Subscriber of the Gods Episode 23
Episode 23. The Princess’ Reward
“That’s amazing.”
“Why did you place him in the back? With his skills, he could have gone to the front.”
“Does anyone know who it is?”
“This is my first time seeing you?”
“Who the hell is he? He’s a really young guy.”
In the midst of everyone’s murmuring.
The Royal Knights’ adjutant, who had quietly watched Ethan’s movements from beginning to end, exclaimed in admiration every time Ethan fought the black scorpion.
It was a perfect move.
His movements were so free of frills that it was hard to tell why he was placed at the back, as someone once said.
It was as if he had predicted from the beginning how the black scorpion would move.
“He’s a fast one, you know. The black scorpion.”
“That’s right. It’s surprisingly fast for a large monster.”
The black scorpion was one of the fastest large monsters.
Despite its large size, it was so fast that it was impossible to catch it alone with average skill.
Even among the Royal Knights, there were few who could catch it alone.
At least two or three people had to rush in to restrict its movements and split up the attack to subdue it.
And there’s another problem.
“You’re saying you can pierce that tough outer shell like that?”
“It doesn’t look that strong, but it’s actually quite powerful.”
“That’s really incredible. He took that down by himself. He was completely overwhelming. The black scorpion was completely outmaneuvered and died.”
“Isn’t it possible, Adjutant?”
“It’s possible, but I don’t know if I can do such perfect moves. To be honest, it’s annoying.”
The adjutant said, crossing his arms.
“Do you know who that young man is?”
“I’m sorry. I don’t know either.”
The same Royal Knight shook his head.
“One thing is certain: many people lived thanks to that person.”
“It’s something we should have done. We owe you something.”
Those whose lives were saved by Ethan flocked to him.
“Thank you so much.”
“Thanks to you, my life was saved!”
As people nodded, Ethan waved as if it was nothing.
“Aren’t we going towards the same goal? It’s only natural that we save each other’s lives.”
Everyone looked at Ethan with a frowning expression at those heroic words.
“I can’t just let it go.”
“This is what I was going to eat. I can’t eat it anyway since I’m going to die. I really want you to eat it.”
-Many people express their gratitude!
-You can get compensation from them.
“Thank you. I really appreciate it.”
“If it weren’t for you, I would have died there.”
-You have received an advanced healing potion.
-Received an advanced buff potion.
People who saved their lives expressed their gratitude to Ethan.
Most of the rewards were potions that they had on hand to eat in case of emergency.
‘Even high-end potions.’
Advanced potions take effect immediately after consumption and are quite effective.
‘Anyway, once we get out of this ancient ordeal, everything will disappear.’
There was only one thing I could take with me through this ordeal.
Rewards and skills that can be received directly.
But since the ordeal wasn’t over yet, I didn’t give up and took the potions.
“Thank you. I will gratefully accept it.”
Ethan left the grateful people behind and went to Murin, who had a blank expression on her face.
“Hey, you. What are you! You’re incredibly talented! You’re not the type of person to be behind me.”
“I was lucky. I know a little bit about swordsmanship.”
“It wasn’t just a little bit! It was great! Huh. I’m a little embarrassed.”
“No, thank you for your help.”
Murin, who had been embarrassed, finally smiled at Ethan’s words.
Everyone seemed to have relaxed.
And in the meantime, the noise at the front also seemed to have died down as if the battle was over.
The fourth-ranking member of the Royal Knights, Yart, went to Ethan and bowed.
“That was a great feat. Thanks to you, many people in the back saved their lives. Do you happen to know your name?”
“This is Ethan Wickes.”
“Whickers, Whickers. It’s the first time I’ve heard of that surname. Maybe from now on, the name Whickers will spread throughout the continent.”
Yart said with a smile.
“I will definitely report this. The princess will probably reward you.”
The sun set shortly after the situation was resolved.
We quickly set up camp and soon someone came looking for Ethan.
“Whickus! Where are you! The princess is looking for you!”
* * *
A makeshift tent.
As I followed the Royal Knights’ guidance, I found that the key figures of this recapture force were gathered there.
Renowned mercenaries and magicians, including the commander of the Royal Knights.
They were all warriors of reverse descent, and at the center of them was the iron-blooded princess, Leah.
As Ethan entered the tent, their eyes turned to him.
In an instant, an enormous pressure came over Ethan.
“Phew.”
Ethan breathed lightly.
-Hero’s Breath is activated!
The pressure that the strong exude is also similar to the monster’s fear. It can all be canceled out by the hero’s breath.
Ethan walked leisurely towards the princess.
Then the gathered strong men made strange expressions.
Their expressions looked like they were saying, “Are you going to endure this and walk?”
“Have you called, Princess? My name is Ethan Wickers.”
Princess Lea Martinez.
Although she had a beautiful appearance and a thin body, the great strength hidden within her made her worthy of being called the Iron-Blooded Princess.
“I heard that you defeated the Black Scorpion alone. Thanks to you, many people in the recapture force saved their lives.”
“I just did what I had to do.”
Leah smiled at those words.
“You have a great spirit. Your name is Ethan Wickers, I think. When you return, I will nominate Wickers for a title of nobility. You have done well to deserve it.”
Everyone nodded.
Because what Ethan did was worth it.
But Ethan shook his head.
“I appreciate your appreciation for my accomplishments. However, Princess, I would like you to grant me another request rather than granting me a title.”
Anyway, you can’t take the items directly from here.
The only things that remain here are things that can be stored in the head, such as skills.
‘then.’
“I want to help in this recapture. I have a family in Rijkaard. I think I need to make up for my shortcomings in order to save them and the city.”
Ethan said in a firm tone.
“So, I would like to receive the giant’s relic.”
“A relic of the giant… … Yes, this is the relic that suits you perfectly. To turn down a title and help in this recapture battle? That is truly admirable. You are the very definition of a knight.”
The princess thought for a moment and then nodded calmly.
As she nodded, one of the knights waiting behind her went out of the tent and then came back.
In his hand he held an artifact that looked like a stone tablet.
Relics of a giant.
This was some kind of ancient skill book.
‘It’s a skill book, but if you use it, you can gain characteristics.’
Ethan currently had no traits.
There is only one curse. That is why it was necessary to accumulate good traits.
“Take it. This is a fitting reward for what you have done. Use this power to help reclaim Rijkard. And… … .”
Leah looked at Ethan.
“A strong person like you should be in front, not behind. Move forward.”
Ethan’s place has been readjusted along with the Giant’s Relic.
It wasn’t a bad suggestion.
But Ethan had no intention of accepting the offer.
“princess.”
Ethan, who thought he would receive the reward and leave, called the princess once more, and the princess looked at Ethan.
“Is there anything else you want?”
“Yes. I’m sorry, but I would like you to refrain from ordering me to move forward.”
“How presumptuous of you to say that.”
“The order has already been given.”
The Royal Knights immediately revolted.
Their expressions are stiff.
The princess’s orders are absolute.
Once it’s been put down, it should be carried out that way.
However, the princess stopped these subordinates and motioned for Ethan to continue speaking.
“The princess is right in saying that I should be placed in the front. However, if I go forward, those behind me will be in even greater danger. The road ahead will only get more difficult.”
“Are you going to continue to protect the person behind you?”
“Yes. There are many strong people in front, so at least I will try to protect the weak people in the back. I think that way we will have a higher chance of recapturing Rijkaard.”
Leah, who had been frozen, smiled happily again.
“That’s not wrong. The rear units are also important. If you’re in the rear units, you might not have many opportunities to make achievements, but you volunteered for it. I think it’s really fortunate that someone like you is in the recapture force. Great. Great.”
Leah nodded once more to the person who had brought the relic earlier.
“oh.”
“Hmm.”
“Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!”
The expressions of those who had been angry softened again.
Some even made noises as if they were satisfied.
It was quite fun to see the various facial expressions change.
Ethan smiled brightly.
-Lea Martinez starts trusting you!
-You can now influence Princess Leia’s choices!
‘You have to pull it out as much as you can.’
Knowing the NPCs’ tendencies made it easy to come up with new choices.
‘It’s an additional reward.’
The person who came back into the tent brought a fancy-looking sword.
It was so sharp that you could tell just by looking at it.
“Dinalicus. This is the spare sword I brought with me.”
A slim sword with a luxurious handle. Above all, it was made of titanium ore, making it extremely light.
Ethan, who held the Denalicus that the princess had given him, was surprised at how light it felt as it clung to him.
‘It’s incredibly light. It’s like I used some kind of weight-reduction magic.’
As it was a spare sword that the princess carried around, the quality was quite high.
“I’ll lend you this. It’s much better than the sword you’re using. Just like your will, guard the rear. Together, we’ll reclaim Rijkard.”
‘It’s a shame I can’t take it with me. If I had a sword like this, I could replace the claw sword I just got.’
Still, with this sword, I might be able to overcome this ordeal a little more easily.
“Thank you, princess.”
Ethan nodded as he placed the additional reward he was quite pleased with into his scabbard.
* * *
Ethan came outside and went back to the campsite at the back, but did not go into the tent right away.
Ethan headed to a place with few people and quietly took out the relic.
Relics of a giant.
When he put his hand on it, the relic began to glow.
“… … !”
Power flowed into Ethan’s fingertips.
Tiring-!
-A powerful force is bestowed upon you!
-The power of the giants is shaking!
– Gained the trait [Giant’s Power].
Kwaaak-.
Ethan clenched his fist. It was more powerful than usual.
fantasy,
