Chapter 175 - Phoenixs Daughter 2 (2/2)
[Didn’t you say that last time…..?Anyways, we killed one of the Four Heavenly Kings.]
“Four Heavenly King?From what I know, there shouldn’t be any Four Heavenly Kings left...”
[He wasn’t under the current Demon King.He was the weakest amongst the Four Heavenly Kings working under the previous Demon King.He had an Innate ability called Record Keeping.]
“······.”
He had never expected to hear such words from Silpennon’s mouth.It was what Artpe had been most worried about!It seemed the previous Demon King’s faction was starting to operate out in the open.
Wait a moment.Silpennon had encountered the Four Heavenly King from the previous generation…..!
“Is anyone hurt!?What’s the damage!?”
[Everyone is safe.His Innate ability couldn’t be used directly in battle.]
It didn’t matter if the weakest Four Heavenly King was working under the current Demon King or the past Demon King.The result was befitting his title!The manner of his death, and the fact that he had an ambiguous Innate ability was similar to the previous Artpe! Artpe hoped that bastard couldn’t rewind the world!Since Artpe was still here, it meant that the weakest Four Heavenly King wasn’t capable of rewinding the world!
He should be happy, yet somehow, he felt tears well up in his eyes.It was unknown as to whether Silpennon knew what emotions Artpe was feeling, but he continued to speak in a calm manner.
[In the process of killing him, we all grew a good amount.You’ll probably see me in new light when we meet again.]
“I’m already seeing you in a different light…..Anyways, it is fortunate that you guys were able to kill him. I’m glad you are safe and sound.So he mentioned the previous Demon King?Did he volunteer this information?What is Record Keeping?”
[Alright.I’ll explain it to you.However, there is something I must confirm with you before I do so.]
His voice was lower than usual, and Artpe understood that Silpennon was being serious.
“Speak.”
[So….You…Do you…..]
Artpe had set the stage for him, yet Silpennon was tentative to speak.Artpe became restless, so he decided to strike first.
“For your information, I like women.”
[Is Maetel amongst the women you like?]
“Uh······What?”
Is this the information he must confirm with Artpe?In a flash, he turned around, and he realized that Maetel was staring at him.He let out an eek as he shrank into himself.
There was no way she could hear the transmission.He wondered if she thought he was talking to a woman.Maybe, she was jealous.
[Hurry up and answer me.]
Artpe put up a soundproof barrier.It made Maetel narrow her eyes further.He snorted as he waved her away.
“Yes, I like her.Are you satisfied?”
[Then you should promise me.You will never allow her to get hurt.]
“She might get hurt in a fight, so I can’t give you a definite answer.”
[Hey.]
“······at the very least, I won’t let her die while I’m still alive.”
Since his opponent was being serious, Artpe had to answer in a serious manner.After hearing those words, Silpennon didn’t say anything for a brief moment.He finally let out a sigh as he answered Artpe.
[Alright.I believe you.Let’s move on to the main topic.]
“What?”
[I want to talk to you about your past life.I want to hear how you became a hero after you escaped being a Four Heavenly King.]
“······.”
This time his thoughts truly came to a stop.
[The Demon I met had an ability called Record Keeping.I received Record from my past life from him.He wanted to bring me over to their side.He wanted me to help them make the human realm into the Demon realm.I was able to become stronger thanks to him, and we were able to kill him.]
“Record Keeping······That makes sense.”
At the same time, he was able to accept why the previous Demon King’s faction was able to recover their power so quickly.Before they returned to the past, the Four Heavenly King had stored their Records.He was able to restore their past Records in their current lives.It was fortunate that Silpennon’s party was able to kill him.It was best to kill such a variable as soon as possible.
However, the last change caused by the past Four Heavenly King was giving Artpe a headache.
[I won’t betray you, and you don’t have to worry about me revealing this information to others…I just want to hear your story.]
“Silpennon, you’ve really matured.”
[It is all thanks to you, Artpe.So...]
Silpennon was probably letting out a bitter laughter on the other end of the communication Artifact.Artpe’s mortal enemy from his previous life spoke to him.
[Will you tell me your story?]
“It’ll take a very long time.We aren’t dating, so it would be awkward to talk to you on the communication Artifact for so long.”
[You can tell me in your spare moments. I just…..I want to become as strong as you.Even if it is a little bit, I just want to see the makeup of your heart.]
Artpe thought about it for a brief moment.They would be on the move for a while, and he had nothing to do during that time.Moreover…..He had someone he could talk to.He could reveal everything about himself.In truth, he was thankful for the opportunity.
“Alright.Let’s do that . At the end, you’ll have so much respect for me that you won’t know what to do with yourself.”
In the end, Artpe nodded his head.At that moment, Maetel had become peeved.She had put a massive amount of Mana in her fists, and she was getting ready to break his soundproof barrier.He didn’t forget to add this qualifier.
“First, I have to make up an excuse with Maetel.”
They were on the road to Glacia.This was how Artpe gained a free diversion to pass the time.