Episode 252
65. Nocturne of Confusion (3)
Something to say urgently?
The eyes of the knight commander Judah Ahaman narrowed. He turned his head and looked into the room where the high priest had entered.
He fixed his gaze on Yura again.
“What is that?”
“There is someone we need to mobilize our troops to arrest right now.”
“… … ?”
Shh.
Judas Ahaman’s hand is placed on the sword of the waist. Have you noticed any signs of trying to get rid of the high priest?
If it was true, Yura Esther could not be returned safely as well.
“Who is that?”
Suddenly, the Paladins slowly gathered around Yura.
If she did, the purpose was to catch her and subdue her.
But the name that came out of Yura Esther’s mouth, Judah Ahaman, was unexpected.
“Baeksanwoo. Baek San-woo, a sophomore in Nakwon Island, won the award. You must have heard of the Knight Commander.”
At the moment when he was nervous, Judas Ahaman seemed to be cooling off.
What kind of nonsense did the Seonghwa-nyeo, who doesn’t know anything about this world, come to say?
“… … Yura Esther Candidate for Seonghwa Woman. I’m sorry, but we’re really busy.”
“yes? Wait! tell me my story… … !!”
“The high priest and I are in a situation where we are tired in many ways as we have a tight schedule. I have to go check the sacred barrier in the southern forest soon. Right now, I can’t even afford to listen to Yura-sama.”
With the decisive attitude of the Holy Knights Commander, Yura had no choice but to freeze on the spot.
And at the same time.
“Ugh… … !?”
A strong stench pierced her sense of smell.
It is known that the holy women of Canaan generally possess the protection of the pillar of fire.
Protection that spreads a powerful holy barrier to detect magic and defend against attacks.
However, contrary to what is known in the world, the power of the fire pillar’s protection did not stop at simply creating an excellent barrier.
Pillar of Fire in Canaan.
The pillar, which was said to lead the pilgrims of light day and night in the past, is a symbol of the light that has descended on the earth.
The fire of God that burns down all evil, hypocrisy, and magic.
So Yura Esther was much more sensitive to magic than others, and she had the ability to judge the other person’s malice with certainty.
Although it was not disclosed externally, it is definitely Yura Esther’s unique ability.
‘This malice… … I’ve never felt anything other than demons… … .’
A disgusting stench enough to make you sick. She raised her head and looked at the golden knight who was staring at her.
his face.
It never harbored a divine or noble aura.
‘no way… … !!!’
Only then did Yura Esther know who the stench was coming from.
One of the three persons of the temple of Canaan.
The Knights of Light had fallen.
“Yura Esther? Why?”
“Oh, no… … .”
As the knight commander approached, Yura instinctively retreated.
A great fear engulfed her in an instant.
With Baeksanwoo and the knights commander?
Because things I couldn’t even imagine as a candidate for the holy fire woman of the temple were happening right before my eyes.
“Then you will die today. It was too late.”
“Yes Yes… … . Al, I see.”
His lips trembled and his voice cracked.
Yura hurriedly left the place. She wasn’t the kind of person who could handle such a situation skillfully.
His expression was already pale and tired, and a sign of agitation was evident.
Judas Ahaman, too, must have noticed her change.
‘what should we do!? Uh, what?!’
I came here to ask for assistance in securing the life of Baek San-woo, the apostle of light.
It was like I knew something I shouldn’t have known.
The clear stench was still vivid. Yura barely managed to hold back tears from her fear.
The commander of the Order of the Holy Knights, Judah Ahaman, is plotting a very evil plot.
Yura Esther could be sure without a single doubt.
Even though there was clear evidence so far, the reason why we couldn’t rush Baek Sanwoo was because of the smell.
In fact, it was always possible to detain Baek San-woo just by being a candidate for the Seonghwa Woman.
Has anyone seen any suspicious behavior? That alone was reason enough to move the Heretical Judgment Bureau.
However, Yura Esther was unsure. It was rather confusing.
There was not even a hint of malice, let alone a stench, from him.
If it hadn’t been for Baek San-woo’s friend – that is, if he hadn’t witnessed the scene where the members of the suspicious club were directly colluding with Mongma.
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Maybe Yura Esther passed it on as a light incident that stemmed from her own misunderstanding.To that extent, it could be said that the meaning of Baeksanwoo was pure and good.
Even Yura Esther, who had never once doubted her own protection, doubted it.
But what do you do?
Since I witnessed collusion with the demons right in front of my eyes, I couldn’t get over it easily.
Yura Esther and Theodore Lincoln were convinced that Baeksan Woo was plotting something.
The ugliest person, unaware of the fact that it was the Holy Knights who tried to ask for help.
‘First, you have to go to Elijah unnie. Is the high priest also involved? Maybe he’s already been killed?’
In front of Esther Yura, the gentle face of Bassanio gleamed.
It was because he was a person whom he relied on like his father from the moment he was chosen as the candidate for Seonghwa Woman.
If anything really happened, Yura would not have been able to handle it alone.
It didn’t take long for Yura Esther, who was going to the Heresy Judgment Bureau, to notice something strange.
‘Were there so many knights in the first place?’
Everywhere they went, the paladins were lined up. Obviously, more paladins were dispatched than expected for this event, but… … .
Once I felt a sense of incongruity, all I could think of was a suspicious thought.
About five paladins pass in front of Yura, who hid herself in the alley and watched the situation.
Clap Clap Clap-!
Perhaps it was because he jumped quickly, and whenever he moved, a sharp metal sound resounded from the hinge of the armor.
Yura Esther noticed that one of them was a paladin who was with him when he met the commander of the knights a little while ago.
‘Are you chasing me?’
I had goosebumps.
I don’t know exactly why, but I had a feeling that I should never be caught.
‘There’s still a little bit left until the judiciary… … what?’
While Yura, who was in serious trouble, was contemplating, someone quickly approached behind her.
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A hand tugging at the clothes.
“Hey… … town!?”
Startled, she tried to scream, but an unidentified man blocks Yura’s mouth and pushes it against the wall.
Are you kidnapped like this? And getting removed?
All kinds of bad thoughts instantly engulfed Yura’s brain.
But the man’s face is revealed in the dimly shining moonlight.
“Yura-sama, how the hell did this happen? Why are there so many paladins on the street… … .”
“Ugh, whoops. whoops… … .”
“to? Why, why are you crying?”
Yura burst into tears.
The only reliable one in the current situation.
Because it was Theodore Lincoln.
* * *
“I can… … .”
“I am sure. However, I don’t know if the Knights Commander really colluded with Baek San-woo or if it was a completely separate matter.”
Theodore felt like her head was going to explode. Just checking the power of Baeksanwoo will give you a headache, but now even the Holy Knights of the Temple have fallen?
“Yura Esther, are you sure about this?”
Theodore asked again with a sense of grasping at straw.
And Yura Esther answered with a look full of confidence.
“yes.”
“Oh… … I will turn.”
It was the first time in Theodore’s 17-year life that things got so twisted.
Originally, I would have been just peacefully attending classes and competing.
What kind of wealth and glory did you get involved in this kind of thing while tying up with Yura Esther?
it was messy
“Theodore!”
As he staggered, Yura hurriedly approached him and supported him.
“This is not a problem we are going to solve. You should contact the bachelor’s office right away… … .”
That was the best.
Theodore and Yura Esther were uniquely high among the freshmen at Nakwon School, who entered this year.
After all, I was just a student.
It is incomparable to the power of a bachelor, and it is impossible to ask for help from the background of that status.
“Even if we are paladins, if the two of us sincerely break through, it will be difficult to catch them without hurt.”
“… … Are you really planning on doing it?”
“Then you’re just going to suffer like this? As Yura-sama said, we cannot secure our own safety the moment we are caught.”
If you really want to assassinate the high priest or turn Paradise Island itself upside down.
Giving them the identity of Theodore or Yura Esther would be suicidal.
Because the dead don’t talk.
“I have to run to the dean’s office or the faculty building. Even though the time is a little late, there must be a lot of professors who are still preparing class materials because the semester has just started.”
Theodore’s brain was fully operational.
Although he was confident in politics, he was a talented person who was named in Arthur’s upper class as soon as he entered the school.
Developing the best strategy in a given situation. That, too, was one of the areas in which Theodore was confident.
“Then go down this alley to the South Square, and go straight north, and you will find the Ortana Faculty. Let’s try asking for help there.”
I’ve learned geography in advance.
Seeing Theodore talking confidently, Yura felt somewhat reassured.
“We move quickly.”
“I don’t think it’s a good idea to go there.”
The moment the two of them were about to move, their bodies stiffened at the sound of a voice from somewhere.
Theodore drew his sword straight away and looked around, but at least there was nothing in sight.
“Who are you?”
At the low, threatening voice.
“Nice to meet you.”
There was a light yet clear answer.
Fluttering, black robes fluttered in the air, and someone jumped lightly from the roof of a building that was obscured by shadows.
“I am Master Swallow Byway. Yura Esther… … And I have something to say to Theodore Lincoln, who is standing next to him.”
enemy? Are you friendly?
I couldn’t be quick to judge.
Theodore stared at the man who identified himself as Swallow Byway with his sword pointed straight at him.
It didn’t feel overwhelmingly strong. However, it is not an opponent to be underestimated.
“I can understand roughly why you are wary, but… … , isn’t this the time for us to be like this?”
“What is the dragon?”
Theodore stepped forward as if protecting Yura and said,
“This is a message from Sanwoo Baek.”
“Baeksanwoo… … ?”
Why is that name appearing all of a sudden? Theodore’s eyes lit up for a moment.
Yura Esther was equally perplexed.
However, Swallow continued to speak, ignoring the reaction of the two of them.
“He asked to stop the plan to assassinate the high priest by the commander of the Holy Knights, Judas Ahaman.”
“what? uh, how did you know… … .”
“Currently, the Heresy Tribunal is in a state of confrontation with the Knights Templar. Elijah is now inevitably unable to intervene. Therefore, Yura Esther, the Seonghwa Woman candidate, said that the intervention is absolutely necessary.”
Again, it looked like they had put a hand on the Heresy Judgment Bureau. Yura Esther bit her lip as if resentful.
“… … How the hell did Baek San-woo know about these things?”
“I do not know. I don’t know that well. Isn’t it the most important thing to get over this situation first?”
Swallow’s eyes lit up.
“Look, the Seonghwa Woman candidate over there seems to have roughly noticed what is going on… … . Need more explanation?”
“Yura-sama.”
At the sound of Theodore calling her, Yura Esther opened her eyes.
okay.
First of all, it is best to overcome the current situation.
Baek San Woo was still a suspicious person, but at least it was clear that he had no intention of harming the high priest.
“What can we do?”
“good. Please follow me first.”
Saying so, Swallow disappeared through the shadowy alley.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Theodore and Yura looked at it for a moment.
He soon followed him and walked through the shadows.