CH 144

Chapter 144: The Eternal Rest in The Eternal Winter

This was the world I was trying to tell Sigren earlier. 

Long ago, these four dragons had intelligence. They could interact with humans too. But this was a very long time ago. Now, the dragons had no intelligence, and of course, they also could no longer talk. However, there was no record of this fact in the current history books. It was unknown whether it was not recorded or it was missing. Because of that, humans living in this era did not know this fact. Also, at the same time, because no one remembered these dragons, all the titles and names of the dragons disappeared. 

So, when the dragon in front of me heard of his long-missing title, he narrowed his eyes. 

Good, that meant he was interested.

[Human, how do you know my name that only existed in a forgotten age?]

So, now I was finally at the point where my life was questioned and suspected even by dragons.

“Are you able to talk?”

[Yes, only me.]

After many years, only one dragon still had his mind intact, and that was the dragon with red eyes in front of me. ‘Clemente Edward’ hasn’t yet gone insane, very befitting a dragon who once had the title of the wisest dragon. Of course, the remaining intelligence was shallow now, and he would soon turn into a beast like the other dragons. For specific, it was at the end of the story that he completely lost his mind. 

It was fortunate that I could still talk to him.

[And no, there should be no mercy for humans.]

“….”

[However, it’s been a thousand years since I’ve heard that name, so I’ll answer your questions.]

“Thank you. I was just wondering, why are you fighting?”

[to give rest to a close friend.]

There was a loud cry that shook the air.

“You mean the dragon you’ve been fighting?”

[Yes. He has been rampaging for nearly a thousand years, repeatedly killing lives without any reason, emotion, or thought. Life would not be peaceful if it remained that way.”

“I see.”

[One of the three friends has already died at the hands of humans. I would end the lives of the remaining two then I would rest before my mind is gone.]

It probably meant dying. 

“Clemente Edward, are you fine with that?”

[We have a start, but we don’t have an end. It is the reason why we have lived an unbelievably long time. There is no natural death for us. Hence, we gradually lose our minds as time passed. And when we lost it completely, all that remains are a strong body and cruel instinct.]

My heart was heavy hearing that. Their ending has never been set. 

[How do you know my name? In this era, we are just the ugly nameless beasts.]

I sighed, “I just knew it.”

[You are the suspicious one.]

Shit, now everyone would suspect me every time they saw me.

Clemente spread his huge wings.

[Go, human. Mercy has been given for reminding me of the old memories. Don’t get involved in the dragons’ battle, your body would be torn apart if you do.]

Was he worried about me? 

I imagined a life where no one knew my name and no one called me for a thousand years. It was definitely a very dark life. I felt sorry for no reason.

“Do you mind if we give a help? Because of you and your friend, the monsters has been rampant in my territory.”

Well, I offered that because, honestly, I think I could kill Clemente and his friend. 

[Do whatever you want, the child of mankind with many secrets.]

Quickly, the heartless dragon flew away, to fight his close friend. 

And now, I have another thing to take care of. I looked back with a deep sigh. 

Sigren and Abel, who has been standing stiffly, made eye contact with me.

“….”

A woman with knowledge of the forgotten times that no one in this era could know, and she then used that and talked casually with one of the strongest monsters in the world. 

Dangerous, suspicious, strange.

Right, you had it coming, Fiona. 

But the biggest problem was that I couldn’t even explain this at all. Will we be able to maintain our trust after this?

In the end, I re-introduced myself with a feeling of desperation.

“Yes yes, this is the most suspicious person in this world, Fiona Heilon.”

Sigren and Abel’s expressions became strange when they heard my grumbling. 

I really could not answer their questions!

So I turned to the subject.

“What should we do?”

Fortunately, neither of them was too consumed with their confusion. They still knew their priorities.

“It’s a good opportunity that won’t come twice.” Abel replied.

Sigren also checked his own sword without much denial. 

Both relaxed their faces, so I couldn’t help but felt relaxed too. 

“Duke, what about your injuries?”

“It’s okay.”

I didn’t think it would be okay.

Anyway, I quickly sent a signal over the sky.

Pop! Pew—!

Firework signals embroidered the sky one after another.

After a while, the troops who had been waiting below come up. I hope Jeron would also see this signal, and send additional troops from Heilon. 

As soon as the knights and the soldiers saw the Duke, their faces became bright. So I gave the orders.

“Tie up the Duke. He’s going to run wild with that body.”

Abel was perplexed, “What… Fiona!”

The troops, who alternately looked at me and Abel for a moment, made a firm face and obeyed my order this time. Oh, that was the power of worrying about the life of the person who paid the salary. 

Abel, who was wounded, could not help it when the young men rushed at him.

I asked while looking at my adoptive father who had been captured by his men.

“Duke, what about the other survivors?”

“They’re down there.”

So, that was the reason why Abel was fighting a group of monsters alone. Most of the survivors were heavily injured, so Abel made himself the bait.

I couldn’t help but be shocked when hearing that. Was it reckless action or was it loyalty?

“Then what are you going to do if something went wrong?”

Abel shrugged his shoulders. “Fiona, you’re my heir.”

“….”

So because I was the heir of Heilon, he didn’t care if he died. 

I think I found the reason why Heilon’s people followed Abel. He didn’t abandon his men even in extreme circumstances.

I sent the troops to the location Abel said. 

“Sigren, command the troops.”

“Gladly.”

The troops now knew what we were up to. Their eyes beamed with the exaltation that they were like warriors with their blood boiling. 

I raised my hand with a grin. 

“Alright, it’s time to catch the second dragon. Everyone should be ready!”

“WOAAAAAAAHHHHH—!!!!”

The soldiers shouted in unison.