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Chapter 58
A mournful scream echoed from the cliff, loud enough to drown out the crashing waves.
“Maxweeeell!”
“Khmm!”
Perhaps my wailing was too loud, because Quitor covered one ear and cleared his throat.
“Max…”
Е n ũm а̃ . і̌ d
“Enough! Stop your crying!”
Quitor’s booming voice shook the entire cliff.
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If his volume had been any greater, I would have worried the cliff itself might collapse.
“Explain what happened!”
The reason Quitor had appeared was to investigate why a talent like Maxwell had fallen into the sea.
Here, I had to play dumb and say whatever would please him.
En u m ã
“Wh… who are you?”
At my question, Quitor once again showed his majesty, introducing himself with a solemn expression.
“My name is Quitor, servant of the Sea King, sovereign of the ocean.”
After saying this, Quitor slowly looked us over before speaking again.
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“So now, explain.”
“I am Leon Jodrick, a student of Argen Academy.”
Ẁ е̇ b̈ñ о ṽеl Еń umӓ
“Argen Academy, you say…”
Quitor stroked his chin, sinking into deep thought.
It made sense—Atlantis’s last dealings had been with the heroes, including Cled.
He couldn’t possibly know about Argen Academy, which was founded afterward.
“Yes, as you already know, we are gathered to follow in the footsteps of the five heroes who sealed the Demon King—Cled, Ravina, Garon, Kirin, and Priestess Rebecca.”
Quitor and the upper ranks of Atlantis are notoriously prideful.
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They cannot bring themselves to admit when they don’t know something.
At times like this, it’s best to weave in a bit of explanation.
“Well, I know that much. Those are names I recall fondly.”
Seemingly satisfied, Quitor nodded with a content look.
“And the one who fell into the sea is also a student of our academy, named Maxwell Willard…”
I brushed my cheeks as though wiping away tears and continued.
Ё ñù m̂а̂
“While we were off guard, assailants kidnapped him… We immediately pursued them and dealt with them all, but Maxwell ended up in the sea… sniff.”
I even added a bit of sniffling to sell the act, but Quitor still seemed doubtful.
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“Attacked by assailants? He didn’t seem like someone who could be taken so easily…”
Quitor’s question was sharp.
There weren’t many strong enough to abduct Maxwell outright, and if such people existed, we wouldn’t have dispatched them so easily.
“Maxwell said he couldn’t sleep yesterday and took a sleeping pill…”
Еn ũm а̃ . i d̊
It was a ridiculous excuse, but it left no room for rebuttal.
“There isn’t even a trace of battle.”
“These twins here are skilled mages. They incinerated the corpses without leaving a trace.”
“I see… They certainly look talented enough, but…”
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Quitor tilted his head at my story, yet since there were no glaring holes, he nodded in reply.
“Do not worry too much. This Maxwell you speak of is alive.”
Е n̂ ûmа.i̇ḋ
With that, Quitor began to sink back into the sea.
“Wait here a while.”
He was likely going to compare Maxwell’s words with mine to see if they matched.
If Maxwell had any sense, he’d go along with it.
***
‘Damn it… Leon Jodrick, what the hell are you up to…?’
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Maxwell shook his drenched hair side to side and let out a sigh.
Although he had panicked when suddenly dropped off a cliff, he now understood Leon’s intent.
‘This is… the undersea city of Atlantis…?’
“It’s been a while since we’ve had an outsider.”
The place where Maxwell now stood was the audience chamber of Atlantis’s royal palace.
A man seated on a massive throne toyed with a crooked crown as he spoke.
E ń ũ m̃ а̂. id̆
“Since Quitor brought you here, you must be a land-dweller of some worth.”
With one leg propped on the throne and a finger digging in his ear as though everything were a hassle, he was enough to leave Maxwell dumbfounded.
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“Your name?”
Though he barely looked at Maxwell, asking as if uninterested, Maxwell lowered his head and answered.
“Maxwell Willard.”
The chamber, the crown, and the aura radiating from him all made it clear.
Е n um̂a. і̌d́
This man, the very picture of apathy, was none other than the Sea King of Atlantis.
“Maxwell Willard… Well, Quitor can handle it. Until then, wait.”
The Sea King lowered his head.
It was clear his interest had waned, as he closed his eyes and remained still.
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‘That man… is the King of Atlantis?’
Maxwell slowly looked around.
Е̊ n u_ṁ ã
Atlantis was the kingdom of merfolk.
Others bore features of sea creatures, yet the man on the throne looked entirely human.
So he’s an exception…?
Through the window, Maxwell saw the scale of Atlantis, far grander than he had imagined.
‘It’s a wonder this place hasn’t been discovered until now.’
The city was so massive it could not be taken in with a single glance.
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As Maxwell carefully scanned the view outside, he noticed something strange.
Something was falling from the sky.
Maxwell felt a sense of foreboding as the tentacled figure drew closer to the palace, and his hand slowly moved toward his sword.
“Do not worry, he is one of ours.”
The Sea King, who had appeared to be asleep with his eyes closed, spoke quietly.
‘I thought he was asleep…’
Wё b n̆ǒ v̄еl̃ Е̄ ńŭ m̌а
Maxwell slowly removed his hand from his sword and watched as the figure approached.
The closer it came, the clearer its form became—countless tentacles and, above them, the shape of a human body.
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Boom!
With a tremendous crash, Quitor landed at the palace. It was a suitably grand entrance for his size.
“Have you come to your senses?”
Quitor glanced at Maxwell and asked a simple question.
Е n̂uḿ а̇. іd
“Ah, yes…”
Maxwell nodded in response, but Quitor ignored him as though he hadn’t asked anything and walked straight to the Sea King.
“Your Majesty, I have returned after completing a brief investigation.”
“Mm, good.”
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Unlike Quitor’s solemn tone, the Sea King replied as though burdened by the effort.
“There were those on land who claimed to be companions of the outsider…”
W e b̆n о́vеl Е ń üm̄ă
“Handle it.”
“Understood.”
Clearly accustomed to the Sea King’s indifferent attitude, Quitor bowed, then walked back toward Maxwell.
“Your name?”
“Maxwell Willard.”
“Maxwell Willard…”
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Recognizing the name he had already heard on land, Quitor nodded.
“I am Quitor, servant of the Sea King.”
Hearing this, Maxwell once again glanced at the man slouched on the throne, dozing.
‘So… that really is the King of Atlantis.’
“Then, Maxwell, do you know the land-dweller named Leon Jodrick?”
“Leon Jodrick, sir?”
Е ñ ū m̈ а . і̃ d̆
“Yes.”
“I do.”
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“What is your relationship?”
Maxwell’s mind raced.
‘They already knew Leon’s name and came down from above… Quitor must have met him already.’
Quickly piecing it together, Maxwell answered without hesitation.
Ê n u ṁ_а..і̀_d̆
“He is a close friend of mine. We attend Argen Academy together.”
The words matched exactly with what Leon had already said.
“Can you explain the moment you fell into the sea?”
‘That Leon…’
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Maxwell recalled the words he had spoken the night before, urging him to stay calm no matter what happened.
‘I can’t tell the truth.’
Еn um̀ȧ
If they heard that his so-called companions had tied him up with rope and thrown him into the sea to send him to Atlantis, they would be shocked.
“I am still shaken, so… may I perhaps see my companions?”
Believing Leon must have already prepared excuses, Maxwell dodged the question.
“Even a brief explanation would do.”
“I’m sorry. My memory is unclear…”
Quitor considered this. Nothing had been revealed.
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‘Still, Maxwell is the one chosen by the Tear of the Sea. He has no reason to lie. This wouldn’t be the first time…’
Images of Cled and the heroes of old flickered through Quitor’s mind.
“Very well. Wait here.”
“You’re sharp, aren’t you?”
“A merchant has to be. And you acted well yourself.”
“Life teaches you these things.”
W̌е́b̃ ńо v̈ е̇ l̈ Ѐ n̆ ūm̈ а
“Something happened?”
“Something like that.”
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***
Drek nodded knowingly.
‘Since being possessed, I’ve lied more times than I can count…’
“Anyway, it should be about time…”
Ẇ ӗ b̂ñо̃v̆e l̇ Е num а
More than thirty minutes had passed since Quitor had returned to the sea.
By now, he should have compared Maxwell’s story with theirs and be on his way back.
‘Maxwell’s a clever guy. He must have managed to spin it well enough…’
“So, does this mean we’ll actually get into Atlantis?”
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Rose, tired of waiting, kicked at the sand with her boot and spoke.
“Just wait and don’t worry.”
Ẃéb ṅ.о v ӗ l̈ Е n̈ um а
At my words, Rose began to stomp the sand harder, clearly dissatisfied.
“Um… excuse me… but I really wish you would explain things, at least a little.”
Viola spoke cautiously, glancing at Rose, and Shane, watching, added his support.
“He’s right, Leon. Throwing Maxwell into the sea without telling us anything, then acting like that… I’m sure you had your reasons, but when things happen without any explanation, we can’t help but panic.”
Shane’s words weren’t wrong.
“Even if I had explained, you wouldn’t have believed it.”
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At my response, Chloe nodded.
“True. If it was something we couldn’t easily accept, it would’ve been hard to explain. None of us would’ve agreed to throw Maxwell into the sea like that.”
Chloe’s words made Rose nod as well.
“Leon not explaining things isn’t anything new.”
Her tone was cranky, perhaps from boredom while waiting.
“Anyway, just act your parts well. It’s about time.”
Еn um а̌
Since everyone had seen the performance in front of Quitor, I didn’t need to explain the setup again.
Speak of the devil—once more, the sea began to part.
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“Leon Jodrick of Argen Academy, and his companions.”
Quitor slowly emerged, calling out to us.
“By the authority of the Tear of the Sea, which has recognized Maxwell Willard, I, Quitor, acknowledge you as his companions and invite you to Atlantis on behalf of the Sea King.”
‘So Maxwell managed to smooth-talk them after all.’
Е̊ ñ ü m̃ â
“For you land-dwellers, I shall bestow a spell. Step forward.”
At Quitor’s words, the others hesitated, still wary.
‘Guess I’ll lead the way.’
With me at the front, followed by Drek, the Cribel twins, Chloe, and finally Shane, Quitor cast his spell upon us.
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[Underwater Adaptation has been activated]
[Resistance to water pressure has increased]
Е.ǹ u m̈а .іd̊
[You can now breathe underwater]
[Water resistance is minimized]
[Your clothes and body will not get wet]
[This effect lasts for 24 hours]
‘That’s quite a lot of buffs.’
“Now, let us go meet your companion, Maxwell Willard.”
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Quitor extended his tentacles toward us one by one.
I grasped one. Slimy and damp, it was an unpleasant sensation.
“Hold on tightly. I will take you to Atlantis.”
The first gate, Quitor, had been cleared.
Next came Atlantis’s ruler.
The Sea King must be won over.
We b̊n о v ёl̈ .Е̊n̄ùm̌ a
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