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Reborn as the Doomed Heir of a Mage Dynasty (Web Novel) - Chapter 422
Chapter 422
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With a broad smile, Silver Moon Sword approached me, and I frowned as I watched him.'...... Why.'
Why on earth was that guy included in the group?
I really couldn't understand it.
"...... No."
"Good morning."
Before I could even say anything, Yu Yul stepped forward and greeted me.
"Ah. You're here too, division leader. Good morning."
He even went up to the Small Moon Division Leader, who was managing the carriage, and greeted them as well.
"Yes."
Small Moon Division Leader nodded.
Seeing that, Yu Yul immediately greeted Tyrant King, who was standing next to them.
"Good morning to you as well, senior Muk."
"Oh, yes. Good to see you."
After exchanging greetings here and there, Yu Yul finally approached me again.
"What about you, junior? Do you want to finish your greetings?"
"...... I'll pass."
"Still as prickly as ever. Fair enough."
With bandages wrapped around one arm and his chest, he patted my shoulder with his remaining hand.
"Still, let's try to get along on the journey."
"......."
My head hurt.
'Seriously, why.'
I had to travel to the Murim Alliance with this guy?
Just the thought of it was already giving me a headache.
'Damn.'
What was the intent behind Virtuous Moon Sword's decision?
I had no idea why he would make me accompany Yu Yul.
He should know well enough that our relationship isn't good.
"Tsk."
I clicked my tongue softly. Yu Yul kept exchanging greetings with a goofy smile.
At that moment
"Young master Bang."
Chun Ui-jin appeared, approaching me with a somewhat regretful expression.
"Ah, young master Chun."
"I heard you're leaving for the Alliance today."
"Yes. It ended up being kind of urgent."
"...... That's a shame. I really wanted to go with you this time, but apparently, the Sect Leader judged that I don't have enough qualifications."
"...... I don't believe that's the reason."
Even though he would know I'd feel more comfortable with Chun Ui-jin and Do Hyung tagging along, Virtuous Moon Sword deliberately chose not to do so.
I figured there must be some other reason.
"What about Senior Do Hyung?"
"He's gone to train. He told me to wish you a good journey in his stead."
"Hmm......."
Training early in the morning, huh? That was so like him.
"I see. Ah, but."
Then, there was one more person left unaccounted for.
"And Chun Hye-in?"
Ever since she took the sword, I hadn't seen Chun Hye-in.
When I asked where she had gone
"...... Ah."
Chun Ui-jin answered, his expression becoming strangely complicated.
"Nunim...... she, well."
"Yes?"
"She suddenly left for Sichuan."
"...... What?"
Sichuan? But why?
"She, uh, received an assignment...... She said she had to visit the Tang family and left hurriedly at dawn."
"...... To the Tang family?"
Was there ever any reason for Chun Hye-in to go to the Tang family on a mission?
I was puzzled.
'Ah, wait.'
Suddenly, I remembered the sword I had recovered for herthe one with a chipped edge and rust, unable to properly exert its strength.
Could she have gone to get it repaired?
'That might be it.'
If the destination was the Tang family, then getting her beloved sword fixed would make perfect sense.
'But for something like that...'
If she received an official mission for it, that meant Virtuous Moon Sword had approved.
'...... That man.'
He really gave permission? For such a solo mission?
It was honestly baffling.
"Tsk."
I decided to let these thoughts pass for now. There were more pressing matters at hand.
"We're all set and ready to go."
"...... Ah, yes."
Sword Artisan approached and spoke to me.
There were many eyes on us.
I was startled for a moment, but managed to suppress my reaction and boarded the carriage.
One by one, everyone got into the carriage.
At last, when everything was ready
"We're departing!"
Hiiing!
The horses neighed as the carriage began to move.
I brushed my hair back as I gazed out the open window.
'...... I wonder.'
Would things go smoothly this time?
As if mocking my useless hopes, the uncomfortable carriage promptly arrived at the Murim Alliance.
***
A few days.
It took only a few days of moving with the personnel from Blue Moon Sect to reach the Alliance.
The distance hadn't been far to begin with, so we arrived right on schedule.
"...... Your identities have been verified. Please proceed inside."
The gatekeeper at the front tried very hard to hide his surprise. But it was impossible.
He couldn't help but be astonished.
Every single person I brought along was an unbelievable existence.
There was the supreme expert, the Small Moon Division Leader.
And Tyrant King, one of the Five Kings of the World.
With just the two of them, we already drew everyone's attention.
'If they found out Sword Artisan is here too, they'd be even more shocked.'
And not only Sword Artisan? There was even a monstrous demon that would startle people for a different reason.
We drove the carriage into the Alliance's interior.
As soon as we were guided to our destination, I naturally headed to the room where Heavenly Insight was.
"...... You're here. Why are you so late"
Heavenly Insight, who was about to speak as he saw me, suddenly stopped.
I wondered about his reaction.
"...... What is this? Did something happen?"
"Ah, right."
His reaction helped me understand the situation.
That's right.
I had undergone a complete transformation.
Heavenly Insight seemed genuinely surprised by my changed appearance.
"I experienced some changes thanks to something Master left behind for me."
I explained succinctly. There was no simpler way to put it.
"Some changes, you say......?"
"...... Maybe a bit much?"
"...... Ha."
Heavenly Insight laughed at my joke.
Of course, it wasn't a genuine laugh; it was closer to a dumbfounded chuckle.
"It's been a while."
Someone else entered after himit was Tyrant King.
"...... Muk Yeok-Sung."
Heavenly Insight scowled at the sight of him.
"Have you been well?"
"I truly didn't expect you to come."
This time, Heavenly Insight sounded genuinely amazed.
I'd already sent him a letter about Tyrant King.
"Did you fall for that brat's silver tongue?"
"What an indecent thing to say. We simply made a deal, because there were things we both needed."
"A deal......?"
"Yes, a deal. Right?"
Tyrant King gave me a sly grin. I nodded briefly.
"...... Just as you said, I've found someone to take my place."
"......."
Heavenly Insight gazed fixedly at me.
"You actually pulled it off."
"...... I know you handed it over to me expecting I wouldn't succeed......"
"No."
He shook his head as he replied.
"I'd put it at fifty-fifty."
"Fifty-fifty?"
"Yes. If you consider whether you'd succeed or not in terms of probability, I'd say fifty-fifty. I just invested a bit more in the likelihood of failure."
"You set the odds higher than I expected. Any particular reason?"
"Who knows. I just thought it'd go that way."
"......."
Such a simple answer.
Swish.
Heavenly Insight put down the letter he'd been holding.
"A promise is a promise. I'll exempt you from the candidate responsibilities."
"...... Phew."
I let out a sigh. I'd finally managed to get out of one responsibility.
"But. Attending the meeting as the representative cannot be excused. You're aware of that, aren't you?"
"...... Yes."
To be honest, that was the part I least wanted to do.
But I supposed there was nothing to be done about it.
"We have something to discuss with this friend here first... You go find the alliance leader."
"...... The alliance leader?"
"Yes. I've told him to bring you if you show up, so you can just go."
"Understood."
And with that, I left Tyrant King behind and stepped out.
My destination was the alliance leader's office, likely where Divine Spear would be.
"Excuse me."
Under the guidance of an attendant, I knocked and entered the room.
Immediately, I spotted the massive figure of Divine Spear.
"You're here."
"How have you been?"
I checked his body with my eyes.
Even the devil energy, which had made his silhouette seem relatively smaller, was now entirely gone.
To ask if he'd regained all of his healthwell, I couldn't know for sure, but at the very least, there seemed to be no visible danger anymore.
"I heard you managed to convince Tyrant King."
"Yessomehow, I pulled it off."
"Impressive."
"Thank you."
A few simple exchanges, and silence settled in. Not surprising.
This old man was also a man of few words.
As he continued to stare at me, Divine Spear finally spoke.
"Have you no intention of becoming alliance leader?"
"None whatsoever."
My reply was firm.
"...... I have neither the leisure nor the qualifications for that. You know that, don't you?"
"Neither the qualifications nor the leisure, you say"
Divine Spear looked at me with expressionless eyes.
His gaze seemed to ask if I really thought that.
"Then, alliance leader, do you believe I am qualified?"
Of course not.
'I can't do it.'
I had nothing.
I was too young, lacked both ability and reputation.
If I actually became an official candidate, it would only invite ridicule.
"I lack the capacity or composure to endure such scorn."
There was too much on my plate already.
I'd have preferred to have nothing to do at all, but as things were, I had no time or energy for such ambitions.
"I see."
Divine Spear nodded at my words.
"...... Yes. I trust Tyrant King will do a fine job in my place."
Though the old man didn't look like he had any intention of becoming alliance leader either, at the very least, as a candidate he was more than qualified and capable.
'Being one of the Five Kings of the World more than suffices.'
He was even a man who'd fought alongside Heaven Beyond Heaven in war.
Despite only being named among the Five Kings, he could reasonably be called one of Heaven Beyond Heaven's members.
"However."
I paused, looking at Divine Spear.
"...... May I ask you something out of curiosity?"
"Go ahead."
"Why did you, alliance leader, propose a dialogue with the Demonic Cult?"
There was soon to be a meeting with members of the Demonic Cult.
Just hearing that name made me dumbfounded.
A meeting?
Really?
'Is there any need to converse with those people?'
They'd turned Henan into a wasteland and nearly killed Divine Spear.
Moreover, they used mysterious powers.
'Heretics.'
They were the ones connected to those bastards who'd turned my previous life into hell.
Thinking of that, I clenched my teeth inwardly.
'To think there would be a meeting in this situation.'
I had to ask why Divine Spear, possibly the greatest victim, would choose such a path.
"Is this really all right for you, alliance leader?"
I wondered if he was truly that broad-hearted a person.
"No."
There was a faint trace of murderous intent in Divine Spear's voice.
I shivered without realizing it at that aura.
"I want to pierce their heads right now."
The voice, laced with killing intent, was unmistakably sincere.
"...... Then why?"
Why, in a time when even preparing for war seemed insufficient, was he opting for a meeting?
"Because I must uphold my promise."
Divine Spear seemed to be crushing his emotions as he answered.
"A promise?"
"Yes, a promise."
Sssss.
The teacup on the table vibrated delicately.
The pressure in the room dropped endlessly because of his ki.
In the now-weighted air, Divine Spear's lips twitched.
"It was a promise with the Heavenly Demon."
"...... What?"
I reacted first to Divine Spear's words.
...... Hm?
The very one saled within the divine sword seemed to catch on a bit late.
Almost as if they were hearing it for the first time.
