Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 37



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Episode 37 Holy Grail Knight (6)

[I am in the process of changing to a Holy Grail Knight.]

[The gods are watching your noble journey.]

[The ‘Noble Journey’ perk is granted.]

[Physical abilities increase by 30%.]

[Faith ability increases by 30%.]

[The more difficulties you face, the stronger the effect of the perk becomes.]

The moment Isaac changed jobs to become a Holy Grail Knight, notifications started popping up.

Isaac could not help but be surprised by the 30% increase in physical and religious abilities. Just by changing jobs, you have become 1/3 stronger. It was even said that the perk would become stronger when faced with difficulties, so this was only the minimum.

‘I know it wasn’t like this originally… … I guess it’s because of the division ceremony.’

Since it is an EX-level relic that is difficult to obtain in the game, the buff seems to have a great effect. I couldn’t help but look forward to the fact that the more I search for holy relics here, the more powerful their effects will become.

“So what do you plan to do now, our Grail Knight?”

After completing the ceremony of appointing Isaac as a Holy Knight, Rottenhammer and the Briennet Holy Knights returned to their base. The only ones left were Gebel and Isolde.

Isaac thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“First, I think I’ll look around the area and head north.”

“North? “It would be nice to go to Elil Kingdom.”

The origins of the Holy Grail Knight began in the Kingdom of Elil. As its name suggests, the Holy Grail is a metaphor for Elil’s heart, which was stolen by the ‘Red Grail Club’.

After King Elil’s ascension to heaven, the kings who succeeded him were obsessed with recovering the Holy Grail, ‘Heart of Elil’, which the dancer had stolen. Many Grail Knights set out on a journey to find the Holy Grail, whether for faith or glory, but the Dancer became a secret religion hiding among people, and in the end, the Holy Grail was never recovered.

However, the Holy Grail Knights who set out on a journey traveled the world and left behind countless achievements and legends. Now, the Holy Grail was considered a utopia of faith beyond simply referring to a holy relic. That was why the Code of Light gave preferential treatment to Grail Knights.

The Kingdom of Elil is still the largest sponsor of the Holy Grail Knights, and many famous Holy Grail Knights were produced there, so it was recommended by Gebel.

“I thought about that too, but wouldn’t you be treated better if you bring something with you?”

In fact, Isaac’s ‘Split Ceremony’ relic is a relic of the Red Grail Club, but it is also a relic of the Elil Church. This is the knife that the dancer used to slit Elil’s chest and steal her heart.

Since it is an item with God’s blood on it, it is another holy object, and if Isaac were to take this knife and reveal its identity, he would make a fuss as if he had really found the Holy Grail, but I had no intention of doing so right now.

‘The reward is temporary. I can’t carry it around anyway.’

What is important to Isaac is to become strong enough to secure a place in the Dawn Army in two years. For that purpose, it was better to directly use the division ceremony rather than monetary compensation.

“Captain Rottenhammer told me that there is a holy relic in the north. “I’m going to search there first.”

“Right.”

In fact, it wasn’t something Rottenhammer said, it was information that Isaac knew in advance. It was also the sacred relic closest to the monastery.

According to Isaac’s prediction, since it is a ruin that has not yet been excavated, there will not be anyone who can interfere.

‘Of course, this information is from around the time the Dawn Army began, so it may not be completely consistent, but… … .’

Gebel let out a long sigh and looked at Isaac. Isaac suddenly felt as if Gebel had suddenly aged for a moment.

“It looks like you’re already prepared, so there’s no need for me to give you any more advice.”

“Thank you very much for your help so far.”

“No, take one more of this with you.”

Gebel took off the breastplate he was wearing under his habit. He even took off his shin guards and belt and handed them over to Isaac. Isaac was embarrassed and tried to refuse, but Gebel stubbornly held out.

“It’s all Paladin equipment. “It’s old and the miracles inside have worn away and disappeared, but it will still be useful.”

“No, there’s no need for something like this… … .”

“It’s not for you, it’s for the honor of the paladins. “If a Holy Grail Knight walks around like a beggar, he will be treated as a psychopath, so he should wear at least some armor.”

What Gebel said was not wrong. This is a world where clothes guarantee your status. Although I received a certificate from Rottenhammer confirming my status as a Holy Knight, I cannot confirm it one by one. Gebel forced Isaac to wear his armor without giving him a chance to refuse.

Isaac figured it would be pretty big for him considering the size difference. However, the moment the armor that seemed to fit Gebel’s body perfectly fit Isaac’s body, the seams contracted and adhered closely to Isaac’s body.

Like it was custom-made from scratch.

“It’s perfect, right? That function is not a miracle, but it will not disappear because it was created by the world’s furnace craftsmen. I wish I had a good knife too… … .”

Because Isaac often broke his sword, there was no sword left. Of course, the Ceremony of Division was a really ‘good’ sword, but it was something that was difficult to take out carelessly.

“Let me lend you my sword.”

At that time, Isolde stepped forward and took out the ‘Sword of Judgment’ that she had.

Both Isaac and Gebel looked at her in surprise.

“Isn’t this Inquisitor equipment?”

“They say it was lost. And I’m not giving it, I’m lending it.”

Isolde said with a smile.

“If you are a Holy Grail Knight, you will return to the Order someday to return the Holy Relic. Then the day will come when we will meet again. “At that time, you will probably have a better sword than this one, so you can return it to me then.”

The Sword of Judgment is already in the upper-middle tier of the game. If it were a sword that could replace it, it would be a story about when Isaac was quite successful.

“I can’t have the Holy Grail Knight, who will become famous in the future, walking around with his bare hands.”

“… … thank you.”

Unlike at Gebel, Isaac did not refuse but readily accepted. Although he wasn’t particularly greedy for his armor, the Sword of Judgment was a truly coveted item. In itself, it was also a piece of equipment that certified that one was a high-ranking member of the church. If a problem arises with the church, just showing the sword of judgment will solve most of the problems.

At that time, Isolde came close to Isaac and whispered.

“What did Mr. Gebel say you would do?”

Isaac remembered Isolde’s suggestion. It was suggested that if Gebel wanted, he could restore his honor by reinstating him as a paladin. Isaac also talked to Gebel about that. But contrary to expectations, Gebel rejected the offer.

The reason was simple.

“Mr. Gebel has no intention of leaving the Holy Knights of Avalanche.”

“… … okay. “I knew that would happen.”

Isolde smiled bitterly.

Gebel taking off the yoke of an apostate means acknowledging that the Holy Knights of Avalanche are apostates. He must also testify that Gebel no longer belongs to the organization and has left the organization.

But Gebel didn’t want to do that. To him, the Holy Knights of Avalanche were just innocent victims.

“Well, one day Mr. Gebel’s unfair circumstances will come to light. “He is someone who will stand out no matter how much he hides.”

From Isolde’s perspective, she could not openly oppose the church’s judgment. So, you will have no choice but to speak neutrally in that way. But Isaac also agreed with her.

In the first place, Isaac did not think that Gebel would continue to be at the monastery.

Gebel will be by Isaac’s side when the Dawn Army begins.

***

Isolde returned to the church to report, and Gebel returned to the monastery. He asked Gebel to say goodbye to the monks on his behalf.

Although I left the monastery unplanned, it didn’t feel sudden.

‘I was already ready to leave.’

When Isolde visited the monastery, Isaac was already ready to leave. The reason for her visit had nothing to do with her, but it didn’t make it difficult for her to leave immediately. To begin with, they did not have many personal belongings, and there was no need to prepare food due to their predatory ability.

‘You’re finally leaving.’

I had been waiting for this moment for a long time, but when I was about to leave, I felt at a loss. But Isaac tried not to feel too empty. It was because he had a new ability that would serve as a milestone for him.

The buff wasn’t the only change that came with becoming a Holy Grail Knight.

[The conditions for the Sentinel’s Lighthouse (EX) have been met and activated.]

Isaac recalled a message that appeared after he changed jobs to become a Holy Grail Knight.

The Sentinel’s Lighthouse was left as a mere painting because the conditions for activation were unknown.

The skill, which was also Carlsen Milter’s ultimate skill, was finally activated.

‘If you look at Heinkel’s example, only innate abilities can be acquired through predation… … ‘The fact that Carlsen has this ability must mean that he was a saint.’

I don’t know why a man worthy of the Holy Communion committed apostasy. Moreover, the Sentinel’s Lighthouse is the highest level miracle in the Code of Light. This means that at least an angel or the will of God intervened in Carlsen’s birth.

‘what… … ‘It’s not that important.’

What is important is that the ultimate power of ‘that Carlsen’ has entered his body.

In the game, the Sentinel’s Lighthouse is depicted as a very powerful defensive skill.

It is said to make you almost invincible for a certain period of time and grants powerful buff abilities to those around you.

However, what is depicted in the setting is different.

‘The watchman is the one who holds the standard of order in a universe full of chaos, and the lighthouse is a metaphor for the only guidepost and unchanging being in this world full of darkness. The Watchman’s Lighthouse is an infallible being that chooses right from wrong in a world full of confusion and darkness… … Well, I think that’s how it was described.’

It’s such a grand explanation that I can’t even imagine how it would be implemented.

Isaac didn’t want to use the ultimate skill he had worked so hard to obtain, but he also didn’t want to get in trouble for using it without knowing the exact effect.

After gathering himself, Isaac activated the Sentinel’s Lighthouse ability.

Soon his eyes began to burn with bright flashes.

***

The valley that the Holy Knights swept through was gloomy. Because there was no need to worry about civilian casualties, the area was full of charred and shattered rocks.

As the fog began to seep into the valley, three people dressed as hunters appeared from the hazy fog.

There were two hunters who were up to 2 meters tall and a small girl who barely reached their chest.

The hunters were on guard in all directions, frowning as if they didn’t like this valley that the Holy Knights had overturned, but the girl didn’t care. What she was looking for was something else.

She was looking for bloodstains.

Vampires died in droves in this valley. But no blood traces could be found. It was natural. A vampire’s blood turns to dust when the sun rises, leaving nothing behind. But the traces of her blood she was looking for were special. It cannot be erased or disappear.

Suddenly, the girl stopped in the middle of the valley.

She fumbled around on the floor and then stuck her hand into the floor as if she had found something. Instead of hitting the floor, her hand spread out like liquid, splattering red blood all over her. After a moment, she pulled out her hand and her unscathed hand appeared.

In his hand was a short sword.

The sword soon lost its shape, crumbled, and was reabsorbed through the girl’s hand.

“It is Elil’s blood. I’m sure. “The division ceremony was extracted here.”

A sigh came from among the hunters. One of them spoke cautiously.

“No way, Duke Heinkel… … .”

“no. It seems like my uncle has passed away. He was killed by someone. Fortunately, I don’t think I committed apostasy like my father worried… … .”

She began crawling across the floor, looking for traces of something again. She repeatedly dug her hands into the ground as if searching for her sword, but soon stopped, tilting her head.

“what?”

The girl muttered as if she didn’t understand something.

“Did you find anything?”

“The body was not dragged away or reduced to ashes. It worked. “In this place.”