Chapter 183

Chapter 183

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Rustle-

Cuculli impassively drove her horse.

Even in midsummer, a chilly coldness lingered in the air.

The tip of the nose tingled from the biting wind, and the sight gradually blurred into a pale white.

It was a sign that her hometown, North Hale, was getting closer.

How many days has it been?

Cuculli blinked her sore eyes.

It was strange.

She was exhausted, yet sleep eluded her completely.

Every time she lay down, a sharp sensation pierced her chest, preventing her from falling asleep.

So, she decided to hurry instead.

Once she reached her destination, this pain would cease.

Father. Father.

Cuculli repeated those words aloud.

Father.

The hand gripping the reins trembled uncontrollably.

The blue eyes that always held laughter now seemed like shattered glass.

Why. Why on earth.

Cuculli recalled the events of a few days ago, over and over again.

It was after the drinking session ended.

The children had all stumbled into their rooms drunk.

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This night was regrettable.

It was the moment when she, feeling strangely dizzy, decided to enjoy some time alone by the river.

The incident happened without any warning.

Huh?

Suddenly, a pitch-black darkness enveloped her.

She couldnt see anything, couldnt feel anything.

It felt like vast stretches of time and infinite space were intruding between her and reality.

Whats happening? Whats going on?

She was about to scream.

A colossal and otherworldly presence called out her name.

Cuculli!

A voice echoing wildly.

It was the summons engraved in her blood, in her soul, at her core.

Cuculli trembled as if struck by lightning.

Wait, this

She remembered stories her father had told her about a situation similar to this.

Cucullis head slowly shook.

No.

The darkness vanished suddenly, just as it had arrived.

As Cuculli blinked a few times, she found herself back in reality.

But the starlit river no longer looked beautiful.

No.

Cucullis face contorted with fear and horror.

No!

The time for baptism had come.

In other words the previous baptist had died.

.

.

.

She couldnt remember much after that.

It seemed like instinctive judgment had taken over.

Crack-!

Cuculli froze the surface of the Payrun River.

She couldnt freeze it all, of course, but it was enough to pave a way forward.

After rising to the surface, she stole a horse from a nearby village.

And she kept running.

Whenever a horse foamed and fell, she immediately stole another and kept running.

She neither slept nor ate.

She didnt want to sleep nor eat.

As blood oozed from her hand gripping the reins, she managed to reach the northern outskirts.

Only then did the girl halt the horses head.

The sky was clear, revealing distant ice-capped mountains and pristine glaciers.

The familiar scenery of North Hale provided a backdrop sufficient to paint the face she missed.

Father, Im here.

It would be a good way to sow discord while their unity was weakened.

With the Giant, it would be much easier to destroy the North.

I am a little worried about the whereabouts of the Hero. Fortunately, he was last seen near the southern area But once we know the situation, he will undoubtedly head to the North.

We have many eyes and ears in the West. No matter where he appears, well know. And the moment his location is confirmed, my loyal servants will do their best to hinder him.

As the defenses in the West weakened due to the Eastern operations, many demons and collaborators had infiltrated various parts of the West.

They were all spies and barricades.

Moreover, Larze, who is in charge of mobility, is bound by the Demonic Realm.

He wont arrive in the North at the right time.

Maybe after the situation is over.

Once assured, Kalende got up.

Ill be excusing myself for a moment.

Go ahead and handle your business.

Plop-

As blood gushed like fireworks from the ear of the parishioner connected to the communication bug, his body convulsed on the ground.

But Kalende paid no attention to the former subordinate who once served her loyally and briskly walked deeper into the cave.

Squeak-

It was an excited pace.

There was a narrow gap there.

It was so small that an adult would have a hard time passing through.

Trembling breaths could be heard coming from there.

I found you.

Crack-!

As Kalendes fingertip triggered the severance, a part of the wall was cut off and collapsed diagonally.

The newly awakened scream was buried under the collapse noise.

For a moment, a cloud of dust surged and then settled, and Kalende greeted the silhouette beyond.

Hello?

White hair, large rabbit ears sticking out in between.

Red eyes and a fluffy tail.

A snow rabbit was trembling, flipping dust around.

Oh, oh.

Just moments ago, she hid in the crevice while out collecting.

Listening to the ongoing transmission, she vaguely realized the identity of the other person.

Eyes directed towards Kalendes forehead.

As she confirmed the ominous pattern, a wave of fear washed over her.

Kalende looked at her expressionlessly, tapping her head with her fingers.

You heard everything.

P-please spare me.

If you hadnt heard, I wouldve spared you.

Oh, oh.

The sight of the snow rabbit stirred strong feelings of sympathy in the observer.

But the opponent was in the wrong.

She was a misplaced Homunculus.

Blame your big ears.

Crack-!

As severance activated, the snow rabbit was sliced into hundreds of small pieces, falling to the ground.

All that remained intact were its ears.

Tsk.

Amidst the scattering crimson threads, Kalende licked the air with her tongue.

It felt disgustingly bland and mushy.

Nothing like what she felt a few days ago.

Thinking of sturdy horns and rustling scales, Kalendes body shuddered.

Her red eyes also shifted southward simultaneously.

Quickly come. Cuculli.

Cheer me up like your father.

* * *

At the heart of the World Tree, emerging from a giant hole, I was greeted by noisy voices louder than the bright midsummer sun.

I blinked as I faced the three people rushing towards me.

Why are they all so agitated?

And their gazes seem unstable.

Although I expected them to worry after our long silence, the atmosphere was even more serious than anticipated.

As I paused to scrutinize their expressions closely.

Professor! What the heck happened inside! If you were just one day later, we wouldve stormed in with swords!

Leader! People have circumstances! Are you trying to shorten an elders life?

Finally, Pia grabbed my wrist and pulled me.

I hesitated, looking into her trembling eyes.

Theres something you need to hear right away, Hero. They say Dorempa Evans is dead.

[TL/N: Shits about to go down bro, ngl I kinda liked Dorempa.]

[PR/N: Kinda hoping for cuculli to get baptised without losing her personality but oh wellalso now we know kalende is the homunculus made by depikio. Crazy.]

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