Chapter 302 - Episode Two - A Certain Fixer's Fate (1) (SIde: Peter)

Peter, the ex-Emperor, Peltaire, and his subordinate, Myunhi, were walking in the territory of the Raingrum Frontier Counts in the Dinrat Kingdom.

The Raingrum family is a noble family that has been assisting Peter for generations, and this territory was one of Peters bases.

Its been so long, I thought I was going to die a few times

As he looked at the building in the distance, Peter let out a weak voice.

His eyes were hidden by a cracked mask, but even so, his lips were twisted in a way that showed his fatigue.

Peters subordinate, Myunhi, who was walking beside him, saw his face and frowned.

Peter looked sideways at her face and chuckled.

But even though the schedule has fallen apart, Im pretty sure we were able to revive the patron god of the Dinrat Kingdom. I thought it was a more dangerous spirit weapon, so I was going to bind it and control it no matter what, but if it looks like that, theres nothing more I can do. Ive seen it firsthand, and I dont think theres anything in this world that can do anything about it.

Originally, Peters goal was to revive Kudor in preparation for the coming disaster.

The only reason he wanted to keep it under control was that he was unsure of its true nature.

It was for this reason that he had abandoned his position and repeatedly prolonged his life through forbidden magic.

I would have liked to have nipped the uncertainty in the bud, but Its not up to me to make that decision either, since I couldnt control the god Kudor. Ive done all I can. Ive prolonged my life for forty years

That, thats right Peter-sama, thank you for your hard work.

Youve been through a lot, but youve cooperated well, Zolomonia.

Peter looked next to him and stopped speaking.

He then let out a weak sigh.

Ive been annoyed by her presence, but Im going to miss her when shes gone.

Zolomonia has already been unsealed and released.

She has left her summoning crest to Abel, and her body is now free.

Its not safe to leave her out in the open, but she risked her life in the end to fight Kudor, as Peter said, and Peter didnt feel like capturing her right away.

If it was really dangerous, Kudor, who should be around Abel as well as Zolomonia, would do whatever he could, so there was no need for Peter to worry about it.

Peter-sama, are you sure that one of your objectives, the religious unification of the Dinrat Kingdom through war against other countries, was correct?

Peter shook his head at Myunhis question.

That would be impossible without the cooperation of the god Kudor. Besides, Kudor is too powerful. Originally, the unification of religions was intended to prevent him from making a move but now that Kudor is here, it is not something that should be allowed to pass, even if it creates danger and misfortune. I guess that means Im retired for good.

Youve mentioned him often, but who is he, ?

Well, I guess its safe to say. I once faked my death and left the Popes body forty years ago,, and shortly before that, I met him.

Well, which one is ?

The monster, Count Julem.

Count Julem ?

Myunhi was puzzled.

Count Julem is half a fairy tale.

He is said to have been an earl in the Dinrat Kingdom about 600 years ago, and one day he disappeared.

However, more than a hundred years later, people began to see a person who resembled Count Julem not only in the Dinrat Kingdom, but also in various parts of the world.

It was said that he would be present at major events that would go down in history, but would be laughing by himself far away from his surroundings.

It was a famous story that 90% of the people in the Dinrat Kingdom knew.

However, there are few people who really believe it.

Every once in a while, a new rumor would appear, but it would only be an afterthought, a misunderstanding, or an outright lie.

Every year, there are a few people who claim to be Count Julem, and at the annual Lomarn masquerade festival, there are always people dressed up as Julem.

In case you were wondering, this years Lomarn masquerade festival was a rare event where the majority of the participants dressed up as Gaston, but thats not important.

Myunhi looks at Peter with suspicion.

Even someone as loyal to Peter as Myunhi was, she couldnt decide if it was true or not.

There was a high possibility that he was imagining things or that he was just joking.

Peter responded to Myunhis suspicion with a smile.

Weve also talked, you know. We met in the throne room on the top floor of what was then the Grand Palace of Dinrat. He had the guards crucified against the wall and was sitting on the throne waiting for me.

Count Julem is ?

Myunhis face was bewildered.

The concept of good and evil was unclear to Count Julem.

There is no record of him ever going on a raid on the palace.

He said. Lord Peltaire, I will eventually turn the other four powers against Dinrat at the same time. Poor Pope, by that time you will be too old to be in this world

Myunhis puzzled face turns to astonishment.

Ohhhh so, so thats why !

The Four Great Kingdoms are the countries that the four great creator gods are said to have founded in the past.

And If it were to happen at the same time, they bare their fangs at the Dinrat Kingdom, the Dinrat Kingdom would certainly be destroyed.

In order to prevent this from happening, Peter had to abandon his identity and put his faith in mythology to continue his pursuit of Kudor.

The religious unification of the other four kingdoms was also a preemptive strike to protect the country in anticipation of the attack that Count Julem would eventually launch.

As if in a fairy tale he can conjure up magical phenomena that dont involve spirits at all. I fought him, but fufu, he gave me a bad time. No one ever mentioned that Count Julem was talking, so I didnt expect him to be that talkative. At that rate hes not just a bystander, hes intervened in history many times. If hes able to do that, it might not be impossible to inspire four nations that have a religious grudge against the Dinrat kingdom to attack it, even if they dont show it.

Oh, no

I still see Count Julem in my dreams, but after seeing the god Kudor, I seem to have stopped seeing him altogether. Count Julem was a formidable opponent, but I dont think he could do anything against God Kudor and Abel.

Peter laughs.

As a result of abandoning his identity and bending his beliefs to stay alive, he had finally succeeded in reviving the power to destroy the monsters of history.

Myunhi laughs as well.

While they were talking, they had arrived at the mansion where they were based.

Myunhi opened the door and stepped out of the way, letting Peter pass first.

Now that weve served our purpose, theres no point in pointlessly disrupting the world and prolonging our lives.

Peter muttered sadly.

Peter-sama, that is !

Is what I would like to say but Im sure that God Kudor will at least allow us to see the future of the Dinrat Kingdom and the end of the Count.

Peter says, and Myunhi laughs.

And Im not sure what Abel-chan will do if I dont keep an eye on him But if its me, Im going to take advantage of me, and I cant come on too strong, so maybe Ill just die and change my name. I like this face, though

Myunhis smile stopped.

She also covers her face with her hands and lets out a sad sigh.

Will I be a savior or a god of destruction ?

I think its most likely that youll achieve both.

Thats why its not in my nature. Baron Lark is amazing. He can have that monster and still be able to hold it at that level. I thought he was a timid softy, but if hes controlling it deliberately, hes doing a hell of a job.

Myunhi wiped Peters cold sweat with a cloth.

Peters mouth twisted in suspicion as he walked up the stairs.

Theres no one welcoming us? I knew something was wrong when I saw the door. I wonder if anyones home.

Peter tilted his head as he said this.

Myunhi put his hand on the door at the back of the fourth floor, the top level.

What the !

Myunhi exclaimed.

The room was stained with blood, and more than a dozen of Peters men and servants were lying in a pool of blood.

At the back of the room, in the chair where Peter was sitting, sat a stout, greenish-white haired man of advanced years.

Its been a long time, Lord Peltaire. What do you think, its just like the old days, isnt it? Im embarrassed to admit it, but Im a bit more sophisticated than Id like to admit.