I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 85

85. plans and plans (4)

“… I don’t know if I can really accept this.”

Daphne shed admiration, not admiration, as she looked at the relics lined up in the warehouse. Should I call it a warehouse? I don’t know if it’s okay to call the secret place that exists in the deepest part of the Vatican by the name of the warehouse.

“There are a lot of great things. It seems that there are not only holy relics.”

Georg couldn’t bear to put his hand on it, but looked at the objects with greedy eyes. The crown worn by a great king, the rosary of a saint, the shield and sword of a wandering knight. golden orb. It seemed that even items that were not deeply related to the tradition of the Puritan Church were being kept.

“Because there is no army in the Holy Land. No sane monarch would think of invading the Holy Kingdom by force. It is also a way to keep dangerous relics from leaking.”

“I see a few things that are dangerous just by having them.”

Georg cautiously resisted the pope’s excuses, which were not, but the pope didn’t even shrug. You must have already been protested several times.

“They may pose a threat, but they will never actually be used in a human-to-human fight.”

I was standing at the edge of the relics and watching. As expected, it didn’t seem like there was a holy relic I could use. Of course, if you have it, it won’t help.

“[Still, how about borrowing one? The holy relics here won’t be as difficult to use as crowns.]”

I shrugged at the Holy Sword’s words. search a little more. Because I don’t regret it even if I don’t have it.

Marianne looked at her, not sure what to bring. It’s probably embarrassing because he never would have come here. I watched Marianne cautiously approaching the rosary.

“You have time, so take your time and look around. Each of you will have one of your favorite relics.”

Daphne seemed more interested in old books than objects. The Pope said that it would be okay to lend one of the magic books to Daphne, with the provision not to take the magic books out of the dormitory. Along with the scary words that if the contents of the magic book are leaked, all responsibility lies with her.

“thank you!”

Daphne, well, didn’t seem to care too much about any of those little details. As if she got what she wanted, Daphne’s purple eyes were burning with intense enthusiasm for the first time in a while. Come to think of it, Daphne had already reached the 6th circle. If it was like any other place, they would make a fuss about taking me to the Magic Tower.

“I will do it with this helmet.”

Georg picked up a pitch. It was an old, scratched helmet. The pope authorized its use without saying anything. lucky ball. According to tradition, it is said that it has been lucky enough to protect its owner several times. Considering that most of the holy relics are endowed with power according to their tradition, it wouldn’t be a bad choice. Georg tried the helmet on once and nodded in satisfaction.

“… .”

Marianne was staring at the rosary. Then he turned his head and noticed something like a compass lying next to the rosary and picked it up. The Pope, who had been watching him, approached Marianne and said:

“The rosary will strengthen your vocal qi, and the one-sided compass… It was an item used by a pirate in the past. How did it flow into the Holy Kingdom?”

Saying so, the pope glanced down at the compass.

“Where the needle points is where the thing you want is. It’s a fairly useful item, but if you ask how it can actually help in battle, you’ll be tilting your head.”

Marianne glanced at the rosary, and for a moment, a trace of anguish crossed her face, then Marianne clutched the compass and looked at the Pope.

“I will choose the compass.”

“… yes. Marianne, if that is your choice.”

The Pope nodded and came towards me. I was still looking at the relics. I had no idea what to write or how to write it.

“It seems that the hero hasn’t found anything he likes yet.”

it’s a favorite thing I narrowed my brows and nodded. Maybe it’s because I don’t feel like I need something.

“If you want, we will open it again once. It doesn’t matter if it’s not right away.”

I sighed and looked inside the warehouse. Georg was holding his helmet and examining it closely, and Marianne was looking at her compass. Daphne was making an expression as if she wanted to go out with the magic book right away. I looked at their faces very carefully, then opened my mouth.

“… Nope. That’s really fine. Instead, would you mind if I ask you one difficult favor?”

“As much as I can listen to.”

The pope turned to me with a raised eyebrow. I hesitated for a moment before opening my mouth, and the pope’s expression hardened.

“… I disagree with that statement. To the point where I want to roll up my sleeves and leave.”

“You have to do this. certainly.”

I looked at the Pope, saying that I would never bend my words, and the Pope looked at my expression and sighed.

“And what if it fails? There is no back. Please think carefully, warrior.”

“There are alternatives in case of failure.”

Of course, the alternative could not be rushed to the pope. No matter how much he was the Pope, his position or fame and whether or not I believed in him were two different things.

“I don’t really want to say that I’m a failure as a hero. I have to succeed.”

“… Sigh.”

The pope made an expression as if his head was pounding.

“Do you really think I would do that favor?”

“There is no other way.”

When I said that, the pope looked me straight in the eye. The Pope then shook his head again.

“You are sincere, Warrior.”

“It is the best way, and the most reasonable way.”

“In my eyes, I can only see it in a dangerous way. Regarding the possibility of success, do you really think that this method has the highest possibility?”

the pope asked in a low voice. I nodded. Really, I thought this method was the most appropriate.

“Yes. I think so.”

The Pope continued to look me straight in the eye for a while. I looked at him unmoving. There was nothing I had to hide from this conversation.

“What will you do if I say no to your request?”

“The plan goes ahead. Of course, you will have to deal with what happens after that.”

I’m really sorry Pope, but this time I needed to come out a little stronger. The pope fiddled with the rosary beads for a while, as if lost in thought, then looked at the warehouse.

“I will listen to the request of the warrior. But I can’t promise that the warrior’s request will be fulfilled until the end.”

“That’s enough.”

I nodded. The pope rubbed his hair before opening his mouth.

“You and Bishop Andre seem to have a subtle resemblance. In that the thoughts are not normal.”

“Wouldn’t I be more normal than him?”

I laughed and stepped up the stairs to leave the warehouse first, but I turned around at the sound of the pope calling.

“… I hope you will not regret your choice.”

regret it

“If I don’t do this, I will regret it more.”

I said that and left the warehouse.

Marianne looked at the compass. A place where you can find what you want? Marianne didn’t even know what she wanted. Like her heart, the needle of the compass went round and round without stopping.

“You picked something unique.”

Daphne looked at Marianne’s compass and said in surprise.

“I haven’t even fully unlocked the Holy Spear’s ability yet. I thought that getting something else here would be a way to go backwards… .”

Marianne answered while holding up the compass.

“I don’t think that would hinder growth. Is there any other reason you chose that? where you have what you want It’s romantic unlike you.”

Georg asked, coming with a helmet on his side. It seemed that he was very satisfied with the relic he had obtained. Marianne, on the other hand, kept her mouth shut at Georg’s question.

“… I do not know.”

The speed at which the compass turned was getting slower and slower. The end of the needle didn’t just turn in one direction, but also turned counterclockwise and then clockwise again.

direction to what you want. The moment Marianne heard that, she had no choice but to choose a compass. I remembered a conversation I had with Illroy once when I was drunk. With a face flushed red, he grabbed the hem of Illroy’s sleeve. What she wanted… .

At that time, the spinning compass suddenly stopped. Georg and Daphne, who were looking at the compass together, brightened their eyes as if they were curious. Marianne glanced slightly towards the direction the compass was pointing. He was pointing to the exit of the warehouse where Illroy had been standing until just now. And little by little, the needle pointed and twitched.

“… Where are you pointing?”

The moment Georg asked, Marianne quickly hid the compass. Daphne looked at Marianne with an expression as if she hadn’t seen where the compass was pointing and why she was hiding it.

“That… Well, that’s also a personal matter, so you’d better not ask too much.”

Georg, realizing roughly what had happened, began to deal with it, and Daphne looked at Marianne with narrow eyes. It seemed that Georg’s words only increased the work. Then, Daphne let out a small sigh and tapped the magic book.

“I know. I also have to learn as much as possible of what I have obtained now.”

Daphne then quickly took the magic book and left the warehouse. Georg watched the hesitant Marianne, patted her on the shoulder, and left. Marianne looked at the compass and put it in her coat pocket. I heard the sound of the compass needle turning.

“I heard the story from Andre.”

The Pope, who was standing at the door of the warehouse, looked at Marianne and said,

“His Holiness the Pope.”

“You don’t fit the position of the Heretic Questioner. Andre, what the hell is that guy thinking?”

The pope clicked his tongue.

“Well, anyone would say that if they saw you now.”

The pope said that and opened the door to the storage room. Quietly feeling the cold wind brushing her cheeks, Marianne moved on.

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That night, Marianne tossed and turned, unable to sleep easily. The pirate’s compass, placed next to her pillow, remained stationary and pointed somewhere. Marianne was well aware that it was the bedroom where Illroy was sleeping. Marianne stared at the compass needle for a while, then picked up the holy spear.

“more.”

Marianne muttered. At some point, it seems that she was feeling impatient.

Hung.

The holy spear swung around the room and split the wind. Since the nature of the holy spell and the aura were different, it was possible to overlay the holy spell over the holy spear, but I couldn’t open the holy spear yet.

to catch up with him.

I had to be stronger. Illroy seemed to have gone too fast and too far. I couldn’t catch him. he is a warrior To be with him, the only way was to follow him.

“… .”

Marianne lowered the lance and sat down. Seongchang, of course, did not answer. Marianne closed her eyes and laid back on the bed. I couldn’t let any more pointless thoughts consume me.

Marianne closed her eyes and turned the compass over. I felt like I couldn’t fall asleep while watching that.

And, as Marianne slowly falls asleep,

The compass needle began to spin very slowly.