Chapter 854
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November 20, 1803.
Ameris accepted the fact that the Demon Seal Wall was collapsing.
"Yeah... The entrance to the netherworld is only guarded by my original body in the old Oterium, but it didn't really matter if it was an entrance. That entrance is just an area that can be opened and closed by my will, so if it takes a hit, it could be opened anywhere."
After Jin and Murakan met Kinzelo, Ameris frequently complained of headaches and was reminiscing about lost memories.
-The Demon Seal Wall is already partially destroyed, Sir Jin. Ameris probably doesn't remember this fact. So, she probably asked you to find out how we brought the demons.
-Partially destroyed already?
-The ancient Plutonian Tribe, the Red Plutonian tribe, and the Blue Plutonian tribe destroyed it. At that time, Ameris hurriedly repaired the Demon Seal Wall, but... Some of the demons who were already living nether escaped to the Middle World. It's between the surface and nether."
Like the conversation Jin had with Zephyrin in the Kinzelo headquarters, Ameris had completely forgotten that the Demon Seal Wall had been destroyed.
"At that time, the ancient Plutonian Tribe destroyed part of the Demon Seal Wall... And now that Zito is regaining power, the collapse is accelerating. Moreover, Paellito, that demon, I finally remember now. The Sword Demon, Demon World's First Sword."
[T/L: 제일검 - First Sword/Best Sword (The person with best swordsmanship skill.)]
According to Ameris, there were numerous demons in the Demon world with transcendent powers. Among them, Zito was an especially dangerous existence on a different level from the others.
Ameris was feeling self-doubt. It was because she had ultimately failed to fulfill her only destiny, the one given to her after the Sun God's death.
"Even now, it's dangerous for me to go and fix the seal. As Orgal said, if the seal tries to restore itself through my power, it will only collapse further. It is sad that I lost the power of my prime days."
"I know that feeling well. Don't be too disheartened, Ms. Ameris. Who knows, you might recover and become stronger like me?"
"Many of my memories have mostly disappeared, and I can't find them even if I want to, Murakan."
"Well, then you should train and get stronger. If you need it, just ask. I'll help."
"Enough with the training. For some reason I feel like I want to beat you up, Murakan."
"The other day, I got a call from the Holy Kingdom. Ayula gave a revelation to the Holy King. Ayula said there's going to be a catastrophe in the world soon, so maintain the Manifestation Festival at all times."
The Manifestation Festival was originally the largest event to celebrate the day when Ayula first manifested in the Holy Kingdom, Vankela.
However, this time, Ayula's demand for the Manifestation Festival was different. They wanted all the believers in the Holy Kingdom to pray so that they could actually appear.
"Transfer. So, the revelation that the Holy King heard was about that?"
"Yes, it was about how the Demon world will transfer to the surface world soon."
Ayula had a reason to descend to the Holy Kingdom of Vankela even for a short time.
"According to Murakan, this Ayula, the immortal, is known for subduing other immortals who excessively intervene on the surface. Are they planning to participate in the destruction of Zito?"
"That's a bit difficult, and they say it's to protect the Holy Kingdom. Ayula said they will take measures to prevent the Demon world's land from transfering to the Holy Kingdom, and furthermore, they will create a barrier that prevents most demons from invading the entire Holy Kingdom."
"It's a bit regrettable, but that alone will be a great help. As Ayula said, after the catastrophe begins, we won't necessarily need to keep a significant portion of our main forces on standby in the Holy Kingdom."
"Ayula seems to be acting urgently to the point where it's practically confirmed that the demon bastards will come up quickly. Orgal even said that the demons might come up within a few days."
"The Red Plutonian tribe is also likely regaining their ancient power, Jin. The fact that the Red Plutonian War didn't completely tilt in the direction of Zipfel despite the appearance of Elona is evidence of that."
It was as if they were standing in front of an arsenal of explosives that could explode at any moment.
Even if the Red Plutonian tribe were to recover their main forces, including the battle god, and even if Zipfel were to complete the Demon's God's Orb and bring Elona forward, it would still be deadly. Zito and the demons of the Demon world were also preparing for the transfer to turn the world into a hell.
Furthermore, the Imperial Family, whose whereabouts and exact forces are difficult to ascertain, the existence of the Sun God's religious sect and Sanna, and even Lokia Ganesto, who is presumed to be the biggest puppeteer behind all these events.
'Despite me becoming this strong and the Vamel Alliance has grown this much... There's no shortage of daunting tasks.'
Without Chiron's presence, Jin was the closest person to the human world's First Sword.
However, there were many things that Jin couldn't solve alone. It wasn't a selfish fight for his own survival. Such a fight didn't align with Jin's purpose or determination.
At the moment, the best he could hope for was for scattered problems to explode as late as possible, and for the geniuses led by Dr. Qwaul to achieve their tasks as soon as possible.
'The mass production of Iello and the completion of the Golden Fleet, the liberation of Laprarosa. The mass production of Iello is something that will definitely happen if given time. However, the Golden Fleet and the liberation of Laprarosa are something we have to rely on the variable called Peitel."
-Yes, the Thunder dragon, Caltor. When he wakes up, I plan to attempt to communicate with the Storm God, Peitel. Peitel's power is a thunderbolt, and fundamentally, he's a god, so his authority should be significant. He might become the solution we need.
-That cowardly and reckless god... I'm not sure if he'll be of any help. He might help, or he might not.
-I heard that during your time as a reserve flagbearer, Peitel begged Lord Murakan for his life. He must still hold a grudge. So, if he refuses to cooperate, Lord Murakan will defeat him again. What will happen then?
Jin recalled the conversation he had with Valeria not too long ago and chuckled bitterly. Even the calm and rational Valeria could only say such things because the Golden Fleet and the liberation of Laprarosa project were at a complete standstill.
"Jet."
"Yes, my lord!"
"Have you heard from Yulian or the dedicated healers about when Thunder Dragon, Caltor, might awaken?"
"Yes, my lord. The situation with dragon Caltor is very promising lately. It's possible that he'll regain consciousness within a week, at the latest, a month, so please be patient."
"Hmm... Understood."
Even though a week or a month wasn't a very long time, it felt long. The shape of the world turning was pressing on Jin to such an extent.
'It's fortunate that Orgal promised to provide endless support without asking for anything in return for helping with the Demon world... But that promise could be revoked at any time if, for some reason, the situation favors Kinzelo.'
Before long, Jin let out a sigh and said, "Ah, it would be nice if suddenly powerful reinforcements appeared like magic."
Of course, Jin hadn't even dreamed of the fact that Luna, Zed, and the former black Black Knights were returning from the Black Sea.
"Heh, kid. How long has it been since this lord Murakan returned? You seem disappointed. Am I not enough?"
"Yeah, strangely, it's a bit lacking."
"This brat."
"We're the only ones fighting so hard to protect the peace of ordinary mortals and the human world among the major forces. There's nothing we can do."
During these various musings, a resonating sound came from the communication device placed on the table. It was a communication from the Empire.
{Jin.}
Jin immediately recognized the urgent tone in his friend's voice.
"Dante, what's wrong?"
{Can you come here right now? We've received a report about unusual phenomena occurring in the feudal state of Meltador.}
"Unusual phenomena?"
{Do you remember the city of Romp in Meltador?}
"I do. It's where I encountered Kidard Hall."
{A peculiar fracture that's suspected to be a dimensional portal has appeared there... We were considering finishing the investigation first and then contacting you, but the matter you mentioned about the transfer caught my attention. It seems like it might be related after all.}
"Hmm, has it already started? You did well to contact me, Dante. I'll head to Hairan's 2nd castle immediately, so please wait a bit."
{Thank you, understood.}
After ending the communication, Jin let out an involuntary sigh.
"Ha, this isn't the time to feel frustrated. Well, that's the advantage of having advanced long-range communication devices. If any issues arise, we can respond immediately, just like this. Let's go, Murakan. This time, it would be better if Ms. Ameris also accompanies us."
"Yeah, that's a good idea. Even though I've lost my memories, there's probably no one who knows more about the energy of the Demon world than me."
"My lord, what should we do about Kinzelo? Should I ask Lady Syris to inform them that a fracture has appeared?"
"No, we don't necessarily need to share all the information with Orgal. Let's confirm it ourselves first, and if we need more information, I can meet with Orgal."
"Understood!"
***
Upon arriving in Romp with the help of the Red owl, Jin's brows furrowed as memories of his past encountering Kidard Hall resurfaced.
'If the area commonly referred to as hell by people actually exists in the Demon world, I wonder if that bastard is suffering there by now.'
Romp was exactly the same as when Jin was a reserve flagbearer. Despite the worldwide chaos caused by the Sword Emperor Castle War and the Evil God War, this small port city on the outskirts remained largely unchanged, retaining a serene landscape.
However, within that serene landscape, the fear of ordinary people was hidden. There wasn't a single fishing boat at the harbor, and it was difficult to find people on the streets.
The peculiar fracture that had formed right in the middle of the city was the reason for this.
"That's the fracture..."
"As the report stated, it's definitely growing slowly but surely, Jin."
As soon as Ameris saw the fracture, she raised her head and spoke.
"That's for sure. That's the energy of the Demon world. It seems to be a form of summoning magic spell... Are they trying to transfer the cities of the Demon world like this? This land will soon be eroded by the demons from nether."
As the group examined the fracture, similar fractures were forming like tumors all over the surface, including various locations in the Holy Kingdom of Vankela and the Lutero Federation.
The appearance of fractures similar to the one in Romp was spreading like an epidemic on the surface.
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