The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 330

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Episode 330
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So this was Hindel Village.
Yoo Sung-hyun’s expression crumpled at the bitterness of it all.
The soldiers, who had mistaken his grimace for fear at news of distinguished visitors arriving, laughed nervously and withdrew from the area.
I couldn’t know how they had found this place.
But since they were also transcendents.
Wasn’t it possible they had sensed me to some degree and made their move accordingly?
Above all.
-We were only focused on the Demon Realm Archduke back then.
Just in case, the minimum personnel needed to care for the children.
So I thought Will and a few lords would be sufficient and stationed them here.
I never imagined the Riescan Kingdom would draw its sword completely and push forward with the subjugation of the Demon King.
Even if Helena was incredibly powerful, the transcendents had devised their strategy together with the Demon Realm Archduke.
And Helena herself had shown confidence that even if it was a trap, it would be fine.
But no one could have imagined it would turn out like this.
-And the Grand Duke who appeared at that time wasn’t just one.
When the Sword Saint wounded by Helena and the Grand Duke he held hands with faced death.
He urgently requested cooperation from the other Grand Dukes, and it’s said that all three Grand Dukes in the Demon Realm united.
Of course.
-I tried to kill all three, but only killed two, and when that wounded one fled, I tried to pursue but returned here.
From that story, Yoo Sung-hyun came to understand the full extent of events.
I never thought I’d experience this directly.
Should I just stay still like this?
But no matter what I try to do.
It’s already a future that has passed.
Of course, I knew the children wouldn’t die.
‘Helena, your return to this place means I’ll prevent it, right?’
The problem was that Helena ultimately sacrificed herself and died here.
Now I could understand why this rank was Almighty.
Because I could directly witness Helena’s death, which could be called one fragment of mythology.
Naturally, it wouldn’t make sense unless it was an Almighty rank.
Yoo Sung-hyun sighed at this thought.
But Yoo Sung-hyun opened his eyes wide and muttered.
“Still, if I can prevent it, I’ll try.”
Since this wasn’t a world restricted by levels.
I wasn’t sure how much we could actually prevent.
Though I hadn’t reached level 300 yet.
Both Barbaros and I possessed power close to 300.
Above all, Will was the same.
Those treated as such are either those beginning to step into transcendence, or those regarded as mature sovereigns.
Still, there were those with enough power to deal with even a few decent Tower Masters or Knights Order Captains.
One cannot change history that has already passed?
Well, that’s certainly true.
But.
‘Knowing and doing nothing isn’t my style.’
I’ll do whatever I can to change it.
Besides, Yoo Sung-hyun wasn’t alone.
Realizing there were no observers around him with such thoughts, he opened the Underworld and secretly summoned his minions.
Everyone slip out while concealed.
Yoo Sung-hyun spoke to them.
“Let’s do everything we can to stop it.”
At those words filled with resolve, Helena, along with Fiora, Leonik, and Baltar—all of whom knew the future—wore grim expressions.
Yet.
“This should be interesting.”
Helena said with a slight smile.
Seeing that, the others too brightened and spoke.
-Yes, I think it’s good!
-Hehehehe!!! As expected of our lord!!! Defying fate!!!
-Kuhahaha!!! Let’s do everything we possibly can!!!
The others likewise cried out and decided to lend their strength to Yoo Sung-hyun.
Yoo Sung-hyun too, energized, nodded his head.
Even if I do my best here, I don’t think anything will change.
And I’m not ignorant of the fact that this is merely self-satisfaction.
But I want to do it anyway.
All of Yoo Sung-hyun’s minions answered his will.
‘Come if you dare.’
0.
Soldiers patrolling around the village.
And the knights commanding those soldiers shouted at them rather sternly.
“Report immediately if you notice anything unusual!”
“Don’t hide anything!!!”
Sharp words and voices.
Yet the soldiers all obeyed the orders as if they understood.
Important figures were visiting, after all.
And the reason was because of the Demon King.
There had been intelligence that the Demon King had been spotted in this area.
So naturally they had to be on edge.
All the soldiers understood and were ready to report immediately if anything seemed amiss, conducting repeated patrols.
They were looking around to see if there were any suspicious individuals.
Just then.
A soldier spoke to the Captain.
“We encountered a traveler earlier.”
“Hmm, a traveler? Well, there have always been travelers in these parts.”
The fact that he called them a traveler made it clear they were nothing of consequence.
Even a soldier could discern that much.
Still, should we have detained them?
They might have been in disguise.
The knight reconsidered and asked again.
“Where did you encounter this traveler?”
“At the Flower Field at the northern edge of the village.”
“I see. We should search that area.”
“Yes! Understood!”
Though I doubted they would disguise themselves as mere travelers.
But just to be safe, the knight spoke thus.
Just as the soldiers were preparing to depart.
If they truly were in disguise, the soldiers would never recognize them.
The Captain stopped the soldiers.
Then.
“Let the knights go instead. You continue patrolling the other villages.”
“Yes!”
At the Captain’s words, the soldiers bowed their heads and hurried away in haste.
The Captain, no longer paying attention to the departing soldiers, stroked his unkempt beard with his hand and muttered.
‘Hmm, a traveler.’
I still thought there was likely nothing to worry about.
But just in case.
It was best to handle such matters with caution.
The Captain cried out, bringing other knights with him.
“We head north of the village.”
“Yes!!!”
Thus the Knights Order stationed in Aur Village began to assemble.
And they headed toward the Flower Field to the north of the village.
The villagers watching them trembled as they observed the knights departing.
1.
After requesting the Minions to scout the surrounding area, Yoo Sung-hyun returned to the barrier.
He had repeatedly checked for any pursuit, so naturally no one had followed.
The reason for his return was to report what had just occurred.
Upon hearing Yoo Sung-hyun’s account, Will and Barbaros’s expressions grew quite grave.
At the mention of knights that might be here or the Tower Master who would soon arrive, Will and Barbaros asked seriously.
“Has this location already been discovered?”
“That would seem to be the case.”
Barbaros spoke those words.
Will bit his lip as if grinding it between his teeth.
Could the Riescan Kingdom really be laying this bare so openly?
Helena’s associates having no interest in the kingdom or this continent certainly played a role.
Should I call it the result of complacency and the distraction caused by the Grand Duke?
Like a noose tightening with precision.
I felt the range gradually narrowing.
Barbaros thought that he wasn’t quite Almighty tier after all.
Most users would have failed before reaching this point, I’d wager.
Because of that, Yoo Sung-hyun spoke to Will and Barbaros.
“I told the minions to scout the vicinity first….”
While speaking thus.
Helena’s communication connected.
-Knights are heading your way.
At those words, Yoo Sung-hyun’s brow furrowed.
Already?
That thought crossed my mind before I recalled that I had conversed with soldiers there, and I ground my teeth.
So that’s how it cascaded to this point.
The moment I realized it, I spoke.
“You two should stay here. The knights have arrived, it seems.”
“A-already!?”
“…They’re fast. Do you intend to deal with them?”
Yoo Sung-hyun shook his head at those words.
However.
“We should distance ourselves from here as much as possible, it seems.”
Since they’re the Knights Order.
Surely there wouldn’t be a Transcendent among them?
So I thought to myself.
Helena spoke in agreement.
-Right, there’s no Transcendent.
Then perhaps I could disguise myself as a soldier and slip past them.
After asking Helena when the knights would arrive, I swiftly teleported to that vicinity.
Moving through darkness, more covert than anything else.
Using darkness once more to conceal my power and everything revealed.
An appearance no different from any ordinary traveler.
Unless one were a lord of considerable standing or a Transcendent, recognition would be difficult.
With some peace of mind, I stood in the Flower Field, distinguishing medicinal herbs.
Not long after, the knights burst in.
Whiiiiiing——!
Clatter—!!!
The Knights Order burst forth with a thunderous cry, their war horses neighing wildly.
Watching them, Yoo Sung-hyun’s eyes widened naturally as he gazed upon them.
As if beholding the Knights Order for the very first time in his life.
And trembling violently while feigning panic, he prostrated himself flat on the ground.
The Captain of the Knights Order observed Yoo Sung-hyun without the slightest suspicion and nodded his head.
“Are you the traveler the soldiers spoke of?”
At the Captain’s domineering question, Yoo Sung-hyun began his performance, trembling uncontrollably.
“Y-yes, that’s correct.”
I stammered appropriately while infusing my voice with palpable fear.
The Captain, seemingly convinced to some degree, showed little further interest.
Yet caution demanded careful handling.
The Captain called out to Yoo Sung-hyun in this manner.
“Come here.”
“Y-yes, yes. Ah, understood.”
“Hmm.”
Yoo Sung-hyun approached obsequiously, appeasing them appropriately.
Naturally, I made no attempt to attack or engage in combat.
The Knights Order before me were indeed quite formidable.
Even if the entire order descended upon me, I could emerge victorious.
But if I fought here, rumors would inevitably spread that someone connected to the Demon King was involved in this place.
Just as I was determined to remain as docile as possible.
Suddenly, the Captain drew his sword.
‘Have I been discovered?’
If I have been, what should I do?
Should I counterattack?
The moment such thoughts crossed my mind.
I could see the Captain swiftly swing his blade.
And at that sight, my eyes gleamed for an instant.
Whoooosh!
A sword strike far too slow and weak to suggest I’d been exposed.
So I noticed and remained still.
The blade stopped with a sharp click just before my neck.
And then came my masterful performance in response.
“Ahhh!”
As the blade halted, I reacted a beat too late as if caught off guard, startled and collapsing to the ground, trembling.
The Captain nodded with certainty.
And watching the Captain, I prostrated myself completely, trembling violently as I spoke.
“P-please spare me!”
Even desperately pleading for my life.
It was nearly flawless acting.
And in response to that perfect performance, the Captain of the Knights Order nodded and spoke.
“I was merely testing whether you were a spy, so worry not. Prepare to depart! This village has nothing of value.”
Just as the Captain turned his horse to leave.
A sinister aura materialized in the empty air from nowhere.
An aura that resembled a dark night sky.
Yet it was an aura even more vast and profound—like the cosmos itself.
And Yoo Sung-hyun’s pupils trembled at the sight.
This was no act.
Recognizing that familiar aura, Yoo Sung-hyun turned his gaze toward it in disbelief.
Space tore open as the aura of a rippling galaxy surged forth, spreading to dominate the surroundings in an instant.
Kuuuuuuu———!!!
“Kugh!”
“Aaaahhh!!!”
The Knights Order was no exception.
A crushing gravity pressed down upon them all.
And from within the galactic portal, a man with lifeless eyes walked forth in silence.
It was a face Yoo Sung-hyun recognized.
Though his face had grown haggard and his hair disheveled.
At the sight of that drastically altered appearance and aura, I trembled involuntarily.
He looked at Yoo Sung-hyun and asked.
“What are you? Why do you possess the aura of darkness?”
“….”
With a gulp, Yoo Sung-hyun gazed at him and thought.
‘Hindel.’
It was Hindel—the second time I was meeting him from the past.

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