Chapter 70: The Light of Divine Names
At Arcane’s question, Kamel’s expression subtly shifted.
Was he truly the Master of Divine Names?
“He could be the Master of Divine Names—or not.”
“That’s an odd answer.”
“I know the list of Divine Names suspected to belong to him.”
“......”
At Kamel’s response, Arcane leaned forward slightly, his narrow eyes sharpening.
“Who was the fool that disclosed the content of the Divine Names to you?”
“The Prophet of Light.”
Arcane clicked his tongue briefly, as if lamenting the situation.
Anyone who has witnessed the Light of Divine Names is cursed if they carelessly reveal its secrets.
Even the Prophet of Light, known for his unparalleled insight into the Light of Divine Names, wasn’t exempt from this rule.
Dragged around by Grand Duke Clarke, selling his powers for personal gain—so this is how he meets his downfall.
“What is the list of Divine Names?”
“It’s not something I’ll share for free. Let’s make a deal.”
“Thank you for the drink, innkeeper.”
Arcane placed a coin on the table and rose from his seat. Without hesitation, he began to walk away, but Kamel frowned and stepped in his path.
“You won’t even hear the terms of the deal?”
“There’s only one deal between us.”
Arcane shook the pouch of gold coins he’d taken earlier and tucked it into his robe, signaling that their transaction ended the moment he revealed his face.
“Weren’t you interested in him?”
“I have no way of knowing if what you say is truth or lies.”
“I can’t just invent a list of Divine Names.”
“What you truly want is information about the person who holds that list of Divine Names, isn’t it?”
“That’s correct.”
“Unlike the Prophet of Light, I fear curses. Why should I take the risk when he isn’t confirmed?”
“Even a small hint will suffice.”
“And what if I can’t provide it even after hearing you out?”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Don’t assume I know everything about the Masters of Divine Names.”
As Arcane turned his back and began walking away, Lyon blocked his path.
When Lyon reached for his sword, Rengua hurriedly stopped him.
Arcane’s abilities were shrouded in mystery. If they failed to subdue him, the repercussions would be severe.
Arcane wasn’t someone who could be persuaded or coerced.
Knowing this, Kamel signaled Lyon to stand down.
The reason Kamel had come here was to gather clues about the person holding the Siren’s Hymn.
The problem was, Arcane was lying.
‘He is a being free from the curses of revealing Divine Names.’
Though Kamel didn’t know how Arcane neutralized the curse, he knew that Arcane could speak of the Divine Names without fear of retribution.
Because of this, Kamel couldn’t afford to make an enemy of him, even if he couldn’t kill him. Arcane had more knowledge about the Masters of Divine Names than anyone and could reveal that information.
“What do you want?”
“If you want a deal, provide the information first.”
“The Siren’s Hymn. And the fact that the most recent Master of Divine Names has awakened.”
Kamel shared the information he had gained from the Prophet of Light without hesitation.
After all, the information alone wasn’t enough to definitively locate him, so Kamel decided to take a step back.
Hearing the mention of the Siren’s Hymn, Arcane murmured its name quietly and stood in place for a while.
He fiddled with his earring and closed his eyes, his expression unreadable.
A moment later, Arcane spoke.
“It doesn’t seem to be the most recent one.”
“Has another Master of Divine Names awakened recently?”
“Just before you came to me, a new Master was born.”
A new Master of Divine Names.
Kamel, as if already suspecting who it might be, asked further.
“Can you pinpoint their location? If it’s you, you should be able to narrow it down.”
Because the awakening had taken place nearby, Arcane could provide a general idea of the location. With the information he had, he saw no reason to hide it.
“Laup Forest.”
“…Laup Forest.”
Though a vast area, the clue was enough for Kamel.
It was where Dominic Huaton was located.
The timing for his awakening was also perfect.
As Kamel repeated the name “Laup Forest,” he turned to Rengua, who lowered his head apologetically.
Rengua had not only failed to recover the research journal but had also lost the crucial shaman doll that could provide insights into Laup Forest.
Now, they could only hope that the soon-to-be-restored memories of the shaman doll held a vital clue.
What did Arcane see?
As if gazing into the void, Arcane suddenly spoke.
“It’s him. The Master of Divine Names who holds the Siren’s Hymn.”
Kamel’s eyes gleamed sharply. A critical clue to approaching him had finally emerged.
However, Arcane’s next words deviated from Kamel’s expectations.
[XX XXXX – Hermit of the Rift]
[X XX XX]
[Siren’s Hymn]
“I do not know his name. All I can reveal to you is his ‘Divine Name.’”
“…You don’t know his name?”
“I cannot read it.”
“......”
Arcane couldn’t read it.
Hearing the same from Arcane that he had from the Prophet of Light left Kamel baffled.
Even Arcane, who was closest to unraveling the mysteries of Divine Names, didn’t know this one.
What kind of figure could remain so veiled in secrecy?
Still, Arcane’s expression was unexpectedly calm. Had he encountered such phenomena before?
“Does this happen often?”
“It’s rare, but I’m not one to dwell on unreadable content. It’s only a matter of time before everything becomes clear.”
“What is his Divine Name?”
“Before I answer, I’d like to take a look at your list of Divine Names.”
Kamel frowned.
“My Divine Names? You must have seen them when I awakened and witnessed the Light of Divine Names.”
“Even in situations like this, there are lists that remain unreadable at the time of awakening. I want to know those details.”
“You can find that out?”
“If you allow me.”
This was news to Kamel.
Suddenly, he found himself curious about his own Divine Names. His life before and after his regression had clearly changed drastically.
“I want to share my Divine Name information here.”
“It’s not a difficult task. Will you grant permission?”
“I grant it.”
In an instant, a blue light poured out of Arcane’s earring and enveloped Kamel.
The light was so intense that Kamel turned his gaze away for a moment, but soon, a faint red halo appeared around his head, and lingering images began to form, as though letters were being written.
[Kamel Blazer – Greedy Sovereign Walking Two Paths (Time)]
[Charisma Beyond Control]
[Insight That Pierces the Soul]
Kamel’s Divine Name information seared itself into Arcane’s vision.
The information Arcane hadn’t been able to read before was revealed to be Kamel’s unique attribute: Time.
A time-based attribute—an exceedingly rare trait.
What kind of power did the time attribute grant?
Could it be related to how Kamel defied destiny, meeting someone he wasn’t meant to encounter?
Arcane found himself more intrigued by the man in front of him than by him. Kamel was someone worth observing further.
After recording the revealed Divine Name information on a note, Arcane handed it to Kamel, a satisfied smile on his face.
“If you don’t want to end up like the Prophet of Light, I recommend keeping this to yourself.”
Kamel read the note, then swallowed it without hesitation, locking eyes with Arcane.
“Is the deal settled now?”
“Do you want to know his Divine Name?”
When Kamel nodded, Arcane turned his gaze to the air, his lips moving slowly.
“His Divine Name is ‘Hermit of the Rift…….’”
Just as Arcane was about to finish,
Flash—!!!
“……!”
The first-floor tavern was suddenly bathed in blinding light. Its source came from two places.
One was Arcane’s earring, its sapphire radiating an immense brilliance.
The other light resonated with it, emanating from someone unexpected.
Rengua, startled, held up his orb with a shocked expression.
“L-lord!”
The orb in Rengua’s hands shone with dazzling light. He had seen this light once before—the day former Knight Commander Lochter Felice had sworn allegiance to their lord.
“It’s the Light of Divine Names!!!!”
Divine Name letters began to etch themselves onto the orb.
Excited by this second chance to witness the Divine Light, Rengua stared at the orb.
Last time, he couldn’t read anything. This time, he was sure it would be different, a chance to restore his tarnished value to his lord.
But,
“Damn it…!”
[XX XXXX – XX XX XXX]
[X XX XX]
[XXXX XX]
He still couldn’t read a thing.
However, his confusion quickly gave way to realization.
Though the letters remained unreadable, one thing was clear:
The Master of this Divine Name was the same person as the one he had witnessed before.
But why was the Divine Name appearing again?
And then,
“…Hah!”
[XX XXXX – XX XXX(X)]
[X XX XX]
[XXXX XX]
[XXXXXX XX]
Suddenly, the letters multiplied, and the Divine Name began to change.
What was happening?
What had caused the Divine Light to appear once more?
Turning his gaze to Arcane, Rengua sought answers.
At the same time, in the same place, Arcane’s expression hardened, an unprecedented intensity filling his gaze.
The Divine Name had changed before his very eyes, evolving in real time.
[XX XXXX – Hunter of Divinity (X)]
[X XX XX]
[Siren’s Hymn]
[XXXXXX Heart]
“…What is this?!”
For the first time, Arcane, the one closest to the mysteries of Divine Names, witnessed the impossible:
The Divine Name, which should be immutable as fate, was transforming in real time.
The newly completed Divine Name:
“Hunter of Divinity.”
At that moment, a chill ran down Arcane’s spine.
A Divine Name like "Hunter of Divinity" was an existential threat to any Master of Divine Names.
And suddenly, Kamel’s earlier words came to mind:
"He’s the one who twists the destiny you revere so easily. Just like now."
A sense of unease settled over Arcane.