Published at 26th of June 2021 2:30 pm

Chapter 126. The King of the Gargoyles (1)

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“What is going on?”

The unexpected visitor to the residency was indeed a Dragonian. They set out in search of the Gargoyles. Only, it wasn’t Evantus. It was his son Maliotus.

(I do not know the exact details either. He fell into the garden and lost his consciousness. Only when he wakes will I be able to launch some questions at him……) The Fairy Queen answered, shaking her head gently. In her human form, she brought Maliotus into the house.

“He doesn’t look good.”

(I certainly agree.)

Maliotus, the young dragonian, had no part of his body unharmed. He must have escaped after a very hard fought battle. Who could have possibly done this to Maliotus?

(Where is Evantus, anyways……)

She murmured as if she was unsettled. They have already seen the sudden turning of Spartoi. Furthermore, he even came to non-existence, after having been fused with the dragon’s body. Even if they had often quarreled, have they not been acquaintances for a long time?

She has been under a constant weight of worries. But now, even Evantus’ whereabouts are unknown. It was no wonder that she would be feeling so anxious.

“This descendant of his is also a 5th class sorcerer, assessing based on our standards. I would think there are only a handful of beings that can put a 5th class sorcerer in such a horrid condition.”

Maliotus was a 5th class sorcerer. An entity that can overpower such a being… How many such entities could there be in the world? There could only be Evantus, his father and Ian Page, himself if we were to look into the higher powers.

‘It would be limited to the Dragonian or the first sorcerer.’

As Ian fell into a deep concern. Maliotus opened his eyes.

(Aaaak……!)

As if the pain was unbearable, he moaned as soon as he opened his eyes. But then he did not stop there. Immediately locating Ian, he murmured as if to be begging. It appears that there were so many words on his mind that needed to be said.

(Please, save my…! My father… Cough!)

Maliotus was vomiting out the specialized blue blood. Yet, he did not stop speaking.

(The King of the Gargoyles has…!)

(……What? The King of the Gargoyles?)

The King of the Gargoyles. It was a new name to Ian. However, the Fairy Queen seemed to have already known about the existence of the Gargoyle King. Even her expression has frozen solid. Based on what was being described, it appears to be the head of the Gargoyles that had disappeared.

(If it is him, they should have kept him sealed, I would think?)

(I do not know the specifics either…… Cough! My father…… My father has clearly said that it was the King of the Gargoyles. I was fortunate enough to make my escape… But, my father was ……!)

Maliotus screamed as he spewed out blood. The father has sacrificed himself in order to save his son. Evantus’ image has come into his mind.

(Ian Page……)

“I am listening.”

Maliotus slowly stretched out his arm while looking at Ian.

(Please, take this. It is the eyes that my father has traded for his life. He has instructed me to bring them to you at all cost. If other descendants, the queen or the dragon soldiers were present, it would be easier to understand…… Cough!)

What Maliotus has given was a pair of ‘Gargoyle’s eyes’, that is, the purple stones.

(The bastards were at the top of the Dripstone Mountain Range…… They were hiding at the center of the highest peak. The headcount was enormous. Especially the so called king…… If I dare to speak, he was stronger than any being that I have ever faced so far.)

Ian also knew of the ‘Dripstone Mountain Range’. Considering the entire empire’s territory, it was the northern continent, that is, a great mountain range located within the Coldwood Empire. It was one of the five great mountain ranges in the continent.

(Please…… I beg you! Please save my……father. If he has already perished, recover his corpse, but if he is still alive, please help save him! If you would favor me in this regard, I will dedicate the remaining days of my life to you, please……! Cough! Cough!)

It appeared as if Maliotus’ strength has reached the bottom. Although it didn’t appear to be threatening his life, the ember of life can always be put out without any warning? Before anything else could happen to him, it would be best to have him rest.

‘I’ve heard and received all that I need.’

After arriving at this thought, Ian began citing a spell. He wanted to put Maliotus to a much needed sleep.

“Please, rest for now.”

“Please, save my father……”

“Sleep.”

The spell would not have any effect if it was a usual time. However, he has depleted all of his energy at this point. So, Ian was able to put him to sleep with ease.

“What exactly is this, so called, the King of the Gargoyles? Also, what did he mean by having had it sealed? Please do explain to me. Your highness. The more details the better it would be.”

After putting Maliotus to sleep, Ian asked the Fairy Queen.

(…… I do not know all the specifics because I was young at the time. I only know that such a being exists and that the ancestors have sealed him.)

“He wasn’t killed, but sealed?”

(Yes. I clearly remember it as being sealed.)

“Is the being that strong?”

(Well, I do not know to that extent.)

“Then……”

(You may be able to ask the one that was inside the repository of time. Does he not have the memories of even a thousand years ago? It is perhaps the reason that he brought the Gargoyle’s eyes, even putting his own life in danger.)

The Fairy Queen’s words were persuasive. The statement that the understanding will be quicker if descendants were nearby was truly accurate.

‘The repository of time……’

Ian did not mention the story about the first sorcerer. That was for the obvious reasons. Didn’t the suddenly turned Spartoi, the dragon soldier, and the dragon show up to kill him? Therefore, the Fairy Queen, who was also a descendant of the dragon, is also a subject of caution, as is Reseesee Radenju who was inside the repository of time.

‘However.’

Yet, it wasn’t the right time to reject them either. The last of the three plans, which is to trail the ‘whereabouts of Fran Page’, will certainly require the experience and memories of the past. That is, the ‘ancient memories’ that are present inside the Fairy Queen, Dragonian and the spirit that lives within the repository of time.

‘They are still useful.’

Besides that, the Fairy Queen is very dedicated to Ian’s family. The spirit of the repository of time also lives within the ancient memories. Although it wasn’t possible to say for certain that they wouldn’t suddenly turn like Spartoi, at least they could still be put to many good uses.

‘Just need to more diligent in surveil them.’

What is left to consider is whether or not to save Evantus. If the opponent is a weakling that Ian could easily defeat there would be no concern over it, because all he would need to do is save him and ask for something in return. But, if the opponent was much stronger than expected? What if the opponent could put Ian, himself, in danger?

‘Nothing is bad about being thorough.’

Finally, Ian has decided. He recited quietly.

“I have to make it right away.”

The key that will allow passage into the repository of time. That is, ‘the breath of the five red dragons.’ The time has come to make that secret brew.

“Sir Ledio.”

Ledio was standing at the back of the room in which the bed that Maliotus was laying was in. Since emergency care was urgently needed, he came to the room much sooner than Ian.

“I will brew it within today.”

Ledio was very quick to read the situation. He took the Gargoyle’s eyes and went to his workshop. So that he could create the key to the repository of time.

(…… Human. Do me a favor.)

The moment that Ledio left the room. The queen cautiously spoke. It was a highly unusual occurrence. A favor?

“Please speak.”

(Once you enter the repository of time and see him, do ask about Spartoi. Although you may not have the time since Evantus’ situation is not good, but just for a brief moment. Can you do that?)

It seemed that she wanted to understand the reason for Spartoi’s sudden turning, and further learn about whether he was still alive or not. Although he was only a spirit, perhaps, if it was Radenju, he may know something? That was what she was anticipating.

“There is no such need.”

(What……?)

“My queen, you will go there with me.”

For a descendant of the dragon, there was always the possibility of suddenly turning like Spartoi. Even with a very minute chance, caution was always warranted. Therefore, Ian has decided to stay on the move with the Fairy Queen by his side. Just by her being there, she could provide great supporting magic, and the family’s safety will be protected by the dra-dragons.

(But, but I will have to be with your family……)

“You would be going with me for a while.”

(… You must not trust me.)

It was a very direct question by the Fairy Queen. Ian, too, replied directly.

“Spartoi has attacked this city. He came after my mother, and in the end, came after me, after he has fused himself with the dragon’s body. He, you and the dragon all have the same element in common. You do understand what I am referring to without me specifying it, right?”

Dragon’s body may actually mean Dragon’s mind. IDK, I’m just a lowly editor.

(Them, it must be the dragons.)

“Yes, that is right.”

The Fairy Queen was quiet after hearing Ian’s response. Soon there was an expression on her face that said she understood.

(…… Certainly a concern warranted. I’ll accept it.)

“Thank you for your gracious understanding.”

(Jeez! Humans have too much suspicion.)

“I’m especially on the severe side.”

(I know. You’re a very irritating race?)

“There is a reason for that.”

(Don’t want to hear it! Just tell me if you can’t trust me and wish to abandon me! I will return immediately even right at this moment!)

“I trust you. And if possible, I want to continue to trust you.”

The Fairy Queen hesitated upon hearing Ian. Has the part about wanting to continue to trust her bothered her? The mutual stillness did not last long.

(I, I shall be in my room until the key is completed. Or do I need to be near you to be watched?)

“No. Not at all. Please rest well.”

(Jeez!)

Exactly after half day has passed, two bottles of the five red dragons’ breath were made. Although Evantus’ breath was missing, Maliotus, his son’s breath was used to complete the key. It was possible as he was also a grandson with respect to Reseesee Radenju’s blood line.

***

The repository of time is an empty space. Having been born in this empty space, and destined to end it’s existence in this empty space in the distant future, the ‘spirit of Reseesee Radenju’, the dragon lord, will not feel boredom. It has always been designed to be that way. That was the only way that he could tolerate the repetition of time.

(Aaah……)

However, the spirit of Reseesee Radenju, the dragon lord, has escaped from the feature that has been passed down from the beginning. To be exact, it happened right after he had met the human in the form of Ian Page. Boredom was felt. He is even momentarily about to forget that he is the spirit in charge of protecting the repository of time.

(It has never happened before……)

His daily routine was simple. He would open the memories if someone came to request it, and sleep when no one visited. Unlike the humans, dragons are able to sleep for hundreds of years at a time if wanted to. But he did not want to sleep now. He truly knew and felt the emotions of ‘not sleepy’, or ‘restless’ as expressed by humans.

(This is unbearable. Unbearable.)

He continued to relive the past memories. The memories of many dragon races, the first sorcerer, a few historical wars and battles, the secrets among the races, the visits by the fully grown up Evantus and the Fairy Queen, and the fun filled days of being visited by the human, ‘Ian Page’.

(Only if he would reappear at this juncture, I just have one thing that I can give……)

The spirit reached that thought. When there appeared a small ray of light in front of his eyes. It was the effect of someone visiting the repository of time. It was not the same race or a physical body based on the size.

(……!)

Quickly, the spirit turned everything into darkness. He lied down, all coiled up, as usual. He even closed his eyes, pretending to be uninterested.

“Sir Reseesee Radenju. We’ve come to ask for your help.”

Ian Page’s voice was heard. Immediately, the spirit smiled.

(Master, Master! This girl has come as well.)

The Fairy Queen’s voice was heard on top of that. It must have been a very pleasurable visit, no doubt.

“A girl?”

(Shut, shut up. Human.)

The two small beings were exchanging words. Then the large eyes of the spirit slowly opened.

(You’ve come again.)

The spirit murmured in an unpleasant manner. He uncoiled himself first. Then the darkness that has fallen cracked.

(Well, do you have some memories that you want to open?)

(Master, Master! This girl has come as well and……)

(Little kid, let you and I speak a bit later.)

The master and a little kid, and the girl. Ian opened his mouth, never getting used to the new name calling. What he wanted to ask was very clear.

“The King of the Gargoyles, may I open the memories of that being?”

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