Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 63



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Episode 63. One Man Siege (3)

‘The Prophet of Red Flesh… … .’

Isaac remembered the name of the most famous angel in the Red Grail Club.

Angels are largely divided into two types: basic angels, created directly by God, and named angels, given names by God for their historic achievements. Most of the Gicheonsa are active in the afterlife, and a very small number are rarely seen except when acting as messengers.

However, Myeongcheonsa is different. Since they are people who have made historic achievements on earth, they are often already famous people, and they are often more active on earth than in the afterlife.

Among them, the Red Flesh Prophet was the most active angel in the Red Grail Club. So much so that her fellow Red Grail believers, Heshabel or Heinkel, immediately thought of her when they suspected Isaac of being her angel.

Of course, because it moves through conspiracies and secret organizations, its dynamics are not as noticeable. But Isaac, who had chosen her Red Grail faith, knew that she had a constant influence on all of her beliefs.

And I also know her weaknesses.

‘The Prophet of Red Flesh is certainly a strong angel, but… … ‘I’m not the type to fight directly.’

Of course, even the weakest angel is strong enough for humans to dare not fight against him. But Isaac knew how to greatly weaken the Prophet of Red Flesh once he was brought into battle.

There is a reason for her reluctance to fight directly.

So, is it really possible for Isaac, who has just become a Holy Knight, to kill an angel who can be said to be the pinnacle of a believer?

Isaac’s answer was ‘impossible’.

Killing an angel required more complex factors than just strong strength.

However, being expelled from this world itself was not impossible.

‘However, if the Code of Light intervenes, it will be difficult to claim my share.’

Even in this situation, it may be selfish to consider one’s share. But Isaac didn’t want to waste his time coming all the way here. What was even more so was the fact that the Red Grail dared to target its own descendants.

Whether it was an angel or a devil inside that castle, Isaac had to see to it himself.

“Count Lehart.”

“yes. Holy Grail Knight… … .”

“Something unholy is going on at Hendlock Keep. “Kyle Hendlock is a criminal who deserves to be punished, but aren’t the employees and soldiers inside him just ordinary people who got caught up in it?”

“yes… … That is true.”

“As time passes, more and more people will be caught up in this unholy practice. “The number of sins that cannot be escaped will also increase.”

Of course, from the perspective of Lehart, a medieval nobleman, this is a problem for commoners that has nothing to do with it. But I couldn’t refute what the Holy Grail Knight said.

Isaac spoke forcefully.

“Please move the soldiers.”

“Holy Grail Knight… … .”

When Lehart tried to object with an embarrassed expression, Isaac shook his head.

“I’m not asking you to start a siege. I will attack the castle myself, so all you have to do is respond from outside. If we do it right, the fight might be over before it even happens.”

“yes? “You want to attack the castle alone?”

“no. “My subordinates will also be with us.”

“If you are a subordinate, then… … Are you talking about a woman named Hezabel?”

Even so, it’s just the two of us. It’s no different from being alone.

Isaac also had Jihillet in mind, but he didn’t bother to explain it. It was also something that could not be revealed openly.

Lehart seemed to want to stop Isaac. Anyway, as time goes by, Hendlock Fortress is the first to get tired and fall down. Besides, won’t reinforcements come over time?

When Lehart carefully tried to point out that fact, Isaac said:

“If you just wait without a siege or defense line, what will you do if the soldiers inside Hendrak Fortress run out in madness like knights?”

“… … .”

Lehart kept his mouth shut. It was not an excessive concern; it was something that could actually happen right now. Instead, Isaac was curious as to why Raella didn’t do it right away. If the soldiers of Hendrak Fortress showed the same madness shown by the knights, they would be able to sweep away Lehart’s soldiers.

Lehart had no choice but to retreat now or respond to Isaac’s plan. And he didn’t want to be embarrassed in front of the Holy Grail Knight who was willing to jump into enemy lines alone.

“What should I do?”

A smile crept onto Isaac’s lips.

***

“Assassination?”

“Is it difficult?”

dawn.

In a quiet place near Hendrak Fortress, Isaac was informing Hesabel of the plan.

Conveying one’s will was only a vague direction, and to talk in detail, one had to have a direct conversation.

Hesabel looked embarrassed when she heard about Isaac’s plan. He deserved it. The person she must assassinate is none other than Raella. Because she was an angel of the Red Grail Club.

Hesabel was now convinced that Isaac was neither a prophet of red flesh nor a member of the Red Grail Club. But despite this, he showed unchanging faith.

Isaac found it rather strange. Therefore, her instructions were also a test for her.

But even so, Isaac’s instructions were difficult for Hesabel to understand.

“No, it might be difficult, but… … “If this woman named Rael Ra were an angel, wouldn’t it be impossible to kill her?”

The essence of those who become angels already belongs to the afterlife.

An angel cannot be completely killed until God allows it. Even if Raella is killed, it will only mean temporarily banishing her from the earth.

“It’s okay even if you don’t succeed. “The important thing is to try.”

“A try?”

“It doesn’t matter if you fail, so you can just pretend and run away. “You will know the rest when the situation arises.”

Heshabel didn’t seem to be convinced, but it didn’t matter if she was convinced. It was one of the most lenient orders she received, to tell her to try because it didn’t matter if she failed.

“Wait a minute, take this before that.”

Isaac handed Hesabel something wrapped in cloth. Heshabel lifted the cloth and covered it again in horror. Her eyes were shaking frantically.

“What the heck is this?”

“You have to have this level to be able to deal with angels.”

“How can you trust me?”

Heshabel was so surprised that she didn’t seem to know what she was talking about.

Isaac stared at her and asked.

“Are you going to betray me?”

“Not at all!”

“Then go and do your thing.”

Heshabel nodded about ten times and then climbed over the wall. There were soldiers patrolling on the walls, but it was impossible to spot Hezabel during the night.

I was concerned about Hesabel’s agitated appearance, but since she showed me trust, I expected her to pay for the food as well.

‘Then I guess I should move too.’

Isaac did not have the talent to jump up the wall like Heshabel. Instead he used the Red Petition to take advantage of the darkness of the night. A red mist quickly climbed up the castle wall.

As soon as I got on top of the castle wall, I saw a soldier who had fainted. It seemed like Heshabel had taken care of it and passed.

Isaac looked at the soldier’s eyes to see if anything could happen. As expected, his eyes were red and bloodshot, just like the knights held captive in the village.

‘also… … .’

I knew through Jihylet that Raella had instilled madness into the soldiers in the fortress. If each soldier showed the same fighting ability as the Knights of Hendrak, there was no way for Lehart to withstand it. The same was true even if Hendlock’s soldiers were lacking.

‘In that case, it would have been more advantageous to attack with soldiers.’

However, Raella only sent out the knights and began to hold out, leaving the soldiers inside the fortress. He didn’t think it was to save lives. As this situation continues, the soldiers will become more and more exhausted, whether their vitality or mental strength is depleted.

‘Is that really it?’

Actually, I had some idea. That was why Hezabel was sent first.

Isaac looked at the poorly guarded gate and looked disappointed.

‘If Count Lehart was alive and well, opening the castle gate like this would have been a good idea.’

Now, Lehart had become timid, and the soldiers at Hendrak Fortress were also engulfed in madness. Since no soldiers would surrender, it was clear that it would only cause unnecessary damage.

But no matter what tricks she tried, they ended up playing in the palm of Isaac’s hand.

The easy route to infiltrate through Jihillet had already been identified.

Isaac quickly sneaked into the castle.

***

‘It’s quiet.’

They infiltrated the inner castle, but the soldiers were nowhere to be seen. Although it was early morning, it was strange that there were no patrolling soldiers except for some standing around the castle walls. Besides, I couldn’t even imagine those wide-eyed soldiers sleeping.

If all goes well, the infiltration will be smooth, but at some point when the infiltration was just around the corner, Isaac felt a strange silence. It was an eerie silence that I couldn’t understand because it was early morning.

Not long after Isaac stopped, someone appeared in front of the inner gate.

It was Owen, the vice-captain of the Hendlock Knights. No, he was still enveloped in a black fog, so he couldn’t even tell if it was Owen.

“I didn’t know you would really walk in on your own like this.”

Instead of answering, Isaac pulled out his sword. At the same time, invisible soldiers poured out from here and there. Rough breathing and painful groaning sounds were heard. It was a groaning sound as he was trying to suppress the urge to attack right away.

“Are you brave or stupid? The Prophet had predicted it would be so, but he could not believe it until he saw it for himself. “Are you going to sneak into this castle alone?”

“You couldn’t believe it when you heard it. “A normal person would have been deceived.”

Isaac answered calmly. Owen seemed to be wary of the excessively unfazed appearance and restrained the soldiers. They seemed to be on guard, wondering if Isaac was planning something or if more of Lehart’s soldiers had infiltrated.

“No one else. “If that’s what you’re worried about.”

“Except for the girl from the Gulmar family I sent you earlier?”

Isaac didn’t answer. Owen muttered his words sarcastically.

“Are you surprised to know? This area is already under Raella’s control. It is natural to sense someone who once dipped into this castle, and the Red Grail. We were waiting for you. “Isaac.”

“I was waiting… … .”

“You ruined the Red Grail’s plans. “Now is the time to pay for that with blood and flesh.”

At that moment, as if Owen had let go of his leash, the soldiers all rushed towards Isaac. The soldiers tried to bite Isaac with their hands and teeth, as if they had forgotten how to use weapons. Isaac swung his fists and struck at his soldiers, but he was outnumbered.

Soldiers were hanging on their armor.

Owen laughed at the sight.

“It seems that the noble Grail Knight cannot kill soldiers who are just being used.”

Knock, knock!

Owen’s sneer was meaningless as Isaac’s sword pierced the soldier’s body. Then, he immediately narrowed the gap between him and Owen and cut them with Isaac’s sword: eight prongs. The severed limbs and blood of the soldiers swept through the surrounding area like a storm.

Owen quickly raised his sword and blocked Isaac’s attack.

Loud metallic sounds rang out one after another. Crackle! The blades clashed and sparks flew out. Again, Isaac’s attack only removed some of the black fog surrounding Owen’s armor, but did not damage his armor.

“what… … “Did this guy called the Holy Grail Knight use it as a shield for the soldiers?”

“Did you think I wouldn’t be able to kill you if you were being controlled? “It’s hard to handle trust.”

Isaac doesn’t think he’s a very good person, but his enemies seem to think too highly of him.

This is war. Regardless of whether he was manipulated or not, there was no reason for Isaac to care if the other person was a soldier holding a spear knife.

Isaac continued his momentum and pushed Owen.

Because the consumption of physical strength was considerable, it was not possible to use advanced swordsmanship that could cut through armor every time.

Isaac recalled the time when he was practicing swordsmanship.

With minimal movement, swing the sword toward the optimal path.

Isaac’s blade penetrated into an area where the black fog had already cleared. It was exactly where the leather seams of the armor were. The blade cut and twisted the tightly stretched leather.

Owen’s armor came off like a crab peeling off its shell.

Finally, the first fresh blood was sprayed.

Owen was astonished by Isaac’s skills. After becoming Raella’s servant, he gained skills comparable to Baxter, and now that he has taken his flesh, he has gained even greater strength and speed.

No matter how effective the surprise attack was, Isaac’s skills seemed to have improved compared to the early morning hours just a few days ago.

Even some of the movements seemed familiar.

‘No way, I learned it by watching the movements I saw that early in the morning…’ … ?’

It was ridiculous. Owen gritted his teeth in denial.

bang! Owen believed in the power of the black fog and the flesh Raella gave him and struck hard. It was not an ordinary duel, but a reckless act of fighting that it was okay to lose at least one limb.

In fact, this was a more suitable fighting method for Owen, who had become stronger in strength and defense.

The leadership initially held by Isaac briefly began to shift towards Owen.

“The Prophet said that if you defeated Hesabel Gulmar, I would be no match for you, so run away!”

Boom, boom, boom! Owen’s sword struck Isaac with such force that it seemed as if it would cut him in two at any moment.

“You are wrong about one thing, Prophet! “My potential is greater than the prophet predicted!”

“No, you got just one thing right.”

Isaac muttered, gritting his teeth and resisting Owen’s attack.

“You should have run away as soon as you saw me.”

Quad deuk.

Isaac’s left arm swelled significantly.

No, Isaac’s armor was distorted, and tentacles extended out from the cracks.

While Owen was struggling, he suddenly saw a tentacle wrapping around his sword and hand, and fell back in shock.

However, the tentacle lightly touched the area where the armor had already been removed.

Sigh! Soon, the skin and flesh were torn off with an eerie sound.

‘I only passed by… … ?!’

Owen was shocked and tried to fall back. But he was already too close. Isaac quickly extended his tentacles, sending strands of tentacles all over Owen’s body.

When Isaac moved the tentacle, an incredible force pulled Owen.

“What is this… … !”

For a moment, Owen thought of a terrible possibility.

“Aren’t you a Paladin of the Code of Light?”

A sneer appeared on Isaac’s lips.

“Do you understand how to answer that?”