Chapter 14: The Father and the Son

Ephrem: The Imperial Capital of the Gurads......

It's not the same as when I came here.

It was my father who brought me and Ereke with me.

Learn marksmanship with Dussel and history with Leon.

At that time, how could he have thought that he would one day come to attack the imperial capital......

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Leon: Then, the hero Gurad and his companions sealed the power of the Demon King with five [Holy Stones].

Gurad sealed the evil soul of the Demon King in the [Holy Stone] he held.

The Sacred Stone that seals the Demon King is called the Fire Emblem and has become the treasure of the Gurard Empire to this day......

…… That's about it.

About the life of the hero Gurad, it is written in detail in this book [Founding Emperor Gurad].

Iverem (recalled): ...... It's so thick.

…… The words are still so small.

Leon: You can't read it carefully.

That would have been scolded by Priest Maklica.

Iverem (recalled): ...... It's the most annoying to read.

Nothing in the book is vivid.

It's so boring.

Leone, or what you teach is more understandable.

Leon: But I'm glad you complimented me like that.

Iverem, you are also someone I admire.

I want to be as strong, heroic, and handsome as you are......

That's right. Ephrem, teach me marksmanship next time.

Always losing to Erech......

It's so shameless......

Iverem (recall): Okay.

Then I'll start practicing tomorrow.

If you want to win, Erek can't do it if you don't practice seriously.

Leon: But, you have to be merciful......

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Mel: Ephrem......

Yes!

Ephrem: It's an earthquake again......

This is often the case.

Ephrem: Are you alright, Mel?

Mel: Hmm...... Taken aback.

Iverem, this area......

Did earthquakes happen a lot in the past?

Iverem: Well, that's been the case a long time ago, maybe the feng shui here in Gurad is not good.

There are often minor earthquakes like the one just now, so don't worry too much.

Mel: Really......

Ah, Iverem......

Iverem: What's wrong?

Mel: Inside the city......

There is a sense of foreboding.

In a very wide place inside.

Iverem: Probably the throne's room.

There the Emperor Pigald ......

It's the man who started this war.

Let's go.

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Leon: Father's ......

Pigard: ......

Leon: Father's ......

Are we too stupid?

Your death is simply unacceptable...... How could it be......

If Iβ€”I'm a little stronger......

Woo......

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Soldier: Your Majesty!

The enemy is approaching!

Oh, Prince?

Leon (Demonized): ...... Feed. What's wrong, what's this expression?

Don't look at me like you're seeing a monster.

Soldier: Yes...... I'm sorry......

Leon (demonized): Well, the enemy has been dispatched.

All set out to meet the enemy......

Attack Ivreem.

Is that okay, Father?

Pigard: ...... Well, so be it.

Soldier: Yes! I see!

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Leon (Demonized): ......

Emperor Gouard Peter ordered......

Kill Ephrem......

Pigard: ......

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Renak: Hehe, it's the Imperial Capital.

The number of treasures is also the largest in the mainland.

This card, in my eyes, must be a wonderful treasure.

So let's go away and fly high......

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Ivrem is at war with Pigard

Ephrem: Pigard!

Why invade Runes!

Why did you put my father the king ......

Pigard: ......

Ephrem: Answer me, Pigard!

Iverem: ...... Sure enough, is it already delirious?

Pigard: ......

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Dussel was at war with Pigard

Pigard: ......

Dussel: Your Majesty, do you still recognize me?

Pigard: ......

Dussel: Your Majesty......

Sure enough, it's already ......

Dussel: ...... I beg your pardon.

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DΓΌssel, people other than Iverem are at war with Pigard

Pigard: ......

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Defeat Pigard

Pigard: ......

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Iverem: What...... This is?

Pigard's corpse......

Turned to ashes in an instant......

Seth: Probably dark magic.

In short, the imperial capital has been completely occupied.

I'll go inside the city and investigate.

Maybe there are remnants of the enemy.

Iverem: I'll go too.

Maybe Leon is somewhere in the city.

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Leon (demonized): Ah, Iverem.

I'm waiting for you.

You have won my father.

Really......

Iverem, you're strong.

Ephrem: Leon!

Is that you?

Tell me, Leone!

What happened to Gurad exactly?

Leon (Demonized): ......

Ephrem: Why are you here......

Why didn't you stop your father, Pigard?

Don't...... Are you the one who really started this war?

Answer me, Leone!

Why are you ...... who have always been in the world?

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

I...... I......!

…… Me, Iverem.

Been waiting for this moment.

Ivrem: !

Leon (Demonized): Make this world the ...... of the Gulard Empire

No, be my world.

From a very young age, I thought so.

That's why I'm getting close to you and Ireco.

Observe Runes' key levels and think about how you can beat them......

Thanks to you, you told me all this.

Just when you have pity on me who is weak, and despise me in your hearts.

Ivrem: !

Leone......

Wrong. I......

Leon (Demonized): Finally, the opportunity came.

I orchestrated all of this on behalf of my incompetent father, and began to implement it.

Destroy your Runes afterward......

Kill your father.

Everem: You......

Lie, Leon!

You are......

Leon (Demonized): Okay, let me tell you.

How did your father die......

It's funny. Your father, the King

So weak but still desperate......

Ephrem: Leon!

If you insult my father again!

Even if it's you!

Leon (demonized): Ah, angry?

But you can't stop me.

Gurad and Freria's [Holy Stone] are finished.

The same is true of Jahana's Sacred Stone......

…… There are two more ...... that stand in my way.

After destroying one by one......

My wish will come true......

Iverem: What!

Leon (Demonized): Ivrem, you're annoyed.

So......

Woo......

…… No way.

I'd love to fight you, but I'm not in good shape right now.

We'll see you again.

Just let you live a little longer......

You will die at my hands.

Like your father.

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Iverem: ......

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Soldier (white): Report!

Cells were found inside.

Looks like there's someone else in custody.

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Nauru: Who is it......

Seth:!

Nowru: Is it ......

Are you going to execute me early?

No, you're not a Gurard soldier.

Who is it?

Ephrem: I'm Ephrem, Prince of Runes.

You are?

Nowu: My name is Nowu.

In this Gurad Empire

Engaged in the study of magic.

Seth: Why are you in jail?

Nauru: ......

Iverem: If you don't want to answer, you don't have to say it.

So what does Leone want to do?

I wanted to ask something about him.

Nowru: What about Prince Leon?

Don't you know anything?

Ephrem: What do you mean?

What the hell happened to Leon?

What do you know?

Nauru: ......

…… Then I'll tell you everything I know.

It can be unbelievable......

Nowru: It all started a year ago......

At that time, His Majesty collapsed.

His Majesty has been seriously ill and finally ......

Iverem: Wait.

What's going on?

A year ago, the Empire hadn't started to invade Runes.

That Emperor Pigard has just been defeated by my own hands.

Nauru: ...... It's a long story.

His Majesty did die of illness a year ago.

Prince Leon was very sad and frightened.

Afraid that he will not be able to inherit the throne.

I felt like I couldn't do anything without my father.

Iverem: ......

Nowru: Then, he came to me.

I was asked to conceal the death of the emperor.

He's going to revive the emperor again......

Ephrem: Wake up?

Nauru: Yes......

As you know, Gurad's [Holy Stone] has a special power.

It once sealed the soul of the Demon King, and this [Holy Stone] is called the [Fire Emblem].

We've been researching for a long time whether this magic can be used for anything.

The people who organized the research were the prince and our dark magicians.

Prince Leon once said to me happily that this kind of power might save many people.

Ephrem: Leon ......

Nowru: Prince Leon has ordered to find a way to resurrect His Majesty.

After a long time, the news will leak.

So on the one hand, we block the news of His Majesty's death.

On the one hand, the prince of Leon studied day and night, without even eating......

Afterwards......

Iverem: What happened?

Nowru: I haven't been there directly.

The last time I went to see it......

Goulard's Fire Emblem

It's already split in half.

One is the [Holy Stone], and the other is ......

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Nowru: Prince Leon!

What's going on, Prince Leon!

Sharp......

Leon: Ah.

You are...... Who's coming?

I remembered, it was Nouru.

It's a magical researcher in our empire.

Oh, good news for you.

My father came back to life.

Nowru: Ah, Your Majesty?

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Petard (eyes closed): ......

Leon: Father's ......

Open your eyes.

Petard (eyes closed): ......

Nowru: Ah, Your Majesty!

Unbelievable, isn't it!

Prince Leone, what miracle happened......

That, that stone......

Leon: This is the Magic Stone.

It has more power than the Holy Stone.

It's the pure magic I extracted from the Fire Emblem.

Bringing my father back to life also relied on this [magic stone].

Nourul: [Magic Stone]......

Leon: The one I have in my hand is the Magic Stone.

So that empty shell over there is no use.

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Nowru: Leigh, Prince Leon?

Why...... Put the [Holy Stone]?

Leon: Ah, the Holy Stone. Too much of a hindrance.

There are four other ...... on this continent

It's going to be all destroyed.

Leon: Just keep this [magic stone].

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Iverem: ......

Nowu: After that......

His Majesty began to invade Runes as the Prince of Leon had expected.

Fearing the state of the prince of Leon, Priest Makrica tried several times to persuade him, but was eventually sentenced to death.

I was also imprisoned for rebellion......

He was supposed to be executed tomorrow.

Iverem: Leonta......

Leon: Where is he now?

Nauru: I don't know......

Prince Leon is now very scary.

Now he ...... It's ......

Ephrem: Leon ......

Leone: He's my friend.

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Nowru: Prince Iverem, come over here.

That's right, this is it......

Iverem: What's wrong, what's here?

Nowru: This used to be the place where the Gurad Stone was placed.

Goulard's [Double Hallows] is right next to it......

If you're lucky, you might be able to stay here.

Iverim: [Twin Hallows]......

Is it the ancient weapon that the founding monarchs of various countries brought with them?

The weapon of the founding emperor Gulad was supposed to be ......

Grimnir and Black Axe Jarm......

Nowu: That's right.

Like you said.

Iverem: Ah...... It was Leon who told me.

Nauru: ......

Iverem: Let's look for it, then.

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Seth: Prince Iverem.

This way......

Found the Twin Hallows.

Ephrem: This ......

But I don't understand.

Why did you destroy the [Holy Stone] but leave the [Double Hallows] behind......

Why?

Nauru: I don't know......

Could it be......

Ah, nothing.

Prince Iverem. Please take the [Double Hallows].

Iverem: Is that okay?

Nowu: Yes. Probably......

That's what the man wants, too.

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Female Soldier: Prince Iverem!

Everem: Herald, just in time.

Immediately send an order to Freria.

Just say......

Female Soldier: No, no!

Princess Erek and Prince Shinas in Jahana......

It is being attacked by the Gulard Empire generals [Tiger Eyestone] and [Moonstone].

Iverem: Erech!

Seth: Kaseda from Tiger Eye and Volta from Moonstone......

He is also an outstanding general among the elite Gurad Emperor**.

Could it be that they have given up defending the imperial capital and have all rushed to Jahana......

Female soldiers: Frelia's Eastern Front and the Roston Paladins are assisting in the battle.

But the enemy's offensive is too fierce, and I am afraid that if it continues like this......

Iverem: Head to Jahana now!

Rescue Erec.

Female Soldier: But even now in the past......

It doesn't have to be in time......

Iverem: Just in time. I've decided!

Erec is my sister.

She wouldn't throw in the towel so easily.

Besides, I'm Erech's brother.

I'm not going to let anything happen to my sister!