Chapter 1369

Episode 1369. Do you believe in Mana Phthras?

Fabian saw the gray robe the opponent was wearing and knew that he was related to the Manaphthras cult.

He could be a priest, but judging from his size, he was most likely a paladin.

If it was like usual, I might have tried to apologize and move on.

However, Fabian, who had been dumped by his lover and his emotions were raging, did not do so.

“Looks like someone from the Manaphthras cult, but a priest? Are you a paladin?”

Paladin Metatron, a paladin among paladins, looked at the young man with dazzled eyes.

How can you say that even though you know that you are affiliated with the Mana Phras Church?

As expected, it is a statement worthy of those who have heretical thoughts.

“I am the paladin Metatron. Who are you to dare to take the name of Mana Phrass in vain? You look like a knight, but if you were knighted, would you have the courage to reveal your name?”

As if mocking, Metatron imitated his opponent’s words.

Paladins have the same status as temple priests, and if you compare them with knights, they are sword experts.

Even in the midst of his excitement, Fabian couldn’t help but be startled.

But now I can’t pull it back and I don’t want to.

“I am Fabian Cloud, a knight of the Escatos Kingdom. But when did I take Mana Phthras’s name in vain?”

“You just said, ‘Did Mana Phrass really exist? Isn’t it cheating?’ Would you deny it?”

“That’s it...”

Fabian tried to make a lame excuse.

Metatron even made a chin gesture as if to try more with a relaxed attitude.

The restaurant became quiet as the two quarreled.

Elio took the place of Fabian, who had become desperate.

“Paladin, my group got excited and made a mistake. I prayed to Mana Phrass, but I complained that he didn’t listen... I’m sorry if I didn’t listen to you. I would appreciate it if you could understand it with the generosity of a clergyman.”

Elio believes in Manaptras.

How can you deny its existence when you come to another world at the request of Mana Phthras and go through hardships?

In addition, the Paladins of Mana Phthras were recognized as on the same side.

For that reason, I humbled myself to put an end to this fruitless controversy.

For a moment, Metatron’s eyes lit up.

I heard Count Elio Lagoa was rough and savage, but such politeness.

“Who are you?”

“Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Count Elio Lagoa.”

“...”

Metatron stared at Count Helio Lagoa with deep eyes.

Elio did not avert his gaze.

After a while, Metatron’s mouth opened.

In any case, it was because he was the one who had to verify Count Helio Lagoa’s heretical ideology.

“Count Lagoa, do you believe in Mana Phrass?”

“I... don’t believe it.”

Metatron was taken aback for a moment by the opponent’s words of denying Mana Phras so easily.

Then, what was the attitude of defending Baron Cloud a moment ago?

“Are you confessing that you are a heretic yourself?”

“Why is it heresy not to believe?”

“That is to deny Mana Phrass-nim...”

“Denial? When did I deny Mana Phthras? I know he exists, but I just do not serve him.”

“What kind of weird logic is that? Knowing that He exists, how can I not serve?”

“Paladin-nim, do you know that the evil god Shaitin exists?”

“You know? Extermination of the followers of evil spirits is the main task of us paladins.”

“I know, but you don’t serve evil spirits, but rather go out to destroy their followers, don’t you? I know Mana Phthras, too, but I just don’t serve him.”

“Don’t kill me.”

“why?”

“If you kill a paladin, you will suffer assassination for the rest of your life. I will definitely get revenge.”

“Are the clergy behind the scenes so bad?”

“It’s no joke. Even the emperor is afraid of assassination, so he doesn’t touch the church.”

“You can catch them all and execute them according to the law.”

“Cult assassins consider execution a martyrdom. There is no way.”

“They are nasty guys.”

“The clergy are best appeased.”

“okay. I’ll try to soothe you with my fist.”

“Please don’t let only martyrs come out. The moment the martyr comes out, I don’t know Sir Lagoa... but I really die.”

“Why are you suddenly making weak noises? Didn’t you seem to have no regrets in life just a moment ago?”

With the horse, Elio left without looking back.

As Elio and Fabian went outside, a paladin turned and walked as if to follow them.

The place where the paladin stopped was a huge plaza in the northern part.

Paladins drove the citizens in the center of the plaza to the outskirts.

As the sun went down completely, the mana stone lamppost lit up like a system.

When Elio reached the center of the plaza, Metatron raised his voice.

“I, Paladin Metatron and Paladins, with the authority granted by the Church of Mana Phthras, judge Count Elio Lagoa, the source of the heresy!”

Then the twelve paladins shouted in unison.

“It is great! The power of Mana Phrass!”

“He will destroy the wicked and heretics!”

Elio, who had been watching the Paladins with a sullen face, struck back.

“I, Elio Lagoa, lord of the Northern Slash Land and Principality of Latinus, and disciple of Shastra Parakti (Sage of the Nine Heavens), give a stern warning to the Church of Mana Phras! Don’t sell out the name of Mana Phrass! Realize what Mana Phras’s true intentions are!”

Metatron’s face contorted at the words ‘Apostle of Shastra Parakti’.

“this guy! You are the father of lies! How can an unbeliever like you be an apostle of Lord Shastra Parakti! What are you doing! Strike the wicked one!”

When Metatron’s command was given, twelve paladins flew like rays of light toward Count Elio Lagoa.

The longswords of the Paladins imbued with divine power shone white.

Then, Elio also took out the ‘Sword of Void’ from Mahadam.

Before long, Elio and the Paladins confronted each other.

Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the fight ended in vain.

The Paladins were blown away by Elio’s ‘Sword of Void’.

Fortunately, he was struck with a black blade and no blood splattered.

Still, the shock must have been so great that the Paladins could not get up from their places.

As the paladins were overpowered in a single blow, Metatron frowned.

It’s not some kind of great swordsmanship, it’s just like a joke, wielding a sword like that!

He moved along with the promise of ‘I need to make the paladin’s swordsmanship training more severe’.

‘Mana Phrass! Help the poor servant!’

He first bestowed the blessings of protection and focus on his body.

My skin hardened like steel and the passage of time slowed down.

Even the smallest movements of Count Lagoa were clearly visible.

The blessing of concentration is not limited to mental power.

When you become a paladin, you can even control the flow of time.

In front of him, the grand master’s swordsmanship is meaningless.

This is because no matter how great the opponent’s swordsmanship is, they look as slow as slugs.

As if Metatron’s body was wearing Blink, ‘Puck!’ and disappeared

Soon after, the white shining blade pierced Elio’s neck.