How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 48
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Episode 48. The Purification Judge (2)
Okay.
Ossian thought to himself as he watched the Judge disappear after being hit by a steam train.
This place, hidden by the golden fields used by the judges, was originally the site of a railroad through which trains passed.
‘I thought it wouldn’t be able to come because the tracks were destroyed, but it seems they separated all the useless cars and moved only the engine room.’
If the people who were crowded on the train had joined forces, it wouldn’t have been completely impossible.
Among them, there will probably be some who have quite unique abilities or powers.
Thanks to this, we were able to drive the referee to the tracks and push him under the train.
“Huh? I think I just bumped into something.”
“What do I know! That clueless guy must have figured it out!”
The troubleshooters on the steam train didn’t take the judgement seriously.
Swish.
At that moment, the golden fields began to lean to one side as if being pulled by something.
Ossian narrowed his eyes at the sight of the fields still standing.
‘Golden Fields is a skill that is automatically released when the user dies?’
And yet, it still hasn’t disappeared.
Ossian’s pupils dilated.
“this.”
As Ossian muttered, the divine power that made up the golden fields began to gather in one place.
A golden halo of light blowing in the wind like a dandelion seed is headed towards the front of the steam train.
It was at that moment that the train that had hit the referee stopped.
“Huh? What is this?”
“Why did the train stop again… … .”
People on the train made strange noises.
Some people who had a keen sense or quick perception hardened their expressions.
Immediately afterwards, a golden pillar rose up.
The golden pillar exploded silently, literally grinding the steam train to pieces.
The pitch-black front of the steam train was engulfed in golden flames, and so were all those who boarded it.
There was no scream.
Those who touched the purifying flames were instantly reduced to golden ash and scattered like dust.
It was a sight that was hard to believe.
At least 30 people.
Except for a few who escaped just before the explosion, they were all swept away in one fell swoop.
And still, from the center of the rising golden pillar, the Judge rose up.
The strong wind blew the hood pulled over his head backwards, revealing his bare face.
Contrary to his name, the Purifying Judge, and his harsh speech, he was a blond boy with a rather gentle demeanor.
Age is estimated to be in the late teens at best.
‘I thought you were quite old based on your speech and actions, but it was unexpected.’
However, the empty eyes that seemed to have lived through everything in the world were not something that someone of that age would have.
Moreover, the divine power of gold that gushed out endlessly like underground water made it possible to say that the judge’s talent reached the heavens.
‘If Balud was a guy with heroic qualities, then the guy in front of me right now is.’
He was already a knight who had reached the level of a hero.
That means.
It means that he is a difficult opponent to deal with since he can only use Holy Light.
The golden pillar that had been rising continuously gradually became thinner and disappeared.
The same was true of the sparks flying around.
But Ossian did not let his guard down.
The disappearance of the golden pillar is only superficial.
In fact, that vast power was contained entirely within the body of that judge.
“All heresies are purified.”
A bullet flew towards the judge who was muttering like that.
“Eww! You little monster!”
He was the problem solver who just barely managed to jump off the train and save his life.
He fired large-caliber bullets with special modifications at the judge.
But before the bullet could even reach the Judge’s body, it was consumed by golden flames and disappeared into dust.
“What is this… … .”
It doesn’t even deflect bullets, or melt them with high heat, but rather disintegrates them on their own?
It’s not just a regular bullet, it’s a large-caliber bullet that can shatter even a monster’s solid skull with one shot.
The troubleshooter stared blankly at the referee.
Even the way he slowly reached out his hand towards her.
Save me.
The moment the problem solver was about to say that.
Hurrruk!
A golden flame arose and consumed his body.
A splendid yet quiet death without screams, mercy, or resentment.
Cheeeeek!
The judge’s indifferent gaze turned back at the sound of a strong puff of steam.
And what he saw was a fist made of giant brass.
It was an enhanced human from Bleeding Edge wearing a suit that looked like an old-fashioned diving suit.
A super-heavy punch that accelerates through the recoil of exploding compressed steam.
It is an attack of tremendous power that can even make a circular hole through a thick, large iron plate.
No one can react or stop it.
If only the opponent wasn’t a greater monster.
Hurrah!
The enhanced human’s fist began to burn with golden flames.
The enhanced human who saw it tried to put out the fire, but the flames spread further and further up the diving suit, eventually engulfing his entire body.
The cutting-edge suit, which was resistant to bullets, gunpowder, and magic, melted away in an instant.
It was obvious what would happen to the enhanced humans who boarded inside.
The judge, having cleared out all the intruders, looked at Ossian.
There was death in that cold gaze.
What a cruelty that radiates the most splendid beauty.
‘How ironic.’
Before I took on this mission, I never thought I would be fighting such a monster.
But now that we’ve come this far, there’s no way we can back out.
Ossian silently adjusted his grip on his sword.
The judge was struck by Ossian’s appearance.
“… … Heretic. Aren’t you going to run away?”
“If you come now and say you want to run away, are you going to let me live?”
The response to the provocative tone was surprisingly positive.
“Yes.”
“Why? From your perspective, I would be a heretic.”
“It is clear that you have joined forces with that wicked witch and have rejected the will of God. However, the spirit and power you have shown, that pure power, says that you are worthy of the mercy that is bestowed.”
Are you talking about Seonggwang?
That favor is probably due to Ossian’s faith stat being maxed out.
Ossian glanced at the burning hot flame from his sword and said,
“So are you going to turn a blind eye to this this time?”
“Leave the witch behind. If you do that, I will turn a blind eye to this matter.”
A remark that is almost arrogant.
But given the way the referee had acted, he had every right to be arrogant.
That guy shouldn’t be seen as a fellow human being.
When you say you’ll spare my life like you did now, it would have been right to step back gracefully.
That’s right.
“I guess I can’t do that.”
“… … Are you serious? If you fight me, you will die.”
“They turn their backs on the fight because they are afraid of dying.”
Ossian muttered as he looked at the jeep he had come in.
Ena, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at me with a look of fear and worry.
Even though she could have left it here and run away on her own, she stayed put as Ossian had told her.
Either he’s stupid or he listens well.
Ossian chuckled at the sight.
When the judge showed a puzzled reaction, Ossian stared at the judge with eyes that had become clearer.
“That is not honorable.”
I’m afraid of dying. Of course I don’t like it.
But what I hated more than that was running away from this place right now.
“I have shown mercy.”
Hwaruk.
A hot golden flame burned in the Judge’s hands.
It soon took the shape of a huge hammer in each hand.
The fire of judgment that burns all that is evil.
The judge who had been present solemnly pronounced the sentence.
“Don’t ask God for mercy anymore.”
“I never asked for mercy from the beginning.”
The Holy Light Sword burned even more intensely, as if in sympathy with Ossian’s emotions.
The judge was moved by Ossian’s provocative gaze that said, “Come if you want.”
Chook.
His two arms swung from side to side.
The distance between the two was over 30 meters. However, following the trajectory of the weapon the Judge swung, golden flames spread out in a wide fan shape.
A giant fire horse running across a field of gold.
Ossian swung his holy sword towards it.
From top to bottom.
Golden flames split left and right, clearing the way.
Ossian ran down the open road.
Ossian, who had leapt to his feet with superhuman strength, quickly approached the Judge.
Long-range attacks are possible? If so, all I had to do was close the distance.
Ossian swung his holy sword.
The Divine Pension is definitely a technique with great generality. However, the density of power and cutting power were superior to the Holy Light Sword.
The Judge knew that too, so he blocked Ossian’s attack by crossing his two weapons.
The golden hammer, blazing with golden flames, shook violently.
The referee closed his eyes as he entered into the wrestling match.
Ossian did not criticize him for closing his eyes and saying he was crazy while fighting.
That was the appearance that the paladin showed when he prayed.
“I believe, Father. Give me the glory and adoration that you have given me.”
A short and concise, yet faithful prayer.
The moment it was recited, a golden pattern appeared behind the judge’s back like a halo.
[Infinite Gold]
It was the most powerful buff that the Paladin profession could use.
‘A head-on showdown is impossible in this condition.’
If so, change your method.
Ossian immediately released his sword. The Judge’s body naturally had to turn towards Ossian.
The referee tried to regain his composure, but Ossian did not miss the momentary gap.
In the brief gap where the judge was trying to straighten his stance, Ossian’s sword moved in a graceful curve.
Two massive warhammers were drawn to the sword’s movements.
A large gap was revealed in the judge’s body.
Ossian retrieved the sword he had been spinning around and stabbed the Holy Light Sword directly at the Judge’s neck.
It was a perfect strike that took advantage of the gap created by the opponent using a large buff.
They say that even if you cut off its limbs, they will regenerate, but will that really happen if you cut off its head?
But Ossian’s expression hardened in an instant.
The tip of the incandescent sword was blocked right in front of the judge’s neck, leaving him motionless.
“The great Father protects me.”
In the meantime, the judge used a new prayer of thanksgiving.
‘This is crazy. You’re deploying [The Light Barrier] this quickly?’
[The Fortress of Light] was the highest level prayer belonging to the [Divine Protection Discipline] related to protection.
The effect is simple.
3 seconds of invincibility.
For the 3 seconds this prayer lasts, the Paladin becomes immune to all physical and magical damage.
In the game, even a max-level paladin would need at least a 2-second casting time to use this.
Even that is the time that came out after raising the mental power stat to 99 and reducing the casting speed as much as possible.
But this monster unfolded in less than 0.1 second.
‘this.’
Perhaps it was because they were so shaken by the blocked attack that their weakness was exposed instead.
The judge extended his hand toward Ossian.
“Purify.”
Immediately afterwards, a golden flame radiated out towards Ossian, engulfing his body.
Ossian reflexively covered his face with his arms.
But I didn’t feel the heat of the flames touching my skin.
What’s curious is that the judges were the same.
The golden fire that should have burned Ossian suddenly went out as if it was extinguished.
Someone has interfered with the divine authority through outside intervention.
“How dare you… … .”
The referee glared at one side with an angry voice.
At the end of his gaze was the witch he wanted to kill.
Anna Grunt.
She got out of the jeep and stood there, holding a match in one hand.
The match head she held was burning with golden flame.
“You dare use fire in front of me?”
Ena’s eyes looking at the judge were still filled with fear.
Although he was speaking with bravado, he couldn’t hide the trembling in his voice.
“Did you think I would just take it?”
But Anna didn’t run away.
The knight in front of you, for the same reason as Ossian.