Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 75



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Episode 75 The place where the angel shed blood (1)

Defeat the monsters drawn by the curse.

However, the monsters would continue to attack until the curse eventually disappeared, so it was essentially telling them to defeat the curse.

‘Just as I expected.’

I had expected this order ever since I first mentioned that there was a curse on the territory.

If you don’t defeat the curse, it will be difficult to receive full recognition for your accomplishments in defeating angels.

If the curse cannot be eradicated, Isaac’s designation as an adult will be delayed, and his achievements will not be fully recognized.

Isaac’s goal was to receive full recognition for his accomplishments while avoiding sainthood designation.

“I will faithfully carry out the commands of the Code of Light.”

Isaac said, kneeling down on one knee with his sword drawn.

Delia looked uncomfortable while looking at it, while Bishop Juan looked satisfied.

But Isaac had no intention of kneeling for free.

“Just Bishop Juan. “The sword was somewhat damaged while I was fighting the Prophet of Red Flesh.”

“ah!”

Isolde let out a shallow moan.

The Sword of Judgment had been lent to her. It was natural to be shocked as the sword turned red and rusty and chipped.

Bishop Juan glanced at Isolde and then looked at the sword.

“It’s the Inquisitor’s sword.”

The name was engraved on the sword, so it was easy to tell who it originally belonged to.

“I was acquainted with you, Interrogator Isolde.”

“Yes, yes.”

Isolde lowered her head, visibly embarrassed. Juan looked at her intently and continued her words.

“Why didn’t you tell us beforehand?”

“I was concerned that people might suspect that my personal feelings were involved in the interrogation… … .”

It was something to be suspicious about.

If the relationship is such that one would lend a sword, there is no way personal feelings would not be involved in the interrogation. She shouldn’t have come here in the first place.

However, Juan looked at the sword in silence and ran his wrinkly hand over its body.

The sword of judgment began to glow red at the brightly burning fingertips. The rust began to fall off, and a new edge began to appear on the sword body.

Along with that, Isolde’s name was erased and disappeared.

“I believe your insight was correct, Interrogator Isolde. In the end, I’m glad your sword helped cut down the evil angel. Instead, this sword will have a new owner.”

“… … yes.”

Isolde seemed relieved, as if she was glad that she had suffered such a scolding rather than handing over the sword to Isaac. She was truly an unsuited person to be an Inquisitor in many ways.

Juan handed the newly forged sword to Isaac.

“It might be a little more useful than the Sword of Judgment.”

Isaac took the sword. The burning heat swelled and died down repeatedly, like breathing. Next to his name engraved on his sword body, his unknown letters were burning with white light.

Isaac recognized the identity of the sword through the status window that appeared in front of him.

“Ruad Din Key?”

Juan’s eyebrows twitched as Isaac mumbled in surprise when he saw the text.

“Do you know how to read ancient language?”

“Oh, yes. little… … .”

Isaac wondered if he had made a mistake, but Juan seemed to have developed a great liking for him. He may have thought that after seeing only ignorant paladins, he met a fairly smart one. But regardless, Isaac couldn’t help but be surprised when he saw this weapon he had suddenly obtained.

[Ruaddin Key (S)]

[The Sword of Judgment is a sword that sheds its original skin and regains its original form. It is the key to revealing things that are hidden and trapped through light and heat. It is made with heavenly heat and can never be made by real-life craftsmen. It continues to add warmth and vitality to the person holding the sword. Intermediate seal lifted.]

It was the Ruad-Din Key, said to be the true form of the Sword of Judgment. Although it was called a key, it naturally had the shape of a sword. This is because the name ‘key’ itself has the meaning of ‘to liberate what is hidden and trapped.’

Whether it’s a treasure chest hidden in the dark or internal organs trapped under the skin.

In other words, it was a play on words, expressing a very sharp knife as a key.

However, as the name suggests, I knew that it could dismantle a seal of a certain level. Plus the ability to naturally impart light and heat.

‘It’s something that would only be given to the Heretic Inquisitor branch leader or a senior paladin… … It seems like he’s really determined to push me into adulthood.’

The Holy Knights and Inquisitors who came with Juan also looked quite surprised.

Because of this, Isaac was able to know that this was a gift from Juan. I’ll push you hard like this, so don’t think about anything else. Although it was a big gift, Isaac’s heart was inevitably heavy.

“I will carry out your orders.”

Isaac bowed his head and apologized internally.

‘I’m sorry. grandfather. I’m actually a paladin of tentacle monsters… … Gifts are gratefully accepted.’

***

Some of the knights and paladins sent to hunt trolls moved together.

Because trolls might come to an empty castle, half of the team decided to stay and guard the castle. This was because trolls were not the only monsters drawn to the curse in the first place.

“shit… … .”

However, the faces of the knights visiting the troll were full of irritation. They came for glorious victories, duels, and trophies, not to sweat and hunt trolls in the mountains. But not only would it be too bad to send Isaac alone, but the paladins also came, so there was nothing to say.

Moreover, the Marquis de Lyon of Delia came with them, so the knights had no choice but to keep quiet.

Actually, this didn’t look that good either.

The rank of marquis is in no way inferior to that of a bishop. This is because the marquis seemed to be carrying out the bishop’s orders.

“Duke. Wouldn’t it be okay for the Duke to rest inside? There is no need for the duke to do such a difficult task… … .”

“It is for the safety of His Majesty’s subjects. “Do I have to cover it up as something difficult to write about?”

Delia grinned and relaxed her arms in an exaggerated motion.

“And if you’ve come this far, you have to twist every bit of the troll. “You can’t go back with bare hands, right?”

The knights smiled bitterly at Delia’s words but nodded. Delia was as great a warrior as she was big. The mace she carried was so large and hard that even her troll could not easily recover from it. But Delia’s attention was focused on something other than the troll.

‘I’ve gained time, but what do I do with the Holy Grail Knight…’ … .’

Isaac felt Delia’s eyes on him.

Isaac also felt the need to talk to her, but deliberately kept his distance to tease her. Delia, who was also responsible for other knights, could not continue to stick to Isaac.

Isaac stared at Delia’s back and activated his eyes of confusion.

In the shadow of the dense forest, Isaac’s eyes turned purple.

[Delia Lyon (B)]

[Occupation: Marquis (A)]

[Ability: Imperial swordsmanship, advanced command]

[‘If we can’t prevent a Holy Grail Knight from being designated as a saint, we must at least disparage his achievements. Removing it is not an option. If I make a mistake while doing something reckless, I am the one who makes a mistake. But what should I do… … .’]

Delia’s mind, deeply lost in thought, was open enough to be seen clearly. She was clear about her intentions, so there was no need to look into her deeply hidden secrets.

Prevents Isaac from being designated as an adult. If you can’t stop it, your achievements will be damaged.

When Isaac thought her nervousness had sufficiently subsided, he walked over to Delia’s side.

“Marquis.”

“Ah, Holy Grail Knight.”

The other knights and soldiers scattered around looking for the troll. His lieutenant was by his side, but Delia noticed Isaac as he approached. The adjutant naturally fell into a distance.

“This place is so damn thick with forests and the mountains are rough. I never thought of Hendrak Manor as a natural fortress… … . “All thoughts of wanting to step in disappear.”

“But how great is this that it means that His Majesty’s authority delicately reaches even these mountainous regions?”

Delia grumbled as if to say hello, but Isaac insisted that they get straight to the point.

Delia narrowed her eyes at Isaac’s tone, which spoke naturally without ruining the mood. From the moment he first arrived, he knew that Isaac was no longer a stern and stoic Holy Grail Knight.

Delia decided to quietly confirm her suspicions.

“It seems that the Holy Grail Knight is also very interested in His Majesty’s authority?”

“How can we take lightly His Majesty the Emperor, who appears as an avatar of the Code of Light?”

Saying that the Emperor is an avatar of the Code of Light is an expression of raising the Eucharist high. Just as a hammer cannot be an alter ego of a person just because a person strikes it, the Eucharist is just the Eucharist and there is no way it can be recognized as an alter ego of God.

Nevertheless, those who supported the emperor held him up as an avatar of the Code of Light. However, it was not something the Holy Grail Knight would say carelessly.

Delia asked with a mischievous smile.

“Is it okay for a Holy Grail Knight to say something like that?”

“Can my simple journey compare to your Majesty’s feat?”

“It’s simple. Slaying angels is an achievement that will be engraved in history. “It’s something that even God will remember.”

“I’m just happy if my journey helps the empire’s well-being.”

Delia could only sense Isaac’s inner thoughts by exchanging a few words.

No, I couldn’t not notice Isaac giving me this blatant notice.

“this… … “It seems that the Holy Grail Knight is more ambitious than he appears.”

Instead of answering, Isaac laughed.

If the appeal was sufficient, it’s Delia’s turn to let her imagination run wild. Isaac didn’t answer accurately, but this helped Delia think of new possibilities.

‘What if we can attract Isaac to the Emperor faction?’

The balance has already been leveled due to the emperor’s presence. If the new hero who appears there becomes an imperial faction, he can firmly take power.

Designating an adult is also not a problem. This is because a person who could have been the emperor’s opponent has come under the emperor’s control.

“It’s not my taste to talk vaguely. “What do you want?”

“It’s what you want. As I said, I’m only happy if it helps the empire’s well-being.”

When Delia nervously tried to add something, Isaac continued.

“Wouldn’t the Marquis de Lyon be able to help me on my journey?”

Isaac should not state his demands directly. Delia had to come up with it herself and voluntarily pay the price.

Isaac must maintain balance and gain benefits without leaning towards either the Church or the Emperor faction.

In the end, it is the other party who pays the price.

When Delia was about to ask more, she heard a shout coming from somewhere.

“It’s a troll!”

Hesabel moved the troll according to Isaac’s instructions.

Isaac cut off the conversation at the right time and ran towards the direction where the shout was heard.

Delia looked at his back, biting her lip, then hurriedly moved.

***

“Drive it over there!”

“Damn it, why is it so fast?!”

When Isaac arrived, the scene was full of wounded soldiers and broken trees. The troll’s severed arm was visible, but his body was not.

Isaac, who arrived late, asked.

“Where did the troll go?”

“I went inside that valley. “The paladins followed suit.”

It was a dark, wooded valley. However, there was no hesitation in the trail the paladins followed. Paladins who could handle heat were the trolls’ natural enemies.

As Isaac was about to enter the valley, he suddenly noticed something on the ground and bowed down.

There was something there that Isaac had never calculated.

‘Horse hoof?’

There was a horseshoe shape in a place where there was no way a horse could enter due to the thick trees and difficult mountain terrain.