Episode 503. I wanted to be the light (2)
There is no need to worry about the choice.
“No one needs to shed blood.”
Paimon and Rox.
No matter who you are, there is no way you will be hunted with the silver dagger that your senior gave you.
Well, to put it grandly…
we, Granfell, do not choose the given options.
Aren’t you someone who pioneers new options?
I said, staring at the two eyes directed at me.
“They gave me light.”
I witnessed pride in the demon Paimon.
Shining also comes from Rox, who was corrupted and became a half-blood demon.
I found Rox’s will to become light.
‘In the end, Rox went on a wild rampage.’
Everything is to become light.
To become strong.
It would not have been to become stronger for himself, but for Dmitri, who closed his eyes first. Senior Akshan, who wore a hood over my words, said:
“Are you talking about delaying disposal?”
Well, it’s not cold-heartedly wrong, right?
Such an ordinary answer.
It is said grandiosely in a Granfell-style speech.
“I’m not procrastinating.”
“then.”
“It means we will watch and judge.”
That is not wrong either.
I don’t think I’ll be able to shake off the feeling of discomfort for the rest of my life if I hurriedly hunt either Paimon or Rox here. It meant that I would take a little more time and observe their pride.
‘I need to have a proper conversation with Paimon.’
Why are you showing me such burdensome favor?
‘We should listen to Rox’s situation properly.’
Even if I had a rough guess, I’ve never had a proper conversation with Rox Swan.
‘Then what’s left?’
Is this the answer to our Akshan seniors’ questions?
I looked at the blinking quest objective.
I agree with Hell’s Akshan, but I refuse.
‘You really should ask what you want to ask.’
I, Ho-yeol Lee, who has not yet been properly tinged with pride, may have been mistaken for a moment… I heard that our Granfell has never failed to acknowledge Akshan of Hell for a single moment, right?
What kind of cubic tablets will I face this time?
“also.”
And that too in front of Akshan seniors.
I, Lee Ho-yeol, whose lips are slowly falling.
It was a moment when I had to close my eyes like always.
“I won’t listen.”
Oh, my senior, who suddenly stops talking.
…You’re not pouting, are you?
While I was confused, my senior had no hesitation.
Whilick.
I retrieved the silver dagger that was offered to me with a flashy gesture.
I put it back into the thigh sheath and pressed the hood even deeper.
It was then.
[Participants withdraw from your exorcism.]
Grumble.
The flames of hell flared up, and seniors began to disappear one by one into the green flames. Does this mean that there is some kind of discipline in the order of exit?
Stare.
Shegwin was staring at me intently, waiting for his turn.
By the way, you don’t have to listen to my answer?
I checked the status of the quest.
-Encounter the demon hunters of hell. (Reserved)
Acknowledge Akshan of Hell. (Optional)
Reject Akshan of Hell. (Optional)
…I didn’t put it on hold because I wanted to.
Even if it feels unfair, there’s nothing you can do about it. This arrogant personality is not one that can be expressed honestly enough to catch someone who turns their back on them without any regrets.
Until Shegwynn disappeared beyond the fires of Hell.
A demon hunter with his face covered while protecting his position.
This is because the senior turned around and added.
“You’re not ready to face it yet.”
…Ready to face it?
‘What is that? I’m ready for anything here.’
Who are you talking about preparing to face?
In any case, it is an Akshan style of speaking that is not inferior to the Granfell style of speaking. Before I can even ask, my senior begins to be engulfed in hellish fire from his feet.
Yet, it is delivered unilaterally.
“If you are truly ready to face it, come find us.”
It’s obvious where you’re asking me to come find you.
“To hell.”
Another flashing quest.
-Encounter the demon hunters of hell. (Reserved)
Acknowledge Akshan of Hell. (Optional)
Reject Akshan of Hell. (Optional)
-Enter hell. (In progress)
I refrained from saying anything.
‘So what is there to say right now?’
My seniors, no one else, told me I wasn’t ready. I, the person involved, did not even understand what the preparation meant.
‘Is there anything more than an excuse now?’
Because I know that.
Even the proud Cub of Granfell must be keeping his mouth shut.
Another problem was that there was still work to be done.
‘In the end, I guess it’s hard to buy this again.’
Still in custody.
Paimon and Rox are staring at me.
I, Lee Ho-yeol, have become an ax soldier again.
Is it okay to release that restraint like this?
‘I think you’re angrier than before.’
Considering the personalities of our Akshan seniors…
I don’t think they would have filled the restraints through gentlemanly procedures.
Am I the only one responsible for handling the resulting anger?
It was the moment I hesitated.
The last demon hunter with only his head left in the blazing hellfire.
He half turned his head and opened his mouth.
Between those falling lips.
The words continued to make me even more shocked.
“I will wait for you, Granfell Cloudy Arpheus Romeo.”
…wait for a sec.
‘Do you know your full name…?’
Someone will ask.
What do you know about algebra?
But at least in Akshan, the words mean a lot. Should we consider changing our situation? Why do I vaguely refer to them as Akshan seniors?
Unless it’s a named NPC like Gabriel.
Because demon hunters don’t even know each other’s names.
I told you, right?
Akshan was a group without blood or tears.
We even talk amicably with each other.
He didn’t even make it clear.
But you know my Granfell’s full name.
‘This could be…’
At this moment, the seniors just backed away.
I thought there might be a reason related to Granfell.
In that case, we shouldn’t delay entering hell too far.
‘I need to get ready right away.’
Romantic explorer Lorentzk. Because that gentleman also seemed to be itching. No matter how dangerous hell is, wouldn’t they welcome me with open arms if I suggested it?
[Skill ‘Exorcism’ is canceled.]
Simultaneously with the flashing message.
I was immersed in one last random thought.
It was a plea to a senior who is now completely gone.
‘Anyway, could you please not tell that name to other seniors…? Even assuming everything else is the same, Romeo, you can skip that…’
*
In the end, the concerns were not misplaced.
‘My dear.’
In the exorcism ritual.
What scared Paimon was not the fire of hell or the demon hunters that emerged from the fire of hell. Paimon was afraid and wary of only one thing.
‘All change started from there.’
A ray of light.
That single ray of light turned a seemingly imminent situation around.
At that point, Paimon was sure.
‘I guess it’s time to truly make a decision for you.’
Even if it means earning your hatred.
Now I have no choice but to run.
I have no choice but to save you.
‘You in that damned ray of light.’
Paimon threw away the restrained incarnation without any hesitation.
It must be the influence of the fire of hell and the dead who came back from hell.
I couldn’t retrieve all the power contained in the incarnation, but it didn’t matter.
‘That too is enough as a vessel.’
Yes.
Isn’t there a useful bowl right next to it? The human body was utterly useless, but now, due to the effects of the corruption, the blood of the devil has begun to circulate in a turbid mixture.
‘It is enough that you understand my voice.’
It means that one has the qualifications to be a vessel.
Possession did not require much effort.
The Ten Seas were unreasonable beings.
Paimon soon took over Rox’s body.
Then, I understood the power of mixed blood even more accurately.
Thanks to you, I was confident.
‘As expected, it’s enough.’
Because it’s not you I’m after.
All it did was completely extinguish a ray of light.
In a way, it was killing two birds with one stone.
In this process, this world will fall into even greater chaos.
‘This world will not be able to escape from negative emotions.’
Grumbling.
Eventually, the fire in hell went out and the scenery changed.
Paimon took advantage of Rox’s possessed body.
And then the opportunity came.
Clink.
The silver shackles that bound the body were loosened.
There was no delay.
It was because I didn’t want to see even a single aspect of it anymore.
You are just insignificant.
The appearance of being swayed by a ray of light or something like that.
Paimon’s power, Golden Fragrance (黃金鄕).
The sword Rox was holding in his hand began to change. Paimon’s army appeared from the mouth of Behemoth. It was the power that enveloped the golden army.
The exact effect is to forcibly increase the target’s level.
The weapon Rox was wearing at this moment was [Unique] grade, so its performance was [Epic]. It was safe to say that it went from [Epic] to [Legendary] grade item.
That wasn’t all. The blood flowing through Rox’s veins also began to contain golden energy. The change is such that it cannot be hidden. Rox’s wings began to grow even more.
Sreung.
possible.
It is visible with a view into the future.
My appearance saving you from a ray of light.
fluttering.
When the restraints were completely released, Rox Paimon flew up.
They rushed towards the defenseless Ho Yeol.
And the blood rushed out.
Phew.
“…?”
At the nape of Rox’s neck.
It wasn’t pure magic, magic, strangeness, or sword.
Because Rox stabbed himself in the back of the neck with his own hand.
“!”
It’s a natural thing to say.
Paimon had never done anything like that.
So I couldn’t understand it.
How can a mere human resist my possession?
With that kind of mental power.
It makes no sense to defy my rule…
“…Thank you.”
Blood poured out of Rox’s throat.
“I was inadequate, foolish, greedy, unworthy of being called a hero, and in the end, I showed my ugly side…”
Rox’s mouth was smiling faintly.
Toward Hoyeol, not anyone else.
“Thank you for calling me light….”
…Light.
Paimon realized it too late.
The ray of light wasn’t just for you.
Even this foolish human.
It was vaguely following him.
But Paimon was not embarrassed.
It was because I was confident.
‘Human, do you think you can dare stop me?’
This made it even more clear.
I am Paimon.
Even if I die in your hands.
Even for you.
That one ray of light must be extinguished.
I became convinced.
‘Not even humans can stop me.’
The only way to stop me is to kill myself, human.
But you probably don’t have that kind of resolve.
This is an unreasonable possession that is not profitable.
It was like that.
Even if Rox kills himself, Paimon does not die.
Because the Ten Pillars are irrational beings.
Only a small portion of power and consciousness disappeared.
however.
Deep.
Rox’s sword did not stop.
Until it completely pierces its own throat.
I pushed the sword deep.
‘…What!’
Even Paimon is astonished, having lost sight of his dignity as the Ten Seats, even if only for a moment.
Rox had already prepared himself for death.
Rox spat out.
“…I was hoping that the worst demon listed in the quest goal was me.”
Even though.
That doesn’t seem to be the case.
Soon Rox’s vision began to blink.
[I failed the class quest.]
A series of unexpected messages.
[The Great Master of Kii leads you to the realm of Kii.]
[A new class quest begins.]
[Class Quest: Wandering Knight]
“…?”
Hoyeol said to Rox, who twitched his eyelids.
“Rocks.”
With a unique way of speaking.
“You definitely told me to get out of sight.”
I questioned.
“So until I hear a good reason for that statement.”
Appropriate action was taken.
“I will not allow you to rest in peace.”
“…!”
Then, the light of life flickered in Rox’s body.
.
.
.
[The blessing of the first World Tree rests on the target.]
