The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Episode 464

– Ur is dead.

The countless stories and emotions condensed in that one sentence made Kang Seol freeze.

“… what?”

It was clear just from the writing style and the words used that the person who delivered the news was Jamad.

The tone of speech is so concise that it conveys no emotion.

The content I received from him was mainly the story of how the entire Federation, including the capital city of Servion, was frozen.

How did frost fever, the surge in infected people, cause problems? And… how Ur solved the problem.

“Snowfall… are you okay? “What is it about?…”

Kang Seol looked at Sindio for a moment. And realizing that if he hesitated now, he would have to work harder next time, he relayed to Sindio the events that had occurred in the Federation.

“… That’s a lie, right?”

“It’s probably true.”

“It’s a lie… It’s a lie… They’re all dead?”

“….”

Syndio stumbled as if in shock and sat down on the remains of a nearby ruin.

The demise of the Confederacy meant a great deal to Sindio. It was like telling her that she had no place to return to.

She became lonely again.

“I don’t like it… I don’t like it anymore…”

Both Kang Seol and Sindio needed time for the one they had let go.

No, to be exact, Sindio was like that, but Kangseol just needed time to organize his thoughts.

‘… Is Ur really dead?’

If there is one person in the world who would least believe in Ur’s death, it would be Kang Seol.

Ur’s power potential, vast knowledge, and wisdom that transcends time.

‘I don’t feel any energy, perhaps because the distance has increased.’

But that also applies to Jamard.

The only way to confirm life or death is through messages sent and received.

“… uh?”

Sindio looked up at the sky and shouted.

“one animal! One more…”

Pudding…

Pudding…

A messenger I had never seen before sat on Kang Seol’s shoulder.

Sigh…

“Hmm?”

The messenger disappears as soon as he releases the note hanging from his foot.

Kang Seol hurriedly opened the note.

– Snowfall You’ve probably heard the news from the Federation by now.

It was a letter from Ur.

– The situation in the Federation is frankly the worst. But somehow, I think I can prevent it from ending without being able to do anything. If I choose this method, I will eventually die.

Kang Seol gritted his teeth.

Even he mentioned death.

– So this is the end of the help I can give you in this matter. Well, now the rest is up to you. Pull yourself together and do what you can.

‘… Ur.’

– Then let’s meet in the next era, Kang Seol. I’m looking forward to meeting you later.

Kang Seol read Ur’s last sentence and grabbed the note.

‘… I’m not dead.’

Kang Seol’s eyes changed.

‘He’s not dead.’

His last words.

Do what you can.

Kang Seol engraved those words in her heart.

* * *

“What? “The Federation was destroyed?”

“Eh? Really?”

“Is that true?”

Everyone in the group opened their eyes in surprise when they heard the news. A huge piece of land was frozen as is.

And when the news of Ur’s death was spread…

“Kahath! It’s like that guy. It went brilliantly until the end. So when are you coming back?”

“… huh?”

“Didn’t you tell me when you would come?”

“Oh yeah.”

“When the time comes, it will quietly be by your side. “Don’t worry too much.”

Karen and Karuna’s reaction was light, as if Ur had gone on a short trip.

They don’t believe it either.

No, the power of Ur confirmed in Alkatron was a mysterious type of power that transcended belief.

A power almost like awe.

That’s why he didn’t die.

“Hey Syndio. “Are you okay?”

“….”

Gian was worried and continued to talk to Sindio by his side.

“What about the expedition?”

“… It would be appropriate to disperse.”

“we are?”

“We…”

Sindio looked at Jian for a moment.

“What do you want to do?”

“me? “Are you asking my opinion?”

“Yes you. “Aren’t you secretly waiting for things to turn out like this?”

Snowfall dissuaded Sindio.

“Sindio.”

“You too… were one of them! Help them…”

“Yes, that’s right. “At one time, I thought it would be nice if the Federation were destroyed.”

“….”

Jian confessed his feelings.

“Of course, that doesn’t mean that’s still the case. The only thing stronger than despair is a very shallow hope. “It’s very different now that we have some power to stop them.”

“Are you saying you want to continue this expedition?”

“I will keep going. Sindio and you?”

“….”

“There will be nowhere to turn. First of all, since I was a loner, I find it quite comfortable here. how is it?”

Sindio said with a straight face.

“It’s really the worst. you.”

“ha ha ha!”

“I will continue to keep an eye on you in case you do something else.”

The group decided to move on. Then, what we will discuss next is how to stop the plans of the three giants and the council.

“I found out one thing.”

“what? Really?”

Jian passed the baton to Konji.

“The pieces you gathered! “It was one ring.”

“ring?”

“huh. A ring split into four pieces. Look over there!”

A mural carved in a fairly visible location.

The small people opposing the three giants were depicted holding a circular ring in front of them, and the ring was depicted as shining brightly.

Konji and Kangseol read the text engraved underneath it one after another.

“The three giants were tyrants. All life except the giants was trampled underfoot. Those who were looking for an opportunity forged the Ring of Aspiration to defeat the three giants.”

“The Ring of Desire sealed the three giants in the deep swamp and scattered the other giants who lost their masters to their deaths.”

Jian stood blankly holding a half-ring.

“This thing has that much power?”

“There’s more.”

“After completing its mission, the Ring of Aspiration split into four pieces. “The link given to those who can trust will fulfill its role when trouble comes again someday.”

Jian muttered.

“Now that I see it, it doesn’t seem like a hall to worship the three giants…”

“Was it built to warn of their second coming?”

“Well, anyway, is this decided?”

Kang Seol said.

“Finding the remaining pieces of the Ring of Aspiration. And… destroy Congress.”

Konji stayed still and spoke.

“I’ll help you find the Ring of Aspiration! “I’m interested.”

“… Are you going to help?”

“huh. no?”

“It’s not impossible, but…”

Jian nodded.

“It’s good for even just one person to increase their power. good! “You’re welcome!”

“… Why are you acting like you’re the boss again?”

Sindio scolded Jian for his unchanging and lively behavior.

Even if the Federation freezes, everything remains as it was.

A group leaving the ruins.

The monument outside the door Jian was leaning against. When he left, the dust as much as the marks he had been leaning on disappeared.

– It takes a giant to open the door…

A monument erected at the corner of a huge door. The dust on the monument disappeared, but no one knew that there was a hidden phrase there.

* * *

Their next destination is a tribe that boasts the strongest power among the great tribes in the non-governed area.

It was the home of the Baldu tribe.

Like a large tribe, they settled on a large mountain surrounded by a canyon, and the name of the mountain was Jorun Mountain.

And… the name of the nearby canyon was Wing Canyon, which is mentioned in legend.

The largest and longest canyon in Pandea.

In addition to its size, there were other reasons why Wing Canyon was widely known.

The wind in Wing Canyon was not easy to fly. The wind with its strange magical power suppressed the ascent and caused the aircraft to fall to the ground if the aircraft was slightly inattentive.

Flying wasn’t the only downside. If you succeed in flying in the wing canyon, the magical wind will catch up with your wing membrane as soon as you exit the canyon.

The moment you leave the canyon, explosive acceleration occurs and your range of activity becomes much wider.

The Baldu learn to fly with the primitive drakes they interacted with in Wing Canyon from a young age. Thanks to their strange environment, the Baldu tribe’s flying skills are known to be superior to those of dragons.

Everyone thought it was an exaggeration. It’s just the bravado of those who like to exaggerate things.

However, a major incident occurred in the past that everyone had no choice but to acknowledge.

Azanic, the Sky Dragon, has settled down in Wing Canyon to exert influence with his forces.

Naturally, a conflict broke out between the Sky Dragon forces and the Baldu tribe, and a lot of blood was shed.

The defeat of the Baldu tribe was predicted.

But the results were different.

Kha-Zan, the great warrior of the Baldu tribe, rode his primordial drake Maktus to battle the sky dragon Azanic.

That day, Azanik experienced his first fall, the worst humiliation for any winged creature.

After the legendary battle of Wing Canyon, Azanic escaped the Baldu territory and settled nearby.

And Kha-Zan went beyond Baldu’s great warrior and came to be called the Dragon Lord.

This was the most recent and most famous legend in the North.

And now, Kang Seol and his party were at the foot of Mt. Jorun, the home of the Baldu tribe.

“What if I peck you with a drake as soon as I encounter you?”

“If I get bitten by a flying dragon, don’t save me.”

“Phew, I almost saved it, but thank you for warning me in advance.”

Wow!

“Ugh….”

“Are you really not going to come save me?”

“No! Save me! Snowfall will save you!”

“This…”

“Stop being a Baldu scout.”

A dragon tattoo on half of his face.

Only Baldu tribes have tattoos like that.

“What if they attack?”

“The Baldu consider themselves proud warriors, so they do not take lives carelessly.”

Indeed, the scout calmly asked.

“Where are you from?”

“It’s from the feds. “I would like to speak with the Baldu people.”

“It’s the Federation… Are they survivors?”

“Ugh….”

“Haha….”

Sindio and Jian’s expressions became strange. Now the Federation is gone, and those from there are labeled as survivors.

This is probably something they will continue to hear until the day they die, unless times change.

“The shortage is a mess… and it may be difficult to achieve the desired results.”

“It’s messy?”

“… Seeing as you don’t know the news, I don’t think you came here with impure intentions. “I will guide you.”

In the end, it was a good thing, but I felt something uneasy.

Sabak…

Sabak…

After climbing the mountain for a while, the perennial snow came into view. The summit of Mt. Jorun was always covered with snow, and the view from there was truly exquisite.

“Wow….”

“Huh… Huh… What kind of mountain is this high…”

“It’s the highest mountain I’ve ever climbed.”

“Is that what you see over there, Wing Canyon?”

“… Incredible. “Just looking at it makes my heart flutter.”

“How can the Baldu fly around a place like that? “What happened to everyone’s hair?”

“Shh, I can hear you.”

said the scout.

“I heard.”

“Heh….”

“I’ll be quiet, Joe.”

“Haha… it’s okay. It’s natural to be afraid of the sky. “There you are.”

“yes?”

“The Warchief awaits a meeting with you.”

“Sleep…already?”

Before they even arrived at the village, Baldu’s warchief came out to greet them. It was truly a strange thing.

‘… Are you sure. Something happened to the Baldu people.’

Is that luck or misfortune for Kangseol and his party? You will find out if you talk to the warchief of Baldu.

I saw a man of majestic stature with his back turned and looking at the canyon.

“That person is the warchief…”

“He’s big… Are the Baldus that big?”

The warchief spoke with his back turned.

“I’m a guest in the Federation at this time… It’s a coincidence. Indeed….”

Kang Seol said, lowering his head.

“It is an honor to meet you, Great Wing, Warchief of Baldu.”

“hmm? Your speaking skills are quite good. “Lift your head up.”

“Then…”

Sigh…

When I raised my head, the warchief turned around and was facing me.

When Kang Seol saw that face, he felt uncomfortable.

‘… uh?’

“My name is Ka-boo.”

Ka-boo.

A familiar name.

– father! Someday, I will become a great warrior like my father! Please wait a minute!

‘…no way.’

It’s that young kid.

The kid who went on his first flight with Kazan.

“He is a descendant of the great dragon lord Kha-zan, the great warrior of the clan, and the warchief of the Baldu tribe.”

The child seemed to have kept his childhood promise.