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Hes gone. Completely.
Ronan, who checked for a pulse, nodded. Barka didnt move anymore. It was a pitiful death that suited a piece of trash, suffocating himself to death. Adeshan, who was silently staring at him, opened her mouth.
Is it really over this ti?
If youre really anxious, we can do it like this. Just turn your head for a mont.
Ronan tugged at the hilt of his sword. Dozens of threads were drawn over Barkas remaining head and torso. Swoosh! As soon as Ronan finished his slash, Barkas body disintegrated into pieces.
You disgusting bastard.
This should have been enough for even Barkas grandfather to never co back to life. There was no trace of the wicked Weretiger in any part of the blood puddle, flesh scraps, or entrails. The fierce cold was already freezing the blood and flesh fragnts solid.
Whoosh A chilling wind blew, freezing the wounds. Soon, Barkas existence would vanish, becoming a part of this icy sea.
After finishing his work, Ronan turned his back. Adeshan was watching the grueso process without turning her eyes away. Ronan scratched the back of his head awkwardly.
I told you to turn your head. Its not a pleasant sight.
I wanted to see how the knot was tied.
Even though Adeshan would be unable to eat after having watched the scene, she remained composed. Ronan pursed his lips without saying anything.
A knot, huh.
Considering Barkas actions, she had essentially eliminated the enemy who had caused the death of her mother and brother. Coming to the northern end and marking the end with blood was no different. Suddenly, Adeshan, who was standing still, swayed like a reed.
Whats wrong, are you okay?
Yeah. Im just a bit tired
Adeshan awkwardly smiled. Though she said that, her pale complexion didnt look good.
It wasnt surprising. To control Barkas mind, she must have consud trendous strength and energy. As if to prove it, the power felt by Adeshan now was not even 20% of what it was before.
At that ti, Adeshans power had beco so strong that it seed like she had borrowed it from soone. Just like when Ronan forcibly drew out his inherent potential with the power of the Holy Sword.
It was a close call. Adeshan, whose legs gave away, lost her balance and fell.
Ah.
I knew this would happen.
Ronan chuckled lightly. He successfully caught Adeshan just before her knees touched the ground. Adeshan, who was staggering, covered her flushed face with both hands.
Th-Thank you
You worked hard. Get so rest.
Ill try to get up as soon as possible. But what about those people?
Adeshan was looking at the ice plain through the gap between her fingers. The bodies of the drowned people, which had been buried shallowly, were rising as they broke the ice.
-Grrrrr
-Gyaaahhh
The already awakened corpses were aimlessly wandering around. There seed to be no purpose now that Barka had revoked his command before he died.
We should put them to rest.
It didnt seem dangerous, but it wasnt a pleasant sight either. Since corpses dont move, its only natural for them to rest eternally as bones or ashes. Ronan, who was observing them, spoke up.
But we can deal with that later after we handle other matters. Co here, let carry you.
Sorry.
Adeshan bowed her head deeply. The strength of her legs didnt co back easily once it was released. Ronan, without saying a word, lifted her up and started walking towards the laboratory.
Im heavy.
You say the sa thing every ti, but youre not heavy at all.
Umm lies.
Unable to overco her embarrassnt, Adeshan buried her face in his back. Ronan chuckled. In fact, considering her height, she was on the lighter side. As he carried her like this, mories from the past ca flooding back.
It was like this even during the beast festival, rember?
Yeah
At that ti, I still dont understand why the Alpha Doppelganger turned into . I really hated myself at that ti. I wonder if Doppelgangers make mistakes too.
Ronan, who had just finished off the poacher, encountered the Alpha Doppelganger while returning with Adeshan on his back. The Alpha Doppelganger, who could transform into the person the opponent liked, astonishingly had taken on Ronans own appearance.
Later, although it did transform into the Adeshan from her days as the General, over two years had passed and the lingering question remained unresolved.
Uh, th-that?
Adeshan mumbled with her face buried. She couldnt bring herself to say that, at that ti, the Doppelganger hadnt made eye contact with Ronan, but rather her.
It changed without a monts hesitation.
It was dangerous for the conversation to head in this direction. mories from the Hill of the Four Seasons, thoughts of the mouth to mouth cpr, just hours ago, were surfacing one after another.
If things continued like this, she was afraid that her accelerating heartbeat would be heard. Her body temperature started to rise as well. Adeshan, who was rapidly turning over thoughts in her head, decided to change the subject.
B-but by the way, what was that all about?
What do you an?
Th-the story about the City of Dragons.
Oh. Right. I did say sothing like that.
Ronan raised an eyebrow. He had montarily forgotten due to the chaos. Barka, who was under control, also spilled out information related to Nebula Clazier.
Among the wealth of information, one thing stood out the most. The leader who showed up at the eting after a long absence hinted that it was ti to make contact with the Dragon City of Adren. This happened long after Ronan had visited Drimoor with Navardose, just a few days ago.
I thought the conversation with Navardose was over. It seems suspicious.
Ronans brow furrowed. He had successfully warned the Mother of Fire about the danger of Nebula Clazier.
Although there was a king ruling Adren, ultimately Navardose was the one in power, so it seed odd that there was a separate entity. Ronan nodded as he pondered sothing.
Hmm I should contact them as soon as this is over.
Whom?
Navardose, of course. Shes so busy that Im not sure if shell reply.
You really have a wide network.
Adeshan muttered in amazent. Not only the Emperor, but now the Mother of Fire as well. For a mont, a worried expression crossed her face.
Is it okay for to like you?
Her once flushed ears were quickly cooling down. She was afraid that her affection might hinder him from pursuing his path, which was always aid at justice.
Nevertheless, the two arrived at the laboratory. A stronger stench assaulted their noses. It was due to the experints, samples, and other items that had been broken and spilled.
The orderly space had transford as if the drunken ogre family had stayed overnight. Adeshan comnted.
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I dont sense any presence.
neither.
I think I can walk now. Thanks for carrying .
With regained strength in her legs, Adeshan descended from Ronans back. Both of them cautiously searched the laboratory. Soon, Ronan found what he was looking for and stopped in his tracks.
Its here.
Oh, found it.
Approaching from elsewhere, Adeshan joined him. Side by side, they looked down at the body of Aradan Turkon.
He was lying peacefully. It was hard to believe that he had been thrashing around as if on fire just a while ago.
The regenerated body was in better condition than before Ronan had chopped it up. With closed eyes, he seed not dead, but rather asleep. Ronan tilted his head.
How is he in such good shape?
It seems his regeneration coincided with the mont Barka released his soul.
Its miraculous.
Ronan murmured to himself. The monstrous right arm and grotesque tentacles had disappeared, leaving only the Weretiger boy who once admired his father remained, to rest in eternal peace. Adeshan, looking at him, spoke up.
Why did we have to go through all this?
Her voice was heavy as if laden with clouds. Ronan didnt answer. Maybe unable to would be the right expression. Both of them were victims of the misfortune caused by Barkas madness.
Why did they have to go through all this? No one knew. Since doing what they could was the rule of life, Ronan simply embraced the quietly weeping Adeshan by his side. After a mont of trembling shoulders, she whispered softly.
Thank you.
Her breath sounded loud. Fortunately, she regained her energy in less than five minutes and stood up. There was still much to do, too much to indulge in contemplation.
The two searched the laboratory for a long ti. They gathered evidence to prove Barkas evil nature and destroyed any magical items or devices that could be misused.
Since a massive ship had been converted into Barkas hideout, it took much longer than expected. As Ronan packed the materials into his backpack, he murmured.
This should be enough to rectify the North.
Probably. Just realizing they were deceived might bring about a lot of change.
I hope so.
Having finished their tasks, the two picked up their belongings. Adeshan carried both her and Ronans backpacks simultaneously, while Ronan carried Aradans body. Even in death, this boy who fought like a true warrior deserved to be buried where the sun shone.
Now, giving eternal rest to the wandering corpses would be the end. As they passed through the corridor they had co through, it was the mont they opened the stone gate. Whoosh! A sudden gust of wind blew back their hair.
Ugh?!
Aack!
The hot and dry wind was mixed with a blaze. The scent of burning that belonged in a crematorium perated the air. Frozen in place, the two glanced at the scene before them.
What on earth is going on here?
Wh-What!
It was like sothing out of a madmans fantasy. A radiant glow reminiscent of a green skirt streaked across the dark sky. Below it, waves of flas, as if coming from hell itself, engulfed the ice plain.
-Kieeee!
-Araagh!
All the bodies gathered by Barka were burning. The resurrected corpses wandered in the flas, screaming, until they turned into ash, while the corpses that didnt co back to life lay quietly, turning into ashes like firewood.
It may not be the right expression, but it seed that there were no survivors. Frozen in shock, Ronan was staring at the scene of the conflagration. Suddenly, Adeshan pointed to the sky and shouted.
R-Ronan! Look there!
Huh?
The already large eyes widened even further. Ronan turned his head in the direction she was pointing. He froze in place as his gaze reached the sky.
Ah, shit.
A single eagle, almost as large as Itargand, was flapping its wings in place. With each flap of its enormous wings, a gust of wind swept away the flas.
Its body, like a sculpture, shimred with a blue light. Ronan narrowed his eyes. There was a sense of familiarity emanating from the eagle. Soon, he succeeded in dredging up mories.
Hyran!
It was unmistakable. It was Hyran, the highest-ranking wind spirit known as the Prince of Storms. Ronan rembered seeing him during his two years journey to the Sea of Ghosts.
If Hyran is here, then maybe
There are very few people who can make a contract with a high-ranking spirit. At least, among the people Ronan knew, there was only one. Suddenly, the map he found in his fathers room ca to mind. The target destination on the map was clearly the Sea of Ghosts.
Gradually, the flas covering the Sea of Ghosts subsided. Like fallen teorites, the bodies could no longer be found in the deeply excavated ice pit. A trembling voice escaped Adeshans lips.
It wont co this way, right?
Her gaze lingered on Hyran, who was flapping his wings in the air. The Prince of Storms remained aloof, staring blankly at the two. After about a minute, Hyran, who had been gazing at Ronan, suddenly roared.
Pyuuuhhh!
Eeek!
Startled, Adeshan embraced Ronan. Hyran folded his wings and began to descend. Making a wide circle, the Prince of Storms finally landed on a cliff.
It wasnt too far away, so they could observe the area with the naked eye. Ronans eyes widened as he surveyed Hyrans surroundings.
Thats!
A single elven woman was stroking Hyrans head. Her silver hair, illuminated by the aurora, sparkled with a dusky green hue.
Even after thousands of years, the ruby embedded in her staff-like weapon hadnt lost its luster. The image of her, struggling to save the Savior, still lingered in his eyes.
The Great Spirit Sage. And one of the founders of Nebula Clazier, who followed the Savior. Ronans mouth fell open in awe.
Elysia.
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