Chapter 44

Chapter 44

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Chapter 44

"Why then, do you keep that fact a secret? There's no need to hide it, is there?"

"I suppose so. But it's a power that, when revealed, wouldn't bring much good. It's as if it might as well not exist. I think it's better to believe it doesn't from the start."

At such a seemingly jesting response, Yuder blinked in puzzlement, to which Kishiar responded with a smile.

"Seeing you risk your life and use your strength to save others time and time again is what made me decide to use this power. If it were revealed that I've used it, my adjutant Nathan would be furious. He might even forbid me from going out at night. So, keep it a secret, will you? Let it be our little pact."

Yuder stared at Kishiar's smile, unable to discern what was truth and what was deception.

Could someone truly exist who, for such a simple reason, wouldn't use their healing power until the moment of their death? But he couldn't ask the Kishiar of the past for an answer.

"...I understand. But, may I ask one more thing?"

"Sure, as long as it's not whether I possess the power of the awakened, the divine power, and the power accumulated as a knight."

Yuder was momentarily lost for words. Kishiar smiled, looking like a boy who had successfully played a fun prank.

"You're the only one in this place who knows that I was chosen by the divine sword. I guessed you'd have questions as soon as you saw me use divine power."

Kishiar's red eyes, like a sun illuminating all, seemed to read everything in a person's mind. His nonchalance, despite seemingly having figured out Yuder's thoughts yet not hinting at it until now, was masterful.

"...Is that possible?"

Yuder asked softly, deliberately omitting the subject 'the three powers'. Though his comrades had left and there was no one within earshot, one could never be too sure.

"Well, what do you think?"

"If it's true, then what in the world could harm you?"

That is, assuming he deliberately chose not to dodge an incoming attack.

"...Even if anyone charges at you, they wouldn't stand a chance."

Kishiar, adept at reading people's intentions, couldn't discern the fleeting memories of the past that had momentarily flickered in Yuder's dark eyes.

"Haha, you're more skilled at flattery than I thought. I never would've guessed, considering you never seemed the type to say things just to please."

"I merely stated the truth."

"Yes, your words might indeed be true. But, what does it matter?" Discover new chapters at novelbin(.)com

A strange look briefly flitted over his red eyes.

"No matter what I possess, it's meaningless to me. What I truly need isn't anything like that."

His words suggested that all of it was insignificant. Yuder was once again at a loss for words.

Such things?

To belittle the incredible notion of a single human possessing the power of an Awakener, divine power, and aura...

The Kishiar he had met upon returning to the past was even more mysterious and unfathomable than the one he remembered. Even Yuder, who had experienced all sorts of things and grown over the past decade, couldn't clearly comprehend him.

"...It wasn't an ordinary injury."

Kishiar's eyes narrowed.

"Tell me exactly how you got hurt, Yuder Aile."

There was no need to hide the reason for his injury. Yuder looked at his hand and opened his mouth.

"When the Gakane’s shadow clone touched the Red Stone and exploded yesterday, I was a bit late in putting up the barrier. I think it's a trace of the energy from the stone that pierced through my hand."

"Energy from the stone?"

Kishiar furrowed his eyebrows as he looked at the box placed at Yuder's feet. His eyes seemed to race with countless thoughts in an instant.

"So... there's no pain?"

"Yes."

There was no pain even when the bruise grew. It was the same now. Yuder clenched and unclenched his fist lightly, feeling a strange sensation.

"That's fortunate at least. But if anything feels off, report it immediately. We will need to investigate the injury once we return."

"Understood. I will also check if the other comrades have similar injuries."

"Commander, Yuder! What happened inside? General Gino is worried."

Just then, Gakane's voice rang out. Kishiar and Yuder briefly met each other's gaze before rushing out of the mansion.

Outside the mansion were the Cavalry members, General Gino, the Peletta Knights who had rushed here without sleep, and the soldiers. General Gino and the Peletta Knights were able to stand at a similar distance as the Cavalry members, but others could not. Faces staring from afar were full of confusion.

Despite having protected the place for two years, the Imperial Army was of no help when those coveting the Red Stone infiltrated.

It was fortunate that Kishiar was unharmed; otherwise, it would have been a great calamity. Naturally, General Gino, who led them, didn't look well either.

"I'm glad to see Your Highness unharmed. However, the fact that those beasts could reach this place is my responsibility. It's deeply shameful. Now that they're all dead, what should we do?"

"I haven't been hurt at all, so don't worry, General. However, since the dead had been hiding around here for days, release your soldiers to search the vicinity immediately, and inform me as soon as you find anything."

"Understood."

General Gino turned around and immediately began giving orders to his soldiers loudly.

After most of the soldiers quickly disappeared, Kishiar called the general closer and said he would be leaving soon.

Having seen the audacious moves of the enemy, General Gino didn't stop Kishiar. He immediately called one of the soldiers who remained at his side.

"Go and fetch the Misty Wind Horses right away."

Despite it being late at night, preparations for departure were made in an instant. Kishiar, having draped a long cloak to cover his uniform, received the box containing the Red Stone from Yuder.

His figure, lightly leaping onto the Misty Wind Horse and grabbing the reins, resembled a manifestation of the Sun God who had emerged to illuminate the darkness.

"I will lead the way. The Cavalry members will follow right behind, and the Knights will follow as closely as possible. We will run without rest, so be careful not to lose your way."

"Understood!"

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