Episode 920 The Glory of the Dead (7)
The beam reached the end of the capital of the Holy Kingdom and emitted a sacred light.
“what……?!!”
Pope Romanus urgently controlled the divine power connected to Rumael.The angel is a being summoned by a miracle.Since the Pope’s divine power is the driving force enabling Rumael to maintain his manifestation, it was possible to restrain his actions in this way.
Lumael hesitated, unable to construct the light of purification once again.
However, it was an irreversible fact that the Angel of Light and Purification had attacked Verden without heeding Romanus’s prayer.
Even if the body dies, the soul does not vanish immediately. It cannot be seen with the naked eye or felt by the senses, but it remains in the world for a while.
Draven took a step.
“On that day, you gods chose self-sacrifice, cutting His Majesty’s body into six pieces. Pope Benslav, Saint Ethanvelt. I have never forgotten that moment, which must have been historic for you.”
Benslav temporarily weakened the morale of His Majesty, who was nearing the end of the ritual of immortality, through a miracle using the Bible [Omen Code].Andes Necrail forcibly expanded and maintained the rift.Ethanbelt sacrificed his life to the holy sword [Luens] and sliced the former king’s body into pieces.
Draven witnessed His Majesty’s head rolling down and shed tears of blood in despair.
“However, regardless of those emotions, I acknowledged that the Xerion Empire had been defeated at that time. Therefore, I decided to prepare for the future. Lunesica gathering the souls of the Pope and the Saint as she escaped the collapsing ritual grounds was also part of that plan.”“That, that is nonsense…!!”“Ruas Cult, Darkwarton Magic Tower. You know nothing about souls.”
A sound of mockery brushed past my ears.
“Did you believe the Pope and the Saint were resting by Luas’s side? No. Sealed within the Animus, they were reduced to mere tools. Unable to cleanse themselves of their filth and return to Luas due to false doctrines! Before long, you will face the truth.”
A human face faintly flickered on Draven’s gauntlet.Pope Romanus also saw the soul of Pope Benslav, wearing an expression as if helpless.
The divine being of eight centuries ago and the divine being of the present day. Whom will the Four Great Divine Artifacts of Luas choose?
The Bible trembles.
With two beings chosen by the Bible existing in one place, the subject became ambiguous. In other words, it means that Draben’s words are true.
“Ugh…!”
Romanus took measures to prevent the angel from hearing the third prayer, creating a conflict with the ancient Pope over the authority of the Bible.It seems unlikely that the Bible will be taken away.In the first place, he had absolutely no intention of letting it be taken, but in this state, he has no choice but to remain motionless in his place, unable to do anything.
‘If the First Servant can truly use a soul to wield the existence of the previous Divine Being… … No.’
I finally understood why Draven was approaching the sanctuary. The sanctuary is the center of the Luas religion and the realm of the god-chosen divine beings.
It would be a big problem if Sanctuary Abenka recognized the soul that Draven possessed as a god.
“O Former Pope…! If it is your soul, do not yield to evil, but resist!!”“I am sorry, but the soul cannot resist the Animus. Stand there and watch for the moment the Sanctuary Abenka allows the intrusion.”
Draven went straight to the sanctuary once again.
For the glory of the great corpse.
* * *
Benslav was clearly a previous Pope who lived in the same era as the first Necromancer. If the Animus truly possesses the ability to manipulate souls, did he use that power to summon the Pope’s soul and control the angel?
I do not know what principle was at play, but the angel has turned into an enemy. No matter what the Pope does, it will be difficult for him to become a force immediately.
I never imagined that gauntlet would be the first legend.
I had heard from the administrator that Animus was a legend whose true form had never been properly witnessed, so I never imagined I would encounter it in the Holy Kingdom. To think itwas even in the hands of the First Servant who presides over the Glory of the Corpse.
The power that blockaded the Holy Kingdom must have also originated from the Animus.
As the owner of the third legend, the Gring Arcanum, Verden could not even begin to guess how great the power latent in the first legend was, so he did not try to deny it and accepted reality as it was.
I must bring back the first legend.I have one more goal.
Anyway.
Verden, having been ambushed by Rumael, was buried in the underground of the Holy Kingdom. The scene was one where the basements of various buildings appeared to be connected due to the collapse caused by the aftermath of the battle.
Although the shock was quite severe, it did not hinder power generation, but he did not go outside immediately and looked around for just a moment.
‘Why is there a magical power reaction under the Holy Kingdom… … .’
It had been felt extremely faintly since arriving at the capital of the Holy Kingdom across dimensions, but upon descending underground, the magical energy was detected slightly more strongly.However, it was unclear enough to pinpoint its exact location without hesitation, and Verden did not have the time to spare for that at the moment.
Bwaak.
Verden summoned a mini-golem from the subspace and infused it with magic.Alpha woke up.
[Ruas Theocracy. Arrival?]
“The sanctuary is on the verge of falling, and an unknown magical power is felt beneath the Holy Kingdom. There is a significant possibility that it is the technique of Grimmel, who blew away Zantra.”
A clock-shaped magic circle containing a spatial teleportation circle appeared on Alpha’s body. Alpha also knew very well how to use it.
Communicate with me once you find the cause. I will go to that coordinate immediately and eliminate it myself.
If the magical power were to explode or too much time passed, the spatial teleportation circle would automatically activate to protect Alpha.Verden did not doubt his own magic circle in the slightest.
[Order confirmed. Mission accomplished.]
Alpha activated the
If it’s Alpha, there’s nothing to worry about.
It was Alpha who extracted the [Hourglass of Eternity], the foundation of Black Hour and a repository of vast research and knowledge, via the Devil’s Sanctuary.Thanks to this, the war for the usurpation of Black Hour with Dahit Wesroel was established.
Alpha is also one of the leaders of Eon.
Verden, having detected Draven’s movements, disappeared underground.
Dododododo.
Only small footsteps remained beneath the church.
* * *
Pope Romanus concentrated his divine power to control the angel’s strength. As the scales of balance tilted briefly, the first prayer took precedence.
Paat───Kwagwagwagwagwang!
A divine explosion occurred where the light passed, purifying hundreds of undead.
Five magical energy condensations rose around Grimmel’s mechanical arm and rotated. They shot out one after another, attacking Rumael.The explosion of magical energy obliterated a small area littered with the corpses of citizens.
“It looks like the angel didn’t listen to orders! Isn’t that thing broken!”“Shut up.”
Draben tried to seize control of Rumael by using Benslav’s soul, but strangely, Benslav’s influence was too weak.To be precise, it weakened suddenly.
“You said my soul is distorted…?”
As he focused on the Animus, Benslav’s scream echoed in his soul. It was a reaction as if he were being tortured.He had never experienced anything like this since obtaining the Animus.
Since you offered a prayer beyond the capacity of an angel created by the power of God, the price is inevitable. Killing gods is not an angel’s duty.
Lumael’s voice was conveyed to Benslav’s soul, and its resonance then settled in Draben’s soul, eventually reaching him.It was the angel’s pure advice to Pope Benslav, which Pope Romanus could not hear.
What kind of nonsense is that?
Draven was genuinely flustered.
‘As if viewing Verden as a god… … .’
BANG!
A torrent of earth surged high, blocking the path of Draven and Grimmel. [Interis] pierced the wall, grazed past Draven, and flew toward Grimmel.
“Hahaha! I’ll test out the first technique first!”
Grimmel artificially manipulated natural magical power to generate blue lightning across his entire body. It was a magical lightning strike created by dwarf technology.A stream of lightning that flowed endlessly downwards, never remaining still.
Crackle crackle!
Just after the collision, the dark red lightning emanating from the staff failed to reach Grimmel directly and was deflected downwards.Soon, the ground beneath their feet, unable to withstand the impending destruction, exploded spectacularly.
Meanwhile, Verden continuously traversed space and stood within striking distance of Draven.
Neither side is holding a weapon.Draven’s magic sword is still in its scabbard.
Xerion Empire Martial Arts.
Draven unleashed a punch, spun around, and aimed for the upper body with a kick. Verden deflected the blow and blocked the leg with his palm.The techniques learned from the administrator and Dahit Wesroel’s close-combat skills harmonized within Verden’s experience, becoming one.
The bodies directly imbued with their respective magic clashed one after another.
I am outmatched by the destructive power of the magic.
Realizing the disadvantage, Draven distanced himself to draw his magic sword.At that moment, Verden advanced.
Lord Arcane: Destruction
Although Dahit’s flames cannot be officially revealed, if they combine destruction and ruin, even the Pope would find it difficult to easily see through.
The end is coming.
‘… … ! Instant death if pierced.’
In that fleeting moment, Draven felt death approaching from Verden’s fingertips. However, he did not lose his composure and waited for the right moment.
‘now!’
Whoosh!
Draven’s chest was torn open along with his robe, and blood gushed out. He narrowly dodged the blow by twisting his body and seized the opening.*Crack!*He struck Verden’s temple with his knee, grabbed his face, and slammed it down.
“Verden……!! Who on earth are you?”“Can’t you tell by looking?”
Verden’s blue eyes flickered between Draven’s fingers.
He is a wizard.
Pope Benslav’s soul belatedly exerted its power and put forward a second prayer. The first and second prayers clashed.
Radiant Refining
Lumael’s light covered the area.
Everyone’s vision turned pure white and then returned to normal. One of the Bone Dragons near Draven collapsed and fell.
Viacor
Draven cast a unique spell to teleport to a nearby corpse and moved to the sanctuary. It was a means he had saved, as it could not be used repeatedly.The distance to the sanctuary, Avenka, was already as close as it could be.
Smaaaaaaah! The destruction that burrowed into Draven’s body destroyed his physical components. Dark red blood struck his throat and burst out of his mouth. Benslav’s soul is unstable. Unless I can make the angel entirely mine, I cannot delay any longer… …! Endure. Draven let out a shout, grabbed the staff, threw it, and swung the magic sword.Verden did not back down and tried to catch it with his hands, but Draven forcibly withdrew his strength and threw himself forward. The hand of the wicked reached near the sanctuary. “Sanctuary Abenka.” Verden aimed for his breath. Accept the Pope. Boom! As Draven vanished, Verden’s strike hit the floor. He missed. Realizing this, Verden immediately raised his gaze. “Romanus! I will drive them out!”“In the sanctuary…….” Pope Romanus bit his lip as he stopped Lumaello Grimmel. Outsiders were not allowed into the sanctuary, but the rule had already been broken. Whoosh! The curtain of light surrounding the sanctuary was partially opened. “I have just opened the sanctuary! I ask for your help, Holy.” Verden nodded and threw himself towards the inside of the curtain. It was then. Kwaaaaang! A tremendous rebound force sent Verden flying. Romanus opened his mouth. “uh……?” Saint Abenka disregarded the Pope’s wishes and refused entry to Verden.
