## Chapter 1365 – Friends
I explained the story again.
Apparently, Eliza hadn’t explained this part beforehand. What was she thinking? Actually, it doesn’t really matter what she says. The important thing isn’t whether I received a god’s blessing or anything like that.
Only the fact that I am strong is the most important thing.
“Ooh! So! That means you possess such power without the blessings of the gods!”
One of the people listening to my explanation shouted. His entire body was covered in scars, and he was wearing ordinary believer’s robes, but he was actually an ascetic paladin.
“Hehe, that’s right.”
Upon my confirmation, the dining hall buzzed again.
“…”
The Blaret Paladin, who was sitting next to me, stroked his chin and said,
“Hmm… I see. Amazing. But… the power I feel from you, Warrior, seems quite different from mana. No. It’s similar. Similar, but something is different. I also sense a power similar to divinity. But this too is a little different.”
As expected of a skilled individual, it was a sharp observation.
“You see it accurately, Blaret Paladin.”
My current power was a combination of my superhuman mana and the divine fragment I had acquired. Through the mad internal debate about the Wright brothers and airplanes, I had an epiphany and succeeded in merging the two opposing forces into one.
“Similar to mana but different. And also similar to divine power but different. To summarize, it’s similar to the combination of two energies, but again, it’s different from that. That’s the feeling.”
“You’ve summarized it well. That strange thing is my power.”
I explained again.
“Originally, I was training mana, but at some point, I realized that my power was changing. As a result, it became like this. The power of an absolute superhuman.”
“Hoo…!”
“Ooh!”
“To reach the realm of a demigod through personal effort…!”
The paladins admired and applauded.
“Perhaps it’s because of your righteous actions and repeated extreme battles that you awakened a truly strong power. It’s a wonderful thing. And also divine.”
The Blaret Paladin nodded in satisfaction.
“Truly amazing!”
“As expected of the Warrior!”
Anyway, it was all admiration.
“Saint. I think that’s a truly great achievement. You are now… a demigod. Aren’t you a demigod?”
“I told you, he’s a god.”
“But as the Saint said, he’s not a complete god.”
That’s right.
I call myself a god, but I know that I am still lacking.
“Then can’t we say he’s a demigod?”
Only when that deficiency is resolved can I be called a complete god.
“Well, that’s also true, Eliza.”
“Therefore, the Saint is a being who has become a demigod through his own power!”
“That’s right!”
“Warrior! Hooray!!!”
“Hoorayyyyyyyyyy!!”
Let’s eat…
“Hehehe, thank you.”
Surrounded by purely enthusiastic clerics, I continued my uncomfortable meal. The taste seemed fine, but I couldn’t properly savor it because of the situation.
“…”
In the old days, I would have been able to enjoy myself immensely in the midst of these clerics, chatting happily and showing off my power.
But not now.
I learned the identity of the gods.
After learning that these truly righteous people were mortgaging their souls to those unknown horrors and sacrificing their lives, I couldn’t purely enjoy this situation anymore… I’m so sentimental.
Still, Cheonma Kim Gkat is not so barren that he can’t feel sentiment for these good beings. So I cried in my heart. I cried in my heart and chewed on the meat.
“Rehu.”
* * *
After finishing the meal, we talked about various things, but I eventually made some suitable excuses and slipped outside.
The seat was uncomfortable, so I didn’t think I could stay long.
“Ah, the food was delicious, Eliza.”
“I’m glad it suited your taste.”
Of course, Eliza came out next to me.
Since I’m here, I should go around with Eliza. Copson or Meria. Well, I can see Lina and Mariel one more time when I leave.
“But, Saint.”
“Hmm?”
“Was the meal uncomfortable?”
“Why?”
“Because… you didn’t seem as happy as usual…”
Eliza asked worriedly.
Oh, was it because I was thinking about that earlier?
“No. It’s nothing much. I was just a little hesitant to say in front of the clerics that I became a demigod without the power of a god.”
So I tried to gloss over it.
Actually, I don’t pay attention to such things.
“You didn’t seem hesitant at all, though?”
“Eliza. I’m a person with very deep inner thoughts.”
“That’s also true. Anyway, I’m glad it wasn’t anything serious.”
“There’s no way I’d have anything serious.”
“Is that so?”
Eliza smiled as she said that.
Anyway, the festival is still going on.
There were many groups of people passed out drunk here and there, but the stalls were preparing to do business again. The second day is the real deal for festivals.
“I heard that this festival will last until tomorrow.”
“Yeah. Since I’ve visited, they should hold the festival for about three days.”
It’s a matter of course.
If I establish a country, I will designate Kim Gkat’s birthday as well as various other anniversaries. This is by no means a joke. It’s a very important matter. It’s almost as important as Lunar New Year or Chuseok.
“That’s a matter of course. Ah, but some people are saying that we should designate an anniversary, Saint? What do you think about that opinion?”
“Of course we should designate it!!!”
“Hehehe, as expected. You’re really cheerful, Saint.”
Eliza slightly covered her mouth with her hand and smiled.
Every time Eliza smiles, I try to sprinkle blessings around like a drum sound, but she tells me not to do that. Damn it.
“But. Saint.”
“Why.”
“When are you planning to return?”
“Why? Do you want me to go back?”
“No! Absolutely not! I’d rather you stay longer!”
When I asked jokingly, Eliza waved her hands with an overreaction. Ah, really. It’s so nice that she reacts like this even if I joke a little. Eliza has a pure feeling.
“Hehehe, really? You want me to stay that much?”
“Th, th, that’s… a, a matter of course…”
“Ah. Eliza. I’m kidding. Kidding.”
“Hey! Don’t say such mischievous things!”
“Okay.”
Anyway, when should I go back?
“Going back… First, I’m thinking of saying hello to Lady Isvant this afternoon if I can meet her. After that, I’ll meet Mariel and have a brief conversation the next day. And then I’ll say hello to my friends again… I think I’ll leave after that.”
I’m also thinking of scouting the unexplored area related to the Lich once, but I can’t leave the fortress for too long.
I’m so busy.
“…Is that so.”
Eliza lowered her head slightly.
“Don’t be too sad, Eliza. I’m busy too. I have a lot of work, but I came to see if the Isvant people are okay.”
“I know you’re busy, Saint.”
“Still. I can stay here a little longer.”
“Ah…”
Eliza is here, after all.
“But… is it okay? There are so many wives waiting for you, Saint.”
That seems to be what she’s worried about.
She has such a kind personality.
“There are really a lot. Because there are eight of them.”
“…”
Even I think there are too many.
“But they all understand me. It’s okay even if I go out like this for a few days.”
I told them all before I came out. In the first place, I often went out for a few days for business trips and other things.
“Understanding…”
Eliza stroked her lips as if she was trying to think about something.
“So you don’t have to feel sorry for keeping me here for a long time.”
“Eh?! Th, th, th, that’s not what I meant!”
She definitely meant it.
Eliza is kind, after all. She must be feeling sorry in that way too.
“What?! So I’m the only one who thought that!!”
“Eh?!”
“Am I the only one who feels sad to part!!!”
“No! I feel the same way!!! What I was thinking just now was not that…!”
Eliza, who was trying to deny it somehow, was really cute.
“I’m satisfied.”
“What are you talking about!”
“Just everything. Anyway, I’m glad to see you, Eliza. It’s good to see you. So don’t worry too much.”
“Ah… yes.”
Eliza blushed as if she was embarrassed.
“You thought so too, Saint.”
“Yeah. It’s good to see you after a long time.”
“Like Copson?”
“It’s different from Copson.”
No, how can that be the same as Eliza? Copson is just Copson, nothing more. Eliza is a Divine Friend.
“Eliza is a Divine Friend. She’s different from Copson.”
“Nothing more? Hehehe.”
Eliza laughs at jokes like this.
“Anyway. Saint. If I ask you to stay here a little longer, are you willing to stay?”
“Well, I’m busy, but if it’s Eliza’s request.”
I haven’t seen Commander Bakrell yet either.
I can make some more time.
“Good. I feel more at ease now that you’ve confirmed it. I was feeling guilty because I thought I was holding you back when you should have returned a long time ago.”
“I told you, you don’t have to do that.”
Feeling proud, I stroked Eliza’s head.
“Ah, ah…”
Eliza, who had turned red, could only clench and unclench her fists, unable to move at all.
“…Saint. I have a question.”
“Hmm? What is it?”
Eliza carefully asked in that state.
“Perhaps… what does it feel like for a woman and a man to become husband and wife and live together… Could you tell me?”
No way!!!! Oh my god!!! Eliza is asking about something like this!!!
“Eliza…! You’ve reached the age where you’re interested in that kind of thing!!!”
Amazing!!!!!!
“…I’m not that young, Saint.”
“That’s right! You’re all grown up!”
“I’m… not young at all. I wasn’t even young enough to be described as all grown up in the first place…”
Teenagers who have just become adults think they are not young. Ah! This is also evidence of Eliza’s growth! I’m happy!
“So, Saint… what I want to ask is…”
“Sister Eliza!”
“Lize! Lize! Eliza!!!”
“Sister Eliza!!! I found her! She’s over there!!!”
“Kyaaaaaaaa!!”
The moment Eliza was about to say something, the people around her started running towards us like they were infected with a rage virus!!!
ㅡPapapapat!
ㅡPapapapat!
ㅡPapapapat!
“Angel!!!!”
“Sister Eliza!!!!”
“Kyaaaaaaa! She’s over there!!!”
This is really crazy, damn it!
“…!”
Eliza was horrified as she looked at them.
“Th, those rude…!”
In the midst of her expression momentarily distorting to the point where she seemed to feel anger, I felt the need to escape from here.
“Oh shit. This won’t do. Eliza.”
“Saint!!!!!”
At that moment, Eliza called out to me as if shouting.
Her face was set with a firm determination.
Like a soldier trying to save children from zombies!
“Huh? Uh-oh? Eliza?”
“Disguise! We need a disguise!”
“A disguise!”
She says we need a disguise!
“If we keep going like this, we’ll be surrounded by people just by walking! We should have disguised ourselves from the beginning! Carelessly…! To be caught off guard like this! We shouldn’t have been careless just because it was morning!”
It is a surprise attack!
“Then Eliza! How!”
“We need a disguise! Follow me!”
ㅡPaaat!
Eliza grabbed my wrist and started running over there! I don’t know what this situation is, but I was just running after Eliza with my wrist grabbed by her.
But where are we going to disguise ourselves?
“Eliza! A disguise! Where are we going!”
“Just follow me for now!”
Eliza running hard.
“That way!”
After passing through alleys and running again, it seemed that we had finally arrived at our destination. Eliza, who was still holding my wrist tightly, pointed ahead.
What was in front of us was a clothing store.
“It was a clothing store!”
“That’s right!”
I went inside with Eliza.
Well.
There’s no other space as good as that for disguising!
