Chapter 475

I had always thought of leaving Edina as soon as possible, but I stayed because there was someone who could replace me. I planned to leave the day after preparations were complete. The night before departure, Charlotte came to me and asked about the extent of her authority. She acknowledged that she could control the demons and the departed, but the council and other loyalists were my friends and allies, and my absence could lead to discord. Charlotte was speaking realistically. The power she had in Edina was only her support for me as the demon king, and it was not yet proven that she could rule Edina entirely. I agreed with her that Olivia and Riana, who had worked hard to build Edina, might feel uncomfortable with Charlotte's sudden appearance and orders. Although it was rational to follow her, it would be emotionally difficult to accept. In reality, we had no emotional conflicts because we had no reason to argue. We generally agreed with each other's opinions and discussed them until we reached a consensus. Harry had even tried to help Charlotte. In summary, the protagonist discusses with Charlotte the potential issues that may arise from her taking control of the demons and the council. They agree that the protagonist needs someone who can fully replace them as the demon queen. The protagonist acknowledges that Olivia and Riana may feel uncomfortable with Charlotte's sudden appearance and orders, but it is necessary for her to take control. The next day, the protagonist's secretary, Reinhardt, leaves, and Harry will return to his original job of magical research after completing the handover process. Charlotte looked at Reinhardt's empty seat and Olivia's gaze on her. She asked Olivia if she had anything to say, but Olivia remained silent, seemingly trying to gauge something. Charlotte couldn't read any hostility in her gaze yet. She commented on Reinhardt's kindness and how it could lead to trusting the wrong people. Harry was listening to their conversation, and it seemed like they were preparing for Charlotte's takeover. Charlotte assured Olivia that she had no reason to intentionally ruin anything and asked for her support. Olivia had seen people who would destroy themselves to kill the demon king out of deep hatred. Charlotte acknowledged that it might be hard to believe her, but she would do her best. Olivia lowered her head in respect, and Charlotte thanked her and looked at Harry, thanking him for his help and asking for his continued support. The protagonist doesn't know much about Ellen's hometown, a village called Liza in the western border of Kernstadt. Of course, there was no name for Liza on the map. There may have been people who knew the location of Liza in nearby villages, but all such small villages were destroyed after the Gate incident. Therefore, any hope of finding someone who knows the exact location of Liza must be abandoned. It is unknown whether Liza has survived the aftermath of the Gate incident. However, Luna Artorius, Ellen's mother, is estimated to be a stronger person than Savioline Tanabata. It is speculated that there may be a connection between the disappeared Sunday and Monday of the Lord Vampire clan and the incident. It was said that they originally did not interfere in worldly affairs. The reason for this is unknown, but if that is true, it can be assumed that there is no movement in the place called Ilwoldang even now, after the Gate incident. It is still unknown whether Liza has escaped the aftermath of the Gate incident and whether Luna Artorius is really not involved in this incident. I don't know anything specific about Liza and Ellen's mother. Ellen's mother's name is Luna Artorius, and she called herself the Lord of Sun and Moon. Therefore, it is necessary to find Luna Artorius for guidance, even though I don't know how to persuade her or why she should teach me her transcendent power. If I don't, I will have to use Alsvinger in the final battle, and I don't want to die like that. Even if I can solve the situation without using Alsvinger, I can never beat Ellen in my current state if I have to fight her for some reason later. At least I have to reach the Master Class before the final battle. I need to have more power if possible. There are excellent magicians around me, but there are no people who have reached the Master Class. The strongest person I know is Savioline Tanabata. However, it is impossible to ask her for guidance in this situation. Therefore, I may have to find Luna Artorius, who is presumed to be stronger than her. It's really vague. I have to beg her to make me stronger by finding Ellen's mother. In this situation. In this era. It's too ridiculous to do in such a catastrophic situation. There may be monsters wandering around the continent, but I felt really vague about being in the mountainous area of western Kernstadt. "What is this...?" It was supposed to be a mountain village, but in front of me was a mountainous area that was like a fortress full of rocks. When I heard about it from Ellen, it felt like a village in the back of a small town, but there was a huge mountainous area. Translation:

This area is known as the Sren Mountains. Ellen... Can we really call this a village hidden in the mountains, when it's not even enough to describe it as being in the middle of nowhere? Come to think of it, Ellen was always a bit different from ordinary people. I didn't think finding Liza would be easy. I checked the map, but this mountainous area is vast. And even at a glance, there's no proper road leading to Liza in this rugged terrain. "Uwoooooo!" The cries of unknown monsters echo through the mountains. Even monsters that roam the continent have entered this mountain range. Will it take days, weeks, or even months to wander around here? Can I really find Liza in this mountainous area where monsters may attack and kill me at any moment? Where will I sleep and find food? It's all for the final battle, but still... I find myself in a survival game in the middle of nowhere, with monsters growling around me. "Sigh..." Well, when has anything ever been easy? I will find what I'm looking for and obtain it. There is a powerful inevitability at work within me. I am looking for Liza and trying to meet Ellen's mother. So I will find them and meet them. I take steps into this vast and rugged mountainous area, to not sacrifice my life in the final battle. I must become stronger. Absolutely.