I Became the Guild Leader in Exile - I Became the Guild Leader in Exile chapter 79

79 – 1# The Story of the Wolf Sealed in the Black Marsh (6)

Prophecy.

The day everything will be revealed. Ragnarok will put an end to the gods’ fate. The first to be released will be the fierce wolf. Its upper teeth will touch the sky, and its lower teeth will touch the earth.

What does that mean? If Fenrir isn’t released from his seal, the end won’t come. That’s why the law strictly kept Fenrir’s seal.

The dwarves were commissioned to create an unbreakable chain, Gleipnir, which didn’t exist in this world. And on top of that, a massive power was needed to keep Fenrir’s seal.

It was inevitable that Isaac’s group, who were trying to escape from the black marsh, would encounter them. The ones who appeared before them were two humans wearing white armor.

“It’s true that Fenrir’s seal has been broken.”

“It means the time of prophecy has come.”

Of course, the possibility that Gleipnir, a chain that even gods couldn’t break, was severed by a human’s hand didn’t exist in their minds.

“What are those guys who suddenly appeared and are putting on a show?”

And that feeling returned to Zike as an extremely unpleasant emotion. It was as if he was being ignored by his master. However, Isaac immediately calmed Zike down.

“Calm down. Those guys aren’t to be underestimated.”

“What…?”

“Yes, they’re the White Knights, the strongest force in the legal world.”

The White Knights.

The strongest force that the legal world could mobilize. Each and every one of them was said to possess military-level combat power, earning them the title of the strongest knights. And Yuris was said to possess power on par with the White Knights.

‘If I were to fight Yuris now, what would my chances of winning be?’

Zike, who didn’t think he would lose, was surprised to find that they had noticed Isaac and Zike’s presence. He never thought that someone would come all the way to the black swamp.

“Ask them. Who are you people?”

A man with orange hair and a white armor was the first to ask the question. He was a one-armed knight. It was Fenrir who responded to the question.

“Tir, what nerve do you have to show up in front of me?”

Fenrir hated the gods, but at the same time, she also hated the beings who had sealed her with the help of the gods. Specifically, she hated the one-armed knight, Tir, who was standing right in front of her.

But Tir didn’t say a word. He knew that Fenrir’s resentment and hatred were justified. He just stood there, silently facing her. Instead, Tir coldly asserted.

“It had to be done. That’s all.”

“You b*stard!!”

“Calm down, Fenrir. Have you forgotten your promise?”

“Grrr!”

Isaac’s rebuke made Fenrir clench her teeth in anger. How did she become so weak? If it weren’t for the kids behind her, she would have torn that guy apart right then and there.

“Zike, take Fenrir and the kids and go to the village where we left the carriage first.”

“Understood, Master. Fenrir? Let’s go quickly.”

“Wait a minute. Do you really think you can take on two White Knights by yourself?”

It was Fenrir who was taken aback. Although she hated and resented them, that didn’t mean she underestimated their abilities. In fact, she acknowledged their strength.

The White Knights.

Odin’s personally trained warriors. That meant they were the ultimate warriors trained for the coming apocalypse. And they were the ones who had subdued the rampaging Fenrir.

“Do you think your master is an ordinary person? Even so, taking on two White Knights by yourself is too much to handle.”

“I’m not saying I’m not worried. But… in this case, Master doesn’t compromise.”

Surprisingly, Master was a person who communicated well. However, there was one exception: family-related matters. He wouldn’t budge an inch, no matter what.

In other words.

It meant he wouldn’t back down at all.

Like a natural disaster.

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So, what should they do? The answer was simple. They had to carry out Master’s orders as quickly as possible and then return to help Master as soon as possible. That was her conclusion.

“Who sent you?”

“Hmph, I’ll just send you away quietly.”

It was as if their previous conversation was a lie. The blue-haired girl, who had suddenly narrowed the distance, was blocking Zike’s attack with her dagger.

‘This guy is quite fast. Almost on par with me.’

Even so, if he wasn’t careful, he could get caught up. Zike clicked his tongue and struck the girl’s abdomen. The girl, who had been caught off guard, scowled and stumbled backward.

“You blocked Rena’s attack. You’re quite skilled.”

“It’s not like I completely blocked it.”

“You’re going up against me.”

“?!”

But they had overlooked it. The fact that the real power was right behind them. And they had to pay the price for it. Tyr, at least, had managed to react somehow.

Renie, the girl, couldn’t do the same. From behind, Isaac’s fist, which was as fast as or even surpassed Zieg’s, closed in on her. It precisely aimed at Renie’s face and swung down.

However, Tyr was indeed Tyr. In an instant, he raised both arms and barely defended against it. But the price was terrible. A single, strongest blow that could render even the strongest defense useless.

“Ugh, damn it.”

“It’s severe. Unbearable.”

One could imagine how many people could render a knight-level warrior like Isaac unable to fight with just one blow. If one could count them on one hand, it would be a testament to the depth of this person’s power.

“Did you also break Gleipnir?”

“Yes.”

“Why did you do such a thing? Are you just a sympathizer or a believer in the end times?”

No, no. It wasn’t the time to ask that now. The reason didn’t matter. What mattered was that it had already happened. Then, the most pressing question to ask now was…

“How did you break Gleipnir?”

Gleipnir, the strongest shackle, was said to be unbreakable until the day of prophecy, when all restraints would lose their effect.

The woman’s eyebrows, the roots of the mountain.

The cat’s paw, the fish’s breath.

And the bear’s strength and the bird’s silence.

These non-existent things were bound together. Therefore, it was impossible to break the shackle. So, how did Isaac do it? He explained it in one word.

“Because I’m the strongest.”

“…….”

It was rare to see Tyr, one of the most composed and calm knights, lose his words. What was even more terrifying was that Isaac wasn’t joking, but speaking from the heart.

“An unbreakable shackle, and a power that can break anything. Who would win if they clashed?”

“I don’t know.”

“The stronger one wins.”

“……My head hurts, let’s stop the conversation here.”

Talking to this man made one feel like their values were being turned upside down. Even though Isaac didn’t intend to do so. Tyr knew this type of person well.

A hero who could change the era.

Someone who could fascinate those around them and bring about a new change, whether it be darkness or light. They were an extremely dangerous breed. Therefore, Tyr decided to eliminate him with all his might here and now.

Authority.

Brave battle.

Tyr’s right arm, which had disappeared, reappeared in an instant. However, it wasn’t a normal arm made of flesh and bone. It was an arm made of sturdy steel.

But that wasn’t the end.

Centering around the steel right arm, Tyr’s entire body began to be covered in black steel. Soon, even his hair was engulfed in steel and flames.

Manifestation

That’s why they called him a knight-level warrior. The answer was simple. Because all knight-level warriors could use the ultimate manifestation of authority.

“Tyr, third-ranked knight, will crush evil here.”

The thing that covered his entire body in steel and flames wasn’t armor, but rather a giant made of steel. His size instantly grew to 3 meters tall. Looking at him, Isaac said…

“I respect your will.”

Although they were on opposite sides, Isaac knew that those people were also fighting to save the world in their own way. Therefore, without any lies…

With power.

Kwaaang!!!

Two convictions collided head-on. Tyr realized that he was no match for the power in a direct confrontation, even with the help of his divine abilities. At this point, he was no better than second-rate.

‘But! I won’t back down just because I’m no match!’

He had to prevent the apocalypse and avoid many people’s deaths. He was willing to sacrifice the girl, whom he regarded as his own daughter, with his own hands. It felt like his heart was tearing apart, but…

He gritted his teeth and did it anyway.

It was the only way to save the world.

He could save more people that way!

The flame of determination burned brighter within him. Even when his weak spots were exposed, like a crack in steel, he didn’t stop.

Crack! Crunch!

However, after exchanging dozens of blows, his determination alone couldn’t hold out any longer. Finally, his steel-like arm broke, and Isaac’s fist struck his abdomen.

“Well done.”

Tyr collapsed, powerless.

Isaac encouraged him, not letting him give up.