Omniscient First-Person’s Viewpoint chapter 379

Lightning didn’t fall from the sky – 1

Claudia’s morning is accompanied by water mist. As the cloud falls, it forms on the Claudia water source, but some do not sink and spread out in all directions. The dispersed water vapor condenses into dew during the cold night, and they lie sound asleep on the ground until the morning sun wakes them up.

And in the morning, it becomes a cloud again and fills the ground. Tricky humans will correct that it’s not a cloud, but water mist, but from the point of view of a drop of water, what does it mean to call it water? The fact that they float together is more important.

Kurung, Kurung, Kurung. Thunder roared three times in succession. Claudia’s ringing, using the accumulated thunder, announced that two hours had passed since sunrise.

Instinctively, I looked out the window and grumbled.

“Damn it. Who knows if it’s not the city of clouds, and the time is also announced with the sound of thunder. I won’t be able to wake up.”

“Wuk, bruise. Aghast! Bruise!”

Me and Aji, who had woken up early because of the ringing of the thunder bell, all grumbled.

The sun is almost invisible because of the thick fog. After noon, the fog clears and it becomes a bit brighter, but now it is no different from dawn. To the point where a thunderbolt in a glass sphere is brighter than sunlight.

Because of this, the average person in Claudia stays inside the building during the misty mornings, and the proper routine begins in the afternoon.

“Maybe it’s because of the similar climate, the way you live is similar to that of the Mist Principality.”

Tyr fell in sentiment as he looked at the dark outside.

“The Mist Principality is always full of water mist. Its shape is invisible even in broad daylight, so that the hateful sunlight cannot reach us.”

“It deserves it. Even though Claudia is adjacent to the Cloud Falls, it is outside, but the Mist Principality is a land that comes out only when you split the Cloud Falls and enter it.”

If it is more than here, it will be more, not less. Is the fog principality a fog principality for nothing? With this cloud waterfall as a roof, it is always shaded, so even vampires can roam unscathed in broad daylight.

“Looking at this scene, I realize once again that I am close enough to the Mist Principality…. I’ve come this far, can’t you hear it once?”

“I guess that would be the case if things at Claudia were done right.”

It is a country of vampires. I’m also a bit interested.

It was once a seed of a demon, but was twisted without bearing fruit because it died under the blade of the Seonghwangcheong. Her powers could not be applied to all humans, and were mutated in such a way that she split her own blood instead, creating a species called her vampires.

A new species with an ecology very different from humans and ordinary beasts.

I’m curious about this. Does Seonghwangcheong regret having brought about a species called a vampire, or does she consider it fortunate that the demon did not appear?

Probably the latter, but….

“Whew.”

“Yes?”

Tyr looked at me with a light smile, then placed her hand on her chest and asked softly.

“In my country, is there what you are looking for?”

‘What the human king is looking for, even if he turns the world upside down?’

I can’t express it in words, but I’m sure in my heart.

Moan. These days, all dogs and cows know my true identity. It’s out of the question since you’ve known it from the beginning, but Hilde and Tyr are the same. It has come to the point where even if it is explained as a lie, it does not work.

I can’t help it. If I get involved with Seonghwangcheong, my identity will inevitably be revealed. At least I should consider it fortunate that the regressors still haven’t guessed my identity. If it turns out, the next round….

Oh, I don’t know. Let’s not worry about what we can’t care about.

It doesn’t matter if I’m the King of Men or not. Because I’m ‘normal’ anyway. The reason I don’t boast about being the king of men is because I don’t have to.

“I don’t know if there will be or not. I don’t really like vampires.”

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“… Is that so?”

‘Ordinary people are afraid of vampires. Hugh, the king of men, will speak for them all….’

Not a bad guess, but not necessarily. A vampire is also a human being. But.

“From my point of view, Tyr is much more comfortable and friendly than other vampires.”

“You mean me?”

Tyr asked as if he was really surprised. Reigning as the founder of Seonghwangcheong’s nemesis, feared by many people, she lived a life that was the exact opposite of the word comfortable and friendly. Even if she didn’t particularly enjoy it, death and slaughter were frequent daily occurrences by her side.

Still, even that is human.

Compared to other vampires.

“Other vampires have their masters. I can’t do anything as long as there is a high-ranking vampire who is a king, or their desire and ruler.”

The dominance exerted by higher level vampires over lower level vampires is absolute. Just as humans bound by gravity depend on the earth, the sense of pulling all the blood in the body is different from simple respect or loyalty. It is close to domination and subordination, but it is even more vicious because it is not even a puppet. I would say it’s close to dependence.

That’s why a vampire’s thoughts change easily. No matter how well I seasoned it and built a relationship with it, if a vampire of a higher rank said a word, it could change my whole mindset. Even her own wish, which she had firmly believed in for hundreds of years, was bent in an instant.

I can’t give a vampire anything but one,

“But even though Tyr is the progenitor, he is a complete human being, and she has her own wishes. For me, Tyr is many times more comfortable.”

In that sense, the ancestors of vampires are ordinary. Even though she has lived for over a thousand years, it is her own wish.

‘… I am human Others would dismiss it as word of mouth, but… Hearing such words from the human king has a special feeling. Maybe that’s why these so-called lords of all things are looking for the human king….’

Tyr let his gaze wander a little and cleared his throat.

“Oh, it’s comfortable. Is that why you were rude from the first meeting?”

“That’s rude. It’s like I’m a savage with no manners. Can you describe yourself as friendly?”

“Yes. From the first meeting, we were friendly without any manners. I guess I should say I took advantage of your rudeness, because it helped us talk sooner.”

“After all, Mr. Shay’s virtue is bigger. If Tyr kept sleeping with the underground armory door sealed, we wouldn’t even have to talk to each other.”

“That’s right. After all, it’s all because of Shay’s work. I’m not sure if I should thank you.”

Tyr smiled and looked out the window. The wheel that can be seen through the window is so huge that it shows a huge outline even in the fog. Artificial thunderbolts flash from the slowly turning wheel.

It seems that the preparations to kill the Thunder God are over.

“But, phew. Why don’t you go and see it?”

‘A Hugh I know wouldn’t miss a spectacle like this.’

If it’s real, I’ll go and watch it, even if it’s fried corn. It would be worth seeing even if it wasn’t Tyr who was fighting with the heavenly god. But something got stuck.

I said, shaking my hand.

“I’ll rest this time.”

“Okay. Rest.”

‘Looks like they’re trying to do something behind our backs. It’s a pity that he doesn’t reveal his true intentions even though he’ll help you no matter what, but if you want, I won’t bother asking.’

Did you get caught already? Has it been too original these days? It wouldn’t be strange for Tyr, who had always been keen on me, to notice.

‘… And, me too. There’s something I didn’t tell you.’

Tyr glanced towards Cloud Falls and smiled calmly.

-The citizens of Claudia stop what they are doing and listen. There’s something you guys need to know.

Before the fog completely lifted, Claudia’s voice resounded loudly. The citizens of Claudia stopped what they were doing and listened to the great thunderous speech. Uraehoeju said after waiting for them to fully concentrate.

-The golden mirror stopped running.

The chatter spread. Citizens who realized the meaning of the words belatedly were astonished.

What is the reason Claudia is the number one city in the country? Of course, it has prospered thanks to the power of thunder, but above all, the biggest reason is that it is the only settled city in the country. It was the only land where the golden goblet did not set foot among the nations where the golden gourd roamed the land, so they were able to accumulate the essence of alchemy on the ground.

However, if the Golden Journey stopped, Claudia would no longer be the only settled city in the nations.

-Some brave lords and nobles from other countries stopped him. Thanks to that, the nations are now free from him.

The reason why I didn’t say that the golden mirror has disappeared is because I don’t want public sentiment to fluctuate too much. In any case, the nations were places where they ate and lived with the power of the golden sutra.

-From now on, great changes will come to the nations. It’s also Claudia’s turn to break the shackles and move on, who has been unable to spread her power due to the golden gyeong below and the thunder god above.

It’s hard to believe, but Uraehoeju doesn’t lie. The most powerful and greatest thunderstorm in the nations is a perfect being, and such a being needs no room as trivial as a lie.

-Borrowing the power of those who stopped the Golden Sutra, I will break the bad relationship with the Thunder God. For Claudia’s future.

It was only then that the residents of Claudia cheered after recognizing the great will of Uraehoeju.

After his speech, Woore Hoe-ju turned around and walked. Following her, the Guardians of Thunder moved in unison. Not as much as Thunderstorm, but all of them wield the power of lightning. Most of them were dispatched to reduce the damage when fighting the Thunder God.

‘It turned out to be bigger than I thought. When I killed the Thunder God in the previous episode, I kept it a secret and handled it quietly. What?’

Regressors questioned the unexpected situation.

“… Aren’t you doing something too grandiose? I can only quietly catch the Thunder God.”

Uraehoeju resolutely shook his head and replied.

“It would have been like that normally. Things are different now. The shock of the disappearance of the golden mirror is bound to come someday. Ordinary people can’t accept rapid change, so we need to inform them in advance now to minimize confusion that will come later.”

“Oh, I see. Because of the golden mirror.”

I wondered why the reaction was different from the previous episode, it was because the golden mirror disappeared. A lot has changed in this episode. But… Because I got rid of the demon.’

When he thinks of what he has done, he feels a little proud. There are still a lot of things left to do, but I felt a sense of satisfaction in the steady progress.

“You should prepare yourself too, Golden Hoeju. Because you, who have the ability, should lead everyone like me. This job will be the first step.”

“… Yes.”

Peru, which was a little behind, stood side by side with their teeth gritting. Watching her helpless gait, Woorehoeju spoke a little disapprovingly.

“Your complexion doesn’t look good. It would be difficult for the person who should lead everyone to be weak.”

“Don’t worry. It’s a problem caused by defeating the golden mirror, so it can be cured. I will find a solution.”

“If that’s the case, I’m relieved. For now, let’s focus on what will happen in front of our eyes.”

Two members and one regressor went to the lightning tower to kill the god of thunder. An idol that symbolizes the fear of the Thunder God, and a structure that can overcome the Thunder God. To sever the bad ties with the Thunder God at the Lightning Tower.

After they left, the vacant seat.

I trudged toward the lightning tower.

Lightning Tower. A super-giant structure reaching 50m in height. It does not simply exist to receive lightning strikes, but facilities using lightning strikes are located inside.

Uraehoeju guided us around the farm, but there are many other things as well. A mill that processes harvested crops. A smelter that instills thunderbolts into steel. A facility to make various tools using it, etc.

In this way, the resources produced in the lightning tower extend below it. Thanks to the abundance of resources, as long as there are people to work with, Claudia runs fine. Because they can enjoy a much more stable life than wandering in the wilderness of the nations, the powerless wildcats hope to live in Claudia.

However, since Uraehoeju only accepts seungnyang with children, Claudia is filled with newlyweds and women with children who have no place to lean on. Even they have to leave when their children are grown up.

The city is prosperous, but most of them will leave this place someday.

Among them, those who do not leave….

A guard spotted me and pointed the spear in his hand. A small bolt of lightning crackled menacingly between the blades split like fountain pens.

“Who are you! Reveal your identity!”

“I am a guest of Mr. Uraehoe. Have you seen it? I came here with him.”

Ignoring the terrifying lightning right in front of my eyes, I showed my face and walked calmly.

It is worthwhile to come here yesterday with Uraehoeju. The guards remembered my face and lowered their spears.

“Excuse me. What are you doing?”

“What is it? Didn’t you hear that a moment ago? You said you would end the bad relationship with the Thunder God.”

She asks back as if he should know. The guard, taken aback by the sudden situation, stammered.

“No, of course it is. Uraehoeju moved through the elevator. Because we have to head to the top of the lightning tower.”

“Oh, is that so? Looks like I got it wrong. You know you have to use the stairs to get to the top.”

As a first-time visitor to Claudia, I was confused. I had to take the elevator to the top of the lightning tower with Thunderstorm, but I thought I was walking up the stairs and entered the entrance. It was a common mistake made by outsiders who had never experienced an elevator.

The guard understood me by combining the given information…. Exactly, I induced it.

“I’m sorry. I’m not used to the road. Can you tell me where the stairs are?”

“If you wait, the elevator will come down again.”

“Stairs are enough. It’s already late, so we have to hurry. It won’t be much different from the stairs or the elevator.”

Of course this is a lie. Stairs are mankind’s worst invention, and walking up them is no different from torturing yourself. If you are going to go up, the elevator is definitely the right choice.

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Because I’m not going up.

“If you are a qigong master, the stairs shouldn’t be a problem. It is over there.”

“Thank you.”

The guard pointed me to the entrance to the stairs without question. I bowed my head and headed for the stairs in front of him.

Behind me, a loyal guard saluted and shouted.

“Please! Claudia’s long-cherished wish!”

“Don’t worry. It will be over today.”

I waved my hand lightly and calmly disappeared down the stairwell… Suddenly I ran down the stairs.