Chapter 72. Casting dark clouds (2)
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Imperial castle of the Leuven Empire.
In this place that exudes a bitchy atmosphere, there was one place where security was especially tight.
Daejeon, where the coronation ceremony will soon take place.
However, it wasn’t just the coronation ceremony that was on high alert. The biggest reason is the series of scenes currently occurring within Daejeon.
A huge cocoon placed on a red carpet.
This is the space where Lacus, who swallowed the source of the abyss a few days ago, resides.
It was a cocoon that did not move at all for a while as it absorbed the power of the source, but as time passed, it began to show signs of change little by little.
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The outer layer of the cocoon began to tear little by little. Accordingly, Demuel and the Abyss Worshipers who had surrounded and guarded the surrounding area turned their gaze towards the cocoon without anyone else taking the first step.
Some time after that.
Crash! Coo!
The cocoon, which was covered like thick fur, was completely torn off. She showed up with him, a man without any clothes on.
“Whoa.”
A white-haired man lets out a short breath.
Chartrand Monique Al Reuben, the next emperor who will soon become the master of the empire.
However, this is only a name that defines the shell, and his true identity is Lacus, the last remaining Lord of the Abyss.
“… … Demuel.”
“Did you call me, master?”
At his call, Demuel, who was with the Abyss worshipers, immediately fell to his knees on the ground. Lacus’ question soon followed.
“How much time has passed?”
“About four days.”
“is it. “It’s faster than expected.”
I thought it would take about a week.
Lacus muttered briefly, clenching his palms for a moment and then opening them again. At the same time, an enormous amount of magical power swirled around Lacus.
Ugh! Coo coo coo coo!
A strong tremor occurred and the entire castle shook violently. As if it would collapse at any moment. Demuel’s eyes sparkled at this sight.
“You have raised the level of magical power. Have you completely absorbed the power of the source now?”
“okay. However, the self itself is alive.”
“yes? That means… … .”
“It means that they are still talking nonsense inside here.”
Lacus tapped his head.
The answer just now was true. Even at this moment, the ego and consciousness possessed by the source of the abyss are stored in Lacus’ soul.
“But there is nothing to worry about. He has no power now. “I can’t find anything that would harm Jim anywhere.”
In other words, the plan is a success.
Realizing this, Demuel bowed his head towards Lacus again.
“Congratulations, master.”
“No, it’s too early to celebrate. “For it to become a true abyss, two more conditions are needed.”
The first condition is to open the door to the abyss and create a passage that connects this world and the abyss.
This is because only then can the power possessed by the source of the abyss be fully wielded.
And the second condition is the beings who constantly disturbed him during the repetitive time.
‘The star hero.’
Beings chosen according to the will of the stars.
They were all to be exterminated.
The good news is that most of the warriors are not Lacus’ opponents thanks to absorbing the source of the abyss.
But just one thing.
There is a threat.
‘Piece of an accident.’
Ulan Bator.
A being that offends him even more than the stranger and the agent of the stars. Furthermore, he is a person worthy of destroying the existence of Lacus.
‘If it goes according to the original plan, he should have disappeared from the desert a long time ago.’
The plan went wrong.
It is because of the incompetence of the giant king Largtan.
Second in rank as a monarch and the strongest warrior.
As time went on, he always perished along with some of the unexpected events. So I expected things to go similarly this time, but the results were completely different from what I expected.
‘Of course it’s not his fault.’
Ulan, as befits his nickname ‘deviant’, has overcome the limitations given to humans and entered the realm of the transcendent.
This is a variable that neither Largthan nor Lacus, nor even the source of the abyss, could have predicted.
Therefore, we must deal with it carefully. Because it was an abnormality that had never appeared in the ever-repeating flow of time.
Then.
“master.”
Suddenly, I heard a sound that shattered my thoughts.
It’s Demuel’s voice. He gently lifted his head and spoke with calm eyes shining.
“Are you by any chance thinking about some aspect of the incident?”
“Yes. “If we just take care of him, the other heroes won’t be that big of a threat.”
Lacus obediently agreed.
In response to the reply, Demuel stood up as if he had been waiting. Then she took a step closer to Lacus and kissed her lips.
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“I have a secret plan.”
“Secret plan?”
“Yes, no matter how transcendent he is, in the end he is still only human. “If you continue to fight, you will feel tired both physically and mentally.”
Lacus’ confident tone brought anticipation to his eyes. However, expectations soon turned into disappointment after hearing the detailed explanation of the secret plan that followed.
“So, I think it would be wise to relax a bit first and then finish.”
I thought it was some kind of great trick, so I listened closely and found out that it was a simple strategy that even a child could think about.
However, DeMuel’s words are not over yet.
“By using humans.”
“human? “What are you talking about?”
“Aberrant’s side is horribly specialized in fighting monsters, but fighting humans isn’t that frequent.”
In the present life and the repeated flow of time, Ulan Bator is a warrior of a hundred men who performed brilliantly throughout the battlefield.
On the other hand, his opponents are mostly demonic beasts or monsters of the abyss, as Demuel said. He didn’t fight against humans very often.
“Well, that’s definitely true.”
Why are you bringing up that story all of a sudden?
Lacus looked at Demuel curiously. Demuel’s explanation soon followed.
“He is human. And as humans, we are bound to be overcome by feelings of guilt or guilt whenever we kill our own kind.”
“But he is in the realm of transcendence… … .”
“Even if that were the case, if the lives of thousands or tens of thousands of people were taken, it is clear that a crack would occur in their psyche and emotions.”
Transcendant means that one has transcended the realm of martial arts that a human can step into, and does not mean that one has transcended humanity itself.
Meanwhile, Lacus silently nodded to Demuel’s detailed explanation. As if only then did I understand what his intentions were.
“Right. In other words, does this mean that we will consume humans, have their emotions and spirit eaten away, and then create a gap to deal with them?”
“you’re right. Additionally, it is also a good idea to deal with the people around him. “For example, there are cadets from Arsene Academy.”
Unlike the warriors who passed the ordeal, the cadets there are weak, no better than insects from Lacus’ perspective.
On the other hand, for Ulan, they are classmates and people with whom he has made memories over the past year. If you are faced with the deaths of such people, you will definitely be shaken.
“In any case, the purpose of this plan is to shake his spirit and create a gap.”
From then on, it’s Lacus’s job.
After finishing his story, Demuel took a step back. After a while, Lacus, who was thinking about the secret he had heard from him, grinned.
“It’s not a bad plan.”
Creating a gap by pouring in humans.
Anyway, there are too many people in this empire. If we can get rid of the Ulan in exchange for these people, it is a cheap business.
“Are there any specific plans in place?”
“of course. “We have prepared a reason to move the imperial army, so if you give us an order, we can start the operation right away.”
An answer that makes you feel reassured just by hearing it.
Lacus smiled happily. On the other hand, there was no laughter to be found in Demuel.
After a while, he revealed the reason.
“There’s just one problem.”
“hmm? “Problem?”
“Yes, it happened while the master was absorbing the power of the source, but the imperial sword disappeared from surveillance.”
Imperial sword, Saxony Yul Orden.
By far the strongest among the Empire’s masters, he was originally scheduled to be disposed of after Lacus absorbed all of the source’s power.
However, perhaps sensing some kind of inkling, Lacus left the imperial castle, despite the surveillance of his subordinates, the day before he was released from the cocoon.
“Of course, the people who were watching the imperial sword at the time immediately tracked it down and built a siege, but it seems they were no match for it.”
That would be natural.
No matter how human he is, Saxony is a powerhouse with an area of over 40 steps. Of course, it would be difficult to hold on to just one member of the family.
Immediately after the subsequent report.
Ugh! Coo coo coo coo!
Suddenly, the entire castle began to shake. There is only one reason. This was because intense magical energy swirled around Lacus like a storm.
“Above, great apostle!”
“Please let go of your anger. “The brothers are on the move, so we’ll find them soon!”
Did he sense Lacus’ anger?
Without exception, the Abyss worshipers knelt on the floor and bowed their heads. On the other hand, there was no change in Lacus’ expression.
“Don’t be mistaken.”
Then, Lacus opened his mouth.
A dry voice. There was no anger or anger felt inside.
“Jim is not angry. “He just gave away his magic power to his people.”
Right after Lacus finished speaking.
Huge eyes sprouted from the ceiling, walls, and floor of the imperial castle. They were members of his family who had just received a huge amount of magic and power from him.
【Thank you for your kindness.】
【Please give any command.】
【I will repay your expectations.】
The subordinates who respond loyally.
Lacus gave an indifferent look and summarized the conversation they had just had. He then revealed the reason why he gave strength to his subordinates.
“Saxony Yul Orden. Find out where the imperial dog, who was scheduled to die today, is hiding.”
The reason why Lacus had left Saxony alone so far was because he had to prepare for a significant sacrifice if he clashed with him head-on.
But now the story is different.
Now that Saxony has absorbed the power of the source, he cannot be Lacus’ opponent.
“This guy must be eliminated. “He probably knows what happened here.”
The imperial sword, Saxony, is likely to become an obstacle to the movement of the imperial army in the future. That’s why Lacus wanted Saxony dead.
【Yes, I will follow your orders.】
The family members who understood Lacus’ instructions immediately disappeared without anyone taking notice. To find Saxony, who is hiding somewhere in the capital.
“Great Abyss!”
“We will also do our best.”
The Abyss Cultists also left the imperial castle to seek a way to find Saxony. As a result, only Lacus and Demuel are left in the imperial castle.
When the desolate silence separated the two, Lacus turned around. Then, it was time for him to take a sharp step towards the throne.
“iced coffee.”
Suddenly he stopped in his tracks.
With an expression that reminded me of something I had forgotten for a while.
After a while, Lacus’s eyes slowly moved. Immediately, mysteriously flashing dark red eyes turned to Demuel.
