Chapter 1479 – 1479. Paladin: Journey to Ruin
Using full recovery, I narrowed my eyebrows and glared at the demon’s corpse.
I tried not to use full recovery as much as possible. This is because the energy of corruption permeated into the body disappears when full recovery is used. I thought so. In fact, some of the aura of corruption has disappeared.
‘As soon as I used full recovery, the energy of corruption clung to me.’
In a way, it was natural.
The aura of corruption looks like a curse, but its reality is the soul of the devil and the corrupt. Complete recovery is a skill that restores my body to its perfect state. There was no effect of purifying the souls of demons and corruptors that clung to me.
‘Let’s go back to the sanctuary and purify the energy of corruption through the purification ceremony to build up the energy of blessing. I can become stronger.’
I looked at the demon’s corpse.
‘I’ll have to bring this too.’
It is the corpse of a demon with only its head and arms remaining. It was not a burdensome size. I went back the way I came with the demon’s corpse. On the way, he encountered the Paladins.
“Hey Paladin! The rat’s movement has suddenly slowed down, making it easier to deal with! You have killed the devil!”
“That you’re holding… It’s the devil’s corpse. It is a terrible appearance.”
“Go back first. We will return after clearing the canals.”
Paladins were enthusiastic. I nodded and told them.
“Good job. The devil’s household is of no help to us. Burn everything you see.”
After that, it returned to the sanctuary.
As always, the saintess was praying in front of the statue of the goddess. She lifted herself up when I came.
“Always in the sanctuary. Do you sleep in the sanctuary too?”
“There is a room at the back of the sanctuary. It takes care of sleeping and eating.”
“Do you pray at other times?”
“I manage the sanctuary. Only a minimum number of people can enter the sanctuary… I have to do all the little things.”
“For example?”
“Exchanging candlesticks or managing the quality of holy water. I am also in charge of cleaning the sanctuary.”
Saintess.
Compared to his position, the treatment he receives from the church is not as great as he thought. This is because her saintly duty is geared towards assisting her paladin.
I feel like she’s a bird in her cage, but she seems to be happy with her life.
‘It might be much better than living hard outside.’
I, who know the convenience of modern life, cannot understand her restrained life. I can’t sympathize so carelessly.
“Is it. I ask for a purification ritual.”
“Yes. You are a paladin.”
Undress and enter the sacred pond and lay her down. The purification ritual washed away all her corrupt aura. It got nicer I sat by the sacred pond for a while.
“Amelia.”
“Yes. Please speak.”
“Do you have any information about the next demon?”
“… There is. Traces of demons have been found in a small village to the east of Valentire.”
“I have to go.”
“You mean right now? Get some more rest.”
“When I think demons are rampaging while I am resting, my nausea rises. There is no time to rest.”
“Is that so….”
Seeing the saint reminds me of the contents of the original game.
The NPC the original game developers put the most effort into was a saint. Not to mention the saintess’ modeling, her interactions were many times greater than those of other NPCs. In particular, there was even a favorability system.
Of course, the player cannot know the saintess’ liking. However, if she often talks to the saintess and gives her a few presents, you can see that her attitude has become friendly at some point. She sometimes gives gifts to players.
Her crush wasn’t important because it didn’t affect the main quest.
‘On the contrary, there is no need to maintain a sharp relationship with the saintess.’
As I was about to leave her sanctuary, I took a box of several of her small candies from her inventory and handed it to her.
“Hey Paladin. What is this?”
“It’s candy.”
“Candy… ?”
“Eating.”
“This is the first food I see. Can I try one now?”
“Okay. Do not chew, but roll it with your tongue and savor it.”
She opened the candy box. And she was perplexed.
“It looks like a jewel. Is this really food?”
“Do you think I lied?”
“Sorry. It was a mistake.”
She carefully picked up one of her candies and placed it inside the veil. The candy went into her mouth. Amelia’s body freezes. She was wearing a veil, so I couldn’t tell what expression she was making. However, seeing the hardened body, it seemed that he was in great shock.
“Very… It’s sweet. It’s the first time I’ve had such sweet food.”
Reminds me of the culture of food, clothing and shelter in this world. Civilization is not progressing because of demons and corrupters. Lower than that of the Middle Ages.
“I don’t think it’s normal food. Can I take this?”
“It is food given only to you. Do not report to the church and eat alone. If the church knows… It will bother you in many ways.”
“All right. Thank you for giving me this food, paladin.”
I left her behind and went to kill her demon.
•••
[Name: Eugene
Origin: Paladin
Level: 44
Strength: 25 Agility: 15 Stamina: 15 Holy Power: 17
Skills: Holy Eye (Lv. Master), Holy Aura (Lv.3), Holy Sword (Lv.5), Sprint (Lv.1), Holy Light (Lv.1)]
It was the result of walking around the city of Valentier for two weeks and killing demons and corrupters.
‘At this rate, I won’t be able to die easily against demons and corrupters except for the great devil in Valentier.’
I started to make plans to become stronger in earnest. I was thinking of finding things hidden in this Palentier and getting them.
‘First of all, the elixir. The elixir is an ancient artifact that I drink and do not need, and the holy relic is handed over to the church. The more influence you have on the church, the more support you will receive.’
I also thought about strengthening the elixir or weapon with the Ascension Road. But time was too short for that. It will take at least dozens of days to strengthen the elixir. At worst, it could be years instead of days.
I had no time to waste. Just as I become stronger by killing demons, the great demons do not stand still and are active.
Now, they are working according to the original work, but it is not known when the original content will go wrong and they will do unexpected activities. Worst case scenario, they hide. At that time, the quest may fail.
“Hey Paladin. Rumors are circulating that there is a witch in the Haunted Forest outside of Valentier. Please check the rumors. If, as the rumors say, there are witches….”
“I will punish you. A witch is no different from a devil.”
Witch. A woman who uses magic by receiving part of the devil’s power through a contract with the devil.
“It is said that witches play with people’s souls with evil magic. Be careful.”
“Goddess Herianne protects me, so my soul will not be manipulated by witches.”
I rode a horse supported by the church. She was a white horse It was larger than other normal horses. His strength and stamina were also outstanding. The breed was special, and it was a horse that was bred and blessed by the Holy See. I am not afraid of demons and corrupters. He also possessed the fighting power to win even in a fight with a wild beast.
The horse’s name was Kabyleina, and she was a mare. I had a conviction that I did not ride a stallion, so I asked the Holy See for a mare.
“Let’s go. Kabyleina.”
“Hee hee hee hee!”
Arrived at the Ghost Forest. I entrusted Cabileina to the village church near the forest. It was too dangerous to go into the Haunted Forest together.
It was time to walk proudly alone in front of the forest wearing armor. A man hiding behind a large tree suddenly jumped out. I reflexively raised my sword and aimed it at the man.
The man who appeared to be a mercenary knelt in front of me and bowed his head.
“Calm down! I have no intention of harming Paladin!”
Kiyiying.
Use the castle Man was not a demon and a corrupter. I lowered my greatsword. But he still didn’t let his guard down.
The man knelt down in front of me.
“I am Hans! You are working as a mercenary! I understand that the paladin came to subdue the witches! Please pick me up! Give me a chance to avenge that hateful witch! Please!”
I was taken aback but didn’t show it. There were no subquests like this in the game. It was a variable of some kind.
“Revenge?”
“My wife died from the decay of her body by the witch’s magic. My little son and daughter have been kidnapped by witches. I’ll do anything. Please give me a chance to get revenge!”
“Don’t you want your child to be saved?”
The mercenary bit his lip at my question. Blood drips from his lips.
“… The children were kidnapped a week ago. I came back from work yesterday and was able to hear the news.”
“A week is too long. There’s no chance he’ll stay alive. Didn’t go in alone… Were you waiting for me?”
“Yes. I heard rumors that Paladin was coming and waited here.”
I stared at the prostrate mercenary. He will secretly follow me even if I refuse. Because all he has left is revenge.
“Good night. Follow me I will give you a chance for revenge. But don’t disturb me The moment you catch my ankle, I will abandon you. The important thing to me is to punish the witch.”
“I will never hold on to Paladin-sama. Thank you for giving me a chance to avenge myself.”
I threw a silver dagger at the mercenary.
“It is a dagger containing blessed poison. Blessed venom is harmless to humans, but it inflicts terrible pain on evil beings. I will lend it to you.”
“… Thank you! Hey paladin!”
Walked forward Hans crept behind me.
Uuuuu
I heard the sound of a chilling wind. It’s different from the usual wind noise. I stopped walking and turned my head to the place where I heard the sound of the wind. Immediately after, a translucent ghost emerged from the tree. A ghost in the shape of a hideous monster comes flying at me screaming.
“Kiaaaaa!”
I thrust my sword into the ghost’s body. A disembodied ghost is pierced by a sword. The ghost looked at the sword in disbelief.
“The preparations for you guys have already been made.”
A sword blessed by the Holy Aura. Even a ghost without a body has no choice but to suffer.
“Sacred sword.”
The sword body glows golden.
“Quaaaaa!”
The ghost’s scream has changed. If earlier it was a scream of fear and attacking the mind, now it was a scream of writhing pain. I lowered my sword. The ghost flickered like a candle and then disappeared. The ghost’s soul undoubtedly clung to my body.
“The screams of ghosts instill fear and pain in humans. Are you okay?”
“… It’s okay. I am not weak enough to break down just like this.”
“Okay. Do not advance.”
