Chapter 17: The Great River of Farewell

Iverem (Memory): With the power of the Holy Stone, can you cure the disease?

Leon, can you really do such a thing?

Leon: Hmm...... Although it is still being studied, it is not wrong that the [Holy Stone] has special powers.

In particular, Gurad's [Holy Stone] is a form of fusion of saint and demon.

The dark magic phase we use should be excellent.

So, come on and try to continue researching......

Even my father's illness may be cured.

And, perhaps, many more, can be saved.

Erec: But, is that good?

The power of the Sacred Stone is something that must not be used......

In Runes, this is what our father taught us.

Leon: Hmm......

Priest Maklica was also against it.

So now the [Holy Stone] still maintains the seal......

I'm going to use only the power that radiates around it.

Compared to the power of the [Holy Stone], it is much weaker......

Even so, as long as the research continues......

Someday by all means......

Everem (recall): Is the magic of the Sacred Stone a study......

Leon: What do you two think, Ivrem and Ereco?

Harness the power of the Sacred Stone......

Sure enough, it's still a bad thing.

Iverem (recalled): ...... I don't know anything about magic.

So, I may not be able to help you.

But Leon, you've been working so hard to save others so far, and you don't even care about your own business.

I want others to be happy, and I know that very well.

Leon: Ephrem......

Iverem (recall): If you want to use the power of the Sacred Stone to save everyone.

It's good if you don't do it, I support you.

Erech (recollection): That's it.

That's what I thought, too.

In order to cure his father's illness, Leon locked himself in the library every day.

The power of the [Holy Stone] cannot be used to satisfy selfish desires......

But Leon's words must be fine.

Because you are gentler than anyone else.

Leon: Thanks, you two......

Can Iverem and Erec say that to me...... I'm so happy.

Actually...... This has not been disclosed to the public until now.

Based on our research......

I have helped others.

Iverem (recalled): Is it true?

Leon: Hmm......

During this time, a fire broke out on the streets of Serefiyo......

There was a little girl who ran away a little late.

He suffered severe burns and was unable to do anything with a cane......

But with the power of the Holy Stone and our advanced research......

I was able to save my life.

Girl and her mother......

Thank me very much.

Iverem (recollection): Did it work?

You're really good.

Great! Leone.

Leon: No...... There is still a long way to go, and there are many things that must be done.

But I'm so happy.

Someone like me can help......

With this dark magic, you can also save others......

That's what I thought.

Erech (recollection): Leon......

Leon: If I continue to research, I think I can do more and more.

There are still many unknown parts of dark magic.

It's not just about treating injuries like preventing epidemics......

It is like predicting future disasters and avoiding them, as well as moving people and things far away for a moment.

Erech (recall): But Leon.

You can't force it too hard.

You want to save everyone, but you yourself fall first......

Leon: Ah...... That's right.

I'm sorry......

Iverem (recollection): The Leoneans are so nice.

As long as you are free.

It's also a study that is not finished, so I won't have a good rest.

Good. I'm going to go to the street for a long time today.

Come along, Leon.

Leon: Huh?

But Ephraim is not in the history books yet......

Iverem (recall): Today is a break.

Come on, let's go.

Leon: Wow! Iverem ......

Erech (recall): For today, I'll act like I didn't see it.

It's going to be fun for three people to go out on the street together.

Leon: Ivrem, Ereco......

Thank you.

It's really nice that I'm friends with the two of you......

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Ephrem: Runes' Sacred Stone has been obtained.

The last remaining [Holy Stone] is......

At Roston.

Arek: Rachel, about Roston's Sacred Stone......

Rachel: Well, as the princess of the Holy Cult of Roston, I've figured it all out.

The Holy Stone is now in the palace.

Then please come along with me.

Xenias: Our Frelian army should have already set off first, heading towards Roston.

Nalube in front of this should be able to join the division. Let's go.

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Soldier: No, don't be afraid!

Show them the strength of our Frelian Army!

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NPC beauties: Miss West and Sireni......

The enemy is coming this way.

Sirene: Isn't it......

The Gurad Empire, which has already perished, still has so many troops left......

NPC Chief: You Frelian Army have all been killed by those guys......

Ahhhh......h

We're almost done......

Sirene: Calm down, everybody.

If you run rashly, you will only be surrounded by enemies......

Please don't touch here.

I will protect your lives.

NPC Beauty: Miss Sireni......

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Erec: Brother! Look at that!

Ephrem: Fighting?

Xenias: That's Sirene!

Damn it! How so.

If you don't go to support quickly......

Rachel: Wait a minute, everybody.

From there came an evil aura......

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Leone:......

Ephrem: Leon!

Leon: Erec ......

Iverem ......

Erec: Leon!

Where have you been so far......

Iverem: Erech, don't say it!

Erec: Brother?

Ephrem: Leon ......

Have you seen me in the imperial capital before?

At that time, what was said, remember?

You say to me...... It is you who started this war.

Leon: How could it be......

Iverem ......

Why be angry?

Why did we finally meet after a long absence......

Erec: Leon......

Iverem: Wait for Ereko!

I should have told you that.

Now Leon......

Someone is manipulating.

Erech: How so...... Brother......

Isn't there a problem?

Isn't Leon our most important friend!

No matter what happens, it's our partner,

Isn't that what Leon said...... Right! Leone?

Leon: Well, of course, Erec.

So come back a little bit ......!

Mutter...... Woo......

Erec: Leon!

Leon: Uh...... Yes......

Not...... No...... Hinder......

Leone: Step back ......

Erec ......

Erec: Huh?

Leon: Get from me......

Leave!

Otherwise......

I......

I'm going to ...... you guys

Destructive......

Erec: What......

Leone......

Leon: Fast ...... Dot...... Escape......

Woo......

Mutter............

Ahhh

Arek: Leigh! Leone!

Please cheer up!

Finally! What the hell is going on!

Leone:......

Leon (Demonized): Yike......

Two people. Long time no see?

Ereq: Leigh, Leon?

You are......

Is it really Leone?

Iverem: Don't come closer, Ereco.

Don't show gaps.

This guy is not Leone.

Erec: Hey......

Leon (demonized): Say I'm not Leon?

It's really interesting.

Leon was a soft, weak and kind child......

Aren't you the only ones who think so?

Iverem: Not true! Me and Ireco

Good friends with Leone.

Indeed, we don't know each other very well.

But no matter how much time has passed, what has happened in the meantime......

We are all good friends.

Leon would never do such a foolish thing as betraying us.

You're not Leone at all.

Leon (Demonized): ...... Hum.

…… Isn't it okay to insult such a thing as so-called human feelings under any circumstances?

Erec: !

Leon (Demonized): It's surprisingly fun to dress up as a human.

But there is no need for this anymore.

As you said.

This body is no longer Leone's.

That poor prince has been eaten by me.

Iverem: You bastard! What a thing!

Leon (Demonized): You say, you don't know me?

What a shallow prince.

Remember.

Those legends that you have circulated......

The terrifying name sealed by the Sacred Stone of Gurad......

Erec: Is it ...... Don't!

Rachel: Sure enough...... Same as I was scared.

Is that......

Ephrem: The ...... of the Old Ages

Beelzebub......

Leon (Demonized): Huhuhu...... Hahaha!

Leone...... Leone......

Poor prince......

You're ...... Don't come out......

This body is already my sacrifice......

My stuff is up......

Erec: What......

Leon (Demonized): Your Wish...... Achieved for you.

Defeat Everem, Prince of Runes, and get Ereco, the daughter of King Runes......

That's what you want, right...... Leone?

Ivrem: !

Leon (Demonized): Come on, Leon! Rejoice.

The time has finally come......

Ivrem is the man you are jealous of......

Erec is the woman you want......

I grant this desperate wish for you!

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Leon (Demonized): ......

Ephrem: Leon!

Leon (Demonized): Erec......

Iverem ......

Erec: Leon!

Where have you been so far......

Iverem: Erech, don't say it!

Erec: Brother?

Ephrem: Leon ......

Have you seen me in the imperial capital before?

At that time, what was said, remember?

Leon (Demonized): ......

Well, I remember it very well.

So what?

Everem: You......

Leon (demonized): I'll say that to you again?

Destroy Runes and take the life of your father......

That's me!

Prince Lyons of Goulard.

Erec: Leon?

Not really! How could it be!

Iverem: Don't be deceived, Ireko.

Don't show gaps.

This guy is not Leone.

Leon (Demonized): ......

I said something very strange.

Leon was a soft, weak and kind child......

Aren't you the only ones who think so?

Iverem: Not true! I'm good friends with Erech and Leon.

Indeed, we don't know each other very well.

But no matter how much time has passed, what has happened in the meantime......

We are all good friends.

Leon would never do such a foolish thing as betraying us.

You're not Leone at all.

Leon (Demonized): ...... I see.

Then there is no reason to hide your true identity......

Ivrem: !

Leon (Demonized): As you said.

This body is no longer Leone's.

That poor prince has been eaten by me.

Iverem: You bastard! What a thing!

Leon (Demonization): Have you forgotten all the history you learned?

Prince Ivlem of Runes.

Think back.

Those legends that you have circulated......

The name of the strongest one sealed by Gurad's Sacred Stone......

Erec: Is it ...... Don't!

Rachel: Sure enough...... Same as I was scared.

Is that......

Ephrem: The ...... of the Old Ages

Beelzebub......

Leon (Demonized): That's right.

That's my real name.

The weak prince Leon is dead.

Erech: How so......

Leon (Demonized): Prince Ephrium of Runes......

Hand over the Sacred Stone you hold.

You don't want to die as tragically as this Leone, do you?

Bow your head to me and show your loyalty, then your life......

It's not impossible to extend it.

Ephrem: No kidding!

Leon (Demonized): Do you still have to resist......

I'll show you.

It is absolutely impossible to match the strength of the human body.

Reign in my name.

I'm the Demon King......

This power can be seen clearly......

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Erec: Leon! Please!

Stop!

I......

I don't want to fight you!

Leon (Demonized): Huhu...... Poor girl.

Leon?

Is this the woman you love.

So, I'm going to use this hand to tear her to shreds!

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Ephrem: Put Leon ......

Where's my friend?

Answer me!

Leon (Demonized): Huhu......

Are you mentally dull?

Leon was long dead.

I ate him!

Ephrem: Bastard!

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Erec: Leon! Please!

Stop!

I......

I don't want to fight you!

Leon (Demonized): ......

Hum...... Boring stupid words.

The little soldier will give me a retreat.

If you don't want to die......

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Ephrem: Put Leon ......

Where's my friend?

Answer me!

Leon (Demonized): ......

Whew...... Bored.

That man was long dead.

It is I who dominate this body......

The Demon King of the Abyss.

That weak prince is gone!

Ephrem: Mixed ...... Bastard!

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Leon (Demonized): Want to challenge me?

Happy man...... Mankind.

Still don't know my terrible ......

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Leon (Demonized): Phew......

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Leon (Demonized): Woo......

Hum...... Is it just that this level is already unbearable......

People's ** is so fragile......

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Erec: Wait! Leone!

Leon (demonized): I know your power.

Let me hasten my resurrection.

Use this body as a sacrifice to complete my resurrection.

Trembling and waiting......

Wait for the time when the world is once again closed in darkness.

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Leon (Demonized): Strength ...... Isn't that enough.

But I'm the Demon King......

The Dominator of the Ancient Times.

Injuries of this magnitude are not enough to bring me down......

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Iverem: Wait! Beelzebub!

Leon (Demonized): Ephrem.

Let's chase it.

If you have the strength to overcome me......

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Iverem: Escaped!

Chase! Erec!

Search the surroundings immediately and track down the creature's whereabouts.

I can't let him continue to blaspheme my friends!

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Chiniath: Erech.

Ereq: Prince Hinias?

Xenias: There's no need to be anxious. The whereabouts of the prince of Leon were scouted by the soldiers.

The scouts of our army are excellent.

He should soon be traced.

Erec: Yes......

Xenias: I have something to say to you.

The herald I sent to Frelia has just returned.

Brought the [Double Hallows] of Freria, who had been asked in advance.

Erec: [Twin Hallows]?

Xinias: Yes. Freria's Sacred Stone has been destroyed......

The [Twin Sacred Vessels] seemed to remain.

Now brought by the herald.

That's it.

Erec: This is ......

Xeniath: Our Freria's Twin Hallows, Serpent Bow Nizhegu, and Winged Spear Peter Fernir.

I'll leave this to you.

Erec: But isn't that what the prince should hold?

Xenias: No, I'll leave it with you.

The commander of this army is you.

It's up to you to entrust the person you think is the most suitable.

Erec: I see......

Thank you.

Prince Shinias.

Xinias: There's no need to say thank you.

Because you and I are both fighting for victory.

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Chinias: Ivrem.

Iverem: Xenias?

Xenias: There's no need to be anxious. The whereabouts of the prince of Leon were scouted by the soldiers.

The scouts of our army are excellent.

He should soon be traced.

Ephrem: Yes...... yes.

Xenias: By the way, I have something to say to you.

The herald I sent to Frelia has just returned.

Brought the [Double Hallows] of Freria, who had been asked in advance.

Ivereim: The Twin Hallows?

Xinias: Yes. Freria's Sacred Stone has been destroyed......

The [Twin Sacred Vessels] seemed to remain.

Now brought by the herald.

That's it.

Ephrem: That's Freria's ......

Xeniath: Our Freria's Twin Hallows, Serpent Bow Nizhegu, and Winged Spear Peter Fernir.

I'll leave this to you.

Iverem: But it's Freria's Equipment.

Isn't that what should be held by you?

Xenias: No, I'll leave it with you.

The commander of this army is you.

It's up to you to leave it to the person you think is the most suitable.

Iverem: I see......

Then I'll take it.

Sorry, Xenias.

Xinias: There's no need to say thank you.

Because you and I are both fighting for victory.

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NPC Beauty: Miss Sireni!

Thank you so much.

We are all thanks to you......

Sireni: No, not my power.

It is because of the excellence of our commanders that we will win.

Erec: Where...... How could it be......

NPC Village Chief: Anyway, I can't thank you enough.

It's not a big deal, but can you take this rod?

NPC Beauty: Thank you so much.

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NPC Beauty: Miss Sireni!

Thank you so much.

We are all thanks to you......

Sireni: No, not my power.

It is because of the excellence of our commanders that we will win.

Ivrem: Where...... I still......

NPC Village Chief: Anyway, I can't thank you enough.

It's not a big deal, but can you take this rod?

NPC Beauty: Thank you so much.

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Xenias: Sireni!

Sirene: Prince of Sinias...... How could it be......

Ahhhh......h Sure enough, it's Prince Sinias.

Can you get help......

It's like a dream......

Synas: Sireni?

What is the situation.

Sirene: Yes......

I'm sorry!

The Frelian army sent had suffered a surprise attack from the enemy and had collapsed.

All that remains is my troops.

Synas: That's right......

But don't worry, Sirene.

Because I'm here, there's no doubt about the victory.

Let's go.

Sirene: Yes...... Prince Shinias.

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Tana: Sirene! You okay?

Sirene: Princess Tana?

Stand back, this is a dangerous place!

Tana: No, Sireni will die!

Wait for me, me

I'm going to save you now!

Sireni: Princess Tana......

It became remarkable.

I know. Then Princess Tana, please give me orders!

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Vanessa: Captain Sireni!

You okay?

Sireni: Vanessa.

You are here......

Vanessa: Yes. Prince Shinias

I also came along.

Captain, please don't force yourself too much.

Leave it to us here.

Sireni: I see.

Then there should be a unified chain of command.

I will now join you in command.

Please do the same with your commanders.

Vanessa: Yes, right away!

Sirene: Ah, wait a minute, Vanessa.

Vanessa: What is it?

Sirene: It's been remarkable to have been absent for a while.

And also......

It became pretty, too.

Vanessa: Sister...... Sister......