Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 151



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Episode 151 Saint of Resurrection (2)

‘Sword of May?’

Isaac thought of one of the famous angels belonging to the Code of Light.

‘Are you talking about Saint Arte, the first Holy Knight?’

There are a total of six famous angels in the Code of Light. A total of six people were born, starting with the first angel lighthouse keeper, Ruad-Din. Carlsen was announced as the seventh, but was canceled due to apostasy, and the fifth angel was Saint Arte.

Arte Banz, who became a famous angel and received the name of the Sword of May, created the first group called the Holy Knights and also holds the title of the first Holy Knight.

It was even said that the origin of all Holy Knight swordsmanship was created by Saint Arte.

It’s not like there haven’t been knights who were granted miracles before. However, Arte was the first person to systematically form a group and achieve a stronger miracle.

‘But why the Sword of May?’

As its name suggests, the Sword of May is an angel that appears on the battlefield in response to a summons, but rarely comes to directly give revelations or missions. Isaac wondered if the Sword of May was coming to judge him, but if that were the case, there would be no need to announce it in advance.

In the end, the only way to find out the true intention was to meet him.

As Isaac’s silence became longer, a puzzled voice came from the priest.

“Isaac?”

“… … I will accept it with utmost care. “I will spread the sound of the order of light throughout the world.”

Isaac’s voice came out a little strange because he barely answered, but it also sounded as if he was choked with enthusiasm for receiving orders from an angel. When I first met them, I wondered what would happen, but fortunately, the priests did not seem to be very suspicious of Isaac.

‘An angel… … .’

Meeting an angel was something I had somewhat expected when I heard that I had been designated a saint. I don’t know if I can handle the aftermath, but it was something I couldn’t avoid in order to succeed as a Holy Knight.

Until now, regardless of faith, angels have recognized Isaac’s identity in a hundred times.

‘If I somehow show my true intentions, they might accept it.’

Originally, this would have been thought to be absolutely impossible.

However, after experiencing the events of the Salt Council and the Red Grail, Isaac thought that angels might also be flexible in their own way. And if he can gain the angel’s recognition, his position within the Code of Light will be further solidified.

***

After completing the brief interrogation, the priests continued to discuss something in a more relaxed atmosphere. At that time, before Isaac left, Bishop Juan approached him.

“The Holy Grail Knight, no, the Saint of Resurrection.”

Juan was now having a hard time calling Isaac names. It was not just because he was given the title of Resurrection Saint, but because he had seen with his own eyes that Isaac was a true Holy Knight in the North Sea. From then on, Juan had deep respect for Isaac.

However, since they reported him as dead while he was still alive, I had no choice but to not know what to do. Isaac was confused in his thoughts, but since it didn’t end up being too bad, he decided to tolerate it.

He smiled at Juan.

“Please speak at ease, Bishop Juan. “Am I not your disciple?”

Juan’s face lit up at Isaac’s words.

“Haha, is that so? “Thank you for even saying that.”

‘I told him to make it easy, and he made it easy right away.’

Isaac thought to himself, but did not show it. In any case, it was clear that Juan was on his side. Even before being designated a saint, Juan was friendly to Isaac. Although he had little money to spare, a bishop who could woo him with money was well worth it to Isaac, who was always in an unstable position.

‘And there’s talk of him becoming a cardinal, so it’s a connection you shouldn’t miss.’

“I couldn’t believe it when I heard he came back alive. I certainly saw the Drowned King swallow you up and sink to the bottom of the sea… … I searched for a while but couldn’t find it. How I felt at that time… … .”

“Thank you for your concern.”

“Honestly, I was skeptical when I heard you were back. But at the same time, I thought, ‘Of course!’ So, I insisted to them that I had to hurry up and check, but… … .”

Juan grumbled and glared at the priests consulting behind him. Isaac could tell that they were at least the abbot of the cathedral or someone at the level of a bishop.

Judging from the muttering behind his back, it seemed like Juan was wandering around, unable to fit in among the other bishops.

Certainly Isaac’s return would have been a political blow to Juan. A miracle was shown while reporting the martyrdom of Isaac, and even the position of cardinal was being mentioned.

“Still, I actively defended those idiots who tried to doubt you. I knew it as soon as I saw it at the engagement ceremony in Ruzberg! Who else but me can prove that he came back alive?”

Nevertheless, Juan accepted Isaac’s return despite the political blow. Isaac thought that it might be thanks to Juan that the priests had been so unexpectedly generous.

“I thought it wouldn’t be easy to be recognized because of Dawn-gun, but surprisingly, I was easily persuaded.”

“huh? “What do you mean?”

“Didn’t my death serve as a justification for Yeomyeong’s army? “I was worried that my return would affect the church’s events.”

“Ah, don’t worry about that. Although the cause has certainly been diluted… … Wasn’t there an assassination attempt on the emperor by the Immortal Church some time ago? It is said that that was enough of a justification that even the emperor actively participated in the Dawning Army.”

This may be why I willingly let it go.

Isaac recalled the Emperor’s suspicions that the Code of Light Church had been involved in the assassination attempt. It was too blatant evidence, but evidence was evidence.

“And when I sent each bishop a box of gold coins, they asked me what title they should use as a saint’s title! So I recommended the name Saint of Resurrection! haha!”

“… … .”

Isaac felt dizzy at the fact that the grandiose, weighty title was actually worth several boxes of gold coins and that Juan had given it to him. However, he thought that the fact that Juan, who saves and scrapes together money like his blood, spent this much for himself is also noble in its own way… … He decided to consider it a sacrifice anyway.

“Oh, and don’t worry about Isacrea Territory. After word of your death spread, talk about your inheritance began to spread… … “No one claimed ownership.”

“That’s surprising.”

Of course, I thought Kyle, the butler, and Lehart from the neighboring estate would take care of it, but it was surprising that no one complained.

Juan nodded and said.

“yes. There were widespread rumors that the previous owner, the Holy Grail Knight, was cursed by an angel and died. “It was a cursed territory and no one wanted to touch it.”

“… … .”

“And first of all, doesn’t half of the church also have ownership? I gave you a stern warning. “Don’t you dare touch the monastery territory, haha.”

Isaac wondered if Juan had tried to eat the territory, but he didn’t care that he had tried to do so when he thought he was dead and not alive. He had confirmed that the Issa Crea estate was safe anyway, so that was enough for him.

“By the way, Bishop Juan. Do you know why the Sword of May is visiting me?”

“Uhm, well. Actually, I’m not sure about that. As you may know, I mainly work in the Eastern Diocese and mainly handle the administration of the church. In the administrative department, I hold four concurrent positions. However, other bishops mainly communicate with angels.”

“Bishop, aren’t you interested in that?”

It would be very useful if Juan could directly communicate with the angel and provide internal information. But unfortunately Juan shook his head.

“Meeting an angel in person… … “It’s scary.”

“… … .”

I looked at the bishop, wondering what he was going to say, but Juan showed a shocked expression.

“It’s no joke. “The angels leave earthly affairs to us and rarely intervene, so even a guy like me holds the position of bishop, but it is scary to dare to face the angels.”

Juan shuddered and muttered.

“If an angel like the Sword of May, the Lighthouse Keeper, or the Flame of Praise tells me that what I do is unpleasant and says, ‘Get rid of that guy,’ who would dare say no?”

No matter how religious you are and how powerful you are, you are equal in front of angels.

If you are someone who has a lot and is greedy like Juan, you have no choice but to be even more afraid.

Isaac suddenly wondered if it was just Juan who was like this. Aren’t other bishops equally afraid of angels, although there may be differences in degree?

“Then there must be some people who mainly meet angels?”

“That’s the way it is.”

As Juan said that, he glanced back at the priests who were meeting in front of the altar.

Isaac’s gaze narrowed.

“Is it them?”

“They are called the Council of Watchmen.”

‘Watchmen’s meeting… … .’

This is an organization that Isaac doesn’t know about. However, Isaac knew that even in real religions, there were several instances where a small group expanded its influence and took control of the backbone of the organization. It was clear that there were even a few bishops among them.

“It was originally a group where people studied doctrine equally regardless of status, but its influence has expanded considerably. “I heard that the Holy Father often asks their opinions now.”

‘I guess we need to look into it.’

A small group of people who communicate with angels.

There was a high probability that they were the real power of the church.

***

Isaac heard that the Sword of May would come, but he was not told specifically when, how, or in what form it would come. If he were an angel, he wouldn’t be particularly particular about his location, so Isaac just boarded the ship heading to the Kingdom of Elil.

A cold wind swept my hair. The waves of the North Sea were rough, but the Salt Council’s sailors skillfully cut through the waves.

“It is an honor to serve you, Holy Grail Knight. “No, should I call you the Son of Resurrection?”

“Just call me the Grail Knight, Aidan. “Six letters is too long.”

Although it was only a short time, Aidan has become quite the captain now. Although he still looked somewhere in between a scholar and a merchant, he seemed quite familiar with leading sailors and enjoying the sea breeze.

“I guess I’m already used to it.”

“Um, may I tell you. “I may not remember it, but I feel like my experience in the afterlife has profoundly changed me in some way.”

“Do you feel changed?”

“Without me knowing… … The smell of sea and salt makes me feel comfortable, like a sailor who has been on a ship for decades. Not long ago, when I got on land, I got seasick. “It’s as if the life of someone other than me has infiltrated the afterlife.”

Isaac remembered what Amundalas had said in the afterlife.

Tuning pressure. The closer he gets to the powers of the afterlife, the more pressure he will feel to assimilate to their will and purpose. Perhaps Aidan was exposed to just such pressure. Aidan seemed to have realized Isaac’s thoughts and said with a smile.

“I know what you’re thinking. But it doesn’t feel bad. From the beginning, I served those who called, supported the Salt Council, and loved the sea and salt. “I don’t feel like they’ve lost me.”

“I see, I understand.”

It was unclear whether Aidan’s changes were positive or negative, but it was clear that he had now become a fairly strong priest and a capable captain.

It was clearly beneficial to Isaac.