Chapter 238: Colorless and Transparent

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The place where I was brought to by the Royal Guards was an old temple.

I didn’t know there was a place like this in the elven city.

Mostly because I haven’t been able to go out much.

Judging from the appearance of the temple, it may have been several thousand years old.

I asked Cecilia who was walking beside me.

[What is this temple used for?]

[This is the place where the sacred relic is kept.]

『Sacred relic?』

What is that?

Greed also seemed curious.

[What maintains the Great Wall]

[Nn~, then why am I being invited to such an important place?]

[I know not what my brother is thinking. Please be careful.]

[Yeah.]

As expected, Georg would not fight in a place where the sacred relic that maintains the Great Wall is located.

If something were to happen to the sacred relic, the Great Wall would disappear and the beastkin would turn into monsters.

If that happens, the elves will lose control, and they will be threatened by the dangers of monsters. As expected, for Georg, no matter how you think about it, there is no benefit to fighting.

[What kind of a sacred relic is it?]

[If you go inside, you’ll probably be able to see it.]

Led by the Royal Guards, we entered the temple.

The elves that were dressed like priests that I passed looked at me with suspicious eyes. The same goes for the soldiers guarding the area.

They were not happy about me visiting this place. I could clearly see this from his piercing gaze.

[Come here.]

[Hey, hey, is Georg on the other side of that door?]

[That’s right. This place was originally a very sacred place. It’s definitely not a place for someone like you to enter.]

[Yet Georg allows me to]

[Tsk, let’s move on.]

After entering the temple, the attitude of the Royal Guards became even worse. Even though Cecilia was by my side.

I guess it’s because he didn’t actually want to bring me to this place.

Judging from the structure of the temple, there seemed to be a large space in the center.

I wonder what’s beyond that door.

It’ll be uncouth to come this far and ask Cecilia.

『Let’s see what this sacred relic is all about, shall we?』

[Yeah, I want to see it too.]

When the Royal Guard opened the door, a large space spread out in the atrium of a three-story temple. When I looked up at the ceiling, I saw brightly colored stained glass.

It felt like being under a big tree.

When I looked down, I saw a huge coffin. The coffin, probably made of marble, was decorated with detailed goldwork.

[A coffin?]

[That’s right. My great ancestor’s grave.]

It was Georg who answered me.

He slowly poked his head out from the side of the sarcophagus and looked up at us.

[This is a great opportunity. Come down here.]

[Brother…]

[Of course, Cecilia too.]

It appeared that the Royal Guard’s role as a guide ended here.

They saluted Georg and left.

Georg, seemingly defenseless after dismissing his subordinates, grinned.

[How do you feel about our ancestors in this sarcophagus?]

Georg asked me as I went down to follow him.

[You should be able to tell just by putting your hand on it.]

[Put my hand on it?]

[That’s right.]

I wonder if I can really tell just by touching it.

I hate doing what Georg tells me, but… this sarcophagus interests me.

I tried touching it gently. It was cold, but for some reason I felt a warmth coming from deep inside.

I think it’s probably the power of spirits. It had similar vibrations to Belial.

However, the power was very weak, like it would disappear at any moment.

Is it possible to maintain the Great Wall with the power of this spirit?

[You seem to have noticed. As expected, you are different. Our ancestor’s power is weakening. They will lose their power in the not-too-distant future.]

[What will happen to the Great Wall?]

[Disappear. What that entails… you know it, Fate.]

Why is he teaching me such an important thing?

When I looked at Cecilia, she was just as surprised as I was, putting her hand on the sarcophagus. Apparently she didn’t know.

[My dear sister… Cecilia, she knows nothing. Although she has blessed powers, she doesn’t know the situation elves are in and lends her support to the beastkin. No matter how we try to save such people, if the Great Wall disappears… they’ll turn into monsters.]

[But, how come! Why is its power weakening now? It’s not like this until recently…]

[He is the reason.]

Georg pointed at me.

[The road to the Holy Land has been opened. We must leave this cage and set out on our journey. If we don’t, this place will eventually become a monster’s den.]

[What do you want me to do?]

[It’s simple. I want you to be my guide to the sacred land.]

[The Holy Land is not the place you think it is. There are monsters just like here, and it’s a different world system than here.]

Hearing me say all that, Georg laughed and punched the sarcophagus.

[I know. It’s a world where skill is paramount. It’s written in the ancient elf documents. I wonder why I couldn’t have a spirit even though I’m an elf…I think the reason lies in the sacred land.]

[What do you mean?]

[I’ve always felt the power rising from within me. I felt like that power was blooming somewhere other than here. When I met you, I became convinced.]

[Because of… me?]

[I have the same thing as you. We’re the same. I’m about to awaken to that power. Thanks to you… these unseeing eyes will also open.]

Georg took off his blindfold and opened his eyes.

The eyes, which had lost their sight, were glowing bright red.

『Fate, this guy has the Mortal Sin skill. It would be troublesome if you woke it up.』

[I know… but.]

When I saw Cecilia, I lost the will to fight. She seemed extremely surprised.

Georg was, after all, an older brother to Cecilia. She looked at the sinister eyes of his brother with a heartbroken face.

[Now, please guide me. With your power and mine, let’s set sail toward hope.]

Georg kicked the sarcophagus away. Two black weapons fell out from inside, along with an elf mummy.

[Sacred Treasure Iritium. I’ve been waiting for a long time. I can see… I can see. I can see the world! It’s so beautiful… It’s a wonderful world.]

Georg picked up the large black chakrams.

Then, they changed to a size that was easier for him to hold.

[Greed, do you recognize those weapons?]

『It’s a weapon I’ve never seen before. If they were friends, that shape… a black circle huh?』

Georg didn’t seem to want to wait as Greed tried to dig up his old memory.

He threw one of the black chakrams at me.

The sharp blade approached while gouging the ground. If I dodge it, he will throw a second one in succession.

[Brother, stop it!]

Cecilia looked desperate and tries to stop Georg, but

[Kyaa.]

She was knocked down by a backfist. She rolled over and was slammed against the wall.

[You… She’s your sister.]

[I don’t want someone who is just pretending to be talented to get in my way. Instead, let’s continue. By fighting you, I’m sure my power will increase even more.]

I glanced at the elf mummy from the side. Its spiritual power was severely weakened. It looks like it’s going to disappear at any moment.

As if to match the sound, the ground shook violently.

『Earthquake. Something is broken here.』

[The Great Wall is collapsing!?]

While holding Cecilia up, I checked her condition. It seemed like he was just unconscious.

[Fate, it seems like you put the beastkin who turned into monsters into the Great Wall and turned them back to normal. You did something pointless. Or worse, you gave them hope and then pushed them into hell… Are you a devil like me?]

[…Georg!]

[Good. Yes, I’ve been waiting to see that face. Show me the real you so that I can aim for even greater heights.]

Georg’s black chakram cut the elf’s mummy into pieces. When the black chakram returned to him, the spiritual power that maintained the Great Wall had completely disappeared.

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