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“Crown ether is said to be the dream fragment of the Goddess.”
I don’t know the dream, but I suddenly think of Korean sweets.
“It is not unreasonable to know. Such concepts are not included in official textbooks. Only the powerful Cardinal himself knows for sure about the Crown. Perhaps His Majesty Aurelie tried to teach after the Marquis opened Sanctuary.”
‘It’s not too late though.’ Sir John calmly explained.
It was late at night. He was wearing a shirt sitting on the floor with a turquoise coat.
A magical light was illuminating the dark room.
I was lying on the old bed with the gods, covering my ceremonial clothes, and staring at only the closet.
“I am not a cardinal.”
“It is not a miracle that all cardinals perform. It is said that Matteis Roseharder, who you know well, also realized the crown when he was an archbishop.”
“What would be good about that?”
The man was silent for a moment.
“According to the papal records, every pope in succession was able to use the crown ether.”
“I hope.”
“Not all Cardinals who have manifested the Crown have become Popes.”
He added that he couldn’t win. Then yes.
“In other words, is it the stigma of a priest?”
“I heard that stigma and crown ether are very different, but they usually compare it that way. Little is known about the latter.”
Umm, it’s a stigma. Even in my dizzying heart, I tried to recall the sensations of that night.
The night view of the apartment complex and the pure white light flashed before my eyes like a main lantern.
[I am your new owner!]
It was desperate and desperate.
Blood rushed from his mouth, and his head and stomach were pounding like crazy.
The arms that had poured out all their energy were trembling like aspen trees.
Visibility was blurry the whole time, and it was hard to breathe with the rush of tension and fear.
But I couldn’t give up there.
-Pudder!
As I tried my best to achieve growth, a lightning-like pain pierced my brain.
Everything in front of my nose is dyed purple—
[Look! The moon you serve runs the heavens. Obtestátĭo!]
– Aww!
······It was. I trembled all over and hugged Demi.
I thought it was crazy back then, and even thinking about it again.
I do not regret it, but it was an act that I would never do to my loved ones.
From the other side, the gentle voice of the knight continued.
“I’ve been to many places, but I’ve never seen the crown of a cardinal-level priest. I went to the Holy See and found out that there is such a thing.”
“…you’ve never seen Sir John?”
“yes. It is said that it is a young gun that should not be exposed recklessly, and that the act of revealing the crown has a cause. If your name goes up and down as a candidate for Pope, your life could be in danger.”
. . . was it that great? No, you did a great job.
It was certainly a tremendous ability to bring me outside the novel into the novel.
I don’t know about the cause.
“It is an act that shows the greatest divine power of a priest. It is said to be the ultimate delusion that attracts even a paladin from far away.”
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Oh my god!
“Then we can reach the two of them straight through the crack!”
“Or you will provoke the cardinals of the new kingdom closest to here.”
“Still, Sir John, can you stop me? Is it really not possible?”
“yes.”
The paladin answered with a single knife.
He leaned his back against the window wall and was closely monitoring the ‘crack’.
Apparently, even if he had to stay up for a few nights, he would not send me there.
“I will try harder. Here’s the Martian Witness, and there’s also a storage room for ice jams. There are three gods, so if you ask them, they might give you strength. If you say you are going to save the two of you, surely—”
“You said that if you use the Crown, you will run out of Ether throughout your body for a long time. Are you saying that you are going to leave without a return or safety measures?”
“·················ogue.”
It’s all true, but it’s a bit hateful. I rubbed my lips and put the red pandas in my arms.
– quiver
“Okay, let’s have one more meal before bed.”
And without hesitation, he made an ether ball the size of a plum.
Demi licked one, Perry licked one and a half, and Leah licked two. Time passed quietly.
“…Kristel also likes plums.”
Words like a sigh came out unconsciously.
We had dinner with the same food as the soldiers and camped here.
Duke Fabrice and Bacary-kun decided to close their eyes on the sofa in the living room and in another room, respectively.
There is a lot of dust and cobwebs, so it’s not a very good environment, but since there is an incident here, it was difficult to leave the place easily.
Sir Elizabeth and François had just returned to the barracks and were resting. When the sun comes up, everyone will gather here.
We will exchange the information we have gathered so far and start a new research.
And tomorrow, the full moon will rise. I really can’t afford it now.
– What?
“Oh, you can’t eat this. Black brother.”
– Kiwoong?
“yes. I left it in the closet. I guess we were told to look. Like Hansel and Gretel.”
‘Keely.’ Leah cried as if she understood.
I gripped the holy stone, which had been wiped and touched over and over again.
When it was first handed to me by Sir John, it smelled of thick grass.
It seemed to be outdoors beyond the crack.
It was like that just by looking at the occasional green wind blowing.
Exactly where was it? Are you two still there?
– Kururu
Perry stood up with her front feet against the wall.
It was strange to see him continue his search alone even on the moonlit night.
I rubbed his black ears and looked at it.
Then he slowly stopped his hand.
“·················ogue.”
Dozens of lines were drawn on the wall. For a moment, I felt my heart sink.
-Sigh…
As I reached out and carefully rubbed the graffiti, traces of old graphite smeared out.
The sensation of trembling under the eyes was clear.
The reason I didn’t find it earlier was because all the wires were clustered in the corner of the bed.
Draw four vertical lines, and the last five lines horizontally to make a bundle.
And start a new five days again. It’s already here alone, five, six, seven….
“Sir John.”
I quietly closed my eyes and opened them. It seems too bad to fall asleep tonight.
“Yes, Marquis.”
“I think I had friends here. It’s right here in this room. I really feel that way. There are also traces of date counting on this side.”
“·················ogue.”
He didn’t answer. I looked at him eagerly in the twilight.
“These are the disciples I cherish. Aren’t you worried?”
“I have enough people to do my part. I have a lot in common with the Marquis, so I won’t give up on coming back.”
“Then we have to do something. I know it’s reckless, but it’s an urgent situation. There is a plausible possibility under your nose, but it is inefficient to pretend you didn’t see it and look for another way.”
“It’s inefficient…”
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Oops, did you miss something? The corners of the man’s lips rose sullenly.
Terrified Demi dug into her arms.
“Then what about this possibility, Marquis?”
“·················ogue.”
“The two of you have already survived that era and left for the Lord.”
“······Yes?”
“I would have missed my mate for the rest of my life, but since there is a point where we get along quite well, it might have been a hundred years. In a rural area like this, it’s not bad to hide from war. Is it plausible?”
“Sir Johann Haines!”
I groaned and got up on my back. The red pandas rolled on the bed like lamb skewers.
I didn’t see people like that-
“They are indescribably special and precious. To be loved by God… They may not think so, but they are loved by the world anyway. It’s like that for me too. You deliberately say evil things, but I know the same applies to Sir John. So there’s no way you can say goodbye to us in such a vain way. There is no such thing as having two sides of the sky!”
Crackle- Huh!
“Wait, sky! Both sides are the sky!”
I opened my eyes and pointed towards the air.
The realization like an electric shock brightened my mind like broad daylight.
The cardinal quickly furrowed his eyebrows.
“Can you think of something more efficient?”
“Yes, thanks to whom! Sir John is a white fox!”
I ran out of bed, crying with him.
‘ha ha ha.’ A low laughter was heard, but there was no mind to worry about it.
Excited red pandas wag their tails, and mischief followed.
Don’t forget it, Jesse Jung! You can’t eat it!
– Bump!
“Prince Jesse?”
As soon as the door was hurriedly opened, Fabrice woke up and got up.
I quickly sat down in front of him and fired a pistol.
Perry and Leia rattled the sofa legs!
“This is the ‘Sword of the Lord,’ Duke. Black pieces that fell from the sky! I’d like to try using it right now. Swords are scales that have made up the world from the beginning, so they will be helpful in breaking through rifts. Perhaps there are fewer side effects than growth, the root of the world tree. What do you think? What if I can pass the time without using ether because I’m overworked? I’ll have to put a flue in Honing Village. Your Majesty too!”
‘Oh, I guess I should wake up François first!’ I was very excited and raised my voice.
Fabrice responded with a mixture of moan and wonder.
A soft smile soon filled the room.
Before long, all the shadows of Mankrance were lit with torches.
*
The only temple in Mancrans Village.
He said that the real sacrament would start soon. There were only two people in the cramped and dark priesthood room.
The prince stood silently, looking out the window. There is no moon here.
“Thank you for coming with us today, Prince Cedric.”
“·················ogue.”
The lack of darkness made him more tired than the sun did not rise.
But instead of expressing his expression, the man quietly turned around.
Eyes as bright as the southern sea were looking up at him.
I didn’t feel any emotions.
······I am a little tired.
“My longtime wish will come true. Thanks to Confucius.”
“·················ogue.”
The woman fluttered her glassy eyelashes and smiled. Cedric just scratched his chin.
So far, I’ve done it ‘as usual’.
No matter what the priest suggested to me, I was with him, and he listened to me even if I brought up a story that I wasn’t curious about.
Kristel Langbuyer said like a brainwashed ‘If you keep your mouth shut, it’s perfect’.
I don’t know what this lie meant, but the effect was significant.
Mancrans now had the momentum to give everything to him.
The color and direction of affection felt very different, but there was a corner similar to that of the imperial people in their way of expression.
I was used to it, so it was consistent with no reaction. It was the same today.
It was said that the Holy Moon Night – a holiday that I had never heard of – was attended by almost all of the villagers.
Eta smiled, saying that she had only waited for today.
-Sreuk
Pale fingers approached cautiously. Cedric reflexively gave strength to his shoulders.
In order not to push or attack interest, I had to be nervous ahead of time.
“······dream.”
Then a cool touch touched his cheek. The woman’s eyes quickly became wet.
The prince looked down at her quietly. Inwardly, I remembered what my partner’s partner had said.
‘I hate to touch, I know! But what if this is the case? In that case, imagine that the person you like is petting you. Someone like Your Majesty Hana Aurelie. Maybe a little bit better?’
“If only I could see you once……”
“·················ogue.”
“I don’t want any more. It’s only once from a distance. Conversation and eye contact…”
‘I’m not greedy for anything.’ she whispered precariously.
Their eyes met blue and red. Soon, the lips of the two men and women approached as if they were touching.
Eta slowly closed her eyes as she looked at the man who didn’t move.
– Tick Tick!
Twinkle, the distance between the two quickly widened. Etta said, ‘Come in.’ and said aloud.
Soon the door opened and a small silhouette appeared.
Her cheeks were all wet with tears. It was a face that Cedric knew.
The girl the old woman takes care of.
“Julus?”
The surprised priest lowered himself towards the child.
‘Uhhh…!’ Julus immediately grabbed her neck and burst into tears.
He had been sobbing the whole time, his breath was short, and his voice was very shaky.
“Eta-sama, Black, Grandma…. Grandma went to the wall again! It’s dangerous, I told you not to do it, but it’s gone! They didn’t even hold hands, and even a pair of shoes came off. Aww…!”
“Oh My God. are you okay. It will be fine.”
‘pee······.’ Eta looked down the hallway, stroking Yulus’ hair.
It was a gesture of finding someone to help. But bad luck.
It must have been right before the ceremony, so no one was nearby.
Everyone seemed to be waiting for the first prayer.
Meanwhile, Sedric looked closely at the muddy shoes in the child’s hands.
That’s true. it is his
“When was it, Julus? When did you break up with Anemari?”
“one······. Thirty minutes, bu… In the Sacrament, I won’t come, so, bunn…”
“I see. Our Yulus had a hard time convincing Grandma.”
Eta tenderly hugged the child and comforted him.
The look in his eyes was full of confusion and trouble.
Cedric rarely spoke first.
“Say it.”
“I am very sorry, Confucius. If it’s okay with you… Can you come to the thorny wall outside the village? Anemari must have gone to meet guests.”
‘I told you not to go alone because it’s dangerous…’ The priest clouded the tip of his speech like a fog.
This was an unexpected trend. The man’s eyebrows twitched.
“Do you believe me?”
Barrier of thorns outside the village.
It was a kind of ‘gate’ through which Cedric and his party entered this place.
Since then, I have never been able to visit the wall again, nor have I been able to find it.
No matter where he rode Charlemagne, he eventually returned to Mancrans.
Even if he used ether or mana, the situation did not change.
The town was nothing more than a gigantic, terrible maze. It was a labyrinth of demons wandering through the heavens and even time.
But will you come and send me now?
“What do you mean?”
“Anemari is a precious person to all of us. Truly that’s all. This is not the first time this has happened.”
“Heuk, hehe, heh heh heh heh heh.”
The child held by the priest cried bitterly. Eta hastily buried her lips on the girl’s forehead.
It was a very sad expression for some reason.
“If you bring him back, that’s enough for me. When the sacrament is finished, I will send it to you freely, please.”
‘I’ll wait.’ She begged on her knees.
Cedric furrowed his brow indistinctly.
*
“Huh!”
– Hehehe!
– Catch up, cackle, cackle!
After a while, he came out of the temple and was running on horseback.
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Orange eyes stared forward like the sun.
The heavy sound of hoofs cut through the mist and made its way to the hillside of the rotten hut.