episode_0118

Deltan reflected on what he already knew.

‘Dragons are the dominant species that has existed since the creation of the world.’

Those who transcend the standards that have existed since the beginning of this earth.

That is the end of what is known now, and even that is only a matter of word of mouth.

So there is not much basis for trusting Palantir’s words.

Nevertheless, Deltan placed emphasis on the possibility that it was true.

‘miracle.’

From the miracle shown by Palantir, the ceremony of engagement, to this moment when the interface was blown away.

The status shown in it became a greater basis than anything else.

Meanwhile, Palantir asked.

“Do you like old stories?”

“Just tell the main point.”

“I guess I’m not very emotional.”

Palantir snapped his index finger, and tea filled the cup.

“Then do as you wish. In the beginning there was me and Lastoria. We felt the need to build land. Thus, this continent was built.”

“What is Mahwa?”

“Built for the need for life on the continent.”

Deltan’s eyes narrowed.

Palantir added quickly.

“Spirit King. That was our first child.”

Suddenly, there was a fact that passed by.

What I learned on my last trip to the snowy mountain.

The Spirit King is a being that originates from Demon Flower, and that is why all spirits worship Demon Flower under the name of ‘Yeonghwa’.

Palantir continued speaking.

“You can think of Mahwa as a vessel of life. An object that is the starting point of all things nature, flow, and circulation.”

“Terraforming?”

“Yes, just the kind of use needed to bring life to a lump of land.”

Deltan continued his thoughts while tapping the table with his index finger.

Then I asked.

“Why did it reside in Leah Levadein?”

It was a question that had been asked to the Spirit King in the past.

At that time, the question was asked why Agnes was possessed by magic, and the answer was ‘there is no reason.’

But now the Deltans knew.

That is false.

No, to be precise, even the Spirit King probably thinks that there is ‘no reason’ for the demonic fire to reside there.

But Palantir seemed to know the real reason.

I was filled with confidence, so the question I asked received a quite encouraging answer.

“Suitable person.”

“What?”

“That is why his blood relatives are suitable for demonization.”

Are we talking about heredity?

When Deltan remained silent, Palantir added another word.

“I told you so. I am Mahua’s father, and Lastoria is Mahua’s mother. The only ones who can influence Mahwa are our descendants.”

Deltan’s eyes widened.

There was speculation floating around.

Before I could spit it out, Palantir spoke this time as well.

“To be precise… okay. That bloodline is the bloodline that inherited Lastoria’s divine blood. Since it is a story of the creation of the world, it must have become very pale now. However, what does not change is that her presence is engraved in her veins without fail.”

As the scale gradually grew, Deltain needed time to organize his thoughts.

But Palantir did not stop talking.

Like a person with limited time.

“So it’s that kid. The reason why Mahwa came back to this land at this time is because the hall took action. Moving on to the next story, that is why the hall seeks help from outsiders in sprouting magic flowers in a timely manner.”

Palantir’s index finger pointed towards Deltan.

“Latoria and I are the only ones who can directly interfere with demonization. And since I am the one who left the messenger and the fragment of power in the hall, only you, who can handle the messenger, can interfere with the flowering of the Demon Flower.”

As the story progressed quite quickly, Deltan kept his mouth shut and pondered the information.

Come to think of it, I thought this man was the founder of the Hall of Fame.

Deltan then asked.

“Is Messenger an interface?”

“Correct.”

“They once delayed the flowering of mahwa. Is that the authority you left behind?”

“That is also right.”

“Then the messenger… interface. Can’t those bastards use it themselves?”

“Impossible.”

“Why?”

“This is because there is a lock I installed just in case. A person with godhood cannot bear a messenger. However, only small interference is possible.”

I could tell without asking why the lock, or restriction, was installed.

Anyway, isn’t that the situation?

Judging from the atmosphere, the Hall of Fame and Palantir are currently in a conflicting relationship.

If we dig a little deeper, Palantir’s situation, isolated in such a strange space, was exactly like that of someone sent into exile.

It can be seen as having been expelled from the hall.

Deltan spoke to Palantir, who continued to spit out information.

“… It doesn’t seem like there’s much time.”

“Correct. Even at this moment, the hall is making efforts to break through this space.”

“Then let’s get rid of the little things and ask only the key questions.”

“Good judgment.”

“I heard that the contract is a document. A way to steal the completed contract from them. And tell me how to safely remove the magic flower from Agnes.”

Things such as this man being the founder of the hall, the creation of the interface, the reason he was expelled from there, and this man’s ultimate goal are things that can be found out even if not now, or can be sufficiently inferred just from the revealed facts.

So, from the perspective of a Delta person, it would be more appropriate to ask about things that are completely impossible to infer, rather than those things.

Palantir then smiled slightly.

“You are truly capable.”

“Screw the editorials.”

“Not like that. First, how to steal the contract. No need to worry. The answer was planted in the messenger.”

“Functions are hidden in the interface. I understand. What’s next?”

“How to safely tear off horse shoes. This is also the same answer.”

“On the interface?”

“There will be instructions.”

“… Quest.”

This is what I also heard in the hall.

If you complete the quest, you will find the answer.

‘Memories of first love.’

A quest wrapped in that question.

Palantir nodded.

It was then.

Damn it-

There was a crack in the sky that made up space.

It seems that the external pressure that Palantir was talking about has begun.

“Time is up.”

Deltans became impatient.

Since there wasn’t much time left, I put some thought into the last question.

“… One more thing.”

“Say.”

“Are you on my side?”

Even as he said that, the Deltan’s expression was full of caution.

To be honest, no matter what answer he gave, Deltans would not erase their doubts.

Nevertheless, there is one reason why they are not so hostile.

The reason was that since there was a common enemy, a limited alliance would be possible.

Palantir grinned.

“I’ll tell you one answer that includes that answer.”

“What is it?”

Damn it-

The incontinence turned into a large crack.

And then the ceiling collapsed, revealing a distant void beyond.

“Actually, the devil is not evil.”

With that said, finally.

Damn it-

The world collapsed.

The returned interface continues to beep and sound an alarm.

And one sentence was added to the retina of the Deltan staring at Palantir.

Deltan’s body was sucked into the void.

Even at that moment, Palantir only smiled.

*

“Boss?”

In the midst of a daze, Deltan, who had returned to the altar, pondered the interface and turned his head.

Kaltara was tilting her head with her arms crossed.

Deltan’s brow furrowed.

“… It’s nothing.”

Looking at his face, it seemed like he didn’t know what happened when he came face to face with Palantir.

It would be correct to say that the entire time of this land stopped while I was in that space.

There was too much information to take in in that short moment.

Deltan closed his mouth and began to organize them in his mind, and in the meantime, Kaltara pulled out his lungs with the flames that had already been extinguished.

“Is this correct?”

Even in Palantir’s completely intangible body, the lungs had the exact shape of an organ.

The size was so large that some even said it belonged to a dragon, but it was not a problem.

‘The devil of the end… .’

Deltan, remembering the warning that came through the interface and the words the hall used to call him, opened the subspace and took in his lungs.

It was that moment.

The alarm went up like crazy.

Deltan glanced at it and turned around.

“Let’s go back first.”

“I understand!”

Follow the same path you came, back up the pit.

Right there, you snap your fingers and perform a flight spell.

Deltan immediately climbed up the sinkhole and looked at the surroundings.

“There must have been a battle recently!”

As Kaltara said, the surroundings were a mess.

You can see the land littered with the corpses and blood of countless dragons.

And somewhere there, the remaining hunting dogs, the prince’s party, and Agnes were standing at a distance.

In the meantime, Aryl raised her head and shouted when she saw Deltan.

I couldn’t tell what he was shouting, but considering the looks of others who returned immediately after, he must have meant that he had returned.

The Deltan stepped onto the ground, slowly descending downwards.

“Are you here?”

Agnes welcomed me with a grin.

Deltan looked at her for a moment.

-That bloodline is the bloodline that inherited Lastoria’s divine blood. Since it is a story of the creation of the world, it must have become very pale now. However, what does not change is that her presence is engraved in her veins without fail.

I reflect on Palantir’s words.

A bloodline that inherited the divine blood of Lastoria.

Since she was chosen as the land of Mahwa, I thought there must be something special about her, but even the Deltans didn’t expect it to be this kind.

As I was lost in thought, Agnes tilted her head.

“What’s wrong? Just staring blankly.”

He then approaches Deltan and places his hand on his cheek.

“Did you get hurt?”

Deltan pursed his lips at the sound of concern in his voice.

Then he sighed and answered.

“Are you the kind of person who would get hurt by something like that? I.”

I held Agnes’ hand.

A little stronger.

“I just thought about it for a moment.”

“What are you thinking?”

“I need to get rid of that magic coin quickly.”

1. Meet Agnes Levadein. (Wan)

2. Main Quest: Complete Winter of Eternal Day. (Wan)

3. Face the nature of Agnes Levadein. (Wan)

4. Sleep with Agnes Levadeine. (Wan)

5. ??? (Incomplete)

6. ??? (Incomplete)

The damn quest has all the answers.

These were the words directly uttered by Palantir, which created this interface.

There is no lie in that fact.

Above all, this is because the benefit he will gain by lying about this fact is not dramatic.

‘It turns around and this is it.’

Okay, why can’t I do that?

While Deltan was regaining his composure, Agnes whispered.

“You’re not lying, right?”

“What do you mean?”

“He was just looking at me and thinking. I thought it was something else.”

Deltan’s brows narrowed.

Agnes smiled long enough for her eyes to form a crescent moon shape and spoke softly.

“You said you would give me something nice when you come back. Aren’t you expecting too much? I wonder what kind of dirty things I will do.”

Deltan’s lips were tightly pressed.

Her words stimulated my imagination.

Those were the words I uttered after barely shaking off the rising heat.

“… Don’t talk bullshit.”

Anyway, she was a woman who didn’t give herself time to be serious.