165 – Death is Another Name for Birth
#One
death is always near
Even though the order of the birth date was decided, didn’t they say that there is no order on the day of departure?
After someone was born, dying while enjoying life was more common than one might think.
But what if that death comes in an unusual form?
What if it wasn’t the death he wanted, but a terribly painful death?
No, what if one step overlaps the boundary between life and death?
[Geuuu… … .]
Where is this?
Why am I hanging around like this?
Assistant Chesthip scanned the surroundings with blurred vision.
My vision increased and my body slowed down.
I saw what I couldn’t see and felt what I couldn’t feel.
Only one thought filled my head.
kill the intruder
Destroy those who disturb the garden.
everything… … for Andrea.
“You are awake. It was boring.”
[not… … Drea.]
“The work looks good. welcome. He is my child.”
Squeeze-.
A huge magic stone appeared in front of Chesthip.
The thick mana emanating from it instigated Chesthip’s desire.
why did you come here?
Yes, a contract, a contract.
Protecting Andrea, he gains strength.
The power was right in front of my eyes.
Chesthip reached out and grabbed the magic stone.
I needed strength.
To protect, and… … to destroy the enemy.
“If you want that power, kill the intruder and come.”
[Keuuu-!]
Instead of answering, Chesthip absorbed the manastone and shuddered at the mana that filled the deepest parts of his body.
yes, this is it
It feels like this.
I signed a contract hoping for this!
With this power, you should be able to deal with Manus, who will not be happy even if you tear him to death.
Not only that, but all of the things that came next to it.
Andrea’s voice tickled my ears.
For her sake, I would give my soul.
“Go away.”
To those who trample the garden, show the fear of a gardener.
She sent Chesthip and added one device.
Andrea is the one who manages and maintains the garden.
Later, when the god of death descended, it was a place to look around.
Those who ruined this place could never be forgiven.
Andrea planted a spell.
When Chesthip encounters an enemy, it will activate immediately.
she looked
Who does Chesthip hate, and why did he come here?
‘Since he’s a pitiful child, I’ll have to give him some consideration.’
Andrea will watch.
How well the new gardener takes care of the garden.
It would start with kicking out those who shouldn’t have entered.
Show me where you are, your longing and ability-.
#2
“You worked hard today!”
“Manus, what will you do?”
“I will stay.”
“OMG… … I’ll just go back.”
After the battle with the sentinel, the party chose one of two options.
Nia, Alano, Pearson, and Emerson announce their return.
The rest said they would investigate the tower one more night.
It was an ambiguous number to split the party into two.
So, after checking in the lobby, Manus decided to go up the tower again.
Maybe it was because they fought better than expected, but everyone had bright faces.
He looked at Cale for a moment.
Dark circles around her eyes were a little lowered as if she had used a lot of mana.
“You don’t have to overdo it.”
“hehehe, it’s okay.”
“You know that you are an important force, right?”
Cale nodded.
Then he said something that made even Manus nod.
“Other friends are also important now. Because I do what I can’t do.”
“That is also true.”
“Now I don’t want to do anything alone.”
it’s grown a lot
Manus read the realization buried in Cale’s words.
But she should know.
Cale, the story that others will go through is just the beginning.
I looked at my friends who were reorganizing in their own way.
Beyond the warriors the academy hopes for, those who grow into talents who save the world.
Please let this story end… … I hoped it wouldn’t end in someone’s tragedy.
In order to do that, you need to train yourself to survive any catastrophe.
“Let’s go.”
“This is my first time as a member.”
“I will be by your side.”
Guillermo looked around at the staff as if he was a little burdened.
It was Melanie who gave him strength.
Because Melanie, who learned Mathuology, was playing the role of a avant-garde very well.
Even at the academy, it seemed that there was talk of transferring her to the deer and eagle classes.
At that level, Guillermo’s burden would be greatly reduced.
The firepower was sufficient.
There was even a trace that would pull aggro from time to time, so the power was overflowing.
“Over the next twelve hours, the goal is to target one more Sentinel.”
“great.”
They must have gained confidence, and they were a group that went up without hesitation.
They don’t know what enemy is coming their way.
#3
The morning was bright.
Invidea realized that this was not the Caesar family.
Yeah, I was definitely trying to solve the problem inside the academy.
She saw Manus and the others heading somewhere during the day yesterday.
I thought about where I was going, but I couldn’t find an answer.
It’s probably a story about an anomaly.
When will Manus start talking to himself in earnest?
The morning at the academy made her feel nostalgic.
‘Will the classmates get along?’
It was a time to relax.
If you go back to your family, you won’t be able to enjoy this kind of leisure.
Today is the day to check whether the search operation has been carried out outside.
Simply eat breakfast and start working.
After briefly dressing up, she went out for a meal.
A woman I met while walking.
A person with short black hair and wearing a mask.
Aden, the shadow of Caesar and a woman assisting Manus.
She was dutifully fulfilling her role as head maid here at the academy.
“Did you cough? Princess Invidea.”
“okay. What about Manus?”
“You didn’t come back yesterday.”
“You didn’t come back?”
Her eyes turned round.
Were you free to go out on the weekends?
If he had returned to his family, he would have been contacted from here.
Seeing as there’s no such thing, it’s probably because he’s gone out on his own to take care of things.
By the way, did the students entrust that risky search to each other?
Even if it is an anomaly… … It wasn’t just one or two odd things.
You should ask any questions
Isn’t there someone who can answer the question right in front of you?
“Aden. Do you know the secret of Manus?”
“yes. I’m afraid to tell you, but… … I know.”
“It won’t be good if you dig too much. I’ll let you know when the time comes… … . Still, as a sister, I am worried.”
“I’m sure you know too.”
A smile lingered on his lips beneath the mask.
Invidea passed it over with a laugh.
That blunt kid understands someone’s mood?
It was still difficult for her to understand.
Invidea moved on.
Arden took an example with light gestures.
I began to worry about what to do as a member of the family rather than as the head maid.
What if Invidea learns the truth about the erosion zone and the tower?
Due to her personality, she will try to draw on the power of her family.
Invidea’s goal was to make Caesar the greatest family in history.
‘That wouldn’t be what Confucius wanted.’
She was saved by Manus and lives for Manus.
He was a person who moved for the will of the owner rather than for the benefit of Invidea.
A hint of regret lingered at the back of the princess as she walked away.
Aden bowed her head for a long time as an apology.
Meanwhile, Invidea, who walked to the restaurant, felt a strange sense of deja vu.
It feels like someone is holding onto you and leading you somewhere.
She didn’t go against that feeling and moved slowly and steadily.
how long did it take
“Can’t other people see this?”
Cracks were visible.
A crack that looks like a door to another world.
Numerous people passed by, but no one paid attention to the rift.
They only cast glances at themselves from time to time, not paying any attention to cracks.
Could this be an anomaly?
I tried to get closer, but I didn’t know what kind of environment was inside the rift or what was going to come out.
I haven’t been able to confirm yet.
“Hmm… … .”
Did Manus go inside?
You should also ask questions.
Invidea pondered.
Who can you talk to about this secret?
There will be someone among the professors to support them, not the students.
“Ah, yes.”
Thinking about the conversation with the children yesterday, she turned around.
She thought of someone who would definitely answer her questions.
Maybe I should have gone to him first thing as soon as I woke up.
Her gait quickened.
#4
“Chairman. Princess Invidea has come to visit you.”
“Um, I see. Please.”
Mayor Lee was looking at the report that came up this morning.
Naturally, there was no report from the outside that they had discovered Assistant Chesthip.
It is unknown whether it fell to the ground or rose to the sky.
Mages with excellent mobility spread out as far as possible and searched, but in vain.
It was written like that in the report, and the chairman nodded as if it were natural.
Also, the worst was right.
It must have fallen into the erosion zone for some reason.
Things got complicated.
In the meantime, Invidea opened the door and entered the director’s office.
“Chairman. How was the search yesterday?”
“It is in vain. Princess Caesar. I can’t see where it went.”
“It has to be.”
At Invidea’s words, there was a knife.
The director’s eyes suddenly sharpened.
Could it be that Manus told a secret?
Or Aden?
His troubles did not last long.
Because information came out of Invidea’s mouth.
“I don’t know if it’s only my eyes, but I saw a strange crack. I think it’s probably related to an anomaly.”
“… … .”
“Seeing what I can only see with my own eyes, I came here to see if there was any influence. Manus is… … It must be over there, right?”
“Do you really see that?”
The director’s eyes shook slightly.
I thought the Chosen Ones only happened inside the academy, but were they accessible from the outside as well?
No, isn’t that just the thoughts of the president of Nix?
There was nothing that could be said for sure.
I needed to listen to Invidea’s words a little more.
If she truly deserves it, it is necessary to think more broadly about the future.