Chapter 342 – Hero
Episode 342 – Holy Sword
Buzz, buzz!
On the day of the Holy Sword Confirmation Ceremony, the Church of Light was noisy from the morning.
That means this announcement was shocking.
‘How many of these are members of the Dark Church?’
The Holy Sword Ordination Ceremony was a trick of the Church of Light to put pressure on the Dark Church and its subordinate forces, but it was also an act that brought danger upon itself.
Festivals tend to bring people together, and when people gather, events naturally occur.
Even the Dark Church will try their best to interfere, so problems are bound to arise.
In fact, in the existing story, there was a big attack on the day of the Holy Sword Award Ceremony, so if we add it this time, it will be more, not less.
I looked closely to see if there were any suspicious people.
As I was moving to Abel’s waiting room, Deborah, who was walking quietly next to me, whispered to me.
“Luan. “Do you remember what I said last time?”
“Last time? What do you say?”
“It’s about Yejian.”
“Oh, that?”
At the Wizard’s Banquet, after three days and nights of lovemaking, Deborah confided in me an important fact.
What I meant was that during the battle, even temporarily, I couldn’t read my future at all.
Some people might ask if it’s been like that before, but this time it was different.
He explained that in the past, it was possible to indirectly read the future by using the foresight through people around him, but at that time it was completely impossible.
I can see the future, but my very existence has been erased from it?
So I said I would look into it personally, but mentioning it now…
“You sure you know the reason?”
“Yes. I think it’s because of the power.”
“Power?”
“Maybe. It was after that Yeji became distracted. And the time when I started having sex was fortunately when the effect of the rape declaration disappeared.”
“Aha!”
I was convinced by Deborah’s opinion.
If the timing overlaps this much, it cannot be said to be a mere coincidence.
It was truly because of the power that the foresight was in error.
This means that Deborah’s wisdom does not work for a being with godhood.
“I’ll have to be more careful from now on. Because you never know.”
“Yes. Luan, please refrain from using your powers when I am not around.”
I said it differently, but this is no different from saying not to write a rape declaration to another woman.
This seems cheeky.
“Okay. I’ll keep that in mind.”
“Great! Then hurry up now. Abel will be waiting.”
Deborah dragged me into the waiting room without giving her other lovers a chance to protest.
After a while, we arrived at the waiting room.
Knock.
-Come in!
As soon as she knocked, she gave permission as if she had been waiting, and when we opened her door and entered, it was Abel wearing her stylish armor who welcomed us.
The armor with gold accents on a white background was sacred and beautiful.
“Welcome everyone! “Thank you for coming here.”
“What. You said you would come. But when I dress like that, I look like a different person?”
“Okay? Isn’t it strange?”
“It’s a little strange, but not to the point where you can’t see it.”
“Fuha! “What is that?”
We continued a casual conversation for a while.
When the topic changed, the guy’s face seemed a little more relaxed.
“Then we slowly leave. Prepare well.”
“Huh. See you later!”
I waved my hand and left the waiting room and headed to the chapel.
‘There are a lot of people.’
The chapel was large enough to accommodate hundreds of people as it was the main church, but now it was completely packed with no room to move.
However, even within that, there was someone who demonstrated an unrivaled presence.
‘Rainstor.’
It was Sir Rainstor, the 6th sword among the paladins.
Just by looking at his spiky black hair and nervous expression, he seems to have the same personality.
However, contrary to his appearance, his fighting style was thorough. In particular, it was characterized by a combination of attack and defense using a long, long sword and a cross-shaped dagger.
At that time, we made eye contact with Rainstor.
Thing!
You can feel an eerie aura just by looking at the eyes.
I reflexively turned my body to hide the gap from him.
The movement catches Rainstor’s eyes.
The standoff that seemed like it would last forever ended sooner than expected.
He turned his head away, as if he didn’t find anything suspicious about me, or perhaps there were too many people to be wary of.
On the one hand, I feel relieved to see that level of vigilance.
‘At least it will be reliable when fighting.’
Because we know that that sword will be pointed at the enemy, not at us.
Likewise, I looked around, found a suitable seat with my companions, and sat down.
Fortunately, the wait wasn’t long.
Ttukpuk─ Ttukpuk─
The sound of footsteps can be heard so clearly even in a dizzying situation.
The noise gradually subsides at the sound of those footsteps.
“Holiness the Pope!”
“It looks like the Holy Sword Award Ceremony is about to begin!”
As if to prove the whispers of the crowd, the Pope slowly crossed the crowd and stood in front of the podium.
He looked around the entire chapel, his usual benevolent demeanor disappearing with a strong and faithful spirit.
“Thank you to everyone who came here. Today, the church decided to announce the existence of a hero and at the same time grant him a holy sword. Please welcome us with applause. Then let’s get started right away. Hero Abel, please come up to the stage!”
The Pope was very quick.
He skipped all unnecessary procedures and immediately called the hero of the day.
Then Abel, who was sitting at the top, stood up courageously and went up to the podium.
The guy bowed to the Pope.
“Abel the warrior. “I follow the will of the Holy Father.”
Where did the people who were very nervous in the waiting room go? Abel looked quite dignified.
“Abel, the warrior. You are the sword of salvation chosen by the goddess of light, Repentia. Do you pledge to work for world peace and security?”
“I swear.”
“Very trustworthy. At this moment, I declare to the whole world that Abel is a warrior!”
─Waaaaa!!
As the Pope shouted, those who had been watching quietly erupted in cheers.
Everyone was thrilled by the appearance of a hero who would purify the turbid world.
Although it is said that the Dark Church’s attack ended in a series of failures, it is true that the damage was enormous. Ordinary people cannot help but feel anxious.
It was natural to welcome it, as it was possible to relieve some of that fear.
The Pope looked around the room for a moment and then raised his hand to silence everyone.
“Then, I will bestow the Holy Sword on Hero Abel. In the future, I hope to cut down many evils and contribute to the world!”
At the glance of the Pope, the waiting saint approached carrying a luxurious box.
When you open the box, a golden, brilliant holy sword is revealed.
‘It’s still brilliant.’
Holy sword Valatrie.
This is a sword made with Lepentia’s power, step by step. The owner’s magical power changes to light and becomes immune to all kinds of status ailments.
In particular, against demons, defense ignoring damage was inflicted, so it was possible to easily overcome a level difference of about 50.
In terms of tier alone, it can be said to be higher than the flame of innocence I possess.
“Oh, that’s the holy sword!”
“It’s so beautiful!”
The public who saw his dazzling appearance all expressed admiration and cast longing glances at Abel.
“Take it. “Only you can draw this sword.”
“Thank you.”
Abel took a deep breath and grabbed her holy sword as if she had made up her mind.
Grumbling─
As the sword sheath moves, the blade that has been hidden for 700 years is slowly revealed.
The moment when the sword is finally drawn out!
Blah blah blah!
The stained-glass that made up the ceiling was broken horribly, and an evil sphere of magic emerged from beyond it.
The unstable appearance, as if it might explode at any moment, amplifies anxiety.
I moved right away.
“Avoid His Holiness the Pope!”
“Everyone, take a defensive stance!”
Likewise, Johan and Rainstor were prepared, but the number of members of the Dark Church was different from expected.
Paaaaat!
The sphere exploded and covered the field of vision.
It encroaches, turning the entire space pitch black.
The speed is truly like light.
I was suddenly swallowed by pitch blackness and saw the space around me shaking like crazy.
The presence of the lovers right next to me fades, and the feeling in my whole body disappears, so I can’t feel anything.
Truly empty.
However, fortunately or unfortunately, the feeling that had disappeared quickly returned.
And at that time, I was standing in an unfamiliar space.
“This place… Where is it?”
It’s dark everywhere, and it’s hard to see.
Even if I tried to expand my senses, all I could do was look within 5 meters in all directions.
Even all senses seemed to be greatly restricted in this space, and even the biological clock did not work properly.
It seems that the power of Nephelina, the goddess of darkness, has been unleashed very powerfully.
In the game, she only used brute force, so I didn’t think she would pull a trick like this.
Although she thought about her own variables, she couldn’t help it.
“Let’s move first.”
Nothing will be solved if you stay here, so you have to do something.
I slowly moved forward with my guard up.
How much did it move like that?
Just when my concentration was starting to dull, I sensed someone coming from beyond the darkness.
It seemed like it sensed me as well and stopped flinching at the same time.
‘Who is it?’
I hope we are not enemies.
I took one step after another with nervousness, and soon there was someone in my field of vision.
“Professor?”
“Ah!”
That person was Sarah.
When she found me, her eyes widened with an exclamation, and soon she came running with a bright smile on her face.
“Luan! It’s you! I’m glad you’re safe!”
“I’m glad the professor is safe too. “Are you hurt anywhere?”
“Huh. I’m fine. You? Is there anything wrong with your body? “Didn’t you meet those guys?”
“Those guys?”
By those guys, are the members of the Dark Church also trapped in this space?
When I tilted my head in confusion, Sarah gave an answer that made my eyes light up.
“It looks like you haven’t met yet. There are undead here.”
“… Undead?”
“Huh. I’ve already killed a few Death Knights. Although encounters have been decreasing for some time now.”
“Death Knight…”
Dark Church. Undead.
When you combine these two keywords, there is only one answer.
‘Corpse Master Huscular!’
The bastard, who had disappeared for a while after being hit by Cain’s martial spirit, has begun his activities again.
It is even within this space.
The moment I recognized that fact, hot anger boiled in my heart.
But that’s why he kept his head cold and tried to regain his composure.
Even if you rush in with excitement, you will only end up being defeated.
“Professor. Which side do you come from?”
“Huh? From there… For a moment. Are you really planning to go there?”
“Yes. There must be a cause there.”
“It’s dangerous! “You know how strong the necromancer is!”
“I know. But I still have to go.”
Even if you can’t defeat him, running away right in front of him is not something you should do as a disciple.
But Sarah seemed to think differently.
“Come to your senses! Do you think Cain would want that? You have a lot of time! It’s not too late to fight after becoming stronger!”
“I don’t plan on overdoing it either. “First, I plan to find out the difference between him and this guy.”
“You idiot! The price might be death!”
“…”
Sarah seemed to think she had to be stopped, so she grabbed my shoulder tightly.
I can feel the desperation in my trembling fingertips.
I gently grabbed her wrist and lifted it off her shoulder.
“Don’t worry. “I’ll be back soon.”
“No! I can’t go! If you want to go, I’ll go with you! Otherwise, I will never be able to send it!”
Sarah’s eyes slowly became watery.
I don’t plan on doing it at a time like this, but the tears hanging at the corners of her eyes as if they would fall at any moment are beautiful.
I smiled and wiped away my tears.
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“… “What?”
“Wouldn’t I be dead if I went alone? I have no intention of fighting fair and square. We need to gather as many people as possible to fight together. The first one is the professor.”
“You…”
Sarah’s face is strangely distorted.
Relief and shame were complexly intertwined into a form that could not be explained.
Soon, her hand moved.
Wow!
“You bastard! “You shouldn’t say that first!”
“You didn’t give me a chance to talk. Anyway, are you going together?”
“… Okay. As a professor, I can’t send my students alone.”
“Thank you.”
“If you know, don’t die. “If I die, I will never forgive you.”
“Yes.”
I stared at Sarah’s face.
She seemed to be burdened by her intense gaze and avoided her gaze with a small groan.
For some reason, her face seems to be a bit red, but I guess that’s why she’s so emotionally upset.
