ALL NOVEL Chapter 263
Chapter 263. Island of Death
It definitely didn’t vanish by coincidence.
Yoon Do-ha’s satisfaction with the current situation had dispelled the signs of destruction.
‘Then…’
Even the deserters who had split from the expedition force as soon as they came to Kallem.
Even the chaos that had been deemed a nuisance in Kabuum.
Even the despair that had originated from Desa.
None of them were the cause of the signs of destruction.
The root of the signs of destruction lay with Yoon Do-ha, who had been entangled in Desa’s plan.
Yoo Ji-han instinctively arrived at that conclusion.
‘Is this really possible…?’
That the destruction of an entire world could be determined by a single individual’s emotional changes?
If someone were to hear this, they’d say it was absurd.
Yet, he was certain.
‘That’s chilling.’
He licked his dry lips with his tongue.
If a person who had nothing to do with Kallem could bring destruction to it…
That meant anyone else could be a cause of that destruction.
‘Even I!’
That included Yoo Ji-han himself.
The notion that he could be the cause of a world’s destruction hit Yoo Ji-han with considerable shock.
“Sylph, what do you think?”
—Hmm! It sounds quite plausible.
Sylph was inclined to agree with Yoo Ji-han’s confident speculation.
—Yoon Do-ha could wipe out Kallem all by himself, even without Mumu. If he went berserk, the entire Kallem might have been blown away.
“This… I think it’s best not to mention this to others.”
—Hehe! I have a similar thought. It would just cause more chaos.
The notion that an individual’s actions could impact the destruction of the world wasn’t limited to Kallem.
If someone were to exploit this information, there would be far more victims than now.
Given that this information wouldn’t serve any good once revealed, Yoo Ji-han decided to keep silent.
‘However, one thing has become clear.’
The signs of destruction can disappear for some reason.
This implied that there exists a way to evade destruction in a dimension where destruction is foreseen.
*
At Alo’s mansion, where Yogo Guild’s guild leader was staying.
Alo’s father, who was propped up in bed, received a teacup from Min Yu-ri.
“Thank you very much.”
“Please drink it while it’s warm.”
“But something like this could have been done by someone else…”
Alo’s father, who had been bedridden due to Magic Discoloration Syndrome and was only recently awakened with Desa’s help.
He glanced at Min Yu-ri with a face that expressed how burdensome this felt.
One of Yogo Guild’s great benefactors had personally brewed tea and even brought it to him!
Such trivial matters could very well be left to the mansion’s servants.
However, Min Yu-ri shook her head.
“This is something I want to do.”
“Hmm…”
“Drink it before it gets cold.”
Slurp.
After repeated requests, Alo’s father finally took a sip from the teacup.
Min Yu-ri watched that scene closely.
“How is it?”
“It’s a bit bitter, but I feel revitalized, just like before.”
“Could you be a bit more specific?”
“Uh, I feel especially strong in my legs. And…”
Min Yu-ri’s eyes sparkled as she checked on the changes in his body.
What was in the teacup was a brew made from herbs that aid in recovery.
This was also the herb she intended to give her younger sister when she returned to Earth.
‘I must only give So-young safe and effective things.’
The father was conducting a sort of test before her sister.
Nonetheless, thanks to the herbs verified in Kabuum,
Alo and his father willingly accepted her request.
“Squeak… How can you drink that tasteless stuff?”
“Be quiet.”
“Master! Are you sure you’re not torturing that man? Squeak?”
“I said be quiet.”
Chilla shook his head at Alo’s father, who was drinking the bitter herbal water.
To Chilla, who detested the bitter taste, the herbal water was no different from mud brought up from hell.
Clink!
Alo’s father set the teacup down and said.
“Miss Yu-ri, how old did you say your sister was?”
“She was 18 before collapsing, so she should be around 22 now.”
“Early twenties. I was in exactly that age range when I began to build up Yogo Guild and dreamed of it growing like it is now. It’s a very energetic and significant period in one’s life.”
“That should be the case…”
Min Yu-ri forced a bittersweet smile as she thought of her sister lying in the hospital.
Her sister was wasting that important time doing nothing.
“Your sister should recognize how hard you’ve been struggling.”
“I just hope she stays healthy.”
“You saw me waking up firsthand. That friend from Desa, though he did something very cruel, must have considerable skill.”
Thanks to Desa’s help, Alo’s father regained consciousness and became hopeful that Min Yu-ri’s sister could awaken too.
‘She has an overflowing love for her family, and she’s truly a kind-hearted woman.’
Alo’s father eyed Min Yu-ri with a mix of regret and appreciation.
‘It would be great if someone like her became Alo’s partner…’
So absorbed in the guild, Alo had far surpassed the marriageable age in Kallem.
If his son found someone like Min Yu-ri, it would bring unimaginable happiness for the parents.
Perhaps sensing the atmosphere, Chilla narrowed his eyes and said.
“Squeak! Don’t look at my master with such greedy eyes.”
“Th-that’s not greed…”
“Nobody can deceive me! Squeak!”
However, Alo’s father knew it was impossible to bind Min Yu-ri.
They were preparing to leave soon.
“When are you returning to your hometown?”
“I’m still looking for a way.”
“The road to the unexplored continent seems to be quite challenging.”
“It appears so.”
The mages of Kallem were spending sleepless nights researching dimension magic in Kabuum.
The makeshift research institute where they gathered hadn’t dimmed its lights for several days.
“Finished the 367th attempt.”
“Already?!”
“I’ll proceed with the next one after slightly modifying the mana pattern.”
Among them, Kim Si-hu was the only one whose eyes still shone brightly.
A mage drinking coffee remarked, seemingly exasperated.
“Si-hu. Aren’t you getting tired?”
“Not at all! How could I get tired doing something this fun?”
“F-fun, you say…?”
“Is it not fun?”
Kim Si-hu evaluated dimension magic research as fun.
The other mages awkwardly smiled at his energetic response.
Even those with far longer experience than Kim Si-hu couldn’t match his pure curiosity and passion for magic.
‘This opportunity may never come again!’
The King of Kabuum, who looked favorably upon the heroes, had prepared the best environment for them.
The mages of Kabuum were generously sharing magic knowledge unlike anything on Earth.
How many chances would one have to research new magic while receiving overwhelming support in a strange world?
Kim Si-hu wanted to pour everything into it when given such an opportunity.
—I-I’ll help, too…
Yang Ji-cheol in Korea was also waiting for over 20 hours a day through the dimension phone.
As Kim Si-hu took a brief sip of water, he crossed his arms and said.
“Crossing the dimensional boundary isn’t an easy task, is it?”
To jump through dimensions, moving to the dimensional boundary was essential.
And having experienced a collision with the beings from another world in Ajesia, Korea learned how to traverse dimensional boundaries.
However, this method was only possible when in Korea.
They had to find a new method to attempt in Kallem.
“I think it’s better to draw another magic circle…”
“No, there’s no problem with the magic circle. Instead, it’s more appropriate to find an area suitable for drawing the dimension magic circle.”
“Yoon Do-ha has been investigating continuously, but there’s no suitable place?”
“Let’s just call Ji-han. He knows the boundary the best.”
“I’ve talked with Ji-han separately, and I don’t think it will be of much help.”
“Hmm…”
Even seeking help from Yoon Do-ha and Yoo Ji-han yielded slow progress.
Accordingly, the mages planned to stay in Kallem for at least three more weeks.
But then…
Clunk!
The tightly closed door opened, and the owner of the research institute, the mage from Kabuum, made his entrance.
“I figured it out.”
“Huh?”
“I’ve discovered the most perfect location to open a passage in Kallem!!!”
“Oh!”
The word “passage” from the Kabuum mage referred to the dimensional boundary.
The sleepiness of the mages vanished at this news.
“The most mana-rich and untouched land in Kallem! If you go there, even a ten-year-old mage could open a passage.”
“Really?!”
“Of course I’m incredible!”
It was the skill of a mage who had long understood and researched dimensional magic.
The author was proving that the level of magic in Kallem was no laughing matter.
But suddenly, the self-praising mage spoke with a serious expression.
“However, we must not go there.”
“Huh?”
“…What?”
To find a good location but say not to go there sounded contradictory.
As everyone wore puzzled expressions, the Kabuum mage continued.
“That place is known as the Island of Death, where no one who steps foot returns.”