
As soon as he finished his business with Red, without waiting any longer, Rigel went to see the next person, the fairy queen Sylph.
The place as usual is peaceful, the forest is so fresh and soothing. What was surprising was that there were not many more little elves perched on Rigel's shoulder as usual.
Perhaps it was their queen who ordered them to search for the missing Priscilla. But no matter how hard they tried, they would never be able to find it, because maybe Priscilla was in a different dimension.
Rigel walked aimlessly and was unaware that he was walking towards the Spirit tree. Normally, every time he arrived at this place, Sylph would come alone and greet him, without the need for Rigel to look for him. But this time it was different, it seemed that he was doing something.
He did not know much about the Spirit forest, so there was no harm in starting from a place he knew. To that end, Rigel flew up the Spirit tree whose height pierced through the white clouds.
A few minutes passed since he flew up and reached the top of the spirit tree. He was able to sense the magic energy he had known not far ahead there. There were many spirits coming and going from this place.
Rigel finds a beautiful girl surrounded by spirits. Her lips were indeed smiling, but her expression was describing sadness. He let his hand become the perch of the little fairies that only looked like a grain of light.
He turned around and realized Rigel's whereabouts were approaching him. Before greeting Rigel, he ordered his little fairies to go and approach Rigel.
"I'm sorry I couldn't welcome you. I'm still struggling to trace Priscilla's footsteps, but the result is a big zero" Sylph looked sad and disappointed. He tried very hard, but did not get any results.
"No matter how hard you look, there won't be any results."
Sylph became increasingly bitter about the reality that Rigel emphasized. He himself knew it, but insisted on rejecting it.
"For that, I came. Priscilla has been detained by someone with no known identity."
"Someone...," Sylph began to ponder for a moment until her face looked completely angry, "Is that Lucifer and his minions??" continued with an angry tone.
For the first time, Rigel saw firsthand Sylph's anger. It was unexpected that the normally calm fairy queen could emit such a dangerous aura.
"Let's calm, your anger also affects the fairies,"
The light that floated in the air started to drift wildly and although faint, they emitted a reddish dim light that seemed to symbolize anger. Realizing that, Sylph took a deep breath to calm herself down.
"Well, regarding that figure, let's talk about it later, because there's something else I want to ask you to do. It's to save Priscilla."
Rigel has come to know Sylph and knows her biggest weakness lies with Priscilla. Regarding his strength directly, it cannot be determined. Rigel knew that Sylph was strong, yet he could never guess to what extent her power was.
Not a wise choice makes him an enemy and the fact that he is on his side is worth being grateful for.
"... All right, so, what do you want to talk about first??"
Maybe Rigel's question is not related to the situation that happened this time. However, this time he had no intention of delaying anything about him that seemed to be the big key to all the events in the past. Also, the odds are not zero, if that figure is the one Rigel wants to discuss first.
"I know that this is unrelated, but I need you to answer it...,"
Sylph is a fairy queen who has lived for a long time, as well as Red. However, it is likely that Sylph made more contact with Heroes and humans than Red. Therefore, the right choice to choose to ask Sylph instead of Red.
"Do you know of a man named Aludra, who lived during the time of the first generation of Heroes??"
Sylph was slightly stunned by the name that would unexpectedly come out of Rigel's mouth. A name that Sylph certainly remembers and is still fresh in her head. He was certainly surprised why Rigel knew it, but no longer thought about it because it was Rigel, instead it was impossible for him to extract stories from old people.
"Yes, I know him very well because he was an important person at the time of the chaos."
In fact, it is not wrong for Rigel to try to discuss the figure of Aludra, because Sylph even remembered his name.
"important? Whatdoes thatmean?? Do you know his origins, too?"
Is it possible that he is a Hero or a native who is so strong that he is able to stand on par with the first generation Hero? Or even, another possibility...
"Yes, if it's not wrong he's just like you, a human being summoned from another world. However, from what I know he is not a Hero, but a human who is called along with one of the Heroes. But unfortunately I don't really know the details."
If so, it means that there are 13 people who are summoned to another world, but only one of them does not have the qualifications as a Hero, because they are only trapped in a summoning or something like that. He was also not a Hero so did not possess a divine weapon. However, it seems that this Aludra has something else that makes him equal to the Hero.
Surely that's very surprising. No one would have ever guessed that someone other than a Hero candidate could be summoned together to another world. Surely the further details made him curious, but it was a pity that Sylph did not know about it and it would just be another story.
"What happened to Aludra? If he's not a Hero and just a human being, then what makes him an important figure??"
There are two possible things that can be thought of. Somehow Aludra found a way for her to fight or something else like getting a blessing that made her strong.
"Aludra is different from Hero. He did not obtain the Hero's weapon and even Index's blessing like other Heroes and humans as well as half-humans of this world. He was just a human being without any gifts, as if the gods hated him by giving him nothing. But precisely because of that, he had the advantage that he would not receive any ill effects and side effects from using anything that might incur a curse. Because of his advantage, he used the Artifact as an object that helped him fight in a world that was extremely harsh for a figure without blessings like him."
If what was meant was an ancient artifact, then it was no surprise that he could stand on equal footing with other Heroes.
As is known, that the ancient Artifacts are items and weapons relics of the gods to help humans survive. Not only to fight monsters, but to survive in the war of Ragnarok that they started by using live pawns.
"He continued to venture into several places to collect ancient artifacts for an unknown purpose. I also don't know how many he has, but at least he's amassed enough to be able to compete with 12 Heroes. He also seemed to be hiding the artifact he had found, even to this point his whereabouts were unknown."
Rigel nodded and understood. It was pertinent that he had never seen many ancient Artifacts. Maybe because this man named Aludra secured him and hid him in a place that would not be known.
The new Sylph tells about the beginning and how to fight Aludra. He hasn't told me about the things that Aludra did. In addition, Rigel had also confirmed that the mysterious figure was not Aludra, as he had not used an Artifact to attack Rigel before.
"If he had many ancient Artifacts, then there was no doubt he was a very powerful person. So, what kind of great thing has he done??"
It is impossible for such a person with such power to not intervene with some recorded or historical event.
Sylph did not immediately reply, she instead seemed to struggle given clearly the things that happened at that time. From the one who had originally started to remember, it now turned into a serious expression, while placing his hand on his lips.
"Is there something that's stuck?" Rigel asked because he was so curious about Sylph's expression.
"Yes.., this is so strange, that my memory of him became vague and I also could not remember events that seemed important. It shouldn't be possible for me to forget a single memory that has been embedded in my head..."
If he says so, then that's the truth. Perhaps Sylph will be the only person who can remember seven billion human names and faces in one look.
"It seems that there is indeed something strange about it huh.., in the city of Darkness, I killed a madman called the Demon Pillar Marionette. For some reason, after seeing my face, he immediately assumed that I was a figure named Aludra."
It is uncertain that she has a face similar to Rigel, given Marionette's crazy personality and damaged soul. It would not be surprising if Marionette really did not remember the face of Aludra and only remembered some identical things about him. For example, like white hair.
As soon as she heard Rigel mention Marionette's name, Sylph seemed to start remembering things.
"The fact that you defeated him is shocking, but thanks to that I remember what Aludra did. There used to be no slavery in this world, but thanks to Aludra it was realized and it seems that the first living Marionette became a slave. I just don't know the full story, but I can assure you it's not a good thing. Then, I also remember one other thing...,"
Sylph now looked straight into Rigel's eyes firmly, firmly,
"That it was Aludra who created and suggested the sealing magic of Tortoise at the expense of Priscilla and the four of the Heroes."
Rigel was slightly stunned after hearing that. All this time he had always thought that Sylph or Priscilla themselves made such a seal, but the reality was far beyond his mind.
"Aludra who created and suggested the seal? It's unbelievable" Rigel mumbled softly. Although it was unbelievable, he had to believe it because Sylph would not lie.
"Whatever else, do you remember anything else about him??"
The unexpected discussion of the man as mysterious as his captor Priscilla contains a variety of things and other unsolved mysteries.
His curiosity grew stronger, yet it shattered with Sylph shaking her head.
"Unfortunately I can't remember anything else about him. I feel like there's a barrier wall deliberately blocking most of my memories of that one individual."
Although it should be very disappointed, there is no other choice but to stop the discussion here only. Even if Sylph could forget her figure, it wouldn't be surprising if hardly anyone else could remember her.
After all, Aludra lived a thousand years ago. It is impossible for man to live that long.
"Well, how else, let's talk about it here," Rigel scratched his head and slightly closed his eyes, "Next, let's discuss something that would have been within reach."
The atmosphere returned serious, as the topic changed in the direction Sylph had been waiting for.
"In the near future, me and the other Heroes will face the now-moving White Tiger. Not only that, I intend to declare war to the Dragon of calamity."
Sylph was stunned and the trace of calmness on her face started to disappear from quite a shock. He thought that it was quite rash, even for Rigel though.
"Isn't that too early? The dragon of doom was not something that could be defeated so easily. He is a Dragon who can even kill half his race by himself."
Sylph also seemed to know at least some part of the Dragon's battle. So it wouldn't be surprising that he had a slight lack of knowledge about the power of Acnologia.
"That's because the strange and mysterious figure who kidnapped Priscilla will be waiting there,"
Sylph was again surprised by Rigel's words and now she looks a little angry. Not to Rigel, but the one who kidnapped Priscilla.
"He said something about the game, that I should defeat Acnologia and as a reward, he would return Priscilla and reveal her identity. Indeed, in the material there is no useful thing in a gift that is not worthy of being called a gift because Priscilla belongs to us from the very beginning. However, our priority right now is to save Priscilla, so there is no other way."
"So, so you came here with the intention of asking for my help, huh??"
He was sharp so that it pierced right at his main point. Against Acnologia then the figure that almost made him die. Even with the existence of other Heroes, defeating both of them was not something that could be done.
To that end, the existence of Sylph was indispensable in that battle. Of course, if Rigel can also want help from Red and other Dragon colleagues who are now scattered with each other.
"Yes... Even though I don't know what defeat is, it's the first time I really feel like I'm going to learn the name of defeat. That's why I need your help to contribute to saving Priscilla and conquering Acnologia. Hows it? Are you willing to extend your hand to save Priscilla with me??"
Rigel stretched out his hand, but not for the purpose of a handshake or anything. Although he didn't have to ask her, he knew what answer Sylph would take.
"Even without asking, you should have understood that I was so weak if it was something that concerned Priscilla. Well then, I'll work together this time and also.., maybe this will be the first time humans of this age feel the wrath of the fairy queen."
Sylph's smile was soft, yet terrible in some places. Although Sylph only said 'for this time, ' she still had an unpaid debt of gratitude to Rigel, so that he could charge her at any time. But now is not the time for that.
It was decided, then, that the leader of the fairies and the queen of the spirit forest would take part in the war against Acnologia and her followers. Furthermore, there was only room left to finish off White Tiget.