episode_0099

“… What is that?”

“hae…is it a march?”

A line of people stretched out along a path in the forest.

They were wearing pure white priestly robes that did not match the green forest.

…Why are the priests here?

Selene’s eyes narrowed.

What stands out most is the leader of the line

The group consisted of a total of four people.

One was providing shade with a large umbrella, while two others, dressed in shiny armor, walked with measured steps.

And in that shadow, there was a woman protected by two knights.

At first glance, it looked like it was made of luxurious material. The woman wearing a nun’s habit with beautiful embroidery was wearing a veil the same color as her clothes.

“What the…what on earth is that?”

“…Well, I don’t know…”

Gordon shook his head at Gail’s question.

Selene watched the procession slowly walking forward.

As they got closer, the marks on their clothes caught my eye.

“Seongguk…”

“…What?”

“People from Seongguk Alberon”

Selene said in a hum.

Gail flinched as she took the words.

Gordon and Doyle’s expressions crumpled,

Selene’s face wasn’t that bright either.

“Um… doesn’t that look like it’s coming this way?”

“Yes, that’s right”

“Ah…Fuck…”

“Shall we run away, brothers?”

The direction of the procession was towards where Selene and her party were.

Gail spat out a curse. Doyle took a stance as if he was ready to run at any moment.

“Arthur. You are being judged for heresy for nothing”

“…Fucking Mom”

“First…let’s go…”

Gordon gave Doyle a gentle squeeze on the shoulder to calm him down.

Selene took the first step with a small sigh, and the group followed her.

At one point, the veiled woman and the procession stopped walking.

It must have been after he realized Selene was approaching.

Tsk…

Selene clicked her tongue secretly.

“… Oh my… Are you… adventurers?”

“… I see the great goddess and the servants of light and justice”

The veiled woman smiled at Selene.

Selene bowed politely on one knee.

“…”

“…?”

Why aren’t you saying anything?

Contrary to expectations, the veiled woman showed no response.

The goddess Selene opened one eye in surprise and looked around.

“…What are you doing?”

“…Huh?”

“…Should we do it too?”

The Gales stood there with dumb faces.

Only when Selene noticed did they assume an awkward posture and follow her.

After making sure everyone had knelt and bowed, Selene bowed once more.

“See the great goddess and the servants of light and justice”

“Hello, adventurers… please raise your heads”

The veiled woman smiled with satisfaction and gestured.

The group got up and started to stir.

Selene sighed in relief.

“It’s so nice to meet the children of the goddess in such an unfamiliar place”

“…We are honored to meet the servants of light”

“…You know the Holy Land”

The veiled woman was filled with curiosity.

“I visited there once with my father when I was young and received grace”

“Oh, I see. May I ask what kind of favor it was?”

“…I visited you regarding my mother. Thank you for giving me grace”

“That’s great. The Holy Land is open to everyone, so come visit us anytime”

“I am always grateful”

After hearing Selene’s story, the Lady of the Veil smiled faintly and clasped her hands together.

“Everything is by the will of the great mother”

“Everything is by the will of the great mother…”

A prayer murmured softly, soon followed by a voice so loud that the forest echoed.

Everyone in the procession clapped their hands together and repeated.

“By the way…where are you headed, sister?”

“…I am an adventurer. I am on my way back from a mission.”

“Oh my…what kind of mission is it?”

The eyes behind the veil sparkled. And their gaze was fixed on Isha, who was being dragged away in bondage.

“…It’s not that big of a deal to tell you”

“…Is this something you are reluctant to tell the servant of light?”

“I didn’t commit a crime. As I said, it wasn’t worth it…”

Srrrrung-!

“…!!”

“…What…What the fuck”

Before the words could be finished, one of the knights next to the Veiled Lady aimed his spear.

“Tell me straight. Do you know who is in front of you?”

“…”

“Stop. What kind of rudeness is this?”

“…I’m sorry”

The lady of the veil gave a short slap. The knight who aimed his spear quickly took it away.

She bowed. The veiled woman apologized.

“I’m sorry. Are you surprised?”

“…a little”

“Haha, you didn’t seem that flustered after saying that”

The veiled woman stepped forward.

Then I grabbed the end of my veil and lifted it slightly.

“I should introduce myself. Nice to meet you. I am Olivier, the saint of the holy kingdom of Alberon”

Her hair, all pink, poured down like a waterfall.

And inside it, the empty pupils drew a line while looking at Selene.

“…Saint…?”

“Hehe, please call me Olivier”

As he said this, Olivier reached out and grabbed Selene’s.

Selene shivered.

“Oh…by any chance in front…”

“Yes, that’s right. I became a saint by offering my light to the great mother”

“The saint has become the light of the holy nation!”

The knights knelt and shouted.

I couldn’t help but get goosebumps at its grandeur and power.

“Please tell me. What were you doing?”

“…This is an Indian mission. The one I have captured is Queen Wasp. She is a warrior”

“…Warrior!”

Olivier was surprised. Then he looked at Isha once more.

“…You’re a warrior…”

“What are you looking at, you son of a bitch!”

Isha screamed,

Ssak-! Kaang-!

In an instant, the paladin thrust out his spear. But just a little faster than that,

Selene’s sword moved. The two swords clashed exactly in front of Isha’s neck.

“…This…fuck…”

“The sin of insulting the saint. Pay with death”

“Stop! This person will be taken to Lavita to receive payment. You can’t kill him here”

“The saint judges sins. This man has insulted the saint. He dies here”

“…Olivier!”

Dozens of knights drew their swords at the same time.

Selene shouted at Olivier.

The saint touched her lips and then raised her hand.

“Crusader. Stop it”

“Yes, Your Majesty”

The knights drew their spears together like robots.

These crazy kids…

Selene was dumbfounded.

The saint pressed her lips together and smiled brightly.

“I will not interfere with Selene’s mission”

“Thank you…”

“Yes, of course”

The saintess said so and took a step back.

No, just for a moment before I back off.

He poked Selene’s lower abdomen with his index finger.

“…!!”

“…hehehe”

grasp-!

Selene was startled and shook his hand away.

Soon, he realized that he had pushed too hard and blushed in embarrassment.

“I’m…sorry…I was so surprised…”

“Warrior…”

“…Huh?”

Olivier laughed.

With those empty pupils.

And then he whispered to her, barely audible.

“I guess you made the right choice. Your mother”

“…What is that…No…What are you talking about…”

Looking at Selene, who was flustered and stammering,

Olivier held out the back of his hand.

The back of my hand is engraved with a very clear warrior’s mark.

“…this…this”

“Let’s work hard together, junior”

“…Saintess…were you a warrior?”

“…Yes, it’s a secret. Now it’s a secret that only you and I know here”

“…”

I swallowed dry saliva.

The air was thick, so thick that it was hard to breathe.

It was difficult to control my body, as if I was submerged in the sea.

Cold sweat dripped down Selene’s forehead.

“There’s no need to be so nervous”

“…Olivier you…”

“I know. You probably have a lot of questions, right?”

“…”

“But for now, just think about one thing”

“…?”

Eyes that met.

Light entered the empty pupil.

And that light is incomparable to that of Selene.

It was huge, bright, and eerie.

Olivier laughed.

“Am I your friend or your enemy?”

“…”

My body was trembling.

I had chills and my heart was beating really fast.

“And if it’s the enemy…”

“…sob…”

Die. Will die.

I will die here.

Your body will become hardened like a stone and you will die.

It will eventually crumble.

You will be turned to dust without even being able to scream once.

“…Will you be able to kill me”

“…Keuhk…”

“Take your time…and think about it…well”

Kuung-!

It sounded like something was going wrong.

The enormous pressure that had been squeezing my body was gone.

There was no fear of death.

Selene just collapsed.

“Selene-chan!”

“Selene! What’s wrong!”

The group was surprised and helped her up.

“Oh my, you must have been bitten by a bad bug. Let me take a look”

Olivier covered his mouth with his hand and carefully crouched down to breathe divine power into Selene.

My heart rate relaxed and at the same time, my tense muscles became relaxed.

Selene’s breathing also gradually began to return to normal.

“…”

“…haha…should I say thank you?”

“…thank you…”

“No way…”

Olivier’s divine power was only for a moment,

Selene recovered her body as if nothing had happened.

To be honest, it seemed like no amount of potions could compare to her divine power.

“…I need a place to rest. Could you please guide me to the city where you are staying?”

“…Follow me”

“Thank you”

Selene swallowed hard and walked ahead.

Olivier smiled and moved the procession with gestures.

On the way back.

Selene was speechless.