Chapter 205 – Chapter 43: Storm #2 (1/2)
Chapter 205 – Chapter 43: Storm #2
“The legend of the red dragon?”
It was Anastasia, not In-gong, who asked. It was apparently a completely new story for her.
Felicia gazed at In-gong from her position next to Anastasia. Similarly, In-gong also looked at Felicia, and the two exchanged glances. They didn’t use any message magic as their eyes were sufficient to communicate the message. In-gong gave a small nod, and Felicia responded with a similar nod.
Indara gazed at Anastasia and Felicia, then he opened his mouth slowly.
“Yes, Your Highness. According to legend, the red dragon destroyed all civilizations in the distant past before the Era of Struggle. He was a type of destruction god.”
Although he had the power of a god, he hadn’t been a being who walked alongside the gods. Every species had their own myths and legends.
The destruction and creation of the world appeared in many myths and legends. The concept of a destruction god wasn’t anything new. However, Anastasia was confused by Indara’s story because there was something strange.
“The destruction of civilization? Not the world?”
“Yes, the red dragon confronted the elder dragons of that time and both sides were destroyed after a bloody battle. In the process, the civilizations which had been shining brilliantly in the Demon World were destroyed.”
In-gong and Felicia’s gazes met once again. Apart from them, the other children of the demon king showed interest in Indara’s story.
Chris, Caitlin, and Silvan were staring with fascinated expressions, but Anastasia frowned. Although she didn’t know as much as Felicia, Anastasia was an excellent magician and knew a lot of ancient knowledge. She frowned because she was reminded of the existence of the indigenous species.
The cave they were in was big enough to accommodate 200 people at once, but it was still a sealed place. Indara didn’t speak in a loud voice, however, everyone in the cave had no problem hearing his story.
“As a result of the battle which shook the heavens and earth, the magic flow of the whole Demon World became a mess, and it became a land that suffered from abnormal weather, just like beyond the limit line here. After many years of effort put forth by many people, the Demon World managed to recover and become a place where people can live, but it is hard beyond the limit line because this area still hasn’t recovered.”
Indara said slowly before catching his breath. Anastasia looked up as she thought about this story.
“Hrmm, this seems to be the first time I’ve heard this story. Felicia, have you ever heard it?”
Felicia was the best when it came to ancient knowledge. As all eyes focused on her, Felicia shrugged and replied,
“I’ve heard a similar story. When I went to Curtis, I heard the legend about a red serpent god from the giants.”
The reason for her exchange of gazes with In-gong was to discuss whether they should tell this story.
“The giants?”
Anastasia’s eyes widened as she asked again. Felicia nodded before gazing at Indara.
“The lizardmen told a story that was similar to Indara’s. They… they said that they were a species created by the indigenous species in order to fight against the red serpent god.”
“Indigenous species… they really exist…”
It was more of a statement than a question. Anastasia frowned and thought deeply before asking Indara,
“Indara, is this a sura legend?”
“Yes, Your Highness. The story has been handed down among the suras.”
Indara responded with an aloof expression. Unlike the Sanctuary, this wasn’t a secret.
‘Indeed, it would be surprising if this story was a secret.’
The fact that the Four Riders of the Apocalypse and Drakon Kechatulla didn’t appear in the story meant that it was quite simplified.
“That… can I ask you one thing?”
Carack asked, raising his hand abruptly. Indara didn’t think that an orc would ask a question instead of the royal children, so he was confused for a moment.
“Feel free to ask.”
Carack was In-gong’s aide, so Indara didn’t object as he was basically a person from outside the Demon King’s Palace. Carack’s eyes shook as he spoke,
“You said that people worked to help the Demon World recover? Are those people the guardians?”
“Are you talking about how the lands became devastated after the guardians disappeared?”
It was Chris who had remained silent until now. Carack nodded straight away.
“Yes.”
It was the reason why the children of the demon king were being dispatched to several places around the Demon World. The lands which had lost their guardians had become deserts and were now uninhabitable. This mainly took place on the borders, but it happened in so many places that it was a well known story in the Demon World. Indara nodded like he had also heard about it.
“It is possible.”
“Enger Plains.”
Felicia said suddenly. As everyone’s eyes gathered on her, Felicia took a breath and chanted a spell. Then a large and translucent sphere covered the place where the children of the demon king were sitting. It was a magic shield which was used to block sounds from leaking.
As Felicia opened the shield, everyone’s eyes sharpened. Felicia looked at In-gong and said,
“Shutra, isn’t that the reason we fought to protect Green Wind on Enger Plains? If Green Wind or the small temple was destroyed, then Enger Plains will lose its greenery.”
Only Felicia had been with In-gong at Enger Plains, even though she hadn’t participated in the fight to protect Green Wind and the small temple. However, it wasn’t important whether she fought or not. They quickly understood what Felicia was talking about.
“If this story explains the ultimate goal of the group with the purple aura that is attacking the Demon World… do they want to turn the Demon World into an area like the limit line?”
Chris growled ferociously as he spoke.
It made sense. All of the demon king’s children, except for Felicia, didn’t know everything about the Four Knights of the Apocalypse. If the whole Demon World became like beyond the limit line, then their goal could be achieved to a certain extent.
‘But…’
In-gong couldn’t help feeling like something was lacking. If that was the purpose of the Death Knight and War Knight, then they should’ve attacked the guardians more extensively.
“Does Green Wind know anything else?”
Felicia asked In-gong, who shook his head. In-gong had already talked to Green Wind about this a few times. In-gong asked Indara instead,
“Indara, do you know anything else?”
“The story about the red dragon is rarely passed down. But the sword duke… I’m not sure but he might know a little bit more.”
Indara replied solemnly since this was the first time he had heard about Enger Plains. Anastasia focused on Indara and said,