Dark Fantasy Paladin

Dark Fantasy Paladin Chapter 54

Episode 54.

Any intelligent being that screams or begs for mercy within Gusian’s hallucination has its soul stolen.

It meant becoming a descendant of the devil.

It shouldn’t be broken either. This was because even if he was freed from hallucinations, he would remain in a vegetative state.

Siron did not submit to the devil or lose his spirit.

Like a Valkyrie, she chose death.

In fact, her choice was one of the ways to escape the genjutsu.

The other option was to hold out like Iden, which was actually crazy.

Because the pain that Gusian gave was far beyond the limits of what humans could endure.

The Aspects clearly watched the process.

The cruelty of the devil was so endless that the torture that Siron and Iden suffered together was bloody.

It was clear that Gu Xian was a monster that lived on screams.

However, Aiden calmly overcame it without changing his expression even once.

When the bundle of blood vessels pulled out his eardrums, the faces of the Aspects were even more horribly distorted.

But I didn’t look away. I couldn’t help you, but I had to follow the bare minimum.

Those saints had sincere respect for the young paladin.

There was awe in the eyes of Siron, who had experienced the same pain.

They were looking with blank eyes at Aiden, who had blown off the Archduke’s head.

It was difficult to even say whether I was okay.

Iden looked back at the Aspects.

“You worked hard. It’s over.”

But he was the same as usual. As if nothing had happened. I wondered if they were actually human beings like themselves.

Siron, who was lost in thought for a moment, turned his expression somewhat serious and approached Aiden.

She took the Baranches style sword ceremony. Of course, he was not carrying any weapons, so he bowed his head informally.

“Valkyrie Siron. I want to become the Lord’s limb and serve God. Please allow me.”

Iden looked down at her.

To be honest, I thought there was a high probability that it would break. However, even though she chose death, she neither gave in nor collapsed.

It was said that he was a person with strong roots.

Also, his body’s strength was outstanding. Since he was still young, he had great potential for growth and, above all, he was named.

Aiden had no reason to refuse.

I nodded.

“Do as you wish.”

There was nothing he could do if Xerath objected, but it seemed like he would gladly hand it over.

There was no basis. It just felt that way.

Siron smiled brightly and looked at Aiden.

“I will be by your side and assist you until the end of this life.”

Iden tapped Siron’s shoulder and looked around.

“Let’s get a boat first.”

Swimming wasn’t an issue, but it would have been much easier to return if I had a small sailboat.

Even a ferry boat would have been nice. Siron, who was looking in all directions, pointed to the edge of the coast.

Jude and Goth’s eyesight couldn’t reach, but Iden could see.

“I’ll bring it.”

Siron ran quickly and returned carrying a small wooden boat on his head.

When I threw it on the surface, the water surged.

Everyone got on board and Iden caught the oar. Because it was better to get away as quickly as possible.

I looked at the principality moving away.

Incessant screaming. The city engulfed in surging flames was like hell.

The moment the floating island touched the ground, the fate of the principality was over.

Iden quietly watched the scene.

The Aspects looked at Aiden’s back.

A hero who wiped away the bloody tears of countless people. The back was shining more elegantly than anyone else.

It was acknowledged that the Book of Phaedna was a feat.

*

Saya, the nine-tailed fox, built a mountain out of human corpses.

The remnants of the principality pursue Iden. It was made up of the duke’s personal guard and disciples of the archmage Kadak.

They didn’t seem to know yet that King Kong had died.

However, to Saya, such circumstances were not important at all.

She was so heartbroken. Since I was born, I can count it on three fingers. Everyone had something to do with Aiden, and this time too.

I watched Iden suffer.

It was too hard to bear, but I couldn’t intervene.

This was because Aiden absolutely hated Saya interfering with his fights.

It’s been like that since ancient times.

He fought alone even when he was in real danger of death, not just a hallucination, saying he needed to grow up.

Same thing this time too. If I had destroyed the hallucination, I might not have been able to turn it back since I was already being hated.

I couldn’t rely on power.

For some reason, Iden was resisting the nine-tailed fox’s charm that forever subordinates the object of his affection.

Saya looked at the pile of corpses and sighed softly.

I killed all the bugs chasing Aiden, but my mood did not improve at all.

Great evil Gu Xian. I could only relieve this feeling by giving him back what he did.

I repeated the name over and over again.

It may be impossible now, but if you add a few more tails, you will be able to tear it apart.

For that to happen, reconciliation with Aiden was desperately needed. I hated mixing with other guys more than dying.

Saya squatted down and hugged her knees.

I really missed Iden’s warm words and eyes.

It was a different side of Iden that only Saya knew, and was only allowed to her.

She looked down at the pool of blood with lonely eyes. Your own face is reflected.

Monster bitch.

These were the words my lover said a year ago when he turned into my enemy. It was a day when the warmth cooled down.

I buried my face in my knees.

“Please forgive me just this once.”

*

Although it took more than a week to ride from the eastern part of the country to the central part, the news that the principality had collapsed had already arrived in the prosperous kingdom.

This was because spies had spread all over the country.

The spies who visited the Land of Screams to retrieve the warhorse encountered a sight they could not believe even with their own eyes.

There was no floating island that towered higher than the imperial palace. The night city had long since been immersed in darkness, and the common people were liberated and running away.

The city where screams and roars erupted was a land of screams.

Although I did not know the details, I summarized what I could see and reported it to the Holy Emperor.

A few days later, the Bible began to shine again and write again.

The monks at the monastery stopped studying and burst into exclamation.

The abbot read Aiden’s narrative to the orphans.

Imperial scribes transcribed history. The central officials of the imperial palace moved quickly. Meanwhile, political calculations also came and went.

The bards spread heroic epics to remote areas that did not have Bibles. Fairy tale writers raced to adapt the content. This was because it was somewhat cruel for children to read.

The mermaid Jonah stuck out his tongue, and Daryl and Euron wrinkled their noses. I wanted to read it in detail, but I couldn’t because of Gielan’s yelling.

Yuriel was relieved to learn that Aiden was safe. I made the sign of the cross several times and blessed him from afar. More than anything, I missed you so much.

Tegain and Xerath also heard this fact.

The two were sitting across from each other in the office and talking.

Tegain’s boisterous laughter rang out.

“Isn’t he truly a great hero? This time too, he far exceeded expectations. No, the expression is a bit awkward. What should the interrogator say?”

Xerath put down the teacup and smiled in satisfaction.

“He single-handedly overthrew the nation. I don’t have the talent to explain something that couldn’t even be included in history. Your Majesty.”

Tegain chuckled.

“That’s true. It’s a feat that not even ancient heroes could accomplish. It’s hard to know what to praise it for.”

He smoothed his beard.

“Hmm… I have no desire for promotion, so I can’t think of anything else.”

“This is generous support. We will also need to pave the way to prevent the spread of waste. As you know, the words of the heroes were truly miserable. This must not be repeated.”

Epics were always bound to end in tragedy.

There were many reasons, but the political part could not be left out.

Either you become a piece of chess and are exploited, or you jump in and become corrupted yourself. The majority of cases were one of the two.

Xerath never wanted that kind of ending.

He judged the archbishop in front of him to be a very political figure, so he planned to nail him down in advance.

It was also true that Tegain had some regrets. However, I basically agreed with Xerath’s thoughts.

The cardinal smiled slightly.

“I have to be careful not to let the flames of the fire spread to me as well. Don’t worry. I also respect Aiden. I have no intention of breaking his will no matter what he does.”

Xerath nodded and changed the topic again.

“It is somewhat inappropriate to call him a ruler, but since he has become the head of the holy clan, we should give him an official last name and build a sanctuary.”

The holy clans of the current Holy Empire were the bloodline of the heroes recorded in the Bible.

Since the Book of Phaedna recognized Iden as a hero, the empire should have treated him with the respect he deserved.

Most of the old gangsters in the council of elders were also slaughtered. There was no way there would be any backlash.

Aiden was the first head of the newly created Seongjok family.

He slapped his hand as if Tegain had suddenly remembered him.

“I guess we can use the sanctuary as a principality.”

Just as the palaces of Arhan and Elpis were located in the northern part of the country and in the deep sea where they accomplished their feats, if Iden’s sanctuary were to be considered a principality, the anglerfish would have fit the bill.

The liberation of Atlantis was the beginning of the record, but since it had already collapsed, it was out of the question.

Xerath thought for a moment.

The principality would soon become the front line of the empire.

Since it was the land closest to the Magyeong, it was obvious that it would become an outpost for a future expedition to recapture the Holy Land.

The geographical location was clear. However, it was also the most dangerous place, so Aiden’s opinion seemed important.

Xerath opened his mouth.

“I’ll be back in a few days, so let’s ask him what he wants.”

Tegain nodded.

“That’s right. Did you say it will be resolved within a month?”

“Preparations for departure have already been completed.”

There was no longer any reason why the principality could not be conquered.

The giants of the forest withered away, and the defense system of the Demon Suzerain completely collapsed.

All they had to do was send in troops, sweep away the remnants, and take over.

As soon as Jeon Seo-gu brought the treasure, Tegain summoned his troops.

Xerath stood up and approached the door.

“I’ve called the commander.”

When I turned the doorknob, there stood an old knight dressed in holy armor.

“Please come in.”

He walked quietly and bowed his head to Tegain.

“Paladin Kaylan, commander of the Shield Division of the Great Crusade Knights under the Holy Empire’s Holy See. Meeting you,

His Majesty the Cardinal.” Tegain smiled with satisfaction at Xerath’s handling of the matter. He

then looked at the Paladin

. “Your role is important. By all means, I will wait for a good result.”

It was a common refrain. All I had to do was go out for a walk and enjoy hunting heretics.

Since Iden had already destroyed them,

the paladin took the sword.

“I will carry out the noble judgment with the sword of God.”

Tegain nodded.

“Okay then, everyone go out. I must come and see the Pope.”

It was customary for the Pope to give the Holy Family after receiving a revelation from God. It could not be given arbitrarily.

Everyone left the office to go about their business.

*

Excerpt from the Book of Phaedna 『

The hero said to him, “Go to his side,” and the father and son will meet again in hell. – Year 378 of the Bachekssar calendar. New Testament Epistle, Chapter 24 of the Gospel of Aiden.』