CH 35

: Tea Time (1)

"This is my land."

The Count got up from his seat.

"No one can harm anyone without my permission."

Emerald-colored eyes glared over the judges.

"Even if you were sent from the Zenith Church."

A deep silence passed.

Everyone was overwhelmed by the momentum emitted by the Absolute of Hiss.

Even Lars, who was quite capable, wanted to immediately change into the form of a Holy Executioner. Otherwise, it seemed like it would be crushed and crushed by this enormous pressure.

This was the momentum of a being called a superman. Even this would be in a state of reduced power quite a bit.

'surprising.'

In the form of a Holy Executor, even a Sword Master has thought that it is worth trying.

However, that thought itself was arrogant.

"Your Zenith has crossed the line."

"Bae, Count. tell me something... ."

The referee, kneeling in front of the Count, struggled to open his mouth.

If it was enough to open his mouth even though he was exposed to blatant momentum from the closest, it certainly looked like he was quite strong.

But it was only significant, and in front of the Sword Master, he was nothing more than a firefly in front of the sun.

"Anything to hear? I have brought your internal problems to my estate. They even beheaded the author without my permission. Be grateful. About your neck now."

creepy-

The judge felt a deep bitterness in those words.

He was warning me that if I said something offending again, I would kill him.

Still, I couldn't keep my mouth shut.

As long as this is Heiss, he knew that the Count had the initiative. However, he was also carrying the Great Zenith Bridge, which was gaining popularity on the continent.

"We, it is not good to pretend with us."

Whoops!

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

The sword that was pulled out suddenly cut off the judge's left arm.

"Next is the right arm."

The judge's face over the cloth was contorted with pain. I didn't know that I could cut off my arm without a single thought.

"It would be better to think and speak from now on."

You mean Earl Wellton doesn't mind losing to the Zenith Kyo?

The referee was as embarrassed as the great pain.

No matter how much influence he exerted in the Kingdom of Seldam, it was nothing compared to the Zenith Church.

The power of the count and the power of his enlisted men are burdensome, but it is a unit of territory.

'If I said that, I would lose my right arm.'

The fist is closer than the law.

Even the judge's life was precious.

'It's different from what that bitch said!'

A paladin belonging to the Seven Knights who directly cut off Lincoln's neck.

She said that if you hit a player, the cause will be taken by you, so the count has no choice but to put his hands on his hands and watch.

He said that even Earl of Wellton would not be able to ignore the Zenith.

It was a complete mistake.

The Count approached the Chimera out of the discussion in the first place.

He focused on himself and Yeong-ji's position. So, naturally, there was a justification that came to pressure him.

'I'm sorry.'

I thought everything would be resolved if it was Zenith.

The cost of not taking into account Earl Welton's boldness was not small.

In this case, I had to bow down and go in.

I was damn proud of myself, but there was no way.

"Sorry, I'm sorry."

"There is no need for a mere apology."

" The school will officially compensate you. So, I ask you to kindly pass on this one time."

The judge apologized by holding his left arm and banging his head on the ground.

The Count looked at him with a cold gaze and said,

"I wish I could get you out of here."

"That, it ."

Abandoning Heis did not mean the withdrawal of the Church.

Rather, Heis had to hold on to it somehow.

As the city responsible for the start of the eastern part of the Kingdom of Seldam, it was a very good stepping stone to expand its power to other eastern provinces in the future.

It was a city that had no religion at all. If you lose this place, it was safe to say that the eastern part of the Seldam Kingdom would give up.

"Please take it."

"This decision cannot be overturned. You do not deserve to remain in Highs."

"Ha, but."

"Didn't you say you were a heretic yourself? Who's sure that it won't happen again?

"We work harder !"

"I lost trust. I will not be with Zenith."

close-

His teeth were smashed and blood was gushing out.

But I couldn't respond.

There was nothing wrong with the Count's words.

The strong momentum has already disappeared. The judge staggered up, bowed his head to the Count, and turned around.

"Withdraw."

With those words, the judges disappeared.

It will probably be completely cleaned up and disappear within a few days.

The count tapped Lars on the shoulder, who was standing blankly, and went back to the mansion with the enlisted men.

Lars looked at his back and grinned.

This was the Count's way.

* * *

"Not bad."

It became difficult to expose the secrets of the Zenith Church as they beat the players, but the Count's response made it difficult for the Zenith Church to expand its power in the Kingdom of Seldam.

And since their secrets are not going anywhere, in the end, it was as if they had shackles around their necks.

'Jenice.'

There is only one reason why the Zenith Church makes Chimera Paladins right now, because their god Zenith wants them.

So, why does Zenith want a Chimera Paladin?

It didn't make sense at first, but as I talked to the Pyro, a hypothesis came to mind.

'The twelve gods are now divided.'

The relationship between Janice and Pi has already broken.

But Jamie felt it wasn't all that much.

That was certain from the Pyro's reaction.

Maybe they even got to the point where they aimed their weapons at each other.

So, Zenith wants soldiers with strong powers. If not, I didn't understand.

'Then, the current composition will be the key.'

The whole of the 12 gods would not have been divided.

It's probably split into several pieces.

The Pyro couldn't form a group and was isolated.

God, who maintained a close relationship with Janice, has existed for quite some time in the past.

Among them, there was a god who treated Zenith like a limb.

A being who stood at the apex of the 12 gods and planned his own seal.

"The sun god Ra."

I don't know if it's the strongest of the 12 gods, but it was the most gritty.

"Who- there is too little information."

The Pyro told me to come to Apton.

"It's Apton."

Apton, a territory ruled by the maternal family, the Bell family.

Haven't been to one yet.

Long time no see Shall I sleep?"

Jamie's face darkened.

Sears' face, who would be happy, was already in front of him.

* * *

Lars entered the Zenith Church and walked all the way to the orphanage.

When I went up to the second floor, there was a room with a light on.

Ricky. It's Lars.

Come on in.

Upon entering, Ricky and his sister Anna, who had already come and rested, greeted Lars.

"Are you here? Greetings, Anna. You are the one who saved my brother."

"Ah, hello. Thank you.

Anna got up from the bed, put her hand on her belly button and bowed her head.

She was stunned by the sudden return of her brother who had left.

Lars looked at Anna and nodded slightly.

I hoped it, and that guess was correct.

'Your sister is also born with the qualities of an adult.'

before coming back here.

When Lars found Ricky, he could not help but be puzzled by the mighty Pyro's divinity that he felt.

To Lars like that, Ricky said sarcastically.

'He said he became an apostle.'

Apostle of the goddess Pyro.

When I first heard that, I doubted my ears.

It is not that they do not know the existence of apostles, but apostles are like saviors who appear when the main school is in crisis.

But when Ricky, who didn't feel any divinity, said so, he couldn't help but panic.

However, there was no doubt that he had spoken directly to the goddess. Because Lars also felt her presence.

'I thought that Ricky's younger sister had something to do with the qualities of an apostle.'

I didn't know I had the qualities of a real adult.

It was all in both eyes.

'That's what made him blind.'

When your qualities are awakened, you will naturally be able to see ahead.

Lars approached them and knelt down on one knee.

"I'm not in a hurry, so I greet you again. This is Las Armetic, the Holy Executioner of the Great Pyro."

"Tongue, bro! Why all of a sudden!"

Ricky jumped up at Lars' sudden action and tried to lift him up.

But Lars did not move like a heavy stone.

"Riki-sama is Goddess's apostle. You will rise to the same position as the Pope, and from now on you will become a symbol of the Pyro Church."

brother.

"And Anna-sama has not yet awakened her qualities, but one day she will awaken as a saint. That way, even the invisible eyes will be opened."

on ."

"Wait, wait. Wait a minute, bro. I can't even understand what you're saying right now. Get up first."

"To Apton, I will do my best to serve you two."

Ricky's head was confused.

He couldn't understand why Lars, who had been so comfortable with him until a while ago, was doing this.

And what else did you say to your brother?

When you awaken as a saint, you will be able to see your eyes.

"Come on, get up!"

When Ricky shouted, Lars stood up pretending not to win.

" Can my brother really see?"

Ricky raised his head and asked Lars.

I don't know why he's suddenly doing this, but I heard something that couldn't be heard.

Ricky clasped Anna's hand, standing still.

brother ."

"Really, really, my brother ."

Yeah. Anna's blindness is because a strong divinity is concentrated in her eyes. If you awaken as a saint, it will be resolved naturally."

"Saint?"

Anna tilted her head.

He didn't seem to know what a saint was.

"A term used to refer to a special person chosen by God."

"I, me?"

Yes. That's right.

brother.

Huh.

Ricky squeezed Anna's hand tighter.

He couldn't hide the smile that appeared on his lips.

The younger brother can see ahead. I thought for the rest of my life that I couldn't get out of the dark.

So I vowed to protect you for the rest of my life.

Anna ."

He hugged his sister tightly, crying hot tears.

Then Anna burst into tears.

"Hey- heh heh heh!!"

Anna. My little brother Ouch, that's fine... Really, wow! Really good... ."

"Ugh!"

Lars smiled as he looked at the siblings hugging each other and crying.

But the smile didn't last long.

The birth of the Apostle meant that the crisis of the Pyro Church had come close enough to be felt.

And Ricky, who has become an apostle, probably cannot dream of a normal life. Anna, who will become a saint, too.

Will the future of the siblings be happy?

'I'll make it happen.'

Lars clenched his fists.

I wouldn't take everything on a little boy or girl.

I will definitely do that.

That night, the crying of children at the orphanage continued until late in the morning.

It was the tears of little children that had been piling up for a very long time.

- Continued on next episode -