Episode. 14 lanterns (3)
thud.
Gwangryong spewed out his brain and collapsed.
『You have killed a mighty enemy, a dragon.』
『Achievement 2/3』
I removed the system window that was blocking my eyes.
It wasn’t over yet.
– like… … le… … ?
The gigantic being that had been poking its eyes into the rift muttered in a voice full of surprise.
also. that guy knows me
And I also put the identity of that terrible existence in my mouth.
“… … Devil.”
The king of the unjust, the plague lord that breathes diseased breath, a foul parasite-bearing monster.
I felt dizzy.
His eyes blurred as if he would collapse at any moment.
I don’t know if it’s because he’s staring at me, or if it’s because I overreacted in the fight with the dragon.
but.
Nevertheless, he gripped his sword tightly.
“Look at what you are twisting.”
I straightened my back and faced him with a calm expression.
My heart shouldn’t be broken just by looking at her eyes.
Quadduk-
In the meantime, the cracks were slowly closing.
And I could instinctively realize it.
He guessed the reason why he showed up even while opening an incomplete rift.
‘This is a world where God has disappeared, isn’t it?’
To him, this place was a luxurious banquet hall, a treasure trove without an owner.
He must have been thinking of putting saliva on it because he couldn’t overcome his longing to get it.
It was trying to plant deep fear in this world so that humans would not even have the will to resist.
“But you made a mistake.”
I looked around.
Those who reached the upper level were frightened and confused.
Then what about the general public?
How great fear is the continent now gripped by?
People only seek God when they are in trouble.
Paradoxically, with the appearance of the gnome, the stage was prepared to spread the power of Horgyo.
I went to work, frowning.
“Stop turning off.”
– Ooh, uh… … !
Kwadeuk-!
There was a clicking sound and the crack closed.
In the sky, where one hole had been filled, there was still a black magic spirit.
Suddenly, I felt a dull shock in the back of my head.
I turned my head to the side and saw the ground.
Oh, you’ve fallen
Is the tension relieved?
Just like that, my eyes were closed.
◈ ◈ ◈
The 3rd Knights collected the wounded.
The fear of facing the abyss did not go away, but he tried to move while whipping himself.
The driving force behind that was Richard’s sword.
“light… … .”
A faint halo of light remained on the pitch-black dragon tooth.
It was the remnant of a star that burned with faith.
But for the knights, it was a lantern. The tiniest spark drove out the darkness.
“Rapture! Are you okay?”
“Chwiik… … Dragon, is the dragon dead?”
“The Bocchan took care of it.”
“exactly… … ? Giggling, I have no regrets even if I die now.”
“Stop talking nonsense and get some rest. I’ll give you a potion.”
One by one, the wounded were carried out on carts.
Surprisingly, there were no casualties. Adele looked at the scene and took a weary step.
“dad.”
The place where she stopped was in front of Richard.
A small hand caressed his face.
“No one is dead. The old man my father told me is still alive. I may not get up right away.”
‘Cause I left a piece of fruit-
Swallowing back, she looked down at the crumbs in her hand.
The combination of ‘Essence’ and ‘Life’ was a treasure that could only be harvested once a year.
“Dad will need this too.”
Adele wrapped the crumbs in fine leaves. After that, I put it in Richard’s arms.
“I’ll get some sleep. You can’t leave it!”
fluff-
Her collapsed body was colored translucently.
◈ ◈ ◈
It was a week after the battle that I came to my senses.
“young master. sorry! I have no words to say!”
And I couldn’t understand the current situation.
“… … Why is everyone showing the top of their head?”
What is it that makes you apologize so much that you are so sorry?
Among the knights was Aaron.
At this point, a feeling of uneasiness sprouted.
Have you ever wondered if something went wrong?
“Even though I couldn’t protect those who served as a knight, I committed disloyalty by making you face the danger alone in fear.”
“Please punish us for being pathetic!”
Mack was blown away.
what else do i say
“it’s okay. It’s not your fault. It was unavoidable.”
“Ha-ha-ona!”
I examined each of the knights’ faces.
There was still confusion and fear, but it seemed that he hadn’t given up on hope like he did back then.
‘It seems to have recovered on its own.’
Regardless of whether the level is lower or higher, they are all Knights of Battenberg. It meant that all of them were unusual people.
“… … Ask me one.”
“Please!”
Suddenly, I realized that now is an important moment.
I put aside my usual way of speaking and spoke with the fullest sense of the atmosphere.
“Am I royalty?”
“You are from Battenberg, nobler and more glorious than royalty.”
“Where does that noble and glorious thing come from?”
Then one of the knights answered.
“It originated from the achievements and martial arts of Battenberg.”
“Then why are you treating me like a flower? Is Battenberg something to protect or follow?”
After a while, the halo was revealed.
The knights gasped at the sudden light and drew in their breath.
I even pulled out my sword and raised it.
“Don’t try to stand in front of me. you follow me When darkness comes, I will be your lamp.”
After I finished talking, I felt sorry.
I was immersed in the atmosphere by myself and spit out embarrassing lines without hesitation.
However, the reaction of the knights was unexpected.
“lamplight!”
“Our lantern!”
The men were very moved and looked at me.
It’s embarrassing, but good is good.
“Look closely at this light! It is a lamp that will drive away the ugly and disgusting energy!”
“Ohhh!”
The knights warmly cheered. His gaze at me deepened, and awe shone.
‘If I do this, the show will be a success.’
To them, I should be a master they can trust and follow, not an immature youngster who needs to be protected.
It was just about right for now.
I looked over the crowd and dispersed the group.
It was the time when he was watching the knights rushing in and then scattering.
“young master.”
Aaron has arrived.
Behind him, his face was reflected until the rapture.
“How are you guys doing?”
“it’s okay.”
“Looks like my lifeline is pretty tough. Chwiik.”
They were the most injured in this battle.
It’s Aaron, he went in and out of the dragon’s mouth, and Rapture pierced his stomach.
They let out a sigh of relief.
“I sincerely congratulate you for finally learning Lord Balak’s swordsmanship.”
“It was amazing! It’s the first time I’ve seen anything like that in my life.”
“ah.”
Come to think of it, I opened the imprint.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I forgot because I was distracted.
Looking down at the back of his hand, he saw a tattoo in the shape of a cross.
Stigmata, did you say the traces of the stars?
『One sword star (劍星) – activated.』
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Mana stretched out over the raised hand.
“Oh oh!”
Rapture made a fuss.
Not only he, but also the knights who were doing their job, took their eyes off the stars.
“hmm.”
Definitely a bit small in size.
It seemed smaller than when fighting the dragon. It’s probably because it was created not by faith, but by divine power.
Still, it was a satisfying power.
“For some reason, I feel at ease. I’ve been out of breath ever since those terrifying eyeballs appeared, but now it feels a little lighter. Chwiik!”
“As expected, you are a young boy!”
Aaron and Rapture, who grew their eyes to the size of a lantern, were in awe.
“Roughly this tidyer.”
I hurriedly gathered my strength.
As expected, more holy power was consumed than the auror to maintain.
I had to learn how to use it properly from Balak. In addition, if you ingest dragon hearts, you will be able to use the swordsman without much trouble.
After organizing my thoughts, I asked Aaron.
“Where is Gide?”
“I will guide you.”
I followed Aaron into the barracks.
An old man was fast asleep there.
too lean body.
It looked like he was dead when he closed his eyes.
“… … Are you alive?”
“yes. He hasn’t come to his senses yet, but his life is not in danger.”
thank god.
I felt relieved when I heard Aaron’s effort to answer calmly.
“Even now, the body is recovering day by day.”
“Right.”
I looked at Gide.
What is ‘Richard’ good for?
he still doesn’t understand
‘Still, I’ve reciprocated.’
In terms of value alone, the fruit of the World Tree was greater than the Dragon Heart. Having eaten such a treasure, beyond curing the aftereffects, he might be able to restore his body to its heyday.
“By the way, where is Adele? I didn’t see it.”
“That is… … .”
Aaron chose his horse.
“why?”
Why are people so anxious today? Aaron, who was speechless, urged an answer.
“I will guide you.”
I followed him
Aaron headed to another barracks.
“… … this.”
Adele was lying there. As if her small and slender body would disappear at any moment, she remained translucent.
“It has been in this state since the end of the battle.”
Did you crowd it? Bearing fruit must have been very difficult for the weakened Adele.
I felt confused.
He boasted that he could save Gide, but he himself collapsed.
If you lacked strength, would you ask me for more faith?
『World Tree – Grants 2,000 faith to Adelgarten.』
I grabbed Adele’s wrist and let go of my faith. Then, the translucent body seemed to regain its color slightly.
“Good work. Adele.”
I patted her on the head a couple of times.
Looking at her condition, it seemed that she would not be able to wake up for a while.
“You owe Adele a huge debt. Do you know what she likes?”
Aaron asked me. It seemed that he was quite concerned about how to repay the favor.
“If you meet an elf later, treat him kindly.”
“yes?”
“Because the relationship between elves and the World Tree is special. I’m telling you not to growl like last time.”
Someday the elves will join us too.
I swallowed my backbiting and changed the topic.
“Rather than that, what about the dragon’s corpse?”
“First, only the heart was pulled out. The rest will be transported to Battenga in cooperation with the Burt Kingdom.”
He nodded.
It would probably take a year to slaughter a dragon on this spot. A dragon is a being that has no corner to throw away.
“I can’t have a meat party. The knights will regret it.”
“I can’t help it. Isn’t it very embarrassing to eat a light dragon?”
Aaron’s face, saying that, seemed to be deeply saddened. the appetite is bitter
“No matter what, home-cooked food is the best. is not it?”
“That word… … ?”
“Let’s go back. I’ll have to tell the chef at Battenga to prepare a delicacy.”
Although it may not be as good as dragon meat, I guarantee the skill of the chef at Battenga.
I’ll have to soothe the depressed knights at least with a banquet.