Dragon Maken War - Chapter 206

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Chapter 206 - The Return of a Legend II (5)

He possessed enough ability to squash Laura and Yuren .  If he wasn’t trying to seal the tree god, this would have been a much more difficult situation for them .

However, she became confused the more she interacted with him .

‘First, it is his magic . ’

Atein’s ability to apply his magic had risen to an unbelievable level .  Atein used his magic with speed, precision and efficiency .  He was the embodiment of magic, and he was what all magicians strived to be .

However, the spells he were using wasn’t surprising at all .  Laura and Yuren had expected Atein to use spells that they didn’t know about .  However, they could discern the final product by how he was using his magical energy .  They were able to cope with the spells .

‘Moreover, part of his magic is outdated . ’

Was it because Atein was a figure from 220 years ago?  While time passed, the Plain of Darkness had diligently progressed in the study of magic .  It didn’t matter how much magical energy was possessed by Atein .  His spell’s effectiveness had fallen behind .

For some reason, it was hard to accept that fact .

Atein, Aunsaurus and Baldazark were magicians that had transcended the standard of their era .  Atein was the founder and the pinnacle of magic .  It had only been 220 years, so why did his magic feel so outdated?

‘This is odd . ’

The Great Darkness and the Road of Emptiness… . .   Then there were the numerous other miraculous artifacts left behind in the Plain of Darkness .  If one analyzed each of them, one would have a hard time grasping how these items were created .  They were on an entirely different level .  

She could say this with certainty .  No other magicians in the past 220 years within the Plain of Darkness had been able to come close to the techniques developed by Atein .

Suddenly Arrieta spoke .

“Atein . ”

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Atein turned his gaze towards Arrieta, who had spoken his name .

Arrieta had become marginalized in this fight .  It wasn’t, because she didn’t have enough power .  She still hadn’t acquired her Dragon Soul, but she would be an asset fighting in concert with Laura and Yuren .   

The problem was Azell .  Azell was close to death, so someone had to look after him .  Moreover, if an opportunity presented itself, she had to run away with Azell .  When facing a strong opponent like Atein, the weakest amongst the three had to take on this assignment .  Naturally, Arrieta had to take on that role .

Arrieta continued to speak .

“I am Arrieta Weil Rulain .  It is said that I am your descendant . ”

“I’ve read about your information .  Why are you bringing up that fact?”

“Of course, I’m not expecting you to go easy on me for being your kin .  From what I’ve heard, there are over several thousand beings that is of your own flesh and blood .  Is that correct?”

“It isn’t . ”

“Mmm?”

“If we are talking about bloodlines propagated by me, the number should be in the ten thousands at the very least .  There are bloodlines that continue to this day, but there are also the broken bloodlines… . . ”

“…… . ”

“My life is too long to be measure by everyone else’s standard .  I’ve directly sired many, and several hundred generations of descendants had resulted from it .  Isn’t it an obvious result?”

Atein sounded amused as he spoke, but it was truly a shocking information .

For a brief moment, she was at a loss for words .

Arrieta spoke .

“This is… I knew Azell was a pretty big playboy, but you are on an entirely different level . ”

“Ha ha ha .  My enemy, Azell, must have left behind a lot of descendants .  However, the process of me leaving behind descendants probably differs a bit from what you are imagining . ”

“How?”

“This era accepts certain actions and knowledge to be common sense .  It would take me too long to explain how they became to be common sense, but you should try imagining it .  It was an era where humans separated by a mere mountain didn’t communicate with each other .  It was an era where humans killed other humans, and people practiced cannibalism .  The Dragons were a calamity, and they prevented the humans from expanding their territory . ”

His words drove home the large span of history he was talking about .  Everyone listening to his words knew that Atein had lived through that era .

Arrieta furrowed her brows .

“It sounds like an excuse made up by a man that had no self-restraint .  You used your nether region as you please, and your explanation is such a reach that it makes me feel faint .  I asked you why you touched so many women, yet you are going to blame it on history and legends .  You truly are a great being . ”

“…… . ”

For a brief moment, Laura and Yuren looked at Arrieta with a stupefied expression on their face .  Atein’s eyes widened as if she had scored a point against him .

Arrieta smirked .

“Well, all right .  I brought up being your descendant as a self-introduction .  The fact that I’m your descendant gave me trouble in the past from your followers, so I brought it up . ”

“Is it something I have to apologize for?”

Atein tilted his head .  Arrieta spoke .

“I might feel a bit better if I heard an apology . ”

“Then I will apologize .  In terms of a human’s sense of time, it is an action too far in the future to assign blame .  For me, it is within the time frame to be sufficiently be called as being part of my life . ”

Atein elegantly bowed his head .  Arrieta laughed .

“You are my ancestor .  All men praise you for being a legend, so it is an honor that you’ve lowered your head .  I want to ask you the question I’m most curious about .  However, before I do that do you mind me asking you another question?”

“I don’t feel any affections for my descendants, but I’m willing to acquiesce to that request . ”

“I heard from your son that you were the one to create the Dragon Slayer’s Ritual . ”

“My son?”

For a brief moment, Atein’s eyes widened .  He tilted his head in puzzlement .  It didn’t take him too long for him to realize what she was talking about .

“Hmm .  If it is right now… .   Teedar and Glacian is dead .  So are you talking about Saibein?”

“That’s right . ”

“I see .  He is still alive . ”

Atein nodded his head as he spoke, and his words made the party feel uneasy .   In the beginning, it was as if Atein hadn’t known he still had a son .  Next, his attitude indicated that he didn’t care much about not knowing about his son .

During the Dragon Demon war, Atein had three queens .

The first queen was Aincera .  The second queen was Tedrin .  The third queen was Kayalia .

Aincera had a daughter named Rebecca, and she bore Atein two sons .

Tedrin bore him two sons named Teedar and Glacian .

Kayalia had no children .

Amongst his children, only Saibein was still alive .  All the others were killed in battle .  That is why Atein should have naturally thought about Saibein, so why did he react like that?

As Atein spoke more, the sense that something was wrong grew stronger .  There were too many holes to this situation .

Atein spoke .

“That’s right .  I created the Dragon Slayer’s Ritual .  Did you want to confirm that fact with me?”

“No . ”

Arrieta quickly broke out of her thoughts as she shook her head from side to side .   Atein queried her .  

“What are you curious about?”

“It is a question I just had when I heard your story .  Atein, were you perhaps behind the legend of Babel?”

The legend of Babel was the reason why the world was using a single language .

It was a legend .  It had been hard to believe that a single figure could be responsible for such a feat .

Atein spoke as if it was no big deal .

“I also did that . ”

“As expected…… . ”

Arrieta had received an answer she had expected, yet she shuddered .  Both the Dragon Slayer’s Ritual and the story of Babel were stuff of legends .  However, humanity had forgotten about the Dragon Slayer’s Ritual .  The story of Babel held a different weight compared to the Dragon Slayer’s Ritual .  

Arrieta gulped as she queried him .

“Why did you do that?”

“I did it, because I can .  Are you satisfied with that answer?”

“It isn’t enough . ”

“Then I’ll expand on  my answer .  It isn’t too different from the story you know .  At the time, I thought many of the tragedies suffered by humanity was based on having different languages .  If everyone could speak the same language, I thought these misfortunes would disappear .  I thought everyone would understand and love each other…  I carried out my work believing in this .  I worked at it for a truly long time even by my standard . ”

Atein had been considered a legend well before humanity had written history .

“At the time, magic was much more primitive .  That is why I took on disciples when I needed talented individuals around me .  I researched with them as if my life depended on it .  I gathered those that wanted to realize the essence of magic .  I gathered those that harbored desire to change the world… .   I gathered a lot of them, yet it took around 1000 years . ”

“…… . ”

Atein spoke in a calm manner, but the party was overwhelmed by his words .

Atein had tried to changed the world through good intentions .

This wasn’t on the same level as placing rules and a societal system, so humans could live as a group .  What he tried to accomplish was like the process of union and birth .  It was considered to be the natural order of the world .

In order to accomplish his goal, he had taught magic to countless people, and they had worked collaboratively .  None of the people around him lived to see the work to the end, yet he continued to work hard to achieve his goal .

Above all else, he had finally achieved his goal .  He worked for a long period of time .  It was a thousand years .  He was able to make the whole world speak a single language .

“It didn’t take me too long to realize that I had failed .  I had to accept that fact, and I accepted this fact much faster than the time I had invested in this venture .  Humans didn’t love and understand each other, because they spoke the same language .  I was naive and foolish .  It was like the time I created the Dragon Slayer’s Ritual . ”

He let out a bitter laugh .  Arrieta realized that she was shaking .

She was terrified .  This man was talking about legends yet it was the story of his life .  He had changed the fate of countless individuals, yet he was talking about it like a normal frustration in his life .

The being in front of her was the main character in the legends .  She could now understand why the Dragon Demon King worshippers worshipped him as a god .

Atein continued to speak .

“Is that answer acceptable?”

“…it is enough .  However, if it is as you’ve said, you keep repeating the greatest failures of your life .  You unified the language of the world .  You reset the relationship between the Dragons and humans .  Then you tried to conquer the world with your army to create an ideal society… . . ”

“Yes .  They were all failures .  However, I cannot stop .  I know it won’t work, but how can I give up?  I’m still alive, and there is work to be done . ”

“I usually like an iron will, but… .  I think it would have been ok if you gave up along the way . ”

“On that point, we clearly differ in opinion .  I see failure in my future, and I accept that .  However, I have no plan on stopping .  The failures are just burdens that I will have to carry in my life . ”

Atein shook his head from side to side .  Arrieta asked him a question .

“That means you know your plan will clearly fail, but you will still try it out?”

“I didn’t say that .  Hmm .  I think I might have misspoken .  However, it doesn’t matter . ”

Atein mumbled to himself before he spoke .

“It has been fun conversing with you, but I should start doing my work .  My descendant, Arrieta Weil Rulain, ask me what you are truly curious about .  I will answer it . ”

“…you said you don’t plan on killing Azell . ”

Arrieta realized that Atein had made a firm statement .

Half the reason for the conversation was to buy some time .  Atein knew this, yet he had indulged her request .  However, that was at an end .

“We know that you cursed Azell, so you could make him into a Dragon Demon general . ”

“I don’t know how you found that out, but your are correct . ”

“Why did you do that?”