Chapter 353

Chapter 353

“Ah, Acacia is kneeling and apologizing before the family head. Also, I’m not exactly sure, but traces of Fyurel’s flames seem to linger in the air.” Cha Jin-Hyeok easily grasped what had just been happening here.

Gridel sighed deeply and sat down on a chair. “Why are you here?”

“Why do you look so disheartened?” Jin-Hyeok asked.

“Are you mocking me?”

“If you’re upset because the Pisat Relics were destroyed, I’m the one who should feel the loss the most. After all, they were mine.”

-He’s right, but wow! I can’t believe he’s saying that to Gridel’s face.

-What a character, LOL!

-It looks like Chul-Soo went there just to mock him.

Experiencing the livestream from Jin-Hyeok’s perspective, the viewers immediately sensed Jin-Hyeok’s emotions. Contrary to his words, Jin-Hyeok did not feel much regret.

-He’s just crazy about his livestream!

-Gridel: How can such a madman exist?

Jin-Hyeok took out Miri. “Please take a look at this.”

“T-This is!”

It wasn’t just that the relics had been destroyed. The enhancement had transferred the essence of Pisat inside the relics to Miri. While Miri hadn’t gotten stronger, inscriptions had appeared on both sides of its handle.

[Heirs of Pisat, welcome your master.]

[In the frozen crimson flames shall the truth reside.]

Like the writings on the relics, these inscriptions were not actual letters but an interpretation of Pisat’s will in the form of a script.

Watching Gridel’s twisted expression, Jin-Hyeok smirked. “Looks like you can feel the noble will of the weapon!”

***

When Gridel saw Miri imbued with the essence of Pisat, he stiffened. ‘Damn it!’

He involuntarily moved and knelt on one knee before Jin-Hyeok. His attempts to resist were futile. It was a vow etched in Pisat's blood.

‘I didn’t expect him to kneel so soon,’ Jin-Hyeok thought. He maintained a composed expression and read the inscriptions on Miri’s handle with a dignified attitude. “Heirs of Pisat, welcome your master.”

Gridel tried to resist, but it was impossible. Pisat’s swordsmanship and blood had bound him.

-What’s going on?

-Did Gridel just kneel before Chul-Soo?

-This is amazing!

-I thought Chul-Soo was just a Streamer, but turns out he’s the head of the sword family.

Jin-Hyeok maintained his imposing demeanor. “In the frozen crimson flames shall the truth reside... What does this mean, Gridel, the Sage of the Sword?”

Gridel was annoyed by Jin-Hyeok’s sudden change in tone but managed to hide it. He had no choice but to respond to the question.

“The frozen crimson flame is a symbol of the Heina Family, Mas—” Gridel tried to stop himself from saying the next word, but ultimately failed. “Master.”

His pride was crushed. Jin-Hyeok seemed to understand Gridel’s feelings, although he showed no sign of it.

“Then the place I must go is amidst the cold flames,” Jin-Hyeok said. He shared the overarching content of the universe-level Scenario.

[Legacy of the Forsaken Queen]

[(1) The Queen’s Beloved Disciple

The Forsaken Queen cherished and loved a disciple. This disciple’s name was Carvington. The queen imparted all her knowledge and wisdom to Carvington. Even at the moment when he betrayed her, Veselity loved him.

(2) He Who Nurtures the Golden Tree Shall Conquer the World.

‘If I were truly insane, I wouldn’t consider what’s going on and just smash people’s heads!’

After signing the agreement with the Pisat family, Jin-Hyeok set off. He wanted to take a break, but with a live audience of two billion, that was not an option. Ending the livestream here would disappoint his viewers.

“I will now seek out the Mad Sorceress Fyurel,” Jin-Hyeok said.

By meeting Fyurel Heina, he hoped to gain some information about the frozen flames. However, before he could head to the Heina Family, Fyurel appeared before him instead.

Surrounded by flames, the Mad Sorceress said, “It’s been a while, Chul-Soo.”

“Your timing is perfect. I was just about to look for you.”

“You’re so annoying. You look for me only when you need something.”

Jin-Hyeok stared at Fyurel for a moment. Fyurel seemed like the personification of the color red. Her long, shimmering red hair and bright red eyes were as intense as burning flames. Moreover, her tight-fitting red robe highlighted her voluptuous and sensuous curves.

“Wow!” Jin-Hyeok could not help but admire her.

Fyurel straightened her shoulders and crossed her arms, accentuating certain parts of her body. A distinct shadow formed under her chest.

“I dressed a bit provocatively today. What do you think?” she asked. Chul-Soo’s admiration made her feel good. ‘Ah, so Chul-Soo likes these kinds of women. Had I known, I would’ve been more provocative!’

With a serious expression, Jin-Hyeok asked, “Can I use you as the thumbnail for my video?”

“What?”

“Your provocative figure will attract viewers.”

Amused, Fyurel flicked her finger and shot a small fireball at Jin-Hyeok. It was as tiny as a lighter’s flame, but Jin-Hyeok could sense the potent destructive power within it.

[You have activated the Mystery Spilling Wind.]

He casually dodged the flame, but it swirled back and touched his back.

[You have activated the Trait Absolute Barrier.]

Jin-Hyeok scaled down Absolute Barrier to just the size of the flame and focused on it, successfully blocking Fyurel’s fire. However, the flame suddenly split into hundreds of strands, scattering around Jin-Hyeok, then shooting up toward his head. It soon grew in size and fiercely engulfed him, forming a bell shape around him.

Jin-Hyeok excitedly said, “This Skill is similar to my Sword Prison.”

Fyurel flicked her tongue over her red lips and smirked.

-LOL! Did he just say my Sword Prison?

-Acacia: Fuck...

-Acacia is so confused right now.

“Thanks for recognizing it. It’s my welcoming gift for you. Do you like it?” Fyurel said.

Jin-Hyeok remained engulfed in the fire-shaped prison for a while, maintaining Absolute Barrier. Any average Tank would have melted from such intense heat, but Jin-Hyeok was hardly bothered. Only his shirt melted from the heat, revealing his well-toned and balanced upper body.

“You’re so sexy,” Fyurel said.

The number of live viewers soared past 2.2 billion, and many started demanding the livestream be changed to a third-person perspective.

-Third-person perspective!

-Give us what we want!

-Third-person perspective!!!

Fyurel said, “I saw your livestream. You were coming to find me, right? Something about the truth in the frozen flames?

“That’s right.”

“I won’t tell you.”

‘Even better!’ Jin-Hyeok was pleased that Fyurel refused. The content needed a twist. If Fyurel had just said, ‘Sure, I will tell you the secret,’ it would have killed the intrigue.

Jin-Hyeok asked with a feigned serious expression, “What must I do to reach the truth, Mad Sorceress Fyurel?”