Episode 171. Fog that removes light (5)
Eshel Bert, the eldest son of the Continent’s guardian, Duke Berthe.
For Arin, his first impression was very special.
To sum it up in one word, it felt like seeing a god descending from the sky.
A charming look that all humans can’t help but fall in love with, and a gentle smile without a trace of evil.
He was a very meaningful person who was the first to give advice to Arin, who was trapped in the well of the imperial family and was unable to see the world.
No matter what others say, do not be swayed and continue to be upright and confident as the princess.
At first glance, it may seem like sincere advice to a stranger, but anyone who knows a little about the world will understand right away.
It’s like a meaningless fantasy.
It’s just hypocrisy that will only instill meaningless hope, with no specific content about what kind of heart you should have, what direction you should go, or how you should proceed.
At the time, Arin did not realize that fact, and tried to move forward, believing that what he said was the truth.
But it’s different now.
Now she wasn’t weak enough to be infatuated with her dream-like smile.
What is important to her is not the light of fantasy, but the darkness of reality.
A dark being who showed the way forward for the frog in the well.
-Poof!
Arin’s gaze soon turned not to Eshel but to something approaching quickly.
-chin
Sian, who had been making eye contact with her just a moment ago, suddenly ran up to her and grabbed her hand.
However, Xian’s eyes were not directed at Arin.
His eyes were focused on Eshel, who was raising the holy sword with a face full of joy, and it seemed as if he did not want to put Arin in her place.
“Aaaah!”
He pushed her backwards.
The moment the knights safely picked up Arin’s pushed body,
-bang
As the main bodies of the golden holy sword and the black magic sword collided, a strong wave occurred in the surrounding area.
The two men who crossed swords did not show any signs to each other, as if the meeting had been planned.
After an ongoing fight, Xian finally took the sword first and retreated.
At this, Eshel smiled mysteriously and put the holy sword into its scabbard.
Then, without any hesitation or hesitation, he slowly walked towards Xian.
An unfamiliar empty wind blew, calming the tense atmosphere around.
A being of despair that plunged the world into chaos, and a being of salvation appearing before it.
In the midst of so much tension that they couldn’t even breathe, people swallowed dryly and watched their face-to-face encounter.
The distance between the two had already narrowed to less than 3 steps.
At this, Eshel was the first to break the silence and open her mouth.
“Do you remember the day we met at the mansion two years ago, Sian?”
Xian just kept his mouth shut and did not respond.
“I still can’t forget the look in your eyes that day. It was a very intense look in my eyes that I had never seen before, neither from my father nor from His Majesty the Emperor. To the point where I didn’t even think of myself as a human being… … .”
Their first meeting took place at Berthe’s mansion.
Eshel conveyed to Sian the honest feelings she felt at the time.
“I will admit it. I didn’t pay attention to you from the beginning. I inherited the Bert family’s blood, but I didn’t pay attention because I couldn’t do anything. However, ever since I heard that you won the sparring with Kranz and saved the princess at the front, my curiosity about you began to bloom. Clearly, the youngest child I knew was not a child with such vast courage, but what on earth made that child change? “She saw that something terrible must have happened to you.”
Xian just listened silently and rarely opened his mouth.
“That’s why I approached you with interest. But the more I tried to find out about you, the more questions grew. You didn’t try to reveal anything like the fog hanging in the night sky. “It felt like they knew I was going to approach and blocked everything in advance.”
As Eshel continued speaking, she suddenly caressed her neck.
“Princess Violet said the same thing. You were the one who pointed a sword at us in the mansion earlier. At that time, I experienced a feeling of helplessness that I had never experienced before in my life. It was more interesting than bad. “It was so interesting that there was a being in the world who could make me feel this way!”
Xian’s expression, which was like a stone statue, was slightly distorted.
“This world rejects the existence of fog. That is also the biggest reason why you are faced with this situation now. But I don’t want to abandon you. draft.”
As if responding to the distortion, Eshel continued speaking with a brighter smile.
“I will not ask you anything about your past, including where you were, what you did, and what you were thinking. What is important is the future, not the past. “What you need to do for that future is to hold my hand.”
Eshel extended her hand to Sian in a very natural motion.
“draft. Your power can definitely be used in many places. For the empire, for the continent, for humans, and for me… … .”
Like the warm morning sunlight that clears the dark dawn sky,
“I will guide you to the path of salvation.”
Behind Eshel, who held out her hand, an unknown golden glow was gently flickering.
“… … .”
Sian’s mouth was still closed, but her gaze was fixed on Eshel’s hand.
Infinitely calm yet indifferent eyes.
It didn’t seem like he was having any serious concerns.
Eshel waited silently for Sian’s next move without any urging or urging.
-Sigh
After a short period of silence,
Xian finally raises his hand,
However, the place where Xian’s hand was directed was not Eshel’s hand.
The place where his other hand, which was not holding a sword, was directed was none other than his own pocket.
The moment something hidden deep inside reveals itself to the world,
“… … !”
Eshel’s face was horribly distorted, like crumpled paper.
“You’re making it too difficult to ask for this.”
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On the other hand, Sian’s face was full of joy and joy as her mouth hung from ear to ear.
The jewel of the holy sword, whose light had faded from not seeing the world for a long time, was barely maintaining its shabby glow.
* * *
A sub-space of the Demon Sword where pitch-black black fog is encroaching on the surroundings.
-plodding
A woman stepped into the space where Kayram was lying comfortably with the fog as his bed.
Kayram, who turned his gaze to this, said with an inexplicably happy smile.
[I guess you slept for a long time? Is your skin bright red? Why don’t you go somewhere and get some care?]
Despite Kayram’s taunts, she made no reply.
He just glares at Kayram with a look of contempt mixed with anger and murder.
[Why does our savior seem to have lost so much of his personality? Why are you not opening your mouth like a plaster statue made of stone?]
“… … .”
[Are you so weak that you no longer have the strength to open your mouth?]
In the end, the woman, unable to control her anger, lit a double wick and shouted.
“What on earth have you done, Kayram!!”
Kayram didn’t even frown an eyebrow.
“Do you have to throw this world into chaos to get angry? “Where did such a ridiculous successor come from?”
Kayram’s sub-space was slightly shaken by a loud cry like the fierce roar of a wild beast.
[You may have lost your strength, but your momentum is still there, right? Was this how you felt when you looked at me in the past? Isn’t it true that the idiotic saying that life is easy when you get along well with your master is wrong in times like this?]
“Don’t use your tongue and just answer the question! It’s definitely either you or Aer! Unless you did something strange, the perfect successor from the beginning… … !”
[Yes, that’s right. It’s so perfect that even I can’t get over it. That’s why it’s so annoying!]
Kayram’s smiling face suddenly became cruelly distorted.
[I have manipulated a woman so perfectly that I am so angry that I am going crazy! Where on earth did such a successor come from? I want to ask too! Where did this little boy come from who makes me so anxious that I can’t catch him!]
A smile appeared on Kayram’s lips again as he slowly stuck out his tongue and tasted it.
[Don’t think this is difficult. Let’s take our time and enjoy it like we always do. The successor chosen by your master is tragically destroyed by the successor chosen me… … !]
A space of black fog that is gradually encroaching on the shabby light called salvation.
Inside, the sound of the Demon Sword’s laughter, full of joy, was spreading widely.
* * *
This jewel can be said to be the source of the power of the holy sword Durandark.
On the day I retrieved Kayram, I removed this gem from the holy sword and reduced its power to less than half.
For something super fun later.
“Why do you look like that, brother? “Isn’t this what you wanted?”
I don’t know how my face looks to others right now,
I’m trying desperately not to burst out laughing right now.
I think this is probably the first time in my entire life.
The stupid face of my dear brother whom I hate so much!
“I’m sure you want this jewel to be placed in your hand, not mine… … .”
-Kwaak
“Unfortunately, I don’t want to do that.”
His eyes were not on my eyes, but on my fist holding the jewel.
“There was a man.”
His eyes filled with doubt turned to my face again.
“I was born into a wealthy and wealthy family, but my bloodline was poor and I was born incompetent, so no one looked after me.”
Suddenly, it occurred to me that in the last moments of my previous life, the last face he saw of me was exactly like that.
“One day, he gained strength. The man developed that strength by honing it like crazy. In the end, the man’s efforts were recognized, and he devoted his life to becoming the person he had longed for. But what came back to him… … “It was a painful betrayal.”
If I had a mirror instead of a sword in my hand right now, I would want to raise my hand and show it right away.
The sight of them constantly frowning because they don’t understand the situation is so disgusting!
“The person who thought it wouldn’t be a waste to give up everything just thought of me as a consumable to be thrown away. He did not have even the slightest faith, and in the end, the man closed his eyes in loneliness, regretting the life he had lived like an idiot… … .”
“What on earth are you talking about?”
“There is no need to think about it difficult. If you think about what will happen to me 30 years from now, as I have become your brother’s person, you will easily understand… … .”
I don’t think it will take that long.
“My story ends here. “Now you have to make a choice, brother.”
“select?”
“To become a true savior of light, you will need the power of the Holy Sword, and to take the power of the Holy Sword, you will need this jewel that contains the power of the Holy Sword. So take your pick.”
I slowly bent down and brought my face forward.
“Will you kneel before me for peaceful retrieval, or will you cross swords with me once again for forcible takeover? Please select. Savior of light… … .”
Trembling pupils and twitching lips.
It is truly a rare sight that cannot be seen even if you pay money.
“Why are you hesitating? “Are you sure you don’t need this jewel?”
I kindly gave him a choice so he wouldn’t hesitate, but there was no response.
So I counted just 3 seconds in my head.
“Well, maybe the Savior of Light doesn’t need these rocks. “Then we’ll just get rid of it.”
-Sreung!
Even if it was only 1 second, or even 0.5 seconds late, it was over.
I guess I couldn’t bear to see the power of the holy sword disappear before my eyes.
He pulled out his sword and cut my body apart so quickly that it seemed like he was really desperate, but it was impossible at that snail’s speed.
“It looks like you’ll choose the latter… … .”
“Do we really have to do this?”
“Wouldn’t you rather get down on your knees and pray? “Even if that side was servile, the chances would have been greater.”
“If you come out like this, you will only regret it. draft… … .”
regret?
The last regret in my life is when you stabbed my heart.
Then I decided that I would never allow such a cruel moment to happen again.
So, feel it too.
Everything in the world that I believed was right,
The feeling of falling apart in an instant.
“I don’t want my reputation as the eldest son of Duke Berthe, the guardian of the continent, and the savior of light to be tarnished… … We will serve you with the utmost care. older brother.”
I lifted Kayram and muttered softly.
“Ammu Type 9: Demonic Sword Appearance.”
(Continued in the next part)
fantasy,
