Chapter 196 – Chapter 41: Discovery #2 (1/2)
Chapter 196 – Chapter 41: Discovery #2
“So, this is a fairy?”
“Yes. One of the pieces, to be precise.”
Habits were strange. The children of the demon king who belonged to Shutra’s faction gathered naturally in In-gong’s living room, and such habits didn’t change even when they arrived at the Dark Elves’ Palace.
In-gong sat on the middle of a large sofa, while Chris examined Earth Quaker and the green jewel attached to it.
“You really receive many things.”
After receiving the Moonlight Core and dragon heart, it was the fairy. In-gong could also now become a gandharva god due to Spiritualism. Additionally, there were the four equipments from the elder dragons. Yet Chris didn’t feel envious. Did he truly not feel jealousy?
‘Indeed, I have been in first place for a long time, yet he hasn’t shown any jealousy.’
Chris had already cleansed his heart when he pushed In-gong as a candidate for the demon king. Therefore, Chris just laughed and seemed curious about the fairy itself.
“Isn’t the fairy a magic power generator that is difficult to control?”
“I don’t know if it is because the fairy is stained with my magic power or because it is stuck in Earth Quaker, but there is no problem with controlling it. The performance isn’t as good since it is just a piece, but it is still a powerful generator of magic power.”
In-gong smiled and gently stroked the fairy embedded in Earth Quaker. The green light of the fairy shook like it was responding to In-gong’s touch.
“If it has to be ranked, Earth Quaker is now the SSS rank, instead of SS rank. It has been through this Amita’s hands several times.”
Amita tapped their chest proudly from their spot on a table, while their tail waved happily. Then In-gong sneaked a peek at Daphne before pulling a small bottle from his inventory.
“Here it is. The Heavenly Wine as promised.”
“Ohh! My treasure!”
Amita accepted the small bottle and rubbed it against their cheek. It was a natural response after staying all up night for a couple of days to finish this work. Although Amita looked cute holding the small bottle, the way everyone was looking at Amita was strange. In particular, Chris’ expression was subtle.
“Shutra, did you give this to the queen?”
Chris was worried about symptoms of addiction. In-gong waved his hands lightly and reassured him.
“It’s okay. Hasn’t Hyung also tried it? Amita is unusual.”
“Well, I’m glad… although I also feel slight regret.”
If everyone was as addicted as Amita, then it would be a fearsome weapon.
‘Indeed, Chris.’
In-gong understood Chris’ thoughts and smiled awkwardly. In fact, if he made the Heavenly Wine using the Pheromones ability, then it would truly become addictive like a drug.
It had been a few days since the fog of magic power had disappeared. The pieces of the fairy had improved things, but the Dark Elves’ Palace and Sky Forest were still suffering from a lack of magic power. The transportation formation linked to the Demon King’s Palace wasn’t working, so they were dependent on support from the nearby dark elf cities.
The good news was that Sylvia was improving quickly. Thanks to In-gong’s group taking care of any worries, she was able to rest comfortably for a few days.
After the conversation about the fairy, it naturally shifted toward their future schedule. In the first place, they had only planned to stay in the Dark Elves’ Palace for a short while before heading to the north. It was now time to determine their movement path.
Suddenly, In-gong got up from his seat and turned toward the window.
“Sword Duke.”
Everyone was puzzled by the sudden call, but it was only for a moment. The balcony doors opened as if in response to In-gong’s call and the sword duke appeared.
“How great. Did you get new skills?”
The sword duke said with a laugh. This was because In-gong noticed the sword duke’s arrival, unlike last time at his mansion.
“Not enough to brag.”
In-gong smiled as he replied. The change was the result of various skills being increased and the gaining of four levels after defeating the first fairy king.
“Well, then…”
The sword duke moved as he spoke casually. Despite the fact that the sword duke took one step, everyone missed it, except for one person.
“Noona doesn’t like it.”
In-gong stood in front of Felicia as the sword duke suddenly appeared in front of In-gong. He really was like a ghost.
“Hoh.”
Instead of taking offense at In-gong’s words, the sword duke smiled joyfully. It was a situation where In-gong used Wind Style to catch up with the sword duke.
Felicia realized the situation belatedly and said,
“Huhu, our Shutra has become stronger. Don’t you think?”
“Why is Noonim acting like you are the good one?”
Chris grumbled, but Felicia just laughed. Caitlin muttered in a grouchy voice,
“I like it…”
However, the sword duke stepped back instead of heading toward Caitlin.
“You are really strong. An impressive growth.”
“Huhuhut.”
It was Felicia, not In-gong, who laughed triumphantly again. Instead of questioning Felicia again, Chris turned his attention toward the sword duke. It was unusual for the sword duke to appear here, instead of at the Demon King’s Palace.
However, just as Chris was able to speak… Amita jumped on the table and cried out,
“Sword Duke, what is going on?”
“Am…ita? You have become cuter.”
The sword duke said as he observed Amita who had gotten fatter. Amita blushed like their weakness was being stung and beat the table with their tail.
“Shut up! What the hell is going on?”
Amita knew about the sword duke and the Sanctuary to some extent. For the sword duke to appear at a location far away from the Demon King’s Palace… it probably had something to do with the Sanctuary.
The sword duke frowned and said in a subdued voice,
“There is a place I need to go with Prince.”
“Are you taking Shutra again?”
Felicia interrupted quickly. The sword duke shook his head.
“I don’t need to do that this time. However, it is obvious that I am going to a dangerous place.”
The atmosphere in the room became heavy at the sword duke’s words. While their mouths were stunned shut, the sword duke turned toward In-gong.
“Prince, I found out where the body of Shutenberg is.”