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Chapter 679
Chapter 679
A Thousand Years Ago (3)
"Dark!"
Belinda was the first to rush in, shouting loudly.
Sure enough, next to the lying Ghislain, Dark, now a mass of black energy, floated in the air.
The others all gathered and called out urgently.
Еn ù_m̌а .і̊d
"What happened to the Young Lord?"
"Is His Highness safe?"
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"Is Ghislain okay?"
In an instant, the atmosphere turned into utter chaos. Dark bellowed.
"Quiet! Listen to me first! We don’t have time right now!"
Belinda grabbed hold of Dark’s body and shouted.
Е̃ ň.ùm̌а
"What is it? Why don’t we have time? What happened to the Young Lord?"
"We’re fine! Doing well! But time flows differently here!"
"Time... flows differently?"
"Yeah! Time is passing rapidly over there, even as we speak! So just listen to me first!"
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"A-Alright."
"The master told me to tell you not to worry first! He couldn’t say anything earlier because he wasn’t sure! Just wait! He can return safely anytime!"
Ӗ ṅumӑ .і̊ d̄
"Where is he now?"
With an incredibly smug look on his face, Dark shouted.
"We’re in the past right now! A thousand years in the past! The era of the Demonic Abyss and the Salvation Church!"
Everyone was shocked. Didn’t this mean Jerome’s hypothesis had been correct?
Jerome asked urgently.
"I’ll ask on behalf of everyone! Astion! You're possessing the body of the first Tower Master of the Tower of Radiance, Astion, right?"
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At those words, Dark was startled.
"What the! How did you know that? Anyway, we took over that guy’s body!"
Everyone looked stunned at the proud tone that seemed to say they had stolen the enemy’s body.
"Seriously... You took over our first Tower Master’s body?"
"Yeah! It’s ours now!"
"..."
Е́n umа.
Everyone’s minds went blank. He always did have a tendency to take things that didn’t belong to him… but taking over someone’s body? How were they supposed to process that?
In truth, it was closer to a symbiotic state than a takeover, but because Dark was speaking so haphazardly, it came off sounding like a robbery.
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Flailing about dramatically, Dark continued.
"Even while we’re talking like this, time is passing super-fast over there! The time axis is different!"
"I-Is it really that fast? Not even enough time for a proper explanation?"
"Exactly! The master sent me because he was worried, you’d all be anxious! He’s settling in and focusing entirely on training now! If no one’s got any more questions, I’m heading back, alright?"
W ё bn о v̌еl̂ Е̇ nů m̀ а̊
After defeating the Black Mage, Ghislain had established a temporary base in the Nodehill territory.
Since he planned to devote himself solely to training for a while, he had sent Dark away during the opening when it wouldn’t matter if he was gone for a long time.
Hearing Dark’s explanation, everyone let out a sigh of relief. It was absurd to think he hadn’t lost consciousness but had really traveled a thousand years into the past and was active there but that’s what he said.
It was an unbelievable phenomenon, but with the person involved saying it so plainly, there was no reason not to believe it.
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While most of them just blinked blankly, Jerome alone didn’t miss the important questions and asked them one by one.
“Then… did he really meet the Saintess? And the Hero? Or has he not met them yet?”
Е̂.ň ũ m̌.ӑ ..і̃d
“We met them! We really did!”
Everyone widened their eyes in awe.
The Hero and the Saintess, those legendary figures said to have saved the world and sealed the Demonic Abyss. To think he’d met such mythical people!
What kind of grand adventure could they possibly be on together?
With an excited expression, Jerome asked again.
“How are they? How strong are they? Just how incredible must they be…”
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Before he could finish, Dark flapped his beak, yelling as if he couldn’t believe the question.
“They’re complete pushovers, total idiots!”
“…”
“Hey, I really thought they’d be amazing until I saw them in person but nope! I’ve never seen bigger pushovers. The master’s so frustrated he’s personally training them right now! Beating them over the head as he goes!”
“…”
“That’s how the truth always is. It’s actually nothing much, but over time, everything gets exaggerated and blown out of proportion! Like that Alfoi bastard boasting that he beat a god!”
Е́ n̆ ū m̆ а̂
“…”
“The Hero? The Saintess? Tch, if those two are the Hero and Saintess, then I’m the Demon King.”
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“…”
Only then did everyone realize who the ‘friends’ mentioned in Astion’s book really were.
The ones Ghislain was supposedly working like a demon were none other than the Hero and the Saintess.
Unfortunately, Kyle still wasn’t mentioned this time either. He always seemed like the extra baggage.
Е n̆ům а́
“Anyway, I’m heading back now! A few days must’ve already passed there. Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon!”
Belinda asked once more.
“Are you really sure it’s okay? You better take good care of the Young Lord!”
“Ugh, nag nag nag. Don’t worry already! We’re beating down everything in sight!”
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No one knew exactly what he was ‘beating down,’ but hearing he was alright brought some comfort. It was a relief just to get some news like this.
Dark’s body began to dissolve gradually. He was passing back through the Gate inside Ghislain’s mental world, returning to the past.
Е̃ n u ṁа..і d̊
Just before vanishing, Dark looked at Julien and said.
“Hey, stop trying to act all cool. A thousand years ago, you were a complete loser. I oughta smack you. And there you were trying so hard to look good.”
“…”
Julien had no idea why he was suddenly being insulted. But, as always, he didn’t react.
“Still, the weird thing is you really have the same name and even look exactly the same. Could be coincidence, but reincarnation seems more likely, right? Anyway, I’m really going now! See you later!”
Fwoosh…
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With those final words, Dark vanished completely.
Everyone fell into a brief silence. It had all happened so suddenly that they couldn’t gather their thoughts.
But with even Dark appearing and saying such things, they had no choice but to accept Jerome’s hypothesis as true.
Claude muttered with a baffled expression.
“Why is it that whenever you get involved with the Lord, common sense just stops applying?”
He prided himself as the most intelligent mind in the territory, but the more time passed, the more he felt like he was becoming an idiot.
Ẅе̄ bn̂ ov̀ ẽl Е n ů mа̌
Belinda and Gillian, feeling a sense of relief, showed brighter expressions. Of course, it wasn’t as if all their worries had vanished, just that things seemed a bit better than before.
The calmest person of all was Julien.
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“…As expected, he’s doing just fine on his own.”
Julien believed in Ghislain’s capabilities more than anyone else. He had always trusted Ghislain’s judgment and had never once opposed anything he decided to do.
Because of that faith, he didn’t think anything serious would happen but now that he knew what was going on, he couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of wonder. It was a situation beyond imagination.
Suddenly, he recalled the first time he met Ghislain.
W̆ еb̌ nо̆ v̀ е̇l̃ Ẽ n̈ǔ_mǎ
He’d felt a strange mix of longing and familiarity without even realizing it. Even though they were meeting for the first time.
‘…So that’s why.’
According to what Dark said, the Hero from a thousand years ago looked exactly like him.
Could it really be that he was the reincarnation of that Hero? Was that why he’d felt that way?
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He now knew it was a possibility, but he still couldn’t be certain.
An awkward silence settled over the group for a moment. To think Ghislain was training the legendary Hero and Saintess…
Е̂ n̈ùḿâ. і̇ ď
Jerome broke the silence with a laugh.
“Haha, it really is incredible, isn’t it?”
Vanessa nodded in agreement. As a mage, she felt a deep curiosity about the current situation.
“It’s a relief to know His Highness is safe. I hope he comes back soon. I feel like we’ll hear some fascinating stories.”
It had become clear that the past and future were influencing each other, but exactly how and to what extent remained unknown.
Still, it was an event that could have a tremendous impact on the academic world. As a mage, it was only natural she wanted to study this phenomenon.
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Claude glanced sideways at Julien and said,
“By the way… Sir Julien must have been very different a thousand years ago, huh? To be called a pushover…”
“…”
Everyone looked at Julien. His expression remained as indifferent as ever.
That man who looked like he wouldn’t bleed even if stabbed was a pushover? The one who contended with Ghislain for the title of the strongest on the continent?
It just didn’t fit. It was enough to make one suspect it was just someone who happened to have the same face and name.
Е̂ n̊ u m̂ а
Claude, as if he’d been waiting for this moment, started teasing with a smug grin.
“From now on, Sir Julien, please stop acting so cool!”
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“…”
Everyone clicked their tongues in exasperation at Claude. Telling that man not to act cool? He wasn’t acting cool, he simply was cool by nature.
Ghislain was cool and popular too, but Julien possessed an even more mysterious and charismatic aura that surpassed even him.
If there were ever a popularity vote, Julien would undoubtedly take first place. No one would argue with that.
Ēn̊um а .і̃d̄
Well… Belinda and Gillian would grit their teeth and vote for Ghislain anyway, of course.
“Hmmm, then while we wait for Ghislain, let’s focus on what we need to do. If things aren’t in order when he comes back, he’ll definitely throw a fit.”
Jerome said with a bright smile. Beyond wrapping up the aftermath, there were still plenty of tasks left to handle. They had to research ways to suppress the expansion of the Rift and hunt down the remaining forces of the Salvation Church.
With that, everyone felt a bit more at ease and checked over their respective responsibilities. Thanks to the lighter mood, some even exchanged a few jokes.
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Amidst it all, Julien suddenly spoke up.
“I shall be leaving now.”
Ê n̊uma
“What? Why? Where are you going?”
Belinda was startled.
Ghislain had brought Julien to the territory when he had nowhere else to go. He had even sat Belinda down and earnestly asked her to take good care of him.
So, hearing that Julien was suddenly leaving caught her completely off guard. She couldn’t help but worry something had happened.
Julien glanced briefly at the sleeping Ghislain, then continued.
“Now that I know he’s safe, that’s enough. I’m going to look for Gartros.”
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Julien had been wanting to find Gartros for some time. His instincts had been constantly urging him to seek him out.
But when Ghislain collapsed, his faith in his intuition had been shaken. So, he hadn’t left, and had simply waited for Ghislain to wake up.
Now, though, there was no reason to hesitate. With nothing else pressing, he intended to finish dealing with the lingering threat once and for all.
“If I catch Gartros, I can learn more about the Adversary. I might even be able to catch the Duke of Delfine who fled. There’s no downside.”
“A pursuit squad is already scouring the entire continent.”
“I’ll move on my own. I’ll find him and return as quickly as I can.”
Ѐnu.m а.і.d̃
When Julien set his mind to go somewhere, no one could stop him. Still, the fact that he said he would return meant he had taken quite a liking to the Fenris Territory.
Belinda, feeling regretful, tried to assign someone to handle menial tasks for him, but Julien declined.
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He packed only a few belongings, mounted his horse, and left just like that.
Watching Julien depart, Jerome shook his head.
“Ah, he’s cool. That man is just too cool.”
Once he made a decision, he never looked back so much like Ghislain.
Е̄ ň.ů m å
Even after Julien left, the others continued to fervently discuss what Dark had said.
It was such a bizarre and mysterious event that it was impossible not to talk about it.
In particular, the claim that Julien was the reincarnation of the Hero carried more weight than before. It actually seemed quite plausible.
The idea that the Hero had met Ghislain in a past life was fascinating in itself. That their bond had continued to this day was even more astonishing.
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Still, just because it sounded convincing didn’t mean it was fact, most of it was still their own speculation and hypothesis. Until Ghislain returned, nothing could be confirmed.
They spent their days hoping for Ghislain to return safely and soon.
Ẃe̊ b nô v̂_el Е̇ñü m а̄
* * *
Over the course of two years in the Nodehill territory, the living arrangements of Ghislain’s group had changed significantly.
For starters, they had moved from the government building the Lord had initially provided to a much larger building.
It was a facility that Ghislain had personally designed and constructed to accommodate his training regimen. The building was packed with a training arena and various amenities.
Money wasn’t an issue, Rio was sending over massive amounts of funds.
In the central hall of the building sat a large table used for meetings, along with maps and chairs.
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Ghislain sat in the most prominent chair, his chin resting on his hand, eyes closed.
His appearance was quite different from before. The skinny mage body with a slightly bulging belly was now lean and solidly built.
His attire was no longer a tattered robe either. He wore functional clothing made from luxurious materials, and draped over his shoulders and neck was the pelt of a black bear.
It was an imposing look less like a mage and more like the King of Bandits… or perhaps a high-ranking noble.
Soon, someone entered the hall. A rugged, scruffy-looking man with a rough appearance.
Upon seeing Ghislain, the man spoke with a nervous look.
Ӗnůṁ.а
“Uh… Sub-boss…”
“Tsk. You didn’t address me properly, did you?”
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“Ah, I apologize! Vice-Commander. The boss… I mean, the Commander says everything’s ready.”
Only then did Ghislain open his eyes. He picked up a long black rod that had been leaning against his chair.
Just from looking at it, one could tell it was made of incredibly tough steel.
As Ghislain rose from his seat, he smiled.
W е̊b̌n ŏ vёl̇ Ên̂ ü m̃ а
“Alright, time to move again.”
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