Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 51



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Episode 51 Shell (1)

Catelyn smiled so brightly that it was hard to believe that she was someone who had just thought about dying. The fact that he paid a large amount of money to Isaac does not change, but if it remains as debt rather than being immediately paid in cash, immediate bankruptcy can be prevented.

Especially in a situation where a significant amount of cash was lost due to the Lorecus crash, every penny was even more desperate.

Since she would be able to return the gold she borrowed from her superiors intact, she could minimize her responsibility as much as possible.

“Then let’s talk about terms! How much interest are you thinking about?”

“At the top of the Golden Idol, the interest amount is calculated separately according to credit rating and amount. Please suggest the conditions first. “Anyway, I’m more interested in using the assets at the top of the Golden Idol.”

“All right! “I will have the bookkeeper sort it out and deliver it to you right away.”

Isaac thought as he watched Catelyn hurriedly instruct him to organize the relevant information.

‘Now I can’t afford to travel in poverty.’

The journey after leaving the monastery was literally one of survival itself. It was a mistake to think that all I had to do was sleep anywhere, eat anything with my tentacles, and increase my strength as I did in the game.

I gradually got used to it, but it was also an unnecessary hardship. Therefore, Isaac decided to first contact the Golden Idol merchant and raise a debt.

‘Because of Lorecus, things turned out much easier than expected… … .’

If the Dawn Army did not wake up as a result of this incident, it would be difficult in its own way, but Isaac thought that would not happen. Dawn-gun has already woken up 12 times. As long as the Holy Land is in the hands of the Immortal Church, the Dawn Army will definitely arise at any time.

“Oh, and I have a gift for you.”

“A gift? Just because you have already entrusted me with a large amount of money… … .”

“Inside your mind, you probably think it’s actually a loss. “Anyway, it’s yours, so I think it’s only right for you to keep it.”

As Isaac said that, he opened the box he had brought in front of Catelyn. Inside was a shabby looking wooden statue of a shepherd. Catelyn didn’t seem to understand what that was for a moment, but then her eyes widened.

“Is that a sacred object?”

“okay.”

It is said that the origin of the top of the golden idol was a nomadic people. While wandering, a shepherd boy witnessed a golden cow crossing a difficult mountain range, and following the path, the shepherd boy discovered a path that allowed him to cross the mountain range that no one had been able to cross.

It is said that this people monopolized the mountain range routes that used to take a month to travel, opening up trade routes around the world that had been cut off, and becoming the beginning of the golden idol. And this shepherd’s wooden statue was a carving of his own image by a boy who discovered that very corner of the road.

‘It is far inferior to S-class holy items such as the golden horn, Midas’ hand, and amber eye… … .’

Even though it is a shepherd’s wooden statue, it is still a class A sacred object.

Catelyn gently stroked the shepherd’s wooden statue.

Yukhar said that there were no priests or paladins at the top of the Golden Idol, but in fact, the merchants themselves were both believers and priests. It was natural for a merchant who reached the level of branch manager to have a unique eye for connoisseurship.

Catelyn could tell at a glance that the shepherd’s wooden statue was genuine.

Catelyn was so happy that she almost fainted when she saw that a few precious relics had been returned to the top. For a moment, she reproached herself for thinking that the Grail Knight had tricked her with a brilliant trick.

“How did it get like this…?” … thank you. “I will make sure to report this to the main branch of Audreyf!”

As soon as Catelyn’s words fell, a message appeared before Isaac’s eyes as if it were a declaration.

[The ‘Shepherd’s Wooden Statue’ relic was returned to the top of the golden idol.]

[The golden idol blesses your noble journey.]

[Luck increases significantly.]

[Detection ability greatly increases.]

‘also.’

A Holy Grail Knight can gain a buff just by acquiring a holy relic, but if he loses a holy relic, he immediately loses the buff. However, if you return the holy relic, you can gain small but permanent power.

If you couldn’t carry all the sacred items you had anyway, it was better to take advantage of returning the items that needed to be returned. In particular, I decided to return the shepherd’s wooden statue because it was not helpful in direct combat and was too bulky to carry around.

Isaac looked at the desk Catelyn was using. At a glance, he instantly recognized information that he had not known before, including the luxurious mahogany material and the craftsman’s touch to every corner of the decoration. This was thanks to improved detection capabilities.

‘Even if it’s just luck, it also increases your discernment ability. ‘The blessing is quite big, isn’t it?’

Since they had taken away the sanctuary and caused great damage to the top of the Golden Idol, I thought the compensation from returning the sacred object would not be much, but it was a blessing to feel the unexpected favor.

‘Could it be to bail out other merchants and reduce the impact of damage caused by the surge in Lorecus?’

It may have been an exaggerated interpretation, but it was clear that the golden idol had done him a favor. As Yukhar said, he is a god without personality, so even if I thanked him, I wouldn’t even know I was grateful, but I decided to thank him anyway.

While Isaac was lost in his thoughts, Catelyn muttered while stroking the shepherd’s wooden statue.

Catelyn took a deep breath and spoke to Isaac.

“I can’t just receive gifts like this one after another. “We also want to give Isaac a gift.”

“gift?”

“Could you please follow me this way?”

***

The place we went to with Caitlin’s guidance was a shabby warehouse-like place. From the entrance, dusty boxes and rags were left here and there. However, Isaac recognized that this place was located in the innermost part of the store.

‘The hallway surrounds the room.’

We found out that it is difficult to break in without being noticed because people pass by frequently, that it is difficult to approach from the outside, and that the walls and doors are also made of different materials and are located in different places.

“Is it at least a safe?”

Catelyn looked at Isaac in surprise and then nodded.

“As expected, you have great insight. It’s not a safe, but it’s something similar. Even safes are not managed this strictly.”

As Catelyn approached the door of the warehouse, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared and greeted her. It was a security guard hidden in a blind spot where others could not see it. Only after he opened the door were Isaac and Catelyn able to enter the warehouse.

There are many rumors about the safe at the top of the Golden Idol.

Amber jewels that fill the walls and floors, so many brilliant gold and silver treasures that you can die for, and all kinds of rare medicines and spices. Of course, if it were Odriffe’s safe, where the main branch is located at the top of the Golden Idol, the branch does not store items that much due to the risk of theft.

At best, it’s just a bundle of bonds and a few documents.

Of course, those documents have the power to shake nobles and priests by their hair.

As expected, when I opened the warehouse, only old boxes and dusty rags that seemed nothing special appeared.

Catelyn peeled off a life-sized piece of rags standing against the wall. Then, a dull gray armor was revealed inside. It was an ordinary looking piece of armor, but thanks to his improved identification and status window, Isaac immediately recognized what it was.

“This… … .”

“This is a full body armor that I got by chance. Since the Code of Light emblem was engraved on it, I thought it was probably a Paladin armor, but I couldn’t tell which Paladin order it belonged to. So I was keeping it just in case.”

It was natural that Catelyn didn’t know. This was an armor that no one could recognize anymore.

“Where did you get it?”

“that is… … It’s a shame, but it’s stolen property. They say it was an item found in the ruins that were attacked by the Immortal Church. “It didn’t seem like something that would be passed around in the market, so we acquired it.”

Catelyn gently stroked the armor as she said that.

“If it’s okay, I’d like it if Isaac could wear this armor. It’s an item that’s difficult to return, and it’s also awkward to sell. However, I think that any Grail Knight of the Code of Light who is on a noble journey deserves it.”

Isaac played with his lips. She was right. How true that is, even if you searched the entire continent, there would be no one more qualified to own this armor than Isaac.

[Carlsen Milter’s Paladin Armor (Sealed)]

Because this was the armor Carlsen Milter wore during his days as a paladin.

All paladin armors look similar. However, only the detailed features and sentences are different.

However, on this armor, all the markings that could indicate the affiliation and status of the Holy Knights, and even lightly written scriptures and prayers, were all roughly erased. It was a blatant sign of apostasy.

‘It’s no wonder Catelyn couldn’t dispose of it carelessly.’

A paladin armor with the Code of Light sentences removed and the prayer text erased. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Heresy Questioners came running to see this guy. However, thanks to this, there was no trace of Carlsen Milter’s armor left anywhere.

‘The armor itself is a trace of an apostate, but… … ‘Is it okay if I just cover it up enough?’

It was a complacent idea, but it was a coveted item. It is no one else’s armor, but Carlsen Milter’s armor. It was clear that it would be armed with great miracles. Moreover, seeing that it is still intact despite being entangled in a bundle of tentacles… … .

‘No, wait. Didn’t Carlsen get eaten by tentacles?’

Although the memory is blurry, it was clear that the tentacle had preyed on Carlsen. However, I did not understand why only the armor remained.

‘… … Did you just eat the meat and spit out the skin?’

It was a ridiculous thought, but I thought it might be possible.

Isaac examined Carlsen’s paladin armor. The ‘seal’ mark prevented even knowledge of its level, but the already revealed miraculous power alone was of considerable value. Even if the armor was protected by a powerful miracle, it would have been difficult to digest even the tentacles.

‘Strengthening strength, relieving fatigue, reducing weight, protecting physically… … What is this again? Low-level temperature blocking effect on maintaining cleanliness? ‘Are you saying that the heating and cooling is working well?’

If the basic miracle in the sealed state was this good, I couldn’t even imagine how much of a devastating miracle it would be if the seal was lifted.

‘Carlsen, I thought you were frugal, but you were wearing hotels all over your body.’

“Can you accept it?”

Catelyn, who thought she would accept it quickly, was puzzled when Isaac showed unexpected concern.

Paladins tend to be greedy for equipment, even if they don’t know anything else.

On the other hand, Isaac was rather envious of her ignorance. If she didn’t know who the original owner of this armor was, she would have just worn it without thinking.

‘I’m compared to Carlsen whenever I use a sword, but I wonder if I’ll be more suspicious if I’m wearing Carlsen’s armor… … Oh, I don’t know.’

Isaac impulsively opened his mouth.

“I’ll take it.”

After all, it was something too precious to give up. If you’re really scared, you can just take it off inside the Gertonian Empire and then take it off when you enter the realm of other faiths.

Catelyn’s expression brightened at Isaac’s words.

“great! Then would you like to try it on? “Let me help you.”

“No, I’m going to try it on by myself, so could you please leave for a moment?”

Isaac asked her, wondering if the tentacles might react sensitively. If the item is spit out by a tentacle, it may cause problems when worn.

Catelyn seemed a little worried about leaving Isaac alone in the precious warehouse, but as if to show her trust, she bowed her head and headed outside.

Isaac began to put on his armor.

I wasn’t worried that the size wouldn’t fit. Even Gebel’s armor had adjusted itself to fit her body perfectly. Needless to say, she had Carlsen Milter’s armor.

In fact, every time Isaac put on the gloves, boots, and other parts, they tightened to fit his body with a mechanical clicking sound.

The moment Isaac put on the last part, the helmet, a message appeared before his eyes.

[Recognized as the rightful owner.]

[The seal on the equipment is released.]

“huh?”