How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 40
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Episode 40. The Witch and the Exile (2)
The mention of the witch didn’t really raise any questions for Ossian.
Ossian already knew of the witch’s existence.
‘Witch. Unlike wizards and warlocks who learn and use magic, they are born with the ability to use magic.’
The witch was a heterogeneous being.
They can use magic instinctively from birth.
I don’t know how that’s possible.
Some said it was a blessing, while others said it was a curse.
As the name suggests, witches were a special constitution that only appeared to women.
And it didn’t matter what your bloodline was. A witch could be an orphan from a back alley, or a witch could be born from a famous noble family.
As a result, most of the witches in the games Ossian played appeared only as mobs.
‘There were some helpers, but most of them were boss monsters that had to be defeated.’
Because they were born with great powers, most witches were unable to live normal lives.
As a result, most of them were mentally damaged or lacked humanity.
‘So in the game, witches were considered extremely sinister beings and were hunted down quite a bit.’
Who would have thought that such a witch still exists?
I don’t know if she’s a survivor from the past or if a new witch was born over time.
Most witches were hostile to humanity.
Only a very small minority are friendly.
‘That witch is requesting asylum.’
From the fact that he requested asylum not in a country but in a city called Tirna, two pieces of information could be inferred.
Tirna is a city that also has the power of a nation.
And even after many years, witches were still discriminated against.
“So, is this request for asylum one of the commissions?”
“That’s right. The witch herself made the request. That means the witch herself will pay the reward. It could be something that is hard to find in this world, or it could be knowledge.”
“You are saying that other people are too jealous to even look at you.”
“Yes. And I guess this witch probably needs a place to rely on. It’s hard to start from scratch in a city like Tirna.”
Of course, if you think about the existence of witches, they will quickly become famous and establish themselves.
There is a huge difference between starting from scratch with nothing and working in an organization.
This was something that Ossian also strongly agreed with.
If he hadn’t been a member of Violet Fox, he would have been wondering where to start.
“If a witch is looking for a place to rely on, all the organizations in Tirna will be coveting it.”
“The power of a witch is not something that can be easily obtained. That is why I am worried.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Honestly, from our perspective, it would be difficult to invite this witch. There are so many opponents to compete with, so we would inevitably fall behind in the competition.”
“Are you greedy for the witch’s power?”
“Rather than power, I would say it’s a desire for talent.”
Ronan said that, smiling with his usual suspicious smile.
“A witch who works as a problem solver. Doesn’t that sound fun?”
Ronan said it was fun with pure intentions, but Ossian couldn’t help but wonder if Ronan had some kind of hidden agenda.
“But requesting asylum means that the witch is currently being pursued by something. Otherwise, how could she make such a request?”
Ronan snapped his fingers at Ossian’s words.
“You saw it exactly. You see, this Tirna is a city of freedom. If you have the skills and money, anything is possible. But outside, it’s not like that.”
Unlike Tirna, where the city itself was granted independence, the outside still maintains a monarchy system.
As a result, even after a long time had passed, the past appearance could not help but remain.
Hostile discrimination against witches was one of them.
“Is it true that witch hunts are still rampant outside?”
“It’s not as bad as it was in the old days when people would just burn it, but it’s not something to be taken lightly.”
“From a witch’s perspective, it seems right to come here in order to survive.”
Ronan asked with a knowing look on his face.
“Mr. Ossian, do you know much about witches?”
“Well, a little bit.”
Ossian was talking moderately.
There was no need to say that I killed the most witches in the game.
‘I’m still curious though. I wonder if the witch has changed as time has passed.’
Just looking at Eldin, he was a special elf that Ossian could not have imagined.
As the world changed, those who live in it also had no choice but to change.
So, would witches have also changed to fit the times?
Or maybe she was just a witch from the old days.
‘Because they said witches have very long lives.’
Interesting.
I became very interested.
But this wasn’t just an emotion that occurred because there were traces of the game he remembered.
Instinct whispered.
If I take on this commission, I will be able to clear the path that is currently blocked.
“When did this request start?”
“Are you thinking of doing it?”
“It may be difficult to get them to come this way, but can’t you make the request itself?”
If she has requested asylum, then the witch must be in a life-threatening situation.
That means that this quest will be to safely bring the witch who commissioned it to Tirna.
‘Escort the factor. This quest seems familiar to me.’
Moreover, I don’t know if it’s because she doesn’t know the ways of the world or because she has a bold personality, but the witch allows anyone to take on a request.
Judging from the fact that you don’t really discriminate against people, I guess you’re just trying to grab onto straws.
Or do you plan to hire the best client by fielding a number of competitors?
‘Rather than being ignorant of the ways of the world, are you more on the cheeky side?’
While Ossian seemed ready to make a request, Ronan was satisfied and did not spare his advice.
“Mr. Ossian, this request is certainly attractive, but it is also fraught with danger.”
“Is it dangerous?”
“The existence of the witch is certainly enough to attract the attention of many organizations. However, this request will not be taken on by just anyone. Those who track down the witch are quite scary.”
Ossian nodded as if he understood.
If the witch asked for help, then the opponent must be someone who is difficult to deal with on her own.
“Who are you to do that?”
“This is the Vatican of Petra.”
The Holy See.
At those words, Ossian nodded and said, “There was something like that.”
Religion was also present in the games he played.
“Illua”, the god of light, order, gold, and mercy.
The country created by those who believed in such an illusion was the Holy Petra City.
‘Considering the fact that God actually exists in this world and that divinity and prayer are effective, the influence of the Petra Vatican cannot be ignored.’
And of course, as is natural, this Petra Vatican defines the existence of black magicians, witches, and demons as heretics.
I thought it would decline a little as time went by, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
In this way, targeting the witches who were the clients of the Petra Vatican meant that they might end up fighting them.
“Even the rumors are not good. There is talk that the Vatican of Petra will send one of the Twelve Holy Fathers this time.”
“12 Fathers?”
“It is the name of the direct agency of the Vatican of Petra. It is an organization of 12 in total, each with a different role. And of course, they are composed of the most outstanding people in the Vatican of Petra.”
“To come out of a place like that means you have to be prepared to clash with them.”
“Even if they are the Petra Church, they cannot exercise their authority in Tirna. However, no fool would dare to fight them. This alone will filter out all the rascals.”
“Are you saying that only real people are the ones who take on this request?”
The more I listened, the more interested I became.
Ossian took stock of the situation.
Even in the Vatican, very powerful people are chasing the witch, and the witch has requested asylum in Tirna to survive.
Of course, there aren’t many people who can receive requests.
Those who are powerful enough or have enough military power to be able to stand up to the Vatican of Petra will gather.
“would.”
“Oh. Are you serious? The other party is the Vatican of Petra?”
“You’ve been avoiding the issue since the beginning, thinking about how to handle it.”
When Ossian asked playfully, Ronan shrugged his shoulders, saying he couldn’t handle it.
“Would you be better off without a sword?”
“Don’t worry about that. I have a kitchen knife.”
“… … Are you serious?”
The door to the tavern opened and a man appeared out of nowhere.
I wondered who it was, and it turned out to be Dioranne from Violet Fox.
As if he had just come with good news, Dioran spoke as soon as he found Ossian.
“Eldin told me! It’s finally finished.”
“The timing is incredible.”
A sword completed to meet an interesting request.
Maybe this is fate.
*
“Okay. Take this.”
Eldin held out his sword to Ossian.
Ossian accepted the sword in its scabbard and stared at it for a moment before meeting Eldin’s eyes.
Eldin’s eyes were covered with dark circles.
Just by looking at him, you could tell he hadn’t slept properly for the past few days.
But even though her body was tired, her eyes were filled with a firepower she had never seen before.
He feels satisfied that he has created such a sword.
“It was really hard to make. But it turned out much better than I expected. Why don’t you give it a try?”
“Okay.”
Ossian drew his sword from its scabbard.
A pure longsword without any magical or scientific processing was revealed.
The days are surprisingly neat, sharp and clean.
Ossian stared at the blade that clearly reflected his face, then held it and took a stance.
It is neither heavy nor light, and the center of gravity is well maintained. Above all, I couldn’t help but realize this the moment I held it.
This sword is only for you.
“That’s the best.”
As Ossian, I couldn’t help but praise him so highly.
Eldin, who had actually worked hard to make it, pouted his lips and asked if that was all there was to it.
“Anyway, I made it, so I guess I should rest now.”
“Yeah. Thanks to that, I can feel quite at ease with this request.”
“request?”
Eldin asked, still interested despite his fatigue.
“If this is a request you make right after receiving the weapon I made for you, then it must be quite something, right?”
“I heard there was a witch who requested asylum outside the city.”
“… … Wait. I think I’ve heard that too. Is it by any chance related to the Vatican of Petra?”
“right.”
“You’re not really going to do that request?”
Eldin opened his mouth to say something, but then shut it tightly and shook his head.
“Okay. What advice can I give you? Just go and die.”
“Are you worried?”
“You made a really good weapon, but it feels bad if its owner dies on the first request.”
“You don’t have to worry about that.”
Ossian looked closely at the sword he had drawn, then put it back into its sheath.
“I don’t think I’ll lose if I have this.”
*
On the day of the request.
I arrived at the train station located in Ward 34.
Tirna is covered with all sorts of railways, and of course there are also railways leading out of the city.
The place to contact the witch who commissioned the quest is the Republic of Osnapalos, a neighboring country outside of Tirna.
‘Osnapalos. It was a kingdom in the game, but now it’s a republic. It was also famous as a kingdom of knowledge and books.’
Because it was a republic, the influence of the Vatican in Petra was relatively weak and it was close to Tirna, so it was a suitable place for a meeting.
I would like to see the changed appearance of the country, but that is not what is important now.
I looked around, feeling the sword hanging on my waist.
‘I thought all the mosquitoes had disappeared, but there are still this many.’
There were quite a few people gathered near the stopped train.
And they were all those who accepted the witch’s request for asylum.
In other words, he was my competitor.
The first thing that caught my eye was the group in black suits.
‘mafia?’