Subscriber of the Gods Episode 324
Episode 324. The Three Apostles (1)
Originally, I would have planned to kill Ethan Wickers much sooner than I did now.
However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the plan had to be put on hold for a while.
“I never thought things would turn out like this. I was trying to cover up this incident through Prime Minister Chernkastel, but the connection with him was cut off?”
Not only was the string broken, the bottle that had been leading him to the negotiating table was completely gone.
The disease was quite difficult to treat. No, it wasn’t difficult.
It was a perfect curse magic created by improving the disease of extinction. Trying to cure that disease was no different from dealing with the disease of extinction.
Of course, it was less powerful than the original extinction spell, but it was very durable.
No matter how hard Chancellor Chernkastel tried, there was no cure. The only thing that was effective was a treatment produced by the company.
Of course, that treatment wasn’t a perfect cure. It only delayed the symptoms.
The provision of a cure was a perfect leash to control the prime minister, as it gradually extended his lifespan in the short term. In addition, the information that the prime minister Chernkastel brought, who needed the cure, became a new leash, strangling the prime minister Chernkastel’s neck.
“But this leash only makes sense if there’s a cure. Even if we claim to the world that he sold us the information, it’s obvious which side’s words, ours or Chancellor Chernkastel’s, will carry the most weight.”
Chancellor Chernkastel was a fair and just man.
Aside from the goal of reviving the family, he had no other personal ambitions.
He became the most trusted figure of the Holy Empire Emperor because he never engaged in any negative behavior, such as extorting anything privately or offering favors in exchange for money.
“And the one who treated that prize was Ethan Wickers. Of all people, he was the one who treated that prize. It’s like he’s watching everything we do.”
At that moment, the three apostles felt goosebumps all over their bodies.
Because it occurred to me that maybe, just maybe, the Rosicrucians might have succeeded in bringing down God.
If the god had already descended on the day he first made his name, and if he had received that power, then Ethan’s actions would have been understandable.
Rather, it could be seen as behaving tamely.
A god with the power to destroy the world was possessed within him, but all he did was get a job as an academy teacher.
“But if you really have the power of a god, wouldn’t it be difficult to control it? You wouldn’t be able to maintain your sanity.”
Why would God be God?
Power beyond human.
They are gods because they have powers that humans cannot handle.
If God were present, he would never be able to maintain his sanity.
“Did you come in half-heartedly? If so, you wouldn’t be able to use the power of God properly. Then the apostles wouldn’t have died.”
The three apostles closed their eyes and sighed.
Whatever the circumstances, it was clear that the Rosicrucians had some success.
“Ha, this is true. I didn’t know that extinction would eventually succeed.”
The three apostles clicked their tongues.
That outrageous extinction was flawed from the start.
A ritual that brings a god with transcendent powers into a human body. From the beginning, there is no way that a human could withstand the power of a god.
It is a power that even people who are born as geniuses and reach their prime after honing their skills for decades cannot withstand.
“It’s ridiculous to say that the success rate is high only when used on young children whose bodies and minds are still immature.”
That kind of mess of extinctionism succeeded under the name of Ethan Wickers.
“What a monstrous writer, really.”
As she grumbled and gestured, several believers in tight-fitting nightgowns quickly appeared.
“Remove the mana restriction. If you can’t remove it, feel free to distort it.”
The three apostles frowned as they looked at Ibeka’s wide grounds.
“No, it looks like the first president has exerted his power. Go to the distortion. I will go straight to kill Ethan Wickers.”
The third apostle felt an intense gaze piercing through him as he knocked down the guard. He couldn’t tell for sure, but he thought it was probably Ethan Wickers or the headmaster.
“Headmaster, I’ll take care of it. The Ghost Sword is quite tricky, but it’s not that difficult for me.”
The three apostles walked towards the place where they felt gazes.
“You guys, kill as many as you can and get their souls. Oh, and Oliveira Sacred. He dropped out and is hiding in the Ibeca estate, so find him and bring him back.”
“Yes, Apostle.”
“Go right now.”
Bam-!
The three apostles began to walk leisurely towards the building.
But that was only for a moment. From afar, a group of knights could be seen running towards me.
“Over there! Intruder!”
It seemed as if a call was made to the security headquarters at the same time that the guards guarding the entrance collapsed.
The number of knights who rushed out was apparently in the hundreds.
“It’s fast because it’s an academy.”
This Ibekah’s guard was made up of knights of the Marquis of Rond and knights hired by Ibekah.
They were veteran knights who were selected with a focus on martial arts, as there were mana restrictions on the grounds.
About a hundred knights saw the three apostles.
Just one person.
It was understandable that she would have been embarrassed, as she was a woman of average build.
The guards guarding the entrance weren’t that weak.
“one person?”
“This is Ibeka Academy’s private property. You have now invaded Ibeka’s private property and according to the rules… … .”
“stop.”
Veteran knight Johnsen, who was in charge of the guard, waved his hand.
“I need to get more support.”
“I have a good feeling. You’re the captain, huh? Let me ask you something. Isn’t that the building over there where the teachers’ offices are? Is Ethan Wickers over there?”
“… … .”
Johnsen raised his hand without answering. Then the formation quickly came into being.
“Don’t let your guard down. I’ll do my best to restrain you. If I can’t restrain you… … it’s okay if you kill me! I’ll take responsibility for what happens next!”
thud-!
As soon as Johnsen stomped his foot, the combined attack began.
* * *
I have been a knight for decades.
Although people around him called him a veteran knight, he was still just a wandering knight.
Then I settled in Ibeka.
His fun was watching the new sprouts grow and giving them subtle advice.
“Ugh… … Ugh… … .”
Over the decades, he has had many experiences.
There were so many near-death experiences that it would be hard to count them all on one hand.
But now he felt death closer than ever.
“You, you… … .”
Knock-. Knock-.
The woman wasn’t even carrying a weapon, and she literally took down many of these knights with her bare hands.
In fact, it was no different from having it.
The sight was like a beast toying with a weak animal.
“There are many beautiful souls.”
Even though over a hundred knights had fallen, the three apostles were relaxed. They looked as if they were neither tired nor relaxed.
She lightly reached out her hand and sucked the blue souls from the fallen knights.
Shaaaaak-.
“I ate well.”
Johnsen saw the soul coming out of his mouth, but he fell down without even being able to put up any real resistance.
“Oh, right. There he is. The spirit speaks. Ethan Wickers is in the office. And judging by the faint but fierce aura he’s radiating… …is he waiting for me to come?”
The three apostles laughed as if they found it funny.
“How would they have known? Surely no one knew. They said they killed all the Rosicrucians.”
The three apostles slowly rolled their feet.
“There must be some bad guys inside. Well, it’s only natural that they’d be weeded out. We do that too.”
Boom-!
The three apostles leapt explosively and arrived in front of the building where the office was located.
“Look forward to it, Ethan Wickes.”
* * *
Ethan’s office.
Ethan caught the ominous aura. He could feel it even from quite a distance away.
“He is an apostle.”
The Third Apostle. He has just arrived in Iveca. He had just met the Marquis of Rondo.
“As expected, you’re going to do something like this in broad daylight without caring about what others think.”
Ethan frowned and ran straight to Cloudy’s room.
“came.”
“… … ?”
Cloudy looked dumbfounded.
The sun is still high in the sky?
If you’re going to come to Ibeka, wouldn’t it be right to come at dawn?
Ethan said to him,
“As I said, these guys don’t care about what others think. We have to move quickly.”
Ethan was infinitely calm.
“The apostle will probably come after me. Please protect the students, teacher. We must act now.”
The students are unaware that the Moon Followers have attacked.
‘The timing is not good. I was planning on telling a few students who could compete in advance.’
I also planned to inform my disciples about this matter in advance.
“I will take responsibility.”
Cloudy nodded and said solemnly.
“Since things have come to this, there is no need to keep it a secret. I will actively ask for your help. Mr. Ethan, you take down the apostle.”
“Yes, please take care of it.”
Cloudy disappeared like the wind.
Ethan slowly drew up his mana from that spot.
‘It’s only a small amount of mana, but if it’s the Three Apostles, they’ll be able to feel it. Then they’ll come straight here.’
It was the best decision to lure him here rather than risking his life by going somewhere else.
‘Wherever Cloudy goes, the three apostles’ subordinates will probably go. If Cloudy, the other teachers, and even the principal join forces, we should be able to stop them.’
Ethan activated the artifact in his arms.
“Including reinforcements from the Marquis of Rondo. With this, preparations are complete.”
Kookung-.
Kwaaaaaaaang-!
Then a loud noise was heard. It was quite far away. Ethan quickly opened the window and strained his eyes.
“I created a curtain of mana to block the view.”
But the Eye of Horus of Ethan pierced through the veil that obscured his vision.
There was Ibekah’s guard who had fallen there.
“You’re here, Three Apostles.”
Ethan confirmed the physical appearance of the three apostles. And then.
Phew.
The three apostles who had knocked down the guard looked at Ethan.
‘It wasn’t just that you looked this way. It felt my gaze.’
If so, I will come here right away.
Ethan raised his mana even higher to get the bastard’s attention.
And soon after, the window next to Ethan shattered.
Clang-!
The ones coming in through the broken window were the three apostles we had seen earlier.
‘The Three Apostles, Sandra Rachel Wood.’
The three apostles saw Ethan.
Ethan climbed out the open window before the other person could even open his mouth.
“Let’s go to a wider place.”
“Ha, that’s interesting.”
The three apostles laughed heartily as they watched Ethan remain calm even in the sudden situation, as if it was really funny.
fantasy,
