649
[T.L: punisher87]
[My ko-fi link:- https://ko-fi.com/punisher87 ]
A small ship was heading toward Tikan. Behind the ship, about fifty ships emerged from underwater, creating white foam as they rose to the surface.
It was a sight that Jin saw once before leaving for Sota Desert in the past.
‘Elder Sister Mary……!’
It could have been Cosmos, who had become her subordinate, coming to deliver sad news.
Or maybe she had already been infected with Rosa's chaos and came to attack Tikan.
Fortunately, Mary appeared on deck as soon as she got close to Tikan, and Jin was able to greet her, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
“The youngest!”
"Elder Sister!"
Their voices echoed over the blue sea.
Even the knights of Runcandel, who were undergoing purification treatment, rushed outside to greet Mary.
As she entered the mansion, Mary was filled with a sense of defeat, powerlessness, and sadness.
Jin's heart ached as he watched her.
Mary also have chaos, but it was not at a serious level.
Jin realized that it was the result of Mary's resistance against the chaos.
“…… So, you were the one who attacked the Garden of Swords a while ago. Zipfel and Kinzelo followed your movements and took advantage of the opportunity."
As Jin told Mary about what had happened, she nodded her head as if she had already known. She recognized Jin's growth at a glance.
“First of all, I have to pay tribute to uncle Jorden.”
“Okay.”
Mary paid a moment of silence to Jorden's coffin. Although she and Jordan were not originally on good terms, they had formed a bond of camaraderie and companionship while resisting against Rosa.
In particular, Mary paid tribute to him for saving the remaining knights by giving his life in the end.
“If you look at this, you don't know about people. Rosa Runcandel, who didn't seem to betray clan no matter what, had became a monster of chaos, and uncle, who was struggling to swallow the clan somehow, eventually became the clan’s protector. The body of uncle must be enshrined in the mausoleum after reclaiming clan name.”
“It is a matter of course. By the way, how have you been? Elder Brother Diphus...….”
“Elder Brother Diphus is imprisoned in the basement of the Garden of Swords. The day you attack the Garden of Swords, Rosa Runcandel must released the rest of the knights except for elder brother Diphus.”
“Did you see it yourself? Elder Brother Diphus being imprisoned.”
Mary's eyes narrowed.
“No, I didn’t see it myself, but I heard about it.”
“Please tell me in detail."
“That day, even after most of the resistance had been suppressed, my brother and I continued to fight. Only the two of us went too deep into the battle to the main house where Rosa was waiting.”
Then the siblings engaged in combat with Rosa. In reality, only Diphus managed to block Rosa's sword. After feeling the chaos that penetrated his body, Diphus excluded Mary from the battle. He decided to flee immediately, but Diphus lost consciousness after being struck by Rosa's sword.
“Rosa had become almost as strong as our father, and she had even infected us with chaos. We had no choice but to escape. But soon after, brother Diphus collapsed from Rosa's sword.”
Mary's body was shaking when she remembered that moment. Mary was able to escape from Rosa through Diphus' sacrifice.
There was only one reason why she left Diphus and escaped, because she didn't want to make his sacrifice in vain.
“I felt an impulse to die there too, like madness. But then I couldn't avenge my brother...…. However, it wasn't the end even after leaving the main house. I safely escaped the Garden of Swords, but the pursuers surrounded me before I left the Kalon."
The pursuers were about a hundred knights in total, and among them were members of the Black Sword association, who were stained with chaos.
At that time, Mary had no strength left to withstand them. She had already suffered terrible injuries during her escape from the Garden of Swords.
“It was Lynn Milcano. It seems that Guardian of law chief, Lynn Milcano has replaced uncle as the new Black Sword chief. And Lynn Milcano, just let me go.”
“If she had just let you go…….”
“Lynn Milcano was also resisting against Rosa. I don't know if Rosa knows that, or if Lynn Milcano lied to me...… at least it is certain that she saved me.”
-I'll give you some painkillers, 7th flagbearer. You should leave now. We'll report that you got away.
-What’s the trick?
-Don't think that you're the only ones who want to take back the Garden of Swords.
-You're also using the power of chaos even though you say that.
-I also made a separate contract with the Prophet like Rosa. There is only a difference in the method. We don't think Rosa's decision was right either.
-You made a contract? Damn, what the hell are you thinking?
-Then why did you attack the Garden of Swords? Did you really think you could fight with just that level of strength? You must have known about Rosa and prophet’s power. It was just a pointless act of suicide!
-Ha. What about Brother Diphus and his knights now?
-Everyone will be imprisoned in the dungeon. 4th flagbearer...… Rosa has had her eye on him for a while. He is likely to become one of Rosa's people. Through chaos.
-Damn it, that filthy...….
- Hurry up. Either go find the patriarch or bring the 12th flagbearer. I don't know how long I can hold out.
Mary explained the conversation she had with Lynn that day. Thanks to Lynn, she was able to barely escape from Kalon and take refuge with the Cosmos Pirates. However, as time passed, her injuries and chaos only deepened, leaving her unable to do anything except focus on her recovery.
And as soon as she recovered, she sought out Tikan. Jin couldn't even imagine how difficult a time she must have had.
“If you weren't in Tikan, I would have left for the Black Sea immediately, like uncle Zed.”
She didn't think Chiron would be alive anymore. But it was just the only option left.
But Jin had returned, and changes were already beginning. After Jin entered the Garden of Swords, all forces joined forces to attack Runcandel.
Although Kinzelo and Zipfel were enemies, it was still better to form a temporary alliance than rely on Chiron, who was in a precarious position.
Jin paused to gather his thoughts and made eye contact with Mary.
“First of all, it is very likely that Lynn Milcano betrayed Rosa. I haven't seen Lynn Milcano in this fight.”
“If that's the case, she's probably already been purged. If she really raised resisted like us, Rosa probably wouldn't have been unaware."
“I think so too. Also, even if she hasn't been purged, chief of Guardian of law has already made a contract with the Prophet. She is not going to be a perfect ally on her own. She will eventually succumb to Chaos."
Therefore, it was right to exclude their support in the future battle against Rosa.
"And as for elder brother Diphus...… I can only hope that he is in a state where he can be healed with the chaos purification device I possess. As long as he doesn't go under body transformation or total encroachment, it's reversible.”
“My older brother is a strong person.”
Mary gritted her teeth and continued her words.
“No matter what Rosa does, my older brother will never be easily swayed."
“Yes.”
“What are you going to do now?”
“First, I will meet with the two major factions and exchange information with them. We've decided to meet in Tikan tomorrow afternoon to discuss about the strength that Rosa's Runcandel and the reason why they are not moving. We will also set a time for the attack on the Garden of the Swords.”
“Zipfel and Kinzelo must have suffered considerable damage this time, so we cannot quickly launch a counterattack."
“That depends on how many hidden cards the two major factions have up their sleeves. If the Garden of the Sword is unable to move for some reason, it would be better to wait and prepare for the worst."
When escaping the Garden of Swords, Jin accidentally connected with Laprarosa through Lingling, and Qwaul is currently conducting research on it.
'If brethren come outside before the final battle with Rosa.'
Even if it was difficult to achieve, at least if she could perform "battle god fusion" without relying on such coincidence, it would be of great help in the final battle with Rosa.
To destroy the Garden of Swords, Rosa must be killed, but anyone other than Jin who engages in combat with her will be consumed by chaos.
Therefore, Jin had to handle the battle with Rosa almost alone, so battle god fusion is desperately needed.
‘In addition, the return of Murakan…….’
Murakan. He hadn't been seen since his last manifestation.
While Talaris was injured, Misha took full responsibility for Elona's seal, so the time period for doing work instead of Misha had to be extended.
The battle god fusiom, the return of Murakan, and the Golden Fleet.
As Jin told Mary about his best cards, a faint smile appeared on her lips.
"As expected, you've grown up. The youngest. I feel secure knowing you're here."
“We must strive to prepare for battle with all three items in hand. We need to understand why the Garden of Swords isn't moving to properly prepare ourselves. And I also feel secure knowing that you're here, elder sister. So, please don't cry."
Mary was leaning against Jin's chest, crying her heart out. She was releasing the guilt of leaving Diphus behind, the pain of not being able to protect the clan, all for the first time in six months. To her youngest brother who had grown into a strong man.
“Our Runcandel has not been destroyed or lost yet. We can get it back together, elder sister. Our home.”
“Today will be the last time you see my weakness.”
“You don't look weak at all. But if it's too difficult, you can always lean on me like this again. After all, we're family."
Suddenly, they felt a presence behind them. The Tona brothers were approaching while looking around.
When the Tona brothers saw Mary crying, they were startled and tried to go back. But Jin silently gestured for them to come closer. Then the Tona brothers also hugged Mary and cried, and Jin comforted them by patting their backs.
[T/L: I’m not crying, you’re crying.]
649
[T.L: punisher87]
[My ko-fi link:- https://ko-fi.com/punisher87 ]
A small ship was heading toward Tikan. Behind the ship, about fifty ships emerged from underwater, creating white foam as they rose to the surface.
It was a sight that Jin saw once before leaving for Sota Desert in the past.
‘Elder Sister Mary……!’
It could have been Cosmos, who had become her subordinate, coming to deliver sad news.
Or maybe she had already been infected with Rosa's chaos and came to attack Tikan.
Fortunately, Mary appeared on deck as soon as she got close to Tikan, and Jin was able to greet her, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
“The youngest!”
"Elder Sister!"
Their voices echoed over the blue sea.
Even the knights of Runcandel, who were undergoing purification treatment, rushed outside to greet Mary.
As she entered the mansion, Mary was filled with a sense of defeat, powerlessness, and sadness.
Jin's heart ached as he watched her.
Mary also have chaos, but it was not at a serious level.
Jin realized that it was the result of Mary's resistance against the chaos.
“…… So, you were the one who attacked the Garden of Swords a while ago. Zipfel and Kinzelo followed your movements and took advantage of the opportunity."
As Jin told Mary about what had happened, she nodded her head as if she had already known. She recognized Jin's growth at a glance.
“First of all, I have to pay tribute to uncle Jorden.”
“Okay.”
Mary paid a moment of silence to Jorden's coffin. Although she and Jordan were not originally on good terms, they had formed a bond of camaraderie and companionship while resisting against Rosa.
In particular, Mary paid tribute to him for saving the remaining knights by giving his life in the end.
“If you look at this, you don't know about people. Rosa Runcandel, who didn't seem to betray clan no matter what, had became a monster of chaos, and uncle, who was struggling to swallow the clan somehow, eventually became the clan’s protector. The body of uncle must be enshrined in the mausoleum after reclaiming clan name.”
“It is a matter of course. By the way, how have you been? Elder Brother Diphus...….”
“Elder Brother Diphus is imprisoned in the basement of the Garden of Swords. The day you attack the Garden of Swords, Rosa Runcandel must released the rest of the knights except for elder brother Diphus.”
“Did you see it yourself? Elder Brother Diphus being imprisoned.”
Mary's eyes narrowed.
“No, I didn’t see it myself, but I heard about it.”
“Please tell me in detail."
“That day, even after most of the resistance had been suppressed, my brother and I continued to fight. Only the two of us went too deep into the battle to the main house where Rosa was waiting.”
Then the siblings engaged in combat with Rosa. In reality, only Diphus managed to block Rosa's sword. After feeling the chaos that penetrated his body, Diphus excluded Mary from the battle. He decided to flee immediately, but Diphus lost consciousness after being struck by Rosa's sword.
“Rosa had become almost as strong as our father, and she had even infected us with chaos. We had no choice but to escape. But soon after, brother Diphus collapsed from Rosa's sword.”
Mary's body was shaking when she remembered that moment. Mary was able to escape from Rosa through Diphus' sacrifice.
There was only one reason why she left Diphus and escaped, because she didn't want to make his sacrifice in vain.
“I felt an impulse to die there too, like madness. But then I couldn't avenge my brother...…. However, it wasn't the end even after leaving the main house. I safely escaped the Garden of Swords, but the pursuers surrounded me before I left the Kalon."
The pursuers were about a hundred knights in total, and among them were members of the Black Sword association, who were stained with chaos.
At that time, Mary had no strength left to withstand them. She had already suffered terrible injuries during her escape from the Garden of Swords.
“It was Lynn Milcano. It seems that Guardian of law chief, Lynn Milcano has replaced uncle as the new Black Sword chief. And Lynn Milcano, just let me go.”
“If she had just let you go…….”
“Lynn Milcano was also resisting against Rosa. I don't know if Rosa knows that, or if Lynn Milcano lied to me...… at least it is certain that she saved me.”
-I'll give you some painkillers, 7th flagbearer. You should leave now. We'll report that you got away.
-What’s the trick?
-Don't think that you're the only ones who want to take back the Garden of Swords.
-You're also using the power of chaos even though you say that.
-I also made a separate contract with the Prophet like Rosa. There is only a difference in the method. We don't think Rosa's decision was right either.
-You made a contract? Damn, what the hell are you thinking?
-Then why did you attack the Garden of Swords? Did you really think you could fight with just that level of strength? You must have known about Rosa and prophet’s power. It was just a pointless act of suicide!
-Ha. What about Brother Diphus and his knights now?
-Everyone will be imprisoned in the dungeon. 4th flagbearer...… Rosa has had her eye on him for a while. He is likely to become one of Rosa's people. Through chaos.
-Damn it, that filthy...….
- Hurry up. Either go find the patriarch or bring the 12th flagbearer. I don't know how long I can hold out.
Mary explained the conversation she had with Lynn that day. Thanks to Lynn, she was able to barely escape from Kalon and take refuge with the Cosmos Pirates. However, as time passed, her injuries and chaos only deepened, leaving her unable to do anything except focus on her recovery.
And as soon as she recovered, she sought out Tikan. Jin couldn't even imagine how difficult a time she must have had.
“If you weren't in Tikan, I would have left for the Black Sea immediately, like uncle Zed.”
She didn't think Chiron would be alive anymore. But it was just the only option left.
But Jin had returned, and changes were already beginning. After Jin entered the Garden of Swords, all forces joined forces to attack Runcandel.
Although Kinzelo and Zipfel were enemies, it was still better to form a temporary alliance than rely on Chiron, who was in a precarious position.
Jin paused to gather his thoughts and made eye contact with Mary.
“First of all, it is very likely that Lynn Milcano betrayed Rosa. I haven't seen Lynn Milcano in this fight.”
“If that's the case, she's probably already been purged. If she really raised resisted like us, Rosa probably wouldn't have been unaware."
“I think so too. Also, even if she hasn't been purged, chief of Guardian of law has already made a contract with the Prophet. She is not going to be a perfect ally on her own. She will eventually succumb to Chaos."
Therefore, it was right to exclude their support in the future battle against Rosa.
"And as for elder brother Diphus...… I can only hope that he is in a state where he can be healed with the chaos purification device I possess. As long as he doesn't go under body transformation or total encroachment, it's reversible.”
“My older brother is a strong person.”
Mary gritted her teeth and continued her words.
“No matter what Rosa does, my older brother will never be easily swayed."
“Yes.”
“What are you going to do now?”
“First, I will meet with the two major factions and exchange information with them. We've decided to meet in Tikan tomorrow afternoon to discuss about the strength that Rosa's Runcandel and the reason why they are not moving. We will also set a time for the attack on the Garden of the Swords.”
“Zipfel and Kinzelo must have suffered considerable damage this time, so we cannot quickly launch a counterattack."
“That depends on how many hidden cards the two major factions have up their sleeves. If the Garden of the Sword is unable to move for some reason, it would be better to wait and prepare for the worst."
When escaping the Garden of Swords, Jin accidentally connected with Laprarosa through Lingling, and Qwaul is currently conducting research on it.
'If brethren come outside before the final battle with Rosa.'
Even if it was difficult to achieve, at least if she could perform "battle god fusion" without relying on such coincidence, it would be of great help in the final battle with Rosa.
To destroy the Garden of Swords, Rosa must be killed, but anyone other than Jin who engages in combat with her will be consumed by chaos.
Therefore, Jin had to handle the battle with Rosa almost alone, so battle god fusion is desperately needed.
‘In addition, the return of Murakan…….’
Murakan. He hadn't been seen since his last manifestation.
While Talaris was injured, Misha took full responsibility for Elona's seal, so the time period for doing work instead of Misha had to be extended.
The battle god fusiom, the return of Murakan, and the Golden Fleet.
As Jin told Mary about his best cards, a faint smile appeared on her lips.
"As expected, you've grown up. The youngest. I feel secure knowing you're here."
“We must strive to prepare for battle with all three items in hand. We need to understand why the Garden of Swords isn't moving to properly prepare ourselves. And I also feel secure knowing that you're here, elder sister. So, please don't cry."
Mary was leaning against Jin's chest, crying her heart out. She was releasing the guilt of leaving Diphus behind, the pain of not being able to protect the clan, all for the first time in six months. To her youngest brother who had grown into a strong man.
“Our Runcandel has not been destroyed or lost yet. We can get it back together, elder sister. Our home.”
“Today will be the last time you see my weakness.”
“You don't look weak at all. But if it's too difficult, you can always lean on me like this again. After all, we're family."
Suddenly, they felt a presence behind them. The Tona brothers were approaching while looking around.
When the Tona brothers saw Mary crying, they were startled and tried to go back. But Jin silently gestured for them to come closer. Then the Tona brothers also hugged Mary and cried, and Jin comforted them by patting their backs.
[T/L: I’m not crying, you’re crying.]
