Episode 187.2

Episode 187.2

(EP-187.2) Own place #3

187 Each in their own place #3

Clanking, chwareureu-.

It was only then that I realized there were massive chains coiled around the strange creatures body. The chains looked extremely thick and robust.

Confined by such restraints, its hands couldnt quite reach my body, narrowly avoiding contact.

Great!

But just as I breathed a sigh of relief, I heard sounds of joints cracking, and the creatures hands extended a bit further.

No, Im caught!

With that thought in mind, I shut my eyes.

Plop, plop.

My body flailed like a carp pulled out of the water.

At the same time, something bluntly struck my head.

Thud-!

Hieeek-!

A gruesome scream escaped my lips, but oddly enough, it seemed to clear my mind. I woke up to a throbbing pain in my head and found myself sprawled out on the dorm floor.

Sweat covered my entire body, and my forehead felt like it was boiling from a fever.

I probably hit the corner of the bed.

But for now, I endured the throbbing on my head.

Was it a dream?

What was that just now?

It felt like I had a terribly horrifying dream, but as with dreams and nightmares, once I regained consciousness, only a vague sense of having had such a dream lingered.

What on earth was it?

Just a nightmare?

It was not uncommon for high fevers to cause nightmares. But it was eerily ominous to simply dismiss it as a dream.

If the exceptional mages, Hynax or Kasim, were to see what I witnessed, would they be able to understand? I thought it would be wise to jot down what I saw in my dream while it was still fresh.

The bizarre murmurs that flowed from the numerous mouths

The only words I could comprehend were negative fragments like fear, chaos, and despair. Somehow, writing them down calmed me quite a bit.

Hu-.

As a sigh of worry and anxiety escaped my body, a realization struck me.

The probability of a tragic fate is corrected by the negative karma of a specific job.

This.

This seemed similar to Airas Genius talent. Impressive abilities and effects always came at the cost of corresponding penalties.

Though I expected it and even prepared, seeing it in person made a chill run down my spine.

I was now the Half-Nymph Little Demon King.

I was probably the only remaining Demon King in this world.

* * *

Sir Theo, it looks like you have reached Rank 5.

The next day, I went to see my mentor Hynax.

Hynax was cultivating bonsai in his private office. The thin scissored off branches on the floor looked a little messy.

If youre busy, I can come back later.

No, its all done.

Meanwhile, the neatly cut bonsai, though small, looked majestic like deer antlers.

I couldnt help but admire this piece of work, knowing how hard it must have been to grow it like that.

Looks impressive.

Oh, you found its charm? Quite remarkable for a young one like you. It took quite some time to grow it this far.

The old mage stroked his beard with satisfaction.

Now that Ive pruned the excess branches, it should grow well. Yes, anyway. Sir Theo, it seems that youve broken through to Rank 5 and became an Archmage.

It seems so. I actually came to speak with you about that.

Hynax nodded with a hum in response.

Very good. To break through to the 5th Rank in such a short time. Truly remarkable. Our foresight was not wrong.

Hynax rejoiced at my achievement as if it was his own.

The curriculum devised by the Sages and dungeon explorations must have done wonders.

I cant deny that.

Yes, yes. Nevertheless, its an unprecedented speed. I thought it would take at least a few years. So, what is it that youre curious about, young mage?

In response to Hynaxs question, I recounted what happened last night, including the existence of a lone door amidst a shallow sea where in black sun had risen.

As I tried to explain further, the Sage, who had been showing a kind face until now, suddenly sank into a chilling expression.

Have you, by any chance, opened that door?

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