Chapter 513

Rumors spread throughout the entire alliance that the hero, Ellen Artorius, had awakened another power. Those who witnessed the main force marching and the vanguard sweeping away monsters with the waves of fire pouring from the hero's cloak were all amazed. The flames of hatred pouring from the hero's cloak swept away the monsters, reducing the weaker ones to ashes and the stronger ones to famous void swords that could cut through anything. The hero was the judgment of the sun and moon, sweeping away the waves of monsters at the forefront. However, the flames of hatred pouring from the hero's cloak did not spare Pia. Therefore, no one could interfere in the fight where Ellen swept away. Most of the alliance was in awe of the fact that the hero had become even stronger. However, the temple troops who knew Ellen were feeling uncomfortable with Ellen Artorius' appearance. Ellen seemed strange. She was already quiet, but she spoke even less than usual. Her pupils were hazy as if they had no focus, and she occasionally held her head and said strange nonsense. After the march, the newly established base camp. The emperor and the pope of the Odae Divine Sect came out for inspection, ostensibly to boost the morale of the alliance and to hide their true intentions from the pope. They came to check Ellen's condition after receiving a report from Savioleen Tana that Ellen Artorius was in an abnormal state. Inside the temple camp, Ellen Artorius' tent. "Ellen." "......Yeah." Emperor Bertus couldn't help but feel uncomfortable after seeing Ellen's condition. Bertus sat across from him, watching Ellen, who was staring into space with her hazy eyes. Savioleen Tana was the only one by Bertus' side. Ellen had awakened another power that she couldn't use until now. However, apart from becoming stronger, Ellen Artorius seemed to have a serious problem. "You seem to be in pain somewhere." "......" Everyone who knew Ellen asked about her condition. Are you okay? But Ellen just shook her head every time she heard such a question. She just said she was tired. Ellen looked around with her hazy eyes, narrowing her eyes. As if trying to confirm what was around her. Ellen confirmed the appearance of Bertus and Savioleen Tana by her side. "I met Reinhardt a while ago." Ellen was still conscious. * * * Bertus and Savioleen Tana know the truth about the Gate incident. Therefore, Ellen decided that she could tell them what she had been through. Reinhardt was dying, and she had taken on that burden. To briefly explain what happened, Bertus and Savioleen Tana were amazed at what had happened. It was a phenomenon caused by too much death, which had covered Reinhardt and was inherited by Ellen. Ellen's mind was not in good condition. "Even if it's irresponsible... I had to do it. That's what I thought." Ellen muttered in a daze that she had to save Reinhardt. After revealing her true power, Ellen had become stronger. When the Gate incident was completely over, she asked Bertus and Tana to kill her. Meanwhile, Riana had taken an alchemical potion that made her invincible, but also caused her great suffering. Even if I wasn't watching, Riana was practicing with Lucynil on the deserted island, delving into the depths of her abilities. It's good that her ability development has accelerated, but is it really a good thing? Riana was abusing herself. Olivia and the elite selection of Lord Vampires were making smooth progress in their preparations for war. As soon as we step forward, the army's march will accelerate, and the suppression of the Gate incident will also speed up. And, apart from preparing for war, other things were progressing one by one. I continued to fight Ellen in my dreams every other day. It still wasn't going well. Fighting in a state where I didn't have the mindset to hurt Ellen was disadvantageous for me. And, the Void Sword Lament cuts everything except relics. Even if I became a Master Class, my overall specs were still lacking, and I wasn't properly prepared to fight. I had to experience a defeat that ends in my death. The pain in the dream at the moment of death was a kind of bonus or no different. "Is this already complete?" "Yes. It wasn't that difficult." I was gaping at the white obelisk that replaced Lajac's central fountain. The passing residents were staring at the suddenly erected obelisk, wondering what it was, but they didn't know what it really was. Harryot and Ailey were by my side. "The Secretary's ability is really amazing, the more you know, the more surprised you are." "Is that so...?" Harryot, who was not used to compliments, scratched her cheek at Ailey's words. The dream obelisk. Harryot succeeded in interpreting dream magic and quickly succeeded in artifacting it. I had a feeling that she had been scribbling research notes for a few days, but was she trying to make this? "Once we test it and the effect is good, we plan to install it in other areas as well." "That's good." Even if sleeping comfortably at this time has little meaning, from the perspective of someone who has experienced the harshness of the dream world, I believe it will be a helpful item for people. * * * Magic that interferes with dreams corresponds strictly to the unique ability possessed only by succubi, not magic. Harryot's ability to reinterpret it as magic and artifact it had already surpassed most great wizards. The reason why this was possible was that Harryot's abilities were not comparable to those of her first year. In a genius with the greatest talent in magical history, she had already grown enough to fully demonstrate her abilities. Ironically, Charlotte was partly responsible for Harryot's ability to develop artifacts so quickly. When she had to assist me as a secretary until now, Harryot didn't have the personal time to do what she wanted. But Charlotte was doing well without having to be a secretary, so Harryot was able to invest all her time in what she wanted to do. However, something feels off. It's a good thing that Harryot can now devote all her time to her research, with Charlotte taking over my previous duties and doing them better than me. But it's objectively clear that I've been taking up too much of Harryot's time, and I feel a sense of self-loathing. That night, as I sit on my bed after preparing for battle, Harryot looks at me and asks why I seem upset. I explain that I feel guilty for taking up too much of her time and that she could have done greater things if she hadn't been my secretary. Harryot was an exceptional assistant, but if she had focused on her research instead, she could have accomplished even greater things. I wonder what I could have achieved if I had been more capable. With Charlotte now in charge, I can't help but think about what I could have accomplished if I had been better. However, Harryot reassures me that our past accomplishments are not worthless just because Charlotte is now doing things better and faster. Translation: At some point, it seems like age becomes meaningless. At some point, I feel like I'm receiving too much help from those around me, and in some ways, others are wiser than me. It goes without saying that hearing good words is nice. Although hearing good words may be meaningless, people need that kind of thing. Harryot has been the closest to me so far, and she is still the closest to me now. Harryot said she liked it for practical efficiency and other possibilities, and I actually liked it too. At some point, Harryot was devoted to me. Really, she was trying to give me everything. After finishing her words, Harryot was writing in her research journal again. Harryot, who no longer needed to be my secretary, is still busy. She continues to look for things to do. "But take it easy. Do you still have more to do?" "I think I need to keep an eye on the progress of Ovelisk. There's a lot of other work too." "Other work?" "I'm learning about engagement rituals. From the lord of the Suhyo family." Engagement rituals. In the midst of this, Harryot suddenly learned about engagement rituals from Lucinil? In response to my question, Harryot looked at me sadly and smiled. "Ellen, we have to find a way to turn it around." "Ah...." I felt like I was suffocating at those words. "There was no other way because there was no time. There might have been another way." "...." "I won't forget that Ellen took everything on." Harryot writes in her research journal. "Ellen is also my friend." It was Harryot, not Antirianus, who suggested that Ellen take on everything. Ellen is also Harryot's friend. I had forgotten this obvious fact for too long. Harryot, who had been writing in her research journal for a while, suddenly turned to me. "So don't try to be grateful." "Huh...?" "Then I'll be upset." In response to Harryot's words, I couldn't say anything.