The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 986

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Chapter 986

‘This is….’

I chewed my lips as I recalled the sender of this brief, concise letter.

‘It’s from Merlin.’

It wasn’t because of that pristine fragrance that emanated from Merlin. Simply seeing the words of gratitude written on the back of the letter was enough to bring her to mind.

-W-what? A letter from the Mad Woman?

Wrath’s eyelids trembled slightly, as if frightened by the letter alone.

‘Yes. Merlin said she frequently left to search for Eden.’

After she departed, Merlin had often been away, determined to find Eden Headquarters, which had relocated, and the hidden Heavenly Demon. There had been no word for some time, but it seemed she had finally located Eden’s position.
After a long silence, it seemed we had finally found Eden’s location.

“As expected of the Mad Woman, her handwriting is as messy as if worms had crawled across the page.”

Wrath nodded, as if to say the Unknown Woman was out of her mind.

No, that’s not it…

The fellow examined the letter carefully and let out a low groan.

“That’s right. It wasn’t that I couldn’t write—it’s that the situation was so urgent I could only write like this.”

I once saw her handwriting when Merlin stayed in Zigheart.
Seeing the location of Eden and the words of gratitude written in such crooked, uneven strokes meant she was in an extremely dangerous situation.

-Then it means she’s being pursued.

Then that means you’re being chased.
“I think the same way. He probably got caught while trying to do something reckless after finding the Unit.”

Merlin had discovered that Eden was located below the crater at Baekryeong Mountain Summit, and it seemed she was on the run after being discovered while gathering more information.

‘If that weren’t the case, she would have come to find me directly instead of sending a letter.’

Given Merlin’s personality, if she weren’t being pursued, she should have appeared in animal form to startle me.

The fact that she sent only a letter—not her true form, not even an animal—made it abundantly clear that the situation was dire.

‘There’s a possibility it could be a trap, but….’

Still, I had no choice but to go.

If Merlin was in danger, I had to walk into that trap regardless.

I exhaled slowly.

I read Merlin’s letter again, my fingers tensing. The yellowed paper crumpled as if it might tear.

‘Thanking me for treating her like a person?’

I haven’t done anything for you yet.

For a long time, Merlin had regarded herself not as a person, but as something else entirely.

Unlike a dragon that elevated itself and viewed humans as insects, she considered herself a lower existence and kept company with animals.

The Merlin recorded in the Continent’s history was either a wicked woman who abandoned her position as the Royal Court’s Grand Mage to side with monsters, or she had been consumed by a demon at birth and killed her parents in that very place—and this seemed connected to that.

‘How pathetic.’

I should have touched her wounds, let them burst open, and healed them together.

I deeply regretted not asking about her past, thinking I was doing it for Merlin’s sake.

‘I’m such a damned fool.’

I had received countless favors from Merlin, yet I had given her nothing in return. I laughed bitterly at my own cowardice.

-You idiot!

Wrath furrowed his brow as if asking what I was doing.

‘I know. This isn’t the time to think about such things.’

I clenched my teeth and nodded.

‘But I don’t know what to do.’

I had discovered the location of Eden Headquarters, yet I couldn’t fathom what action to take.

Since there was no dimensional gate extending near Baekryeong Mountain, by the time I arrived there, everything would already be over.

No—even if I could reach Baekryeong Mountain right now, there was no guarantee that Merlin would be there.

‘Wrath.’

I exhaled heavily and turned my gaze toward Wrath.

-Hmm….

Wrath furrowed his eyes and shook his head.

-In the Demon Realm, perhaps, but in the Human Realm, even the True Demon King can do nothing.

He lowered his gaze, saying that all he could do was approach and spread his aura sensing.

‘Then what should I….’

It was at that moment when I was clenching my teeth so hard they might break.

“Room of Self?”

Mark Goeten approached my side.

“Are you alright?”

His complexion had darkened as he continued to observe me.

“Ah, no. I….”

I was about to tell Mark Goeten that everything was fine, but my throat went dry as I caught sight of the Patriarch’s Hall entrance hovering behind him.

‘The Patriarch’s Hall….’

Yes. Right now, this is the only way.

If I took a dimensional gate near Baekryeong Mountain and ran from there, I would definitely be too late. Whether it worked or not, I needed to borrow the power of Glen and the other Three Sovereigns.

“Burren, Martha, Lunan. Please guide these people to Mirtan Village.”

I said I had something to take care of and asked the three of them for this favor.

“What? What kind of….”
“Understood.”

Burren cut off Martha’s words and nodded. He seemed to have grasped immediately that this was serious business.

“I apologize. I should be the one to guide them.”
“No, it’s fine.”

Latiru, sensing my expression, waved his hand reassuringly. Honestly, I had no idea what my face looked like right now.

“Then.”

I apologized politely to everyone and re-entered the Patriarch’s Hall.

“I shall accompany you.”

Mark Goeten fell into step behind me and bowed his head.

“No. I’ll go alone.”

I firmly waved my hand. If this were a family matter, it would be different, but this was personal business, and the situation was urgent—I wanted to move alone.

“I am the protector of the Lord of the Hall. Whether it is personal or family business, it is my duty to follow. If I fall behind, you may leave me behind.”

Mark Goeten, as if reading my thoughts, bent at the waist, saying he was fine with being left behind at any time.

“…Very well.”

I exhaled sharply. Since I had appointed Mark Goeten as my guardian, I couldn’t refuse.

“Let’s go quickly.”

I pushed aside the negative thoughts swirling in my mind and rushed toward the Audience Chamber.

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“…So it’s already come to this—you’ve captured an ancient dragon and returned. Aren’t you quite impressive for keeping your word?”

Glen Zigheart nodded toward the blue window floating above the Audience Chamber ceiling.

“Who could have imagined Raon would move faster than us! And it wasn’t just about reducing enemy numbers! He brought back a solid lead as well!”

He spread his arms wide, emphasizing that this achievement was far more than simply capturing a dragon. His smile stretched from ear to ear with genuine delight.

“Sigh…”

Chamber crunched on a candy inside the blue window.

“I activated the emergency contact network thinking something urgent had happened, only to find it was just bragging about your grandson? This is ridiculous.”

She shrugged her shoulders in exasperation.

“…But Raon didn’t get hurt, right?”

Still, Chamber’s eyebrows rose with concern for Raon’s safety.

“At this level, bragging all day wouldn’t be strange! Accept it!”

Ogram applauded Raon for his accomplishment.

“But where is the hero of this achievement? I’d like to see his face.”

He rolled his eyes around inside the blue window, eager to see Raon.

“To have the Gwangpung warriors capture an ancient dragon—the Room of Self’s master is not merely a warrior, but also possesses outstanding talent as a commander.”

King Lecross let out a hollow laugh, finding no shortcomings in Raon.

“Truly impressive. I wish I could see inside….”

Larian whispered softly, muttering that she wanted to see what lay within Raon. Her eyes gleamed mysteriously beneath her hood.

“Don’t you dare entertain such thoughts.”

Chamber bared her white teeth, warning Larian not to touch Raon.

“That’s not what I meant at all.”

Larian lowered her head slightly, concealing the gleam in her eyes.

“Head of House. What exactly did you discover regarding the clue about the Four Demons?”

King Lecross smacked his lips, eager to hear this most pressing matter.

“Yes. Tell us. We must prepare immediately.”

Ogram rubbed his hands together, thinking he should dispatch a sorcerer capable of moving covertly.

“The clue about the Four Demons that Raon brought is….”

Glen was about to speak, his mouth curled into a smile, when—

Boom!

The doors to the Audience Chamber burst open violently, and Raon and Mark Goeten entered.

“Raon…?”

Glen’s eyes widened at Raon’s unusual appearance.

“Raon has arrived?”

Chamber’s head snapped around so sharply she nearly leaped through the blue window.

“Suddenly?”

King Lecross lowered his brows in surprise as well.

“Raon!”

Ogram immediately waved his hand in greeting.

“My apologies for entering so abruptly.”

Raon bowed deeply to Glen and the leaders of the Four Demons.

“I have located the Eden Headquarters.”

Raon stepped forward before the blue spear and lifted his gaze.

“The location of Eden Headquarters?”

Glen’s jaw trembled as he stared blankly, clearly unable to have imagined such a thing.

“Eden’s headquarters is located below the crater at Baekryeong Mountain Summit. While investigation will be necessary, I am confident it is accurate.”

Raon bowed his head as he requested that personnel capable of moving discreetly be dispatched.

“How… how did you discover that?”

Chamber blinked her eyes in disbelief.

“Someone provided me with this information. That is why I wish to make a request now.”

Raon extended Merlin’s letter toward Chamber.

“Would you be able to determine the location of the person who sent me this letter?”

I had never heard of magic that could trace the sender of an object, but at this moment, relying on Chamber was my only option.

“Hmm…”

Glen observed Raon’s stern expression before turning his gaze toward Chamber.

“Is there such a spell?”
“I’m a specialist in spatial magic, but no such spell exists.”

Chamber shook her head, saying she had never even considered such a thing until now.

“Ah….”

I watched Chamber’s wavering gaze and bit my lips until they bled.

‘Damn it….’

Had I wasted time for nothing?

I found myself regretting that I should have run toward the dimensional gate from the start instead.

“I understand. I’ll take my leave then….”
“Wait.”

As I turned to leave on trembling legs, Chamber raised her hand.

“I can’t do it, but there is someone who might be able to pull off such a perverted spell.”

Chamber pointed her finger at Larian, who appeared on the right side of the screen.

“Right?”
“Hmm….”

Larian slowly lifted her gaze and examined the letter resting in my hand.

“Did you send it by magic?”

She wiggled her finger as if that were the crucial detail.

“Yes. It fell above my head just moments ago.”
“Here, let me take that for a moment.”

As Larian reached out, the letter that had been in my grasp appeared within her screen.

“Eden Headquarters. Below the Crater at Baekryeong Mountain Summit. And….”

Larian stared at the words written on the back of the letter without reading them.

“Ah, there’s a faint trace of mana remaining. I think I can do it.”

She nodded, sensing that Merlin’s mana still lingered not long after sending the letter.

“Truly?”

My heart raced wildly—I hadn’t dared to hope for such a possibility.

“I-I can do it, but there’s much to prepare. It will take time.”

Larian shook the hood covering her head slightly, as if the task was difficult but feasible.

“I humbly request it. Please tell me the location.”
“I c-can even send you there directly.”

She raised her hand, indicating she could do more than simply provide directions—she could transport me to where the letter was sent from.

“B-but in exchange….”

Larian’s vacant eyes gleamed with an icy light.

“Will you grant me one favor?”

She nodded, as if she would send me no matter what, provided I agreed to this condition.

“I understand. Anything.”

I nodded without the slightest hesitation.

“No! She’s the least sane among all of us!”

Chamber shook her head, urging me to refuse immediately.

“She could even dissect you!”
“It’s fine.”

I had no desire to think of consequences now. Whether I sold my soul to demons or angels, I had to go.

“…It seems that child is being pursued.”

Glen Zigheart’s brow furrowed slightly as he recognized that Merlin had sent the letter.

“I’ll go myself instead. As long as I don’t overexert, it should be fine.”

He rose from the Jade Throne as if to take action personally.

“No, that won’t work.”

Larian parted her lips while keeping her gaze lowered.

“This magic can only send people I can control.”

She shook her head, explaining that she couldn’t send Glen because he was stronger than her.

Hearing her words, I could roughly infer what kind of magic Larian intended to use.

“Don’t worry.”

I shook my head while looking at Glen Zigheart.

“I won’t do anything reckless like directly storming Eden. I’ll rescue him and return immediately.”

I placed my hand on my sword’s hilt, asking him to trust me.

“Hmm….”

Glen Zigheart continued to look worried, his lips moving without granting permission.

“You don’t need to worry.”

Larian shook her head.

“I don’t know the exact location, but the place this letter was sent from isn’t near Baekryeong Mountain.”

She gestured with the hand holding her staff, saying it was far from Baekryeong Mountain.

“What concerns me more is that this could be a trap.”

King Lecross narrowed his eyes, suggesting the letter itself might be a trap.

“W-well, that should be fine. I’ll be watching the whole time.”

Larian snapped her fingers, declaring she would teleport me away immediately if danger arose.

She seemed determined to protect the favor she had obtained from me at all costs.

“Since she says so, please trust me just this once.”

I bowed my head to Glen, asking for his trust.

“Sigh, I suppose there’s no stopping you.”

Glen exhaled a long breath, realizing he couldn’t hold me back.

A faint shimmer filled the air.

After about twenty minutes, Larian inscribed a crimson magic circle on Merlin’s letterhead—as if drawn in blood—and handed it to me.

“P-place your hand on the magic circle, and you should be able to travel to the location where the letter was sent.”

Larian licked her lips, eager to depart immediately.

“Such a perverse spell….”

Chamber shook her head, impressed yet bewildered by the magic’s audacity.

“Then I’ll be going.”

I bowed deeply to Glen.

“Once you’ve decided, bring her back no matter what.”

Glen’s gaze fell upon me with weighty resolve.

“It’s been so long since I’ve heard you call me grandfather.”

He nodded, telling me to see it through if I had made up my mind.

“Yes. I will bring her back without fail.”

I placed my hand over my heart as if swearing an oath.

“Let’s go.”

I rested my hand on Mark Goeten’s shoulder and unfolded the letter inscribed with a magic circle.

“If… if any problems arise, call my name.”

As Larian brought her hands together, Merlin’s letter tore into thousands of fragments and swirled around both Mark Goeten and me.

Whoooooosh!

The moment the white letter fragments burned black and faded away, Mark Goeten and I found ourselves not in the Audience Chamber, but in the Blackened Forest.

‘We’ve already moved?’

I knew the Tower Master’s magic was wondrous, but I hadn’t expected it to be this extraordinary. I let out an incredulous laugh.

-She sent us properly, it seems.

Wrath narrowed his eyes as he surveyed the blackened ground.

I can sense that mad woman’s mana from all around.

He lowered his gaze, saying that Merlin had gotten into a fight here at The Facility.

“That’s right. It’s Merlin’s mana.”

Raon nodded as he examined the trees that had turned to ash.

As soon as she sent the letter, Merlin’s mana flow seemed to melt away in a dizzy spiral, as if she had come under attack.

“However…”

I don’t know where Merlin is.

About thirty minutes had passed since Merlin sent the letter to herself. By now, she and those tracking her would be far away from this Forest.

‘Wrath.’
-Even the True Demon King cannot detect his aura. It seems he has moved to an entirely different location.

Wrath spoke of the difficulty in finding him, yet continued to close his eyes as if expanding his senses further.

‘Damn it….’

I wielded the ring of fire and Seolhwa’s senses at their peak, even summoning the emotions of the Demon Lords themselves.

Whoooosh!

As I endlessly expanded my senses amidst the agonizing sensation of my body and soul twisting, a faint sound of air splitting reached us from the Western End.

-Found him!
‘I heard it too!’

Wrath and I turned our gazes westward without hesitation.

“It’s to the west!”

I told Mark Goeten to follow and sprinted westward, shattering the ground beneath me.

“Yes!”

Mark Goeten clenched his teeth as he pursued me, who had become a streak of crimson light.

‘I’ll follow even if it costs me my life!’

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