novelraw Chapter 58.2: Episode 1 (3)
Chapter 58.2: Episode 1 (3)
Translator: Dreamscribe
The Heroes sent off their Heart Gems into the sky like releasing sky lanterns, each gem carrying their wishes. As the Heart Gems ascended and vanished into the sky, a miracle occurred.
Flash!
Hans, who had been in soul form, regained his color. The heroes' connections began to resurrect.
“Uwaaa!”
“Kgh! It worked!”
“This is it!”
The Heroes were overjoyed to see those reborn. Some Heroes even wept uncontrollably.
“What about Leon-nim?”
“Leon-nim....”
The Heroes looked toward Jinwoo.
Jinwoo was still in soul form. To be honest, he wanted to quietly disappear like this. The King, smiling at him, turned and began walking forward.
Jinwoo and everyone else looked at the King.
The King drove his shining sword into the ground in front of the fallen statue of the Goddess. The king's sword became a large hero's flower. It was a hero's flower that the king created by squeezing out his last strength.
[The rest depends on your hearts. Show your sincerity.]
The King spoke those words to the Heroes.
Whoosh!
Haebyul was the first to run up to the large Hero’s Flower and began pulling out various items from her inventory to offer them.
“Please accept my tribute and bring Leon-nim back!”
She offered up her prayer. Then, countless Heroes flocked in and poured out their gifts. In an instant, a large pile formed. To Jinwoo, their sincerity felt a little too overwhelming.
If left alone, the pile of offerings might become a hill. Jinwoo had no choice but to activate the presentation he had prepared in advance. Though things had become a bit tangled, the outcome was the same in the end.
[Leon] Incarnation of the Holy Sword
The Heroes, through a miracle, raised Leon’s soul to ascend as the Incarnation of the Holy Sword. As long as there is a heart that cares for Arsilan, the Holy Sword will remain with you.
As the illusion magic surrounding Jinwoo’s body faded, Leon’s original form appeared.
“Leon-nim!”
“Uwaaa!”
“Kyaaah!”
“Kuhuhuheng....”
The Heroes rejoiced.
They were so overwhelmed with joy that many cried aloud. For Jinwoo, who was about to be re-enlisted again, it was a sad ending, but for the Heroes, it was the best happy ending.
[Hahaha!]
The King, who had come to Jinwoo’s side, laughed heartily.
[You’re quite popular.]
Jinwoo’s face turned red. He looked at the King, wanting to offer some kind of excuse. But he couldn’t bring himself to speak.
The King’s soul began to fade.
The souls had reached their limit.
Tap!
The King looked at Jinwoo and pushed his back forward. As Jinwoo stumbled forward a few steps, he turned around to look at him. The short distance between them now felt unbearably far.
The King made eye contact with Jinwoo and gave a nod.
Jinwoo’s eyes trembled intensely.
[Send me off with a smile.]
At those words, Jinwoo gave a bright smile. That became the complete answer.
[Thank you. My son.]
The King turned his back, and all the souls turned their bodies to face Arsilan. The people of Arsilan and the Heroes sensed their farewell from that gesture.
The King stepped forward, leading the souls.
[Heroes! You’ve endured well all this time!]
The King looked beyond the hero's flowers toward Arsilan. Above Arsilan’s sky, the Soul Gate hovered.
[Now let's return to our homeland! It's a joyful homecoming!]
Following the King, the souls moved forward. The more they advanced, the more their bodies faded, eventually breaking apart into particles of light. Yet they all looked happy.
A song of homecoming could be heard.
It was the song they used to sing when returning home from the battlefield. Jinwoo, the people of Arsilan, and the Heroes all watched their return.
Those of Arsilan who knew the song sang along, while the Heroes quietly watched their backs and waved their hands.
“You were amazing!”
“Uwaah! Thank you for your help!”
“Your Majesty! I’m a fan!”
The Heroes shot magic into the sky or scattered magic power. They bid farewell to the heroes in the ways they knew best. It may have looked a little lighthearted, but to those departing, it was the most beautiful sight of all.
Snap!
The King struck a pose without looking back, reaching a hand toward the sky. Then, he gave a thumbs-up.
To the very end, he was truly kingly.
The souls turned into particles of light and scattered, flowing toward the Soul Gate. As they reached the Soul Gate, it emitted a radiant light and poured back down upon Arsilan.
A bird the Heroes had never seen before appeared.
Animals they had never seen before revealed themselves. Flowers, trees, and various plants sprouted from the desolate land and lifted their heads.
Butterflies fluttered about, and bees were seen.
Countless insects broke through the earth and spread in all directions. Even the Spirits that had hidden themselves cautiously returned to this land once more.
The souls became nourishment for Arsilan, reviving the long-lost ecosystem that had once been thought gone forever.
‘You truly became a myth.’
Jinwoo bowed his head quietly.
The Heroes reclaimed Arsilan’s land, and the souls revived Arsilan.
It was a feat even Ella could not accomplish.
It was worthy of being called a myth.
[Main Quest has been completed. Congratulations!]
[Arsilan] Hero of Light
You have driven out the Lord of Erosion and reclaimed the lost land.
The great Heroes have brought new life to Arsilan, and as light, they now bless your future.
Your name will be recorded forever in the Arsilan Saga, and you will be known as the Hero of Light who saved this land. Until the next threat arises, continue to grow stronger and protect Arsilan.
[Completion Rewards]
*Arsilan Contribution +200
*Large amount of Experience Points
*Ella’s Radiant Blessing (3 days)
*Reclaimed Land
*Title
[A] Hero of Light (Rare)
A title given to heroes who will be recorded in Arsilan Saga
All the light in the world will bless you.
*Arsilan people Affinity +5%
*Arsilan Contribution Points +300
A window announcing the ending of Episode 1 appeared in front of the Heroes.
“Kya!”
“This is insane.”
“How much more fun can this get?”
“Wait, that was just one main quest ending?”
Hearing one Hero say that made Jinwoo start to feel the pressure. But that could be left to the Archmage of the future.
Now was the time to enjoy this moment. His heart ached and felt heavy, but for the sake of the souls, he had to smile more brightly.
“Leon-nim!”
“We’ve gotten stronger.”
"I think I could just beat a Death Knight one-on-one now?"
The Heroes gathered around Jinwoo.
“Amazing. I don’t think I even have a place to step in anymore...”
“Come on, don’t say that. Stay with us forever.”
“Lots of newbies will be coming. You need to guide them.”
Jinwoo felt dizzy at the Heroes' words, but he maintained his performance as Leon.
“...Of course. It is my joy and honor.”
That too could be left to the Archmage of the future.
“Heina-nim! This is the great Temple, right?”
“Hmm, yeah. It used to be something worth seeing.”
Heina and the people of Arsilan mingled with the Heroes, sharing joy.
“Master! You’re amazing!”
“Keuh! Master carried us all the way!”
The Helby Lovers Group ran to Helby and groveled.
Helby’s shoulders rose dramatically. She barely managed to suppress her rising grin and looked at the Helby Lovers Group with a gruff expression.
“Well, for a bunch of mutts, you weren’t half bad.”
“Thank you!”
“We’ll work even harder! We’ll serve you with our lives!”
The Helby Lovers Group was still the same. No, they seemed even more intense than before.
Jinwoo gazed into the distance.
He had surrounded that severed space with the energy of Erosion, but it would be discovered before long. There was still so much left to do.
It was as Jinwoo was sorting out various plans.
“Um, uh, Leon-nim!”
“Yes, Haebyul-nim.”
Haebyul approached with an awkward expression, looking at him.
Jinwoo knew exactly what she was about to do. He looked at her with a smile and spoke.
“Are you perhaps going to show me the Haebyul Bunny?”
As Jinwoo’s voice clearly reached the ears of both the Heroes and the people of Arsilan, everyone turned to look at her.
A tremendous amount of attention gathered!
Haebyul, who had planned to wrap it up quickly, was thrown into a panic.
“Hmm, I’ve actually been curious for a while.”
“That’s right. Let’s watch together.”
Heina and Tia approached.
“It’s a ridiculous name, but seeing how much anticipation it’s drawing, it must be quite a performance. Go on, show us.”
Helby crossed her arms and looked at her.
“U-Ugh....”
-Haebyul, you’re screwed!
-You’re a star now! A myth of Arsilan!!
-ㅋㅋㅋ this is a disaster you brought on yourself.
-The ending of Episode 1 is the Haebyul Bunny....
Everyone around turned to look at Haebyul.
Haebyul tightly shut her eyes.
But she was a pro.
“Screw it! Since it’s come to this, I’m going all out! Everyone, feast your eyes on my most embarrassing self!”
That day, Haebyul presented an upgraded version of the Haebyul Bunny.
What was happening was nothing less than a legendary dark history for her.
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