Regressor, Possessor, Reincarnator

Episode 52

Gods are special beings.

It is different from the monsters that can be seen only by going to the nearby forest, and there is a marked difference from the invisible spirits.

Literally a fantasy animal.

Certain concepts, miracles, and things that cannot exist in reality are embodied in divine beasts.

Therefore, it has special abilities that cannot be used in general, and there are many abilities that cannot be tailored with common sense.

Usually, it causes natural phenomena such as rain or thunder, but… , the abilities that the young Shinsoo possessed were different.

『——Trials and rewards.』

The ability to give an opponent a difficult ordeal, and to get what he wants if he overcomes it.

『──Julius remembered the incident Heinel experienced in the original work. He had to go to the Great Forest for a while, so the half-broken line… 』

Each person’s ordeal is different, and the mind moves to a different place.

Because each ordeal is different, the flow of time is different from reality, and the difficulty level is also different.

『──As the protagonist of the original story, he passed the ordeal and acquired new abilities. Because of its game-like expedient abilities, readers called Shinsoo a hidden boss… 』

Allen closed the black book, repeating the contents of the divine beast that he had read many times.

‘The ability to get what you want.’

This miraculous ability was the reason Allen decided to go to the forest of divine beasts.

Neither in previous lives nor in the present, there are no rumors circulating that the divine beast possesses such an ability.

‘It must mean that you are hiding.’

In fact, if the spread of such abilities spread, it was only natural that there would not be one or two forces that the divine beast would aim for.

Allen took hold of the horse’s reins as the harsh winds of the mountain range struck him.

“Be patient, everyone! It will arrive soon!”

“All right-!”

“Everyone, don’t miss the person in front of you!”

“Yes!!”

The knights shouted loudly at the commander’s shout, encouraging the soldiers.

The place we headed for was, of course, the forest of young divine beasts.

The forest of young Shinsoo was in the middle of the pass through the coniferous forest of the Michelland Mountains, west of El Round.

A place that connects with the great elven forest and the family estate.

Legally, it could be argued that it was a family territory, but it was a place close to a neutral zone because it was far from the city and geographically ambiguous.

The party moved as quickly as possible considering the time the elves traveled to the territory.

Thanks to that, I was able to run the project in 5 days instead of 2 weeks… The condition of the soldiers was not good, perhaps because of the very hard march.

The harsh winter wind and the gloomy atmosphere felt closer to the destination made the soldiers unable to relax even for a moment.

Even if you arrive quickly like this, it will be difficult to fight.

Maybe the knights commander felt it too.

“Everyone, take a break here!”

“Relax! Everyone stop!”

At his declaration of rest, the soldiers exhaled harshly and opened their canteens. He didn’t forget to at least be vigilant in the meantime.

“Brother, isn’t it difficult?”

Allen smiled reflexively and opened his mouth.

“No, I’m more worried about the soldiers than I am. How about you?”

In fact, Linbell and Inelia attended him from time to time and rode a horse, so there was no difficulty. The soldiers must have suffered much more.

“I’m fine too.”

“You didn’t look good until you came out of the mansion, is that okay?”

When he turned his head to the direction the voice was heard, Julius was approaching with his horse.

“It is, yes. it’s okay.”

Julius’s eyes quickly scanned the air and then turned to Allen.

‘There is no reflection in the eyes.’

You can’t even see it physically.

Allen left the little regret behind that fact and continued the conversation.

“Are there any other inconveniences? Your riding skills have improved remarkably this time, when did you practice like that?”

“It’s hard because I can’t wash, but I have to bear it. And horseback riding… .”

Julius answered confidently as if it was nothing to that extent.

“I practiced from time to time. Maybe it was because of the familiar memories, so my skills improved quickly.”

Allen was stunned by his answer.

‘skill… , did you say?’

Perhaps it was because he knew that he had been helped by a thing called [System], and Julius’s unfounded pride made Allen rather embarrassed.

[Equestrian (C)], a concept that Allen was a little difficult to understand, he knew that it supported Julius’ rapid growth.

‘I must have had it in my previous life, so I still have it. by the way… .’

Allen frowned as he turned his head to the direction where the divine forest was located.

“Julius, do you feel something in that direction?”

Obviously, an elf alone arrives at the estate with a tragic end, but there is no response even after reaching this place?

‘It’s different from what I knew.’

As the party headed to the forest of divine beasts, they had to be interrupted from time to time by undead or monsters.

That was what was supposed to be done, and it was the future Julius experienced.

For that reason, Allen also checked the reports of the reconnaissance team from time to time while keeping his senses and looking around the area to keep his tension.

But what about now?

attack?

The monster’s interference?

Where are the traps and what are the warlocks doing?

“… Well, what are you talking about? older brother.”

Julius didn’t know what Allen was talking about. Allen did not express the feeling of suffocation that was filling up.

“Think about it. What did we meet on our way here?”

“Yes? nothing… Wait, why don’t you see anything… .”

At that time, Julius, who had a puzzled face, opened his mouth with a face that he had only now realized.

“Stop right there!”

“Human bastards!!”

“Maybe, take this opportunity to invade… !”

I could hear a loud shout coming from the direction the scouts had been sent. Allen hurriedly raised his senses and headed there.

Ignoring Julius’s call from behind, he headed towards them, and they were there.

A race that possesses a youthful appearance that does not fade over time, long ears, and white jade-like skin.

“Say it! What are you doing here!”

The elf was there.

The commotion was quickly settled.

At first, the soldiers knew that they had come to help the elves, so there was no fight.

Only the elves reacted violently.

Therefore, the elves did not loosen their vigilance even though Allen said that he had come to support them.

However, when the Knights Commander Basil and Julius also appeared to testify, they returned to report with disbelief faces.

“… I really didn’t know you were coming.”

The first princess of the elven kingdom, Natasha Ermanov.

The child of the queen who rules the great forest has come to this place. And with only a few elves.

Although her full name was longer and more verbose, she identified herself as Natasha Ermanov.

“First of all, I am sorry. I don’t think they’ll accept your request for support… I never really thought about it.”

Even now, she had a shaky expression on her face, as if she couldn’t believe it.

Maintaining a certain distance and not taking her hands off her weapon proves that she doesn’t trust them at all.

‘One of his girls.’

Countless women had gathered next to Julius, so she must have been one of his women.

“So, even after requesting support, you mean you didn’t tell the other elves about it?”

“Extremely speaking, yes, yes.”

With her surprisingly calm face, she recognized Julius’ words. Then he explained to them why they were here.

“Because it takes time to recruit troops for important work in the current kingdom… , I was in a hurry, so I was moved.”

It’s important enough to leave behind the dangers of the divine beasts I cherish… .

‘What’s going on?’

It was frustrating to know about Julius’s whereabouts, but not to know the important secrets entangled in it.

Even Julius didn’t seem to know at this time, so there was no way for Allen to know.

“It wasn’t an official delegation sent from the great forest, and the survivors who fled from the forest called the delegation abbreviated, so I didn’t expect it… , thank you very much.”

Natasha said so and bowed her head.

But no one in the room thought she was truly grateful.

The person who was the enemy until yesterday suddenly offered to help, and how many people would seriously accept it?

“… As soon as I say I’ll help you, follow me. We are waiting near the forest of divine water.”

At that moment, Julius looked at Natasha and his eyes twinkled for a moment.

‘Orange?’

After seeing Anya’s talent, Julius took a quick step closer to the orange talent he had discovered for a long time and opened his mouth.

“Let’s talk a little on the way… .”

But the moment he took a few steps like that.

“Do not come close. Beast, bastard, half goblin. Your reputation is well known. Please do not approach me in private.”

As she struggled to straighten her expression, she let out a stinging venom.

“… What?”

“I hope you don’t come near me unless it’s a public matter.”

Julius had a blank face.

The knights were also momentarily speechless, and Allen looked at him with pitiful eyes at the ridiculous appearance.

‘He’s always the same guy.’

How could you be so obsessed with this guy?

But if you think about it the other way around, it would mean that the power of the [System] and the protection of the world are great enough to cover up Julius’s shortcomings.

Belatedly, the knights showed signs of discomfort, but they could not express it openly.

I couldn’t ruin what I was doing to improve the relationship.

However, he could not remain silent at Julius’s insults.

When the knights were not sure how to act, the knight leader, Basil, who had been silent, took a step forward.

“Natasha. Why were you waiting without entering the forest first? If I had arrived first, it would have been okay to go into the forest already… , that is.”

Do you have any conspiracy?

Julius looked at the knight leader with surprised eyes at the question he was asking openly, but the knights seemed to have somewhat dissatisfied with Basil’s actions.

She looked at him as if she noticed it too, and answered the question with a strange smile.

“You will see for yourself.”

“Natasha-sama!”

“Princess Natasha!”

“Are you okay?”

As soon as Allen and the party arrived near the forest with the soldiers, the nearby elves ran up to them.

The elves blocked her front with their clearly wary eyes.

When I looked at them, I could see how their reputation spread among the elves, with a hint of hatred or disgust.

‘You went out to restore your relationship with the elves… .’

It was a ridiculous excuse to even think about.

It is a feeling that has been accumulated over several generations.

I realized that playing with words that a relationship could be reestablished simply by coming in for support was literally just a game of words.

In such a situation, how ridiculous must Julius’s figure look, arguing that the elves will repay the favor in his previous life.

‘You’re all just dumbfounded.’

Is it true that she said that she hastily gathered troops nearby?

Natasha wouldn’t turn down their support, as they lacked a bit of power.

Except for the Knights Commander, the knights showed a subtle displeasure as to how ridiculous the elves’ treatment was.

As the atmosphere seemed to deteriorate, Julius quickly intervened.

“So, why are you waiting here?”

Natasha quietly pointed her finger somewhere.

“What is over there… .”

Julius looked at where her finger was pointing with trembling eyes.

“uh? uh? May it be… .”

“When we first came, the forest had already changed like this for a long time.”

A huge brown cliff, no, a huge tree tangled up and became a huge wall, filling the field of vision. Allen looked quite surprised at the sight.

‘I thought it was a cliff… .’

Is that the original divine forest? Is it possible to force a normal forest to grow that far?

‘completely… .’

content has changed.

I am not afraid of changing the future.

A lot has already changed, but isn’t it strange to think that the future will continue as it is?

The important thing is to lead the changed future in a direction that is beneficial to you.

‘For my brother.’

And for me.

Allen’s eyes deepened.

At that moment, Julius opened his eyes wide to see what he had discovered.

“… Is that?”

I followed his gaze and looked away to see dark red tentacles wrapped around the wooden wall. Julius spit out what he had in mind without knowing it.

“… Magical.”

“yes that’s right. The forest of divine beasts is becoming demon hardened.”

She nodded at his words. At her words, the knight beside her drooled.

“Then the elves in there… .”

“We also arrived here in a hurry after hearing the testimony of our compatriots who ran away… , it must have been too late.”

At her words, Allen asked with cold eyes.

“Then the reason I came here is Shinsu… Is it because?”

“Yes, in order to subdue the warlock who tried to corrupt the divine beast, and to rescue the divine beast.”

“Right.”

“The forest was semi-hardened, so we had different opinions on how to behave.”

He must have been contemplating whether to retreat or not, rather than discussing what to do.

It’s true that it’s a bit reluctant to step in with only the temporarily accumulated power.

Allen thought for a moment and looked at the wooden wall.

I looked back at Linbell.

She tilted her head. Hands wriggling and trembling eyes. Allen showed the emotions she was trying to hide from her.

Only now, I saw it properly.

fret. doubt. unrest. Frustration. despair. Obsession.

Allen held on to Bestla strongly. It may be a little late to say this.

‘In order not to be late.’

Allen shook his head as if nothing to her and called out the name of the knight commander.

“Lord Basil.”

Even if her future had changed, nothing would change.

Because people don’t need a lot to change.

“Can you do it?”

one instrument.

One turning point.

With just one word of advice, people can change.

“You can.”

Allen wanted her to go through this ordeal and go further.

The knight commander was not so ignorant as to not know what Allen was talking about.

He walked towards the thick, tall, wooden wall reminiscent of a cliff.

“Then please.”

“Wait, what are you talking about now? .”

Natasha hurriedly opened her mouth as they proceeded forward after sharing their unfamiliar story.

But when Basil’s body began to pulsate with waves of powerful power, she summoned the spirit and hurriedly retreated.

“… Whoa.”

He stopped at a suitable place.

The realm of a warrior is not unified like a wizard. Magical power, prana, extremely rare divine power.

You can’t unify them like a wizard.

But even if you didn’t have to share, there were things you could see.

‘At least there is no enemy in the western part of the kingdom.’

It is incomparable to the Eight Rivers, but in terms of the whole human being, he would be on a fairly strong axis.

‘I need to show it to Linbell.’

A point that she will pass by in the future.

Another form of power to gain.