Episode. 27 Holy Son of Horgyo (1)
Battenberg’s collar shone brightly.
The pious hymn met and resonated with the light, and the light spread far away along with the melody of the hymn.
“This should be enough.”
Richard removed his hand from his collar.
Battenberg’s land is not very large compared to its influence.
It was only a small to medium sized city.
Of course, that narrow land had the most powerful power in the North Continent.
Thanks to that, there was no need for excessive faith to drive out demons.
The feathers embracing 500,000 lights fluttered.
Every time that happened, a bright group of lights twinkled.
As long as this light is maintained, Magi will not be able to cross this side.
Even if it doesn’t reach the sanctuary, it can still be called a ‘pure zone’.
“What, what?”
The vassals jumped out in surprise at the sudden surge of sacred energy and hymns.
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the main palace.
They looked up at Richard with wide-open eyes.
“Brother Richard… … ?”
Several of Battenberg’s knights strained their bodies.
Rebellion, treachery, and the sudden action of Richard, the center of dishonorable controversies, raised their guard.
However, the expressions of the loyal knights were soon relaxed.
The light that Richard was wrapped around and the feathers emitted did not show any malice.
On the contrary, it was just warm enough to make the inside of my heart tingle.
[Leave all doubts]
[When you believe, you will gain light]
“ah… … .”
The choir’s singing is over.
The vassals let out a sad exclamation without even realizing it.
It was a moment of anticipation that the song would continue.
“Saint!”
It was the 3rd Knights led by Aaron that broke through the crowds gathered in front of the main palace.
The curtain of Horror, held up by Aaron, fluttered in the wind.
“Peace be under the light of Hor!”
Questions appeared on the faces of the vassals.
Who is Hor?
Why is Richard called a saint?
They had no clue.
chuck-
Aaron and the 3rd knights knelt down at the same time.
The pride that appeared on his stout face was directed straight at Richard.
It was also a performance.
It was to prevent unrealistic rumors about Richard being expelled after he left with Horgyo after plotting rebellion or treason.
“f*ckers.”
Richard chuckled.
He obviously didn’t give any message, but he showed great sense.
In front of the main palace, the distinction between those who were Richard’s people and those who were not became clear.
Those who kneeled were those who would be with Richard, and those who stood were Battenberg’s vassals.
But among them were Moritz and Gide.
Richard’s willingness deepened.
Moritz, who acted as if he would never see her again, and the butler, who acted awkwardly, all had pretty decent expressions.
[One sword star – activated.]
The light coalesced and merged to form a star.
Richard stepped on it and slowly descended.
“When you are having a hard time, look at that feather. When you are afraid, think of the light.”
Confusion and amazement coexist in the audience.
A voice mingled with faith lodged itself in everyone’s head.
Richard looked at his vassals with eyes brimming with light.
Lack of faith is not a sin.
And the vassal of Battenberg is not a sinner.
If there had been a chance to interact with Richard a little longer, there would have been some among them who believed fervently in God.
Just like the 3rd Knights and Snowfall.
Thinking about it, I couldn’t leave it alone.
“Hor has bestowed grace on this land, and you do not need a price to enjoy it.”
This is compassion and caring.
Or it was an investment.
After all, sooner or later they’ll all gather under Hor.
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A few days passed.
The people’s confusion did not subside in the light that drove out the darkness.
There was no time for that.
Two hundred knights gathered at the gates of Battenberg.
The left side of their breastplate was empty.
He removed the coat of arms of Battenberg, which he had been proud of.
“Why do you guys… … ?”
Another knight who saw it asked in amazement.
“We no longer belong to Battenberg.”
“What, what?”
“I decided to follow Saint Richard and serve Hor.”
The knight narrowed his eyes.
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I hurriedly looked at the others, but all the men gathered had faces full of determination.
“oh my god!”
Early in the morning Battenberg turned over once more.
The third sword of the best swordsmanship, the 3rd Knights, who occupied that glorious position, suddenly declared their withdrawal.
without leaving a single person behind.
They gathered in front of the main gate and were preparing to leave Battenberg.
Many people’s eyes were drawn to it.
At the center was Richard.
After a few minutes, the preparation was over.
Now, if you take one step, you will be completely free from the group called Battenberg.
Silence lingered.
The men clenched their fists as they glanced back at Battenberg, whom they had been loyal to.
“… … let’s go.”
Each of them buried many things in their hearts and looked ahead.
It was not like a knight to bring useless words to a new start.
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A large procession continued all the way from the gates of Battenberg.
“Sigh… … Whoops! father… … !”
Situated at the forefront, I glanced to the side.
Moritz was moaning, distorting his ugly face.
“Ugh.”
It’s been like that since yesterday.
I think I was deeply impressed by what Ludwig and I talked about… … .
Isn’t it a bit disgraceful for a grown up guy to do that?
“Richard, you don’t know! What resolution did I make!”
Well, I don’t even want to know what kind of change of heart he went through.
The important thing is that Moritz set up a new meaning.
And the same goes for Gide.
After clearing the darkness, his attitude towards me has changed.
The gaze toward me showed respect and respect, not just affectionate gaze.
“Chwik, the great human warrior and Hor should thank me.”
Suddenly, Rapture made a nonsense.
Opening nostrils blew out a gust of wind.
“Why am I thankful?”
“I don’t know of great human warriors, but Hor does.”
“what?”
“Anyway, I wonder when my Cupid is coming. I’m waiting for you to get thirsty… … .”
I won’t be able to understand it at all.
I kicked the horse in the back to speed it up.
It was time to go straight ahead.
“oh my! Holy saint!”
A playful voice came from behind.
It was Leo and the 1st Knights who followed us off to see us off.
“Why, you traitors.”
They giggled in vain.
They will be the only ones who will laugh at the sound of traitors.
It was so funny that I laughed out loud too.
“It’s unfortunate, but the send-off ends here.”
I have already come to a place quite far from Battenberg.
The 1st Knights stopped talking.
We also stopped and said goodbye.
“Take those two wagons over there too.”
I glanced sideways at the black, large carriages.
It must have been a few pennies and food.
“I didn’t know the head of the household had such big hands.”
“What and how much did you take care of?”
Leo raised his finger and pointed at one of the wagons.
“That’s food, so there’s nothing special… … .”
Shuk-
This time, he pointed at the carriage next to him.
“I heard that you subdued the dragon together with the 3rd Knights the other day. The wagon was filled with jewels worth twice the value of the by-product.”
“Huh.”
If it was twice the dragon by-products, it would easily exceed 10 million gold.
There were a lot of places that needed money, but thanks to that, I didn’t think I would have to worry about money.
“It’s just trivial things so far.”
But that wasn’t the end.
Leo took out three wooden boxes from the wagon.
“He said that this is a reward for his trade with the young master, and these two are gifts given to him so that he doesn’t flinch anywhere.”
The long wooden box and the fist-sized wooden box were for me, and the other was for Moritz.
“Um, that’s heavy.”
I looked at the exterior of the long wooden box first.
This was what he demanded from the family head as compensation for the transaction.
It’s a gift and I didn’t know they would give you something else.
sniff
Then a snoring sound was heard.
Looking to the side, I saw Moritz holding a wooden box with tears in his eyes.
He clicked his tongue at that pathetic figure and said to Leo.
“If it’s a gift, I’ll come and give it to you.”
How is it that the nose plucking doesn’t shine on the day of leaving the house, I won.
Iron-blooded was an appropriate nickname.
“I did say that too.”
Leo scratched his chin.
Then he smiled and said.
“… … Are you feeling embarrassed?”
“no way.”
After that, the 3rd Knights and 1st Knights greeted each other with regret.
Those who know how to choose their own path know how to respect the choices of others.
That’s what the people here did.
They chose different paths, but there was no remnant between them.
They were just comrades who had gone through the battlefield together.
“You are going.”
Looking at the 1st Knights returning to Battenberg, Aaron said as if he was very sorry.
I looked back at the rest.
The 3rd Knights, Aaron, Gide, Moritz, and even the followers of Snowfall.
Now that I had parted ways with Ballack at Battenberg, I could truly say that I was the only one left.
“We are the first team of the Temple Knights.”
I put my eyes on each and every one of those who chose me.
They smiled happily and made eye contact.
“Temple Knights.”
“Finally, we are also going to succeed.”
“It was the third time in 10,000 years.”
Just because it was Battenberg’s third sword does not mean that their level and talent are low.
In the first place, if you want to join the knights of the best swordsmanship, you have to hear the sound of genius from a young age.
“You will become stronger than any group.”
It wasn’t empty talk.
In fact, the momentum felt from the 3rd Knights was more intense than when I first saw it.
From dragon subjugation to war against the undead.
He had no choice but to grow beyond recognition after going through rare battlefields several times.
They will be much stronger in the future.
if you survive
“Let’s go.”
We mounted our horses again.
It’s been a while since I headed to the Baren Kingdom.
“Dad!”
Adele and the elves appeared in the forest.
There would have been unnecessary noise if I brought them back to Battenberg, so I put them on standby in the forest.
If the family head had even caught the elf, he wouldn’t have heard anything good.
“how have you been doing?”
“Yep! How’s Dad?”
I replied as I pushed Adele away who was afraid to meet her.
“so so? not bad.”
In the end, it came out like this, but the possibility of the future is not closed.
was just looking forward to it
The day when Battenberg and Ludwig, the head of the household, would shout Hor.
“Let today become history!”
“Ohhhhh! Hor says!”
“Let faith spread far and wide!”
We sang clunky lyrics and moved on.