Volume 1 The Beginning Chapter 4 Nightmare Giant
Located northeast of the town of Hunteruma, Fog Moth Lake is a very dangerous place. In the middle of the night, fog moths dance around the fireflies floating on the surface of the lake, which is what makes the fog in the swamp thicker.
Two moments have not yet arrived. Wearing a brown cloak and a sword in his arms, Glori parked the wooden boat by the bushes where he could settle in the Lake of Fog Moth. At this time, a little light on the lake in the distance is gradually approaching this side.
Ruth carried an oil lamp and leaned the boat against Glory's boat, looking out at the glowing lake. She said to Glori, "That was four hundred years ago, and Peranga who escaped from the Diamond Cave is long gone, for he was cursed by the pirate captain of the Remnant Moon when he fled. ”
While Ruth was recounting the past, the mist moths in the lake swooped down on the fireflies, and the sparks flew up, and the lake was so bright that even the moon could be seen in its reflection. Suddenly, the flame transforms into a giant humanoid form.
Glori was a little surprised, and thought to himself, "Now that a body like this can't handle a giant with extraordinary strength, it's really not the right time for it to appear." ”
Just as Glori was about to draw his sword, he was stopped by Ruth. "That's Peranga, who has been cursed and has lived until now, and his transformation into a giant was something that happened after he changed his name and came here. Ruth said unhurriedly.
"Young man, are you looking for me?" the giant took a breath, and a black mist was sucked in from a long distance before disappearing into the giant's mouth.
"Is that people's nightmare? are you eating people's nightmares?" Glori said, confused.
"It's my supper, and I've been living on this since I became a giant. The giant took another deep breath, and a cloud of mist larger than the previous one was jerked in. The giant touched his belly with some satisfaction, but his face was extremely dry and full of sorrow, and he wanted to give a satisfied gaze, but it made his eyes even more dull.
"So you're the legendary Nightmare Giant, and you're Marin Dodge, and you're Peranga, right? Glori looked at the giant.
"I guess before that, you have to pass my test first. Now wait a minute, young man. Looks like you've found a travel companion with you. The giant blinked his fist-sized eyes and looked at Ruth Ida.
"No, this swordsman will continue to venture alone after this incident. If it was fate, he would meet me again. But I guess if that's the case, it should be a long time later. Ruth smiled and replied to the giant's words.
The giant made a request: "Young man, my test is to defeat me and return me to my companions, not only because I miss them too much, but also because the curse on my body is eating away at my will, and even more so that those who can unravel the spell are out of reach. If you can't defeat me, then you can walk away with your tail between your legs like the people before you. ”
This request saddened Glori, but he clenched his fists and said without hesitation, "Is this your test?
"Hah...... That's good, exactly what I wanted, and I'll give you time to recover, no matter how long it takes, I'll be waiting for you here, in this nightmarish-filled swamp cursed by the Order. The giant said.
"Perhaps, now. Even though Glori was suspicious of Ruth Ida, he was sympathetic to the Nightmare Giant, and he was always determined.
"Wait, Mr. Swordsman, please listen to me finish that past. I don't want you to do that. After I'm done, I hope you can all think about it. Ruth said to Glori.
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More than 400 years ago, Perran Gar traveled all the way to this place with Lodge's diary and changed his name to Marin Dodge. He had been worried, and the curse of the Remnant Moon Pirate Captain always echoed in his ears: "Run, human bug, you will be tormented forever." Sensing the changes in his body, he hid in the misty swamp of the lake and bushes, living a secluded life. Until the seal of the Black Tower was lifted, the town of Hunting Swamp became the territory of the Demon Dragon Empire.
Late that night, the town of Hunteruma was brightly lit. A man with a black cloak and a scythe and his men recruited human slaves to build the Idol City on the Heaven-Snatching Peak.
Then, a middle-aged woman prays in the lake, shedding tears while releasing a few paper cranes, while Perrin hides in the bushes and looks quietly. "Is the dragon god still bless the people? I know that the dragon god must be watching us all the time, but why don't you help us and have mercy on my woman...... After tonight, I will never see the man in my family again, and how will I live my life in the future,......" she said.
Suddenly, the trees in the swamp overwhelmed one after another, and it turned out that Perrin had slowly moved his tall body out of the depths of the swamp. He looked at the woman sadly, "What's going on in town?"
"Are you the giant sent by the dragon god?" the woman was not afraid, but a little delighted. Then she clasped her hands and begged, "Please help us." Tonight, all the strong men will be taken by the Order Clan to take the Heavenly Peak. Please save them!"
So, just as the people were about to be escorted away, there was a shaking of the ground in the town of Hunting Swamp, accompanied by a loud bang.
"Is there an earthquake?" shouted in panic. They saw a tall giant pass through the misty swampy lake and come before them.
Perran's clumsy hands could not untie the ropes that bound the people to each other. So, he simply grabbed a man and rubbed it on the water anteer of the house, and the rope was broken. "Go untie their ropes!" Perrin gently placed him on the haystack.
"Dragon God bless!" people thought that the giant was a savior sent by the gods. Soon, the men with various tools mingled with the orderly soldiers.
Not far away, the man in black with a scythe disappeared in a black lightning bolt. After his flickering, he stopped on the giant's head: "Are you the initiator?" This cold, thick voice made Perrin feel deafening, and Perrin instinctively covered his ears that were still echoing the words, and then reached out to scratch the man in black above his head. The man in black dodged lightly, dodging Perran's scratch.
Perrin was a little surprised, he felt that the enemy in front of him was not something he could easily defeat. As a result, his attack became more fierce and did not leave a chance for the man in black. With a wave of his left hand, the roof of a house was pushed against the man in black. Then, he sprinted, attacking from the other side with his right hand, seemingly cornering the man in black. However, suddenly there was another flash of lightning, and the man in black actually transferred in the air. Perrin threw himself into the air and fell hard, crushing the house to pieces.
"That's it. There was another deafening voice that made Perrin tremble, and Perran, who had just gotten up, was once again suppressed on the ruins by this voice. Immediately afterwards, the man in black uttered the curse: "Fall, become a moth, and you will always fear the sun, and when darkness comes, you will regain your freedom and become a predator." ”
"Ah, no!" Perrin wailed.
The sky was slightly bright, and the voice of the man in black fell. Perran's giant body turned into countless Heavenly Mist Moths and flew into the depths of the Misty Swamp. Since then, the town of Hunter Marsh has lost its former liveliness, and only the elderly, women and children are left in the town. And the kind-hearted Perrin always endured bloodlust to feed on people's nightmares and never entered the town again.
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"This is Perrin's sad past. But I hope you don't fulfill your promise with Perrin. Ruth said sadly.
"I'm sorry, but I have to keep my promise. I could see the despair and loneliness in his eyes, but that wasn't why I had to, it was more because Perrin wanted the world to be a better place. Glori said firmly.
"Ruth, he's right, that's what I want. If the man you bring can't even pass my test, then how can he possibly defeat the enemies behind him? Those terrifying Order monsters are far more terrifying and cruel than the pirates of the Remnant Moon Clan. As long as they rule the world, there will always be hardship and sorrow. The giant said.
"Wait, Perrin, why do you have to be so stubborn?" Ruth persuaded, "Do you have to test him with yourself?"
"I'm sorry, that's what I wanted. The giant said. Then he saw Glori shrug his shoulders. "What? You repented? This is not like what a real swordsman should do! A real swordsman must keep his word. If you don't pass my level, then you should never know the key to the diary!" said the giant angrily again.
"Thankfully, Glori has changed his mind. Ruth was a little happy. But Glori's next words made Ruth even more sad.
"I have no regrets, it is now. Glori said firmly.
"Good, I knew you could be trusted!" said the giant, beaming.
"I hope you're ready, and I hope you don't have any regrets," Glori took a sip of the fuchsia potion to soothe the pain, "Damn Order!" he pulled his sword out of his back.
It was strangely cold this night, but the broken moon seemed brighter and brighter. Glori looked at the night sky and muttered, "Please forgive the dragon god......"
The light of a little portable lamp reflected two very different people. Ruth Ida is already in tears, while the giant Marin Dodge, the legendary helmsman Perlan Gar, is quietly waiting.
Ruth Ida wiped tears from her cheeks: "I am not a priest, but I am here to pray, and I wish you, Peran Ga, the blessing of the dragon god!"
Glori bowed in the boat, "Shall we begin, then? May you be redeemed, revered legendary helmsman!"
Perrin got up from the swamp and roared, "Come, young man, I know your strength from Ruth's mouth! Do not hesitate!" Perrin jumped to his feet and threw his fist with all his strength.
The moment Glori landed on the ship, the sword was already in his arms: "Dragon God bless!" A blue light passed through the giant's heart, as fast as lightning - "Angry Dragon Attack".
"You need to find the Golden Covenant, the Forest of Dreams may have the clues you need!Good luck, young man!Thank you, I'm free!" Perrin fell into the swamp's water, stirring up waves. At the same time, blue Mars is flying all over the sky.
In an instant, time seemed to stand still, and a tear fell from the hooded Glori's eyes......