Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 407

407. Head Tower (5)

Grrrr… … .

Even as the outer top spins, the inner needle stands upright and asserts itself. Embarrassingly, while aiming straight at the prince of the Seonghwang family.

Sir Robert, who was staring blankly at the needle, was startled for a moment and threw the gyro into his bag.

“Big. Why is this… … .”

At first impression, Sir Robert seemed particularly hard and dry. But he suddenly became visibly embarrassed and started to panic.

“Well, I’m going to show you a trivial item… I’m sorry, my dear. Maybe it’s broken… No, I think it was contaminated. Recently, I have neglected the consecration… … .”

Oh, it’s okay, Sir Robert. There is no need to try to cover up a situation that is clearly visible.

“I will properly complain to the equipment department as well. As the workday got longer, these guys all lost their discipline… … .”

Don’t even think about criticizing this strict department for no reason. You and I both know that there is no problem with the gyro.

“Perhaps an injustice, a blessing from the fairies… Maybe that’s why. “They say it’s ‘the ordeal of misunderstanding,’ and indeed, it is not an easy test for an apostle of the Lord.”

“… … .”

Seongjin did not respond in any other way but examined Sir Robert carefully.

Now that I think about it, this friend must feel a foreign energy right next to me. Is that okay?

‘Even Francis, who doesn’t have particularly strong divine powers, has been flinching every time he sees me lately.’

But Seongjin soon found out the answer. This is because Sir Robert has been making these suggestions one after another.

“Lowering. If you cannot use a gyrocompass, you will have no choice but to detect demonic energy purely through divine power. “At this point, how about inviting another paladin to the monster task force?”

“… “Another paladin?”

“yes. Looking at the people you have organized this time, aren’t there any Paladins except for you and me?”

Of course, it would be a bit unfair to call Seongjin a proper ‘paladin’, so the only person who can actually use divine power is Sir Robert.

“But somehow, my meager divine power is specialized for [annihilation]. “That’s why I had no choice but to become more skilled than others at using exorcism tools.”

The same goes for someone who doesn’t have bad eyesight but wears consecrated glasses. Since the ability to detect demonic energy is so weak, it must be assisted with specially treated detection glasses?

“Right.”

no wonder. I wondered why this friend was granted permission to enter Jinju Palace so easily.

“There is an exorcist in my class who recently returned from dispatch. Tracking her down She is a very talented friend. How about bringing her along?”

“Hmm, well?”

Seongjin shrugged his shoulders.

Wouldn’t that be necessary? Even without the help of other paladins, I already know how to track down the Penitent Church. The person who was the parish priest there not long ago is now a member of my family.

Rather, if you hire someone who has no connection to the monster task force, the source of the information may be questioned for no reason.

Or they might rush in and say they’ll exterminate this side. It is said that the more sacred power you have, the more unpleasant feelings you get from Seongjin.

“For now, it goes on like this.”

What we’re looking for is Giacomo Milo, and not the devil who made a contract with him, right?

“It’s about searching for dark cults hiding underground. “I don’t think it’s a bad idea to move secretly with a small number of people.”

After Seongjin said that, Sir Robert no longer recommended reinforcements. He just let out a small sigh of concern with a slightly dull face.

“I don’t know how helpful I can be in tracking down the devil contractor, even though I have poor senses. “It’s a shame that among exorcists, we have the weakest divine power.”

“are you okay. “Because performance is more important than that.”

Seongjin remembered that his history of subjugating demons, which was listed on his transfer report, was very impressive.

“Also, look at Sir Leandros. “That nobleman with no divine power is also serving as the leader of the Holy Knights, right?”

“That’s right.”

“But isn’t he the one who achieves the most significant achievements among the exorcists?”

Sir Leandros is the only one among the leaders of the Five Holy Knights who has no divine power. How great is the ability to destroy evil that someone like that can take over the position of leader?

As I thought about it, this question naturally followed.

“But how on earth does Sir Leandros go around suppressing demons alone? He wouldn’t be able to sense demon energy due to his lack of divine power. “Does he use various tracking tools like you?”

It’s hard to imagine that heavy-looking man walking around carrying an exorcism tool like Sir Robert.

“well.”

Sir Robert adjusted his eyeglasses on the bridge of his nose and thought for a moment.

“I’ve never traveled abroad with him, so I don’t know if he actually uses exorcism tools when dealing with demons. “It just seems like there are very few items requested from the equipment department.”

“Then how?”

“But I have a little guess. “Captain Leandros is the owner of a precious relic that has been passed down to the Knights from generation to generation.”

“… Relic?”

“Yes, the twin curved swords ‘Sanghyeon’ and ‘Hahyeon’, which are recorded in the scriptures as being wielded by Saint Terbachia himself.”

Sang-hyeon and Ha-hyeon,

They are one of the few inorganic relics that exist on the continent. I also remember vaguely hearing about Seongjin during his induction ceremony.

They were so powerful that no demon at that time could withstand even two attacks from a saint.

As a result, it eventually became something of a symbol of the Knights of St. Terbachia. The intersecting silver hooks, which are the emblem of the Knights Templar, actually symbolize a pair of shotels rather than hooks.

“The power of the twin curved swords is not limited to [Destruction]. Rumor has it that when a devil appears nearby, it sounds a long sword call to warn its owner.”

Twin shotels handed down from generation to generation to the leader of the Knights of St. Terbachia. Thanks to those legendary weapons, Sir Leandros was able to rise to the rank of the strongest Holy Knight Commander despite having no divine power.

And a long time ago, when the Imperial capital was almost overrun by demonic species, he became one of the people who cut down the most demons by the Holy Emperor’s side.

“The Sanghyeon and Hahyeon are the second highest class weapons among existing relics. “Quality is the strength of the weapon, so Leader Leandros always carries the world’s second strongest tool of ‘destruction’ at his side.”

“hmm? second?”

Seongjin blinked his eyes.

“Then what about the first one? Who writes that? “If Sang-hyeon and Ha-hyeon are that strong, wouldn’t the first weapon also be very useful in eradicating demons?”

Then Sir Robert looked at Seongjin again, as if he were puzzled.

“… yes?”

“huh? why? what?”

“No, that… … .”

Sir Robert, who had a bewildered expression on his face, slowly shifted his gaze downward. Seongjin soon knew where his gaze was directed.

“Nutcracker?”

“… “You really didn’t know?”

Nutcracker.

A strong sword that has not left a single scratch even after breaking thousands of heads.

-Now play with that instead of the wooden sword. No matter what pranks you play, it won’t break.

This is what Seonghwang said directly when he handed the weapon to Seongjin.

‘If you think about it, is it natural?’

It is a beloved sword that the representative of God carried with him for half his life. If we consider its status as a standard of preciousness, the nutcracker would probably be worthy of being praised as an eternal treasure.

“Hoo… … .”

Now I am completely familiar with the handle of the nutcracker. Seongjin touched it gently for a moment, and for the first time in a long time, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

okay. Is that so?

‘Wouldn’t it be good to see this as my father’s implicit permission to do whatever I want?’

The strongest relic on the continent is in Seongjin’s hands. Although one may be uncomfortable with the energy he radiates, who would dare to interfere with his movements?

Moreover, no matter how you kill a high-ranking demon, you won’t be able to be suspicious. If you are the owner of the Nutcracker, the most powerful relic, then of course you are likely to perform one or two such miracles!

‘good. It worked really well! There have been quite a few things that have been bothering me recently. Now all you have to do is go to them one by one and break their heads with peace of mind!’

But it was right then.

Sir Robert, who had so far maintained his composure despite the energy shed by Seongjin, suddenly turns pale and retreats in surprise!

‘huh? ‘Why is that friend acting like that all of a sudden?’

Then the Demon King, who had been sitting quietly on the glass bowl until then, sent a deep sigh and a thought to Seongjin.

[…] Seongjin Lee. How many times have I told you to please stop smiling like that, huh?]

* * *

“… hmm?”

Pa-jong suddenly felt a strange chill and raised his head.

“what? The weather hasn’t gotten that cold… … .”

No, even if the temperature had really dropped, it would have been strange. There is no way that he, a high-ranking demon lord, would feel cold even if there is only a slight temperature difference.

Pajong, who was puzzled for a moment, soon came to a reasonable conclusion.

“Doll! It looks like this bowl is reaching the end of its lifespan. “Aren’t there other dishes that are more proper?”

Then Romain, who was in the middle of dressing up as a woman, stopped what he was doing and answered obediently.

“There is one more brother of Pajong whom we captured together while preparing the body. “I will leave it here, so please use it as you wish, Lord of Disease.”

“okay? Thank you for that… … .”

Pajong, who had been replying indifferently, suddenly frowned.

“wait for a sec. After all, aren’t all the brothers of Sowing my servants? Should I be angry that you took what was mine without permission, or should I be happy that you gave it back to me?”

“At that time, there was no other way to obtain the vessel, great monarch. “Please forgive my rudeness.”

“Well, really? “If that’s the case.”

Pajong asked, scratching his now empty head.

“But doll, where are you going? “Why are you all of a sudden packing up everything?”

In fact, Romain was crumpling all the belongings that had been temporarily stored in the cave – at best they were sewing tools and a few hand puppets – and crumpling them into his backpack.

“Hasn’t all the plans you’ve prepared so far gone to waste? We’ll have to find another way. “From now on, I want to go to Cyprus, Mr. Sowing.”

“In Cyprus? Why are you there all of a sudden?”

“Now that there is nothing left in the ecliptic, we are trying to retrieve even the things that were placed there a long time ago.”

In Cyprus, there were several objects left that Romain had prepared in the past – strictly speaking, when he was working as a puppeteer.

Now that most of the plans they had prepared were useless, they might become the last battle against the Holy Emperor.

And above all, there is a borderline race lurking in the waters of Cyprus. By now, their leader would have been reduced to nothing more than a trivial person, so if he did well, he might be able to easily steal the [Tribal Key] from him.

“Originally, I was planning to head there a long time ago. “There were some setbacks, so it was a little late.”

If Prince Leonard had been able to lure the princess away in time as he had boasted.

If the gates had opened simultaneously all over the ecliptic as planned.

And if the [Puppet Master] hadn’t suddenly run away for some reason and ran to the last doll he left behind in Cyprus.

However, Romain has now lost everything and must compete with the puppet master who was his past self to win all the arrangements.

“If all goes well, I will bring you good news soon, Lord of Disease. I hope to see you next time in Asin with the Lord of Hunger.”

Romain bowed politely and slowly walked out of the cave.

“… … .”

Pa Jong looked at that figure and thought for a moment.

‘Are you really going away? It’s annoying, should I kill him now?’

But I soon changed my mind.

I said that the doll was not the body anyway. Even if you kill it now, its real body will survive somewhere unharmed and you will be extremely wary of [Sowing] from now on.

He possessed the lost technology of Ionia. The ability to write [code] yourself is not a big deal when you look at it, but depending on the situation, it can sometimes lead to very annoying results.

‘And Greed said so too. That guy knows the hidden entrance to the [Labyrinth].’

So, shall we watch a little more?

After making that decision, Pa-jong went into the corner of the cave and took a close look at the new body that the doll had left behind. He was a truly unsightly looking man, with a thin physique and a bushy beard due to not being able to take care of his body recently.

‘Clemens… … .’

Pajong was able to find out the man’s history with just a quick glance.

Since he is Pa Jong’s brother who originally pledged to take him into his arms, he can peek into and manipulate his memories at will.

He was another brother of Pajong who had hidden in the Imperial Capital a long time ago along with the vessel he is currently using.

After being unluckily captured by a doll, I lost my senses and continued to follow them. Now, even after washing my eyes, I could no longer see the faithfulness I once had.

It was a little tight, but it got there. I quickly lost interest in sowing.

‘This and that are all insignificant. ‘I’ve been spending a lot of mana recently, so I guess I’ll just go back to the underground church and rest in peace for a while.’

After making up his mind, Pajong left the old man’s body without any regrets.

dump!

Then, the old man’s body, losing control, dies and falls to the floor.

The old man’s soul has long since been destroyed by a high-ranking demon lord. As the demonic energy that protected his body disappeared, the dark spots that had been spread here and there began to rapidly expand. It was an erosion phenomenon caused by magic energy.

Pass… … .

After a while, the old man’s body disappeared without a trace, leaving only the dirty priest’s clothes behind.

“… … .”

Then, a single tear slowly flowed from the eyes of Clemens, who was still standing blankly.

fantasy,