Ending Maker Episode 422
Chapter 13 – The Descent of the Angel
A week since the advent of Airia, the goddess of the broken world.
The ‘Foreign Wars’ that left deep scars throughout the Pleiades were almost coming to an end.
“They’re going back in the end.”
Belkian, wearing the mask of a plague doctor, slowly nodded his head in response to Fran’s words standing on the wall.
“Because they won’t be in the mood to come out and fight. There will probably be a lot of noise from internal fighting in the East for a while. The empire will eventually collapse.”
It was clear that the empire, which had lost its center, the Dragon of the Heavens, would be torn into several pieces.
According to spies’ reports, there were already signs of this happening.
“It was the same during the Great War, when they tried to fight like “what the heck!” but the leaders got hurt and it all fizzled out.”
“Isn’t that a good thing? Even if it becomes an all-out war, it will only result in more bloodshed. People will just die.”
Whether in the West or the East, human life was the same.
Belkian hated useless deaths – no, he hated human deaths even if they were worthwhile.
That’s why Fran didn’t say out loud the jokes that came to her mind reflexively like, “Since the old man is a vampire, wouldn’t it be good if he had a lot of blood flowing?”
There is a line that must be kept, after all.
“Anyway, that’s fortunate. I think it’s time for us to return to Paragon.”
“Yeah, I should go back. While we’re on the subject, let’s go right away.”
“Huh? Right now? Right now?”
“There’s no point in wasting time. Besides, aren’t there places we have to stop by on the way?”
Fran blinked for a moment at Belkian’s words, but then nodded as if she remembered.
“Oh, right. Right. We have to stop by the Holy Land. Didn’t you say there was an angel show?”
“… … It’s not a show, it’s a ritual.”
“That’s it, that’s it. Okay, anyway, let’s go quickly. It looks like it’ll be fun.”
As Fran urged, Belkian sighed and summoned the Phantom Steeds.
I had long since given up on hoping Fran would grow up.
“let’s go.”
“Oh, inspiration.”
Fran, who was laughing, skillfully mounted the saddleless Phantom Steed as befitting a Druid and took a stance, while Belkian set the Phantom Steeds off.
Towards the Holy Nation of Eudellia.
Fran and Belkian flew into the night sky.
* * *
The border area between the Kingdom of Seilun and the Argon Empire.
Kaplan, riding in the fast-moving chariot, smiled bitterly.
It was because of the situation right across from me.
The Rogue Master who shook both the empire and the kingdom.
The youngest swordsman in the history of the continent, the shining swordsman of the sky.
The conqueror of the South Seas who wiped out the pirates of the South.
If you look at fame alone, it’s a sight of big names sitting side by side in one place who wouldn’t be outdone anywhere on the continent.
Just imagining it made my heart race, but the reality was completely different.
“Okay, Lucas.”
“No, I’m going to eat mine, not Scarlett’s. Isn’t that right? Huh? Lucas.”
“Ahaha… … .”
The Sky Sword Saint is awkwardly laughing between the Log Master, who is holding out an apple on a small fork, and the Loser of the South Sea, who is holding out a tangerine he peeled himself.
The rumor that the three of them were like that was already widely spread among those who knew.
But, isn’t it true that there is a big difference between knowing and actually seeing?
This was also the reason why Kaplan himself went out into the field instead of staying in his lab and just looking through documents.
‘No, now is not the time to talk about the scene.’
What matters is the sight before your eyes.
Scarlett and Kaisa did not look at each other as if on purpose, and only looked at Lucas. Lucas, who was sweating profusely, quickly ate the apple Scarlett offered him as if he had made up his mind, and then immediately ate Kaisa’s tangerine.
A tremendous speed that made it appear almost simultaneous to the eyes of an ordinary person like Kaplan.
But the two women who held out the fruits were no ordinary people, and it was clear to Lucas which one he ate first.
“Hehehe.”
“Tch.”
As Scarlett hummed and smiled, Kaisa pouts and makes a noise of amusement.
“That… … Last time, I ate what Caesar offered first, so this time I’ll eat Scarlett… … .”
Lucas tried to explain the reason in a small voice, but it didn’t seem to have much effect.
‘As expected, everything has its own difficulties.’
It’s not all that great to be loved by two such beautiful beauties-
‘-It’s hard to say no. Let’s just think of it as a justifiable hardship.’
Kaplan (51, single) looked out the window with a happy smile instead of a bitter smile.
Looking at the warm sunlight, Cordelia came to mind again.
‘It’s been a long time since the Declaration of Independence.’
I hope you both are doing well.
Kaplan simply looked out the window, ignoring Lucas, who was alternately kissing Scarlett and Kaisa on the cheeks as if trying to control the situation.
* * *
Kirara, lying face down on top of the large tamed bird, hummed and waggled her tail.
Because I was on my way to see the owners I love so much, a smile came to my face even though I was still.
‘I’m sure you’ll give me a lot of compliments, right?’
Because you contributed a lot in this fight.
I also saved a lot of people.
Although the influence of the First Sword, which single-handedly broke through the center of the system, was so great that it was not highlighted, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the battle itself took place throughout the system.
Kirara took part in the fighting on the outskirts of the islands, and without her, the islands’ casualties would have been at least several thousand more.
‘Still… …the damage was still too great.’
The fighting on the outskirts of the system was large in scale, but the actual damage was not that great.
This was because the battle was a close one, with neither side overwhelming the other, but the central part of the system where the first sword had infiltrated was a completely different story.
‘Many sword masters died too.’
There are a total of eight sword masters of the empire blocking the first sword.
Three of them died, and two suffered injuries so severe that they had to retire.
Of the remaining three, two, Leon and Sarah, also suffered serious injuries and would likely require considerable time for rehabilitation.
“Phew… … .”
Kirara’s tail and ears naturally drooped as she thought about the dead and injured people, but it only lasted for a moment.
Kirara opened the portraits of her masters that she treasured to cheer up her depressed mood, and a bright smile spread across her face again.
I must go quickly and kneel on my master’s lap.
You should also ask them to pat your head and back.
And ask for the churudo that Master Yuder made.
Kirara started to smile brightly, then wagged her tail and looked away.
There was still a long way to go, but perhaps it was my mood that made me think I could see the sacred kingdom of Eudellia.
* * *
“Miss, do I really have to do this?”
“I don’t know, Yuder said it had to be done.”
Inside the villa, the temporary palace of the Holy Nation of Eudellia.
When Dahlia, who had changed into the stage costume prepared by Uther, asked with an awkward expression on her face, Cordelia answered with a big smile on her face.
If you just listen to her words, you might think she doesn’t want to do it, but she can’t help it because Uther is telling her to do it – but if you look at her expression, anyone could tell that Cordelia was actively agreeing.
Stage costumes prepared by Yuder.
When you think of an ‘angel’, you often think of a light white dress that completely exposes the shoulders.
Dahlia fiddled with the hem of her skirt with a disheveled expression as if her legs were empty and she was about to die, and Cordelia thought with a very satisfied expression.
‘Our Uder Nice.’
Dahlia wearing a skirt.
What a precious sight this is.
“It’s okay, Dahlia. You’re pretty.”
Just then, Maia, wearing almost the same outfit, spoke with sparkling eyes.
It was a look that Cordelia was secretly familiar with, because it was the look that Uther often showed her when he was dressing her up.
‘The original was, after all, Maia.’
Anyway, Maia.
She usually wore her hair neatly tied up like a maid, but today was different.
She let her hair down completely, and her previously beautiful ashen hair turned silver, making it seem as if it was shining.
‘No, is it just that Maia is too pretty?’
I knew she was pretty from before, but when she got properly dressed up, her beauty was truly amazing.
‘Sorry, Sister Sylvia. I think Maia is prettier.’
Although Sylvia was considered one of the greatest beauties in the North, it seemed like she wouldn’t be a match for Maia in her current state.
Even when she was human, Maia was a delicate and slender beauty who stimulated people’s protective instincts. But after she became an angel, her ‘pitifulness’ became truly divine, and she was able to melt people’s hearts just by standing still.
Furthermore, weren’t there some things that Cordelia herself modified at Maia’s request?
‘Maya, you were paying attention.’
Cordelia glanced at Maia’s body, which had changed slightly from before, and smiled like an old man before looking back at Dahlia.
‘Yeah, our Dahlia is pretty too.’
Although she did not have a flashy taste like Mayana Sylvia, Dahlia was already a healthy beauty even during her human days.
Just like Maia, she was given angelic correction and, with Cordelia’s touch, she became a beauty who made people happy just by looking at her.
“No, don’t tease me, Maya.”
“I’m not kidding. You’re really pretty, Dahlia.”
As Dahlia spoke, her face turning bright red and her hands clutching the hem of her skirt, Maia spoke with her characteristic expression and a steady voice.
Dahlia naturally became even more embarrassed and didn’t know what to do.
“The brooch is crooked.”
“Yeah.”
At Maia’s suggestion, Dahlia quickly tried to fix the brooch, but Maia was a little faster.
Maia approached Dahlia silently and straightened the brooch on Dahlia’s chest, and Dahlia blushed and just looked at Maia’s long, thin fingers.
“Hehehe.”
Looking at the two people, Cordelia smiled again and clapped her hands.
“Anyway, we need to rehearse properly, so both of you take out your wings. And take out your halos, too.”
“Ugh… … Yes, Miss.”
Dahlia still flailed her hands around the hem of her skirt as if embarrassed, but she soon took out her wings and halo diligently.
Maia also took out her wings and halo, sweeping her hair back.
“Wow… … .”
The sight of wings of light spreading out beneath the flowing silver hair was truly fantastic.
Maia’s appearance with her halo and wings spread was so beautiful that even Cordelia, a woman, would blush when she saw it.
‘But why did you sweep your hair back?’
Cordelia had a moment of small doubt, but apart from Cordelia’s doubt, Dahlia continued to express pure admiration, and Maia showed a small smile that was a mixture of shyness and satisfaction.
“Okay, then let’s look at the script and start rehearsing.”
Cordelia laughed and opened the script that Uther had made for her.
The main characters of this ceremony were Dahlia and Maia, so the shame belonged to them, not Cordelia herself.
So, enjoy watching the two people’s bashful appearances with ease-
“uh?”
“What’s wrong, miss?”
Instead of answering Maia’s question right away, Cordelia stared at the script.
and-
“Hey! Kang Yoo-der! Why am I coming out?! Huh? Why am I coming out!”
The Holy Nation of Eudellia.
The Pope’s residence.
In response to Cordelia’s questioning, Uder responded with his usual innocent expression.
“Huh? Isn’t that obvious? The goddess of love, Cordelia, has sent down two new angels, and Saint Cordelia, the goddess’s earthly representative, welcomes the angels—right? There’s even a Bible verse here.”
After finishing speaking, Uther opened the Bible as if he was showing off, and Cordelia’s eyes widened in surprise.
Because there really was a Bible verse.
“No, when was this taken again? When did you add the illustrations again?”
“today.”
“Oh, really. You’re so uselessly competent!”
It looks like it wasn’t just one volume.
“Oh, that’s right. We’ve already mass-produced them. We need to distribute them to people during the ceremony. Do you know how much it costs to make them? Do you also know that they can’t be sold anymore?”
“Oh, that bad guy. A really bad guy.”
“What can I do? It’s already been taken. Anyway, I’ll ask you to take good care of it, Cordelia.”
As Uther spoke with a bright smile, Cordelia waved both her hands wildly as if she was annoyed and shouted.
“I hate you! I hate you!”
“It’s been a long time since I’ve heard that. It’s a sound I miss.”
Cordelia was very annoyed by Uther’s actions of laughing and hugging her, but as always, Uther was perfectly surrounded.
Cordelia eventually just slumped her shoulders and pouted her lips.
“Just leave it for later.”
“Excuse me, should I make you something delicious? Okay? Is there anything you want to eat?”
“… … Parfait.”
“Okay, I’ll have it done tonight.”
“Haa… … I really hate this so much I could die.”
“Isn’t that the charm?”
“What is that crazy guy talking about?”
Cordelia was spitting out curses, but her face was already smiling.
And two days later in the afternoon.
The Advent ceremony marking Dahlia and Maia’s biblical debut has begun.
