Chapter 132
Chapter 25 Germination (1)
The place where the victory ceremony was held was not Kalom Castle, but Robole Castle.
This is because Kalom Castle is not yet secure enough for civilians to come and go.
Like other garrison castles, it would be a little later for civilians to come and go and form merchant houses.
To be precise, it would be after the Church of Temoria secured the safety of Calom Castle.
‘Didn’t they say it took about a month to erect the tent?’
To build a divine tabernacle that can block and endure all threats and hardships that exist in the world.
It was the power of Patience Temoria.
The additional attribute that Yang Tae-ho received after awakening with the silver shield is a downgraded version of that power.
‘Thanks to that veil, Meseo doesn’t occur in areas where there are demi-humans.’
At first glance, it seems to have a role similar to that of a barrier or a barrier, but there were definitely differences from magic.
‘It is said that if the subject of the veil does not give up, it will never collapse… … .’
That means you can keep the veil for days, months, or even years.
It is not theoretically impossible if those who built the tent can persevere and endure.
‘It’s literally only possible in theory.’
This meant that it was practically impossible.
No matter how brilliant they are, they cannot survive.
‘When the person who built the veil falls asleep, the veil disappears.’
Because of that, the Holy Veil is being maintained in such a way that priests from Temoria continue to build new veils in turn.
Considering that priests could only receive divine protection by holding a ceremony, that alone meant that a tremendous amount of material was being consumed.
Of course, despite such attrition, the fact that the Church of Temoria had created a safe zone did not change.
Thanks to this, Temoria’s religious power skyrocketed.
It is safe to say that it is the place with the most prestige among the 7 major churches.
‘It’s almost like a guardian deity.’
As a result, the pride of the believers is also unusual.
But today, no matter who the god they believe in, everyone is excited.
After the Vicheta, the news of the recapture that had been quiet for two years came.
“Long live the church forces!”
“God look down on us!”
“Here is a stranger! Wow!”
“Praise to the heroes!”
Robole Castle was filled with phosphoric acid due to sub-species flocking to see the victory ceremony.
It was so large that I wondered where this large crowd came from.
Did the excitement of so many people melt into the air?
Sitting in the waiting seats assigned to each denomination they belonged to, everything they touched was hot throughout the ceremony.
It was enough to feel how much the crowd gathered here looked forward to this day.
As if to revive their expectations, the victory ceremony was splendid.
Petals flew throughout the ceremony, and the rewards given to those who made majors were generous.
‘Is this because it’s a wartime situation?’
Since you have to care about the morale of the military and the support of the public, you have no choice but to be flashy.
In my head, I understood the current situation over a hundred times.
But is it because he ran around trying to build an orphanage until yesterday?
Petals falling from the sky, food distributed free of charge in celebration of victory, and even gold coins as a reward.
Each element that fills the splendor of this place caught my eye.
‘Even if this type of catering is reduced, I’ll have more money to spend elsewhere.’
Thousands of war refugees could be saved for nothing.
But if you spend money that way, it doesn’t show.
That we’re at war, trying to win the war.
In order to deliver that message to an unspecified number of people, it would have been impossible to omit events such as the launch ceremony or the victory ceremony.
Knowing that, why do you feel so bad?
‘Let’s not think deeply.’
It wasn’t a problem I could solve just because it bothered my eyes and my heart.
‘They even made an orphanage.’
There were a lot of guys who didn’t even do that, but that’s enough.
As a stranger, I did everything I could.
I repeated the words over and over and brushed off my thoughts.
In the meantime, the ceremony continued, and it was time to congratulate the players for their majors.
“I will never forget the comrades who worked hard together to achieve today’s glorious achievement.”
It was Karmant Epenel who climbed on top of the podium and looked at where the players were sitting.
He was the commander-in-chief of the 1st Army Headquarters, which was in charge of the central part of the church army.
‘The Marquis of the Duchy of Heilas, where Robole is located, and the Apostle of Pinelpenia.’
His voice, enchanted with amplification, filled the vast square of Robole Castle.
He continued his conversation while looking at the players who were seated by denomination they belonged to.
“Those who have been called by Temoria, wake up.”
The first thing mentioned was, of course, Temoria, who said the religion was the greatest.
Players who joined there stood on the podium and received medals and rewards.
The players who were invited to the victory ceremony had already received brief information through the church they belonged to.
How the ceremony will go, when to wake up and what to do.
In the process, I heard that Palao was the last order.
Thanks to this, I sat in my seat and looked at the faces of the players who were called out one by one.
‘With our party, there are about 20 people in all.’
In fact, it can be said that at the present time, all the talented people who stand out from each denomination have gathered.
‘In a word, they are the new faces of the church.’
This was also a place for players to officially introduce themselves to the Biharis.
Each time an individual’s performance and achievements accumulate, the name of the denomination they belong to will also be mentioned.
When I recalled its simple structure, arsenic seemed to leak out.
‘Even though we’ve been at war for over ten years, we’re messed up with competition and wits.’
In a situation where even the status quo was difficult to maintain, as the defeat was not enough, the behavior of the top leaders was clearly visible.
It was not just a problem for those who worshiped God. Because it was the 7 gods who created this structure.
Really, the more you get to know them, the more they fall in love.
I sat in the ranks of the Palao Church, which could be considered the last stone, and quietly watched the ridiculous clown play.
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Just in time, the previous order was over, and the players from Palao were called out.
“And finally, those who have been called by the Palao.”
Among the players who attended the victory ceremony, 4 belonged to Palao.
It was the largest number of members among the seven denominations.
There were 4 players who had accumulated enough contributions to participate in the victory ceremony in the church that was kicked out the most.
In fact, if it’s natural, it’s natural.
Because Palao can only join if he can concentrate his magical energy during his tie-breaking days.
To be able to converge at that time, you really have to be born with a talent for magic.
Since only guys who can grow faster than others have joined the team, there is no choice but to produce a little more results.
‘My stomach must be a little sick.’
The other church leaders who attended the ceremony wouldn’t feel so good.
I swallowed the arsenic and got up from my seat.
What happened immediately after was something I hadn’t expected.
“Wowaaa!”
“K! K! K!”
“Hero of Palao!”
“The first stranger!”
The cheers of the crowd grew stronger.
The sound was so intense that it made my body vibrate.
It felt like I was standing in front of a large speaker.
I was a little taken aback by the sudden incident, but for now, I went up to the podium as instructed in advance.
“thank you!”
“Save us!”
“Long live strangers!”
“Long live the Palao!”
I stood facing the Marquis of Epenel with my back to the endless cheers.
I had to try hard not to frown in the process.
It was because the cheers that spread from behind were not very welcoming.
But regardless of my likes and dislikes, the cheers continued.
“The stranger Kay.”
Marquis Epenel, who had been looking over my shoulder for fear of kicking his tongue inside, called me by name first.
He was in his mid-fifties, with hair neatly trimmed and a mustache.
But there was something more impressive than that.
It was golden eyes that felt as if not even a single needle could go through them.
Rashar and Jordan evaluated him as a person who was strict and thorough in self-management.
Having met him in person like this, I didn’t think the evaluation was very wrong.
No, it just felt lacking.
It was because the angles of the eyebrows, which were clearly trimmed, matched perfectly without an inch of error.
‘The left-right symmetry is so perfect that it feels out of place.’
Perhaps because of that, the first impression I felt after seeing the Marquis of Epenel was not a simple strictness.
‘A perfectionist close to obsession.’
It was the sentence that most accurately expressed the Marquis of Epenel in my eyes.
His uniform was also in impeccable condition.
He observed me while I observed the Marquis Epenel.
Because of that, unlike the previous order, a short term was created.
Of course, it wasn’t enough to affect the expression.
“You suffered.”
Marquis Epenel opened his mouth before it was too late and reached out his hand.
It was an act of asking for a handshake no matter where you looked.
Until now, medals and rewards were awarded after a short congratulations. Why is this now?
Shortly after I began to wonder about the sudden change in behavior, I soon let out a laugh and held out my hand to Marquis Epenel.
The marquis’ eyes turned slightly different.
As expected, when his hands touched mine, I felt a strange divinity.
‘The Power of Pinelpenia.’
The power I’ve only used once, the power that allows me to see the past, is reading me now.
But it didn’t bother me too much.
‘I’ve never done anything embarrassing.’
Even if I did evil, it was also a decision according to my free will.
He was also prepared to bear the criticism and rebuke caused by it.
I never wasted my time in vain, and I never did anything to shame myself.
That’s why I was more confident than anyone in front of the power to read my past.
‘If that power were to read my thoughts, I would have done anything to avoid it.’
If it was simply reading the past, there was no reason to avoid it.
That’s why he joined hands without hesitation even though he knew that Marquis Epinel was an apostle of Pinelpenia.
At least I was proud of myself.
‘I can’t read the distant past with short contact anyway.’
At most, if you can only read one or two months of the past, avoiding it is a handshake.
‘Because it will look like there’s something bothering me.’
As I held the hand of Marquis Epenel without a change in expression, the short handshake soon ended.
“indeed.”
After that, the cheers that followed as soon as he opened his mouth died down.
It was as if he was listening to what he had to say.
Thanks to the amplification magic, his voice could be heard more clearly.
“Excellent.”
The cheers, which had subsided for a moment, were once again ignited.
This is because the audience, who knew that the Marquis of Epenel was an apostle of Pinelpenia, started to go wild.
The feeling of an insubstantial sound tapping on my back made my expression crumpled without any time to bear it.
It’s because I don’t like the ugly inner side of that fervent cheer.
‘Because it’s scary to risk my life to improve the situation, I’m sure he’s enthusiastic about the people who will replace him.’
That cheer resembled the compulsion of those looking for something to depend on.
In the first place, this is the characteristic of a group called the public.
‘Swallow it if it’s sweet, spit it out if it’s bitter.’
Now, the players, including me, are cheering because they suit their tastes.
If you let go of expectations or go out of your way, they will change in an instant and start biting you.
After all, that fervent cheer is not directed at me, but towards their desire.
The evaluation I gave to the public was candid and cynical.
I glared at Marquis Epenel with a wrinkled expression.
He must have stirred up the crowd’s roar a moment ago.
His voice, enchanted with amplification, is spreading throughout the plaza filled with spectators.
Under those circumstances, why do you say and do things to me that you wouldn’t say to other players?
‘What trick?’
There was nothing that could be read through the expression of Marquis Epenel, which was immediately visible.
At most, his expression has softened compared to the beginning?
Around the time my eyes narrowed as I wondered what the hell was going on.
“If it were you, you would have performed well even if you followed the doctrine of Pinelpenia. It’s a pity.”
Every time Marquis Epenel continued to speak, the cheers grew stronger.
“If you ever change your mind, come back to me anytime.”
It was to the point where the voice of the Marquis Epenel, now enchanted with amplification, was buried.
Only then did I realize why Marquis Epenel said such a thing.