episode_0144

“Braham is considered a place that even high-ranking priests of Lucerne must visit while they are alive. There is a record that not only a cardinal but also the last great emperor visited 300 years ago. Of course, this great success is due to the long-lived species, so the number of visitors has stopped since 250 years ago, but there is no change in the fact that people of great renown visit this place.”

“I see.”

No productive stories have emerged since then.

Assad continued to hint that he had no intention of getting involved in whatever the other party did, and boasted about what a beautiful city Braham was.

“There are many things to see here other than the mausoleum dedicated to Kylie. It is true that just doing a pilgrimage is frankly boring. Although it is not open during the day because it is a desert, there is an amusement park and a zoo with rare animals. Stop by while you’re here.”

“Can I order more food? One pigeon isn’t enough to fill your stomach.”

“Of course. Please order as much as you want.”

As Asad nodded with a smile, Siron ordered the entire restaurant menu.

“I’m sorry, I left my wallet at the dorm. Are you okay?”

“Haha. Of course it’s okay. If you don’t leave the food the Lord gave you, the restaurant won’t ask you to pay for it.”

“Good.”

Shiron decided that there was nothing more to hear from Assad and decided to focus on the food that was coming out.

He spoke grandly of it being a revelation, but in the end, what he meant was a national threat of self-harm.

‘They don’t say in detail what they’re trying to do, so don’t let paradise fall…’

Shiron looked at the food that had started to be placed on the table and picked up his fork and knife. Soft and soft… stable taste. Perhaps because of the generous use of spices, the meat exuded a savory flavor that made my tongue tingle.

Siron continued his thoughts while chewing some very tasty dishes. Perhaps because I was assured that it was free, I swallowed it down my throat.

‘Does taking out Latera have anything to do with the survival of this city?’

A never-ending fountain of milk and honey… The flame that rose from Asad’s fingertips clearly contained dense divine power.

Thanks to the warrior Kylie,

Siron knew that it was an inexhaustible fountain of milk and honey. A warrior’s mausoleum from 500 years ago. This place is called a holy place and generates a huge amount of tourism revenue from pilgrims.

‘The sacred power is…’

But I couldn’t figure out what sacred power had to do with saving Latera.

Even in the original work, Braham’s guardians radiated powerful divine power and were able to deal with the demonic beasts that emerged from all over the desert with great ease.

Braham’s guardians were people whose main purpose was to deal with demonic beasts.

But what about external enemies? No matter how thin the knowledge of Braham is, elements that are different from what is known stick out like an awl in the pocket.

‘I’m worried.’

“Hey.”

“…What’s going on?”

“What does this have to do with Kylie and divine power?”

Siron did not talk in circles.

“It is said that the external enemies that were trying to invade Braham were stopped with holy power. Is the holy power also a blessing from Kylie? Not the grace of the Lord?”

“……Hmm.”

Assad rubbed his chin and made an action as if he was thinking.

He doesn’t look like a person with a lack of intelligence, but he openly acts as if he is organizing his words and thoughts.

Siron wondered if that action was intended to reassure them by showing a loophole.

“Would you believe that since Braham is considered a holy place, our Lord is giving him grace?”

“…The Lord is fair to all. There is no difference in the sacred power emitted by priests who trained in Lucerne and those who trained in other regions. What you say could be considered heresy.”

“But this is Braham.”

Assad answered with a grin.

“There are subtle differences between the doctrines of Lucerne and Braham. Braham and Lucerne worship the same God, but the seminary here teaches that we are more loved by the Lord.”

“…Just the existence of a mausoleum?”

“Yes. This is the conclusion reached by our theologians.”

“It’s uncomfortable.”

“But isn’t there clear evidence? The people of Braham can radiate divine power from even the babbling enemies.”

“I heard that rumor.”

“I’m glad I don’t have to explain. Anyway, in order to explain this ridiculous miracle… it is most reasonable to attribute it to the faithful respect given to former warriors over the past 500 years. Can’t we just conclude that this is because we are a special people? That is disgusting beyond discomfort.”

“I see.”

“…”

Lucia just listened to the two of them talking, without touching the plate. After hearing the story, I couldn’t even touch the food.

After Kylie’s death, Braham’s people have been taking care of her for generations.

A past with no compensation,

And the desire to be recognized by others. As a result, Lucia had to feel a tickling pleasure from Assad’s words.

‘…I’m not happy.’

Lucia’s mind was not at peace.

Because the only thing that lingered in her mind was that paradise would dry up and die.

*

There was no need to walk to get from the restaurant to the hotel. Assad didn’t just call a carriage, he sent Siron and Lucia off to the front of the hotel.

“Then, I hope you have a night filled with God’s blessings.”

Dalkak-

The carriage door closes, and the carriage carrying Assad disappears into an alley illuminated by etheric streetlights.

Freight charges ranging from hundreds to thousands of shillings were not paid. Since Asad was a resident of Braham, the cost of riding in a carriage would not be calculated as long as he was riding.

Siron looked away from the streetlight and turned towards the hotel. Lucia followed him a little later.

“It was my first time eating pigeon meat, but it was more edible than I thought.”

“…Yes, it was delicious.”

Lucia answered while looking at the ground and walking. It has not yet been said that paradise will dry up and die.

“I didn’t know if the food was going into my mouth or nose because of what that bastard said, but other than that, it was delicious.”

“Thank goodness.”

Siron answered as he opened the hotel door.

Lucia did not respond to the statement that she was paying attention to what Assad said.

No matter what happens to Braham, Latera will definitely be taken out.

It’s not just the soft reason that I promised…

‘Subtle elements have changed without you knowing.’

Since I did everything I could to survive, I naturally expected that the future would change. However, it is embarrassing to even call it the butterfly effect, and differences from what we know stand out in areas where poetics did not intervene.

The existence of Latera.

The strangely high sacred power possessed by the residents of Braham.

and…

‘Lucia can’t deal with the 1st Apostle.’

Lucia, who saw the first apostle through the gap in the throne room door, was so frightened that it was sad to see him from the side. At this rate, it is certain that we will fail before we kill the Demon God. As I was continuing my thoughts…

Siron’s gaze shifted to Lucia. Before I knew it, Lucia had grabbed the hand that was on her shoulder. She started pursing her lips as if she had something to say.

“…If there is anything you want to say, feel free to say it.”

Siron spoke lightly to Lucia, and Lucia opened her bright red lips.

“…Is what we are going to do in the future really destroying this city?”

“No.”

“Right? No, right?”

“Uh, absolutely not. Even if I’m crazy, I won’t destroy the city on purpose.”

“…I didn’t think you were crazy.”

Lucia felt a little at ease at Siron’s denial.

“But, what that bastard said really bothers me.”

“Don’t worry. To me, it just looks like that guy was so scared of you that he swore at you.”

“…Really?”

“If there is someone in front of you who is going to destroy the city, isn’t it normal to pull out a sword and chase them away? But when I measured the estimate, I don’t think it will work. That’s why I said nonsense that didn’t work.”

“…”

“Because you are the second strongest bull in the world, Prien.”

Clap-

After saying that, Siron opened the door. Lucia, who was looking at that, grabbed his collar with a feeling of regret.

“Who is the first?”

It wasn’t that I was sad about breaking up, but I was sad that he was the second strongest person in the world.

“Who would it be? He is still the matriarch of Prien, who is still in the Demon World. Tomorrow we will look around the castle. I have to wake up early, so sleep well.”

“…Yes, sleep well.”

Siron responded by waving his hand and closed the door without looking at Lucia. Turn on the light in the dark room and go inside the room.

Whiiing-

“…”

I feel the wind.

I made sure to close the window before leaving the room. Is it an intruder? The alert has gone up, but I don’t feel any hostility. Even so, you can’t just sit still. When I pulled out the holy sword from my chest in preparation for an unexpected attack.

Wow-

Light emanated from the holy sword.

‘…what?’

Siron looked at the holy sword in his hand. A holy sword that had no will to emit light, but began to emit light of its own accord.

“It’s finally coming.”

A familiar voice was heard from inside the room.

A voice that cannot be heard here.

‘Seira.’

Shiron frowned and looked at Seira sitting on the sofa.

“Why are you here?”

“I’m sorry.”

Seira whispered quietly.

Seira’s silver hair fluttered in the night wind.

“I originally wasn’t going to come, but suddenly I felt like I had to meet you.”

“…Feeling?”

“I had a dream.”

Seira stared blankly at the holy sword whose brightness gradually increased in Shiron’s hand.

“A friend appeared in my dream. A child like you whose holy sword shined brightly.”

Burnt limbs, scarred body.

The image of a friend who could not bear to protect him for the last time due to a curse. Next to her, another friend, a girl who reminded her of Yura, was staring at Seira.

“A dream?”

Wow-

The moment I expressed my doubts, the light from the holy sword became even stronger and the entire room was dyed white.

‘This is…’

Siron, looking at the changed scenery, felt extremely dizzy.