Volume 2 - CH 21

Volume 2

Chapter 21-The Old Man and the Castle

(TL:By Rafael)

"I've been expecting you, gentlemen and ladies."(Loge)

With an exaggerated gesture of bow, Loge broke his back.

"You've been waiting for us?"(Yuki)

"Yes, sir. I was expecting you here at Wardan Castle at some point."(Loge)

Wardan Castle.

That is the name of this huge castle?

"Did you like the castle town? Isn't the City of Dusk, Glad Shii-im, a beautiful city?"(Loge)

Loge's mouth twisted into an arc as if he was laughing.

It's as if he's been watching us the whole way here.

"Tell me, Loge. What is this... thing?"(Yuki)

" hihihi What do you know about it? This twilight-tinted city and its people can no longer be saved, but they can be  still be saved."(Loge)

(TL: This old man loge is going to talk confusing)

The old man was still laughing at me, blurting out abstract words, but I continued to speak.

"Are those demons former humans?"(Yuki)

"Well, well,  Well, what is a human being?　　Is it a life form with limbs and a head? Or does it mean someone who can communicate?"(Loge)

"You know that's not what I'm asking, right?"(Yuki)

The old man shook his head at my words.

" No, Yuki-san, it's important to understand that a person can be a person no matter how he or she is."(Loge)

It's a word that makes me feel even philosophy in the midst of madness.

I certainly hadn't thought about it. I had never thought about what a human being was.

"Tell me, Grandpa, why are these monsters here?"(Marina)

"It's very, very hard for me to say and It's too much for me to say. Please see for yourself with your own eyes, ears, and hands."(Loge)

Then he pointed to the huge castle gate.

"Is the answer in the castle?"(Loge)

"Or..."(Loge)

Where are you going to take us when you've left us hanging?

I don't trust him, but either way, we need to investigate the castle.

It's as if we're taking me up on his offer, and I'm angry, but we have no choice but to go into Wodan Castle.

"Hey, Loge-san. What's with the ring?"(Rain)

"It was once known as the 'One Gold'."(Loge)

"One? There are so many of them...... What are you knitting with that?"(Rain)

I did not understand Rain's question.

I didn't know what it was, and it didn't look like much of a magical artifact to me.

And it seemed to be an unexpected question even for Loge.

The old man took a beat at Rain's question before opening his mouth.

"Being intelligent is not always a blessing, my beautiful blue-haired girl."(Loge)

"I just want to know, what does it bring?"(Rain)

Rain looked at Loge with a different kind of seriousness than when she looked at the magical artifacts.

She looks  like Marina when she awakens the intent, or  may be in her case a monk who is on the verge of something.

"The blue-haired, intelligent young lady. I'm sure you've figured it out by now."(Loge)

"......"(Rain)

"It is a blessing to be stupid and ignorant."(Rain)

(TL:We are blessed)

"Still, I want to know."(Rain)

"I see, ....... Then you may proceed."(Loge)

The image of Loge, shaking his shoulders and laughing, was slowly beginning to fade.

"It's time for you to go. When will I see you again? When will we meet again?"(Marina)

I will look forward to seeing you, Loge."(Yuki)

"Will you answer me next time?"(Rain)

"The words that come out of a madman's mouth are always left to chance. You may want to touch the truth with your own eyes, ears, and hands. ......"(Loge)

With words that could be taken as advice, the crazy old man blotted out again and disappeared.

:Who was he, ......?"(Silk)

Silk, who had been alert and vigilant, released her tension and asked me.

"I don't know, but apparently we're being invited."(Yuki)

"Yes. I think it's a provocation."(Silk)

When I looked at the huge metal gate, there was a slight difference from when I arrived.

There was a slight gap in the gate.

The huge gates were completely closed when we arrived.

(TL:Haunted house..castle in this case.)

Is this the work of Loge?

...... Probably so.

must be our invitation. 

" More than that Rain, what have you found out?"(Yuki)

"It's hard to explain, it's just a feeling. There's something I want to try when I get back."(Rain)

"You'll explain it to me then?"(Yuki)

"Yes. I'm going to need some help from Yuki."(Rain)

I nodded to Rain.

It's not like she's hiding it.

I'm sure she was just as unsure as I was, so she didn't say anything.

"All right, ......, then, let's take care of the request first."(Yuki)

After confirming that everyone nodded, I gave Nene a look.

Nene, who had read my intentions, ran to the castle gate.

"It's clear. We can step in."(Nene)

There seems to be no traps or enemies, but what about the inside of castle ......?

In the Labyrinth of the Ruins of the Royal Castle of Aurias, the real work began once we entered the castle.

There were many traps and the strength of the demon monsters increased rapidly, so we had been in danger several times.

If that's the case here as well, then it's a bit tricky.

Most of the demon monsters we've encountered so far have been C-rank or higher.

Moreover, many of them use special abilities.

If the theory is correct, the monsters we encounter will be B-rank or higher, and if not, there might even be A-rank monsters.

"You're nervous, aren't you?"(Rain)

"Yeah. We'll have to brace ourself, right?　　The Scroll of Exit is no longer in my possession, you know."(Yuki)

"Yeah. Be careful, let's go."(Rain)

I nodded to Rain and gently checked my stock of magic scrolls and potion potions.

Even if we are taken by surprise, we are prepared enough to put together the necessary strategy to retreat.

...... We will be fine.

(TL:He raised a flag)

"Each of you check for wear and tear, just in case. We'll step in when we're done."

"I'm good!"(Marin)

"I'm well stocked with arrows."(Silk)

"Magic is good."(Rain)

"I'm good."(Nene)

"All right, then. ...... let's enter Wardan's Castle!"(Yuki)

TL Note-  My exams got over...............It's better if don't  talk more about that. Leaving exams aside...Yuki raised a flag.