Chapter 1489 – 1489. Paladin: Journey to Ruin
There are 8 regions in this world.
Valentier was only one of the eight regions, and each region was in charge of a paladin.
In other words, there are a total of 8 paladins including me.
‘It is a very small world compared to the real Earth. Maybe there are other continents.’
The existence of other continents is of little importance.
The important thing is that Valentier is safe because of me.
Valentier was originally considered one of the most dangerous areas among the 8 regions due to the tons of great demons. In particular, it has become more dangerous as the former paladin died recently. But when I appeared, things changed. I used the information I knew to find and kill demons, corrupters, and heretics. He even killed the Great Demon.
Valentire has become much safer than other areas. It was something the people of Valentire would be happy about.
Unlike most people, I’m a little nervous.
Growth stopped.
I have to kill demons and corrupters, but I can’t see them.
There is one demon hanging from an iron cross in the center of the city, but it should serve to increase people’s faith.
“Repent! Repent! Repent!”
People’s voices are heard here. You must be beating the devil like I told you to.
‘Indolence is a sin. Shall we try to find heresy once more…. It wouldn’t be bad to test the faith of the villagers.’
Someone might ask if it’s okay to go to training or to another area.
The practice is done every day. Wake up early in the morning and train until noon. But I don’t feel any stronger. It was a matter of efficiency. For me, catching 10 demons was more efficient than training for a year.
‘And moving to another region is not possible only with my will.’
To put it a little exaggeratedly, a paladin was no different from the king of that region. Such a paladin arbitrarily goes into another area to hunt demons? Paladins and religious forces in the area will not look at it favorably. From their point of view, it is a territorial invasion and an invasion.
For Paladins to operate in other regions, they had to follow the procedure, even if it was annoying.
“Hey Paladin.”
A paladin approached me. He bowed his head and showed an example.
“Speak.”
“A messenger from the Holy See has arrived. I am waiting for the paladin in the reception room.”
“You are finally here.”
He knew what the papal messenger would say.
If the resurrection of Valentire’s Great Devil Suton was the content of the first act, then the second act begins when the messenger from the Holy See arrives.
I walked quickly to the waiting room.
I opened the door to the waiting room.
As soon as the messenger of the Holy See, who seemed to be in his mid-30s, saw me, he jumped up from his seat and bowed his head.
“My name is Francis, Bishop of the Holy See. I have brought you a message from His Majesty the Pope.”
“I didn’t expect the bishop of the Holy See to come in person. Get straight to the point. What is the message of His Majesty the Pope?”
“His Majesty the Pope is very pleased with the Paladin’s achievements.”
“I just did what I had to do as a paladin. There’s no way he sent a messenger just to tell you that.”
“The Pope decided to give a blessing directly to the paladins of Valentier. He also agreed to create a paladin-only relic in recognition of his credit for slaying the archdemon and restoring Valentier.”
“It’s a sacred object dedicated to me….”
“What kind of relic do you want?”
“The holy sword.”
I said without hesitation.
“I have the holy sword of Valentier, but I am uneasy with just one sword. Valentier’s holy sword is already broken, so I’d like to have another new holy sword.”
“All right. However, Holy Blood is required to make a Paladin’s holy sword.”
“When you say Holy Blood, do you mean blood?”
“It is.”
“I get it.”
He nodded his head calmly. This was also true to the contents of the original.
The bishop of the Holy See took something out of his bosom. On the outside, it was something that looked like an ordinary stone.
“It is a Hearthstone that stores the location of the Vatican. The Vatican is already ready to welcome Paladin. Come with me to the Holy See. If you have other busy business, I will be happy to wait.”
“It won’t take long anyway. Let me go now.”
Got a return stone
Use divine power The Hearthstone began to glow brightly. The light of the Hearthstone covers my body. Bishops also used Hearthstone.
After a while, the bishop and I disappeared from the audience room.
Pod.
Me and the bishop appeared at the entrance of the Holy See.
A huge white castle wall over 20m greeted me. Paladins clad in white armor were lined up at the open gate. As soon as they saw me, they drew their swords and slammed them into the ground to show their respect.
“Paladin of Valentire, I will guide you to the Holy See.”
The Bishop leads the way.
The Papal States were smaller than the city of Valentier. However, it was much more developed than the city of Valentier. Citizens’ faces are bright, and children’s laughter echoes.
The Vatican was located in the center of the 8th region and was thoroughly managed from evil.
Citizens living in the Vatican are not all ordinary people. This is because only special people, such as collaterals of nobles, blood relatives of priests, descendants of paladins, and natural-born engineers, can reside in the Vatican.
In the center of the city was the papal building. It was as white as the walls of the castle. It is a white castle that does not bow down at all even compared to the royal palaces of the ‘Baekhwan’ world. At the back of the castle there was a huge statue reaching 30m.
A statue standing majestically in full body armor with a greatsword embedded in the ground.
“That statue. It stands out.”
“This is Diaros. You are the first paladin to receive the revelation from Goddess Herianne for the first time.”
“Are you the one who killed the two great demons?”
“Yes. That is also one of Diaros’ achievements. Diaros’s greatest achievement is to lay the foundation for a church that will unite humanity. The current church exists because of Diaros’ dedication.”
“…….”
I closed my mouth. The statue was so large that the eyes only directed it. I wasn’t interested in something like the first paladin.
Heading to the Holy See, citizens began to gather. Citizens cheer when they see me.
“People welcome me.”
“Didn’t the Paladins slay the Great Devil Sutton? No one is ignorant of that great achievement.”
“Has the Vatican prepared?”
“Everyone is voluntarily welcoming Paladin-nim.”
Kiyiying.
I used my castle eye to look around. Then more cheers erupted.
The bishop smiled wryly, but he spoke confidently.
He said, “I was told that he could distinguish between demons and corrupters and heretics. Are there any heretics among them?”
“… There is none.”
Can there be
If rumors had spread about me, you would know I could recognize heresy, but there is absolutely no reason to risk appearing in front of me.
“The Holy See is thoroughly managed. The Vatican is guarded by the barrier of the sacred object of Goddess Herianne, and our priests perform a purification ceremony with the citizens every 100 days. Demons dare not think of targeting the Holy See. This is a holy place.”
The bishop spat and boasted of the Holy See.
I listened with one ear and let it out with the other.
The reason why the Vatican has not been attacked by demons is not because of the barrier. Simply because there is no reason to attack the Holy See.
‘Humans can eat enough in other areas. Unless you’re a perverted devil, there’s no reason to aim for the Vatican, which is strictly guarded.’
Entered the papal court.
Numerous paladins, priests and nuns welcome me.
The Bishop looked at me with a happy face. This was an event prepared by the Holy See. An event to show how much they welcome me.
“I can’t stand it.”
“Yes?”
Summons Stormbreaker. Charrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Stormbreaker in the form of a spear disintegrated piece by piece and clung to my body to become armor. Then I summoned Valentier’s holy sword and stabbed it into the chest of the bishop in front of me.
“Kwaaaaagh?! What is this?!”
“Noisy, corrupt. Did you think I wouldn’t know, hiding yourself with magic? My eyes see through even demonic magic.”
“I am not a corrupter!”
“You talk so well even when your heart is broken. The fact that you are still alive is proof that you are a corrupter.”
The Bishop struggles with both of his arms and hits him backwards. I stretched out my left hand and pulled the Bishop’s neck. The bishop uses superhuman strength to try to get away from me. However, my strength was stronger than that guy.
“Valentier’s Paladin is crazy! The curse of the Great Devil, Suton, is ruling the Paladins! Paladins! What are you doing! Stop Paladin! Priests! Valentier’s paladins are corrupted! Stop Paladins with the Holy Law! Sisters! Support the priests!”
Paladins raised swords, priests prepared to memorize prayers. However, the embarrassment in their eyes made them hesitate to act.
A paladin who punished the Bishop of the Holy See and the Great Devil. It goes without saying which one has more status and influence.
“Don’t step out. Right now I am punishing the corrupted.”
“… Paladin, Bishop Francis is one of the disciples of His Majesty the Pope. Proof that He is a Fallen….”
One paladin spoke calmly even in this situation. I looked at him through the castle.
“My eyes are the proof. Could it be that you are denying these sacred eyes bestowed by the goddess Herianne?”
“No! However, this is the Holy See!”
“The devil is like a cockroach. No matter how cleanly you keep it, it crawls out without getting tired of it. So far, it’s safe because it’s the Holy See? Abandon such foolish thoughts. Demons are everywhere. It is no different because it is the Vatican.”
Before that paladin can answer, another paladin jumps out and swings a sword at me. I slashed the bishop to death and at the same time rotated his body to block the paladin’s sword.
“Valentier’s paladin is corrupted! Kill him! This is where His Majesty the Pope resides! Heresy must be punished for the sake of His Majesty the Pope!”
I put the holy sword on the greatsword. The sword shining with golden light cuts through the paladin’s sword and armor at once. The paladin falls to his knees and glares at me like he’s going to kill me. The paladin’s wound begins to wriggle and recover. It is a regenerative ability that humans cannot possess.
“Listen, paladins. The place where your faith should go is not the Pope. Your faith belongs only to Goddess Herianne.”
The paladin reveals its true nature. His skin turns red, and his snout protrudes like a beast.
I burst the Holy Aura.
The sacred energy generated from me dominates the space. The Corruptor was sluggish, weighed down by the holy energy.
“I command in the name of Paladin. Paladins, do your duty.”
Wield the holy sword
The body of the corruptor was cut in two, spilling blood and intestines.
“Kill the evil.”
