Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 73



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Episode 73 Adult designation (4)

The priests and nobles all looked perplexed at the unexpected words.

“Is it a territory?”

“yes. “Aren’t you all here to collect the money you lent to Kyle Hendlock?”

That’s true. The reason they came this far in the first place was because there were circumstances in which Kyle Hendlock was trying to take money. The idea was to make up for the money lost in the Lorecus incident, even if it was through threats or, if that didn’t work, use of force.

But everything changed when Isaac appeared and slaughtered the red-fleshed prophet.

The church had to somehow make Isaac a saint, the symbol of the church, and the central nobles had to prevent that from tipping the balance in favor of the church again.

For both of them, it was more important than wasting the money they had lent.

But then someone spoke.

“Is there anything worth disposing of left here?”

Everyone’s eyes were focused to one side.

It was a man with dark blue hair with a calm expression.

Isaac recognized him as a northerner, one who came with the central nobility, but from a different origin. Judging from his attire, he looked like a merchant on a ship.

“Your name?”

“Aidan Verbeck. “I came here as a representative of the North Sea merchants.”

As expected, he came from a merchant background. Isaac could smell the fishy smell of the sea on him.

“The disposition of the territory can be done step by step later.”

At that time, Delia loudly interrupted the northern merchant.

“I heard that an angel fell here. Is the territory the problem now? Kyle Hendlock, find out just how corrupt, apostate, or seduced he is! Find out how many bad guys are involved here! “It’s okay to get everything sorted out and then move on!”

Although Delia spoke the right words boldly, there didn’t seem to be many nobles who agreed.

Isaac noticed that even among them the counting system was not organized. Delia is a great noble, so it doesn’t matter if she loses a few pennies, but among the nobles who followed her, there are probably people who have invested enough to go bankrupt if they don’t get their debt back right away.

Aidan Verbeck seemed to be one of those types.

‘So he must have followed me here.’

But more than money, Delia wants to keep Isaac in check as he becomes an adult. Perhaps they will try to disparage Isaac’s achievements or use harsh means to prevent him from completely turning over to the church.

But because of this, Isaac decided that her value was high. She didn’t want to become an adult because neither did Isaac.

Delia was a good tool for Isaac, who had a hard time revealing his intentions openly.

“More than such trivial things, we need to know the angel’s influence and who is behind it… … .”

“you’re right. It’s a minor thing. But that is why we must first decide how to dispose of this territory.”

Delia kept her mouth shut at Isaac’s firm words. Even the nobles seemed to be curious about her. Because Delia was also a central noble, she could not ignore the wishes of other nobles. In any case, Delia suffered a great loss as well.

“He said he would like to hear the Holy Grail Knight’s opinion.”

said the young priest representing Bishop Juan. As opinions from the church gathered together, everyone’s attention turned to Isaac.

“Why is it important to dispose of this estate now?”

Isaac smiled and responded to Aidan’s words.

“Because now this entire territory has been cursed by the Prophet of Red Flesh.”

***

That evening.

There were long meetings, discussions, and even a bit of a war of nerves, but it ended without any conclusion being reached. After finishing the meeting, Delia looked at the traces on the wall where the red-fleshed prophet had been defeated.

She said to Lehardt who followed her.

“They killed an angel here.”

“yes. “I saw it too.”

I heard it, but it was a meaningless statement. There were already hundreds of witnesses, including village residents.

At the darkest hour just before dawn, the witch who ruined the territory confronts the Holy Grail Knight and finally reveals her cruel true colors.

However, at the moment of crisis, the Holy Grail Knight, who awakens with the dawn of time, cuts down and defeats the evil angel… … .

Delia burst out laughing.

“To be honest, Count Lehart. When I heard that story, I thought it was some kind of joke. Isn’t this a description that would have existed hundreds of years ago, when General Elil was building a legend? “Don’t you think it’s too old-fashioned and dramatic?”

“It’s dramatic. But it’s also something I witnessed.”

Delia brought up a story that was difficult to bring up, but one that could not be left out.

“Is it possible that the Holy Grail Knight is behind the conspiracy?”

“What conspiracy do you mean?”

“They are planning to use angels as sacrifices to delve into the core of the Baekje Empire… … no. “This has gone too far.”

Delia sighed deeply. She’s so dramatic, and the thought of somehow denigrating her accomplishments made her come up with an absurd idea.

It seemed to be true that the Holy Grail Knight named Isaac had created a new legend. So I couldn’t help but feel frustrated. This is because there was a possibility that the balance created by the emperor would collapse if a new saint named Isaac appeared.

She recalled the story Isaac had told.

“This territory was cursed by an angel?”

It is common for angels to leave behind curses when they are defeated. That doesn’t mean Delia wasn’t worried about it, either. It would be better if what Isaac exterminated wasn’t an angel, but if it was an angel, there’s a high possibility that the curse still remains.

Isaac’s words were as follows:

The Hendlock estate was cursed by an angel.

The true nature of the curse is not revealed right away, but its signs will gradually be revealed.

Some objects, land, or assets may be affected by the curse right now. In a situation where this curse must be purified immediately, it is difficult to carelessly dispose of even a piece of wood in this territory.

Even if I dispose of it, do you think I can get the full price?

For the stability and peace of the territory’s residents, we must first decide who will take responsibility for resolving this issue.

All the priests and nobles who heard Isaac’s words felt ashamed. They were only interested in the fact that Isaac had exterminated the angel and the remaining assets of Hendrak’s estate. However, Isaac asked who would take responsibility for this cursed territory in the future.

“A Holy Grail Knight is a Holy Grail Knight…? … .”

Delia was also somewhat impressed by Isaac’s attitude that it was not important whether he really killed the angel or not compared to the suffering of the people of the territory who suffered from the curse.

But there was no way for her not to be faithful to her role.

‘If a new hero was truly born… … .’

Delia thought it was useless to put up a fishing pole when there were hundreds of people who saw Isaac defeating the angel. So should we bring Isaac into the Emperor faction? She thought Delia found that difficult too.

From what I’ve heard so far, Isaac was a noble paladin himself. It was natural for him to flow into the religious order.

Of course, when I met him in person, there were some subtle aspects, but I couldn’t figure out what they were yet.

“Count Lehart, have you seen any evidence of that curse?”

“Not yet… … But since the Holy Grail Knight said so, I think it will be there.”

Delia looked at Lehart.

Although Lehart was a border noble, he was one of the nobles loyal to the imperial faction who lined up in Delia. However, he seemed to be infatuated with a Grail Knight named Isaac.

When asked about Isaac, the response was full of praise.

“Well, it’s no use worrying if you don’t yet know what the curse is. “First of all, I’ll have to start negotiating with the church tomorrow.”

“Marquis. Just in case, please sleep with this today.”

Lehart held out something to Delia. It was a type of amulet with a code of light engraved on a white piece.

“It is not a very magical amulet, but it is still a blessed item. “My wife brought some for her in hopes of her safety, so I’ll give you one.”

“Thank you.”

I don’t know how much influence this simple talisman will have against the angel’s curse, but it’s better than nothing.

Delia felt motivated for some reason while looking at this talisman.

Even though the possibility was low, it was her job to seduce Isaac.

Delia thought Isaac was her biggest worry.

Until dawn.

***

dawn.

Delia suddenly woke up to a sound that sounded like something was being whispered.

I wasn’t fully awake, but only my hearing was awake.

[…] … Dead in… … .]

Delia felt herself quickly regaining consciousness even in a half-asleep state due to strange whispers whose meaning she could not understand. Delia immediately felt a tingling pain on the back of her hand and raised her body, opening her eyes.

[…] … Waited… … In the dark, you who will never wake up again… … .]

At that moment, the whispering voice in my ear grew louder.

It sounded like hundreds of people gathered in one place and reciting prayers. Delia was horrified by that ominous and profane sound.

I tried to look at the back of my hand where I felt a tingling sensation, but the surroundings were strangely dark. A darkness so dense that it was difficult for her to breathe filled her room.

‘curse.’

For a moment, the word appeared in Delia’s mind.

She quickly grabbed the dagger from under her pillow. As her dagger was drawn, her soft light emanated from her and quenched the darkness, but it was still just enough to make her hand barely visible.

“go away!”

Delia swung her dagger like crazy. But her darkness was not cut. Only then did Delia notice her scar on the back of her own hand.

It was a small tooth mark. It’s just the right size for a five-year-old child to bite.

There were teeth marks like that along the back of my hand and up my arm.

“Ugh, ah!”

Belatedly, Delia felt a tingling pain all over her body. The pain wasn’t enough to hurt her, but it was enough to sting her. Delia hurriedly took off her clothes.

His entire body was full of teeth marks. As if hundreds of people were trying to bite her body.

[iced coffee! He who wears the skin of the flayed gods!]

“Aaaah!”

When the sound of the prayer was heard again, Delia went crazy and swung her dagger. The room instantly became a mess. As she was tearing and tearing down everything she could see, she heard a familiar voice.

“Marquis de Lyon! “Marquis de Lyon!”

Delia opened her eyes. Beyond her shattered remains, Le Hart and the nobles outside her door were looking at Delia with astonished expressions.

Delia gasped and looked around. The darkness that had filled her room had disappeared before she knew it.

She hurriedly examined the body.

But the teeth marks were still clearly visible.

She spoke to the nobles with a pale expression.

“Tell everyone to gather together. right now.”

After giving instructions, Delia placed her hands on the desk to support herself as she was about to collapse. Then she touched something with her fingertips.

It was a talisman given by Lehart.

The pure white amulet was so black that the pattern was not even visible.

***

Isaac, who was watching the commotion going on in Delia’s room, withdrew the tentacles he had planted in the room.

‘As expected, the color from beyond is the answer to making people suffer from mental illness.’

Isaac sprinkled the colors of the beyond on Delia and several of her men. This ability to spray black darkness that causes auditory hallucinations and hallucinations was enough to completely rob the mind of an unsuspecting opponent. Of course, they would conduct an investigation into the true nature of the curse, but the color from beyond was not an ability that would leave a trace. It will be difficult to find something.

‘Then let’s take the next step.’