Episode 427. A Saint’s Duty (1)
Exciting! pounding! pounding!
My heart was beating fast.
It is not because I have met a deity who resides in the upper levels.
It wasn’t because I had one of the ancient dragons right in front of me.
Even when he was besieged by the Primeval Gods, he did not feel so much pressure.
“Are you Kang Jin-hyeok’s hero?”
The damn tuna sushi kept pressing.
Burr…!
The vampire little queen in the ring also raged even more violently.
‘…It would be more comfortable to fight the Kraken.’
If you give in to one of the demands, you will not be able to afford the other.
Still, the option to stay still carried the risk of losing both sides.
In a situation of dilemma.
Jinhyuk slowly opened his mouth.
“If I am judged to be qualified as a true warrior… At that time, as the Queen said, I will follow the mermaid’s rules.”
I need to buy time right now.
Even the queen who was about to get married under such a ridiculous law seemed insane, but I wouldn’t ask for an annexation right away.
“…You’re even humble.”
Fortunately, the Queen took the words as an affirmation.
“I thought humans were a species that was faithful to their desires… Are you saying that your duty as a hero is more important than His Majesty’s kindness?”
“Not all humans are bad.”
“It makes me look back at myself who had doubts.”
“As expected, it is an example of a hero.”
A commotion arose among the ministers as well.
This is a life-and-death matter, but it seems to be accepting it in a completely different way.
Still, the situation on the mermaid side was somehow manageable.
The problem is…
[The ‘Ring of Braham’ is forcibly released!]
The other side was not convinced.
Kwak Kwah Kwah Kwah!
A red aura hovered within Atlantis.
Ellis, who had gathered all the mana she hadn’t had, was manifested in her original size.
“This, this… What are these sea anemone-like people saying who leaves an heir with whom! I’ll turn them all into bean worms!”
Elise started to run wild.
“Bae, vampire?”
“It’s a high-ranking entity! No, how could a pureblood get here…?”
The SS immediately drew their weapons.
As various magics overlapped, the inside turned into a mess in an instant.
Of course, the topmost suspicion fell on Jinhyeok.
“No way, the hero…”
“….”
If it goes like this, it will look like a righteous hero holding hands with a vicious vampire.
Of course, the support of the mermaids will also go across the water.
It just has to be blocked.
Jinhyeok took out Barnard with a determined expression on his face.
It was a bonus to activate the ‘Blessing of the Star’, which had a soft light.
“Is this your first vampire?”
The management of expressions and outstanding acting skills that have been trained through countless real battles.
The point is to tilt your head about 7 degrees.
“Even the warrior didn’t know.”
“Yes. Uh. Summer mosquitoes are vicious, but I never thought they’d come into the sea. Get rid of them quickly. You’ll disrespect a good place.”
[Magical power is limited.]
Jinhyeok cut off all the magical power given to Alice.
“huh?”
hug!
Alice’s body became smaller.
“Even the wicked vampire must have been frightened in front of the warrior! Chase right away!”
“Wow!”
The brave soldiers rushed in.
“Kyaaaaaa!”
Elise started to run away through the pillars.
“Then, support is promised.”
“Yes. We will gather the best warriors we have.”
To be honest, I’m afraid of the aftermath of Ellis that will come later.
Well…
let’s leave it to our future self.
Jinhyeok tried to ignore Alice’s cries of sorrow and anger.
* * *
Pududeuk ….
Watching the Pain Pirates turn into a mess from the sky, Alluti couldn’t stand the anger and smashed things in the cabin at random.
“Shit! Jjiik! Uaaaa! This is, what the hell! How! How did it happen! Why! What the hell!”
The expensive-looking pottery and the antique wooden table have turned into rags.
But just then
Whoops!
Inside the cabin, a gate with a green glow appeared.
This magical power…
No way?
An earthquake occurred in Alluti’s pupil.
Undoubtedly.
A senior manager is coming here.
“…”
Jerk.
Right away. A person appeared who revealed the uncomfortable planting as it is.
Hasting, a senior manager with the appearance of a goblin.
It was the end of the chain of command that directed this work.
“Shoot! Snap! Oh, are you here?”
“Alluti.”
“yes!”
“Obviously, I gave you a lot of support. Not only did I connect the Guild of Gandhara, which is supported by thousands of people, but also the Pain Pirates and the Spear of Atlantis. If there is anything wrong with what I said, please point it out.”
“Oh, no.”
“Of course not. It’s all true. But…”
Hastings snapped his fingers.
Then the pottery shards that had fallen on the floor came to mind.
“How stupid you handled your work. You couldn’t even stop the opponent!”
Puffer Puck!
The debris made the wall on which Alluti was standing into rags.
“I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m going to die…”
“No, there’s no need to be sorry. Fortunately, you, like a bug, still have a role to play.”
Cuckoo coo!
The floor of the cabin began to disappear.
The endless expanse of the Great Sea. And beneath the surface of the water, there was an unfathomable shadow.
“Chik! Kuk, Kraken!? No way…”
“Yes. To finish him off before he messes around again, we’ll have to speed up the apocalypse. You guys will be the sacrifices for the Kraken’s resurrection. ”
Patter!
Dozens of hamsters started their free fall.
“Keep it off!”
“Squeak squeak!”
with a plop! with a plop!
A wave arose on the calm surface of the water.
It’s about to wake up at last.
An end that can destroy a floor.
* * *
Kurrung… Quaang!
The sky slowly turns black.
The sea really reminded me of the night before the storm.
“It’s almost done.”
“Push just a little more!”
The captains of each guild leading the combined fleet shouted at their throats.
It’s been over 5 hours since I fought Gigant Dalos.
The long fight finally came to an end.
Thanks to pushing with all his might, he was able to win little by little.
Kwak Kwa Kwa Kwam!
Kwaaang.
Various magics flew dizzy.
“Keeeee!”
Huge flames erupted from Gigant Dalos’ body.
It’s astonishing that even after hours of exhaustion, they still run wild.
‘It was on the edge because of those bloody murderous twins. How many ships have sunk?’
One of the reasons that made the battle difficult was that Maria’s European side and the enemy guild led by Oh Ji-won had left the front line.
The middle-aged man gritted his molars.
‘Rotain Pelliani’ of the Knights of the Holy Cross.
He was one of the Holy Knights under the direct control of the Vatican, and through this raid, he intended to imprint the name of the Knights of the Holy Cross in each country.
‘It’s fortunate that Theresa is doing better than expected. After all, it’s the best card to use in moderation.’
In addition, the support of the deities belonging to ‘Eden’ was promised.
This is a situation that cannot go wrong.
But just then
Whoa!
A strange sound penetrated my ears.
“Something just…”
Rotane walked over to the ledge.
It was clear that a voice like the howling of an animal could be heard from the sea.
Although it was in the middle of a fierce battle, the strange sense of discomfort that stimulated the skin rather told us that this side was more urgent.
“The deputy knight commander?”
“Is there a problem?”
The paladins who were next to them approached.
“You guys can’t feel this right now… Huh?”
Doubt turned to astonishment.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
I thought I could see a huge shadow under the surface of the water…
Kwaaaaang!
Immediately, a huge amount of water spray gushed out.
“Goooooo!”
The octopus, whose size is difficult to measure, immediately entrapped Gigant Dalos.
“Keeeee! Keeek!”
Gigant Dalos, who ran so wildly, disappeared under the waves without even being able to resist properly.
Crunchy! Kwadeuk!
In an instant, the sea turned red.
What happened in less than 10 seconds.
“Whoa! What is that?”
“Hey, it’s the Kraken!”
Shouts erupted from the fleet.
A mythical monster you’ve never encountered before.
Up until now, I have never encountered a monster outside of the standard even in raids that have been rolling from the tower and catching various bosses.
…to fight?
Such options should be discarded.
Instinct was screaming madly.
that you have to run away right now.
But is it possible like the heart?
If they rushed at that speed, even if they ran away, it was questionable whether 3% of them would be able to reach the land alive.
scapegoat.
Yes. We need someone to pull the time until all the fleets are back.
Furthermore, it would be best if the value of the Knights of the Holy Cross could increase through that person’s sacrifice.
The worry didn’t last long.
“Call Theresa.”
Rotain gave the order.
* * *
The sea where everyone left.
Only one ship was floating alone on the ocean.
“You’re stupid. Are you really going to die?”
Another personality spoke.
But Teresa didn’t answer.
He just looks forward with a resigned expression.
“…If I don’t stay, thousands of people will all die.”
You have to buy time.
A time when everyone can run away.
“And the Zion Guild and the Knights of the Holy Cross decided to move.”
The descent of the Archangel.
If he could achieve that, even if the target was a Kraken, he would be able to create a good chance.
“To believe such a ridiculous promise. Sunding. You’re the most stupid person I’ve ever seen. Do you know?”
“huh…. I think so too.”
Theresa smiled weakly.
Parr.
Her white armor trembled thinly.
She couldn’t keep her composure in the face of approaching death.
Kuku-kuku!
The mere movement of the water is enough to cause a tsunami.
The Kraken It was about 10 meters ahead.
Just then.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
The sea split.
A huge bridge soared as if to cover the sky.
Its size far exceeded common sense, as if dozens of towers had been built.
Suckers the size of houses squirmed and squirmed. “Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”
My eardrums are about to tear.
”
…”
But Teresa managed to keep her balance and opened the subspace.
What appeared was a pure white flag. A
castle held by one of the tower’s heroes. It was a relic.
[The relic will be unlocked!]
Along with the dazzling light,
the memory of a hero permeated Teresa’s body. ”
Joan of Arc,” the saintess of national salvation.
An ordinary girl born in a rural village one day I suddenly received a revelation from an angel.
No one can tell whether it is true or not.
Probably… it must be false.
Rather than an angel appearing out of nowhere, the theory that it was an anecdote created by high-ranking aristocrats for new hope was more convincing.
However, the girl Believed.
At least she herself received an angelic revelation. Whether
it was true or made up,
Joan of Arc became the center of victory and recovered the stolen territory.
A nameless girl in the countryside saved a country from collapse.
However, this story The end of < < > is not a happy ending. Because
a saint who became more popular than the king was only a danger at the end of the war.
In the end, the hero who saved the country became a mere pagan.
Such… It’s a terrible story
. The memory continues.]
The scene changes. I see
a high pile of firewood.
I see a girl tied up.
The girl is no longer a saint.
The girl is no longer a hero.
She is just a weak human on the brink of death.
Still Even so,
the girl kept her life as a saint until the very end, and that’s why
she
was called by the stars.
[The hero ‘Saint of National Salvation’ seeks permission for the special ability ‘All Body’.]
Therefore, ‘Blessing of the Stars’ is a kind of curse.
The divine power based on the sacrifice of the caster will eventually burn even himself.
All that remains is to ask if the person bearing the saintess’ name will make the same choice again.
To that question…
“I’ll accept it.”
Teresa released her magic.
[Goyuseongchang (固有聖唱)…]
There was no worry.
Even before the Tower of Trials appeared. And after the Tower appeared.
Because the wish for everyone around you to be happy hasn’t changed.
[…’White Flame’ activates!]
Roaring!
Holy Fire.
A dazzling white flame began to fill the surroundings.
