33. The warrior leaves the warbler’s nest (4)
“I don’t want another power. Our Seonghwangcheong has managed all affairs at the top of the world. Order can only be maintained under strong charisma. This can be seen from the fact that the angel looked for Seonghwangcheong, not the warrior, the other day.”
Archangel Michael.
The great being sought Seonghwang, not Zeke
.
That fact alone proves once again that the main force protecting this world is not the warrior, but the Holy Hwangcheong.
“How should we treat the hero who defeated the devil?”
In response to the cardinal’s question, the bishops all closed their mouths.
It felt like something heavy was pressing on my head.
“He will be formally ordained in a few days. The Zodiac Knights will unite as one with him as their focal point, and they will gain greater power under the protection of His Holiness
. “It looks like they even formed a secret society called Ashkaron.”
One bishop snorted.
“A secret society. “What on earth are you thinking?”
“Your Majesty the Cardinal, you must no longer stand by and watch as the power of the Zodiac Knight grows. Aren’t the Zodiac Knights the Holy Knights who served God in the past? “His Holiness must have been thinking by mobilizing combat slaves and turning them into a group of private soldiers.”
“You must not insult His Holiness’s authority. “He is the one who obtained the oracle.”
“I’m sorry. My thoughts were short.”
At that time, a loud voice rang out from the front door of the banquet hall.
“Lord Zeke of Holly Beach has arrived with his sister Miss Signy!”
The banquet hall was buzzing.
Almost on the opposite side of where Le Sulet was, a crowded crowd cheered and clapped.
Le Sulet also joined the trend.
I couldn’t resist yet. Because the cause and the power are now with them.
The party was a victory celebration hosted by Seonghwangcheong.
Naturally, the protagonist became Zeke, the hero who defeated the Demon King.
Many priests who had not been able to attend the previous banquet at Akoma Castle surrounded Zeke and were busy asking for his story.
The priests were already calling Zeke a Paladin.
Although he was still only a designated candidate, there seemed to be no possibility of his future changing. There is
no difference whether you call today or tomorrow
.
Signy was attracting people’s attention in a different way than Zeke.
There was no one who would dislike a girl who was as cute as a doll.
What’s more, she is a saint who saved humanity from danger!
Everyone wanted to talk to her. As a result, a cloud of people gathered around Signi.
After talking to so many people, Zeke eventually got to the point where he couldn’t tell who was who.
The fact that their clothing was similar
added to the confusion.
The person next to Zeke now was Cardinal Lesulet.
“How is it? “Did you find the adjutant?”
“A lieutenant?”
“The Zodiac Knight’s lieutenant is the commander of the army. “While paladins work far away according to the orders of the Holy Emperor, they remain at the base and lead the troops.”
“Not yet… I think Mr. Cadenza and Mr. Oridon will be able to help.”
“They are capable paladins.”
“It’s really great. “Of all the knights I have seen in my life, there is no one better than them.”
“May I recommend an adjutant?”
” yes?”
“We happen to have an outstanding commander. But after the volcano erupted, the territory was blown away, so I don’t belong anywhere now.”
“Please tell them that we will be officially recruiting soon, so please be sure to apply. “If it is a person recommended by the Cardinal, I
can truly trust him.”
“It’s not support…
“Yes?”
Le Sulet smiled.
But inside, I was bursting with anger.
Please submit an application form when recruiting officially. I didn’t say that to get that kind of answer.
countryman.
Le Sulet cursed under his breath and opened his mouth again.
“It looks like you still have a lot to learn.”
“yes. The same goes for swordsmanship… magic has only just opened its doors.”
Smelly country bumpkin.
Le Sulet blamed God.
Why did you give power to this stupid worm?
It was right then.
There was a huge commotion in the center of the banquet hall.
With a murmur, people retreated and formed a large circle.
The one in the center was a short girl. He was
clutching his chest and scratching the floor
.
Zeke was surprised and ran away.
I felt light resistance.
It seems that the reason people backed away was because of that force field.
“Signi!”
The girl looked at her brother with her eyes trembling.
“Don’t come…”
“Signi!”
Every time I took a step closer, the resistance increased.
I overcame the force field and held out my hand. A blue flame flickered at the tip of the outstretched finger.
“Devil’s fire!”
A priest exclaimed.
The ominous blue flame certainly looked similar to the blue light that burned from the devil’s body.
Anything foreign was always connected to the devil.
Rising water. Things like hot ice and blue flames.
“Don’t come!”
Signi clutched her chest in pain.
But Zeke was not one to back down after those words.
He stepped forward, tearing away the unidentified power surrounding SIGNI with both hands.
Facet!
My face was cut.
The clothes were torn and blood gushed out from the cracks.
Two steps became one step and the pressure became more intense.
It felt like I would be crushed and crushed just by standing there.
“Signi! are you okay?”
“Onii-sama, don’t come.” Immediately after that, SIGNI let out a groan and
put his head on the floor.
I arched my back and endured the pain. My body was shaking and my lips were dry.
I put my hands together and prayed.
Oh God.
my lord
Please help me overcome.
Just then, he felt someone holding his hand.
I turned my eyes. It was Zeke.
” are you okay?”
Even his expression was distorted because his entire body was pressed by an invisible force.
But even through it all, Zeke was smiling.
I was trying to convey through those round corners of my mouth that I should be at ease and not to worry.
“Brother…
Signy’s eyes slowly closed.
He passed out.
The surrounding power disappeared like a lie.
Zeke sighed.
I don’t know what it is, but it seems to be ending now. Thinking about this, I felt relieved.
But that wasn’t the end. Rather, it was closer to the beginning.
Thorns suddenly sprouted from Signy’s back
.
thorn? No, it had a shape similar to a sword blade.
A sword blade that was as tall as she was rose from Signy’s back and stabbed the sky.
The people attending the banquet watched the scene while swallowing dry saliva.
“It’s a magic sword!”
someone shouted.
Zeke countered.
“It can’t be a magic sword! This is this! God…
“It’s a magic sword!”
Another priest shouted. It was a bishop-level greeting.
Everyone murmured at his shout.
The blade of the sword that grew from Saint Signi’s back
was clearly a magical sword, judging by its appearance alone.
Black veins wrapped around the blade of the sword.
The veins that throbbed with the pulse were supplying black blood to the magic sword as if providing energy.
An ominous blue flame flickered from the tip of the blade.
An eerie scream rang out softly
.
People who were weak at the lion’s loud scream covered their ears and backed away.
devil.
If what resides in that sword is not a devil, then nothing can be called a devil.
“no! “This is not a magic sword!”
Zeke hugged Signy.
At that moment, a wound appeared on Zeke’s body.
The power emanating from the magic sword
cut Zeke down without mercy.
Naturally, an aura surrounded Zeke.
The aura and the magic sword were polar opposites.
The two forces collided, creating tense tension.
“It’s not a magic sword… It’s not…
Zeke looked around, unable to find where to focus his eyes.
But no one here believed what Zeke said.
A black sword that rejects the sacred aura.
It was a magic sword.
While everyone was perplexed by the incident, Cardinal Le Sulet stepped forward.
I glared at Zeke with cool-headed eyes.
He opened his mouth in a solemn tone.
“Lord Zeke.”
“Cardinal! “This is not a magic sword.”
“No, it’s a magic sword. Wouldn’t you know better? “That sword is the opposite of your power.”
“no.”
Zeke lowered his gaze.
Even at this moment, the power of the sword was cutting him.
If the power of Aura had not protected him, he would have already died.
“Unfortunately, she seems to have been tainted by evil. I heard that the magic of sacrifice was used in the fight against the Demon King. Your sister will already be dead by then. She may be a spy sent to us by the devil. “When that demon sword is fully revealed, the demon king will slaughter us with the demon sword.”
“That can’t be possible. That can’t be…
“Lord Zeke, cut off her head. “We can’t allow the demon sword to take shape any longer.”
Bishops following the cardinal raised their voices.
No, not only them, but most people expressed agreement with the cardinal’s opinion.
Everyone looked at Zeke with a scared face.
His eyes were crying out for him to make a decision.
It was then that Signi opened her eyes.
“Brother…
“Signi! say. “You… you are not tainted by evil.”
“ I
exclaimed LeSulet.
“You must not allow the witch to open her mouth. She will seduce her brother with subtle words. God! “Please lend me your power!”
He opened his hands to the sky.
Light fell and illuminated Zeke and Signy.
“Ahh!”
The little girl writhed in pain.
The light
had no effect on Zeke.
God bless you.
It was a blessing magic that any priest could perform.
Signi screamed in God’s blessing.
There is no clearer evidence than that.
“She’s a witch!”
“She’s a witch disguised as a saint!”
“no! Signy… Signy is!”
Zeke turned his eyes and looked at his colleagues.
He cast a look
to Cadenza and Oridon asking for help .
However, the two paladins were just as embarrassed as Zeke.
They were the two people who watched SIGNI’s resurrection from the side.
I thought that if she was possessed by a devil, it must have had something to do with it.
He was resurrected by the power of Demon King Deus. Could something be wrong then?
Because the possibility was high, the two paladins were unable to move.
Zeke and Signy were valuable companions, but the Paladin could not side with the devil
.
“Zeke, stay away from Signy for now. We must capture her alive. “If the devil is living there, you have to perform an exorcism ritual!”
Oridon said as he approached Zeke.
With his strength, he couldn’t get to Zeke’s side.
I held out my hand to Zeke from a few meters away.
Zeke shook his head.
“It’s not like that! This is just…
Signy tried to let go of Zeke’s hand.
“Onii-sama, please get away from me. “Do as Oridon says…”
Zeke looked into his sister’s eyes.
I was trembling with fear.
Signy knew which was right. If he didn’t do as Oridon said, Zeke would be accused of being a devil just like himself.
But she also knew.
If it weren’t for Zeke’s protection, she would only die as a witch.
