154. First Memory
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Walter Gareth, senior professor and dean of the Divinity Faculty, is a famous eccentric throughout Elfante.
From the top of Gregory’s coffin, they can sometimes be found dancing half-naked while blowing strong liquor from a bottle, or jumping from a height of several hundred meters to test the limits of their divine power, or even singing hymns like high-pitched songs. You can even call without it.
Sometimes I do all of these things at once.
In fact, even if you don’t get there, anyone who’s spent more than three seconds with this guy will agree that Walter is no ordinary human being.
“The vortex of fate, the call of the stars, and the ancient curse of the black flame dragon sleeping on my right arm led our meeting here.”
“…”
[…what do you mean?]
it’s nice to meet you
For this person, this is a normal greeting.
[…isn’t he crazy?]
‘…Actually, he’s a real crazy person.’
[…]
Silence that seemed like a joke returned inside Soul Linker, but I was telling the truth.
This guy is a real psychotic comprehensive gift set.
So, right now, in that person’s head, the part in charge of ‘reason’ and the ‘crazy guy’ part that makes him move his body freely and do eccentricities are functioning at the same time.
So, if you look at your usual words and actions, it is common sense itself, but the words and actions that come out are sometimes no brakes and noppakku idiots themselves.
[…Why is that kind of person doing something like a professor? Aren’t you supposed to go to the hospital?]
‘Once the words and actions are a little strange, it is possible to communicate normally, and above all…’
[More than anything?]
‘The skills are real.’
In other words, even with such a handicap, he is an ignorant and talented person who can serve as a senior professor at Elfante’s Divinity Faculty.
So, there are certain things that only this person can ask for.
At least, when it comes to ‘fortification work’, which uses divine power to process objects, Walter is a human who can boast of a skill superior to that of the saintess.
“…I’m here to get what you asked for, Dean Walter.”
With that said, Walter hurried over to his desk with an exaggerated gesture.
It was a dramatic gesture that could almost be said to be the main character of a play.
“Go and see it, the masterpiece of the century created by the gathering of one’s fundamental desires and primal instincts. It makes the surroundings hard with just its presence-”
“Ah, are you saying the work went better than expected? All I asked for was a simple layering job.”
“Human beings are weak yet strong beings who can endure with a handful of hope even in a world full of despair-”
“Wow, the original nature was preserved, but it was processed so that it could only be strengthened? You are really amazing.”
Look at this.
Because this person is good at it.
[…how do you communicate?!]
“…”
well.
It’s me, because I run into this person often in the game, so I can roughly understand what he’s talking about.
I’m just doing it with my fists.
‘…It’ll help me later.’
Walter is the one who will help a lot later in dispelling Elnor’s unique debuff, madness.
There’s nothing wrong with being able to communicate.
anyway.
“The mental defect of man as a social animal is his inability to live alone, and in the midst of this terrible imbalance of dissociation, I cry out.”
“Thanks for the offer, but refreshments will be served later.”
Answering politely, he leaves Walter’s office.
In his hand, he could hear the spherical spirit that Walter had processed.
So, to be precise.
＜ Item Info ＞
[ ▲ Tatiana Grazel ] [ Processed ]
[ Specialty: Curse ]
[ Form: Spirit ]
[ Machining Options ]
▶ Subordinate to Familiar
▶ Applies to an item as a reinforcing material
▶ Resummoned in full form (disappears after 1 use)
I mean this.
Originally, it seems that only one of the three can be used, but thanks to Walter’s skill, it seems that even after using it as a reinforcing material, one of the two can be selected and used.
‘…That’s fine.’
Compared to Balcasus, Tatiana is a guy who can use powerful curses anyway, even if she falls far short of it. Whether it’s a familiar or a re-summon, it’ll come in handy later.
Well, even if you choose later,
What we need to do is to give it to the soul linker as an enhancement material.
Caliban must be strengthened.
[…strengthening me? why?]
“Why do you bounce when you do good things?”
[No, it’s not like that. If you have the means to strengthen, then you and Elijah should be strengthened. Why are you talking to me? I’m, at best, a parasite in your head.]
“…”
what else do you say
Of course, the only ability this person has right now is my buff skill shuttle, but that’s because the synchronization rate of the soul is low.
Caliban is the key to clearing like Elijah in this chapter. There are not just one or two situations where this person needs to be active.
Especially in a situation where my life is threatened at every moment, there will be many times when I will get help from Caliban.
It’s natural to prioritize strengthening.
Shrugging his shoulders, he brought the spherical spirit to the soul linker.
A window pops up right in front of you.
[ Soul Linker ] [ Exclusive Equipment ]
[ Enchantment: Epic ]
[ This is an equipment possessed by a great spirit. You can awaken the consciousness of the spirit by increasing the synchronization rate. ]
[ Due to the influence of the great soul, it always retains magical power. ]
[Currently charged mana rate: 100%]
[ Current synchronization rate: 10% ]
It’s a window I haven’t seen in a long time.
It’s practically the first window I’ve seen since waking him up for the first time.
[ Current synchronization rate: 40% ]
[ You can open the 2nd stage consciousness of the soul! ]
[Do you want to proceed with the opening? ] [Y/N]
Without hesitation, touch Y.
yet.
“…hmm?”
The Soul Linker started emitting an unusual light.
To the extent that my consciousness, looking at it, flew away in an instant.
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It seems to be swimming in a dream.
It’s the first feeling I get when I’m floating in the air.
Looking around, it is a dressing room made of rough yet luxurious marble.
“Mmm…”
It feels like I have become a spiritual body myself. Not only is my body transparent, but none of the ‘humans’ around me recognize me.
Previously, when I raised Caliban’s synchronization rate, I remember being forcibly drawn into this person’s image world.
It’s probably going through a similar phenomenon while raising the synchronization rate this time.
Nearby, at first glance, well-trained humans were passing me by, chattering loudly.
It is a place where the atmosphere of the locker room of people in the sports world is full. Hot sweat and macho atmosphere are vibrating.
However, something worth noting.
Among the humans nearby, not a single scar that would be difficult to see was engraved on their bodies.
It is a feeling that eloquently shows how each human being here is a reversal of warriors who have gone through a lot of chaos.
“Wow, f*ck. How do you wear a size like this on your crotch? If you were like me, you committed suicide. The reason why your wife abandoned you and cheated on you is very obvious-”
“I’m confident I’ll make you shorter than me with just one more word-“
“Anyway, just by looking at it, the two smallest bastards never miss a damn day-”
“…”
It’s a little dizzy when I listen to the chatter that flies around, but there’s no doubt that these people are veterans of the battle.
and.
Inside the locker room full of such people, someone walked in.
Golden armor etched with runes. It is the same equipment as the symbol of an elite knight.
The one who stands at the forefront is someone I know.
‘…Gideon?’
It’s Gideon, but he looks a few years younger than he does now.
Come to think of it, did you say that memories are ‘replayed’ from the first time you enter this space?
It’s clearly a memory from a long time ago.
“Who is in charge?”
As soon as I heard those words, the noisy locker room became quiet in an instant.
Everyone’s eyes are filled with doubt and caution.
“That’s me.”
As the surroundings became completely quiet, the sound of the orange-haired man saying that settled throughout the room.
Gideon glanced at the name written on the watchtower where the man who said so was sitting.
Caliban Krisanax. First Guardian.
“I am-“
“I know who you are, Archduke Tristan.”
Gideon’s voice, which was about to open his mouth, was cut off by Caliban’s sentence.
These were the words he said as if it were annoying as he wiped off his freshly washed hair with a towel.
The eyebrows of the knights accompanying Gideon twitched at the rude attitude, but all the guardians didn’t care.
“How many people are currently available?”
Gideon’s voice silenced all the Guardians.
The most powerful of the imperial guards, the guardians are guaranteed a significant amount of independent authority. There is no one other than the Emperor who can speak so authoritatively against them.
Even so, if this is the case, usually nine times out of ten there is only one situation.
In the case of an outbreak that could not be quelled without them.
“…If you add the 10 people here and those who are off duty, there will be about 15 people. What are you doing?”
“Call everyone and arm them. I have a mission to put in.”
Caliban laughed.
“Is that so? What is your mission?”
“…I can’t tell you yet.”
“…”
Caliban giggled wordlessly.
Throwing a towel over his shoulder, he quickly walked towards Gideon’s nose.
Orange eyes shine coolly.
“Then, if we don’t like it, the Grand Duke will be better.”
When Caliban spoke those words, looking Gideon right in the eye, one of the knights accompanying him opened his mouth in rage.
The hand was on the hilt of the sword. Like you can pick it up anytime.
“Awful! Do you know who this is-!”
“Shut up if you don’t want to die.”
At that word, the hands of the knights holding the swords trembled slightly.
“If you don’t have the confidence to kill them all, think carefully before pulling them out. We are putting up with it a lot right now.”
Caliban’s words brought ferocious laughter to the faces of nearby guardians.
They are all unarmed. The knights are all fully armed.
Even so, it is not the Guardians who are pushed behind in momentum, but the fully armed knights who are confronting them.
While scratching the back of the back casually, Caliban continued with a plaintive voice.
“We are the Guardians. My job is to save people. I am not interested in anything else.”
but.
The eyes that said that were condensed with violence, almost reminiscent of a ferocious beast.
“Even if the grand duke’s grandfather comes, not the grand duke, I won’t move unless there is a good reason. Got it?”
“…”
Gideon, who had been silent for a while and looked at them, sighed and opened his mouth.
“…This is a request from the Heretic Inquisition. They will give you sanctified equipment, so they ask the exorcist to cooperate.”
As soon as they heard that, embarrassment spread across the faces of all the Guardians, including Caliban.
“We are knights, grand dukes. I’m not good at catching demons.”
“The Heretic Interrogation Office directly requested your requisition. It’s a top-secret matter, so I’ll have to go on a mission and tell it to you, but-“
Gideon continued in a hard voice.
“…Signs of rampant demons have been detected in the Far East of the Empire. Three cities were reduced to ashes in half a day.”
It’s a look that barely speaks.
“I want you guys to stop the devil’s actions, even for a moment.”
“…to stop? how much?”
“Overnight.”
Caliban let out a laugh.
“…That sounds like a f*cking mission.”
Gideon bit his lip until blood came out.
“Isn’t that what you mean by replacing all of us and saving the people of the empire?”
“…”
Even Gideon himself, who speaks out, would know it well.
The runaway demon is a disaster itself that cannot be dealt with unless it is a hero who holds the holy sword.
By the way, to deal with such a thing overnight.
No matter how consecrated equipment was given, it was nothing more than suicide.
Now, Gideon is driving them to limb.
“…”
After being silent for a long time, Caliban sighed and opened his mouth.
“How many will die if we don’t?”
“…I don’t know.”
Gideon answered in a grievous voice.
“What is certain is that if we cannot subdue them, at least hundreds of thousands will die. Thousands died just yesterday.”
“Then you should.”
Caliban gave such an answer without delay.
The answer came in such a level voice that even Gideon, who had spoken, opened his eyes wide and looked back at him.
“Let’s talk about it in more detail, Grand Duke.”
like.
“Anyway, it seems like no one but us can do it.”
To them, it’s like it’s a very natural thing.
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＜ System Message ＞
[The target ‘Caliban’ consciousness is open! ]
[ A special memory is playing! ]
[If you collect all special memories, an event related to ‘Holy Sword’ will be created! ]
With such a message, consciousness is drawn out.
“…”
He looked at the Soul Linker with a dumbfounded expression.
this.
It was the appearance of Caliban during the Red Night Crisis. clearly.
[what? Why are you suddenly bruised by yourself?]
“…”
No, to be honest.
The person looks a bit back.
I couldn’t see anything but small talk every day.
This person really wasn’t a Guardian for nothing.
[ok? What is it all of a sudden?]
“…it’s nothing.”
He smiles bitterly and shakes his head.
For this person, it is a memory related to his own death. There’s no way I’d be happy just because I saw it.
Let’s think of that
＜System Message＞
[As the spirit body enchanted in ‘Soul Linker’ awakens, some of its functions are opened. ]
[Check the fusion of ‘Spirit: Sphere’. ]
[Additional skills are unlocked! ]
A window like that popped up in front of my eyes.
‘…Ah, come to think of it.’
Previously, as the sync rate of the soul increased, the skill was unlocked.
It seems to be of the same type this time.
As I thought so, as soon as I glanced at the window that popped up next.
“…crazy.”
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My pupils dilated beyond measure.
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