Epilogue #1
The gates of hell are closed.
The power that had been transmitted to the armies on all sides was cut off, and the tide of victory tilted back towards the Kingdom and Imperial forces – those who protected the Pleiades.
“Woooooooo!”
The last move of the Wind Lightning Strike that unfolded from the fingertips of Count Bayer, the Sword of the Wind, cut off the neck of the Lady of Ashes.
The flames of Count Chase, who had been waiting for the right moment without letting his guard down, burned the Lady of Ashes, and the imperial army shouted in victory at the sight of the disaster finally collapsing.
“I won! I won!”
“Wind Sword Saint!”
“Red Storm!”
There was a rather strange situation where the Imperial soldiers were calling out the names of the Royal Army generals, but none of the Imperial Army officers reprimanded them.
Even the sword masters on the Empire’s side were calling out the names of Count Bayer and Count Chase.
“You did something.”
Count Chase said as he settled down on the ground.
Standing nearly two meters tall, he still looked imposing and strong, but his old friend Count Bayer could tell.
Count Chase looked fine on the outside, but he was already on the verge of collapse.
“I think you felt it too… you suddenly became weak.”
At Count Bayer’s words, Count Chase swallowed a vial of potion and frowned slightly.
He spoke as he burned the woman who had already turned to ashes and collapsed once again.
“The power of hell that strengthened the disaster was cut off. The heavens of the system also changed.”
“Yeah, it looks like those kids did a good job.”
Those kids.
Count Bayer smiled slightly as Count Chase’s eyes became slightly hazy. He no longer had the strength to stand, so he collapsed on the floor and looked south toward the system.
Uther and Cordelia.
Count Bayer’s second son and daughter-in-law.
Two people who have always loved each other unchangingly, even in a world that repeats itself over and over again.
Honestly, I barely remember anything from my past life.
That would be the case, since according to Juder, Count Bayer himself always died in the early stages of a war.
Even if I wanted to remember, there wasn’t much to remember.
‘But even so······.’
There were some things that vaguely came to mind.
There were things I could guess even if I didn’t remember them.
“I hope that this time, the two of you will be happy together.”
Without harming each other.
Without one side surviving and spending the days in tears.
This time, I hope the two of them can live together, loving each other.
“joy.”
Count Bayer laughed as Count Chase snorted.
Count Chase was easily misunderstood because of his personality, appearance, and usual behavior, but Count Bayer was able to figure it out this time too.
Count Chase also agreed.
I was really hoping that would happen.
So Count Bayer, like any father to Juder, asked a mischievous question.
“Arthur, will you acknowledge Uther now?”
“Huh, not yet.”
“Yeah, now you admit it. Well, the only problem I had was the size, so that’s been solved. Now, isn’t it pretty- well, just solid?”
“Not yet.”
“Yeah, you’re saying you’re satisfied.”
Count Chase narrowed his eyes at the absurd answer that followed, but did not express any complaint.
In fact, it was all true.
The weakling Yuder who used to be so shaky is no longer around.
Yuder has grown up really well and has become strong.
Continent- no, since the beginning of human history, he was the youngest person to reach the level of a swordsman, and according to Count Bayer, he was a being who reached the horizon.
Savior of the kingdom.
No, now the savior of the entire world called Pleiades.
The connections there were also great.
He left behind an enormous favor to both the kingdoms and the empire of the two great powers of the continent, and he developed friendships with fairies that others would only see once in their lifetime.
Not only the elves of the Eternal Forest, but also the elves of the Shadow Forest had good relations with Uther.
Even the insular Grand Sword Master Elune liked Uther.
Ally of the elves.
Savior of the Sirens.
The water god of the dwarves.
Guardian of the wild lands.
Come to think of it, I had a lot of money.
Perhaps the wealthiest person among the teenagers in the kingdom – no, in the entire continent – is Yuder.
‘He is the real hero of the tale.’
No, even in a heroic tale, if you do this, you’ll get criticized for not being plausible.
As a pleased smile spread across Count Chase’s face, Count Bayer chuckled again.
In fact, the great thing is that Cordelia was the same.
A tax-free person.
Could a woman more beautiful than Cordelia be found on the Continent? It would be difficult. No, it would certainly be close to impossible.
Moreover, Cordelia was an angel.
He is also an angel who inherited the divine power of the sun god Solari.
To be honest, now it would be okay to just call her a goddess.
And since Cordelia was always with Uther, Uther’s connections were Cordelia’s connections.
As great as Uther was, Cordelia was also great.
“I’m looking forward to the wedding.”
Count Bayer’s eyes widened at the sincerity that came out of Count Chase’s mouth without thinking, and he soon nodded.
“Yeah, I’m really looking forward to it.”
Could this be the largest wedding in the history of the continent?
It’s the wedding of two people who saved the world, so there will be a ton of guests.
Count Bayer, who imagined the wedding for a moment, smiled brightly as if he had returned to his childhood.
I tried to picture the faces of the two people, along with Count Chase, who eventually started laughing together.
&
“I won.”
Kirara blinked as she spoke with a blank expression and a blank voice. She looked back at the snake king wrapped around her arm, then back at the rough avalanche sitting next to her, and then opened her eyes wide.
He jumped up from his spot and shouted.
“We won!”
The waves finally dispersed and disappeared.
When the Red Gate collapsed and the Yellow Gate flooded, I thought it was all over, but at some point the power of the waves weakened.
Nodo, who had been advancing while trampling on the power of the wild gods, including the rough avalanche, was blocked in front of the walls of the Yellow Gate.
It was shattered and collapsed by the counterattack of a rough avalanche that did not miss its timing.
Like a wave crashing against a breakwater.
“Wow! Wow! We won! We won!”
Kirara held onto the rough snowball’s hand and ran wild, but the exhausted rough snowball couldn’t run properly and started panting and getting annoyed.
“Oh, first of all!”
Let’s take a rest.
First, let’s catch our breath.
The rough avalanche that had fallen to the ground completely collapsed and fell flat on its face.
I burst out laughing as I saw Kirara’s back as she ran towards Elune, who was over there, and started running around again.
‘He’s changed a lot too.’
It was a rough avalanche that was called ‘God’ even though it was rotten.
After hearing the story about my past life, I was able to recall many things.
Most of them- no, they were all just horrible memories, but some of them were about Kirara.
A child who always wore a mask.
A child who greets people with a smile, but inside, he is always thinking about betraying them and running away.
But not now.
He smiled brightly like a child and revealed his honest feelings.
“Wow! I won! I won!”
“Yeah yeah, we won! We won!”
Kirara and Elune held hands and jumped together, and the soldiers and warriors who were about to die smiled at their cute appearance.
‘I’m sure you’ve accomplished something this time too.’
The rough avalanche lay down and looked at the sky.
It was a truly wonderful sky, blue and clear.
Two men who saved the wild land, saved the kingdom, saved the empire, and now the world.
‘Should I say that I also saved Kirara’s heart?’
Of course, the fate of the rough avalanche itself is also like that.
‘Ugly guys.’
Guys I’m so grateful I don’t know how to express my gratitude.
Rough Snow Avalanche thought of Uther and Cordelia with a bear-like smile.
I remembered the smiles of the two people.
&
The butcher Georg escaped.
Unlike other disasters, this one had a cunning human ego.
The moment their strength weakened, the soldiers abandoned them and fled, so Gale and Adelia, who had already suffered great damage, were helpless.
“Gail, are you okay?”
“Yes, it is bearable.”
Even though they were a married couple, they were still two people who respected each other.
Adelia sometimes felt distant in this relationship, but she didn’t hate it because it was so much like herself, so much like Gale. In fact, she liked it.
“What about Mr. Musu?”
“You lost your right arm. But don’t worry too much, your life is not in danger.”
“That’s fortunate.”
For the inspector, losing his main arm was like death, but he could not help but say that it was fortunate.
After all, if you’re still alive, something will work out somehow.
Even Gale himself had not yet become completely accustomed to the prosthetic arm.
“game.”
“Yes, Adelia.”
“We… won, right?”
“Yes, we won.”
The two people who exchanged simple words lightly kissed each other.
They were soaked in blood and sweat from the fight and smelled bad, and their faces weren’t as neat as usual, but that didn’t matter.
Gail hugged Adelia tightly.
Although I had recovered very little of my past life’s memories, I was still able to understand them.
This was my first time.
It was just himself and Adelia who were barely connected.
“I, others are watching. Uh, here, it’s a bit······.”
“Huh? Oh, yeah.”
When Adelia spoke with blushing cheeks, Gail was embarrassed and quickly backed away.
“Ahem, ahem ahem.”
But why is it like that when it’s just a hug?
Actually, I could figure out the reason for this too.
After saving his life in the royal capital – after gaining the power of the moon and becoming known as the Wind Wolf – something changed in Gale himself.
‘It’s a bit… beastly.’
In many ways.
Gail cleared her throat again and hugged Adelia lightly from behind.
They looked north together and said.
“Now it’s your turn.”
“Yes, I think I have no choice but to admit it now.”
Gale laughed out loud at Adelia’s answer, which was exactly like Count Chase’s temperament.
He hugged his wife tightly once more, who was both embarrassed and glaring at him.
&
The white knight, the master of the plague, has fled.
The Holy Cross Guardians, who had already lost more than 50% of their strength to the suddenly stronger one, gave up on pursuing it.
We did our best to rescue the survivors and evacuate the wounded.
Seven-Slaughter Sword Seryu and Swift Sword Sebastian sat down or lay down to rest in different places.
Both sides suffered serious injuries.
It seemed that Seryu would recover if he rested, but Sebastian was not. He might not be able to hold a sword again.
But neither of them thought about that right away.
I closed my eyes, grateful for the fact that I had won. Without any more thoughts of what to do, I fell into a deep sleep.
Reports of victory continued from all over.
Princess Laika, who had maintained her composure and displayed her dignity as a princess even in the midst of her first war in her life, returned to her usual self once the battle was over.
She was so tense that she couldn’t stand up, and instead of helping her up, the loyal Midas and Vanessa shared their shame by sitting down together. No, in fact, neither of them had the strength to stand.
Crown Princess Daphne hastened to spread the news of victory, and King Henry II of Caillouine appeared before the people of his kingdom.
He proclaimed the kingdom’s victory before all.
In fact, it was a bit of an early declaration of victory.
The plains of Silates still remained.
But the Golden Swordsman succeeded in preventing their king from becoming a liar.
After defeating Lucius, the Grand Sword Master of the Empire who had become a mine, he continued to advance northward, successfully advancing beyond the northern Silates Plains for the first time since the opening of the kingdom.
And time passed.
The time when day becomes night and morning comes again.
Maia, who had been staying up all night with her eyes wide open, breathed a sigh of relief at the successive reports of victory.
When I heard the news of Dahlia’s survival, who was now my best friend, I couldn’t help but shed tears.
‘I won.’
I didn’t know much about war or fighting.
But I knew something about what it meant to ‘win this fight’.
It’s all over now.
There is nothing more to fight about.
Dahlia will return alive, and so will the young master and his wife.
Come back, let’s all go back to the spirit world together and spend each day peacefully and happily.
Maya put her hands together and prayed.
I was so grateful and thankful again.
But another day passes, then two days.
Even though two months have passed.
Uther and Cordelia never returned.
&
Autumn passed and winter came.
Half a year since the decisive battle in the system.
Maia returned to the estate with Dahlia.
The August County, located between the central and southern kingdoms of Seilun, was bustling even in the middle of winter.
This is because it was originally a trading city where industry and commerce developed more than agriculture.
Cassius, the master craftsman whom Juder and Cordelia had brought with them, had disappeared, but in her absence, the dwarves continued to strike iron every day, and countless people visited the August County Territory.
“This is this month’s financial report.”
“Thank you. Leave it there.”
Although Maia’s official title was Head Maid, in reality she was no different from the head butler of the August Counts, and by extension, she was the person in charge of the entire August Countdom.
Of course, it was difficult for her, who had been a maid her entire life, to take full responsibility for all of the trading cities in the kingdom.
Even though Maia had more firearms than the average person, there were things that were possible and things that were impossible.
But Maia carried out her mission admirably.
It was thanks to the excellent officials sent by Count Bayer and Count Chase, but if we were to talk about the greatest contributor, it would be Dahlia.
As the commander of the August County Knights, she was a great supporter and mentor to Maia.
Maia took off her glasses and took a long sigh.
There was a mountain of documents that needed to be reviewed today, but I couldn’t do anything because I couldn’t see the words.
Too much time has passed.
The end of the year is just around the corner.
And that meant that it had been more than half a year since Uther and Cordelia – the Master and Madame – had passed through the gates of Hell.
Half a year in hell.
I couldn’t even imagine.
I was afraid to even try to imagine it.
What happened to you two?
I wonder if he’s alive.
I wonder if you can come back.
My heart has become weak.
I kept having scary thoughts.
“Maya.”
I suddenly came to my senses and raised my head to see Dahlia.
She bit her lip and then hugged Maia tightly.
“It’s okay. You’ll be okay. You’ll definitely come back.”
If Jude was Maia’s biological younger sister, Cordelia was like Dahlia’s biological younger sister.
Maia, whose face had turned pale without her knowing it, nodded slowly. She hugged Dahlia’s body as if relying on her warmth.
“Are you feeling calmer now?”
Maia nodded slightly at Dahlia’s question.
The two people had been relying on each other for the past six months, sharing the pain of shared illness, and before they knew it, they had even started talking to each other.
“Then let’s go. We have a guest.”
“A guest?”
“Sir Lucas is here.”
Lucas Hresvelg.
The kingdom’s proud hero.
The Heavenly Sword Saint, revered as the strongest among the Ten Swordsmen
But Lucas meant something different to Maia. He was the master’s best friend.
Why did you come without notice?
I wonder if there is any good news?
My heart started pounding.
At the same time, a scary thought occurred to me.
If there is no news this time either.
Rather, if desperate news is delivered.
“It’ll be okay. Scarlett and Kaisa, who came with you, looked bright. Kirara too.”
As Dahlia spoke soothingly, Maia nodded slowly.
After adjusting my clothes, I straightened my back and adjusted my posture.
“Oh, now you’re acting like the Ice Queen.”
Maia frowned at the mischievous nicknames the Count’s maids and butlers gave her, and Dahlia smiled again.
He left the office holding Maia’s hand as if he was escorting a lady.
&
“Thank you for waiting so long.”
As soon as Maia entered the reception room, she expressed her feelings.
Maia was ruling the county on behalf of Uther, but in reality she was just a commoner.
On the other hand, the person standing before my eyes right now was not only one of the most powerful nobles in the kingdom, but was also a great hero who had saved the world.
But the hero paid Maia the same respectful tribute.
“It’s been a while, Maia.”
Lucas looked worried as Maia’s face became more gaunt than before, and Maia reassured him with a faint smile.
After greeting Scarlett, Kaisa, and Kirara, I took my seat.
“Maya, I have a story to tell you today.”
As soon as the small talk to lighten the mood ended, Lucas straightened up and said.
Although it was a development she had already expected, Maia felt her fingertips tremble slightly. Dahlia also swallowed dry saliva.
“As you know… it’s been half a year since Uther and Cordelia left for the gates of Hell. And they still haven’t returned.”
Maia gritted her teeth at the calmly listed facts.
Dahlia looked at Lucas, holding Maia’s hand lightly.
Lucas wasn’t the one who came all the way here just to talk about this.
“Uder and Cordelia are alive. It’s not some vague belief. It’s not a wish. It’s a clear fact.”
Lucas declared.
It was something they desperately wanted to hear, but Maia and Dahlia were both delighted and embarrassed.
Lucas had never been this determined before during my previous visit.
What on earth happened?
“I have received confirmation from the fairies. The protection of the Fairy King is still with you two.”
It was a simple statement, but it had a big meaning.
Dahlia, who didn’t understand for a moment, soon opened her eyes wide, and Maia swallowed dry saliva once again.
Lucas continued speaking.
“Uder and Cordelia are alive. They are probably still fighting somewhere in Hell. That’s why we decided to form a rescue team.”
“Rescue…is that so?”
Lucas nodded again as Dahlia asked without realizing it. Kaisha, who had been listening silently from the side, smiled and said.
“It’s not like we have to be the only ones getting hurt all the time, right?”
Both Heaven and Hell invaded the Pleiades.
Why does it have to be that way?
Why should only the Pleiades suffer?
“Heaven is no longer our enemy. Archangel Raguel promised us this. So we can focus on Hell.”
At Scarlett’s words, Dahlia looked back at Maia.
The clever Maia immediately understood what Lucas and his group were saying.
I also realized the meaning of the rescue team.
“We will go.”
Kirara said.
Instead of fear and horror, his large eyes were filled with fighting spirit and he clenched his fists.
Lucas looked at Maia.
He spoke with the face of a trustworthy hero, like Builtvine.
“We will storm into hell and rescue those two.”
&
