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55 Questions and Misunderstandings (2)
“ Why are you asking such a question?”
Shion asked Claire with an interesting expression.
“ The first question I had was when you used ‘The Five Questions of Kronos’.”
Claire begins to open her mouth with a calm voice.
“ I used the gear before my return, and I know what abilities it possesses. Also so… … .”
Her voice got lower.
“ I know how absurd the scene you showed me after using the question.”
Looking back on it now, it was an unbelievable sight.
The world collapsing and the light disappearing.
They were certainly sights that only beings who escaped their destiny could create.
“ After that, I kept thinking. What kind of question is being used to create such a scene?”
In fact, it was an impossible sight no matter what kind of question was used, but if I were to point out that even the slightest possibility exists… … .
“ The second question, or the fourth question. Of these, the second question, ‘take time,’ seems to have been used in Rezero, so the fourth question is probably correct.”
The other questions didn’t even exist with the slightest possibility.
‘ time fixation’ and ‘time reproduction’, the caster had to reach that point on his own.
“ As you know, ‘time stealing’ is possible only if you have seen the object that will bring time at least once.”
It was blocked here, but Claire was able to find the answer in an unexpected place.
“ The power that the High Charge usually used and the power brought by using ‘time stealing’. It looked very similar. Enough to say that they have the same power.”
No, it was definitely the same power.
If so, the source of power must also be the same.
“ In addition, I can only think of one person who is supposed to be the original owner of that power.”
Aeons Orrelion Khan Agnes.
In fact, Claire had a glimpse of some of the hidden history in the depths of the Demonic Wars before returning, and at that time had also acquired some information about the Eternal Age.
That’s why I’ve been skeptical since then, and I’m sure this time around.
The figure of Prince Zion, who overwhelms Orgrid using the ‘ Cronus Question’, was the same as the Eternal Empire described in the hidden history.
Even though I remembered that description after the battle was over.
And in the first place, there were only a few beings with that kind of power throughout history.
“ After thinking that far, I came up with a hypothesis.”
The hero’s eyes, who continue to speak, begin to embrace a strange light.
“ Actually, the Eternal Eternal Emperor continues to stay in the secret palace of the Imperial Palace, and about a year ago from now, the High Emperor met such Eternal Eternal Emperor by chance and inherited his power.”
It’s a very rare chance that the word impossible really fits, and it didn’t make sense to the point where even Claire herself, who had usually made a hypothesis, would sneer, but now there was only this.
Because there was no other way to explain the battle from a few days ago.
In addition, if this hypothesis is correct, it could also explain the rapid growth of Prince Zion.
‘ Although the witch’s words that she has regained her power take a while… … .’
It was such an absurd thing to say, and it was Claire who decided not to think about it any more.
‘ Is that possible?’
Hearing the words of the hero, Shion smiled inwardly.
Well, who can guess?
The thought that he himself would be sitting in front of him, possessed by another body.
“ Once again, I will change the question and ask, Your Majesty Zion.”
Looking at Zion like that with young eyes, beyond the strange light, even with longing, the hero asked again.
“ Have you ever actually seen Eternal Eternals?”
Of course, Zion’s answer to that question was decided.
“ No, no.”
It was natural.
It would be strange to say that he himself saw it even though it was an eternity.
Rather, if I had asked if the Eternal Age was still alive, it would have been ambiguous to answer.
“ Then how? … !”
“ Still, I was correct in using the power of the Aeons.”
Shion opened her mouth with a grin at Claire, who showed her embarrassment.
“ Let’s focus on that fact and build a hypothesis again. It’s about making your thinking a little bit more flexible.”
He lightly pats his head with his fingers.
‘You mean you won’t tell me directly.’
Claire, who looked at Shion with her shaky eyes for a moment, closed her eyes as if to calm the agitation and exhaled deeply.
I was very curious about who the question was used by Prince Zion, but now that I thought about it more, I could not find the answer.
“… … All right.”
So, putting aside the question, Claire opened her closed eyes and changed the subject.
“ Then let’s go straight to the dragon. Before we headed to the magic station, your Highness said, Please come under yourself.”
During countless battles at the Magic Station, she continued to think about it, and after consulting with other colleagues, she had finally made a decision.
“ So what is your choice?”
“… … The 2nd Hero, Claire Flosimar, and everyone else in here will serve His Majesty Zion.”
The answer came after a moment of silence.
There was a fear that her identity as a hero would be blurred, but Claire was determined to focus on saving the world rather than that.
If we could go under Prince Zion and mobilize his strength and power, the salvation of the world would be much easier than it is now.
“ It didn’t mean that my head wasn’t spinning at all.”
Shion, who smiled as if she knew how to say that, continued speaking slowly.
“ Do not allow me to serve you. But you are not allowed to stay with me.”
“ Yes? what is that… … .”
Doubts lingered in the eyes of the warriors at the unfamiliar words.
“ It’s because you guys don’t have enough strength to keep me by my side.”
Of course, Zion knew.
The fact that each person in front of him is one of the world’s most powerful men, and that he has achieved growth incomparable to the past due to his journey in the Magic Kingdom.
But these were the hero and his companions.
It is the last stronghold of mankind bearing the fate of ‘saving the world’ and the last sword that destroys demons .
Therefore, the standards had to be much stricter and higher.
In addition, Zion’s standards were raised even higher due to the battle at the border.
‘ The power of arrogance was certainly far higher than the level described in the chronicles.’
fate is fair
Therefore, as the gods possessed themselves and returned the hero, it is highly probable that various measures have been taken in response to the demonic side.
And one of them would be the improvement of overall strength, Zion was guessing.
‘ On the other hand, these guys have not yet recovered to the level before their return.’
Therefore, it was necessary to raise the level of strength in a short period of time by rolling more tightly.
“ When you say you won’t be by my side, that means… … Are you going to send us to another place this time as well, just like you sent us to the devil?”
Tyrian, who thought for a moment about what Shion meant, opened his mouth with bright eyes.
“ I understand.”
“ Then where should we go this time?”
Claire immediately asks for the next destination without a single refusal to Shion.
Due to this incident, she felt a great sense of their own shortcomings, and therefore felt the need to become stronger.
Given the opportunity to become stronger in this situation, there was no reason to refuse.
Sion, who was looking at such a group of heroes with bored eyes,
“ Accept it.”
He uttered a single word in a low voice.
* * *
The outer part of the border between the Demon and the Empire.
self-
A woman was secretly moving over the desert where life did not exist, hiding her presence.
The name of the woman with dark green hair and a seductive look is Jellis.
It was the Prince of Jealousy.
“ I did get out though.”
The condition of Jellis, who muttered like that with a voice full of emptiness, was not very good.
Countless wounds engraved all over the body and the primordial power that flows from them.
But she was content with just being alive.
Because I had a battle with two archdukes.
“ By the way, I was arrogant.”
Jellys muttered as she recalled the death of Orgrid, who had created a gap between the two of them.
To be honest, it was something she didn’t expect at all.
I wonder if that arrogance would have been hit by humans and not by the other Archdukes.
“ How did it happen?”
Before that, I had heard that Evelyn Agnes, who is called the strongest knight, and Zion Agnes, who is called the enemy of demons, were heading to the border, but those two were absolutely impossible.
‘ I think there must have been something else… … .’
After guessing the variable for a moment, Jellys shook her head to clear the thought.
Because now I had to pay more attention to my own situation than that.
‘ Now there is no place for me in the horse station anymore.’
The base has already been occupied and the army has been scattered.
Then there was only one way.
To escape from the magic area where the eyes of the Grand Dukes are densely spread and try to recover in another place.
‘ If there is a force that is close to me and friendly to me, and where I can recover my strength the fastest… … .’
Immediately after thinking of the most suitable place for that condition, Jellis turned around with bright eyes.
fairy forest.
That was her destination.
* * *
A luxurious wooden round table that does not feel artificially processed at all.
“ After… … .”
A deep sigh escaped the mouth of a middle-aged man, one of the fairies sitting at that round table.
His name is Hallegrion.
It was the first leaf of the world tree and the head of the fairy forest.
“… … Is there no other way?”
Soon after, Hallegrion looked at the fairy in the form of a middle-aged woman sitting across from him and asked.
“ It’s not possible at this time, the only option is to summon the Spirit King or a spirit with a similar rank as soon as possible.”
A middle-aged woman, Spirena, shook her head and answered in a gloomy voice.
She was the second leaf of the world tree and held the office of priest.
“… … That’s a big deal. really.”
The reason why the two of the top tiers in the fairy forest and the 5th princess Diena, who were listening to the story, had such a serious expression, was because of the upcoming festival ‘A Song of Grass and Trees’.
This event, which is said to be the best festival of the Fairy Forest, was different from other festivals.
A prayer dedicated to Achenidia, the god of nature and spirits.
And because the purpose was to maintain the World Tree, which can be said to be the source of the fairy forest.
Among them, what made the fairies so serious was the maintenance of the world tree, the second purpose.
‘ In order to maintain the World Tree, the spirit king-level beings must infuse the World Tree with the spirit power that is appropriate for the festival held once every four years.’
However, the problem was that there were no spirit lords in the fairy forest that were high enough to summon the spirit king.
“ How many years did you say? The fact that the spirit power of the Spirit King could not be infused into the World Tree.”
“… … 40 years. If I can’t infuse the spirits again this time… … You may even have to consider the worst case scenario.”
Spirena bowed her head in response to Diena’s question.
“ Ha… … .”
A sigh escaped from the mouth of the 5th Princess.
In fact, after the World Conference, Hallegrion visited the capital again to meet Diena to discuss the matter, but there was no other point for her.
“ How can a Spirit King-class summoner not appear for so long… … .”
Fairies are blessed with the spirit god Achenidia from the time they are born.
Therefore, when it comes to summoning spirits, it was natural to have to be superior to any other race.
It was obviously strange that no one from all the fairies could summon the Spirit King.
It cannot happen unless the blessing disappears.
“ Has Achenidia really forsaken us…? … .”
at that time,
“ Actually, this morning, the spirit spirit gave an oracle about him.”
Hearing that lament, Spirena opened her mouth.
“ Really? But why didn’t you tell me?”
At that, Hallegrion got up from his seat and shouted.
“ It was strange… … .”
“ Is that weird?”
“I ’ll recite it right away. The person who will save the World Tree will appear soon. However… … .”
It was before that Spirena recited all the oracles.
Quang!
“ Hallegrion-sama!”
A fairy who appeared to be a soldier entered the conference room with an urgent face and strongly opened the door.
“ What’s going on?”
Hallegrion raised his eyebrows slightly at him and asked the soldier.
“ Si, His Majesty Zion Agnes has arrived!”
“ Hmm, are you here now? But why are you talking about it in such a hurry? Isn’t His Majesty Zion’s visit already scheduled?”
“ He, by the way, as soon as they came, they massacred our fairies… … !”
It was before the soldier’s words were even finished.
Tuquaah
With an enormous roar that shook the ground, enormous flames and darkness began to erupt from the entrance.