The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 174

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Chapter 174 67. I’ll Smash Everything (1)

 

“…What did you just say?”

 

Lumian asked with a cold expression.

 

His voice was trembling. It wasn’t just his voice. His hands were shaking too, and his pupils were trembling as well. Considering his lofty realm and mental strength, it was hard to imagine such a thing.

 

To such a him, Sekaros added more detailed explanation.

 

The voice echoing in his head was filled with wicked laughter.

 

– Hero Lumian Calard… A pitiful being who couldn’t experience a woman even once during the long years of over 60. But thanks to the goddess’s blessing, a being who gained a new opportunity, who came to embrace a bright future.

 

“…”

 

– But even such a happy future is over. You can no longer…

 

“Shut uuuup!”

 

Kwaaaaang-!

 

Lumian roughly stomped his foot. Then the entire floor shook as if an earthquake had occurred.

 

Because of this, the hostages’ faces turned pale. They thought everything was over, but Shumaha XVII’s head had exploded. Not only that, but a terrifying atmosphere continued to linger, and even the hero was making a serious expression, so they couldn’t help but be restless.

 

However, none of them could figure out why Lumian was angry.

 

Because Sekaros’s voice was only being heard by Lumian.

 

“It’s a lie! It’s a lie! I’ve never heard of such a curse!”

 

– Hahaha. You’re the one lying. The curse of impotence is a curse that has been passed down from very ancient times. Miserably abandoned women mainly used it. Through contracts with demons.

 

“Bullshit! Such a thing couldn’t be so easily possible… No, it couldn’t work on me who became strong through the goddess’s grace and the wishes of the entire continent…”

 

Lumian shouted roughly. No, he went beyond that. His voice was showing a desperation like a wounded beast howling.

 

Sekaros pleasantly enjoyed that voice. As if listening to a beautiful minstrel’s song.

 

He burst into loud laughter.

 

– Kheuk, kheukhheuk, khahahaha! Ridiculous! Of course I acknowledge your strength! For a work of that stupid goddess bitch, you’re quite an excellent fellow. You prepared quite well for the past 3 years. Enough to surprise even my father. But you weren’t the only ones preparing. I too invested generous resources for the completion of the curse!

 

“…”

 

– If you find it hard to believe, check it. Test whether your thing that you’ve never used but cherished like a treasure jar can stand up!

 

“Gri, griiik…”

 

Lumian ground his teeth. A suppressed groan flowed from his throat.

 

In his heart, he wanted to immediately take off his pants and prove his erect member, but he couldn’t do such a thing here.

 

And now it felt like that guy’s words weren’t lies.

 

Really, perhaps really. When the thought that he might truly be cursed with impotence occurred to him, it became difficult to maintain his sanity any longer.

 

The aura swirling inside his body began to rampage wildly. The runaway power tried to cause explosions by randomly tearing through his aura channels.

 

Seeing that sight, Sekaros giggled and laughed again.

 

And he began hurling very childish curses.

 

– Euhahaha! An impotent hero! An impotent hero! The way it hangs limply unable to raise its head is just like an old man’s! In that case, how about cutting it off again like before? Since there’s no use for it anyway!

 

“Keuuk, keueuuk…!”

 

– Calm down! Get a grip!

 

Another voice interjected into Lumian’s head.

 

An aura completely different from the vile Sekaros’s. It was precisely Goddess Allia’s.

 

She, excluding her usual playfulness, exerted her power strongly. A clear and powerful shout burst from her mouth.

 

– Haap!

 

– Keueuuk!

 

Peoeoeng!

 

Then Sekaros’s voice that had been tormenting Lumian disappeared. His will was banished to the Demon Realm by the sacred barrier.

 

Of course, it wasn’t an easy task. For the goddess bound to heaven to strongly intervene on earth required great power. Since Allia had already been overexerting herself recently, she even felt dizzy for a moment.

 

However, she couldn’t just rest. Because there was a being who had fallen into an even more severe shock than herself.

 

The goddess wiped the blood flowing from her lips with the back of her hand, then transmitted her thoughts to Lumian’s head.

 

– Calm down, Lumian. First calm down. For now, purifying the rest of the royal palace and safely evacuating the hostages is the urgent priority.

 

“…”

 

– Just do that much, and rest well for now. I’ll have the priests handle the trivial tasks after that. I’ll cast a blessing that clears your mind, so get a good night’s sleep for a day or two. In the meantime, I’ll look for a way to break the curse on your body. There will definitely be a method. There will be a method, so…

 

“…Those words.”

 

Lumian interrupted the goddess’s words.

 

Normally, Allia would have fumed about where he dared to interrupt her words and that she would fix his manners, but now she couldn’t do that.

 

She absolutely couldn’t do that.

 

And breaking the brief silence, the rest of Lumian’s words flowed from his mouth.

 

“Does that mean… I am indeed… cursed?”

 

– …

 

“Please tell me the truth.”

 

– …Yes.

 

Allia couldn’t speak for a long while, then reluctantly answered.

 

Hearing her answer, Lumian let out a “heo” sigh.

 

It was empty. There was no other way to express it.

 

It was like becoming a completely drained mana stone. Everything was over, gradually spreading cracks leading to being shattered to pieces and meeting the end.

 

Allia, who was watching this with a pitiful expression, offered words of comfort again.

 

– I told you. I’ll somehow find a way. There’s no such thing as an absolutely unbreakable curse in this world. Trust me and handle the important matters first. And sleep well. Two days, no, about a week.

 

“…”

 

– Got it? Answer me.

 

“I understand.”

 

Lumian, who nodded weakly, used the crystal orb to call Semu.

 

And after collecting the corpse of the King of Cairo whose head was shattered, he evacuated the hostages outside the royal palace while preparing for any remaining dangers.

 

The people outside the royal palace who saw this made a fuss welcoming the hero.

 

“The Demon King has been defeated. However, regrettably, His Majesty the King has passed away. By the hands of wicked demons.”

 

“How can this be, Father!”

 

“How could this happen… Could this have happened because of your mistake? Look me straight in the eyes and speak!”

 

The First Prince and Second Prince made expressions as if the sky was falling. However, they were laughing inside. They didn’t know which of the two would ascend to the throne, but just the fact that the opportunity came sooner than expected was enough to make them feel good.

 

‘How terrible.’

 

Genter Hilton, who was watching that sight, grimaced. Because he clearly knew their intentions.

 

However, there wasn’t much he could do as a retainer. He just confirmed through the hostages that Lumian’s words were true.

 

‘…Yes. It’s fortunate it’s only this much. We avoided the worst situation.’

 

He let out a sigh of relief.

 

It was a situation where not just Cairo but the entire Human Realm could have fallen into crisis. Though it was a disloyal thought, if only His Majesty the King’s life, who didn’t have much time left anyway, was the entirety of the sacrifice, it could be seen as getting off quite cheaply.

 

Genter Hilton, who finished his thoughts, looked at Lumian Calard.

 

And he bowed his head respectfully.

 

“Thank you, Hero Lumian Calard. Thanks to you, the Kingdom of Cairo was able to escape from crisis.”

 

His voice was filled with sincerity.

 

Actually, he too had not had good feelings toward Lumian.

 

But the fact that he didn’t respond to the princes’ provocations at all and moved swiftly.

 

And the fact that he was showing a more sorrowful expression over His Majesty the King’s death than anyone else, even more than his children and retainers, moved his heart.

 

A true hero who not only possessed the strongest abilities but also had a warm and upright heart.

 

There was no reason not to show respect to such a person. He showed courtesy once more.

 

“I will never forget today’s grace. If you ever need my help, please call on me anytime, Sir Lumian Calard.”

 

“Keum!”

 

“Hmm, hmm…”

 

The princes who heard his words made uncomfortable expressions. Of course, Genter Hilton didn’t care.

 

Lumian nodded toward such a him. It was still a powerless appearance.

 

“Could I ask for a place to rest? I used a lot of strength and am very tired.”

 

“I’ll prepare it right away. You there!”

 

Genter Hilton called an attendant. Lumian expressed gratitude once more and trudged along behind him.

 

The First Knight of the Kingdom of Cairo, who saw his powerless retreating figure, thought with a moved expression.

 

‘Despite having an extremely uncomfortable relationship with us… no, an enemy-like relationship, to be so saddened by the sacrifice.’

 

Regardless of age, he felt like taking him as an example.

 

Due to an unintended misunderstanding, Lumian Calard had formed another friendly relationship.

 

* * *

 

A month had passed.

 

During that time, Lumian had been living through terrible days like a patient afflicted with a fatal disease.

 

In fact, there wasn’t much difference.

 

100 years, no, considering his level, a life of over 200 years would have been guaranteed, but what use was that if his manhood wouldn’t rise?

 

What meaning could such a life have?

 

‘This is a curse crafted with great care. It’s not just the demonic energy of the Demon King’s Castle, but also contains part of a Demon God’s power. It seems that Sekaros mixed his own true body as a medium for the curse. And… your endless sexual desire is also being used as material.’

 

This was Goddess Allia’s explanation.

 

That’s right. In the end, he was just a human who couldn’t transcend desire.

 

He was confident he could overcome the temptation of stunning beauties and the seduction of succubi who freely used charm magic, but that didn’t mean he intended to live his entire life without sex.

 

With the person he loved, with the person who would spend their entire life with him. He wanted to share love with Tania Eloise.

 

But that had become impossible.

 

‘No, perhaps not impossible…’

 

Allia had said. At the earliest 20 years, at the latest within 50 years, she could break the curse.

 

It was a statement that could only make him laugh bitterly.

 

20 years? 50 years?

 

The current Lumian couldn’t endure 10 years, 1 year, no, not even a month.

 

Tania said it was okay, that she could wait, but he couldn’t wait.

 

He had to find a way. Somehow, he had to find a way.

 

Another week passed like this, and when his sorrow, hatred, and madness had become so severe that it was difficult for those around him to watch.

 

A letter arrived from an unidentified sender.

 

No, actually it wasn’t unidentified.

 

Though no name was written, there was only one bastard who would make such a proposal.

 

[I will tell you how to break the curse. If you want to hear about it, come to where I am. I’ll temporarily break down the dimensional barrier, so use the method written below to cross over to the Demon Realm.]

 

“…”

 

I see.

 

Since he lacks confidence facing me in the Human Realm, he wants to call me to his own backyard to fight.

 

Crack!

 

Lumian clenched his fist. The letter containing the crude handwriting was wretchedly crumpled.

 

He muttered to himself.

 

“Fine. I’ll do exactly as you want.”

 

Sekaros.

 

You bastard, I’ll smash you to pieces without leaving a trace.

 

No, not just you but everything. I’ll smash everything in the Demon Realm to pieces.

 

Flames began to burn once again in Lumian’s dimming eyes.

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