CH 26

: Ricky (2)

Lars was secretly watching the church.

Although not as good as the Welton Shadow Knights, it was not difficult to erase their presence at that level.

'I can't see him.'

The paladin I saw then.

Haven't found it since the first day. Did you just go somewhere else?

Not knowing what had happened to Jamie, he had no choice but to pour out all sorts of speculations.

'If you can't see it, there's no reason to continue monitoring.'

If you haven't seen this much, you're right to think that it doesn't exist.

Lars left the regret behind and returned to the count.

As he was walking down the street, he saw a boy with a familiar face coming from afar.

Ricky?

While monitoring the denomination, I often saw Ricky.

He swept the church's yard three times a day with a happy face, but he hasn't been seen since lunch today.

Looks like you've been to

Lars smiled and called Ricky.

"W- Ricky!"

uh? Mister!

"Ah, uncle ."

When Ricky coolly called him uncle, Lars' expression wrinkled slightly. There is also a good expression for being a hyung, but I dare say he is an uncle.

Lars was a young man who had just turned 30.

"Call me brother."

"Yes, bro."

" Get down and take me Where are you going anyway?"

"I've been to Jamie."

Well?

You mean you went to the Count?

No matter how generous the Welton family was, it was not a place where commoners could come and go.

I feel sorry for him for saying this, but it was even more difficult to approach him if he was an orphan.

Hehe. At first, I was kicked out, but I was begged and strangled to talk to him just once, so I managed to get in."

like that.

It was the mansion of a high-ranking aristocrat that was difficult to enter, no matter how hard.

I could say I was lucky. If the person in charge guarding the gate at that time was not a good person, he would have been beaten.

what's up Judging from the fact that it came out well, it seems that he had a good conversation with Jamie.

"So why did you go?"

Hi-Hi. Me. Janice has been chosen by God!"

For a moment, Lars thought he had heard it wrong.

what?

"I was taken. Hi-Hi. So I'm leaving tomorrow morning.

Ricky's expression, saying he was leaving, looked a little bitter.

"It's a good thing though. When I think of the future me and my younger brother, I should not be sad and do my best."

"Yeah, that's right. That's good.

Is it right to say it's good?

Lars looked like his head was messed up.

The selection was carried out again in a short cycle. It was impossible in Lars' common sense.

God doesn't want servants that much.

'That's right.'

He had been convinced from the beginning, but when he heard Ricky's story, intense anger surged.

What do you guys think about children and life?

I wanted to run to the church right away and grab the bishop's neck and ask him. If I couldn't get a proper answer, I wanted to rip my throat.

Lars clenched his fists.

But in front of Ricky, he didn't show anything. He smiled and patted his head, restraining his trembling hands as much as possible.

"Go and do well."

Yeah. On the way, uncle... Oh. Seeing that I also met hyung, I think only really good things will happen in the future!"

okay. Good things. That's a good thing."

"Then I will see you! I have to pack my bags too. I don't know when it will be, but I'll definitely go to my brother's place to play later!

"That's right. Afterwards. I hope to see you exactly.

Lars looked at Ricky as he moved away.

His expression turned cold.

He smashed the ground in an instant and ran terribly to the count.

Departure time is tomorrow morning.

'I'll tell you guys what punishment is.'

* * *

The day was bright.

Many people gathered in front of the church.

They were meant to bless the departing Ricky.

They hung Ricky a necklace made of woven flowers.

"You must come back with Shinno!"

"I'll follow you soon!"

"You must be happy!"

"Thank you everyone."

Ricky bowed his head to everyone in a weeping voice.

The van next to him hugged Ricky, who he met at the orphanage and became his best friend, with a loud voice.

"Goodbye, brother!"

okay. Anna, I beg you."

do not worry. Heck, I'll miss you!

Van was a guy with more tears than I thought.

Or have they become close enough to cry for themselves?

Ricky saw his only brother Anna sniffling beside him behind him. You must leave your brother behind.

It was going to be a good thing, but the steps did not come off easily. I asked the bishop how it couldn't be done, but he said it was unavoidable.

"You have to have fun with everyone until Oppa comes. got it?

" Whoops."

Anna's voice was a little muffled, probably because she had given her strength to avoid crying as much as possible.

They were brothers and sisters who never separated for a day. I never thought of falling. To Ricky, Anna was a part of her body, and so was Anna.

Even if their first breakup was a good thing, they couldn't control their aching heart.

"Listen to the priests and nuns. If you need anything, tell Van. I will be writing you often. stop crying I'm going to bleed your pretty face."

In fact, while he is crying too.

Even if Anna didn't look, she knew enough from the sobs in her voice. But he nodded without complaining.

"Careful, huh, careful You have to be careful."

Sure. I will work harder than anyone else to become a great priest to see my pretty little brother even one day soon. So Anna is doing well."

Huh!

Siblings finished their last hug.

Ricky climbed into the carriage and waved to everyone who saw him off.

The priest who had already ridden said with a smile.

"All that remains is a future full of blessings. So, be determined and be a man. Understand?

Yeah! Hi-Hi.

leaving for the headquarters.

It may take some time, but if you keep this sincere heart, constant prayer, and faith, you will become a good priest.

'Because I was chosen by God.'

When the priest gave the signal, the wagon departed.

brother! Have a safe trip! Carefully!

Anna's voice was heard.

Ricky sat back and looked at his younger brother out the window.

And not long after the carriage left.

Four swordsmen in light clothing emerged from the forest.

Lars, the man who stood in the front among the swordsmen, pulled his mask up to his nose.

Go.

Lars and the three Welton Shadow Knights began chasing Ricky's wagon.

very secretly.

* * *

"You left."

Jamie was meditating and opened his eyes.

As Ricky's wagon had just left, Lars and his father's shadow knights went straight to the chase.

They won't stop the wagon right away. I'll definitely go to my destination and see their evil deeds with my own eyes and subdue them.

I shook my head trying to follow him.

'I know how long it will take.'

To follow them, you would have to fly secretly, which would be fine for a short distance, but I couldn't.

It was difficult with Jamie's mana now, as he would have to drive at least a few hours.

Even if you went, your mana would have been stolen, so what did you do?

The whole-body breathing method also has limitations.

'There's nothing more efficient than that.'

Jamie smiled and raised black mana.

Black mana spread like specks in the air and began to take the shape of a certain building.

When I fine-tuned it with my fingers, the shape of the building changed in detail.

It was the denomination of the Zenith Church that had its roots in Highs.

A single black dot flashed in the translucent stereoscopic image.

"You haven't moved yet."

The black dots were traces of black mana that had been buried on the body of the Chimera Paladin a while ago.

It must be Bishop Lincoln who is keeping it.

Why does he remain in the church?

In fact, it's not so strange to be here if you've been really chosen by God. However, Ricky is going to a laboratory for making chimeras.

I dissected the chimera carcass myself a few days ago, so this production will also need the small body Lincoln has.

In other words, Lincoln has to go to the lab even if he doesn't like it. But the wagon has already left. Are you going in a different carriage? No way.

Jamie was sure.

'A magic device connected to the laboratory exists inside the church. And to implant the Holy Power, you need a high priest.'

So Lincoln must go to the lab.

Because there are no other high-ranking priests in the Zenith Gyoen here.

'I'll be moving by the time I get there.'

If your guess is wrong, it's fine to be wrong.

A bishop-level clergyman is a nuisance in itself.

I think that Lars and the Shadow Knights would be enough, but if there are at least one strong enemy, this is the advantage.

Jamie is very patient.

Memorize the necessary magic so that you can respond immediately at any time.

How many hours have passed like that?

Jamie opened her eyes.

He smiled and looked at the three-dimensional screen floating in the air.

bingo.

Traces of black mana disappeared.

Jamie headed straight for the church.

* * *

The time has come.

The bishop straightened his expression as he looked in the mirror.

just before the start of the experiment. At that time, my heart was beating like a child.

Although he has lived over sixty years, he is still the main character.

That's the proof that seeing such a 'face' is always new.

Ricky. What kind of face are you going to make?"

A child who struggled with despair more than anyone else and rejoiced in hope brighter than anyone else.

Ricky's eyes lit up as he looked at him.

Envy, admiration, respect, awe, etc. The boy considered himself almost the same as the god Janice.

He said he would always repay the favor he received, and he never forgot to use the yard every morning. He attended prayer every day and offered prayers several times as many as others.

Although it was only a little over a month, Ricky served more zealously than he had devoted decades to the school.

Ricky had no choice but to do so.

In fact, I had no intention of bringing Ricky to the orphanage. Even if I had brought it, I wouldn't have paid much attention.

Thanks to my brother Anna. The only reason they were happy even for a month was because they were the only blood and blood of the younger brother who was born with the qualities of an adult.

But it's also the last for today.

The boy who overcomes despair and is filled with hope will be betrayed by the world today.

no. not betrayal It is a blessing."

Lincoln's face twisted grotesquely.

It looks like it's smiling, but it's like getting angry.

The unknown expression on his face showed his madness well.

"It's an orphan kid being reborn as a paladin."

Betrayal from the world.

nonsensical sound.

Except for his younger brother, those who have no horns become a paladin.

what is a paladin Among the priests, only those who have excellent combat skills and are born with strong divinity can become.

However, a child who has no divinity becomes such a great being. How is this betrayal and despair?

It is a blessing.

okay. It's a blessing."

His face, stained with madness, regained his composure.

Lincoln returned to his usual expression and smiled kindly.

When he pushed the mirror with his fat hand, a round ripple occurred.

"You will be a wonderful paladin."

he went inside

Then, I saw a boy who was bewildered by the unbelievable reality.

The boy, Ricky's head turned this way.

see you soon see yourself What despair would you feel?

'Can you stand the ordeal!'

Just before Ricky finds him-

"Come here, the pig."

A black shadow pulled Lincoln's neck.

Lincoln could not resist the sudden force. He was dragged inside without even struggling.

What?

The doctor frowned and looked back.

Lincoln was nowhere to be seen.

- Continued on next episode -