Chapter 62.2

Terms used in this chapter:

Podaegi

a Korean baby sling/carrier with a medium to large rectangle of fabric hanging from a very long strap. Traditionally the rectangle is quilted for warmth and wraps around the mothers torso, while the straps are wrapped snug under the babys bottom and tied around to the front to support and secure the baby on the mothers back.

Ah.

Cordelia opened her eyes.

She had a headache and her whole body had no strength.

Uh.

She uttered again. She then heard a familiar voice.

Did you wake up?

Instead of answering, Cordelia firmly closed her eyes once, before she opened them and looked around.

They were still in the cave.

She was on Judes back.

Uhwhere are we?

Inside the cave. The deeper we go, the less Snow Goblins there are.

Why?

Isnt it obvious?

My head hurts. I dont want to think.

Cordelia whined and hit Judes shoulder several times with her chin, and Jude said after clicking his tongue.

The divine power is getting stronger. That, do you remember the Leisegangs seal? Its similar here.

So, were in the right place?

Yes, Im certain there are ruins of Solari here.

Hey, thats exciting.

Cordelia weakly responded and then looked at herself. She soon realized that she was tied to something like a podaegi and was hanging on Judes back.

Im sorry, I couldnt find a diaper.

Dont go too far.

Instead of creating a magic light, Cordelia stared at the torch Jude was holding before she spoke.

So, how much longer do we have to go?

I think were almost there.

It was as Jude said. When Cordelia looked straight ahead, she could see something like a door in that place.

Solaris crest.

Its not a mere ruin. Its similar to a grave.

Jude brought the torch closer to the crest engraved on the stone door and scrutinized it once before he spoke.

Cordelia, are you able to walk by yourself?

Perhaps?

Then Ill let you down first.

When Jude untied the podaegi, Cordelia seemed to somewhat wobble, but soon succeeded in standing on her own feet.

Huu, Winds Wing Arrow consumes too much mana.

Its power was a little weak. But its mobility was amazing.

Manait seems that its power will increase if I pour morebut to do that, I think I need to raise my level a lot more.

After she said that, Cordelia took out the mana potion from her waist pocket and gulped it down.

Uhbitter. Anyway, lets go in now.

Solaris historical ruins.

If this was a grave, it would certainly have items that would be helpful in fighting demons in the future.

Wait a second.

Jude lightly loosened his shoulders before carefully opening the stone door.

Wow.

It was like a cave even beyond the stone door, but its appearance was completely different.

Far from being dark and dreary, jewels that emitted a blue light were embedded here and there, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Moreover, the water stream flowing down the wall was so clear that one could see the water about a meter deep.

This is clearly Solaris power.

Thanks to the Suns Necklace, Jude was familiar with Solaris divine power.

Can you figure out whose tomb is this?

Rather than immediately answering Cordelias question, Jude shifted his gaze towards the end of the sarcophagus (stone coffin) some distance away.

It was a huge sarcophagus measuring 1.5 meters high and 4 meters long.

In addition to Solaris crest engraved in the coffin, there were several sacred texts inscribed on it.

Oh my god.

Why?

Its the tomb of Galleon.

At Judes reply, Cordelia blinked before her eyes widely opened and she asked back.

Galleon? The disciple of Gallus? Saint Galleon?

Yes, Saint Galleon.

Gallus, Solaris champion who sealed the Demon Prince Leisegang, had three disciples who inherited his skills.

They were Saint Galleon, Paladin Berfa, and Crusader Amelia.

T/N: The word Saint in Saint Galleon refers to the saint in the Saint Seiya series, and not the Catholic saints. Saints in the Saint Seiya series are also something like holy fighters.

As fo Crusader, it means holy warrior in the literal translation of its Korean word, but I used crusader because Diablo 3 used that word for the Korean translation of its crusader character class.

Wow, isnt there something great here then?

Perhaps?

Galleon was also a named person in Solaris denomination.

Cordelias eyes began to sparkle.

Lets quickly open it.

If there was something here, it would be inside the sarcophagus.

Moreover, Saint Galleon was the progenitor of the Gods Fist used by the Guardians of the Holy Cross.

There was a high possibility that it contained useful stuff for the present Jude.

Though if you think about it, isnt this a tomb robbing?

It wasnt a sealed demon or a villain, but a saints tomb.

Well, we cant help it right?

They were two people who were likely to clash with the Devils Eye during the time that they would be examining the condition of Violent Avalanches sanctuary.

In order to prevent the future that would escalate into a catastrophe, they needed a power to fight the demons.

But lets at least offer a prayer first.

Yes, lets offer a silent prayer.

It was different from the game.

Jude and Cordelia prayed to Solari together and held a moment of silence for Galleon.

And after one minute

Jude and Cordelia smiled after looking at each other before they touched the coffin. Trembling in excitement at the thought of finding a completely new item, they tried to lift the seal that locked the coffin.

And it was at that moment.

[Who dares touch the tomb of the holy fighter!]

A rough and angry voice violently shook not only the inside of Jude and Cordelias heads but also the entire cave.

Jude!

When Cordelia covered her ears using both of her hands, Jude grabbed Cordelias waist. He immediately used Twenty-Four Gale Steps to leave the spot where they were standing, and at that very moment, lightning bolts fell from the ceiling and struck the place where Jude was standing.

CraaackBoom!

It was a blue thunderbolt.

Blue light continuously gathered over Galleons tomb and soon took the shape of a winged leopard.

[He who defiles the tomb! Ye cannot avoid Solaris retribution!]

A giant leopard with blue fur stood at the top of the coffin and stared at Jude and Cordelia.

It was clearly the guardian of the tomb, who often appeared in historic ruins related to Solari.

Tomb Guardian.

The lowest ranked angel.

No intelligence. Virtually a gargoyle. Its highly likely that its words are pre-recorded.

Holy attribute. Solaris angel with an additional solar attribute.

What should we do?

We have to fight.

It seemed like prayers and silent tributes were not enough.

Whether they had wanted to open Galleons coffin or run away, they had no choice but to fight now that it had come to this.

Furthermore, their party had one more reason to fight it.

By the way.

Yes?

Is that an angel?

Angel.

It was the lowest of the angels, but it was still an angel.

It may be similar to a gargoyle, but in the first place, it was a being made up of flesh and blood.

Angels blood.

Cordelia said, and Jude nodded his head.

The eyes of the two rotten waters began to brightly shine.