Chapter 330: The Fallen World of the Spirit (2)
[Only one acknowledged by the will of the world as worthy to save it, who passes the trials of those stationed at the world's core, who gains the favor of the dragon residing in the deep valley, retrieves the root of the World Tree from the realm of the elves, and claims a fragment of a god from the holy land, shall acquire the weapon needed to defeat the Demon King.]
The Spirit concluded his explanation, adding:
[It’s a fairly straightforward prophecy. If all these conditions are met, you’ll obtain a weapon capable of defeating the Demon King.]
“Did you fail to accomplish that, or did you succeed but still lose?” Taesan asked.
[The former,] the Spirit replied darkly.
Taesan pondered over the prophecy.
Shortly after, Bardray came to visit him. Sitting down, he spoke.
“Now that I think about it, I haven’t asked your name. You, descendant of Kariart—what do they call you?”
“Taesan.”
“Taesan? That’s a peculiar name. Did you choose it to live in hiding?” Bardray tilted his head with curiosity.
“I am Bardray Alkerite, rightful heir to the throne of this grand Empire.”
Bardray was self-assured, bearing himself with the pride of his achievements.