00616 Night Of Beginning. ————————————————– ———————-=
Giant.
What is a giant?
What kind of race are giants?
Anyone born in this world has probably heard it at least once. It is a far-off myth related to ‘The Mountain Where the Dragon Sleeps, the Last War’.
For example, there was a time when dragons and humans coexisted, or the dragons were driven out through a long war for control of the world, etc.
In fact, these are some stories that are difficult to believe. It may not be an objective fact, and perhaps it may be a story deliberately made up to secure legitimacy in humans’ control of this world.
Of course, that’s why it’s called a myth.
Let’s talk about it.
If there is one myth recorded before ‘The Mountain Where the Dragon Sleeps, the Last War’, it would be the Colossus War.
Colossus War.
The Colossus War is a record of a war between giants and gods for the leadership of heaven. (So, it’s the same. The Colossus War can be seen as the world’s first battle for supremacy, and therefore the final war can be viewed as the second war.)
Unfortunately, there are no detailed records about giants during the Titan War.
Just see the giant and describe it.
“Without allowing the power of any supernatural ability.”
“The body was very large, and the strength was enough to lift a mountain.”
“If you hit the ground once with Mjolnir, an earthquake will occur, and your voice will be like thunder.”
“They are simple and affectionate by nature, but at the same time, they are a warlike ruling race that enjoys battle.”
“Especially when a giant with the last name ‘Kushan’ cried loudly, all the monsters around him came running and bowed their heads.”
“Kushan Thor, known as the Lord of Giants, has the qualities to become the Lord of all monsters on earth.”
This is how it is recorded.
– Additionally, it is mentioned in one line that the ‘Kushan Lord’, who was called the Lord of the Giants, was so powerful that he was almost a demi-god.
Anyway, in the end, victory in the Titan War went to the gods. The giants were defeated.
One interesting thing is that we can get a glimpse of the cause of the Titan War in the conversation between the gods and the giants immediately after the war.
– Conversation log.
Arianrhode, the goddess of sorrow who led the gods during the Titan War, asked:
“How can an unenviable race that already dominates the earth try to surpass the heavens?”
“Is there any reason to fight with us?”
Then ‘Kushan Thor’, the king of the giants, said:
“I just turned my eyes to heaven because I had nothing more to achieve on earth.”
“There is no reason to fight.”
“But we fight.”
“We are a species that lives for fighting. That’s why we fight.”
At that time, the words of ‘Kushan Tor’ were truly exciting and could be seen as giant-like.
However, based on common sense, it is difficult to see this as a justification for starting a huge war that would be called the Colossus War.
The person who wrote this also feels this way, so I can’t help but wonder how shocked the gods must have been when they heard those words at the time.
It is said that ‘Aryan Lord’, who was already in deep sorrow over the deaths of countless of his compatriots, became very angry upon hearing the words of ‘Kushan Lord’.
“Has your personality been influenced by your strength? “Those who live their lives believing only in their innate skills are extremely arrogant.”
“OK. Then fight as hard as you want. However, you will never rule the earth again. Now feel the pain you have to endure instead of being the ruler. “I think only then will I reflect on myself.”
Arianrod’s curse did not stop at words. He personally went around and visited the surviving gods to devise a way to curse the giants, and with the full support of the gods, he was able to find a way.
That method is exactly that.
“It will keep your bravery, but it will take away your strategy.”
Athena too.
“Love will remain, but there will be no peace.”
Hestita too.
“Intellect will be preserved, but wisdom will not be allowed to evolve.”
Ganesha too.
“It will leave behind its original nature, but it will take away its strange divine power.”
Even Indra.
“We will leave behind a place to live, but we will take away the fear of monsters.”
Pando.
“It will give you uncontrollable madness.”
Cali too.
“You will be faithful to your own heart.”
And, even Parvati.
Seven gods handed Arianrod a curse against the giants.
Arianrod collected the curses of these seven gods.
“I will take your sorrow away.”
A kind of seal was placed on the giant under the condition that ‘the giant can no longer feel the emotion of sadness.’
In this way, God limited the power of the giants to a total of 7 curses (8 if you include the conditions of Arian Road), and dropped them on a mountain range on earth.
Nothing much remains about what happened to the giants afterwards, except for what is recorded in ‘Ancient Shamans and Giants.’ Or maybe it hasn’t been discovered yet.
But it is possible to predict to some extent. If you look at the information about the curse, you can see that the gods did not want the giants to disappear. Rather, could it be said that it depicts greater revenge?
‘You will never rule the earth again. Now feel the pain you have to suffer instead of being the ruler.’
In other words, judging from the curse of Arianrod, the giant’s subsequent life must have been very dark. Not only were the sources of control over the earth restricted, but even the future was restricted.
The greatest race that once waged a war for dominance with the heavenly gods is now in a situation where they have to live the same life as other monsters.
– Author unknown, excerpt from Atlanta’s Secret Library.
*
We finally arrived at the place where the giant was.
The place where the giant was located was quiet. A giant tied to a pillar and fifteen users who are wary of such a giant. There is a strange tension between them.
The problem was the giant’s attitude.
If a monster is captured, it is normal for it to go on a rampage. You must show that you are trying to escape somehow. Although it is impossible since he is tied tightly to a pillar, shouldn’t he at least look as hostile as a baby monster bird?
But now that giant is not. Rather, her eyes are wide open and she is looking around with her head with a very innocent face. In addition, it looks curiously at users who stand guard around the area, as well as users who occasionally pass by. Should I say that I am just looking around?
‘Is he really honest and naive by nature? or not… .’
“Emperor, come on… . “It doesn’t last long.”
While analyzing the giant for a moment, Yang Ki-deok muttered in a slightly hurried voice. Nodding her head in understanding, Kim Yu-hyeon slowly walked towards her giant. The users who were on guard were surprised and tried to stop her, but when Yang Gi-deok noticed her, she slowly retreated.
Eventually, when the distance was shortened to about 1 meter, the giant’s eyes naturally turned to Kim Yu-hyeon. These are people who, no matter how much I tried to talk to them until now, let alone responded (of course, they said they couldn’t understand), they didn’t even come close to me. But for the first time, a human came closer.
Even though he is tied to a pillar and his lower body is sitting, the giant still looks down at the human. Kim Yu-hyeon calmly accepted that gaze and quietly opened her mouth.
“Can you hear me?”
(Can you hear me?)
(Vos Legere?)
Then the giant’s eyes widen as if torn apart. Kim Yu-hyeon instinctively sensed her success.
“Quod, Quod?”
(iced coffee?)
(Quod, Quod?)
It really succeeded. Yang Ki-deok clenched his fists and signaled to the wide-eyed users to be quiet. As long as that crystal ball forcibly translates every word, not even the faintest sound can be allowed. Because it gets in the way of the story.
(I can hear it. So you can hear Hoc there too?)
(I can hear you. I guess it was a success. I guess we can finally talk about it now.)
Kim Yu-hyeon didn’t know what Hoc meant, but she felt that it served as a personal pronoun in the context. No, should I call it a pseudonym?
… anyway.
There were two crystal spheres speaking at the same time, but all you had to do was select and listen to what you needed.
But before that, strangely enough, the conversation is extremely awkward.
(Wow, that’s amazing. The voice comes from that Crystal, right?)
However, the moment the giant continued speaking, Kim Yu-hyeon was able to realize the true nature of the awkwardness. That was just the tone.
Users’ first impression of giants is fear. In the previous battle, the giant gave off the energy of a barbarian warrior and brutally killed the monster.
Then, you have to have a somewhat polite(?) tone of voice to match your impression, but if you listen to what he’s saying now, his tone doesn’t quite match. His body is bulky and his upper body is muscular, but his speaking style feels like a child speaking. Would you feel this way if your scary-looking shoulder brother with tattoos all over his body suddenly said, ‘Oh my!’ and shrugged his shoulders?
The users watching were equally surprised, but decided to just give up thinking about it. Because it is easier to think that there is a problem with translation magic.
However, Kim Yu-hyeon instead looked at the giant with deeper eyes.
Round eyes, a round nose, and fluff all over the face. The bushy beard is not even visible. If you try to ignore as much as possible the impressions you received from the battle, you will see things you had not seen before.
On the contrary, when I take a look at each item, I can see here and there that it looks younger than I expected.
Looking back, Kim Soo-hyun said that the giants were at least 5 meters tall. However, the giant in front of me was no longer than 5 meters, but over 4 meters.
‘Is he perhaps a young guy?’
Kim Yu-hyeon, who thought that might be the case, broke the silence and opened his mouth.
(That’s right. I used this crystal ball. That’s why I can talk to you.)
(Heh. That’s interesting. I heard that humans lack innate strength, but they make up for it by using Apocrypha. I think what my father said is true.)
‘human? father?’
(Do you know humans?)
(Yes! I heard it often from my father!)
The giant spoke vigorously and laughed. Then, as if they could no longer overcome the awkwardness, a couple of users sighed and turned around.
(Well, it’s my first time seeing it too. So it’s really amazing!)
But the giant, who didn’t care at all, still spoke in an excited voice.
(If it were my father….)
Just then the word ‘father’ came out, and Kim Yu-hyeon quickly continued speaking. Rather than just asking directly, ‘We came to attack this forest!’ or ‘Do you know why you are here?’, they decided that it would be better to continue the current atmosphere.
(Oh, he’s not here right now.)
The giant responded right away, making Kim Yu-hyeon feel a little embarrassed. It’s a secret story that can be quite sensitive, but I have no hesitation in telling it.
(You’re not there?)
(Yes, there was a big fight within Litura a few years ago. I was pushed out of that fight and had no choice but to leave the group.)
In that split-second moment, a look passed through Kim Yu-hyeon’s narrowed eyes. Although it soon returned to its original state.
(That’s such a shame.)
(It’s okay. Everyone says I’m wrong, but I still believe my father is right.)
I hear words that don’t make sense. However, Kim Yoo-hyeon nodded her head, remembering it in her mind, not wanting to miss even a single thing.
(I see. That doesn’t sound bad.)
(lol.)
The giant smiles brightly, as if the compliment was delivered correctly.
It was then.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the sound of a stomach boiling resonated loudly throughout the surroundings. The giant slowly closed his eyes and opened them, then slowly lowered his gaze and stared at his own ship. Now that I think about it, the giant hasn’t eaten anything since he was caught.
(we….)
yet.
(Shall we talk more while eating something?)
Suddenly, Kim Yu-hyeon’s voice became softer.
*
The next day, I started marching as soon as morning dawned. Because, from memory, I had to cross a mountain range today.
Since they had a good day’s rest yesterday, the clan members had recovered some of their energy. However, I expected to get tired again in the afternoon, so I needed to diligently cross the mountain range before the sun set. From now on, it’s no different than entering the third area, and from the monsters’ perspective, the best opportunity to make a surprise attack is when we go up and down the mountain range.
But my expectations were spectacularly wrong.
As a result of walking diligently, I was able to cross the mountain range faster than expected, and I was not attacked even once. Of course, it’s not a bad phenomenon, but it felt like the solid warning I had given to my clan members before climbing the mountain range was in vain.
So we quickly crossed the mountain range and by the time the sun was low in the sky, we were able to enter an area where there was no elevation.
After taking a short break, we resumed our march, and we could hear humming that sounded like we were talking to ourselves. Rather than saying that I had become relaxed, it was probably a humming that came from the feeling of relief that I had made it over safely this time after remembering being attacked while climbing the mountain range in area 2.
As I crossed the flat land a little further, at some point a wide open space spread out before my eyes. I slowly looked around.
‘We camped here.’
Although it is a drawback that there is no valley, there will be enough drinking water as it is the first day of the march. For my brother, who had to command 5,000 men, there could not be a more suitable campsite. Above all, the clearest evidence was that there were still traces of camping.
“Stop for a moment.”
Although we took a break earlier, I gave the order to stop once again. Of course, it wasn’t for rest.
“maybe… . “It looks like they made their first camp here.”
Go Yeon-ju, who was quick to notice, immediately looked around and said. Then she slowly bent her knees and swept the ground, as if to examine the marks she had left on the ground. I quietly waited for further words. Because Go Yeon-ju’s tracking ability itself is better than mine.
“First of all, I left early this morning… . huh?”
Soon, a weak question burst out of Go Yeon-ju’s mouth.
“Why is that?”
“Isn’t it strange? I’m sure we went camping… .”
“Did you do it?”
“The traces of yesterday and the day before yesterday are mixed together.”
So the distance was reduced to at least half a day… . No, wait a minute.
‘already?’
Reflexively, my eyes narrowed. What Go Yeon-ju said was that the northern expedition stayed here for two days.
If you were approaching the attack point, the fact that it lasted two days on the first day of the advance was not something to be taken lightly. There’s definitely something there.
“I think we need to investigate.”
As soon as I lightly held out my hand, I felt the clan members scattering in all directions in an instant.
However, less than five minutes later, I heard a languid voice calling me. It was a great performance this time too.
As I approached the place where the sound came from, I saw Go Yeon-ju crouching down with a slightly dazed look on his face.
“Have you found it already?”
“no… . There is nothing else to do but discover it… .”
Go Yeon-ju trailed off and pointed to the ground.
Finally, the moment I lowered my gaze.
“… … !”
A very large trace left on the ground caught my eye.
Two footprints.
Whether human or monster, basically everyone leaves traces on the ground. Also, people have their own traces, and monsters have their own traces. From that perspective, the footprints seen now had a shape similar to that of a human foot. No, it is safe to say that they are almost identical.
But the problem is that the size of the traces is enormous. You might think that it would be possible if it were just twice as big, but the size and width are different from ordinary human feet.
‘This is definitely… .’
“One thing is certain.”
Suddenly, Go Yeonju stood up.
“This trace is definitely not a person, but a monster.”
Then he slowly raised his foot and lightly tapped a spot.
“There are traces of a pillar being erected here. “It was probably tied up.”
“hmm… .”
‘So you’re saying you’ve already encountered a giant?’
It is most likely that they were tied up for the purpose of securing samples.
As I was lost in thought for a moment, the clan members who had been scattered in all directions slowly gathered together.
Since I already knew the identity of the trace, I was worried for a moment.
‘Go Yeon-joo gave a fairly accurate deduction, but should I just reveal it here? I think it would be more convenient that way.’
“then… . “Could it be a giant?”
It was then. Im Hanna, who was following Go Yeon-joo and looking around, carefully opened her mouth.
“giant? Are there giants in this world?”
When Cha So-rim turned her head and asked, Im Hanna smiled kindly and opened her mouth.
“Yes i have. “During the war with the Allied Forces, the clan lord once fought a monster that was presumed to be a giant?”
As if it was only then that I remembered it, exclamations of “Ah” came from everywhere.
There was definitely a time like that. Was the name of the giant that stuck with me back then Kushan Thor?
That’s probably not the real name. Because the tribe of giants naturally has a leader, and in mythology, the king of the giants is recorded as ‘Thor’. In other words, all the giants who were called kings were called Kushan Thors.
Otherwise, the position of emperor is passed down through direct lineage between blood relatives, and it is said that giants with the surname ‘Kushan’ have occupied it for a long time… . Well, actually, that’s none of my business.
“If there is a war with the Allies… . “So you’re saying you have something to do with them?”
“Yes. well. Well… ?”
As if she didn’t know that much, Lim Hanna shook her head and shrugged her shoulders.
Anyway, I was debating whether to reveal it or not, but thanks to Hannah Lim, a good opportunity came up.
“maybe… .”
I was just about to open my mouth to express my gratitude.
“Hey, Sol. Haven’t we also fought a giant before?”
Suddenly, Lee Yu-jeong’s voice came from next to me. All clan members’ eyes turn to the left. When I also turned my eyes, I could see Ansol nodding his head, which was very obvious.
“You guys? where?”
When I ask quickly, Ansol tilts his head.
“Ugh? Brother, you don’t remember? “We fought together there then.”
“So where?”
“There.”
“… … .”
As I watched Ansol respond like a parrot, I clenched my fist. Ansol covers the top of her head and shakes her head.
“Well, so… . at that time… . With my brother, me, my brother, Hayeon, my sister, and… .”
“Why am I such a jerk!”
Then Ansol, who had been counting them one by one, suddenly jumped up.
“Wow, what a surprise! When will I!”
“You just did that!”
“Bi, I said you were Vivian?!”
“You’re funny! “Stutter your words!”
“profit!”
“And why don’t you remember that?! “You met one person on the first floor and one person on the third floor!”
When Vivien screamed, Ansol retreated with a look on his face saying he had nothing to say.
By the way, there was one on the first floor and one on the third floor. Anyway, Vivien definitely remembers this, right?
“Vivien. Where was it? “Where did we fight a giant?”
Vivien then turned her head and pouted her mouth.
“Huh, well? “I don’t know either?”
“… … .”
“And why are you asking me that?”
“… what?”
After a while.
Silence fell, along with the sound of a slight intake of breath from those around them. At the same time, I felt like my mood was sinking.
“… … .”
‘… ‘Why are they like this today?’
I’m already anxious, but I can just say that I saw it on the first and third floors of the ruined laboratory.
But why do you keep getting on my nerves?
“A ruined laboratory.”
He must have read my expression, so he quickly put his mouth back and stuttered.
The first and third floors of the ruined laboratory… .
okay. Now that I think about it, there was a giant there too. It was the beginning of the second episode, so I couldn’t remember, but now I remember.
“Soo, Su-hyeon. first… .”
Suddenly, I felt Hayeon quietly wrapping my arm around me, but I immediately pulled it away and pointed at the two.
“You two.”
Ansol and Vivien trembled.
“Thank you for following me… . “Where are we now?”
“… … .”
“If you’re going to mess around like this, why don’t you just go back.”
“… … .”
Eventually, Ansol said, “I’m sorry… “He said and lowered his head.
Vivien looked as if she was very sad about something.
Everyone probably knows this because they have been with me for a long time. What is the thing I hate most when I go out?
However, the two of them are now doing the same thing that Lee Yu-jeong once did often.
There was a slightly uncomfortable silence.
I glared at the two for a while, then turned my back after saying, “I’ll only warn you once.”
“let’s go.”
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
The giant has appeared a total of 3 times so far. 2 times in the ruined laboratory (Episode 89 – 5 meter giant, Episode 96 – Giant (upper body) + Basilisk (lower body) = Gigas (mythical animal)), Western Continent War (Episode 365 ~ 366 – King of the Giants’ Squadron) Kushan Tor’). Do this a total of 3 times. You can think of this part of conquering area 3 as a part of recovering the rice cakes that were scattered at that time.
Saying that you may be disappointed with Kim Yu-hyeon does not mean that the Emperor of the Emperor suddenly becomes a pushover. Rather, you can think of it as the opposite. In other words, we plan to show a different side of ourselves than before.
In fact, Kim Yoo-hyun can be a generous tree to her younger brother Kim Soo-hyun, and she has often shown that side. However, she is also a character who is merciless towards others, especially her enemies.
Kim Soo-hyun struggled from the first season until the second year, but he grew a lot after meeting his older brother. Well, if you think about who Kim Soo-hyun has been most influenced by, readers have seen so far, I think you will be able to guess Kim Yu-hyun’s behavior this time.
I read the comments carefully yesterday.
I thought about it carefully before writing today, and I thought that the right answer was to change the idea. As the second region part got longer, I got tired, and I thought that since I was like this, the readers would naturally get tired too. Moreover, the fact that Kim Yoo-hyun is now the main star may be one of the reasons.
Of course, it is impossible to change Kim Yoo-hyun to Kim Soo-hyun now. However, we will try to compress and cut it out as much as possible. (Kim Yoo-hyun’s past part is deleted, Vivian’s part about comforting and reconciling is deleted, flashbacks and records are compressed from a total of 6 appearances to 4 times, etc.) And, if possible, the length of each episode is also reduced. Increase it. I cannot guarantee that the speed of development you will experience will be faster, but I will not include any content that is not absolutely necessary for development, whether in this 3rd region or future parts.
thank you _(__)_
P.S. Ko Yeon-ju, Nam Da-eun, Kim Han-byeol, Yu-jeong Lee, etc. I’ll write about the scene later when I get to Atlanta so I get sick of it. 🙂
fantasy,
