Alden, with the Dark Dimension energy obtained from his recent actions, now has enough stock to give the second command to Cyro.
Approaching Cyro with a serious gaze, who remained silent with a vacant stare, his skin turned green and seemed to melt in certain areas, changing its shape.Once again entering Cyro's mind, Alden gave the second command, "Enter the Gate and seal it from the inside." he said.At that moment, an invisible wind swept Alden away from Cyro in his original form."Can his mind still resist even after the effects of 'Disturba Mentia'?" Alden muttered with a complicated expression.Unfortunately, Alden couldn't linger long in the mental domain. Human skulls started appearing in his hands, holding them as if they were ordinary objects. There were screams heard from within the skulls, "Please! Spare Us!"Alden quickly tossed the skull away, sweat appearing on his forehead."Huff, forget it... forget it..During the journey to the city center, Alden and Erin walked in silence. There were undoubtedly many questions in Erin's mind, but she understood that this was not the right time to press Alden for answers.Upon reaching the city center, with Frodo in tow, Alden searched for an inn where they could rest for the night.After finding a suitable place, Erin quickly entered the pre-booked room, and Alden went into another room carrying Frodo's body. Many curious glances fell upon them, but it was all due to the suspicious appearance of Frodo's body.Alden placed Frodo's body near the door, and he himself collapsed onto the bed."Darn, I've run out of drinks," he muttered."Alden," Black Orb called.Alden turned his body to see the evil-aura black orb floating above him."What happened when you entered Cyro's mind?" Black Orb asked directly.Alden sighed; he had intended to tell Black Orb about this as well.Alden carefully chose his words to accurately convey what he found inside Cyro's mi
In that scene, Frodo explained how Alden encountered him and eventually agreed to help. He also assured Moss that, despite Alden appearing suspicious, he wasn't an enemy to be worried about. Frodo used words to draw parallels between his own condition and Alden's, aiming to convince Moss that Alden could be trusted.Finally, Frodo made a request for Moss to give the key to Alden, which naturally made Moss more cautious.After the scene concluded, the screen on Alden's palm began to fade.Moss furrowed his brow in confusion. "What are your plans after obtaining the key?" he asked.Alden wore a serious expression as he replied, "For someone clearly lacking authority in the Dark Dimension, having the Key is the only way to enter that place."Moss inquired further, "What will you do inside the Dark Dimension?""I heard the first floor of the Dark Dimension is called the Smithing World. I want some items from there," Alden answered.
Alden walked, guided by one of the Dwarves assigned to the same task, Walt.Walt, clad in sturdy armor with a helmet adorned with two curved horns, looked much like the other Dwarves – red braided beard, round eyes, and thick eyebrows.As they arrived, several Dark Souls were already outside the gate, and the bluish-black smoke had thickened, forming a complete Gate.There were at least ten to fifteen Dark Souls outside the gate."Undead, good," commented Black Orb.Walt extended one hand, the other gripping his double-sided axe, preparing for battle. "They're Undead. Be ready to fight them," he warned.As Walt spoke, Erin began chanting spells.Walt noticed Erin's quick response and advanced immediately.Undead resembled decayed humans, and their dangerous bites could spread a virus that swiftly attacked the human nervous system. Facing Undead, one had to instill the rule in their mind: "Don't get bitten."
To access the Dark Dimension energy within the mirror that Alden will use to find Frodo's soul, Alden needs to focus on the nearly imperceptible flow.Initially, similar to channeling power into an object, Alden must divert a small amount of mana into the mirror, connecting his mana with the Dark Dimension energy within.A faint green light appears on his palm, indicating that he has successfully linked with the Dark Dimension energy in the mirror."It truly gives a strange sensation... I can actually control the Dark Dimension energy within the mirror's domain," Alden murmurs to himself.Without further instructions, Alden begins manipulating the Dark Dimension energy within the mirror's domain.The mirror's domain is vast, with flat and monotonous areas, all enveloped in boundless white.Alden discovers that finding Frodo's soul won't be difficult, thanks to Moss's actions in establishing a connection between Frodo and the mirr
The next day, they prepared to head to the city of Grandburg. Although Grandburg directly bordered Heinburg, being the oldest city in the empire, it displayed noticeable differences from Heinburg.Grandburg was under the jurisdiction of the three largest churches: Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter. While other churches existed, these three held the most influence.To reach Grandburg, they only needed a three-hour walk from the city center to the border.In the center of Heinburg, Erin returned in her traveler's attire, similar to what she wore when they went to Delburg."Your hair is longer?" Alden noticed Erin's small change.Erin touched her hair, gently stroking it, and said, "Will it be a hindrance in battle?"Alden shook his head, "Don't ask me, you're the one who will feel it.""But I think as long as you stay behind during battles, it won't be a bother, You're a Spell Caster after all," Alden added, offering a bit of ad
"But, there's something strange about the incident in Delburg. Two Guardians on duty died there, but it seems the issue was resolved by someone before a large group of Guardians was sent there.""If it's not a party of Guardians, then it should be related to a Traveler's party.""Yes, that's also a possibility."…For the first time, Alden heard news about what happened in Coastal Village after they left the village in quite a mess. He understood the suspicions arising among the Guardians in the bar.The Dark Soul that appeared then was indeed a second-floor Dark Soul but had been blessed with intelligence by Conine The Disease. Besides, Cyro, a Dark Soul from the fifth floor and a direct subordinate of Conine The Disease, was also involved. If not for Erin's formidable power that could affect Cyro through the Rune, Alden wouldn't have been able to defeat him in his condition at that time. Moreover, Cyro wasn't using his original body, ma
Alden refrained from retaliating and simply observed the unexpected guest. Unfortunately, the mysterious figure remained concealed in the darkness, and Spell Flame alone wasn't sufficient for a clear view."This energy belongs to a Dark Soul," Black Orb warned.With slow and casual steps, the figure entered the range of the Flame Spell's light. The person seemed to have a humanoid posture, and Alden might not have known if Black Orb hadn't informed him that it was a Dark Soul."I can't see any Dark Soul energy from her at all," Alden mumbled.In Alden's eyes, there was no black energy circulating, as typically seen with Dark Souls. However, Black Orb's advanced detection capabilities allowed it to sense the truth behind the woman's disguise.She wore tight black clothing with a hood intentionally covering her face. Despite the lack of visible features, her body suggested that she was a woman.The curves from bottom to top exuded
Alden brought the Elf woman into the lower district. Carrying her on his back, he traversed the dirty and deserted streets."Why are you bringing her? From her reaction, it's clear she has a conflict with Darbend The Eclipse. Didn't I warn you not to get involved with the Emperor's affairs any further?" Black Orb scolded.Alden listened calmly to Black Orb's complaints. At least, thanks to the sudden appearance of the previous guardians, he had time to calm down.It was true that interacting with individuals connected to the Dark Soul Emperors was clearly dangerous, especially when it involved Darbend The Eclipse, who led the Emperors. "You let me get involved with Conine The Disease before; why not now?" he questioned coldly."That was a different case! Getting involved with Conine The Disease might be dangerous, but he's still in hibernation and can't harm you for a long time. It's different when it comes to Darbend The Eclipse!" Black Orb still