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Bang!
Kwang!
House-sized meteors rained down on the Imperial Army's main force, which had not yet engaged in close combat.
The impact range was so precise that only small fragments splashed where the Colonia people were gathered.
Latia and Liber stared at the meteor shower falling from the sky, their mouths agape.
"What is that?"
"Oh my god..."
The world was wide, and there were many types of magic.
Unlike the Pax Continent, where 4-element magic, telekinetic magic, summoning magic, mental magic, and healing magic were mainly learned and researched.
There were various kinds of magic in other continents.
Of course, the magic that Latia and Liber were staring at in a daze was not something anyone could use.
It was the ultimate magic of the chief magician of the Colonia Royal Palace.
Bang! Kwang!
Instantly.
Most of the Imperial Army in the rear died.
While the Imperial Army was in great confusion, cheers erupted from the Colonia camp.
"Waaaah!"
"Long live Colonia!"
"For the freedom of Colonia!"
"For freedom!"
The tide of battle had completely turned.
With Johannes Thomas's single wide-area magic attack, more than half of the Imperial Army was reduced to ashes, and even the commander-in-chief was killed by Davian.
Now, Davian and Latia joined forces to unleash magical attacks to their heart's content.
Meanwhile, Johannes Thomas flashed light forward, temporarily blinding the Imperial soldiers facing them.
Of course, the rebels who had their backs turned were not affected, and the Imperial soldiers fell helplessly without even being able to open their eyes properly.
"Are you really leaving like this?"
"Yes. My vacation isn't infinitely long."
Clins looked disappointed.
"It would be nice if you could see the declaration of independence ceremony. Aren't you the heroes who saved our kingdom? Heroes deserve to be treated accordingly."
"It's already an honor that you've decided to include our names on the Independence Monument."
The Kingdom of Colonia had finally achieved independence.
The declaration of independence ceremony was scheduled for tomorrow, and the coronation ceremony of the new queen was planned for the following day.
A large independence monument would be erected in the center of Peace Square, and the names of the heroes who fought for independence would be densely inscribed on the back.
Davian's, Latia's, and Liber's names were also included there.
Johannes Thomas held out his left hand.
"Our Kingdom of Colonia owes you too much. Please visit our kingdom again someday. We will treat you as state guests."
Princess Kartia stepped forward.
The person who would become the new queen of the Kingdom of Colonia the day after tomorrow.
"Thank you so much, everyone. As the chief magician said, please come to our kingdom anytime. Also, if you ever need our help, please don't hesitate to let us know."
"Thank you, Princess."
"By the way, where are you going?"
It was time to receive the reward for clearing the hidden event.
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[Hidden Event 'Help the Colonia Independence Army's desperate struggle to succeed.' completed]
―Reward: Secure the location of the Millennium Tree
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"We were on our way to find the Millennium Tree."
"Millennium Tree?"
It seemed that Princess Kartia didn't know the location of the Millennium Tree.
Davian continued the conversation calmly.
"Yes. I heard it bears fruit once every thousand years."
Chief magician Johannes Thomas stroked his long beard.
"Millennium Tree?"
"Yes. Do you know about it?"
"I think I heard it from my father. The Millennium Tree under the lake?"
Liber's eyes sparkled as he took a step forward.
"Yes! Do you know where to go?"
"I heard about it when I was young, so I don't remember it well... Just a moment."
Johannes Thomas was lost in thought for a long time.
Not all magicians are smart, but in order to become a magician representing a kingdom, a good mind is as essential as mana affinity.
This is because magic is a completely different field of study from swordsmanship, which uses the body.
"South of the central lake... Early in the morning, when the sun rises in the east. The rock that the shadow of the largest tree points to. There is a path down to the lake below... I think my father said something like that."
Liber asked in an even more excited voice.
"Did the Chief Magician's father say he saw the Millennium Tree?"
Johannes Thomas nodded.
"Unfortunately, he didn't see the fruit, but judging from the energy of the tree, he said it was definitely the legendary Millennium Tree. He was very knowledgeable in that area, so he must be right."
Liber bowed deeply.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!"
The three of them headed to Central Lake in a carriage prepared by the princess of the Kingdom of Colonia.
A few days later.
At a time when the sunset was heavily spread.
"How much further do we have to go?"
Since the warp magic circle terminals, which were common in the Pax Continent, could not be used, it took a lot of time to move.
It had already been five days since they crossed over to the Manum Continent.
Liber, who was looking at the map, replied.
"I think we'll have to drive for about two more days? And I think we'll have to camp tonight too. I can't see any villages nearby."
Liber was looking at Latia.
It had already been three days since they had been driving along mountain roads without being able to wash properly.
"Why are you looking at me like that? It can't be helped if there's no village on the way. We can't just go around, can we?"
"Oh? Oh. Right? Latia. Thank you for understanding."
At that time.
The carriage suddenly stopped.
"Why did you stop? I think we can go a little further before it gets dark."
Liber opened the window to the driver's seat.
"Why did you stop... Huh?"
"Why?"
"There's someone in front of us? He's huge. Much bigger than Nubes."
"I'll go out and see."
Davian opened the carriage door and came outside.
The sun was hanging about halfway over the mountain peaks, turning the forest and mountain path all red.
A giant man stood in the middle of the sunset-colored road.
'It's an ominous energy.'
The giant man just stared at them with a smiling face and did not move at all.
'Is he a bandit? No. It's not an energy that can come out of a bandit.'
It was neither magic nor internal energy.
An alien energy was swirling around the giant man.
"Why, what's wrong? Who is it?"
Latia and Liber also came out of the carriage.
A man standing in the middle of the road dyed red.
His short-cut hair sparkled gold, and his eyes were the color of sunset red.
Whenever the wind blew gently, the thin silk clothes collided with the firm muscles underneath, making a rustling sound.
His size seemed to be much larger than Nubes.
Almost twice the size of an ordinary person.
Soon.
The man opened his mouth.
"You must be Davian Naone."
Davian narrowed his eyes.
'He knows me? Is he a guy sent by the spy organization?'
The man continued to speak.
"Do you know how much I wanted to meet you? But I endured and endured. It seems like you still need to ripen more."
Liber asked.
"Davian, do you know him?"
Davian shook his head.
"No."
"But you even came to my continent on your own, so I had to come and see you."
The man began to walk forward.
'My continent? Could it be... .'
Chwaaruk.
Davian created an ice sword.
"The energy is ominous. Stay alert, Latia, Liber."
It was a first-time feeling.
A situation where he couldn't guess what the man in front of him was thinking or what kind of skills he had at all.
But every cell in his body felt sharply alert.
Naturally, the man who headed towards the driver's seat stretched out his hands.
The surprised driver tried to step back, but.
Thud.
The man's hands reached both ears of the driver.
And then.
Kwajik!
"Kaaaaaak!"
He tore off both ears as they were.
Not fast, not slow movement.
But a movement that could not be avoided or blocked.
The driver who had both ears torn off fell from the carriage.
He grabbed the area where his ears were with both hands and rolled around on the floor.
Liber shouted.
"What is this all of a sudden!"
The giant man turned his head and looked at Liber.
"I'm going to introduce myself from now on, but there's no need to tell my name to such a lowly person."
"I don't know what you mean, but even so...!"
The giant man raised his index finger and placed it vertically on his lips.
Meaning to be quiet.
For some reason, Liber had no choice but to shut his mouth according to the man's will.
He only raised his index finger and put it on his lips, but it silenced the talker.
"Silence that mouth for a moment. Unless you want to have your ears torn off like that guy. No, I should tear off your mouth."
Davian stopped Liber from saying anything.
"Let's listen to who he is first."
The man smiled and nodded.
"As expected, Davian Naone. Your judgment is quick. Well, now let me introduce myself. My name is Kaiser Lapax. I am the only being who has the entire Manum Continent under his feet, and soon I will have the Pax Continent where you were born under my feet. I am the Emperor of the Marino Empire."
Kyahahaha.
The emperor, who had finished his self-introduction, laughed heartily.
"What did you come to my continent for?"
Davian replied.
"It's none of your business."
The emperor, who laughed heartily again, opened his mouth.
"Yes. I'm not really curious either. There's only one thing I'm curious about. It's you, Davian Naone. I'm only curious about how much more you've come to fruition."
"You speak like you know a lot about me."
"Of course. You're the first person to ruin so many of Heinz's operations."
"Heinz?"
"Ah, he's the head of our organization that you always interfere with. The Imperial Family calls him the Chief of Intelligence."
"You mean the leader of the spy guys."
"Spy? Yes. I guess that's how you see it. But Heinz would be a little sad if he heard that, wouldn't he? He's not someone who should be treated as just a spy boss."
Davian asked in a calm voice.
"So, what's the purpose?"
"Didn't I tell you? I'm curious about how much you've grown. I came to confirm that."
"Are you saying that the emperor of the empire moved here alone without the escort of the Knights just to satisfy such curiosity?"
"Who is escorting who? Is there anyone on this land who can escort me, Kaiser Lapax?"
Whatever he was excited about.
It was an emperor who kept laughing heartily.
"Well, shall we start? Pour out everything you have. Davian Naone."
"So you're saying you came all the way here to have a showdown with me now? Alone?"
"You're more suspicious than I thought. Of course, I cut off the head of the captain of the guard to come here alone. He dared to block my way, saying that I couldn't leave the Imperial Palace alone, citing laws and so on."
Tting.
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[Hidden Quest: Showdown with Emperor Kaiser Lapax]
―Reward: None
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'What is this quest again?'
There is no reward and the failure penalty is not written at all.
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