Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 196



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Episode 196. End of Immortality (2)

The man was proud to have inherited the bloodline of the Holy Land Guardian clan.

He had a passionate faith in Elil and lived to become like Elil.

His older brother became a sword master at a young age. A sword that is the symbol of Elil. Looking at that beautiful sword technique, the man admired and respected his older brother, the man closest to Elil.

After hearing that he was of some use, the man became a wandering knight and traveled throughout the kingdom. He slayed Barbary bandits, took down the witch’s clan, fought unheard of monsters, and faced famous knights without hesitation.

However, despite his efforts, he realized that he could not become a sword master like his brother. He also realized that there was nothing definitive about him.

I didn’t know if it was Elil’s blessing or the last handful of talent.

‘Elil, where are you?’

The feelings of admiration began to degenerate into jealousy and a sense of inferiority.

Around the same time, the man suffered a heartbreak and lost. The man who did not want to become dirty decided to leave the Kingdom of Elil.

It seemed that somewhere out there, across the ocean, he would be able to find an opportunity to fill the last part of what he was lacking.

Over 10 years of war greatly changed his life.

The mean actions and madness of the pagans knocked on the spirit of the man who faithfully followed only the doctrine of Elil. In order to survive, he had to abandon countless doctrines he had followed.

Paradoxically, thanks to this, he was able to overcome his sense of inferiority towards his older brother to some extent. There were many beliefs, values, and philosophies in this world. There were many great warriors who were not sword masters.

However, he was swept away by the Immortal Church’s scheme and became a loser once again. The captured man was forced to either take out a death insurance policy or he would serve as a zombie slave for 100 years.

There was no choice.

‘Why are you ignoring me?’

Even after experiencing such humiliation, he still could not become a sword master.

Years later, when he returned miserably to the Kingdom of Elil, the man heard about his brother’s death. The older brother he respected, the older brother he was jealous of, the older brother who was his ideal and achievable point, died of starvation in a remote forest, not even an honorable warrior on the battlefield.

My brother was so beautiful and strong. The person who was closest to Elil committed unspeakable shameful acts, was humiliated, and met an end filled with humiliation.

The man lost his chance to surpass his brother forever. At the same time, he simply could not tolerate what his brother had done. He denied all his sins and filled his sense of loss and the lack of a life full of defeat with a desire for revenge.

So the man made his nephew the head of the family, pushed him to the vanguard, and ran once more.

And lost again. There was no honor for him here either.

‘Why do you pretend not to know your loyal servant?’

However, the man realized that the immortal power he had gained could be used elsewhere. It is to obtain the power of the true Elil, the being that I admired and respected the most.

There is no need to follow in Elil’s footsteps or resemble him. If he obtains Elil’s body, he can redefine justice and honor in this land.

If he fails to do so, his life will be filled with defeat.

However, at the location ahead of the goal, the man was defeated once again.

By an old woman of the same age who had a small body and did not have the strength to even hold a knife.

Although she was generous, the man was defeated by a strength of mind that he could not contain.

‘Elil, you… … .’

Despite repeated prayers throughout his life, Billon cried out without an answer.

***

“I am… … I am.”

‘It’s over.’

Isaac decided that it was over as he saw Villan collapse and eventually stab himself in the neck with Rosalind’s dagger.

Bilon, who seemed to have been forged with a will of steel, seemed to collapse with just a few words, but in fact, it was clear that his will was already as tight as a thread about to break.

He too, like other undead knights, was cornered.

In just a few days, he threw away everything he had built up.

Friends, blood, faith, honor, and subordinates. every. But what if you get the answer that the goal you’ve been running towards, giving up everything, was actually meaningless?

The conclusion is simple.

Either it will just roll with inertia and collapse, or it will collapse now.

It was only a matter of timing, but Billon’s destruction was predestined.

I tried to end my life now that I had even a glimmer of honor, but even that failed.

‘It’s important from now on.’

This is the end of my identity as Billon. However, since suicide was now impossible, there was a possibility that he would eventually lose his mind and become an ‘unknown knight’.

A nameless Death Knight who just by inertia is destroyed along with the Elil Kingdom.

“Vilon Georg!”

At that time, Ethelred took a step forward.

Isaac was worried that Ethelred would provoke Villan, but he remembered how well he had handled things during Rosalind. And Ethelred has Kaldbuch.

I hoped not to use it as much as possible, but it would be enough to protect my life in an emergency.

“What can cover up my father’s vices? I also regret the tragedy that happened to Pius Georg. but… … .”

Bilon lowered his head and said nothing. Ethelred continued, although she wasn’t sure if he was even listening to her.

“There is no reason for us to repeat the history of sin over and over again. Lady Rosalind has set a valuable example. “I think it is time to talk about forgiveness and tolerance.”

These words were like a model student, but they were even more precious because they came from the king of the Kingdom of Elil.

Among the past kings of Elil, was there any king who spoke of forgiveness and tolerance like this? However, if you think about it, Ethelred was in the position of the perpetrator.

Because of this, he had to show a more bold attitude.

Ethelred placed Kaldbuch on the ground. Isaac tensed, but Bilon didn’t move.

“I ask for forgiveness first, Holy Land Guardian Clan. I apologize for tarnishing and insulting the honor of Georg’s family. “The Holy Land Guardian Clan will continue to remain the Holy Land Guardians, and the Aldeon Royal Family will help ensure that the beautiful traditions of this place continue.”

As he watched Ethelred carrying out the duties of a king without anyone having taught him, Isaac felt something in his heart.

Ethelred is clearly an alien being in this world. No, that might even be the case in the reality where Isaac lived. Because he is such a precious being, he may seem even more dangerous and dangerous.

Representatives of the forces dividing the Kingdom of Elil gathered here. It might have been easier if Lyanna had been there, but in the end, it was Bilon who controlled and swayed the Georg family. He said there has never been a better time to talk about peace than now.

“It’s like hearing an old joke about peace in the Kingdom of Elil.”

At that time, a voice was heard breaking the silence.

***

Isaac’s eyes turned to the back, between the undead knights.

A priest wearing a hood was seen among the stopped undead knights. In the Elil faith, knights also serve as priests, but there are priests who purely study doctrine and manage temples.

However, it was clear that the priest was no ordinary Elil priest.

“Billon Georg’s ego has already collapsed. O king. Talking in his ear is like whispering to a stone.”

The priest took out a small bell from his sleeve. The moment Isaac saw that, he jumped forward and pushed Ethelred on the shoulder.

rattle.

As the sound of the small bell spread, a gentle vibration shook the souls of the people in the area. Most people only felt dizzy as they stumbled for a moment, but that was not the case for the undead.

The eyes of the undead knights who had been confused just before turned off all at once. Then, Villon got up and roughly slashed Lumiad.

Damn it! Lumiad’s cold and sword energy created a sharp ice barrier where Ethelred was standing just moments ago.

Rosalind jumped straight into the lake.

Isaac was scared, but she swam skillfully and escaped by holding on to the ladder next to the boat.

In the first place, it was funny that the pirate captain died by drowning.

“Billon!”

Ethelred shouted, as if trying to appeal again. But Isaac pressed his shoulder and whispered urgingly.

“That is no longer Billon, Your Majesty. His soul has already passed away. That thing is now just a zombie knight obeying the orders of the Immortal Cult priest.”

However, since the soul has already been handed over through death insurance, the skills and abilities will still remain.

An undead sword master radiating sword energy.

Bilon was finally transformed into an unknown knight.

The priest spoke in a laughing voice at Isaac’s words.

“How rude to call you a zombie knight. Holy Grail Knight. As the plenipotentiary representative of Billon Georg, who has become incompetent, I am merely exercising my rights to execute his wishes. “This is a clear legal right written into the contract.”

“You mean the right signed by threatening to use a spear knife and saying that if you don’t sign, you will be a zombie slave forever?”

“If there is a mistake, it is the fault of the person who did not destroy it when it could have been done.”

It was the same not only for Vilon but also for the undead knights. They formed a battle line with a calm but powerful force. Isaac sensed that this would be the last battle.

Rosalind was heard shouting from the boat to set the harpoon.

‘What level of rank is this guy?’

Isaac tried to gauge the level of the priest. And he noticed that the priest’s face was not a skull. The fleshy face could have been proof that he was a high-ranking priest. This is because among the high-ranking miracles of the Buddhist order, there was a miracle that imitated the face of a dead person, called the Dead Mask. And that bell itself is a powerful holy relic.

‘At least the level of a liberation bishop or higher… … .’

The priest was talking happily even before the fight. However, the lack of any change in facial expression made it even more clear that it was the facial ability of a dead person.

“Honestly, I have no interest in maintaining Billon. But the creativity he displayed was quite interesting. Turning Elil’s body into undead, how cool… … .”

“How many times must we repeat this before we can reach the Holy Land?”

At that time, the priest was interrupted and someone’s voice was heard. The priest turned his head and looked behind him. Among the countless undead knights, Julich, dressed in white, was walking sloppily. As if those undead knights were just trees on the side of the road.

“Holy Grail Knight, I’m getting a bit annoyed by seeing similar things over and over again. “I don’t have time, so I’ll skip the rest.”

The priest did not understand who Julich was, but he at least realized that he was not an ordinary being. He hurriedly gave orders to the undead knights. Bilon immediately drew out his sword energy overflowing with cold air, and the undead knights raised their swords all at once.

And Julich’s sword flashed.

Except for Isaac, the people present did not even see that Julich had drawn his sword.

Soon, the priest’s head broke into countless pieces and fell down. Metaphysical fragments were created centered around the eyebrows, eyes, and tongues of the undead knights.

Isaac realized that the spot where the priest was cut was one of the few weaknesses of the undead of the Immortal Cult, allowing the soul to reside there.

Although it was not to the point of death, at least the priest was in a state where he could no longer remain in the body.

The moment the command was stopped, the undead knights stopped moving as if frozen. However, only Billon, who had become an unknown knight, tried to move with a creaking motion, perhaps due to a stronger will. Isaac, seeing this, reflexively ran forward.

As soon as I touched Bilon’s shoulder, a freezing cold sensation came up. Isaac looked into Bilon’s empty eyes, into his inner self where there was nothing left as he devoted himself to revenge, abandoning, abandoning, abandoning everything.

This man’s fate could not be left to the absurd force majeure of an angel.

Deep. Isaac’s sword pierced Bilon’s chest.

There was surprisingly little resistance. The sword energy that was fully manifested ran rampant from within, tearing Bilon’s body to pieces.

Quad deuk! Bilon’s body was scattered as if it had been grabbed by a huge beast and shaken from side to side with all its might.

Clink. Only then did Lumiard escape from Bilon’s hands.

A cold silence came.

[Nameless Chaos is satisfied with victory.]

[The reward of chaos has been given.]

[The ‘Innards of the Dead God’ perk is strengthened.]

[You can now feast on souls.]