Chapter 174: People who returned (1)

Bishop Pedro chanted a prayer as he looked through a small window in the prison.

Although the stone floor felt the winter cold, the man knelt reverently.

The sound of someone praying echoed in the empty prison.

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“…Dragulia was helping and instigating this.”

Perhaps they didn’t believe everything he said, but Monsignor Pedro was also deeply connected to the current situation.

Gunther, who was observing the scene outside the window, frowned at Pedro’s last response.

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Pedro, who had finished praying, rose slowly.

“Is there any reason for someone bound by an oath to do something like this?”

“I believe it’s now my turn to ask a question.”

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“What do you mean?”

A Vatican bishop who returned to Moshiam to finish an unfinished job.

A small ray of morning light floated behind his tall and imposing figure.

“Did you happen to tell the boy from Bayezid?”

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“The majestic will of God. academy The sword of the faithful that defeats the devil.”

Pedro, who had honestly answered Gunther’s question, now posed the question he had promised.

Pedro’s eyes were sharp as he stood in front of the bars.

Pedro and Gunther decided to exchange questions and answers instead of foolish attempts like interrogations or torture.

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The dark dawn from yesterday.

“Now, I ask if the Northern Orthodox Church taught a man named Vlad the essence of the Trinity.”

“…”

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There was a majestic divine will rising from the fog-filled city.

“I should have shared. adopt Is breaking away from the central headquarters and acting as if they were the owners just a whim of the nobility?”

Indeed, it was a column of light so straight and tall that even Pedro, who prepared the magic, was surprised.

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The essence of unity, which cannot be achieved without learning, was clearly on the tip of the young man’s sword.

Because the sword that Vlad showed yesterday was too grand to have been achieved by the improvisation of a single knight.

That’s why Pedro has no choice but to suspect.

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“We never taught him.”

“If you wanted to sell something, you should have sold indulgences. artist If you forsake the church’s essence in that way…”

“…You never taught him?”

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“Then, by any chance, is it Andreas?”

But his anger was misdirected.

“Bishop Andreas is not an exorcist. sphere It’s impossible for you to know our methods.”

As Gunther said, the Northern Orthodox Church has never taught any essence to outsiders.

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So, who guided the boy from Bayezid along the way?

There was an outcome, but there was no cause.

Pedro clearly witnessed the merging of worlds at the tip of Vlad’s sword, yet it is said that no one taught him.

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The essence of the Trinity can only be used if there is an authentic source.

‘Does this make sense?’

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‘It’s a skill that cannot be used if there’s no one to properly support it…’

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And the lowest source backing them.

Pedro’s divinity, Nibelun’s mystery, Vlad’s Aura.

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Otherwise, there would be no way for the light Vlad wielded yesterday to cut down the wicked Upside-down Sky Tree.

However, one thing is certain: the world of Aesongi originated from someone who had much more knowledge than expected.

Pedro had no idea what kind of world lay beneath.

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Vlad couldn’t relax his stern expression as he listened to Jean’s increasingly shallow breathing and watched his lips turn blue.

The room was filled with the warmth of the fireplace, but Jean’s lips were still blue as he lay in bed.

***

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“Maybe. adapt Right now, the leader is doing everything he can to find a way.”

Deep sleep, similar dreams, and a progressively lower body temperature.

It was said that children infected with the curse displayed common symptoms and died.

“About three days left?”

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“He said please take care of him.”

And today was the fourth day since Jean fell under the curse.

The children, who slept fitfully when the sun rose and woke up only when it set, trembling with chills, said they couldn’t hold on for a week.

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If he had done that, Jean wouldn’t have fallen asleep again.

Then he should have somehow killed the cursed tree.

Vlad felt depressed as he recalled Andreas saying he would take good care of the young deacon.

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“…”

Vlad clearly blamed himself for exerting himself despite needing rest.

“Don’t blame yourself too much. antenna No one could have handled it as well as Lord Vlad if they faced that situation for the first time.”

Justia looked worriedly at Vlad, who didn’t leave Jean’s side.

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“Hey!”

At that moment, Gunther’s voice suddenly echoed in the silent room.

“Are you busy?”

Nibelun, standing awkwardly by the door, nodded as if agreeing with Justia’s words, but Vlad, who was actually involved, just looked down at Jean with his head bowed without responding.

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The eyes of the three were focused on his presence, which not even Nibelun, standing in the doorway, could sense. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.

“Then, can I talk to you two for a moment?”

“No.”

His well-combed but slightly tousled hair gave a hint of Gunther’s concerns.

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“Let me apologize first. shadow The reason we tried to forcibly retrieve Jean’s body was because we believed we could break the curse with our own strength.”

Vlad and Gunther, stepping out into the hallway, exchanged wary looks.

Though their first encounter was a bit different, now the two had to solve the same problem.

However, Vlad’s bloodshot, red eyes also elicited pity, so the two, who shared the same worries, didn’t hesitate to speak of it.

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“Alright. crystal Can we say that the issue between us ends here?”

“I understand.”

“I admit my shortcomings. abandon It turned out to be bigger than I expected.”

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“Because I have more urgent matters.”

However, Vlad of Soara was the one who cut down the Qliphoth tree, a symbol of the inverted sky, so this was also an act of respect towards Gunther’s way.

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If you were in a position like Gunther’s, there would be no need to explain the situation to Vlad, who was just a knight.

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“What about Jean?”

“That’s the problem.”

“The situation is more serious than I thought. crystal The city will be sealed off soon. acoustic I plan to issue an evacuation order and clear out this area.”

There was no doubt that the Qliphoth tree was the cause of the current illness not only in Moshiam but also in the Barony of Utman.

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Though what they were trying to protect was slightly different, Gunther and Vlad agreed that the cursed tree had to be killed.

The hole in the cemetery investigated by the Holy Knights was like a bottomless abyss.

“The hole through which the tree escaped has already become a space beyond the reach of God’s will. airport It means you can’t physically touch it.”

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“And so? echo Is there no solution, Captain?”

You’ll never reach the Qliphoth tree through that hole, which is as intangible as the faint mist surrounding the city.

It looks like an entrance, but it turns out to be a trick.

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Vlad was taken aback by the look in his eyes as if it were something new.

“It’s not that there’s no way.”

With those words, Gunther began to scrutinize Vlad closely.

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“It’s important, so answer quickly.”

“Why suddenly…”

“How old are you this year?”

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It was the kind of impulse that only those with confidence and alternatives could exude.

“I’ll be twenty.”

The question was mundane, but the power it granted was significant.

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“You’re still nineteen.” Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.

“Twenty or two months less.”

“Your current age.”

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Vlad had increased his age, as was customary in the alleys, but in front of the leader of the Northern Orthodox Church, that was out of the question.

Not yet 20 years old, but already here.

“It’s impressive.”

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“Why do you suddenly ask my age?”

Gunther made a puzzled expression as if Vlad’s young age had struck him again, but in the current situation, it seemed an appropriate age.

The Qliphoth tree, which is still devouring the young deacon and the baron, doesn’t belong to this world, so you can’t physically communicate with it, and it’s already hidden in darkness and can’t be revealed.

“I see an entrance that’s still open.”

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Gunther pointed with his chin towards the room where Jean lay.

However, Gunther managed to find the only way to communicate with the tree.

“It’s a curse only children have.”

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“And right at this moment, there’s a knight standing in front of me who’s between adulthood and youth.”

Now, in front of Gunther, there was a knight with a strange appearance who was mature enough to be a child but still young enough to be a young man.

And this time towards Vlad.

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“…!”

“It’s possible you can reach that tree through a dream.”

At Gunther’s words, Vlad remembered the dream he had in Moshiam.

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“And the entrance is small, so only you, who are still young, can pass through.”

The dream where I escaped with the help of the voice was clearly the same dream Jean had.

The darkness was like a mother’s embrace and a distant bonfire.

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Inside the box was a shiny black liquid, along with a syringe that looked blunt.

Faced with Gunther’s gesture, a paladin standing in the hallway quickly approached and opened the box he was holding.

“…I understand.”

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All the entrances were blurry, but as Gunther said, there was still one entrance that could reach the tree.

“It’s a curse extracted from Jean. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. altitude It’s not perfect because it’s urgent, but this will also be able to connect your world with Jean’s.”

Gunther’s prediction was accurate, and Vlad, confident thanks to his experience, silently nodded.

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The young deacon and the tree in Qliphoth were still connected by a thread called a dream.

“I won’t force you.”

The name of the entrance is Jean.

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The same color as the tears of a woman wandering in search of her son.

The black liquid dripping from inside the syringe is sinister.

It would be a lie to say I didn’t shiver at the sight of that all-too-familiar color.

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But Vlad decided not to hesitate in taking the syringe.

“Now I can finally live up to the name given to me by the bishop.”

“Let’s do it. aspect I’ll go.”

Jean, who now trembled as if standing in mud, would also need a light to lean on.

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After confirming Vlad’s determination, Gunther nodded.

Well, he must have had this level of power to be able to build the reputation he has now at such a young age.

“I understand.”

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There were Justia and Nibelun, who waited for him with perplexed expressions.

“I’ll definitely come prepared. armor Please wait a moment .”

And even the image of Jean still lying down and breathing weakly.

With a gesture from Gunther, the door to the room opened again.

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It was a small hand that would probably permanently stiffen after three days.

With a brief sigh, Vlad walked over to the bed where Jean lay and took the young deacon’s hand.

Jean’s hands, clasped again, were a little colder than before.

“Ha…”

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Now there’s only executing the plan left.

***

There was no time, a decision was made, and preparations were completed.

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Unable to open his eyes to check, but I believe Justia was probably reciting the same prayer I heard along with them.

The bed next to Vlad was already filled with the paladins and priests Gunther had selected.

Vlad, lying next to Jean, closed his eyes as he listened to the prayer recited by Gunther himself.

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With that sensation, Vlad gritted his teeth as if being sucked in.

A sudden feeling of numbness in the back of the neck.

“Tsk!”

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Despite how warm it was, the terrible sensation subsided.

“Mmm…”

The strangely warm sensation reminded him of his mother’s embrace, but the chill running through his blood made Vlad shiver constantly.

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“I came to the right place.”

Jean, who was by his side, and the prayer I heard had vanished into the total darkness.

When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was total darkness.

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“Mmm?”

The bonfire I had seen at that moment wasn’t visible, but Vlad felt he had come to the right place and silently took a deep breath.

Just like back then, everything was dark, but there was one thing that was a little different.

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-If you’re lost where you need to go, follow the light I’m sending you.

It seemed like starlight breaking through black clouds.

When he raised his head, he saw a light.

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He’s probably still quietly reciting a prayer alongside Vlad to maintain the starlight.

For Vlad, wandering through the world of curses, Gunther volunteered to be his guide. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

Gunther didn’t leave all the burden solely on Vlad.

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Vlad still couldn’t relax from the cold surrounding his body.

“Alright.”

[I told you to flee.]

However, Vlad froze again when he saw a hand protruding from the darkness.

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[Anyway, knights are famous for not listening.]

I hear a familiar voice along with a protruding hand.

“What can I do? armor You have to pay what you owe.”

Vlad, recognizing the man’s identity by that voice, smiled a little.

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The voice in the darkness had no choice but to awaken Vlad, who returned to protect them.

There’s received grace and there’s a vow to fulfill.

Perhaps this guy rolling on the ground came back for what I said.

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“It feels strange to touch you with my own hands.”

The voice said, looking at the young man like that, who ended up laughing to himself.

[Let’s go. agent I’ll guide you.]

Vlad smiles, amazed by the fact that he’s actually touching the voice he just heard.

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Just like when they signed the contract for the first time, the starlight in the night sky shone upon them.

The two worlds that had finally made contact embraced each other like this.

[You stupid kid.]

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Yet, you are the ones who vowed to protect.

If you are where you should be, if you are in the right moment, do not hesitate.

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All the worlds within this world are precious, but not all can be protected.

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Do not hesitate to fulfill your oath and become a beacon that illuminates the darkness. agent My knights.

That will be my second rule.