Chapter 552 – Mixed Joys and Sorrows (6)
In the thick darkness.
Belt- Belt- Belt-
A hospital room where the only noise is the regular sound of hanging machines.
Looking down at Francis Meyer, who was sleeping soundly, the saint was lost in thought.
The person who gave me the idea was Kim Do-jin.
I remember the words he said when he came to me a little while ago.
-“How about mixing my divine power with the energy of greed I have?”
It was an absurd statement.
You mix the energy of the Seven Deadly Sins with the energy of the 7 Great Goods?
This was a very dangerous statement.
If anyone else in the Orthodox Church heard it, they would foam at the mouth and scream that it was blasphemy, and they would have nothing to say even if they branded him a heretic on the spot.
“Why on earth would you say something like that…, Haha.”
She was also quite angry.
So, without realizing it, I even said something rude, asking if I wanted to go up to the execution platform with a smile on my face.
You may be wondering what such a harsh statement is, but to her, who had lived a life far from swearing, speaking at that level was no different from the double swear words uttered by an ordinary person.
I thought it wasn’t worth listening to.
That’s why she said that and immediately issued an order to congratulate the guests.
To let go of my anger, I sat alone in the hospital room and spent half a day lost in thought.
Her thoughts, calming her subtle anger, were much different from then.
“… Maybe I was arrogant.”
After she became a saint, she thought and studied without stopping for a single day.
To treat diseases and wounds that have not yet been conquered.
To prevent even one more person from reaching me and ultimately seeing the person dying.
Although it is not satisfactory, there was a result, and now she has become quite amazing.
Compared to when she first became a saint, she is not as tall as heaven and earth, but the difference is that she has climbed from the ground to the top of the building that touches the sky.
Is that why?
She was overlooking one fact.
“Why didn’t I even think of a means other than divine power?”
Divine power is not the only means of curing illness in this world.
In the hunter society, highly developed medicine, treatment using magic, potions made from herbs from another world, etc.
In addition to the three she mentioned, there were quite a few methods she didn’t know about.
However, she never once thought of such means during her research.
Her title as a saint revered by everyone, and her blind faith in God, blinded her.
“I was overconfident that if I couldn’t heal, nothing in the world could.” .”
It was only then that I realized that pride was engraved in a corner of my heart.
Yes.
God is clearly omniscient and omnipotent.
But divine power is not God.
It is simply God’s arrangement for humans who are facing great trials.
Therefore, although it will certainly be a great help in overcoming trials, it cannot be omnipotent.
She only realized this now and smiled bitterly.
“I should thank you for making me realize this…”
I knew right away that this wasn’t just something that was said to look down on divine power.
However, it is just surprising.
No matter how close you get, it’s impossible unless you have a lot of courage.
At the same time, it means that your mind is open enough to embrace such absurd thoughts.
And maybe that’s why I was chosen by the Seven Deadly Sins.
“It would have been great if I had been chosen by the 7th Prime Minister…”
After gathering a bit of regret, she looked down at Francis, who was sleeping peacefully, and said.
“I will study again from the beginning.”
No matter how much you think about it, it is impossible.
Mixing the energy of the Seven Deadly Sins with divine power.
But it might be possible for something else.
Various healing methods that exist in the world.
The trick is to invite people who are worthy of being called professionals in that field and put their heads together.
“So don’t give up and just wait a little longer.”
For Francis.
Furthermore, for everyone who is sick or sick in this world.
* * *
There are no eternal secrets in this world.
No matter how hard you try to hide a secret, it will eventually be revealed.
The same goes for this incident.
People sitting around a round table in a dark space have a close conversation.
“The opportunity has finally come.”
Another man questions one man’s words.
“Opportunity? What opportunity?”
Then the woman next to him responded as if scolding her man.
“What kind of opportunity is this? Of course, it would be an opportunity to escape the shadows.”
“Ah~ Me again.”
A man nods his head as if he understands.
But I still didn’t know.
“But how?”
Why did that opportunity suddenly come?
“You said you couldn’t come forward rashly because of Francis Meyer?”
The reason they were stranded in the shadows was because of Francis Meyer.
Humanity’s greatest hero.
A beacon of humanity that raises the morale of allies with just its presence, not to mention military force.
Of course, the power of that one person is not something to be feared.
However, I am just afraid of the forces that will unite around him as the central point.
So they voluntarily stayed in the shade.
He thoroughly hid his identity, prepared well, and waited for the opportunity to come.
And finally the opportunity came.
“It’s clear something bad has happened to Francis Meyer.”
“What trouble?”
“Either he suffered greatly from Jinjo, or he died.”
“Oh, that’s ridiculous.”
I couldn’t believe it.
Francis Meyer is dead?
“The saint said that, right? “She is resting because of the injuries she received while killing Jinjo.”
Yes.
The saint who appeared at the press conference she held said so.
Francis Meyer is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
Because of that, she inevitably took her place.
I understood everything she said.
No matter how much Francis Mayer was, he would have had to endure considerable damage to kill Jinjo.
However, some interpreted it differently.
“Okay. That is proof that something happened to him.”
They are clearly the enemies of modern humanity.
That’s why he had many fights with Francis, who is called humanity’s greatest hero.
So I know it well.
“A man named Francis is not a great man who would disappear just because of an injury.”
He understands his role exactly.
A being that gives hope to mankind just by existing.
A being that suppresses the crimes of villains and gives people a sense of stability just by being active.
That’s why he is stubborn.
He doesn’t pass on his work to others because of minor injuries.
It was Francis Maier’s job to attend this press conference.
At least he should have appeared with the saint.
But he didn’t come forward.
Not only that, even now, quite a bit of time has passed, and there is still no sign of the nose.
These facts indicate only one thing.
“There must be something wrong with him.”
They dare to predict.
He must have been injured to the point that he could no longer live as a hunter, or he would have died.
“Hey… “You can think like that.”
The second man nodded as if he finally understood.
He asks again.
“So what do you plan to do?”
What needs to be done is determined.
“I have to take it off.”
“Take it off? “What?”
“A secret that the saint tries hard to hide.”
It’s about informing the world.
The fact that Francis Meyer is in critical condition.
So that all those who are cowering in fear at the presence of Francis, like themselves, can hear.
Only if they leave their positions can this world be engulfed in chaos.
Dark ambitions began to stir in various parts of the world.
* * *
After the incident is over.
We left Romania and stayed in Bulgaria for a few days.
The reason this happened was to give Elena time to visit her hometown.
At first, we considered going together, but Elena strongly discouraged us.
They say I’m not mentally ready yet or something.
I don’t know exactly what the preparation is, but she said she doesn’t like it, so there’s nothing I can do.
After staying for about a week, we finally boarded a flight back to Korea.
“Wow, how long has it been since I was in Korea?”
“They say it’s hard work if you leave home, and that’s exactly true.”
“Elena feels more comfortable in Korea now, hehe.”
As Korea gets closer, my colleagues laugh and talk as if they are having fun.
But just one person.
There was one person whose expression became darker as time passed.
“Ha…”
It will be Seoyeon.
After her saintly press conference, she immediately turned off her smartphone.
When I asked why, my mom said she was dying because she was getting so many calls.
You must have been surprised.
Because my daughter was among the honorable names that killed Jinjo.
It’s definitely a big deal, but parents can’t help but be surprised when they suddenly hear their daughter’s name without knowing anything.
I found out that my daughter went to catch a ridiculous monster called Jinjo, so I wasn’t surprised.
Since you committed such a ridiculous accident, the thought of being nagged must be painful.
Maybe it won’t end with nagging.
In the past, I would have been scared of her extreme behavior.
But not now.
“Don’t worry too much.”
When I open my mouth to ease my worries, he pouts.
“It’s because you don’t know my mother…”
Yes.
I don’t know Han Joo-hee very well.
But I know his personality quite well.
“What…, Since you had a big accident, you must come out quite strong.”
It won’t be easy.
Perhaps, due to her recklessness, they may try to take her out of the Twilight Guild.
“Speak confidently. “I’m now an S-ranker like my mom, so stop interfering.”
“Ah…”
A look of confusion.
However, a small smile is soon drawn on Seoyeon’s lips.
“Okay…, It did. I’m also S-rank now… Easy.”
It was a dangerous fight in many ways.
Thanks to that, Seoyeon succeeded in breaking down her wall in an instant, which would have taken a long time.
With this, our guild has become the strongest in Korea, in name and reality, with as many as three S-rank members.
Now no one can ignore our words.
No, on the contrary, other people should look out for us.
“Being strong towards your mother does not mean that the relationship will deteriorate.”
“Or not… ?”
“I am at the stage of proving that I am an adult to my parents who still treat me like a child.”
Of course, the relationship may deteriorate for a while because of that.
But what can I do?
Not only parents and children, but all relationships in the world cannot be smooth throughout life.
“Even if we become distant, it will be a time when we can look at each other more objectively.”
At least that’s the case for me.
If my daughter said that, she would watch from afar, even though she would be sad for a moment.
And then I will judge.
Have you really become an adult?
Or is it just a stroke of something vague that can neither be a child nor an adult?
“So take courage.”
Seoyeon, who had been hesitant with her head down, soon shook her head.
“Huh…, I’ll do it right this time.”
Watching this guy make up his mind makes me laugh.
Our Han Joo-hee.
You need to be a little more prepared this time.
The plane arrives in Korea without anyone looking so uncomfortable.
By the time we each packed our suitcases and headed out of the airport.
The news being broadcast on the electronic display board on top of the tall building caught my eye.
[National Hunter Son Si-woo conquers 11 A-level dungeons in a week after returning from sabbatical.]
“… ?”
What kind of bullshit is this?
