# 173
173. World's End (2)
She was sitting curled up in the corner of the table.
She wore a golden crown on thin silver hair and was wearing a white silver dress.
I narrowed my eyes.
I've seen it several times. I couldn't figure it out.
Until a few days ago, we met face to face.
'Pria.'
Her appearance was very strange.
Tears welled up in his golden eyes, and he bit his lip so hard that blood gushed out.
what's so embarrassing
"…ha."
I sighed and put my butt in the empty seat.
I sat cross-legged and looked around slowly.
"Even though we were defeated, I have no regrets. Everyone did their best and each did what he could. We united beyond class and race differences and fought with one body and one mind."
The young man's speech continued.
Some people at the table were moved to tears.
"…"
A moan flowed from Freea's lips.
I moved my gaze across the table. Behind the seat of power without an owner, there were twin statues of goddesses made of marble. Two girls holding hands. The appearance of one of them is deeply etched in my mind.
I smiled.
In fact, his true identity is not obvious.
It was predictable and there was no need to sleep.
'Did they say they are twin goddesses who rule the Taoni language?'
I knew from Nerissa.
The two goddesses are called 'Tell' and 'Ikar' respectively.
It was said that the saintess would directly receive the oracle from the goddess.
I crossed my arms.
The eyes of the goddess statue, which should have been nothing more than a decoration, are shining red.
But few seemed to notice.
Everyone was absorbed in the young man's speech.
thud!
The whole palace shook greatly.
Pieces of stone fell from the ceiling and smashed part of the table.
"I guess I'm running out of time…"
The young man laughed bitterly.
The knight standing next to the young man said.
"According to reports, they will come to the palace within an hour."
"That means we have only so much time left."
"I'm sorry."
"No. We all did our best. Who's to blame?"
As the young man stroked his shoulder, the knight bowed his head deeply as if thrilled.
Well, if you look at it from the outside, it's a heartwarming sight.
"It's ugly."
A sinister voice as if scratching the inside of the ear.
I looked across the table. A place where no one used to be. Suddenly, the shadow wriggled and weaved a figure.
[SS▩SH黑⊙∈※ Lv.999]
「How do you feel?」
The girl with ebony hair looked at me and smiled.
In the low-saturation landscape, he exudes a definite presence.
"It's been a while since I've seen it in person like this. You've lived this far. You're truly a master I've marked."
Tell laughed softly.
"Why did you come out? I hate to see you."
"I'm sorry. I barely made time while preparing for the event."
"Go, little."
Tell drank from a wine glass filled with a thick, tar-like liquid.
"Isn't it ugly, Loki? They lost.
"…."
"Everyone except one is garbage. Not worth saving."
Tell stroked the cheek of Freea sitting next to him in a sensual motion.
Freea crouched down as if she didn't feel anything.
「Hehehehehe…」
After laughing coolly once, Tel's body turned into a shadow and scattered.
I slumped my back in the chair. The young man's words continued.
"Do you have anything to say? Anyone is welcome. If you have something to say…"
Fria raised her hand.
at the same time.
'Hmm?'
Woo woo woo woo.
Bifrost began shaking violently.
As I grabbed the scabbard, the vibration stopped shortly thereafter.
"My precious little brother
.
Fria spoke again and again.
"I don't want to end here."
The atmosphere in the crowd hardened.
bang!
"Listen everyone!"
Freea jumped up and slammed the desk.
"Have you been running with blood and sweat just for this end, for this end? "
"…"
"I'm not angry… I'm not angry!"
Fria shouted as if screaming.
The atmosphere at the table, which had been calm, changed to a chilly one.
The smiles disappeared from everyone's faces.
"Look at the faces of the people behind you. They are afraid. They are afraid. But are those who lead them give up without letting go of their hands? Aren't you ashamed of your ancestors!"
"How arrogant! How dare you say something safe! No matter how golden you are…!"
"Shut up!"
Freea was furious.
"I don't accept this ending. Let's all enjoy dinner here and then finish it? Funny sound! Our warriors are still bleeding outside!"
"So… what are you going to do? Her Highness the Princess."
The female mage wearing a purple robe laughed.
On the name tag above his head, the words 'the family head of Stenberg' appeared.
"It's not that we weren't indignant either. But no matter what method we tried, it didn't work. In the end, it ended up like this. So, what does Her Highness want to do? Are you saying to cry and run wild?"
"I also understand Her Highness's feelings. However, there were results that could not be helped. Sometimes, I think we need to accept it. That is our last remaining pride."
"There's one… way left."
Fria, who had been silent, spoke.
His gaze turned to the church on the right side of the table.
"Saint, hasn't the goddess' oracle come down? I heard that there is an important clue to save the continent. But why are you keeping it a secret?"
The white-clad girl called the saint was silent.
The female knight next to me said.
"Your Highness the Princess, the saintess doesn't carelessly hide the goddess's oracle. You may be mistaken."
Versace in a silver flash.
It was the woman I cut off the torso with my own hands yesterday.
Freea shook her head at Versace's words.
"I'm not mistaken. I've heard clearly. The Goddess said she'd give us one chance… a chance to start all over again."
"Your Highness, what are you talking about?"
"It's going back in time. Back a few years."
Estimates are coming in slowly.
I thought I knew why I was showing this scene.
He is telling the heroes the purpose of their mission.
'Then…'
Are the heroes to be promoted next to see a similar scene?
It was only natural that his attitude changed after the promotion. Of course, you'll have to wait until the end to make a decision. It wasn't enough to clear up the doubts that still piled up.
"Turn back time."
The female mage's eyes narrowed.
Freea looked around the crowd and continued.
"If we go back then, the outcome might be different. Isn't it unfortunate to sit down like this? You mean to end it without knowing anything, not even knowing the identity of the enemy? I don't understand. If there is a way even with a very low probability, shouldn't we try ."
"Is that true?"
The beast king's bewildered eyes turned to the saintess.
The saintess let out a deep sigh.
"The goddess gave such an oracle… that's right."
"Why did you hide it?"
"That's…"
The saintess' complexion turned pale.
Eventually, when the mouth tried to open again, it clicked.
My vision blurred with noise. However, the noise disappeared within seconds and the saintess spoke up.
"Even if I start over, would that change the outcome?"
The saintess' voice rang softly.
"Wouldn't it be better to end it like this…?"
The saintess' tone lowered.
"All the races of the Taoniers joined forces as one. And yet, and yet, just once! We couldn't win just once… Are you going back?"
no one objected
Even the young man at the head of the table had his eyes closed.
"We're tired now. We think it's good to end here."
"…"
A heavy air settled down.
I tried to organize the flow of the conversation with my pods on.
These are the guardians who tried to protect Taonier.
human monster. Regardless of race, they gather in one place. We all fought together, but it seems that we couldn't even use the side and hit it. And now, facing destruction, they gather in one place and await death.
'It seems to be understandable.'
There is no major discrepancy.
If a 3-star hero comes in and watches, anyone will nod.
I said it was ugly
I chuckled.
It is.
Judging by the current video,
they were frightened.
"…dastardly."
Fria murmured.
A fire broke out in his golden eyes.
"You think you can't win? Let's end it like this? Don't be funny. Don't be funny! Your people are watching! What the hell are you talking about!"
Freea kicked off her chair and stood up.
The white jade face turned red.
"At one time, I thought you were true heroes. I think I was mistaken. You were small people. There is no better small people! Aren't you ashamed? You should be ashamed!"
Sreung!
Freea drew her sword.
"Why is no one standing up with me? Even if the probability is very low, even if it's like a thread, if there is a way, shouldn't it be? Why is no one saying anything!"
"…"
No one opened their mouth.
"I will do it. I will do it. A hundred times, a thousand times! I will go back and change it. Even if my body is broken and torn, if it can save the people… I will!"
hey
There are no heroes.
Freea looked at the goddess statue behind the throne with burning eyes.
The silver blade was aimed at the goddess statue.
"Goddess, if you are watching, respond! I, Priasis all Ragnar, will accept the offer. If no one else goes, I will go back alone!"
Whoops.
The twin goddess statues began to shake.
creak. The lips of the goddess made of marble parted, and a mysterious voice flowed out.
"Priasis, the heir to gold."
It wasn't an unpleasant voice that irritated my eardrums.
It was a clear tone, like the wind blowing through the forest.
"At this moment, the contract has been established."
"For them…"
Fria turned around the table with a cold expression.
"Give me the end befitting my vessel."
"Hey wait! Her Highness, what are you talking about!" The twin goddesses
'
faces turned toward the table.
A red light flashed in their eyes. "
Curse those who don't deserve it
."
He clutched his chest and sat down.
The man groaned in pain and spat out a handful of dark red blood. It started with him. Those who had not made a sound at Freea's screams collapsed one by one and began to vomit blood.
"Golden heir, I will give you the blessing of the goddess. Infinite opportunities will be given, and noble heroes will follow you." "…" Freea closed
her eyes
.
It was spread out, vomiting blood.
"Fu, Freea! Freea!"
the blond young man screamed, but Freea did not open her eyes.
And then.
Koo-Goo-Goo Palace.
The entire palace began to shake.
One by one, the pillars fell and were smashed, and part of the ceiling fell down.
The foreshadowing of collapse . The palace is about to collapse.
"Challenge. Conquer. Conquer your fate. The golden throne is yours."
The palace was collapsing in the midst of the goddess
' song.
Did this happen?
Indeed.
'All of them are cowards.'
Little people.
Freea's expression is right.
You can't call them heroes.
Some questions are solved.
Why Freea is the main character in most missions.
More bluntly, Taonier revolves around that woman.
This time The heroes who went through the promotion ceremony will know why they fight and will burn their will to do the mission. It was a very exemplary method of boosting morale
. "If
this
is true, " I laughed
, looking
up . "
Hey.
" Bifrost
was trembling
like crazy. said that this sword is the crystallization of interfering power with infinite possibilities. It seems to be true
.
There's no need for such a cheesy play,
bring it in.
'The real thing.'
Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
I grabbed the bifrost that was burning black.
I grabbed the hilt of the sword, took a posture, and cut it down.
Clinking!
What was blocking my eyes was shattered like glass.