Episode 179
Episode 179
“… … “But I’m more concerned about a slightly different possibility.”
“The ones with the childish name ‘Nightmare Executioner’?”
“that’s right.”
Jeanne nodded slowly and said.
“To summarize briefly, this is it. There may be a nation, noble, or force in collusion with the barbarians. But there may be a ‘Nightmare Executioner’ behind them.”
“It makes perfect sense… … there is!”
Everyone in the group, starting with Jeron, nodded.
Regardless of whether the facts were confirmed or not, everyone was convinced that it was because they had experienced what the ‘Nightmare Executor’ had done several times in the past.
‘They are the only ones who would do something like this.’
‘Everything is according to God’s will.’
‘Maybe it was my sister’s doing.’
It was in the minds of Erdin, the priest, and Mayen, one by one.
“Uh, uh… … .”
Jeanne, embarrassed by the group’s active agreement, rolled her eyes. Soon the thought occurred to me, ‘I like it because it’s secretly simple’, and I burst out laughing.
Although I had only recently gotten to know Jeron and his group, I could tell.
They are all good people.
I thought it was fortunate that I found out about it now.
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“Now, focus.”
Jeron clapped his hands. The group looked at him.
“I think everyone understands what the situation is. So from now on, I will only point out the important points. first. The probability that it is not a ‘real’ plague has increased. So what should we do next? If it is a widespread curse, there must be a vector for the curse. You have to find it and destroy it. If it’s a witch’s secret art, Mayen-senpai will somehow be able to solve it. Yes?”
“that’s right.”
Mayen calmly nodded.
Now that it’s been a few weeks since she left the forest, her expression has brightened up a lot.
Just like before, there were times when her dark side was revealed, but she was gradually getting better, perhaps because she had a clear sense of purpose to change the fate of the witch clan.
‘You don’t have to worry too much.’
Jeron thought as he looked away from Mayen.
“The second is that unless it is a ‘real’ plague, there is an enemy. This part… … Actually, there is no special method. “You just have to destroy everything you see.”
“It’s nice because it’s refreshing.”
Jeanne grinned.
It was a smile similar to when Jeron smiled.
Erdin, who was startled without realizing it, smiled awkwardly and said.
“If I meet strong guys, I will avoid them as much as possible.”
“okay. “Let’s join forces with Jeanne.”
If I had to pick the strongest member of the group, after Jeron would be Mayen.
Next, Jeanne and Erdin were neck-and-neck.
If he were armed with an artifact, Jeanne would overtake Erdin, but if he fought purely with his bare body, Erdin had a narrow advantage, so that was decided.
Lastly, the priest’s combat power was extremely close to zero.
Mayen decided to fight and protect such a priest as a familiar.
So, if a battle breaks out, Erdin and Jeanne can fight individually, but if a strong enemy appears that they cannot fight alone, they can join forces.
“The last third is information. It is important to find out the enemy’s purpose. It is also important to understand the enemy’s strength. As the saying goes, if you know yourself and your enemy, even if you fight a hundred times, you will win a hundred times.”
Jeron said, making eye contact with the group one by one.
“… … But to me, what is more important than anything else is our safety. So don’t overdo it. Don’t try to force information. If you’re in danger, you don’t have to fight. Run away. Be sure to survive. Don’t worry about anything after that. “I will solve it somehow.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
The companions look at Jeron with strange eyes.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“that is… … .”
When Jeron asked bluntly, the companions poured out a barrage of questions in order.
“Are you in any pain?”
“Did I eat something wrong for breakfast?”
“Would you like me to cast a holy spell?”
“… … “I have a cure made from a witch’s secret art. Would you like me to give it to you?”
In Mayen’s voice as she asked the last question, it seemed like she was being swept away by the atmosphere and was forcibly holding her head.
Jeron felt a headache coming on and pressed his fingers to his temples. The companions laughed awkwardly and avoided Jeron’s gaze.
“I don’t need anything, so get out. “The priest and Mayen are also leaving.”
“Is it cold outside?”
“… … “Priest, please stay.”
The priest smiled warmly and nodded. The other party members looked at the priest with an inexplicable sense of betrayal, but he did not flinch, and soon a cot was set up in his corner and he lay down comfortably.
Erdin asked with a puzzled expression.
“what are you doing?”
“I am so weak… … “I think I need to take a break.”
The priest spoke shamelessly, as if he had completely adapted to the group.
“Now that I think about it, priest… … ?”
“Yes, Brother Erdin.”
“uh… … that is… … It’s a bit awkward to ask now, but… … .”
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Erdin hesitated and trailed off.
The priest, still lying down, smiled and said.
“My name is Logan. “This is Logan Ferdain.”
“what. Erdin, didn’t you know the priest’s name?”
“What did you know, Jeron?”
“Of course I know. “What did you tell me when we first met?”
“That first time won’t be the first time without me, will it?”
“uh… … “I think that’s the right time?”
Jeron tilted his head, thinking, ‘Is that the right time?’
Erdin clicked his tongue. Then he looked at Priest-Logan. It was right then. Jeanne narrows her eyebrows to the center and asks.
“The priest’s last name is Perdain?”
“yes.”
“If it’s the Ferdain I know… … The previous Pope… … ?”
“you’re right. “The previous Pope, Garen Perdain, is my grandfather.”
Logan agreed with a wry smile.
* * *
“How are things going in the Kingdom of Coombe?”
On the day of the regular meeting, after all the meetings are over, a husky voice asks.
Atasia responded that things were going smoothly.
“But there’s something a little strange.”
“wonderment?”
“Do you remember the previous Pope?”
“If there was a previous pope, it would be Garen Ferdain.”
Garen Perdain, the 84th Pope of the Ionic Church, did not have outstanding abilities or special features compared to previous Popes, but he became famous for his achievements in building temples of the ‘Church of the Sun’ in every country on the continent.
Myon Howard, who succeeded him as the 85th Pope, followed Garen Ferdain’s will and tried to spread the doctrine throughout the continent, but was unable to achieve his goal due to the invasion of barbarians.
“The middle-level priest who worked under the archbishop in the Kingdom of Orn who was used as a source of funds for the organization was Garen Ferdain’s grandson, Logan Ferdain.”
“Why are you reporting this now?”
“Garen Ferdain was hiding the existence of his grandson. “I found out that fact a while ago.”
In the process of removing the Archbishop, it was discovered that the previous Pope, Garen Perdain, had manipulated documents to hide the existence of Logan Perdain.
When Atasia first learned of this, her mind froze coldly.
The good news is that Garen Ferdain is not alive.
“… … However, it is true that Logan Ferdain’s abilities are only that of a mid-level priest. “There is no power to stop the power of the evil god Fert.”
“It’s just a piece of power, though.”
“… … .”
Atasia bit her lip slightly.
The Age of Myth came to an end and the dimension was divided into Astral and Middle Earth. A pact was made to prevent Astral beings from interfering with Middle Earth. As a result, the relic containing the power of the evil god Pert naturally weakened.
Of course, even his weakened power was enough to cause great chaos on the continent.
In other words, it is not impossible to stop Fert’s weakened power.
“Also, it was reckless to remove the evil spirit’s relic from the religious seal. “We shouldn’t have forgotten that Garen Ferdain’s son is one of the four cardinals.”
“… … .”
A husky voice reprimanded Atasia.
I tried to ignore it because it was in the past, but another incident became complicated.
Even if you admit to one mistake, you cannot make it twice.
Even if you make a thorough plan and come up with it, it doesn’t work out as planned, but you proceeded with the matter without properly investigating it, so if she, Atasia, wasn’t the former second saint of the church and the current cardinal, she wouldn’t have been able to stand still at this moment.
“If Myon Howard or Garen Ferdain’s son finds out what you have done, all plans to overthrow the Church will be ruined. Can you take responsibility for that?”
“of course.”
Atasia answered through clenched teeth.
The husky voice stared at Atasia with yellow eyes.
“We will destroy the Church at all costs. don’t worry.”
“I will believe that answer.”
Atasia instinctively realized that the husky voice had given her one last chance.
* * *
“I have been ordinary since I was young. I was not born with great divine power like my grandfather or father, nor was I more intelligent than others. It took several years to even memorize the doctrine of the church, so it was more of a dull skill. “It was different from my grandfather and father, who were great people.”
Logan said calmly.
“For my sake, my father told my grandfather to hide my existence. He was worried about me getting hurt by being compared to someone else. So, apart from my late grandfather, the only people who know of my existence are my father, Uncle Myon Howard, the current Pope, and the saint.”
“Hmm.”
The companions could not easily open their mouths to the quite shocking story.
Of course, Jeron was different as he didn’t care about the background.
“What is more important than that fact is that the priest is in my group.”
“… … ?”
“… … ?”
Jeanne and Erdin looked at Jeron with expressions like, ‘What are you doing?’ Even her witch, Mayen, could not hide her embarrassment. However, Logan seemed to have been very moved by Jeron’s words, smiling brightly and clasping her hands together.
“God’s death… … .”
“That’s it. “Is it possible for you to contact the Ionic Church?”
Jeron asked, cutting off Logan’s waist.
“… … ?”
“… … ?”
The companions looked at Jeron like he was crazy.
‘You said it’s important to have a priest in your group?’
‘They say there are only three people who know of the priest’s existence!’
‘Was your junior like this?’
Jeron and the others each thought in their heads.
However, I soon understood the intention of the question from what Jeron said next.
“Priest, wouldn’t it be possible to reduce the damage from the plague if you use your connections?”
“of course.”
The priest answered with a grin.
Jeron immediately asked Jeanne to lend him Jeon Seo-eung.
“Are you really going to send a letter to the Ionic Church?”
“Unless you’re using the teleport gate, that’s the fastest way.”
You’ll have to travel on horseback for at least a month to use the nearest teleportation gate.
If Xeron moved alone, it would have been possible to travel back and forth between the Ionic Church and the Kingdom of Coombe in less time, but there was no way to prove the existence of the priest. He might die of a heart attack if he took the priest with him.
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