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Great Ancient Mage, Destroy (5)

The depths inside the Eternal Glacier felt colder, and the density of the different mana soared, too. Mirole started to think about whether this is a land abandoned by the gods.

Even the power of the Great Mother Earth cant reach this place. So, you are not completely wrong.

Maybe, this is the reason why this place is connected with the Spirit Realm Zero, something else is coming out!

Evan was walking as if he was strolling, but Mirole wasnt.

She was alerted against all sides like a rookie on her first duty in the guard post, and she maintained her real-time report to Evan.

Ah, nostalgic scene.

The monster spotted by Mirole is a species from the Spirit Realm that is famous for having a crushed spider body with a giant pair of crab hands.

When that crab hand gets hold of its target, a lot of mouths around that hand open up and tear the target apart, so all the nutrients are focused onto that hand.

Nutrition?

It tastes good.

No! I told you I dont want it!

However, Evan didnt listen to what she said, and he was already activating his Annihilation.

The monster spotted Evan and his members, and it approached them while rattling its arms, but it got crushed by the Annihilation.

Mirole didnt look pleased, but she shot an arrow to finish it off like Evan directed her, and it disappeared while leaving just a pair of its crab hands.

Not just one but the whole pair.

What will it taste like?

Ah, aaaaaah

In fact, they didnt have a single meal ever since they entered the Eternal Glacier.

They simply werent sparing any time in order for Mirole to level up.

First, you need to wrap around the crab hand tightly.

Why is that?

If you just cook it, all the mouths will open, and its content will come out.

If Evan talks about the story of the Great Ancient Mage who had to eat this in the game, Mirole would shed tears on it.

But Evan sealed the hand and cooked it.

A nice smell filled up the space.

Krgh, why does it smell so good?!

Its because these hands ate only creatures with high mana.

Actually, if these crab hands are cooked well through a recipe, it becomes a magic food that increases the status.

Most of the ancient monsters yield the same result. So, they can be one of the factors that make the Great Ancient Mage gain monstrous powers.

Mirole, wont you really eat it? Then, Maybell and I will eat each hand, is that all right?

Master, let me peel it off for you.

Hmm, I will take a bite.

Mirole couldnt hold herself back at the savory smell from the cooked crab hands, so she took a bite after Evan offered her some meat from it.

Aah, it has a sweet taste that stings the nose, like some spice. Moreover, I can definitely feel its soft yet crunchy texture!

Nice narration while eating it off my hand as if youve waited for it!

Evan knew she would eat whatever he prepares, so he expected something like this to happen once he cooks the hands.

Especially when the flavor of this monster mostly resembles the king crab among all other ancient monsters, she will be amused by the taste since she hasnt tasted any seafood!

Its really delicious why is it so good?

Have some more.

Until the status increase effect takes place.

This place is really wide, Master. Although we traveled slowly for Mirole to level up this place must have a barrier that distorts space, doesnt it?

Yup. And it also has a large-scale recognition denial barrier on top of it. These guys dont like people to find out the origin.

The origin. A giant gate where Middle Earth got connected with the different world for the first time.

A large number of monsters spawned from the gate thats called the origin of the Spirit Realm.

The horrible thing about that gate is that monsters that get spawned through it will be recreated into new forms as they will be combined with other monsters.

The arrival point is fixed onto Middle Earth, but the starting point isnt. The monsters end up getting twined with each other as they enter the gate from different worlds at the same time.

Like how a fly-human gets created when a fly and a human get warped together.

Maybell narrowed her eyes as she heard Evans explanation.

Then that gate is like a cradle.

Yup. Although its recreation is by force.

Zero, eat first.

Oh, thanks.

The members completely ate up the content of the crab hands and threw them away while trying their best not to look at the mouths.

They killed a few more monsters as they started moving after having a meal.

Stronger yet more bizarre monsters started to appear as they entered deep into the center of the Eternal Glacier.

But, Zero what will you do once we reach the rift?

Hmm, I only thought of cleaning up the monsters that were gaining power on this land.

But if he really finds the rift of the Spirit Realm and if its possible for him to close it up at this stage.

There wont be any serious problems when the monsters of the Spirit Realm are excluded from the future scenario.

Something is bothering me.

Something?

Yeah. Thats the reason why Ive come down to this place first

Yo-Ma Great War Zero, the final chapter.

Some of the Ten Knights who were in hiding make their first appearance at that moment.

Receiving the power of the Spirit Realm, they come in the form of horrendous monsters and not pure Demons.

Their visuals are terrible, and handling them is very tiresome as they cause too many casualties in the scenario, so Evan doesnt want to encounter them if thats possible.

A point of contact between the demons and the Spirit Realm is bound to happen. And Id like to find it and cut it out, so Ive come all the way here

Well, closing the rift in the Eternal Glacier wont completely cut off the connection with the Spirit Realm.

As the rifts are opening everywhere, even at this moment, Evan and his members will have to see the ugly appearances of the monsters.

Im weighing on all possibilities, though, and Im certain that things will be beneficial for Middle Earth if we take care of this place. Ah, another monster.

Ill take care of it.

Maybe it was due to numerous repetitions that Miroles combination with Evan in cleanly finishing off the monsters was becoming better.

But as Mirole killed it off, she suddenly flapped her eyes while she experienced a level up.

Why didnt I recognize this until now?

Mirole?

Zero, this way.

Mirole held Evans hand and led the way. Evan was bewildered, but he followed her.

There are too many barriers in the Eternal Glacier, which made it impossible even for Evan and Maybell to detect the entire area, but Maybell may have acquired a method to do a deep search through spirits as she leveled up.

It wasnt the rift of the Spirit Realm when Evan arrived with Mirole after breaking through several layers of barriers.

A familiar yet strong aura kept on leaking out from the door. It was dark-reddish mana.

Is this a joke?

As expected.

Mirole gritted her teeth as she spoke.

It has the most energy in Middle Earth, so it is the best place to hide the gate of the Demon Realm.

Demon King, you bastard

Evan mumbled in astonishment.

I didnt expect you to play games.

* * *

Elizabeth was told that Evan wouldnt be coming back soon, so she didnt seem so well.

Fake Oppa? A doll? I wish I had that, too.

Apologies, my lady. There were no other reports aside from them.

Maybe its because Belois killed it on the spot after finding it, but Shine explained that she was fully into finding Evans fragments, so Elizabeths encounter will be unlikely.

Anyways, did you really clear the dungeon? In just two months? By yourself?

Oppa said that its a reasonable thing to do when you are not bothered by peoples judgment.

Well, thats true.

When Evan was clearing dungeons with the dungeon knights, including Shine, Shine knew that he was adjusting his pace as he was conscious of how people would take it, and it was not that Evan had a hard time in clearing them.

Well, I guess things were different for the Junior group, though.

That means Elizabeth, who spent a shorter time in training than the Junior group, has a higher potential than everyone in the Junior group Soon, Shine shook his head.

Well, she is Masters little sister.

Family lines dont matter! The eldest Oppa is weak.

He is very conscious about it anyway, so please refrain from talking about it in front of him, my lady.

You know, Evan Oppa made me strong. I was born again when he took my hand and let me defeat those slimes.

Is that so? Ah, do you want some juice?

Yup!

She isnt possibly recalling the time during her childhood. Shine smiled and offered her a juice. At that moment, the Marquis of Sherden and his second wife, Miriam, arrived at the Astray HQ.

L-Liz!?

Ah, Mom!

Elizabeth, who became at least 20 centimeters taller before entering the dungeon, welcomed her mother and hugged her while smiling.

Liz, can you let me go since its difficult to breathe?

Oh my. I failed to watch my daughter grow at her side

I dont think that is a problem, my lord.

The Marquis couple was taken aback by their daughter, who grew up so fast. And they were at a loss for words when they heard that she solely cleared the 100th floor of the dungeon.

Honey, this matter

Must be confidential. Thank goodness Arisha took care of the report beforehand.

She is really admirable. Such a smart girl.

Shine, who becomes somber whenever Arisha comes up in the conversation, quietly looked the other way. The Marquis couple doesnt know the pregnancy news of Evans wives yet.

Liz, why were you in the dungeon?

I thought that I needed to become strong in order to find Oppa.

Miriam spoke while acting like she was blacking out when Elizabeth spoke more confidently than anyone in the dungeon knighthood.

Liz! A fine lady shouldnt talk like that!

Miriam, I think we should give up on our plans for her.

Honeeeeey

Our daughter is destined for the dungeon. There is quite a number of similar people in Sherden lately, but she is the strongest in the world who stands on the apex of all humanity. Theres no need for us to cling onto the noble lady that appears in fairy tales.

Its definitely true. But for Miriam, who dreamed of her daughter becoming the queen of the high society, her heart was falling apart.

Haaa, I shouldnt have let Evan take charge of her education

Shes well in terms of that part, too, so no need to worry, my lady.

Be quiet!

Why is it just me?

Shine pouted. At that moment, Elizabeth stood up as if she had a great idea.

I want to see grandpa first!

Grandpa?

Grandpa Bernard!

Elizabeths eyes were glaring like the Milky Way.

Ill meet with Eir, and well look for Evan Oppa together!

I believe even Bernard has a plan for that, Liz.

But I am strong now with my power!

Liz smiled brightly,

And leaped.

Huh?

Liz? Liz? Liz!?

The three were bewildered and looked for her everywhere in Sherden, but they failed to find her trace.

And they barely manage to calm down after Belois searched for her location and informed them that she is in the ancient forest.

Well, in fact, nobody was calm at all.