Episode 184. Those who are protected by God (5)
Soul Stone.
Where have I heard that before?
Yes, I definitely remember it as something I heard about when I visited Pruina in a past life.
Did you say that every white elf is born with a second soul?
It is not an artificially created artifact such as an Ignition Stone or a Day Stone, nor is it a stone containing mana such as a magic crystal.
It’s just a white stone that can be seen anywhere in Pruina.
However, sometimes the meaning contained within is more important than the apparent performance.
This soul stone is also said to be a very meaningful item to the residents living there.
As the name suggests, it is a stone with soul.
It is said that it has the meaning of a second soul that grows with the body as it grows, following the soul that is innately given to the body.
It is also said that it has the meaning of a guardian stone that protects the person who possesses it from danger.
If you transfer your Soul Stone to someone else,
This means that you trust and rely on that being so much that you can hand over your soul to that being, and furthermore, it also means being a companion… … .
wait for a sec,
Aren’t you really crazy to say let’s see this elf?
‘Oh, don’t get me wrong! That’s just how I feel! It doesn’t mean anything else! Just in return for saving me… … .’
In return, he gave something that was like his soul?
Hey elf, do you think I’m an ignorant person who doesn’t even understand such things?
Anyone who sees this will think I’m a devil who saved my life in exchange for my soul.
Look at me. I was so surprised that the other elves were now glaring at me as if they were going to kill me.
We should consider ourselves fortunate that there were no knives in their hands.
“You bastard! “What kind of trick did you use to bewitch our Lady Hastia?”
You’re talking like a trick.
It seems like I’m the one who’s been hit, and I don’t know who they keep pointing their protests at.
“Stop it Alphonse!”
Instead of him, who seemed to be unable to calm his excitement by talking about it anyway, a middle-aged elf who tried to look at the situation flexibly stepped forward to stop him.
“I guess I was late to say hello. First of all, I would like to thank you on behalf of the White Elves for rescuing Hastia and bringing her here.”
He thanked me by bending his back at a right angle, just like humans do.
“Due to our circumstances, we cannot reveal much, but Hastia is a very important person to our White Elf clan. “I don’t know why or for what purpose you helped me, but I heard that Hastia truly trusted and relied on me, so I won’t ask any more questions.”
When he raised his head, a look of determination and solemnity was visible on his face.
“However, please do not get involved from now on. Just as you have your own work, this work is purely our White Elf’s work.”
I could barely hold back the laughter that was so absurd.
It’s not like we’re a desperate team for some kind of great deed, so what are we going to do with just four people?
I guarantee you.
If they leave in their current state, they will not be able to escape the vicinity of Gaul, let alone the Garam Kingdom.
My eyes naturally turned to Hastia.
‘I’m sorry for embarrassing you. But Roel is right. This is our business, and we can’t involve Sian, who has no relationship with us, any further.’
She bowed her head politely with her hands neatly clasped together.
‘It was really nice working together. Mr. Sian. I don’t know when we will be able to meet again, but I will pray every day that God’s protection will be with you.’
Then, with a final goodbye, he turned around without any hesitation.
Clan members followed one after another, and I just watched them walking away.
[what? Aren’t you following me?]
Kayram asked as if he was surprised to see me like this.
Instead of answering the question, I took out the white soul stone she left behind and looked at it intently.
It’s really hard to understand whether you’re a human or an elf when you see things like this.
It’s like trusting me as a savior who will serve you for the rest of your life because I only saved your life once.
I don’t know how you can act so bold but be so foolish.
As someone came to mind in my not-so-distant memory, I frowned.
Would you like to pray for God’s protection?
I don’t know if I’ve ever believed that because I’m someone who openly receives God’s protection, but I don’t.
Before I knew it, I lifted the magic sword in my right hand and looked at my reflection in its cross section.
I’ve lived like that for the past 7 years,
I will continue to live like that in the future.
It is an immutable image of myself that will never change no matter what truth is presented to me.
After a short period of reflection, I quietly lowered my sword.
Then, Hastia and her companions walked leisurely in the opposite direction.
* * *
On a wide open field.
A gentle breeze blew in front of the wagon train that left Uito and was on its way back to Gaul, where the Garam Society’s main building was located.
In response, Lunav stuck her face out the window and gently closed her eyes, feeling the inspiration of nature on her skin.
“… … .”
In front of her, who looked calm and even aloof, was Schurz, with his hands and feet somewhat clasped together.
It seemed like he was very uncomfortable in his current position, and sweat was dripping down his forehead.
“Don’t be like a dog that wants to poop, feel free to ask questions.”
“yes?”
“You want to ask me a question, right?”
Schurz, who had hit the nail on the head, just opened his mouth in a daze.
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“Can I do it?”
“If you have any questions, you should not hesitate to explore anything. “Please remember this truth because it is a truth that you must keep in your life.”
Now that I think about it, even though we are the same age, he talks like someone who has lived twice as long.
On the one hand, despite being absurd, Schurz was unable to answer any questions.
Instead, as she said, I wanted to explore what I was curious about.
“I thought about it carefully as I came, but I just couldn’t understand it. For some reason, Lunav… … .”
“Did you get Mr. Zion?”
“… … .”
Looking at the look in his eyes, it seemed like he had known him for a long time.
Schurz calmly cleared his throat and continued speaking.
“My real name is Schurz, not Zion. I don’t even know my parents, and since I was young, I’ve been moving around various cities and working odd jobs. “You could say that I literally lived just to live.”
Schurz, who decided that he had nothing more to hide, revealed his identity without lies.
“Sometimes I thought my life was absurd, but I never complained. “It may have been difficult in the beginning, but I overcame it and got to where I am today.”
Lunav listened to him silently without any change in expression.
“I thought there was no problem living alone, but I realized that day in the mine that the world is large and that I am no different from mayflies flying around aimlessly in it. “It was an uncertain life, not knowing at what moment or how I would die.”
Schurz stroked one shoulder, perhaps remembering the underwear he wore that day.
“It may be a hasty guess, but I think Runab, who is in front of me, has lived a life as miserable as mine and has seen many things. Therefore, he must have seen many people who were better than me and had much more potential. However, I still don’t know why they took me from a mercenary with no roots… … .”
“Nothing special.”
Lunav gave the answer right away without waiting.
“It’s because I really need the potential that Mr. Sion, or rather Mr. Schurz, has.”
“You mean my potential?”
It was something Schurz still couldn’t understand.
What possibility is there for a dark attribute that is not only unwelcome in the world, but also has a limited scope?
“By the way, the black-haired demon you met was also of the dark attribute.”
“… … !”
“The attribute value was 91%, right? “Maybe it’s even higher now?”
Schurz blinked blankly, wondering if he had heard wrong.
91%?
Is that a shame a person can have?
It is said that you are chosen by God even if your attribute value is more than half, but 91%?
It would be more credible to say that a being from the divine world had descended.
Shame is shame, but what is this woman who calmly says those words in a leisurely manner?
I couldn’t help but think that the more I knew about her, the more difficult she was to know.
And then another question arose.
What on earth does she have to do with the dark-haired demon?
When I listened to the story like this, I went beyond just knowing it and even felt an unknown affection for it.
To put it mildly, it seemed like he was looking for a long-lost lover.
“That black-haired devil… … .”
“… … .”
“What kind of person are you to Lunav?”
Schurz naturally started talking about him as if he was possessed by something.
“Nothing special.”
Lunav said without showing the slightest sign of offense, but rather with a faint smile.
“He is the person I liked, the person I still like, and the person I will always like.”
A feeling that hasn’t changed in 7 years.
This was an immutable feeling that would never change even after 70 or 700 years.
“And he is someone you must find. Find it… … .”
Schurz thought for a moment.
He said that the Lunav he sees now is more serious than ever.
The sincerity in his indifferent eyes was the proof, and it contained no denial or suspicion.
“Now I am the one who needs to be saved.”
The faint smile on his lips suddenly disappeared, and his proud eyes began to turn red.
“… … .”
As if it was not yet time, Lunav gently closed her eyes and erased the traces.
When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to my original indifferent appearance without any emotions.
Before I knew it, the carriage had crossed the hill, and in front of me was a panoramic view of Ghaul, with the five-colored magic stone at the tip of the spire shining splendidly.
* * *
A space where cold air that chills the skin swirls around.
As if doing mental training, someone hurriedly ran in front of a man sitting alone in the center.
“Master Garnian! Hastia’s location has been identified!”
“… … .”
“It is said that they have just escaped Ghaul, joining the rest of the clan members who escaped previously! “What should I do?”
Despite the urgent report, Garnian did not blink.
I just quietly stood up, took a deep breath, and
“We must transport them safely and without causing as much harm as possible.”
He opened his mouth in a deep voice that conveyed his inner strength.
The elf who received the instructions left immediately without asking any further questions.
At the moment Garnian was also about to move towards where Hastia was,
‘Garnian… … .’
The voice of a woman with elegance resonated within him.
‘Nephrodite!’
Garnian stopped in place again, widened his eyes, and listened to her voice.
‘I won’t talk too much. I will trust that you will handle it without any problems.’
Encouragement that you can do well, or warning that failure will not be tolerated.
After saying one word with two complex meanings, the woman’s voice could no longer be heard.
‘I will follow Nephrodite’s words.’
Garnian took a step forward again, determined to achieve it.
Behind him, as he advanced with steadfast eyes, an uncontrollable amount of magical power was spewing out.
(Continued in the next part)
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