episode_0052

The facts about the 7th prince were informed to the 1st prince.

The first prince’s eyes were dizzy at first with complex emotions mixed with faith and doubt.

In the end, he somewhat accepted what I said.

Even if it’s hard to believe, there’s just no evidence right now.

The first prince believed my claim that the main culprit of this incident was definitely the one.

To be honest, I wondered what I would do if I didn’t believe him, but fortunately, the first prince made a cool-headed decision.

I asked you to keep an eye on the 7 princes.

That was the moment I left the first prince’s palace.

The red crystal ball made a warning sound and sparkled like a headlight.

It was not a communication, but a harbinger of danger.

‘It’s an attack.’

Realizing that it was a heretic attack, I quickly moved and headed to the location where the heretic attacked.

When we arrived at the place where the heresy attacked, we saw people fighting.

The appearance of a heretic wearing a black robe and mask.

Without hesitation, I drew my sword and raised my divine power.

The magical power and divine power in the body were mixed.

Although they are two energies that cannot be mixed by nature.

Due to the characteristics of the warrior, magical power and divine power are mixed together, resulting in even stronger power.

Whi profit!

A sword that flashes like lightning and moves through the air.

A single blow cut through the air, lightly wiping away the dozens of heretics in front like fallen leaves.

They fell down in an instant, like individual leaves being blown away by the wind.

At the sight of dozens of heretics who fell down in an instant.

The eyes of those who were fighting and the eyes of the remaining heretics turned to me.

There was hope on the face of the ally who looked at me.

“You are a warrior!!! Push harder!”

The morale of the allies began to soar as if it would pierce the sky.

On the other hand, Ethan was intimidated by my appearance, but like fanatics, he tried to deal with me as if he would not be pushed away.

They were already being pushed back by their allies, whose morale had soared to the sky.

I thought it would end like this.

It didn’t seem like there was any preparation on the other side either.

‘come.’

A huge presence coming from the camp where the heretics are encamped.

It was the energy of a very strong man.

‘Is he a knight?’

The aligned yet strong presence reminded me of a knight.

The person who soon appeared had the appearance of a knight, as I expected.

The gaze of the knight in brilliant white armor turned to me.

The force and magic emanating from him were pure and clear.

To the point where I was wondering if I was in the wrong camp.

I said to the driver.

“A knight of the Seven Princes?”

“Wow, you already noticed.”

The driver smiled as if he was embarrassed.

He didn’t really look embarrassed.

Rather, he was quite calm even though he discovered that his master was the culprit of the current situation.

“You are so calm.”

“The lord said. Today is the time to put your plan into action. I was wondering why it was today, but after seeing the hero, I think I understand why it is today.”

As he said that, the knight smiled lightly.

I thought over what the driver said.

It’s time to put the plan into action.

It seemed like something was planned in the palace, but my thoughts about other things were stronger than my curiosity about him.

I asked in a low voice as if I was reciting while reading the article.

“You know what it means to stand there now.”

Not even a minute had passed since we met, but I realized that the knight in front of me was not a corrupt person like the Seven Princes.

To say that he was a corrupt person, his words and actions were free-spirited and typical of a knight, and his magical power was also pure, strong, and pure.

‘It’s a typical knight’s magic power.’

In addition, judging from the presence and level of magical power he emits, he is one of the strongest knights among knights.

A knight like that would know how wrong this situation was and how wrong his master made the wrong choice.

That’s why I asked.

Do you really know the meaning of standing there?

I can give you another chance, so choose again.

It was a question with that kind of meaning.

The driver also seemed to notice this and grinned.

“I know. Innocent people will suffer and die, and countless meaningless sacrifices will occur. A river of blood will flow, and today will be remembered as negatively as it was 100 years ago.”

“Even though you know that, you still stand on the side of the Seven Princes.”

“That’s right. The author, who is said to be a knight with honor and pride, stands on the side of evil even though he knows that it is the wrong choice and that there will be many innocent victims. It’s something that anyone will laugh at.”

The driver chuckled.

The feeling of not being able to forgive oneself for doing something even though you know it is clearly wrong.

It was a smile full of guilt.

The knight stopped laughing and turned his gaze to see the people fighting.

His eyes trembled as if he was lost in many thoughts, but soon became firm.

“But I cannot betray my lord whom I have helped for a long time. No matter what happens, I will follow my lord. Even if it means putting aside the honor and pride of a knight.”

“Your facial expressions and speaking are very different.”

I clicked my tongue.

I know that I am not in the right situation.

Even though he knows that this will result in numerous victims, he acts for his master.

And yet you still feel guilty.

It was truly ridiculous and foolish.

‘But it’s not bad.’

I have no intention of defending the knight.

Even though many victims were created and he knew that his actions were wrong, he stood on the side of the Seven Princes.

It is something that clearly deserves to be criticized and criticized.

The willingness to do anything for one’s master was worthy of respect.

I said.

“I respect your choice. But I don’t think I can understand.”

“I also did not choose to do this in hopes of understanding. Rather, you respect the act of throwing away the reputation and pride of being a knight. I am so moved.”

“Even though that action deserves criticism. Because that heart deserves respect.”

The driver didn’t say anything for a moment in response to my words.

Questions about what he heard passed through his eyes, and then a smile passed across his lips.

“… This is it. I’ve been wondering why the rumors about the hero are so bad. Now that I see it, it was just a dirty rumor from someone with ugly selfishness.”

Although I started that rumor.

From the driver’s perspective, he could have thought that way since he didn’t know.

I stared at him and opened my mouth.

“What is your name?”

“This is Latoon.”

“Latun. I will remember.”

There was no need for any more conversation now.

Because we’ve already had more conversations than necessary.

I aimed my sword without another word.

Ratun also seemed to know this and pointed his sword at me.

A moment of silence.

“… ”

“… ”

Screaming and the sound of cutting blades can be heard around you.

Amidst the noise of a fierce battlefield where people were killing and killing each other, we only had eyes for each other.

The noise around us gradually faded into the background, and only the sound of each other’s even breathing whispered in our ears.

Just as the air of the battlefield, thick with the bloody smell, evaded us for a moment, the thick bloody smell that had stung the tip of our noses gradually disappeared.

The surrounding scenes in my field of vision were reduced, and only Ratun’s figure was visible.

The moment when I focus all my attention on him, to the point where I feel even the slightest tremor.

I kicked the ground.

***

The Kingdom of Dillun fell into chaos due to attacks by heretics.

Previously, raids only occurred within the capital, but this time the entire kingdom was targeted.

The interior of the capital was prepared, and the hero appeared and prevented major damage, but other areas were not properly prepared.

As a result, many regions were at risk of being helpless.

Nevertheless, people who had been hiding their power, retired knights, and mercenaries stepped forward to stop the heretics and avoid the worst.

However, it was not enough to stop the ever-increasing number of heretics.

If this situation continued, it was only a matter of time before the entire kingdom was destroyed.

Citizens were shaking with anxiety as they were increasingly being pushed out.

At that time, pure white starlight began to spread out in the sky.

The fight stopped at this sudden change, and everyone’s eyes focused on the starlight spreading across the sky.

Even though it was broad daylight, the starlight illuminated the entire sky, revealing its distinct presence.

I was fascinated by the people’s starlight and couldn’t take my eyes off it.

The starlight in the sky began to shine more and more.

Soon starlight poured down from the sky like a waterfall.

The falling waterfall of starlight hit the heretics intensively, and in the process, those who were fighting against them were included, but those who were not heretics were safely transported to one place as if riding a wave.

The heretic and those who opposed him were separated, and unlike the heretic who was ruined by starlight, those who were not heretics were safe. While everyone was wondering how this situation happened, a woman appeared.

People cheered at her appearance wearing white armor with a symbol indicating her membership in the church.

“Paladin!!!”

“Paladin has come to help us!”

The woman’s name was Raen, one of the ten paladins.