Episode 172
Episode 172
"one!"
Kaang!!
Rehelon's sword, like a flash of lightning, struck down Leon's sword.
At the same time as the attack was so strong that the tip of the sword was pointed towards the sky, the other Sword Masters simultaneously wrapped themselves around Leon's sword, completely blocking his movements.
Then, the Aura Blades shattered the magic circle that was rising around Leon.
All the restraining magic and weapons were sealed in a single attack.
“Even if you have a lot of experience and use unidentified magic, if you get used to it, you will eventually develop weaknesses.”
The weapon was sealed.
What can you do here?
As if asking such a question, Rehelon's sword aimed its tip at Leon's heart again.
“I have no grudge, but I have no mercy for heretics.”
Leon, watching the sword thrust in without hesitation, let go of the Black Night Sword he was holding in his hand without any hesitation.
There are only two reasons why a swordsman puts down his sword.
If the situation is extremely dangerous, or if you have made a big mistake.
He is very experienced and his talent is truly amazing.
There was also an unidentified magical being, and for a brief moment, it withstood the combined attacks of five Sword Masters.
Even for someone of the same Sword Master level, it was a really difficult specialty.
That was when.
“It’s definitely not easy to kill time without being noticed.”
Leon said that and clenched one hand.
Lehelon Ban, who felt something was wrong, hurriedly tried to turn the sword.
It felt like if we attacked like this, something fatal would explode.
Even though his face was hidden by the mask and I couldn't see it, I had a strong feeling that the atmosphere had completely changed from a little while ago.
If until a little while ago it was just a matter of looking at the liver, now it feels like it's really coming out.
“Do you want to block it or avoid it?”
Rehelon opened his eyes wide.
A warning rang in my head: Give me a choice, but don't block it!
At the same time, the curtain surrounding the area turned black, making it impossible to see anything outside.
At the same time, an aura completely different from before burst out from Leon's naked body and rushed towards his fist.
[Pacheongyeok]
[Japanese eclipse]
A tremendous suction force, as if swallowing light, forcibly pulled Rehelon's body.
Rehelon reflexively chose to avoid, giving up everything he could.
Kwaaaaang!!!!!
Soon, Leon's fist missed his vital spot and struck him to the side.
It was an attack without the intention of killing.
Kkwudduk!!
Space was distorted for a moment and the earth shook.
The massive shockwave shook and shattered the earth several times, leaving behind a huge mark.
A huge circular crater that looks as if a meteorite had landed.
And the double shock waves created a picture on the ground, like an eclipse.
The shockwave's epicenter was the floor, but the massive aura generated from it created a huge wave that bounced everyone nearby back and slammed them into the barrier wall.
“Cough!”
“Coolook!”
Rehelon, who was thrown back by the unexpected blow, also kept Leon in his sight with trembling eyes.
Just listening to your voice, you still seem young.
How on earth do you possess such ridiculous powers?
His swordsmanship is already at the level of a sword master.
Magic also couldn't grasp the level of that realm, but it was clear that it wasn't at a level that was vague.
Otherwise, there's no way it could affect a master-level strongman.
But now it's called martial arts?
It is really difficult for someone who trains in swordsmanship to also practice martial arts.
There are cases where inspectors learn martial arts, but it is only to the extent of assisting.
It was logically impossible to possess such great power.
What on earth is that human's true identity?
Neither one is strong enough to balance well.
Isn't it as if we are humans who have lived different paths several times?
At first, Rehelon had thought that he had to quickly subdue and pass, but now he had to realize it clearly.
If he had just attacked with the intention of killing, Rehelon would have already been mortally wounded, and even if he had aimed to kill, it would be really difficult to subdue him.
“You… your true identity is….”
Rehelon asked again the question that had been rejected earlier.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to sort out the confusion in my head.
“Do you really think that Saint Nadia is a heretic?”
“I will not listen to the sweet talk of heresy.”
“Then does that mean that the Grand Master Dibble is also a heretic?”
“That…… that is…….”
Certainly, the name Dibble has a considerable amount of experience.
“To call those who bear the stigmata heretics means that they are heretics in return.”
“What do you know about the will of God! How can someone who unleashed a giant monster and caused massacre be called a saint!”
“Oh, that.”
Leon just shrugged his shoulders at Rehelon's outrage.
“Just live by what you want to hear and see. Whether that is really what the saint did or what happened there.”
In the first place, the reason the King of the Forbidden Lands was summoned was not because the saint used the divine water, but because the Pinas Archipelago was preparing for war to attack the central continent.
Perhaps, if the King of the Forbidden Territory had not been replaced, the King of the Forbidden Territory would not have returned and would have turned that place into hell, devouring even the people.
The owner of the tentacles that were writhing in the darkness was a predator that, unlike the octopus whale, had only limitless instincts.
“Let’s speak straight even if our mouths are crooked.”
Leon gestured towards the Black Night Sword that had fallen to the floor.
Then, the Black Night Sword that had been lying on the floor began to tremble and quickly flew towards Leon's hand as if it were metal drawn to a magnet.
“If Saint Nadia had not used the holy relic, not only the Remilish Islands but also the nearby islands would have been completely annihilated.”
“…….”
Rehelon's eyes narrowed.
“Believe it or not, but with that level of status, you might be able to investigate why the damage ended there.”
The tip of Leon's sword was aimed at Rehelon.
“Saint Nadia is a heretic. As proof, she is said to be an unstable saint who cannot even perform large-scale miracles.”
The only blemish on the current saint, Nadia ten Lilybelle.
But Leon didn't think so.
“Even though she is a saint, she is not even twenty years old yet.”
“…….”
“If Saint Nadia was not born a saint, then she must have had a previous life.”
“What do you want to say?”
“The idea that someone who remembers their past life can suddenly become a saint and do everything is extremely arrogant. People who think they are old enough to do so are not the only ones to accuse them of heresy, but they are also nationalists.”
Kaaaaang!!
Leon's sword swung and Rehelon fought off the invisible sword energy that flew in.
It's completely different from before.
That's not Sword Master level.
From strength to speed, amount of aura, density, and even the techniques to handle it.
That was a strong man.
I'm talking about the strong man beyond the wall.
“If you bury a person like that, will God accept him into his arms?”
“This is blasphemy!!”
Rehelon charged in fury.
“Even if you don’t know theology, doesn’t this seem a bit off? Closing your eyes, covering your ears, and just doing what you’re told from above isn’t being faithful.”
* * *
A man sits in a pristine white office, sipping tea.
“Baril, what should we do?”
The attire he was wearing made him seem like a person of lower status than a high-ranking priest, but all those bowing before him were high-ranking priests.
“Hmm… The ugly duckling is bound to cause trouble.”
“What should we do?”
“What are the ministers doing?”
“I am waiting for you to make a decision quickly.”
“Haha. Those who lead the sacred kingdom are so immature that it’s a shame…….”
He put down his teacup with a grin.
“They say the Devil’s substitute has been appointed.”
"yes."
“Huh. How could someone who has no interest in politics and who dislikes ugly ducklings the most make such a decision?”
He asked, having been pondering.
“Come to think of it, there is someone who is single-handedly stopping five Sword Masters, including Lord Rehelon…….”
“Yes. It’s hard to tell who you are because you’re wearing a mask… It’s already been six hours.”
“I guess it was a mistake to think that his brute force was just bragging.”
“Yes? Do you know him?”
“No. I’m not sure, so let’s leave that aside for now. Of course, the saint should have noticed when she made contact with him… What happened to that plan?”
“We are almost at the final stage. If you give me the order, I can do it any time.”
“Very well. Then proceed. What is about to happen is the result of an angry god punishing an unstable saintess for praying, and as a result, the people of the Holy Land will be punished.”
He laughed heartily.
“One, if the saint really does perform a miracle…….”
“What are you worried about? Humans are creatures who only see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear.”
"but……."
“Don’t worry. No matter what miracle you perform, unless a miracle from a transcendent being occurs, this situation will never be resolved, and the saint will be completely branded a heretic.”
“Many people may die.”
“The Holy Nation needs a more perfect saint than that.”
He nodded at Baril's words and left the place.
Afterwards, one of the priests who had been following him asked cautiously.
“I… Bishop. What on earth is the author that you are treating him with such reverence?”
“Hmm, it seems you don’t know yet. Well, on the outside, you look like just an ordinary priest.”
“But even before that, the high priests have been acting very respectful…….”
“If you know his true nature, it can’t be helped.”
“What do you mean by essence?”
“Don’t tell me any more. If you value your life.”
The priest followed the bishop with a trembling expression.
“So what are you going to do in Rappel?”
“Well, there’s no harm in hearing that. In what situations do you think a priest is of the greatest value?”
The priest tilted his head at the bishop's question.
“Well, isn’t it when you use healing magic? Purification magic or something?”
“That’s right. But these days, the status of the Holy Land has fallen a lot.”
There are many reasons. One reason is that there are few high-level priests, and the other reason is that there are unstable saints.
