138 – Sunbread
A mountaintop overlooking the capital.
A pair of human figures are looking at the panoramic view of the shining city. Covering the body with a robe, it is difficult to even determine the gender of the two.
A dry atmosphere with no conversation at all.
The two were never seen among acquaintances. If I knew even a little bit, I wouldn’t create such an uncomfortable atmosphere.
In fact, these two people cannot be said to be close even if their mouths are torn apart. However, the reason we met today is because we have a story to share. Friendship was not a very important factor for these two now.
The first to speak was In-young, standing to the left. The old man’s voice, withered by the years, flows from his mouth.
“Our last plan is already counted down.”
The decisive keyword that the old man says is ‘the final plan’.
At his words, the person on the right slowly tilted his head and reacted. It’s like a puppet with strings attached, not a person.
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The old man’s voice continued.
“Hasn’t that also reached the final stage of preparation?”
“Maybe.”
A vague answer came back. It’s a short answer with no substance.
“An evil will come. This old world needs a reset. People curse us as the fallen seed of evil. That sounds stupid. It is this world that is corrupted.”
The identity of the old man is the leader of Angra Mainyu.
He was an evil follower that the Church of the Sun wanted to catch.
“Still water is bound to rot. So is this world. They call us evil, but we only do the right thing. The old must die, and the stagnant world needs a new vigor. Creative destruction, evil will do it.”
“That’s grand.”
“Well? Aren’t your plans too grandiose?”
“Not only grandiose, but also nasty. Doesn’t that mean that you will break down old vested interests and take the position yourself? Ask me one thing What will you use in the reset world?”
“Isn’t it decided? It is to serve evil and become a pastor who leads ignorant and ignorant beings. They will need my strength and wisdom.”
“Do not hide your vulgar desires beyond plausibility.”
“I am human. Desire is a human right. What would I be ashamed of and hide it?”
The conversation that flowed between the two was a bloody war of words that did not feel amicable at all. However, neither of the two who were talking raised their spirits and intimidated the other. Because I know very well that it is useless.
“If there is only one thing I can agree with you about, it is that this absurd world needs to be reset.”
“You have the same critical mind. However, I think your methods are indeed wrong.”
“I don’t want any understanding from you.”
“The extinction of mana! Mana is a blessing from God and a miracle in the world. It feels like your struggle to get rid of it is nothing but the will of those who have been weeded out.”
“How do you see mana in your eyes?”
The teacher laughed at the other party’s Seon dialogue.
“No matter what answer I give, it won’t be the answer you want.”
“Mana. Source of mystery. Godsend. No matter what words are wrapped, the essence of this power is inequality.”
“Don’t waste it. Inequality is the fundamental principle of the world. Were you equal to the many people you killed to achieve your ends?”
“Right. The world is designed to be unequal. It must have been the work of the character-twisted god you believe in.”
In the robes where voices flowed out, hideous red eyes flickered.
A human who hates mana.
It seemed that the person’s beliefs were shaped into ominous eyes.
“To my eyes, this mana looks like a huge ocean drowning our human potential. Our efforts, our potential, our dreams, our potential. Mana has the magical power to erase all of us. Because the aptitude for mana overwhelms all human efforts. No matter how many times a person who does not feel mana wields a sword, his level is no better than that of a child who has felt mana.”
“If mana disappears, will the world be equal? Well, it seems to me that you do a good job disproving it. Didn’t you deal unfairly to those who had mana without mana?”
“That is why I am also a by-product of the old world that needs to be reset.”
“Hmm, then let’s reset quickly. I will make good use of your legacy.”
The conversation between the two was cut off.
Angra Mainyu.
And the nihilist.
The two were the leaders of the group.
They both knew. While each other gets in the way of the other, the other can take advantage of the other. Angra Mainyu and the nihilist disagree on a myriad of points. But their thoughts were exactly the same on one point.
In the sense that the current world is wrong. And the way to fix the wrong world also had some similarities.
The headmaster opened his mouth again.
“You all know the secret of the royal capital, right?”
Among the lands of many continents, Angra Mainyu chose this place.
Royal Road District 1.
This was the center of the continent. It is not simply geographically central.
“I know. That the main stream of the mana water vein flowing with continental power begins in the center of the royal capital, in the basement of the royal palace.”
It was one of the items that were handed down only to the lineage of the royal family.
If you stimulate the mana vein of the royal capital here, an earthquake will be triggered deep in the stratum. Those earthquakes will roll over all the continents like dominoes. The mana veins are connected across the continent like a dense spider web.
“According to our calculations, approximately half of the continent’s population will die.”
“When all underground mana veins are activated, the mana concentration in the world is reduced to less than half.”
“Hmm. However, it is not ‘everything’ you want.”
At the headmaster’s words, the man was silent.
The two leaders agreed. To activate the mana vein by attacking the royal palace.
Of course, since these two groups have parallel lines of thought, the alliance was only temporary, and it was clear that they would split apart if the intended purpose was achieved. No, it was not strange even if they stabbed each other in the back beyond simple splitting. Both of them were aware of this fact.
‘But.’
‘But.’
Dongsangmong.
Dream different dreams in the same bed.
Angra Mainyu and the nihilist had no doubt that they would be the final victors.
—
You beat Sword Master Kalden. It wasn’t easy. As expected, the sword master, the blade was sharp.
However, I am a deceased person in the ‘Legend Route’.
In addition, I figured out through the knowledge of the original work that Sword Master Kalden is actually suffering from a chronic illness, so he is an inspiration for today and tomorrow. In fact, the original Kalden had a debuff called ‘dying heart’, so he was a bit lacking character who pouted at the critical moment of the final battle.
This duel seems to have reduced Kalden’s lifespan by 30%, but…. Well, this can’t be helped In the first place, Calden had a role to oxidize fiercely in any route. In the ending, Lir inherits such a keepsake from his master.
‘If Kalden was a heroine, or at least someone of the same age as me, I would have thought of saving him.’
Since the old man has lived enough to live, he can die. Absolutely, it’s not because of the fight against me that I think this way.
I returned to the capital first. Lire said he would help Calden recover. Well, he is suffering from illness, but Kalden is a sword master. Wounds from a duel will heal in less than a day.
I left a note to tell him. It is to ask for strength in the final battle in the near future. To be precise, I want them to move according to my orders.
I met an unexpected person when I returned to the capital and was about to return to Leoris Mansion. A gold merchant
“Oh! Regular brother! Long time no see.”
A young boy looked at me with a mischievous smile. Oops, did I bring the gold coins?
“Unfortunately, today’s item is sold out.”
“Oops, one step too late.”
Rare items handled by golden merchants have excellent performance. Occasionally, there are ridiculous curse items mixed in, but as a deceased person, I have enough discernment to avoid such landmines. To me, this gold merchant is like a walking fortune. It would have been nice to be able to buy items from the gold merchant since the final fight was ahead, but it’s a bit disappointing that they were all sold out.
“Is the ring I gave you last time useful?”
“Ah, the ring of lore. It was great. Is there anything else like this?”
“I’m glad you seem to write well. Originally, things should be used by people who use them well.”
A golden merchant gets up from his seat with a bashful smile.
The guy turned around and said.
“Then, hyung, good work!”
“Yeah, you’ve worked hard too. I hope we can meet again next time.”
If possible, before the final battle.
“We will definitely meet! See you then!”
After saying that, the gold merchant disappeared across the alley.
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“John. The Elysium Expedition has returned!”
Sarah’s voice stabbed her back. I was practicing with my children.
“You are here at last.”
It was only two days ago that the Elysium expedition began. An expedition made up of the Dream Team explored the dream dungeon Elysium in just two days and brought the hidden treasure there.
“Dad is going to get the treasure from the expedition leader.”
Finally, all the puzzles have been put together. If it’s a game, you’ve finished all the maintenance to enter the final boss battle. I immediately got the kids together.
“What is it all of a sudden? Grabbing the weight and bringing us together.”
“I was pressuring Ms. Aresha perfectly, but Yohan called and the game broke.”
“What? It’s the other way around! That I was winning.”
“I was just about to pull out 5 parring swordsmanship. If you’ve tasted Chapter 5, Miss Arsha…”
“Come on, I’m sorry, but we’ll talk about small talk later. I’m going to talk about something really, really important today.”
When I said that with a serious expression, the children closed their mouths and looked at me. I think today is the first time I’ve weighed in like this.
“What, what. That serious expression, unlike yours?”
I have no choice but to be serious.
“Today we are ready. All preparations to meet the giants that threaten the continent.”
And the fact that this side is ready is-
“Then you don’t have to wait any longer. Aren’t you tired of the cliché of sucking your fingers and waiting for the villain to appear?”
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Today we will blow the first bread.
“Angra Mainyu. And a nihilist. We’re going to start a war against two groups eating the continent. At midnight tonight.”
About 9 hours left until midnight.
The story has entered the final chapter.