The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 393



394 – Preparing to enter

The coronation ceremony heated up the capital, and soon after, the information about the labyrinth revealed by the imperial family heated up the entire continent as if spring had already arrived.

The content revealed by the imperial family was simple. The first emperor sealed the labyrinth because of its danger, but the new emperor plans to give everyone a chance to make a fortune as a new era has opened.

Meanwhile, the imperial family distributed a text containing provisions regarding the labyrinth throughout the continent.

1. Anyone can enter the labyrinth.

2. Everything gained in the labyrinth belongs to the individual who obtained it.

3. If you wish to sell treasures and relics obtained from the labyrinth, you can use the auction house hosted by the imperial family.

4. The first person to break through each level of the labyrinth will receive a great reward from the imperial court, and his name will be written at the entrance of the labyrinth.

5. Everything that happens in the labyrinth is resolved in the labyrinth and is not brought out of the labyrinth.

6. Those belonging to the imperial family can participate as long as they do not interfere with public affairs, and those belonging to the magic tower can participate freely with the permission of the magic tower owner.

7. Because the labyrinth exists underground in the imperial palace, the imperial rules must be followed outside the labyrinth, and those who do not follow these may be severely punished.

– The labyrinth is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. on February 20, 623, Imperial Calendar. The order of entry is determined on a first-come, first-served basis without regard to status or reputation.

Exactly three days after this article was distributed on the continent, and one day before the labyrinth was opened, a crowd of 720,000 people (estimated by the imperial palace investigation team) gathered at the entrance of the imperial palace.

Adventurer guilds, magic towers, mercenaries wandering the continent, nameless guilds, people who dream of making a fortune, villains, and criminals all gathered together as one.

Some people were already forming parties and sharing information about the labyrinth, while others were trying to form alliances and create their own areas in the labyrinth.

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Modest’s basement.

Everyone in the rescue team gathered together for the opening of the labyrinth tomorrow. Of course, Bella couldn’t participate. It will be close to impossible for her to participate in our meetings in the future as she becomes her emperor. Instead, Lamine, who would become Bella’s eyes and ears, attended.

After confirming that everyone had gathered and was about to open her mouth, Estelle suddenly raised her hand. Looking at their expressions, it seemed like they had something to say to everyone. Estelle lowered her hand and sighed as I nodded her head.

“… “The church sent Confsion to the labyrinth.”

No one reacted much to Estelle’s words. Eunice had already predicted this, so no one was surprised. However, everyone couldn’t help but look surprised at Estelle’s next words.

“I received orders to join them.”

“… “Is the church serious this time?”

Raelan, who was stroking his chin at Eunice’s words, looked at me.

“It’s a shame. “I thought Estelle would be the one who would show the greatest success in the labyrinth.”

As Raelan said, the skills and experience of Estelle, the successor to the assassin group, allowed her to play the biggest role in the labyrinth. It seems that the denomination has not forgotten that either. It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do. Because Estelle cannot refuse the order of the church due to restrictions.

“Please don’t get hurt and come back safely.”

Estelle, hearing my worried voice, shrugged and told me not to worry.

“Rather than worrying about me, why don’t you worry about how to fill the void left by someone as talented as me?”

I nodded silently at Estelle, who was muttering to herself to hide her embarrassment. Estelle’s empty space would certainly be big. To fill it, it wouldn’t be enough to be someone suitable. I was wondering if there was someone suitable, when Raelan spoke bluntly.

“Of course, we have prepared a replacement.”

“… what?”

As Estelle looked at her in bewilderment, Raelan said as if it was obvious.

“I decided that if the church truly wanted the Holy Grail, they would use all available cards. “Your joining was already expected.”

Saying that, Raelan snapped his fingers making a clicking sound. Then someone came down the basement stairs. It was a familiar face.

“Coordinator… ?”

“Yes, I rushed over after receiving an urgent call from Raelan.”

The coordinator who said that took out his staff and aimed it at me. Then Ellie and Estelle, who were sitting next to me, immediately covered me with their bodies and aimed their staffs and daggers at the tuner.

“I’m sorry, but I still don’t completely trust Raelan’s words. “The reason you came here was because you swore that you could give me solid evidence.”

When the Coordinator winked, Raelan turned to me and said.

“The Controller wants memories. “Once you get your memories, you will become our comrade.”

The addition of the coordinator will sufficiently fill Estelle’s vacancy. As I tapped my waist with my fingertips, Estelle and Ellie, who had been blocking my path, stepped aside slightly.

As he stretched out his hand and created a snow globe, the coordinator who was watching was amazed.

“Amazing magic structure. “It’s similar to Nelson’s magic, but with a unique twist of originality.”

When the snow globe was completed, the coordinator immediately reached out and closed his eyes for a long time to digest the memory. The Adjuster finally opened his eyes, lowered the staff he had pointed at me, and spoke.

“… It’s a different world, I can’t believe it, but I have no choice but to believe it. “Because I was able to see in my memory the binding magic that had not yet been completed.”

It seemed like he was referring to the binding magic that was activated when Roel killed the Controller. As if evaluating a snow globe, the magic created by the future self revealed the originality of the orchestrator. That was proof that the memory was not fake.

“Would you like to join us?”

The coordinator chuckled at my question.

“Well, of course. Would I be able to fall in love with saving the world? “Please take care of everyone. Please feel free to call me Conrad.”

Conrad quickly became friendly with his colleagues. Ellie, a fellow sorceress, admired the Archmage, the Attuner, and Eunice was delighted to have increased her capable companions. Estelle was snapping at her and digging for information, saying she smelled money, while Lamine listened quietly to Conrad as usual.

Raelan, who had just brought Konrad in, was contemplating something with his chin resting on his face, showing no interest at all. As if he had finished organizing his thoughts, Raelan got up from his seat and approached me, whispering so that no one else could hear.

“What do you plan to do, saintess?”

I was silent for a moment at the unexpected question. I did not forget my promise to save the saint. But now, reviving Luna was the priority. Raelan seemed to sense my concern and said.

“With the death of the Immortal and the Emperor, the opportunity to unseal the Holy Sword has disappeared. The saint’s planned ending has changed. However, Roel, who killed the Cloud Whale and the Fairy King to become stronger, will not give up her sainthood, which is the condition for unlocking the Holy Sword.”

As Raelan said, if Roel was in front of a saint, he would swing his sword without the slightest hesitation. I answered with a sigh.

“… “We have to find another way to unseal the Holy Sword.”

“What if there was one way?”

I looked at Raelan’s words with slightly widened eyes. Could it be that Raelan has figured out another way? Raelan, who received an expectant gaze, twitched one corner of his mouth.

“If that means using the Holy Grail, what do you plan to do?”

Realizing the meaning of the question, I chewed my lip and glared at Raelan with eyes full of disappointment.

“Will you use the Holy Grail to revive your beloved Luna, or will you unlock the seal on the Holy Sword and eliminate the reason to kill the Saint? “I’m curious about your choice.”

“… “Of course it’s Luna.”

I know that saving a saint is a great blessing for everyone. But I chose Luna. Because a world without Luna had no meaning to me. Even if I break my promise to the saint, I will choose Luna.

“The Holy Grail is an object that uses the power of God to make wishes come true. If so, there is a possibility that the seal on the holy sword containing the power of the same god can be released. Knowing that, choosing to revive Luna means letting her saint die.”

“… Still, I will bring Luna back to life.”

Not a saint, but even if it were my life, I would choose Luna. Because Luna is a person more precious than anything else.

“That doesn’t mean I’m going to give up on being a saint. Finding a way other than the Holy Grail… I will definitely save them all. “Because I promised.”

“certainly?”

“Yes, definitely.”

Raelan looked into my eyes for a moment and smiled with satisfaction.

“You’ve grown. “I’m in much better shape than before, when I was chasing two rabbits and was afraid of losing them all.”

Raelan put his hand on my shoulder and twitched one corner of his mouth.

“Like Luna, I ran away from the academy because I was afraid of losing my friends.”

“… .”

“For your information, students from Transcendence Academy have also decided to participate in the labyrinth.”

At those words, I looked at Raelan in disbelief. I said, hiding my embarrassment as he shrugged his shoulders as if it were true.

“… “Principal Nelson would not allow a student to be sent to a dangerous place.”

“No, I allowed it. It is only natural that Transcendence Academy, which receives support from the imperial family, participates. However, considering the risk, it is a condition to participate starting from the second year.”

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For a moment, I felt betrayed. If it were Nelson, I thought he would oppose it for the safety of the students even if it meant fighting Bella.

“… Many students will die. “We need to tell Bella and stop her from participating in the Academy right now.”

Raelan shook his head at my urgent words.

“The students will carry out a mission to clean up the area where the advance team passed. All I do is provide rear support for the Mage Tower and the Adventurer’s Guild to gain practical combat experience. There will be very few direct battles. “The professor and the knight will be together, so it won’t be a dangerous battle.”

I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief at Raelan’s words. She felt a little ashamed of feeling betrayed by Principal Nelson.

“But your precious friends are different.”

“… yes?”

Raelan smiled sinisterly.

“Will the church that killed Luna miss this opportunity?”

At that moment, my fist gained strength.