Tale of the Fake Hero - Chapter 260



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Season 3: Episode 68

‘It’s the same as 4 years ago… … .’

Cheongseong Mirngardia thought. That guy suddenly appears from somewhere and disappears somewhere.

This is a trace of space-time magic… … .

What was discovered in front of the ‘Hall of Warriors’ was the sound of an absolute abyss. It was evidence of the intervention of a cosmic being.

“When I combined the observation information I saw in the Pure White Dream and various eyewitness information, it wasn’t difficult to deduce the other person’s identity.”

Until now, I may have held onto a glimmer of hope. That hope was the same as the wish that only Kwangryong Haraderi could express.

It can’t be ‘him’… … .

There’s no way ‘he’ would do that…

It was assumed that someone had stolen the True Sword, Yonniulan, and learned how to use it, but this incident completely turned everything upside down.

“The true identity of the prophet is undoubtedly the old warrior, Eldia Myu (04) Lucael.”

All first-tier executives were summoned from the World Tree’s spiritual space.

To put it simply, there were three generals and ten pay queriers at the time (including Asher).

The reason why he wasn’t one of the 11 pay qualifiers was because Lamine was injured and couldn’t even move his body.

“Lucas… …?”

“Are you talking about Ascension Queries?”

“No way, how could that be?”

At those remarks, even the veteran generals and pay queriers were confused and could not keep their composure.

“I also couldn’t believe this truth until I heard this sighting. What about Gwangryong? Eshir, you explain.”

Asher opened his mouth with a surprised expression.

There was no emotion on his face.

That insensibility came to everyone as a sorrow greater than any sorrow.

“He said he was our past and our future. And he was furious that he preached about Alcaeus and Caduel and insulted them in .”

“what?”

“It was even more incredible than Senior Zeroni and Senior Aworthy. He split and combined the Sabok Sword at a speed that could not even be followed by the eye.”

The third seat, Zeroni Alter Fladimarte, raised an eyebrow. The eighth seat, Aworthy Alter Verumfeira, also narrowed his eyes.

“Is this our true nature?”

“But why, Your Majesty, why on earth would the Ascension be hostile to humanity?”

“Who knows what the true meaning is?”

Aeshir did not tell everyone the sophistry that Lucas had told. His fists were clenched so tightly that his bones were about to twist.

That sophistry is… … .

Because it seems like an insult… … .

It felt like I was denying all the fights the Master had fought so far, and even my own life of following Him.

“I am concerned about the morale of the soldiers. The identity of the Prophet will be known only to those above the First Command, that is, the Marshal and the Payquerier. A gag order will be issued to the chain of command below that.”

“… … !”

“The 2nd and 3rd Army Groups will resume their advance after ten days. The 1st Army Group will follow suit.”

Krausan expressed his concern.

“Your Majesty, in this case, the injured, including Lamine, will be left behind.”

“The purpose may be to slow down the advance while guarding against the appearance of Eldia and taking care of the wounded. We cannot be caught up in that purpose. The Crimson Lotus Corps and the Blood Demon Corps should join individually later.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Minimize the gaps in each troop’s advance path so that all units can be under the influence of the Brain-Centered Resonance Circle. This is so that if Lucasel appears again, Nen and I can jointly intercept him. That’s all. Retreat.”

Echoes of the past, blood on the soul cannot be washed away (1)

Hong’s priest Aydin visited Laminea’s sickroom at his usual time.

Laminea looked haggard.

The power of Yoniulan’s rupture was not matched by Payqueer’s super regenerative ability, so his body’s organs and immunity were weakened.

If he were a normal person, he would have died long ago.

At first glance, it seemed like there was no hope for her survival, but she stubbornly survived. Amidst the tearful wailing of her disciples.

“I will also recite a mantra to amplify your regenerative abilities and to stabilize your mind and body.”

“Aydin, come on, sit here and listen to my story. I’m dying of boredom just staying in the hospital room all the time. Do you know? I’ve been running away from my mother’s arms since I was a baby and rolling around in a flower garden.”

“I can’t sit down. I’ll finish it up briefly and then go out.”

The moment Aydin was about to open the Bible, Laminea grabbed his wrist.

“Why do you always avoid me?”

“It’s not about avoiding it, it’s about drawing a line in your relationships.”

“why?”

“I… … am not worthy of being associated with anyone else, especially not someone like you.”

Aydin turned his head and looked at the wall.

“Why? You seem so good with Senior Vinesa. I’m jealous.”

“Yes, he knows my past.”

“Is there a past you want to hide?”

“yes.”

Especially to you… … .

How could Aydin not have feelings for Laminea? If we really have to be picky, we could say he is particularly big.

They say people are attracted to those who resemble them, and Aydin was able to see his distant past self in Laminea.

“Then tell me about that past. Then we can become close like Senior Vinessa, right?”

“That can’t be.”

“I won’t let go of this hand until you tell me it can be done.”

“Are you serious?”

“I believe in not lying. Let’s see who wins.”

Aydin tried to shake off Laminea’s hand, but the hand that was caught did not move at all.

Even with the strength and power he had developed while wielding his weapon as a military priest, it seemed he could not overcome the power of the Payquerier.

Laminea smiled brightly. How many minutes had passed since they fought in silence? Aydin opened his mouth with a deep sigh.

“Very well. I will tell you about my past. But in return, I will return to the Blood Demon Corps after I finish this story. That is the condition.”

“I don’t like that.”

“Then let go of my hand.”

“What the hell is wrong with you? It doesn’t matter what your past is! Everyone has a past they regret, so what’s so scary about it? I won’t change my attitude toward you or anything just because I hear about your past!”

“Laminea Sir.”

“I mean, I almost died this time. When I was on the verge of death, I thought of so many things I wanted to do. I wanted to talk about the past with the guy I liked… … That kind of thing.”

“Both the payqueer and the priest are prohibited from marrying.”

“What are you talking about! Me! Did you really make plans for your grandchildren the moment I was kind to you?”

That clear and warm smile as she covered her mouth with the hand that was holding her wrist…

It’s so clear… … .

It’s so warm… … .

I remember my childhood, the daily life in that fishing village, the smiles of the children and the elders who had calluses on their hands from catching fishing nets since they were young, so clear and warm that it comes to mind… … .

“It’s not like I want you to date or get married or anything like that. Let’s just share each other’s lives… … Huh? What’s wrong? Why are you crying? I get it. If you hate it that much, then there’s nothing I can do. I guess I was being too unreasonable.”

Aydin wiped away the tears streaming down his cheeks.

People… … .

Since people of different sexes were created to associate with each other and love each other, this may also be a passageway to receive comfort from creation.

After Lady Vinessa died… … .

This may be an opportunity granted by the Creator to talk about the sorrow of the past that could not be shared with anyone and to let go of the lump in your heart.

“Okay, I’ll tell you. You might hate me after this story is over.”

Lamine smiled brightly.

“I promise you. No matter what your past may be, I will never hate or despise you.”

* * *

Let me begin the story.

After this story is over, you may despise me. No, you will despise me.

This is a very natural phenomenon, so don’t worry about it.

Because just by standing here, I, who deserved to die, am enjoying the grace of creation more than I deserve.

I am thirty-two years old this year.

He was ordained as a priest at the age of fourteen, making waves in the religious world at the time as the youngest ‘missionary priest’ in history. Most people don’t know this, though.

So in the year 1656 AD.

At the age of fourteen, I was sent to this fishing village on the southwestern coast of the continent of Adrion.

The village wasn’t like this back then. It was hot, but it was a place full of simple and sincere smiles.

The people welcomed me wholeheartedly. Despite their limited means, they brought me food and drinks and smiled.

In the old days, witches and priests lived in these remote villages and spread the teachings of light, but as we all know, modern clergy who long for city life do not want such hardships.

But that wasn’t me.

What I can still say for sure is that those three years were the happiest of my entire life.

It was the life I truly dreamed of when I was called to the priesthood.

During the day, I taught the children Wernher and Bible stories.

The children listened with shining eyes, calling me teacher, not priest. They were all good students.

Adults called me ‘the little priest.’

However, we did not ignore him, but rather listened to his sermons often, and later on, gathering together every Sunday to worship and pray became our daily routine.

I also went out to sea on a fishing boat with adults.

We shared their hardships in life while catching fish. I even miraculously saved them from the tsunami.

I still dream… … .

Everything I’m dreaming of right now is a nightmare… … .

When I woke up there, I could see the ceiling of the cabin that the village had given me… … .

While the sea breeze brings the sound of waves and caresses the curtains… … wearing priestly attire… … .

As I leave the cabin, squinting my eyes against the strong sunlight… … .

The children ran up and greeted me with smiles, saying, “Teacher, wake up!”

The nightmare began in 1659.

My life changed completely that year, and all my dreams and hopes were crushed.

As we all know, 1659 is the year when the legendary chieftain of Uruk, Bagkar Logkus, led the Rocktrigue clan and made its first invasion of humanity.

Bagkar.

He was the first to devise and successfully use Shu’Yulkyula’s monsoon front to penetrate His Majesty the Qing Dynasty’s surveillance network and land on the coast.

That day, I killed him and all his men… … .

I am…….

No one was able to protect it… … .

So, in this town, all… … .

Neither children, adults, nor the elderly, not a single one survived, and all beings that walked on two feet… … .

I was caught.

It was because he found it fascinating to use miracles, and because he could speak the Uruk language, albeit awkwardly.

They speak an ancient language, which you can learn without much difficulty by studying the history of the Great Abyss Conflict.

I still remember it.

In the pouring rain, the feeling of the sea bending and shaking as I was dragged under that … … .

I prayed, trembling.

Please give these guys a divine punishment, a punishment so painful and cruel that they will beg for death.

The divine punishment did not come down.

Not even once.

Bagkar Logkus was not the eldest son of the Rocktrigue clan.

There were six or seven brothers above him, but Bagkar killed them all with his sword and ascended to the position of chieftain.

The chieftain of the High Kun Tark is called the Warchieftain. At such a young age, he became the top of all Uruks… …the Warchieftain.

The village of the Rocktrigue Clan… … .

The place I was taken to was a savage place.

It is a rough and heavy wall of deep-sea basalt, steeped in the smell of blood.

Bagkar.

He was a smart guy.

They locked me in the chieftain’s house and started asking me about human culture, the map of human power, the current status, and the military.

In this raid, Bagkar brought home considerable treasure and slaves, while razing dozens of coastal towns and cities to the ground.

As word spread among the Uruk tribes, his reputation grew and more men lined up to join him on his next expedition.

I didn’t resist.

I told you everything.

I didn’t mix in a single lie.

It wasn’t because I was afraid of what would happen if I was caught lying.

It was to build trust.

Since the punishment from God has not come down, I must pass judgment on them, and in order to do so, I must first get to know these guys.

Also, because I trusted His Excellency Cheongseong and His Excellency Noehyang.

Even if I gave them this information, I trusted them to stop these guys.

Actually, I hoped so.

No, maybe he was just making excuses and rationalizing his own actions.

I had to survive.

I had to stay alive and let humanity know about these guys’ information and power level.

That was the only revenge I could have.

The history after that is as you know.

Bagkar has been a great success in his third expedition, and now even the seven major cities of the Republic are afraid of him.

Meanwhile, Bagkar came to trust me. I was a seasoned Uruk warrior, but still human in body.

– That guy is human. He’s a fool of light. I don’t believe him.

– We have to prove that we are one.

– Otherwise, I’ll just kill you.

Of course, in the process… … .

They killed seven other people they had taken prisoner… … .

In the traditional ritual of Uruk, the captives were to be cut open, their blood smeared all over their bodies, and then they would laugh… … .

– Save me, save me… … .

I remember the old man begging for mercy from the gods, and the Uruks gave me an axe.

Those eyes… … .

I still vividly remember those eyes begging for my life, saying that my daughter’s wedding was coming up soon…

and…….

The blood spurting out as the head split open, the body convulsing in a pool of blood, the screams of the other prisoners, and the cheers and laughter of the Uruks…

– This guy has already lost his light.

is it so…….

So I grew up in the Uruk tribal society for five years… … .

They are wearing human skin, but they are becoming non-human beings… … .

– Yes, I am your brother.