The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Episode 541

Sigh…

It’s already been a while since the expedition set sail. For those who don’t bother to look neat, the beards they cut on land have already turned dark and thick.

“I guess we’ll have to prepare soon.”

This is what Jabil next to me said while looking at the horizon.

“Hmm…”

“It’s a cumulonimbus cloud. Coincidentally, it coincides exactly with the appearance of the dangerous waters that we had talked about before the expedition.”

Dangerous waters.

All news of those who attempted the New World before the expedition was cut off in this area.

Their appearance disappeared with the storm and no news was heard.

In other words, the probability of encountering some problem in this area was very high.

And now the time has come for the expedition to face the problem.

“The people on this ship are experienced sailors who have experienced many hardships. “I don’t think you need to worry too much.”

“This is the place where they preyed on a lot of those experienced sailors, so let’s not relax.”

“… of course.”

The captain of the boat that Snow Seol was on heard Jabil’s story, turned around and said as if he was in a bad mood. But Jabil’s story, although straightforward, was entirely true.

“It is a sea area that no ship has ever crossed….”

“The Thaliade crossed.”

“Oh, there’s a bunch.”

Jabil ambled into the cabin.

It seemed like they were trying to take a break before facing the heavy rain.

Snowfall was looking around to see if she could enjoy some alone time now, but there were people coming closer.

“What about Jabil?”

“… went in.”

Pong.

Legriff opened a small bottle.

Gulp… Gulp…

She was drunk the whole voyage.

What was in that bottle right now was rum.

“Smell of alcohol…”

“Heehee… Even though my body looks like this, I’m definitely an adult! I am old enough. “Maybe we’re similar ages?”

“My side is definitely on top.”

“… okay? “Or not.”

Sigh…

Gwynn’s hand, which was about to take a peek at Legriff’s bottle, was caught by her.

“… Are you out of your mind, Gwyn?”

“I’m an adult too.”

“Don’t lie, you’re not an adult yet.”

“… We’re the only ones who know anyway, so let’s just move on.”

“no. “Listen to me, sister.”

“Hmm…”

Regrif’s eyes widened when he saw the cumulonimbus cloud that Jabil had mentioned.

“It’s a storm! Is it finally coming?”

“I guess it’s real from here on.”

“I think I’m a little scared.”

“Thank goodness. I’m so scared. “It’s okay if it’s a little scary.”

When Kang Seol seriously joked, the siblings laughed.

When Kang Seol arrived at Gorgozia, he was able to choose between allies and enemies.

The siblings in front of me right now were one of those options.

“How did you meet Jabil?”

“huh? Jabil?”

Kang Seol wanted to hear the two of them for the first time in a long time.

“Didn’t you say you two are brother and sister? That’s because it’s amazing that I go out with Jabil. First of all… I’m not an ordinary person.”

“Ahahaha! That’s right, Jabil! “A man who was a confidant of the immortal Thaliad and who disappeared along with the immortal.”

Regrif wrinkled his nose.

“And if you look at it from the outside, he’s a big, nerdy guy. “Actually, there’s a story behind why we started going together.”

“Story?”

“I got help. “One-sided.”

“For help… do you owe me your life?”

“Similar! Gwyn, you’ve been hanging out with Jabil for quite a while, right?”

“… huh.”

Although Kangseol trusts the siblings, she cannot trust Jabil. So I needed more information about him.

“So are you following his will?”

“Oh, not that much. I am a friend who is very knowledgeable about curses, so I go with him because he is helpful. We have our own goals. The paths we take with Jabil are similar! “We work towards our goals, and in the meantime… we also pay attention to Jabil’s long-cherished wish.”

“It’s your only goal… your goal…”

Kang Seol made eye contact with the siblings with cold eyes.

“Is it because of the tattoo on that arm?”

Stop.

The brother and sister could not answer right away and asked after a pause.

“When did you see him?”

“You were careless the day before departure.”

“aha! “Were you a little drunk at that time?”

Jabil and his siblings visited Snowfall the day before setting sail and talked to him. They too were at risk of being targeted by the Golden King after setting foot in Gorgozia, and since they did not have the slightest trust from others, they decided that they might become isolated, so they tried to join hands with Kang Seol.

If Kang Seol had been the only opponent, he would have rejected it, but the siblings would have at least said Kang Seol.

I can’t shake it off.

In fact, I’m glad I didn’t hug him even more.

“….”

Nod.

Gwynn and Regrif roll up their sleeves and place their arms on the railing.

The siblings were definitely different from others.

Legriff’s left arm and Gwyn’s right arm were full of bizarre tattoos.

A tattoo that looks like a drawing or text.

‘This color…’

It was identical to the X-shaped tattoo on Jabil’s face. Jabil took care of the siblings.

“This…”

“We are cursed. “It was originally more terrifying, but Jabil suppressed it with another curse.”

“… If it weren’t for this curse, what would happen to the two of you?”

“haha! There won’t be any problems right away. “Do you occasionally throw a fit or are socially rude?”

“My sister and I were able to control our powers to some extent even without Jabil’s curse. “It became easier thanks to Jabil.”

“hey! “Why are you speaking informally to this person?”

“You spoke informally first!”

“I am me! “You are you!”

“Brother and sister are mirrors!”

“When you’re on the other side of the mirror, you have to be respectful!”

“You’re funny!”

Gwyn, who had always been cold, became lively when he argued with his sister.

Kang Seol felt a strange feeling while looking at the two of them. A feeling that is still difficult to describe.

‘… I have to ask.’

Kang Seol had to ask them a question he already knew the answer to. To find out what meaning that incident left behind for them.

“… What happened to you two?”

“what? Ah… arm?”

Gwynn and Regrif look at each other and hesitate.

Regrif grinned and grabbed Snowfall’s arm with his tattooed arm.

“… What does it mean?”

she says

“You know, have you ever seen the devil?”

* * *

– Gwynn, you are a genius! So stay here and live a better life.

– sister! don’t go!

– Heehee… You have to stay strong and be alone! Because when my sister becomes a great adventurer, she will have to thank you for it.

– Then, give me one last hug.

– …squishy.

The siblings hugged.

Whoa… When

Gwyn’s hand touched Legriff, a small light that only Gwyn, who was playing tricks, could feel, flowed out and then disappeared.

said the boy.

– You have to become a great adventurer and come get him.

– You should become a great wizard and come visit me.

– I’m not a wizard…

– Oh, that’s right.

This happened when the siblings were a little younger than they are now. So, appearance, not spirit.

If you keep in mind that their appearance hasn’t changed for quite some time, you can see that this is quite a thing of the past.

Legriff and Gwynn were geniuses.

Not just geniuses, but real geniuses.

Their parents are also said to have been great people before they retired, but this has never been properly confirmed.

Because my brother and sister died in an unexpected accident when they were very young.

Legriff and Gwynn were brothers who filled the void left by their parents.

So much so that it can be considered half of life. Fortunately, their parents left the siblings with immortal talents.

Legriff was gifted with senses.

So, a sense that is more sensitive than that of an extraordinary person. She brought that sense to battle.

She could tell just by the sensation in her fingertips how far the blade would penetrate the opponent’s skin.

I could have stuck the knife in just before it pierced my heart.

Her movements were artistic on the one hand, but cruel on the other. He mainly wielded a short kama-shaped scythe and a dagger about the length of his elbow to wrist, and distinguished himself as an adventurer from a young age.

This was Legriff’s talent that blossomed even without Kang Seol’s hand. When she was young, she was very strong.

The reason she lived so fiercely from a young age was not just to survive in a harsh world.

It’s because of my younger brother Gwyn.

Gwynn is a genius.

Legriff comments:

If you are a genius, then Gwyn is a super genius!

Gwynn was born with the exact opposite talent as Legrif.

A retired witch took him in.

He was drunk, violent, and constantly demanded money.

Although he was an indescribable person, his skills were genuine. To the extent that it is comparable to that of an archmage.

Legriff continued to give him money. Unlike him, his younger brother had expectations that he would become a great wizard… well, a witch.

Gwynn’s genius was fully demonstrated. She later found out that even before Legriff left Gwyn, his teacher, the witch, was already having a hard time with Gwyn.

Anyway, Legrif left and often took part in dangerous adventures. He went into the rotten core, rescued people kidnapped by monsters, and broke through bizarre ruins by joining the ruin hunters.

She was strong and the snowfall allowed her to run perfectly and make any dangerous adventure seem out of the question.

I definitely expected that day to continue like that. Both Legriff and Snowfall.

[All allies except yourself are dead.]

…

It’s all because of the black box.

During the tomb work at a huge historical site, an incident occurs in which the famous grave robbers and the skilled guards protecting them all die.

Coincidentally, Legriff was there.

– Surrender….

What sticks out from the black box is something black. The texture is like a sticky liquid.

The aura was beyond insidious and evil.

Faaaaaaaaaaa!

The energy flowing out of the black box finally swept over Legriff.

Squeak…

Her arms were stained with black energy.

“Ugh… Ugh…”

– Give in…

I’m losing my mind.

However, her spirit was not weak enough to easily give up her body to the devil sleeping in the black box.

She had a much stronger spirit than other beings of her age.

I did and could do anything to survive.

I have to live.

For my younger brother.

If she dies, her sister will be alone.

– Surrender…

“… I will endure, devil.”

scary.

“My younger brother… will become an archmage and come to save me. Until then…”

I’ll hold on.

But can it be conveyed?

“… Save me, Gwyn.”

Her voice did not reach.

But it will definitely be conveyed.

[Adventurer Legriff will now create his own destiny.]

[Although the heart-pounding adventure has ended, his life continues.]

…

Snowfall thought there was only one way to save her.

There is no time.

Only moving Gwyn can change the situation. It is the only way to reach Regrif quickly and without arousing suspicion.

But how do we convey to Gwynn the situation Regrif finds himself in?

Questions like these made Kang Seol hesitate.

“… My sister is in danger.”

Kang Seol noticed Gwyn’s strange behavior. I quickly moved him.

Gwynn had already sensed the danger of Legrif even before the snowfall arrived.

– … Save me, Gwyn.

He had already taken appropriate measures when breaking up.

The boy was young, but his skills had already surpassed that of his teacher, the witch, and the other great wizards scattered across Pandea.

The decision was quick.

I don’t remember how quickly I got to where Legriff was captured.

Even though I was young, I didn’t get lost. The snowfall guided him.

“Hold on… Legriff.”

Finally Gwynn arrived there.

Where there is a black box.

“… sister.”

Legrif is not dead yet.

However, a black energy was already halfway surrounding her.

Superhuman mental strength.

Despite the efforts, the situation did not look good.

“Legriff!”

“This voice… no, Gwyn… no… don’t come…”

Snowfall was in agony.

Wouldn’t there be a possibility if Gwynn joins in opposing the power that explodes from the black box?

It made sense since the teacher from whom Gwyn learned magic was a witch, not a wizard.

but.

If this choice is destined to fail, both are lost.

Snowfall hesitated.

But that’s just a meaningless worry.

The choice was impossible.

No other options came to mind.

“I told you not to come!”

Gwynn grabbed the black box out of control.

Whioooooo…

Half of his body was stained with black energy, just like Legrif.

– Surrender….

“…Sister.”

“Gwyn…”

Gwyn smiled at his sister.

“you can do it.”

“….”

“Let’s do it.”

Whioooooo…

Legriff’s blackened half face revealed the emotions of a devil trapped in a black box.

The devil laughed as if it were funny.

However, the other half of the face was also smiling. It was Legriff.

“… Be prepared to go deep.”

“I’m always prepared. “I’m a genius.”

“…on the topic of a kid.”

“It’s not something your sister should say.”

Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr of the two of them are

sucked

into the black box.

Regrif said, bursting into laughter.

“Hahaha! Let’s see your skills!”

“If you want!”

The siblings slowly disappeared into the black box.

“We… will definitely come back.”

Kwazik…

Kwajijijijik…

The ruins collapsed and the black box also disappeared somewhere.

That’s how Kang Seol lost her siblings.

And as time passes, the three are standing on a huge ship.

“…How can this be a boring story?”

Kang Seol unconsciously placed his hand on the siblings’ heads.

“What are you doing?”

“I will tell you, I am not a child…”

He was thankful that what happened so long ago was not in vain.

And remembering the secret promise of that day

– we… will definitely come back.

I said hello to the two.

“…thank god.”