All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 182

Island Ruins – 2

◈ Chapter 182

91. Island Ruins – 2

She shook her head, looking a bit disheartened.

“Actually, it’s not easy. There’s hardly any information available. I heard there was a ruin related to the Tyrant here, but…”

She explained that the Salt barony had already purchased the ruin and completely demolished it.

“Still, fortunately, there are people here who know something about the ruin.”

Ian then took out the pearl from his bag.

Seeing it, the Sword Saint smiled brightly.

“That’s a beautiful pearl. But you don’t have to.”

The Sword Saint, assuming it was a gift for her, smiled and politely declined.

She had received many gifts like jewels or flowers before.

And each time, she had refused them in the same way.

Ian, faced with her familiar response, said nonchalantly.

“This is it.”

“Yes?”

“The Tyrant’s Pearl. The Mermaid Queen possessed it.”

The Sword Saint stared at Ian with wide eyes.

Confusion, doubt, and bewilderment swirled in her gaze.

Looking at him with eyes filled with various emotions, the Sword Saint asked hesitantly.

“Why do you have that?”

“Can’t I have it?”

Faced with his direct question, she had no ready answer.

The Sword Saint sighed softly.

“Are you going to give it to me?”

“Of course not. It’s mine, so you should give up any ideas about it.”

He planned to use this as valuable bait to attract demons, including Clad.

He had no intention of giving it away, no matter how skilled the Sword Saint was.

“And that World Tree Council…”

[The World Tree Council is a council of elves in the Elven Forest.]

[It is a decision-making body of high elves gathered around the Elf King and has considerable influence on the elves.]

“Why do they want this?”

“I don’t know the specifics. However, I was told that the demons want it, so I assume it’s to stop them.”

“Where did they get that information?”

“The warriors belonging to the council obtained it while fighting demons. Ah, and…”

“And?”

“Besides, some demons are aiming for the Tyrant’s Pearl to strengthen their power.”

Among those demons were Kesin’s subordinates.

That’s why the Sword Saint came here at the request of the World Tree Council.

“Then that’s convenient. I came to hunt demons anyway.”

“Then I can accompany you again for the time being.”

From the Sword Saint’s perspective, there was nothing wrong with it.

She had already seen Ian’s capabilities.

Also, since she had confirmed that he was fighting demons, it didn’t seem likely that he would betray her.

Although they hadn’t known each other for long, he was more trustworthy than the hostile Forest Keeper or the Emperor.

She smiled and held out her hand to Ian.

“I’m moving around while concealing my identity for now. You know my disciple, Yerin, right?”

“Yes.”

“That child has disguised herself as a noble. And I’m acting as an elf attending to Yerin.”

“Do you really need to hide like that?”

“You never know. There are plenty of people who cooperate with demons, even if they aren’t demon contractors. Especially since this place is a sacred ground.”

Sacred power flowed throughout Emerald Island.

As such, demonic intrusions could be detected immediately.

So, the demons might use those who hadn’t contracted with them.

“It’s better to disguise ourselves to lull their vigilance.”

“I see.”

“Ian, would you like to join us…?”

“I don’t like running away or hiding, so I’ll investigate on my own for now.”

Ian casually put his hand in his pocket and walked towards the main building.

The Sword Saint smiled wryly at his unwavering confidence.

“You were here.”

At that moment, Yerin approached.

Dressed in a flamboyant red dress befitting a noble, she approached with her servants, and the Sword Saint bowed slightly.

“Did you find me, Lady?”

“Yes. I made an appointment with the manager. We’ll be able to meet right away.”

“Well. I doubt we’ll be able to meet right away.”

“Hoho. Don’t worry.”

Yerin, aware of other people’s eyes, tried to reassure her.

The Sword Saint glanced at where Ian had disappeared.

“Appointments are sometimes broken due to circumstances.”

“Oh my? What should we do then?”

She took out a ring from her pocket.

“It’s a pity, but I’ll have to use this. We can’t just sit around.”

As soon as he entered the mansion, Ian examined the interior.

In the center of the lobby, people who appeared to be employees were waiting with polite attitudes.

“Welcome, guest.”

“I’d like to meet the manager here.”

“Do you have an appointment?”

“No.”

“Then it will be difficult right now. His schedule is…”

The employee shook his head, looking troubled.

The manager of this island, Trakalza Salt, was a diligent worker who had earned the Salt surname.

As such, he had the trust of the Salt baronet, Heraine Salt, and naturally, most of the nobles who came here wanted to have a meeting with him.

It was to gain even a small advantage from the wealth or power of the Salt baronet family.

The employee, thinking Ian was a similar noble, handed over a piece of paper.

“If you’re thinking of making an appointment, would you please fill out this form first?”

“I don’t have time for that.”

He calmly took out the badge that Heraine had given him.

The employee tilted his head, then was horrified.

“Huh!! The Baronet’s, the Baronet’s badge?! Where did you get this?!”

“Do I have to explain that?”

“No! Please wait a moment!!”

The employee hurriedly went inside.

After a while, an old man with gray hair dressed in a black suit rushed out.

“T, Trakalza Salt, speaking. Do you have Heraine-nim’s badge?”

“Ian Brandon.”

He was even more surprised to hear the name.

He stared at Ian with wide eyes, then quickly composed himself and greeted him politely.

“It’s an honor to meet you like this.”

“I heard you have a busy schedule, so let’s get straight to the point and finish quickly.”

“Ah, no. I will ask for understanding from the person who made the appointment.”

He raised his hand, and the employees moved.

After a while, the employees who returned nodded, and Trakalza smiled.

“Let’s go.”

“What did you do?”

“As an apology for breaking the appointment, I upgraded the room by two levels. Also, we have decided to increase the quality of the services provided by our island. You don’t have to worry.”

Trakalza, assuring him that he hadn’t forcibly broken the appointment, took Ian inside.

In a fairly large office, he brewed tea himself and asked seriously.

“I’ve heard a lot about Ian-nim from Haryun-doryeonnim [Haryun-doryeonnim is a respectful title].”

“Is that so?”

“Please speak freely. I may be using the Salt surname, but it’s only because of Heraine-nim’s grace. You can just address me as you would a subordinate.”

“Okay. Then let’s get straight to the point. What do you know about the ruins on this island?”

“It’s a ruin where sacrifices were made for the Tyrant a long time ago. There wasn’t anything particularly special.”

As Grajin had said before, the Tyrant’s ruins were not particularly noteworthy.

There were hardly any special artifacts inside the ruins.

Also, the ruins consisted of only one floor.

Moreover, although it was said to have been used as an altar, the sacrifices had been stopped long ago.

It was just an ordinary ruin that could be easily found.

“Is that all?”

“Yes. And before demolishing the ruins, I set aside the altar and the stone tablet next to the altar separately. Would you like to see them?”

“I will.”

He took out the key and lifted the carpet in the office.

Then a door appeared that led down.

It seemed to be a vault used in this resort.

Trakalza, passing by various vaults inside, including barriers and various defense facilities, pointed to the wall.

“This is it.”

The wall he pointed to was densely covered with letters of unknown origin.

Trakalza lightly placed his hand on the wall.

“It is said to have been a native language used in this area. However, there are no people who use this language anymore, and there is no way to study it, so it is treated as one of the languages that cannot be interpreted.”

No one knew, but Kirke, who was connected to the truth, knew.

Ian stared intently at the wall and nodded, and Kirke told him the translation result.

‘An island floating in the sky. Kirke, is there anything to confirm?’

“Are there any other ruins or relics besides this?”

“Hmm. Well, that’s all there was to the ruins in this area.”

‘Kirke.’

‘Can I check the records there?’

It was the same reaction as with the Sphinx before.

Ian smiled wryly and nodded.

‘Then let’s go. Find the location.’

He had seen everything he needed to see.

As Ian turned around without regret, Trakalza followed him.

“Count Ian, have you found anything?”

“Not yet. But this… it’s not good news.”

The fact that Kirke couldn’t confirm it meant that it was likely related to another dimension, like the Tiger or the Sphinx.

If it was just a simple artifact, it would be fine, but if it was related to the Tyrant who could destroy the world, it would be better to deal with it.

And the phrase ‘island flying in the sky’ bothered him.

Ian, with something in mind, picked up his bag and went up, and Trakalza chased after him.

“Oh. Isn’t that Lady Yerin Cavard?”

When he went outside, Yerin, the Sword Saint’s disciple, was walking over.

Trakalza, seeing her, smiled and greeted her, and Yerin bowed slightly to him and Ian before handing over a note.

“What is it?”

“Could you please go here? My teacher has gone ahead and is waiting.”

Yerin whispered to him in a small voice and started talking brightly with Trakalza.

Meanwhile, Ian unfolded the note.

The detailed map pointed to the north of the island.

Ian burned it and went to that location.

And there, he found the Sword Saint with a serious expression.

“I found something.”

“I’ve found something too. There’s more than one ruin on this island.”

“…Amazing. How did you know that?”

“I was going to ask you that.”

Ian asked, and the Sword Saint looked at the ring on her finger.

At the same time, the ground moved, and a boy appeared from there.

“I taught you?”

It was Norn, the highest-ranking earth spirit.

He pointed to the ring on the Sword Saint’s finger.

“I made a contract with that ring and agreed to help three times. Anyway, there’s a ruin at the end of that cliff, near the sea. But Ian, are you going to go there?”

Norn shook his head.

“I told her too, but I wouldn’t recommend it.”

“Why?”

“Because even spirits can’t go in there. I tried to investigate there and got bounced out too.”

Even at those words, the Sword Saint and Ian didn’t change their expressions.

Norn sighed at them.

“I don’t know if it’s dangerous.”

His body crumbled and disappeared.

The Sword Saint, seeing that, grabbed her sword.

“Are you going?”

“I have to.”

Ian, finishing his words, walked towards the ruins with the Sword Saint.

When they climbed down the steep cliff, found a hidden cave, and entered it.

The two stopped at the entrance.

The door of the ruin at the entrance of the cave was smashed.

All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]

All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]

아카데미의 올마스터 플레이어
Status: Completed Author: Native Language: Korean
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[English Translation] In a tapestry woven across countless worlds, an absolute being amassed worldviews beyond measure. Drawn to a flicker of defiance in a realm of despair, he found himself possessing a boy broken by endless rejection. It was the boy's unyielding spirit, his desperate struggle to become a hero against all odds, that captivated the absolute being. Now, the strongest of all has extended a hand, promising to fulfill the dreams that were cruelly snatched away. Prepare yourself for a heart-pounding saga as the absolute being, now inhabiting the body of the rejected, ignites a new legend. Witness the dawn of a hero reborn, fueled by the echoes of a shattered past and the boundless power of an all-master player!

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