Chapter 115 : Chapter 115

Chapter 115 : For Tayon (1)

Bea, Everchen and I boarded the ship together.

Soon, the ship began to cut through the vast sea.

I asked my companions for their understanding and immediately read the letter Agamben had given me.

[To Polarin Adjak.

According to information obtained by Tello, a huge wave of Demonic Energy has been occurring in front of the Dome for a week.

We judged that a very strong Demon was pounding on the Dome to break through, and accordingly, the Crows have entered a state of emergency.

I am currently traveling the continent and gathering those who can help the Crows, but it is not easy.

As you know, the continent is divided.

The Empire is busy preparing for war, and the other forces are busy preparing for war.

Some who have sensed the anomaly are gathering in front of Myeolji, but it is still far from enough.

I am an analyst.

According to my analysis, the probability of the Demon successfully breaking the Dome is 90%, and the probability of the Demon that escapes from the Dome killing Sir Tayon Adjak is 97%.

In order to find a way to increase Lord Tayon's chances of survival, I searched for various possibilities and turned the abacus and as a result, I was able to derive the probability when you go to Myeolji.

If you arrive at Myeolji, the probability of Lord Tayon dying drops to 71%.

I know that 71% is a high probability.

But among the probabilities that can be derived at present, this was the most likely.

I am sorry to place such a heavy burden on you, who are still young.

But this is a situation where I have no choice but to bet on you.

So I ask you.

Please, help save Lord Tayon.]

Reading Agamben’s letter, I could deduce what his Tune was.

He hadn’t written it down directly, but I got a hint from his mention of probabilities and the ‘abacus’.

[Abacus of Fate]

An abacus that shows the result of a certain situation and the result when a variable is substituted into that situation.

However, it is not an easy ability to handle.

One must meticulously design the situation and variables to derive a result.

Many players had tried to use the [Abacus of Fate] well, but most had failed.

This was because there were too many variables to consider in the vast worldview of Tune World.

So, the common method was to gift the Tune to a companion with the Sage trait, or to a companion with the highest Wisdom stat, and have them do the calculations.

Agamben seemed to use the [Abacus of Fate] well.

Given that his influence extended even to the Holy Order, I could guess how well Agamben was utilizing this ability.

He hadn't become a legendary agent of Tello for nothing.

Agamben seemed to have calculated the probability of the Demon breaking the Dome and the probability of Tayon dying when the Dome broke.

He must have set countless variables to increase Tayon's chances of survival, and as a result, he must have concluded that the probability of Tayon dying was lowest when I reached there.

As written in Agamben’s letter, a 71% chance of dying was by no means low.

But among the variables Agamben could move, moving me was the most likely to save Tayon, so he must have come all that way.

I also wanted to help Tayon.

If I could help Tayon, who had given me so much, I would have gone even if the probability was 9%, no, even 1%, not 29%.

I also read the postscript that Agamben had added at the end of the letter.

[P.S.

What I can analyze is at best the probability of the outcome.

I do not know what process you must move through to save Lord Tayon.

It would be my job to plan that in detail, but for some reason, this time I want to bet on you.

I believe that you can create a conclusion that I had not even thought of.

The paths you have walked so far were also things I had never expected.

So I want to believe in you.

Thank you for listening to the words of an irresponsible leader.]

Agamben’s letter ended there.

Although he called himself an irresponsible leader, I knew that Agamben was neither irresponsible nor incompetent.

If he hadn't predicted the misfortune that would befall Tayon, I might still have been at the banquet hall.

And if I had found out that Tayon had died, I would have regretted it deeply.

I should be grateful for the opportunity.

I would save Tayon and return with a smile.

I made a vow and looked at my companions.

Everchen and Bea had noticed that my mood was unusual as soon as we boarded the ship.

They were even turning their bodies to whisper, so I watched them closely, wondering what they were doing.

Bea was speaking to Everchen with a serious expression.

“Lord Everchen, you joined later than me, didn’t you? Then from now on, you are my subordinate.”

“Subordinate?”

Unlike Bea’s serious expression, Everchen answered nonchalantly.

“Yes, Lord Everchen, you may not know, but there are a few more. Derix and Raldetun, there is a strict hierarchy between them.”

“I see.”

“You will have to be good to me from now on. Are you prepared to obey whatever I say?”

I was dumbfounded, seeing Bea even look a little smug.

“What are you two doing?”

“It’s nothing.”

“...”

Unlike Bea, who quickly dismissed it, a faint smile hung on Everchen’s face.

It seemed it would be difficult for Everchen to become the subordinate Bea was thinking of.

I would have to tell Bea later that Derix and Raldetun were quite exceptional cases.

“I am now heading to Myeolji. I heard that a powerful Demon is currently trying to break through the Dome there.”

I explained the contents of Agamben’s letter step by step.

Although Myeolji was originally a dangerous place, I explained that where we were going now was no different from a death trap, and that there was a high probability of a battle.

And I also mentioned that my purpose was not solely for the peace of the world.

Both I and Agamben were currently focused on saving Tayon.

I didn't know what Tayon was to Agamben, but at least to me, he was a precious teacher.

I was heading to a death trap with my companions, not for a grand purpose, but with the sole intention of saving Tayon.

“It’s no different from my personal business. I won't force you to come with me, so I hope you will think carefully until the ship reaches land.”

Bea asked back, as if dumbfounded.

“Do you still not know that your business is no different from my business, Lord Polarin?”

I was slightly taken aback by Bea’s sharp retort.

Everchen also nodded as if in agreement.

But I also had something I was curious about with Everchen.

Bea had a reason for leaving Kipaso and wandering the world.

She had a clear purpose to conquer Myeolji with me and carry on Gawen’s will.

But I didn't know the reason why Everchen had left Aquiris Sanctuary.

The Saintess he was devoted to was still in the sanctuary, and it was hard to say that she had fully recovered.

Everchen, who noticed that I was staring at him, stopped nodding and said,

“I will also go with you, Lord Polarin.”

“Yes, I understand both of your intentions. But is there a reason why you want to go with me, Lord Everchen?”

I was certainly grateful that he wanted to go with me, but I hoped that Everchen also had a purpose for himself.

It would be good if he had a desire for himself, more important than the purpose of assisting an apostle of the Holy Order.

“Because I want to assist the apostle of the Holy Order.”

“Is that all?”

“Is more needed? Lord Polarin, you are the benefactor who saved the Saintess from the curse of petrification. Since it is difficult for the Saintess to leave the sanctuary, I intend to repay the favor.”

“Is there no purpose for yourself, Lord Everchen?”

“Um… that is…”

Everchen was visibly flustered.

Although I hadn't spent much time with him, this was the first time I had seen him like this, so it was interesting.

“I also want to speak with God. Why this world is so full of hardships, whether it can be overcome. What is the purpose for which I was placed in the world… I want to ask.”

After much thought, Everchen poured out his words in a rush.

Once he started talking, his mouth couldn't seem to stop.

“No matter how much I pray, God has never answered me. No, among the living in this world, only the Saintess has heard God’s response. But you, Lord Polarin, also spoke with God.”

“I did. It was thanks to your prayers, Lord Everchen.”

“I was very surprised. When I offered that prayer, I felt the presence of God most closely. If I follow you, Lord Polarin… maybe someday I can also hear God’s response, I thought.”

Everchen’s face flushed as if embarrassed after his outburst.

But this side of him seemed more honest.

A paladin who had prayed by the Saintess’s side his whole life but had never heard a response.

Even though he held more divine power than anyone else, God had never once answered him.

But when he offered a prayer for me, who had suddenly appeared, God came closest to him.

That fact seemed to have moved Everchen.

He wanted to hear God’s voice.

That desire moved Everchen.

I didn’t know if there was a way I could help, but at least a firm desire was engraved in Everchen’s heart.

“And Lord Polarin, you don’t even know how to pray. I will teach you.”

“Um, yes. I’ll learn if it becomes necessary.”

Everchen said grumpily, perhaps out of embarrassment.

I gave him a short reply, but Bea quickly noticed my intention.

“Somehow, you don’t seem very eager to learn.”

“That’s not it.”

A brief silence fell between me, Bea and Everchen.

We had agreed to move with the great will to conquer Myeolji, and we had confirmed that each of us had our own desires.

And now, this was a journey undertaken due to my desire to save my teacher.

“Thank you all for joining me.”

“Stop thanking me.”

“Yes, it’s alright.”

They were all stiff people, so they turned their heads as if awkward with the soft atmosphere.

And before we knew it, the ship had reached the shore.

“Is this Myeolji?”

“No. It’s the closest port to the Holy Order.”

“It was nice not to be seasick this time.”

“That’s all thanks to me continuously bestowing blessings.”

Everchen and Bea were bickering, perhaps because they had gotten a little closer.

I disembarked with them.

And I was able to face a familiar face.

“Lord Eidon, Lord Keldric. Greetings. These are my new companions, Bea Hellinger and Everchen Iagar.”

I exchanged brief introductions with Eidon and Keldric, who had come to meet us.

And Eidon immediately drew a magic circle and created a portal.

“They say the Dome has started to crack. Let’s hurry.”

“Yes, I understand.”

We tightened our resolve once again.

The time had come to set foot for the first time on Myeolji, the land we had to conquer.

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