Chapter 344: End of the Inter-Academy Tournament (2)

Once known by the infamous nickname “Dungeon of the Undead,” the Palace of the Fallen.

There, heroes of the past rest in peace—among them Abel’s father, Orion von Nibelung.

It’s essentially a commemorative mausoleum.

Catacombs.

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Turned out they’d fully recovered by the second day, but kept pretending to be chihuahuas.

It took a little over an hour to get there from Parsy Academy, mainly because the catacombs are located in Geneva, right on the border between Lyon, France, and Switzerland.

Of course, most of the credit goes to Sköll and Hati, who ran without pause until we arrived.

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Hmm? anchor How did I know?

The moment I smiled at them, they dropped the act.

Shameless little things.

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I drew my best medicine—my Sword.

— Hey, you bastard! crystal Even a dog lets its mother eat first! beacon And you dare grab the spoon before your master, the one who gave you shelter, food, and education? acoustic You’re not even better than a dog—!

“…”

— “You’re not even better than a dog!”

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The Alpine wind tousled Abel’s hair.

***

I am the God of the Sword.

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“Yeah, it really has.”

She pulled the fur collar of her coat up to her nose and murmured.

I adjusted the front of my black coat and looked ahead. ability In a place like the catacombs, the cold was inevitable.

“It’s been a long time…”

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The massive gate, which once felt like the entrance to hell, was now well maintained, exuding a serene solemnity.

But that eerie, icy air from our first visit was no longer there.

We were deep in the Alps, surrounded by a vast forest that gave the area a serene atmosphere.

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I turned. abstract Abel sniffled softly, walking past each tombstone.

Her pure gaze reminded me of scattered stars in the night sky.

The lined tombstones up to the entrance formed an awe-inspiring view.

Shhhk.

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They did it to restore the honor of heroes nearly forgotten by history. timber The Nibelungs ensured that their fading glory would shine once more.

It was the result of ten years of effort between Abel and her grandfather, the Sword Master.

Together, they formed a research group and thoroughly explored the catacombs.

‘I’m proud of you, Abel.’

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“Come on, Geom-Ma, don’t lag behind.”

‘If Ryozo carries the future of the heroic world as a director, then Abel carries its history.’

I have wives I truly don’t deserve.

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I felt a flash of embarrassment and rubbed the top of my lip.

“Together, yes. academy My last visit was two years ago.”

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Abel shook her head.

“It’s okay. avalanche Who doesn’t know you’ve been busy with Demon Kingdom affairs? adapt The fact you came without warning is enough.”

“Sorry. atom I should’ve come with you more often.”

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Now that I looked closely, their defined muscles were impressive.

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A low growl echoed powerfully. harbor Sköll and Hati, who brought us here, were breathing heavily, catching their breath.

Grrrrr…

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“Well done. atom I’ll pamper you both today.”

“Heh heh!”

Abel and I dismounted. admire I stroked their coarse fur, and their bodies shrank back to chihuahua size. acid Still so committed to the act.

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Crunch, crunch.

And so, we walked.

The snow underfoot brushed against our ankles.

I hoisted Sköll, the white pup, onto my shoulders, while Abel lifted Hati, the black one, as if he were a treasure.

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Sköll and Hati joined the silent moment as well.

We stopped in front of the gate.

After a while, we lifted our hands just as the snow began to fall.

Both of us placed a hand on it and closed our eyes.

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Abel suddenly asked.

The tribute was done. advance No grand reason was needed.

‘I promise I’ll visit more often.’

Surely, our feelings reached the ancient heroes.

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“And I’m “someone else”?”

“They say if you say it out loud, it won’t come true.”

“What did you wish for?”

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Three pairs of eyes stared intently at me. avalanche Sköll, Hati… you too?

I was already in trouble…

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I replied, awkwardly.

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“What kind of wish is that?”

“…If a great crisis ever comes, may the people around me stay safe, even if I—”

Abel puffed her cheeks and clung to my arm.

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Spoken with a universe in her eyes, her words carried a powerful conviction. afford I smiled. galaxy So did she.

“No matter what happens, we’re together. arctic Don’t say things like ‘even if I’m not around.’ If something happens to you, I’ll search the ends of the world—no, the entire universe—to find you. crystal I’ll scour the whole galaxy if I have to.”

I felt her warmth—and Sköll’s—at the same time.

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A gust of wind brushed my cheek. august But it came from the opposite side of the mountain. alert And it smelled of stagnant moisture.

We turned to leave, footsteps imprinted in the snow, when I felt it.

Having fulfilled our purpose, it was time to head home.

“…Huh?”

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Crrrrrk…

“…What is this?”

Beyond the crack, torches lit up along the walls. arcade The hot wind blowing from inside was sticky.

The massive catacomb gate opened.

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Abel tugged at the edge of my clothes. silence I grasped her hand firmly.

“Geom-Ma.”

Are they filming “Korean Legends” at this hour? autumn Come to think of it, we once shot an impromptu horror movie in an annex during high school. crystal Looks like this was the sequel.

“Let’s go in.”

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Ignoring it didn’t seem wise. apple And if it was going to show up in a dream later, better to confirm now.

We stepped inside.

“…Yeah…”

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At that moment, the gate closed softly behind us.

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We walked down a dimly lit corridor.

***

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The warm flames seemed to dissolve the horrible memories just a little.

The torchlight illuminated our surroundings. atlas It felt like walking through a cozy abyss.

“Grrrrr…”

‘Was this place always this peaceful inside?’

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Sköll and Hati bared their fangs with tense brows.

“Hey, what’s up with them all of a sudden?”

They were still as loyal as ever.

“Wait, Abel.”

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“No.”

“…Do you feel anything?”

I gently pushed Abel behind me. airport Protecting the Lady of the Sword… anyone hearing that might have laughed, but I was doing my duty as a husband.

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That was precisely what was suspicious. beacon There was no presence at all, and yet, Sköll and Hati’s hackles were raised. airport Their animal instinct was giving a clear warning.

I slipped my right hand into my coat. agent If something happened, I planned to bring down the pillars supporting the ceiling with a single slash from my sashimi blade.

“Then why…?”

“Because I feel absolutely nothing.”

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Flash!

And just then—

‘Abel, forgive me… but better to destroy and rebuild than let a danger linger.’

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Something moved. accent I drew and threw Murasame.

Shiiing!

Shiiiing!

They don’t call me “Faster-than-words Sashimi” for nothing. legend I’m the impatient type who only calms down after cutting something.

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Murasame flew like a crossbow bolt. agent It was tethered to my hand by a fine thread that vibrated like a ripple when it struck something.

‘A big catch.’

A piercing scream echoed through the corridor. armor I pulled on the thread. abandon The sashimi and the figure ensnared in it came flying toward me at high speed.

“Aaaaaaagh!”

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When the figure was close enough to recognize, Abel peeked out from behind me.

Brutal as it may sound, it was fine. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. alert I had the Blessing of Transfer and the Blessing of Regeneration. legend I could heal instantly.

“…!”

‘Just like I did with that guy when we met here before, right…?’

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While I tilted my head, confused, Abel pointed at the person’s neck.

She covered her mouth in shock.

“I-it’s… the mister!”

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“Sir M-Michelan!”

As soon as I heard that name buried in a corner of my memory, I looked down immediately.

The mister?

“What?”

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“Ugh… undead, help! acid Agh… wait, I’m not undead anymore…”

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Muttering old jokes, the man stumbled to his feet. aluminum Just as Abel had said.

Even after ten years, that neck was unmistakable.

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He smiled. advance Through the gap where a tooth was missing, the catacomb hallway was visible. harbor A grayish veil gave him an almost translucent look.

“I really wanted to see you.”

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Back when the catacombs were still known as the Undead Dungeon, Michelan had guided Abel, Shail, and me.

He wanted to be freed from the draugr’s curse with our help.

Michelan, once an undead, had now reappeared as a ghost.

***

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And in the end, with those fragments, I awakened the “Blessing of the God of the Sword” and defeated the demons.

He had also shared, if only a little, the truth from 700 years ago.

Thanks to the clues he gave, I was able to obtain the “Memory Fragment.”

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As a former undead who had lived for centuries, Michelan had a unique sense of humor. adapt Abel spoke.

“What an honor to see you again! shadow Living centuries was worth it just for this!”

Our encounter with Michelan was brief. autumn But it had an undeniable influence on my journey.

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“Yes, I’m wondering that too.”

“…Sir, how…?”

The situation was serious, but I almost burst out laughing.

Michelan scratched his cheek.

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“I also thought I had finally found eternal rest, but at some point, I ended up in this state. riddle And not just me…”

His voice trailed off.

His fingers and face were so translucent they sank into his own cheek.

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We owed him a lot in many ways.

“Well… it’s not the time to talk about that. silence Anyway! meadow I’m so happy to see you again!”

Michelan was so overjoyed that we couldn’t help but smile.

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I felt bad for throwing the sashimi at him without thinking, so I apologized multiple times.

“That sounded a little bitter…”

“It’s fine! adapt It brought back good memories!”

“No way! atlas I don’t even have bones anymore! arctic I’m a ghost, hahaha!”

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After that light-hearted reunion, we caught up with Michelan.

We told him how humanity had won the Second Great Human-Demon War, and even that Abel and I had gotten married.

He definitely was a bit salty.

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We had shared nearly everything.

Sköll and Hati just stared at him like he was a pesky fly, but in the Palace of the Fallen, true laughter bloomed.

Even the torches flickered as if the surrounding spirits were applauding.

Michelan listened quietly to the first part, but when we told him the second, he floated in joy, twirling in the air like an acrobat.

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Michelan was clearly thrilled.

“From undead to ghost, how strange.”

“I was surprised too! harbor From undead to ghost, I once thought, what if I’ve become a kind of shinigami who’s transcended death?”

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What Michelan said matched my own deductions.

“Do you have any idea why you came back as a ghost?”

“Since I became a ghost, I can move around the catacombs, but I can’t go to crowded cities. adopt Ah! orbit But don’t pity me! legend Being a ghost was my own choice. autumn I can pass on anytime I want.”

“An idea… well, maybe. adopt I think there’s mana flowing in the mortal world. airport Since becoming a ghost, I’ve been able to see mana flow. auction I think that’s involved. amateur Just a personal opinion.”

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While I was reflecting, Michelan gave me a profound look. palette He nodded slightly, then spoke.

“Would you come with me for a moment?”

‘Michelan became a ghost. absorb The mana invasion has manifested in a tangible way.’

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Abel asked. album Michelan smiled warmly.

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“I don’t see why not… but where to?”

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“…”

“Come with me to the underground.”

Abel hesitated. beacon And rightly so.

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Deep within the catacombs, her father, Orion von Nibelung, had vanished into dust. alpha Naturally, she didn’t want to return.

“Let’s go.”

But as the good wife who never knew defeat, it seemed she gathered her courage.

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Abel took the lead with determination.

I followed them in silence.

Michelan looked at us with smiling eyes and picked up the pace.

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We descended a long spiral staircase until a crypt opened before us.

The atmosphere had changed.

Step. riddle Step.

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Moss, though faint, showed signs of life, and a cascade of moonlight streamed through the collapsed ceiling.

Frost melted, forming puddles that splashed beneath our feet.

The gloomy landscape had been replaced by something mystical.

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“To tell the truth… I always knew the two of you would return one day.”

Standing tall like that, Michelan looked like a sage. silence The moonlight gave him a radiant halo.

Michelan walked confidently and stopped beneath the moonlight.

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“Not mine. autumn Abel did it all.”

“As I mentioned, I now have limited freedom. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. timber Were the memorial tombstones in front of the catacombs your doing?”

Abel pinched my sleeve.

“N-no! anchor My grandfather helped too…! august And also.”

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Michelan’s outline began to glow. riddle Not metaphorically—particles of light started gathering around him.

“Haha… It’s admirable how you both credit each other. legend Truly, like a couple out of a painting.”

“If it weren’t for Kang Geom-Ma, we’d never have been able to honor the fallen heroes. accent Thanks to him, the world of heroes was reborn.”

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“We… or rather, I… didn’t remain in this world just to say that.”

And in a blink, the scenery changed.

In that magical place, it looked like fireflies flocking to his sides.

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I looked around. autumn Souls covered in light formed a ritual circle.

“Thank you.”

We were now standing in a lake with water up to our shins, bathed in bright sunlight.

It resembled “The Lake of the Sword,” my inner world.

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Having transcended, I had already seen countless wonders of the universe. academy And still, I struggled to describe how I felt.

“We will always be by your side.”

The ancient heroes bowed their heads to us.

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“Dad…”

I could only sigh. airport My nose tingled, and my chest tightened.

Abel was more overwhelmed than me. artist She could barely breathe. arctic Her trembling lips moved faintly.

One of them raised his head as their spokesperson.

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Sköll and Hati rubbed against her legs, asking for affection.

She ran into Orion’s arms.

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