Dragon Maken War - Chapter 106

Chapter 106

Chapter 106 – The One that Chose the Name Soaked in Sin (2)

“After the great king caused the Dragon Demon War, it was said that he came to a realization that he had made the wrong choice .  However, at that point, he couldn’t turn back on his course of action .  As a counterbalance to his mistake, Azell Zestringer had appeared, and he corrected the king’s wrong choice .  This gave the king a chance to start anew… .  This is the interpretation . ”

“…so, this particular interpretation implies Atein’s defeat and death was planned .  It was part of his fate?  In the end, doesn’t it look like thinly-veiled attempt to leave Atein’s divine status unblemished?”

“I won’t deny it . ”

“Then I’ll ask the next question .  Is Jeffers Almarick really the descendent of Almarick?”

“Of course?”

Laura was puzzled by the question .  Even during the battle, Azell refused to let this question go .  Of course, she had thought it was part of a psychological warfare being waged by him .  Had she been wrong?

Azell furrowed his brows .

“At the very least, you believe he is .  I don’t know what your superiors were thinking . ”

“I’m not sure what you are talking about . ”

“The guy called Jeffers Almarick doesn’t look at all like Almarick .  Of course, if one went just by his appearance, one could overlook the inconsistencies .  However, his Dragon Demon weapon differs from the original one .  Isn’t that a bit strange?”

“Huh?”

Laura was surprised .  Azell spoke as he looked at her reaction .

“Almarick’s Dragon Demon Weapon was called ‘Storm’s Scream’ .  However, Jeffers was using an entirely different weapon .  Why is that?  Was it lost over time, and a substitute Dragon Demon weapon was given to him?”

“…that story, where did you hear it?”

Laura couldn’t hide her confusion .  Azell had touched on a subject that she never knew about . Everyone within the Plain of Darkness considered Jeffers Almarick to be a direct descendent of Almarick .  Moreover, the Dragon Demon weapon ‘Tempest’s Blade’ was also known as being the weapon used by the original Almarick .

Azell spoke after seeing her reaction .

“It seems you didn’t know about it… Hmm . Let me confirm one thing with you . How many of those, who had survived from the time of the Dragon Demon war, reside inside the Plain of Darkness?”

“There are around twenty left . ”

“That is smaller than I thought . Who holds the highest position?”

A lot of Dragon Demons had survived the Dragon Demon wars .  However, time seemed to have drastically reduced those numbers .

“Dragon Demon Queen . ”

“Which consort are you talking about?  Aincera?  Tedrin?  Kayalia?  Ah .  There is no way Tedrin is still alive . ”

“It is Aincera-nim .  The other two is dead . ”

“Aincera…  That woman is pretty useless in terms of battle capability, but her being able to lead an organization is a whole separate issue .  I won’t speak about Tedrin, but I’m glad Kayalia is dead .  No one knew if she was alive or dead, so I was worried… . ”

There had been three Dragon Demon Queens married to Atein at the time .  Kayalia was Atein’s best pupil, and she possessed awesome combat ability .  Aside from the four great Dragon Demon Generals, she was considered to be the strongest magician .  In the final battle, she had received a critical wound, but her death hadn’t been confirmed .  The news that she was dead brought relief to Azell .

“Do you know the names of the survivors?”

“I don’t know all of them .  I don’t know the names of three members . ”

“That means there are Dragon Demons, who are hiding their identities .  Is it correct to say that the survivors of the Dragon Demon war rule over the Plain of Darkness?”

“Correct . ”

“Give me their names . . ”

Azell’s request was fulfilled by Laura .  Azell’s expression hardened as she listed their names .

“Some of the big shots are still alive .  So the Simpleton Prince…  Mmm .  Is Saibein dead?”

“He is missing . ”

“Missing?”

“Around 20 years ago…  After he fought the Guardian Shadows, his whereabouts became unknown . ”

“Hmmm…… . ”

“Niberis appeared to have inherited her Dragon Demon weapon within the past six months .  This was why everyone went out to look for him .  Afterwards, everyone just  assumed he was alive, but the Elders refused to comment on this issue… . ”

Laura stopped at that point to ask a question of her own .

“May I ask a question too?”

“I still have a lot of questions to ask you… .  Well, all right .  You’ve been truthfully in y our answers, so I’ll hear you out . ”

“Are you perhaps the actual Azell Karzark?”

Azell flinched inside at the question .  However, he didn’t show any indication outside .

“Why do you think so?”

“You look exactly like the Azell Karzark I know . ”

“…so you’ve been alive for that long?”

“No .  The Aunsaurus tribe possesses a lot of records regarding Azell Karzark .  Amongst these records, there was a magical recording .   You look too much like him to say that you are his descendant . ”

“However, there are cases where human descendants look surprisingly like their forefathers . ”

“Even if I take that into account, I find my assertion to be true .  Moreover… .   You just spoke about the Dragon Demon wars as if you had experienced it . ”

This point had intensified Laura’s confusion .  Azell hadn’t even bothered hiding his choice of words as if it wasn’t a big deal .

Azell smirked .

“I see .  Well, my answer is…  You are free to believe whatever you want to . ”

“…… . ”

“I’m not obligated to give you an answer .  However, you are obligated to answer my questions . ”

“…understood . ”

Her expression hadn’t changed at all, but Laura’s voice sounded like sulking teenage girl .

3

Yuren had drawn a magic circle with blood, and he was meditating in a lotus position on top of it .

Leticia stood behind him, and she was on guard . Plenty of monster corpses were strewn around them .  Each corpse looked as if it had been sucked dry .  This bizarre sight pretty much confirmed what Azell and Kairen had assumed .

“Oooh .  I feel much better now… . ”

How long had it been?  

Yuren opened his eyes, and he let out a long breathe .

Leticia asked him a question .

“How much have you recovered?”

“I think I can walk around by myself .  Running will be too taxing .  If possible, I’ll have to resolve this issue by traveling using magic . ”

“If you plan on floating around everywhere, it would be better for you to make a full recovery instead . ”

“It isn’t healthy to recover one’s body through stealing the life essence of others .  It is a short term solution, but in the long term, it could irreversibly break the balance of one’s life energy .  How stupid will it be if your struggle to live becomes the catalyst in you becoming an Undead?  If you have the choice, you shouldn’t use Black Magic . ”

“You don’t sound like a Black Magician . ”

“What choice did I have?  The Dragon Demon King worshippers, who would be sent into the field, are taught the basics of Black Magic . I didn’t become a Black Magician, because I wanted to . ”

Yuren grumbled .  He started learning Black Magic at a very young age .   He started to distance himself from Black Magic was only when he escaped the brainwashing of the Dragon Demon king’s worship .  It was thanks to the dreams he had of his spiritual guide .

Leticia asked a question .

“So, do you know what your destiny is?”

“I think it has to do with that man over there . ”

“Hmm .  So the man named Azell is the man of your destiny . ”

“…it really sounds weird when you phrase it like that?”

“You can let my words go in one ear and out the other .  Anyways, the man is so strong that it is hard to believe that he is human . ”

Leticia, who was called the Ice Queen, was a figure of terror for the Dragon Demon king worshippers .  Even she shuddered at the level of martial prowess shown by Azell .  The officers, who had come out from the Plains of Darkness, were dealt as if they were children… .

“I was surprised too .  His martial prowess looked inhuman .  Moreover…  No, I’ll bring it up when I talk to him . ”

Yuren had followed the instruction of the guide within his dream to get here .  He learned various truths .  He also learned information and magic techniques that were never taught by the Dragon Demon king worshippers in the process… . .

Leticia spoke .

“All right .  We should go meet him .  Are you ready?”

“My heart is beating like a boy in puberty . . ”

“Please I pray your beating heart doesn’t evolve into love . ”

“…at times, you sound like a person, who had lived several dozen years in the human world . ”

“If it looks that way, it is thanks to the bad influence of my master . ”

The two of them headed towards the location occupied by Azell, Kairen and Laura .  It was deep into the night, but everyone was awake .

Azell spoke .

“I want you guys to sit at a moderate distance away from us .  It’ll be best if we avoid antagonizing each other if possible . ”

“I’m thankful for the suggestion .  However, if I do that, you’ll be on edge . ”

After speaking, Yuren plopped down in front of the magical campfire made by Azell and Kairen .  Azell was a bit surprised as he looked at Yuren .

Azell had suggested sitting a bit away from each other as a courtesy to the other group .  If they did fight, it would be more advantageous for a warrior if the enemy was sitting nearby .  

Azell was aware of this, so he decided both groups should put a moderate distance between each other .  However, Yuren had unhesitatingly sat in front of Azell .

“I have no plans of going against you .  I’m doing this, because I want that point to be made abundantly clear . ”

“However, I could turn hostile against you .  Haven’t you thought about such a scenario?”

“Mmm .  I don’t think you will after hearing my story… .  I think?”

Yuren wasn’t confident, so he added those last words .  Leticia snorted .

“You usually roast people with your words .  Where did that guy go?  Why are you showing such weakness?  Is it because you met the man of your destiny?”

“I want you to stop using that phrase .  It is very misleading .  Anyways, I’ll introduce myself .  My name is Yuren Rizester . ”

“…Rizester?”

Azell became surprised at his words .  It wasn’t just Azell .  Kairen was surprised too .

The reason why these two men reacted in such a manner was obvious .  It was, because… .

‘Is he a descendant of Carlos?

Rizester was Carlos’ family name .

This explained why the Dragon Demon king worshippers were acting in such a sensitive manner .  In some aspects, Carlos was hated more than Azell by the Dragon Demon king worshippers .

Before the shock passed, Laura spoke .

“Ah .  So you are the traitor, who chose the name seeped in sin?”

“Yes, heir of Aunsaurus .  You probably came here in hopes to catch me . ”

Azell perked up at Yuren’s words .

“There is a slight difference in that turn of phrase .  You are called the ‘Traitor, who chose the name seeped in sin’…  Does this mean you chose to take up that name?”

“Yes . ”

“Hmm . I see .  You aren’t the descendant of Carlos . ”

Azell mumbled as if air had leaked out of him .

However, Yuren quickly spoke again .

“I chose to take up the name, but it is also true that I’m a descendant of Archmage Carlos . ”

“What?”

“At the very least, I would like to think so .  I look similar to what Carlos looked liked in his early years .  Of course, I don’t want to look like him in the latter years . ”

“…… . ”

At his words, Azell narrowed his eyes .  It was as he said .  Niberis had messed up his face, but Yuren’s brown hair and blue-gray eyes… .

‘There is a clear resemblance . ’