The Righteous Player(s)

Chapter 661 Cursed Fate
Annan has fully understood.

If it is said that the sinking of the Yaselan Empire was directly related to the loss of control of one or more great-level cursed objects...then the shattering of the Great Barrier and the subsequent collapse of the imperial capital can also be said to have passed.

But when this explains the principle of the sinking of the empire, another problem arises...

"Has it always been our Winter Clan who guarded the 'Three Sirens'?"

Annan asked Ivan.

beyond his expectations.

But Ivan shook his head: "Our Winter family is indeed a family with a very long history. But we didn't exist from the very beginning...at least at the end of the third era, we began to become great things caretaker.

"Before us, the ones responsible for guarding the great things were the 'Frostwhisper' clan who were closer to the old grandmother. You know the 'Barber' of Razor Ridge, right? He is a member of the Frostwhisper clan."

Late third era?
Annan frowned, and asked: "Is it the period when the elves stopped using spell power?"

"It's after the end of the era of spell energy. At least after the end of spell energy around Frostwhisper Province."

To this question, Ivan replied very positively: "Because [Winter's Blood] has never been polluted by curse energy, it has been like this since 1000 years ago until now.

"We have been the guardians of the 'Three Sirens' since the empire era... In fact, at the moment when the imperial capital collapsed, the Three Sirens were still the scepter of the Duke of Winter, held by that generation of Sirens. In the hands of Grand Duke Dong."

"So, besides me, is there any Winter Clan who reversed the Heart of Winter?"

"Absolutely not."

Ivan shook his head, and replied in detail: "You should understand now. The Heart of Winter has two functions. One is that the grandmother wants to use this method to create the same family, and the other is to use it—at least guard the heart." Cursed object. So her old man will not allow Winter Heart to be easily interfered by others.

"The only ones who can interfere with the 'Heart of Winter' are those of the same level. So those two ladies are the only ones who engraved the reverse inscription. But the relationship between grandmother and them is estranged, neither hostile nor friendly.

"So just because of grandma's face, it's not enough for them to help directly; and they won't deliberately destroy her Winterheart just to fight against grandma - you are the only exception, but this is also because of the 'Book of Skycarts' relationship, not because you are 'Frost Language'.

"Taking a step back, it's not easy to find those two ladies. It's a realm of mystery and darkness. If they don't want to see someone, they won't be able to reach the 'Land of No Light' in their lifetime '."

"Then that is to say," Annan said in a deep voice, "the [tyrant] posture has never been used by anyone, right?"

"Yes."

Ivan affirmed: "The history of 'Frost Whisper' is too long, and I don't know how the Dragon Clan guarded this great curse. But at least in the history of 'Winter', no one of us has ever accepted [ Tyrant]. Because the Heart of Winter sealed our choice.

"—You are the first [tyrant]."

"...Don't say that, it's a bit awkward."

Annan grinned.

For some reason, I always feel that Ivan's praise is a bit awkward... like a curse.

"That means..."

he murmured in a low voice.

From this point of view, [Crazy Blood]'s three "Fellow Gods" have not been activated yet.And the Heart of Winter was not allowed to use the power of the tyrant from the "beginning of design"...

Is this... not a coincidence?
Because the heart of winter is really the ability given by the old grandmother-in the public understanding, the lack of positive emotions is to restrain the frost beast.

But Annan now knows that it was a lie.

Because the "Heart of Winter" he holds has been reversed, but when he comes into contact with the wolf girl, he realizes that he can still tame the frost beast.

That is to say, the ability to tame a frost beast is related to his bloodline itself, not his emotional state.

And the old grandmother herself has a preference for her offspring—it can even be said to be partial.Outstanding offspring, don't even let them die.In other words, let them accompany you after death.

——Then wouldn't the old grandmother know that after the Heart of Winter blocks positive emotions, it will greatly increase the probability of premature death?
The old grandmother must have known.

But even so, the old grandmother still chose this way...

That is to say, she is consciously letting her offspring use the ability of [Fun Lord].

But its ability as a "tyrant" has been handed down—at least Ivan still knows about it.This couldn't possibly have been prepared for Annan who didn't show up until many years later, right?

That's impossible.

——So, the [Tyrant] ability should be Duke Winter's last card.

The old grandmother probably means that the scepter is only allowed to be turned upside down if it is unable to cope with the current situation.But so far, this ability has not been used by anyone...

"What is the ability of [Hun Jun]?"

Annan asked: "Just tell me the ability, not to mention the curse."

Ivan said in a deep voice: "I wanted to tell you originally. Your offspring may not necessarily have a reversed Heart of Winter, and may return to our destiny trajectory.

"Of the three abilities of [Hunjun], the most useful one is... At least one of the descendants of the holder will be better than the holder. This is the foundation of the Dong family's ability to pass on for thousands of years.

"Of the other two abilities, one of them allows the holder to control all relatives within three generations... including parents, grandparents, uncles, nephews, children, great-grandchildren... and also the Hand of Winter.

"In fact, this is how we control the Winter's Hand. The way to obtain the 'Winter's Hand' spell is to inject the diluted and harmless Winter's Blood. Anyone who tries to steal the Winter's Blood , will eventually be controlled by us.”

Ivan's face was calm: "As long as the order is issued while holding the scepter and is successfully received by the other party, this order must be executed. It is like receiving an equivalent edict spell-even if the other party is ordered to commit suicide, the other party will It must be done immediately.

"This is also the power of [tradition]...it belongs to the authority of the 'patriarch'. There are also magical arts with similar effects in the traditional field. So I suspected that the birth of this scepter might have a direct relationship with my grandmother, but I have no proof."

"What about the third ability?"

"The third ability is the least meaningful... what makes it more present is its curse side."

Ivan was silent for a moment, and replied: "That is the curse called [Invincible Life]. In this life, whatever you want the most, you are destined not to be able to get it... As compensation, it is just a 'interest'." Things in this category, on the contrary, always exceed expectations.”

"……what?"

Annan was taken aback.

But Ivan is obviously a very outstanding Grand Duke, even the most outstanding Grand Duke in the history of Winter.

Is it...

Annan couldn't help but asked, "Father, what do you want most...?"

"...my grandfather died when I was very young, he was exhausted."

Ivan didn't answer directly, but after a long silence, he murmured in a low voice: "My aunt dedicated herself to the Tower of Storms. My uncle was expelled from the family as a traitor.

"My father was a delicate and weak man, he was born in a good year, so shortly after the winter came, he became irritable and wept every day.

“My brother who was the closest to me was kidnapped and he was eventually killed by the rescuers. My eldest brother couldn’t bear the pressure and broke up with his father. When he was 16 years old, he chose to run away from home and go underground. , I haven't seen him in almost 30 years.

"After my younger brother died and my older brother ran away from home, my father also committed suicide because he was overwhelmed.

"...so I don't want to be a Grand Duke at all."

The most outstanding and wise Grand Duke in history lamented in a low voice.

"I just hope that my family can live in peace and happiness, that's all. I don't know why I was raised as the next generation Grand Duke... until I took it over. Until I took over the power, inherited The curse."

Grand Duke Ivan rarely showed a mocking smile on his face.

That's not mocking others, but mocking yourself.

He is mocking his own fate.

"—I didn't understand everything until the night before my father committed suicide, the day I took over the curse. I was destined to kill my family... This is my fate.

"Anya's talent as a Grand Duke is indeed much stronger than mine. Because I don't want to be the damned Duke of Winter at all... After Anya was cursed and killed by this curse, I wanted to inherit her will. Triggered the 'power' of this authority."

I don't want this power.

I would rather my lover and my family can live in peace and health.

"So... I'm sorry, Annan."

Ivan was expressionless, narrating like an ice sculpture: "I know, I shouldn't entrust you with this burden. You are still very young...far younger than I was back then, and I know the pressure you are under.

"But maybe all the misfortunes you have encountered so far and all the sufferings you will suffer in the future are also the fate I brought to you...

"The scepter is a terrible birthday present. So—

"sorry."

(End of this chapter)