Chapter 768

Whoosh!

The darkness raised by the Green King couldn’t withstand the flames of the Divine Sword and slowly melted like morning mist touched by sunlight. Raon narrowed his eyes as he watched the Green King’s Sword Domain fade into nothingness.

Sword Domain…

The Sword Domain is a type of barrier that materializes the Willpower and Mental Images accumulated by a swordsman into reality. As befits its special nature, it has an essential condition: it can only be used by swordsmen who inherit the Zieghart bloodline.

Rimmer and Wrath had shown Sword Domains, but strictly speaking, they were slightly different techniques that substituted blood power by overloading the body and mind.

But that Sword Domain is real.

In fact, the darkness raised by the Green King was so crude that it could hardly be called a Sword Domain. Although it was far inferior even to the incomplete domain he had used during his Master days, she naturally followed the flow of the Zieghart Sword Domain. In other words, it meant that the woman wearing the black orc helmet was inheriting the Zieghart blood.

–That’s a real Sword Domain…

Rimmer also gasped in disbelief at the Green King’s Sword Domain.

That’s right.

Raon nodded heavily. When he confirmed the Green King was of Zieghart origin, several buried feelings of discomfort and questions began to surface in his mind.

A young body that looked about twenty years old. Talent not inferior to his own. Affiliation with Eden. Some advice that Wrath had given before the battle. The mocking comments of the Two-Headed Demon he hadn’t understood.

And now… the Sword Domain.

It’s still hard to believe, but…

The Green King seemed to be his sister, Sia, who was believed to be dead. If he accepted that hypothesis, it would explain why he felt familiarity when looking into the Green King’s eyes, and why Wrath had said they had similar temperaments. However, there was still something he needed to confirm.

Raon swallowed dryly and turned to look at Sylvia. She was staring at him with wide eyes, unable to comprehend the situation.

I have to ask.

To confirm the Green King was Sia, he needed Sylvia’s testimony.

However…

He couldn’t speak easily, unable to imagine how much pain Sylvia would feel.

The reason Mother came here is also related to that incident.

Before leaving for this mission, Sylvia had told him sincerely that she was training to the point of collapse to protect her family—and those she needed to protect included him as well.

Mother has been carrying this unhealed wound all this time…

The reason Sylvia made such an oath was because she couldn’t protect her husband and young daughter. She tormented herself so that she wouldn’t experience that pain again.

That’s why she came here too.

Having a son who had died once and returned asking for support, Sylvia couldn’t have stayed quietly in the annex. Scenes of her pleading with the Leader of the Void Sword Division, kneeling before Glenn to ask permission, were easy to imagine—his fingertips trembled unknowingly.

However, even knowing Sylvia’s mental state, he couldn’t stop here.

Even if he deepened her pain and reopened her wounds, he had to find out the truth.

“I’m sorry to do this in this situation, but…”

Raon turned to Sylvia, clenching his fist so hard it almost bled.

“What color were my sister’s hair and eyes?”

For the first time, he asked about the color of Sia’s hair and eyes—something he had avoided mentioning for fear of saddening Sylvia.

“They were brown and red. But why are you asking?”

Sylvia, still not understanding the situation, looked confused.

“Huh…”

Raon turned back to the Green King and shut his eyes tightly.

Brown hair. Red eyes.

“Lastly, Mom, you didn’t see Dad and my sister die for sure, right?”

“I-It’s true. I saw them fall, but I was dragged away unconscious…”

She shook her head, saying the Zieghart guards had stopped her.

“Raon. Why suddenly… Oh?”

Sylvia, as if finally realizing the meaning behind Raon’s questions, turned her gaze to the Green King. She looked her up and down, then dropped her sword with a sharp metallic clang.

“N-No way…”

“I think it’s true.”

“Ah…”

Sylvia collapsed to her knees, not even thinking of picking up her fallen sword.

“No, it can’t be…”

She shook her head violently, refusing to believe it.

–Hey, why is Mom acting like that?

Because it seems that the woman wearing the helmet came out of the same womb as me, just as you said.

–Huh? T-That was just an example, is it really true?

Yes.

Thanks to Sylvia’s testimony, it was confirmed.

The Green King was his sister—Sia.

"Keheheh…"

Seeing the Two-Headed Demon’s mocking laughter—as if to say Now you know—made him even more certain.

–I-Is that your sister?

Rimmer’s lips trembled as he realized the Green King’s true identity.

It’s certain.

Raon nodded, biting his lip.

"No. No. It can’t be. That’s too…"

Sylvia’s face turned pale. Her eyes, staring at the Green King, became bloodshot.

“It’s not wrong.”

The Two-Headed Demon stood beside the Green King and laughed softly.

"She really is the daughter you abandoned when you ran away."

He nodded firmly, as if delivering a fatal blow.

“Aaaaagh!”

Sylvia screamed, clutching her head. Tears that looked like they were stained in blood flowed from her eyes.

“Bastard!”

When Raon was about to charge forward, the Two-Headed Demon laughed and hid behind the Green King.

“I haven’t finished talking yet.”

The Two-Headed Demon raised a finger behind the Green King, indicating there was more.

“Stop babbling uselessly and let me take your head…”

“Maybe you want to hear this. Unless you want to regret it later.”

“What?”

“There’s one more secret left.”

He rested his chin on the Green King’s shoulder and shook his head.

"If the sister you thought was dead is alive, wouldn’t your father be alive too?"

The Two-Headed Demon raised a finger and pointed at the Severing Sword, who stood behind Rimmer.

"That man. Who do you think he is?"

The corners of his helmeted mouth twisted into a smile.

Ah…

Raon let out a low groan as he turned to look back. The Severing Sword was standing still, just as he had been in the Eden branch.

"That’s right. He’s your father. His aura was worse than third-rate, but his swordsmanship was strangely excellent—so the demon had taken him in. A jackpot."

It had been a long time since The Fallen laughed like that.

"Liar!"

Sylvia shook her head in disbelief as she stared at the Soul Severing Sword. But despite her cries, her eyes couldn’t leave him—as if she were recalling Edgar through his physique.

“It’s all lies!”

Her mind was clearly unraveling.

“Hmm…”

Raon swallowed dryly as he looked at the Soul Severing Sword.

Now that I think about it…

Back when the Soul Severing Sword ambushed him, he hadn’t used full force. No Killing Intent. He’d even left a small opening to escape.

Same when they met at the Eden branch—he hadn’t attacked, only watched Raon with unfamiliar eyes.

It all made sense now.

If he really is… Father…

As Raon frowned, remembering the oddities of the Soul Severing Sword, the Two-Headed Demon tilted his chin.

"So I’ll let you confirm his face. Though you might faint."

He chuckled, stroking his mask.

"Shut your mouth."

Raon gripped the Divine Sword and Demon Sword tighter and took a step forward, entering the Steps of Supreme Harmony.

But as he prepared to behead the Two-Headed Demon—

Clang!

Strong sword blows flew from both sides. The Green King and the Soul Severing Sword blocked his path.

"Grr…"

"Why do you think I told you all this?"

The Two-Headed Demon’s eyes curved like crescent moons.

"Because I wanted to see family members kill each other!"

He burst into laughter, clutching his stomach. It was no longer just demonic—it was pure evil.

–Hand over his body. This king will crush that helmet bastard!

Wrath’s fury surged, his entire form dyed in pure white Cold Energy.

I’ll kill him.

Raon bit his lip until it bled and channeled his aura into the Divine Sword and Demon Sword.

“If you want to behead me, come after you kill your sister and your father.”

The Two-Headed Demon couldn’t hide his joy—as if this was his plan from the beginning.

“Nngh…”

Sylvia vomited and collapsed, completely drained of will.

“That little bastard.”

Rimmer frowned and approached from the side.

“He’s really getting on my nerves.”

His green eyes glowed red, enraged.

“Huu…”

Raon exhaled, expelling his turbulent emotions.

Something’s wrong.

From the Blood Demon to the Phantom, the Eden executives he’d encountered had always acted on their own will.

But the Green King and Soul Severing Sword… obeyed the Two-Headed Demon.

Could it be… their souls weren’t completely erased?

Remembering the Green King’s Sword Domain and the Soul Severing Sword’s lack of Killing Intent, he felt a sliver of hope.

"Maybe we can save Dad and my sister."

Raon turned to Sylvia and nodded.

“What…?”

A small light flickered in Sylvia’s despairing eyes.

“What are you talking about? Once someone puts on the helmet, they can’t return! You know that better than anyone!”

Rimmer shook his head, signaling Raon to give up hope.

“Tsk tsk.”

The Two-Headed Demon clicked his tongue mockingly.

“You’re too late. Their souls have not only melted—they’ve been completely digested.”

He chuckled and let out a tiny burp.

“I can’t believe your words.”

“False hope. That’s the biggest culprit that ruins humans.”

He grinned cruelly.

“Do whatever you want. It won’t mean anything anyway.”

He shrugged.

“…”

“That’s nonsense.”

A familiar female voice echoed from the sky.

Wooong!

A long dimensional gate opened, and Merlin emerged, wearing her old woman’s mask.

“Merlin?”

The Two-Headed Demon’s eyes widened.

“The old man pretending to be a spirit realm being has gotten better at lying.”

Merlin scoffed as she looked at him.

“Those two were directly manipulated by The Fallen. Judging from their state, their souls might still be alive.”

She nodded, saying The Fallen’s twisted experiments made it likely.

“Mother.”

Merlin walked past Raon and knelt beside Sylvia.

“It’s not time to give up yet.”

She called Sylvia “Mother” and gently held her shoulders.

“M-Mother…?”

Sylvia’s jaw trembled as she looked at the mask. Even in this moment, she seemed bewildered by the magician who called her that.

“Huhu, I called you that a little earlier.”

Merlin slightly lifted her mask—something she rarely did—to reassure Sylvia.

“The cross…”

Sylvia’s lips trembled at the faint cross reflected in Merlin’s eyes.

“Please, wait a little.”

Merlin gently squeezed her hand and stood beside Raon.

“The fact that you’re controlling those two proves that something’s wrong with their minds. It must all be The Fallen’s doing.”

She sneered, having seen through all the demon’s lies.

“You, traitorous bitch…”

The Two-Headed Demon jumped to his feet, visibly shaken for the first time.

“Betrayal?”

Merlin chuckled.

“I’ve been on Raon’s side since his past life. This isn’t betrayal. It’s just a return to love.”

She lazily waved her hand, brushing off his fury.

“Ha, fine. This is better anyway.”

The Two-Headed Demon raised his wooden club, aiming at both Raon and Merlin.

“I’ll kill you all at once now.”

At his command, the Green King and the Soul Severing Sword stepped forward.

“I never thought I’d be fighting alongside Merlin.”

Rimmer laughed hollowly and moved to Raon’s right.

“I was grateful back then.”

He gave a small bow to Merlin.

“Who are you?”

Merlin blinked, clearly uninterested in anyone but Raon.

“Uh…?”

“Let’s save introductions for later.”

Raon raised his Divine Sword and Demon Sword. The flames and frost had started to recede—but their edge was sharper than ever.

“Let’s finish this fight first. Our target is the Two-Headed Demon.”

“Yes. I’d rather die. Don’t worry.”

Merlin smiled gently—ready to save Edgar and Sia, even at the cost of her life.

“That’s going to be difficult.”

Rimmer sighed, but nodded.

“Then I’ll leave it to you.”

Raon rotated the Ring of Fire and stepped into the Steps of Supreme Harmony. He advanced toward the Two-Headed Demon, gripping his blades tightly.

Before he could strike—

Swish!

The Green King and Soul Severing Sword blocked his path. The Two-Headed Demon stepped back with a sneer, daring him to cut them down.

A deep rumble shook the ground!!

As the Green King’s slash and the Soul Severing Sword’s demonic energy clashed, violent mana and wind burst behind him.

Woooo!

Merlin unleashed dozens of magic circles to repel the Green King’s sword, while Rimmer brought down the Severing Sword with a blade brimming with wind and lightning.

Swish!

Raon lunged at the Two-Headed Demon, Divine Sword and Demon Sword ready.

“You’re underestimating me too much.”

The Two-Headed Demon raised his wooden club diagonally.

Baaang!

Raon’s twin blades crashed into the club, flames and frost exploding as if it were their final strike. The weapons cracked deep into the wood.

“What…”

The Two-Headed Demon’s eyes widened.

His club was trembling—breaking.

“Keep laughing.”

Raon’s blood-red eyes pierced through him.

“Because today will be the last day you can laugh.”

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[Author – Writing Ant, 글개미]

[Translator – MurimTang]

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