Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

Chapter 262 Pointing the way

"So, father, you mean that the demons want to open the door to the demon world in this land?" Charlotte told Cardin all the information she knew about the demons.

When he stopped talking, Cardin gave a look of disbelief.

"What they want is not to rule the Kingdom of Libera. The Kingdom of Libera is just a beginning. Their goal is to open the door to the demon world and turn this world into the world of demons."

"Is that possible?" Cardin asked in disbelief, and Charlotte nodded, her expression becoming serious.

"Possibly. If they are Guardian level, that means 8 humans above 5 stars and tens of thousands of humans, and the key in that ring."

At the mention of the key, Cardin tilted his head and held out the ring.

"What kind of key is this? I didn't see anything in the shape of a key in the void."

"Pick up a book in the void called 'Basics of a 1-Star Necromancer'."

"One star...?"

"Right. I think you've learned a lot of the basics and probably won't even glance at a 1-star basic book."

Hearing Charlotte's words, Cardin took out a book from the void with doubt.

[Basics of a 1-star Necromancer] "Turn to the middle of the book." Cardin quickly flipped through a few pages, then chuckled as he looked at Charlotte.

He opened the book, and the key-shaped paper was torn open, revealing a black key inside.

"Is it this one?"

"Yes, that is the key the demons desire so much." Cardin pulled out the black key and examined it carefully.

It didn't feel particularly magical, nor did it look like anything particularly remarkable.

“What on earth is this key that…” Cardin took out the black key and looked at it carefully.

"Kadan, did I tell you about the City of the Dead before I died?"

"Yes, you said. It was your ambition to find that place." Cardin nodded, remembering the conversation he had had with Charlotte during their last meal.

It is said to be the city of the dead built by ancient necromancers. Why does this legendary city appear now?

"Actually, I have realized my ambition, son. That place doesn't exist only in legends." Hearing Charlotte's words, Cardin looked at him silently.

"What? What is that?"

"The City of the Dead does exist. That key is the key to open the door to the City of the Dead." Although it was unbelievable, Charlotte couldn't lie in this situation.

"The City of the Dead is the city of the dead, but what does this have to do with opening the door to the demon world?" Cardin asked with his head tilted, and Charlotte nodded to show that he understood.

"The City of the Dead. There are no gods there."

"god?"

"There, there will be no interference and the door to the demon world can be opened." If Charlotte's words are true, then the key that can open the door to the city of the dead is a very dangerous item.

"Then, then why is this key here with me..." Why would you give such a dangerous thing to your son? There is a way to destroy this key, and there is also a way to hide it.

"Well, if I put the key into the void when I die, the demons may never find the key." Charlotte nodded and continued.

"But they are not incompetent. They will definitely try to search my void." If the key was with him when Charlotte died, there would be a great risk of it being stolen.

"There are risks in hiding it, and there is no way to destroy the key." Hearing Charlotte's words, Cardin stared at the key.

Then Charlotte grinned and said, "Most importantly, I want you to go to the Dead City through that key."

"me?"

"If you were a necromancer, wouldn't you want to go and see it?" The City of the Dead is a treasure trove of ancient necromancers' knowledge and precious materials, and is considered a necromancer's dreamland.

When Cardan learned about the legend, he also thought about going there one day. Not long ago, he even had the ambition to find the place for his father.

"The City of the Dead. You will be given power there." Perhaps the key that can open the gate of the City of the Dead is also a danger to the demons?

"But even if they plan to open the door to the demon world at that place, how are they going to do it?"

"The demons' purpose is not to explore the Dead City. They plan to open the door to the Demon Realm directly from there." Charlotte said that they would resist even if it was only for a short time.

"Then what should I do? Father, you have been there too, so there must be a way, right?"

"Of course. Some preparation items are needed. The first is the white coat given to you by Jack Carter." Hearing Charlotte's words, Cardin quickly opened the void and took out the white coat.

"Yes. And the Necromancer's relics in the north."

"Where my father's traces point to..."

"It seems you haven't found it yet."

"The north of the kingdom is occupied by demons, so it's not easy to go there."

"And the shoes I got from Isaac but were snatched away by the Mercenary King."

"Mercenary King?"

“Isaac said he lost the game and was robbed. Stupid Isaac.” Charlotte frowned, then continued.

"Finally, in the south of the kingdom, at the altar guarded by the barbarians, the necklace hanging from the statue of the goddess."

Cardan had never heard of the necklace hanging from the goddess statue or the information about the barbarians while searching for Charlotte's trace.

So, Cardin's face was filled with question marks, and Charlotte chuckled.

"I wrote down the information about the necklace at the location of the northern holy relic, so it's natural that you don't know it."

"Ah, that's it."

"Anyway, if you carry these four things, you can move freely even in the City of the Dead." Cardin didn't understand that by putting on clothes, shoes, holding a weapon, and wearing a necklace, he could ignore the laws of the city.

"The things I mentioned before all existed in the City of the Dead. As long as you have them, the City of the Dead will not reject you as an existence."

After listening to Charlotte's words, Cardin had a direction and knew what to do first and what to execute.

“Well, it seems that your magic power is insufficient. However, it was a satisfying time.” As he said, the translucent figure of Charlotte seemed to be gradually becoming blurred.

Cardan's face showed uneasiness, he was about to face separation again.

"Don't feel sorry, son. Death is a natural thing, and it's just part of my will." Charlotte smiled gently and comforted.

"Ah, and there are only a limited number of places where you can open the Dead City Gate. One of those places is right here."

Charlotte gestured with her hand to the space around her. The ancient necromancer's cemetery hidden under the royal city was one of the places where the key could be used.

"I didn't know if you were going to be a pity or a hero, but you've become one. I'm so proud of you."

"Father……"

"Son, you have surpassed me. Now go create your own history and build a new legend." Charlotte chuckled and walked closer to Cardin.

Although they couldn't touch each other, Charlotte waved her hand as if she was stroking Cardin's head.

"The child who struggled to survive has grown up." Charlotte's figure gradually became blurred, he smiled softly and said his final goodbye.

"Cardan, no matter where you go, don't bow your head, but hold your head high. You are the last descendant of the Ingmar family who deserves your pride."

After saying this, Charlotte's figure completely disappeared, and the sarcophagus that originally emitted blue light no longer glowed.

"I will...Father." Cardin nodded, contemplating the spot where Charlotte had just been, holding the white coat in his hand.

"The City of the Dead. My father must have left something there."

There is nothing to regret or be sad about. As Charlotte said, what he had just done was only his will that remained in the magic, not his soul or entity.

He was already sad and angry about his death. Although his longing for him became stronger, he was not desperate yet.

On the contrary, Cardin was able to smile when he was able to talk to Charlotte like this.

"So, now what I need to do is..." First, go to the north to get the necromancer's relic, and then go to the south to get the necklace from the goddess statue guarded by the barbarians. And.

"I have to use the Mercenary King's wish in this way." That is to take back the shoes from the Mercenary King. Of these tasks, the one that is most likely to be solved quickly is of course to find the Mercenary King.

"Where is he now?" First he had to go back to Douglas City. Thinking this, Cardan left the ancient necromancer's cemetery with a satisfied expression.

Cardan thought it was selfish to ask Belid to pick him up.

So Cardin rode straight from the capital to Douglas City.

"It's farther than I thought." This was not Cardin's first time in Douglas City.

In the past, he had used Blanche's birthday as an excuse to come to see the lord. Therefore, it was not difficult to find the way. It was not difficult to pass through the city gate.

After the guard at the door asked for his identity information, they opened the door soon. Cardin immediately set out to find Belid, and fortunately, he found her in the hotel where the revolutionary group was.

"Kadan, you're back?"

“Yes, I had a great experience.”

“I’m curious about what that experience is like.”

"I met my father." Hearing this, Belid widened his eyes in surprise, then seemed to understand something and nodded.

"Mr. Charlotte left his will in the magic and placed it there."

"Yes, exactly."

"It's been a while since we last met. You must be happy." Belid chuckled and handed Cardin a cup of hot tea.

"Thank you. Ah, Belid, I'm sorry to come to you so suddenly."

"What's the matter with you?"

"Yes, I was wondering where I should go if I want to meet the Mercenary King?"

"Mercenary King?" Belid asked with a puzzled look, and Cardin answered with a smile.

"I have a wish."