62 – Can I do it again – 1

***

After hearing all the stories from Leventia, Claire kept her mouth shut and fell into thought.

Is it possible to resurrect the Demon King?

It’s a story that would normally be considered nonsense.

But the problem was Hyeonu. If Hyeonu said that it was possible, the resurrection of the demon king might be possible.

If the demon lord is resurrected, the peace that has been restored will disappear again, the monsters will become stronger, and many people may die.

Thinking that far, Claire let out a heavy sigh.

“I’ll have to stop it.”

“…yes.”

Right now, Hyeonu is about to fight the black traitor. If that’s the case, there’s no way the party of warriors who defeated the demon lord could just leave it alone.

“Tell General Leoden. Let’s go right away.”

Of course, Hyeonu told them not to interfere, but until now, the person related to the black traitor was Tau, the chief of the Hoin tribe.

I had met him on the journey to defeat the demon lord in the past, and he was a powerful monk with whom I fought for a while.

It couldn’t be said to be good, but he liked to fight and was hostile to the Demon King’s subordinates.

Claire remembered how strong Tau was when she joined forces with him to fight the Demon King’s subordinates.

Tau and Hyeonu face each other?

Of course, Hyeon-woo is not someone who would go around getting beaten up, but from an objective point of view, if the two of them fight, Hyeon-woo is sure to lose.

So, if he subdued Tau instead of Hyeonu, it would be of great help to him.

Also, since it was also to prevent the resurrection of the demon king, there would be no problem with missing the battlefield.

“Yes. I’ll prepare right away.”

As Leventia left the barracks, Claire looked to the side. Evangeline, who had been squatting in the corner of the barracks and munching her nails, quietly raised her head.

Since meeting Hyeonu in the forest of elves, his condition seems to have gotten worse.

Her beautiful looks are emaciated, and she has dark circles under her eyes.

But the eyes were deep.

Evangeline, who became even more blinded by Hyeonu, spoke in a thin tone as she met Claire’s eyes.

“This… will help Hyeonu…?”

“That’s right… I guess. Hyeonu wanted to defeat the demon king more than anyone else…”

That’s why I’m going to try to stop the demon lord from resurrecting. Evangeline nodded slightly and staggered out of the barracks.

As soon as everyone is ready, we can go to Tau.

Claire, who was packing her things in the barracks after thinking about it, put on her armor and continued her thoughts.

‘But how do you resurrect the Demon King? Why did Chief Tau order the attack on Prince Cecil?’

Thoughts bite their tails. When continuing the journey to defeat the demon king, Hyeonu always thought of cause and effect.

I moved based on the answers I inferred, and most of them were always right.

If so, let’s think about it again.

What will happen if the king dies?

What is the benefit of the enemy called the Black Traitor?

Which is the cause and which is the effect?

The fingers that were tying the strings of the armor started to slow down. With all her nerves focused on her rapidly spinning head, she bit her lip slightly.

‘Could it be like in the forest of the elves…?’

The reason why the plague circulated in the elven forest is because of the lich’s curse to revive by gaining morale through countless deaths.

Then, what if the so-called black traitors are aiming for something like that?

Claire bit her lip. What came to mind was none other than Hyeonu.

He always wanted to help the weak and the dispossessed. Many wanted to be comfortable, and participated in the journey of defeating the demon king without wanting anything in return.

What is behind it?

peace.

and the happiness of many.

Considering how many deaths it would take to resurrect a huge being called the Demon King, of course the black traitor could only be said to be Hyeonu’s enemy.

‘okay. So you have to block it. If the demon king is resurrected, many people will suffer… It will take a lot of time and effort to fight the demon king again. I have to stop it before that…’

The more you think, the faster your fingers go. Tighten the laces and put on the boots. When the lower armor is worn and the pauldron is inserted.

Claire suddenly felt something flash in her mind.

It felt like a thunderstorm was striking right in front of my eyes.

what if.

what if.

If the demon king is resurrected, what will happen to Hyeonu?

Hyeonu was obsessed with defeating the demon king from the first time he met him, as if he were his nemesis.

He didn’t say anything about giving up no matter what, and as soon as he got rid of it, he left the party saying that he had achieved his goal.

And they clearly distanced themselves, saying that they had nothing more to do with them.

I said there was no need and no reason to enter into a new relationship.

In other words, it could be seen that they formed a party with them to defeat the demon lord.

But what if the demon king is really resurrected?

Claire blankly looked at her sword.

warrior’s sword.

Only with this sword can you catch the demon king, and only with the blessing can you defeat the demon king.

And, being able to wield this sword.

To receive divine protection to fight the demon lord.

“…is it just us…?”

then.

then.

If the demon king is resurrected.

What will happen to Hyeonu?

How will their relationship with Hyeonu change?

Claire involuntarily bit her lip so that the fishy taste of blood was on her tongue.

After losing him, life has always been nothing but regret and self-blame.

It wasn’t until I lost the blue bird next to me that I learned what happiness was.

But just as spilled water can’t be brought back, you can’t bring back someone who has already left.

Because you can’t turn back time.

But the opportunity could arise again.

Although.

in the process.

I don’t know how many people will suffer.

Claire hurriedly erased the dark, shady thoughts that crept into her head like ink seeping through Korean paper.

This is an idea you shouldn’t have.

Claire stared at the hero’s sword in silence.

As soon as I finished preparing, I opened the portal. The destination is the domain of Tau.

After coming out of the portal, Claire walked while maintaining her composure as much as possible, and Leventia politely opened her mouth to her.

“Claire…”

“…why?”

“Hey… Hey. I’m a fellow hero, and I’m saying this as a person who defeated the demon king, but…”

Leventia, who hesitated, held her breath several times. And so was Evangeline.

They were all like you.

I want to turn back time

I want to go back to the past.

So, I want to find the lost one again.

Now that they are clearly aware of their mistakes, if given another chance…

“…Uh. Uh. But. In that case…”

“…right…”

But is this really right? He was not afraid of being criticized by the public.

However.

Neglecting the resurrection of the demon king, turning his head away pretending not to know was like betraying Hyeonu.

He went through great pain with them. Nevertheless, he persevered and defeated the Demon King.

The good Hyeonu killed the demon king even though he was struggling so much, but they, who want to restore their relationship with him, let the demon king’s resurrection happen?

Claire remembered what Hyeonu had said before.

Whatever you do, don’t disturb me.

What is that obstruction? Could it be said that resurrecting the demon lord, and thus trying to undo their mistakes once again, is a hindrance?

If I could be with him again, I would give my all for him, even to erase the indelible past.

Claire couldn’t say anything despite Leventia and Evangeline’s gaze.

“…Hyun…Woo?”

Upon arriving at their destination, Claire muttered involuntarily.

As expected, Hyeonu was always one step ahead of them.

“Uh. Are you here?”

And, Hyeonu only spoke to them in a calm tone as always.

***

It didn’t take long to understand why Claire, Leventia, and Evangeline had come here.

I met their shaking eyes and smiled.

“What did you come here for?”

“…to stop him.”

Claire hesitated and let out a small sigh, and I looked at Leventia and Evangeline.

When our eyes met, the two of them just lowered their heads without looking directly at each other as always.

“I’m asking this just in case. You don’t intend to leave the demon king resurrected, or join hands with a black traitor. You don’t think so, do you?”

flinch. The three shoulders trembled. Even if I didn’t intend to do that, I guess I did at least once evaluate the possibility.

“I won’t stop you if you want to, but it’s better to be prepared.”

I lightly swung the moonlight. As the blood remaining on the blade splattered on the floor, the three of them took a step back.

“Because that means you’re going to be enemies with me.”

“…That… can’t be.”

With a weak, haggard face, Evangeline spoke briefly. okay. It can’t be.

Of course, it doesn’t matter.

“Leventia. You said that, right?”

nod She nodded lightly and I looked at Claire. My eyes met, and unlike the others, she came out one step ahead.

“Hyeonu. If it’s a problem with the demon king, I’m also related.”

“therefore?”

“…Let’s do it together.”

Claire held out her hand.

“We still don’t know how strong the black traitors are or how many there are. No matter how hard it is for you, Hyeonu, it’s going to be hard alone.”

“Hmm…”

“I’ll help you. I won’t betray you no matter what. I won’t become your enemy. That’s why, Hyunwoo.”

Claire took another step.

And, following her, Leventia and Evangeline also took one step at a time.

“Let us… help you.”

It’s the support of the warrior party.

Definitely not a bad thing.

The teleportation I can use is that only I can move, but the moment Claire is in it, I can move the battalion.

Their strength cannot be ignored.

Also, the symbolism of the warrior party will be of great help.

“Not bad.”

“…uh?”

“What are you so surprised about?”

“Ah, no. I-I thought you’d refuse…?”

“I’m not stupid enough to miss important things because of my personal likes.”

“Then let’s move together…!!”

“No. I’ll give you the instructions and you don’t have to move with me. Claire. Leventia.”

“uh?”

I looked at Claire and Leventia alternately. When the two flinched and saw me, I calmly explained.

“Ah. Take this and go to the capital to meet the kingdom mage, Racle, and give it to me.”

I handed out the letter I had prepared in Raidin. Upon receiving it, Claire wondered what it was, but quietly waited for my words.

“And then go to the Cantrend estate in the east. Racle will prepare what you need.”

Kantrend Territory is the place where you met and fought the first subordinate of the Demon King. Perhaps recalling memories from the past, Claire nodded with slightly warmed eyes.

“you…?”

“I think I’ll have to move separately. Evangeline. There’s something I want you to do with me.”

“uh?!”

Evangeline, who looked more haggard than when I saw her in the forest of elves, stared blankly at me and flinched. I was so surprised that my legs wrapped in boots were shaking. Evangeline, who had been gasping for a moment as if she couldn’t hold on, sat down on the grass and stared at me with a refreshed expression.

“What… what…? Ah, no. No! No! I’ll do anything! What do I have to do?! Huh?!”

“infiltration.”

“Where?! Where should I infiltrate!?”

Serious enough to be a bit frightening, Evangeline crawled towards me without blinking and shouted.

It’s very burdensome.

“The Pope’s residence.”

“…Now, wait a minute. Hyeonu. If it’s the Pope’s residence…”

“okay.”

I pointed to Tau’s corpse and mentioned the person he was talking about earlier.

“Pope Aurelius belongs to the Black Traitor. We need the lathe he has.”