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Contact with Arien’s party was established quickly.

When I heard the news, I heard that he was building up quite a reputation despite not being in touch recently.

‘It seems to be quite popular in certain areas.’

I could say it was a pretty good situation.

As her name value increases and her influence increases, she will receive support from many people when she becomes a warrior.

Although my situation was not as good as that of the main character’s party.

‘Let’s not worry about it.’

Anyway, my goal is to help Arien grow.

Other distracting thoughts only got in the way of my goal.

‘When Arien grew up to the point where she could beat me.’

It was safe to say that there was no one who could stop it except the Demon King.

Originally, when Arien gained some strength and came to challenge me, I was going to feel like I was losing moderately.

My thoughts changed.

This was because I decided that it would be better to let her win when she beat me with all her might, rather than let her fight in a half-baked state.

‘No matter how much I think about it, I don’t think it would be good if I passed it off half-heartedly.’

Due to the death of two executives of the Demon King’s army who would stand in the way of the protagonist’s party, two opportunities for great growth were lost. One of the executives is said to have died, but it ultimately blocked the path to growth.

Therefore, it was more effective for me to help her here until she became stronger.

Once she was in this position, she achieved many things, so she was able to grow even more than when she became a warrior.

Moreover, if the hero changes once, confusion will inevitably occur.

It was more right for me to be here right now because there was a high probability that the Paladins who blindly followed me, as well as within the church, would not follow her.

‘anyway.’

To return to the main topic, to meet Arien’s party, we took a carriage and headed to their location.

Arien’s party was said to be quite far away as they were currently handling quite a few requests.

That’s why I was taking a long carriage ride to go see him in person.

“I never knew he was such an amazing warrior.”

Elon, who found out my identity, spoke sarcastically.

I just ignored it and looked out the window.

“The rumors were so great that everyone was amazed. It is said that he lives in pleasure and pleasure every day, engaging in illegal activities ranging from forcibly taking women and abandoning them on the streets. There are also rumors that the nobles who sponsored the orphanage are forcibly persecuted and the children are sold into slavery. Very diverse.”

I didn’t respond much, but I was quite surprised by Elon’s words.

‘The rumor only spread that way?’

The reason is that the intensity and severity of the crime were lower than the rumors I intentionally spread.

Originally, rumors were spread that he had done something so severe that people said it was a waste to call him an animal.

‘hmm… ‘Did you think it was a bit too much?’

They say I spread it, but if you look at it closely, I didn’t spread it myself, but Lena had someone do it for me. Considering all these things, it seemed to Lena that it was meaningless to spread such a rumor.

‘Because you’re smarter than me.’

I ignored it, thinking it would take care of itself.

The rumor that has spread now is relatively lesser than the rumor that I originally tried to spread, because just listening to the story made it almost a waste to call him a human being.

“Does this mean you won’t give any answer?”

Because I was alone in my thoughts, I couldn’t hear Elon’s words properly.

However, considering what he said before, it seemed like he was asking me for something similar to an explanation.

‘On the subject of the massacre.’

It was funny to see them interrogating me, but aside from that, you would be worried about whether you would be able to achieve what you wanted even if you were at a party I sponsored where such bad rumors were spreading.

‘But I don’t think words can explain it.’

What can’t be said with words?

There’s no way I don’t know that, but Elon demands an answer from me.

I had no idea what the intention was.

But I can’t just keep my mouth shut like this.

I thought for a moment and then opened my mouth.

“If the explanation would have been based on whether or not I answered that question, it would have happened a long time ago. What kind of person am I in your eyes? Do you think the rumor is true?”

It wasn’t a clear answer, but paradoxically it was a clear answer.

Although I didn’t give him a proper answer, I asked Elon to judge whether or not the rumor was true based on his impression of me as someone who had seen him in person.

And when Elon remembers those words, he will think about and judge the person he saw called me.

I didn’t give a clear answer, but it can be said that I made a clear answer.

Of course, considering the time Elon and I saw, it can be said to be very short.

Some may question whether it is possible to determine what kind of person a person is in such a short period of time, but it was enough time to judge a person.

“No.”

“Then you are probably right.”

“Hmm… No matter how much I think about it, I don’t understand. No matter how you look at it, it is very different from the rumors. In order for a rumor to arise, someone must do something similar or someone must intentionally spread it. There won’t be a crazy person who will spread rumors about the hero. In that case, it only seems like you are spreading false rumors.”

‘You’re quick to notice.’

To be honest, I never thought I would be that quick to notice.

He may be a guy who thinks in his own way, but still, I would have thought that a guy who focuses on killing someone would make such a guess.

Should I like this or not?

“Why would I deliberately spread such rumors?”

“I don’t know that. But seeing as you deny it, I don’t think it’s particularly wrong.”

He nods his head as if to ask if what I said is correct.

Although what you said is not wrong.

“Think however you want.”

I had no intention of either affirming or denying it.

Because you can just go to Arien’s party and talk nonsense.

“And when you enter that party, keep my identity a secret. I was planning to impose a ban if necessary, but I believe that the line will be maintained.”

“It’s very suspicious.”

“Be quiet. Get some sleep.”

He held up his hand to tell me to stop talking and closed his eyes.

“The way he speaks also changes, and at this level, I can believe he has multiple personalities.”

Elon said that, as if the doubts were still not over.

I was really tired, so I loaded the gun and instantly hit Elon on the forehead.

Taaagh!

I heard a loud noise that made me think my forehead was exploding.

Elon was in fine condition.

No, I’m fainting so I’m fine, right?

Anyway, I adjusted my strength and hit him just enough to knock him out, so I closed my eyes without any worries.

At the same time, I fell asleep without resisting the drowsiness that came over me.

***

When I opened my eyes again, the carriage had arrived at its destination.

The carriage had to go for at least a few more days, but somehow I realized that I had been sleeping for several days.

‘It’s my first time sleeping this long. I guess it was the aftermath of using the power of the holy sword.’

Since it was such a vast and powerful force, the aftereffects of using it were bound to be that big.

Moreover, since I had not rested properly, it was almost a miracle that my fatigue disappeared after just a few days of sleep.

‘Now that I think about it, I need to check if it’s related to the Holy Sword.’

First of all, there are matters related to the Holy Sword that are being postponed but will be resolved after all matters that currently need to be resolved are completed.

I had to find out why on earth the light of the holy sword appeared in me.

‘Sacred power has also returned.’

Moreover, the divine power that was lost three years ago has also returned.

I know it’s because of the power of the holy sword, but

‘Isn’t this so ridiculous?’

It’s not that the amount from then has returned, but at that time, the body was full of divine power to the extent that it wouldn’t be strange to say it was at the level of the claws.

Since I was barely suppressing my divine power right now, I wouldn’t be caught, but if the divine power were to leak out, it would be a disaster.

‘after… Come to your senses.’

I didn’t plan on seeing Arien’s party for a long time anyway, so I just had to be a little careful.

I took a moment to clear my thoughts and got off the carriage.

Elon was there, full of frustration.

“You sleep well even with a bump on someone else’s forehead.”

There was a red bump on his forehead that I made.

I roughly responded to Elon’s words.

“Listen when I say it nicely.”

“Have you ever spoken politely?”

“… ”

I just ignored his words and walked on.

Elon followed behind me, grumbling.

***

A place where the entire space is made up of pure white space.

A woman with snow-white hair was looking at an old, worn-out cogwheel.

A goddess who is worshiped by many and who has lived for countless ages and watched over the underworld.

Another nickname was Lerita, the goddess of light.

The cogwheel, which had been motionless, soon began to move little by little.

A strange feeling lingered in Lerita’s eyes as she looked at that scene.

“Is it finally starting?”

The final cog and the flow of fate began to turn again.

There is no more chance.

Lerita was hoping that he would get it right this time.