Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 72



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In the future, exchanges between Heaven and Arad will become more active than ever.

Anyone who wishes to go to Heaven, whether they are a citizen of the Duchy, a Dark Elf from the Kingdom of Fennes, a warrior from Suju, or a Bantu from Storm Pass, can board the Magatha, an airship that heads to Heaven.

But that’s a little further into the future.

‘The only one that will officially cooperate with the Celestials right away is the De Los Empire. We don’t have the luxury of waiting for something like ‘someday.’

While it is still unknown where and how the contamination related to the heavens will progress, wouldn’t it be ideal to board the first Magata to ascend in order to observe as much as possible?

And Magata is ultimately an airship. Considering that there is a limit to the number of passengers, it is absolutely necessary to do some ‘groundwork’ to be among the first few.

“There’s a rumor going around that someone is trying to strengthen their equipment in a big way. It seems like they’re trying to do something that’s difficult for most people to even attempt. What are they doing?”

Knowing that, Jinseong was doing this.

He asked Jinseong in a tone that was neither formal nor informal.

“I was just trying out strengthening my equipment like you said. Haha, to be specific, I guess you could say I was practicing strengthening my equipment?”

Jinseong answered with a smile.

Ban nodded with a curious expression.

It was a subtle relationship that had not yet been fully established.

‘You spoke informally to me last time… … I guess you’ve decided that things are different now.’

To Ban, Jinseong himself would have been just a disciple of GSD in the Sky Castle and caused trouble with the Iron Wolf Knights’ Vice-Captain, Hearts.

It is highly likely that Jinseong, who became close with Lenny, only knew that Lotus had been transferred to Behemoth and was carrying out some kind of investigative work at the official request of the Magician’s Guild.

In other words, since he had never seen the real battle and the real status was different from then, it was likely that Ban spoke in this way.

‘He may look rough, but he’s no ordinary person in terms of tact and such.’

Jinseong’s polite approach would have also been a relatively good choice.

Of course, to Ban, but also to make the person who is currently with him recognize his true self.

“Practice? Even that requires practice. No, I heard that you’ve officially joined the Magician’s Guild and are helping out. Are you perhaps investigating something under the orders of Lady Sharan?”

Aganjo, who was much older than his classmates, treated Jinseong rather comfortably.

Jinseong also knew that it was possible since he was close enough with Sharan of the Magic Guild, of course, so he nodded without any hesitation.

Then he glanced at the class and opened his mouth.

“It feels similar. More than anything, I thought it was necessary to investigate in advance how this enhancer would react to ‘heavenly items’.”

“Heaven? Hmm, well, Kiri-sama did come from heaven-.”

“That’s interesting!? So? Are you saying that you tested it with items from the heavens?”

Information about heaven.

Why is there a Ban in Hendonmyre, the current capital of the Duchy of Bel Myre?

If it’s about the Apostle Lotus, it’s already been finished, and even if there’s still the joint investigation related to the Sky Castle, there’s no reason to need another half.

However, if Ban is here with Aganjo, there is ultimately only one reason. It is because he has been entrusted with authority related to the heavens.

“I haven’t been able to test it yet because I can’t obtain the items from the heavens. However, when the time comes, I need to organize information about Arad’s items first so that I can know what differences they will have with the current items from Arad.”

Therefore, he cannot help but be very interested in Jinseong’s words.

And if you’ve come this far, anything beyond that is a breeze.

Ban fiddled with his chin and looked back and forth between the strengthener and the real thing.

“Hmm, that makes sense. As expected, the people in the Magic Guild have different ideas. Isn’t that right, sir?”

“You’re not just a member of the Magician’s Guild. I heard from Sharan that you were given a very special position.”

In fact, Aganjo’s appropriate response, which was like a yard game within the duchy, was also a good thing for Jinseong.

Rather than ending with the reward from Kiri, secure a plan for the next task from that reward.

“That’s right. The job is to investigate, explore, and analyze all the abnormal phenomena in Arad. This is my first official greeting. I’m Jinseong, the abnormal phenomenon emergency response committee member.”

At least at this point, Jinseong could consider that he has half succeeded in his task.

[Heh heh… … In reality, he’s probably just a conman. I wonder how the guys in the Demon World will react.]

Perhaps the hardest thing for Jinseong is that he can’t even snort at Heukgu’s sarcastic remarks.

Aganjo and Ban nodded their heads as they listened to Jinseong’s formal introduction.

“A countermeasure against an abnormal phenomenon… It certainly won’t be an easy task, and it won’t be something that can be handled with ordinary abilities.”

“That’s what I mean. I guess I should just think of him as Dr. Chuck. If I have any questions, can I come and ask him?”

Jinseong also answered Ban’s question with a smile.

“Of course. I think we’ll be cooperating a lot with each other regarding future events in heaven…so I ask for your help.”

And as soon as he heard Jinseong’s answer, Ban’s expression changed subtly.

The tone of voice that had been teasing and sly until just a moment ago was the same.

“There are strange phenomena occurring in the heavens, too, aren’t there? A great war is taking place… and there are also giant monsters. [Anton the Fire-Eater], I think. Why are you talking like you know everything about that?”

Sparkling eyes.

Jinseong knew where he had seen those eyes.

‘At Behemoth… … It’s similar to when I saw a copy of at the GBL church temple.’

Maybe it’s just concentration.

It might be an expression that appears when you are serious about something.

But it was not easy to just let it pass like that.

What Ban has done and what he will do in the future.

Even Jinseong himself, who thought he knew everything, felt that he actually didn’t know everything about the class.

“No, I don’t know about that problem… but even if I didn’t know, I can’t guarantee that in the human world, paranormal phenomena won’t occur anytime, anywhere, right, Mr. Ban?”

So Jinseong responded to Ban with somewhat provocative vocabulary.

So that Ban can continue to keep Jinseong in sight.

In other words, to make sure that Jinseong’s own field of vision is always in the van.

Aganjo agreed with Jinseong’s words.

“That’s right. It can’t hurt to be prepared. As you, Ban, know, the series of events that started with the Scream Cave incident… We should also consider the possibility that it might not be ordinary.”

“Sir, do you think something like that could happen so easily? I see there’s no magic in heaven. That must be why it’s like that.”

Although half of them were flirting, Aganjo was still serious.

It was only natural for someone who had remained in the duchy and experienced all the recent events.

“I don’t know. Sirocco of the Screaming Cave, Lotus of Behemoth, and more recently another Apostle in the Duchy… and the Skasa incident on Mount Sharnak. Don’t we know better than anyone that no matter how many people there are, they can’t be dealt with. No matter how many there are, they can’t easily deal with the Apostles. If the ‘fire-eating monsters’ in Heaven are of that kind… one skilled person would be more important than numerous troops.”

Although he had no direct connection to the Apostle Diregie, Aganzo was the one who was involved in the most incidents among the four Weapon Masters.

The Cave of Screams incident that occurred in 980 Arad.

At that time, four strong people who were renowned for their individual skills gathered together to subdue Apostle Shiroko.

Van Balshteit, a member of the De Los Empire and a swordsman with proven skills in his 20s.

Aganzo, the great swordsman who has been honing himself as a wanderer.

Shiran, who was from the country of Suju, was a master of Taoism, but also used Nen.

And the chieftain of the northern Bantu people, Bwanga of Dungi.

The world began to praise them as heroes, calling them the ‘Four Weapon Masters’ for using four different weapons to subdue Sirocco.

However, not all of the four people’s actions can be the same after that.

It is said that all four Weapon Masters were active during the Screaming Cave incident of Apostle Sirocco, but what happened after that?

At the time of the Behemoth incident in Apostle Lotus, only Aganzo and Banman were present.

During the Storm Pass incident of the Cold Dragon Skasa, Aganzo and Bwanga were present.

Even though they are called the same ‘Four Weapon Masters’, no one has experienced as big and bold an incident as Aganjo so far, which means that Ban cannot just carelessly ignore Aganjo’s words.

“Well, that’s true. It was hard for the four of us in Scirocco too. It wasn’t easy in Lotus either. You can tell by the fact that one adventurer was more helpful than the other members, such as Hearts.”

“…There were four of them? In the scream cave?”

“Huh? What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Oh, no, nothing.”

“Anyway, I agree with what you said, but I’m still not sure if this guy is ‘the only one with the skills needed to deal with an enemy like an apostle’ like you said. I heard you’re not going to heaven either.”

Ban’s gaze was fixed on Jinseong.

Aganjo hurriedly came to his senses from his confused memories and tried to stop Ban, but Ban took a step closer to Jinseong and spoke.

“I wouldn’t necessarily- Ahem, but more importantly, a friend. Be careful what you say, Ban. Sharan-sama himself-.”

“Ah, ah, that’s true. What do you think? Then, let’s see if it’s something that can be used in the heavens or not…?”

Ignore or provoke.

Even though he appears to be in a comfortable position with his hands on his hips, it won’t take even a second for him to pull out his short sword and engage him.

In a situation where even Kiri was taken aback for a moment by the sudden commotion.

“Haha, what’s the point of showing my skills here? Above all, doing something that could cause trouble in the capital of the principality wouldn’t be good for me or you.”

Jinseong said with a smile.

Ban looked at the sight and smiled.

“As expected, they’re from the Magic Guild. Anyway, they’re smart people-.”

At first glance, it seemed like he was looking down on Jinseong’s attitude of avoiding the test, but he couldn’t finish his speech.

“If you really want to see my skills… you should do it in a place where there are no restrictions. You have to save face too. Oh, I think the heavens might be okay. What do you think?”

Because Jinseong cut off Ban’s words.

It was a retaliatory provocation that made even Aganjo’s eyes widen, let alone Ban.

Is the duchy considering the honor of a knight who insults the wizards’ guild and causes trouble?

Or is it that they are considering the face of the four Weapon Masters who might lose to someone from the Magic Guild or engage in an even fight?

In a situation where neither Ban nor Aganjo could react, Jinseong continued speaking.

“I will definitely show you then without any hesitation.”

Then he smiled faintly.

At that point, one thing was decided.

“……It is not yet confirmed, but as the leader of the Celestial Envoy Escort Corps of the De Los Empire, I invite you in the name of Van Balshteit.”

It is the name of the highest rank and status among the soldiers dispatched to help the heavens, and Jinseong was able to ride the first Magata.

[Kekekeke… … Even if you get one thing you want, it won’t be advantageous to fight that human, Jinseong. Do you think you can do it?]

Black Goo said.

Since it was a voice that only Jinseong could hear, and in order to answer him, Jinseong had to speak himself, so he spoke to Heukgu and Ban.

“Yes, the sooner the better. I’ll show you properly.”

As soon as Jinseong finished speaking, the corners of Ban’s mouth went up.

But it was only the mouth that smiled.

“Hehehe, mister, did you hear what this guy said?”

“Ahem, so you mean, ‘friend’-”

“Good… good. Very good.”

There was a spark in his eyes.

Jinseong met Ban’s eyes.

The small sword class, one of the four weapon masters.

De Los Empire, Iron Wolf Knight Commander.

‘It’s not like there are only such flashy adjectives. It’s not for nothing that users call him a ‘rebellious guy.’

There is a history of numerous innocent victims being killed in experiments related to transference at the secret testing grounds of the former Billmark Empire.

Not only that, how many more tragedies will he commit in the future?

Fascinated by the power of the Apostles, they absorb that power, and with that power they incite other forces, causing conflict, strife, and civil war… … .

‘That’s only to the extent that I know.’

How else can we explain Jinseong’s reaction when he found a copy of the that he had written and thrown down on top of Behemoth, something he had no idea about?

‘We will face each other as enemies someday. In a way… … more than I did when I found the and confronted Hilda and Nemer-.’

Jinseong had a vague feeling that the Van Balshteit of the De Los Empire might be an irritating figure.

It was some time later that Sharan was contacted.

That he found a way to destroy the magic circle created by Bakal.

Everything was decided at the point where there was a hypothesis that it was possible if there were any remnants of the power left behind by Bakal, and there was a genuine ‘tacit agreement’ to support that hypothesis.

Magatha, who had collected the horns of Hisma, Spirazzi, and Skasa, the three giant dragons that had descended to Arad, finally flew into the skies of Arad, heading towards heaven.