Episode 247
64. Overture to Anxiety (2)
Either way, it’s just heartbreak.
No solid evidence has been revealed, and I also obtained information from sources I do not trust.
But there’s nothing wrong with being prepared, right?
If there is even a 0.01% chance, the only person who can stop it before it happens is Aidan.
I diligently spiced up the confused Aidan Christopher.
‘The authenticity of the information is unknown, so be prepared to respond to any possible threats.’
In the end, the point was this.
Even me, it was frankly uncertain whether Judas, the real commander of the Holy Knights, would try to assassinate the high priest.
Even though the timing was advanced, it was too early, and since this has happened, I also couldn’t understand Judas’ inner heart.
I’m just doing what I can do now.
If you try to kill, save it.
If you don’t try, just let fate let it go.
“All right. I will keep that in mind.”
“We will ensure your safety on the temple side as well, but the enemy may be inside.”
A light hint on whoever assassinates Bassanio in the main story.
Even at this level, there is no problem for Aidan to deal with in an emergency.
So me and Aidan.
In a peaceful daily life, while preparing for the catastrophic future that may come.
pu- pu-
With the sound of the stomach beating that raises the heart.
The largest battleship in the Holy Empire and a ship representing the temple of Canaan.
Divinity Johannes once again anchored at the pier on Paradise Island.
* * *
Beep Beep Parra Beep Beep~!!
The grand sound of a trumpet covers the entire island of Nakwon, and the crowds from the port are split at once.
A Shinto who worships the God of Light.
Even non-religious people who do not hold any particular religion.
Everyone gathered in the street and kept silent with a reverent gaze.
that too.
Because he was a high priest of light and a human closer to God than anyone else.
Who can practice blasphemy before him?
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Muscle-brain characters like Elka and Byron who can’t stand still for even a moment.Rather, he was looking ahead with a hardened gaze, keeping the utmost courtesy that he could do.
“tremendous… … .”
Even Camilla, who was standing next to me, was very different from seeing such a large crowd solemnly maintaining order.
With a surprised expression on her face, she admired it over and over again.
“This is the power of religion. That’s why all kinds of political organizations are looking for it.”
“I actually feel it, so it looks great.”
“There are even children who cry like that.”
As I shifted my gaze, Camilla turned to look at George, who couldn’t even lift his face.
“Ugh… … uhhh… … . To see the high priest before I die… … .”
Did I say that he was a devout believer of light?
Even though he had an Apostle of Light as his friend, the fact that he could see Bassanio the High Priest was enough to move him like that.
Even though they are the same trinity, the Apostle of Light and the High Priest cannot be compared in terms of recognition and name value.
It seems like the younger brother who has IU as his older sister likes Suzy more.
Even when it was revealed that I was an Apostle to the Light, George was so amazed that he even denied my existence.
In the end, it didn’t take long for me to return to the form of swearing and fighting with me.
I also didn’t really want to emphasize my authority as an apostle of light.
If that was the case, I wouldn’t be here right now.
He must have been marching in front of me with Bassanio, the high priest, and Judas, the commander of the Holy Knights.
“But what about Illyana-senpai?”
“I will be with Ishtar. After all, the event itself is to commemorate the peace treaty between Artel and humans.”
Although the event was held mainly by the Canaanite Temple.
The essence of ‘commemorating the dramatic reconciliation between humans and Artel’ should not be lost.
Therefore, Ishtar and Illyana were the representatives of Artel and were among the first to greet the high priest and accompany them on the march.
It was decided that the representatives of the human side would be the sons of the national heads of state constituting each coalition, including Theodore Lincoln and Diego Pissarro of the Spanish Empire.
‘Diego, you bastard, you’ve won in the end.’
In the main story, he is a villain who even tried to kidnap Ishtar and kill him.
As long as the peace treaty with humans has already been sealed, the justification for antagonizing the Artels has disappeared.
At first, he showed an attitude that he couldn’t accept it.
In case of any unforeseen circumstances, I have attached personnel from the back alleys… … .
Now it seems that he has fully acknowledged it and has decided not to touch Artel.
It was a good thing for Ishtar and Illyana, but the fact that Aidan’s 4th and 5th chapters were blown up doesn’t change.
I had a bitter taste.
While I was idly thinking about my thoughts, a flag representing the temple of Canaan appeared in the distance fluttering.
The sound of the trumpet and percussion instruments that followed quickly spread throughout the air.
A pure white priest appears, escorted by knights dressed in golden armor.
A young high priest and close friend of light, who just turned twenty-eight this year.
It was Bassanio.
I glanced at George for a reaction, and he just stood still with his mouth wide open.
The movement was stiff enough to think that it had been stuffed or petrified.
The moment I realized that it wasn’t a still image, it was thanks to a single drop of moist tears rolling down from the corner of his eyes.
‘Crazy.’
I could recall a long time ago, when the Pope visited Korea.
It wasn’t such a solemn atmosphere, but still, a huge crowd gathered, and it seems that they all had a similar reaction to George.
Is the symbolism of religious leaders the same whether in the game world or in reality?
‘By the way, f*ck you with X feet. never do it How did you manage the situation?’
Following Mary Celeste and the Cursed Artel, the abyss of Hisperif and the Hivemind.
It is impossible to turn the daily life that has been barely recovered into the non-routine again.
It’s best to stay calm and leave, but if you’ve made up a conspiracy… … .
‘Yeah, keep trying to assassinate~~ It’s enough if you save him~~.’
Bachelor’s degree, back alley, and even the Heresy Judgment Bureau.
I will protect you with all my might.
I clenched my fists as I watched the crowd of the high priest approaching little by little.
* * *
“… … Therefore, we, Canaanite temples, who long for peace and light, and the noble members of the Light, have no doubt that the unbreakable bond and cooperation between Artel and humans will be with them from now to eternity, Amina.”
Let’s stop the calm but clear voice.
Soon after, applause erupted that shook the entire Central Terrier.
Yura Esther was only able to breathe a sigh of relief at that moment. Because I was so nervous, my back was wet and my neck was dry as if it was going to burn.
The congratulatory speech was successfully completed.
She glanced away and checked the expressions of High Priest Bassanio and Redeemer Jellia, who were sitting in the dignitary.
Both of them had expressions of immense admiration.
The next person to turn was Theodore, who had planned all this and spent all night writing the speeches.
When he gave a thumbs up and smiled contentedly, Yura felt somewhat embarrassed.
‘thank god.’
Until now, Yura Esther had only been known to the Arthur Faculty, and only to a small number of people, including first-year students.
Even if she is the only candidate for the holy fire woman, in the end, she is a candidate.
Besides, the position of the Holy Flower Woman itself was less well-known to the general believers compared to the high priest or the Holy Knights leader.
However, through this congratulatory speech, he must have succeeded in leaving a definite imprint on the majority of the residents of Nakwon Island.
Yura Esther slowly descended the stage and sat down next to Theodore.
“Good job. You must have some knowledge in this area, don’t you?”
“Oh, no… … It’s all thanks to Theodore.”
After that, nothing happened.
Ishtar Arhalten, the CEO of Artel, and Theodore Lincoln, the CEO of Union, came up on the podium and held each other’s hands and shook hands.
Following the announcement of the opening of the festival in earnest by High Priest Bassanio, the beautiful performance of the choir attached to the Holy Knights resounded.
“The future of humans and Artel will move toward hope!”
“Waa!!”
The cheers that swallowed the Central Terrier.
Students and residents who gathered to watch the opening ceremony of the festival disperse.
“Are you ready?”
“Absolutely!”
“Now, I will take you to a full-fledged hunting ground. Be strong.”
The two of them got up from their seats and moved to the banquet hall where they had been scheduled.
* * *
I prepared hard.
I thought as I looked around the huge banquet hall built on the roof of the administration headquarters on Nakwon Island.
The walls and ceilings decorated with beautiful decorations, and the food prepared were of the highest quality.
After all, the high priest is coming, so is it normal to prepare like this?
In retrospect, it almost feels like a minister of defense or a president-level person has visited a front-line unit.
Perhaps several priests were separated.
“Sanwoo, please try that. You will like it.”
As I was just looking around, Illiana, who was seated next to me, pointed to an unusual looking dish.
“It’s a popular food among Artels recently. Cacao chocolate with mint flavor.”
“Cacao chocolate coated with mint… … ?”
I feel like I’ve heard it a lot.
The color was oddly ominous, and it looked very similar to the toothpaste-like thing in reality.
“Did Illyana eat that?”
“yes. I enjoyed it.”
“Illiana was like that… … . I saw it again.”
As I shake my head, Iliana asks with a puzzled expression.
“Why why? What’s wrong?”
“Uh-huh! Mint is mint and chocolate is chocolate. A foolish and terrible invention of mixing both is unacceptable!”
“Let’s eat it just once.”
Surprisingly, it was Illyana who was actively casting Churai on me, probably because my taste was right.
“It’s a banquet, so there are a lot of delicious things, right?”
“I can’t. I will bring it.”
“yes? No, I haven’t eaten properly yet, but someone is already eating mint chocolate.”
I hurriedly grabbed Iliana, who was about to get up, and put her back in her seat.
at that time.
“Senior Baek San-woo, how are you?”
“… … hello.”
Two people with familiar faces sat quietly in front of us.
Theodore Lincoln in a neat tuxedo and Yura Esther in a Canaanite temple robe.
They were the number one contributors to this three-month period.
I was going to visit you once, but did you come first from the other side?
“Nice to meet you. Is this your first time since the last follow-up of Hisperiif’s Abyss?”
“That’s it. With the start of the new school year, I have been very busy.”
“Hahaha, I used to be like that too.”
Theodore creates a relaxed atmosphere by filling up the fortune with everyday conversation.
He took a sip of the special non-alcoholic wine placed on the table and began to lead the conversation.
I don’t know why I had to settle in the place where Ilyana and I were, in a situation where I was supposed to be wandering around.
I had a gut feeling that Theodore was hiding something.
“But why did you come to me… … ?”
“ah.”
Don’t rush around, let’s get straight to the point.
At this point, there is only one reason Theodore is approaching this in the first place.
‘You must have heard from Irkhan that I might run for the student council president. Are you trying to propose cooperation?’
If that’s the case, I was confident that I would accept it easily.
I already made Nabedo an Incubus King.
It’s easy to make Theodore, who has a solid foundation, the student council president.
“I know everything. Theodore, if you are just thinking about it, you have chosen the wrong person.”
I replied with a smile.
And their faces turned pale at the same time.