episode_0113

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It was the worst reunion.

I had no choice but to say that.

Looking at the scene of catastrophe, I let out a heavy sigh.

There will be no way to restore the relationship.

Jeveline gave up even her last regrets and declared isolation.

As I left the living room, I followed after the girl with flowing silver hair. Eventually, I ended up talking with Zebeline in the flower garden located outside the cathedral.

“I’m sorry, I wasted my precious time because of these shameless idiots.”

“It’s okay.”

Clumsy consolation only leaves new scars on Jebeline.

That’s why I answered in a calm voice.

“I never knew that the Kingdom of Verus would have been destroyed. Small countries located in the central part of the continent are highly closed regions.”

“So what are the families going to do?”

“I don’t think of them as family anymore. Like they don’t consider me family.”

“… … .”

If the family had sincerely regretted their mistakes, would they have been able to restore their relationship?

I said I was sorry for selling you out,

From now on, I will live the rest of my life asking for forgiveness and making atonement.

If he had said that, Zeveline might have allowed at least a little mercy.

But even though so many years had passed, the family was still the same. Nothing has changed from the time when they sold their youngest daughter for their own safety.

To them, I was and still am nothing more than a tool.

Jeveline, who realized him again, could not help but despair.

“… Let’s go back tomorrow.”

“Yes.”

Just being in the same space with evil associates who were no different from enemy enemies would have been a pain that felt like it was piercing through Jebeline’s lungs.

That’s why I gently stroked Jebeline’s head and urged her to return home.

“First Saint.”

When I was putting my mind behind a bad relationship in the past,

Heavy metallic sounds rang out.

This is because numerous Holy Knights approached as if they were surrounding the Februa Cathedral.

The person leading the Holy Knights of the Sanctuary was a young man with an impressive androgynous appearance. The young man wearing heavy armor displayed his ferocious power, showing hostility as if he were dealing with a cult.

“… Lord Bailed.”

“Bailed? He’s Maximilian’s rival.”

Cyrell Bailed.

He is a jealous rival of the male protagonist who usually appears in romantic fantasy.

A rough personality bordering on myolemia.

Even though he was a fellow student who learned from the same teacher, he pathologically hated Maximilian.

As if to prove it, when an unpleasant name appeared, anger began to appear on the knight commander’s face. In particular, he seemed to be reminded of Maximilian just by looking at me, and he showed his displeasure even more blatantly.

“Who is your rival!”

“Yes, technically they are not even rivals since they are 2nd place and have never beaten 1st place.”

“Shut up! How dare you make fun of your snout in front of me!”

“… … .”

I never thought I would meet Cyrel Bailed, Maximilian’s classmate and rival, and one who has reached the level of the Seven Strongest of All Nations.

It was fortunate that Maximilian’s teacher, the Jet-Black Cardinal, did not appear, but Cyrel Bayled, the leader of the Guardian Knights and the first sword of the Holy Empire, was also a very difficult force to deal with.

I was prepared to some extent, but… .

I never would have thought that they would invade with such a determined army.

“Jevlin Albion Russell. An accusation has been received that you may be a witch serving a cult.”

“Witch?”

witch.

It is a symbol of evil, in complete contrast to the saint, who is a symbol of purity and sanctity.

It was a heinous reason.

How dare you brand the first saint who represents the Holy Empire as a witch?

It was clearly a provocation by the Holy Empire to awaken Zeveline as an apostle of the God of Disaster. It was clearly a ploy to bring down Mugo’s fortune on the sanctuary.

Knowing him, he grabbed the hilt of his sword and blocked the Paladins’ path.

“Ever since I inherited the White Dragon’s blessing, I have never forgotten my duty as the First Saint. Above, he revered the Earth Mother and Her Holiness, and below, he led pious believers. How dare you call me a witch, as noble and beautiful as a pure white lily… This is my first time at a raw bean restaurant like this.”

Even though dozens of Holy Knights were surrounding her, Zeveline protested in a calm voice. The Holy Knights assigned to arrest him were surprised by his pious appearance as usual.

The first saint.

The opponent is the successor to the white dragon.

Even her guard was a warrior newly chosen by the Earth Mother.

If you commit the grave sin of subduing a saint and a warrior, you will receive the wrath of the One God. The Holy Knights showed their disapproval as they watched Sirel.

“Now that the complaint has been filed, a trial will be held soon. Accusations related to witches are handled exclusively by guardian knights of the Holy Empire, regardless of rank. I hope you will obey the trial obediently, first saint.”

“You’re quite arrogant. How dare the guardian knight judge the first saint.”

A thunderous thunder struck the sky.

And the powerful thunderbolts spread out in an instant.

When Zeveline declared a show of force as expected, Cyrel slowly pulled out the hilt of her sword with a stiff expression. A sharp blade appeared with a faint metallic sound.

“The Earth Mother aims her sword at the newly appointed warrior… The end of the kingdom is coming to an end. Have you forgotten the oracle given by the Earth Mother?”

“Shut up. I will expose your insidious face to the world.”

Although Cyrell Bailed was in second place after being pushed out by Maximilian, he could never let down his guard because he was a person who had reached the level of absolute power.

It was only because he was the male protagonist’s rival that he inherited all sorts of settings bordering on favoritism from the author who created the work, so he was constantly undervalued. As the reader, I knew it best.

‘Holy sword? Oh, is it a sacred weapon made by imitating the Earthmother’s holy sword?’

A blade stained red as if forged by fire.

The sacred weapon that concentrated the vast sacred power into a single sword was definitely a holy sword.

A sergeant who imitates the Four Holy Swords of the Demon Demon of Destruction.

It was a weapon created by the Holy Empire to fight against the Demon King’s army and the forces of cultists.

When the holy swords get closer to each other, they emit their original sacred power and create resonance. However, despite facing the red-stained holy sword, Aldebaran did not react. Because the holy sword in front of me was nothing more than an imitation that tried desperately to get closer to the original, but ultimately failed.

“First, I will put you on trial.”

“Where did you lose your prestige? A guy who looks like a girl.”

It’s not wrong.

Maximilian’s rival, Cyrel Bailled, is a cross-dressing woman.

A guy who looks like a girl.

It was natural for Sirel to grind her molars at the cheap provocation.

“The hero has arrived!”

When the real thing and the imitation tried to compete for sex,

Another holy sword user intervened, further adding fuel to the fire in the imminent situation.

Maximilian Argon Hohenberg.

As soon as the Holy Knights who had surrounded the Februa Cathedral retreated, Maximilian appeared.

“… As expected.”

Suddenly. Suddenly.

Aldebaran’s sword hilt shakes.

Aldebaran, who did not show any movement towards the replicas, reacted violently to the holy swords held by Maximilian.

“Heung.”

When the black-haired man joined in late, Sirel greeted him with a snort.

As expected, Maximilian appeared to have entered the war as an ally of the Holy Empire. Sirel’s appearance, showing disapproval but not showing hostility, spoke volumes about him.

“Damn you. Did you decide to stand there in the end?”

“… … .”

What a ridiculous guy.

I never thought we would join hands with the Holy Emperor in trying to resurrect the evil spirit of death.

What the hell deal did you get?

If there was a deal with the Holy Emperor, it would definitely be related to Beatrice.

While spitting out a harsh curse, he pulled out Aldebaran.

I don’t know the details, but it was clear that Cheon Go Il-woong had been reduced to a lackey of the Holy Emperor. That’s why I made the crazy decision to fight Maximilian and Sirel at the same time to protect Zeveline.

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Maximilian

Invincible Sword Sirel

The strongest of the seven rivers of the country stood side by side.

It is truly a hopeless situation.

There was no way we could beat them all at the same time.

Zeveline looked at Maximilian, who was slowly closing the distance as he took steps, and swallowed his sleep, showing fear. If the fight continues like this, Edanant will not be able to avoid defeat.

‘Should I join Ethan like this? No, if Cheon Go Il Woong and Invincible Sword were opponents, it would only be a hindrance. Compared to the monsters who have entered the realm of the absolute, I fall far behind. But still… !’

A method is needed.

There is a way to knock out at least one of the two.

Is there a better way?

One person had to be removed from the fight, even if only temporarily.

Zeveline looked at the man with flowing black hair with anxious eyes. This is because it seemed like it would be easier to persuade Maximilian than to persuade the Holy Knight who was intoxicated with a will that bordered on myelopathy.

‘B-but how…’ ! I heard that Maximilian is also a very stubborn person! ‘How can I persuade you?’

I faced the challenge of a lifetime.

Jeveline felt a heavy pressure, as if a flash of light was passing by, and tried to improvise.

“Please help me, uncle! I don’t care if I die here… , Please save Ethan’s unborn child!”

“… … ?”

A girl with flowing silver hair collapsed and let out a pitiful voice.

At the same time, Edenant and Maximilian’s thoughts stopped.