### Chapter 342
The World Erosion Investigation Group, Sephira.
They were always on alert, observing the patterns of world erosion through the prophecies of the princess of Sephira.
Thus, there’s no place that has as thorough knowledge about world erosion as Sephira.
As Kraush arrived at Sephira, he lifted his gaze.
What unfolded before him was a massive mansion.
This was the headquarters of Sephira.
Thanks to the Demon Lord personally establishing the teleportation facility, this place allowed for transportation across the entire world.
Through this headquarters, Sephira regularly visited various locations to monitor the world erosion.
“It’s still gigantic.”
Despite being called a mansion, it was essentially close to a castle. As Kraush walked towards it, he admired the sight.
As he approached the entrance, people dressed in Sephira uniforms appeared.
They all stood straight, placing their hands behind their backs and lifting their heads.
In front of them stood a woman.
She had a face familiar to Kraush.
“Miss Mirsys.”
The attendant from Crimson Garden who worked at Sephira.
Mirsys was waiting there for him.
As soon as she met Kraush’s eyes, she bowed her head.
“It’s been a while, Kraush-nim.”
Kraush smiled briefly upon seeing her.
“Looks like you’re now a 2nd Class Officer.”
When they first met, Mirsys was a 4th Class Officer.
Then she moved up to 3rd Class, and now she had already reached 2nd Class.
Her extraordinary capabilities must’ve played a significant role before being an attendant of Crimson Garden.
“Yes, there have been various circumstances.”
Fatigue and weariness were evident on Mirsys’s face.
Judging by that expression, it seemed she had also gone through quite a bit.
“And Seirang Sephira? How is she?”
When Kraush inquired, Mirsys turned to lead the way.
“She’s waiting inside.”
Suddenly, the corpse rat in Kraush’s pocket wiggled.
The thought of meeting the author of her favorite work made Ebelasque extremely excited.
‘I hope my illusions about the author don’t get shattered.’
Kraush silently wished as he followed Mirsys.
The interiors of Sephira’s mansion were as tidy as the outside.
It didn’t feel like any money was wasted on unnecessary things.
After all, Sephira was funded by various countries.
Spending money frivolously could lead to some country causing trouble.
It seemed Sephira managed their finances quite strictly.
‘There were quite a few graduates from Rahern Academy who applied to Sephira.’
Thanks to its clean and incorruptible image, Sephira was popular among the common students of Rahern Academy.
Not only did they pay salaries on time, but they also offered bonuses and generous retirement funds.
Commoners who didn’t want to be bullied by nobles flocked to this place.
Maybe that’s why the officers of Sephira were highly loyal.
“Sephira is still well-managed.”
“Yes, we’ve had many newcomers this year.”
Mirsys smiled as she thought of her juniors.
After all, she was also someone who was very loyal to Sephira.
Of course, she worked for Crimson Garden, but Crimson Garden wouldn’t usually intervene too much in her life there.
So, it was true that she approached her role in Sephira sincerely.
A little while later, Mirsys stopped walking.
Standing in front of a tidy door just like every other, she knocked twice.
“Seirang-nim, Kraush Balheim has arrived.”
With her knock, the door opened.
And there was a familiar face waiting inside.
Rider Blavi.
In the past, he was the one who had given Kraush the Heaven’s Seat and was one of the guards for the princess of Sephira.
Seeing Kraush, whom he recognized, Blavi looked at him.
Even though he normally had a blank expression, he seemed a bit intrigued this time.
He quickly noticed that Kraush had grown since the last time they met.
“The Heaven’s Seat is well under control now.”
“Seems that way.”
Kraush conveyed subtly, and Blavi nodded in affirmation.
Since Blavi had struggled with the Heaven’s Seat himself, he understood how hard Kraush had worked.
Kraush moved inside with Blavi.
Inside, a sunny room greeted him.
Seated by the lakeshore, he could see someone enjoying a cup of tea.
Why do women always seem to be sipping tea when guests arrive?
Kraush approached Seirang, holding a completely pure curiosity.
“It’s been a while, Kraush Balheim-nim.”
Seirang, with her unreadable eyes, gave a smile.
The princess of Sephira, Seirang Sephira.
Kraush had had a few encounters with her before.
“How’s Astria doing?”
She was friends with Astria.
So when she asked, Kraush nodded nonchalantly.
“She’s having busy days every day.”
“Very saint-like. I’ve never seen that girl actually resting.”
Astria possessed the best healing abilities in the world.
So patients came knocking on her door every day.
Even after stepping down from her title of ‘Saint,’ it hadn’t changed.
Though she couldn’t save everyone, she tried to save as many as she could.
That was Astria’s principle, and she upheld it still.
“Just don’t overwork her too much, Kraush-nim.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Since Kraush depended on her every time, he agreed.
“What brings you here this time?”
Seirang wore a serious face.
She possessed prophetic abilities.
‘She probably had a rough idea I’d come.’
Kraush understood where her calm demeanor came from.
He pulled out a chair and sat down.
“I assume you already know, but I’d like to acquire your skill, Seirang-nim.”
Seirang paused the cup of tea she was sipping.
Her face carried a significant expression.
It appeared she had indeed learned about it through her prophecies.
“You know the situation, I trust? Please.”
The moment he finished speaking, Seirang quietly set down her teacup.
‘Not exactly, you see.’
And Seirang expressed her reluctance inwardly.
Just as Kraush said, the princess of Sephira possessed foresight abilities.
This was also true for Seirang.
Among all the princesses of Sephira, she was the one most outstanding in prophecy.
Using the constellations that filled the skies, she read the futures of others through astrology.
This was Seirang’s forte, but there was one person whose future was uniquely obscured to her.
And that was Kraush.
‘Didn’t I mention this before?’
Seirang had often hinted to Kraush that his future was unclear.
For someone who specialized in astrology to claim they couldn’t see the future was immensely embarrassing.
Even though she risked saying it, Kraush still seemed oblivious.
‘Isn’t this a bit of a tease for her?’
Inwardly, Seirang pouted slightly.
While she always appeared relaxed on the outside, she was actually quite clumsy inside.
The problem was that due to her foresight and appearance, she was unaware that merely being honest could carry weight.
“Kraush-nim, I can’t see everything, you know.”
“That’s a fact, especially regarding you.”
Upon hearing that, Kraush finally understood.
“Well, then it makes sense if you can’t see your own skills.”
Realizing Kraush’s comprehension, Seirang inwardly felt relieved.
She had been perplexed as to why he suddenly demanded a skill.
Fortunately, he seemed willing to explain it to her.
“Well, let’s talk about the parts you might not know.”
Kraush explained his current situation and how he got there.
Initially, Seirang had been leisurely enjoying her tea.
But as Kraush continued, she gradually shifted her posture and ultimately displayed a nearly horrified expression.
What Kraush was sharing was work unthinkable for anything less than a madman!
Who on earth would dive into Demon Castle to confront Ixion and absorb the powers existing within until their body nearly disintegrated?
‘It’s true that I knew he was a unique individual…’
Seirang’s first meeting with Kraush had been back when he faced the 8-star Erosion-type Agares.
Back then, Kraush, at a young age, had burned himself to fight Agares.
So she was aware of his reckless side, but the stories he recounted now were dizzying enough to baffle even her.
‘What does Astria find so appealing about this person?’
To be frank, if someone like Kraush were to swoop in and say ‘I love you,’ she wouldn’t be able to endure the anxiety.
Especially since Astria was the first to face Kraush for his injuries.
Seirang began to genuinely worry for Astria.
‘I might need to pay her a visit next time.’
Perhaps a heart-to-heart would be in order.
She was every bit concerned and worried.
“…Understood. I comprehend Kraush-nim’s story.”
Seirang read the sincerity in Kraush’s eyes.
What he was saying wasn’t a lie.
He wasn’t just personally greedy for her skill.
“If it’s to face Ixion, I’m glad to assist.”
Ixion was a significant headache across the world.
Just recently, simply seeing them rampaging in the Kingdom of Jeblam was a serious concern.
From Sephira’s perspective, they were a top priority to eliminate.
Being the princess of Sephira, Seirang was fully ready to do anything to help.
Thus, if her skills could assist in dealing with Ixion, Seirang would offer them without hesitation.
“But we should separate business from personal matters.”
“You want something in return, then?”
Kraush hadn’t thought Seirang would readily offer her skills from the start.
That was actually cleaner, and he welcomed it.
“Speak up.”
Kraush had once promised to save Seirang’s life.
Since he had used that as leverage before, he had no clue what she might bring up now.
“Don’t worry. If it’s Kraush-nim, I’m sure it’s something you can handle.”
Seirang smiled broadly, then gently turned her head.
“Blavi, please step out for a moment. I’d like to speak with Kraush alone.”
Blavi caught her gaze and let out a short sigh.
Then he walked out of the room.
He knew that it wouldn’t be an issue for Kraush and Seirang to be alone together.
As Blavi stepped out, Seirang sighed softly.
Kraush watched closely, curious about what she planned to say.
“Kraush-nim, are you aware that I’m writing a novel?”
Kraush nodded.
That was due to the card he had previously played against her.
When she hesitated upon his reaction, Seirang struggled.
“Well, I’m currently working on a new piece, but it’s not going well.”
“You’re writing a new one.”
“Indeed, I’m a writer. It’s only natural for me to have a new piece in my heart.”
With nothing left to hide, Seirang held her head high.
“So I was hoping you could share your love story with me.”
Kraush blinked.
Are we trading skills for my love life now?
He wondered if this was even a fair exchange.
“Of course, I’d also appreciate any other stories you might have. Any information is valuable.”
“Honestly, I’m surprised that this isn’t just a trivial foundation.”
“This is very significant to me. Nobody knows that I write.”
Since she hadn’t disclosed it, there wasn’t a way to obtain worthwhile information.
Realizing this, Kraush reluctantly agreed.
“Fine.”
There was no loss in sharing his experiences, and he chose to lend a hand.
“Ah, and one last thing.”
Seirang hesitated slightly before asking again.
“I’d like you to read my completed manuscript and provide some feedback.”
The corpse rat inside Kraush’s pocket exploded in excitement.
