Chapter 355 (1/2)

The curse that formed deep inside my heart unknowingly popped out of my mouth. In front of me, a skeleton covered in a black hood fell down with a bitter expression. The surrounding area was full of black ice and chills. The monster called Reaper was very strong. I was forced to start training now and it was safe to say I was able to beat him by controlling Rising Sun. If even the power of the sun had been taken away, then I would’ve died here.

It was because Reaper’s unique stealth skills were very tricky.

[Reaper, commander of the first army corps who leads the Army of Death of the Underworld acknowledges you.]

“How funny. What acknowledgment bullshit? This guy who has been fighting without acknowledgement. Huhu... Wait a minute, the commander of the first army corps?”

I was surprised for a moment and looked at Reaper again. Reaper disappeared with the ridiculous words, “You are stronger than I thought. I’ll watch you a bit more, Human...”

I slowly looked around again. Black sand and dust was flying around everywhere. It was unimaginable that a fierce fight had just taken place here. Alexus asked me to fight using only Rising Sun so I did it. I just wondered if this could really be called training.

Just then, someone walked over.

[How is it? Is it worth it?}

“......?” I was so shocked that I sucked in a breath. “Aiolos...?”

[You recognize me. Is my daughter doing well?]

I wondered if I was dreaming right now. Then I pinched my cheek and felt pain. I realized that it wasn’t a dream. I saw Alexus. Why couldn’t I meet Aiolos? I recalled the fact that this was the Underworld where the dead gathered and was able to regain some of my composure. The Aiolos in front of me must be real.

“She is doing well.”

[Haha. You can speak comfortably. You are the one raising my daughter on behalf of me. Additionally, I hear you’re close to Pluto? Make yourself at ease. Be comfortable.]

I couldn’t help smiling at his free and easygoing appearance. I immediately nodded and agreed to do so.

“By the way, why did you come here all of a sudden?”

[What else? I came for training.]

“Huh?”

[Goddess Quest – Recognition of the Army of Death (2) has begun.]

Aiolos laughed and asked.

[Do you know how to deal with the wind?]

* * *

At the tower of the wind, the Gaeram’s cave...

Kerenos and Punghee had long been training to deal with winds of a higher level. Time here flowed very slowly unlike the outside world, so the two of them didn’t know how much time had passed. They made up for each other’s shortcomings and fell into a state of self-transcendence. In the end, Punghee reached a level where she could defeat most of the Gaeram soldiers. Now only a fight with the four generals was left.

“Umm, are you ready?!”

The two people’s eyes opened at the sudden voice. Punghee quickly bowed to the man in front of her. The white beard gave her a guess of the identity of the man in front of him. He was one of the Gaeram’s four generals. It was Boreas of the north wind.

“Hello, Boreas! Thank you in advance for tomorrow!”

“Huhu. What do you mean? This is all the result of your efforts! In any case, I’m asking you as well! I hope you can surpass all of us. Uhaha! I’m looking forward to it!”

“I will do my best.”

“Yes, it should be so! Keke.”

Punghee and Boreas separated after exchanging a few words. Punghee sat back down again and crossed her legs. Kerenos was focused on meditation without listening to the conversation between the two people. Tomorrow, she would spar with Boreas of the north wind, one of the Gaeram’s four generals. She could challenge it again even if she lost. However, it was the first time she was experiencing the strength of the four generals so she was nervous.

Nevertheless, she pretended to be bright and Kerenos couldn’t help smiling. It might be because she reminded him of her childhood self. He wondered, “Are you nervous?”

“I’m nervous. Why wouldn’t I be nervous? Still, I can only do my best.”

At Punghee’s words, he slowly opened his closed eyes and looked at her. Punghee was still focusing with her eyes closed. Kerenos carefully examined her.