Chapter 367
Volume 38 Chapter 8
8) Dementia Dragon
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Petrov had his own pride .
โThe best profession is one of the arts . My complex and subtle paintings can allow someone to fully understand the world . Well, the sculptor Weed might have more fame and skill than me but there are always exceptions . โ
He still couldnโt abandon Yurin in his heart . ย Weed might be a family member but he was still a competitor!
โMy future family is developing the north very well . โ
Petrov nodded with satisfaction .
In fact, he expected Weed to be quite thankful after realized all the chaos and confusion Petrov created on the Central Continent .
The pictures he painted dealt a blow to the peace of the Haven Empire .
Only a painter could be so exceptional in this area . ย His works depicting the lords as villains were inspiring and moved the heart . ย The realistic portrayals caused the infamy of the lords to increase and even created scenes of confusion in some places .
He did quite a bit of damage in the early days of the Haven Empireโs occupation so Petrovโs name was quite well known among the users .
-Petrov the magician of colour .
-Petrov the mural storyteller .
โA painter who can draw dreams or express the true nature . โ
Petrov occasionally visited the Painterโs Guild in Morata . ย It was to obtain a chance to meet Yurin .
โBuying paints . Buying natural paints 3 silver or less! And I will draw a picture in those clothes for a cheap price!โ
โA poor painter is buying wolf leather . If there are holes in the leather then I will buy it for a cheap price . Please help me and donโt sell it to a grocery store!โ
Novice painters worked hard engaging in business in the city . ย When first starting Royal Road, a person couldnโt leave the village or city for the first four weeks .
Unlike other professions, novice painters could hone their skills in this time period .
โAhem, she isnโt here today either . She must be drawing all the beauty in this world . I want to see her face . โ
Petrov bleakly turned towards Painterโs Hill .
In the crowded Morata, if a person wasnโt careful then they would always bump into players . A procession of merchants and architects holding shovels caught his eye .
Despite the crisis of the Haven Empire invading the north, the number of beginners in Morata was growing every day . ย Even the level 1 beginners would lay down foundation stones in the Arpen Kingdom while filled with hope .
โThis place has remained unchanged . โ
Petrov climbed the hill while looking at Morataโs landscape .
The city that had become the hub of commercial traffic in the north contained high buildings and the streets were filled with symbolic sculptures . It didnโt have a deep historical tradition so buildings of various styles created a culture that symbolized the city .
Architects, painters and sculptors all added decorations . ย Merchants ran businesses and residents could live their lives . ย Adventures made friends and relaxed in the city while sharing stories . ย There would be many losses if the city fell into a crisis so people came forward to fight .
โHow is it so well drawn?โ
โMaybe they have been a professional portrait artist since childhood . โ
โThe drawing speed is really fast . There are numerous colours that are mixed well . This isnโt a normal skill . โ
The gathered spectators were buzzing .
โIt seems to be an artist drawing a picture . โ
This sight was common to Petrov so he attempted to casually pass by .
Painters or sculptors working would draw peopleโs attention . ย The painters deliberately sat on a street corner while showing an attractive painting .
If an audience was gathered then they could get a higher value when succeeding with the artwork . ย The audience also consisted of customers such as a warrior asking for his appearance to be drawn .
Petrov wasnโt interested generic users selling paintings .
โNo on will buy my paintings . They arenโt the type of paintings that would be sold for a cheap price . โ
He was just going to walk through towards Painterโs Hill . ย Then he heard the clear voice of a woman among the onlookers .
โThe value of this picture is 30 gold . Can you recognize how good this price is? Iโll tell you in advance but discounts or requests canโt be returned . โ
โYes, I understand . โ
โIf you prepay for a painting then you can increase the paint colours or add options for an additional charge . โ
A chill went down the bones in his spine as he heard the voice!
Petrovโs eyes flashed .
โIt is her!โ
He had met her in the painting of St . Georgeโs Castle . ย The sculptor Weed was the brother of his lifelong companion in the future!
โIt is fate that weโre meeting again . โ
On the eve of a storm, two opposing families were meeting again on Painterโs Hill . ย They could be like Romeo and Juliet who ended in tragedy or extremely happy lovers like Nodulle and Hilderun .
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Petrov stood by waiting while she drew the picture . ย There were many travellers so Painterโs Hill operated until late at night . ย Then at dawn, users would flock to the Tower of Light to continue painting .
โHow about we get rid of this red paint? I will draw it with yellow instead of red . โ
โThe night fare surcharges are a littleโฆ Is it okay? Your equipment indicates that you have a lot of money . โ
โI will draw the bridge of your nose more firmly and raise the jaw line . Do you prefer longer bangs? The additional charge will be 35% but it will be indistinguishable from a photograph . โ
He listened to her ripping off the guests that kept on coming .
Yurinโs hair had grown longer since the last time he saw her . ย A female warrior cut their hair because it would be a burden in battle but painters or magicians could wear their hair long under pointed hats . ย Her paint stained clothes only enhanced her pure charm .
โWow, a whole swarm of bees . Indeedโฆ . โ
Yurin finally finished and placed her painting tools in her backpack . ย He had been waiting for this moment so Petrov swallowed his saliva as he approached her .
โExcuse meโฆ Do you remember me?โ
A small, shaky voice!ย It was filled with longing and affection .
Petrov had shown Yurin his treasured paintings that werenโt open to the public . ย He was certain that she would remember him .
She might have even been waiting for him deep in her heart . ย If so, todayโs meeting was a sweet destiny!
โHey, who are you?โ
โI am Petrovโฆ . โ
โHuh?โ
โI am the Aqualight Painter from St . Georgeโs Castle . โ
โOh, that disgusting person?โ
It felt like a spear had pierced Petrovโs heart . ย Yurin then laughed brightly .
โJust joking . Have you been well?โ
Weed knew her personality well and that smiling expression occurred when she was manipulating someone . ย She was his sister but sometimes she acted like a naughty pony .
In particular, if she had a grudge then she tended to not forgive it .
โOf course . Iโve been waiting to meet you again . โ
โYou should have come see me earlier . ย Petrov is always welcome . โ
โHmm hmm . โ
Petrov coughed and tried to change the atmosphere . ย In the past, he had criticized her brother so he felt that she was still upset about that .
โThen do you want to talk about paintings? The painting style that is fashionable these daysโฆ . โ
โAre you being cocky?โ
Petrov shook his head . ย This approach didnโt seem to be working .
He had to confess like an honest man . ย Otherwise, he would regret it for the rest of his life .
โI have always been waiting for the day that we would meet again . Iโve been thinking about your face every day . โ
โStalker?โ
His preconceived ideas seemed to be bad . ย Petrov felt like he should improve the situation .
โDonโt you think the cloak Iโm wearing is very nice? After meeting the king of the Sprit World and helping the water spirits, I obtained this cloak that has the ability to call down rain . The value of this cloak isnโt cheapโฆ . โ
โA bean paste man?โ (A term that grew to mean a man who values superficial things, is obsessed with appearances or spends above their means)
Petrov was speechless . ย She wasnโt impressed with his extreme devotion .
He decided to use a wildcard .
โIโve been waiting to meet you again so Iโve prepared a painting with 300 diamonds embedded in it . โ
โCan you go away?โ
Yurin had little interest at this point .
In fact, she also felt pleased to meet Petrov after a long time . ย He had lost her goodwill after criticizing Weed last time . ย She felt pleasure crushing a man like that .
Petrov removed a hairpin with a water drop on it from a box .
โThis is a magic hairpin made of the purest water in the world . I think the brilliant sheen makes it worth more than 300 diamonds . โ
โThis man is scary, spending valuable money while children are sufferingโฆ . . โ
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Weed wanted to turn his head .
The dragon Ausollet seemed to be having a bloody discussion with its eyes . ย It was like a starving carnivore staring at an insignificant herbivore .
โI donโt know what I should do . Thinking about it positively, I am the one who save it from the brainwashing . Of course I deserve some financial rewards . โ
Unfortunately, the dragon Ausolletโs thoughts were a little different .
-You .
There were many implications in that short word .
Weedโs eyes trembled .
-This foolish creature that tried to attack me, was your balance distorted or something? I will tear through your body although it will be glory for you to die by my hands .
Weed wanted to give up that glory . ย His troubled expression returned .
โIt really is a corrupt society when an honest person like me doesnโt receive preferential treatment . โ
He blamed all the absurdity on society!
The dragon Ausollet that had been attacking the Embinyu Church stared at Weed for a few seconds .
A dragon was a monster that would lose its composure!
โThis isโฆ . The dragon will become aware of its identity the moment we say the word dragon . โ
Strictly speaking, it was difficult to consider the current Ausollet as a high ranking monster .
But the moment the dragon became aware of it, the dragon would spread its wings and fly . ย It could then aim the terrible dragonโs breath and other magic towards the ground . ย It had two or three times the devastation of the summon meteor spell .
A dragon was a creature that could significantly change the world when it became angry . ย The younger Ausollet was a crazy dragon that committed such terrible actions .
โI canโt let it become like that . โ
Weed had a similar idea to the Embinyu Church . ย The senior members had no fear of the dragon . ย Their god Embinyu had given them magic to put down rebellions .
โInternal Rupture of the Unbelievers!โ
โDigging through the Heart!โ
โBrilliant Judgement!โ
โDevastated Paradise!โ
The high priest and senior priests gathered magic and struck the dragon . ย A huge explosion occurred and Ausollet staggered .
-Kuoohhhh, you humansโฆ . !
The dragon rose in anger and faced the priests of the Embinyu Church . ย The dragon seemed to have forgotten about him due to the shock . ย Weed waited another moment before leaving .
โKeep moving . โ
โOnly a few minutes remain until it is completely brainwashed . Devote your life to this glory . โ
The features of the priests were calm . ย They moved quickly to use divine magic against the dragon . ย Atrocity Knights and dangerous monsters continued to flock in order to draw the dragonโs attention .
Weed turned and quickly retreated . ย But the Embinyu Church had also noticed him .
โThat one over thing is going against Embinyuโs will . โ
โIt is the big, foolish bear that smashed our tower . Peel off his skin and eat it . โ
The priests and knights that had seen Weed climb the tower pointed towards him . ย Weed had done something bad so hostility had risen!
โI have to run away . โ
Weed jumped up from the ground .
The situation wasnโt good so it only took him 1 second to decide to escape . ย It was better not to fight against the enemy . Instead, he should retreat and hide in a suitable place .
He would only work when he was in the best state!ย But the high priest Heuller demonstrated his divine magic .
โRestricted Area of the Slaves!โ
Ddiring!
-A powerful curse spell has hit . -The curse has been cast with the power of the ruler of the Embinyu Church, Heuller . -You will suffer endless pain and reduction of health when outside a certain distance and your weakened soul will suffer . -The wrongfully dead ghosts will jump on your flesh and you wonโt be able to control it properly . -Heullerโs divine magic is unavoidable and canโt be resisted . -Travel speed has been reduced by 26% . -Health will be decreased by 1,293 with every step you move .Weedโs eyes could see a red aura that signified a fixed area . ย If he went beyond those boundaries then he would suffer from the curse magic .
โThis damn curse . โ
There was no way to escape .
โIt is like a cat pursuing a mouse until it dies and still eating itโฆ . โ
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Weed grabbed a nearby monster with both hands and threw it towards the high priest Heuller . ย Of course, he gained nothing as it was burned away by Heullerโs protective magic .
โI wonโt forgive him . โ
Weed overflowed with anger and headed towards the Embinyu Church . ย Of course, a tremendous force was encircling the dragon .
There were fanatics, knights, priests and monsters everywhere after the Sky Tower collapsed . ย If the tower hadnโt collapsed and blocked the roads then there would be an infinite number of troops .
Instead, the production bases continued to produce fanatics and demons . ย Weed was surrounded by several hundred to 1,000 troops . ย He couldnโt look down on them since he was in the heart of the enemy .
โNo matter how I live quietly, this world always tries to kill me . If you are willing to bother me then I will fight . โ
The huge black bear wasnโt daunted and gave off an overwhelming impression!ย Although it couldnโt be compared to a dragon, the extra large black bear bared its teeth .
-These dirty savages, you should all die!
โNow it is too late . Do I have to just watch without fighting?โ
โAigoo, I will die . โ
Warrior-1 continued to scout without getting closer . ย He saw the Sky Tower collapsing and the dragon moving . ย Now all the troops of the Embinyu Church had been mobilized so it was quite easy to invade the interior .
But Warrior-1 couldnโt move from his spot at all .
-Your body is rotting . -Health is constantly decreasing . -Poison has reduced the vitality in your body to the minimum . You canโt wield your weapon or any other activities .His body had been rotted by the poison after passing through the river .
Warrior-1 could only lay on the ground . ย It was a scene that would cause Weed to nag him!ย In this state, he couldโt even resist if the Embinyu Church stabbed him in the chest .
โGreat Emperor-nim wonโt forget and will save me!โ
Warrior-2 was still bound with the chains in the prison .
โI will not give up until the end . Iโve survived worst situations because I didnโt give up hope . โ
The guards were talking among themselves .
โIt is a little noisy above . โ
โThe strength of the priests are amazing and the dragon is being brainwashed faster than expected . โ
โThen shouldnโt we prepare the offerings?โ
โLetโs start . โ
Warrior-2 was going to be offered to the brainwashed dragon . ย The guards sprinkled seasonings over Warrior-2 while he was still living .
โRoasted or boiled?โ
โShouldnโt they be burned with an iron rod?โ
โThe last thing I tried was delicious . Juicy and sweet . โ
โIt is delicious when it is a little undercooked . โ
โKuhuhuk, Great Emperor-nim . โ
Warrior-3 was pretending to be a knight so he could walk around relatively freely . ย He didnโt go into the combat zone and just searched the buildings . ย He had learned from watched Weedโs actions and was looking for treasure .
โThese are things related to curses . There isnโt anything normal here and there are even books about black magic . โ
Warrior-3 threw anything related to curses or the ground or destroyed them .
Hestiger was in the kitchen when the guards dragged down some female elf slaves .
โMake some food . A fellow who is still alive . And I wonโt cook you in the same pot with that guy . Kilkilkil!โ
He might applaud Weedโs efficiency but Hestiger couldnโt put up with injustice .
โThose bad fellows! How can people like you live under this sky?โ
โWho are you? Kueok!โ
Hestiger ran out and killed the guards while saving the elves .
โAre you okay?โ
โYes, we arenโt injured . โ
They were beautiful elves and high elves . ย They couldnโt use their magic and even the shamans couldnโt invoke their spirits due to the enslavement .
Hestiger swung his scimitar and freed them . ย The sight of so many elves being defaced by chains was an insult to beauty itself!ย In addition to his good looks, Hestiger had the atmosphere of a hero in the movies .
Hestigerโs low voice instilled faith in the people that heard it .
โThis place is dangerous . I will guide you out of the temple . โ
No matter how dangerous the situation, he was a typical hero that defended women!
โNo . We also have to fight . We will fight together . โ
โYou donโt have a map of this area and you seem tired . โ
โWe can feel it as elves . I donโt want to imagine all that evil and dangerous magic gathering . If we donโt stop it then the elves wonโt be able to live safely any longer . โ
โThen it is a good idea . We will go together . โ
The high elves picked up guardsโ bows . ย It was incomparable to the bow made by high elves but they had two other weapons, magic and spirits . ย The bow would increase their spirit power by dozens of times .
โThere was a big impact a little while ago . We need to rescue the other slaves before the building collapses . โ
โOf course . โ
Hestiger and the elves quickly seized the building . ย A high elf with a thin and pretty face called Lunari was stuck next to him . ย And they discovered a facility that manufactured poison .
โThis has a strange smell . They seem to be making something using the rotten corpses of the monsters . โ
โThis awful smell! Poison . It is a sufficient amount to pollute the rivers, lakes and sea . And if a spell is used to dump this on land then it will be devastated and creatures wonโt be able to live there for a long period of time . โ
โThe Embinyu Church, it is a really awful place . I know why Great Emperor-nim is fighting them . โ
โI shouldnโt say this as an elf but should we use this poison to defeat them?โ
โAre you serious?โ
โIt is already hard to see them as humans . They should be cut away before they get rid of all other living things in nature . โ
Weed would have praised the high elves if he heard those words . ย But Hestiger thought for a moment before shaking his head .
โNo . I am a proud warrior of Great Emperor-nim so I canโt use such a cowardly method . โ
โBut there is no method more effective than this . โ
โI wonโt do anything unsavoury that will undermine Great Emperor-nimโs honour . I will believe in Great Emperor-nim and wait for him to thoroughly defeat the Embinyu Church . โ
Hestigerโs original character wasnโt like this when he was with Nodulle . ย Nodulle had emphatically refused the poison due to his moral conscience .
But Hestigerโs personality had changed . ย In order to not be a burden on Weed, he had become a more upright and honest hero .
Weed was stronger than Nodulle so Hestiger had no need to anguish about winning against a stronger enemy . ย He knew that Weed would sweep them all away .
If Weed knew this situation then he would lament that he trained his subordinates incorrectly . ย Hestiger should have died sooner or been killed due to jealousy!
Hestiger had the appearance of a grand and righteous warrior . ย The high elf Lunari looked at him with even more impressed eyes .
โIndeed! We can win this using the right methods . It is like Warrior-nim said . โ
โBurn away all the bad people . โ
โI will help you . โ
If Weed knew this then he would strike Hestiger from behind without hesitation .
And Zahab took advantage of the confusion to run in .
โSculpting Blade!โ
The fanatics that believed for a long time would accept evil into their souls . ย Nobles that were controlled wandered around with blank expressions .
โAll these peopleโฆ They will all die for Evane . โ
Zahab swung his sword without hesitation after thinking of his beloved Evane . ย His white hair flew around as he cut the enemy with brilliant movements .
โI can get perfect results thanks to Evane . I will give me life here . โ
It was simple when he thought about it calmly . ย Even if the Embinyu Church fully collapsed, it wouldnโt change the fact that Evane would become queen of the Rosenheim Kingdom .
He had to watch his first love Evane live happily in the arms of another man . ย He was now an old man . ย Maybe it was better for Zahab to die here instead of returning to his original world .
โKuoohh, God . T-this painโฆ . โ
And Saint Ahellun suffered serious injuries . ย He had been among the slaves in the Central Square when the Sky Tower fell down .
It was said that a saint would only emerge once a century . ย They were superior to a pope and could use the divine power of God to sustain life .
In Nodulleโs original adventure, Ahellun had played a huge role but now he could die at any moment like an old man .
Kung . Kung .
The ground in Weedโs immediate vicinity was also shaking due to the battle . ย Ahellun was trapped in more piles of rubber every time Weed played an active role .
โI am doing this . Saint-nim . โ
โGodโฆwe will take care of you . โ
Young female slaves were helping Ahellun .
When the tower had been crumbling, Ahellun used his divine power to form a protective shield around the slaves . ย If it hadnโt been for the shield then all of them would have lost their lives the moment the rubble landed .
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