The Peak of the Magic World

Expedition #2

Mount Reol, Land of Death

It's been days since we hid inside this mountain. I could faintly feel the holy power circling around the slope.

I guess that's what caused the demons not to dare to approach, at least for now.

But it didn't last long. Everyone had already noticed it and started going around looking for the source of that power.

They believe that by finding it, we can leave here without any worries of being hunted by the demon army. Of course it was a good idea, but I decided to stay on this mountain no matter what the circumstances.

Shortly after, someone from us finally found him. It was a bracelet that exuded magic power.

And in fear, they argued with each other about where they should go. The debate began to get fierce, and everyone was fighting over each other's ownership of the bracelet.

After a while, there was a serious fight for the thing. It is ironic that the thing that should have saved us all was the reason for the bloodshed between us.

The end result is that no one gets it. Leaving myself unharmed, I had to take care of all my comrades who were in critical condition.

"Truly stupid, just for the sake of this thing all of you are sacrificing each other's own brothers" I said as I changed their bandages one by one.

The man came again now, this time he brought along people who had the same ears as him.

"I was so surprised, I didn't think humans could help each other like this. Very different from what my ancestors told me" said someone who was with the man.

"Yo, man. We were actually looking for an altar. But only the human race can pave the way" said another.

While feeding my sprawled friends, I pointed towards the find of the bracelet.

"What you're looking for is right there" I said, hiding the bracelet.

From the very beginning I knew who this man was. But I prefer to believe that my guess is wrong.

Although they looked exactly the same as humans, but this dark magic aura was exactly the same as the magic aura of those demons. In other words, somehow it was clear they were demon-blooded humans.

For a few weeks they had already examined it but it seemed like the altar was not working as they thought. They mentioned about a key to activate the arrangement.

Slowly one by one my colleagues began to recover. They finally realized the stupid actions they had done. And appoint me as their leader.

We also agreed not to discuss the bracelet with them. Of course I told them my guess. And as expected, all of them looked very surprised.

But one night, someone betrayed us. He revealed everything we had kept secret to ask for safety. After that they fled to his village to be locked up.

I don't know what's going on out there, but the bracelet they took. I really still hope someone will save me so I can get back to seeing my little princess.

The dungeon, the Land of Death

" I think this is the end for me. Eilen, how are you doing now? Maffkan papa who can't be by your side until you get a decent partner for you"

"I'm sorry dad didn't take care of you while you were growing up. From now on it seems like you should be able to live independently, grow into whatever you want"

"For my wife, please forgive me. For breaking my promise to take care of Eilen until the end of my life. Looks like I'll catch up with you there soon"

From that night on, I kept counting every day I passed. This chain that binds me is really very unlikely to be released with this level of my magic. All I can do is wait for someone to deliver food for me.

I don't remember what day it was, so I decided to repeat the count from the day I last remembered.

One day, a big explosion occurred. The strong earthquake lasted a while. And I felt the magic begin to weaken, so I decided to try to fight this binding magic.

Unexpectedly, the barrier suddenly disappeared just like that. This clearly signaled the death of the magic owner. I immediately tried to get out of that place.

And what was waiting for me outside was really unimaginable to me. Flames were everywhere, many corpses just sprawled out. The children fear the departure of their parents, and not a single building has survived.

But seeing the children's circumstances reopened my instincts as a father. I don't care what happens anymore, I immediately save the boys who still survive.

In total there were four men, two women and three toddlers. With my magic protection, we walked through the forest towards that sacred mountain. Leaving the unsaved villagers behind.

All along the way everything looks scary. Truly a terrible sight, there is not a single place that escapes from that bencacna. Except for the mountain that seems to shine from a distance.

Upon our arrival, I immediately headed for the light source, leaving the children in a safe place.

And the one waiting for me there is the guy who helped you first, is lying down.

Then I saw the piles of bodies of my comrades who had started to rot on top of that altar. A boy who looked very young was standing on top of the corpses of his friends.

The boy used the bracelet we found in his left hand and a large sword in his right hand.

His eyes were closed like someone who was asleep, his hair was white and his skin was also very white. A few moments later, he began to open his eyes.

The pressure of the magic power instantly felt extremely strong. It was even much stronger than the ten magic eels he had encountered back then.

The color is very beautiful, blue like the sky in the capital city. His eyes glittered like the flickering of the stars in space.

"So you woke me up..." Said the boy while looking at me.

"It looks like there's been a little misunderstanding, I just got here. Look at what you're stepping on, it's the bodies of my friends. I came here because of them"

"What did that was this guy"

I answered while pointing at the man with fear.

Although he was still a little conscious, but the man could not say anything. His voice could not come out of his mouth, and he could only look up. Looking towards the boy.

The boy then cut off the head of the man who was lying in front of me. With just a single throw of his sword, he could break his head easily.

"It's good that you didn't wake me. So I don't have to kill you either" said the boy jumping back to retrieve his sword.

He then left me and just disappeared. The pressure I felt before had also disappeared.

Soon after that I buried my friends and the man properly while being cared for by these children.

Finally we stayed on this mountain while continuing to hide from the demon army. Because our source of protection (bracelet) was already taken away by the boy.

And here I am, ending my expedition to the land of death. Now I prefer to take care of those who have lost their parents, relatives and even their own brothers.

I know I can't go back with you again Eilen, at least this is the best I can do for redemption. May you not hate your father.