episode_0077

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The leader of the monsters who had persistently harassed the Kingdom of Boemon, making repeated advances and retreats, has finally fallen.

The holy knights of the Holy Empire, who witnessed the storm-like rush of lightning, cheered and praised the saint’s miracle. The sight of a monster as gigantic as Mount Tai falling helplessly was enough to arouse faith in the First Saint.

“The monster has fallen!”

“Attack! The monsters started to run away!”

A sharp thunderbolt struck and the huge monster’s head was shattered.

The monsters who lost their leader in vain began to disperse as if they had lost their will to fight. The Holy Knights, enraged by this, pursued the rear and led the battle to complete victory.

‘The problem is over there… .’

A large beast coiled up in the valley was defeated.

Additionally, all the monsters that had been freed from the control of the Demon King’s army were wiped out.

But still, Zeveline shook her head with an expression full of worry. The same was true for the priests who assisted the saint.

“Oh, he’s a swordsman!”

“Who on earth is fighting the Sword Saint?”

The sight of the walls of the fortress, which boasted of being impregnable, being crushed in succession like fruit, was enough to arouse fear.

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Flames erupted with a series of explosions.

It was like watching the second coming of the Third Racial War, which was said to be the most horrendous war.

‘Sword Saint? No, the person Ethan is facing is… !’

A pitch-black gravitational field that blocks thousands of bullets.

And a pure white cold storm swept away the pile of rubble that had become ruins.

Black star Procyon.

Altair, the white star.

The weapons displaying black and white power were clearly the holy swords of the Holy Imperial Kingdom.

Holy sword user.

Excluding Edanant, there is only one Holy Sword user.

Jeveline, who sensed him, showed astonishment with a stunned expression.

‘Oh, Maximilian… !’

Cheongoilung (千古一雄).

The strongest warrior of all time.

The more she remembered Maximilian’s inaction, which had been known so far, the more fear began to form on Jebeline’s beautiful face like a dark cloud.

There is no chance of winning.

If the opponent must be Maximilian.

“I will go to the scene.”

“Seo, saintess!”

Zeveline took a step forward, firmly holding the scepter of the midnight sun. The priests then tried hard to dissuade the saint from going to the scene of heavy drinking.

If you get caught up in the aftermath, you die.

Even the white dragon of the Holy Empire wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

The torrent rushing wildly from the ruins was simply beyond what humans could handle.

“Max… ?”

When Zeveline immediately rejected the priests’ attempts to dissuade him and attempted to head to the fortress,

A girl’s voice filled with embarrassment rang out.

It was Lue.

The loud noise made my whole body tremble, but I was trying my best to keep an eye on the scene.

It’s definitely true.

I felt a nostalgic presence from beyond.

The benefactor who saved him from being chased by monsters.

The best partner I’ve had since traveling around the continent for three years.

The object of longing who unilaterally announced farewell as soon as the final chapter ended.

Rue, who instinctively realized Maximilian’s appearance, began to hasten her steps towards the scene of heavy drinking as if she was being drawn by something.

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The air is ringing.

The ground vibrated every time a sharp metallic sound was heard.

Warmongers and warriors,

Their clash was like a bloody battle that went far beyond human limits.

‘Max… ! Ethan… !’

Regnas, who retreated from the shower of artillery fire and the sharp slash of the holy sword, evacuated the troops of Boemon Kingdom, fearing that the aftermath would expand.

An evacuation order has been issued in advance.

But now that wasn’t enough.

The clash between Edenant and Maximilian, which collapsed the walls of the fortress, was threatening to engulf even the residential areas where many citizens lived.

This is because they did not expect Maximilian to intervene in the scene. Regnas looked at the warmonger and the warrior fighting to the death with disapproval.

“Ugh, wow!”

“Piles of rubble are flying this way!”

Edenant and Maximilian, who had been swinging their swords while mercilessly destroying the fortress, finally reached the city.

Citizens who witnessed the scene screamed in fear.

It’s right in front of you.

The blow that shattered the castle walls and spires will also fall on the city.

As if to prove it, massive rocks created when the castle wall collapsed began to attack the city. The city, full of citizens who could not evacuate, was in danger as if it would be crushed at any moment.

“Hmm… !”

“… … .”

Screams filled with fear rang out.

At the same time, artillery fire and slashing fire were fired, shattering the flying rocks into small pieces. Even though he was concentrating hard on the fight, he sensed the danger facing the citizens.

It was a narrow miss.

Instead of huge chunks of rock, finely crumbled pebbles fell.

“Why are you doing this, Maximilian! My skills aren’t what they used to be!”

“You really have dulled your firepower. I am very disappointed.”

Edanant held Aldebaran high.

To counter him, Maximilian lined up Altair and Procyon.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!

Soon the holy swords collided.

With a dizzying flash, a storm roared and swept through the city.

“I understand why you disappeared. But when I think about the hardships I’ve gone through so far because of you… First of all, I have to change your face first to feel better!”

“Hmm, from your perspective, it makes sense.”

The man with flowing black hair nodded his head in agreement.

But that’s it.

Maximilian, who started the incident, never apologized.

It had to be that way.

I couldn’t help it.

That’s why I don’t ask for forgiveness.

Edenant cursed and smiled grimly at Maximilian’s unchanging attitude. Golden eyes sparkled like fierce flames.

“You damn bastard!”

“… … .”

Arrived at a place where people were crowded.

Edanant and Maximilian stopped the bombardment and gravity waves and fought only with swordsmanship.

But I couldn’t rest assured.

Heroes who reached the supreme realm were able to destroy cities with just a slash from their blades.

“Die.”

Edanant stretched out his hand.

At the same time, the high explosive mounted on the armor exploded with a loud explosion sound.

“… Pfft!”

For the first time, a sigh came out of Maximilian’s mouth.

High explosive bombs mounted all over the body.

Edanant, who fully accepted the disaster god of war, was no different from a moving weapon.

Withstands any shock and firepower.

The armor created from the deity of the God of Disaster boasted enough defensive power to withstand even the explosive power of high explosive bombs.

“Go away, you idiot.”

“… … !”

Kwaang-!

An explosion sounded.

The area where the high explosive exploded was Edanant’s leg.

The kick, loaded with the power generated by the explosion, was aimed at Maximilian. In response, Maximilian barely managed to block the kick by raising the hilts of Altair and Procyon’s swords.

“… You are so reckless that it makes you stick your tongue out.”

“That’s how I am.”

The attack could not be completely avoided.

Maximilian frowned at the pain radiating through his grip.

‘I thought he had become weaker during this time… . In fact, it has become much stronger than before. If Ethan unleashes his full power like this, I might not be able to defeat him.’

I haven’t done my best yet.

But it would be the same for Edanant.

I lost momentum in an instant.

Maximilian held the hilts of Altair and Procyon upside down, feeling embarrassment irritating his nerves.

“Then let me raise the hurdle a little more.”

“… Fuck.”

Eventually, the warrior put the black and white holy swords into their scabbards.

After that-.

He grabbed the hilt of the holy sword strapped to his back.

Seeing Maximilian trying to switch to a new offensive, Edanant swore and distorted his face.

‘Hayla… .’

Crash.

Maximilian drew the third holy sword.

As soon as the gray blade appeared, a faint glow began to surround the surroundings.

“Max-!!”

Just before the holy sword that delivered the final blow to the immortal demon king was revealed,

The girl’s desperate cry rang out.

It was a voice that was all too familiar to Edenant and Maximilian.

“Lue… ?”

“… … .”

A girl with light green hair came running in a huff. I fell so many times while running with all my might that my whole body was covered in dirt. There were even scars on his elbows and knees.

There was a sense of urgency in his breathing.

Waves of hot passion were rippling in his light green eyes.

“Ugh, ugh──!!”

It came running quickly like a squirrel.

Then, I was hugged by a man with flowing black hair.

“Max! Max!! Ahhh!!”

“… Rue.”

I expected it to be shaken off right away.

However, Maximilian did not reject Rue in his arms.

The girl burst into tears.

Then, in a familiar manner, he patted the girl’s back.

For a moment, a solemnity appeared on Maximilian’s face, as he had not apologized to anyone since his appearance. The warrior who had been staring for a while finally put the holy sword back.

“Bo, it was my fault! I won’t force you anymore! I won’t even ask for candy! So please, please don’t hate yourself! Because I will be a good boy… Ugh, huh!!”

Are you going to pour out all the sadness and loneliness you have been feeling?

Roué, who was hugged by Maximilian, began to cry loudly, pouring out tears and snot.

-It’s because of me.

-They threw it away because they hated me and because I was useless.

-The guy named Ethan that Max was talking about… Won’t you abandon me in the end?

Edanant, who was staring at the back of the fairy, let out a sigh filled with regret.

Because it reminded me of the first time I met Lue.

My whole body was covered in dirt.

And her eyes were swollen, as she had been crying day and night for several days.

How did Rue feel when she came to the Hohenberg family, trudging alone like an abandoned puppy? He must have cried while thinking over the sadness weighing on his heart dozens or hundreds of times.

“… sorry. I’m sorry, Lue.”

Maximilian muttered in a low voice.

Edenant looked at Maximilian with eyes filled with confusion.

‘That bastard…’ ‘Apologise?’

A girl with flowing silver hair approached Edanant, who took a step back. It was Jeveline who arrived at the fortress with Lue.

Edanant muttered, feeling embarrassed.

“They are two people who have never once felt sorry for another person in their life… . This means that he is the double bastard of the world who never apologized for his mistakes even when his mouth was torn apart.”

“Keuhm, he’s still my brother… .”

“Only the parents are the same. Other than that, they are complete strangers.”

“… … .”

The atmosphere was heavy with sadness, but it still had an ominous vibe. It felt like if Lue fell out of my arms, he would run at me at any moment.

What on earth happened to the Hohenberg family?

Zeveline looked at him and sighed.

“That’s… It is the scepter of the midnight sun. Is she the first saint?”

“Nice to meet you. No, should I say this is our second time seeing each other? Warrior Maximilian.”

Maximilian, who was stroking Rue’s head, asked.

Then Zeveline opened her mouth with a light bow.