Chapter 216 – 216. God’s Puppet (1)
[The child first met the elf child about 350 years ago.]
At that time, Eun-hyeon was just spending her time honing her personal skills while wandering around the continent aimlessly.
Before the earth was destroyed, it was already technically complete, but Eun-hyeon did not stop personal training so that the technology would not dull and aim for a higher level.
Many of the teachers who taught Eunhyeon martial arts, as well as swordsmanship and spearmanship, all called Eunhyeon a dunjae who had no talent for martial arts and was no better than Banpoon. Didn’t waste it.
“… Didn’t he have any talent?”
Illyana and Eleanor’s eyes widened at Belldandy’s words, which I couldn’t even imagine.
“Me too… I can sympathize with the story that he was a hard worker…”
Eun-hyeon, who had always presented strength and solutions beyond their imagination, had a part in Eleanor’s and Illyana’s mind that seemed like an all-powerful hero who would not collapse under any circumstances.
[Whoops, maybe it’s because the two of them have a very strong impression of the child they are now. But the child… He was a child who was not talented enough to achieve something by working 10 times harder than others.]
“Isn’t your evaluation of your apostle too much?”
Illyana let out a laugh because Eunhyun’s evaluation was relentless.
[Whoops, but at the end of that effort, because he had the obsession and tenacity to achieve it, because he was such a child…]
Belldandi’s expression, which smiled slightly, became slightly depressed.
[We chose the child.]
The brilliance that twisted the fate and future given to oneself with a strong desire to achieve something and a will to never give up to realize it.
[Originally, the time and place to die were already decided.]
His family is killed by the devil, and Eun-hyeon is also eaten by the devil and dies without ever resisting. In the story, Eun-hyeon is given an insignificant role that is not even part of the axis of the extra.
However, Eun-hyeon resisted the demon who killed his family with a human body, and in the end even killed the demon to avenge his family.
Truly literally, the human who should have died did not die, and the goddess, who sensed the twisted fate, paid attention to the existence of Eun-hyeon.
Why? Why? How?
I didn’t even have time to analyze and think about the probabilities, whether I could kill the devil with a human body, or whether I could twist the future of being killed myself.
Having seen the destinies of many people over a long period of time, an irregular existence that only appeared once.
The mere presence of a human who created the results of distorting the future read by God was enough motivation for choosing that human.
There was no need to know ’cause’ and ‘process’, and what the gods needed was the ability to create ‘results’.
The tenacity to struggle desperately to produce the result.
That’s the only reason Eunhyun was chosen.
[Anyway, going back to the story, the child met the elf child about 40 years after I was given the mission of being an apostle and went down to the underworld.]
The mission of raising and assisting heroes who can prevent the ‘death of the underworld’ and protect the continent is very simple to explain, but there were too many ambiguous points to put it into practice.
How do you determine who has what it takes to be a hero?
When does it appear
Where does it appear
In what way and how should we prepare for the ‘fall of the underworld’ that strikes the world again in the first place?
Just as the demons that invaded the earth appeared, are the demons who have struggled to seal the Arkena continent on the other side of the void invade again?
Although he became an apostle of the goddess, there were no detailed action guidelines such as “Go somewhere,” “Find someone,” Or “Do something.”
That’s why Eun-hyeon has spent a wandering life, filling up her lack of talent through repeated efforts and experiences through steady self-discipline, and in the process, she met a female elf, Sylvia.
The beginning of the encounter was when Eun-hyeon, who encountered a group of witch beasts and discovered Sylvia in an isolated situation, joined the fight.
Looking at the swordsman with amazing skills who saved her from the threat of the monsters with a surprised expression, Sylvia asked.
-You are… Who is it?
Eunhyeon, who had nothing to say in response, tilted his head for a moment before giving an obvious answer.
-It’s a person.
-No… I didn’t ask that…
– It’s the first time I’ve seen an elf. It was a species that really existed.
Sylvia had a mysterious impression on Eun-hyeon, who, far from being more surprised than she thought, put on a calm expression on her face when she heard Eun-hyeon muttering through her pointy ears.
Eunhyeon reverse summoned the sword and raised his back to move his steps.
– Then I’m done.
-Uh, where… ?
-I’m looking for a tree called the World Tree.
-That, how… !
Sylvia was greatly perplexed as she looked as if she did not understand how humans knew about the existence of the World Tree, and she hurriedly followed Eun-hyeon.
-Uh, how do humans know about the World Tree!?
– I don’t want to talk.
-Answer!
The bizarre companionship of Sylvia, who persistently interrogates, and Eun-hyeon, who did not hide her expression of annoyance and went on her way, began.
What I realized after traveling together for several years is that Eun-hyeon’s identity is seldom an unpredictable person.
It was the same as knowing about the world tree, but the traces of time did not come to Eun-hyeon at all.
As always, Eun-hyeon’s appearance did not change at all over time like the elf’s.
In addition, he felt a great tenacity about the fact that he had always been doing high-intensity training at the same time.
As they talked and spent more time together, the sense of walking and traveling with someone, unlike traveling alone, was not such a bad feeling for Eunhyeon or Sylvia.
In many conversations, revealing each other’s ages and calling Eun-hyeon older sister, who is 100 years older, became a fun memory that made each other laugh bitterly.
After 5 years have passed, Eunhyeon and Sylvia finally arrived at the village of the moon, the country of elves protected by the World Tree.
At first, the elves did not like the presence of human visitors.
-I-I’ll live with you! I’ll keep it in my house and watch it for the rest of my life, so please allow me in!
-… Sister, do you know what that means?
There was also desperate persuasion from her fellow countryman Sylvia, but unfortunately, it was her martial arts that she had been steadily training that played a decisive role in enabling Eun-hyeon to get permission to stay in the village of the moon.
The elves tried to intimidate the human Eun-hyeon using spirit and archery skills, but he was defeated by Eun-hyeon, unintentionally proving his skills by overpowering the elves without getting hurt.
Eun-hyeon, who was able to sense the existence of the spirits, did not have the chance to take advantage of the invisible spirits’ attacks, and the fact that the archery he had developed over a long period of time did not work at all was a blow to the pride of the elves.
Eventually, with Sylvia’s persuasion, Eun-hyeon’s stay was granted on the condition that she enter Elven Guard and use her skills for the village of the moon.
After 5 years and 10 years passed, the goal of conflict that existed between Eunhyeon and the elves gradually disappeared, and as many elves recognized Eunhyeon’s personality and skills, Eunhyeon gradually melted into a member of the village of the moon.
-You’re the kind of person who is rumored to be so talented.
As usual, as a member of the Elven Guard, she went hunting with fellow elves, including Sylvia, and on the way back, a noble elf with many escorts came to Eunhyeon.
Eun-hyeon hid behind the legs of the noble elf, sticking her head out, and naturally looked at the little elf girl looking up at her.
– My name is Regina. She’s my daughter Will you take care of my daughter’s education?
-… Why me
There are other elves, and from the point of view of the elves, he is no different from a human being of a different race.
Eun-hyeon couldn’t understand why she had chosen to be in charge of education for the next elf queen.
-Recently, the evaluation of you among the Elven Guards has been very good. I’ve heard a lot about the skills that overwhelmed the elves with a human body and the merciless training method. He had a reputation as a great instructor. That’s why I want to entrust my daughter’s education.
Regina, whom she unwillingly took on under the command of the queen, was truly a ‘genius’.
As if to prove that she was born into the lineage of an elven queen and blessed with mana, she naturally possesses a lot of mana, and she absorbs all her teachings like a sponge that teaches swords and bows. His talent was to the point of sticking out his tongue.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the level of her martial arts that she has built up over several years in less than a year is truly a realm of talent bestowed from heaven.
-I think Hyun-i has a really good mentality.
-What do you mean?
She once muttered to Sylvia with her complicated face.
-You said the princess’s talent is so outstanding? To the extent that you can achieve in less than a year what you have accumulated over several years. If I’ve worked so hard to come this far, but the other party simply overtakes it, I might be jealous of the princess. Especially since Hyuni has the role of teaching the princess.
Eunhyun smiled bitterly and shook his head.
– You can’t compare me, a human, with the princess, an elf.
In the first place, humans and elves have different life spans, and the areas of talent they have at birth are different.
-Because I have a role that only I have.
Having such jealousy and troubles is something that Eunhyeon cannot do now.
While educating Regina, Eunhyeon was able to naturally realize her mission.
To nurture heroes and prevent the predetermined fate of ‘the destruction of the underworld’.
The fact that Regina catches up to and surpasses Eun-Hyun at her speed proves that she is an elf with the qualities to grow into a great hero of hers.
How can you be dissatisfied with the fact that you are faithfully fulfilling your mission?
Eunhyun looked rather happy.
-Yes, that kind of mentality is great. You idiot.
Sylvia smiled bitterly and gently hugged her back.
-Don’t worry too much about the princess, take care of me too.
-All right.
Although they did not confirm each other’s intentions, the relationship between Eunhyeon and Sylvia was gradually changing.
At the same time, the situation in Moon Village began to change drastically.
War broke out suddenly.
In order to take away the sovereignty of the World Tree, the Dark Elves’ camp invaded the Elves’ camp.
-Hurry! We must evacuate Her Majesty the Queen and the Princess!
If it were only the Dark Elves, it would have been enough to fight, but the reason the Elves were so flustered was not because of the Dark Elves.
The demons they summoned through Demon Summoning were a bigger problem.
Elves face two main challenges.
The first is a war between the summoned demons and the Dark Elf army.
The second is the escape of an immature elf princess.
-I will entrust Eunhyun with the mission of escaping Regina.
-No. I am…
Eun-hyeon never revealed it to the elves, but before the destruction of the earth, he had fought several battles with demons.
No matter how long they have lived longer than humans, among the elves, when it comes to fighting demons, there is no one with as much experience as Eun-hyeon.
So, rather than the mission of escaping the princess, Eun-hyeon strongly insisted that he want to contribute to the fight against demons and dark elves, but his claim was not accepted.
-Request.
-There is no one I can trust as much as you.
– Hyuna, I’m fine. I’ll ask you a princess.
The fact that Eun-hyeon is strong is a fact that all the elves living in the village of the moon know, and they all acknowledge Eun-hyeon’s personality and skills without questioning them.
Even so, the reason why he does not include his power in the front line is to evacuate the next immature elf queen to a safe place.
– We are not dying. It’s about returning to nature.
There is, of course, the fear of death.
However, there is something more terrifying than death to elves, so they go to the front without hesitation.
-Everything for the elves! For the world tree that is blessing the inhabitants of the forest!
Beings who prioritize the fate and prosperity of the entire race of elves and risk their lives to protect the next generation who will continue their future.
Eunhyeon gnashed her teeth at the elves who did not consider it a sacrifice and took it for granted as something they had to do.
-… Do not be ridiculous. I value you more than the prosperity of the race or the future. I am with you… Keugh!?
-… Hyuna?
Sylvia looked at Eunhyun with worried eyes as she groaned for a moment at a loss for words.
-This…
Eunhyun puts on a confused expression.
The moment he tried to express his will to refuse the mission to evacuate Regina and fight the elves together, something touched Eun-hyeon’s soul and forcibly prevented him from expressing that will.
Something is blocking the way to that choice, as if you are not allowing yourself to choose the one that lies ahead.
It is a device that the three goddesses implanted in the soul of the apostle Eun-hyeon to force her to fulfill her role.
It is not such a concept as brainwashing, ideological alteration, or manipulation of the mind.
A strong force that forces you to choose an option you don’t want to choose, even if you don’t want to.
After becoming an apostle of the goddess, she became aware of the ‘Apostle’s restriction’ that was activated for the first time.
It has only one purpose.
‘No matter what happens, carry out the apostle’s mission.’
The ‘restriction’ imprinted in Eun-hyeon’s soul tells her that rather than fighting with the elves in front of her and winning the war against the dark elves, she should prioritize safely saving Princess Regina, the next queen of the elves and chosen as a hero candidate. , Argued strongly.
