Ark Undead

For her, having partners who share secrets and dangers with her, in addition to the deep-sea hunters, is a kind of luck for a hunter who has come out of the deep sea.

"Iberia".

Upon hearing the name, the Undead thought for a moment and managed to recall the place name from his memory.

"nation?"

"The state can also be described as a poor imitator."

Skadi made her assessment of Iberia, paused for a moment, and then continued.

"However, at least some people understand their situation and are looking for a way out. But I'm not optimistic."

The Undead nodded and asked no further questions.

Skadi, however, still wanted to have a chat with the Undead.

Perhaps it was the appearance of Gladys that made Skadi's thinking a bit more active.

Have you ever heard of the Great Stillness?

"No."

The immortal shook his head.

His impression of Iberia was limited to its operators.

Back when he was on Rhodes Island, several operators often greeted him, including one from Iberia.

At the time, many operators talked to the Undead and showed him goodwill. However, there was one operator who really liked the Undead and often gave him small gifts.

It seemed to be some kind of seafood. The Undead took it, but Kroos ate most of it.

The operator didn't mind and would bring the Undead things whenever he had the chance, and the Undead remembered some of his information.

"Hmm... The Great Tranquility was a catastrophe related to Iberia. For the Iberians, it's an unforgettable past. For me..."

Skadi looked at the Undead and spoke slowly.

"It is an end, but also a new beginning."

On that occasion, Skadi personally slew a god among the sea creatures, along with her fellow deep-sea hunters.

In that battle, Skadi witnessed her comrades die one by one before her eyes.

Their actions only allowed them to approach the lair; they couldn't even venture deep inside.

Finally, at the cost of almost total annihilation, Skadi personally killed one of the high-ranking members of the Sea Siren who was out on a mission.

But in Skadi's memory, she did not intend to kill him herself.

Instead, when Skadi plunged the greatsword into that soft body, she strangely felt a warmth like that of a mother's embrace.

Bathed in the blood that filled the entire sea, Skadi's mind went blank, and she could no longer recall what happened afterward.

When she came to her senses and woke up, she was already in the shallow sea, and all she had to do was look up to break through the water and see the dim and tranquil stars.

From that time on, whispers often lingered in her ears.

It wasn't a threat, but a gentle call, beckoning her to walk home.

Skadi didn't feel like she was one of them, but old friends from her hometown kept coming to tell her that.

Come with me, let's go home.

Skadi resisted this ending; she had always considered herself a deep-sea hunter and had never believed the whispers in her ear.

But that call truly tormented her.

That period was Skadi's most desperate time.

No, perhaps Skadi didn't see that situation as hopeless. For her, it was merely the beginning of loneliness.

She found solace in her loneliness only after finding the ghost shark.

That's why she tried everything she could to find a way to restore the ghost shark to normal.

So she traveled all over Terra, searching for the secrets hidden beneath the ages, and getting to know the people of Rhodes Island.

Finally, in Kallan of Shelag, they encountered the Undead.

Skadi sensed from the single glance the Undead gave her that the call in her ear was like encountering a natural enemy.

After a scream, she vanished completely, and even the sea creatures in the ocean rarely appeared before her, let alone actively hunted Skadi.

But all of this continued into this mission.

She met Godia, but Godia didn't seem to want to talk to her much.

Goredia directed Skadi to Minos, and Skadi came.

But Skadi always felt that what Gretia said was not so simple.

Why Minos of all people? And the Undead just happen to be in Minos.

If what Gladys is referring to are the immortals, then Skadi sought help from the immortals long ago.

"The Great Silence destroyed Iberia's glory to this day, and the golden age that Iberians were proud of vanished overnight."

Skadi recounted these old stories, though she didn't really want the undead to know them.

She just wanted to talk to someone, especially since Skadi could feel a strange warmth when she was near the undead.

The Undead doesn't resemble a person; it's a ball of flame.

"To ordinary people, Iberia is nothing special. But it has intricate connections with the deep sea, the deep-sea hunters, and Agor."

The immortal man couldn't help but listen attentively.

The Undead were aware of the strange condition on Skadi's body.

Those monsters, which he perceived as thick and mysterious, left a very deep impression on the undead.

Even if they are not the same type of abyssal creatures as the undead, they are still definitely related.

“Recently, the situation around Iberia is not optimistic, and I have found some clues in Iberia.”

Skadi considered her words for a moment, but ultimately extended the invitation.

"Once the Minos incident is over, I'd like you to accompany me to Iberia. Dr. Kal'tsit should have some new leads by then."

"it is good."

Without the slightest hesitation, the Undead agreed to Skadi's request.

Even the immortals are curious about Hai Si.

Of course, it would be even better if more could be burned.

The two communicated efficiently, finishing the matter in just a few simple words.

In some ways, besides the Doctor, Skadi might be the Rhodes Island operator most compatible with the undead.

Skadi sat down by the campfire and placed her weapon against the Undead Greatsword.

She brought over another box, leaned against it, and closed her eyes to rest.

The break time passed quickly.

With Maria and Melantha back, they resumed their teaching.

When night fell, the Undead allowed a few people to go back to rest.

This is a good way to get them into battle mode. As long as they can take a good shower and get some rest tonight, they will definitely be in good shape tomorrow.

Unfortunately, some people still couldn't sleep well the night before the opening of the Undying Arena.

Melantha and Kroos slept in the same bed. Kroos was sleeping soundly with Melantha's arm around her, and she obediently didn't bite it.

Melanie herself had trouble sleeping for a while and was only able to fall asleep late at night.

As for Maria, her condition is somewhat similar to Melantha's a few days ago.

Maria felt a little nervous at the thought that the Undead would be watching her.

After all, they are still just children, so it's normal for them to have such worries.

Bloodthorn was sleeping soundly, completely carefree. Even from across the room, Doberman could hear Bloodthorn snoring.

Early the next morning, Skadi heard the sound of the undead adjusting their armor.

She opened her sleepy eyes, put the greatsword she was holding aside, and haphazardly tidied her hair with her hands.

"Hmm...it's morning?"

I slept so soundly that I forgot the time.

The campfire lit by the undead seemed to possess a magical power, allowing Skadi to briefly transform from a deep-sea hunter into an ordinary girl.

"Get ready for the competition, little Agor."

Onstan placed the breakfast he had bought early that morning on top of the box Skadi was leaning against, to wake her up.

The Undead took the firewood, broke it in half, and threw it into the campfire.

We might be spending the whole day at the Temple of Heroes. So we need to get the campfire going beforehand; the Undead don't want to come back to find it's out.

Once Melantha and the others were ready and came to inform the Undead that they were about to depart, Skadi finally got up from the ground.

Skadi put on her coat and slung her greatsword over her shoulder, then followed the Undead's figure.

The group headed toward the Temple of the Twelve Heroes.

Before the Temple of the Twelve Heroes.

Early in the morning, some audience members arrived to reserve their spots.

There are no admission fees in Minos's square; everyone can come and watch the battle celebration.

The priests believed this was a ritual to worship the gods, and that everyone should be entitled to participate. Therefore, charging an entrance fee was seen as an act of blasphemy.

Of course, there won't be that many spots available.

The priests set up a special camera drone, linked to a screen throughout the event, to broadcast the competition in real time.

This can be considered a nationwide event.

Some shrewd priests even hired photographers and editors to record and edit the footage of the Undead Arena, and then distribute it to various countries.