Chapter 340


    How strange


    A knight muttered while looking around. He was dressed in blood-red armor.


    I seem to have seeded, given that the evil energy is thin and the way it reeks of mana. But howe the concentration of evil energy is still increasing?


    The knight turned around. The passage he used was blocking the cave like a wall while emitting a strange light.


    <em>Hmm.</em> I see Its leaking out of the passage. Is it because of me? The knight nodded before turning around with anguid expression. Well, I shouldnt have to worry about it. None of them will ever think of taking advantage of the passage. Anyway, this is rather ufortable.


    The knight lowered his gaze and examined his body.


    I used too much energy to open the passage Which means that my current appearance is the best I can do


    The knight smirked after looking over himself with an indifferent gaze.


    Well, I guess it doesnt really matter, does it? Since Ivee to a new world, it wouldnt be bad to live with a new appearance.


    The knight trudged along. The light emanating from the passage soon faded in the distance, andplete darkness greeted him. However, the darkness didnt impose any restrictions on the knight. His ruby eyes shone brightly as he proceeded through the darkness without hesitation.


    <em>Krrrrrr!</em>


    A beast growled in the dark while exhaling hot air from its nostrils. It was an ogre with bloodshot eyes.


    <em>Kuwuuuugh!</em>


    The ogre roared before charging toward the knight, but the knight continued walking. He casually waved his hands as if he found the creature annoying.


    <em>Kwararararara!</em>


    Suddenly, a crimson energy sprouted from his fingertips and wed the figure of the giant monster, and the creature was subsequently shredded into dozens of chunks. The knight approached the remains of the ogre. After staring at it for a moment, he bent over and dipped his pale finger into the pool of the ogres blood. He slowly raised his coated finger and drew it to his lips. The ends of his red lips curled into a small smile, revealing his sharp fangs.


    Not bad the knight muttered. A surge of crimson energy red from the knights figure. The energy quickly eroded the space around the knight, and the ogres blood started to transform into vapor. The vaporized blood was soon absorbed into his armor, which was glowing with strange letters and symbols.


    The knight resumed walking through the cave without care. After walking through the darkness for some time, the knight finally felt a weak stream of air. The knight followed the breezy trail.


    Finally, a dim light appeared in the distance, and the knight tookrge steps toward it. It was evident that he was close to the entrance of the cave.


    <em>Fwoooosh</em>


    A breeze containing the fresh aroma of the vibrant forest greeted the knight. He slowly looked around the thick forest with curious eyes, and he saw an undisturbed work of nature.


    The knight slowly kneeled, then grabbed a handful of reddish-brown soil in his hand.


    I really seeded.


    His lips curled up into a smile. The deep energy of life that greeted him was something he could have never felt from where he came from. However, his moment of appreciation did not go undisturbed for long.


    <em>Fwoosh!</em>


    A strong gust of wind washed over the knight, and he turned his head. This wasnt a breeze from the forest.


    A powerful energy started to flicker in his eyes as he stared at the distant sky through the dense leaves of the trees.


    Top ten No, even stronger? he muttered. His expression grew tense. He had been the strongest where he came from. Although there were a couple of beings on a simr level as him, their territories did not ovep with his, and everyone minded their own business.


    Even if one of the three invaded anothers territory, they remained aloof. It couldnt be helped for absolute existences who transcended time. Nothing could ever evoke a special feeling in them. Even if there were things that aroused their interest and curiosity, they were ephemeral. As such, the knight had existed for an incredibly long time. He no longer felt any kind of hostility toward his equals. Rather, they simply felt like old neighbors. There was no reason for him to be angry if an old neighbor came into his garden to y for a while or if they yed a little prank on the insects residing in his garden.


    However, the knight was no longer in his world. This was a different world, and he was without much information. And what was fast approaching him was an unknown existence exuding a presence perhaps even stronger than the old neighbors of his original world.


    This seems to be troublesome. Right as I arrive as well


    The knight clicked his tongue. If it were his original garden, or rather, world, he wouldnt have to be so nervous. However, the knight had to sacrifice almost half of his own power in exchange for crossing over to the new world.


    <em>Huh?</em>


    A curious glimmer appeared in the knights eyes. The powerful energy fast approaching him was rather strange. It was definitely his first time encountering it in the new world. However, the familiarity he felt wasnt derived from his memories. Rather, his very soul was resonating as it sensed the unfamiliar but familiar energy.


    <em>Fwooooosh!</em>


    A dazzling brilliance of gold filled the sky along with a strong gust of wind. The knight frowned without realizing it.


    Brother from afar!


    A voice resonated throughout the tall, wide sky as if pushing away the brilliant light.


    !


    The knight came to a realization. In this new world, there was a dragon, just like himself.


    ***


    Good. I will allow you to roam this world, brother.


    Are you sure? Im going to be doing whatever I want. Can this world handle it?


    Disorder is also a part of the order. One day, even that disorder will be incorporated into the order, and watching over the process is a part of my role as the Beholder of this world.


    <em>Hmm.</em> Well, if you say so. But if I do get bored one day, I will make sure to reap what I sowed with my own hands.


    I will also leave that to your judgment, brother.


    But dont open that passage?


    Not until you are done with your entertainment. What you do with the passage afterward is up to you, but when the timees, you will have to do me another favor.


    Lets do that. I will get going, then.


    I look forward to an enjoyable game.


    ***


    I have to exterminate my race?


    Im saying we need to control their numbers.


    Why? There are more dangerous things in this world than the Dark n.


    Many things can be ovee by the power of the various races that make up this world. But not the Dark n. If the current trend continues, this world will eventually be left with nothing but the Dark n.


    Isnt that also part of the order you so often speak of?


    Order copsed when the two children of your daughter became involved in human history, brother.


    Is it because of the passage they created?


    Those passages can be ovee by the power of the various races. The aftermaths of the things caused by the passages will eventually find their ces after generations. However, it is a different matter for the Dark n to be directly involved with the worlds most powerful nation.


    Is that why you gave a piece of your power to that human family?


    Equilibrium has to be achieved.


    Consider it while watching them. Look at the nation of the humans and the nations of the other races, then decide. I will respect your decision, brother.


    ***


    So, have youe to a decision, brother?


    Lets shut down both sides of the passage so that nothing can cross over from the Demon World. I am also in favor of controlling the poption of the Tribe of Darkness.


    An excellent decision.


    What are you nning to do with the other passages? Apart from the first passage I used.


    Didnt I tell you when west met, brother? The other channels, those known as evilnds, can be ovee and managed by the races of this world. Moreover, they do notst very long. However, its different for the first passage you made with your own hands. Unless you take action, it willst for a near-indefinite time.


    Couldnt you shut it down with your power? You are the Beholder of this world, after all.


    I can only shut one side of it down. I cannot project my power into the world where you came from.


    Why not?


    Its a covenant I made with my old brothers.


    Howplicated I still cannot understand you.


    There exist no rtionships with perfect understanding andprehension. Its even impossible for my old brothers, who im to be omnipotent.


    Well, fine. Anyway, shutting down the passage wont be a problem, but what about my race? Do we have to gather them before we take care of them?


    I have an idea. Only the children of your child are causing problems, and they will oppose your decision, not to mention that they are already taking action.


    <em>Huh?</em> What did they do?


    They are expanding the passages of the evilnds so that rational beings will be able to cross over the passage as well.


    Are they mad? Do they really think they can control the devils and demons?


    There are very few beings superior to those children in this world. And even if things go wrong, they think it will be fine if they lean on you and me, brother.


    Ill have to teach them a lesson right now.


    I respect that as well, but how about we do things as I say for once? This will be a good gift for you as well, brother.


    <em>Hmm?</em> What is it?


    Dont you want to feel real emotions? Real joy, sorrow, anger, and pleasure? Even if its only for a short time.


    <em>Hooh?</em>


    If you call and punish those children right now, it will cause great confusion in this world. But if you go ording to my n, things that both of us desire wille ording to the natural order.


    <em>Hmm.</em> Fine. Ill do as you say. Then, after all of this is over, I just need to do you a favor?


    Thats right


    What is it?


    Ill tell you when the timees. It shouldnt be hard for you to do, brother.


    Well, fine. Then, what do I need to do?


    I am going to distort your memories, brother. The rest will


    ***


    Close the first passage and open a new passage.


    As soon as he heard Zescards words, all the memories he had since his arrival in this world instantly shed in Eugene''s mind. Indeed, he had made several promises with the Beholder of this world, the True Golden Dragon.


    Zescard had kept all of his promises, especially the ones regarding joy, sorrow, anger, and pleasure. Eugene could not remember when he previously felt such emotions as an immortal being, but Zescard had brought that into his life. It felt childish thinking back on it now, but the emotions he felt were real. He had been angry and desperate when he was killed by the holy knight, and he felt ecstatic when he obtained his first red mana stone after killing the wend monster. The emotions he had experienced in meeting people, parting ways, and forming rtionships with them were authentic.


    So now


    I will keep my promise.


    It was time for him to keep his promise.


    Regardless of what it was


    Can we just leave them alone? Eugene asked while ncing back at Georg and Lefersha, who were standing around with puzzled expressions.


    Zescard responded with a faint smile, They cannot hear the conversation we are having right now. Of course, theres no doubt that the devil would be quite upset if he heard the conversation.


    <em>Hmm?</em> That devil was desperately waiting for me to close the passage, right? Eugene said.


    <em>Haha.</em> Brother, after living there for such a long time, do you still believe in all of the devils words? Zescard asked.


    Dammit. Arrogant bastard...


    Eugene realized it. Georg wanted the closure of the first passage. He expressed his determination to prevent Eugene from returning to the Demon World.


    But as expected, a devil was still a devil.


    Georg only wanted to prevent passage from this world into the Demon World. To be exact, that was what the devils wanted. They had sent the mediator and the proposer, Georg, to achieve their purpose. It was clear; however, that what the devils truly wanted was for the passageway <em>from</em> the Demon World to remain open.


    Thats why you must change the first passage into a new one, Zescard said.


    If we connect it somewhere else, we dont have to worry about the devils. Is that what you are saying? Eugene asked.


    Thats right


    <em>Hmm. </em>Then we dont know whats going to pop out from the other side, right? Eugene asked.


    Theres no need to worry about that. I will be choosing it this time, Zescard responded.


    You will? Eugene asked.


    Zescard replied with a mysterious smile, I am the Beholder. Allowing you to stay in this world and helping you with your entertainmentall of it was for the change of this world. And you were of great help to me, brother.


    What help? Eugene asked.


    What kind of world do I want to behold? What changes must be made, and what methods must be used? You helped me obtain answers, and I am now convinced.


    Eugene frowned at Zescards mysterious words.


    The golden dragon turned and pointed at the sealed first passage before saying, Open up a new passage. Connect that world with this one. I will summon the knights in that ce.