Episode 210
56. Mary Celeste (1)
“Oh, no… … Where is this boat?”
Irkan Bradamante was astonished to see the three huge ships moored in front of the pier on Paradise Island.
“My friends gave me some strength.”
Baek Sanwoo laughed lightly, and Swallow Byway and Karjo came down from the platform connected to the ship.
“Nice to meet you, Deans of Paradise Island.”
“Nice to meet you.”
They approached the professors with a relaxed expression on their faces.
In fact, most professors are aware of the existence of the back alley, but do not know exactly where it is.
This is because the back alleys of Nakwon Island rarely pose a real threat to ‘students’.
Although the bastards and the poor were living in the wreckage of the old dungeon.
They too were well aware that if they worked intensively on Paradise Island, especially in the faculty, they would be expelled from the island, let alone alleys.
So, unless there is a special case, he lived completely separated from the students.
Even if they threaten the villagers and rip them off, they do not commit murder or kidnapping.
After all, their target of crime was outside the island.
The two forces that lived so thoroughly separated.
Today, Mary Celeste and the fallen Artel will be united for the first time.
Of course, I had to make that much sacrifice, and in the process, two guilds were completely ruined… … .
The faculty had no way of knowing.
The only people who realized the strangeness were rather the operators of Nakwon Island.
smuggling guild
Basically, the business itself is impossible unless you open a connection with the top officials.
They knew that the fleet of huge sailing ships brought by Baeksanwoo and the rest of the back alleys belonged to the ‘Smuggling Guild’.
‘There’s no way they can borrow that blindly… … .’
But it was impossible to pretend to know or bet on other things.
If you admit that, wouldn’t it be like confessing to the fact that the smuggling guild knew what it was and left it unattended?
At the point of knowing the source of drugs and illegal trade items circulating on the market on Paradise Island.
Civil servants on Nakwon Island had no choice but to work together.
“Baeksanwoo, you… … Were you even keeping up with the back alleys?”
“There is no reason not to. And it was an organization that Aidan had to build a relationship with in the future.”
“It’s so thorough that I get goosebumps. I saw a person well.”
Irkhan approached Baek San-woo and whispered,
In any case, this was an emergency.
300 years ago.
It was the first sudden situation the Demon King had to face since he was subjugated by the expeditions and heroes gathered from the continent.
Even the information was insufficient.
What is the enemy’s strength, what magic they use, and what tactics they use.
Also, what is its purpose, and what will happen when they land on Paradise Island.
there was no information.
The player, Sanwoo Baek, is like that, but professors are no different.
“That’s right. How long will this ship be ready for departure?”
“If you want, you can do it right now.”
“Very good. The chairman is currently absent, so we will talk about it.”
“Thank you, deans.”
Karjo and Swallow bowed their heads politely.
They had already spoken with the Baeksanwoo.
Of course, the smuggler guild collapsed overnight, and the hunting guild was cut in half.
It was because there was nothing wrong with this opportunity to get acquainted with influential people in Yangji.
Rather, it was an opportunity.
This is the first time the back alley known only on the other side of the island of Nakwon comes to the sunny side.
Of course, there were things that were possible because it was in the shade, but there were much more benefits to be gained when it came out in the sun.
‘… … I might be able to secure my husband’s whereabouts much more quickly.’
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Madame Karjoo quietly looked at the ruler of the new back alley.The moment our eyes met for a moment, she turned her gaze away in surprise.
After that day.
Carjou was very afraid of Baeksanwoo.
I am only an 18-year-old student.
From the time I drank alcohol casually at first, I felt something strange.
I never dreamed that I would overturn the back alley at once and blow up the smuggling guild, the strongest of the three, alone.
… … What’s more, the fact that they treat the dreamers like limbs.
Karjou was a smart woman.
That’s why I was able to build my own power as the wife of the guild leader in the hunting guild.
The alliance with the information guild to check Baldro was also being promoted little by little before Baeksanwoo came.
Of course, this victory was purely thanks to Baeksanwoo.
Therefore, she also dispatched her guild members to the Paradise Outfit fleet.
From now on, Baek San-woo’s words are the policy of the back alley.
In order to be guaranteed autonomy and to achieve the desired goal, the relationship with Baeksanwoo had to be maintained at its best.
“We somehow managed to recruit people with sailing experience, but these alone are not enough to operate a fleet of three ships.”
“Don’t worry about that, the administration and administration department of Nakwon Island will also support people… … .”
Dean Dalfner said with a serious expression.
“I will be in charge of steering the fleet.”
In short, it means that Archmage Dalfner Raituves will build a magic trick himself and control three ships at the same time.
“As long as you can use strong wind magic, speeding up the sailing boat or changing its direction is not enough.”
“Now that we have brought the ship as promised, we will trust and entrust the composition of the expedition to the dean.”
Baek San-woo nodded his head as if satisfied, and answered.
Baek San-woo speaks proudly in front of three deans, senior professors, and high-ranking officials on Nakwon Island.
As of today, his name has been firmly etched in the minds of professors and civil servants.
Not just one sophomore.
As a ‘hero’ living in a new era.
“But where are you going now?”
Dean Irkan caught Sanwoo Baek, who was about to leave after a brief conversation.
He shook his head slightly and replied.
“I should go to the temple of Canaan to formally request cooperation.”
* * *
“I would like to see Yelia-sama.”
“Come inside.”
The building of the Heretical Tribunal located in the Central Terrier.
Even if I don’t know exactly what the corrupted ancient Artel is.
Once the word ‘cursed’ came into use, I thought I might be vulnerable to divine power.
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Moreover, the entire island of Paradise was threatened by a pagan force known to have been annihilated long ago.Even in the temple of Canaan, it would not be possible to just leave it alone.
‘I was a good one-on-one with Thanatos, but just being by my side is reassuring.’
It was not just about attacking dungeons, it was a large-scale expedition that staked the fate of Paradise Island.
As it was a naval battle with many variables, the more wizards and priests, the better.
I stood at the door of Elijah’s office and knocked on the door.
“Jeliya-sama, it’s me.”
“Come on in.”
A soft voice came from inside. As soon as I opened the door, a bright silver-haired woman greeted me with a smile.
“Good morning, Apostle of Light.”
“As well as the Redeemer.”
But there was one face I had never seen. As I glanced to the side, I saw her brilliant platinum-colored hair.
A youthful appearance and physique that no one can help but say that she is a girl.
I paused for a moment, then soon realized who she was.
‘Yura Esther, you are the holy fire woman of the Holy Empire.’
Like Theodore Lincoln, she was one of the freshmen entering the first year this year.
He is a person who holds an overwhelming position among freshmen of a large, high-status position.
In general, the high priest, the chief of the temple knights, and the apostle of light symbolize the trinity of the temple of Canaan.
There were also people who were given special titles and statuses, such as Elijah the Redeemer, and were active.
Yura Esther is one such person.
A holy flower woman who lights up the light of the temple and protects it from fading out.
Even though she is now called a candidate for the holy fire woman, she was in fact the same status as the holy fire woman.
“Is this the Apostle of Light?”
“Yes, say hi.”
At Elijah’s words, Yura Esther stood up and bowed her head politely.
“This is Yura Esther, a candidate for the Holy Fire Woman of the Holy Empire of Acrion.”
“It’s Baeksanwoo. You don’t have to call me Apostle, Seonghwa Woman candidate.”
In any case, I am not yet an official apostle of light.
‘Because you’re pretending to be an apostle of light in the first place.’
Therefore, it was natural to keep a series of courtesies for the holy fire woman candidates of the Holy Empire of Acryon.
“… … .”
And a strange silence came.
Esther Yura’s eyes trembled slightly, and she looked at Yelia and my face alternately.
“Why?”
“Oh, no. it’s nothing. You two, let’s talk.”
“There is no need for that, Seonghwa Woman Candidate. It’s a story that candidates need to hear too.”
At my words, Elijah’s expression hardened slightly.
He seems to have noticed roughly why I came here for some reason.
If I didn’t know, there was no way I didn’t know.
To the private sector and students, it was proceeding without revealing it as much as possible so as not to cause any confusion.
The Canaanite temple must have received a request for cooperation in any way.
In fact, he must have already selected a few priests and included them in the expedition.
“You’ve probably heard about it to some extent, but… … Ordinary priests alone have no jaw.”
Where else do you need to gossip? I went straight to the point.
“Jeliyah, Yura Esther. Please accompany me on this expedition.”
“The fallen ancient Artel. The voices of the cursed… … And the Last Ark, Mary Celeste. I’ve heard from the top leaders of Nakwon Island.”
Elijah said with his eyes closed.
“Is there even a need for me and Yura Esther to be a candidate for the holy fire woman? I already know that the deans are participating all at once.”
“Yes, I need it.”
I answered without hesitation.
This was not as simple as I thought.
It was impossible to grasp the power of the fallen ancient Artel, and it is unknown what kind of variable it would cause.
It was necessary to fight in the optimal state with maximum power.
Because even I didn’t know what kind of ending would come from a single carelessness and misjudgment.
“Even me, an apostle of light, is a force that cannot be easily judged. With the divine power of the two of you, the morale of your allies will be greatly increased.”
It was a valid reason.
To be precise, it was because of the peculiarities of Yellya and Yura Esther rather than the morale of the allies.
Elijah is a tactical nuke. Among the manpower I can bring now, along with Rona-senpai, I boast of overwhelming power.
I have a nuke, so there’s no reason not to use it.
And if Elijah was a nucleus, Yura Esther was an Aegis.
The special power she possesses, the protection of the pillar of fire.
It was the ability to unfurl a wide range of powerful divine barriers and reliably detect and even intercept any magic that was captured within it.
‘I can’t take it away.’
If it’s Yeliya who listens to my words, she’ll understand enough.
But.
Elijah’s subsequent answer was far beyond expectations.
“Impossible.”