章節 607: CHAPTER 764

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The reason Jin told Orgal about Lokia's purpose was to gauge whether they were in a cooperative relationship.

'Seeing how surprised he is, could it be that he had no idea about Lokia's purpose? It doesn't seem like an act.'

Although it felt like giving away information too easily, there wasn't much to lose if they weren't in a cooperative relationship. If they weren't, it meant Jin was adding another pursuer to Lokia without utilizing the power of the Vamel alliance.

A period of silence followed. Jin watched Orgal, who was contemplating his response with his mouth closed, and became convinced. He believed that Orgal was genuinely taken aback by this revelation.

"Hey, Orgal. Let's have an honest conversation without hiding anything from each other. It seems like this is quite a shocking revelation to you as well. I heard this story from Sir Padler."

[...the Blue Thunder King?]

"Yeah. Sir Padler said Lokia Ganesto betrayed my clan a thousand years ago and made a pact with the Witch to corrupt Temar. Sir Padler also mentioned that he was a victim of Lokia and revealed her goal was the resurrection of the Sun God before he died."

The golden aura disappeared, revealing the scenery of the meeting room once again.

"It was also said that Lokia was responsible for sending all the ten great knights to their deaths, except for Bale, whom she spared because she needed him for her goal."

[In that case, something strange is going on... Now that I hear your words, my memories are finally coming back.]

The history manipulation that was applied to Lokia is not completely erased. Only now, after hearing Jin's story about Lokia, did Orgal start to piece together fragments of memories that were gradually becoming clearer.

"Remember what?"

[A thousand years ago, just once. There was an opportunity for the Sun God to resurrect. At that moment when he could finally return to this world... just before that. The one who made me be erased from history...]

In an instant, Orgal's eyes filled with a tremendous anger that even Jin found surprising.

[Lokia Ganesto. That vile creature...! To think I'm only recalling it now!]

Hooong!

Like a furious dragon, gray wings spread out from Orgal's back. The building trembled as a massive aura emanated from his body.

'Oh, this can't be an act. It seems that Sir Padler was right, and Orgal, too, fell victim to Lokia a thousand years ago.'

An intense intuition arose that he might be able to untie the knot without lifting a finger.

[Hey, calm down. Why are you suddenly getting angry?]

Jin stopped Bale, who was about to curse. There was no need to speak harshly to Orgal, who could potentially be an ally in finding Lokia.

'Finding information about Lokia is something Orgal would be better at than Vamel alliance.'

At this point, relying solely on Valeria's record magic to find Lokia has its limits. Once they start acquiring information, Jin can create a situation where they can share it one by one.

Alternatively, it would be a good idea to closely examine Kinzelo, who was tracking Lokia. It would be much more convenient than pursuing Lokia directly.

"Calm down, Orgal. This is the first time I've seen you so emotionally stirred. Anyway, to sum it up, you missed the decisive opportunity for the resurrection of the Sun God a thousand years ago due to Lokia, right?"

In fact, Orgal's sensitivity today was partly due to the fact that he had been recalling the "opportunity a thousand years ago to resurrect the Sun God" during the meeting. However, he couldn't remember how he happened to miss that opportunity, and it was thanks to Jin that he now knew the reason: it was because of Lokia.

[If only that disgusting creature hadn't been there, the world could have been completely restored a thousand years ago.]

"I can't agree with that, but Lokia Ganesto also has a debt to pay to Runcande with her bloodl."

[A debt to pay? It sounds like you're talking as if Lokia is still alive.]

"She is alive. I met her recently. Valeria, can you show Orgal the records?"

The records regarding Lokia Ganesto's words had already become blurred from the subspace of Luntia. Instead, Valeria informed Orgal that she had examined those records herself.

"These blurred sentences here contain the content that if my father returns from the Black Sea, something I can't handle will happen. Lokia said this to my elder sister while proposing a contract to her. The reason she is still alive is because she received immortality from the witch."

Orgal gradually calmed his emotions and regained his composure. As his anger subsided, Jin's actions seemed strange to him.

'Why is Jin Runcandel giving away such valuable information so easily without asking for anything in return?'

Jin seemed to see through his thoughts.

"It does not make sense why I'm giving away such high-level information so easily, right? But I'm only doing it because I have something to gain."

[The fact that the records about Lokia are blurred bothers me. The blurred part could possibly contain content suggesting that you made a pact with Lokia and tried to manipulate me.]

"Is that so? Even if I made a pact with someone like Lokia... Temporary alliances may come to an end, but that's regrettable. Orgal, who do you think killed the evil god?"

[A person can change at any time.]

"Even if I made a pact with Lokia, what's the problem? Investigate and if it turns out that your delusions of being victimized are true, you can attack me then. You seemed ready to confront me as if it was nothing just a moment ago."

[I see... I understand your intentions well. You want to use me to track down Lokia.]

"Now it seems like we can have a conversation, Orgal. It may not be a temporary alliance like last time, but how about temporarily cooperating?"

[It's not cooperation, it's manipulation. But go ahead and play with me.]

In reality, Orgal had no choice.

Even if he refused, there was a high possibility that Jin would still track the movements of the Kinzelo trackers through Valeria and the anonymous contacts.

Moreover, if Lokia were to return to Luntia, there was no way for Kinzelo to confirm it.

If Jin wasn't in league with Lokia, there was no reason to refuse. From Orgal's perspective, as long as he found clues about Lokia, he could receive assistance from Valeria.

"Alright, it seems like we've sorted things out. Shall we move on to the steel trade now?"

[Last time, the King of Tikan only spoke nonsense and left. You want to purchase the steel for a fair price this time.]

"I added more information about Lokia to that offer."

Orgal suppressed a sneer at Jin's audacity.

[That's not something you can put a price on. We're not beggars.]

"And I'm offering double the amount of money compared to last time."

[Do you have the intention to buy the steel?]

"I do. Honestly, wouldn't it be a profitable deal for you to just take the money? I thought you were swimming in excess."

[Can you handle that money? I heard you're busy with the reconstruction of Huphester.]

"As long as you do not ask to pay in full upfront, I can handle any amount."

[Unfortunately, that's not possible. Frankly, I expected to hear something extraordinary when you came in person, but I'm disappointed. Unless you're willing to share your technological expertise, don't even dream about a steel trade.]

From that moment, Jin put on a determined act, carefully controlling his expression. He made it clear that he would show signs of frustration or anger.

"That's a shame. It seems like a loss if your technological advancement than the power enhancement we gain from producing ample battleships."

Fortunately, it seemed to work well, as Orgal responded with a gentle smile.

[You're confident in your power enhancement. You believe in Battle god and Murakan. Anyway, the negotiation is off.]

"I will take my leave. If you change your mind, feel free to contact Tikan anytime. But by then, you'll have to trade under worse conditions."

[That's not going to happen, so stop contacting me about the steel issue. Let me know if there are any developments regarding Lokia.]

As Jin's group left the headquarters, Shagal approached Orgal.

"Leader."

[Shagal.]

"Jin Runcandel knew Gito's name."

[You seemed surprised when he suddenly mentioned Zito's name. There can be no other meaning behind it not informing you of the fact that he knows Zito. I hope you don't have unnecessary curiosity.]

"I thought as much. However, Jin Runcandel asked me about the Demon World."

[Did you give him an answer?]

"Yes, he asked for something in return for complying."

[I sensed there was a complication. He caught you off guard.]

"I'm ashamed, but it was a valuable lesson. I simply told him that the Demon world is not a singular entity. When I said that, he asked if your rule and the rule of Demon King Zito have different territories, then I left."

[I see.]

"Did I make a mistake?"

[No, in any case, Jin Runcandel will soon learn that level of information. There's no need to worry since there's nothing we can do to counter it.]

"I understand."

[I will write a letter now. Go to the Third Demon world and deliver it to your father. We need the assistance of the malevolent spirits.]

***

The next destination of the Red Owl was the Wantaramo Forest.

As Jin and his companions appeared at the edge of the forest, they were greeted by the Felinoids tribesmen Neru, Lulu, and Miru. Valeria had sent them a letter in advance.

They were to find Luet Damiro, the ancient Runcandel's head butler and a friend they had forgotten about.

"Have you been waiting for long?"

[No, we only waited for a week.]

"It felt like a long time... I apologize."

[Don't worry about it! I had a great time talking with Sheila.]

The third tomb of Temar, where Luet resided, originally existed in the hideout of the Felinoids Tribe. However, it had been destroyed by the Spectres shortly after Jin's visit.

Therefore, Valeria concluded that in order to enter the tomb again, there had to be something related to Luet, similar to Luntia's subsapce.

Bale, Silus, the sword of Padler, and Luet's younger sister, Sheila.

Even if they used all these elements, if they couldn't reopen the entrance to the destroyed hideout of the Felinoids Tribe, finding Luet would become a difficult task.

[Let's go and check it out. I think it'll work. I took a bit of Sheila's energy and went near the destroyed hideout, and there was a strange reaction.]

Thinking about the terrible solitude Luet must be experiencing, Jin moved forward into the depths of the forest.

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章節 608: CHAPTER 765

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[Welcome, come in.]

As they entered the forest, Sheila greeted the party.

"It's been a while, Ms. Sheila."

Since Jin's and Valeria's last visit to the Wantaramo Forest, Sheila had regained the power of the cursed Fairy King.

After a long time, she possessed a stronger mana, and the forest centered around her was perfectly organized.

[It doesn't seem like a long time to us, but I'm very glad to see you and Valeria. Especially Valeria... It seems her heart has become much kinder.]

"Can you see into my heart?"

Valeria asked with a playful expression. Since their last meeting, she had developed a sense of camaraderie with Sheila.

Although there was a difference between someone who had become a ghost due to a curse and someone who inherited the will of a true fairy, they were both rooted in fairies. Valeria felt Sheila was like a loving grandmother figure, and Sheila saw Valeria as a granddaughter.

[Anyone who knows you would think the same way. The face of the girl which was once filled with a sense of duty and vengeance has become so clear. Thanks to Jin and the others, I suppose.]

When Valeria showed an embarrassed look, Sheila smiled and looked at Jin.

[I should thank you. Not just for Valeria's improvement... but also for saving this world. Every living creature on the surface owes you a debt.]

"You're too kind."

"Yeah, you're being too kind. Actually, it was the Plutonian tribe's battle god who saved us... Oh, why are you hitting me! Get off!"

It wasn't Jin who hit Bale, but the felinoids tribesmen. Jin chuckled as he watched Bale get angry at them.

[You must be Bale Runcandel.]

"Huh? You know me?"

Sheila was recalling some of her memories from a thousand years ago, before she was cursed by Helluram. As Jin solved one major event after another, Zipfel's history manipulation was gradually losing its power.

[I have seen you a thousand years ago. It seems you don't remember. I used the name Shil Damiro back then.]

"Shil Damiro? It feels like I should remember. Ah, were you a servant of the head butler back then?"

[No, I was her younger sister. The concept of a servant didn't exist among fairies at that time.]

"I see. Wasn't there another sibling?"

[... I sent that child away with my own hands. Because she forgot her duty and betrayed us, putting the tribe in danger.]

"Oh, I asked a pointless question."

[No, it's not. However, Bale Runcandel must have a similar duty. An obligation that must be fulfilled. It's probably related to the protection of Runcandel or Solderet's legacy. You were a ten great knight, right?]

"I don't know about that stuff. I fought back then for Serah, not for any clan."

[No, you will remember one day. My elder sister said that everyone was fighting with one heart back then, so…]

Normally, Bale would have made a sarcastic remark, asking why it mattered to her. But for some reason, he didn't want to say anything bad to Sheila.

"Ms. Sheila, Lord Neru mentioned something on the way. He said there was a strange reaction when he took your energy to the destroyed hiding place."

[Yes, Jin. It seems my energy triggered a blue light. It must be the manifestation of my sister's power beyond Solderet's subspace.]

The origin of the Record Magic, the Fairy's Ability.

The Felinoids tribesmen had witnessed traces of it. Jin nodded, feeling his heart race.

-[I would love to share many stories about Runcandel from a thousand years ago, but unfortunately, I don't have many memories of that time.]

Luet's words from the third tomb of Temar.

Even if they were to find Luet now, not all the secrets from a thousand years ago would be revealed. Even though history manipulation weakened, the possibility of all of Luet's memories returning was low.

However, even with the small clues she remembered, they would be a source of strength.

Above all, it would greatly help in the advancement of Valeria's Record Magic, and that would mean restoring the history of that time.

"[Perhaps my sister also senses it.]

"Let's go quickly then."

[The passage is already prepared.]

Neru said, raising a violet energy from the ground. The distinctive sacred violet light of the Felinoids tribe drew a magic circle.

Then a door emerged from the magic circle.

[The door seems a bit small. It was challenging to adjust to our standards due to the distance.]

"It's okay."

[Go and return safely. I have a feeling I might hear good news soon.]

Sheila's voice sounded excited, as she sensed the possibility of finally delivering a belated apology to her lost sister. The Felinoids tribe received Sheila's energy and placed it in a basket. The energy flowed abundantly, yet it never diminished.

"Yes, Ms. Sheila."

The group crouched down and entered through the door.

Beyond the door was the hiding place of the Felinoids tribe destroyed by the Spectres several years ago.

In the midst of the ruins, a blue light, similar to the Record Magic, flickered like a firefly.

For some reason, Valeria's heart trembled as soon as she saw that sight. It was because she couldn't help but think that Luet was struggling, just like herself, to fulfill her mission, to not be completely forgotten.

There were similarities in the destiny of those burdened with the mission of recording, between her and Luet.

"Bale."

At Jin's words, Bale unleashed his power, spreading a golden ability.

As his power intensified, the blue light reacted even more intensely.

"Your prediction was correct, Valeria. Something related to Ms. Luet is already reacting as soon as it touches."

Then, when Silus was placed at the center of the energy, the blue light amplified once again.

[Ohh!]

[Can we finally meet Luet?]

The members of the Felinoids tribe shouted with joyous voices.

However, the changes seemed to stop there. It was certainly an impressive phenomenon up until now, but compared to Shakan's reaction to Temar's tomb, it felt somewhat weak.

The same thing happened when Jin unleashed his shadow force. All the tombs of Temar had always responded to shadow force.

[What should we do? Should we bring more of Sheila's energy?]

[That's what we tried before Jin arrived.]

While the group was momentarily lost in thought, Valeria quietly infused her staff with mana.

"I'll examine the records."

A blue recording window appeared amidst Luet's energy.

<...Th...e...ha...>

As always in these situations, the record magic only provided extremely limited information.

[It doesn't seem to be working well. It's not like we can't retrieve Luet, right? Do we need something else?]

"Don't make negative comments and just stay still. Valeria is concentrating."

For over ten minutes, the sentences appearing in the recording window remained unchanged. Valeria was already drenched in sweat and her body was overheated.

[At this rate, she might collapse first.]

[Yeah, Jin. Valeria might get hurt. Wouldn't it be better to gather more clues and come back again?]

The members of the Felinoids tribe added their concerns about Valeria.

Valeria opened her eyes and turned to Jin.

"Jin, Luet's energy and my mana are resonating right now."

"Really?"

It didn't look that way in Jin's eyes, but he didn't argue. Valeria wouldn't speak nonsense.

"But I need a catalyst. Neru, please go and keep transferring Ms. Sheila's energy over here."

[Okay!]

[Got it! See, I told you we need more of Sheila's energy!]

"Bale, go and assist as well. Jin, stay here and watch over me. If you see any signs of my mana going out of control, you have to help me."

Jin and Valeria sat facing each other.

"Cover the overflowing mana with your shadow force. Whenever you bring Ms. Sheila's energy, place it in the center. From now on, I won't be able to speak until this is over."

Valeria was engaging in a very dangerous action, but Jin decided to trust her.

"Alright, don't worry and focus."

From then on, Bale and the Felinoids tribesmen went back and forth through the passage, bringing Sheila's energy. Jin remained by Valeria's side, protecting her.

Like adding more firewood, Sheila's energy was added every 5 minutes to Valeria's mana and Luet's abilities.

It looked as if the flames were gradually growing stronger.

Occasionally, Valeria would narrow her brows and groan in pain, and Jin calmly covered her mana with his shadow force.

Since some time ago, Valeria hadn't been demanding anything in return from Jin when events like this occurred. Even in cases where her life was at risk, like now.

Valeria wasn't just risking herself for the sake of completing her record magic.

Their relationship was slowly becoming closer, like in a past life.

The resonance between Valeria and Luet continued throughout the night. Valeria had never once opened her eyes, solely focusing on unleashing her mana.

Jin was also starting to tire. He was engaged in a task that required as much concentration as Valeria did.

And finally, around midnight.

Wooaaah...!

Valeria's mana, which had been flickering like a small campfire, suddenly amplified, raising a massive pillar of light.

[Ohhh!]

[Wow! Hey, Valeria!]

At the same time, Valeria collapsed into Jin's embrace.

Fortunately, she hadn't lost consciousness; it was just a temporary loss of strength due to the exertion. Jin comforted her back, which was as hot as a burning ember.

"Phew, don't worry. I'm okay. I just need a moment to rest."

[Did it work?]

"Yes, if I examine the pillar carefully, there should be an entrance. Ms. Luet said that it will open when Jin brings his shadow force close."

During the resonance process with Luet, Valeria had been engaging in several internal conversations with her.

[There really is an entrance!]

Jin adjusted his posture to ensure Valeria could rest comfortably, and she didn't bother getting out of his embrace. Seeing this, Bale and the Felinoids tribesmen exchanged glances and whispered to each other.

"We're done here. Let's go."

Jin stood up with Valeria and positioned themselves at the entrance of the pillar. He raised his palm, conjuring a bit of shadow force, and the door immediately opened.

Inside, they saw Luet, who was sitting exhaustedly, catching her breath, just like Valeria.

[You truly... haven't forgotten and came back to find me.]

Luet said with a smile.

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