Episode 917 The Glory of the Dead (4)
Not only the first servant of the Glory of the Dead, but also unknown individuals are causing chaos by disguising themselves as ordinary citizens.
It was an unprecedented tragedy.
But… … this is not the time to be swayed by anger.
“Luas.”
Unless the Pope grants permission, there is only one entrance to the sanctuary, located at the highest point in the Principality of Luas that is closest to the heavens.Standing before it, Pope Romanus held in his hand the already opened biblical omena code.
“The helpless Keeper of the Sanctuary, who allowed the enemy to invade the holy city… earnestly pleads with the Mother of Light, borrowing the power of the Sanctuary.”
The glowing Bible.Rising letters of doctrine.
Send down a savior for humanity.
A rift of light appeared in the sky.
* * *
Draven LeMarque.
Like any ordinary swordsman, he had not awakened his own ki, so he ran a shabby training school in his hometown. It was a rural village not far from the city.Children learned academics and swordsmanship from a young man who knew how to wield a sword.
A humble country prosecutor, or a young teacher.
but.
Now, the first servant who seeks to resurrect the Great Corpse—who pledged loyalty to His Majesty Akhand Linigea Tain Xerion.
Mado
The magical energy extending from the demon sword [Morbein] cleaves through the flesh.The miracle of light rots away, and life-rejecting flames penetrate even the internal organs, causing the priests’ skin to turn black.
“Aaaaaaaah!”“Aaaaaaaah!”
As the heart decayed, even faith faded away along with life to the other side of death… … It should have been, but a miracle came before that could happen.
The warmth of Seong-eun
The clergy who had been dragged to the brink of death recovered and regained their faith. The nauseating stares of believers could be felt from all sides.
“Unless you cut off the head or stab the heart, it will not die.”
Draven gripped the magic sword in reverse and concentrated magical power in his other hand.
It wasn’t just the Saint, but the Pope was also unusual at that time.
Compared to the War of the Transcendents, the number of divine beings of the Luas religion decreased from four to three, yet the religion’s power actually grew much stronger.As if to say that life struggles more fiercely as death approaches…
Vita Exilium
The sharp chains of fate sliced through the light and severed the soft neck. It was a power that cursed even the miracles granted by the Pope.
The surrounding buildings were horizontally severed.The heads of the paladins were severed.Energy spreading from the dead burrowed into the bodies of the living and destroyed their hearts.
Draven swung his magic scythe in place to draw a circle, then charged at the high bishops who were combining miracles.
Boom!
“In the name of light.”“With pure glory.”
Eight of the highest-ranking Paladins, who were directly under the Archbishop, crossed their swords and spears to block Draven’s path.The remaining five highest-ranking Paladins summoned holy chains to restrain Draven’s arms.
“Mother of Light, remove the wicked darkness.”“Servants of Light, execute evil!”“Stop the terrible atrocities of the Fallen who reject the Light!”
Archbishop of Eternal Blossom.Archbishop of Silver Radiance.Archbishop of Holy Flame.
The three archbishops remaining in the Ruas Church pointed at Draven in unison.
Four pillars of light fell from the sky and radiated light with Draven at their center.Servants of Luas, miraculously summoned and clad in golden and silver armor, shot beams from the heavens, infusing Draven’s body with divinity.Holy flames originating from light burned only Draven, who possessed evil power and a wicked heart, with the exception of the Paladins.
Cardinal Deello of Patience, surrounded by the prayers of the senior bishops, raised a thin rapier.
Heavenly Seal
The pillars of light manifested by the Archbishop of the movie connected to create a holy wall.The square of glory with a hole in the ceiling trapped and weakened Draven, who was competing in strength with the thirteen Paladins reinforced by the Pope.
A vein popped out on Draven’s forehead.
“… … I expected it wouldn’t be easy.”
Even when they clashed with the transcendents of the Continental Alliance about eight centuries ago, they never once invaded the main base of the Luas Theocracy.
Light is the opposite of black magic in most cases.
Even Draven cannot trample over the powerful figures of the Holy Kingdom, led by the Pope and the Cardinals. Defeat is inevitable if confronted head-on. Nomatter what he does alone, he will eventually be brutally executed for resisting.
Completely destroying the false Luas religion is Your Majesty’s task, not mine. My duty is to gather all of Your Majesty’s body parts and complete the ritual of immortality.
The magic sword [Morbein], bestowed by His Majesty Emperor Xerion in the past, pulsated.
Access the sanctuary by any means necessary.
Once you reach the vicinity of the sanctuary, the plan is halfway to success.The rest is up to the gauntlet connected to the power of Animus—the desire to manipulate souls—one of the legendary objects whose origins are unknown.
Xerion Empire Swordsmanship.
Draven bent his upper body forward, then raised it in an instant and struck with his sword.The Transcendental Magic Swordsman.An ancient language used before the spread of the continent’s common language flashed through his mind.
Third Formation – Luktaros.
Instead of energy, dark purple flames flickered and raged across the area.The holy flame vanished.The streets were destroyed. The servants of light surrounding him from the sky were annihilated.
He shifted his center of gravity to his lower body, swung the magic sword, and activated his unique magic.
Fifth Formation – Arcos.
Ekratio
He deflected every single blow from the high-ranking Paladins who struck once again. The Curse of Fate, which touched the
Just as he was about to split the helmet of the nearest Highest-ranking Paladin and slit his head… … suddenly the Paladin’s neck was pulled backward.The Cardinal filled the void.
“I don’t know what your ulterior motive is. But things won’t go your way.”
Deello of Patience stood at the forefront and unleashed a barrage of elegant and smooth thrusts. It was a flurry of attacks befitting a swordsman ranked among the top two in the Holy Kingdom.Beams continuously ejected from the tip of the rapier collided with the flames of death.
The archbishops joined forces to break the cursed
There wasn’t even a chance for miraculous support from the rear.A metallic sound rang out like crazy.
Draven opened his senses to respond to attacks coming from all directions. He added not only defense but also counterattacks that went beyond perception.
A mere cardinal is so high-handed.
Whoosh!
A sword mark appeared on Cardinal Deello’s neck.Had it been just one inch deeper, he would have died instantly.
“Even while exposed to divine power, far from being driven onto the defensive, it has seized control of the battlefield and is rapidly overwhelming us. Power beyond what has been described in the history of light…!”
800 years is a long time.
It would have been enough time for the first servant to build up his strength.His rank in the hierarchy of limits has not been passed down, but… if he is a talent permitted to aspire beyond transcendence, he might have surpassed the 7th rank.
Even if you are granted the Pope’s miracle, at the level of a Cardinal and a High Paladin, it is nearly impossible to subdue him in a short period of time.
Kuuuuuung!
Loud explosions and shouts echoed from afar.Indeed.Furthermore, unidentified enemies were fanning the flames of chaos throughout the city. It was difficult to devote my full strength to the servant as I had to protect the people.
To overcome this situation, the power of a believer chosen by God is indispensable.
Since the Saint is in seclusion, there is no way to convey the current situation. We must stop him until the Pope completes God’s miracle.
The rift of light that appeared in the sky is gradually growing larger.The moment that is completed, the servant is finished.
“Do you depend on the descent of an angel?”“……!”
Draven noticed this and scoffed.A miracle from God?He had experienced it all he could in the past. Naturally, it was within his calculations.
“I wonder what kind of expressions you’ll make when your faith crumbles.”
Kwaaaaang!
An explosion went off right nearby.
The bishops who had deployed a holy shield for the citizens were slammed into buildings or rolled on the floor. The screams of the weak pierced my ears.
As a person of faith, I couldn’t help but have a momentary distraction.
Type 2 Group – Vinculos.
Draven, seizing the opening, broke through the encirclement leaving an afterimage. The magical power of the life-rejecting sorcery replaced the energy.
Flight
Boom!
Draven headed toward the sanctuary, smashing through the building walls with its entire body. Debris descended. Flying low, it used the street filled with structures to hinder the pursuit.It advanced, evading every chain of light and miracle with wondrous movements. Citizens leaving the scene under the guidance of priests stood along the path.
Cardinal Delo shouted.
“Back off!! Hurry!!!”“P-get out of the way, everyone!!”“Sister……!”
Unfortunately, some people tangled their legs and collapsed to the ground. A young woman urgently grabbed the hand of her fallen younger brother.The siblings’ gazes, filled with fear, met Draven’s.
Draven did not hesitate.The line had long since been crossed.
Swoosh, crunch!
Cardinal Deello, having pushed forward forcefully, blocked the demon sword. The rapier shattered into pieces, and a dark blade was embedded in his shoulder.
* * *
The flames of fate consume the sacred body.
… … Thump.
Cardinal Deello placed his hand on the demon sword with difficulty, dripping with cold sweat. The strength drained from his eyes, but the intensity in his gaze remained undiminished.
“As for me… it is an unimaginably… merciless… heart….”“Life is not noble.”
Draven swung his arm.
“The death of now, too.”
Cardinal Deello was sent flying, destroying several buildings. The blade of the demonic sword was once again aimed at the citizens.The highest-ranking paladins gritted their teeth and threw themselves into the sword’s path.
Is there anything to protect?Is there nothing to protect?
The holy city was the most advantageous sanctuary for the clergy of the Ruas Theocracy, but it was also a battlefield advantageous to Draven.
If you wanted to kill me, you should have abandoned your humanity first.
Draven took flight after silencing the Cardinal’s party using a hostage. The light was thick, but since he had subdued the Cardinal more easily than expected, he should be able to break through it quickly.
Now halfway.
No matter what interruptions come in, you will reach the sanctuary in a few minutes.
It was then.
Kwag
A magical bombardment designating an entire zone as its annihilation range struck Draven. Despite the impact force being enough to completely collapse surrounding buildings, he quietly raised his gaze, his robes remaining unscathed.
The Church is reinforcing the siege. Please wait just a little longer.
Master of the Ostea Magic Tower, Medrant Keden.Supreme Elder of Yurgien.High-ranking mages of the Ostea Magic Tower.Eon’s Execution Unit.
Dozens of wizards and sorcerers blocked Draven’s path,keeping quite a distance.
“To think you’ve recovered already. Did you drink that elixir?”“What foolish wizard would use an elixir just for a slight sword scratch? What a waste.”“It wasn’t just your spirit that was better than the rumors. You’re quite the talker, too.”
The fierce momentum surged.
“Try to stop me if you can.”
Draven ignored their interference and headed straight for the sanctuary again. As long as everyone keeps their distance, they cannot stop him from coming for even a moment.
Bait is needed.
I mean the annoying bait that Draven cannot resist trampling on.
Madou
Yurgien opened the Buyeo realm’s magic path.
“If you think it’s not working out, retreat immediately. If you stall for even a few seconds, you’ll gain an advantage.”“I’ll assess the situation.”
Whoosh!
Medrant also opened the Holy Spirit’s magic path and created a wall of magical energy in front of Draven. The wall shattered the moment it struck the magic sword, but a new wall formed behind it, blocking the skyway.
“He abandoned the distance of his own accord… He’s not even a cleric, yet he’s risking his life over something like this. The Tower Master.”“If what you say is true, reinforcements should be here soon, but for some reason, you seem impatient. Well, shouldn’t we save face?”
Medrant aimed his staff at him.
“If we just sit here and watch, I have nothing to say to Verden, who will soon arrive. Not to the twins either.”“The Theocracy is completely sealed off.”“Shall we make a bet? On whether Verden comes or not.”
The immense trust Medrant showed made Draven’s nerves twitch.It struck him as similar to his own loyalty to His Majesty Xerion.
I gauged the time.
Grimmel Gromfar’s estimated arrival time: 1 minute 30 seconds.Until the Ruas Kingdom reorganizes its battle lines: probably 2 minutes 20 seconds.Until the Pope’s angelic descent: 3 minutes 40 seconds.
There is enough time to deal with the lowest-ranking Tower Master who dared to step forward again.
Whoosh───!
Draven gathered flames and fired a dark purple fireball. It exploded in the air, spreading an aura of life rejection.Medrant, wrapped in a carefully prepared shield, moved downwards and retreated.
Draven anticipated the movement and had already reached within striking distance.
4 seconds.
Whenever Medrant swung his staff, a square barrier of magical energy left resistance to the sword strikes. His body, reinforced thanks to Yurgeien, reacted to Draven’s sword strokes just barely.Additionally, Medrant’s thoughts were transmitted to other mages through Yurgeien.
Magic bombardments flew in at just the right moments, disrupting Draven’s magic.Nevertheless, it was a one-sided battle where Medrant could only retreat. That subtle gap sustained Medrant’s life.
A desperate struggle solely to buy time.
I sincerely believe thatVerden will come on time.
“trivial…….”
13 seconds.
Medrant prepared while Draven engaged the Cardinal’s party. His magical barrier was consumed by a curse and he became weakened.
The Curtain of Reflection
Even though he reflected the magic sword’s strike back, Draven did not flinch.Before he knew it, his hand touched the shield.
Xerion Empire Martial Arts.
Boom!
The protective shield shattered into pieces, and magical power penetrated deeply, cursing Medrant. His body began to die after allowing just a single blow.The Master of the Magic Tower was helpless before the ancient transcendent being who had revealed genuine killing intent.
17 seconds.
Type 1 – Glaros.
A blade rushed in, cutting through even the magical bombardment from the sky, and loomed before his eyes. Medrant erected a barrier of magic to prepare for the impact.He was going to die.At that moment, two mages from Yurgeien and Eon’s execution squad intervened.
Crackle crackle!
As soon as the curtain broke, Yurgen’s arm, which was the first to be touched, was split from palm to elbow. The other two also lost their arms and canes.
24 seconds.
“I never imagined it would be hard to hold out for even 30 seconds…… It is truly terrifying.”“Yurgien…….”“At this rate, I’ll meet him in death…….”
At that moment.
A truly chilling presence began to draw closer to the Holy Kingdom. Draven leisurely raised his head and laughed softly.
You arrived sooner than expected.
Hahahahahahahahahahaha!
Grimmel Gromfar arrived.
Along with as many as three Bone Dragons and the 7th-tier scroll possessed by the Glory of the Corpse.
The shadow of a dragon passed through the Veil of Souls, spreading an aura of death. The priests swallowed hard and prepared for war.
Draven lowered his gaze.
“So where is Verden, the place you guys are waiting for?”“…….”
Medrant’s eyes moved slightly.
“Here.”“……What?”
Meteor Swarm
Kwagwagwagwagwang!
Dozens of fiery meteorites rained down from the night sky and struck the Bone Dragon. Grimmel’s eyes widened in surprise, then he soon laughed.
Well, the reunion is happening way too soon.
A powerful presence approaches.
‘no way.’
Draven immediately retrieved the magic sword and moved reflexively. A staff appeared with a light of spatial teleportation and clashed with him.An exchange of blows took place in an instant, and Draven created distance.
thud.
The Transcendent One standing before Medrant and his party placed [Interis] on the ground. After examining their wounds, he threw a highly concentrated Lissandro’s Fruit Potion behind him.
Step back and recover.
The peak of Eon declared.
I will take care of it.
Verden, participating in the war.
