Betrayal Knight’s Joyful Faith - Chapter 466



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The Cheerful God of Betrayal Chapter 466

‘Light’, sitting alone in the huge theater, looked down at the stage with an expressionless face.

“hmm…….”

Her pure white fingertips stroked her shining blond hair.

This was really unexpected.

“It means that you will not bow your head even if it breaks.”

Luce’s soliloquy echoed throughout the empty theater.

Luce slowly looked back at the scenario that had unfolded so far.

It was definitely him who brought him here.

Is it Lee Su-hyeon or Arendt von Eckhart?

Now, the name wasn’t that important. What mattered was what role the child played in this world that he described as a stage.

“It is clear that this body was the one who assigned the role… … .”

It certainly was like that at first. But at some point, something started to go terribly wrong… … .

The day Arendt broke the mold of her own role and gave her life in place of Laius.

A lot of things began to change.

‘That’s unlikely, though.’

Could it be that there was some misjudgment?

‘No.’

He had always chosen the best option. So, the situation that was now out of his hands could only be attributed to that impudent child.

“ha ha ha…….”

Luce burst into a light laugh.

“That’s quite off-topic.”

He just wanted to have a little fun. But that arrogant brat wasn’t satisfied with tearing up the script, he was also trying to destroy the rules that centered around the Kalion Empire.

“How arrogant… … . How incredibly arrogant.”

Luce couldn’t help but feel somewhat displeased by the development.

Judging by the way he made a mess of the stage, it seems that simply choosing a hero wasn’t enough.

Moreover, even Nereis, who had remained silent for a long time, began to move on his side.

A hint of displeasure was evident from the fingertips that stroked her hair.

There was no denying it.

The world that had been under our feet until now began to struggle to escape from God’s comfortable grasp.

Until now it had only been a very small sign, but it was a significant change in a world that had been quiet since the Great War.

A stone was thrown onto the surface of water that had been quiet for a considerable amount of time by human standards.

‘Should I clean it up now?’

Luce rested her chin on her hand and thought. But she couldn’t do that.

It was not difficult to dismiss Arendt von Eckhart from the stage, but he was like a wedge in the new world that was being written.

Chernion was desperately trying to reclaim the previous failed world, so eliminating him would certainly change the situation in an instant.

‘Besides, the Saint of Chernion inherited the memories of the fragments.’

The moment there is even the slightest weakness in the hero’s camp, irreversible events will occur.

‘It’s too early to start over again… … .’

It was too dangerous. The world was already in tatters. If there was even a little more burden in the current situation, it might fall to pieces.

If that happens, the gods will also lose their pulse.

The moment that thought crossed his mind, his fingers, tangled with his golden hair, stopped moving.

“It seems like I lost the bet with Aesong, brother.”

An unpleasant voice, like the scraping of iron, was heard. Luce just rolled her eyes and looked in that direction.

A strange being, seemingly made of the abyss, was looking toward the stage from the audience.

The appearance that rippled from time to time seemed to resemble Luce’s at first glance, but soon returned to its original ugly darkness.

Without even a single facial feature, all that could be recognized was a pair of eyes that were meaninglessly sucking in the darkness.

“You have been betrayed by heroes, and even the most insignificant creatures have begun to turn away from you… … .”

A strange voice laughed.

“Nothing lasts forever, brother. You tried so hard to deny it, but now you’re experiencing it for yourself.”

“You talk so well… … .”

Luce slightly curved the corners of her lips.

“I’ve never failed, brother. Unfortunately.”

Of course, Laius’ betrayal was unexpected.

“Nothing is over yet.”

Arendt was also not pleased that she could not directly take action against those fools who had turned their backs on her.

If we punish them right now to appease their spirits, the frightened creatures might desert the camp.

however…….

“Most people know very well how valuable the kindness I have shown them so far is.”

A comfortable life in peace, a warm light that even takes care of illness and injury.

Everything humans have enjoyed so far has been their own.

“A child is muddling the water, but most of them know who their master is… … .”

Surely everything will turn out according to your will.

Even if Nereis interferes, there’s not much he can do with his feeble power alone.

“Brother, watch me with those ugly eyes until the end. Watch me lose for the second time.”

Luce said, pretending to be happy.

Darkness, Chernion did not answer.

Far from showing any displeasure, he didn’t even laugh.

He remained silent and stared intently at the other side of the stage, as if there was something very interesting there.

It seemed like he no longer cared about his own twin.

“… … .”

Chernion, who had been silent for a long time, spoke again.

“Brother. It seems you didn’t notice, so I’ll tell you myself.”

“what?”

“Your light… … .”

Chernyon, still staring at the stage, added.

“The light is gradually fading, like the late afternoon when the sun is setting.”

Luce didn’t answer for a while. She didn’t quite understand what Chernion was saying.

And after a while.

A beat later, Luce’s brow furrowed.

* * *

Looking over the letter that had just arrived, Kendrick let out a slow sigh.

“Is this how it ends up… … .”

A few sheets of paper contained the Grand Master’s statement on what had happened in the palace, as well as the exact words that Laius and Arendt had said at the meeting.

‘I cannot dispute the decision of His Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty.’

Kendrick, too, has been exposed to the evidence that Arendt brought.

I have personally verified that they are all valid and cannot be ignored.

And he knew very well that Laius and Cantales were listening to the reckless apprentice knight.

‘but…….’

As an elder, he had kept his feelings to himself in front of the younger generation, but he could not help but be overcome by anguish at every moment.

Because he had been loyal to the god Luce and the imperial family his entire life.

‘It feels like the world is split in two.’

I felt like a child who had to choose between two parents.

And now, Kendrick also had to feel like a father who lost a child.

“Phew.”

Kendrick put down the letter and turned his gaze back to the papers he had been ignoring for a moment.

It was already late, and the only light on the desk was a flickering candle.

The document was due by morning, but Kendrick had only written the first few words.

Imperial 1st Division Warrior’s Notice.

The warrior was Benjamin Parviz, the youngest member of the 1st Knights.

From now on, Kendrick was to write Benjamin’s name on the notices and write letters informing the commander of the death.

But even now that the ink on top has dried, Kendrick is still hesitating.

Kendrick furrowed his brow for no reason and then picked up his pen again.

‘This is also a fate that the living must bear.’

But who can comfort a young knight who died on the battlefield?

The world has become one where even heroes deny God.

At that time, smart.

Someone knocked cautiously on the door.

“… … Come in.”

As I answered without even checking who it was, the young knight cautiously entered the room.

It was Luke von Franz of the 1st Knight Division.

“Excuse me for being so late, sir.”

Even in the darkness, his eyes were red. He had just come from mourning the death of his junior who had just finished his apprenticeship.

Kendrick had no choice but to put down his pen again.

“If it is news from the palace, I have heard it too.”

“… … This is ridiculous.”

Luke let out a word he had been holding back.

It was something that deserved to be scolded for coming to the manager out of the blue and saying something like that out of the blue.

But instead of scolding her, Kendrick just kept his mouth shut.

Luke knew very well that the things he was about to say were things he could not bring himself to say in front of his juniors who were deep in grief.

“Sir Arendt, I can understand that you are known for being irreverent. But, Commander Lyos, shouldn’t you not do that?”

Luke’s eyes began to turn red again.

“Then what makes us who fight here? We risked our lives to protect the glory of Lord Luce and the Empire.”

“… … .”

Kendrick still didn’t answer. Luke took a step toward him.

“Benjamin said the same thing before he left for the campaign. He said he wasn’t afraid of death for Lady Luce and the Empire. But Commander Rios, shouldn’t a hero like that be okay?”

A deep sense of betrayal began to melt into the young knight’s voice. After a moment of silence, Kendrick asked.

“Do the other guys think the same?”

“… …No one is saying anything.”

I couldn’t even think of having a conversation. I felt like if I said even one word, all the emotions I had been suppressing would burst out.

Luke continued to stutter.

“… … Did Commander Lyos make that judgment because he owes his life to Sir Arendt?”

“No. That’s not the case. As you have seen and heard, the evidence presented by Lord Arendt was quite valid, and Captain Laius must have made his judgment based on his experiences as a hero.”

At Kendrick’s firm answer, Luke asked again.

“Then what do you think, Captain?”

“… … .”

Kendrick, who was about to say something, closed his mouth for a moment.

There was a brief silence in the room. Luke urged the chief with reddened eyes.

“Do you also agree with Sir Arendt’s opinion? Like Master Laius, who was excommunicated from the temple?”

“… … .”

Kendrick was silent for a while longer.

stir.

It was a pretty strong statement.

But in reality, it wasn’t that important to Leo and the Three Knights.

‘Because Lexion is here.’

With the dragon right next to it, the 3rd Division has rarely received support from the temple lately.

Archimandrite Lumiel must have known that fact well and made that decision.

Aside from being the target of people’s finger-pointing, the 3rd Division will not suffer any real disadvantages.

‘No. Maybe… … .’

Rather, it could have been Lumiel who pushed Arendt’s back.

Thanks to the Archbishop’s declaration, Arendt’s argument would have spread throughout the empire and even to the allies.

‘It might mean to leave the temple that binds your feet and fly away somewhere.’

Starting with Arendt, the Third Order was slowly moving away from the temple.

‘Maybe the same goes for the royal family.’

The hero breaks away from the god Luce.

The person responsible for causing this absurd situation to become terrified was right in front of Kendrick.

‘Which one is right… … .’

If Luce is justice, then Laius would be a traitor.

But if Luce is truly evil, then they would be heroes in the true sense of the word.

As I was trying to weigh the meaningless things, I remembered something the troubled apprentice knight once said.

‘Didn’t you say that the world can’t be divided into good and evil?’

He never expected that he would personally demonstrate it in this way.

He felt a bitter taste in his mouth because of the gaze of his subordinate who was looking at him with anxiety.