Chapter 114
floating islands (4)
Mystery.
Even in this age when airships fly in the sky and trains run on the ground spewing steam, this unknown phenomenon is still unresolved.
Someone gets a chance to gain enormous magical power here, and someone else gets a miracle of rejuvenation.
There were cases where the family suddenly prospered, and on the contrary, there were cases where everyone around them suffered a curse that died.
That’s why people look up to mysteries, but they’re afraid and won’t get close to them.
Very few people are making good use of the mysteries today.
Ragnar, who uses ＜Relics of the Ancient Dragon＞, can be said to be representative among them.
Externally, the mystery of the floating archipelago called ＜Colossus of Kriemhild＞ was the most famous.
Colossus of Kriemhild.
It is located on Benota Island, the top and center of the floating archipelago, and stands tall over the open sea.
In normal times, it serves as a lighthouse to guide ships looking for floating islands in the early morning after the sun has gone down.
There was a legend that when something happened to the Floating Islands, the ‘blessed one’ would be given the blessing of Kriemhild, the hero inherent in the Colossus.
However, in order to obtain that blessing, you have to go through a certain ordeal.
No, it was impossible to approach Kriemhild’s colossus beyond a certain distance.
But Theo is saying he’s going right here.
Of course, it was regarded as an excessive demand for Antonio, and he had no choice but to frown.
“Even though the mystery is necessary to calm the sea king’s madness?”
I had to harden my expression at Theo’s words that followed.
“… … Please explain in detail.”
“There is a legend about Kriemhild’s Colossus. The legend that the ancient hero Kriemhild sealed the evil dragon of the sea. In fact, isn’t the colossus’ motif also reproducing that time?”
“What does that absurd legend have to do with quelling the sea king’s frenzy?”
“There can be no connection. Because the sea king you speak of is that evil dragon. is not it?”
Theo didn’t miss the twinkle in Antonio’s eyes.
‘I did it just in case, but it turned out to be right.’
In fact, it was right after reading Pontus’ thoughts that I remembered the legend of Theodo Kriemhild.
It was because the memory of seeing the colossus of Kriemhild in a previous life came to mind at the sight of the sea king in the form of a dragon.
Moreover, the dragon slash sword in this hand also felt the disposition of the sea king.
So naturally, the information is connected.
I wondered if the sword used by Kriemhild to kill the evil dragon was Balmung.
“In order to put the sea king back to sleep, it is necessary to awaken the latent function of Balmung. To do that, you need the mystery of the colossus.”
“You’re going to put the sea king to sleep, you mean?”
“Didn’t you see it a little while ago? To make the Sea Serpent retreat. I have the ability to face the sea king. However, since I lack strength, I need mystery.”
“… … .”
“After that, I’ll return Balmung as promised. Isn’t there anything bad about you? Protect the floating islands, and get Balmung back.”
“Are you getting a chance?”
“It is mutual aid.”
Of course, Theo hadn’t even thought about returning the dragon slayer sword.
There is no reason to reveal such a secret.
Antonio was troubled.
“Is there anything to worry about? Mystery is important, but if it were me, the safety and lives of the citizens would come first.”
“There should be an option that we get Balmung back from you and get Kriemhild’s chance.”
“If I could awaken the mystery of the colossus, I would have awakened it right away.”
“… … .”
“But I have a way. How is it? Don’t you?”
Antonio shook his head.
“I don’t think this is a matter for me to decide alone. Kriemhild’s Colossus is under the jurisdiction of the General Assembly… … !”
“If you’re going to rhyme that you don’t have the right to decide, I’ll just end my seat here. Even if the head family makes a formal proposal to the Shipping Federation, it seems likely that they will accept it.”
Theo got up from his seat without regret.
He only wanted to contact the Black Skull because he knew the secret about Balmung and that it would be much easier to approach Kriemhild’s Colossus.
‘I didn’t want to attract attention from the family… … I’m running out of time, so if I can’t find another way, I’ll use it as a last resort.’
“Wait a minute!”
Antonio urgently grabbed Theo’s sleeve.
When Theo’s nonchalant gaze turned towards it, Antonio bit his lower lip.
‘yes. Even if the other side takes the mystery, if only Balmung can be recovered… … !’
Balmung is also a symbol of the legitimacy of the Floating Islands and the Shipping Federation.
If you get it, it will be of great help for the Black Skull to seize power.
And you may be able to sit at the top.
Even if it wasn’t for that, his place within the Spinola family would certainly be solidified.
If only I could get past the two older brothers above me.
Antonio finished all his political calculations and nodded.
“I will. Instead, please do me a favor.”
“what?”
“The original request was to attend the soon-to-be general meeting of the 3 shipping houses as my escort swordsman.”
Whoa!
Antonio took a long breath and spoke in a hard voice.
“If you succeed in putting the sea king back to sleep, you will gain immense fame and support. Then give strength to yourself and the Black Skull. To be the Doge.”
* * *
after all transactions.
“Let’s talk.”
Theo had to leave Antonio’s office and go somewhere else, dragged by Arin who snatched his wrist.
“What are you doing?”
Arin had a hard impression. Shelford also had a complex face.
“You explain it right. What are you up to?”
“Didn’t you say that you would faithfully follow my opinion in this operation?”
“That’s when you didn’t know that the guys you’re trying to join hands with are Black Skulls!”
bang!
Arin nervously hit the wall vigorously.
“Hey! hey! Don’t make a fuss! This will break the ship!”
Shelford made a fuss, but Arin didn’t care and opened his eyes.
“You wouldn’t say that they don’t know what they did to the seniors, right?”
“I am well aware of it.”
“But why… … !”
“Because the enemy of an enemy is a friend.”
“you!”
“If you need to borrow even a cat’s hand to defeat Troy-Ban right away, you should borrow it.”
The moment Arin was about to bloom, Theo continued to talk behind his back.
“And I never said I would turn the game in favor of the Black Skull.”
“… … What are you talking about? Please explain in detail.”
“I, too, have no intention of letting the Black Skull, who has damaged Baegapyonggi, go unnoticed.”
“… … .”
“Tosagupaeng. It would be enough to boil the hounds in a pot after the hunt is over.”
Theo’s gaze was indifferent.
But because of that, Arin’s heart was shaken.
because it was the same as usual.
“Can you believe that?”
“scale. Do you remember what I said when I first enlisted?”
Arin also vividly remembered the words he heard at the time.
– I’m trying to become a captain of the Baekgap Yonggi. within 5 years.
“You said you were going to be the captain?”
“Yes.”
“Are you just saying that?”
“I hate being inefficient the most.”
Theo continued with a slight smile.
“Isn’t the support of the members the most important thing to become a trusted captain?”
Arin unknowingly burst into laughter.
It was because Theo’s ‘member’ included himself and Shelford.
I will live from your goodwill.
And I will use it as my right arm and left arm to occupy the Baegap Yonggidae.
I was saying that.
‘It’s a wild thing.’
Arin didn’t hate this cheeky yet cute junior.
Rather, I thought that if he continued to show the same image as he does now, he might really give him the most strength to become the leader.
“great. if you say that So what are you going to do now?”
Arin finally released the hand that was pressuring Theo and asked.
Theo said as he straightened his collar.
“As I said, the most important thing is to first bring the Black Skull to our side, and to settle the matter while incurring debt to the Shipping Federation. In the process, we must also remove all the shadows of Troy Van.”
“Will the Black Skull disappear on its own in the process?”
Theo responded with a small smile.
Arin smiled happily.
“okay. I look forward to it and will continue to cooperate.”
“thank you.”
Shelford, who was watching the two of them from the side, smiled as well.
* * *
“Do you believe the author?”
“What if you don’t believe me? Is there any other way for us to do it?”
Gray carefully questioned Antonio, but kept his mouth shut at Antonio’s reply.
As he said, there was no way for them right away.
“It went better. Crisis is an opportunity, and if that friend’s words are true, it will be an opportunity for us to turn the tables. Even if we fail, we have nothing to lose, right? Just because you don’t know anything, it’s enough. And.”
The corners of Antonio’s lips twisted.
“Mystery that was stolen. After using it all, it’s enough to retrieve it back.”
Gray nodded.
Contrary to his good-looking appearance, Antonio was never a good person to outsiders.
For the floating archipelago, to the floating archipelago.
Pursuing a closed policy was always Antonio’s orientation.
“Please contact both headquarters and family in advance. It will arrive soon, so be prepared.”
“Yes. All right.”
Gray bowed his head and left.
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Left alone.
Antonio put a cigar in his mouth.
Cigarette smoke billowed silently, filling the room.
* * *
The updraft that started from the ocean current started to lift the boat Theo and the others were on into the air.
“Oh, it floats, it floats! A ship flies in the sky!”
“I’m going to die of noise. What’s so strange about what you’re doing is flying in the sky?”
“Then aren’t you curious? It’s a completely different feeling than cutting through the sky.”
“Ehh, I don’t know.”
While Arin shook her head while watching Shelford making a fuss,
The ship cut through the rough sea fog and was getting closer to Benota Island.
At the edge of the island, a colossus boasting a size of several tens of meters was standing tall.
A figure of a female warrior stepping on the head of an evil dragon stabbed with a sword.
‘That is ＜Colossus of Kriemhild＞.’
Theo instantly sensed a trembling inside the inventory.
The Dragon Slayer was responding.
– Huh?
-what’s the matter?
– Didn’t you see? I thought the colossus was wriggling just a moment ago?
– What nonsense are you talking about? why is that moving? Did you not wake up?
-not really… … . It obviously moved… … .
– Bullshit. I guess it’s because my stomach is shaking.
In the midst of this and that conversation going around, the ship arrived at the dock before I knew it.
“You can follow me.”
This time, Antonio was the first to leave the ship.
Outside, an eight-wheeled carriage symbolizing Spinola was already waiting.
‘I wonder if that guy is living well too.’
While Theo remembered his former friend, the eight-wheeled carriage led Theo and his party to Spinola’s mansion with ease.
A mansion boasting a splendid exterior that makes you think it might be a palace.
Upon entering the yard, they were welcomed by a gardener who was pruning pruning while wearing a straw hat.
“Oh, is my son here?”
“Yes, father. It went well and safely. And this is Rant-nim and the others I mentioned in the letter.”
“Ohh! It’s very rare that Antonio praises them, so they are excellent masters, right? nice to meet you My name is Umberto, the head of Spinola.”
Contrary to his good-natured tone, Umberto had a solid build and sharp eyes.
The appearance of a king in the underworld where death and blood flow.
It was at least a high-ranking swordsman, or even a dragon gate swordsman.
Shelford and Arin also felt tense.
‘I already told my father that he had made a separate statement about me.’
It must have meant that I wanted to put more effort into what I was going to do from now on. Even if that’s not the case, I promise not to interfere.
Theo took his outstretched hand.
“My name is Rant.”
“Rant! I think it’s a good name. Could you ask the saints?”
“I ask for your understanding that I cannot tell you because I am currently undergoing a secret inspection.”
“but. I heard that there are some cases where you wander around the world while hiding your identity to train your skills while performing the swordsmanship? You must have a lot of trouble. hahahaha.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
Theo and Umberto naturally started walking side by side along the garden path.
They were followed by Antonio, Shelford, and Arin.
“Our Spinola has very high expectations from Lord Rant.”
“Is that so? I have to show an activity that lives up to expectations, but I am worried.”
“Unlike his humble tone, his face is very confident. Whoops. I really like such bold people.”
Umberto’s curved eyes were deeply sunken. He was never someone to look at easily.
“To be honest, I didn’t even believe this old man when I was first contacted by Antonio. A hero who will save the crisis that is beating the archipelago right now… … Wouldn’t the timing of the appearance be too coincidental?”
“You may feel that way.”
“But suddenly I had a thought. No matter what you’re hiding, if you’re good at knives, you’re good at it.”
‘If you can’t do what you said, you’re doing a good job of threatening to tell me there won’t be any soup.’
Theo laughed, but he nodded his head without showing it.
“I will keep that in mind.”
“this. I didn’t mean to nag you. heh heh heh Then, while you are staying here, say that this is my home and stay comfortably. Antonio, guide me well and come.”
“Yes. father.”
Umberto sent Theo’s group off in front of the mansion and went back to the garden.
Antonio looked at his father’s back and gestured to Theo and his party.
“Follow me. My comrades are waiting inside.”