◈ Episode 648: Burglary of an empty house (1)
Hans, who manifested the power of both spirit beasts at the same time, wiped out the paladins with overwhelming power.
‘I don’t feel good either.’
Hans, who was able to use the power of the two spirit beasts mixed together, felt an unprecedented strength.
The instinct inherent in the Son of Man showed the way as to how to use it.
Hans added his knowledge to deal with the paladins.
If it had been its original body, it would have been easily overpowered by just one of those many paladins.
I realized how much stronger he had become now that he was using the power of the spirit beast.
But the discomfort was greater than the pride.
I thought, I don’t want to kill anyone.
Hans was still traumatized by turning into a beast and harming people.
Is it because of the wolf spirit beast’s abilities?
The bitter scent of blood and death passing by his nose prevented Hans from escaping from this reality.
That’s why Hans was able to see everything he did.
That’s why I didn’t avoid eye contact.
That’s why I didn’t run away.
‘I can’t stay like this forever.’
I experienced a lot after meeting Ludger and being with him.
I have been running away from the fight, hiding like a coward, only receiving information, and trying to console myself that this is enough.
However, the road Ludger was taking gradually became rough, and even Hans, who was walking with him, began to grow tired of the roughness.
Should I quit?
That desire suddenly arose several times a day.
‘My brother told me I could run away.’
He said he would not blame him even if he deviated from the path he was supposed to take and ran away.
Those words I said back then were definitely sincere and not empty words.
Hans really appreciated those words.
I thought Ludger knew me well and was considerate of me.
‘okay. My brother was always like that. Even though he knew his job would be difficult, he tried to be considerate of others.’
It’s the same this time too.
While telling Owens to make his own choice, he went as far as being captured in the middle of enemy lines.
Even if they hadn’t come to save Ludger, he wouldn’t have been so cruel.
In that case, he would have succeeded in escaping prison using an unusual method and continued his lonely fight alone.
From before until now.
Just like always.
‘I will never let you do that.’
I received so much help that I couldn’t repay everything I owed.
Ludger would have said that it was not necessary, but Hans’ pride did not allow it.
More than that, I had a great desire to see it.
I was curious.
What on earth will be at the end of the road Ludger wants to take?
Even if we can’t be together until the end, if only we could give him a little push to move forward.
Isn’t that enough?
‘That’s why we fight.’
Blue light falling from the sky and blue wind sweeping the earth.
The number of deer pouring starlight from the sky had already increased to five.
The [Disruption] ability possessed by the guardian of the Ulburg family.
Even if it was divided, its actual combat power was almost the same as the original.
In that state, the powerful magical power of the deer spirit was combined, creating a tremendous synergy.
“amazing.”
Sheridan was impressed by what Hans was showing.
The sight of the enemy being overwhelmingly swept away was a jaw-dropping sight even for someone unversed in war.
‘That coward. ‘I really mean it.’
What Sheridan was even more impressed by was that Hans was fighting with all his heart.
“Everyone get back!”
“Retreat to the fortress! Everyone, move quickly!”
As the war situation turned unfavorable, the Paladins quickly chose to retreat.
Hans, who had been pursuing them persistently, stopped firing when the distance became too far and returned to the first inspection city.
“Whoa.”
After putting the schizonts together and adding a neutralizer, Hans returned to his original form.
“Good work.”
“It was nothing.”
Hans’ expression, which was a bit complicated, cleared up at Ludger’s words.
Owens quietly watched the retreating paladins.
“Can I leave it like this?”
Violetta asked if they should hurry up and eliminate the remnants.
“Anyway, our goal is at Galaharad Fortress. “What needs to be done doesn’t change.”
“It’s a fortress without any information. “I don’t know how many troops are lurking in there.”
“No matter how many people there are, it won’t be fewer than now.”
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There was no other opportunity except now that the majority of the troops prepared by the Holy Kingdom of Bretus had spread out across the continent.
“Get ready. “We will capture Galaharad Fortress from now on.”
* * *
Salesin van Bretus stayed at the imperial palace, receiving the utmost hospitality from the empire.
No matter where and when he went, there was no one to stop him.
Now that the power of brainwashing had already engulfed the entire imperial family, it was safe to say that Salesin was in fact the master of this place.
News reached Salesin one after another.
It was a report posted by the Holy Knights sent with the priests, and the response was that the orders given had been safely carried out.
As he was the one who gave the order, Salesin nodded as if he was satisfied.
However, what made his expression turn a little cold was the last report that came at an unintended timing.
[Good luck, Your Majesty! This is a big deal!]
“What happened?”
A signal from the home country.
Moreover, the person who sent the signal was the archbishop who was entrusted with the defense of his country.
Although that was unlikely to happen, it was a force reserved in case the enemy attacked the empty castle country.
He contacted Salesin with an urgent voice and face.
“Judging by the reaction, I don’t think it will be a good thing.”
[Well, that is… … .]
While the archbishop was trailing off his words, a series of loud sounds rang out from afar.
Soon, the elite paladins’ outer walls were breached!’ The cry reached Salesin.
The outer walls of Galaharad Fortress.
The news that the iron fortress that blocked the enemies had been breached felt like a lie.
“I understand without you having to say it. “I guess the enemies have arrived now, right?”
[Yes, that’s right.]
“Hmm. I haven’t heard any news of large-scale troops moving, but that would mean it’s a small number of elites. “I guess my younger brother will be at the forefront.”
[Yes, that is correct.]
The archbishop stuttered with a bewildered look on his face, perhaps not knowing that Salesin could grasp the situation so quickly.
“What? Still, I didn’t expect my younger brother to be quietly locked up in a prison like that, even if it was rotten. But even taking that into account, I thought I prepared enough troops, but was the opponent that strong?”
[I hate to admit it, but the enemies are really strong. I was so helpless that I couldn’t understand how they had such power, even though I didn’t even know their names.]
“after. “It looks like my younger brother has prepared a lot.”
[Your Majesty. Support your home country now… … !]
“Oh, I guess that won’t work.”
[yes yes? What is that… … .]
“It’s already too late.”
The archbishop’s expression became blank for a moment at Salesin’s words.
Come to think of it, didn’t the binge drinking that was happening around you a little while ago subside?
What about advanced paladins? What about priests? What about internal s*xual protection?
The archbishop looked back and was startled by the cold blue gaze looking down at him.
[Hey!]
The archbishop’s complexion turned pale when he saw Ludger.
When did you come here? It was approaching, but I couldn’t feel any sign of it at all.
Above all, what are the mixed male and female members gathered around Ludger?
[You, you… … !]
Quack!
Before the archbishop could shout, a large, rugged hand grabbed his head.
The archbishop struggled, raising his holy power, but the steel-like grip was so immobile that the archbishop’s resistance was meaningless.
The archbishop’s body, which had been struggling, went limp due to the lightly applied force.
If you were the archbishop of the Holy Kingdom of Bretus, it was a position that received great treatment wherever you went.
That person became a corpse and was thrown around like a doll with its strings cut, rolling around on the marble floor.
Salesin, who was watching the entire scene with an artifact, shook his head without erasing a smile from his face.
“this. Anyway, the Archbishop should have taken a look. “How much time and money do you think it takes to raise them?”
[Didn’t you call me to your country even though you knew it would end up like this?]
“To be honest, I didn’t know it would be this bad.”
Salesin clapped his hands in congratulations.
“The subordinates you chose seem to have quite outstanding skills. I never thought the outer walls would be breached by just that many people. “Even if you look back at the history of your country, this is unprecedented, so I think you can be proud of it.”
[Do you think it will end here?]
“That won’t happen. But you know that it can’t be done, right? They say that you can carry on your father’s blood with your outer self, but your inner self is on a different level. In fact, it starts from there and it’s real.”
Even though Salesin was not there, he knew how things were going and how they were going to play out.
“Besides, even if you succeed in completely conquering the inner city, what are you planning to do with an empty castle that has already lost its core troops?”
[I guess I can do the right thing to tarnish the name of Seongguk.]
“haha. That’s kind of scary. But isn’t that kind of slander something that can only be achieved if those in luxury remember it and make a fuss about it?”
[You did something.]
“Not everyone will remember what happened this time. Rather, everyone will define you as evil. “The Holy Kingdom of Bretus will become noble victims who fight against evil until the end.”
Salesin showed his teeth and smiled darkly.
“Because I’m going to make it happen. Because you can make it like that.”
[Was it for that reason that priests and people were sent to the continent?]
“oh. “Did you really notice?”
[I’ve always wondered why Lumensis doesn’t have an apostle. Because every god had his own agent to exercise influence in the underworld. Lumensis would have been no exception. Looking at the current situation, I finally understand. Isn’t that right?]
Salesin lightly shrugged his shoulders.
“okay. It’s as you said. I have the power of an apostle. And that power… … .”
[It must be extensive brainwashing that can change history.]
“… … this. Could you please not take my words away? “My brother is so sad because my younger brother doesn’t have a long hair.”
[Are you planning on brainwashing the leaders of all countries on the continent and placing them under your control?]
“First, let’s start by creating an enemy of the world. Heathcliff van Bretus. King of heresy. Ruler of demons. Apostate. how is it? Isn’t it cool? “You can choose any title you want.”
Ludger said, lightly ignoring Salesin’s joke.
[That brainwashing. It doesn’t last long, does it?]
“… … .”
[If it had been longer, Bretus Castle would not have had to do such a complicated job in the first place. The scope is wide and can be applied to many people, but the duration itself is short. However, since the brainwashing itself has its own effect, some manipulation of memory occurs.]
Why the kingdom that was the predecessor to the empire 500 years ago changed without even a mouse or bird knowing.
The reason why the Holy Kingdom of Bretus continued to maintain its position without declining throughout its long history.
[Besides, it looks like you can’t use it whenever you want. It seems that as the scale of power increases, there are restrictions, and if it is used incorrectly, something irreparable will happen as soon as the information spreads.]
Beyond the artifact’s screen, Ludger had a wry sneer on his face.
[Isn’t this literally half of the power? Since he is busy trying to fill his authority with the power he received from Lumensis, even that authority seems to have faded.]
After hearing Ludger’s point, Salesin shook his shoulders and then burst into laughter.
“Ha ha ha ha ha! okay! Everything you said is correct, little brother. This power is only half. “The original power was in a much more complete form than this.”
[After the death of Saint Arkenis, her power was reduced to half. Because the saint’s judgment plan would have been necessary.]
“Wow, you know the situation here very well.”
[Was there a purpose in sending people to the continent to find the power of a saint? Although Saint Archenis died, her power must have continued somewhere on the continent.]
“Yes, that’s right. So, since ancient times, Seongguk has only used the power of brainwashing at important moments. “It is an inflection point in history.”
[It must be a moment of threat to the Holy Kingdom.]
“The moment the leaders of other countries find out that it is being used incorrectly, the Holy Kingdom of Bretus will immediately fall. If you’re going to do it, you should use it thoroughly. That’s why it’s so annoying. “I never thought I would use this at my university.”
Salesin intertwined his fingers and gazed at Ludger with a subtle gaze.
“So what do you plan to do? The power has already been activated, and I have gained the power to move the world, even if only for a moment. On the other hand, you also failed to properly conquer the Citadel of Light, Galaharad.”
[…] … .]
“You have now turned the entire world into an enemy. Are you prepared enough? “You apostate brother who is trying to overthrow the Holy Kingdom.”
[Resolution?]
Ludger snorted as if he thought that was funny.
[I’ll be waiting. I’d better use all the best moves I can. Because I will too.]
“You insist on fighting head-on even in unfavorable situations. Okay, let’s just clear each other’s cards once and for all. “Little brother.”
The two half-blood brothers declared war on each other.
That was the end of the story.
Ludger’s last words to Salesin before blocking the signal with the artifact.
[The titles I mentioned a little while ago. My senses were the worst. There is not a single thing that fills my mind.]
“this. “Still, it was something that I put together after putting a lot of thought into it.”
[If you are going to call me, call me like this.]
In the dying signal, Ludger’s low voice reached Salesin.
[He is the devil.]
fantasy,
