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After that, Hyeonjun and Zilenai exchanged swords for a long time. Then, Zilenai’s expression changed strangely. Even if it’s not a big deal, isn’t it stealing too much? Is this possible?
“That, brother. You must be very careful. Couldn’t you have written it to the knight?”
“Please. Well, it did react a little.”
“mmm…”
“Kuhm.”
“Well, I just let you go, so wouldn’t it be okay?”
“Yeah… that’s right, right?”
“yes. maybe.”
That’s how Hyeon-jun made the skills he stole from Anton into his own. Zilenai couldn’t help but exclaim in his heart during the sparring. Stealing other people’s skills through sparring is great, but after using them a few times and listening to his advice, he’s already in perfect posture and skillfully uses them as if he’d practiced them for a long time. . Now, Zilenai also shows startlingly irregular movements. Of course, he doesn’t really miss a single attack from Hyun-jun, except for the case where Jillenai deliberately allows an attack for Hyun-jun. No matter how long a knight has honed his swordsmanship, it will not be as good as a temple that has wielded a sword to protect mankind since ancient times. The combat priest’s swordsmanship had already been perfected, and Zilenai had been practicing that swordsmanship for nearly 20 years.
The reason why he was defeated by four giants in the sewer was because the giants were so strong and outnumbered. The power to distort a combat priest’s shield and arm in one shot, an arm that was nearly 2 meters long, and even the life force that did not stop until the neck bone was cut off. It is impossible to constantly move and take an advantageous position like Hyeon-joon if there are four giants. Killing an enemy and cutting off an arm in that situation would be nonsensical.
“I’ll do it here.”
“yes. thank you.”
Both were drenched in sweat. When he lowered his sword and turned around, a large number of children had gathered and were watching with bright eyes. In particular, the eyes of the children who were learning from Zilenai sparkled because they showed a much more elaborate and ever-changing look than what they showed in the duel with Idelia. To them, Zilenai, a combat priest, is a perfect superhuman who can handle swords, maces, spears, halberds, and even axes, and Hyeon-jun, who seems to compete with him on an equal footing, looks like a warrior who has reached an extraordinary level. In reality, Jillenai taught Hyeon-jun how to do swordsmanship.
“Well, how are you? Do you think it helped?”
“yes!”
The children responded loudly to Zilenai’s question. Everyone seems to be itching to wield a weapon right now. Hyeonjun went to the well and drenched himself in water while still wearing his clothes. It’s a shower method that I’ve become accustomed to. After that, just wring out the clothes and dry them, and you’re done. I thought it might smell, but it’s better than I thought, so I’m just doing this. You can do this by renting clothes from the temple, and you will have to wipe yourself with a damp cloth after leaving the temple.
Hyeon-jun was soaking wet and was entering the temple when a priest suddenly called him.
“Brother.”
“Yes, priest.”
It is the same priest who advised him to go to Bentinga before.
“If you don’t mind, could you go to the adventurer’s guild with me?”
“Ah, it’s a request.”
“yes. I was late because I was not in a hurry.”
“hahahaha, if I had asked to go right away, I would have postponed it to later.”
It has already been three days since I finished the request. However, the shrine was busy with follow-up, and Hyeon-joon couldn’t find time to go to Bentinga. I changed my clothes and left the temple with the priest. Hyeon-joon, seeing the people who saw the priest greet him politely and pass by, realized how great the priest’s prestige was.
“This incident has received a lot of support from some nobles. I can’t use it much because I plan to use it for the extension of the facilities in the north and for the poor, but I think I can give you at least one silver coin.”
“I will accept without refusal.”
“hahahaha, it would be nice if you could.”
The two smiled happily and entered the adventurer’s guild. I immediately completed the request at the reception desk, but the eyes of the guild staff were unusual. He keeps glancing at Hyeon-jun and gets restless, but he even sneaks a glance at the priest.
“Jun-nim has been promoted to E-class through this request. The papers are already down. here.”
I skimmed through the documents the employee showed me and returned them. And the moment the staff was about to say something, the priest turned around and walked away.
“There is still a lot of work left to do. Hurry up.”
“yes.”
Hyeonjun also quickly left the guild following the priest.
“thank you.”
“What.”
In the current situation, the people who talk to Hyeon-jun are likely to be related to nobles. When you hear the story, it becomes difficult to refuse. You can’t go if you call, and you can’t go without saying that. It’s best not to listen to this at all.
“I’ll give you the silver coin when I get to the temple.”
“yes. But what about the armor and sword?”
“Just have it.”
“yes?”
‘No, they say it’s something that shouldn’t go around outside?’
“It’s burdensome.”
“it’s okay. It has been talked about.”
It seems that the story went on without the party somewhere.
“Then I will only accept the armor. The sword is not something I would use.”
“Umm, I don’t have any longswords left right now… Too bad.”
“I’m sorry.”
The priest didn’t answer, only grinned, so he couldn’t hear an answer. Had to turn down the armor too? It’s like, just, falling into a swamp, but it’s okay, right? Are you a priest?
“Well, I’m sorry, Karios-sama, but you need to cover your armor. When you return, please lend me the armor for a while.”
“I’m borrowing it. It belongs to the temple.”
“Now it belongs to Brother June.”
is this really good? Isn’t he asking you to pay back dozens of times after adding interest without knowing it?
Suspicious, but too big a deal to refuse. Looking at Greg Armour’s store, even the really poor quality snake braces were made of metal and cost three silver coins. The Bambraces made for combat priests are specially made in the temple and are excellent even minus the divine power. Dozens of silver coins would be needed to live on something like this. Thinking of the divine power? It is an item that cannot be obtained even by pouring gold coins. The sword is regrettable, but it seems like it will be irreversible if you accept it. What would he do if he was on the list of combat priests of the temple without Hyun-joon’s knowledge?
Of course it’s bullsh*t. The battle priest is not an easy position for someone like Hyeonjun to rise. After returning to the temple and handing over the armor, the priest asked Hyeon-jun.
“Do you prefer black or brown?”
“Maybe that’s the case?”
The priest nodded, picked up the armor, and left. Hyeonjun, who was left alone, had nothing to do and decided to just look around the inside of the temple. I went to places I hadn’t been to before and took a peek at the children’s study room while walking leisurely. Somehow, I feel like I’ve sneaked into an elementary school, so I smile slightly. I went all the way around the temple like that and finally went to the chapel I had briefly seen before. As soon as you step inside, you are overwhelmed by its grandeur. High ceilings and thick pillars supporting them. And above all, the statue of Karios.
‘It’s outrageous.’
It is a gigantic statue that could be nearly 5 meters tall. He is wearing a colorful armor and holds a shield in one hand and a sword in the other. She has a scale hanging from her waist and a beautiful face full of life, just like a living human being. No matter how many sculptors were put into it, the hair was sculpted so delicately that it looked like human hair. The sunlight coming through the large window hits the idol and scatters it. In the meantime, Hyun-joon discovered something strange.
‘The light is reflected at a strange angle.’
It’s so fine that I wonder if it’s an illusion of the eyes, but the light reflected by the statue is strangely bent and illuminates one place. When Hyeon-jun turns his eyes to the point where the lights converge, he sees a person crouching under a statue of an idol. Looking at the hat, it is Idelia. Hyeon-jun stood at the entrance of the chapel and looked at it for a while. Ethelia, who was praying in the light reflecting off the statue of God, looked young and full of energy just a few hours ago, but now she is as calm as a lie and makes her heart throb to the point where her stomach trembles somewhere. It is as if it is not a living being. It looks like it will disappear somewhere right now.
After staring at it for a while, Edelia stood up as if the prayer had ended. Hyeonjun did not miss that moment. The light reflecting off the statue of God and illuminating Idelia quickly moved as if it had never happened the moment Idelia woke up. I get goosebumps. Was Carios really looking at Idelia?
“June?”
“Idelia.”
Hyeon-jun, who barely came to his senses at Idelia’s words, barely answered. Idelia went back to the little Idelia and strode so that the quiet chapel rang noisily. Hyeon-joon, who was somewhat relieved after seeing this, smiled and approached.
“What is going on here? Jun is not the one to pray to Karios.”
“Wow, that’s really great. It’s going to be a good night, but they take special care of it.”
The phenomenon I just saw was too scary to beat Idelia in front of the statue of Karios. Wouldn’t it be a real punishment if I hit you here?
“Anyway, what is it?”
“I was just walking around with nothing to do.”
“Huh…”
Edelia took a quick look around the chapel. Hyeonjun waited quietly, thinking that this guy had something else to say. Did you say something because you cried while trying to say something? Anyway, you really can’t hide it. This brother is worried.
“If you don’t mind, sit down.”
“okay.”
Following Idelia, we sat side by side in the chairs at the far back of the chapel. As Idelia sat Hyeon-jun down, she just looked up blankly at Karios’ statue, so Hyeon-jun just sat comfortably and looked around.
“Don’t you ask?”
“what?”
“About me.”
“Ugh, yes. Did you want this brother to know? Gulp Gulp···. aaa!”
The quiet chapel was instantly filled with Hyun-joon’s screams. Hyeon-jun, who was trembling for feed again and had Edelia squeeze his side, bent down and trembled. It’s just a joke to lighten the mood, isn’t it too much?
“Oh, Mr. Karios, your daughter is so violent.”
“be quiet!”
Hyun-joon, who was making a drinking bowl until the end, was punished by Edelia by hitting him. He is unstoppable even in front of the statue of Karios. Watching Karios put up with it. Let’s see if it goes out.
After a moment of commotion, Idelia, who had finally calmed down, asked Hyeon-jun again.
“Don’t you have any questions to ask?”
“Will you answer me if I ask?”
“yes. . . . if only a little.”
“hmm···.”
Idelia couldn’t hide her nervous expression and swallowed her saliva. Hyeonjun decided to ask what he was curious about.
“how old are you?”
“that is! Isn’t that right!”
“stop!”
Idelia, who was about to rush in, really stopped. It’s because of Hyun-joon’s desperate expression.
“I’m really curious. How old are you?”
“…”
Idelia averted Hyun-joon’s eyes. Are you prepared to tell the secrets of where you are from, but you can’t tell your age?
“Hey, I’m fourteen years old…”
“oh my god! You were a real kid!”
“Cee…”
This time, even Idelia couldn’t refute. Some of the weapon-wielding children following Zilenai outside are older than Idelia. Edelia was a real kid! Hyeonjun couldn’t get out of the shock. I thought I was seventeen, but I’m fourteen! There is a nine year age difference. Become an uncle, not an older brother!
“Kid, you don’t have to call me oppa. I’ve been so immature. I didn’t expect you to be such a baby, I look so good oaaagh!”
Hyeon-joon couldn’t bear to make fun of Idelia. In this way, despite knowing that retaliation will return, he continues to tease. Is it because the reaction is like fire?
“Not that!”
“You really, wait and see.”
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Hyeon-jun, who lifted his clothes and checked the bruised side, gnashed his teeth and threatened, but Idelia rather burned his fighting spirit. Hyeon-joon, who really wanted to bite him off, stepped back and asked.
“So why are you so strong?”
“…”
‘Why are you burning with divine power?’ Or, thinking about the question, ‘What’s your relationship with that woman?’, Idelia hesitated for a moment. And, realizing that it was Hyeon-jun’s own little consideration, he started talking in small ways.
“I am not human.”
“Yeah, I’m still sick. I became less of a person.”
Avoiding Idelia’s glaring eyes, Hyeonjun looked up at Karios’ statue with reverent eyes.
“Great, anyway! As you may have heard, a man named Middelman created us.”
This time, Hyeonjun also quietly listened to the story. It’s because you can imagine how much courage Edellia must have had to tell this story.
“He was a man who accepted the power of Tahman to revive his dead lover.”
“Lizera?”
“yes.”
Edelia said in a melancholy voice.
“After decades of repeated experiments, not even a trace of Rize’s corpse remained, and in the end, Middelman went mad and decided to make Rize. A lot of people died, and that’s what I was made of.”
The blasphemous story slowly spread in the chapel of Karios of Justice and Protection.
“From the moment I was created, I was about 10 years old. Middelman pampered me, calling me Lise, saying that I looked exactly like Lise, whom I had never seen before. The name Idelia was given by the temple after Deliana’s grandmother.”
Edelia raised her hand and grabbed her hat.
“But Lise has blonde hair and green eyes, so I always had to shave my head, wear a wig and cover my eyes until I was rescued by the temple. I guess he didn’t know how to change the color of his eyes.”
Hyeon-jun couldn’t help but laugh at Lee Delia’s gloomy joke.
“Still, thanks to the quick arrival from the temple, Middelman was able to be rescued before he attacked. I still feel fortunate.”
“Uh huh, that’s not what a girl would say.”
“That woman is my sister. And the monsters in the sewer are my younger brothers after all.”
“…”
“After I was taken away, Middelman barely escaped, but the madness seems to have worsened.”
Hyunjoon was silent for a moment, then finally spoke.
“Don’t call me younger brother. Because you and them are completely different. You are human and they are monsters. Isn’t that enough?”
“It gives me strength when you say that.”
To the subject speaking in such a weak voice. Hyeonjun patted Idelia’s head and whispered softly.
“You told me a secret, so I’ll tell you one too.”
“yes? something?”
Hyeonjun grinned as he looked at those eyes that suddenly gained strength and twinkled.
“You look so ugly when you cry.”
“······Heehee!”
In fact, Hyeon-joon contemplated whether to tell him about himself after seeing Ethelia openly telling her secrets. But in the end I gave up. I was still afraid to tell anyone a secret, and even if it was Idelia, I couldn’t readily say it. Idelia mustered up courage, but Hyeon-jun put his head back and hid.
Hyeon-joon evaded Idelia’s hand and quickly fled out of the chapel. Idelia chased from behind at a terrifying speed, but Idelia, who only ignorantly ran into the face of the NFL player’s paint motion and direction change ability, had no choice but to be defeated.
“It’s a duel!”
“good night! Come on!”
At Idelia’s resounding cry, the temple became noisy and the curtain rose for the duel between the 4th apprentice paladin. Of course, Hyunjoon won. In the confrontation with Zilenai, Idelia had no choice but to lose in front of Hyeon-jun, who had completely mastered Anton’s swordsmanship. Seeing Idelia unable to recover from the shocking defeat, the priests booed Hyeon-Jun in a frenzy, and Hyeon-Jun, now tattered, poured water from the well on the children’s hands, ending the 4th Apprentice Paladin duel.