episode_0205

“Don’t be too surprised.”

“Eugene?!”

Rex was startled and looked at me with his mouth open.

It’s like seeing a ghost come back to life.

Anyway, now Rex can see me…

“You’re in the right place.”

This is Rex’s inner world.

It means that it is a space where you can escape from the laws of the world for a while and play tricks.

When I turn around, I see a huge tree trunk so thick that I can’t capture it all at a glance.

Above it, the leaves spread out wide and densely, as if protecting the ground below.

world tree.

The World Tree, which had frozen to death and now only a bare skeleton, remained here as before.

Maybe I miss those days.

I think the living world tree is probably something that is common to the inner world of all elves.

“What the hell is this place…?”

“Relax. This is the world inside you. If you get too agitated, there is a risk of collapse, so calm your breathing first.”

“Hmph!”

“I didn’t mean to hold your breath…”

Rex is confused as he doesn’t know what happened.

However, since trauma is not embodied here like in Belphegor’s world, it is unlikely that there will be such a big stir.

I think I can stay here for quite a long time.

‘But the awakening condition… It’s so vicious.’

In the meantime, I can’t control my laughter because it’s so absurd.

The conditions for awakening the world within are too vicious to say the least.

First of all, the minimum condition is that the view into the soul must be somewhat open.

And the second condition is that our wills clash with each other.

Here, will refers to pure will.

The will contained in the magic energy does not work, and the will contained in the sword does not work either.

It must be pure will, like my sword energy.

In other words, only when the other person encounters the same five intentions can the inner world be awakened.

The number of people in this world who know how to use the five senses can be counted on one hand.

Is it a state where such people can only be awakened if they sharpen their five senses with the intention of killing each other?

Because these conditions apply, it is bound to be an unknown territory that has not been passed down through literature or oral tradition…

‘Is this what the Underworld God said?’

The Underworld God said that even though I had already satisfied all the conditions, I was unable to awaken.

That probably refers to the battle with Transylvia.

Both sides had an open view of the soul, and although they clashed with each other…

Those in Transylvia are already dead blood demons, and their bodies have lost their souls and the world within them.

Therefore, it is clear that the last step was insufficient and he was unable to awaken.

Certainly, just as the Underworld God said, there was no misfortune or bad luck…

“Am I dreaming right now? Or am I seeing an illusion under an illusion?”

“Do you really hate the fact that I came back alive? It’s reality, so stop pulling your cheeks. No, this isn’t reality… it’s another reality.”

Can a world that is not bound by existing laws be called reality?

In fact, it would not be wrong to call it virtual reality.

If we leave it to another problem to tell which one is fake and which one is real.

“The person I was fighting with just now… that was you. Isn’t that right?”

“That’s correct.”

“And when I get out of here, I will lose my memories of this place. By someone trying to erase your records…”

He’s pretty quick-witted.

It is not expected that a catastrophe will occur where time is spent giving long explanations and persuading people.

But was this guy Rex always this quick-witted and cool?

“Who is it? Who did it to? Draken?”

“Actually, it wasn’t something that happened to me, it was something that I erased from existence myself.”

“What?! Why… No, that’s not important right now. The fact that you called me here means you have some business to do. Speak up. Give orders.”

“······.”

Rex seemed surprised, but his expression soon hardened and he knelt down on one knee in front of me.

This bastard…

What happened in the last three years to change like this?

Even if it’s unfamiliar, it’s so unfamiliar that it’s embarrassing.

“Command?”

“It would not be surprising if you took full control of the coalition as soon as you returned. The coalition was created based on the information and struggles you provided… so contacting me even in a situation where awareness was hindered means that you can somehow overcome this situation. And furthermore, aren’t you saying that you’ve been looking for a way to defeat Draken? If that’s the case, I’ll listen to your orders as many times as you want. Isn’t every second urgent? Come on!”

“Okay, then I’ll give you an order. Keep this in your arms, Rex.”

“This······?”

A magic stone was placed in Rex’s hand.

Although I have used it until it dries out and wears out.

Nowadays, it is more efficient to use magical power using a magic sword as an orb instead of a magic stone, so it is a magic stone that has become useless.

“Let’s check. If I interfere with recognition, how far can I hinder it? Will I be able to hinder it even if I cover the entire world with myself?”

“······!”

Everyone who can recognize me forgets me.

Even the slightest hint of my existence is erased.

So, what happens if I have no choice but to realize my existence no matter where I go or what I do?

‘Let’s find a loophole.’

Right now, there is no way to create a new world within me.

So, let’s first look for loopholes.

Maybe I can be recognized by heroines without creating a world within myself.

That’s enough for me.

Even if everyone in the world forgets, it’s enough just for them to see it.

Because I gave up everything and came here just for that.

“Is this the end? There are still more orders to give-”

“If you give a specific command anyway, you probably won’t remember it. And more than anything… time is running out.”

“······?”

Ssss.

A subtle vibration felt through the ground.

It’s not something you would call an earthquake, but…

The world is clearly being shaken by Rex’s agitation.

grasp!

At that time, grass and dirt erupted.

A pale hand comes up from below.

“Rex… Rex…!”

“ah!”

An elf crawling up from the ground with a hideous appearance, almost like a mummy.

The lower body has been cut off and disappeared.

His upper body is covered in old armor that proves he is a high-ranking warrior.

It was screaming Rex’s name in a strange voice and crawling towards it.

“My revenge! What about my revenge, little brother!!!”

“Tongue, bro! No. No…”

“Let’s just leave.”

Has Rex also not recovered from his trauma yet?

Just as I was about to force Rex out.

Rex’s pupils, which had been shaking wildly, became firm.

I take long strides towards my brother’s body.

Come to think of it, this world still only has subtle vibrations.

There is no shaking big enough to collapse.

Rex’s agitation was never great.

“It was your brother’s fault! Then why are you dragging the military to kill innocent people? Explain that first!”

“Huh? Huh…?”

“Explain! If you were my real brother and not an illusion from my nightmare, you would be able to answer! Tell me!”

“······.”

The body of an elf struggling in the air, held by Rex by the collar.

At that moment, the corpse, which had been making strange noises with its mouth wide open, suddenly closed its mouth and became quiet.

And then Passu.

The body silently turned to ashes and flew into the air.

‘That’s great.’

This is not reality, this is a world under my control.

Rex realized that fact in an instant.

This guy is definitely a talent.

Maybe he will catch up to my level in an instant.

If I leave here now, Rex will completely forget the memory of meeting me, but it’s okay if you tell me again the next time we meet.

At least now I’m not alone.

Although it is limited, I now have someone who can recognize me.

I gained a comrade who would share my concerns with me.

That alone can already be said to be a big enough achievement.

“Then we’ll see you again later.”

“I’m looking forward to it. All I can do is always receive lessons from you…”

“No. Thanks to you, I also understand the mystery of the Merida style to some extent.”

“What?! In that short moment?”

I also received something from Rex.

Merida style Oui.

Rex had no choice but to create the mystery that had been lost and was no longer passed down.

“Did you say it was Landgrid? I was impressed.”

The best defense is offense.

Simultaneous attack and defense is often referred to as attack and defense.

However, strictly speaking, offense and defense cannot attack and defend at the same time.

It’s just that attack and defense are closely intertwined and linked quickly.

It is not ‘simultaneous’.

So it is commonly considered.

Attack and defense cannot occur at the same time.

But what is Oui?

It expresses the will to translate the realm of fantasy, which is considered impossible, into reality.

Therefore, the impossible becomes possible.

The contradiction of attack and defense at the same time is embodied.

The shield that seeks to pierce the opponent is revealed in the form of will.

That is the mystery that Rex created.

It was Landgrid.

Originally, only those who practiced Merida-ryu throughout their lives would be able to understand the true meaning of Merida-ryu…

It was visible to me, who had already learned another five principles.

The road leading to Merida-ryu Oui.

It was by no means an easy or solid path.

It was important to be seen.

For those who only look for shortcuts, just seeing a path that they will never be able to see was incredible.

There is a world of difference between knowing a long and difficult road and not knowing where to go.

‘It is not complete as one of five.’

I realized this after I put down the magic sword and held it in my hand, which was made up of only my ‘will’.

Dacian style Oui alone is not complete.

Phil Jung’s will to overcome the limitations of the sword and hit the target without fail.

And the will of the entire defense and defense to step forward to protect those standing behind.

As these two things come together, I see the transparent sword of will in my hand gradually taking shape.

Just one more to go.

If I obtain the five secrets, I may be able to complete this sword.

“this······.”

Around that time.

The whole world was shaken and a huge earthquake occurred.

Now it was really time to get out.

.

.

.

“hmm?!”

Again.

My memory was interrupted again.

I quickly came to my senses and tried to understand the current situation.

I even remember the enemy’s attack coming at me.

But the enemy’s attack… the attack…

What shape was it in?

damn. I don’t remember.

Anyway, I countered this…

correction. I would have fought back…

Now it’s about 1 second later.

“······!”

When I looked around, everything around me except where I was was completely leveled and in chaos.

There are certainly no traces of magic being used.

What on earth did he do to create such a mess with his sword?

I stared straight ahead, holding on tightly to my slightly tattered sword.

Have you ever… No.

The front where the enemy is believed to be.

“huh?”

The sense of discomfort I felt at that time.

It felt like something was in my hand.

I was able to find a black magic stone being held tightly as if it was precious.

What is this?

Why is this suddenly in my hand?

At first I had the eerie thought that it was a suicide weapon, but no matter how much I looked, there were no such signs.

No, rather than that…

I feel like I had a conversation with ‘someone’.

It wasn’t a short conversation, but rather a long and meaningful conversation.

In just one second?

Even though I knew it couldn’t happen, I couldn’t quite get rid of this strange feeling.

The moment I was in such confusion.

“Who kidnapped our cutie?”

“······!”

A creepy voice echoed through the fields.

It definitely wasn’t a loud voice.

The sound came straight out, hitting my ears directly.

One side of the barrier collapses.

And what appeared beyond the barrier plane was a blue-haired wolf beast.

It was a frost lord carrying a huge sword and gritting his teeth with an angry expression on his face.

“Why are you bothering to lock it up with a barrier? All you have to do is freeze it!”

Let’s go!

The moment the Frost Lord stamped his foot.

Everything from her toes began to freeze and turn into a snowy field.