Episode 724 God’s Witness (2)
The royal knights, including Clain, returned to the royal castle.
There was only a sense of desolation in the temple where no one was left.
Broken hallways here and there.
The outer wall and the yard look proud just by maintaining their shape.
“It’s a temple, so you can build it again.”
Thinking nothing of it, Ray packed up.
What the Black Bang is aiming for is the Demonic Cult.
As long as the order is delivered, they will continue to move until the Demonic Cult is completely eliminated.
And if this amount of time had passed, the leadership would have sensed something wrong.
It could be said that there was more here.
While contemplating whether to head straight to the castle, Ray remembered the conversation he had had with Harpman the other day using the mana crystal ball.
– It seems that a satellite bridge branch has been established in that capital. Please visit us when you have free time.
Come to think of it, I had no memory of directly encountering a satellite bridge until now.
It was a religion that was close to heresy, starting from worshiping the saint as a god, to the point of becoming a target of the Holy Kingdom, so it was because he had been reluctant to come forward and meet.
Ray thought for a moment.
‘Suddenly, the principality is equipped with military power, so it wouldn’t be bad to contact them.’
However, the first contact is, of course, at a public event.
Examine their intentions and if their will agrees with yours.
While declaring the Principality of Soleil as a kingdom, I will declare war on the coalition of the Black Room and the Small Kingdom in front of all the kingdoms.
Until then, it was necessary to secretly reserve strength.
After packing his things, Ray headed straight for the castle.
* * *
Rumors spread within the castle that Ray protected the royal capital branch of the Demonic Cult and single-handedly drove out the forces of the Black Room.
The aristocrats who wanted to keep him in check were now in a position where they couldn’t even attach a foothold to the progressively accumulating achievements.
Leaving behind Klein, who was reporting in the battle.
Philia approached the king and knelt down on one knee.
“His Majesty the Prince not only offered magic tools beneficial to the kingdom, but also protected the royal capital from things that could damage the honor of the royal family. I think you deserve a reward for your service to the kingdom.”
“Jim thinks so too.”
The king looked around the left.
“Are there any objections?”
The nobles bowed their heads at King Gleiman’s question.
“…I think it would be okay to congratulate them.”
“I also have no disagreement.”
As expected, there were no nobles after objecting.
It was only about the reward, but it was a story that had an impact on the kingship in a big way.
It was Klein who went out to the capital and posted the report, and it was Philia who brought up the words of congratulations on the achievements.
Furthermore, since Ray also supported King Gleiman, it was only natural that the power of the nobles would weaken.
Philia thought to herself.
‘As the days go by, the number of royalist nobles is increasing. This must also be attributed to the Holy Son.’
It was a good sign that the nobles who had been neutral were joining the king’s faction.
After a few more years in this state, the kingdom will noticeably change.
Klein, who was kneeling in front of the king, did not listen to their conversation.
In his mind, there was only a question about the sword attack that cut off Seventy-three.
how did you kill it
Did he cut it lightly with the tip of his sword?
no.
Judging by the blood lines that extended all the way to the nape of the neck, it was certain that the entire neck had been cut.
If so, by what means?
No matter how fast it was, even if it was an extremely fast sword, the sword would tremble at the point of contact with the blade.
Then, the wound opens and remains so that it can be easily seen with the naked eye.
Even if it was magic.
Even if mana is finely controlled and cut with wind-type attack magic, the wounds will open.
‘Rather, if it feels like you relax your hands and the blade permeates by itself…’ As
questions give birth to questions and search for answers, Klein gradually falls into selflessness.
I forgot the place, I forgot the people.
Perhaps because of this, Clein committed disrespect in front of the king.
Sreureung-!
Philia stood back in awe at the chilling sound of friction in the hall.
“Huh!”
“What are you doing, Klein!”
“…”
I shouted, but there was no answer.
Just holding the sword that had slipped out of its scabbard, Klein danced in front of the king.
Sgung-!
When the heart follows, the sword naturally develops.
However, the situation was somehow strange.
The sword auras clumped together and clumped together.
Due to the imperfect movement, the mana was often scattered without being able to gather, but the attempt did not stop.
Whoa-!
A huge mana storm filled the Great War.
At that point, Philia was also able to notice.
“This is…!”
Around the time I reached Circle 5 and started seeing the path of Circle 6.
It was very similar to his own self-realization.
she cried.
“Enlightenment! Everyone get out!”
I wonder if their actions will affect their enlightenment.
Philia kept shouting into the hall while suppressing her own mana.
As a result, the king and nobles had to escape from the Great War as if they were almost driven out.
“Awakening Enlightenment?”
“I can’t! Finally, a sword master appears in this kingdom!”
While some aristocrats cheered, the Chosen People’s aristocrats all darkened their expressions.
Even now, it would be difficult to withstand the power of the royal family, but it was needless to say if the power of the 6th circle mage and master were combined.
‘Heaven is abandoning us.’
Their faces died black.
* * *
Arriving at the capital, Ray felt a huge wave of mana.
‘This is…’
Intense momentum comparable to that of a master.
In addition, looking in the direction, it was probably inside Daejeon, where the king resided.
Could it be that the black room has already shown movement!
How much work have you put in!
If King Gleiman dies already, all the work done so far will be in vain!
Ray, who was in a hurry, raised mana and threw himself without thinking.
Faaaaang-!
His new model was launched with the sound of air bursting.
Arriving in Daejeon, he looked around.
A kingdom of smoke rising.
It’s not good to see nobles and servants alike gathering in Daejeon and making a fuss.
Sensing something ominous, Ray burrowed between them.
“sorry. I’ll pass for a while.”
After breaking through the crowd, Ray was able to see Filia with a stern face.
Judging by the devastated expression on her face, it seems that what she feared has happened.
‘Couldn’t be… it’s not.’
I kept denying it in my heart.
Ray approached her and spoke up.
“Philia, what is this?”
“…Saint.”
I forgot to call him the king’s majesty.
She had a face like she was about to cry.
As a result, Ray’s anxiety was further amplified.
“No way… no? Where is Uncle King?”
“The royal castle where the king lived… the Great Hall…”
Philia pointed with her finger to the inside of the Great Hall, which was about a third broken.
Looking at the trembling index finger, I could clearly feel how disturbed her heart was.
That King Gleiman is dead?
so easy?
Hopefully… no.
The defense was done perfectly.
Magic tools were made to prevent the use of magic from the outside, and the royal guard and Philia should have been by the king’s side.
As such, it was difficult to imagine that the king had died.
However, looking at Philia’s shuddering reaction, I dared not doubt it.
“The old king uncle… is dead?”
As unexpected as it was, Ray was also shocked.
The Demonic Church was actually a smokescreen, and what they really wanted was the king’s life.
When I think about it, the front and back fit perfectly.
The moment I tried to get revenge by clenching my teeth.
He looked at himself with eyes that seemed to ask what Philia was talking about.
“yes? His Majesty the King is now in the office.”
“huh?”
So what was the reaction just now?
He didn’t cry with a face that looked like he was about to cry!
“No, then what the hell…”
“I don’t know what’s going on, but… Klein seems to have come to an epiphany. I don’t know if this kingdom will have a Master in the future.”
“…”
It must be something to celebrate.
However, Ray, who had only thought that the king was dead, was not surprised because he was already in a great shock.
“…is it over?”
When I asked as if there was nothing else, Filia looked at me rather strangely.
“This is the birth of a Master? What more do you need?”
“It’s not like that.”
“…see more than that. Daejeon, which boasted a long history, is being destroyed in half. What should I do with this horror…”
After saying that, Ray was able to figure out why Philia was devastated.
It is the throne room where the king resided.
It must be a pity as it is a place where a huge amount of money has been poured into and a history of hundreds of years has been shared.
In an instant, all the strength went out of my body.
I could hear the whispers of the nobles around me.
“A 6th circle master and a sword master… With this, I won’t have to worry about war for decades.”
“Isn’t it a force worthy of being called the strongest outside of the Empire? In fact, if it’s not a war of aggression, the neighboring kingdoms won’t be able to compete.”
“ha ha ha. It can’t be anything other than the red suit of the kingdom.”
Just like that.
No swollen kingdom would dare to challenge the might of the Sword Master and the 6th Circle Wizard.
On top of that, since these were people who could be called their allies, there was nothing wrong with getting stronger.
‘Come to think of it, speaking of allies, there was also the Kingdom of Celia.’
It’s a bit off now, though.
I’ll have to prepare a place so that I can see the family and Aira’s face and get back to each other when I go back.
Of course, the compensation for the horrors that had occurred in the Duchy of Soleil had been thoroughly ripped off.
Ray kept his eyes on the Great War hidden behind Philia.
Now was the time to slowly leave.
