Book 17 Chapter 35
122화
“The Sea Gatekeepers each hold a piece of the Sea Palace (海宮) key. With that key, the Sea Palace of the ‘Lord of the Sea’ can be raised above the sea surface.”
The Azure True Dragon, Tajirmum, said.
This was after Rin and Fride began their training, and after convening the core witches of the city defense battle along with Rista and Kies.
“The <Ones Who Came> after annihilating the <Forgotten Kings>, twisted the celestial flow that connects to the outer universe. And they sealed the kings within the gaps of that distortion.”
Rista nodded with a serious expression.
“So that’s why we can’t find the <Forgotten Kings> anywhere in the world. But if the Sea Palace rises in this situation, it means something problematic will happen.”
Kies, too, keenly felt the gravity of the current situation, and expressed her emotions through the White Spear Palace Serwebon.
[(ㅇㅅㅇ);;;]
Tajirmum quietly closed his eyes.
“The Sea Palace is essentially an altar connecting to the outer universe, and if a ritual to re-establish the positions of the stars is performed there, the connection to the outer universe will be regenerated. Of course, all of the <Forgotten Kings> will awaken before that.”
“……!”
“The four Sea Gatekeepers must absolutely not gather in one place. The most powerful seal of Baobab has been protected by the Child of Spring Wind, so there is a chance of victory in this fight.”
Refugees from each island were filling the city densely. They were weak, sick, and filled with sorrow.
“I will cast a double barrier over this island and this city.”
As Tajirmum looked up at the sky and let out a sigh-like breath, its light spread across the entire island, forming a clear barrier.
Why the sigh?
It must have been a sigh born of his own helplessness. Even if not as much as a red true dragon specialized in combat, if only he had power like a white true dragon, this nightmare might have receded a little.
“I will be able to hold back the Sea Gatekeepers for half a day. Even if they break through, more than a certain number of Nagas cannot enter this interior. Not until my body is destroyed.”
Rista smiled brightly.
Towards everyone listening to this strategy meeting with despairing expressions, she thumped her chest with a fist.
“Don’t worry. I’ll protect you. Kies too, will be with me.”
[(ㅇ-ㅇ)!!!]
“Oh, Hero…!”
With just that single action, and just the fact that there was someone who could be called 'Hero,' why did a warmth, like dawn breaking, fill their souls…?
“General troops, including witches, do not interfere in the fight with the Sea Gatekeepers. Your power is weak, and you would only hinder them.”
“!”
“You all must protect those who should be protected from the Naga army that will follow the Sea Gatekeepers into the city. Now, enduring until the successor of the Hymn of Creation and the companion of the Ice Dragon awaken will be the turning point of this battle.”