#239
239. After the ending (10)
El Cid is dead.
The remains of the creature disposed of by the spirits immediately disappeared into the light, leaving only a few items in their place.
El Cid, who once had a reputation as the No. 1 in the pick me up, disappeared just like that. His name and achievements will soon be forgotten.
I ordered the dispersal of the heroes who were preparing for a battle with him on the deck, and strengthened Niflheim’s defenses. Other rankers knew that El Cid had flowed in here, so he didn’t know what tricks he would do.
However, the rankers remained silent for several days.
It seemed that I had obtained the Book of Reverse Heaven.
Even if I tell them the bowl is broken, they won’t believe me.
Now, community sites will be filled with all sorts of nonsense, such as Loki’s obtaining the Book of Reversal and that the ranker game will change. I decided to smile lightly and pass it on.
‘anyway… … .’
The case is over, but I haven’t left Brunhild 01 yet.
Because there was a little bit of post-processing left. Even if it was clean-up, it was a trivial matter that didn’t require my presence, but well, I decided to take care of it while I was there. Now, when I return to Taoni, I won’t be back here for a while.
<Appreciation Plaque>
[In honor of Loki and Niflheim who defeated El Cid, the formidable enemy who disturbed the order of Moebius]
[Mobius Inc.]
On my desk was an antique rectangular silver plate.
As soon as El Cid was defeated, Moebius Headquarters sent a gift. The hero who finished it was a memorial service, and the actual kill was also eaten by Amkena, but they must have known the details.
<Invitation>
[We decided to hold a celebration party for Loki and the heroes who saved the crisis as the top ranker! As soon as you reply, the company will prepare a place… … .]
I shoved the paper wrapped in gold foil into the trash can.
nonsensical nonsense.
The first time I opened the box, I laughed out loud.
I didn’t fight El Cid for this piece of crap. For the survival of Niflheim, I decided to risk everything to fight him. Even if Tell hadn’t intervened in the middle, a proper battle between me and El Cid would have taken place.
‘Everything has become a thing of the past.’
After sighing, I even threw the plaque of appreciation into the trash can.
thud. A heavy sound echoed through the office.
The work to do in Niflheim was roughly finished.
Tomorrow morning, I was supposed to return to Taoni by speed boat with a memorial service.
Today is the last day to spend here.
What should I do?
Most of the work has been completed, and Yournet will take care of the rest.
Then it was time to do what I had been putting off.
I pulled out a piece of paper from a drawer at the bottom of the table.
This somewhat crumpled report was sent to me by Yournet the day after El Cid’s death, and it contained his personal details.
In other words, it was a report with detailed personal information on how El Cid lived on Earth.
I would like to know what use this is in the yard that is all over anyway, but there was nothing to do at the time.
I decided to take a look once in a while.
‘Let’s see.’
The guy was born in a small country in Western Europe.
His parents were from a well-known political family in the country, and had enough wealth to manage a mansion, butler, and servants. He seems to have lived a rather affluent life. Compared to me, who was abandoned by my parents before I was even 10 years old.
‘At this point, it’s possible to return to Earth… … Not really.’
In Korea, where security is strong, something unimaginable seems to have happened.
‘An assassination by static?’
It’s hard to even call it an assassination, several bombs exploded in the mansion, and the boy’s parents and siblings were found tattered by hundreds of bullets.
Since it was on the other side of the world, it was a sight that I could not easily recall.
Then it was just what I expected.
Left alone, he lost his will to live. Afterwards, he accidentally found a game called Pick Me Up while living his life. And after that he got into the game.
As if escaping from reality.
‘It’s obvious.’
That guy had no place on Earth.
This could easily be inferred.
I put the report in with a smile.
It was a great tragedy for him, but not particularly uncommon in the world.
‘Those who have lost the will to live are looking for something to cling to.’
For El Cid, that subject was just a game.
Well, it’s several times more healthy than drugs or alcohol.
Then I opened the drawer in the middle of the table.
It contained items much more important than the report.
[Book of Reverse Heaven]
[Rating: U]
[It contains memories and hopes of an adventurer.]
[Remarks – It is damaged. can not be used.]
The Book of Reverse Heaven that fell from the body of the bastard.
It was an indispensable item for a 7-star promotion, and it was a material that many masters wanted so much, but now it has become a bright apricot. El Cid’s interference power disappeared after he abused his power in the raid.
However, since it is only temporarily damaged, there is a way to revive it.
It’s so damn difficult.
‘… … .’
I put the book of reverse heaven on the table.
‘book… … .’
The Book of Reverse Heaven took the form of a book covered in thick leather.
There was no decoration on the cover.
I took a sip of warm tea and turned the first page.
‘From here on… … .’
The life story of a great hero, not a young man who gave up on life, is unfolding.
be a great hero
I laughed.
no No way.
Every world in Pick Me Up is stained with blood and death.
It is difficult for an ordinary young man to handle. If I hadn’t had the experience of being a child, I would have died and been scattered all over the place.
I read the book slowly.
It was from the 53rd floor that El Cid fell onto Dorado.
Two years ago, there were almost no masters over the 30th floor, so it could be said that the number of floors was unrivaled.
The difference between me and me was that the heroes there did not know that El Cid was their Master.
He had to start all over again as a mere hero.
‘That’s why I lost contact.’
I nodded.
I tried to ask something, but there was no answer for several days.
‘Then, Dorado’s master is… … .’
If El Cid fell on Dorado, the Master of Earth would disappear.
In other words, the scenario cannot proceed.
‘It starts with 1 star and 1 level.’
Same with me.
Just in time, Dorado was in confusion due to the master’s disappearance, but it seems that the hero, the sub-master, was handling the situation well as the leader.
That hero is Raskanda.
“…”
I flipped through the pages quickly.
El Cid went through a few crises on the lower floors, but he seems to have adapted well as he grew through various real battles.
‘and… … .’
Before long, El Cid was recognized as a comrade by Raskanda and his companions, and the adventure began again after that.
Because he had the power of a Master.
Parruk.
In the old book, what happened next was recorded.
I drank the tea all the way.
in the woods,
in the desert,
at sea,
He set out in search of countless secrets, mysteries, and ruins hidden on the continent.
Sometimes they were in danger of life or death due to monster attacks, and sometimes they were trapped in traps and mazes and wandered for days. And every time, there were always colleagues by his side.
By the time he reached the 70th floor, his name had become ‘Laskanda El Cid’.
The wolf fur coat worn on the body belonged to a colleague who was once a sub-master, and the original owner left his name and keepsakes to him after dying in a certain battle.
A foreign princess with dark skin and black hair.
She had a tough and tough personality, but she loved Dorado more than anyone else.
‘… … .’
I remembered a woman standing behind El Cid.
empty eyes.
I used the dagger terribly.
And, an old man who has been cursed by a certain witch and has lived for thousands of years.
Wielding a huge greatsword like a tree branch, he told El Cid about Dorado’s long history and tradition every night.
When I saw it, the old man was already as good as a corpse.
I just swung my sword around without any reason.
At some point, El Cid realized that Dorado was destroyed, and he also learned why he was going on an adventure. Then he frankly revealed his birth and secret to his comrades, who laughed and accepted El Cid.
Nothing changed.
El Cid goes on another adventure with his friends.
To unite the forces and races of Dorado scattered all over the world.
When he finished another long adventure,
El Cid was called ‘King’ by everyone in Dorado.
‘This is the 80th floor.’
I furrowed my eyebrows before turning the page after page.
From the next chapter, the letters do not appear properly.
The ink was smudged beyond recognition.
is it over now
I flipped through the pages.
“…?”
the back page of the book.
A few pages were added.
‘What is this?’
Pictures and letters danced wildly on the crumpled paper.
Enough to believe it was written by an elementary school student.
I had to open my eyes wide and concentrate to understand it.
There, the story after the 80th floor was recorded.
El Cid, who became a great king, works together to defeat the mysterious intruder who tried to swallow Dorado.
Although there were many sacrifices and pains, the mysterious intruder returned to its original place and did not aim for Dorado again.
El Cid splendidly rebuilds the war-torn Dorado.
And, from then on, an era of peace and prosperity will come to Dorado for a long time.
last page.
After handing over the throne to a wise man, El Cid prepares for another adventure.
There was still a foreign princess and an old man cursed by a witch by his side.
‘… … .’
El Cid’s story ended here.
A crude picture was drawn under the words ‘End’.
A young man walking aimlessly on a meadow and a girl walking next to him.
And an old man chasing after him with a greatsword on his back.
‘this… … .’
eternal adventure.
I closed the book
‘It’s boring.’
There are thousands of similar plots already out there.
A story about a stranger from another place saving the world, becoming a king, and going on another adventure.
I’ve been using it for a very long time.
It was a worn-out material that no longer holds any interest.
‘That’s stupid.’
I sighed.
Then he closed the book tightly and put it under the table.
to never be taken out again.
It was a story that shouldn’t have leaked out.
He may have been a hero in Dorado, but
It was a disaster for the
Niflheim was an enemy.
‘but… … .’
was also my friend
I looked to the side.
A blurry holographic window floats up.
It was a chat with me not long before El Cid disappeared.
Somehow I was able to revive the log.
El Cid> I… … .
This kid is bullshit again.
El Cid> I think the heroes in the game are alive.
