Volume 2 - Chapter 322

The Great Mage Returns after 4000 Years (Season 2) Chapter 322

Translator: Seven

Editors: Ana_Banana, Sei

Hoffman, Yuriah, you guys are okay.

Naturally. Whats that way? Why are you alone? Where are the others?

Everyones fine too.

The other two members of the Swordnaz appeared from the gra.s.s.

Im sorry. As the leader, I failed to maintain my cool in a situation that demanded it. Instead of blindly chasing after the Monster Queen with no hesitation, I should have done my best to fully understand the situation in the forest first.

Enough of that. Its already in the past.

Eric smiled bitterly at Hoffmans words.

Then, he finally looked at Lukas and opened his mouth as well.

Ah. Im glad youre safe as well.

Yuriah helped me.

Is that so?

Look at this, Eric. There are traces of Lady Snow here.

When Hoffman spoke in a slightly urgent tone, Eric nodded calmly.

We saw that before and decided to hide here and wait for you guys to arrive.

You were waiting for us to arrive?

Thanks to Raven, we were able to ascertain Lady Snows whereabouts.

R-, really, Raven?

The man called Raven was a blunt looking man with dark blue hair. Instead of responding, he simply nodded his head slightly.

Lady Snow is headed towards the heart of the forest. Its possible that she also eliminated all of the undead along the way instead of avoiding the enemies like we did.

Right. Even if hundreds of millions of undead were to gather here, they would not be a threat to Lady Snow.

hundreds of millions?

After softly muttering for a moment with a strange expression on his face, Eric continued.

In any case, after following Lady Snows traces for a while, we eventually arrived at a cave. But we cant go any further.

Why?

There is someone guarding it. Someone that the three of us cant handle on our own.

mm.

Hoffman let out a soft sound, and Yuriah finally spoke up.

The Monster Queen.

Right.

Eric nodded and continued to explain.

Do you guys remember? The Queen didnt actually attack us, instead, she only burned the forest and pa.s.sed through without caring about our life or death. What if her goal wasnt to follow us, but instead, she was aiming for this forest from the start?

I dont know. Regardless of what her goal is, its none of our business. Plus, theres something thats much more important than that.

Hoffmans eyes became cold.

Can we break through the Queen and get to that cave?

Eric didnt easily respond.

The Monster Queen.

To be honest, when they first saw her, he judged that three of the Swordnaz would be unable to defeat her, and decided that it would be best to wait for Hoffman and Yuriah.

But even with their addition, he couldnt guarantee that they would be able to win even if they were to go all out.

That was because he knew just how strong their opponent was.

There is a chance of victory.

It was Yuriah, not Eric, who muttered those words.

She wasnt just saying this because she wanted to. Instead, it was a realistic and logical conclusion that she reached after carefully estimating the Swordnazs strength.

Eric asked in a cautious tone.

Do you have a plan?

No. However, we have a helper.

a helper?

After she finished speaking, Yuriah turned to look at Lukas.

If this man helps us, we can win.

Huh?

Surprised, Eric turned to look at Lukas.

Does this person have some kind of special power?

Eric could also tell that Lukas was not a well trained Swordsman or Martial Artist from the state of his body.

He was not a Wizard either. It was none other than Yuriah herself that had affirmed this fact. (TL: How would Eric know that?)

I cant really explain it. But still

Just as a trace of doubt appeared in Erics eyes.

Yuriah is telling the truth.

An unexpected man bluntly came to stand beside Yuriah.

It was Hoffman.

Crossing his arms, he continued.

This guy is reliable. If it wasnt for him, we probably would have died.

This was surprising.

Hoffman might seem like a hotheaded person at first glance, but surprisingly, he had a very keen eye when it came to people. It was also very difficult for someone as prideful as he was to acknowledge another person.

He even had a history of openly displaying hostility to Lukas before. This made Eric wonder why Hoffman, who hated to take back what he said, had changed his mind so easily.

Is this man that powerful?

He wasnt sure.

However, Eric trusted his teammates.

youre called Lukas, right? Im ashamed to ask this, but can you help us?

I dont know if I can be of any help, but Ill do my best.

Lukas didnt want Snow to die, so it could be said that he and the Swordnaz shared a common interest.

Thank you.

After a brief word of grat.i.tude, Erics expression became serious once again.

Then lets hurry there. Time is of the essence.

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Lukas blinked.

His expression was blank as if he was seeing snowflakes in the desert.

Whats going on? Did he always blank out like that?

he wasnt like that last time.

Im starting to feel a bit worried.

The Swordnazs conversation didnt enter his ears at all.

Instead, his attention was focused on the striking red hair.

The hair swayed gently in the breeze as if it was a flickering flame.

from what I heard, the Monster Queen often mumbles to herself while grabbing her head.

Is she mentally unstable or something?

I dont know, but isnt this a good opportunity?

As he said this, Hoffman drew his sword.

be quiet. Shut up. Dont interfere I told you I dont know You cant interfere I I

A faint muttering could be heard.

Her head was lowered so it was impossible to see her face.

Nevertheless, Lukas knew who this woman called the Monster Queen was.

It was at this moment that the Monster Queen lifted her head.

!

Her red eyes met his.

Her lips parted.

I.

Her ident.i.ty was exposed.

It was the Phoenix that Lukas himself had named.

Humans burn them all.

Burning hate was mixed into Nixs voice.

Kuk! Yuriah! Barrier!

Everyone, gather around!

s.h.i.+t! This is a familiar sight!

A sea of flames spread out as if it intended to consume the entire forest.