Episode 792 Blood Alliance (8)
Although I had heard some details about the Master’s appearance, even without that, her unique presence clearly revealed who she was.
Extremely refined sharpness… … .
To summarize Adrian’s first impression of the Master, it was this.
Even though I am holding only a plain longsword without even a common ornament, let alone a guard, it feels as heavy as if I were holding a massive greatsword.It feels not just as a sword, but as a weapon in itself.
It naturally made sense why the title of (Weapon) Master was given to her—a transcendent being who freely wields all existing weapons.
Landerck let out a hollow laugh.
“I didn’t want to see you anymore, at least in my current life, so it is truly regrettable to meet you again like this.”
The master tilted his head.
“I didn’t know the third servant would harbor such defeatist thoughts. Is that why you self-destructed the pathogen every time I arrived?”“Because there is no more information to be gained from dealing with you. It is a waste of time and effort. Yet, you keep chasing me like this, and honestly, I’m getting sick of it.”“Now that only the main body remains, I won’t have any reason to deal with you again.”
The Master walked leisurely as if taking a stroll, but contrary to his outward appearance, he was not defenseless at all.
She’s a dangerous woman.
The bodily senses beyond the human whisper.
The Master possesses a ‘realm’ of a nature entirely different from the magical. The moment one enters the sword’s range, the advantage is likely to be lost.
It is powerful.
I have a hunch that pure power alone would surpass Jinyeon, the Sword of Arnark, and the Oathbreaker. Is that the difference in mastery levels among the transcendents of the martial arts world?
At that moment, the Master froze abruptly and turned his head to the side. His emotionless gaze scanned Adrian from top to bottom.
“Greetings, Cheongeom. I thought we would meet at the World Conference, but it seems our meeting has been moved up a bit. I am the Master of the Temple, ‘Vendier Kaenar.’”“……I am Adrian Chambers.”“Yes, I never imagined that the swordsman who once got into a fight with the Temple’s disciples would awaken.”
Adrian fell silent when the topic of the past was suddenly brought up. He didn’t want to bring up the days when he acted like a hooligan here.
Of course, the Master had absolutely no interest in such a story itself. It was merely a substitute for a simple greeting.Her attention was entirely focused elsewhere.
That’s something different.
Master has lived for a little over a hundred years and seen many transcendent beings, and while he doesn’t know how to put it… how should he putit?He felt that Adrian was particularly distinct in an existential sense.
It is unfamiliar.
She, who rarely showed her emotions, opened her eyes ever so slightly. It was a subtle difference that others could not notice, but if one were to define that emotion in a word, it was surprise.Of course, she did not show it or express any curiosity about it.
Because Landerk is still alive.
Since the Glory of the Dead had been operating in the shadows from the very beginning, anticipating the aftermath of the Bloodcry Plague and the Undead Crisis, she had no intention of revealing any needless information.Prudence is important.Always.She was born with an extraordinary talent for self-control.
───!
At that moment, the Master’s senses detected a faint tremor in space. Then, sensing a familiar presence, Adrian sheathed his lightsaber and bowed in respect.
“Welcome, my lord.”“I have a guest.”“I am the Master of the Temple.”
Verden turned his gaze toward the Master without even glancing at Manyeon’s Landerk.
“Verden. Leading Eon.”“I have heard much about the famous Three Commandments of the Divine. I am Vendie Caenar.”
They instinctively gauged each other.
Verden saw countless blades from the Master, and the Master felt a special quality from Verden that surpassed Adrian.
A momentary silence passed by.
Verden said.
I’ll kill him.
The Master sheathed his sword.
“I will.”
Verden activated the magic circuits throughout his body and concentrated his magical power. A pure and dense torrent surged at his fingertips, forming a sphere.
Arcane: Magic Fusion
Kugugugugugu… … !
The island shakes beyond the forest.
There is no need to open the path of destruction.
Landerk, without pathogens, cannot stall for even a little time against Verden unless he has a special means like an artifact.
However, Landerck, who had assumed death from the moment he spread the plague, naturally did not even have proper magical items.
This amount of magical power far exceeds the 7th tier… …!
Landerk forced a smile at the tingling sensation in his skin and magic circuits. It was a level that one could not dare to aspire to as the pinnacle of the realm.
Could the second servant handle it?Could the first servant win?
It cannot be concluded.
Landerck stretched both hands forward with a yell, convinced that Verden would be one of the biggest obstacles in the ‘Final Plan’.He would only be crushed if he confronted him, but there was no reason not to clash.
Verden asked.
Was your death worth it?
Given that he knew Landerck would kill himself, his current actions are an act of suicide. Although the meaning of death differs from the perspective of the glory of the dead, the fact remains that it is death.
Death is the disappearance of all memories and relationships.
Nevertheless, Landerck did not shamefully beg for his life.
It finally gained value.
The light of magical power flickers strongly.
In response, Landerck unleashed the magic of the Reverse to its extreme. Although his body was not in perfect condition, it was a desperate struggle befitting the third in command of the Glory of the Dead.
It was then.
“……There was one more guest.”
Verden withdrew his hand from the magic. Adrian and Vendie also gazed westward.
─────────*crack.
At the same time, a beam of light from the west severed both of Landerck’s arms from the side. His forearms, below the elbows, tumbled to the ground.
Landerk blinked as he looked at his empty arm, then chuckled.
“Oh my, oh my, oh my… I guess I really wanted to kill you.”
The ‘Holy Lance’ was deeply embedded in the earth where the sacred light had set. Soon, an innocent light from the sky illuminated the island where they were.
Kwaaaaang!
Along with the light, a shadow fell.
The being that stepped onto the ground cracked by the impact of the fall slowly rose to its feet.
A holy full-body armor with a golden cross embedded in the center, a spotless pure white cloak, and even immeasurable pure divine power…There is only one transcendent being in the entire world who possesses these characteristics.
The owner of the Holy Spear, Gran-ter, andthe owner of the Holy Armor, Arminel.
“O Luas, put an end to endless malice.”
The saint of the Luas religion—the saintess—arrived on their island.
* * *
The conversation I had just had with Archbishop Joseph flashed through my mind.
As one of the Seven Archbishops, this is the best answer I can give you. Find Landerck. Then you will find out everything. What the preventive measures and countermeasures are regarding the ultimate activities of the Glory of the Dead.
When I first arrived, aside from Adrian, there was only the Master, so I interpreted that the Master had a very close relationship with the Luas religion.
If the Temple is under the Luas religion, it certainly represents a formidable force. If one wanted to accept that, there was no reason not to.
However, that wasn’t the case.
The saint of the Luas religion was indeed a special measure and preventive measure to prevent the resurrection of the old king referred to by Archbishop Joseph.
This power… … .
Some praise her as being holy above all else, while others disparage her as a fanatic, but both commonly evaluate the saint in this way.
The strongest saint in the history of the Luas religion.
Considering that there is no precedent in history of a person becoming the master of two of the four great sacred objects at the same time, she is an extraordinary genius in the world of faith.
I cannot judge for sure, but at the very least, it has certainly surpassed the level of Ishur.
He could be certain because it was none other than Verden, who had slain the God of the Desert. The Saintess holds the highest rank among the current Transcendents.When compared to the magical realm, it was evident that she was of the 8th rank, identical to the Provider.
Landerck said.
“Four Transcendents. And to think one of them is a Saintess possessing no less than two divine artifacts. Should I call this an honor?”“Landerk of Persistence.”
The Holy Lance scattered into light and returned to the Saint’s hand once again.
“As the mastermind behind the plague of blood-weeping, the gravity of your crime is incomparably heavy. Furthermore, taking into account the fact that you are the third servant of the glory of the corpse, I pronounce this sentence as an agent of light.”
The saint asserted.
Summary judgment.
A beam of light burst out.
“Indeed, a decisive punishment befitting a fanatic. However, I have no further regrets. My absence will eventually be filled by other servants.”
Landerck muttered in the illusion that time was flowing slowly. He did not close his eyes even as his pupils rapidly constricted in the intense light.
“For the glory of the great corpse.”
A tremendous torrent of light not only pierced through Landerck but also crushed him.
* * *
The aura of death that Landerck harbored was instantly purified and vanished without a trace.
The saint, who had erased only Landerck from the world without having much effect on the surrounding environment, made the sign of the cross toward the sky.
Third servant, dead.
Undoubtedly, Landerk’s true nature cannot be felt anywhere. The evil black mage who spread the Bloodcry Plague died like that.
“The justice of light has finally been realized. Ah, Lord Luas.”
The saint came down the slope past the place where Landerck died while praying. She looked devout, as if she were walking a pilgrimage.Then she looked at Verden, Adrian, and Bendie in turn.
Divine, Heavenly Sword, Master.
The saint put her hands together.
“Thanks to you, we were able to eliminate Landerck in the shortest possible time. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the Ruas Theocracy. And also for the God of Light who led you to the Ruas religion.”
Unlike when she eliminated Landerck, the Saint’s attitude was gentle. However, her face was not visible as she was wearing a helmet designed for the Holy Armor.
Master, Bendie asked.
“Now that the source of the epidemic has been eradicated, will the plague disappear immediately?”“That is not the case. Instead, the Blood-Crying Plague will continue to spread from person to person, but its power will gradually weaken until it naturally fades away. If humanity responds to the plague as it does today, innocent victims will no longer be spread. However, what is most important is what comes next.”
The saint’s helmet vanished without a trace.
Long gold-brown hair swayed and settled on her body, and clear eyes filled with light itself sparkled brilliantly.
“The glory of the corpse, contrary to the teachings of the Goddess Luas, will not crumble unless the first and second servants are executed. As long as they exist, innocent humanity placed under the light must tremble in fear.”
The saint’s warm gaze turned toward Verden and Adrian.
“Of course, there are some of you who do not know the detailed inner workings of the glory of the dead. I cannot tell you yet, but the day will likely come soon when you will find out, whether you like it or not.”
In fact, Verden has already grasped the artificially erased history and has even briefly shared it with Adrian using a communication device.
The saint, who has not yet received news from Archbishop Joseph, has no choice but to be unaware.
Therefore, please embrace pitiful humanity with the light, without doubt.
Verden replied.
“If it aligns with my ideals, of course it will be.”“Haha, I suppose so. After all, you are a transcendent being.”
The saint stared directly at Verden.
“Divine, do you believe in the God of Light?”“I believe in His existence, but I do not worship Him.”“Most Transcendents hold this view. It is because they are no longer pure humans. The fact that miracles of light, such as healing or enchantment, do not work on Transcendents is proof of this. However, what matters is the heart.”
A whisper echoed.
“I believe that a Transcendent is the most suitable being to become a believer in the Light. For dedicating oneself to Luas, despite being unable to harbor divine power or fully enjoy miracles, is true faith without cost.”“…….”“If even one’s unique ideals are filled with such pure faith, Luas will surely save even a Transcendent.”
The saint smiled.
I hope you will be saved.
Verden erased his expression, and Adrian twitched his eyes for a moment. Before anyone realized it, Bendie had stepped back about two steps.
The thoughts of the two transcendents coincided with those of Vendie, who had already met the Saintess.
‘dervish.’
The saint was obsessed with faith.
Perhaps she is the most dangerous psychopath among the transcendents of the time.
