TRAIGS (Novel) Chapter 986

C986

‘This is… ’

Raon bit his lips as he recalled the sender of the short and concise letter.

‘It’s a letter from Merlin.’

It wasn’t because of that pure aroma that emanated from Merlin. Just seeing the words of gratitude written on the back of the letter was enough to remind him of her.

‘I-Is that a letter from that crazy woman?’

Wrath’s eyelids trembled slightly, as if he was scared just by the letter.

‘Yes. Merlin always said that she was going to search for Eden.’

After she left, Merlin would often be absent, saying that she would search for the main altar of Eden and the hidden Heavenly Demon, which had changed location. There had been no news for a while, but it seemed that she had finally found the location of Eden.

‘Indeed, as befitting a crazy woman, her handwriting is as messy as a worm’s trail.’

Wrath nodded, saying that it was appropriate for a woman who wasn’t in her right mind.

‘No, it’s not that… ’

The guy let out a low groan after examining the letter closely.

‘You’re right. It’s not that she doesn’t know how to write, but the situation was so urgent that she could only write like this.’

Raon had seen Merlin’s handwriting when he stayed at Zieghart. Although her writing style seemed to be taken from a book that was hundreds of years old, the letters themselves were as neat and tidy as if they had been printed. Seeing how both the location of Eden and the part expressing gratitude were scribbled meant that she was in an extremely dangerous situation.

‘Then it means that they’re chasing her.’

‘I think so too. They probably caught her while she was trying to gather more information after finding the main base of Eden.’

It seemed that after Merlin discovered that Eden was underneath the crater on top of White Peak Mountain, someone discovered her while she was trying to gather more information and was now running away.

‘If it wasn’t like that, she would have come to find me directly and not sent a letter.’

Given Merlin’s personality, if she wasn’t being chased, she should have come to surprise him in the form of an animal. The fact that she only sent a letter, neither in her original form nor as an animal, confirmed that it was a situation of extreme urgency.

There’s a possibility that it’s a trap, but…

He had to go anyway. As long as Merlin was in danger, he had to go in even if it was a trap. Raon tightly gripped the edges of Merlin’s letter, crumpling the yellowed paper as if it was going to fall apart.

‘Are you thanking me for treating you like a person? I haven’t done anything for you yet.’

Since before, Merlin had always considered herself to be something more than human. Unlike the dragons who exalted themselves and saw humans as insects, she considered herself to be more like a lower being and got along well with animals.

In the history of the continent, Merlin was recorded as a villain who abandoned her position as the royal archmage and sided with the monsters, or as someone who was devoured by a demon at birth and killed her parents on the spot. It seemed to be related to that.

‘How pathetic.’

He should have helped heal her wounds when they reopened. He deeply regretted not asking about Merlin’s past, thinking it was for her own good.

‘I’m really a damn bastard.’

He had received countless help from Merlin, but he had done nothing for her in return. He mocked himself for being such a coward.

‘You’re an idiot!’

Wrath frowned as if asking what he was doing.

‘I know. It’s not the time to think about those things.’

Raon nodded while grinding his teeth.

‘It’s just that I don’t know what to do.’

Although he knew the location of the main base of Eden, he couldn’t know what to do or how to do it. There wasn’t any dimensional gate that extended close to White Peak Mountain, so by the time he got there, it would all be over. No, even if he could go to White Peak Mountain right now, there was no guarantee that Merlin would be there.

‘Wrath.’

Raon looked at Wrath as he exhaled a cloudy breath.

‘Mmm… ’

Wrath shook his head and furrowed his brow.

‘Even this king can’t do anything in the human world, unlike the Devildom.’

The companion looked down and said that all he could do was spread the perception of his aura when he was nearby.

‘Then what should I do… ’

Just when Raon was grinding his teeth to the point of breaking them, it happened.

‘Palace Master?’

Mark Goetun approached his side.

‘Are you alright?’

He had been watching Raon, his complexion darkened by worry.

‘Ah, no. I’m… ’

Raon was about to answer that he was fine when he swallowed dryly, seeing the entrance to the Lord’s Mansion floating behind Mark Goetun.

‘The Lord’s Mansion… ’

That’s right. It’s the only way now. Going through the dimensional gate close to White Peak Mountain and then running would definitely be too late. Whether it worked or not, he had to borrow the power of Glenn and the other Four Kings.

‘Burren, Martha, Runaan. Please guide these people to Mirtan Village.’

Raon asked the three, saying that he had something to do.

‘What? What kind of… ’

‘Understood.’

Burren nodded, interrupting Martha’s words. He seemed to have instantly realized that this was a serious matter.

‘I’m sorry. I should be the one to guide you.’

‘Ah, no.’

Latiru waved his hand, saying that it was alright, as if he had read Raon’s expression. Honestly, Raon didn’t know how his face looked at that moment.

‘Then.’

After politely apologizing to everyone, Raon entered the Lord’s Mansion again.

‘I’ll go with you.’

Mark Goetun bowed his head and followed Raon.

‘No, I’ll go alone.’

Raon waved his hand firmly. If it was a family matter, maybe he would understand, but this was a personal matter and, since the situation was urgent, he wanted to act alone.

‘I’m the Palace Master’s guardian. Whether it’s a personal or family matter, it’s my duty to follow you. If you leave me behind, you can leave me behind.’

Mark Goetun bowed and said that Raon could leave him behind anytime, as if he had read his thoughts.

‘…Alright.’

Raon let out a short sigh. He couldn’t refuse because he had appointed Mark Goetun as his tutor from the beginning.

‘Let’s hurry.’

Raon ran towards the audience chamber, erasing the negative thoughts that were arising in his mind.

* * *

‘…That’s how it turned out, and he already caught an Ancient Dragon and returned. Isn’t it admirable how he keeps his word?’

Glenn nodded slightly towards the blue window that floated on the ceiling of the audience chamber.

‘Who would have imagined that Raon would move faster than us! Moreover, he didn’t just reduce the number of enemies! He also brought a clear advantage!’

He opened his arms and said that this achievement wasn’t just about catching a dragon. The corners of his mouth rose to his ears and he seemed genuinely happy.

‘Sigh… ’

Chamber bit a candy in the blue window.

‘I thought something had happened when the emergency communication network was activated, but he was just bragging about his grandson? This is really driving me crazy.’

She shrugged and said that it was unbelievable.

‘…But our Raon wasn’t hurt, right?’

However, Chamber raised her eyebrows, seeming worried about Raon.

‘At this rate, it wouldn’t be strange to brag all day! Accept it!’

Ogram clapped his hands and said that it was amazing.

‘By the way, where’s the protagonist of this achievement? I want to see his face.’

He rolled his eyes towards the blue window, as if he wanted to see Raon.

‘To make the Light Wind Palace kill an Ancient Dragon, the Light Wind Palace Master is not only a great martial artist but also has excellent talent as a commander.’

King Lecross let out a dry laugh, saying that Raon seemed to have no flaws.

‘It’s really amazing. I want to see inside… ’

Larian, the Master of the Magic Tower, muttered as if whispering that she wanted to see inside Raon. Her eyes shone strangely under her hood.

‘Don’t dare think of anything weird.’

Chamber showed her white teeth, warning Larian not to touch Raon.

‘T-That’s not what I meant.’

Larian lowered her head slightly, hiding her shining eyes.

‘Head of House. What is the content of the clue about the Four Demons that was discovered?’

King Lecross licked his lips and said that was what he was most curious about.

‘Yes. Tell us. We need to prepare immediately.’

Ogram also rubbed his hands, saying that he should send shamans who could move secretly.

‘The clue about the Four Demons that Raon brought is… ’

Just when Glenn was about to speak with the corners of his mouth raised to his ears, it happened. The doors of the audience chamber swung open abruptly and Raon and Mark Goetun entered.

‘Raon… ?’

Glenn’s eyes widened at the sight of Raon, who was different from usual.

‘Has Raon come?’

Chamber turned her head sharply as if she was about to jump out of the blue window.

‘Suddenly?’

King Lecross also lowered his eyebrows, as if he was surprised.

‘Raon!’

Ogram immediately waved his hand, as if he was happy to see him.

‘I apologize for entering suddenly.’

Raon bowed deeply to Glenn and the leaders of the Four Kings.

‘I found the location of the main base of Eden.’

Raon looked up as he moved towards the blue window.

‘Where is the main base of Eden located?’

Glenn’s jaw trembled as if he couldn’t even imagine such a thing.

‘The main base of Eden is underneath the crater on top of White Peak Mountain. It will be necessary to investigate, but it’s probably safe.’

Raon nodded and said that he needed to send personnel who could move secretly.

‘H-How did you find that out?’

Chamber blinked as if she was dumbfounded.

‘Someone sent me information. That’s why I have a favor to ask you now.’

Raon handed Merlin’s letter to Chamber.

‘Is it possible that you know where the person who sent me this letter is located?’

There was no other option now but to rely on Chamber, even though he had never heard of or seen magic that could track the sender of an object.

‘Mmm… ’

Glenn turned his gaze towards Chamber after seeing Raon’s hardened expression.

‘Does such magic exist?’

‘I’m an expert in spatial magic, but such magic doesn’t exist.’

Chamber shook her head and said that she had never thought of such a thing.

‘Ah… ’

Raon bit his lip until it bled as he watched Chamber’s hesitant gaze.

‘Damn it… ’

Was it just a waste of time? He regretted running towards where there was a dimensional gate in the first place.

‘I understand. I… ’

‘Wait.’

When Raon was about to turn around and leave with trembling legs, Chamber raised her hand.

‘I can’t do it, but there’s someone who might be able to do such perverted magic.’

Chamber pointed her finger at Larian on the right side of the screen.

‘Right?’

‘Mmm… ’

Larian slowly looked up to examine the letter in Raon’s hand.

‘W-Was it sent by magic?’

She moved her finger as if that was important.

‘Yes. It fell on my head a while ago.’

‘I’ll take it for a moment.’

When Larian extended her hand, the letter that was in Raon’s grip appeared on her screen.

‘The main base of Eden. Underneath the crater on top of White Peak Mountain. And… ’

Larian didn’t read the words written on the back of the letter, she just stared at it for a moment.

‘Ah, there’s a very faint trail of mana left. I think I can do it.’

She nodded, saying that Merlin’s mana remained because it hadn’t been long since the letter was sent.

‘Really?’

His heart was beating so fast that it felt like it was going to burst, as he didn’t have high expectations.

‘I can do it, but there’s a lot to prepare. It will take some time.’

Larian shook her hooded head slightly, saying that it was difficult but seemed possible.

‘Please, I beg you. Tell me the place.’

‘I can even send you there.’

She raised her hand and said that she could not only tell him the location, but also transport him to the place where the letter was sent from.

‘B-But later… ’

Larian’s dazed eyes shone with a chilling light.

‘Can you grant me a favor?’

She nodded and said that if it was alright, she would send him somehow.

‘Alright. Anything.’

Raon nodded without the slightest hesitation.

‘No! She’s the least sane among us!’

Chamber shook her head and told him to refuse immediately.

‘She might even dissect you!’

‘It’s alright.’

He didn’t want to think about the consequences now. He had to go, even if it meant selling his soul to a demon or an angel.

‘…It seems that they’re chasing the child.’

Glenn lowered his eyebrows slightly, as if he realized that Merlin was the one who had sent the letter.

‘I’d rather go myself. As long as I don’t go overboard, there won’t be a problem.’

He stood up from his throne as if to say that he would go personally.

‘N-No.’

Larian parted her lips as she looked down.

‘This magic can only send someone I can control.’

She shook her head and said that she couldn’t send Glenn because he was stronger than her. Hearing those words, Raon could guess what kind of magic Larian was planning to use.

‘Don’t worry.’

Raon shook his head and looked at Glenn.

‘I won’t try to attack Eden directly. I’ll just rescue her and come back right away.’

He placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, asking Glenn to trust him.

‘Mmm… ’

Glenn kept moving his lips without giving permission, as if he was still worried.

‘N-Don’t worry.’

Larian shook her head.

‘I’m not sure of the exact location, but this letter wasn’t sent near White Peak Mountain.’

She moved the hand holding her staff, saying that it was far from White Peak Mountain.

‘What worries me most is that it could be a trap.’

King Lecross narrowed his eyes and said that there was a possibility that the letter itself was a trap.

‘T-That should be alright too. I’ll be watching.’

Larian snapped her fingers and said that she would watch him and transport him immediately if it was dangerous. It seemed that she wanted to completely secure the favor she had obtained from Raon.

‘Since she says so, please trust me just this once.’

Raon bowed his head to Glenn and asked him to believe him.

‘Sigh, I can’t help it.’

Glenn let out a long sigh, as if he realized that he couldn’t stop Raon.

About 20 minutes later, Larian engraved a red magic circle on Merlin’s letter that looked as if it had been drawn with blood.

‘I-If you place your hand on the magic circle, you should be able to move to where the letter was sent.’

Larian licked her lips and said that he could leave immediately.

‘What perverted magic… ’

Chamber shook her head and said that it was amazing but unbelievable.

‘Then I’m going.’

Range bowed to Glenn.

‘If you’ve already made your decision, bring her back no matter what.’

Glenn lowered his heavy gaze towards Raon.

‘Because I need to hear the word grandpa for the first time in a long time.’ (E/N: He might be referring to Merlin or Raon calling him grandpa)

He nodded, telling Raon to do it properly if he had made a decision.

‘Yes, I will definitely bring her back.’

Raon placed his hand on his chest as if he was making a vow.

‘Let’s go.’

He extended the letter with the magic circle engraved on it while placing his hand on Mark Goetun’s shoulder.

‘I-If there’s any problem, call my name.’

As Larian clasped her hands together, Merlin’s letter shattered into thousands of pieces and enveloped Raon and Mark Goetun. The fragments of the white letter surrounding them caught fire and faded, and in that instant, Raon and Mark Goetun found themselves in a blackened forest instead of the audience chamber.

‘Did we already move?’

He knew that the Magic Tower Master’s magic was mysterious, but he didn’t expect it to be to that extent. He couldn’t help but let out a dry laugh in disbelief.

‘It seems that we’ve been sent to the right place.’

Wrath frowned as he looked at the blackened ground.

‘I can feel that crazy woman’s mana in the surroundings.’

The guy looked down and said that Merlin had fought here.

‘You’re right. It’s Merlin’s mana.’

Raon nodded as he examined the trees that had turned to ashes. Right after sending the letter, Merlin’s mana flow had melted chaotically, as if she had been attacked.

‘However… ’

He couldn’t tell where Merlin was.

It had been about 30 minutes since Merlin had sent him the letter. Given her speed and that of those chasing her, they would already be far from that forest.

‘Wrath.’

‘Even this king’s perception can’t catch her. It seems that she has moved to a completely different place.’

Wrath closed his eyes, as if he was still spreading the perception of his aura despite saying that it was difficult to find her.

'Damn it…'

Raon used the Ring of Fire and the Perception of the Snow Flower to the fullest, even summoning the emotions of the demon kings. As he endlessly expanded his perception amidst a pain that made his body and soul writhe, he heard a very small sound of space tearing from the far west.

'I found her!'

'I heard it too!'

Raon and Wrath turned their gaze towards the west without anyone having to say anything.

'She’s to the west!'

Raon told Mark Goetun to follow him and ran towards the west, crushing the earth beneath him.

'Yes!'

Mark Goetun gritted his teeth as he chased after Raon, who was moving like a red beam of light.

'Even if I die, I’ll follow you!' 

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