Chapter 198 – Chapter 51. The Demon Cult.
The six-member warrior team left the capital early in the morning and headed to the North Continent.
To avoid any suspicion, Jihyeok and Catherine decided to depart separately and meet in Cronon, a mid-sized city in the North Continent. Jihyeok also paid attention to the appearance of the team. It was because they were going to one of the strongholds of the Demon Church, so if they looked like a team of heroes, the plan might go wrong.
So he asked each of his colleagues to play new characters.
In particular, in order to disguise themselves as the sun god, the patterns representing the sun god were directly drawn on the faces of Gide and Kayak. Gide got a taste for the sun god’s smoke, and whenever he was bored, he would say “Ahh” And utter nonsense with grotesque exclamations.
“The sun god is great.”
Not wanting to hear that smirk, Ludwigne rolled her eyes and warned her not to talk bullshit. Still, Gide did not stop.
“A blasphemy against me is an blasphemy against the sun god. You lack faith, ugly bitch.”
“Hey dog… I’m pretty enough?!”
“Ah, it looks like your eyes are strained by the blessing of the sun god.”
“Yah… , Do that.”
“Ah, sun god.”
Grace and Rosalia finally burst into laughter at the ridiculous behavior. Ludbine glared at the two women, wondering if this was funny. Gide asked the captain, his eyes twinkling, if I was doing well.
“I have a knack for it. Why don’t you believe in the sun god that this happened?”
“Oi, Captain, you are talking about a big day, kuhuhhe. Even if it means cutting off the cock, I don’t believe in the sun god! It can’t be normal to not have sex!”
“It’s normal for you to cut off your baby peppers.”
“Fuck, then it would be a continental loss. Do you know how many girls get cocks on my dick? I’m giving them a blessing.”
“It sucks.”
“Ah, the sun god! God’s mace to this ignorant, oblivious bitch—!”
Eventually, Rosalia grabbed her navel and cocked. Ludwig, who had a goal, gave Buff unnie a slap on the back.
Jihyeok, who had been watching them, ordered them not to be vigilant.
“I don’t know where they might be targeting us. So, you have to act thoroughly. Everyone knows what I mean, right?”
“Yes, chief.”
Still, they had extensive expedition experience and had dealt with the Demon Church several times, so they were familiar with their habits. I also understand Jihyeok’s words of concern.
The Devil Church was a tribe that did not hesitate to blow up entire cities as well as villages. It has already been proven that he does not choose any means or methods to bring down the demon king. So it’s best to pay unconditional attention.
Every corner of the continent was already struggling with the evil deeds of the Demon Church. The middle city where Jihyeok goes now, Cronon, was also plagued by the devil’s cult. One of their strongholds is there, so it has to be.
“As I said before, you have to doubt everything. Now the continent is different from before. The Demon Church has dug deep into people. It wouldn’t be strange if someone were a member of the Devil Church. Even if it is a child.”
The playful atmosphere became heavy again. Jihyeok glanced at his colleagues and continued talking.
“It doesn’t matter if we joke around a bit. But be especially careful with your words and actions in front of other people. Don’t give me any clues that might lead to even the slightest suspicion. … Did everyone understand?”
“Yes, chief.”
“We’re going into one of his strongholds. … If you do it wrong, you can become a limb, I mean. I believe that a comrade’s life is at stake in every word or action.”
Everyone silently lowered their gaze. Even Rosalia, who had been laughing heartily, disappeared as if the smile was washed away. Grace, brimming with her decadence, sucked on her cigarette and puffed the smoke out of her carriage.
When the sound of talking about the sun god died down, everyone started yawning and rubbing their sleepy eyes.
Not long after, snoring sounded from inside the carriage.
The fake sun god, the half witch who claims to be pretty… , Everyone fell asleep.
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Since the advent of the demon kings, the evil deeds of the Devil Church began in earnest, and there were people in every village and city who were not afraid of the establishment of the Devil Church. Sick of fear, they were now extremely sensitive to the point of trying to kill a crow at the sight of it.
Speaking of devil cult members, regardless of gender, race, occupation, or age, outsiders in particular drew a lot of attention. That wasn’t even true of Jihyeok’s team. In particular, disguised as a mercenary team, they would have been kicked out of the village had it not been for Gide and Kayak disguised as members of the Sun Church.
“May the sun god bless you.”
Gide put a lot of effort into playing the disciple of desire. He was particularly annoyed that he couldn’t play his cock over the pretty girl of the village.
“This Sea Pearl… ! Captain, no matter how much I think about it, I don’t think he’s the Sun God.”
Even when Gide complained of pain, Jihyeok just smiled and said nothing. That’s what the sky-like captain ordered me to do, but I can’t help it…
Kayak, who shared a room, answered on behalf of the captain.
“It’s fine at this point. Try to be patient enough. Even that is all cultivation.”
“Really… , There are all the fucking training methods.”
“What can I do? That way you don’t get suspicious.”
“Cybeol, the sun worshipers don’t know how to buy for fun. … Do you have sex with the sun god?”
“If you say that to a real believer, you will be beaten. They can tolerate other things, but they will not tolerate blasphemy.”
“You bastards who don’t understand.”
Gide left the room for a moment, saying that he would hit his daughter and come back. Jihyeok warned him not to do anything that would cause suspicion by leaking somewhere else.
As Kayak left the room and Gide’s figure disappeared from sight, he looked towards Hero this time.
“Certainly, there are serious doubts. Less in cities, but especially in villages.”
“I can’t help it. It’s not just one or two villages that were massacred because of the Demon Church. You have to take that into account.”
Of course, Kayak, who had been a mercenary for a long time and was accustomed to discrimination, did not have ill feelings there. Same goes for Gide.
On the other hand, the female colleagues who were not very familiar with this kind of discrimination seemed a bit regretful. They came to do good by risking their lives, but did they have to be treated like this?
Jihyeok understood their feelings as well, so she often soothed them well.
A week later after leaving the village again.
Team Jihyeok arrived in the small town of Nielbach. The northern continent itself had a relatively small population compared to other places, so there were many medium and small cities. It was also a small city with a population of barely ten thousand.
They were looked upon with suspicion here too. Ludwigne didn’t like that gaze, so eventually she couldn’t stand it and burst into small complaints. Her memories of being discriminated against for being the witch’s daughter in the past reminded her of it, making her feel even worse.
“… No, why should we be treated like this? … It’s annoying.”
“What can I do? Be patient.”
On the other hand, Grace, although she is the youngest daughter, is an aristocrat, but surprisingly, she was indifferent to such treatment.
Now, whether Gide had given up entirely or had a taste for acting, he did an amazing job in the performance of the Sun God. With a sun pattern drawn on his long hair, he looked like a very devout sun god.
“May the sun god bless you.”
When I muttered that and put my palms together, people bowed their heads in gratitude. Ruud Binet clicked his tongue at his benevolent performance. To others, it seems like a devout religious person.
“Chop real peppers and believe in the Sun Bridge.”
“Hehe, how can you say such harsh words?”
“Wow. Acting like that is really fucking delicious.”
“It tastes like the food I cooked.”
Hee hee. Crude laughter erupted, and Rosalia laughed again, holding her belly button. Her laugh was profane, and Ruud Binet slapped her on the back from time to time.
Jihyeok called the young waitress who was carrying the food plate. She asked why she was calling with her anxious eyes.
“Can you tell me why the atmosphere is like this?”
Still, she seemed a little relieved to see that there were two of the Sun Goddess.
“The rumors these days are so vicious.”
“Rumor?”
“Because rumors spread that they had seen an army of crows. So, not everyone wants to come out of the house these days. It’s a big deal if you get caught in the devil’s cult and become a sacrifice.”
“I see. I get it.”
The young maid left in a hurry. Conversation with outsiders might lead her to become suspicious of her. There were not a few people who died unjustly from being hunted by moles like that.
Kayak and Gide confessed that they had never felt such a rigid atmosphere during their long career as mercenaries. It felt like the dark ages had arrived.
“They say we have to catch and kill all the demonic cults.”
Said the violent half-witch, clenching her fists and banging her table. She hated this atmosphere. She was successful in the world, but she couldn’t be treated well. What’s wrong with being discriminated against?
Suddenly, someone opened the inn door and came in. Her hair was a messy girl with no shoes and crying like a crazy bitch.
“My child, has anyone seen my child? He’s a little boy My child is gone. Please find my child… !”
The people in the hall looked away again. She begged me to find her. Gideon’s face twisted strangely.
“… Sibeol.”
The innkeeper kicked the crying woman out. Her cries were heard for a long time before they faded away.
Jihyeok let out a long sigh. As a parent with a son Siwoo now, I fully understood her feelings.
“Did you see it? If we don’t solve it quickly, things like that will happen inevitably. So please bear with the slight inconvenience. Okay?”
“Yes, chief.”
After finishing their meal, they dispersed to their rooms with uneasy feelings.
That night, Ji-hyeok had a nightmare that his wife Eisel and her son Siu were leaving somewhere.
… He chased after them, calling out anxiously, and awoke.
