章節 640: CHAPTER 797

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"Ugh, ack...!"

In a distant under the ground location of the old Oterium.

The place where the three fleeing members of the Red Plutonian tribe, who escaped from Jin, teleported was the third city of the Red Plutonian tribe known as "Patlok."

The three individuals, who teleported into the fortress of Patlok, twisted their bodies and felt nauseous due to the aftermath of the teleportation. The Red Plutonian tribe's "Return technique" already put a considerable strain on the body, and now, in their weakened state, they were even vomiting blood.

"Is everyone alright?"

Shimat spoke calmly, regulating his breathing.

"Yes... compatriot Shimat. We are unharmed."

"Damn it, Makiram and Manta right after waking up...!"

Andolin and Ozen responded in a gloomy voice.

It was because of their two compatriots, Makiram and Manta, who acted as catalysts for the return technique. They had no time to grieve for their compatriots' sacrifice while confronting Jin.

Using compatriots as catalysts for the return technique only happened in moments like this. It was a rule of the Red Plutonian tribe that the weakest one would sacrifice themselves when they needed to avoid annihilation and there were no other organisms suitable to be catalysts.

However, among the five awakened Red Plutonian tribesmen, excluding Shimat, all were 2nd-class Battle kings. There was no hierarchy difference, and it was difficult to determine their combat power, so Makiram and Manta simply acted first.

"Don't cry, compatriot Ozen. Since that guy cut off compatriot Makiram's arm, it was the best choice. Compatriot Manta, who was right next to Jin, did the same. We just need to avenge our two compatriots from now on."

Shimat spoke calmly, but he was barely suppressing his anguish. As the leader of the "Shimat Corps," he felt a heavy burden on his chest for endangering his compatriots immediately after waking up.

Although they were only two in number, the deaths of Makiram and Manta accounted for 40% of the remaining forces.

"Since they became catalysts for the return technique, our two compatriots cannot even enjoy the honor of becoming undying warriors."

During their prime, the Red Plutonian tribe utilized a unit called the "Undying Army," which turned the bodies of fallen warriors into weapons. As Ozen said, since they couldn't retrieve the corpses of Makiram and Manta, they couldn't become part of the Undying Army.

"...That's also a problem, but I'm worried about the bracelets our two compatriots had. In particular, Jin Runcandel deliberately cut off compatriot Makiram's arm. He was targeting the bracelets. Even if the corpses of our compatriots are completely destroyed when they burn, the chances of the bracelets being unharmed are high."

"Even if the bracelets are undamaged, there's no way those insignificant human technological skills can analyze them! compatriot Andolin. Without a doubt, his power was remarkable, but we couldn't find any traces of any technology in the vicinity. He was not able to find portable subspace warehouses, not to mention flying ships."

"Compatriot Ozen, although there were no subspace warehouses, they didn't have many belongings. And the land we fought on seemed like abandoned territory, so it must have been far from the city. It means they found Ameris by teleportation or a similar method."

"T-then, compatriot Shimat, they might have the technological capability to analyze the bracelets..."

"It would be better to assume that. Even our own technicians couldn't quickly analyze them since they were created by acquiring the knowledge of the Sun God. Besides, even if they finished analyzing and replicating the bracelets, using them is another problem."

Using the bracelets required a resilient physique capable of withstanding the Red Plutonian tribe's illuminating heart and overload.

"Now we are in a completely different world from before we were sealed. We need to consider that anything can compete with us, including other mortals like humans."

Shimat was a person with excellent judgment and potential. He was both the "One without a Tribe" and the quickest individual in Red Plutonian tribe's history to become a 1st-class Battle king.

Ozen, who was initially infuriated by Shimat's attitude, gradually calmed down. Andolin's eyes, soaked in sadness, also regained their determination.

Both of them were thinking about the fortunate fact that Shimat was among the unsealed Red Plutonian tribesmen. If he was there, and if the sealed Red Plutonian tribe remained without complete annihilation...

It seemed entirely possible to witness a world once again dyed in red.

Slowly, Shimat looked around. The dark scenery of the Patlok Fortress's return chamber came into view.

However, despite clearly being left untouched for a long time, the return chamber didn't feel worn at all. There were no large or small cracks on the stones that couldn't overcome the passage of time, nor was there any accumulation of dust.

If the flames were lit, and the Red Plutonian tribe returned here, it would be the same scene as before they were sealed.

"Fortunately, it seems that the owner of Patlok Fortress, the Great Battle king, compatriot Rakiman Hog, is still alive."

The fact that the fortress was intact was possible because its owner was still alive. The Red Plutonian tribe's fortresses were practically organic entities connected to their respective owners, the Great Battle kings.

"Oh, now that you mention it... The fortress is in perfect condition!"

"Let's go to the Lord's Chamber."

As Shimat pressed the bracelet against a right-angled plate on the wall of the return chamber, a faint red light flickered, and the sound of an elevator operating could be heard.

Descending on the elevator, they soon arrived at the central hall of the Patlok Fortress. And there, they could see their compatriots floating like crimson stars in the lofty ceiling.

There were more than a hundred compatriots, roughly estimating. Most of them were ordinary warriors, but occasionally, they saw 2nd and 3rd-class Battle kings as well.

Even Shimat couldn't help but feel a momentary surge of emotion at the sight. They were the compatriots who defended Patlok Fortress until the very end before being sealed away.

As they finally opened the door to the Lord's Chamber, they saw the sealed Great Battle king, Rakiman Hog.

"Compatriot Andolin."

"Yes, compatriot Shimat."

"From now on, we will unseal compatriot Rakiman. However, it will be difficult to awaken compatriot Rakiman's illuminating heart until we ourselves fully recover."

"Then..."

"First, we need to create means for our own recovery. Start by checking if the teleportation devices leading to the surface within the fortress are operational."

"Yes!"

Andolin went outside the Lord's Chamber to check the teleportation devices.

"Fortunately, one out of the five is working!"

"Then, from now on, you two will begin surface activities. Go out and gather nourishment while assessing the current situation. Pay close attention to information regarding Jin Runcandel and his forces."

"Understood, compatriot Shimat. Shall we find the catalyst as needed when we go out?"

In response to Andolin's question, Shimat nodded with a solemn expression.

"...If possible, that's what we should do. But when you go out to the surface, make sure to take the sealed compatriots' illuminating hearts with you."

"Ah..."

Shimat judged that Andolin and Ozen, who were engaging in surface activities, needed a means of escape at any time.

Currently, the situation didn't allow for easily obtaining the "catalytic energy" required for the return technique. To use a regular human as a catalyst, they needed at least a hundred individuals.

Not only humans but any living being like dragons or demons could serve as catalysts. However, the current Red Plutonian tribe hadn't regained their full power. It meant that grabbing anyone to use as a catalyst, as they did before being sealed, could lead to their death.

"It's a difficult situation. But we have no choice. The moment one of us dies, the revival of our Red Plutonian tribe becomes more difficult. Let's select the compatriots who will serve as catalysts based on their combat power."

If there was any consolation for the three individuals, it was the fact that the compatriots who would become catalysts from now on could potentially become part of the Undying Army in the future. The greatest honor the Red Plutonian tribe warriors could enjoy was becoming an undying warrior.

"When should we commence our activities?"

"Immediately, from now on. Return to the fortress once every ten days, and if there are immediate matters to report, come back right away."

"I will do my best to return without using the illuminating heart of our compatriots."

Andolin and Ozen placed their hands on their chests and saluted Shimat. It was like reporting the start of their mission to their superior, just like in the old days.

The two of them went out to the central hall, carefully extracting the illuminating heart of the warriors while swallowing their tears.

Shimat stood in front of Rakiman, illuminating his heart in a crimson glow. The faint red energy flowed into Rakiman.

'The skies of Red Plutonian will resurge, and our Sun God will be resurrected.'

Shimat tried to cast away his tormenting heart with determination.

***

Meanwhile, Jin and his companions had returned to the Tikan Palace with Ameris' avatar.

Although they were concerned about the sudden appearance of the Red Plutonian tribe and the rise of the Sun Worshipers in the current era, Ameris said that things already happened, they just needed to solve it.

Ameris also showed a rapid adaptability, blending in with others. For her, who had always been bound by fate, this kind of life was like a much-needed rain during a drought.

[As I have lost so many memories, I had forgotten about their seals as well. And the return technique... seeing it firsthand reminded me. The fact that the return technique worked perfectly means that their main stronghold is still intact.]

"Intact, you say? Well, that's impressive. After all, they are a race belonging to the same race as our lord's brethren... Aren't they incredibly powerful?"

[Indeed, Jet. This time, they couldn't fight properly due to the aftermath of the seals, but Shimat would have had even greater combat power than Valkas. The others would be at least equivalent to Lata.]

"How many of them are there?"

[If there is only one fortress remaining, it would be around a thousand. If there are other fortresses as well... it could be tens of thousands per fortress. As far as I know, there are a total of five fortresses: Jung, Hon, Kam, Hog, and Tun. Each ruled by the Great Battle kings of each tribe.]

Jet continued to tremble with apprehension and rubbed his forehead. Jin could sense the scale and combat power of the Red Plutonian tribe, feeling the pressure.

[And above the Great Battle kings, there is the Battle god. Whether they are alive or not is the most crucial factor. I can't remember its name... The Battle god of the Red Plutonian tribe was also a member without a tribe, just like Shimat.]

"Anyway, Shimat's group is starting to unseal the Red Plutonian tribe from now on."

[Yes, Jin. It has probably already begun. The seals I placed merely suppressed their illuminating heart, so once they receive enough energy, the illuminating heart can awaken again.]

Ameris couldn't understand why she sealed them in the first place. However, it was easy to deduce that the Red Plutonian tribe at that time was powerful enough to make it necessary.

[They will need time as well. And surely, they will begin surface activities. They'll need to regain their strength through hunting. They also need to gather information about the surface.]

"Hunting, huh..."

[In my opinion, they won't attack Vamel alliance for now. They have already suffered a major blow from you, so they will be cautious. So, what we can hope for is that they attack enemies like Zipfel and regain their strength. And we should track their movements to discover their main stronghold.]

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章節 641: CHAPTER 798

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"You said their strongholds are also under the ground, right?"

[The strongholds of the Red Plutonian tribe are located under the ground, to be more precise, somewhere in the middle between the netherworld and the surface world.]

"Yes, you mentioned that there are a total of five strongholds... That's a big problem. Even if they are located somewhere in the middle between the surface and nether, they are still in deeper areas than Ms. Ameris, aren't they?"

[That's correct, Jin. We cannot simply destroy the entire world in our search for their strongholds, so we need to closely track their activities on the surface.]

Originally, the Red Plutonian tribe strongholds were all located on the surface. However, due to the sealing performed by Ameris during her prime, they sank under the ground.

[Suddenly, I recall how fiercely the Red Plutonian tribe resisted when I sealed them. Even though they were sealed and sunk under the ground, they managed to create teleportation devices connecting to the outside world. Once the sealing on the Great battle kings is lifted, the strongholds will rise back to the surface.]

"What level of technological prowess do the Red Plutonian tribe possess?"

[Based on my experience in Tikan and the overall explanation I received about the current world, the current civilization level on the surface is significantly lower compared to that era.]

According to Ameris, during the ancient times when the Sun Gods existed, long-distance communication and teleportation were very common and taken for granted.

Flying ships were not exclusive to major clans, and the grandest symbol of power was the floating fortresses. Mortals had the ability to freely travel and conquer not only the surface but also the netherworld with these floating fortresses.

While Ameris explained, Jin recalled the main hall of the Battle God Temple in Laprarosa, which floated independently from other buildings.

'Perhaps the main hall of the Battle God Temple was a remnant of that ancient floating fortress technology.'

During the reconstruction of the destroyed main hall of the Battle God Temple after the Great War of Battle kings, Jin and his brethren mainly performed laborious tasks, while Boras, the most skilled technician of the Plutonian Tribe, was responsible for the more technologically demanding work. However, even Boras admitted that he didn't fully comprehend all the technologies applied in the main hall of the Battle God Temple.

[The Red Plutonian tribe possessed the most outstanding technological prowess, followed by the Blue Plutonian Tribe, but there was a gap between them. However, the Blue Plutonian Tribe compensated for that gap with their overwhelming individual strength. On average, the combat power of the Blue Plutonian Tribe was much higher. It was a clash between technology and strength. Of course, among the elites or those of similar caliber, the difference was less significant.]

Ameris considered it natural that the science and civilization of that era did not continue to the present day.

[In the ancient era, everything achieved by immortals and mortals before the death of sun god became meaningless since the world lost its unity and divided. There were constant large-scale wars between the factions that sought to safeguard death and resurrection of the sun god, and I was at the center of it all. After the sealing of me and the other key figures of the war, the world would have gone through multiple destructions and reconstructions.]

She had come to the conclusion that civilizations had been born and disappeared multiple times in the world. Even after her death, there must have been at least one instance of destruction.

Therefore, the current Plutonian Tribe consists of the descendants of the Red Plutonian tribe Tribe, who were sealed, and the remnants of the Blue Plutonian Tribe, who perished, and the occasionally discovered transcendent technological devices were remnants of the first-generation highly advanced civilization that went through cycles.

"Do you think the same applies to the nether?"

[Of course. When the world split initially, those who were sent nether...were destined to be buried forever.]

"That seems a bit harsh. Why were some sent to the surface while others were sent nether? Was it the choice of the Sun God? Normally, one would think the surface is better, and even I would have resisted."

In response to Enya's question, Ameris shrugged her shoulders.

[It's just a matter of perspective. The netherworld also has a favorable environment, not inferior to the surface. It has its own day and night. It's not a world as dark and gloomy as you might think. In fact, it is better for those who worship the Sun God because they are closer to the altar.]

"Ah! So there is day and night in the nether."

[I believe that the responsibility for the war between the surface and the nether lies fundamentally with the netherworld. If they had accepted the new order and hadn't looked down on the surface, there would be no reason for you to go through this hardship. However, those who disturbed the world for the resurrection of the Sun Gods are also mortals trying to escape their own fate.]

Ameris' gaze fell upon Jin.

[The monsters who fought so hard to escape their destiny for such a long time are now enemies of me, you, and everyone here.]

"But the value of the struggle is not determined solely by the duration of time. No matter how long they fought, at the core lies a weak heart that lost hope and seeking to regain the lost ideal world by relying on the Sun God. If they fight against me without realizing that fact, without overcoming it, they will only crumble."

Ameris' eyes widened at Jin's confident response.

Every word he spoke contained genuine sincerity, without any embellishment. To Jin, whether it was the Red Plutonian tribe, the yet unrevealed enemies from the netherworld, or the existing enemies, they were all the same.

[Soldaret chose the excellent mortal. But do not underestimate them. Once the sealing of the Red Plutonian tribe begins to be released, the world's landscape will change.]

"Runcandel, the Vamel Alliance, Zipfel, Kinzelo, and the remnants of the Vermont Imperial Family. And now, the emergence of the Fifth Force."

The Fifth Force.

Now, only five have resurrected, and among them, two have met their demise at the hands of Jin. But the Red Plutonian tribe has no shortage of untapped potential, and they can be considered as part of the Fifth Force.

The first targets that the resurfaced Red Plutonian tribe would hunt are the living beings. Jin and his companions were discussing it.

[It's not just an expression when I said that the Red Plutonian Tribe's surface activities are hunting. They feed on the blood of living beings. There's a story that their illuminating hearts are red for that reason.]

"Blood...?"

[To release the seal, a significant amount of blood will be needed. The blood of powerful individuals will show even greater effects.]

"That means there's a high possibility of indiscriminate slaughter."

[There's no means to transport that many lives or blood to their fortress, and in the first place, the blood of livestock or untrained mortals has little effect. That's why even during their prime, the Red Plutonian tribe didn't bother killing insignificant lives from their perspective. Like predators, they only hunted as much as necessary.]

Jin inwardly sighed at that statement.

Although he had confidence that he could overwhelm the resurrected Red Plutonian tribe in battle, there was no easy way for him to prevent them from suddenly appearing somewhere, swiftly massacring the common people, and retreating. Many people had already died in such massacres during the Evil God War.

[Moreover, if too many are killed, how would they transport that many corpses and blood to their fortress? The return technique is not omnipotent. It demands a significant price, using your own kind as a catalyst to escape. They can't use it for worthless blood.]

"Is it not possible to use the subspace storage, a similar function equipped on the bracelet taken by Dr. Qwaul?"

[The subspace storage also has its limits. The first-class battle king, Shimat, could fit in something like a flying ship, but he won't be moving himself due to the unsealing process. So the remaining two 2nd-class battle kings are the only ones who will move, and their storage capacity is only enough for about thirty humanoid bodies at most.]

The Red Plutonian tribe was a society where everything was determined by rank from one to ten, unlike the Blue Plutonian Tribe and the current Plutonian Tribe. Even the size of the subspace storage that one could possess varied depending on their rank.

Perhaps because the last enemy she fought against was the Red Plutonian tribe, fortunately, Ameris had quite a lot of memories about them.

"Ms. Ameris, you said there would be approximately a thousand Red Plutonian tribe members per fortress. To awaken their illuminating hearts and release the seal... the blood of about sixty ordinary humans wouldn't hold any significance.]

[Jin, if they capture a person like you, they could awaken everyone with just one person, but hmm... Yes, Jet. Let's think of it based on Jet.]

"Uh, me?"

[In my opinion, about two or three Jets' worth of blood would be needed per Red Plutonian tribe ordinary warrior.]

Jet was currently at the late stages of 6-star strength (thanks to the intermittent training sessions with Gilly). In the world of transcendent beings and monsters, he was endlessly insignificant, but in general standards, he was an incredibly strong individual.

"So, with about three individuals like me, could we defeat one ordinary warrior of Red Plutonian tribe?"

[Well...don't even dream of that, Jet. You're not a combatant, but an intelligence gatherer. Even if you're equal in terms of the magnitude of strength with an ordinary warrior, the Red Plutonian tribesmen are the members of the Plutonian Tribe. You can't even be their opponent.]

"The best land where the Red Plutonian tribe can obtain lives with combat capabilities like Jet would be…"

The most likely the territories of the major factions. The small kingdoms have a royal guard commander at the level of 7-star strength, and ordinary knights and mages wouldn't exceed 5-stars.

Suddenly, a name of a region flashed in Jin's mind.

"The Land of the beastmen...?"

The territory of Kinzelo, the Land of the beastmen.

As the name suggests, it is inhabited by beastmen, with the most prominent being the combat races of the Red Tiger Tribe and the White Wolf Tribe.

In fact, when the Red Tiger Tribe and the White Wolf Tribe first saw Jin, who had obtained the illuminating heart in the past, they instinctively gave up the fight and even urinated in fear like frightened animals. Even now, the Red Tiger Tribe and the White Wolf Tribe's warriors can't even meet Jin's eyes filled with bloodlust.

If they showed the same reaction to the Red Plutonian tribe...

There would be no easier prey. Moreover, the Red Tiger Tribe and the White Wolf Tribe, as "combat races," possessed combat capabilities of at least 6-star strength in terms of their adults.

"They will undoubtedly target the Land of the beastmen. If I were the Red Plutonian tribe, there would be no better hunting grounds."

[Ah, the Land of the beastmen, huh? You mentioned there were creatures like the Red Tiger Tribe and the White Wolf Tribe. They are presumed to be a hybrid of lower races that existed at that time. It's true that they are perfect target for the Red Plutonian tribe to hunt.]

***

As Jin predicted.

The Red Tiger Tribesmen and the White Wolf Tribesmen, who were patrolling the outskirts of the Land of the Beastmen, were already facing Andolin and Ozen.

And the beastmen, upon seeing the illuminating hearts glowing red, showed a dazed expression and trembled.

"W-Who are you...? What are you doing here...?"

"Huh? There really are these mixed breeds, huh? We've been watching them torment the non-combat beastmen until just now. Show us that same energy. So our compatriots can consume lives that are more lively!"

It was the moment when rumors about the Red Plutonian tribe started to spread among Kinzelo's beastmen.

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