Subscriber of the Gods Episode 290
Episode 290. To the Base
“I dreamed of a new world, our God. I hoped that you would create a new world.”
The underground prison of the Limu Estate.
Ethan, who had shared the problem with Baron Hendan, was listening to the story while the Rosicrucian leader was locked in the dungeon.
This place is located in the deepest part of the underground prison and has a separate artifact installed, making it quite difficult to find from the outside.
‘Even if the Rosicrucian Society knows about it, it will be difficult to find.’
“I know that much. Then it split in two, and one side became the Dawn Society, called the Moon Followers, and you guys split off under the name of the Rosicrucians.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Noticard nodded.
“We have carried out many tasks up until now, following the will of our ancestor, Lord Sundrake… … .”
Noticard’s words were very similar to the contents of the book I had seen in the palace library.
Of course, the details were different here and there, but at least it was certain that the notification card was not lying.
‘I have to ask the most important thing.’
It was the location of the notification card.
“So, Noticard, what position do you hold in the Rosicrucian Order?”
“I am ashamed to say this, but I am the highest ranking officer… … and among them, I am the vice chairman. Since the chairman will always be Lord Sundrake, I am the one who actually leads the Rosicrucian Order.”
‘what?’
That meant that the owner of the Rosicrucian Order was this Noticard.
‘What an unexpectedly large fish.’
“So you’re the one who’s the leader? Then you’re the one who spread the extinction disease yourself, right? You’re the one who gave me this extinction disease. You’re talking to me as if you don’t know me.”
“The truth is… … At that time, we were on the edge of a cliff. So we were just recklessly releasing the extinction disease without any improvement. And I was just one of the executives at that time.”
“I guess there were many others who suffered from extinction syndrome, too.”
“Yes, there were many. But they all died. Extinction is not something that can be endured by the human body. The only one who survived is… …you.”
Only then did everything make sense.
Since the original form of this extinction could not have been withstood unless it was directly descended by a god, it was only natural that Noticard thought that a god had taken possession of Ethan’s body.
‘What a convenient idea.’
But at the same time, it was something that accurately captured Ethan’s current state.
God has taken possession of it.
For the power of countless gods is now embedded within Ethan’s body.
“So you assumed he was dead and left him there?”
“The person who was doing that work died. There was a big change. Also, the Dawn Society keeps interfering with our work… … .”
“The dawn meeting is interfering?”
‘It’s the first time I’ve heard that the Dawn Society is interfering with the Cross. Does that mean the Apostles were taking care of it themselves?’
Ethan not knowing meant that they were proceeding in secret to keep the story from getting out.
“Even if it was torn apart because the meaning didn’t match, is there a reason for that?”
“Because they are afraid of our success. At the same time, they want to take away our success.”
Ultimately, both groups have the same goal.
The process is just different.
One side is extinction.
The other side gathers the power of the gods.
“If we succeed, they will soon be proven wrong in their methods… … We have lost the countless experiences we have accumulated so far. That is why we did not even know that God had descended into that body. Of course… … we did not even think that there would be a human alive who possessed the original consciousness.”
Noticard looked at Ethan with sparkling eyes.
‘That’s a huge body, huh?’
The talent that shone from childhood.
There was a reason for that talent.
‘I don’t know how much my talents will be revealed once my extinction disorder is cured.’
“So? How do we treat this disease?”
“It’s not a disease. It’s a consciousness. It’s not something to be fixed.”
“… … So what you’re saying is that I have to complete this ritual to be cured? If we really get into it?”
“Yes. When it is completed and the vessel is created, God will descend perfectly.”
“Then let me ask you something else. What effect does that consciousness have on my body to turn it into a vessel?”
Noticard raised his mana at Ethan’s question.
“Oh, no. I’m not trying to resist, I’m just trying to explain. How this ritual was created. What you’re wondering is how this ritual works on the body, killing people like a disease, right?”
“that’s right.”
The mana that poured out from the gesture of Noticard began to create something.
What was soon completed was a human body.
“God has great power. That is why he cannot exert great influence on this world. That is why he needs a vessel that is suitable for his power. He needs a body to exert influence on this world.”
Therefore, the vessel had to be able to hold great power.
“It’s about strengthening your soul and body so that you can receive powerful energy. That’s the purpose of this ritual.”
“I heard that I can create a vessel by annihilating all the mana in the body and destroying the soul.”
“No. It may seem that way, but if you damage your body, then of course God cannot enter. Then you would be no better than a broken doll. You have to raise it up. A body fit for God.”
“… … That’s what happens when you try to elevate a human body to a body fit for a god in a short period of time.”
Since the body cannot handle it, it seems as if all the mana that should reside in the body is not retained and even the soul is being taken out.
“Yes, that’s right. I overdid it in order to create a vessel that could handle the descent of the gods. I had to gradually carry out the ritual so that my body could adapt… … .”
“If you strengthen it all at once, how can it withstand it?”
“yes.”
Ethan sighed at those words.
“So I improved the extinction. So I endured the original extinction that couldn’t be endured.”
“Yes… … That’s why I thought it was God Himself who came down. That’s probably right. I don’t think your memories have fully returned yet, but Ethan Wickers, you are a part of God. In short, you are God Himself.”
Noticard already believed that Ethan was a god.
“That means the ritual… … is half-successful! We were not wrong… … and we have properly carried on the legacy left by Lord Sundrake! The ritual… … is successful.”
“Yes, it was half a success. I survived like this. But I am dying.”
“……yes?”
Noticard looked surprised.
“Excuse me, can I take a closer look?”
Ethan held out his hand, and Noticard took it carefully and closed his eyes.
Then suddenly he opened his mouth wide.
“Oh my god… … I’m really dying. What the… … Are you saying that the ritual wasn’t successful? No, that can’t be. It was at least half successful. Then I can’t be dying like this… … .”
Noticard couldn’t understand this situation.
The ritual was at least half successful. Based on this, I tried to understand Ethan’s situation.
But Ethan’s physical condition was such that he had completely failed. No, rather than failing, he was still conscious.
“I don’t understand the situation… ….”
“Is there a need to understand?”
Ethan said.
“It’s simple and clear. I only wonder one thing. Can this extinction disease be cured?”
“… … .”
At Ethan’s words, Noticard’s eyes wavered. Numerous things came to mind as he said that it had to be completed, not cured.
“there is.”
And it gave a definitive answer.
“As I said earlier, if you perform the ritual perfectly, the pressure it gives you will disappear. Right now, Ethan’s body is in the process of becoming a vessel for God, but it seems like your body is too strong to push away the ritual.”
“Are you asking me to become a vessel of God?”
“Yes, you will become a vessel of God. We can help you. We will help you based on everything that our Rosicrucian Society has built. I can’t guarantee you success, but you can improve a little from where you are now. I can be sure of that.”
Ethan listened to him and was convinced.
‘There is no cure.’
It seemed clear that they had abandoned extinction.
‘In effect, we’ve given up hope on extinction. That’s why we revived the six demons.’
But in the meantime, Ethan appeared.
‘So you can’t help but think of me as hope.’
Ethan smiled brightly.
‘This is actually better. It’s a great windfall for me.’
Ethan knows them. He knows what they’ve done, and he knows what they’re going for.
‘Plus, they treat me like a god.’
In that case, it would be best to use these.
“Give me guidance.”
“Wow, are you coming?”
“Let me ask you first. What do you want from me?”
Noticard hesitated for a moment at Ethan’s question. He had thought the answer would come right away, but it was harder to choose his words than he thought.
“Lord Sundrake wished that the ancient god we believe in would come to this land. We believed that if he came, a great flood would come to the continent and bring about a new world, and we would become the masters of that world. The Rosicrucian Order has continued to follow that will.”
Noticard continued speaking.
“But in the current Rosicrucian Society, there is no one who wants to continue that cause. Only evil remains. Revenge for those who died, destruction of the continent. There is no longer any cause there.”
Noticard sighed for a moment and then opened his mouth again.
“We are moving because we cannot just stop here.
The reason to run and the reason to stop have become vague.
“Now all that remains for us is the ritual of creating a vessel for the descent of God. There is nothing left but the ritual of descent.”
“Is that why you revived the six demons?”
“yes.”
Noticard nodded.
“So we need a clear goal… ….”
“What goals do you need?”
“… … repentance.”
It was an unexpected answer.
The founder of the Rosicrucian Order, Sundrake, was a clear villain.
However, over the generations, their meaning became blurred and weathered, and they soon lost their purpose.
The only goal that remained was to destroy the continent.
‘Why must it be destroyed? If you ask me that, I can’t answer.’
When the reason and purpose disappear, only the goal remains.
‘And yet they continued to commit evil deeds. That is unforgivable.’
Nevertheless, Noticard hoped for repentance.
“Do they all mean the same thing?”
“No, it’s just me.”
“Guide them. To your base.”
They receive any treatment they can.
‘The route has changed. The fundamentals are no different from the Saebyeokhoe.’
Ethan looked at the Noticard with the Eye of Horus and the Dragon’s Eye.
‘I know what you’re thinking.’
“I will guide you right away.”
* * *
Unlike the Dawn Society, the Rosicrucian Order did not have a clear home base.
Since they would be discovered and attacked by the Dawn Society no matter where they settled, they moved their base periodically.
This base was quite far from the capital, but very close to the starting point, the Limu Territory.
“To make a base in a place like this? How bold. There’s no way Baron Hendan wouldn’t have known about this.”
“There are a few of the Baron’s retainers within our reach.”
An ordinary-looking residential area.
As soon as Ethan entered the residential area, he could feel the numerous magics installed everywhere.
“It is the magic of our Rosicrucian Order that has been passed down from generation to generation.”
Kookoogugugugu-.
As soon as Noticard raised his hand, the floor began to open.
“Welcome to the Rosicrucian Order, my God.”
Noticard took a deep breath.
“Before we go in, there’s something I want to tell you. It’s about the repentance I just mentioned.”
“I was thinking of saying something before I go in.”
Ethan naturally took out his sword and cut down the Noticard.
“Uh, why… … West.”
“You have killed countless people. And you have revived the Six Demons. For saying that you want to repent… … that is quite extreme. It is too late to repent falsely.
“Keuk… … .”
Noticard fell forward, spitting out blood. There was no way he could withstand the blow from Ethan’s swordsmanship, which had been used with all his might.
“how…….”
“I’m pretty good at stimulating emotions.”
“… … .”
Noticard looked at Ethan with bloodshot eyes.
“Then… … if you had truly repented… … .”
“Oh, let me say it again. It’s too late to truly repent, Noticard.”
Ethan snickered, raised his sword, cut off his windpipe, and jumped straight into the basement.
fantasy,
