Chapter 1931
Just as it was proven by the disappearance of the dimensional effect of the Overgeared World, Traukaâs lair was classified as a separate dimension. The inside and the outside were completely independent. It meant that the beginning and end were separated.
The green dragonâs death didnât directly affect Grid, so Grid wasnât aware of what was happening outside the lair.
On the other hand, the dragon group noticed it. Shortly after Revola left, they confirmed that the green dragonâs life had ended and felt that Revolaâs energy had rapidly strengthened. This didnât mean that dragons were superior to Grid. It was simply that the lair dimension had a structure that favored dragons.
In any case⊠Haranbeka wasnât worried about Revola. He mightâve lost to Grid, but this wasnât a reason to belittle Revolaâs skills.
Haranbeka acknowledged Gridâs abilities and was starting to feel a lot of interest. It was a situation where the group, which originally numbered 24, couldnât afford to handle Grid for all types of reasons and left one after another. The strength that shouldâve ensured victory was weakening like it was all a lie.
The first one or two times could be dismissed as a coincidence, but at this point, it was right to say that it was a situation that Grid intended.
ââŠI have a personal question.â Haranbeka, who had been quietly observing the situation, staring straight at Grid. âAre you confident that you will be able to deal with the aftermath after twisting the âstructure in which this world is builtâ?â
Haranbekaâs question was straightforward.
âI have been studying the concept of games since the end of the Age of Oblivion. I observed the physiology of you players, explored their conversations that drifted on the wind and understood what they are generally after.â
âThe purpose of a game is to constantly become stronger by targeting mighty enemies.â
âRebecca shouldâve been the common enemy of you and the players, but you made her your ally.â
âIf you succeed in neutralizing us in this situation.â
âCan you players have fun in this world after that?â
Most games had a clear sense of purpose. For the most part, that goal stemmed from the worldview. In the flow of the story, there was a final boss that must be defeated. This gave the players a basis to immerse themselves in the game. Surprisingly, Haranbeka understood this.
Grid was inwardly impressed and thought for a moment. Then he replied, âMy parents created a mountain hiking club.â
ââŠHiking what?â
âThe two people couldnât enjoy a proper hobby because they were taking care of their naughty children. Then after belatedly discovering this world, they resumed the hobby that they had given up.
Was it the âFormer Euljiro Mountain Hiking Clubâ?It was a club created with the merchants whom his parents had become friends with after running a fruit store. They were busy working every day in reality. Additionally, due to their age, they had problems with physical fitness and gradually gave up on mountain hiking.
For some, it was a hobby that was normal and easy to come across, but Gridâs parents only rediscovered it after experiencing Satisfy. They said that their goal was to conquer all of Satisfyâs famous mountains.
Grid clearly remembered his parentsâ eyes shining as they revealed their aspirations.
âNot all people have the same goals. There are more people who want a normal life without fighting. Games where the goal is to fight against a strong enemy are common anyway. There is no reason to pursue it here.â
ââŠBut you canât deny the fact that there are many players who will push back against it, right?â
âYou donât have to worry about that.â
Suddenly, a dark smile spread across Gridâs face. It was an arrogant and ominous smile that went beyond confidence.
For a moment Haranbeka mistook the being in front of him for Baal. In fact, he had a ridiculous doubt that it wasnât Grid who defeated Baal, but rather that Baal had swallowed up Grid. It was because depending on how one interpreted it, the smile on Gridâs face was sinister enough.
âI will become the new goal of those who must have a goal.â
âHahâŠâ
Haranbeka was speechless for a moment.
I will be the goal of the players.
It was nothing less than a declaration to replace the heavenly gods, the Old Dragons, and Chiyou. It couldnât just be described as arrogant. Then why? Haranbeka didnât think that Grid was arrogant. On the contrary, he felt relief.
âOnly One God Grid. I finally understand you. From now on, I wonât question you. Therefore, I wonât be deceived. I will acknowledge you as a threat that must be prevented.â
The group of dragons, now led by Haranbeka, surrounded Grid.
[I, the Faithful Dragon Haranbeka, will prevent a âdisasterâ with my like-minded companions.]
ââŠI thought they donât use Dragon Words when it is advantageous?â
Grid looked at Nefelina with resentment, but even Nefelina couldnât fathom Haranbekaâs resolve. The nature of those who were an Absolute had peculiar aspects. It easily went beyond the realm of understanding.
From now on, it became difficult for Grid to even utter a word. It was because a tremendous onslaught poured in nonstop.
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-All nobles must know honor and exercise restraint.
-Be loyal to the kingdom and serve the king, but know how to be grateful to the people.
-Try to be an example for all. A noble becomes a pillar that supports the kingdom only when he or she earns the respect of the king and the trust of the people.
The words that his father engraved into himâas he went further up the river of reincarnation, all types of memories became blurred, but the words in his heart came to mind clearly. Therefore, Hayate didnât show signs of tiredness. He suppressed all his confusion and walked straight forward.
The memory of cutting the scales and heart of Fire Dragon Trauka had long disappeared. He also forgot his tower colleagues, who had been with him for nearly a thousand years.
The memories of killing a wounded dragon.
The scenery of the city that was swept away from the fall of that bastard.
Even the last glimpse of his loved ones who had lived together in a peaceful cityâŠ
Hayate couldnât remember anything. He even forgot the mission of a Dragon Slayer.
The hell released from its distortionâit was the oblivion caused by a âworld created so that the dead can live happily.â Hayate would completely forget all the pain and sorrow he had experienced in his life. The moment he threw himself into the river of reincarnation because he missed the happiness and joy he rarely felt, he might regain his memories, but it would only be for a moment.
At the end of the river, he would forget himself and be reincarnated as a completely new person. He knew it instinctively. Therefore, he couldnât throw himself in the river. He was obsessed with the duty of a noble that only he remembered.
ââŠThe more I look at you, the more amazing it is. Iâm sure you have lost most of your memories, but it is amazing that you are still maintaining your ego.â
Hayate walked silently along the riverbank.
A boy approached him as he was unable to assimilate into hell.[1]
His white skin, like porcelain, shone even brighter thanks to the halo above his head. The wings on his back were sacred and warm.
An angelâHayate realized that the boy who followed him was from heaven.
âI think I am fascinated by your noble spirit.â
The boy didnât hide his identity.
âCome with me to Asgard. I, the âchiefâ of the angels, will personally guide you onto the path of the angels.â
Was he certain that he wouldnât be rejected?
Raphael held out his hand so confidently.
ââŠâŠâ
Hayate ignored him and walked past him. Raphael was unperturbed. He kept smiling like he had experienced this many times. âIs your ego wary of a new life? Itâs fine. It is a very natural phenomenon. How easy is it to completely abandon yourself and start anew? However, be courageous. You deserve to be a holy being.â
ââŠâŠâ
âEh, are you going to keep ignoring me?â Raphael was a bit flustered. No matter how much he talked, Hayate didnât give him a single glance. This made Raphael both curious and suspicious.
Thatâs right. He was aware of Hayateâs identity. After watching all day, he vaguely felt the quality of Hayateâs soul. Based on various circumstances, he came to deduce the soulâs identity.
âI canât wait to see Grid after he is reunited with you as his enemy (angel)!â
The number one Archangel, Raphaelâhe had reigned as a heavenly power for many years since his birth. Thanks to Rebeccaâs laissez-faire attitude and Judar, who was always contemplating something, he established himself behind the scenes and manipulated many gods.
He was now demoted to hell, but his self-esteem was still high.
âIn fact, there is no need for a conversation. Isnât that right? Go up to heaven with me.â
Raphael pulled out his spear. He planned to kill Hayateâs soul and take him up to heaven.
The Black and White sisters, who were watching the situation from a short distance away, hurriedly approached him.
âArchangel, didnât you say that you canât return to heaven until you have completed your mission?â
âI can do that later. I will be praised if I take him back right away.â
There was no time to stop him. Before the Black and White sisters could arrive at Raphael, his spear had already stretched out like a flash of lightning. It was an attack that stabbed Hayate in the neckâŠ
However, it was blocked. It was by Hayateâs sword, who still didnât have any focus. It was also very smoothly. It wasnât the Dragon Killing Sword.
Hayate was holding a ceremonial long sword that seemed flashy in appearance. It was because the ego left to now was that of a nobleman, not a Dragon Slayer. However, it was solid. The sword didnât shake in the slightest as it collided with the archangelâs spear.
âWhatâŠ?â Raphael couldnât hide his surprised expression as he hurriedly retrieved his spear and raised it. Hayateâs blade fell toward him.
âKuockâŠ!â Raphaelâs knees bent slightly. It was the price of not being able to fully endure the power of the sword that fell toward him.
âThe Dragon Slayer was this strong? Additionally, isnât he now in a soul state?â
As the name suggested, the Dragon Slayer was an existence who hunted dragons. Additionally, Hayate was a human being. He might be very strong against dragons, but he didnât have much of an advantage in fighting other Absolutes. If it was actually a few days ago, Hayate wouldâve never overwhelmed Raphael.
However, Hayateâs status had risen greatly as the 1st place contributor in defeating Fire Dragon Trauka. This meant even his soul was strengthened.
In hell, Hayate was like a blind man. His blue eyes, which were still out of focus, didnât contain Raphaelâs image.
Nevertheless, Hayateâs swordsmanship dealt serious damage to Raphael and it brought an incomprehensible humiliation to Raphael.
1. Since Raphael is specifically described to have the form of a boy here, I will use male pronouns for him from now on, unless he is shown to change genders like Sariel
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