Chapter 139 - Eteria Rodinus 4 (2/2)

“What are the names of those demon kings? Do they know where the Sangreal Chronicles are?”

“The circle name is Ars Almadel. The members are Orobas the 55th, Andras the 63rd, and Astaroth the 29th. They didn't seem to know where it was exactly, but they suspected the Talis kingdom.”

The 55th Demon King Orobas was the one who had a complicated history with Loengreen, as he was the one who had killed the commander of the Trinity Knight Order, Roland.

The 63rd Demon King Andras was somewhat low in rank, but had a special skill that allowed him to spread an imaginary world and attack the opponent's mind.

Meanwhile, Astaroth, the 29th Demon King, had outstanding strength and power with very few weaknesses as he was a high-ranker.

In summary, they were a lot more difficult to deal with compared to Ars Nova, whose main powerhouse was Amii.

“The Talis Kingdom, you say? But that information isn’t completely trustworthy, is it? What about you two? Do you know anything?”

Boetius' gaze turned to Volak and Dantalion.

Woohyuk dragged the two in front of Boetius.

“I, I wasn’t interested in the Holy Grail all this time. Witches are generally the ones interested in it. Us Demon Kings were too busy fighting on the Eeth continent.”

“There are a few things I heard from the Witch of Sloth. Angrboda apparently left for the Norton Kingdom for the Edda Chronicles, and the Witch of Lust went to the Talis Kingdom to investigate the lands.”

Unlike the simple and ignorant Volak, Dantalion had a bit of information.

Woohyuk placed his hand on his chin and thought about his plans.

'It would be better to visit the Lydia Kingdom for a short while only and head to the Talis Kingdom straight away.'

The King of Cooking Hans and Runesmith Dexter were in the Enoa and Norton Kingdoms respectively, but the two countries were relatively close to the Lydia Kingdom, so it wouldn’t take much time.

While the Edda Chronicles were also located in the Norton Kingdom, the Sangreal Chronicles were more important in the current state of affairs.

He could also use the Hand of Midas as bait to lure Angrboda in the worst case scenario.

'I'm really worried about Carnelian too.'

She was probably getting tortured by Ivanov by now. Her mind was most likely completely devastated, but rehabilitating her was still possible.

Woohyuk would also be in trouble if the impatient red dragon started wreaking havoc like his past life.

By the time he finished organizing his plans, Boetius struck the floor with his staff as the interrogation was over.

“That’s good enough for now. We must leave for the Talis kingdom. King of Rhine, what do you plan to do?”

”I…”

Woohyuk told Boetius in detail what he had come up with so far. Boetius nodded and pointed at Helena with his staff.

“I will assign Helena to you. After you’ve achieved all your goals, come join us at the Talis Kingdom.”

“A moment please, Lord Boetius. I cannot agree to that. If Helena gets in danger as she follows him...”

“My job was to monitor him from the start. As I told you before the meeting, I promised to share the contents of the Nameless Tome in exchange for receiving it from him. So you should pay attention to your own business, Mr. Wiseman. Now is not the time to worry about others.”

Helena stared at Ibn Rusud and mocked him by strangling herself as an act. She was referring to the battle against Rosenkreuz where he was almost killed by the man in question.

Ibn Rusud glared at Helena as he recalled the events.

“Look at you, acting like that even though I was worried about you.”

“Who told you to worry about me? Get yourself a lover already and have children to pass on the divine lineage, Mr. Wiseman.”

“Doesn’t that also apply to you, Ms. Virgin Saint?”

“Can’t you see that I’m working on it? Look at this.”

Helena approached Woohyuk and hugged his arm.

Every member of Eteria Rodinus stared at them in disbelief.

“He-Helena…”

“It was a joke, Lord Boetius. In truth, he has already rejected me.”

Helena made a sad and pitiful expression.

Immediately, everyone's eyes focused on Woohyuk with contempt, and he clicked his tongue.

“Did Saint Sophia also behave like this?”

“… Ehem. I am not sure since she lived a long time ago. But I have heard that she was quite a tomboy despite her elegant image.”

“Something must’ve happened to the divine lineage’s genes as it passed down through history. A weird mutation or something.”

”What did you say? Are you speaking blasphemy about our family line, Asura?”

Ibn Rusud exclaimed loudly as he listened to Woohyuk and Boetius' conversation.

When the atmosphere turned sour, Helena sided with Woohyuk.

“Oh, are you picking a fight with the person to whom you owe your life, Mr. Wiseman? I don’t think that behavior is appropriate of someone who has yet to return the favor. Don’t you think so, Lord Boetius?”

“Helena is correct, Ibn Rusud. Apologize to him right now.”

“Ugh...”

When Helena stuck her tongue out from behind Woohyuk, Ibn Rusud trembled in rage.

But as her words weren’t wrong, he bowed to Woohyuk.

”I apologize. I got a bit too enthusiastic since the topic was related to my sister. Please forgive me.”

”I don't think it was a big deal, but I’ll accept the apology.”

Eventually, as the mood changed for the better, Boetius coughed and spoke up again.

“Eteria Rodinus wasn’t originally this kind of organization. In the past, noble wisemen used to discuss profound topics, but at some point our members increased and...”

Long excuses followed by longer excuses.

Woohyuk let the content of the speech pass through one ear and out the other.

'They are quite annoying people unlike what I had expected.'

He had thought it was a group with very strict rules and a cold atmosphere since it was one that defended the divine lineage and secret knowledge. While the organization could not be blamed for Ibn Rusud and Helena’s rebellious outbursts, the history of their family was slightly suspicious.

However, as he could not give up the three ancient Chronicles and Rosa Eterna, Woohyuk stayed calm and collected, and pretended not to mind.

“Then I'll get ready to leave with Helena. We shouldn’t be delaying too much.”

“Agreed! Now, let us pack up, King of Rhine.”

Helena clung to Woohyuk's arm, a bright look plastered on her face.

Afterwards, she quietly whispered into Woohyuk's ear so that no one could hear her.

“You took my first kiss and saw my naked body, so you should take responsibility for that, don’t you think?”

“…”

He regretted getting involved with such a clingy woman.