Chapter 319

Extra 1. After the Great War (13)

Ko Eun-Bi and the Blue Wolf successfully proved their worthiness of having an alliance with them by killing three Transcendentals. However, as a result, she was seriously injured and her condition became so serious that she couldnt be completely healed even with Bluegons Water Qi.

In the end, Darun took charge of the clan in place of the war chief. Although he himself was missing an arm and could no longer display his former skills as a cavalryman, and despite the difficult situation, he didnt get frustrated and encouraged the members of his tribe more than ever.

He was indeed showing the appearance of a strong Northern man. The other tribe members also showed that they had inherited the same tough temperament of the North. After a few days, they shook off their sorrow and grief and returned to their normal appearance.

Thank you.

Darun looked at his tribe members, who had regained their vigor through force, as he expressed his gratitude to Seon-Hyeok.

What will you do now?

Kim Seon-Hyeok asked instead of replying.

What can I do? We have to continue on our way.

Although many warriors had died in the last battle, the Northern cavalry wasnt weak enough to succumb to monsters. And with Ko Eun-Bi and Voltecino by their side, it wouldnt be a problem for them to settle either.

But the problem wasn't the monsters.

[We cannot assume that they were all there is.]

Edda told them the Transcendentals they had fought against wouldnt be all that were seeking to return. If what she said was true and there were Transcendentals who hadnt shown themselves yet, then Ko Eun-Bi would be in danger.

It would be relatively easier to take the Wolfs land than to conquer the land of the mighty Dragon.

But unexpectedly, that problem was solved.

I will stay.

Han Jin-Hee, Thanatos Companion, decided to stay with them and prepare for the Transcendentals attack. From her point of view, there was nothing to gain by being at the side of a powerful Dragon. That was why she decided it would be more beneficial if she stay to absorb the energy by killing the Transcendentals who came looking for Voltecino.

There was no reason for Kim Seon-Hyeok to stop her. Instead, he was in the position where he had to be happy with her decision to stay. Since she had absorbed tremendous amounts of energy in the last battle, she would be able to easily stop any attack from the Transcendentals.

Really? That woman will go with us?

What was surprising was that Darun especially welcomed Han Jin-Hee joining them. When he considered the fact that Darun had lost his arm and warriors to her, his reaction didnt make sense.

Hm.

Daruns strangely excited appearance caused him to have an unreasonable imagination. Seon-Hyeok managed to get rid of it with much difficulty.

Unless he was insane, there was no way he would have romantic feelings towards a woman who had crippled him.

But contrary to Seon-Hyeoks expectations, Darun was definitely insane.

But youre right? I really do like her.

When he looked dumbfounded by Daruns incomprehensible attitude, Darun continued.

Marriages between enemies arent uncommon since weve always ran out of food and people.

When Darun said that even while he had been the war chief, he had often used marriage to mediate wars between small tribes. Kim Seon-Hyeok frowned at those words.

But that was it.

Even if Darun was like his brother, it would be too much if Seon-Hyeok tried to interfere in Daruns personal life or his tribes culture.

Well, Ill visit when youre settled.

Once the nomads situation improved to some extent, Kim Seon-Hyeok began preparing to return.

Im sorry I spoke so bluntly and harshly.

Ko Eun-Bi appeared in front of him, staggering, to suddenly apologize. Nowhere in appearance was the spitefully competitive spirit and narrow-mindedness she had shown in the past.

In the beginning, he had thought she was a reckless simpleton whose pride was too big compared to her abilities. But then he met other proxies and realized that she wasnt overly proud at all. At least she took this world seriously and had lived as fiercely and desperately.

It was just that he was a bit stronger.

Children truly grew up by fighting.

Truthfully, it hadnt been a fight. It had been nothing more than a one-sided beating, but Kim Seon-Hyeok interpreted it the way he wanted to and brushed away all his old emotions towards her.

I hope the next time we meet, youll be able to deal with at least five of them alone.

If thats what you think the alliance deserves.

Kim Seon-Hyeok responded by waving his hand carelessly before getting on top of Edda.

The thousands of nomads who had come to see him off bowed their heads. This polite manner was rather difficult to see from the Northern people who were by nature rough and coarse in manner.

Then, goodbye until we meet again.

After saying his farewell, Kim Seon-Hyeok and Edda flew upward with all their might.

***

Kim Seon-Hyeok only learned of the disturbances that occurred in the capital when he stopped by the fortress on the border.

There was a group that attacked the capital, sir!

Which crazy bastards dared to do so!

Glaring fiercely, the War Dragons fighting spirit began to flow off him without him realizing it. Overwhelmed by the strong momentum, the commander hunched his shoulder and lowered his head as if he had been the group that attacked the Imperial Capital.

Explain!

Unfortunately, there were some who hid in Her Imperial Majestys residence. Its said that their actions were so secretive that even the knights of the Imperial Guards didnt notice them, sir.

Kim Seon-Hyeok knew better than anyone else how tightly-guarded the Imperial Palace was. The shield made of defensive magic had been placed by mages of the highest caliber and the knights with their intense sense of duty would never be gullible.

Even if the superhumans came in droves, it would be impossible for them to cross their lookout.

Just who the hell are they?

It was two men and one woman, sir.

Surprisingly, there were only three perpetrators who invaded the very center of the Empire. What the most powerful knights and mages couldnt do before, just three people had done.

Kim Seon-Hyeok knew very well which beings held such power.

It mustve been a two-prong attack!

The Transcendentals.

It was clear that the Transcendentals had attacked the Imperial Capital while he was away.

Knowing who the assailants were, he quickly got up. He planned on heading to the Imperial Capital immediately.

Please, sir. Stop and listen to me first.

Theres no time for that.

He felt anxious and desperate as he remembered Ophelia and Victorius, who he had left behind in the Imperial Capital. He was about to become angry with the commander who was stopping him.

All those who attacked the Imperial Capital were foiled, sir.

Perhaps he realized that he couldnt stop the Indomitable Grand Duke because the commander told him the result of the attack at once.

Huh?

Kim Seon-Hyeok had been assuming that the ones who attacked the capital were Transcendentals, so when he heard that, he felt like he had been blindsided.

Werent they together with any strange-looking monsters or something never seen before with the attackers?

He began to think that perhaps, it had been normal superhumans and not Transcendentals. But the commander seemed surprised by his question.

Its said that the men brought with them a monster that was a mix of a deer and a bird, as well as, a giant eagle. The woman had a skeletal mage that seemed to be made out of gold, sir.

Based on the commanders explanation, it was clear that the assailants were the Transcendentals and their Companions. However, the capital had managed to get rid of them. Kim Seon-Hyeok couldnt help but be confused.

When he saw that, the commander continued his explanation.

Its said that many of the knights from the Imperial Guards were killed while protecting the Imperial Palace and that there was significant damage to the mages. Even Marquis Reinhardt and the commander of the Imperial Mage Corps had to come forward. However, it wasnt enough to stop the attackers.

Up to this point, it proceeded normally. Even if Marquis Reinhardt and the Imperial Capitals defense forces were strong, it would have been impossible to stop them when it wasnt one, but three Transcendentals.

Then, the Sword Star, Duke Roachim came forward.

Ah

Marek had left the capital for a while because he wanted to wander around the world, but it seemed like he had returned to the capital at the perfect time. If it was Marek, then he certainly co