Chapter 653

Chapter 653

C653

She sighed and lowered her head.

"That child is no longer the Beradin Zipple you knew. He now... is almost like a newborn."

"A newborn? Could you explain it in simpler terms, Captain Specter?"

"It's literally as I said. Beradin has lost everything, including language, knowledge, magic, habits, and memories."

According to Octavia's expression, Beradin is currently in an expressionless state.

Jin also had the momentary sensation that his mind went blank upon hearing this news.

Ronil seemed slightly uncomfortable.

Jin wanted to immediately subdue Octavia and thrust a sword into her throat if she didn't explain everything related to Beradin properly.

Jin finally regained his composure, and his gaze settled on Euria.

Soon, the Power of Truth manifested, and a blue thread became visible.

"Until yesterday, I was trapped in a life support device. Thanks to that, my clan won't be able to manipulate my mind for a while."

"So it seems you've lost all your mana."

"Not just mana, I also have some memory issues. I can't even remember the names of my siblings, and I've forgotten a lot of magic. It's a side effect of the commotion. I'm sure my mana will return, but I can't be sure about my memories. As for magic, I can learn it again."

A conversation Jin had with Beradin before departing for Lafrarosa.

At that time, despite starting to lose his memories, Beradin didn't forget a single thing about Jin and Dante.

Upon returning to the human world, Jin felt uneasy upon learning that Beradin hadn't engaged in any external activities during his absence.

Over time, his anxiety became reality and weighed heavily on Jin's mind.

Unconsciously, he found himself staring at Sandra.

She seemed different from usual, as if she too had been affected by Beradin's experimentation.

"Are you really saying he can't remember anything?"

"...I know very well that Beradin is close to you and to the Sword Emperor Castle Lord. So I asked him a lot about you because I hoped it would help him. But he didn't remember anything."

Jin couldn't speak for a while and struggled to contain his anger.

This was a negotiation room.

It wasn't a meeting to resolve personal grievances or resentments.

Moreover, Jin was the host of the meeting and the representative of the Vamel Alliance and its allies.

Octavia didn't underestimate Jin for acting this way. She simply thought that, despite having almost the strongest power in the world, he still had a youthful side.

It was imperative to deal with that aspect before it disappeared.

"Beradin is our young patriarch, and he was by far the most talented person of the next generation of our clan. His disintegration is even more heart-wrenching and painful for us than it is for you."

Jin didn't know what to do with Beradin immediately. The idea that Valeria's record magic would be useful briefly crossed his mind, but it was only a hope.

"You're talking nonsense. You're the ones who made Beradin like this. It's probably a side effect of the living golem experiment. You experimented on a person to make him look like that."

"I won't deny it. But that doesn't mean it's not painful."

"So what are you going to do with Beradin from now on?"

"Twelfth Flagbearer, I want to ask you something."

"What is it, Ronil Zipple?"

"Do you have any means to purify Chaos?"

Jin had intentionally placed Knights from his Family on the route to the conference room.

This was to demonstrate that they had a perfect means of purification, unlike other forces that use Chaos as a means of control.

"Yes."

Ronil and Octavia's pupils widened as the blue thread appeared.

"Then... please use the purification method on my father."

"Didn't you say earlier that you couldn't accurately inform me of Kelliark Zipple's condition?"

"Because I needed to be careful."

"My purification method isn't perfect. If there has been a physical transformation due to Chaos or if the enchantment has already been completed, purification may not be possible."

Ronil showed hesitation for the first time as another blue thread emerged.

"Seeing the reaction, it seems he is already in that state."

"I think this is not only about the survival of our Family but also about the fate of the world. Whether my father can fight in his full state or not."

"During the final battle, I also need Kelliark's power. Of course, it's unpleasant, but if the purification method is improved before the battle and if his power is needed at that time, I will allow you to use the purification method on him."

"...Understood."

The meeting continued for over two days, and the temporary alliance of the three forces made the world buzz from that day on.

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March 7, 1803.

As discussed in the meeting, Jin's group had entered the Kaldran Snow Field.

This time he didn't use the Red Owl.

He went with Zephyrin, Hedo, and Sandra Zipple.

Fortunately, unlike during the meeting, Sandra was showing the same side Jin knew.

"Hahaha, Jin! My performance was really convincing, wasn't it? I wanted to express my immense love for you during the meeting. But no, no, Sandra! Wake up. If not, we won't have the chance to see each other separately like this! That's why I persisted with this farce!"

"...Initially, I didn't plan on asking Zipple and Kinzelo to send someone."

"Only those who are prepared can seize the opportunity at any moment. Since I acted like a madwoman that day when nothing was confirmed, I could be with you like this as soon as the opportunity presented itself."

After saying that, Sandra smiled widely and linked her prosthetic arm with Jin's.

Jin didn't immediately separate it.

It was because he felt relieved.

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