The great mage who transcends by regression Chapter 277
Sir Richard was not ready to answer my words.
He just stood in a daze in front of his family’s grave and stared at me.
“What I am doing is….”
Duties as the commander of the Holy Knights.
As a person who worships God, I am here based on my conviction that evil beings must be excluded.
It would be enough to say so.
But he couldn’t speak next.
It was as if the next words were stuck in my throat like thorns and wouldn’t come out.
“It is understandable that the answer is difficult. Lord knows that too.”
“No no! As a person who serves God, for what is right… …!”
“Hello, is that so? The first thing that came to my mind before coming here was, can you be sure of that ‘right belief’?”
My words made Sir Richard’s shoulders tremble for an instant.
The shoulders of a known great knight who had never compromised in his beliefs shook miserably.
And what came out of his mouth in the end.
“…Hero, have you ever lost something precious?”
It was a very emotional reaction.
He raised his trembling hands and looked at it.
“My wife and daughter…As a husband and as a father, do you have any lost experiences?”
“I lost it as a son.”
I said that and looked at the two tombs standing still.
Two mothers and daughters who had to be sacrificed by Draculion.
It may be arrogant, but I understand his feelings to some extent.
Before the return, I lost a lot of people to the point where it was really miserable.
And also sacrificed.
There are definitely memories of struggling and suffering for days and days with a sense of shame.
of course.
“Of course, I am completely unaware of the pain you are going through right now. Therefore, it is impossible to judge whether it is light or heavy.”
“then…!”
“But I stand here as a ‘champion’, Sir Richard.”
At my words, he trembled.
Standing as a warrior means not compromising after all.
It means that I do not let go of what I think is right and continue.
If Draculion existed.
I would not hesitate, sympathize with him and stand against Draculion together.
He could even have him bring the end of his vengeance into his own hands.
but….
“And the monster called Draculion does not exist in this world anymore.”
“The son is still there!”
“He is not a monster. They are just victims of the harsh fate created by their father.”
At that, he pulled the greatsword out of the ground with a furious voice.
“No no! Immortality is a curse that shouldn’t exist in this world! That in itself defies God and destroys order… …!”
“Is it even a curse imposed on others?”
“…!”
“You know very well that what we have to do is not to persecute and destroy Lord Cepes.”
After all, Sir Richard is a follower of Hekau before he is a knight.
And she is never a god who persecutes and destroys others.
“If that body is said to be evil, then it must be returned. Are you saying that any doctor in the world kills a patient just because he has a disease, without thinking about curing it?”
“….”
“What Kyung is talking about now is not a doctrine. It’s just hatred and resentment dominated by emotion.”
Of course I know.
That this verbal persuasion alone would not allow Sir Richard to completely change his mind.
Most of the beings who have lost something precious have a part of their heart broken.
“…This is unacceptable. In the end, why don’t you know that the warrior’s words are nothing more than sophistry to emphasize the hero’s claim!”
he shouted again.
“What if that Draculion’s son had a bad heart! We will face the immortal monster again!”
“….”
“You know! The Draculion you faced wasn’t perfect! But the son has the potential to be perfect. If there is even the slightest possibility of a more monster appearing, it is to cut… …!”
“Of course you can.”
I didn’t really deny what he said.
Isn’t it so wrong to say that we should cut off the unknown buds and prevent Mi-yeon’s situation?
but.
“The problem is that there is a precedent called the ‘war of prophecy’ that went out like that in the past and went astray. Over and over again, arrogance has caused irreversible disasters in the world.”
“that….”
Richard flinched.
Of course it’s a little different.
The prophecy war was a disaster caused by the arrogance of the religious powers at the time, who tried to interpret and lead the ‘prophecy’ in their favor.
However, it cannot be denied that they are similar in that they ‘interpret’ the situation according to their taste.
He, too, must not be unaware of the great danger the thoughts he harbors.
It’s just that I can’t stop.
Emotions are not what people think.
If so, what should I do?
How can I get rid of Draculion’s spell that binds Sir Richard?
Psychotherapy with Nephthys?
It is also possible for those who wish to do so.
other people don’t know
Nephthys’ treatment does not work on an individual named ‘Richard’.
Because he wasn’t simply despairing over old memories.
But I can’t give up on Sir Richard. Because he is a talent who will be of great help in the battle against the Demon God.
If so… ….
“This is it, Sir Richard.”
“What do you mean?”
I said looking straight at him.
“I’m coming back to see my family again.”
“….”
Sir Richard looked at me quietly.
With a look on his face, what the hell is he talking about?
And soon his face was distorted.
“Are you kidding me?”
“It’s no joke. I’m not saying it’s easy, of course.”
“What are you talking about…!”
Sir Richard shouted again with a high-spirited voice.
“It is impossible to see the dead again. Even if it is possible, it is an evil way! That is never right!”
“hmm.” Apostle
: “God forbids such a thing! How could a warrior say such a thing… ….”
“Sir Richard.”
I said calmly to him who looked like he was full of anger.
“Sir is right. Certainly, communicating with spirits through the wrong means is wrong.”
“That’s right! Unless God allows it… …!”
“But what if God allowed it?”
“…hmm?”
I quietly pointed to God.
“What would you do if you could reunite with your family for a while while Hekau is watching?”
“….”
At that moment, almost as soon as I finished my words, the atmosphere around Sir Richard changed.
Swoop.
Goosebumps ran through my body as if the tip of a sharp sword had touched my neck.
Should I be called a master?
“The brave Mikhail Walpurgis.”
“You say yes.”
“Do you even know what you are talking about? No matter how brave you are, there are lines you must protect. No matter how brave he is, selling his name in such a way will never be forgiven… …!”
“Wait.”
I interrupted him for a moment before he could say anything more.
“Let’s ask the opposite question. Sir Richard, on what basis do I sell his name?”
“There is no way he would allow such an unforgivable act of communicating with the dead!”
“no.”
I looked at him and said.
“It’s not about resurrecting people, it’s just communication with the dead, right? There’s nothing impossible about that, right?”
“….”
“To put it bluntly, I preach the word of God. Do my words have public confidence? Do Sir Richard’s words have public confidence?”
“…Uhm.”
Since then, he has met Hekau in person and has been asked to do so.
furthermore….
“Did you get a light stigma?”
“It can’t be! In the history of religion, only a handful of people have received stigmata! Could it be that I received stigmata that even famous saints did not receive…!”
“I got it.”
“….”
Sir Richard bowed his head sullenly.
His expression was so gloomy that even the sympathy he hadn’t had before, but what to do?
That’s not what’s important now.
“Then have you received the oracle?”
“Sometimes it’s not good….”
“Did you save the kingdom from crisis?”
“Because I was working outside….”
I stepped on his pride with words step by step.
What are you doing to poor people who lost their families?
Who could afford to cover the means when that poor fellow would cost innocent victims and complicate matters.
Fortunately, I know something about a man named ‘Richard’.
It is true that he now had extreme thoughts due to his unbearable grudge, but in the end he was a believer who followed Hekau’s will.
A truly ‘faithful’ believer, different from a cult like Killian.
In other words, he is weak in logic.
And after repeating it dozens of times… ….
“There is a reason for being a hero. Of course, you were chosen because you were recognized by God.”
“that…That’s right.”
Sir Richard replied, averting his eyes slightly.
“Besides, do you think my proposal was just for comfort? I’m trying to give everyone a chance even with their own penalty.”
“Is that so?”
In fact, there is no such thing as a penalty.
It sounds more persuasive to say that there is such a thing in the first place.
Anyway, when I said that, his mood changed a bit.
First anger, then resignation.
And now… ….
“affection…Can you speak?”
hope.
When I got out of the idea of ‘taboo’, I had the hope of being able to reunite with my lost family.
I told him that
“Yes, it is possible.”
My words caused ripples in his eyes.
A reunion with his family must have been what he had longed for all his life.
“What do you want from me?”
“well. You just have to reunite with your family and tell them openly and honestly.”
“…Is that all?”
“yes.”
I smiled innocently and nodded my head at his question.
Yes, you just have to come and meet me.
I prepared everything before coming here.
At my words, he spoke to me with a hardened expression as if he had made a decision.
“Please.”
“great.”
With a solemn expression on my face, I grabbed the staff with both hands and pulled it behind my back as far as I could.
If he’s made a decision, what I’m going to do is fixed.
Then he looked at me and asked.
“…Warrior?”
“You say yes.”
“Why are you suddenly treating the staff like that? It doesn’t look like magic at all, but… ….”
“Well, in order to meet his family, his soul must leave his body, right?”
At my words, he blankly nodded.
“Yes…Is it?”
“Of course, it is not easy to separate consciousness and body with normal magic.”
I said that and gave strength to both hands.
“That’s why sometimes the extreme method is the best.”
“Is that it?”
“yes.”
There shouldn’t be a single error.
Hit the head for sure… ….
I said to him one last time.
“Go for it!”
“What…?!”
With those words, I swung my staff, aiming precisely at Sir Richard’s head.
and.
“Kek.”
….
Ah, the taste.
* * *
Carefully carried the unconscious Sir Richard under the shade of a tree.
Then waited slowly. I didn’t have to wait that long.
【You’re asking a difficult request.】
A voice came.
The voice of a being that is not human, but of a different class.
A light slowly began to rise in front of my eyes.
And in front of my eyes, the same girl as I saw that day appeared.
A decoration reminiscent of an animal’s ears.
Her hair was tied in two ponytails as if woven with silver thread.
“It’s been a while Hekau.”
【It’s still a way of talking that doesn’t show a bit of respect. Well, you deserve it.]
[…] …Long time no see.]
Hekau’s eyes drew an arc as he saw the set on my shoulder. 【It’s quite stable
, right ?】
I’ve been through this and that.]
【Hmm… …It’ll be fine.]
Hekau shrugged while saying that. Then he looked at me and said.
【As you asked, I brought a child named Richard to my family. It won’t be long, but… ….】
“That’s enough.”
What Sir Richard wanted was not to bring his family back to life by twisting people.
I just miss you.
I just want to reunite and shake off the sad memories of the last time.
At my words, Hekau nodded and let out a small sigh.
【It’s just difficult, but it wasn’t a ‘no’ thing. In particular, you did a job that wouldn’t be strange even if this request was ‘only’.]
“I was a little diligent.”
I said that and looked straight at Hekau.
she always looks the same
Nothing changes.
because it’s god
Being able to influence the world like this must mean that she has regained her power.
【So what else do you need?】
“Information.”
I answered briefly.
I don’t even want that much information.
Anyway, I’ve learned quite a bit of information. Speaking of information that I can hear from her… ….
【What kind of information?】
“The wall of the world.”
The only way for a demon to descend into this world is to break through the dimensional wall surrounding the world.
And recently I saw that the dimensional wall was broken.
“Has it been pierced recently?”
【…]
At the same time, her expression hardened.
Of course, I’m already aware that security has been breached.
That’s not what I really want to ask.
“Did something come in?”
【haha….]
At my words, she smiled bitterly.
then quietly
He nodded.
