Chapter 652
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Valeria Hister, the last time Jin’s comrades saw her was about two months ago. It wasn't the first time that she hadn't been in touch for such a long time, but even after the news of Jin's return spread around the world, there was no way she wouldn't keep in touch.
Above all, Rosa announced that she had found the legacy of the first patriarch in order to lure Jin into the Garden of Swords, and summoned Padler who was presumed to be the guardian of Temar's fifth tomb.
All clues indicated that something had happened to her.
“I don’t know why you are asking us about your comrade, 12th flagbearer. Have you lost contact with the Hister's survivors as well?”
"Yes."
Normally, Jin would never have asked Zipfel for information regarding Valeria. But now was not the time to hesitate.
At that, Ronil sighed, and Octavia touched her forehead.
“Judging from your reaction, it seems like you don't know either.”
“Yes, we don’t.”
"Still, I have to check it out. Euria.”
When the Power of Truth was used, a blue thread appeared between Ronil, Octavia, and Euria.
Just as Jin was about to be disappointed, Ronil revealed new information.
“Instead, we know the area where Hister's survivor is estimated to have disappeared last."
Zipfel had been tracking Temar's tomb for a thousand years, and this time was no different.
While Valeria was tracing, Zipfel was also looking for Temar's tomb.
“Where is it?”
Ronil exchanged glances with Octavia. Octavia nodded as if it was okay to tell.
“Huphester, there is a cave in the eastern 5th region of Kaldran. When we got there, there were traces of the record magic.”
“Has Hister's survivor left the trace?”
“Yes, the blue window of the record magic was left in the cave.”
“Did you see the blue window yourself?”
“…… yes. I was tracking down Hister's survivor myself.”
If it was Valeria that Jin knew, she wouldn't have made such a careless mistake. Unless she deliberately induced a trap or distraction.
“Please tell me more about the situation at the time."
“I confirmed the location of the Hister's survivor from afar, and followed her. As it was within the eastern five region, there were a lot of restrictions on my movement and Hister's survivor. There was a three-day pursuit in the Kaldran snowfield, and she entered a cave with only one entrance and one exit.”
“And she disappeared, leaving behind the blue window of record magic?”
“Yes, that's all. There were no signs of escape from the cave. I wondered if the Hister's survivor had learned invisibility or teleportation spells at the succession temple, but there were no traces of any other magic being used except for record magic.”
“A person can't disappear like that unless there's snow toad Mort."
“That's why we thought Mort rescued Hister's survivor. Since Hidden Palace is no longer neutral, it is no different from an ally of you, sir.”
“Did you continue to investigate Kaldran cave after that?”
“I couldn’t. Right after that, Runcandel's 3rd flagbearer started guarding it.”
-I really have to go now. Whatever, I'll send you a letter to Tikan if there's any further progress. Maybe your sister can find a clue about Temar's fifth tomb soon.
What Valeria said before Jin was leaving for Laprarosa.
Luntia had been tracking Temar's tomb for a long time.
She was also one of three siblings about which Jin did not know 'current state'.
“According to the circumstances, it is highly likely that Runcandel's 3rd flagbearer also knew the location of the Hister's survivor. No, I must say for sure. The 3rd flagbearer and her knights were camped right around that cave.”
Jin sighed, suppressing his emotions. Neither Mary nor Tona Brothers, nor the late Jordan and surviving resisters, knew about Luntia.
It was to the extent that Diphus took the place of Luntia, the top flagbearer, to deal with the aftermath of the Glyek subjugation.
‘As expected, Elder Sister Luntia…… Is she stained by chaos?'
However, even though they had never met, Jin expected Luntia's condition that way. Otherwise, there would be no way she wouldn't have rebelled.
“Sir Ronil, did you not run into Elder Sister Luntia?”
“The situation was urgent, so I couldn't get close to the 3rd flagbearer. However, the Kaldran Snowfield was full of knights stained with chaos.”
Euria revealed that everything Ronil said was true. The encroachment of Luntia was no different from a certainty.
“What is the possibility that the Hister survivor was kidnapped by Elder Sister Luntia?”
"If the 3rd flagbearer found something that I didn't find in that cave that day, it's not impossible."
Jin looked back at Orgal. He smiled as if he knew why.
“Why, do you doubt me because I have the ability to move through dimensions? We don't know anything about Hister survivor.”
It was as he said when Euria confirmed Ivelianos siblings.
'If Zipfel and Kinzelo didn't know, Valeria wouldn't have been caught.'
Jin was convinced of that.
‘If Rosa had secured my teacher, she would have used that to intimidate me by now. She should have used her even after calling me to the Garden of Swords.’
In the Garden of Swords, Rosa said nothing further about Valeria. There were some things that Jin didn't ask, but the decisive reason would have been that there was no way to use her.
Of course, Jin and the great forces gathered here are not the only ones who are tracking Temar's tomb in the world.
The imperial family, who possesses Temar's left arm, were also looking for a tomb.
‘But if the imperial family captured Valeria, there’s no way Zipfel wouldn’t know. As long as they don't betray Zipfel and stick to Runcandel...….’
Jin decided to ask openly.
“Sir Ronil, is the relationship between Zipfel and the imperial family still the same?”
“The Imperial Family has no ability to catch Hister survivor. Even less so without our clan’s knowledge."
“Jin, you seem obsessed with Hister survivor. I don’t think it’s because you want to restore my history through her, or use Zipfel’s manipulation of history to attack the Garden of Swords.”
“Do you think I would have such a disgusting thought? She is my comrade.”
Jin showed a bit of anger at Orgal's words.
“Anyway, it seems that you will be frantic about finding her for the time being.”
“I will take care of that problem. Now, let's return to the topic of the Garden of Swords."
“No, this is still related to the Garden of Swords, Jin. Have you forgotten? You are Rosa Runcandel's only opponent at this point. It means you cannot act recklessly."
“…… I agree with Sir Orgal in this matter, 12th flagbearer. If you're looking for Hister’s survivor right now, of course, you'll have to go to the eastern five regions first, right? And I think you probably know the state of Huphester better than anyone else.”
“The world has come to a point where Zipfel and Kinzelo worry about me. Especially Zipfel , who is worried about Hister's safety...it feels strange. I am trying to save her because she is my comrade, but also because I need her abilities to oppose the Garden of Swords. Her skills are needed not just by you all."
“Perhaps to further develop the spatial-time device stolen from us.”
"It's embarrassing to hear you say that."
“You don't have to because our clan didn't manage it properly. But at this point, you'd better reconsider going to Huphester for Hister.”
Ronil spoke without emotion, but Jin heard his calm voice saying. I promise to take it back someday.
‘Even if Zipfel is not manipulating history, there will be other means. Kinzelo will surely be able to speed up Orgal’s recovery if he pays a price.'
The Power of Truth that Euria possesses is not yet perfect. Although she can accurately distinguish between truth and lies, it was impossible for her to understand the 'truth of revenge' intentionally left unspoken.
Jin didn't think Zipfel and Kinzelo wouldn't know this, so he was sure there were things they didn't say on purpose.
But they were still concerned about their own safety, as that was the best means. Even if Euria's authority was at a level that could even reveal the hidden truth, this was only a temporary alliance meeting, not a real one.
If he had used her authority that deeply, the meeting would have collapsed in the first place.
'From their perspective, the best outcome is to use me to remove Rosa without showing another card.'
The battle prowess that Rosa showed in the garden of the sword was undoubtedly so transcendent that it could be called the 'evil god.'
But when the day comes for Jin and temporary alliances to face Rosa for the final battle, it will surely be even worse than now.
Even if Jin wins against her, there will be no way to achieve victory without suffering serious damage.
Of course, Zipfel and Kinzelo would also take damage, but it would not be comparable to Jin, who fought Rosa one-on-one.
Then what happens after the war?
Kinzelo and Zipfel are no longer allies. Even if Jin wins the war against Rosa, there is a high probability that he will be with the strongest enemies when he is at his weakest.
Of course, Jin did not intend to leave them like that.
'They don't know that Valeria is not a key just for the spatial-time device, but also the key to completing the Golden Fleet.'
One year.
In that not-so-long time, Jin prepared to face Rosa and used the other two factions as much as possible.
“If you're that worried, just attach someone. As soon as the meeting is over, I'll go to Kaldran Snowfield.”
“So soon...?"
“Attach someone……. an interesting demand. I feel like you’re going to use us to the bone until the temporary alliance ends."
“Isn’t it common sense? It doesn't matter if they don't give anyone, I'll go alone anyway. Orgal said earlier that it would take at least a year for Rosa to move again. I have to do everything I can within that time. That's why Hister is absolutely necessary."
“Kinzelo agrees!”
Margiella said with twinkling eyes, and Ronil nodded as if he couldn't help it.
“Zipfel agrees too.”
“There is one person on the Zipfel side that I want.”
“…… Who are you thinking of?”
Jin made eye contact with him and said,
“Veradin. Put Veradin Zipfel on it.”
Chapter 652
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Valeria Hister, the last time Jin’s comrades saw her was about two months ago. It wasn't the first time that she hadn't been in touch for such a long time, but even after the news of Jin's return spread around the world, there was no way she wouldn't keep in touch.
Above all, Rosa announced that she had found the legacy of the first patriarch in order to lure Jin into the Garden of Swords, and summoned Padler who was presumed to be the guardian of Temar's fifth tomb.
All clues indicated that something had happened to her.
“I don’t know why you are asking us about your comrade, 12th flagbearer. Have you lost contact with the Hister's survivors as well?”
"Yes."
Normally, Jin would never have asked Zipfel for information regarding Valeria. But now was not the time to hesitate.
At that, Ronil sighed, and Octavia touched her forehead.
“Judging from your reaction, it seems like you don't know either.”
“Yes, we don’t.”
"Still, I have to check it out. Euria.”
When the Power of Truth was used, a blue thread appeared between Ronil, Octavia, and Euria.
Just as Jin was about to be disappointed, Ronil revealed new information.
“Instead, we know the area where Hister's survivor is estimated to have disappeared last."
Zipfel had been tracking Temar's tomb for a thousand years, and this time was no different.
While Valeria was tracing, Zipfel was also looking for Temar's tomb.
“Where is it?”
Ronil exchanged glances with Octavia. Octavia nodded as if it was okay to tell.
“Huphester, there is a cave in the eastern 5th region of Kaldran. When we got there, there were traces of the record magic.”
“Has Hister's survivor left the trace?”
“Yes, the blue window of the record magic was left in the cave.”
“Did you see the blue window yourself?”
“…… yes. I was tracking down Hister's survivor myself.”
If it was Valeria that Jin knew, she wouldn't have made such a careless mistake. Unless she deliberately induced a trap or distraction.
“Please tell me more about the situation at the time."
“I confirmed the location of the Hister's survivor from afar, and followed her. As it was within the eastern five region, there were a lot of restrictions on my movement and Hister's survivor. There was a three-day pursuit in the Kaldran snowfield, and she entered a cave with only one entrance and one exit.”
“And she disappeared, leaving behind the blue window of record magic?”
“Yes, that's all. There were no signs of escape from the cave. I wondered if the Hister's survivor had learned invisibility or teleportation spells at the succession temple, but there were no traces of any other magic being used except for record magic.”
“A person can't disappear like that unless there's snow toad Mort."
“That's why we thought Mort rescued Hister's survivor. Since Hidden Palace is no longer neutral, it is no different from an ally of you, sir.”
“Did you continue to investigate Kaldran cave after that?”
“I couldn’t. Right after that, Runcandel's 3rd flagbearer started guarding it.”
-I really have to go now. Whatever, I'll send you a letter to Tikan if there's any further progress. Maybe your sister can find a clue about Temar's fifth tomb soon.
What Valeria said before Jin was leaving for Laprarosa.
Luntia had been tracking Temar's tomb for a long time.
She was also one of three siblings about which Jin did not know 'current state'.
“According to the circumstances, it is highly likely that Runcandel's 3rd flagbearer also knew the location of the Hister's survivor. No, I must say for sure. The 3rd flagbearer and her knights were camped right around that cave.”
Jin sighed, suppressing his emotions. Neither Mary nor Tona Brothers, nor the late Jordan and surviving resisters, knew about Luntia.
It was to the extent that Diphus took the place of Luntia, the top flagbearer, to deal with the aftermath of the Glyek subjugation.
‘As expected, Elder Sister Luntia…… Is she stained by chaos?'
However, even though they had never met, Jin expected Luntia's condition that way. Otherwise, there would be no way she wouldn't have rebelled.
“Sir Ronil, did you not run into Elder Sister Luntia?”
“The situation was urgent, so I couldn't get close to the 3rd flagbearer. However, the Kaldran Snowfield was full of knights stained with chaos.”
Euria revealed that everything Ronil said was true. The encroachment of Luntia was no different from a certainty.
“What is the possibility that the Hister survivor was kidnapped by Elder Sister Luntia?”
"If the 3rd flagbearer found something that I didn't find in that cave that day, it's not impossible."
Jin looked back at Orgal. He smiled as if he knew why.
“Why, do you doubt me because I have the ability to move through dimensions? We don't know anything about Hister survivor.”
It was as he said when Euria confirmed Ivelianos siblings.
'If Zipfel and Kinzelo didn't know, Valeria wouldn't have been caught.'
Jin was convinced of that.
‘If Rosa had secured my teacher, she would have used that to intimidate me by now. She should have used her even after calling me to the Garden of Swords.’
In the Garden of Swords, Rosa said nothing further about Valeria. There were some things that Jin didn't ask, but the decisive reason would have been that there was no way to use her.
Of course, Jin and the great forces gathered here are not the only ones who are tracking Temar's tomb in the world.
The imperial family, who possesses Temar's left arm, were also looking for a tomb.
‘But if the imperial family captured Valeria, there’s no way Zipfel wouldn’t know. As long as they don't betray Zipfel and stick to Runcandel...….’
Jin decided to ask openly.
“Sir Ronil, is the relationship between Zipfel and the imperial family still the same?”
“The Imperial Family has no ability to catch Hister survivor. Even less so without our clan’s knowledge."
“Jin, you seem obsessed with Hister survivor. I don’t think it’s because you want to restore my history through her, or use Zipfel’s manipulation of history to attack the Garden of Swords.”
“Do you think I would have such a disgusting thought? She is my comrade.”
Jin showed a bit of anger at Orgal's words.
“Anyway, it seems that you will be frantic about finding her for the time being.”
“I will take care of that problem. Now, let's return to the topic of the Garden of Swords."
“No, this is still related to the Garden of Swords, Jin. Have you forgotten? You are Rosa Runcandel's only opponent at this point. It means you cannot act recklessly."
“…… I agree with Sir Orgal in this matter, 12th flagbearer. If you're looking for Hister’s survivor right now, of course, you'll have to go to the eastern five regions first, right? And I think you probably know the state of Huphester better than anyone else.”
“The world has come to a point where Zipfel and Kinzelo worry about me. Especially Zipfel , who is worried about Hister's safety...it feels strange. I am trying to save her because she is my comrade, but also because I need her abilities to oppose the Garden of Swords. Her skills are needed not just by you all."
“Perhaps to further develop the spatial-time device stolen from us.”
"It's embarrassing to hear you say that."
“You don't have to because our clan didn't manage it properly. But at this point, you'd better reconsider going to Huphester for Hister.”
Ronil spoke without emotion, but Jin heard his calm voice saying. I promise to take it back someday.
‘Even if Zipfel is not manipulating history, there will be other means. Kinzelo will surely be able to speed up Orgal’s recovery if he pays a price.'
The Power of Truth that Euria possesses is not yet perfect. Although she can accurately distinguish between truth and lies, it was impossible for her to understand the 'truth of revenge' intentionally left unspoken.
Jin didn't think Zipfel and Kinzelo wouldn't know this, so he was sure there were things they didn't say on purpose.
But they were still concerned about their own safety, as that was the best means. Even if Euria's authority was at a level that could even reveal the hidden truth, this was only a temporary alliance meeting, not a real one.
If he had used her authority that deeply, the meeting would have collapsed in the first place.
'From their perspective, the best outcome is to use me to remove Rosa without showing another card.'
The battle prowess that Rosa showed in the garden of the sword was undoubtedly so transcendent that it could be called the 'evil god.'
But when the day comes for Jin and temporary alliances to face Rosa for the final battle, it will surely be even worse than now.
Even if Jin wins against her, there will be no way to achieve victory without suffering serious damage.
Of course, Zipfel and Kinzelo would also take damage, but it would not be comparable to Jin, who fought Rosa one-on-one.
Then what happens after the war?
Kinzelo and Zipfel are no longer allies. Even if Jin wins the war against Rosa, there is a high probability that he will be with the strongest enemies when he is at his weakest.
Of course, Jin did not intend to leave them like that.
'They don't know that Valeria is not a key just for the spatial-time device, but also the key to completing the Golden Fleet.'
One year.
In that not-so-long time, Jin prepared to face Rosa and used the other two factions as much as possible.
“If you're that worried, just attach someone. As soon as the meeting is over, I'll go to Kaldran Snowfield.”
“So soon...?"
“Attach someone……. an interesting demand. I feel like you’re going to use us to the bone until the temporary alliance ends."
“Isn’t it common sense? It doesn't matter if they don't give anyone, I'll go alone anyway. Orgal said earlier that it would take at least a year for Rosa to move again. I have to do everything I can within that time. That's why Hister is absolutely necessary."
“Kinzelo agrees!”
Margiella said with twinkling eyes, and Ronil nodded as if he couldn't help it.
“Zipfel agrees too.”
“There is one person on the Zipfel side that I want.”
“…… Who are you thinking of?”
Jin made eye contact with him and said,
“Veradin. Put Veradin Zipfel on it.”
