章節 154: Chapter 313
The Hister! Jin had never thought he would hear that name at such a time and place.
'Does Joshua's achievement have anything to do with the Hister clan?'
Jin's heart is beating fast. Valeria is the only Hister alive today.
"I've never heard of them."
Jin said in a dull voice after barely managing to keep his poker face.
"It was only the clan that threatened Zipfel with magic in the past. Still, the reason you haven't heard of them is because they were wiped out by the Zipfel and erased from history. Now, there is barely any information left related to them."
"Ah, after listening to your words, uncle, I think I've heard that name at least once when I was a reserve flagbearer. It's easy to understand why there is not much information left about them. Zipfel must have removed all of them."
"Yeah. It seems that Zipfel is still vigilant about them, considering they still have a bounty on a clan which was wiped out hundreds of years ago."
"Are there any survivors?"
"There is only one person left. We, Runcandels, noticed the fact that Zipfel was looking for them a few years ago. So the clan was also secretly looking for Hister's whereabouts."
It is the first time Jin has heard that Runcandel was looking for Valeria. Jin was far from becoming a flagbearer in his past life and he was treated like garbage by his clan, so he could not know this information.
'My teacher never told me that she was pursued by Runcandel. Did she not notice it? No, it can't be. I guess she didn't tell me so I wouldn't feel sorry.'
Jin and Valeria hardly talked about 'Runcandel' in his past life because the name Runcandel clan itself was the biggest pain and failure.
"Then the 2nd flagbearer made the achievement by capturing the survivor?"
Although unlikely, there was still a slim chance that Valeria might be captured. It could be that she was caught and released in the past or ran away.
"No, it is not that."
Jin sighed in relief inwardly. Zed paused for a moment and looked around. There is no way that there would be an eavesdropper in the training ground, but he want to emphasize that the information is confidential.
"...he couldn't capture them, but I think he figured out the alias the survivor is currently using."
"He doesn't know where they are, nor does he secure them, he just found out the name. You are saying that my mother went directly to Kelliark to offer a deal on that basis."
"That's why I told you to keep quiet."
"It's amazing. To think that a descendant of a fallen clan has such an impact... It feels like Zipfel is afraid of the clan called Hister."
-I can't fathom what the Histers' intentions were in their view of history. However, what caught my attention was the fact that Zipfel couldn't manipulate the history written with their record magic.
Jin suddenly recalled Misha's words. A magic spell that can leave a record that is impossible to manipulate. Zipfel is actually afraid that the magic spell would come back into the world.
"Anyway, is it enough?"
"Uncle, maybe you..."
"What else?"
"Do you know the name of the survivor? And what my mother is trying to get out of the deal…."
"I wondered, where the hell do you sell your shame? You're too greedy. Or you're looking down on your uncle."
"I'm sorry. However, I thought that my uncle's reputation is more than that information."
"It seems that you have had some ties with flattery while you were outside the clan. I can't tell you about those things."
"Honestly, you do care about me, uncle. You won't regret it if you tell me about them."
"You are so thick-skinned. Didn't I tell you earlier? I don't know exactly what Joshua's achievement is. I don't know their alias of survivor. The same goes for what the acting matriarch wants."
"It's such a shame."
Actually, Jin did not feel that way.
'The mere fact that the clan is interested in the teacher is a huge gain.'
Jin got valuable information that he never thought of getting for free. It would have been an added bonus if he had found out Rosa's purpose, but he could always dig into that later.
"A shame? You mean little brat. Now, change your words one more time about the decisive killing move, you are going to experience something quite interesting here."
"Of course not, uncle. Thank you."
Jin bowed his head.
Zed was taken aback by his clever attitude. It wasn't really unpleasant. He was rather pleased to see his nephew stand up to him after a long time.
Of course, if Jin had been deceiving Zed, he would have immediately reprimanded Jin, but Zed thought Jin was simply taking care of his own interests.
Swish, Zed's sword shone while holding the aura.
"If you are grateful, prove to the elders that you have found us clues to the improvement of the clan's decisive killing move in the future."
Then, Zed began to perform a decisive killing move.
An improved version of Runcandel's 4th decisive killing move, Falling petals.
Jin focused on his uncle's sword. Everything was the same as when he first saw it, from deliberately splitting the aura that wrapped around the sword, making it nearly fall off, and forming the petal shapes.
It is the same as the petals of aura scattering in all directions in an unpredictable trajectory. However, it was right after the blade was withdrawn following the vertical slash.
Kwaaas······!
Aura pillars suddenly rose from the spot where the falling petals was performed. The petals gathered to the pillar and spread again, and it was as if petals of a huge tree made of aura were swaying in the wind.
"The Waterfall of the Plutonian sword, poured lightning energy into the place where the sword had passed as the name suggests. On the other hand, the falling petals take an ascending pattern. I thought about the most efficient way of using aura instead of lightning energy."
At a glance, Jin could see a big difference from the previous falling petals.
"What do you think?"
"When I first saw the falling petals, I thought the move was a class below the Waterfall. But now it has become as powerful as the waterfall. The Waterfall is suitable for a single target, while the improved falling petals will make it easier to deal with many people."
Zed smiled brightly.
"You see it accurately. The reason that the Falling petals was inferior to the Waterfall is because both moves were actually the same. Rather, the falling petals was just a version of the Waterfall without lightning energy, so its power had to be reduced."
Just over a month has passed since Jin showed Zed the waterfall move. In that short time, Zed studied the move he saw only once, and improved the decisive killing move.
'It's not unreasonable to say that it's not an improvement, but he practically completed the move.'
Jin swallowed his admiration and spoke.
"You've worked hard, Uncle. But."
"What is it?"
"Are you really going to put my name on the improved falling petals? I've thought about it many times, but this is your work, not mine."
"I have already said that I will give your name to falling petals. I am not taking it back."
"But."
"As you said, the elder council does not like you. And I think that even if you don't give falling petals your name, you will eventually prove yourself in one way or another. You have always been like that."
"Then why do you insist on passing on the achievements that you have accomplished to me, uncle? Is it because you have already told the elder council that I assisted you?"
Then, Zed shook his head.
"Is that the case? It's not that I like you very much or anything like that. I don't think there's anything wrong with clearing a debt early on. Well recently, you did a great job for the clan."
The 'Great job' that Zed said was the assassination of Barton Vicena.
"So, behave well while your uncle still feels like supporting you at all. But, as I said before. If you ever stray away from what is right, I will be the first to take the lead and point my sword at you."
"All right."
"And one more thing, I changed my mind."
"What are you talking about?"
"It would be better to delay showing evidence to elders for the improvement of the decisive killing move. At least until I finish improving the 6th decisive killing move, lightning flash, as well. Now show me the move of the Plutonian Mystic technique that Diphus has seen."
"I'll show you. Instead, you should know this one thing too, uncle."
"What?"
"If it had been an elder other than you, or any other member of the clan. I would have prevented him from reforming the decisive killing move I possess. And if you succeed in improving the 6th decisive killing move, lightning flash, please put your name on it, uncle."
"No, I'm going to give it your name too, so show me the move already."
The two did not leave the training ground until the night, and practiced decisive killing moves and displaying Plutonian swordsmanship.
Zed had a smile on his face every time Jin showed him a new move of Plutonian swordsmanship, as he thought of improving the decisive killing moves based on it (the thought that the elders would cling to Jin and himself in the future).
***
Ha!
Joshua sighed and sat down on the chair. He lit a cigarette which showed the fatigue on his face.
A woman approached him.
"Joshua, what happened?"
She is Joshua's wife.
"... apparently, Kelliark Zipfel didn't agree to my mother's offer."
Negotiations between Rosa and Kelliark broke down. However, Kelliark has an advantage just by hearing 'I found Hister's name' out of Rosa's mouth.
"The acting matriarch and we expected it to some extent. So, don't be too discouraged."
"A name alone is not enough. I must capture Hister so that mother can properly pressure Kelliark."
The woman gently wrapped her hands around Joshua's neck and smiled.
"We know the name anyway, so it's only a matter of time before we catch that bitch. She has a good way to hide like a dirty rat, so it will take quite a while, but she will end up in our hands before Zipfel."
Zipfel doesn't know the name of 'Arya Aulhart' yet. Therefore, it is highly likely that Runcandel would find Valeria first.
"At that time, Kelliark will have to give up more than what we proposed this time. So, don't be impatient, Joshua….."
***
Last day of March 1799.
The scorching sun is beating down over the city where villains swarmed like bugs. A barren land where not a single weed grows, a city of scums and lawless people.
Mamit.
'It reminds me of the old days.'
The first time Jin visited this place in his present life was when he was fifteen, in his intermediate class.
In the meantime, Jin has achieved indescribable growth, but Mamit has the same scenery as back then.
Residents of the city still spoke of horrific crimes, and the streets are littered with filth and spilled organs, fingers, and heads that had clearly once belonged to the living.
Just like four years ago, Mamit's criminals felt a fresh shock when they saw Jin who had just entered the city. But if there is one thing that has changed since then, it's how they treat him.
'It's J-Jin Runcandel...,'
'Madness, why did such a tycoon come to this mess?'
'You assholes! don't make eye contact with him. He will kill us like dogs.'
There is fear in the eyes of the Mamit criminals when they notice Jin.
"Mesa."
"Yes! My Lord."
"Go to the Moonlit Well and tell the kings of Mamit. I want every single one of them to be lined up and on their knees before I get there."
章節 155: Chapter 314
"As you command my lord." Mesa responds with obedience.
Not long ago, she passed the final test to become a guardian knight and was assigned to the 12th flagbearer, together with 'Scott Lyman', who was standing on the other side.
"Scott."
"Yes, my lord."
"Go and get rid of the trash on the streets."
If you turn your head a little, you can see lawless committing crimes in real time, such as robberies, murders, and assaults. These were the scum who had not yet realized that Jin had come to Mamit.
He did not really care about the lowlife sum fighting each other, but there were also a few people who looked like civilians.
What Jin told him to clean up was the criminals who were harassing the civilians.
"I shall carry out your order, my lord."
Click, click!
Mesa and Scott started moving past the Jin. Within seconds, the screams of lawless echoed from all over the area. The frequency of the screams subsided very quickly.
After Scott cut some of the lawless, everyone understood the situation.
The fact that it wasn't just that one Guardian Knight who came to this place on a solo mission, but Runcandel's flagbearer has come to this devastated land.
The streets became quiet in an instant. But Scott silently walked through the alleys like a ghost to clean up.
The streets also become empty. Mamit's criminals looked frantic as they hid in their homes or taverns like beasts that met their natural predators.
Swish…..
A cold wind blew across the empty streets. It was the first time in years that Mamit had become so quiet.
'Mesa, Scott. They've both grown a lot.'
Jin smiled gently. It felt strange to see the two of them becoming full-fledged guardian knights.
'Bellop will soon come back from the southeast snowy mountains of Mitel.'
The remaining seven members of the youngest division are about to take the final test.
'If everyone becomes Guardian Knights, it wouldn't be bad to send them to a training camp of hell. If possible, I want everyone to be strong enough to be called up as Black Knights before they turn fifty. Wait a minute. Perhaps I should drive them hard, so they have no choice but to become black knights.'
The two were completely unaware of Jin's evil plans. Mesa and Scott managed to contain their pounding hearts, while subduing Mamit's lawless. They were ready to give everything to the fact that they could be with Jin again.
Jin slowly walked toward the Moonlit well.
'Just as the lives of the members of the youngest division have changed, my teacher's life will also change from my past life after she meets me. Perhaps Joshua found out my teacher's alias at this time because of my regression.'
Once again, it sent shivers down his spine. Since regressing, he has always had the perception that every action he takes can change the future of those around him.
That is why Jin has chosen options that can have a positive impact on everyone he cares about, as much as possible.
But it is difficult to judge in Valeria's case. Jin had no idea whether meeting Valeria would have a good or bad effect on her. But now was not the time to think about that.
'I have to keep her by my side and provide a safety device. In my past life, neither Runcandel nor Zipfel had caught my teacher, but I can never be sure what will happen in this life.'
Valeria is definitely a strong person. She was one of the strongest people he knew.
It's not just about her fighting ability, it's about the willpower that Valeria possessed as a person.
It was clearly shining enough to be admired.
However, there were certain things in the world that could not be solved by willpower alone.
For example, a genius mage, who has just turned 17, avoids the pursuit of two giant clans without anyone to rely on.
Unlike Jin in his reserve flagbearer days, Valeria neither had any brethren who could hide her in Laprarosa, nor a companion who would risk their life to protect her.
'No matter how much I think about it, it is impossible for the teacher to avoid the pursuit of the two clans until the end. If I don't help, she will be caught sooner or later.'
As a disciple, it is time to repay the debt of his teacher from the past life.
As Jin got closer to the moonlit well, his confused heart gradually calmed.
"You are here, my lord."
Mesa and Scott bowed their heads when Jin arrived at the entrance of the Moonlit Well.
Behind them, five kings and servants are kneeling in line with each other. There are about a hundred underlings, and the executives of each faction gathered together.
Jin looked down at them silently for a while. He was looking for Valeria.
'She's not here.'
If so, the next thing to do was to find out who knows Valeria among the kings.
"Fortunately, there is one familiar face left. You, there, Yes, you. What's your name?"
Jin asked while making eye contact with the one who sat in the front among the kings.
"I am Yorke, sir. Where have you met me, sir?"
The king answered and revealed his name courteously.
Yorke and Jin had met once.
- Kid. You seem to be a great talent for your age, but believing that and staying in this town for a long time won't do you any good. And it will be a problem if you intend to create trouble.
- Thanks for the advice. But there is someone I have to find. I will do our best not to cause any inconvenience to the people who live here.
-Haha, I heard that yesterday you killed a thug in the tavern with a single slash. But now, you act like a gentle sheep.
- Because you are different from those lot. I happen to have a good understanding of where I stand.
- You get passing marks for your manners. Okay, I'll let you stay here for a few more days.
-Thank you. I will never forget about the kings of Mamit who took care of me even after I return.
A conversation Jin had with the kings of Mamit, including Yorke, when he was on an intermediate class mission.
"Yes, Yorke. The person who made remarks about my manners in the lobby of the Moonlit Well four years ago and had his head chopped off by the sword of the hidden palace at the time. Do you remember a little bit now?"
"Ah·······!"
Hearing that, he opened his eyes wide and bowed his head. He couldn't help but remember.
After Jin attacked the Moonlit Well pretending to be an outside mage to carry out his intermediate class mission, Mamit's kings suffered tremendously from Syris hands for a while.
At that time, Ryu and Hiten of the Seven Swords of the hidden palace could not find the mage (Jin) who casted the 'Call of Lightning' at the moonlit well.
Syris trampled on the kings for a while in effort to find the culprit. It was only after some time that she came to the conclusion that Jin, the boy she released, could be the culprit.
So Syris sent the kings to investigate the boy's whereabouts– from the date of his arrival, the purpose of the boy's visit, and every little thing he did in Mamit.
For the kings, it was like being struck by lightning out of blue, but they had no strength to refuse Syris' command.
- Lady Syris. As soon as the boy came to Mamit, he took the head of a small fry called Tonk at the tavern, and he acted like he was looking for someone. Then he came to the Moonlit Well, and did nothing else in Mamit.
-Is that all?
- Yes, I think. He doesn't seem to be the culprit. To be honest, it doesn't make sense for that boy to use a 6- or 7-star level magic spell, doesn't it?
-If it's not him, you mean my men have missed the mage?
-It's not like that... Even if he's the culprit, as lady Syris said. He probably wasn't trying to attack the hidden palace. It's just that maybe he hated some of us or had a grudge against us.
-Who was he looking for?
-I heard he was searching for someone who is Fizten or Fester.
It was Yorke, the king who was currently in front of Jin, who had talked with Syris at that time.
Syris was annoyed at that time, so Yorke purposely called Fizten and Fester. In fact, he clearly confirmed that the person Jin was looking for was 'Hister'.
Of course, Syris had wasted more time trying to find out who used the names Fizten and Fester.
"I'm sorry I couldn't recognise you right away, Sir Jin."
"Only Yorke stays here, and the rest disappear from my sight at a fast pace."
As Jin spoke quietly, the rest of the kings and executives ran away like cockroaches scattering. The weight of the name Runcandel within Hupfester is not something the lawless could bear.
"Let's go in and have a talk."
Yorke had a hunch that Jin visited Mamit to meet the person he was looking for four years ago.
"Yes, sir!"
As the two entered the moonlit well, Scott and Mesa stood in front of the inn like gatekeepers. The lobby is empty with no one in it.
"I'm looking for someone."
"Yes, Sir Jin. Please tell me who it is. If you tell me their name and appearance, I can find them right away in this Mamit."
"Is there a girl who is about seventeen years old now living in Mamit? She must have red hair and a silver pine staff."
"Red hair and a staff..."
Yorke traced his memory. As far as he knew, there was no girl with red hair and a silver pine staff in Mamit. There's no way a 17-year-old girl could survive in this rough city in the first place. However, it is not that no one came to mind.
"There is no red-haired girl with a staff, but there is a girl of the same age who has recently joined our organization."
"What's her name?"
"She said her name is Arya, but she doesn't have a surname. She also came from a back alley, so she's a tough girl to the core.…"
Jin's heart rate has increased.
"Anyone else?"
"No. There is only one girl under the age of twenty. Shall I bring her?"
"Let me check her."
"Yes, Sir Jin. Please wait a moment. I will go outside and tell my underlings to find Arya."
Swosh!
The moment Yorke is about to stand up. Suddenly, the lobby ceiling collapsed and a spear fell from it. It was a spear made of lightning-type mana.
That is the variation magic spell that Jin experienced once in the Great Desert of Mitra.
The spear pierced Yorke's head and stuck to the floor. Yorke couldn't let out a single scream at the sudden blow.
Jin slowly raised his head and looked up. A person is visible with a hood pressed down through the ceiling from where the lightning spear came.
He could recognize the person, despite the hood covering the face. Jin was convinced even though strange brown hair poked out of the hood.
It was Valeria Hister, his teacher.
'Valeria...!'
It seemed as if time had stopped for an instant. Jin wanted to call her out loud. He wanted to say it's been a while.
All kinds of emotions that are hard to describe were piercing his heart like a rays of light that spreads in all directions.
"....Jin?"
Valeria said as she made eye contact with Jin.
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