Episode 25
The sun is still in the middle of the sky.
Rarely, soldiers rushed to the top of the golden star, which had been quiet for a while.
"Find it!"
"Scour!"
There was no respect in the act of hitting and smashing things and looking for something.
Naturally, the top of the golden star did not stand still.
While picking up snacks in the break room, Miri, surprised by the noise, rushed in protest.
"No, wait! What is this...!"
"Put it away."
The paladins in pure white armor pushed Miril away.
Miril collapses on the floor and distorts her face. Just as she was about to stand up again and protest, Dahan shouted urgently.
"Stop! What's the matter. I know that the inspection of employees has already been completed."
"Who are you?"
"Dahan. He is the son of the Golden Star Sangju and the current Golden Star Sangju Deputy Owner."
When the Knight Commander laughed bitterly after hearing the introduction, Dahan felt goosebumps rise in his body.
"Are you the one in charge?"
"That's right."
"Then I will ask. Do you know who Judra is?"
"It's our employee..."
"Where is he now?"
"I don't know, I'm sorry...!"
The Knight Commander approached Dahan without hesitation, grabbed his neck with one hand and lifted him up.
"It's better to think and speak. Whether or not you answer depends on the future of you and the top."
In unbearable pain, Dahan struggled and thought.
'Should we have had a dinner?'
He wanted to know Jude's whereabouts.
More than anyone else.
* * *
-Consider.
"Beyond this..."
I wonder if there is a place I have seen before.
When I opened the door, I took a moment to catch my breath and opened the door, and a hot heat that seemed to warm my whole body emanated from the inside.
What you can see beyond the flames is a red face.
"If only this was the seal..."
Sangsang-ju was staring at the brazier, not realizing that someone had invaded his space.
-You're completely enchanted.
"Enchanted?"
-Ok. Precious treasures have magical powers. It's dangerous for those who don't deserve it.
"If it's magic..."
Unlike wizards who use mana in the atmosphere as it is, the power of a warlock is created by processing it with magic cores.
It was one of the masterpieces he wanted to imitate the demons of the demon world.
Does it mean that all the precious treasures were originated in the demon world?
-It's completely different. You could see it as a kind of curse. It contains the hearts of those who have longed for treasure, and it has power in itself.
The Demon King said they were different, but in a way, it seemed that they were similar. This was especially true in that it deceived humans.
"I'm not wrong."
The sight of Sang-joo muttering with a blank face added confidence to the thought.
“….”
-What are you trying to do?
"Hey."
I slowly approached Sang-sang-ju and talked to him.
"What is wrong?"
“….”
"I know what the situation is up there right now."
"I wasn't wrong. If only the seal is broken, the top..."
Was it an answer to my question, or was it just a curse and muttering?
Then, the upper wine poured the flame stone box placed next to it into the brazier.
He took a step back for a moment in the explosive raging flames, but Sang-joo did not move at all, only looking at the brazier.
When he tried to say something again, the demon king stopped him.
-Stop. I won't hear that much.
“… So, what's your plan now?"
I know I need to retrieve the Eternal Ice quickly.
All the troops in the capital are looking for me. The troops must have already rushed to the top, and it was obvious that this place would soon be discovered.
However, the brazier with the items to be retrieved was burning so actively that I thought there would be a fire pit in hell.
The moment you put your hand in to take out the ice of eternity, it will be cooked. There was no way to put out the fire with the magic he knew.
-It's not difficult to put out the fire by applying the Atmosphere Manipulation magic, but it's still impossible for you.
"Put out the fire with strong winds?"
-It is the opposite. A certain distance of air centered on the brazier... Hmm. I don't think that's what I'm going to explain now.
The Demon King paused to explain, thought for a moment, and then changed his words.
-There are several ways to break the seal. Either he thoroughly analyzes the technique and destroys it, or he breaks it with overwhelmingly strong force. It's okay to achieve the conditions you set when sealing. The first two are...
The Demon King stretched the end of his words in a sneering voice.
Naturally, I had a feeling of what I was trying to say. It was obvious that I was trying to say that it was impossible with my own skills.
"What are the conditions?"
-It's much easier than other conditions. It's a sacrifice.
"Sacrifice?"
-Ok. Someone is giving their life and soul to break the seal.
It was a condition that made me frown.
The Demon King said it was an easy task, but it couldn't be as easy as it sounds.
No matter how valuable a treasure is, if it is not alive, it is no different from having no value. Who is willing to sacrifice themselves to break the seal?
-Your magic power must have been fully restored, right?
"Yes."
During this time, I did not encounter any soldiers, perhaps because I followed the Demon King's guidance. Of course, he didn't have to use magic, and most of his magic power was restored.
Normally, it would be unusual, but the effect of training to speed up recovery was showing.
-Then, hide your appearance.
A sound that sounds scary before the end of the speech.
Before I could understand what I meant, I reflexively hid behind the brazier.
"To hide such a facility underground. Are they also followers of the devil?"
"No, this has nothing to do with the devil..."
"Shut up,."
The door opened on the opposite side of the direction I had entered, revealing a number of soldiers and paladins.
“…!”
While disappearing once more with deception magic, what caught his eye was the woman who was held in the paladin's hand.
Familiar voice, swaying blonde.
Miril cried out with a pained expression.
"Dad, run away. These people are crazy!"
"You're crazy about the goddess knight. Even if she is possessed by the devil, she is a who is possessed properly. Hey, hold on."
"Yes."
The paladin at the front pushed Miril to the soldiers behind him and approached Sangsangju.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
“….”
"What is this? A magic tool for warlocks? Is it an item for personal sacrifice?"
“….”
However, the upper stock did not react and tried to pick up a new flame stone.
The paladin narrowed his eyes as if he was uncomfortable being ignored, and then grabbed his arm.
Only then did the upper week react and look back. However, there was no vitality in his eyes as when he looked at the brazier.
"Hey, you..."
"Sir Duncale. If it's a warlock's lair, I don't know what kind of device it might be."
At the old priest's voice, the paladin distorted his expression even more and shook his hand.
"Archbishop...."
"I don't feel any ominous magic, though. Let's see, this is..."
At first glance, he had a kind smile, and there was a subtle hint on the face of the priest as he examined the brazier.
"Ice?"
“…!”
At the same time, Sang-joo's face regained strength.
'It's as if I have regained my lost soul... No, what should I do now?'
According to the paladin, that old man is an archbishop. He is one of the highest-ranking priests of the denomination.
Most of my power is concentrated on the military command. But the opponent is not good. Will the military commander be able to withstand that old man's order?
And that paladin standing next to me. The face is familiar.
-The guy who chased you last time. Is he the leader of the Holy Knights? Wait for now.
'Wait?'
- I would have told you? It is said that a valuable treasure has magical power.
The moment I thought I couldn't understand what the hell was going on.
"You can't let you take this away!"
A loud cry erupted from Sang-joo's closed mouth. The Templar Commander and the Priest made a move to prepare for it.
"Oh, Dad...!"
Sang-ju threw himself into the hot brazier.
As if they didn't expect to take such an action, everyone just watched without reacting.
"What...."
Even though his flesh and muscles melted and his whole body burned, Sang-joo didn't scream.
It was not known whether he was alive or already dead.
All that is certain is that he has touched the ice of eternity.
-It's now. Run.
In an instant, a tremendous cold air began to blow from the furnace that was emitting heat.
What's wrong-
Immediately after, I heard cracking sounds on the walls and ceiling...
"This, this..."
"It's broken...!"
The basement collapsed.
The paladins wore white auras on their bodies and pushed off the falling stones, but the soldiers, whose bodies were frozen by the cold, were crushed without being able to escape.
A space that quickly became a place of absurdity.
However, thanks to this, I was able to safely reach the ice of eternity.
An ice sculpture reflecting the sun's rays, which has turned red. I felt like I was completely cut off from the noisy surrounding space.
-I taught you the art of necromancy last time, so this time I'll tell you the next one.
Getting the ice of eternity doesn't change the situation now.
In front of them were the Holy Knights and the Archbishop, and there was no way to deal with them.
The Demon King must have a plan to break through this moment.
-It's necromancy.
But that didn't really matter.
-Did you tell me? Absorbing your soul is making your vessel bigger, and you have to fill the contents yourself. However, necromancy is a little different.
I bent down and picked up the ice of eternity.
A tremendous cold that froze. But to my surprise, the hand holding the ice of eternity did not feel the slightest coldness.
-As for the bowl, the contents are put in four bowls. Even if it's temporary, it can be powerful depending on what kind of soul you use.
One beat late, the Demon King's words were understood.
If the size of the soul used in necromancy is larger than your soul, your soul will be damaged. I don't think I need to worry too much because I've absorbed many souls so far...
Didn't you absorb all the souls you had this morning?
-Not. There must be another one? A soul that is more precious than anything else.
The Demon King giggled. There was a discomfort in my ears, like a snake flapping on my tongue.
-Use me. I will break through this obstacle myself.
Will he be able to use the Demon King's soul to survive?
I didn't want to be swayed by him at this time. Isn't it a trick that he wants to resurrect from my body when he has the opportunity?
… Maybe it was simply that he was possessed by the magic of this treasure, as the Demon King had said.
-You, no way...
Under a slightly excited mood, my head began to spin faster than ever.
The Demon King had previously said that if the military spirit touched the ice of eternity, it would cause great damage. Perhaps it was with the seal in mind rather than the ice of eternity itself.
Thoughts were turned into conviction by the faint fragments of souls that still lingered around the ice of eternity.
A magic circle filled under my feet.
-I have never told you this kind of magic... Wait, this is!
I have already had the experience of tearing up a magic circle I know and creating new magic.
-Nonsense.
I can't do anything I don't know at all, but if it's just a little variation...
"Magical power? Knight Commander. Is the warlock you were looking for the author?"
"You!"
Only then did the Knight Commander, who realized my existence, shouted and rushed in.
It was obviously threatening, but for some reason it didn't bother me at all.
Upon the completed magic circle, he summoned the military commander.
-Kie?
I designate the subject of soul magic as the military commander, not me, and in his mouth...
"Eat."
-No! That's the Holy Sword...!
He pushed the soul in his hand into the ice of eternity.
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