Chapter 173 - Slave Liberation 6 (2/2)
“So, did you change your mind?”
“… I accept your offer, Hero King. As you mentioned earlier, this era is chaos. Now is the time to have a strong central point. Humanity needs someone they can rely on.”
Arminius also wanted a peaceful world.
He wanted everyone to live without discrimination and be recognized for their abilities.
But the time wasn’t right yet.
No matter how ideally he changed the world, what use would it be if the demons robbed them of everything?
Even if spring came, if the pests in the fields weren’t exterminated in advance, the hungry stomachs would not be filled.
As the battle ended, Woohyuk placed his longsword’s blade on Arminius' shoulder.
“From now on, you are to protect the peace at the Bayen County with your men. That is the right and the duty I give you.”
He was still lacking to rule over a small kingdom like the Talis Kingdom.
But there was no perfect human being from the beginning.
If he continued to work hard and move forward, his path towards becoming the ruler would still be available.
As Woohyuk encouraged the bowing Arminius the slaves around them knelt together.
He was the real monarch who would save them from this chaotic age.
Catsy opened her mouth with an excited expression.
“Meoooow! Master, you’re so cool! Now, we only have to deal with the slaves who joined the Witch Cult, right?”
“Hong Yuri will take care of that.”
Now he had to hurry to the north.
Although he had stolen the Valkyrie's Dagger from Melena, Lilith's subordinates were still aiming for the Edda Chronicles.
Aleister was most likely coming up with a scheme as well.
'Wait for me, Aleister. One day, I will kill you for sure.’
Woohyuk’s eyes shined with a firm resolution.
***
After completing all his duties in the Talis Kingdom, Woohyuk reunited with Eteria Rodinus.
They were busy restoring the lost contents of the Sangreal Chronicles’ manuscript.
Their current progress was about 25%.
“Any movements from Pronoia?”
“We didn’t notice any of those fanatics here. Maybe it’s because this area was occupied by demon kings before you arrived. But now that the kingdom has regained peace, they will soon send some people.”
The exhausted Boetius stroked his white beard with his hand.
They had no definite measures on how to deal with Rosenkreuz.
Woohyuk told Boetius to take a seat
“It would be best to take a break. You will have a hard time during the long march.”
“… I feel like I’m becoming a burden. Especially on those children’s shoulders. But I still have so much to do before I can retire...”
Boetius sat on a chair at the base camp as he stared at Ibn Rusud and Helena.
The two were quarreling as usual.
Their conversation made them appear like little kids, instead of a wiseman and a saintess.
“I also have a lot of work to do. And they’re all important tasks, so I cannot skip a single one. They may seem unnecessary in your eyes, though.”
“It's not that I don't understand your thoughts. But because we already know how your actions will impact the future...”
Boetius did not mention the details of the prophetic book.
Woohyuk looked unhappy.
“Then what are you telling me to do? I gave up on everything that would interfere with my plans to get all the way here.”
“… Looks like the time has come to tell you. There are a few things you need to know before you leave for the Norton Kingdom.”
Boetius struck his crystal staff on the floor three times.
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
Then the surrounding landscape crumbled and quickly turned into a burning landscape.
”This...”
“It is one of the Three Great Catastrophes that will happen on the Eeth Continent in the future. In the prophetic book, it is written that this is the descent of the Fallen Angel Cruella.”
Cruella, an angel who fell after gaining forbidden knowledge.
She was currently sealed in another dimension
If someone with the qualifications to challenge the Demon God’s throne appeared, she would be used as a tool to test him.
“You mean this catastrophe is caused by me?”
“Our future is pre-designed and continuously managed by our Creator. He is especially observing you.”
The prophetic book did not explain why.
But what was certain was that Woohyuk could change this world’s miserable destruction.
Only he could help Eteria Rodinus rebuild the Ark of Knowledge and place the Holy Grail in it.
However, if he failed, the future would reach a tragic end as written in the prophetic book.
Therefore, Eteria Rodinus was paying special attention to Woohyuk.
“So, it means that the Ark of Knowledge, the Holy Grail, and the power of the Demon God must be gathered in one location in their perfect conditions. The Three Ancients Chronicles and the Nameless Tome are some of the magic books required to rebuild the Ark of Knowledge.”
“Yes. You must have many more questions, but be aware of that for now. Any more information will be poisonous to the current you.”
Instead, all of the epic quests linked to the Three Ancient Chronicles would be provided to Woohyuk.
Only then could they prevent the Three Great Catastrophes to come.
At Boetius' words, Woohyuk nodded silently.
Little by little, he felt that clues were slowly being released.
As the two continued talking, Helena approached them and spoke to Woohyuk.
“Do you have any presents for me?”
“What do you want?”
“You know, that sweet and bitter thing.”
The present Helena was talking about was chocolate.
She was too embarrassed to say it directly, so she was beating around the bush.
Boetius laughed and spoke when he saw her grieving attitude.
“Please take care of my granddaughter. She may be unruly, but her divine power is quite high, so she will be helpful in your battles against demons.”
“… I’ll try my best.”
Woohyuk had to travel with Helena during his journey to the Norton Kingdom.
It was because of his contract with Eteria Rodinus.