The Great Mage Returns after 4000 Years Chapter 84 Hruhiral (7)

Translator: Seven

Editors: Ana_Banana, Yahiko

Among the Apostles, there are those who are able to hide their divine power. The Apostles of the mighty Demigods, who the Circle calls the Apocalypses, and Lord.

That was the information he received from Riki.

Riki claimed to have betrayed the Demigods, but Frey didnt really believe him.

So naturally, he wouldnt just take his words at face value.

He believed the story about the Demigods hibernation because he had seen Indras severed head with his own eyes.

However, the phrase Apocalypses Apostles could hide their divine power was different.

He had ample reason to doubt it.

Asura called Oydin a puppet.

He didnt know exactly what he meant by that. However, it made Freys question implicitly clear.

The power that Oydin showcased was in no way threatening.

In fact, Frey had never felt any threat to his life since encountering the man.

To put it bluntly, the effort that he needed to exert paled in comparison when compared to Lukes, Indras Apostle.

Besides, the depth of his ability was too shallow. It was too meager for him to believe it was the power of death.

Otherwise, why would he be so willing to summon a Demon while being able to utilise divine power?

All of this brought one question to his mind.

Is Oydin really the Apostle?

Frey walked toward Oydin, whose cold, sweat-covered arms were shaking.

A-, Apostle? Did you ask if I was an Apostle? Obviously! I. I am Lord Nozdogs Apostle!

Ive heard about Nozdog before.

Nozdog, the Demigod with the power of death.

There was a fair amount of information about him in the Circle.

This was natural. After all, the Circle had once led a punitive expedition against him. And the result was a disastrous defeat.

The Trowman Rings, who had power comparable to the Three Great Circles, headed on a downward spiral following the deaths of the Circle Master and many key circle executives, and although it wasnt as much, the other circles also suffered heavy damage.

Its not just about bringing the dead back to life. It was said that he always had a purple mist surrounding his body. If anyone who was not strong enough inhaled this mist, they would die instantly.

K-, kuh.

It wasnt just that either. With just a touch, he had the power to melt skin and flesh from bone, and he could create ghosts that couldnt be defeated through normal means. You are an Apostle, so it is impossible for you to have all of his power. However, even if we take that into account, you are still too weak.

Frey looked at the undead around him.

Look at this. Oydin, look at the undead that you summoned. Is this all the power you have? The power of the Death Apocalypses Apostle?

U-, uh

Oydin shivered.

The man before him was calling him weak. Originally, he would not have expected it just because he said it.

Buthe knew that this man was stronger than him.

[Im sorry. But this is a choice that you will regret for your entire life.]

The voice of the Wind Spirit King appeared in his mind at that instant.

At the time, he had only scoffed at her words, but now, he felt somewhat uneasy, as if her prediction was about to be proven.

Was Nozdog really tricking him?

NozdogLord Nozdog!

Oydin cried out his name.

At that moment, divine power erupted from his left eye, and purple smoke began spewing from it.

Pshhk.

Artificial eye? Is that the medium?

The plume of smoke rose into the air before taking shape.

Frey was dumbfounded.

He had not expected him to contact his Demigod in such a situation. However, Oydin was already unable to think clearly.

He looked up at the sky with a desperate expression. He looked towards the only one who would be able to assuage his doubts.

That being stood high in the sky, looking like a god of death at that moment.

It was a skeleton with pure white bones wearing a sharply contrasting black robe. (YH: Overlord?!)

Even Frey felt his heart shake when he looked into the green fires that burned within the skeletons eye sockets.

Cold sweat began forming on his forehead.

Thats Nozdog.

He realized it immediately.

The power of the being in front of him reminded him of Riki.

He already found it difficult to breathe just by looking at the image in front of him, which wasnt even the main body.

[What is it?]

Please tell me. Lord Nozdog! Am I really not your Apostle?

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Th-, this guy said that I was too weak! Is he telling the truth? He must be spouting nonsense, right? I I am Lord Nozdogs Apostle, arent I? Ha, haha!

Nozdog looked at Oydin, who was laughing awkwardly.

His gaze could be predicted by the movement of the fires in his eye sockets.

So when Nozdogs gaze turned to him, Frey stepped back and raised his guard.

[I didnt expect Oydins identity to be revealed so quickly. Interesting. How did you find out?]

It was a questioning tone.

Frey realised that Nozdog was curious as to how hed learned of this.

Because of the traces that were left around the Great Forest.

[You felt it? Youre quite sensitive for a human. There are a few people like that. But even then, it would not be so fast.]

What are you trying to say?

[The traitor.]

Frey sincerely felt that it was fortunate Ivan wasnt with him at the moment. Otherwise, if that simple guy heard Nozdogs words, he would have reacted as though they had already been caught.

Frey wouldnt make such a rudimentary mistake.

He simply looked up at Nozdog with an expressionless face, as if to ask what nonsense he was talking about.

Nozdog stared at his face.

Then the pure white head of the skeleton tilted to the side.

[Thats rightI would expect no less from someone who realised that Oydin was not actually my Apostle. As expected, this little ploy attracted enough attention.]

this bastard.

Was the undead plague that had been unleashed on the Great Reynols Forest simply bait to lure out the Demigods traitor?

No, it wasnt just that.

Frey looked at Oydin, who was staring at Nozdog with a horrified expression on his face, once again.

I see.

From the start, Oydins purpose had only been to serve as bait.

He wasnt sure exactly how it was possible, but he couldnt just ignore this chance.

If he poked at him a bit, he should be able to get a reaction of some kind.

I dont know what youre talking about. This is my first time talking to a Demigod, but you talk a lot more than I expected.

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Nozdog observed the human in front of him.

He had been alive for tens of thousands of years, and it was not a hard task for him to understand the thoughts of mortals.

After asking a question that he determined to pierce the core of what he wanted to know, he would immediately be able to know the truth from even the slightest reaction.

That was why he had responded to Oydins call so quickly.

He was sure that if someone who was able to force Oydin into a corner, to the extent that he would call for him, appeared, they would definitely be connected to the traitor.

But somehow, he was unable to read anything.

How perplexing.

This was something that Nozdog had not felt in over ten thousand years.

He could not tell what this man before him was thinking.

If other Demigods heard him say that, they mightve burst into laughter, but it was the truth.

He, who had lived for tens of thousands of years couldnt read the intentions of a man who had not even lived 100 years?

That makes it even more suspicious.

Oydin slowly stepped forward.

Lord Nozdogplease answer me. I threw away everything. You cant do this. Pleaseam I just a puppetno. I, am I

[Youre not a puppet.]

Nozdog shook his head.

When he heard this, Oydins eyes lit up.

Do youreally mean that? Then I am really you

[Youre not my Apostle. You were just bait. And.]

Nozdog pointed a boney finger at Oydin.

[Theres no reason to keep the bait alive when it failed to catch the fish.]

Uhurk

Oydins body began to melt.

First, his hair fell out. Then his skin flowed down like water, and his eyes fell out.

Oydins appearance, which was even more gorgeous than Perans, disappeared in an instant.

U-, u-, urkugh!

He tried to catch his melting skin, but it was impossible.

His hands had also melted, revealing his white bones.

Ahno wa

Those were Oydins final words.

Puk.

His body collapsed in a pile.

Hed died in vain.

Frey felt a little empty inside because he had been prepared to risk his life against him.

He turned to Nozdog once again.

It might have been because of Oydins death, but his figure had begun to blur.

[Circle. Its definitely starting to become a pain. And if the traitor is intending to cooperate with youit will become even more annoying.]

He muttered softly as he disappeared.

[Even if we have to pay a price, itll be better to wipe it out completely.]

With those words, Nozdogs image vanished completely.

Frey looked up at the sky. It was still the dark nights sky.

He really wanted to see the crescent moon that was hidden behind the clouds. But there was something he needed to do first.

I think you can come out now.

After he said that, someone finally appeared.

Frey turned around.

White hair that seemed to glow in the dark and skin that was even whiter than that.

She smiled gently with her destructively beautiful face.

Snow De Predickwood

The Queen of the Elves and Oydins sister.

How did you know?

You mean after you purposefully revealed your presence?

Frey didnt speak politely, and Snow did not show any displeasure because of that.

Instead, she looked at Frey with a curious expression on her face.

Hmm.

Her aura was very different from the last time they met.

At that time, her body seemed to exude the nobility and grace that one would expect from a Queen, but now, it was like she was a completely different person.

In fact, she even looked a little cheerful.

Her gaze turned to Oydins corpse, which was in a pool of blood in front of Frey.

So this is how it ended.

Thank you. For putting my foolish brother to rest. Originally, it was something I intended to do with my own hands.

was this her true appearance?

The way she spoke didnt change much, but her expression was completely different.

You knew that this man was a Demigods subordinate?

Thats right.

Snow nodded and touched her slender waist, causing Frey to notice the sword that was holstered there.

How? Did Hruhiral tell you?

No. Hruhiral does not say anything about them.

then.

It was the one who told you about Oydins identity.

Riki?

Riki was the one who told her?

Why?

Frey remained expressionless, hiding the agitation he felt inside. It was possible that she was lying just to get information from him.

However, after hearing what Snow had to say next, he knew that she wasnt.

Demigod Riki with the power of the sword. Rest assured, Wizard Frey. You and I are on the same side.

Who are you?

Snow Predickwood, Queen of all Elves. But that isnt what you want to know, is it?

Snow laughed, revealing her white teeth.

As for my identity, I will tell you when the Magic Warrior Kings successor joins us. For now, we should head down. Theres something we need to deal with.

What do we have to deal with?

My brothers final struggle.

The moment she smiled and spoke bitterly, divine power began to pour out of Oydins corpse.

Hes already dead, so how is this happening?

As he thought this, Frey prepared his mana.

Snow muttered while slowly pulling out her sword.

I tried to kill Oydin outside of the Great Forest because I was afraid something like this would happen. But it is inevitable now as his evil plan has already been exposed.

Snow pointed to Oydins body.

Nozdog planted seeds into Oydins body as he killed him. He intends to make use of the divine power still within it, and something really troublesome will come out.

Chh.

Only

Oydins blood began to clump together. Then it flew toward Frey at a tremendous speed.

Frey used Blink to escape the blood.

However, the blood continued and fell from the tree as though Frey had not been its target in the first place.

That was it?

Look down, and youll understand.

Frey stood on the edge of the branch and looked down at the village.

(TL: I feel sorry for Oydin, in all honesty.)