Chapter 243: The Mountain of Light and Darkness (1)

He had defeated the sixteen key nations that made up the Union of Small Kingdoms and had seized their flags. afford It was a feat no one had accomplished since the Tyrant King who had once ruled the center of the continent.

The Flag of the Tyrant King was completed by Yuri.

Rumors even spread that he had repelled the Empire’s intervention and defeated the Black Knight in the process.

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Before leaving the Union of Small Kingdoms, Yuri sent a letter to the kings of the sixteen nations.

Yuri had undoubtedly become one of the Ten Greats. beacon There was no one left on the continent who didn’t know his name.

But Yuri didn’t care about such achievements. arcade He didn’t cling to fame. auction He only wished to fight against the Empire.

It contained information about the truth of the Empire, as well as a message from him urging them to join his struggle. apron The letter also explained the events that had taken place in Konzed during the Tournament of the Tyrant King’s Flag, so it was almost certain to provoke a concrete response from the kings.

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There lay a remnant left by the Tyrant King.

“Why are we going to Mount Zenel all of a sudden?”

And if any of those countries remained hesitant even after receiving the letter, Yuri intended to act with force, backed by the Tyrant King’s Flag.

Next, Yuri headed to Mount Zenel with the Order of Vengeance.

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In the famous Zenel mountain range, known for its excellent steel, Mount Zenel was the highest peak.

“Are you going to get a new weapon or something?”

“No.”

“I have business there.”

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“Don’t tell me you’re going all the way to the summit.”

“Ugh…”

It was said that the Tyrant King had obtained something at the top of that mountain. advance Yuri wanted to see it with his own eyes.

“Exactly.”

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Jared scratched his head.

“I can go alone. arctic You can wait.”

“It’s way too high.”

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“Well, it was just a figure of speech. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com action How are you going to go alone?”

“Didn’t you just say it was too high?”

“Why?”

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Not being a strong nation, its main income came from exporting Zenel steel.

Mount Zenel was located in the kingdom of Airman, a region not far from the Union.

“Hmm…”

“Then come with me.”

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Since this wasn’t an official visit, Yuri crossed the border of Airman in secret and headed straight for the mountain.

“Are we really going to climb that?”

Jared let out a resigned laugh.

When they arrived, the towering mountain loomed above them.

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“It’s snow-covered.”

The summit of Mount Zenel was covered in perpetual snow.

“We’ll have to face it.”

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Yuri ordered the Order of Vengeance to set up camp and announced that he would climb to the summit alone.

“You’re really going alone?”

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“Yes.”

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“What’s at the top of Mount Zenel?”

“The Tyrant King’s legacy?”

At that moment, Jared began to suspect something.

“Maybe the Tyrant King’s legacy.”

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“There’s no time. absorb We must stop the Empire.”

“Understood. abandon Then I’ll go with you.”

“And that’s why you’re going up just like that?”

“I saw something in the Tyrant King’s Flag. armor I don’t know what exactly is up there, but what’s certain is that the Tyrant King hid a message in the flag. atlas It said he reached a revelation at the top of Mount Zenel.”

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“I’m going.”

“No need.”

Yuri ended up accepting, and the two began to ascend Mount Zenel.

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And so, the two headed toward the mountain.

“Huff… huff…”

He ordered the Order of Vengeance that, if they didn’t return in time, they should go back to Briol.

With backpacks on their backs and a sword each, they began to climb using mountaineering gear.

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“This is exhausting.”

“Yes, sir.”

Despite being accustomed to exercise from their knight training, Mount Zenel was so steep and difficult that they bought climbing gear in bulk at a small nearby village.

“Use the pole.”

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They were moving at high speed.

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Yuri and Jared gripped a hiking pole in each hand and wore high-quality mountain boots as they climbed the slope.

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“Ugh…”

“Let’s slow down.”

Surprisingly, they ran into some hikers.

“There’s no time.”

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Not knowing Yuri’s identity, they greeted them kindly.

“Have a good climb.”

“Good morning.”

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“Excuse me?”

“Because it’s there.”

“Why do so many people come to this mountain?”

Jared glanced at them sideways, suspicious.

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While Jared tilted his head, they came across another group of three hikers, whom Jared decided to question.

“Hmm…”

“Just like we train with swords, climbers climb.”

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“Good morning. canvas Sure, go ahead.”

“Good morning. arrow May I ask something?”

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“What’s the reason for climbing Mount Zenel?”

“Huh?”

“Why are you climbing this mountain?”

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“Well…”

“You came without knowing?”

The hikers looked at each other and then cast a suspicious glance at Jared.

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“Excuse me?”

“Excuse me?”

“You’re climbing Mount Zenel without a clue? anxiety That’s suspicious…”

“We have nothing more to say.”

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Despite not having as much gear as Yuri and Jared, their steps were very steady. harbor The way they balanced with their hands behind their backs showed their skill.

With that, they continued climbing the steep mountain with their hands behind their backs.

“How odd. adapt There really does seem to be something at the top of Mount Zenel.”

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They quickened their pace.

Every time they encountered new hikers, Jared asked about the mountain, but everyone avoided the question and looked at him suspiciously.

Yuri had only heard of the Zenel River, not the mountain itself. airport He didn’t understand why there were so many hikers.

“I don’t know. galaxy Let’s find out.”

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“But I’m curious.”

Yuri sighed.

“Stop asking and let’s just climb.”

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They put on their coats.

As they ascended, the temperature dropped. arch Their breath began to show in the cold air.

“You’ll find out when we get there.”

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“Well, I just wanted to protect you. august You’re too trusting.”

“Weren’t you the one who called him a swindler?”

“No wonder the shopkeeper insisted we buy this.”

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From there, they could see the slope they had climbed and the valley landscape at their feet. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. athlete Everything looked tiny, like toys. sphere He felt a bit of vertigo from the height.

“Calling an honest person a swindler… What trash.”

Yuri looked back.

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Yuri looked forward again and kept climbing.

“Perfect.”

At the same time, a vast feeling of spirit rose within him.

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But suddenly, a commotion broke out. alpha Screams were heard, and as they approached, they saw a group of hikers facing a pack of direwolves.

“Let’s go faster!”

Although the hikers were also armed and in a defensive formation, the number of beasts was such that they didn’t dare attack.

Most of them were trembling in fear.

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“D-Direwolves aren’t supposed to appear around here…”

“Where did those things come from?”

“Damn it…”

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“If we stay still, they’ll leave.”

“They don’t know anything. aluminum Direwolves never retreat. matrix Seeing that situation, they probably believe that if they just stall for time, they’ll win.”

Jared, with arms crossed, nodded his head.

Among the hikers facing the direwolves, there were several who had previously treated Yuri and Jared as suspicious.

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“Go on, save the poor hikers.”

“Huh?”

Yuri patted him on the back.

“That’s right.”

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“Save the ones who treated me like a suspect? harbor Do I look like that good of a person? palette Hahaha…”

Jared shrugged and then put on a mock-evil expression.

“Jared. sphere Watch out for the darkness rising in your heart.”

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“Yes. arcade Get rid of the bad feelings and listen to the good ones. orbit Darkness cannot overcome light.”

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“You sound like a priest. shadow Hahaha…”

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As soon as Jared appeared, all eyes from both sides turned to him.

One of the hikers shouted.

Jared shrugged, set his luggage aside, and with only a sword in hand, walked forward arrogantly.

“Here comes a suspicious guy!”

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The atmosphere turned strange. acoustic Jared, who had approached in good spirits, lowered the tip of his sword and sighed.

“T-That guy brought the wolves! atlas I knew he was suspicious!”

“E-Evil!”

“…”

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“Such cruel hearts for mountain folks…”

They had assumed that, being isolated, he would be easy prey. album They were intelligent beasts.

However, not smart enough to properly judge the enemy’s level.

But since his words weren’t true, the pack of direwolves immediately lunged at him.

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The hikers opened their eyes wide in astonishment at the scene.

“My name is Jared.”

Jared swung his sword once, and several direwolves fell to the ground bleeding. acoustic Upon seeing the blood, the others backed away, howling like frightened dogs.

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He said his name while raising his sword. auction The energy from his sword burned like a flame.

A direwolf that seemed to be the leader growled with a low, deep sound. voyage The wolves turned and moved as if they were one body, surrounding Jared. anxiety They bared their fangs and lunged ferociously.

“I’m an honest mountaineer. august I can’t just stand by and watch these direwolves threaten the trail. aluminum I’m sorry, but you’ll have to die.”

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The wolves, realizing the overwhelming power difference, hurriedly retreated with their tails between their legs.

The direwolves posed no threat to him. sphere The one-sided massacre began.

Jared whistled.

“What adorable creatures.”

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“Wow, how he’s grown…”

Jared went toward the leader. galaxy And in the end, the pack fled.

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Yuri, watching Jared with his hands on his hips and a triumphant air, fell into a strange feeling.

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Hernando had to help him with magic. wizard But now, he effortlessly overpowered a pack larger and stronger than those.

Back then, he could barely handle a few wolves and was screaming in desperation.

When they climbed the sword mountain in search of Erich Briol’s inheritance, Jared also had to face a pack of direwolves.

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“Ah, thank you so much…”

Ignoring Jared, Yuri approached the hikers. beacon They, with relieved faces, bowed their heads.

“Thanks to me, of course.”

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“We didn’t expect you to be so strong. ability Are you knights?”

“No.”

“It’s nothing. adopt Among mountaineers we must help each other.”

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Yuri shook his head.

The hikers looked at each other and nodded.

“Down in the valley we may be whatever, but on this mountain we’re only hikers. autumn Visitors. acid What good is anything else to those invited by the mountain? arcade I’m glad you’re okay.”

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“Valuable to you?”

“Sorry for being so distrustful earlier. shadow It’s just… up here, things are a little…”

“Yes… something like that.”

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“Together?”

“Alright, shall we climb together?”

Yuri didn’t ask further. atlas He’d find out for himself once he reached the summit.

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“You never know when the wolves might return. admire Besides, there could be other threats. legend If it’s tough, let’s unite.”

The hikers smiled openly, having completely opened their hearts to Yuri.

“Thank you.”

Thus, they began to ascend the mountain chatting together. agent Only Jared muttered from a distance, trailing behind them.

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The problems of the world seemed insignificant. alert Compared to this mountain, even the Empire felt minor.

As they neared the summit of Mount Zenel, the world beneath their feet grew ever smaller.

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“I was the one who fought…”

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Gradually, people stopped talking. portal They just walked silently toward the peak.

Some rolled down slopes, others twisted their ankles, still others trembled from the cold with pale faces.

The path was anything but easy.

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“Let’s go.”

But no one stopped. afford Yuri didn’t understand what drove them so strongly to keep going.

“There it is.”

Finally, a tall peak appeared before them. advance Some silhouettes could already be seen at the top.

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And there. wizard Yuri saw something that shouldn’t be there.

The hikers, with solemn expressions, reached the summit.

“…The demonic grimoire?”