Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 122



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122

Whatever was going on in Vivi and Jinseong’s heads, it was clear that they had already mastered the movements.

“Your Majesty! You two over there!”

“Don’t worry about this side. Ms. Vivi, go first-”

If Jinseong’s response was natural, then it was natural.

After he had rolled Giselle down the ravine, there was no further contamination and he showed no hesitation in his actions as he was certain that there were no contaminated elements.

Even as he was moving forward, slaughtering cartel members without hesitation, he tried to give Vivi some advice related to combat… … .

Drrrrrrr───────ㄱ.

“Yep! I shot them all! 100% accurate!”

Vivi’s fighting prowess, which she received from Berict the basics of actual shooting, was also formidable.

Now, isn’t it Vivi who uses an automatic pistol that can be called a ‘normal’ gun, and also handles mechanical devices that must be directly controlled, including the .

“……Hehe, anyway.”

Should we really say that he is a person who can become a thief in terms of his growth speed?

Should I say that he is qualified to do that?

“I got a call from Melvin. He’s in front of me, on the right.”

Vivi receives a call from Melvin, who was checking the princess’s location using a mini satellite at the garrison.

She came forward without hesitation and spoke to Jinseong.

Jinseong made a playful voice as he looked at her rather trustworthy back.

“Okay, okay. I thought nothing would happen, but it’s a shame that nothing really happened.”

“Huh? It would be better if nothing happened to Jinsang-nim, right?”

Vivi reacted.

It was her usual cheerful voice, but the words she chose really resonated with Jinseong.

Maybe she’s guessing.

But there was no need to touch on that part, Jinseong just smiled.

“That’s true, but… still. I’d like to see Vivi’s skills as well.”

“Hmm, was there a monster that I had to prove my skills against? It wasn’t that hard to do an epic quest, was it?”

Vivi also looked into Jinseong’s eyes, which did not reveal or explain his identity. That was all.

Since it wasn’t a topic that needed to be brought up anyway, the conversation was going along with the topic Jinseong had brought up.

Jinseong shrugged his shoulders at her confident answer.

“There used to be a patrol captain named Villa, but if he comes out to that extent, we can completely verify how much Vivi’s shooting skills have improved. It’s a monster that goes up on top of a turret and operates the cannon directly to shoot, what should I say, a mini-game-style… Ahem, anyway. Of course, I’m glad that it went off without any problems.”

Then, all of a sudden, I realized that Vivi wasn’t very interested in these old stories, so I had to stop talking.

Even if I have something in mind, I don’t say it out loud.

Rather, the movement does not stop even when talking about topics that do not fit the situation in order to avoid thinking about it.

The fighting power of the two was definitely enough to overwhelm the cartel headquarters, and with Melvin’s proper direction, no problems arose in the uncontaminated quest.

How long did it take to kill the watchman Goro and move on?

In a tent near the cartel headquarters, Jinseong and Vivi met with Sergeant Maywin of the Imperial Army and were finally able to reach them.

“Your Highness!”

“Oh. A rescue team…!”

Vega Erje von Philasia, princess of the Celestial Jiben Empire.

“Your Highness, are you okay?”

“Jim is safe. Thank you so much for coming to rescue me.”

We successfully rescued Erje, commonly known as Princess Erje, who was only in her mid-teens but was already realizing the weight of being the supreme ruler of the heavens.

* * *

It was natural that chaos would break out in the garrison.

Because for the celestials, especially those who worked in the zodiac and the palace, rescuing Princess Erje was of the utmost importance.

“Let’s check your health first! The Princess’ Garden will prepare to draw blood right away – Melvin!”

“Ah, ah, I know. Even though we don’t have enough resources, we brought all the equipment needed to monitor the princess’s condition…”

In a way, weren’t they the ones who prioritized the safe rescue of the princess over uprooting the cartel organization?

It was natural that not only Zeldin and Melvin, but also the people in the Princess’s Garden, the direct bodyguard of the Princess, and even the Imperial Guard members were running around trying to figure out what was wrong with Hergé’s body.

And next to those celestial beings, Vivi whispered in a small voice.

“In reality, it’s more… compact. No, maybe it feels that way because I’m a bit tall.”

Even though the illustrations in the game Dungeon & Fighter did not show her to be a large person, the princess of the heavenly realm, Hergé, looked too small and thin to Vivi.

Vivi was so cautious that it felt like that because she was possessed by the body of a female gunner who was 180cm tall according to the background setting.

But Jinseong knew that wasn’t all.

“I guess she’s 14 now.”

At the time of her kidnapping and rescue by the cartel, Princess Hergé is only 14 years old.

‘In reality, she’s not just a minor… … she’s so young that if it were Korea, she’d almost be considered a juvenile offender. Besides, the burden she feels as a princess, aside from the cartel, must be no joke. And there are many people who oppose her.’

It’s not just characters like Zeldin and Melvin who sweat profusely for Princess Hergé.

There are certainly those who stand in opposition to Princess Hergé’s wishes.

Rather, there are those who ignore the young princess and even go further to show off their influence.

One of them is none other than Regent Jurgen Neville, who is currently working in the palace.

‘At least Jurgen Neville has a platform. He should be called the guardian of the rule of law. The intention itself can be seen as correct. Rather, it is the other nobles, the nobles who did not send their private soldiers to the capital even when the imperial capital was under attack in the war with the cartel… … They are the real problem.’

If there is Jurgen Neville, a political opponent running parallel to Princess Hergé.

There are nobles who literally clash with the princess for personal gain and self-preservation.

‘And they and I – no, more specifically, the adventurers will eventually fight.’

They eventually rebel.

To stop such nobles, if there are adventurers, that is, users, who help Princess Erje.

There is one person on the other side too.

A person who blocks and interferes with such users.

“Have you heard any reports from those who went to search for it yourself, Master Zeldin?”

Half Walshtedt.

Half of them lend their power to the nobles under the orders of the Deros Empire, and from that point on, the adventurers become completely hostile to the Deros Empire and the other half.

When that time comes, how will Jinseong himself move?

Although it is still a situation that will occur in the distant future, Jinseong cannot just wait because he already knows all the future.

‘If contamination happens again then. If the power of the nobles grows beyond what I know… … .’

Above all, isn’t it a situation where Jinseong realizes that his own memories and the words and actions of the person he met in person in Arad are somewhat different?

In addition, we must also consider the subtle check and balance of the anti-Balshteid trend against Jinseong himself.

“Ah, Mr. Ban. Yes, unfortunately, the raiders haven’t returned yet.”

“Then, the princess’s health is important, but I feel like it’s a waste of time to stay here like this.”

The Iron Wolf Knight Commander, who acts like a whimsical person but is serious when he is, spoke to Zeldin as if he was teaching him.

The captain of the zodiac nodded.

“Yeah, that’s right. Let’s get moving.”

And from that point on, Vivi and Jinseong had to move again.

* * *

“Ms. Maywin!”

“Adventurer… Langerus… Cartel leader… Please catch him.”

Vivi covered her mouth as she looked at the fallen Maywin.

Sergeant Maywin, one of the celestials who has been with the adventurers since they were in the Zodiac, although he did not do much when they moved together.

She and the Hwangdo Army’s assault team, who had been waiting after searching for Langerus’ location first, were in a state of collapse with damage beyond recovery.

‘Oh, that’s right. I’m going to die here.’

This was also a part that Jinseong couldn’t remember exactly.

It’s true that I was worried that Vivi might become emotional and freeze in fear like when we first met.

It was natural for her to be worried since she hadn’t told Vivi anything…

“Let’s go, Jinseong-nim. We need to get rid of Langerus quickly.”

Vivi, on the other hand, showed a resolute attitude.

There was no wavering in her posture as she adjusted her glasses and pulled the trigger.

And just as Jinseong had predicted, at this point, even after saving the princess, the contamination had not yet appeared.

It was the same after encountering Langerus, whose body parts had been modified.

“Are you the one who came all the way here and caused trouble? You dog of the Imperial Army, I will kill you here. I will also take the princess back and tear you to pieces on this sand!”

He was angry.

He shouted so loudly that not only Vivi, but even Jinseong himself flinched for a moment.

“Let me ask you one thing. What is your purpose in getting involved in this war? Do you really think that the Hwangdo bastards are just and good? Do you think that we are hopeless beings who only enjoy fighting?”

“…That’s not it.”

Vivi’s voice was small.

“The gaze of the Yellow Devils, who look down on the people of the lawless zone, has made us losers. We are only trying to punish the arrogance of the Yellow Devils, who act as if only they are noble and innocent!”

Langerus shouted even louder as if he had gained momentum.

Vivi looked at Langerus quietly and opened her mouth.

It was still a small voice.

“But the method was wrong.”

But the truth could be known.

Vivi’s appearance, speaking confidently to Ranjerus, is literally ‘on a different level’ than when they first met after coming up to heaven.

The old Vivi who had wandered for years was no more.

Only two words came to Jinseong’s mind as he looked at her profile.

‘A forged blade… … A true adventurer… … .’

Even Langerus was momentarily speechless at Vivi’s confident appearance.

He barely came to his senses and was about to vent his anger again.

“Wrong? The method is wrong? Then what method is-.”

“Is this guy Langerus? He really is the mastermind behind the civil war.”

“…Are you from a place called the Empire?”

But now, Langerus’ location was completely discovered.

“It’s nice to meet you, but let’s wait a bit to say hello. I really need to make a mark on this matter.”

The first group to arrive, as well as Zeldin, Nils, and the rest of the Imperial Army, were gathering, there was no more time to talk to Rangelus.

Vivi turned her head as she watched the back of Ban running towards Langerus.

“Mr. Jinseong.”

“yes.”

She said.

“song.”

Then he ran out with light steps.

The battle did not last long.

The cartel’s de facto leader, Langerus, has died.

“Woooooooooooooo-!”

Zeldin let out a roar of joy.

In the lawless West, a large flagpole symbolizing the cartel was broken.

In fact, the cartel, which has lost its center of gravity, will only be able to maintain itself in a form close to a point organization in areas that have not been directly hit, and will not be able to pose a direct and essential threat to the heavens in the future.

When the Imperial Army and the Delos Empire Army, who had finally safely completed all tasks, smiled with relief and satisfaction.

Vivi said while looking at Jinseong.

“Mr. Jinseong, don’t you have any plans to steal the item? That’s why you came all the way here.”

What should I say about her attitude as she walked slowly towards the fallen Ranger?

I’m not as excited as I was when I first discovered the GT-9600.

It’s not as noisy as when we encounter the generators that Giselle had created and the artificial life forms that were created through those generators.

It’s the leisure to take care of yourself while being sure and careful to make sure that you don’t take anything away from Langerus.

Jinseong ended up bursting into laughter.

“Puhahaha, right. I have to take care of it. And I have something to ask Vivi to take care of lastly.”

“Of course. You never know what’s going to happen, but you have to do well when you have the chance and take care of it when you have the chance. Right?”

“Wow, you’re all grown up, you’re all grown up.”

Bibi tilted her head towards Jinseong, who nodded with a proud smile.

She has clearly changed.

“Huh? I think I was originally as tall as you, Jinsang. Oh, before I was possessed, I was 158 centimeters tall, but now I’m close to 180 centimeters tall, with the body of a female warrior.”

“Hahaha, that’s not what I meant! Anyway! Ahem, uh, uh, that shoulder is mine! Let’s split it up! Vivi, take that gun, please!”

But there are also some qualities that remain unchanged.

That which has not changed until now will not change in the future.

In an atmosphere so cheerful that it was hard to believe it was next to the corpse of Langerus, everything in heaven finally came to an end.