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Season 2 Chapter 677
Translator: Enuma ID
"...So, what happened after that?"
"I passed out."
"You lost consciousness?"
"That's right. You heard me perfectly well, so why are you asking?"
Е̂ n ǔ m̃ а́. і̇d̀
"It was just such an unexpected turn of events."
"Fair enough."
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Residue nodded, conceding the point without argument. Even as he spoke, he still felt half in a daze.
He seemed to be saying something, but there was a vague sense of not knowing whether this was reality or a dream. Yet as the haze over his vision gradually settled and the striking sky of Futurix grew steadily clearer, the scales tipped more toward this being real.
"Then did the Half King refuse Your Majesty's proposal?"
"Well......I'm not sure about that. Given the flow of things, it would've been natural for her to come over to my side, but... was saying 'thorny path' a mistake? I was actually trying to say let's roll around in the mud together, but doesn't that sound a bit vulgar?"
W еḃń ȯ v̄ ē l̂ Е̌nú m̈ а̂
"If I may be so bold, I don't think the Half King would have taken kindly to either of those."
"You have to nitpick everything, don't you."
"I am deeply ashamed."
Agolet bowed his head.
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Residue stared blankly at the pale crown of his head for a moment, then spoke.
"And what were you doing all that time? I never in my wildest dreams expected you to make such a pathetic exit after being sent flying like that."
W̃е.b̊nо̇v̌e ĺ Е̊ nŭm̊а
"Had I not been engaged in combat with the Half King long before Your Majesty arrived? My body had already reached its limit, so that single blow knocked me unconscious."
"Truly, you are a creature who can lie as easily as breathing."
"I am deeply ashamed. The reason Your Majesty harbors such distrust surely lies with this Agolet. Henceforth, I shall grind my bones to dust and set my soul ablaze to prove my true loyalty."
"...Anyway. How long was I out? Surely the Greatest Summit hasn't already ended?"
"It has not yet ended."
"Good."
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"There are still three hours until the summit."
"Are you serious?"
That wasn't good at all. How long had he been sprawled out sleeping?
Residue shot up from where he lay. Only then did he feel as though he'd finally shaken off that drowsy sensation of mumbling in a dream. The place where Residue had been lying was the middle of a main road in the futuristic city, which matched the last location he remembered collapsing.
"Agolet."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
We b n̆о v̆ е l Е̂ n̊ ù m а̀
"Where is the Half King?"
"By the time I found Your Majesty, she was already gone from this place. It seems she has already left the city."
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"Hmm......"
Residue frowned.
This was a development outside the plan.
"This isn't good. If we proceed with the summit without the Half King......"
E n ú mа
"If we proceed?"
"There's a high chance it'll turn into a complete mess."
"Why do you think so?"
"Take yourself, for instance. If you encountered a Ruler, wouldn't you feel the urge to devour them?"
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"Hmm, well......"
Agolet continued in an ambiguous tone.
Ё ǹum а̊
"The Half King was a far superior being compared to me. So I was extremely tense about this meeting, but even after actually encountering her, no dark, murky desire surged up."
"Hm?"
"What I mean is, the intense craving that a Knight of the Four should naturally feel did not arise."
Was he being sincere? The man lied so habitually that it was hard to take him at his word. Then again, there was no particular reason to deceive anyone about something like this.
Residue stroked his chin and spoke.
"Are you saying something has changed?"
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"It's still at the stage of conjecture, so I hesitate to say for certain."
"Hm. It may simply be that the Half King is special. It's no ordinary thing that two Knights have already submitted to her, after all. ...Anyway, what you're claiming is that even if you were to face a Ruler right now, the rage unique to the Four Knights might not manifest."
"I won't know for sure until I face one directly, but... even standing before Your Majesty, who is derived from a Ruler, I didn't feel such a violent surge of emotion. At first I thought it was because you're a Remnant, but somehow it feels like something else."
"......"
What Agolet was saying might not be complete nonsense after all.
In fact, the Red Knight had also joined forces with a Ruler, and in the Black Knight's case, it was questionable whether he even resented them. As for the Blue Knight, the reason she had tormented Residue so relentlessly wasn't simply because he had once been a Ruler.
Én̄û m̃а̂
"......"
Residue's face went half blank as he surveyed his surroundings.
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He was fairly certain the battle with the Half King had reduced the area to ruins, yet whether he'd been asleep for however long, everything had been restored to its original state.
Separate from that, his thoughts refused to organize themselves. Perhaps because he had just woken up, his head didn't feel like it was working properly.
"I don't know what I should be doing."
"You should proceed to the summit immediately. I suggest we head to the King's Castle first."
Ŵе̄ bn о́ vёl̊ Е̇n̂ ũ m̄а́
"To get to the King's Castle from here......"
"It would be most practical to receive Futurix's assistance."
"Ah, right. Futurix."
Residue looked around once more as he spoke.
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"Come to think of it, where is she?"
"Right here."
Ẁ е̊ b̂ n̈ ó_v̈ ê l Е ń um̀ӑ
Along with the voice, someone could be seen walking toward them. There was no need to verify; it was Futurix. She still wore the appearance of a woman in a white dress. Was she fond of that look?
Futurix looked at Residue with those glassy, transparent eyes of hers, then spoke again.
"How are you feeling?"
"A bit stiff, but fine otherwise."
"I see. That's good. ...Would you come with me for a moment?"
"Where?"
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"Somewhere quieter than here."
"Why."
Futurix paused briefly before answering.
"I have something to tell you."
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Futurix led Residue to a massive building in the center of the city. In the process, Residue noticed that her demeanor had changed considerably. It felt as though she no longer viewed him as an enemy. Of course, since he still didn't know what she might be scheming, he couldn't let his guard down entirely.
Еnu ṁ a
The massive building, and a room within it. Composed entirely of white and gray, the room felt sterile. Not only the walls but even the furniture inside was made entirely of metal, giving the whole space an unyielding, rigid quality.
Residue sat down in a chair with an uncomfortable expression. He wished the chair were a bit softer.
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Instead of grumbling, he looked at Futurix and asked.
"Have you finished tidying things up?"
"What do you mean by tidying up?"
Residue shifted his weight around, trying to find a more comfortable position, and spoke.
E.n u.m̄ а̊.і d̊
"All sorts of loose ends. Dealing with Hide's aftermath, the repercussions from that, the Half King, your own state of mind, things like that."
"...Most of it has been sorted out."
Futurix spoke in a flat voice. That kind of composure wouldn't be possible without having steadied herself to some degree. It seemed that while Residue had been unconscious, she had undergone a change of heart and arrived at her own conclusions.
Futurix twitched her interlaced fingers several times before blurting out.
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"I will participate in the summit as well."
"Hm?"
Е̂ n̈üṁà
"And I've urged the other Void Lords who are on friendly terms with me to attend if at all possible."
"Why the sudden change?"
"Because it is Her Majesty's will."
Residue blinked.
"You spoke with the Half King?"
"I did."
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"What did you talk about? No, before that, where did she go?"
"She said she wished to see the world. When she mentioned that her attire was too cumbersome for that, I prepared more comfortable clothes for her."
"......"
His mind went blank.
She suddenly wanted to go sightseeing at a time like this?
Compared to before, she wasn't completely out of her mind, but it was hardly the decision of someone in their right mind either. Residue had fought to the point of burning through his own life force, and in the end, had it all been for nothing?
Ѐ n u m̀а. i d
"There's no need to worry."
Futurix said, slowly shaking her head.
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"She said she would only look around very briefly. And just before she left, she asked me about the location and time of the summit. She must intend to attend."
"Oh. Is that so?"
The words brought a small measure of relief, but it didn't last long.
Because he didn't know what expression or tone of voice the Half King had worn when she said that. From Residue's position, it was not something he could be certain of.
Еnūm a.і̄ d̈
What if the Half King didn't show up at the summit?
The Four Knights, the Rulers, the Twelve Void Lords. Could he control all of them by himself?
'Well, it'll work out somehow.'
Residue decided not to think too deeply about it and let the matter slide.
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He'd gained some insights from the fight with the Half King, and Agolet would lend a hand for the time being.
"So the reason you're suddenly being cooperative is also because you're following the Half King's will."
W̆ e b ń öv̇ еl E n u ṁ_а̃
"That's right."
"You seem a little less of an idiot now. Congratulations."
As Residue clapped his hands and spoke, Futurix let out a sigh.
"...Honestly, my state of mind right now is half resignation. Because the Exile is dead."
"What does his death have to do with it?"
"Most of the plans involving the Half King were devised by the Exile. My role was limited to things like setting up the environment and maintenance."
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"......"
"You called us cowards. But precisely because we were cowards, precisely because we never had the slightest intention of stepping to the front, we devised even more meticulous and flawless plans. Beginning Wizard, let me ask you one thing. Can you make better use of the Half King than we did?"
Residue replied with an indifferent expression.
"Obviously. I don't know how grand your plans were, but at best, you'd all have died in the Second Destruction anyway. Look at the state of you now. Three Void Lords taken down by the mere First Destruction."
"......"
"And let me say this in advance: I still haven't dropped my suspicions about you. The possibility that you might be Hide."
Ё.n̄u̇m̊ а
"Fine. If you do figure it out, I'd appreciate it if you killed me with your own hands."
Hide spoke in a strangely detached voice. She looked like an old person who had lost all attachment to life, and it was not a pleasant sight.
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"Is that what you called me here for?"
"No. There's a guest here to see you."
"A guest?"
"Yes. Quite a few, actually."
W̄ еb.n̄o v̊ ĕl Е̄_nů m̂а̃
"Well, I am rather popular."
In both good and bad ways.
He swallowed the latter part without voicing it.
"So where are these guests?"
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The only ones in the room were Residue, Agolet, and Futurix. Just in case, he extended his senses further to check the surroundings, but no presences could be detected.
"That would be..."
Ẽn û mа
Before Futurix could even finish her reply.
Space abruptly split open, and a set of familiar faces appeared.
Residue looked at the man standing at the front.
"Michael?"
And those beside him were... Perus and Beniyang.
The moment Residue saw them, he couldn't help but smirk.
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"I knew I had an eye for people. You all managed to survive that madhouse."
"If that's meant to be a compliment, you could stand to be a bit more straightforward about it."
Perus, the Absolute who had served as the representative of the Moderates among the factions of the Top Universe, said with an awkward expression.
Residue shrugged, then turned his gaze to Beniyang.
"You're looking a bit better."
"......"
Е̄ ńu m̃а̇
Beniyang seemed at a loss for how to respond, then asked back in a small voice, "Am I?"
Instead of answering, Residue glanced at Agolet.
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He shot a brief glance at Agolet.
"Just in case, I'll say this ahead of time: that woman is a being similar to me."
"So it would seem. Is she also a Remnant of a Ruler?"
"More or less. She seems to have recovered a great deal of power compared to the last time I saw her, though......"
Е̂n ŭm̄ а . і̄d
Residue recalled the Absolute who had come to Agolet's land. The man who had appeared alongside Letif, whose name was... Kuon, was it? The man who had called himself a servant of the Seven-Toothed Dragon. And he had said he was searching for the teeth......
How many teeth had Beniyang recovered by now?
"You've gained companions, I see?"
Beniyang said in a cautious manner.
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How should he introduce one of the Four Knights to a former Ruler? While Residue deliberated, Agolet smiled faintly and spoke first.
"A pleasure to meet you all. I am Agolet, His Majesty's sword and shield."
Ё n̊ŭḿ а̌ . і̌ d
"...Agolet."
At that, Michael murmured in a voice tinged with surprise.
"Michael, is he someone you know?"
Having apparently broken the ice with him at some point, Beniyang asked Michael without any visible reluctance. For Residue, who carried Lukas's memories, it was a novel sight. Even though they were different beings, Michael and Lord had once been one and the same.
"From the information I have, the White Knight of Conquest bore that name."
"......!"
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Beniyang looked at Agolet with wide, startled eyes.
Perus seemed to know about the Four Knights as well, his face draining of color in an instant. Agolet made no effort to clear up the misunderstanding or prove he was not a threat, merely wearing a faint smile as he remained silent.
Left with no choice, Residue stepped in.
"I vouch for this one. He's a devious, irritating bastard, but he poses no immediate danger. More importantly, what business brings you to me?"
He chose not to ask about the Top Universe for now.
There was no time for that, and judging by Perus's face, things hadn't escalated to the worst-case scenario.
Ŵ е̊ ḃ n о̂ v̊ e ĺ Е̌ nuṁa
They seemed to share the same assessment, nodding before Perus spoke up.
"At any rate, the reason we've come is to relay information to Your Majesty."
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"Wait, Your Majesty? Surely you don't mean me?"
"Who else would it be?"
"Why am I 'Your Majesty'?"
"Have you not been going around proclaiming yourself the master of the Top Universe?"
Е̂ ńu m̆а
...Had he?
Now that he thought about it, something like that did ring a bell.
"Most of the Absolutes in the Top Universe already regard Lord Residue as our leader. We're counting on you."
"Hmm......"
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It wasn't something he had intended, but the title of representative of the Top Universe wasn't bad. Setting aside the responsibilities that came with it, the influence alone was worth having. In any case, Residue needed prominent positions among several major factions to strengthen his voice at the Greatest Summit.
"Well, fine. Setting that aside, what's this information you have for me?"
Ë n̂u mä
"I wanted to report on the attendance status for today's Greatest Summit."
"Oh?"
With only three hours until the summit, it was certainly information worth knowing in advance.
"Go ahead."
"Yes. First, the attendance of the Red Knight, the Black Knight, and the Blue Knight has been confirmed. ...And if the gentleman over there is truly the White Knight and Your Majesty's subordinate, then all Four Knights will be in attendance."
To Perus's words, Futurix added.
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"The Red Knight and the Black Knight follow the Half King's will. When I contacted them, they said they would attend."
"And the Blue Knight? How was she persuaded?"
"There was a child called 'Luca' whom Your Majesty had been traveling with, was there not? That child was instrumental."
"Hmm......"
He had assumed she was in the Top Universe, but could she have been captured by the Blue Knight?
Residue narrowed his brow.
Е̇ñ um а́
"There's no need to worry. The Blue Knight seemed to have taken quite a liking to the child."
Taking a liking to the child was hardly grounds for not worrying. Not when the other party was the Blue Knight. She might laugh at how adorable Luca was, then open her mouth wide and chomp down on her with those jagged teeth...... No, was that too pessimistic?
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While Residue let his imagination run wild, Beniyang spoke next.
"The Demon King and the Lightning God will be attending as well. And for my part, I'll be there as the Dragon."
"Is that so? Then all the Rulers will be in attendance."
"...Yes. Since the Giant is dead, that's correct."
Ѐ n̄.ūm̊ ӓ
Beniyang said, her voice dropping slightly.
Seeing that, Residue shook his head.
"No, it's full attendance including the Giant. I'll stand in for that bastard's seat."
"On what authority......?"
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"Because of what happened in the Top Universe, I gained the ability to wield the Giant's power."
"What? Is that even possible......"
Wёb̌ n o v̄e l̀ Èn̊um̃ а̃
"Enough. Don't press me on the details. I can barely wield a fraction of it anyway."
Residue replied as though it were a bother, and Beniyang closed her mouth.
Futurix, who had been watching them, spoke up.
"Most of the Twelve Void Lords will also attend."
"How many, exactly?"
"Eleven."
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"...Eleven? With so many Void Lords dead, how does that work?"
"Void Lords generally anticipate their own deaths and appoint Representatives in advance. Their power is nothing compared to a Void Lord's, but their qualifications to stand in are sufficient."
"For the record, I'll be attending that gathering as both the Seven-Toothed Dragon and as the Beast's Representative."
Beniyang said, raising her hand slightly.
Come to think of it, there was the concept of Representatives. In Golden Eye's case, would that one called the Optic Nerve or whatever be coming?
"...Since the Exile had no Representative, and excluding the one who has declared non-attendance, the Void Lords will also have full participation."
Ě nŭ m̂а̌
"I see."
Residue asked again.
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"Which Void Lord isn't attending?"
"It's someone you know well."
Beniyang said, and Residue didn't need to hear the rest to know who it was.
"The 0th Demon, Sedi Trowman."
Е̃ ñǔ m а̂
"Yes. I've heard she hasn't taken a single step outside her domain since the last summit."
So she'd become a total shut-in.
He could roughly guess the reason she'd ended up that way, and Residue rose from his seat.
"Can't be helped. I'll just have to go drag her out in person."
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"Wouldn't it backfire if you went? It seems like the reason she's not attending is because she doesn't want to see your face."
"No need to worry."
Е̌ ṅ úm a
Residue grinned.
"I have a brilliant plan."
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