Chapter 251

Chapter 251

This was always the result whenever a huge dispute, which could have turned into an international issue, came to an end. The atmosphere surrounding the three nations became rather subtle. In fact, rumors about what had happened were already circulating in the other kingdoms. However, all of that was none of Davey’s concern.

“Look, Prince Davey. No matter what, this is a bit...”

“Hmm... Well, it’s entirely up to you.”

Unless the circumstances were dire or unique, it was truly impossible to transfer a part of one nation’s territory to another. There had actually been cases where two nations would end up sharing diplomatic ties after having fought for tens and even hundreds of years for the ownership of a simple island.

This situation did not involve a small island but a part of the Hyeon Kingdom’s huge forest. This was the very forest that the kingdom used for their Bow Test. It was a very sacred place to them. No matter how dire their circumstances were, they would find it ridiculous to have to give it up.

In fact, Davey would have been disappointed if the Hyeon King had willingly accepted his demands.

“I understand your concerns. I know that it’s difficult to accept, regardless of me having resolved a dire situation for your kingdom. Anyway, I am not threatening you or demanding that part of the forest,” Davey said. Looking right into the King’s widened eyes, he continued, “I do not want to drag this matter out and have it become an international issue. So, I’m not asking you to hand a part of the forest over and give it to the Rowane Kingdom.”

“What...do you mean by that?”

“It’s better for you to see for yourself,” Davey said as he got up from his seat.

Vwooong!!!

With a wave of Davey’s hand, the space in front of everyone present distorted. He had cast a simple spatial movement magic.

“Heup!” Everyone looked at Davey in surprise.

Davey said calmly, “Would you like to see the situation for yourself?”

“...”

“Your Majesty! This is dangerous! Magic like this did not receive the approval and recognition...!”

“Stop! Enough. Eunuch, if Prince Davey wanted to harm me, then this nation would have already turned into ashes. Besides, I should go check it out myself.”

“Your... Your Majesty...”

“Do not mention anything further,” the King declared in his dragon robe and crown.

He stood up from his throne as if he had made up his mind. He soon followed Davey into the spatial crack.

With a single step, their surroundings entirely changed.

The royal palace and the sacred forest were not that far away from each other, and spatial movement magic was not difficult to cast. Besides, not a lot of people had followed Davey and the King. Only a few of them had decided to come along.

“Heup!”

“Th... This!”

From all directions, shocked and astonished voices could be heard. Everyone was staring at the changed surroundings in disbelief.

Spatial movement magic circles were commonplace in this continent. This was all thanks to the existence of mana gates, which had been installed all throughout the continent. Still, it was very surprising for everyone to see an individual open and close spatial cracks to go wherever they wanted to at will. This was something that broke common sense.

Not long after, the Hyeon King and the officials who were escorting him looked at the magnificent view that appeared in front of them with wide eyes.

“Gua... Guardian Deity!”

“My goodness!”

What greeted them was the forest’s Guardian Deity, who was curled up like a mountain and had eyes glinting with a red light. They could also see the chains of an unusual color binding the Guardian Deity, and the two beings stabilizing it with their mysterious and incredible aura. The two beings also looked ready to subdue the Guardian Deity the moment it decided to run amok.

“My god!”

“This... These beings...”

The Divine Beasts looked majestic and noble to everyone present. The Vermillion Bird stood there with flames covering its huge body. As for the Azure Dragon, it had its eyes closed and its long body all coiled up.

“That... That?!”

“Oh my god! Aren’t they the Dragon and the Phoenix?!”

It was true that the Vermillion Bird resembled a Phoenix and that the Azure Dragon looked similar enough to a traditional-looking Dragon.

It was natural for everyone else to react to the Divine Beasts in such a way, since they had never seen them personally. They only knew of the beasts from ancient books and fairy tales.

The King had witnessed everything from before, so he was more nervous than surprised. He was obviously terrified of the Divine Beasts that were standing in front of him.

—Kihyeeeeeeeeeeck!

Not long after, Fire Chicken flapped its huge wings. It showed off its great momentum and presence. Of course, Fire Chicken did not forget to glare sharply at Rumble the Azure Dragon as if it was scolding the new Divine Beast.

—Grrrrrrrrrrrr...

Perhaps it had been taught a great lesson earlier on, because Rumble was quick to raise itself up after seeing Fire Chicken’s glare. It no longer stayed on the ground rigidly.

“Trust you? Vampires cannot be trusted, so do you think I will trust you?”

Davey did not even feel the slightest bit of pity for the vampires. As long as they were hostile to him, he would never trust a single vampire.

“But you accepted my offer.”

Although he had heard the eccentric vampire Milpieu’s words, Davey continued to walk leisurely inside the ancient ruins.

Milpieu was only half vampire, but she still had a lot of power.

Most of the vampires had been annihilated. No, to be exact, all of the vampires were dead except for the woman walking behind Davey. If that was the case, could it be said that Davey had exterminated the entire vampire race?

Unfortunately, these ancient ruins were just one of the many ruins that the vampires were using as a hideout.

“If I installed a trap here, then...”

“You installed a trap? Just you?” Davey said as he turned to reveal a vicious smile on his face.

Rinne immediately kicked the back of Milpieu’s knees, forcing her to kneel down. She then pressed Milpieu’s head down on the ground.

“Ugh... Your physical strength is...getting stronger... So, this is the golem transplanted with the...Deus Ex Machina (The God of Machinery)... Interesting.”

Despite her life being at risk, Milpieu’s curiosity about Rinne did not waver.

“Rinne senses the desire for dissection. Rinne’s emotional circuits are cooling down. Rinne finds this sensation to be related to unpleasantness.”

“Show me...just a bit. Let me look... Let me just look at the heart. Just let me sketch one.”

“Rinne declares refusal,” Rinne answered coldly.

With her expression alone, she was asking Davey if she could deal with the vampire in front of her.

“Stop using those useless provocations. Don’t forget the position that you are in,” Davey said harshly.

Milpieu smacked her lips in regret, then nodded.

“It’s here.”

Milpieu had guided both Davey and Rinne to the bottom-most floor of the ancient ruins where a large mural had been painted.

For some reason, Davey found the place to be empty after seeing how it lacked the vampire’s unique decorations and items from the other floors. He looked around and muttered, “Hmmm... I don’t think there’s anything special here.”

The mural seemed ordinary without a shred of mana circulating around it. However, it was the only thing that stood out from the minimal vampire decorations here.

“It might be a simple mural, but we can clearly smell the stench of blood inside. There’s definitely a space behind it. However, my own kind did not open this place. Those who tried eventually went crazy... I think it’s from the strange energy that’s circulating around it. It’s very interesting. I want to check inside and study it.”

“You want to use me?”

“I always welcome the opportunity to research something interesting with open arms. Even if it’s at the risk of my own life.”

Davey already knew that the pink-haired woman in front of him was crazy. He had known it from the very beginning.

“Rinne believes she can interpret the ancient ruins,” Rinne said, asking Davey for permission.

“Go on, you can try it.” Davey nodded.

After touching the walls, Rinne’s eyes flashed. Countless letters appeared and circulated in her eyes a moment later. She said, “Starting interpretation. Rinne expresses her interest in this.”

Rinne’s abilities were related to interference, interpretations, and reconstruction. With her great abilities, she was doing well in the interpretation.

That meant that whatever was hidden in this wall would be...

Clang!!!

Everything happened in an instant.

“Urk... My goodness...”

Before Davey could even register the interpretation of the mural, his abdomen was pierced through by a white hand. Thankfully, he had pushed Rinne out of the way in time. He had unhesitantly reacted based on instinct alone.

Davey frowned at the direct attack. His body had been pierced through even though he was wearing a defensive weapon that could block Aura Blades. To break through his defense, the enemy needed to be on his level or higher.

The attack was a fatal one. Thankfully, Davey had undergone metamorphosis once, so such a fatal injury would not be able to kill him easily.

Although Davey was aware that everything within these ancient ruins were not normal, he could tell that the main problem lay elsewhere. Even Milpieu, who was standing behind them, was very shocked by the unexpected sequence of events.

Not long after, the entire mural collapsed. Slowly, ever so slowly, the man who had struck Davey with his arm emerged from the wall. With his appearance, a bloody red glow washed over Davey.

“Crazy.”

For the first time in forever, Davey felt shocked and flustered.

‘No. Brother, why did you come out from there?’