Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 152



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Episode 152 Saint of Resurrection (3)

“And what were you doing?”

As the ship headed toward the Kingdom of Elil, Isaac was swinging his sword around at the stern. The sailors took a peek at the famous Grail Knight, saying he was training his sword skills, but even to them who were not skilled in swords, there was something strange about Isaac’s training.

“I was tinkering with swordsmanship.”

“little… … “It seemed like an unusual sword technique.”

The sword Isaac wielded was too slow and ineffective. It was difficult for the crew to guess who Isaac was fighting.

However, Isaac was devising a new advanced sword technique. There was no inefficient movement in activating advanced swordsmanship. There are just inefficient technologies.

“They say it’s a problem because I’m too lazy to live by the sword.”

“Living? Hmm, isn’t it good to be full of life?”

“Maybe if you’re a soldier. But it looks different for prosecutors above a certain level.”

His skills improved greatly through sparring with Bachel. However, he still could not overcome the point pointed out by Bachel.

He thought he might be building a wall for himself by taking useless advice, but when he thought about it, he knew that all the people he knew who could be considered experts, people like Gebel, Baxter, and Bachel, were not as full of life as Isaac. It was just released sharply when needed.

The difference between Isaac and them was whether or not he learned proper swordsmanship.

Isaac has never properly learned swordsmanship other than the basics.

‘In other words, sufficiently researched and refined swordsmanship means that one knows how to refine one’s survival.’

Of course, Isaac was confident that he would beat most of them. No, he was confident he would kill him.

As long as you don’t choose any means or methods.

But I thought it would be difficult for swordsmanship to progress that way. And if his swordsmanship remains stagnant, he has no choice but to reveal more and more tentacles and kill more people.

It is possible to imitate the advanced swordsmanship of other swordsmen. But we have already confirmed that it puts a strain on Isaac’s body. In order to properly use advanced swordsmanship, you must melt those skills and make them completely your own.

Just as the ‘foreshadowing’ of Avalanche’s swordsmanship became ‘eight-pronged’, and the attempt to cut down the divinity became ‘saw blade cutting’.

Isaac had to take the next step.

‘It’s a sword for not killing the opponent… … .’

First, subdue the opponent. It’s up to you to decide whether to kill him or not.

“Aidan, can you stand at the end for a moment?”

Although Aidan was puzzled by Isaac’s words, he did as he was told and stood with his back to the railing across from Isaac. But when Isaac started to look at Aidan and get his bearings, he freaked out and ducked.

“Now, wait a minute. Sir Isaac. Are you trying to test your advanced swordsmanship against me?”

“are you okay. “The goal is not to kill.”

“No, that means that if you make a mistake, you could be killed… … .”

At that time, Isaac started moving strangely. Aidan froze and watched his sword. Even though it was a long way away, I was frozen because I didn’t know when he would attack me.

Suddenly Aidan realized that Isaac’s sword was slow enough for him to see. He was putting so much effort into each movement that Isaac was sweating.

Aidan suddenly thought of the Drowned King in that movement.

The way he lifted ships out of the sea and threw them away.

The next moment, Isaac was standing in front of Aidan.

thud. Isaac’s sword dug into the ground. It was a short movement, but sweat was beading on Isaac’s forehead. Aidan looked around, not knowing what was happening. He didn’t have anything cut or broken.

“Hmm, I have a vague idea, but it may still be difficult to use in real life.”

“Did you do something just now?”

“huh. Still, I like the fact that the other person doesn’t even know what happened.”

Isaac waved his hand and climbed the stairs down from the stern. Aidan watched Isaac leave, feeling possessed.

‘what? ‘Are you moving very quickly?’

Aidan thought about this while looking around, and only then did he notice something strange. The location where he was standing was not on the railing, but directly in front of where Isaac was standing. Isaac did not take a single step from that spot.

When Aidan realized that fact, he got goosebumps.

Aidan was ignorant of swords. However, I know that advanced swordsmanship is almost the only way to achieve effects comparable to miracles without relying on faith. And that advanced swordsmanship is ‘necessary, so I’ll have to make one.’ It’s not something that just comes out of nowhere, but is created one by one through decades or hundreds of years of tradition and succession.

‘Holy Grail Knight, what are you…? … .’

A being, unknown whether it is a genius or a monster, is approaching the knight’s shrine.

It seemed as if there was an illusion of a huge tsunami crashing into the Kingdom of Elil.

***

Elil Kingdom.

A shrine to chivalry, a fortress of unyielding warriors, a tomb of kings, a land of mysterious forests and lakes, and the final resting place of a reigning king.

Like various modifiers, all kinds of mysterious and fantastic legends about the Kingdom of Elil are told in the Gertonian Empire.

In the Kingdom of Elil, honorable and courageous knights compete in martial arts, and fairies and magic are hidden in nature filled with dense forests and beautiful lakes. There was even a legend that dragons who did not submit to the gods were hiding in the Kingdom of Elil.

However, when he arrived at Aldeon, the capital of the Kingdom of Elil, Isaac had only one feeling.

‘It’s tacky.’

Aldeon was a port city so shabby that it was hard to believe it was the capital of a kingdom.

For comparison, how about Port Norden, where Isaac stayed for a while? There were many ships, but most of them were fishing boats, merchant ships were rare, and military ships were rarely seen.

Compared to Ruzberg, the largest city in the northern part of the empire, it felt like an embarrassing but slightly prosperous fishing village. But Isaac immediately shook his head.

‘I’m also a lord in a border country, so what’s wrong with staying in Ruzberg for a few days? … .’

“Isn’t it tacky?”

But, ignoring Isaac’s reflection, Aidan muttered next to him.

“To be honest, yes.”

“They say Aldeon used to be very prosperous. However, it seems to have degenerated as the civil war dragged on and exchanges with the empire were cut off.”

Isaac nodded, remembering the time when he played with Elil Faith.

The Kingdom of Elil has been in a civil war for almost a hundred years. No, in fact, before that, civil wars of different forms continued to arise and subside repeatedly. The player’s goal is to end this civil war, participate in the Dawning Army’s expedition, and bring back the ‘Red Grail’, the heart of Elil. To sum it up, it was a simple but difficult goal: kill and steal whatever came your way.

Aidan’s ship docked at Port Aldeon.

The men in the harbor began to slowly gather on the large ship that had arrived after such a long time. Isaac was a little suspicious because every single one of them had a sword on their belt, but they skillfully began to help dock the boat.

‘They were port workers…’ … No matter how much it is a country of knights, do even workers wear swords and go to work?’

As Isaac and Aidan got off, a person who looked like a clerk approached them.

“Who is the captain?”

“That’s me.”

“What is the name of the boat?”

“‘Shining Grail Knight’ issue.”

It was the name of the ship that could not be changed no matter how much pressure we put on it throughout the voyage. When Isaac heard that name again, he had a strong urge to stab Aidan in the back.

It was originally called ‘The Noble Journey and Shining Path of the Brilliant and Glorious Knight of the Holy Grail’, but it was shortened because the other captains advised him to be self-respecting, saying he could be killed by Isaac.

Curiosity sparkled in the clerk’s eyes at the name Holy Grail Knight.

One way or another, the Kingdom of Elil was the hometown and origin of the Holy Grail Knights.

“I heard that the Holy Grail Knight appeared beyond the sea, and he seems to have become quite famous.”

“This is he.”

Aidan said, pointing proudly at Isaac, who was standing right next to him. Isaac tried to look dignified, or at least confident. His appearance was easy to attract, but he needed an appropriate event and location to gain his dignity.

“Hmm?”

The clerk glanced at Isaac up and down. Isaac braced himself for some questions or fuss. However, the clerk scribbled something down and gave a blunt notice.

“One special armed person entering the country. Confirmed. A tax collector will arrive soon to collect and check for prohibited items, so captain, please be on standby. “This is to prevent smuggling or the import of prohibited goods, so don’t be too surprised.”

The clerk finished what he had to say and left. Isaac felt something strange when he saw that. He wondered if it was just him, but he looked like he hadn’t expected Aidan either.

“hmm… … I wasn’t particularly expecting a crowd or envoys welcoming the state visit, but… … .”

“Sure, this is strange. No matter how urgent the visit was, it was as an envoy of His Majesty the Emperor, and he must have been notified in advance… … ? How can there not even be an envoy to guide you?”

Isaac felt at a loss, but he had to go to the Aldeon royal family that ruled the Kingdom of Elil anyway. Looking at the reaction so far, I can’t tell if it’s disdain or indifference, but it wasn’t a pleasant sign.

“I guess I’ll have to go to Aldeon Castle first. “Once you get to the castle, you won’t be able to ignore it.”

It was then. Isaac spotted a stocky female swordsman approaching along the sloppy mud of the harbor.

The sword on his waist looked quite luxurious, and his walking posture was well balanced, making him look like a fairly high-level swordsman.

What particularly caught Isaac’s attention was that she was wearing white clothes that made it difficult to spot a speck of dust in a port where all kinds of dirt was prone to splashing. I don’t know if it was her exquisite sense of balance or her sensitivity, but she was honestly amazing.

The next moment, a passing cart violently pounded into the mud, scattering mud on the woman.

Isaac was speechless as he looked at the woman who instantly became a mess. But she trudged towards Isaac and Aidan as if nothing had happened.

“Isaac Isacrea, is that right?”

The woman said, mud dripping from her face. The child unconsciously raised her voice at the overbearing woman’s tone.

“fit… … “But who are you?”

“The Church of the Code of Light has asked me to accompany you. I will guide you while you are in the Kingdom of Elil.”

Isaac had a lot to say, but fortunately Aidan was the first to speak.

“This is the Holy Grail Knight. He is the saint of resurrection, the lord of Isacrea, the one who defeated the angels, and the one who is related by blood to Duke Brandt. “Are you sure you know exactly?”

The woman gave a short answer to Aidan’s lengthy explanation.

“I am Julich.”

Isaac stopped Aidan who was about to say something again, pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to her.

“This is Isaac Isacrea. I hope to go along well.”

Julrich looked at the handkerchief and roughly wiped his face.

Or he spread more mud on his face.

Isaac thought that a strange person had joined him as a trainee.

***

Aidan remained in port because he had to take charge of the ship.

Isaac headed to Aldeon Castle with Julrich, but since it was late in the evening, they decided to stay at a lodging near the port for now. However, Julrich, who decided to accompany him, had many problems.

“Good accommodation? I do not know.”

“… … Let’s look for it on the road to Aldeon Castle. “Do you know the way?”

“I can see it over there, so I guess I can just keep going like this.”

“If you go straight, you will fall into the sea. No, it’s done. We’ll take care of it, so prepare your money. Since you were dispatched by the church, you will probably bear the cost of the training, right?”

“money? does not exist.”

“… … “So how have you been here?”

“I mostly spend time at church. Do you need something? “Bring it if you need it.”

“Bring it? “At church?”

“Guys like that usually carry some around.”

Isaac quickly stopped Julich, who was trying to approach the men wandering in the alley. Whether or not she had the ability to rob her of her money, she had not wanted to commit robbery since her first day as an envoy to the Kingdom of Elil.

“I have money left at the top of the golden idol. “There will be a branch at the top of the Golden Idol here as well, so let’s stay there.”

What on earth is this person doing?

I couldn’t figure out who the person who came to practice was.