078. Bridge of Light (1)
As if a huge anaconda was crawling from the floor, mana pulsated.
Pats Chutz… … .
Along with the menacing sound of electric current, the mana increased instantaneously. Electricity flows backward through the ground. If left as it is, lightning will surely fall on this area. no one will survive
“Siana. it’s not that. stop.”
A force comparable to a natural disaster.
I was the only one who could stop that power. I grabbed the excited Shiana’s shoulder.
“yes? Are you okay?”
The mana that filled the ground was scattered in an instant. The bloody aura that Shiana had been surrounded by was also taken away.
The expression on her face immediately returned to that of a flirtatious Shiana.
I don’t know why, but Shiana’s judgment was momentarily clouded, and she almost did something terrifying.
It’s lightning magic. It wasn’t just magic for the purpose of buying time. Dangerous magic with clearly ‘intent to kill’.
Ciana was just about to use it.
Of course, any violent acts are forbidden here in Eatera. Let alone the use of magic, he was never allowed to possess weapons that were not permitted.
Because this was a holy city.
If you drop lightning here, the storm that comes later will be really hard to handle.
“Now! Hurry up and tie me up!”
As Siana’s terrifying magic disappeared, the guard captain shouted while pointing his finger.
As the guards pushed their spears and the Heretic Questioner opened the chains, I quickly pulled out the Bars card.
I didn’t want to cause any more unnecessary conflict. It’s really difficult to have an accident in Eaterra.
“Please look at this.”
After raising his hand to signal that he had no intention of resisting, he slowly raised his card and walked towards the guard.
“… … ?”
The guard captain narrowed his eyes to see what was in my hand.
“This, this?”
“This is the Bars card.”
“… … .”
A guardsman who cares about words. I tilt my head at what I am dissatisfied with.
“Why does he have this?”
ensuing interrogation.
It seems that I don’t like my status at all. Even though I took out the free pass ticket, I was greeted with suspicion instead of hospitality.
“I shared a dormitory room with Victor Tenibian, son of Cardinal Livy.”
“… … So, do you want to tell Viktor that you received this?”
“do you have a problem?”
“Of course not. I can’t believe it. Why are you saying that Viktor became friends with your family? It’s much more likely to be an impersonation or a fake!”
As the captain of the guard beckoned, the encirclement of the guards drew closer. Siana clung to me. It was like looking at me asking for permission. then you can’t
“I’ll have to calmly follow you and accept the investigation.”
I thought there would be friction, but it’s worse than I thought. Have you lived through these lies?
“Please call Viktor. When we meet, we will guarantee your identity.”
“Ah, such a madman! Is Viktor your friend? Where should you come from! Hello! Get this guy right now-“
“Aren!”
A loud voice suddenly appeared. A blond haired man with a pleasant smile appeared.
I almost didn’t recognize him, because he was wearing a fancy platinum priest’s uniform.
I only remembered the usual vomit in plain clothes, so I couldn’t get used to seeing such a stylish Viktor.
“Seniors.”
“hello… … !”
“Hello Siana? Sorry for the delay guys. Talking about it is because I am too busy. Haha.”
With his back to the setting sun, Victor looked like a savior for this moment.
“Captain of Onir Guards. sorry. I should have told you beforehand. These children are guests invited by my father.”
“Yes, yes!?”
The head of the guard who is hard to believe. The puzzled look on his face was embarrassing. Didn’t even listen to me
“Is that true. Victor.”
“Yes. What’s wrong?”
The captain of the guard became a mute who drank honey. I laughed lightly at him.
“Let’s go, boys.”
“Yes. Seniors.”
Viktor made the guards retreat and gestured to Cyana. Seeing this, I realized how high a position Viktor was in.
Although he was nothing yet, the fact that he was the son of only three cardinals was a tremendous strength in itself.
‘As expected, I have good connections.’
Nodding his head, he passed the captain of the guard. Of course, I did not forget to greet the world with a good smile. Siana was also mocking.
The captain of the guard withdrew with a sh*t on his face.
* * *
“Sorry, guys. Were you surprised?”
Judging by the complexion of Viktor, it seems that he has been working hard lately. I didn’t drink alcohol, so my complexion itself seemed to have improved.
“it’s okay.”
“I’m sorry too, Siana. Usually, if you show your Bars card, you go through customs right away… … . Envy is envy, Aren, you should be a bit famous. It must have been because I was managing it so tightly. Please understand.”
“I understand.”
Needless to say, the place that took the vanguard to exterminate Black Fire was the Church of Light. Besides, the largest ceremony was right around the corner.
Technically speaking, I am an uninvited guest, and I am no different from a thief who stole the holy relic. Don’t forget to be careful with your behavior.
Following Victor’s guidance, we entered the Vatican building.
“I’d like to give you a room first so that you can relieve yourself of reading, but it’s not long before the holy girl candidate designation ceremony. I think we should proceed with the negotiations right away. Did you bring the relic?”
At Viktor’s words, Ciana pulled out the ‘Heart of Gregoric’.
Viktor let out a small sigh and smiled bitterly.
“sorry. making it difficult Still, I’m a church person too… … I can’t help it. I’ll try to convince myself as best I can. Then wait a minute. I will come and talk.”
“yes.”
Viktor pushed through the massive door.
Siana and I didn’t dare to make noise in the solemn atmosphere of the Vatican, and quietly waited for Victor. It didn’t take long for him to come out again.
“A cardinal eminent and three archbishops are waiting for you. Of course, that one is my father. I don’t think Siana and I can go in. No entry except for negotiators. What do you want to do?”
Viktor took care of me as much as he could and said.
“Aren. Are you okay? Can’t I go in?”
Shiana was also worried, holding onto my sleeve. It’s because he can’t be easily relieved because he’s already been through something at the checkpoint.
“I’ve come this far, but I have to pay the final decision.”
Even if you don’t look anymore, you can think of the stain eating away at Sianna’s forearm. Just thinking about it turns my stomach upside down.
Here, you must convince the crosses of the church.
“I’m waiting for you. I’ll be back soon.”
He smiled at Siana and reassured her.
Hing. Shiana dropped her shoulders and took a step back.
“Then, Sianna, follow me. I’ll show you the room. I have prepared the best place for you to stay in the Holy City.”
“thank you. Seniors.”
“Hehe. Should I pay for a good drink?”
Victor disappeared with Cyana, and I hid the ‘Heart of Gregoric’ in my arms and opened the door to meet the high-ranking officials of the Vatican.
* * *
A huge cross that looks like an angel descending.
A silver round table lay beneath it.
A total of 9 seats are allowed. 1 pope. 3 cardinals and 5 archbishops. The highest-ranking priests who run the Holy City and lead the Church of Light.
I was in awe of the breathless divinity that this space exudes.
“I heard, you are the scion of the famous Blackfire.”
A person resembling Victor was standing in front of a round table with his hands behind his back, and three archbishops sat sparsely at the round table, giving me disquieting glances.
Although they are looking at me with an unwelcome gaze, they are, strictly speaking, the most powerful people in the kingdom. They are people of high status, so it is only right for me, a mere cadet, to be polite.
“This is Arren Blackfire.”
He put one hand on his chest and bowed down.
“Come closer. We’re running out of time, so let’s start negotiations right away.”
What was given to me was a simple wooden chair.
As they sat down, Viktor’s father, Livius Tenivian, immediately got to the point.
“Three times as much as 600,000 gold. I heard that even that was not enough.”
“Because I don’t want money.”
You need enough strength and power to take over the magic tower and neutralize the witch. In order to do that, it was possible to move at least the archbishop.
“I heard the condition. Please stop the dishonest research in the Magic Tower and save the suffering girl.”
“Yes.”
“You don’t know anything.”
Livius shot the horse as if he had been waiting. He was already sitting in the center of the round table, glaring at me.
“The Red Magic Tower is where the Crimson Witch stays as the owner of the tower. It is a place recognized by the royal family for its high skill and dedication to subjugating monsters. Why do we have to take such a risk, trusting only your uncertain words?”
Livius spoke nonstop in an annoyed tone.
“Do you suspect the witch of doing something illegal, tell her to open the door and hand over all the experiment data? What do you believe in?”
“I have a child who is suffering.”
“know. Because it was already reported to Viktor. But what can you prove with mere body stains and scars? Even if you think about it, isn’t it unreasonable?”
Surely he was right.
Anyone familiar with magic will notice that it is not an ordinary scar, but these are high-ranking officials belonging to the Church of Light. It was normal to pretend not to know about sensitive issues.
In addition, the spell imprinted on Siana is sophisticated and subtle, so it is difficult to properly understand the structure of the spell unless you are the caster. In other words, Siana alone is not sufficient evidence.
In the end, you have to break into the Magic Tower, find traces of illegal experiments, and arrest them on the spot, but there is no proof or justification, so it’s no different from a gamble against you.
Moreover, I am Blackfire. There was absolutely no way the church would take my word for granted.
To move them, they needed a final blow to take all the risks.
“I absolutely have no intention of leading the Holy City troops to the Mage Tower without confirmation. It would be nice to leave that out of the negotiations.”
The only condition they want to negotiate with is money.
It is the fastest, most accurate and reliable trading method.
‘ha.’
I thought I wouldn’t be able to communicate, but when I did, I fired at them again and again without a chance to speak, and my breath stopped.
“I’ll give you up to five times the price you paid for it. We are also in a hurry, so we are presenting as generously as possible, so I hope you don’t ignore the favor any longer.”
As Viktor had said, the tone was now close to threatening.
‘If I’m more stubborn here, I’ll use force.’
Of course, 5 times is a lot of money. However, even that money cannot buy the power of the Church of Light.
“I don’t need money.”
“As ever, your family is indeed… … .”
One archbishop could not finish his speech. It must be a very sacred place for harsh words to be spoken about.
I didn’t pay too much attention to their insults.
“Hmm.”
Livius sighed deeply. He said, barely suppressing his boiling anger.
“Aren Blackfire. Can’t you see we’re fitting you now? I wish I could have cared for you like this… … . You also need to know how to do it in moderation. Don’t you feel anything when you see your ancestors?”
Why is that baby, my ancestors?
Isn’t it a miracle of God that Victor came out of such a person?
The atmosphere becomes grim.
For a clergyman to be called, a rather heinous momentum began to rise. It’s not just a feeling.
‘These children… … .’
Seriously, if you mess around here, I might put some physical pressure on you.
Even in the game, I’ve already seen them to the point of dropping a crane, but I’m even more disgusted when I face them in person. They are really dumb people.
Arrogant members of the light.
“Why do you need a holy relic?”
I took out the ‘Heart of Gregoric’ from my chest.
“Oh oh-“
The two Archbishops admire the ruby jewels and their eyes light up.
“Look at that light. It’s genuine, no need to check.”
“Hmm… … sure It feels light and divine just as it is described.”
“I hope things can be resolved peacefully. Blackfire.”
The three archbishops opened their mouths in order. Livius closed his mouth and waited for my words.
Should I break it?
For a moment, I was worried. If you break this gem so there are no substitutes, they will have no choice.
Instead, I will not be able to avoid death. The option that I took out in anger is put back.
“I heard that holy relics are needed for the holy woman candidate designation ceremony.”
“That’s right. As it is the most sacred ceremony performed in the church, symbolic relics are required. An object noble enough to arouse the faith of believers.”
peace is long gone As faith springs up in times of urgency and crisis, it is true that in times of peace, believers also gave remarkably compared to the past.
In addition, since the saintess did not come out for decades, the Vatican felt a crisis and risked her life this time.
“I heard that there is only one holy relic currently. Before such an important ceremony. That’s why you want to get your hands on this relic quickly.”
“… … .”
Livius narrows his forehead. It seemed to have been stabbed in the right direction.
“It’s shabby, compared to preparing grandly.”
I was as sarcastic as possible. It was because these humans looked like empty wagons making a lot of noise.
“That mouth, can’t you be careful!”
One of the archbishops jumped up and pointed at me. I didn’t stop.
“Well, since there’s nothing properly equipped, isn’t it that even saints haven’t come out for decades?”
“… … !”
“Get that guy right now!”
In an instant, I felt a terrifying pressure on my shoulders. It was because an archbishop poured out his divine power by memorizing prayers.
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The entire Vatican council chamber began to shake. After all, it was hard to see these guys as docile priests.
If you go against the planting just a little bit, look at the way you exercise physical force right away. They are really hard to talk to.
“The crime of insulting the Church of Light. I just won’t go over it.”
“I will lend you the holy relic.”
“Is this stupid bastard going to insult you now!”
It was different from before, and the spirit of not giving even the slightest circumstance. The big archbishop rises from his seat and presses me.
He made a big sign of the cross and began to recite prayers.
thud.
He was so strong that he fell to one knee.
“Keugh… … !”
My head throbs with the pressure. Even breathing is difficult as it feels like my lungs are being squeezed.
“If you don’t cancel your remarks right away, it will be a summary judgment right here and now. Seed of Blackfire.”
Livius also did not move, implicitly agreeing with the words.
“Everyone is full.”
Seeing these bastards do it, even if they had taken the holy relic from me by force, I had nothing to say. What’s the difference between these guys and bandits?
“Innooo-!”
Suddenly, the ceiling is covered with light, and a golden cross descends on my shoulder. As if he was really going to kill me, his divine power became even greater. It was on a different level from what Viktor showed.
—!
At that moment, a blinding flash tore through the cross.
With a scattering halo of light, a flowing sword.
It happened in an instant. A sword strike appeared from the air and split the cross of light.
“What… … ?”
“The prayer of the coming of the Archangel.”
“It is a power that cannot be cut with physical attacks. you guys What have you done? Could it really be the power of the demons?”
When the archbishops panicked, Livius got up and walked out. Archbishops paved the way.
“A human with demonic power will be swallowed up by the holy flame the moment they enter the Holy See.”
“Well, then what the hell is that?”
“… … If it’s more sacred than the prayer of the Archangel’s descent, you can cut it.”
Livius’ keen gaze pierces my grasp. Chicken meat sprouts from the arms of archbishops.
“No way, that sword… … Are you a purifier?”