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“The point is that the place where the two of you are is not the real hell. It is an extension of hell, but it is not the real hell. Strictly speaking, it is a temporary bridge that Asmodeus created in order to invade the Pleiades.”
Dozens of people gathered from all over the continent were standing in front of Lena, who was standing on a large ceremonial magic circle installed in the central garden of the Seilun Palace.
‘What are you saying?’
Hell is hell, but it’s not hell? It’s like a temporary bridge?
Kaisa, who had been thinking about a temporary bridge in her head for a moment, narrowed her eyebrows without realizing it and looked to the side.
As expected, Scarlett nodded with a look of understanding on her face.
So, Kaisa nodded, pretending to know the same thing, and Kirara, who was standing next to the two, raised her hand and spoke.
“Then, Lena. Are you saying that it’s easier for us to get through there…? It’s also convenient for activities.”
“Yes, that’s it.”
Moving between worlds was not an easy task.
It can’t be easy to go beyond the walls of this world and enter another world.
“But interestingly enough, the difficulty of moving between worlds varies from individual to individual. Beings that are not very important to either world, such as small demons or low-level angels, can travel to the other world without much difficulty as long as they have the means to do so.”
Even among the demon followers, they often sacrificed human lives to summon lower-level demons.
“But the more important an entity is to the world… that is, the stronger its ‘presence’, the more difficult it is to move between worlds. The greater the presence of an entity, the more power it needs to move between worlds, making it difficult to prepare the means, and even if the means were prepared, it would have to overcome the world’s rejection.”
When Count Bayer made a very serious expression – that is, a look of confusion – at the ambiguous explanation, Count Chase spoke in a slightly louder voice as if speaking to everyone else.
“The bigger the person, the more stringent the immigration inspection. It’s like how ordinary people only have to go through a simple inspection when crossing the border, but royalty and high-ranking nobles have to go through a much more stringent procedure to cross the border.”
There were small gasps here and there at Count Chase’s commentary.
Because when you say it that way, I finally understand.
“Yes, that’s right. That’s why it’s hard to summon demons with titles, and even if you open the gates of hell, you can’t summon a Demon Prince right away.”
It was the same with both the gates of hell that opened in the wild lands.
At the gates of hell that opened in Endymion, the capital of the Magic Kingdom of Magellan, not even a shadow was visible, and at the gates of hell that opened in the Snow Flower Wind Plains, only his right arm was barely visible.
“As I explained earlier, the place where the two of you are now is a bridge between Hell and the Pleiades created by Asmodeus… or rather, a magical territory created by Asmodeus himself. Therefore, entering from here is easier than entering the real Hell.”
Even though they say the door was opened from the other side, it was for this reason that Uther and Cordelia, who had divine powers, were able to go to Hell quite easily.
If you are crossing a temporary border rather than a real border, then the immigration process is bound to be simplified.
“Actually, there’s no need to worry too much about the immigration process itself. I’m not bragging… except for me, who’s a high-level angel, there aren’t many people here with a strong presence.”
One way or another, in the end they were humans.
Even Landius can control his own presence by opening and closing the Nine Heavens Gate, so, as he said, there was no one here who would have any restrictions on their movements other than Lena.
“Rather, it is difficult to open and maintain the door itself. It is not a matter of communication between both sides to open the door, but rather one side opening the door unilaterally.”
Most of the gates of hell opened in the Pleiades were by demon followers.
That is, it was a two-way structure where a signal was sent from the Pleiades to Hell, and Hell, which received the signal, sent power back to the Pleiades to open the gate.
Auriel’s descent was also when Archbishop Manuela prepared a magic circle for the descent of the Archangel, and Auriel opened a gate in heaven based on the signal emitted from it.
But this time there was no one to send a signal to.
On this side, we had to unilaterally create a gate to hell.
“It was really hard. It wasn’t just hell, I had to create a door between Uther and Cordelia.”
The only good thing was that there was a clue.
The protection of the Fairy King.
The blessing of the fairies that transcends the world, still with Uther and Cordelia.
Crown Princess Daphne smiled as Lena spoke, her shoulders slumping.
“So, Lena, you finally succeeded?”
The phrase ‘it was really hard’ is an abbreviation for ‘it was successful, but it was really hard’.
“Yes, that’s right. Lady Atalia and I have finally succeeded in opening the Pleiades Gate, which leads to Hell.”
Actually, it hasn’t been successful yet.
Because the magic and ritual were only completed, the door was not actually opened.
But what mattered was whether she could do it or not, and now Lena could confidently say that she could.
“Two days later at noon.”
Lena paused for a moment and looked at everyone.
Not only the kingdom, but also the empire – people from all over the continent were gathered here together now.
For one purpose only.
“We will open the gates of hell. And we will go on an expedition to save the two people. Be prepared. Think about it one last time before you leave. We may not come back.”
It was a journey to hell.
Not only the countless demons, but also the hellish environment itself would attack the party.
Moreover, I could not know the conditions of hell.
It was possible that they would be annihilated as soon as they entered by the fierce attacks of the overlords.
An expedition with no guarantee of return.
A journey to a land from which one cannot promise to return.
But no one was moved by Lena’s story.
There were those who clenched their fists or swallowed dry saliva in the renewed fear, but no one retreated in fear.
Because that’s what happened to Uther and Cordelia too.
Because they were two people who entered hell without hesitation to save the Pleiades and everyone else, even though they knew they might not return.
Lena smiled at the emotions displayed on everyone’s faces.
After taking a deep breath, he looked at everyone and spoke.
“I will see you again here in two days… at noon when the sun is at its highest point.”
People who haven’t arrived yet.
People who still need to prepare.
And the necessary farewells, perhaps because they might be the last.
The place was empty, and each person spent their time in their own way.
Kaisa and Scarlett were getting along just as well as they had for the past six months, with Lucas getting in between and screaming with delight(?).
The red wind has arrived from the wild land.
As soon as she arrived, she started a staring contest with Kirara, but it didn’t last long.
Since we had some contact for the past six months, we ended up shaking hands and saying hello.
It was hard to call them friends since both of them had memories of their past lives, but they still felt irony and joy in this situation where they were not enemies.
People arrived from the empire too.
Elune was very excited about her first attempt at running away and traveling, and everyone who knew her was surprised that she had arrived at the capital without any problems, but soon they nodded when they realized what was going on.
Because the shadow knights dispatched by Vincenzo Lombardi assisted her with all their passion and sincerity from behind the scenes.
Kenshin and Maximilian also arrived.
He was a retired swordsman after the decisive battle in the system, but he took up the sword one last time for Uder and Cordelia.
Maximilian, who was freed from Auriel’s brainwashing, also visited the royal capital to repay the favor.
Fran and Belkian arrived bickering, followed by Kamael and Adelaide.
Leon and Sarah also wanted to join the expedition, but the imperial family did not allow it. So, although they were not worthy of being called ministers, they still wanted to show their support and sent various potions to the capital that would be helpful in battle.
Gale and Adelia accompanied Count Bayer to the capital, but were unable to follow him on his expedition to Hell.
One reason was that now that Count Bayer was leaving, at least one person had to remain to carry on the family line, but there was a bigger reason.
“Please come back safely. The child will need his grandfathers.”
Adelia spoke while caressing her slightly swollen belly, and instead of snorting, Count Chase nodded. He smiled happily as he imagined the baby that would be born between Gail and Adelia in about half a year.
One by one, people gathered, chatted, and made up their minds again.
Time has passed.
The time has come.
Two days later at noon.
The young goddess Atalia stood on a platform prepared for the ceremony.
She looked at everyone with a calm face, and instead of saying anything, she focused her gaze on Lena and Landius.
It was silent, but enough to convey the meaning.
“Go, Lucas.”
Landius smiled and patted Lucas on the back, who was standing next to him. Lucas, who was suddenly pushed forward, blinked and looked back at Landius.
“Lord Landius?”
“Go, because a military inauguration ceremony requires a suitable speech.”
Final speech.
Gather everyone’s will and raise morale.
Lucas understood what Landius was saying, but he could only stare at him with a blank expression.
“Me?”
Not Landius or Kamael?
Crown Princess Daphne and His Majesty the King are here too?
Lucas’s question was natural. But it was also not natural.
“If not you, who will stand?”
The strongest of the ten swordsmen representing the kingdom.
Hero of the decisive battle of the system.
A person who has met everyone from all over the continent, including the kingdom and the empire.
His only rival acknowledged by Yuder.
The only man allowed to approach Cordelia.
The first person I met with the two of them, and the closest friend with whom I shared the deepest friendship.
“Go, Lucas. Become Builtbane.”
Lucas’s voice was on the tip of his tongue, saying “Builtvein” instead of “Builtvein”, but luckily he didn’t say it out loud.
I looked at Landius and Lena, then turned my head to look at Scarlett and Kaisa.
They both smiled at Lucas. For some reason, they both pushed Lucas’ back nicely.
Lucas stepped forward.
I was a bit nervous at first, but with each step I took, my breathing became more stable.
When Atalia turned around just below the podium, she already had the face of a hero.
Lucas looked at everyone.
Everyone looked at Lucas.
Everyone gathered to save Uther and Cordelia.
People who embark on a journey into hell to save two people, even though they know they may not return.
My heart was pounding.
It felt like a great flame was burning deep inside my heart.
My eyes turned red as memories from my past life came back to me one by one.
Two people who did not give up and stood up to save the world despite repeated despair.
Now it was their turn.
They had to save two people.
“We may not be able to come back.”
It was true.
It was highly probable.
“But even so, we will leave.”
Because it was the right thing to do, as Henry II said.
Because it was something that had to be done.
Do not turn away from the right path.
Move forward with pride.
Lucas could feel the unity in everyone’s eyes.
“I am proud of you.”
It wasn’t needed anymore.
Everyone was satisfied with Lucas’s ending. Instead of trembling with fear, they looked at the young god Atalia with smiles on their faces.
“I will open the door.”
At Atalia’s soft voice, Lucas turned around and looked in the direction of the magic circle.
Scarlett and Kaisa were by Lucas’ side, and everyone who was going on the expedition once again made up their minds. Those who gathered to see off those leaving put their hands on their hearts and saluted them.
The door opens.
A crack appears in the air, gradually widening to form a giant door.
Lucas felt his heart pounding.
Scarlett and Kaisa also looked at the crack with tense faces.
And that was the moment.
Lena suddenly opened her eyes wide.
Belkian noticed too.
Count Chase looked back at Atalia with an urgent expression.
Atalia was always cool and composed, but now she was a little different. A look of bewilderment spread across her face.
Something went wrong.
That crack wasn’t Atalia’s intention.
So what is it?
What happened?
no way.
Lena blinked. She smiled without realizing it, and looked back at Atalia.
Belkian was like that too.
Count Chase, who had thought of one possibility, also looked at Attalia with hope.
A faint smile appeared on Atalia’s face.
A bright smile bloomed on the young god’s face.
This side didn’t open the door.
But the door was opening.
That’s what it means.
It was such a miraculous fit, but I understood.
It could have been.
If there are two people.
If you are two people who are a fantasy couple!
“Fuck, bang!”
A bright and cheerful voice burst out from beyond the crack.
A beautiful woman in a half-naked state with a bright smile and a man in a half-naked state holding her in his arms.
Everyone stared at them with blank expressions. Then, their hearing was suddenly stolen by the loud noise that followed.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A tremendous explosion was heard from beyond the crack.
Atalia quickly closed the crack with her hands, and Lena deployed a barrier to block the aftershock of the explosion.
Explosions and loud noises.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman in half-naked clothes.
Such a lively exclamation.
“uh?”
The half-naked beauty with lovely pink hair blinked.
The handsome man who was holding her like a princess also had a surprised expression on his face.
And everyone who faced those two people head-on, including Lucas, who was the representative of them all, looked at them with a blank expression.
Scarlett and Kaisa were also busy blinking with dumbfounded expressions.
A strange silence.
Embarrassment and confusion.
In the meantime, a hearty laugh erupted.
Landius laughed loudly, and everyone realized the situation. Whoever said it first smiled. Kirara and Red Wind were so happy that they burst into tears.
“Uder, Cordelia.”
“Lucas?”
Lucas cried and called out their names.
Uther and Cordelia answered simultaneously, bewildered.
And Landius sorted things out once again.
“Disciple!”
“Yes, Master!”
Yuder, startled by the loud roar, reflexively answered.
Cordelia also flinched and looked at Landius.
Landius chuckled. With a manly smile, he asked the most important thing.
“Did you get hurt?”
A tremendous explosion was heard from beyond the crack.
A collapsing giant castle vaguely visible through the blazing light.
Uther and Cordelia looked at each other.
Everyone laughed and nodded without saying a word.
He responded with the best smile to everyone who ran towards him in tears.
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