Chapter 250 – Something Happened (3)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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The sunlight shining through the window is glaring.

…To the extent that I couldn’t even raise my head.

I forced myself to look around.

At times like this, the unrealistic structure of the Mage Tower is heartlessly helpful.

The Crystal Hall that automatically expanded to fit the dragons’ bulky sizes.

To the people glaring at such dragons as well.

It is spacious enough for everyone to sit together.

‘…I can’t just move on.’

My plan to feign ignorance saying nothing happened.

Was perfectly thwarted by the dragons making a fuss…!

At this moment, Earth was suffering from the aftereffects of the dragons’ tearful wind.

‘It’s fortunate there was no hostility.’

Even the Fear the dragons let out was at most Dark Dragon.

What more could it be than crying out my moniker?

Thanks to that, it probably ended at the level of everyone stumbling.

Why, because by disciplining Froznax, I knew very well what kind of power a Dragon Fear filled with murderous intent possessed.

‘Imagine letting something like that out, truly horrifying.’

Even if players could withstand it.

Ordinary people might have been threatened in their lives.

Since it might have led to a dangerous situation if things went wrong.

“The reason I summoned you all is simple.”

This damn pride that isn’t shameful wherever it is put out.

How could it keep its mouth shut.

So we gathered at the Crystal Hall like this.

“I thought an explanation would be necessary for you all.”

Even while spitting it out, the taste in my mouth is bitter.

I keep feeling bothered.

There’s a reason for that.

Of all things…

Out of dozens of dragons, why must it be ‘him’?

Why must you be the Earth Dragon with a criminal record, Kudhanax…!

“As you know, I entered the Arcana Continent through a portal.”

Actually, explaining the whole story isn’t difficult.

I just have to leave out the minor details and give a broad explanation, right?

Why, like Granfel usually does well.

“Its principle imitates the Connector.”

Since I just need to list the facts.

“The objective was to save the Elder Dragon, Eunaxus. Furthermore, to keep my prior engagement with him.”

The sound of dry saliva being swallowed can be heard all the way here.

A prior engagement with a dragon.

It might sound grandiose, but it was a promise I made entirely on my own though.

Anyway, everyone already has surprised expressions.

Even though the real story begins now.

I calmly continued speaking.

“And during that process, I provided guidance and education to the dragons.”

Indeed, a summary befitting Granfel under the heavens.

Guidance and education.

In fact, there was no cleaner one-line summary than that.

Resolving the misunderstanding between Mother World Tree and her child dragons, reconciling Eunaxus with the dragons, making them realize their pride… It is guidance and education indeed.

However, the problem was that the process was overly omitted!

From fiercely fighting the Ice Dragon to the death, discovering the piece called Peace, Dragon’s Temple, and shattering a teacup and dying there.

You completely skipped it splendidly, Granfel.

It really is an explanation no different from usual.

By the way…

‘Should I still be thankful?’

If there is anything different from usual.

It’s that there is one person in the audience who knows of my dog-like suffering.

That’s right, I’m talking about Kudhanax.

Having observed everything, Kudhanax was gently nodding his head.

And I was glaring sideways at such Kudhanax.

‘Please just keep your mouth shut like that.’

Lee Ho-yeol Claudi.

Or he might bring up the title Dark Dragon.

I’m sincerely terrified.

Even so, if it were the quick-witted Eunaxus, he would have caught the implicit meaning in my words… Unfortunately, Eunaxus was on the Arcana Continent.

‘The entirety of all dragons hasn’t appeared in reality.’

Perhaps the twenty-one dragons had split into two groups, gliding through reality and the Arcana Continent respectively, blindly wandering around to find me.

Thinking that makes me feel even dizzier.

‘Reality wasn’t enough, so even the Arcana Continent…!’

Called Dark Dragon.

My damn moniker must have echoed all over.

But let’s steel our hearts, Ho-yeol.

‘It’s fine as long as I don’t get caught.’

As long as I keep Kudhanax in line to prevent him from spouting nonsense, it’ll be fine.

In that sense.

The small commotion right now was boundlessly appreciated.

“…Tell me I heard it wrong?”

“He definitely stated that he provided guidance and education to dragons.”

“As expected, there was a reason he vacated his seat for a fortnight.”

“…Are you seriously saying that because you believe it?”

“You severely lack pride, Leonie. Just believe it.”

Nam Tae-min, Leonie, Hisagi, Shureig.

Yeah, please keep whispering to yourselves just like that right now.

I shifted my gaze towards the Arcanean audience.

“You have truly pulled off another ridiculous feat this time as well, Sir Ho-yeol!”

“Taking today as an opportunity, the history of the Great Dragon-Demon War must be newly written. Don’t you think so, Tower Master?”

“Imagination, beyond expectation. Our very well-accomplished Chief Lee is always like this.”

Harkon, Yugweed, Marcelo, Tower Master…

It’s fine if you guys continue to murmur too.

Today of all days, I will allow idle chatter to your heart’s content.

Because not giving Kudhanax even a gap to open his mouth was more important than any idle chatter.

Fortunately.

Kudhanax continuously nodded his head and attentively listened to the story.

I wondered if there was a reason for it…

It was only after everyone had backed away that Kudhanax spoke to me.

“Huhu. I trust that you would undoubtedly know if you are Claudi. The fact that power dwells even within ‘Legends’. And the power contained in such a legend depends on how much it is talked about in the world.”

Kudhanax.

Didn’t he say he was an Old Dragon who lived through the same era as Eunaxus.

Thanks to that, he really knew a lot.

Even the story regarding legends was like that.

‘To think that power truly dwells within legends.’

Seeing him speak to this extent, it wouldn’t be an abstract concept.

Just like the item Ghost Iron possessing the [Legendary] grade exists.

There might be a system called [Legend] that I don’t know about.

‘A new loophole for survival is always welcome.’

Although I cannot know what kind of effect it possesses.

I’m not exactly in a position to be picky, am I?

While I was thinking.

Kudhanax smiled in satisfaction and continued his words.

“Therefore, I watched over you. Indeed, even in this world entirely different from the Arcana Continent. Are the legends of Claudi and the Dark Dragon echoing sufficiently.”

At those words, goosebumps ran down my spine.

…So you’re saying right now.

That you were watching while vigilantly looking for an opportunity?!

Meaning in crude words.

If the fanboying towards me lacked, Kudhanax, he himself would have stepped up and loudly proclaimed the reputation and prestige of Claudi and the Dark Dragon…!

‘No wonder!’

I thought I was nodding my head far too much.

Realizing that if things went slightly wrong, not to mention Dark Dragon.

Even stories about Claudi might have been disclosed.

A sigh of relief leaks out from deep within my chest.

“Unnecessary worry, I see.”

“Huhu. It’s the apprehensions of an Old Dragon.”

Of course, I couldn’t spit it out though.

“Then, I shall return in accordance with your command.”

…Anyway, since you call it a command.

It sounds like I truly didn’t know my place and even gave an order to a dragon, Kudhanax. Though I did speak words to them, that wasn’t an order or anything, but words that stemmed from pure worry.

The fruit of the World Tree containing solely pure malice.

They were the dragons that swallowed the Evil Fruit (惡果).

Doesn’t it strongly feel like harmful energy to the body just by hearing about it? So I recommended them, saying it would be better to spit out that fruit as quickly as possible.

“I hope you all find a way.”

But as you can see.

It seemed they couldn’t easily spit out the Evil Fruit they swallowed.

Whether it was due to the limits of a dragon’s digestive organs.

Whether it was due to the effects of the Evil Fruit, I had no way of knowing but.

Well, since we’ll also try our best to put in effort.

Do not worry, Kudhanax.

“Since I shall also prepare a way myself.”

Even though I shamelessly answered ‘I’.

‘In reality, I probably have to request the experts rather than myself.’

The reality is that Senior Belier, Cleh, and the other Healing Magic Mages would have to suffer a bit. What I can do is merely scrawl permission on departure applications so that there are no setbacks in their research.

“I am entirely overwhelmed by your grace, Kudhanax.”

Concluding with a burdensome greeting.

Kudhanax tore through the dimension and returned to the Dragon’s Temple.

With this, the commotion has finally come to an end for now.

‘Why is one day so long?’

Normally, one would take a breather.

This damn workaholism.

Without getting sick of it, it brings up the next task to be done.

I muttered meaningfully.

“Is it time to finally unveil the shrouded darkness.”

Shrouded darkness.

Translating the Granfel-style of speech, it meant the Claudi family mansion that The End discovered.

It was me who vowed to make use of even the embarrassing halo of the Claudi family.

‘Positive mindset.’

Yeah.

Rather than struggling to turn a blind eye to it in reality.

It might be better to just get used to it.

‘Damn Romeo…’

Of course, whether I’ll get used to it just by trying, I don’t know very well either…!

Still, it can’t be helped, Ho-yeol.

Now is truly.

The time to show the pride of an adult taking responsibility for his own past.

“However, even that must follow proper procedures.”

They say taking the beating early is better.

Actually, if it were up to my feelings, I would have wanted to witness the Claudi family with my own two eyes immediately.

Why, because thanks to the dragons shedding spectacular tears, stories concerning the Dark Dragon must be spreading in the Arcana Continent as well.

‘Before the time comes when I can’t even walk with my face held high in the Continent…!’

I wanted to quickly witness the mansion and confirm the settings I could make use of. However, the [The Last Adventurer] penalty held back my ankles.

[Cooldown: 21 Hours 42 Minutes.]

Back when Arcana was merely a game.

The [The Last Adventurer] penalty effect equal to the death penalty. Due to that, whether returning through a portal or using the Connector, I couldn’t re-enter the Arcana Continent for a day.

Moreover, the burdens I took on were too many.

‘To think a fortnight has passed.’

Having vacated the seat for a fortnight.

As the Chief, the Commander-in-Chief, and the Person in Authority.

It’s obvious that the piled-up work isn’t a joke.

Let’s see, bringing back the experiences of a working member of society.

‘A fortnight of unauthorized absence… Even if I barely try to tidy it up, it’d take a week, wouldn’t it?’

But who was I?

The possessor of the [Blessing of the First World Tree].

Thanks to the continuously regenerating vitality.

A stubborn bastard who performs limit-stimulating grinding Class Quests every single day, yet still sits at the desk handling work as if nothing happened.

An overflowingly confident declaration.

“One day is sufficient.”

If Granfel-style speech is missing there, it’d be regretful.

“For even flowing time is but numbers to me.”

Yes, yes, how amazing you are, Mr. Granfel.

‘Anyway, never missing a chance to show off.’

Only when facing a cold-hearted reality will he probably grow up…

But right after seeing the dragons crying out because of me.

Such thoughts disappear cleanly.

Rather, I become afraid beyond that.

‘This is why puberty is important.’

If I pamper it like this, won’t it just become increasingly arrogant? And how long will I be able to endure the growing embarrassment later on…!

However.

‘Let’s worry about that later.’

As I said.

Because in front of the opponents I will face from now on, even bringing everything I have might be insufficient. Yeah, it means I have to utilize even this arrogance as a driving force to propel forward.

A constant attitude.

Perhaps thanks to it.

The tasks I had to do immediately sprang to mind.

[Class Quest: The Fruit of Good and Evil]

At the crisis of extinction, the World Tree bore fruit to scatter its seeds. However, contrary to the World Tree’s will, the fruit did not have good and evil coexisting but they were borne separately. O Last Demon Hunter. The only one capable of finding the sinner who divided good and evil is you.

─Discipline your weakened physical body. (Repeat)

─Enter the land of elves, Sisley. (In Progress)

The quest objective and another destination, Sisley.

I shouldn’t forget about gathering information regarding it.

I recalled the words Marcelo spoke.

-“During your absence, the Tower Master covered for the vacancy of your duties, Sir.”

Whether the lazy cat handled the work properly.

Whether he satisfied Granfel’s standards, I wouldn’t know but.

There must be more piled-up work in Yusra than piled-up work in the Mage Tower.

Following that priority, I manifested a portal.

Naturally, the destination coordinates.

Is Yusra Kingdom, the Golden Palace.

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The Golden Palace.

『Flower Garden of Dignity』

If its owner found out.

It was Elsidor who attached a name to the elixir garden that would terrify him.

“You all are finally looking acceptable.”

The reason was simple.

For magical herbs touched by his hands to be treated as simple flowers?

It was an act the Elf’s Pride could not tolerate.

Of course.

“What could a mere lizard know?”

Even the moment dragons were roaring.

Elsidor tended to the elixir garden without wavering.

Wait a second though…?

What is this?

These excessively large flower petals?

The bumpy fruit?

Elsidor’s hands trembled faintly.

‘…Could it be, because I did not harvest them?’

The assumption was accurate.

Ho-yeol hadn’t visited the elixir garden…

No, the Flower Garden of Dignity, for a fortnight.

So it was an elixir flower that had overgrown receiving overflowing blessings.

Elsidor recalled.

‘That human values aesthetics more than anyone.’

If he dared evaluate.

That human, Ho-yeol’s aesthetic sense absolutely didn’t fall behind even compared to elves. If he saw such a flower blooming in the garden, and even an unsightly fruit borne on it, what would he say?

-“You must have been comfortable while I was absent.”

Goosebumps ran down his spine imagining the next words.

-“Was it a mistake of mine to sense dignity from you.”

Although he still didn’t know what that damn pride was…!

What was certain was that without pride.

He wouldn’t be able to get back Mother’s blessing.

Elsidor made a firm decision.

“…I’ll pull you out.”

Would he notice if just one out of all these numerous flowers disappeared?

It was the moment Elsidor, having resolved himself, boldly reached out his hand.

A sound that froze his entire body could be heard.

Clack

A voice could be heard.

“Flower Garden of Dignity, is it.”

“…?”

“What are you doing, right now. Elsidor.”

“!!!”

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…Elsidor, just what did you do while I was gone?

[You have entered ‘Peace, Flower Garden of Dignity’.]

Did this glittering modifier get attached to the elixir garden…?

I really already can’t hold my face up because of Dark Dragon!

Now you’re gilding even a garden. Can brothers pair up to pick on their youngest like this? Why do I feel the scent of the sibling enemies in my house from the dragons and elves.

‘Being the youngest is sorrowful…’

My lament lasted only a moment.

I approached Elsidor, who was hesitating.

So what is it.

That thing you’re hiding behind your back.

It looks like you desperately want to hide it, but it’s useless.

“Step aside.”

[The elf, Elsidor, is inflicted with ‘Hierarchy of Blessings’.]

No matter how much you bully me, Mom sides with the youngest anyway.