Book 2, 214

Book 2, Chapter 214

Translator: Seven

Editors: Ana_Banana, Sei

After a while, Nekdu, who seemed to have finally awoken from her thoughts, turned to Lukas and asked.

“Do you intend to go to Dragon God Island?”

When he nodded his head without denying, she then turned to look at Min Ha-rin who was quietly standing to the side before speaking in a soft tone.

“There’s something I want to tell you. Is that alright?”

She wanted to talk to him alone.

Lukas glanced at Min Ha-rin, who was standing beside him. Realising what he meant, Min Ha-rin nodded without any complaints.

“I’ll wait outside.”

Even after Min Ha-rin left the room, Nekdu hesitated.

She appeared a bit conflicted. It was only after twirling her hair around her finger for a while that she finally opened her mouth.

“What exactly are you going there for?”

Now that he thought about it, Lukas realised he’d never told Nekdu just what his goal was.

The same was true even when he’d asked her about the Dragon God Statue. He’d only said that it might be something he was looking for.

“The four most special statues in this world.”T/his chapter is updat/ed by nov(ê(l)biin.c/o/m

Although he said it, Lukas didn’t have any expectations.

Of all the people that he’d met so far, none of them had any reaction when he mentioned the term.

“That’s the first time I’ve heard that term...”

Nekdu responded as he expected.

But the words that she spoke next were surprising.

“It’s the number four that bothers me the most.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“...”

Nekdu seemed to think seriously about something, but in the end, she could only shake her head.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can tell you more than that.”

“Because it’s related to Dragon God Island?”

“No. It’s much larger and more complicated than that.”

“...”

“...I know it’s a bit sudden and inappropriate to say it now, but can I ask you a favor?”

The timing was definitely not appropriate.

After all, Nekdu had just avoided answering Lukas’ question.

“Of course, it’s up to you whether you agree to it or not.”

Although she added that, there was a hint of desperation in Nekdu’s voice.

Lukas simply nodded without changing his expression.

When she saw this, Nekdu spoke with a much brighter expression.

“The most peculiar statue on Dragon God Island. Perhaps it is the statue that you’re looking for, but even if it isn’t, I’d like you to check if it’s safe.”

“...the most peculiar statue?”

Lukas couldn’t help but frown at her puzzling words.

“What is the name of the statue?”

It was always good to prepare for any unexpected situation.

Nevertheless, Min Ha-rin tilted her head to the side as if she couldn’t imagine Lukas losing to anyone.

“Ha-rin.”

“Yes.”

Lukas’ voice became a bit serious.

“I always think of the worst outcome.”

“...yes.”

Min Ha-rin’s expression also became a bit serious and she slowly nodded her head to show that she understood.

“There is an Absolute on Death Island. Since Arid said it himself, then the odds are at least 9 out of 10. It won’t be easy to protect Sedi from that Absolute.”

Now that Min Ha-rin also had an idea of how ridiculous an existence Absolutes were, she listened to Lukas with a solemn expression.

“There is little more than a month before the Championship begins. In all honesty, time is a bit tight. That means that we have to consider the possibility that I wouldn’t be able to make it back in time for the Championship.”

“...”

“If that happens, then I’ll leave it to you to become the Grand Champion.”

“...Rather than me, doesn’t Lee Jong-hak... have a better chance?”

She didn’t doubt her Master’s words, but she couldn’t help but ask.

Min Ha-rin had also heard a lot about Lee Jong-hak, no.

Li Hao.

Unlike her, who reigned as the Champion in a small town, Li Hao was a major sensation in the Babylon Arena, and many people had high expectations of him.

“That’s only the case for right now.”

“...”

This was something he’d told her before, but he didn’t want her to think that he was simply affirming that. After all, he wasn’t trying to comfort her.

Lukas added.

“If you look at pure potential, you are far superior. Of course, luck will also be a factor. After all, if you happen to meet Kran as your first opponent, you would be eliminated before you’re even given the chance to grow.”

“A, ahaha.”

In simpler terms, she would be crushed.

...No.

Was it possible for her to defeat Kran even if she had the time to grow? She couldn’t even imagine defeating Lee Jong-hak, who was much weaker than him.

After thinking that, Min Ha-rin couldn’t help but speak in a low voice.

“...that might be difficult for the current me.”

“Hmm, I think you were better when we first met. You were filled with so much confidence back then.”

“...”

Of course, it was none other than Lukas who had trampled that rising confidence until it became impossible to find.

Lukas laughed and poured some of the stouts into his mouth.

“As I said, that’s only the worst-case scenario. I will do my best to return to Lirua no matter what.”

“Yes. I’ll wait for you.”

“Right... The sun is beginning to set.”

He turned to look at the sky. Min Ha-rin also turned her head to follow his gaze.

The sky was slowly being painted with the colors of sunset.

It was time to part ways

(Note:

1. Also known as black beer or dark beer, depending on your region. Personally, Guinness is the only stout I can stomach. Milk stouts are a special blend of evil for those with special taste buds.)