth in a low voice.
“Ixia.”
<Oh, no. I am by no means 2,000 years old! About the empire, it’s just a rumor…!>
“No, not that one.”
The story of how a country founded by humans lasted for more than 2,000 years and how old Ixia was were certainly interesting stories, but there was a more pressing question right now.
“just now. “Do you think what that man said is true?”
<Ah. yes. It didn’t seem like a lie. At least that’s how I feel.>
“That’s right. Then one more thing. “Is it possible that Dragon Ixia was a miracle from the beginning?”
<Sorry. master. I don’t know that either.>
“what?”
This answer is unexpected.
It was the dragon Ixia who created the 13 Ixia. So, I thought he would know about his creator, but it seems he didn’t.
<Actually, I have almost no memories of Ixia. I remember other things clearly, but my memories are blurry only about Ixia. So I can’t tell you.>
“Hmm.”
Has the memory been erased?
I thought it was probably a device intentionally installed by a dragon called Ixia.
<However, as my seal is lifted and assimilation progresses with my sisters, I feel that the blurry memories become clearer. cheer up! master! If I can find my memories, all the treasures that Ixia has hidden will be yours!>
“Yes, yes. “If there is such a treasure.”
<I don’t remember, but I’m sure it’s there. It’s a dragon.>
Even if I don’t have the desire to do so, I definitely plan to collect it. Even if there was no treasure anyway, Ixia itself was a great weapon, and I was curious about the good things that would happen if you collected them all.
“I’m back!”
Bsen shouted. While Jeong Do and Ixia were talking, Daewon joined them. There were a total of 9 security guards, including Bsen, and all of them were in good spirits.
“Captain! “Did you finish well?”
“okay. “My guy could have run away.”
“also! You are the leader. Those nasty dragon species should go extinct soon… “Anyway, who is this person?”
“This is someone I met by chance when I went to catch him. He was wandering here due to a magic mistake. “He is a ‘chosen one’ like us.”
“Oh oh. this. Thank you for your hard work. “The same ‘chosen ones’ should help each other.”
Also, the word ‘chosen one’ was mentioned, and the security guard’s reaction was no different from Bsen’s. They had a friendly attitude, as if they were dealing with close friends, and to some extent, they greeted them appropriately.
“Okay, this mission is complete. “Let’s return to the city.”
When Bsen said that, everyone started walking in line. There were no other means of transportation. From what I heard, the other mounts were basically afraid of the dragon species, so they moved purely by marching in the mission to subdue the dragon species.
<… I don’t like these people.>
I could understand Ixia’s feelings as people used the word ‘dirty polyp’ whenever they opened their mouths. Since he wasn’t going to see him for long anyway, he coaxed Ixia to be patient for a little while and walked along the security guard.
After walking like that for about a day. The police and security forces were able to reach the city. It was a large city surrounded by high walls. Jeongdo was secretly amazed by the magnificent sight that could only be seen in novels.
“Your identity has been confirmed. Captain Bsen. Congratulations on your mission success.”
“Okay, good work to you too.”
After completing identity verification at the castle gate, we entered the castle. The city of Oilan was a double-walled city with a large outer wall and a small inner wall.
The moment he entered the outer gate, he frowned at the stench that assaulted his nose.
‘what. this.’
There was filth all over the streets and all the buildings were shabby. Everyone walking on the street was listless and skinny.
It was the complete opposite of a security guard. To some extent, I expected the city of Oilan to be a wealthy city because the security forces had good complexion and high-quality equipment.
However, the scenery before my eyes was the complete opposite. It was a sight that made me wonder what would happen if the word poverty was realized in reality.
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“You’re a thief!”
It was then. A scream like that was heard from a place not far away. A woman was sitting on the ground and screaming. She saw a short man running quickly away not far from the woman.
However, even after seeing the scene, the security forces did not move an inch.
“Well, I think there’s a thief, but you’re not going to catch it?”
“yes? Why me?”
“… … .”
Bsen answered the question as if he really didn’t know. It wasn’t a sarcastic comment, it was a question asked purely out of curiosity.
No, you mean the security force?
If the security forces don’t catch the thief, who will?
That question rose up in my throat, but I held it back. First of all, I felt like I needed to find out how this place worked.
Jeong Do was taken aback by the sight, which was different from what he expected, but walked quietly along the security line.
And the moment I entered the temple, I was once again surprised.
“her.”
There were beautiful buildings lined up, as if the scenery I had just seen was a lie. The streets were very clean and people walking around had smiles on their faces.
“There is quite a difference between the inside and the outside.”
“haha. People outside my inner circle are ‘those who were not chosen.’ Unfortunately, they are not allowed this space.”
Jeongdo started talking about this absurd level of disparity between rich and poor, but Bsen thought it was natural.
‘Won’t there be a rebellion?’
The gap between rich and poor is blatantly visible, but the lower class quietly accepts it? If this were Earth, this would have happened several times.
‘It’s a choice.’
Those who are chosen and those who are not chosen.
What exactly is that choice that makes us take such extreme polarization for granted?
“Well, welcome to Oilan. Jin. Is there anything else I can help you with? “Please tell me anything.”
It was only after Bsen entered the inner sanctuary that he spoke like that. It’s as if the area outside the castle is not Oilan.
“First of all, I want to get a map.”
“Aha, yes. You’ll need it if you want to return to your hometown. Please wait a moment. “I’ll get you a map detailing the geography of this area.”
“Ah, if possible, please spread the word to the continent.”
“yes? Evangelism?”
Bsen seemed to have doubts for a moment at the sound of evangelism, but he soon ordered his subordinate to bring a map.
“Now, here is continental evangelism. However, this map is drawn so large that it may not be suitable for navigation.”
“No, this is enough. thank you.”
“It is something that must be done. “If you need any further help, please visit the security team at any time.”
That’s how Jeongdo parted ways with the security forces. After looking around the streets for a while, I went to a place with few people and linked the dungeon map with the continental map I had just received.
Tiring!
<From now on, the terrain of ‘Listhenia’ will be registered on the dungeon map.>
“good.”
He looked at the dungeon map for a moment and nodded in satisfaction. Synchronization was achieved properly, and the terrain of the Listeia continent was displayed in detail on the dungeon map.
<Master? What are you going to do now?>
“for a moment.”
Although I came to a city that was likely related to the Elyos, that didn’t mean I could meet the Elyos. Jeongdo asked Bsen what he should do to meet the person named Ixia, but Bsen answered that he did not know. He said that if he could know that, he would give a thousand gold.
“first. “Let’s go look for other Ixia first.”
<This is an excellent choice!>
The degree of priority was clear.
First, collect Ixia’s parts. In the process, if you can, you will feed Cheongye, but you will not spend time trying to force it. That’s how we decided on the policy.
It seemed like the Celestials were at work here, but since we didn’t know where the Celestials were, there was a high possibility that it would be a waste of time. He decided that in that case, it would be better to take care of something certain.
“Where should I go?”
<That’s right. Of course it’s Ixia’s rare! My sisters are probably there! It was definitely there before I left Rare.>
“You don’t know about Ixia, but you seem to remember the location of the rare?”
<Huh? Really?>
Ixia asked back, wondering if she was also amazed. Well, that’s good. Her questions about memory sealing will be resolved as she collects the parts. Maybe she might have information on the rare we’re going to from now on.
<Ixia’s rare is in the Brandusi Mountains.>
Jeongdo looked at the dungeon map at Ixia’s words. The Brandussy Mountains were a huge mountain range that stretched across the center of the continent. Fortunately, it wasn’t too far from here. It was a distance that could be reached in 3 days with a reasonable amount of physical ability.
“Okay, let’s go.”
An adventure to the dragon’s nest! I felt like I was going crazy with excitement. What should I do if I meet a princess who hides her identity and is being chased by bandits? Jeongdo moved to the mountains while thinking such nonsense.
And of course, I never encountered the princess.
* * * * * *
“… “It’s not fun.”
Traveling in a fantasy world was a lot more boring than I thought. Also, the land mass was so large that no matter how far you went, you could often only see the horizon.
“A novel is a novel.”
In the novel, accidents occurred constantly while moving, and he could not even see a single monster until he reached the mountain range.
<Instead, we arrived easily.>
“Well, that’s true.”
By now, we had arrived deep in the Brandusi Mountains. There was a very large cave right in front of me. It was originally a place hidden by illusion magic, and Jeong-do had just used observation to dispel the illusion magic.
I entered the cave thinking that this was truly a romantic world.
I think I walked in for about 10 minutes.
“oh!”
I saw a large door. However, the reason Jeongdo was impressed was not because of the large door, but because of the huge golem in front of the door.
“okay! “For a dragon’s nest, a guardian is essential!”
The golem’s eyes began to glow, perhaps as a signal from the joyous tone of the voice.
Okay.
The massive golem’s body began to move and a voice echoed throughout the cave.
[This is the space of Ixia, the dragon of wisdom. Only those who have proven their qualifications can enter.]
“Qualification?”
<Um… I don’t know either. There were no golems like this until I left.>
Ixia didn’t seem to know what her qualifications were either.
Okay, then it’s a forced breakthrough. Could it be that qualifications mean proving one’s strength?
The moment Do-do clenched his fist and rushed towards the golem, the golem’s eyes flashed.
[Eligibility confirmed. I will be silent.]
Okay.
With those words, the door behind the golem opened wide.
<Ah, it seems like qualifications are referring to me. The mana from the golem’s eyes just passed through me.>
“… Right.”
The fantasy romance has been blown away again.
Although I was a little glum, I regained my energy at the thought of getting treasure and went inside the door.
When I opened the door and entered, a not-so-wide space unfolded. There were a few more doors on the wall of that space, but my attention was mostly drawn to other places rather than those doors.
In the exact center of the room, a book was floating in the air. It was as if he was tempting me to read it quickly.
“Ixia. “What is that again?”
<I don’t know… There was nothing like that.>
“I don’t know anything.”
Then you just have to check it yourself. Jeongdo walked to the center of the room and picked up a book. The book was sucked into Jeong-do’s hand without any resistance, and he opened the first page of the book.
-I’m glad.
That’s how the book started. Jeongdo quickly read the next line.
-The fact that you read this book means that my final gamble was successful.
The first page of the book contained only very brief information. And the moment I read the last line of the first page, I couldn’t help but be shocked.
-Welcome to Listenia. Mr. Jinjeongdo from Earth.
At the end of the first page, there was a line written like that.
