Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 36



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Episode 36. Holy Grail Knight (5)

It was a small barracks, so it felt like it was full just because three people came in. Rottenhammer stopped when he saw Isolde bandaging Isaac’s hand.

“It’s great to see such a good man and good woman taking care of you so kindly.”

“You are taking care of your lifesaver, so please don’t say anything that will burden Mr. Isaac. “Captain.”

Rottenhammer said it as if he was trying to tease, but Isolde skillfully passed it off.

“Anyway, please ask Mr. Gebel what I said and give him an answer. Because Mr. Gebel’s decision is important.”

Isolde took the bandage and went out. He seemed to know that Rottenhammer and Isaac were about to talk about something important. Isaac wondered why his decision was important because it was good for Gebel, but he missed the opportunity to ask. Rotten Hammer watched her leave for a moment, then turned her head to Isaac.

“I never thought there would be another genius in our generation.”

I didn’t bother to ask who the other genius was.

‘Even though that genius was digested right in my stomach… … .’

Isaac decided to show some modesty.

“Did you say Ian? Still, his skills were great. Maybe it’s because he’s a rookie with little experience, but considering his age… … .”

“newcomer? haha.”

Rottenhammer laughed out loud.

“Ian is my son and a student I personally taught. Even when he was a trainee, he was taken to the Barbari subjugation and experienced actual combat several times. “He may not be as good at advanced swordsmanship, but he is confident that no one his age can beat him.”

“… … .”

“Originally, I was going to send out another new paladin. But when I looked at your skills, I noticed they were not average. So I changed it in a hurry.”

A guy like that is the future of the next generation of Paladins. It seems that the level of paladins is lower than expected.

Or maybe Carlsen’s talent went crazy, which Isaac devoured.

Rottenhammer smiled, as if he sensed what Isaac was thinking.

“It may sound like an old man, but there is a big difference in level between the generation that has experienced Dawn and the generation that has not. In addition, the level of paladins as a whole has fallen a lot recently. “Because subjugating bandits and fighting a holy war are different.”

“ah… … okay.”

Isaac quickly understood.

Gebel alone has great skills. I didn’t see Rottenhammer fight in person, but I could feel his momentum being stronger than Gebel’s.

“There was hope for the next generation. “Even though it was ridiculously broken.”

Another Carlsen story. There must be a good reason why it keeps being mentioned. Rottenhammer continued to throw a sense of deja vu as well as regret, and a warning to Isaac through the person of Carlsen.

“But I think I saw a new future here today.”

“I think you are expecting too much from me.”

“How can I not have expectations from a genius who unilaterally trampled on the student I raised? Moreover, the genius volunteered to walk the noble path of becoming a Holy Grail Knight, which only involves hardships and hardships.”

‘Is this being sarcastic or trying to discourage me?’

Probably to dry it out. I could tell from the fact that Carlsen’s story kept coming up. So Isaac was able to anticipate Rottenhammer’s next words.

“So, this is my final recommendation. Isaac, join the Holy Knights of Brind.”

***

Isaac looked at Rottenhammer in subtle silence.

“I can totally support you. “I can even think about my successor.”

“Ian will be disappointed.”

“You would understand. “If you don’t agree, press down on your nose.”

Rottenhammer looked serious. Although he was given a tremendous option to allow full use of the assets of the Holy Knights, Isaac’s decision did not change. There was a hint of a reason other than his skills as to why Rottenhammer was so reluctant to tempt Isaac.

It’s probably to keep an eye on him.

“If you’re worried that I might wander around alone and be tricked by some strange trick into apostasy, then you don’t have to worry.”

Rottenhammer smiled bitterly. He didn’t even show any embarrassment at having his true intentions revealed. He looked at Isaac again proudly.

“If you knew who I’m thinking about, you’d know why I’m worried.”

“It’s probably about Carlsen Milter. Just speak openly.”

“good. I have known Carlsen personally since I was his apprentice. He was a quiet, humble, and kind young man. “No one thought he would apostatize.”

But the most painful apostasy is committed by the most devout believers.

“Honestly, I felt a strong sense of déjà vu while looking at you. Well, I don’t think he’s as humble or kind as he is, but he’s surprisingly talented despite his age.”

“So you want to keep it next to you and keep an eye on it?”

“yes. Is there anything that shouldn’t be done? Fame, wealth, everything was guaranteed to him. Even becoming a famous angel! Yet, he chose to apostatize.”

After saying that, Rottenhammer was silent for a moment and then muttered quietly.

“Honestly, I wonder what circumstances led him to apostatize without telling anyone around him.”

Isaac pretended not to hear the last word.

It was a remark that, if done incorrectly, could lead even Rottenhammer to be labeled an apostate. I don’t know what his relationship with Carlsen was, but it was clear that his apostasy shocked many people.

Enough to shake up the leader of the Holy Knights who had devoted his entire life to the Code of Light.

“I heard he didn’t talk much to people around him. So he may have drawn the wrong conclusion. so… … .”

Rottenhammer said, staring at Isaac with intense eyes.

“I was just worried that you too might end up following the same train while wandering the wilderness alone.”

Isaac let out a long sigh.

“As I said, you don’t have to worry about that.”

“Why?”

Isaac said, tapping his forehead.

“I received certification from Abbot Yevhar.”

A miracle that causes burns if you lack faith in the Code of Light.

It is a miracle that could cost one’s life if done incorrectly, but Isaac received it from the abbot several years ago. Rotten Hammer looked blank for a moment, then opened his eyes wide.

“Proof of faith? Only when there is a witness that there is apostasy? “That to someone as young as you?”

It certainly appears to have been an abnormal situation.

Isaac cursed the abbot in his heart, but he too had paid a price, so he decided to hold back.

“yes. And the abbot’s wrist was burned to ashes.”

“The abbot who performed the miracle lost his wrist?!”

Rottenhammer shouted so loudly that it could be heard even outside the barracks. I don’t know how serious this was, but it seemed just as shocking.

Isaac quickly put his finger to his mouth.

“Abbot Yevhar, please don’t make a fuss about this as someone could be involved. The abbot is a cautious man. He must have felt the need to check.”

Rottenhammer thought for a moment and then nodded.

“That might be possible. Considering a talent like yours and the incident where Carlsen committed apostasy and disappeared not long ago… … .”

Also, he seems to have somehow convinced himself by connecting with Carlsen.

In any case, the word that he had received a miracle as a ‘proof of faith’ seemed to have given Rottenhammer great confidence. Rottenhammer no longer seemed to suspect that Isaac might be an apostate.

Instead, perhaps because they purely coveted his skills, they continued to try to lure him into the Holy Knights of Brient.

***

“I think it’s still time to keep him around and teach him for a while, but… … .”

Rottenhammer, who realized that he could not persuade Isaac, had no choice but to recognize him as a Holy Knight as promised. Of course, the process of being recognized as a Holy Knight does not consist of just saying ‘I acknowledge’. However, it was not made up of fiefs and oaths of loyalty like ordinary knights.

‘In the game, all you have to do is go to the monastery where the Holy Knights belong, receive the quest, and join.’

In this world, at least one advanced paladin and a priest were needed to guarantee their skills.

In any case, the opportunity to appoint Isaac as a Holy Knight was prepared. The location was an empty lot prepared for Isaac’s duel.

The first problem was that there were too many priests and paladins to serve as witnesses. There were enough positions at Rottenhammer to recognize Isaac’s skills. In addition, he even had the inquisitor, Isolde, appear as a witness.

The problem started here. Each Holy Knight had to carry out a kind of ‘tradition’ handed down to them.

Isaac was a little nervous here. Gebel said, ‘The procedures for joining each Holy Knight Order are different,’ and the examples he gave were all extraordinary.

Drinking until you vomit at least five times, being attacked by a group of paladins and beating you, or getting punched in the face… … Since it was a military organization, there were a lot of things that got beaten up.

‘Actually, the Holy Knights may not be much different from college students.’

“Are you ready?”

Rottenhammer grinned and approached Isaac. The little boy was even prepared to lose a few of his teeth. But when Rottenhammer drew his sword, he looked at him with a straight face.

“Bow your head.”

Fortunately, it doesn’t look like he was hit with a knife. Rotten Hammer placed his sword on its side and rested it on Isaac’s shoulder, in a surprisingly ordinary knighthood ceremony.

“I, Rottenhammer, leader of the Holy Knights of Brienne, will ask Isaac in the name of the Code of Light, which brought order and light to the world.”

“yes.”

“Do you promise to help those in need and not to harass the weak?”

“yes.”

“Do you pledge to stand against evil and be outraged by the absurdity of those in power?”

“yes.”

“I, Rottenhammer, leader of the Holy Knights of Brient, bless the noble journey of Holy Knight Isaac in the name of the Code of Light, which brought order and light to the world.”

Just right. Rottenhammer struck Isaac on both shoulders with the side of his sword. It wasn’t painful. Soon, Isaac was pulled to his feet by Rottenhammer’s hand. Paladins and trainees came from all over to congratulate Isaac on his appointment as a paladin.

Isaac received the congratulations in a dazed mood.

It ended easier than expected. Is this all there is? When I wanted to, Rottenhammer whispered in my ear.

“It’s a shame. There is a tradition that when you join our Holy Knights, you have shit smeared on your face and beaten by the Holy Knights… … “I won’t be able to hold the initiation ceremony until I’m appointed as a Holy Knight.”

Isaac just smiled vaguely.

Then a message appeared that shattered Isaac’s doubts.

[Change to Holy Knight has been completed.]

[Conditions for job change completed!]

[Possessing a holy relic makes it possible to change jobs to a Holy Grail Knight.]

[Would you like to change to a Holy Grail Knight?]

Rather than consciousness, this should be seen as the real thing.

Isaac thought for a moment before choosing ‘yes’. It wasn’t to hesitate, it was to organize my thoughts. But, as he had repeated dozens of times before, Isaac made a decision.

It’s just that I like the buff and it’s easier to travel alone… … That’s not the problem.

‘I have to go alone.’

Isaac thought as he rubbed the palm of his left hand, which was wrapped in bandages.

I felt it while killing Heinkel. His swordsmanship talent is certainly great, but his weak body clearly has its limitations. Isaac had to mobilize all his resources to survive in this world.

Of course, the ‘Noble Journey’ buff that can be received by becoming a Holy Grail Knight is also important. But more than that, the biggest thing was that Isaac could only demonstrate his skills if he went alone.

For example, with Isaac’s current swordsmanship skills, he cannot defeat Rottenhammer or Gebel. At the same time, it will be difficult to win even if you only fight against two regular paladins.

However, if tentacles were used, it was difficult to estimate what kind of enemies they would be able to deal with.

It is no exaggeration to say that he can kill most enemies, as he has already killed Carlsen, who was scheduled to become a famous angel.

On the other hand, the Holy Knights have many resources to utilize, but there is a possibility that they will become enemies if their tentacles are discovered.

It becomes a shackle that limits Isaac’s actions.

‘That’s why I chose to become a Holy Grail Knight.’

What matters is the result.

As long as you don’t see the tentacles directly, you will praise and praise Isaac just for jumping into something reckless and coming out with his enemy’s head.

Of course, I had no intention of wandering around alone for the rest of my life.

‘2 years. ‘Let’s just go around as a Holy Grail Knight for the two years until the Dawn Army begins.’

In the meantime, Isaac just needs to gain some fame, prey on strong guys, find holy relics, and become stronger.

By then, there will be no need to borrow the power of tentacles.