章節 518: CHAPTER 677
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An uninhabited island in the waters of the Tikan.
Jin chose this place as the place to open the sixth tomb, the subspace of the sword.
In preparation for an emergency, Jin and Tikan's powerful warriors, as well as the sword's owner Hedo and Sandra, were seated in the middle of an uninhabited island.
"Are you going to open the subspace by spreading shadow force like last time?"
"Maybe. To be precise, I'm going to inject it into the sword."
"Hmm."
Hedo adjusted his glasses, looking unhappy.
"Didn't you say in Kaldran Snow Field that the location conditions must be met for opening Temar's tomb, 12th flagbearer? I don't think this uninhabited island is a place that meet those conditions."
"Not all tombs are the same. I only speculated about the situation at that time due to unexpected circumstances."
Hedo shrugged and handed Jin his sword. Jin smiled slyly as he received the sword from Hedo.
"It doesn't seem coincidental that you acquired this sword after a thousand years, Tower Keeper?"
"What are you talking about all of a sudden?"
"I suddenly wondered if it's just a coincidence that you acquired this sword after a thousand years of history. The combination of a ten great knight and a Zipfel butler is not just a coincidence."
"That's a pointless belief in fate."
"I just want to appease you by mentioning useless theories of fate. What if you're a descendant of the ten great knights named Bale. That's why the sword chose you, not just by chance."
"That's a romantic story, honey."
"My lady, it's not romantic at all."
"Why does our stupid butler think that way again?"
"When the patriarch first accepted me into the clan, he checked all of my personal information. You remember, don't you?"
"Oh, those cheap guys who abandoned Hedo. I remember, I never saw their faces because they were already dead."
"Did you hear that, 12th flagbearer? My parents were poor criminals. They abandoned their children because they couldn't afford to raise him, and when they couldn't bear the guilt, they came looking for me at an orphanage, but never took me back. They were criminals who disappeared after their guilt became unbearable."
Hedo seemed unaffected by what he said.
In fact, he didn't feel any particular emotions about being abandoned by his parents from birth. He didn't miss them, nor did he hate them.
"In addition, the clan checked their roots, and it turned out to be a merchant family from the fallen Urot Kingdom. Whatever is inside the sword, it cannot be my ancestor."
"That's a bummer."
"It seems that you, not just the lady, need to learn the mysterious art of pushing and pulling. If you come to me saying you want to recruit me, your heart will be even more troubled, won't it?"
"I will keep that in mind," Jin replied, pretending to be disappointed as he smirked.
Hedo felt a twinge of distaste at his act and thought that he should have beaten him more in the Sota Desert.
Soon, Jin looked around at the people and spoke up, "I will now infuse the sword with shadow force. It would be good if the tomb opens without incident, but I don't know what variables may arise, so everyone should remain vigilant."
"Yes, my lord!"
"Understood, my lord."
As Jin released the shadow force, the area around them instantly grew dark. Even though it was daytime, it seemed like night had descended in an instant, and the bright sunlight was blocked by the black veil.
'As expected, a large amount of shadow force is needed this time too.' Jin thought, feeling tense due to the memory of the previous tomb where he had fought Luntia with difficulty while running low on shadow force.
He may also encounter a formidable opponent with no shadow force left. Above all, there was a high probability that a living member of the old Runcandel may exist within the sword.
That person could attack Jin like the guardians of the previous tombs, and if they were one of ten great knights, they couldn't be weaker than Luntia.
'A living member of the old Runcandel...'
It was possible because subspace is a 'dead world', or because they are beings like dragons or demons with a lifespan of thousands of years. It is because Jin didn't know that all of the Ten great Knights are human.
'Or it could be sealed. Like Elona Zipfel.'
Shadow force continued to spread endlessly, sometimes pouring into the sword and being absorbed. Those watching could not even fathom the size of the shadow force that Jin was handling.
'It feels like the shadow force release of Murakan in his prime. That idiot must have finally found his strength, but he couldn't even help Jin because he was doing Misha's job...… we would be reassured if he was here at times like this.'
Except for Jin, the other members of the group were rejected by the tomb in the Kaldran Snowfields. Although they had fought against the guardian Sarah together in the past, Cuicantelle hoped that they could still join Jin this time.
Time passed by like this.
'Shadow force is being injected like crazy, but I don't feel any signs of change from the sword...'
As it was before on the Kaldran Snowfield, the sword of Hedo remained motionless, without emitting any radiance or forming any door.
"Jin, does something feel different from last time? Could the redhead have brought incorrect information?"
Sandra looked at Valeria suspiciously.
Valeria remained silent, watching Jin and the sword.
"If we fail like this, do we have to investigate how to open the door of the sword again through the record magic? Like the location conditions."
"I think redhead is a complete sham, Hedo. It's strange that the old Runcandel is still alive inside the sword in the first place."
"I am also suspicious."
"Uh, but if everything the redhead said is true and the door suddenly opens. What if that old Runcandel attacks Jin? Just like in the Kaldran snowfield."
"Isn't the problem that the lady should be worried about if the old Runcandel becomes an ally of the 12th flagbearer?"
"I hope that will happen, Hedo. That would be a good thing for Jin. How could I worry about that?"
"I have lost my roots and family to you guys, and have been hunted for a long time."
Valeria spoke in a low voice, not even looking at Sandra.
"What did the redhead say?"
"It means to shut up and focus on your work because I feel like tearing you to death. We all gathered here to work anyway."
Valeria still didn't look at Sandra, but the faint bloodlust in her low voice made Sandra blink.
And then, just as Sandra was about to scream, Hedo's sword suddenly began to vibrate and trigger its first change.
"Is the subspace about to open?"
"Fortunately, it doesn't seem like any problem will occur..."
Cuicantelle interrupted. It was because of Jin's expression.
"Jin, are you okay?"
"Honey!?"
Jin's face, which had been expressionless, was now full of confusion.
The reason for this was simple.
'The Tower Keeper's sword seems like it's about to break free...!'
As someone who was directly injecting shadow force, Jin was more aware of the changes occurring in the sword than anyone else.
And based on his intuition, it seemed that Hedo's sword had chosen to 'move' instead of opening a gate, just like before.
Before three seconds had passed, Jin was sure that the sword was about to be launched somewhere.
Although he tried to stop the flow of shadow force into the sword, it had already gained enough momentum to move.
Zzzzap! Swoosh!
Like a mana cannon being fired. The sword suddenly shot up into the sky, tearing through the black veil that covered it and shooting straight up like Runcandel's light speed thrust.
The speed at which the sword shot up distorted space, causing everyone on the island to look up at the sky.
"Oh, Hedo's sword just shot up like a firework...!"
Hedo jumped up, unable to hold onto his own sword, and landed on the ground with a bewildered expression.
Meanwhile, the sword had already changed direction and was flying off into the distance.
"Catch it!"
Cuicantelle shouted. However, the sword that had risen in a straight line had already turned and was flying somewhere.
Jin's shadow force absorbed by the sword even left long traces in the sky like the tail of a comet. In the blink of an eye, the sword was more than 500m away from them.
Intuitively, Jin assumed that the sword was flying in search of a space to open up its subspace.
If so, the opening of the tomb was a success, but it was not a very good situation. It means that there is no means to pursue that sword immediately.
The red owl was put on standby in the nameless location, while Mort was injured and even if they were both present, it would be difficult to chase after the sword in that state. The sword was not moving through space, but rather pure high-speed flight, faster than anyone had ever seen.
"Miss Cuicantelle!" Jin called her. Because he has to chase the sword.
"Understood!"
Cuicantelle quickly manifested the power of time and transformed into her true form. But the sword had already flown off into the distance, narrowly avoiding the effects of her time powers.
Those who had gathered in perfect order climbed onto Cuicantelle's back.
Cuicantelle immediately started flying at full speed, but it was impossible to catch up with the sword.
[I'll follow the traces of the shadow force left by the sword!]
Fortunately, Hedo's sword moved forward leaving a long trace of shadow force in sky.
It had already flown so far away that it was no longer visible, but if they followed the traces, they could still reach the sword's destination.
The problem was the fact that the destination was unknown and the sword's flight was prolonged.
'The situation has completely exceeded our expectations. We thought that if there were any problems with opening the tomb, it would be a battle against the tomb's guardian, not chasing after a flying sword like this!' Cuicantelle thought to herself.
Moreover, the sword had flown through the sky for such a long time, leaving so many traces of its shadow force. This meant that any other forces could easily discover what was happening, not just Tikan.
If all forces such as the Garden of Swords, Zipfel, Kinzelo, and the Imperial Family were to gather at the sword's destination, it could create a major problem.
'The temporary alliance may hesitate to act, but not the Garden of Swords...!'
There could be a situation where all the great forces gather in Temar's 6th tomb.
Hedo's murderous gaze fell on Jin's back.
"Looks like it's a completely unexpected problem for you too. If I lose my sword due to this situation, it won't be much fun. 12th flagbearer...."
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章節 519: CHAPTER 678
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The sword flew for four full days. It flew over the entire continent and seas without a break for four days.
The speed was so fast that the party had only managed to catch a glimpse of the tail for the first ten minutes. After that, they relied on the air defenses and witness reports of their allies.
[Damn it, where the hell is its destination?] Cuicantelle exclaimed with anger.
No one could have predicted the sudden emergency situation, and for four days, she had not been able to close her eyes even for a moment, flying around the world.
Of course, flying for four days straight was not uncommon for a dragon, but it was still a strain on their stamina.
She never thought that the day would come when she would have a chase with the 'sword'.
"My sword... Can I even find my sword?"
Like all knights, Hedo loved his long sword very much. Not only was it an item that no modern blacksmith could match, but it also held sentimental value for him, having been acquired as a reward after a battle with a monster in the Black Sea in his youth.
Now, his beloved sword had been waving through the sky for four days, and as Hado, he couldn't help feeling a little overwhelmed.
Hedo had a pale complexion that didn't go well with his muscularity, and Sandra continued to offer meaningless words of comfort.
"It's a shame that we lost the sword, but thanks to it, I'm having a sky date with Jin for four days, Hedo. It will be an unforgettable memory for the rest of my life!"
Those who were riding on Cuicantelle's back couldn't help but admire Hedo, who did not lash out at Sandra's pointless comments.
"It's almost time to see the outline of the destination, Miss Cuicantelle. Please endure a little longer. And the tower keeper, please be patient. All I can say is sorry."
Until now, Hado's sword had been wildly flailing in all directions, going north, then south, then east, and then west, driving their pursuers crazy.
It even gave the feeling that the sword was intentionally teasing them.
Of course, during those two days, the gardens of swords, Zipfel, and Kinzelo, as well as various fishing villages along the coast, had been left in chaos.
"What is that?"
"Is that some kind of far-off meteor?"
"Oh no, is it the remnant of chaos? We need to run!"
Fishing villages and towns along the coast were in a state of panic.
"Is that the remnants of chaos?"
"After that, the silver dragon Cuicantelle is chasing it!"
"Oh, I see the 12th flagbearer and Vamel Alliance too! I guess he's trying to suppress the chaos."
"Jin Runcandel!"
"Cheers to his Highness the Regent and Jin Runcandel!"
Even the people living peaceful lives in various cities under the protection of the Vamel alliance and Dante's powerful forces became aware of the situation. In fact, within four days, there were more people who knew about the situation than those who didn't. It had become impossible to secretly enter the sixth tomb of Temar.
"Sorry? Will an apology bring Bale back to me?"
"I'll take responsibility and compensate for the damage later."
"It's already too late...! The lady and I have already been exposed to our clan's battleships!"
Indeed, during their pursuit of the sword, the group had already encountered several pursuers from other factions, including the chaos dragon and black ships of Runcandel, the battleships of Kinzelo and Zipfel, which meant that they had been spotted by Sandra and Hedo.
-Is that Sir Hedo...…!?
-Isn't that Sandra next to him? Why are the two of them together with the 12th flagbearer when they are vacation...…?
-Come to think of it, that flying object is very similar to Sir Hedo's sword.
Especially because Hedo's muscular body was so distinctive that anyone who had seen it once could recognize him from far away, pretending not to know was impossible. However, pretending not to know was also useless.
Therefore, Hedo already felt anxious about having to go back and explain himself.
Currently, the Vamel alliance and Zipfel are in a temporary alliance, and Hedo was in a very special position within his clan.
The problem was that he had not reported it beforehand.
"Why does that matter? It's obvious that when Hedo goes out with me, I'm going on a date with Jin."
"It's a problem because I didn't report in advance that the 12th flagbearer was trying to help me to examine the sword, my lady...."
"Tower Keeper, why didn't you report that?"
It was because he didn't want to get tired.
Hedo did not inform the clan about the fact that Bale played a decisive role when entering the fifth tomb last time.
Although Zipfel had already checked his ancestors, if they found that there was any connection between himself and the old Runcandel, he would have to go through a number of annoying procedures.
Furthermore, he had kept the fact that he escaped from the snowfield earlier than the other Zipfel a secret because of Jin, so it was not an easy situation for Hedo.
"Because I didn't know things would get this complicated."
Although he had been grumpy with Jin the whole time, Heddo actually thought that all of this was his fault.
'Have I been too dependent on the kindness of the patriarch and leaders, or have I been too careless?'
He was not particularly worried about being punished for this later.
The problem was Sandra.
-Is it because you are protecting Sandra Zipfel?
-Yes.
-I don't understand. Is the protection you're talking about allow for the experiments on Sandra to a certain level?
The conversation Hedo had with Jin before the sword went wild.
Just as he said, until now, Hedo's existence had been the reason why Sandra had been able to avoid 'very lethal' experiments.
Zipfel knew exactly what Heddo wanted. What he wanted was not more power, not more opportunities to fight stronger opponents or climb up to the top of the hierarchy.
It was solely Sandra's survival.
That's why Zipfel turned a blind eye when Hedo broke the rules. Zipfel didn't investigate seriously even if something suspicious happened because everything Hedo did always resulted in Sandra's and Zipfel's benefits.
However, this time was different. If Jin became stronger again because of Hedo's sword or if there was a problem with the manipulation of history in the old Runcandel, Hedo would have nothing to say even if Zipfel threatened Sandra.
'If a thorough investigation begins, my involvement in killing the Specters in the Sota Desert and that I released the 12th flagbearer's party by pretending to capture Ainas may also be revealed...'
Hedo hoped that the end of this incident would be clean and that it would not come to that.
But his wish could not be fulfilled.
[Huh, huh. The sword...… stopped!]
Cuicantelle said, breathing heavily.
In the middle of the territorial waters, which Huphester calls the Sea of Swords, and the Magical Federation of Lutero calls it the Sea of Magic.
"We passed through this area on the first day of our flight, but now you're telling me that this sea was our destination?"
"It could have been just a brief stop... thankfully, it seems like that's not the case."
Jin replied, and the sword stopped for the first time since it had started moving, pointing towards the sea like a clock hand. Suddenly, with an enormous ripping sound, the sword struck the middle of the sea, as if it were about to pierce through it.
Pheeeew, shhuuaaaak-!
The air split apart and a tremendous roar echoed, as a massive wave formed and rose up like a mountain range, with the water reaching up towards the clouds.
Boom!
Cuicantelle and others spread a protective shield and pushed back the seawater. The feeling of weight was as heavy as an attack from a powerful being was transmitted from the seawater.
Maybe the whole world shook for a while. And the power that Hedo's sword exploded was all Jin's shadow force that it had absorbed four days ago.
It will take a long time for that kind of uproar to subside. The sea would continue to wreak havoc for a while, pushing the tsunami all the way to the land, and there is nothing else people can do until the disaster is over.
However, what the sword had caused was not a disaster, but a momentous discovery.
The shadow force pouring out of the sword began to move on its own, touching the bare ocean floor that was revealed beneath the water.
Like someone caressing a long-forgotten and dusty treasure, the shadow force continued to descend into the depths.
"My lord, the shadow force is pulling up something that looks like a massive structure from the bottom of the sea!"
Valkas exclaimed, his eyes wide with surprise.
All of his companions witnessed the same scene. It was like a legend told in many regions, where an ancient civilization hidden beneath the sea was revealed.
Even Hedo, who had been consumed by worry until just now, momentarily forgot his troubles and stared in awe at the scene before him.
Those watching were all filled with reverence.
When Olmango had pulled a giant clam out of the ocean while dividing it in the past, it had been shocking, but compared to the spectacle before the group now, it seemed small.
"Wow... Honey, is that the sixth tomb of your ancestor?"
Jin was about to answer when she caught Valeria's gaze.
"Didn't you say that it is a subspace that exists inside the sword?"
A small blue window displaying record magic was open in front of Valeria.
<Jin Runcandel has finally opened the subspace within the sword...>
The window displayed such a message.
"... Yes, the subspace within the sword has been opened. It seems that the subspace within the sword has come out to the outside, instead of us entering it through a dimensional portal."
If so, the sword had been flying to find a position where it could take out that space.
"But this doesn't seem to be Solderet's subspace. If it was his, the name would have been accurately stated."
Valeria let out a small sigh as she spoke, seeming doubtful. There was a more important issue at hand than who this subspace belonged to.
"I found it!"
[The aircraft stopped! Stop attacking and check those traitors first!]
These were the words of the pursuers who came from Zipfel and the Garden of Swords. Like the Vamel Alliance, they had been chasing the sword until just now, and had fought each other during the process due to overlapping paths.
"Grand Duke, we found it. Please don't use your strength as the leader is in critical condition."
Kinzelo was the same.
Once again, three huge forces had gathered in the middle of the ocean. Jin's group couldn't hear their voices due to the distance, but they knew that they were nearby.
Jin continued to gaze at the sea water pouring like a waterfall in all directions.
Shadow force mixed seawater pouring around like a waterfall in all directions.
Every area touched by the shadow force was the subspace within the sword.
In other words, all those who had been chasing the sword had already entered the subspace within the sword... There was no avoiding fighting within the tomb.
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