In the end, the woman named Gongwonhwa decided to send my document as the top priority.
To all four elder candidates that the sage mentioned.
This means that the other elders, who don’t know the plan, will also find out about this, but it’s not something I need to handle.
‘The elder will deal with it.’
Since she tried to play tricks on me, I believe she’ll have to bear the consequences.
[HHAHAHAHAHA]
[Great Lily]
[Wow]
[Is this the division of space?]
[Teleportation?]
[It’s similar to teleporting]
“Looks like it works something like this.”
And I got the usage of the technique, ‘Division of Space,’ that Gongwonhwa was using.
She said she learned it from one of her original disciples, but she probably thinks I won’t be able to master it easily.
Of course, after reading the basics for just 3 minutes and successfully implementing the Division of Space, maybe her mind was blown 🧠 and she just froze in place.
“However… It’s way too vulnerable to interference, which is a bit of a problem.”
It can be used easily for simple movement or sending something.
The fundamental concept is similar to my theory about the void dragon technique, so I shouldn’t have any difficulties using it.
But the biggest drawback of the Division of Space is its extreme vulnerability to ‘external factors.’
Using it in a holy place or a chaotic battlefield filled with magic is close to a suicide mission.
Those two powers influence the entire surroundings just by their presence, so one wrong move could result in losing body parts or being teleported to completely bizarre coordinates.
‘Especially in front of demons, it’s even more dangerous.’
“Lilyyyyyy!!”
“Oh, Minja Elder.”
“What on earth are you doing?!”
As soon as I returned to my place using the Division of Space, Minja rushed towards me, breathless.
Since I said I would send it quickly, she must have sent it right away.
“What’s going on?”
“What do you mean, what’s going on?! Do you even realize what you just did?”
[Why are you so mad?]
[HHAHAHA]
[Minja Minja… ]
[Shaking all over, LOL]
[? Lily didn’t do anything special]
[For real LOL]
“There’s chaos in the elder council right now! ‘Merely’ an Intermediate Disciple sending demands to the elders—more than one at that—has never happened before!! And what on earth did you write to make them so mad—”
“So are they going to accept?”
“Of course, they won’t! Those individuals are not the type to fulfill demands!”
The sect of Teshiniria has a strict hierarchy.
No matter how much skill I show, what I did is unprecedented.
It’s not surprising at all that I could be immediately expelled for the insubordination and the nonsense ‘facts’ I wrote.
Of course, not only me but even Gongwonhwa, who sent this document, wouldn’t be intact.
I nodded my head.
“I think you’ll listen to me.”
“…What confidence do you have?”
“I’ve written something you absolutely can’t refuse. Even if it means taking on some loss, you’re likely to agree.”
“…?”
I’m certain.
At first, they just wanted to use me as a discarded piece.
The reason they tried to unleash the monster of Non-Swordsmanship Law through Minja was because of that.
But after realizing their failure, they began to actively consider using me.
They bought favor by giving me information and techniques, turning me into an existence that couldn’t be thrown away.
‘Moreover, there’s also a part mentioning the “Sage’s” plan inside.’
I don’t know if the seven subordinates are aware of each other’s plans, but at least it’s absolutely confidential.
In that situation, the Sage’s plan spreads here and there?
The already chaotic world will plunge into more turmoil, and this would serve as a warning message to the “Elder” who is formulating another plan.
‘If we don’t cooperate, it’ll end up like this.’
“Even the great Sage has spilled everything, so what can the Elder do?”
[Wow]
[Ah, haha, if you don’t want to get swept away, put it on the table.]
[Hey, Lily]
[Honestly, should we give Lily an immediate upgrade?]
[Lily: Just raise the rank yourself. If not, I’ll make you like the Sage.]
“I’ll turn you into a ‘Sage’.”
“What, what does that mean? Sage? What is the Elder doing?”
“There’s such a thing.”
Leaving Minja behind, who was stuttering in shock at my explanation, I walked to the front yard of my dwelling.
The earth that had been moving erratically since earlier.
As I examined it more closely, a brilliant light began to emanate from the brown, flipped earth patterns.
Minja’s eyes widened in astonishment.
“W-wait, the Elder’s direct ‘Passage’…?”
“What kind of Elder is it?”
“I-I don’t know either? Just, this is one of the Elders…”
“I’ll be back in a moment.”
“Wait a moment!”
Crack!
The earth engulfed me.
■
Boom!!
—What is happening!
The Elder Council.
One Elder slammed the table in a dark space where a screen made of the seven earth’s spells floated.
Even from beyond the screen, the destructive power was tangible.
This showed just how angry he was about this incident.
—What on earth is happening! Last time they tried to break the ‘Non-Swordsmanship Law’, and now what? Revealing the ‘Sage’ and ancient secrets?!
—We must punish them immediately! At a time when ‘That Existence’ is about to awaken, causing turmoil like this cannot be overlooked!
“To cause chaos at such a time is simply unacceptable! We cannot let this slide!”
—”Indeed! Furthermore, the Management Gate had the audacity to send these without even checking, so we must deal with the Management Gate first!”
—”Let’s go to the Management Gate right now and punish them severely…”
“Calm down. Calm down.”
The elders who passionately raised their voices fell silent at the words of one person.
A voice that was serious yet drew everyone’s attention.
The presence of the old man, who had made the greatest sacrifice on the ‘West Continent,’ could not be ignored.
—”Elder Jongsa.”
“Everyone, please calm down. This situation has become serious, and it’s not enough to simply be angry. What’s more important is whether that statement is true.”
Jongsa.
He was the one managing the ‘Earth’ once known as the Children of God and the one whom the extreme defense elders feared; everyone swallowed hard at his words.
It was indeed true that the Outsider and the Management Gate were up to something absurd, but most elders could understand.
“The contents written in the ‘Document’ are mostly plausibly crafted words.”
—”…Are you saying that nonsense?”
“Why do you think it’s nonsense, Elder Baehwa Cheon? Recently, someone tried to break the ‘Non-Swordsmanship Law,’ after all. Moreover, knowing about the ‘Master of the Spring’ certainly can’t be possible without being an elder.”
—”That…!”
—I partially agree. She knows too much for an Outsider. Plus, it wasn’t sent to ‘all’ the elders.
That’s right.
The Outsider, Lily, sent the document to the elders, but it was not sent to “everyone.”
It was sent to just four out of the eight elders.
And most of those who were the angriest before were indeed those four.
The screen displaying the elders’ faces shook violently.
—”…Are you doubting us?”
—”It’s possible. I’m not necessarily accusing you. I, too, suspect that those four were involved…”
—”How can you say that! It’s obvious that the Outsider is just babbling nonsense!”
—”Calm yourself.”
—”Bi-Hyung! How dare you speak up now that you’ve only just become an elder?!”
“Elder Bi-Hyung, who are those four?”
—”Elder Jongsa! This is all nonsense! Elders wouldn’t do such a thing!”
—”Baehwa Cheon, Wonyoung, Gayu, and Jongsa.”
“…Interesting.”
Jongsa nodded.
All the names just mentioned were people who had been around long enough to know about the ‘past.’
They were trustworthy individuals, but also possessed a ‘possibility’ of involvement.
And Jongsa himself as well.
The elder, Baehwa Cheon, whose face was marred with scars, scoffed.
That’s it.
─Ha! This list is utterly ridiculous! The three elders, including myself, have devoted both body and soul to Extreme Defense! And you even included Elder Jongsa, whom you trusted so much, you guy!
Baehwa Cheon shouted loudly through the screen, but Bihyeong, who had a younger face compared to the other elders, merely responded blankly.
─I was just mentioning a possibility.
─Is that even a valid statement…!
─Elder Jongsa wouldn’t be the type to do that as Elder Baehwa Cheon says, so he’s out of consideration. Elder Gayu is busily working for Extreme Defense every day, so he’s also out. Elder Wonyeong is the same.
That leaves only one remaining, doesn’t it?
─I’m curious. What has Elder Baehwa Cheon been up to recently?
─Ho ho ho… That question. Are you regretting it?
─Are you unable to answer?
─I can do it. I’ll send it as a document. But you’ll have to deal with the consequences when the truth comes out.
─I’m just mentioning possibilities here…
As the verbal argument between Bihyeong and Baehwa Cheon intensified, the other elders had to step in.
Eventually, Baehwa Cheon, filled with rage, turned off the screen for the magic array, and Bihyeong quietly closed his mouth.
Alright, everyone!
─Let’s all be done with this. Elder Jongsa has work to do, and everyone is busy, aren’t they?
─That’s right. It’s a matter that can be resolved by calling in the parties involved. We should summon that outsider named Lily soon for an interrogation (审问).
─Elder Jongsa, my apologies. For wasting your time…
“No. I also believe we need to find the culprit as quickly as possible.”
─But please don’t be too distressed. It seems obvious that someone is trying to frame Elder Jongsa and the outsider.
“Ho ho. What could they possibly gain by framing this old man?”
Jongsa chuckled, brushing off the conversation, and after a brief discussion, the emergency elder meeting was adjourned.
Hoo.
“……”
Jongsa was left alone in the dark space.
He turned his head and gestured in the air.
Then, with the pattern of Reverse Earth, a ‘Passage’ began to emit light.
“…Ho ho. Framing.”
I really am being framed.
“I hope the appearance is worthy of the confidence.”
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