I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 76

76. Looking (1)

76. Looking (1)

Once the physical evidence was secured and the main culprit was caught, the rest of the matter was dealt with swiftly. The royal palace quickly dispatched knights to arrest the worshipers of evil spirits, and chained together criminals and sponsors related to them and sent them to the deepest prison in the kingdom. Their leader, the worshiper, was captured by the Heretic Questioners and taken to the Holy Land.

“Well, shouldn’t we stop by the Holy Kingdom later and squeeze out as much information as we can?”

Bishop Andre said with a calm face as if he had to wring out some water from a rag. I didn’t want to know how the bishop squeezed information out of people.

“Heroes, don’t worry about the evil spirit worshipers, just stick to your job.”

Bishop Andrew told us with a burdensome smile. It wasn’t the smile of a benevolent religious person as always, but rather the expression of a soldier who got a new weapon.

“Leave it to us to track down and annihilate the demon worshippers. They will be on their guard. You haven’t tasted the power of the Puritan Church yet.”

Saying so, Bishop Andrew took out a dagger and waved it. It is true that his impression of the bishop has changed greatly, but the thought that he seems to be a bloody human being has not changed.

Also, I met the governor of Bakhtins again.

“I’m glad things are working out.”

The governor said so with a sigh of relief. It must have been a slow suffocation to watch the apocalypse cults expanding their power.

“The warrior also worked hard.”

The provincial governor greeted him unselfishly. He was the one who did not give up and continued to hold on to this ruined province no matter what. There’s no way he’s a responsible and incompetent person.

“It was painful to watch the residents become more and more strange. From some point on, some people began to look down on me even when I visited.”

The governor shook his head at that.

“I am glad that the Holy Land helped me. Since the saintess is busy right now, please convey my thanks on my behalf. Thank you so much for helping the village.”

“Is it possible?”

I shook hands with the governor and headed back to the church. The air was different. The moon began to rise in the sky again from the night before yesterday. Fires were rekindled throughout the village, and the night regained lost warmth.

Isis cured all the villagers in just three days. Even those who had been implanted with the traces of disaster, Isis was able to use healing magic to heal them without difficulty. Even those whose body parts were cut off, or those whose wounds festered and were on the verge of death. Isis’ magic healed it.

“… thank you.”

Those who were healed by Isis looked down at their healed bodies with bewildered expressions. There were people who cried with joy, and there were people who pinched my face in disbelief. Among those who act as if they wish the world would end tomorrow, there are people who have difficulty accepting the reality.

“I can’t help it. Now that my body is fine, I will have to live by helping with the recovery work.”

“There’s not just one sea there.”

Of course, not everyone accepted. Some refused to accept treatment, while others even took their own lives. Isis shed tears in front of them. There were other people who changed their minds after seeing Isis like that.

So, the scars gradually begin to disappear. The wound healed and started to become a scar, but it didn’t bleed any more. It is better to remain scarred than to fester and rot.

“I see.”

And I, in the midst of tidying up, only went back and forth between the church rooms and the backyard. They chatted about holy swords and swordsmanship in vain, or swung their swords with their heads empty.

“So far it’s going very smoothly. Fortunately.”

Right now, Isis and I were sitting in the bedroom talking. It’s been a few days since summer ended, but the weather is starting to cool down. Steam rose from the cup placed in front of the table. I looked at Isis with a faint smile. He looked a little tired, but I could see signs of growth in his expression.

“What are you going to do when the job is done?”

Isis took a sip of her teacup.

“I wonder if they will continue to search for the victims. Maybe they’re trying to erase the traces of a doomsday cult. I guess I’ll have to discuss it with the bishop to find out.”

Isis showed a bashful smile.

“Still, I’ll try to keep in touch. Maybe Illroy, there might come a time when I need your help.”

“… yes.”

thank god. I thought so and likewise lifted the tea and drank a little bit.

“Did Arjen say he was with Bishop Andrew?”

When the residents showed signs of remission and the village seemed to be being sorted out, Arjen suddenly disappeared along with some of the Heretic Questioners.

“Yeah. The bishop said he liked the workmanship and said it would be of great help in tracking down evil spirit worshipers.”

I nodded. That guy, too, would be immersed in his own thoughts.

“What are you going to do now, Illroy?”

Isis looked at me and asked. I leaned back against the chair while touching the hilt of the holy sword. Fog. fear of the formless. There won’t be any acts of destruction like the kraken or giant, but I remember that it was a disaster that was more difficult to deal with than any other disaster.

“I have to go back and prepare.”

“prepare?”

I shrugged vaguely. For this disaster, we had to prepare more thoroughly than ever before.

In the original work, the disaster that annihilated the party of warriors including Illroy was the fifth disaster, the fog.

There was something strange about Illroy. Marianne thought so.

Lately, I’ve often been absent-minded. When Daphne or Georg called, he couldn’t hear it, so he looked somewhere, then approached and tapped him, but he raised his eyebrows and turned his head as if he hadn’t heard. After exchanging a few words, I turned around and sat down.

“Is something going on?”

When Daphne, who always looked at Illroy, asked, Illroy smiled bitterly and shook his head. The expression on Illroy’s face was quite different from the first time I saw him. At that time, there were times when he was somewhat lacking and immature, but hey, Illroy sitting down now had a deep expression. Deep, deep, sinking deeply like a stone sinking slowly into the sea.

“just. I was thinking about when my sword would be crafted.”

Georg raised his eyes in interest and turned to Illroy.

“What, is production still not over?”

“You’ll know when you go to the studio, but seeing as you haven’t been contacted in particular, it seems like you still need some time. I also want to see it finished soon.”

Illroy pretended to be dissatisfied and put his face on the desk. Sloppy documents fluttered at Illroy’s movements. Illroy’s eyes followed the rolling seal.

“I guess the time will come for you to become greedy for good equipment. The holy sword was so good that he probably didn’t feel dissatisfied with it, but in fact, the more equipment there is, the better it is.”

Georg crossed his arms and shook his head.

“When the time comes later, even if it’s not a sword, I’ll go with you to see other equipment. I also feel the need to tinker with the armor these days.”

“… It’s the first time I’ve seen you say that with such glinting eyes, hey.”

Illroy’s mouth was smiling while his eyes widened in disgust. Marianne still couldn’t understand why Illroy didn’t hide a smile while showing a slight dislike.

“Well, after returning to the capital, I said it was okay to go on vacation, but why are you guys still sitting around in my office like this? Daphne, what about the puppy you are raising?”

“The boarding house lady is taking care of me. You declared that you would borrow it for the whole day.”

Illroy chuckled, and Daphne smiled at Illroy.

“Come see the puppy on vacation. You say you like animals.”

“Then you have to make time.”

Looking at the conversation, Marianne tilted her head slightly uncomfortably. Then she regained her equilibrium and returned to her usual self. Illroy turned his eyes to Georg.

“What about your knights?”

“I was scolded not to come often. Young knights don’t like it when you grow up.”

“yes. If you don’t want to harass the wrong knights, sit down in my office.”

Georg and Daphne wandered together in Illroy’s office for a while, then stood up. Illroy waved his hand around with his face buried in the desk, and the two shook their heads and left the office.

“Where did the dignity of the party leader disappear?”

Illroy murmured and raised his head. It seemed that there were documents to be paid. Illroy went over the party’s budget carefully, then picked up a pen and scribbled something.

“Marianne, do you have any vacation plans?”

Illroy asked, Marianne blinked and shook her head.

“There is not. maybe… , I don’t think I will go to the Holy Kingdom.”

Illroy raised his eyebrows in surprise.

“yes? What does Bishop Andrew say?”

“Nope… . Fine.”

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Marianne recalled a conversation she had had with the bishop before leaving Bakhtins.

‘Marianne.’

‘Yes, Bishop.’

Bishop Andrew looked at Marianne. The bishop’s eyebrows narrowed as he looked at her, then returned to normal. The bishop crossed his arms and inhaled, then exhaled briefly.

‘Even if the activities of the hero’s party are over, do not return as the Heretic Questioner.’

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Marianne opened her eyes in uncharacteristic surprise. The Bishop opened his eyes sharply and was looking at Marianne.

‘You can no longer be the Heretic Questioner. You must have vaguely realized that fact.’

‘Then I’m… .’

‘We will not retrieve the holy spear until all missions are completed. I’m sure you’ll find it useful. After the mission is over, you will remain a priest or a knight of the Holy Knights.’

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Marianne couldn’t understand. I can’t remain as the Heretic Questioner. In confusion and a sense of uncertainty, Marianne looked at Bishop Andre with her hands on her chest.

‘The warrior does a lot of different things. You’ll find out sooner or later.’

Bishop Andrew’s voice as he told Marianne was not cold. Leaving the bewildered Marianne behind, Bishop Andre left. Marianne sat on a pew in the church and watched the back of the bishop as he disappeared through the exit at the groom’s end. A very subtle, disturbing and at the same time comforting feeling. Marianne did not understand why she was relieved.

And now. Marianne sat in her chair, looking at Illroy, like a fox that had lost its prey.

tick off.

Illroy, who had checked the budget before he knew it, pulled out a new piece of paper and spread it out, scribbling something. Hmm, exhaled, frowned, and shook his head.

“… Oh, Marianne.”

Illroy then looked up and saw Marianne. Marianne looked closely at Illroy. There is nothing to do except to go to church regularly.

“what’s the matter?”

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Marianne shook her head and said it was nothing. Illroy frowned slightly in wonder, then lowered his head back to the paper and began writing down something. Staring at him for such a thing, Marianne made up her mind.

Aside from himself, Illroy must first find out the cause of the strangeness.

In order to do that, I will first observe Illroy all day long.

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  1. Extra says:

    Marianne is adorable haha.

    Yes, just keep realizing your own feelings bit by bit 🧐

  2. huehue huehue says:

    Fexk Marianne so cute 🥹 Having strange feelings now eh, especially seeing Daphne’s and Illroy’s interactions, hmmm 😌

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