The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years

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First, we need to gather more information.

The key to this fight was also information.

How many demigads there are in Sylkid, what power they use, why Agny's not moving, where Nix's exact location is.

There were many things to know, but they were not as easily known as one.

‘It would be helpful to know what kind of power you use. ’

I don't even want weaknesses.

Ricky told me that Hydra's weakness is fire. Thanks to one word, Frey was able to kill Demigod with the magic of the 8th Star.

Even though Ricky had almost died of asphyxiation, it was only possible to end one demigod because he knew exactly her weaknesses.

You said you were a bodyguard? ’

Substantial presence of the dominant city.

Urhan said that was a concept similar to that of the lord. He is more likely to know more about demigad than anyone else.

It is likely that Altarha's surrender is also the choice of the Guardian Warrior. Renea almost succumbed to Sarman's decision?

After judging, Frey went to a bar in Altarha. This city has become an outlawed zone, but it has not yet reached its full end. There seemed to be also a few bars that were normally open. I don't know how long this frivolous order will last.

It's okay to grab a guard and extract information like you just did, but if you want to see the overall outline or flow, it's a good place for a lot of people to be. In that sense, bars are the easiest place to gather information.

Pinch

I opened the shabby door and went into the bar.

Even in the middle of the day, the bar was crowded. However, there was no distinctive ambiance, and I only heard the quiet inclination of the drink or the low roar.

When the door opens, a glance turns towards Frey for a moment, but it also turns their heads as if they are soon not interested. It was evidence that Frey's disguise was well eaten.

Frey listened to the conversations of others, sitting in the right place with a simple jolt.

“Did you hear about Renea? ”

“Rumor has it the desert is frozen? Do you really believe that? ”

“It's not a rumor. Lucel said he saw it with both eyes. ”

“Hm. What a marvel I've seen in this neighborhood. ”

“That's right. ”

What Frey did in Renea seems to have spread quite widely. I can see that the warriors in Altar know.

‘This much will definitely go into Demigod's ear. ’

However, there seemed to be few who actually believed.

The desert earth is frozen. Simply a list of words made me feel distrustful. Perhaps the longer-lived warrior in Sylkid will not believe that rumor.

‘So demigod will be more vigilant. ’

You can deceive your eyes with wonder, but it is impossible to destroy the Creator.

And if you're a wizard early in the ninth grade, you know that freezing the desert can't be too hard.

“What should we do now? ”

“I've already been on a ship, but what happened? Whether you live or die, you have to follow Milled in the future. ”

“I don't like him. The Guardian is Porto, so why is he acting like a captain? ”

“Can you do it? The monster who burned the Talhadun likes him. ”

Frey narrows his eyes.

A man named Milled, not Porto, the Guardian, is tearing this city apart? Besides, it's important information that I liked Agny.

Agny's apostle wouldn't be. Because there's Nix, the one who swore allegiance to him.

Or.

‘The apostle of another demigod. ’

There is also the possibility of that.

· · · · · · · unless it is also the case.

Frey shook his head in thought. I don't have enough information to conclude.

“Should we just stick to Ivan, too? ”

“The Female Warrior? Stop it. I'm just a human being, no matter how strong I am. ”

“We're on a good line. I saw Talhadun disappear from the map with two eyes. Fighting them is suicide. I don't want to die yet. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Sylkid.

Though it is called a warrior's country, it was a law that everyone here could not be a proud and honorable warrior. At least most of the people in this bar chose not to fight but to run.

Yet, he trembles anxiously without being convinced of his own choices. And to forget that anxiety is to find a drink.

Losing your pride and risking your life. I don't intend to blame you. It's not wrong to be afraid of death. But it is also true that I like disgusting minds.

Frey listened for another thirty minutes, filling his belly with yogurt.

and slowly organized the information obtained.

Altaha didn't want to surrender from the beginning either.

I formed a unit and fought in my own way, but it seems like I was destroyed without even a fight.

And a man named Milled is leading Altarha with Porto, the Guardian Warrior.

‘This is what we can see here. ’

Even if you keep sitting there, there will be nothing more to save. Frey stood up and looked at the castle in the middle of the city.

According to the information, Milled is in that castle.

‘It's Milled who holds the key. ’

Frey thought about him.

Men, in their early 30s and in the desert, have white skin that is hard to see, so it will be easy to find.

I was about to head straight for the castle, and I saw a crowded place. Frey's gaze naturally turned towards him.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

It was a corpse.

The truncated corpses were placed in a pointed window and displayed in the square. I trembled and maggots boiled in the rotten corpse to see if the preparation was neglected. It's disgusting enough to vomit.

The sign in front of him was engraved with a single word.

[Purge]

Frey had his tongue full. And one of the spectators nearby, at least, said to those who were impressed.

“Who are they? ”

“Huh? How long have you been in town? ”

A furry man had a slightly suspicious gaze.

Frey replied without changing his complexion.

“I came from Golod yesterday. ”

“Oh, is that so? ”

Golod is one of the cities destroyed by Demigad. Those who left the city at that time, or barely saved their lives. Most of them headed to Altarha, the nearest town.

The suspicion on the man's face disappeared. He nodded and said,

“Those who rebelled against Milled. ”

“What if it's treason?”

“He turned his back on forming the Punitive Force, and it was like that. Tsk Tsk. If I had stayed still, my life would have been saved. What's his pride? ”

“Who is the Punitive Force for? ”

“Anti-corruptor Ivan. You must have seen what you heard, too, right? A man who's been gathering forces in the Silkid Desert lately. The monsters that swallowed Sylkid now look like they're eyethorns. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Frey forgets his words.

This guy was saying,

He tried to form a punitive force to capture Ivan, who was gathering forces to save Sylkid, and executed those who rebelled against it.

"Ha."

My chest is cold. This crossed the street. It was no different than selling the basic moral and ethical code of human dignity, not just pride.

The scales on Frey's chest are tilting towards each other. He took a little deep breath and organized his thoughts.

‘I can't let Ivan's forces get away with the Punitive Force. ’

Milkyd would be aware of that.

So what's he after?

Even if the Punitive Force is destroyed, Ivan's forces want to lose?

Or simply to execute rebel molecules?

"No."

This is all an additional gain.

Maybe it's the civil war that Milled's after.

Frey thought so. I intend to create a sense of hostility between the two peoples, so that they can finally face each other in the same country.

Phase I was successful. Sylkid is already divided into two forces.

And step two. Deepening the emotional link between the two forces. Enough to take each other for granted.

‘It's not good. ’

If this obscene thing goes according to plan, Silkyd will rot from the inside, not the outside. Demigad is the complete annihilation of a nation in the ranks of the empire, without even the loss of a hairy tip. It is not simply the loss of territory.

The identity of a country called Sylkid disappears. That was, in a sense, a much more terrible end than the destruction of the country.

‘This is a plan that can't come out of Demigod's head. ’

We cannot make such a plan unless we know about the dark side of man.

Frey looks at the castle.

Milled, meet him.

In some cases, they will have to be killed.

1.

[You seem busy these days.]

Iris looks back.

Rod stood there without a doubt. Iris was also confident in moving without leaving a trace, but Rod is different. That is a fact that has become his apostle and is still unchanged now that he has been given the power to deal with space.

[Where have you been?]

“Sylkid.”

[Why is that place?]

It's a conjecture.

Iris replied without panicking because it was common.

“He called ten demigads. I just wanted to see if it wasn't a little excessive. Maybe you have something else in mind. ”

Although not directly mentioned, it was a remark with Ricky's betrayal in mind. After that, even the same demigod who mentioned Ricky in Rod's face couldn't easily put it in his mouth. It was no different than stimulating the backlash of Rod.

However, Rod said surprisingly boldly.

[Is that so?]

“ · · · · · ·. ”

[I intend to go to the Castcau Empire today]

“Do you intend to erase it? ”

[It's up to them.]

It was a different voice. Iris said with an unempressed face.

“Is that all you have to say? Then you can go. ”

[The man you saved. [Frey Blake]

“ · · · · · ·. ”

At that time, Iris' peace of mind was broken for the first time.

Rod also revealed his feelings for the first time. A smile appeared on his face. It's like enjoying Iris' reaction.

[I won't ask you why you saved him. But the next time I see him, I'll kill him. As I declared the other day, it was very painful. I'll make you regret not dying then.]

Iris recognizes Rod's burden.

This was a warning. Maybe next time you stop Rod, Iris won't be safe.

Hook

Rod's body disappeared without a trace. Probably left for Castcau, just like I said.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Iris, who was left alone, almost sat down with momentary restraint on her legs, but desperately endured. She leans against the wall and mutters.

“I want to rest. ”

It's a good day.

But soon he shakes his head.

Rest is luxurious for her.

It was 4,000 years ago.

2.

The man opened his eyes.

I think I've been asleep for a very long time.

“This is... ”

Where is it?

I look around. A desolate land that can't even be found by a grass abandoner comes into my eyes. It was a choppy landscape, but the man was feeling an unknown upheaval.

"Missed."

I was also happy and sad at the same time. Ununited emotions mix with each other and add to the confusion.

Why am I feeling this emotion?

The man had a headache. Who the hell do you think you are?

“ · · · · · ·. ”

I don't remember. I don't remember anything.

But I only know one thing.

This desert is offensive.