Episode 648: Burglary of an empty house (1)
Hans, who manifested the power of both spirit beasts at the same time, wiped out the paladins with overwhelming power.
‘I’m not in a good mood as expected…’
Hans, who used the power of the two spirit beasts mixed together, felt an unprecedented strength.
The instinct inherent in the Son of Man showed the way as to how to use it.
Hans added his knowledge to deal with the paladins…
If it were his original body, he would have been easily subdued by just one of those many paladins.
I realized how much stronger he has become now that he uses the power of the spirit beast.
But the discomfort was greater than the pride…
I thought I didn’t want to kill anyone…
Hans was still traumatized by turning into a beast and harming people.
Is it because of the wolf spirit beast’s abilities?
The fishy scent of blood and the smell of death at the tip of his nose prevented Hans from escaping from this reality.
That’s why Hans could see everything he did…
That’s why I didn’t avoid my gaze…
That’s why I didn’t run away…
‘We can’t stay like this forever…’
I experienced a lot after meeting Ludger and being with him.
I’ve been running away from the fight, hiding like a coward, only touching on information, and trying to console myself that this is enough.
However, the road Ludger took gradually became rough, and even Hans, who was walking with him, began to grow tired of the roughness.
Should I quit?
That desire suddenly arose several times a day…
‘Brother told me I could run away…’
He said he would not blame him even if he deviated from the path he was supposed to take and ran away.
Those words you said back then were definitely sincere and not empty words…
Hans was really grateful for those words.
Because I thought Ludger knew me well and was considerate…
‘Yes, my brother was always like that, even though he knew his job would be difficult, he tried to be considerate of others first.’
It’s the same this time too…
He told Owens to make his own choice and even went as far as being captured in the middle of enemy lines.
Even if we hadn’t come to rescue Ludger, he wouldn’t have been so cruel…
In that case, he would have succeeded in escaping prison using an unusual method and continued his lonely fight…
From the past until now…
As always…
‘I will never let you do that…’
I received so much help that I couldn’t repay everything I owed.
Ludger would have said it was okay, but Hans’ pride wouldn’t allow it…
I wanted to see more than that.
I was curious…
What on earth will be at the end of the road Ludger wants to take?
Even if we can’t be together until the end, if only we could give him a little push so he can move forward…
Isn’t that enough?
‘That’s why you fight…’
The blue light falling from the sky and the blue wind sweeping the earth…
The number of deer pouring starlight from the sky had already increased to five.
The [Disruption] ability of the guardian of the Ulburg family…
Even if it was divided, the actual combat power was almost the same as the original.
In that state, the powerful magical power of the deer spirit was combined, creating a tremendous synergy.
“amazing·”
Sheridan was impressed without knowing what Hans was showing.
The overwhelming sight of the enemy being swept away was a jaw-dropping sight, even for someone unversed in war.
‘That coward… You’re really serious…’
What Sheridan was even more impressed by was that Hans was fighting with all his heart.
“Everyone get back!”
“Retreat to the fortress! Everyone, move quickly!”
As the war situation turned unfavorable, the Paladins quickly chose to retreat.
Hans, who had been pursuing them persistently, stopped firing when the distance became too far and returned to the first inspection city.
“Whoa…”
After putting the schizonts together and adding a neutralizer, Hans returned to his original form.
“Good work·”
“It was nothing·”
Hans’ slightly complicated expression cleared up with Ludger’s words…
Owens quietly watched the retreating paladins…
“Can I leave it like this?”
Violetta asked if they should hurry up and eliminate the remnants.
“Anyway, our goal is at Galaharad Fortress… What needs to be done doesn’t change…”
“It’s a fortress that we don’t have any information about. We don’t even know how many troops are lurking inside there.”
“No matter how many people there are, it won’t be fewer than now…”
There was no chance other than now that the majority of the troops prepared by the Holy Kingdom of Bretus had spread out across the continent…
“Get ready… we are going to take down Galaharad Fortress from now on…”
* * *
Salesin van Bretus stayed at the imperial palace, receiving the utmost hospitality from the empire.
No matter where and when he went, there was no one to stop him.
Now that the power of brainwashing has already engulfed the entire imperial family, it is safe to say that Salesin is in fact the owner of this place.
One after another, news reached Salesin.
It was a report posted by the Holy Knights sent with the priests, and the response was that the orders given had been safely carried out.
As he was the one who gave the order, Salesin nodded with satisfaction.
However, what made his expression turn a little cold was the last report that came at an unexpected time…
[Your Majesty! This is a big deal!]
“What happened?”
Signal from home country
Moreover, the person who sent the signal was the archbishop who was entrusted with the defense of his country.
It may not happen, but it was a force left behind in case the enemy attacked the empty castle.
He contacted Salesin with an urgent voice and face.
“Judging by the reaction, it doesn’t seem like a good thing…”
[That thing…]
While the archbishop was trailing off, a series of loud sounds rang out from afar.
Soon, the cries of the elite paladins, ‘The outer wall has been breached!’ reached Salesin.
Outer castle of Galaharad Fortress·
The news that the iron fortress that blocked the enemies had been breached felt like a lie…
“I don’t have to say it, but I guess the enemies have arrived now, right?”
[That’s right·]
“Hmm, I haven’t heard any news of a large-scale army moving, but that would mean it’s a small number of elites. At the head of it, I guess my younger brother.”
[That’s right]
The archbishop stuttered with a bewildered look on his face, perhaps not knowing that Salesin could grasp the situation so quickly.
“Well… I didn’t expect my younger brother to be quietly locked up in a prison like that, even if he was rotten… But even considering that, I thought I had prepared enough troops, but was the opponent that strong?”
[I don’t want to admit it, but the enemies are really strong. I don’t even know their names, so I was so helpless that I couldn’t understand how they had that kind of power.]
“Hehe, it looks like my younger brother has prepared a lot of things.”
[Your Majesty, please provide support to your home country now!]
“Oh, I guess that won’t work…”
[yes yes? What is that…]
“It’s already too late…”
The archbishop’s expression became blank for a moment at Salesin’s words.
Come to think of it, didn’t the binge drinking that was happening around you a little while ago subside?
What about advanced paladins? What about priests? What about internal sexual protection?
The archbishop looked back and was startled by the blue gaze coldly looking down at him.
[Hey!]
The archbishop’s complexion turned pale when he saw Ludger.
When did you come here? It was approaching, but I didn’t feel any presence at all…
Above all, what are the mixed male and female members gathered around Ludger?
[You guys…!]
Quack!
Before the archbishop could shout, a large, rugged hand grabbed his head.
The archbishop struggled, raising his holy power, but the steel-like grip did not budge to the extent that the archbishop’s resistance was meaningless.
The archbishop’s body, struggling under the lightly applied force, went limp.
If you were the archbishop of the Holy Kingdom of Bretus, it was a position where you were treated with great respect wherever you went.
That person became a corpse and was thrown around like a doll with its strings cut, rolling around on the marble floor.
Salesin, who was watching the scene with an artifact, shook his head without wiping the smile off his face.
“Oh my… Anyway, the archbishop shouldn’t have looked into it… How much time and money do you think it takes to raise one?”
[Didn’t you call me to your country even though you knew it would end up like this?]
“To be honest, I didn’t know it would be this bad…”
Salesin clapped his hands in congratulations.
“The subordinates you chose must have quite outstanding skills… I never thought that such a number would be able to break through the external walls… Looking back on the history of my country, it is unprecedented, so I think you can be proud of it…”
[Do you think it will end here?]
“I won’t, but you know that it can’t be done, right? “The outer world says you can inherit your father’s blood, but the inner world is on a different level… In fact, the truth starts from there…”
Even though Salesin was not there, he knew how things were going and how they were going to go.
“Besides, even if you succeed in completely conquering the inner city, what are you planning to do with an empty castle that has already lost its core troops?”
[I guess I can do the right thing to tarnish the name of Seongguk]
“Haha, that’s a bit scary, but isn’t that something that only luxury people remember and talk about?”
[You did something]
“Not everyone will remember what happened this time… Rather, everyone will define you as evil… The Holy Kingdom of Bretus will become noble victims who fought against evil until the end…”
Salesin showed his teeth and smiled deeply.
“Because I will make it like that… Because I can make it like that…”
[Was it for that reason that priests and people were sent to the continent?]
“Oh, you really noticed?”
[I’ve always wondered why Rumensis doesn’t have an apostle… Since all gods have their own agents to exercise influence in the underworld… Rumensis would have been no exception… Looking at the current situation, I understand now… don’t you? ?]
Salesin shrugged his shoulders lightly.
“Yes, just as you said, I have the power of an apostle, and that power…”
[It must be extensive brainwashing that can change history]
“… Oh my… Could you please not take my words away? “My brother is so sad because my younger brother doesn’t have a long hair.”
[Are you planning on brainwashing the leaders of all countries on the continent and placing them under your control?]
“First, let’s start by making an enemy of the world… Heathcliff van Bretus, king of heretics, ruler of demons, apostate… how about that? Isn’t it cool? “If there is a title you want, you can choose it.”
Ludger lightly ignored Salesin’s joke and said…
[That brainwashing doesn’t last long, does it?]
“····”
[If it were long, the Holy Kingdom of Bretus would not have had to do such a complicated job in the first place. The scope is wide and can be applied to many people, but the duration itself is short. However, the effect of the brainwashing itself exists, so it is slightly remembered. manipulation is taking place…]
Why did the kingdom, which was the predecessor of the empire 500 years ago, change without even a mouse or bird knowing?
The reason why the Holy Kingdom of Bretus continued to maintain its position without declining throughout its long history.
[Furthermore, it seems like you can’t use it whenever you want. As the scale of power increases, there are restrictions, and if you use it incorrectly, something irreversible will happen as soon as the information spreads.]
Beyond the artifact’s screen, Ludger had a wry sneer on his face.
[Isn’t it really only half of the power? It seems that even that power has faded as it is busy trying to fill its own power with the power received from Lumensis.]
After hearing Ludger’s point, Salesin shook his shoulders and then burst into laughter.
“Ha ha ha ha ha! okay! “Everything you said is correct, little brother. This power is only half. The original power was in a much more complete form than this.”
[After the death of Saint Archenis, her power was reduced to half. Because the saint’s judgment plan was needed.]
“You know this situation very well…”
[Was there a purpose in sending people to the continent to find the saint’s power? Even though Saint Archenis died, her power must have continued somewhere on the continent.]
“Yes, that’s right… That’s why, since ancient times, the Holy Kingdom has only used the power of brainwashing at important moments… That’s the inflection point in history…”
[It must be a moment of threat to the kingdom]
“If you use it incorrectly, the moment the leaders of other countries find out about it, the Holy Kingdom of Bretus will immediately fall… If you’re going to do it, you have to use it thoroughly… That’s why it’s so annoying… I never thought I’d end up using this in my class…”
Salesin intertwined his fingers and gazed at Ludger with a subtle gaze.
“So what do you plan to do? The power has already been activated, and I have gained the power to move the world, even if only for a moment… On the other hand, you have not been able to properly conquer Galaharad, the Citadel of Light…”
[····]
“You have now turned the entire world into an enemy… Are you fully prepared? “You apostate brother who is trying to overthrow the Holy Kingdom.”
[Resolution?]
Ludger snorted as if that was funny.
[I’ll be waiting… I hope you use all the best moves you can… I’ll do the same…]
“Even in unfavorable situations, you insist on fighting head-on… So, let’s clear each other’s cards once and for all, little brother…”
The two half-blood brothers declared war on each other.
The story ended like that…
Ludger’s last words to Salesin before blocking the signal with the artifact:
[The titles you mentioned a while ago… Your senses are the worst… There’s not a single thing I like…]
“Well, these were things I put together after putting a lot of thought into it.”
[If you’re going to call me, call me like this]
In the dying signal, Ludger’s low voice reached Salesin.
[The devil…]
This is the same chapter as the last one