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nThe Great Mage Returns after 4000 Years – Chapter 103 – Lord (2)

nTranslator: Seven

nEditors: Ana_Banana, Yahiko

nAt those words, the Demigods, including Riki, began entering the castle.

nFrey was reluctant to face Lord.

nHowever, some Apostles were already waiting in the castle, so he had no choice but to follow Riki.

nIt’s a little chilly.

nLord mumbled quietly to himself before shaking his hand.

nThen, the broken wall was restored as if time itself had been reversed.

nIt was a process that could not be explained with the laws of nature. However, the Demigods present seemed to be used to such things as they showed no reaction.

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nThere was a new Apostle in the castle, who was also wearing a mask.

n‘When did they get here?’

nExcept for Agni, the other Apocalypses had not brought their Apostles.

nWas that person Lord’s Apostle?

nJust like himself and Agni’s Apostle, this person wore a large robe, which not only hid their appearance but even information about their sex and age.

nAs Frey thought this, Riki turned to Lord and said.

n“It’s been a while.”

nRiki, my oldest brother. Have you been well?

n“I have.”

nThat’s good.

nLord laughed happily.

nRiki kept looking at Lord for a while before opening his mouth once again.

n“May I ask what it is you’ve been doing all this while?”

nIt was very important. Of course, you’ll find out right now. Leyrin.

nLord gestured to Leyrin, who smiled and took something from her pocket.

nIt was a metal ingot.

nIlluminium

n“This is the first time I’ve heard of this.”

nThat’s to be expected. After all, it’s a metal we discovered and named personally.”

nRiki felt a bit anxious.

nIt seemed the other Demigods knew about this metal already.

nOnly Riki and Agni were making expressions to show that they hadn’t heard of it before.

nLeyrin touched the metal before saying.

n“At first glance, it’s a simple metal without any special properties. It’s not that strong, and it does not conduct divine power very well. But.”

nThen a shocking sight unfolded.

nLeyrin ripped off a small piece of metal with her finger and put it in her mouth.

nCrunch crunch.

nThe piece was about the size of a knuckle, and even if it wasn’t hard, per se, it was still a metal.

nEven a Drake, which was known for its strong jaws and sharp teeth, would be left with a bloody mouth if it tried the same thing.

nNevertheless, Leyrin moved her jaws as though she was just munching a cookie before swallowing it.

nHuk.

nThen, at that moment, Riki felt the divine power in Leyrin’s body disappear.

n“What do you think? Doesn’t it feel like my divine power has disappeared?”

n“It does.”

n“But it’s still the same.”

nWhoosh.

nA small whirlwind formed above Leyrin’s hand.

nIt was clear that her divine power was just as powerful as before.

nNevertheless, it couldn’t be felt at all.

nRiki’s expression stiffened.

n“…did you conceal it?”

n“Do you think I’d deceive you? You’re still too behind the times.”

nLeyrin was smug.

nRiki looked at her strangely.

n“How?

n“The power of Illuminium. It’s an alloy I created, but I originally made it to conceal our divine power. I was tired of those Circle bastards following me around. But it ended up being more effective than I predicted.”

nLeyrin didn’t hold back her laughter.

n“Just by eating a bit of metal, you could kill as many mortals as you want for a certain period without having to worry about punishment. In other words, we can deceive god’s laws.”

n“…!”

n“Well. It only lasts a few minutes at best, and the more you use divine power, the shorter the duration, but it’s better than nothing, right?”

nIf this was true, then this was catastrophic news for all races on the continent who opposed the Demigods.

nBehind the mask, Frey’s face was harder than stone.

nOnly then did he understand why Nozdog had been able to annihilate the Black Dragon Knights without worry.

n“Can the metal be produced indefinitely?”

nRiki casually pointed out a very important point.

nFrey paid close attention to what Leyrin said next.

nIf this metal could be mass produced, then it wouldn’t take more than a few years for the entire continent to completely fall into the Demigods’ hands.

n“It would be great if I could, but the production process is so complicated that it’s no joke. The ingredients are also difficult to acquire. So for now, we need to use it sparingly.”

nAfter saying that, Leyrin threw the Illuminium in her hand to Riki.

n“Cut it into small pieces and eat it. I’m also considering making it into a liquid, but I’ll have to wait to do research, or our supply might run out.”

n“…”

nRiki put away the ingot silently.

nNozdog narrowed his eyes.

nYou don’t look very happy, Riki.

n“…”

nThis is an opportunity to destroy the insects that have been troubling us for so long. Aren’t you excited?

n“I’m not interested.”

n…You’ve always said that. No. Not always.

nNozdog swayed slightly.

nDid you know? Ever since you destroyed Icollium 4,000 years ago, you’ve been acting very strangely.

nFrey was once again grateful that he was wearing a mask since it was almost impossible for him to conceal the flash of surprise that appeared on his face.

nIcollium was Lucid’s birthplace.

nWas Riki the one who destroyed it?

nThe Sword King Lucid met his end together with his country.

nHruhiral’s words once again resounded in Frey’s mind.

nThen didn’t that mean that Riki, the one who destroyed Icollium, was also the one who killed Lucid?

n“4,000 years have already passed, Nozdog. That’s enough time for things to change.”

nStop saying disgusting things. Change is something only imperfect beings experience. It doesn’t apply to beings like us, who are perfect from birth.

n“I don’t think we are perfect.”

n…

nAt those words, a terrifying aura suddenly billowed out.

nNozdog had released his full power.

nClear suspicion was visible in his gaze. (TL: aren’t his eyes just fire?)

nFrey felt a little frustrated by Riki’s attitude.

nHe didn’t understand why he was using words and actions that could cause conflict with Nozdog when it was better to lay low.

n“Kukuku… come to think of it.”

nIt was Ananta who began speaking with a grim smile.

nHis smile made his heavily wrinkled face look even worse as he said.

n“Hydra’s dead.”

n“Huh? Really?”

nLeyrin tilted her head since it was the first time she was hearing this news.

nIt was the same for the others.

nAgni spoke bluntly.

n“Why are you only saying this now?”

n“I only just found out.”

nAnanta locked gazes with Riki.

n‘They’re suspicious.’

nRiki was convinced at that moment.

nEven if the others didn’t think the same, these two suspected him.

nHowever, he wasn’t too surprised by this. After all, he had done too many suspicious things.

nIt was clear that they weren’t yet certain, but the current atmosphere was already bad.

nThere was a chance that their suspicion might spread to Agni and Leyrin.

nIt was then.

nNozdog, Ananta.

nAt Lord’s quiet words, Nozdog and Ananta shivered before turning to look at him.

nSuddenly, a mouth appeared on Lord’s previously featureless face.

nAs if something that had been buried in a snowfield finally revealed itself, Lord smiled, revealing white teeth.

nWhat are you doing to your brother?

n…I’m sorry.

n“I was too hasty.”

nThe two proud Demigods immediately apologised.

nLord’s mouth disappeared again.

nThis time, he turned to Riki.

nPlease understand, Riki. This is proof of how unusual our current situation is.

n“I know.”

nRiki responded bluntly, and Nozdog felt angered inwardly by that fact.

n‘It’s so different.’

nIt was different.

nApocalypse.

nThat was the term the Circle used to describe the five Demigods gathered here, but Nozdog was the only one who knew that unlike them, Riki was not pressured at all by Lord.

nHe could guess why.

nLord was the first to separate from the enormous body of energy known as the laws of the world.

nAnd the next Demigod to emerge with self consciousness was Riki.

nFor this reason, there was a relationship between Lord and Riki that they could not even wish to interfere with.

nIn fact, there were several instances where Lord was soft to Riki when he would normally be brutal to others.

nThe Demigods here all controlled large cities or even small countries from the shadows.

nAnd even if they didn’t have total control, it was certain that they had some amount of influence.

nBut this country, Luanoble, was supposed to be completely dominated by Riki.

nBut Riki didn’t do it.

nInstead, he built a hut in the woods and started living like a hermit.

nIt was like blatantly throwing away his responsibility.

nBut Lord did not reprimand him at all.

nNozdog couldn’t understand that.

nRiki opened his mouth with a calm expression.

n“Let’s get down to business. Didn’t you call this meeting to find the traitor?”

nRight. But not all the Demigods have arrived yet, so we’ll wait a bit longer. Why don’t we share a little secret?

n“A secret?”

nLet’s reveal our Apostles to each other.

n“…Lord, are you serious?”

nIt wasn’t unreasonable for Leyrin to ask this question with such a strange tone.

nShe didn’t doubt Riki like Ananta and Nozdog did.

nShe wasn’t raising her hand to say one of the people here was the traitor.

nNevertheless, there was still a possibility.

nIf there really was a traitor among the people gathered here, then revealing the identity of their Apostles was very risky.

nYou might be reluctant. I completely understand. It’s okay, no need to worry about it.

nAs he said this, Lord’s voice was very quiet.

nHe told them not to worry, and he also hadn’t given them a reason, but Leyrin’s expression softened at his words.

nThe same was true for the others.

nOnly Riki’s expression remained the same.

nSince I’m the one who brought it up, I’ll show you mine first.

nJust as Lord laughed and said this, he was interrupted.

n“Wait.”

nWhat is it, Agni?

n“Lord, I don’t think you should reveal your Apostle.”

nHmmm.

nLord paused for a moment before saying.

n“You are the core of the Demigods. If there really is a traitor here, then your Apostle would be the one they care about the most.”

nHow accurate.

nThis thought flashed through Riki’s mind, but he didn’t show it.

nSomehow, Lord managed to show an awkward expression.

nThen I’d be the only one who wouldn’t reveal my Apostle, wouldn’t I? I’m the one who brought it up, but it has become such a funny situation.

nLord’s head dropped down for a moment before he said.

nIf you all agree with Agni’s opinion, then I won’t reveal mine.

nRiki almost sighed.

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nIt was clear that he had predicted this situation since he was the one who brought it up in the first place.

n“I agree.”

n“I concur.”

nI am in agreement.

n“Agreed.”

nThe other four all nodded. Then, as if planned beforehand, they all turned to look at Riki.

n“I don’t care, but.”

nRiki turned to look at Lord.

n“If you don’t reveal your Apostle, then I won’t, either.”

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