191. The Decision Is Made
With so many [Berserker] class magic golems, anyone who didn’t run away could be called a hero. Ian had basically used all her strength to get the two of them out of the scene, and had immediately flown to a manor in a small town dozens of kilometers away. Looking at the empty green grassland around, Ian was certain that that group of powerful robots would definitely not find this place.
The three of them sat on different chairs and did not speak for a long time. Only the bonfire that Ian had lit with magic was still burning, illuminating the pale faces of the three.
“56 of them. Is the entire Delgon going to be destroyed?” Ian didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She had no idea why Josan would spend so much time and energy to create so many terrifying combat magic golems, and had even gotten a replica of the core.
“If I were the enemy, I would use this to control Delgon, not to destroy it. This all makes sense,” Josan said with a serious expression. “So, the one who can control that core is probably only a succubus.”
Ian wanted to refute, but she didn’t know much about the core. These were all matters for scholars, and she didn’t know if Josan had overlooked something.
Now she just wanted to rest for a while, and then find a way to get the core back.
Suddenly remembering something, Blue Beard looked up and asked, “Josan, may I ask, do you have any wonderful emotional entanglement with that half-orc cursed young lady?”
“Yes, I’ve sent at least ten assassins to kill her, but they all failed.”
“You bastard!” Ian suddenly looked up. “Why didn’t you tell me something so important earlier?”
“Hehe.”
“Hehe, my foot,” Ian was almost angered to death.
However, Josan said, “Because that person is really too dangerous. As you know, the power of a cursed one might be at the level of a Saintess from the Era of Light. And all the Saintesses in history, without exception, were at the level of destroying a country. That person can become the strongest with her own power.”
“And besides, now there are too many people who are eyeing the emperor of Delgon. This is not an easy matter.”
“This time, the core, could it be that dirty half-orc!” Ezech asked.
“Although I don’t like that damned cat-girl, she has no reason to do this, nor does she have the ability.”
“Then what should we do now?”
“I don’t know. No one knows whether it’s our own mole or a succubus or a new enemy. The only ones I can trust are the two of you,” Josan said truthfully.
Then there was a long silence.
Five minutes later, as the leader, he felt that he had to make things clear:
“Tomorrow night, we will gather at the old church of the Silver Iron Wall. Only the three of us. I have a strategy to destroy the core, but I must borrow the power of that cursed one.”
Ian nodded heavily.
It seemed that it was another difficult battle.
She had seen this kind of scene many times before. A desperate battle was also a common thing, especially in the past when she had fought alongside Beth.
“In addition, I’ll state it once more. I just want the position of emperor. The peace of this world has nothing to do with me, Josan. I’m destroying the core this time just to prevent bad things from continuing to brew. I’ve already done my best.”
“Young Master, you mean…” Ezech’s eyes widened.
As expected, Josan gestured and nodded, “We should rest. Let’s disperse, whether it’s me or my organization.”
“…”
“Is it over just like that?” Ian looked up in disbelief.
“To be honest, ever since I didn’t get the golden medal, I’ve been too lazy to bother. Although it’s very interesting, I’m not willing to risk my little life. I’ve always been a merchant,” Josan felt that he had never been so serious in these past few years. His words also gradually changed from a calm statement to a repentant murmur. “This time, I’ve lost the magic golem, and my finances will also have problems. It’s time for me to retreat and sort out the family problems. It’s better to marry and have children and be a little more honest.”
“So, the investigation of the sun’s disappearance has also come to an end?” Ian said half-jokingly. She still couldn’t believe that Josan would have suffered such a big blow and given up. In the past, this person had vowed to take over the whole world.
“That was just to make me look good as an emperor. My guards have been sent away, and this time the core has also been lost. The road ahead will only become more and more difficult.”
“…”
“No problem. Then let me accompany you through this last battle. I, the chief royal guard, will surely wish you victory!” Ezech stood up and nodded slightly.
Josan also stood up and walked away in big strides, intending to just leave.
Ian was still sitting in her chair, as if she had lost her soul.
Ezech glanced at Ian and said with a smile, “Oh, beautiful young lady, all good things must come to an end. And besides, it’s not like you can’t see each other again!”
“…”
Ian did not answer. She lowered her head and only stood up after confirming that Ezech had also left. She spread her wings and flew towards home.
When Ian had fled back home, it was almost 7 AM.
She stared blankly at the various photos hanging in her room. There were all kinds of evidence and clues for investigating this world. At first glance, they were nonsensical, and actually looked like a child’s strange doodles.
She sat in a chair, but unexpectedly, she heard footsteps from behind.
Beth opened the door, broke into the room, her hands on her hips, and stared at Ian’s back.
“Ian!” she said angrily.
“I’ve already told you not to go out at night. Are you a dummy? And you’re even in this form!”
“What do you know?” Ian suddenly stood up from her chair and glared at the complaining Beth.
Her second form was completely released. Her eyes were like a beast staring at its enemy, exuding a terrifying deterrence.
“…” Beth was a little confused for a moment. It was the first time she had been shouted at by Ian like this.
“Ian?”
“Why are you pretending to know everything? What do you really know about me?” Ian stepped forward. “You don’t know at all what’s happening on the human side, and you know even less about what kind of existence I’m fighting against now.”
“I’m sorry, Ian… I shouldn’t have said that to you…”
“I…”
Ian was originally in a rage, but seeing Beth proactively lower her head and admit her mistake, she didn’t say anything and sat back in her chair.
The air seemed to have solidified at this moment.
Beth did not leave. She stood there, as if waiting for Ian’s answer.
When the moonlight shone on Ian’s pale face, she finally said:
“Beth, the day after tomorrow, I’ll pack my bags and leave this place. I’m sorry, we can’t go on like this. I… am not worthy of you.”
