The Regressed Mercenary’s Machinations Chapter 597

Episode 597 I’ll tell you an old story. (2)

At that time, the Salvation Church could be said to be a clan living in a devil’s world.

Besides the humans who were steeped in thought, there were humans who accompanied them.

I don’t know if it was through evangelism and inclusion, or kidnapping and intimidation.

Anyway, they lived in the Demon Realm for a long time, created their own power, and lived as a clan.

It is said that many people from the Cracks lived in the Demon Realm. It was thanks to the Salvation Church members who were able to open the dimensional gates, even if only for a short time.

However, the Crackers could not escape the Demon Realm. This was because the Demon God’s energy that had spread throughout the outside world gradually faded away.

That is why the Cracked People lived in the Demon Realm with the people of the Salvation Church.

In any case, unlike now, it also meant that the Crackers were controlled by the Salvation Church people or recognized them as their own kind.

When tens of thousands of Crackers gathered, the Salvation Church broke out of the Demon Realm and invaded the world. They used their power to gradually increase the range of the Demon Realm, allowing the Crackers to move.

But it was impossible to take over the world to that extent.

Humanity has grown stronger over time, and the dragons have also mercilessly swept away those who escape the demon realm.

Rather, humanity was preparing to join hands with dragons to subdue the demon realm.

At that time, a genius appeared in the Salvation Church.

He could manipulate the spirit of the demon better than anyone else, and he understood it better than anyone else.

He established the method of using the spirit of the demon and taught it to people. Most of the techniques of the Salvation Church were created at that time.

He was the last hope of the Salvationists. Naturally, the Salvationists proclaimed him as their king.

The Salvation Church has only been able to open very small cracks so far, and only for a very short time.

But the king was different.

He was stronger than anyone else, so he could open the crack by his own power. And the crack was so huge.

A large number of crackers burst out at once. The monsters that had been hiding inside the cracks also came out.

Equidema, the first monster created by Mashin to take over this world, has begun to expand its territory.

Even giant otherworldly monsters that had been trapped in the dimensional rift emerged.

Thanks to the king and the monsters spreading their energy across the world, a huge number of rift people moved without restrictions.

disaster.

Another terrible disaster has befallen mankind.

A huge winged white serpent strangled the dragon’s body and killed it. A pure white giant with an elephant’s head on its neck and numerous ornaments on its body trampled the ground.

Monsters of unknown names and identities swept through the world. Even the mighty dragon could not deal with them all.

By then people had come to know.

The king of the Salvation Church was not originally a member of the Salvation Church.

A man filled with anger towards the world entered the Demon Realm on his own and gained the power of a demon.

The King of the Church of Salvation is the spirit of the demon that has been condensed for a long time and has been accepted into a human body.

A traitor who betrayed humanity and wants to destroy the world.

And he who opposes the goddess.

Humanity called him the adversary.

Despair and screams filled the world. The power of the demon that a genius wielded was beyond the capabilities of the people of this world.

The world was rushing towards destruction.

At that time, the goddesses finally intervened in this world.

The goddesses went against providence and gave humanity the power to fight against the Church of Salvation.

Thus the first saint appeared.

A warrior has appeared to become her sword.

The elven chieftain and the dwarven king led their clans and accompanied the saintess.

In addition, many strong people gathered around the saintess. Even the dragons gathered to protect the saintess.

All the powerful men of the world also led their armies and followed the saint.

In this way, humanity was able to fight again, centered around the saints and warriors.

A saint who is the representative of the goddesses.

The goddesses generously gave her their strength.

The warrior who protects her.

The world loved the warrior and followed his will.

And excellent companions who accompany the warrior.

Even the monsters of the enemy and the cracks could not easily defeat them. The united humanity was too powerful.

There were many sacrifices, but in the end, humanity triumphed.

Most of the giant monsters from the other world died, and the survivors fled into the cracks. The cracks closed, and the demon realm finally collapsed.

Because the Human Union succeeded in sealing the corpse of the demon deep in the earth.

The war that had tormented humanity for a long time ended like this. Most of the people of the Salvation Church died, and only a few survived, scattered across the continent.

They lost the knowledge and land they had accumulated and were barely able to survive.

But the adversary did not simply die.

He died after putting a powerful curse on those who fought him with all their might.

The goddesses, who had lost their power, could not stop the curse of their adversary.

Because of that curse, elves and dwarves became slaves to the humans they once lived with.

Dragons were hunted by humans or imprisoned somewhere and died without any explanation. They gradually became forgotten legends.

Many of those who fought against the enemy in this way died or disappeared in agony.

Despite saving the world, he met a miserable end.

And the adversary said:

― I will definitely return. And I will destroy all mankind… … .

This was the war that took place a thousand years ago.

* * *

Erenes continued speaking with a calm expression.

“I am the elven chieftain who fought in the war a thousand years ago. I was bound by the curse of my adversary and could not move. That is why I was able to live longer than my natural lifespan.”

“… … .”

People were dumbfounded and just stood there. It was such a ridiculous story that they couldn’t understand it. But it was hard not to believe it either. The person who had personally experienced the fight was saying it was true.

Claude whispered to Wendy.

“I’m going crazy, I’m finally going crazy. Does that make sense?”

“… … .”

Wendy couldn’t ignore Claude’s words this time.

Claude’s words were more believable than the story that the person in front of him was a mythical being who had lived for over a thousand years.

Jiselle thought for a moment and then asked.

“Let’s say that’s all true. But why aren’t there any records left?”

A thousand years. It is not a short period of time even compared to the history of mankind.

But no matter how long ago it was, it was suspicious that there were no traces, let alone records.

Erenes answered with a still calm expression.

“In the end, the world was ruled by humans. Those in power erased and hid all records of the war. They also destroyed all traces.”

“Why?”

“… … I don’t know the reason. However, the empire collapsed and numerous kingdoms arose. I think they intentionally falsified the records to assert their own legitimacy.”

‘That’s a lie.’

Jiselle’s eyes narrowed. He was seeing those days through a dream.

The power of the saints and warriors was astonishing. There was no reason why records should not be left of those who fought for humanity.

And you erased all records of dangerous forces like the Salvation Church?

Even if he were the king of a country, that would be impossible. It would require the agreement of all the powerful people in the world.

‘Come to think of it… …There are no records of the founding of Rutania or of the three families.’

I thought it was strange even at the time. No one even knew of its existence.

Let’s say that the records of humanity have been lost over time. However, Erenes, who lived a thousand years ago, must have known why there were no records, but he seemed to be hiding it.

Parniel growled.

“It’s a made-up story, so it must be so. Even if the people in power were like that, it’s unlikely that all the priests of the church would agree to hide such a glorious story.”

“… … .”

“Tell me. Why on earth would you lie like that?”

“Believe it or not, it doesn’t matter. I’m just telling you the truth. To make you understand.”

Kuung!

Parniel took a step forward, gripping his weapon tightly. Giselle quickly stopped him and asked.

“Okay, I understand about the Salvation Church and their opponents. The opponent who said he would return is the same as Yulien, right?”

“… … That’s what I thought.”

“What is the basis?”

The people also looked at Erenes with a curious expression at Giselle’s words. Why did he fight Yulien as if he were his opponent?

She hesitated for a moment and then said.

“The name of that adversary was also Julian.”

“… … Just by name? How many people on this continent have similar names?”

“They even looked the same.”

“… … Could it be someone who looks similar?”

Giselle did not completely believe Erenes’ words. In her dream, the Yulienne she saw was a warrior. She could not see the face of her adversary.

So, I had no choice but to trust my dreams more.

Erenes frowned as if he was frustrated.

“The name is the same and the appearance is the same. Although the hair color and some other parts are a little different… … .”

“… … .”

People were speechless. Just because they looked alike, they were branding someone who fought for humanity as an enemy.

Claude whispered to Wendy again.

“As you get older, you become more stubborn. You can’t admit that you’re wrong.”

“… … .”

Wendy just ignored it.

Erenes put her hand to her forehead. She knew how she looked now.

To people of this age, it may seem forced. The myths and stories about old wars mentioned above may also be dismissed as nonsense.

But there was nothing she could do. She herself was now confused and frustrated to the point of going crazy.

Seeing the distraught Erenes, Giselle decided to solve the problem step by step based on what she knew.

“Okay. Let’s talk about urgent matters first. You said the dragon was going to attack soon. How did you know?”

Jiselle didn’t question the truth of the matter. It had happened in her past life, so it was certain that the dragons would actually invade.

Erenes bit his lips a few times and then answered.

“I heard it myself.”

“what…….”

“That dragon and I were comrades and friends who fought together long ago. This time, I was going to meet that dragon.”

People were shocked. They knew she was a great person, but she was also friends with a dragon!

Claude said to Wendy, biting his nails.

“There is nothing wrong with what he said.”

“… … .”

Claude was honestly really scared. Being friends with a dragon. Erenes alone was considered the strongest on the continent, but his friend was even more ruthless.

Erenes looked around at them and continued speaking.

“The dragon’s name is Arterion. He is a white dragon and lives in the Shadow Mountains of Turian.”

“Shadow Mountains?”

“Yes, the reason the monsters there went crazy was because of that dragon. He thought the adversary had risen from the Turian Kingdom… …so he kept sending monsters there to destroy it.”

At those words, Julian’s eyes sank deeply.

The reason the people of the kingdom always had a hard time fighting was because of the dragon.

So does that mean that if we just kill that dragon, all our problems will be solved?

Erenes, sensing an ominous atmosphere, glanced at Yulien. She sighed and continued speaking.

“He holds a great grudge against his adversary. He is even willing to destroy the Turian Kingdom in order to kill his adversary.”

Jiselle looked dumbfounded. How could she destroy a kingdom just to kill one person?

“What if the adversary isn’t in the Turian Kingdom? No, we’re not even sure if he’s been resurrected yet?”

“He said if we can’t find him, we’ll just sweep them all away. He’s not in a normal state right now.”

Jiselle laughed in vain. Surely, in her past life, that dragon had been so crazy that she couldn’t even understand.

Erenes said with a serious expression.

“If we offer that guy named Yulien to the dragon, his anger may subside. He will also consider me an enemy.”

If what Erenes said is true, then that dragon also fought its adversary a thousand years ago.

So, I will react like Erenes.

Jiselle thought deeply about her memories from her past life.

‘That dragon is definitely… … .’

The dragon unleashed tremendous rage towards humans.

In fact, at the time, it was impossible to know who the anger was directed at, because so many people had gathered to hunt the dragon.

It seemed like he attacked Julian more, but I just thought it was because Julian was the strongest.

Even though he knew that the dragon had been running wild because of Yulien, Erenes’s suggestion still sounded like madness.

Who would sacrifice a comrade who has fought alongside them until now? It is obvious that everyone will oppose it. The morale of the soldiers will also drop uncontrollably.

But Julian seemed to think a little differently.

“If what you say is true, then it would be better to do so. That way, others will be safe.”

“what?”

Erenes frowned and looked at Yulien. She also didn’t expect Yulien to say something like that.

But Julian said with an expression that said it was no big deal.

“I will go to the Shadow Mountains. Tell me the location.”

“What are you going to do if you go alone?”

For a moment, Julian’s eyes sank deeply. His two eyes looked like an abyss that swallowed everything.

Soon a cold voice came out of his mouth.

“I will kill the dragon.”