How the Shadow of the Marquis Lives

Chapter 138

It was a foreign landscape.

The look itself hasn’t changed much. It looks exactly like the forest where Xian was originally.

However, there were two things that were different.

One is that the huge world tree that was visible from afar is not here.

The other is that the colors are all black and white.

“Whoa.”

Xian sighed.

It is clear that it is not sealed. He was the only living being in this vast space.

Bondi Forest is a noisy place even when you are still.

The sound of leaves rustling in the wind, the sound of birds chirping, the sound of grass insects crying.

But there was only Xian here.

That fact brought more silence than I had imagined.

“how will we do it.”

I swore to climb up when I fell, but honestly, I was at a loss.

It is clear that Garcia’s, or Elia’s, technique of sealing is a very high-ranking technique. To the extent that even the giants of ancient times were tied up to this day.

On the other hand, he had no knowledge of magic at all… … .

‘At least hope is primitive magic.’

Xian took out a bronze mirror from his bosom and looked at it.

He also injected mana, listened to it, and even looked at it here and there.

But there is no response.

Eventually he put it back in his arms and he started walking.

‘Start with exploration.’

Nothing will change if you stay still.

Walking along the black and white forest, he began to explore this inside.

There are countless things to be concerned about. Did he fly somewhere else, or was he trapped in some kind of alien world created by Elia?

In addition, I was concerned about how much time difference there was with the outside world, and more than anything, a way to get out of it was urgent.

‘I wonder if there is a clue.’

That time when I was thinking about it and observing my surroundings.

Bassrock.

The sound of someone stepping on the grass echoed in the quiet forest.

“… … !”

The joy that it would be a clue, and the wariness that it might be an enemy released by Elia.

When Xi’an holds his breath quietly while holding both of them.

“Because it’s me, loosen your guard.”

“A rumor?”

Yuseol appeared through the bushes. A half-fairy with white hair.

However, the clothes were completely different from before.

Unlike earlier, when they were plain, plain, comfortable clothes, they are now wearing loose clothes with lots of patterns and decorations.

Above all, the facial expression was different.

Yuseol’s expression doesn’t change much in most situations. On the other hand, the woman who appeared now had a dissatisfied expression on her face and pursed lips.

Rather than Yu Seol, it resembles Yeon Yeon.

“Is it rumored?”

Thanks to this, Xi’an has grown more vigilant.

There are certain rumors about the body shape and facial features, but the outfits are suddenly different and the facial expressions are also different.

Above all, it was strange that Yuseol was here even though he was the only one who fell into the seal.

Could it be Elia’s trap or fantasy?

With that thought in mind, let’s put strength into the hand holding the sword.

“Of course not. This is because I borrowed the appearance of Seol-ah, the contractor.”

she said, shaking her head.

Xian’s eyes widened. That’s what it means.

“Psyche?”

“that’s right. Is this your first time seeing it?”

She muttered, “I didn’t want to see it as much as possible,” as she glanced at Xian’s sword.

A sword possessed by Ravi.

Xian did not insert his sword, but relaxed slightly.

“It seems to be true.”

Seeing her paying so much attention to Ravi, Psyche was really right.

Psyche, the Serpent of Winter, one of the Great Demons of Hell.

She left the contractor and jumped into the seal with Xian.

* * *

“When the word spread that the queen was sealing the entire forest, Seol-ah went looking for you right away.”

While Psyche was talking, she glanced at Xian.

In Xian’s arms, Ravi, who had been in the sword until just now, was held in his true form.

“yes!”

“… … !”

Ravi looked at Psyche and acted like he was going to bite.

Then Psyche was startled and in an instant opened the distance and ran away.

Xian smiled bitterly and stroked Ravi.

“Ravi, I’m talking about something important, so stay calm.”

“yes.”

As if Psyche’s reaction was satisfactory, Ravi relaxed and leaned on Xian’s hand.

As I was stroking Ravi, Psyche crept up again.

“There’s nothing wrong with the back. I just asked the knights and heard the direction you fled, and I quickly followed them and found them.”

“Why are you here?”

“While I was looking for you, Seol-ah talked to me. I want you to help me in case something happens.”

“so… … .”

“I changed to you for a moment when I fell.”

I knew the rough story.

After hearing Psyche’s story, Xian shook his head.

Saying thank you wasn’t enough. To go against the queen’s will and help herself?

Even by attaching Psyche to herself.

“Then, now to the main topic.”

After hearing all of Psyche’s story, Xian began to speak in earnest.

Of course, it was about this seal.

Do you know anything about this seal, any clues, or a way to escape?

“I don’t know.”

However, Psyche’s answer was firm.

“I don’t know?”

“huh. I’m new to this too. It feels like I made a rough world and locked myself in it, but I’m not an expert in this kind of thing either.”

“It’s as if there are no clues… … .”

Xian swallowed a groan.

It was fortunate that I had a reliable colleague, but in the end, nothing much changed from the beginning.

Then, should we eat and sleep here for a while and find a way to escape?

What else to eat? I only have two days worth of food right now.

“But there’s nothing I can’t do if it’s just getting out of here.”

“what? What are you talking about?”

“So you can get out of here. I came in because I believed in something, no matter how much Seol-ah asked, there was no way I would have followed you to a place like this without insurance.”

Xian’s eyes sparkled. Isn’t that a nice sound to hear?

However, the tone was a little strange.

What does it mean to be able to do it as long as it is ‘going out’?

“Are you talking about something to be sacrificed or something like that? You mean you can get out, but you can’t get out safely?”

Psyche shook her head at Xian’s words.

“It’s not about that, it’s about the exit. It’s okay to leave here, but you can’t go back to where you were.”

“Then where are you going?”

“Where I came from.”

Xian’s eyes widened at Psyche’s words.

He lowered his head and met eyes with Ravi, who was holding him in his hands.

Then I saw Psyche again.

If it’s where she came from… … .

“Hell realm. I can go to the world where I was born. It’s a one-way trip, but.”

* * *

Her proposal was somewhat, no, quite embarrassing.

With his own power, he could open the gates of Hell.

Even she doesn’t have enough strength to keep the door open, but it’s said that she can get through it for a while.

So, opening the door and going to hell together was what she was talking about.

“Hell realm… … . Is it a good place for me to go?”

“What’s not going to happen? I and other demons are also descending into your world.”

Xian was sitting on a flat stone with Ravi.

And around it, Psyche was busily roaming around, bringing stones and twigs, drawing or arranging things.

For Xian, it was difficult to predict what each one meant.

“… … Can I help you?”

“It’s okay, so just sit still. Don’t even think about touching anything.”

When Xian spoke, Psyche immediately refused and threatened him.

He warned Xian not to move at all, saying that if he moved needlessly, a single grain of sand could be disturbed and the magic circle could be destroyed.

Xian, who was about to stand up awkwardly, just sat back down.

“So you mean you can escape to the Hell realm first and then return to the original world?”

“huh. But since you’re a human, not a devil, it’s going to be hard for you to fall for expedients like contracts. We have to find another way.”

“other way?”

“huh… … I’m not sure, but there are a few things that come to mind. Can I tell you just one thing?”

“say it.”

“Going to the Demon Dragon King and asking for it. That old man should know how to get into your world.”

As soon as the word “Dragon King” came out, Xian’s expression went rotten.

Seeing this, Psyche laughed.

However, according to her explanation, it is quite possible.

It is said that in Hell, the Demon Dragon King is extremely greedy for knowledge, more than any gold or silver treasure.

It is said that if the demon dragon king does not know, no one knows.

“Um… … Let’s leave that as a last resort.”

“Probably the surest way.”

“If you run into him now, escaping from his clutches rather than escaping to the original world could be the problem.”

“hehehehe. You shouldn’t have done that well.”

“I was asked to become an apostle right away, but what are you doing well?”

“Did that old man even say that?”

“uh.”

Psyche made a very surprised expression at Xian’s words.

He knew that there was friction between Xian and the Dragon King due to an incident at the academy in the past, but it was the first time he had heard that the Dragon King had told him to become an apostle.

“Then maybe they’ll listen if you really ask? It’s not like I liked you that much.”

“Instead, when you return to the original world, it will be after the guy’s stigma has been stamped on you.”

“Apostles are not all bad things. You can borrow the power of the Dragon King, and he’ll help you when you’re in danger, right? It would be a pity from our point of view if the apostle we had worked so hard to find passed away.”

“I still hate it.”

Although Psyche represented the Demon Dragon King’s position as a demon, Xian never wavered.

He did not like being tied down, so he risked his life and escaped from the Marquis.

Now come and become an apostle of the Demon Dragon King?

Isn’t it just like escaping from the Marquis and falling under the Demon Dragon King?

“I can’t help it if I don’t like it.”

While talking, Psyche pulled out a stone from the ground and put it right next to it.

Then he straightened his back and stood up.

“end!”

“already?”

“It’s rough, but there are no mistakes.”

She looked around once more and snapped her fingers.

A blue orb of cold air was created above Xian’s head and then slowly fell.

It eventually fell to the floor.

Dig!

It exploded and spread cold air.

The ‘something’ that Psyche worked hard for was covered in cold air and began to emit light.

Xian looked at the floor.

Surprisingly, a magic circle made of cold air was drawn on the floor.

Until just before that, it was just stones and leaves.

“That’s it. Are you ready to go in?”

Psyche pointed to one side.

At the end where the magic circle gathered, the air shook.

“Can we just go?”

“huh.”

Xian slowly approached him. Beside him was Psyche.

“That’s what I was talking about earlier. So, what other way is there to return to the original world from Hell?”

“I’ve never seen it myself, but there seems to be a door leading to it.”

“Like that one you just made?”

“It’s temporary, so it disappears quickly. They said that the door to hell is still clearly visible.”

Eventually, the two arrived in front of the haze.

Xian stretched out his hand, and his arm went into the haze.

With a slightly surprised expression, Xian asked.

“Where is that door?”

“There are several theories, but the most plausible one is… … .”

“Anything plausible?”

“They say it’s in the heart of the King Haeryung.”

Xian’s arm stopped for a moment.

The door to the present world, which is said to be in the heart of Haeryung Palace.

‘Come to think of it.’

Atlanta, whom we met in the Bendel estate in the past. The memory of the guy came to mind.

The devil who first signed a contract with a giant, more precisely, the devil who seduced the giant into making a contract.

That was Haeryunggung.

“It’s probably better than the Demon Dragon King.”

After muttering that, Xian threw herself into the haze.