Betrayal Knight’s Joyful Faith - Chapter 444



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The Cheerful God of Betrayal Chapter 444

105. A play for a play

Rita looked at her arm, which had regained its white flesh. The body that had melted away and become ugly had returned to its beautiful appearance as if nothing had happened.

“Thank you, Jin.”

Rita, who had been adjusting her clothes, bowed her head slightly toward Jin. However, she was no longer listening to Rita.

“Is it really impossible to create a perfect body… … .”

Rita, who saw her mumbling to herself and throwing herself on the sofa, just kept her mouth shut.

It was because I knew very well that even if I spoke at a time like this, I wouldn’t get a proper answer.

“I heard that you had a spirit master, but I didn’t know that you had grown to that level already. Is it because you have a dragon? And your constitution is also suitable for being a spirit master… … . And is it all because of that damned brat? Damn it, of course it would be.”

Jiklin’s monologue continued incessantly. Her green eyes lost focus and wandered into space.

“What the hell is that kid? He should have died, obviously. It was Master Chernion who helped him, but if that damned troublemaker hadn’t gotten in the way… … .”

He seemed like a crazy person.

‘The divine power is shaking.’

In the eyes of the spirit Rita, the divine power of Chernion rippling within Ziklin was clearly visible.

It seemed like it was time to ask for Iris’ help, but I didn’t bother to bring it up.

Ziklin was not originally a very religious person. He didn’t really care whether it was Chernion or Luce, as long as he could conduct forbidden research.

But now, Jiklin was receiving more attention from Chernion than anyone else except Iris. The sight of her mind shaken by the influence of divine power was proof that Jiklin had come one step closer to God.

‘I shouldn’t disturb you.’

Rita, who had been watching blankly, chose to remain silent.

“This time, I absolutely have to kill him. How dare you interfere with me, with Lord Chernion? I can’t stand it any longer. Both Roger and Lady Nike are fools. I can’t kill a brat like that… … .”

She also knew very well why they could not kill Arendt.

But now that anger had overtaken reason, that kind of thing didn’t matter.

at that time.

Clever. A polite knock woke Jiklin from his thoughts.

She cried out as she lay there.

“Get out! Don’t disturb me!”

“Jin-nim. It seems that you are the new commander of the 4th Battalion of Battle Priests.”

But Jin hesitated at Rita’s words. As a member of the Sword of the Broken Heart, Jiklin had a duty to fulfill. Jiklin clicked his tongue nervously and shouted.

“… … Come in!”

The door opened carefully, and a battle priest wearing deep robes came in.

“Greetings, Jiklin. I am the new captain, carrying on the legacy of my predecessor… .”

The priest continued to speak, his waist still bent, but Jiklin shouted back.

“I don’t care about your name. Just report it!”

“… … The former captain died in battle.”

He will rest in the arms of Chernion.

“The damage is severe, but some of it has been repaired. The recovery of the injured is also almost complete.”

It was a faster recovery than Jiklin had calculated. Only then did Jiklin nod, his expression softening.

“That’s right, that’s how it should be.”

The comrades who were defeated by the enemy dedicated even the remaining pieces of their bodies to Chernion.

The priests and ghouls quickly recovered their wounds by consuming the flesh they had secretly retrieved without being noticed by their enemies.

“Where are the enemy lines?”

Jiklin rolled his eyes while lying down, looking at the new captain.

“There is still no sign of any movement. The people of interest appear to still be staying in the barracks.”

“Tsk. I was hoping that at least the hero would go the other way.”

Leos de Winfrid was a formidable opponent.

Because the reality was that even the ambitiously created homunculi would collapse helplessly before him.

Normally, he would have stepped back and observed the situation, but Jiklin had no intention of withdrawing yet.

“… … No. I don’t care about heroes.”

Her eyes, resembling nature, revealed an overt murderous aura that did not suit an elf.

“Even if this castle is taken over by a hero, I must kill Arendt von Eckhart here. Definitely.”

It didn’t matter how many priests died.

If only I could deal with that little brat who’s always giving me trouble.

Surely, the saint and Czerny would also not cease wishing for Arendt’s death, Sieglin was now certain.

“Do you understand? Our top priority is to kill Arendt von Eckhart. Even if it means losing our last name, we will eliminate that bastard at all costs.”

The priest didn’t even flinch at the girl’s cold voice.

“I will follow your orders.”

To bow down before the chosen madman of God, and to carry out the orders given to me.

Because that was the only reason for his existence.

* * *

The meeting continued for a long time.

In fact, it was a scene that could more accurately be called a civil war of sarcasm and nervousness rather than a war meeting.

It was quite a sight to see Prince Ludwin, who had completely lost his dignity, and the shameless apprentice knight continue their argument.

“How could I not say a word?”

“Thank you for the compliment. I think I’m good at it.”

widely.

Ludwin ended up hitting his forehead with his nonsense, which came back without any tiring.

“I said it was dangerous, but I don’t want to leave it all up to you. This is my country’s business, and I am the prince of Everan and the commander of this battlefield. And you want me to step aside?”

“Who said I would take charge? They said I should just get out of the way because I was in the way. I’m not that kind of person. If you feel wronged, bring a knight as capable as me. Then I’ll yield.”

But Arendt was still shameless.

“And who told you to just relax and eat? You told me to protect you from the rear. Or are you saying that such a thing is too trivial for you to do? Are you ignoring the soldiers who are busy moving around from the rear?”

bang!

An enraged Ludwin leapt to his feet, slamming his slam on the table.

“When did I ever say that!”

Llewelyn, who had been watching the fight between the two men with distaste, tapped Lyos’ leg under the table.

‘Try to stop that guy.’

However, Captain Leo, who fully understood the meaning, simply averted his gaze.

“… … .”

Llewelyn looked at Leo with betrayed eyes.

“Captain, did you just offer our brother to that guy to change his mood?”

“I’m sorry, but there’s nothing I can do.”

It was a natural disaster, similar to a forest fire or an avalanche.

Still, there was one consolation.

After a good fight, that guy’s uncomfortable temper will probably subside a little.

“These damn knights, really… … .”

Llewelyn licked his lips in vain.

There were moments when it was understandable that Cantares would sometimes lament that it was difficult to handle the entire 3rd Division.

I tapped Leo’s leg under the table.

‘Try to stop that guy.’

However, Captain Leo, who fully understood the meaning, simply averted his gaze.

“… … .”

Llewelyn looked at Leo with betrayed eyes.

“Captain, did you just offer our brother to that guy to change his mood?”

“I’m sorry, but there’s nothing I can do.”

It was a natural disaster, similar to a forest fire or an avalanche.

Still, there was one consolation.

After a good fight, that guy’s uncomfortable temper will probably subside a little.

“These damn knights, really… … .”

Llewelyn licked his lips in vain.

There were moments when it was understandable that Cantares would sometimes lament that it was difficult to handle the entire 3rd Division.

bang!

Eventually, Ludwin ended up banging his head on the table.

“Do whatever you want, just do it.”

It was effectively a declaration of surrender.

The moment he lost his composure, Ludwin’s defeat was all but certain.

Arendt shrugged her shoulders triumphantly.

“Yeah, it’s going to end up like this anyway, so don’t waste your energy.”

“… … .”

Ludwin’s longing gaze turned to Llewelyn.

It was the moment when I realized the painful reason why the youngest, who was sad to be called second in class, suddenly became a human again.

With such a tempered person next to you, you have no choice but to grow up even if you don’t like it.

“I’m sorry, Prince. Let me apologize on your behalf.”

“… … .”

Even Leo, who bowed his head and apologized only after the situation calmed down, did not look as cool as before.

Ludwin sighed deeply and rubbed his forehead. For some reason, his stomach felt like it was going to burst.

“So, what are you saying we should do? I understand that the Imperial Knights will be in charge of dealing with Jiklin.”

“Even if I explain it to you, you probably won’t understand, so just do what I tell you… .”

When Arendt started babbling again, Laius covered her mouth with heroic quickness.

“Ouch!”

“sorry.”

The prince’s eyes became teary as he watched Laius quickly apologize.

Arendt slapped her hand away nervously and wiped her mouth with her sleeve.

“Dirty, really. There’s nothing different. Basically, I’m proposing that we deploy our forces in the form of a diversionary operation. As the Prince said earlier.”

“And the Imperial Knights are in charge of dealing with Jiklin, right?”

Ludwin asked back, clearly displeased. That was the very reason the two had been arguing all this time.

“That is not a wrong statement.”

Arendt nodded roughly and continued.

“To explain in more detail, let’s be more faithful to our respective goals. The prince’s goal is to retake the castle, and our goal is to eliminate Jiklin, who is tied up here.”

The relaxed tone that made Ludwin’s outfit burst into flames continued in the conference room.

“It’s impossible to retake the castle with just the royal forces anyway, and if we deploy too many people to kill Jiklin, we’ll just be raising unnecessary guards… … . Just like when we went in to rescue the prisoners, it would be better for us to move with a small number of people.”

“So, are you going to assassinate me?”

Arendt looked at the prince with an open look of pity in response to his question.

“Is that all you can think of?”

“This is really annoying.”

“As the prince said earlier, he is not a man who would be affected by such things. Moreover, he has a spirit attached to him, so he will immediately sense any threat.”

The ghoul priests, whose senses other than sight and hearing were greatly impaired, were relatively easy to fool.

However, Rita, whose main body was a spirit, was different from them.

Besides, Jiklin himself is an elf with highly developed senses.

“Then what are you going to do?”

“That kid must be gnashing his teeth right now. Thanks to that idiot senior who lives somewhere interfering… … .”

Arendt tapped me on the chest.

“Because I’m still alive and kicking. And when I saw him last, he seemed quite distraught. He was focused on killing me more than anything else.”

In the abnormal malice felt at the last moment, the familiar hand of God was felt.

“I intend to use that. Since I am insisting on killing Jiklin right now, I am sure they are also anxious about not being able to kill me.”

“… … Wait a minute, Lord Arendt.”

Ludwin, who had been listening quietly, frowned, doubting his ears.

“You want to be the bait yourself?”

“No. I don’t plan on doing anything that special. Well, it’s a method that works pretty well against them… … . If I just show them the same repertoire, they’ll get tired of it.”

Arendt shrugged.

“I’m going to go kill that kid by myself, so I’m going to tell my seniors to follow me.”

“……what?”

“They are people who insist on following me even though I tell them it’s annoying and they’re dying. They’ll just watch my back. It’s none of my business no matter how much trouble they have to endure.”

Feeling dizzy again, Ludwin began to just stare at the ceiling.

Arendt, who had been watching his reaction blankly, added briefly.

“Let’s go with that setting for now.”

It was a rather random remark.

Ludwin, who had suddenly come to his senses, looked at him again.

“No matter what each person’s circumstances are, life is just a play.”

Arendt met the prince’s gaze and smiled mischievously.

“Based on my experience so far, I think military strategy isn’t much different from that.”

There was a subtle liveliness in the apprentice knight’s golden eyes, which left Prince Ludwin completely speechless.