The Berserker’s Second Playthrough in the Game - Chapter 238



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Episode 238. The Star That Turned Its Back on the Light (6)

Paxtan, the 9th decagram star and the ‘star that calls for peace’, loves peace.

Many people misunderstand him because of his blunt appearance like a golem and his threatening appearance. However, he truly swore to Elga that he loved peace more than anyone else. The iron dove attached to his hammer, which was more symbolic than practical, clearly demonstrated his love.

So, it is absolutely intolerable. All groups that disturb the peace of the continent, the devil, the pagans, the infidels, and the numerous disputes and seditious evil deeds that their existence causes.

Anyone who loves cleanliness must take out the trash. For the same reason, Pakstan naturally entered the Inquisition. Thanks to spreading ‘peace’ to a four-digit number of demons and non-believers, Paxtan proudly became a special interrogator and took a place in Decagram in just 10 years.

For him, the ‘holy war’ was a golden opportunity to spread and spread peace to his heart’s content. When I heard the news, I felt my heart pounding in an unusual way. I thought that once this war was over, the entire continent might regain true peace.

Weak Allied soldiers, dirty barbarians, crowded refugees… … All beings who did not believe in Elgar were subject to disposal. However, this was Pakstan’s highest priority target in enemy territory.

The ‘demon’ of the alliance who conspired with devils and pagans and even dared to bring down the stars of Elgar.

Unless the embodiment of absolute discord is disposed of, true ‘peace’ will never come to this continent.

Even though it was a formidable foe that even the stars in the foreground could not handle, Paxtan was confident that he could deal with the demon. His own stigmata, the ‘Star that Calls Peace’, were as deadly to the ‘Armed Being’. Even while spreading peace throughout the Alliance Territory, he was always on edge and on the lookout for signs of the demon.

And the effort was rewarded in an unexpected moment.

– Whiuuuuung – !

He quickly pulled the reins. The shining horse raised its front legs and stopped. The Arch Paladins and High Paladins who were following behind also stopped their horses.

“What’s going on, Captain… … ?”

“Is there a problem, majestic star… … ?”

“… … .”

It was a time of great urgency as they were trying to track down the ‘Border Butcher’ and his allies who had run away. However, Paxtan wasted no time in thinking about it and then said this.

“The Lord gives peace to the ‘butchers of the border.’ “I have something to check, so I’ll go back for a moment.”

“yes?”

“What do you mean… … .”

I didn’t even care about the bewildered and blank expressions. I immediately turned the reins and ran back the way I came. The awful smell of demon blood, and the terrifyingly evil aura… … The signs that came on the distant wind were announcing the appearance of the target I had been waiting for so long.

Indeed, the premonition came true.

Paxtan, who returned to the place where he broke the stone slab, was finally able to face it. A devil-like figure wearing the shell of a barbarian, a silver hammer that could easily weigh a thousand pounds, and… … A nurturing that deeply shakes the soul.

“… … You, you’re Elga’s star.”

There was no room for disagreement. It was definitely a demon, a ‘ghost’ of that infamous ally.

I almost showed my excitement. As long as you have this ‘stigmata’… … Having emotions is something that should be avoided as much as possible. Paxtan finally regained his composure and spoke calmly.

“Yes. “You are most likely the evil spirit who fell the stars of Elga.”

“It’s true that I beat them, but they’re not demons.”

“It’s rare for a criminal to readily admit that he’s a sinner. It’s also rare for a spy to readily admit that he’s a spy.”

“Then go ask the guy called ‘The Star Who Penetrates the Truth’. “Because they know very well that I am not an evil spirit.”

A blue rose inside him. His hardened expression, like a golem, hardened even more. If he had not heard in advance that Hendark was in collusion with the enemy, he would never have been able to maintain his composure.

The ally’s demon, Khadim, spoke monotonously.

“Anyway, why are you here? “Maybe this is the central front?”

“… … Are those eyes and bones decorative? “I don’t even know where my feet landed.”

“I had some circumstances. Well, anyway, it worked out well. I saved myself the trouble of having to go out and find someone.”

“… … .”

“But I have one more thing to ask… … .”

An empty gaze glanced around. A finger pointed to a shattered stone slab, past the corpse pastes spread out in a wide space.

“For turning these Atalans into blood clots and shattering the stone slabs of the ruins. “Did you do it all?”

“… … .”

Beneath the dry tone of speech, there was an aggression as fierce as an axe blade. Despite the pressure of imminent explosion, Paxtan did not back down and stood up to it.

“Halfway through. I broke the stone tablet, and the pagans called upon their own evil powers to fight me and perish.”

“… … “Why did you break this?”

“Everything for the light, and for true ‘peace.’ In that stone tablet, there were worms that were eating away at the peace of the world.”

“… … What nonsense are you talking about? There should have only been one old priestess in here.”

“No, it was the hiding place of the ‘Butcher of the Borders’ and these pagans. Distrust and paganism are the seeds of all discord. By destroying that wicked hiding place and allowing them to live forever in Hell, this world will come one step closer to ‘peace.’”

The demon’s face became dark and stiff. Pakstan interpreted it as anger over the death of an ally. Actually, it was because of questions about the whereabouts of the shaman inside and how Goltaran found and hid here… … .

No matter what conversation we had or what feelings we had, our actions were decided from the beginning. As Kadim relaxed his muscles, Pakstan also firmly raised his mace.

“But even if I grant eternal life to all non-believers, true ‘peace’ will never come to this world. As long as you, the root of all evil, the ‘demon,’ remain in this world.”

“… … .”

“Demon, I have longed for the moment when I can spread ‘peace’ to you. It is clear that this meeting was arranged by the stern guide of light. From now on, I, Paxtan, the ‘Star that Calls Peace’, will grant you eternal life… … .”

The conversation stopped. By the ax blade flying like a flash.

I’m going to go to the middle of the day, and I’m going to have a good time!

Paxtan urgently slammed the new soldier, the ‘peacemaker’, to the ground.

Ku- ung!! Guuuuuuung-!

The iron dove let out a white cry. A pure white wave spread in a circle. The throwing ax caught in the torrent turned into a translucent illusion and passed through the target’s head without smashing his bone.

However, not all weapons were illusions. There were still weapons that retained their mass and destructive power.

For example, that giant hammer falling from the sky.

“… … !”

―――――――― Kwa-Ang!!!

The moment the hammer struck the ground, the whole earth trembled.

The ground beneath his feet sank, causing him to tilt and lose his balance. Paxtan instinctively leaned backwards. Thanks to this, he managed to avoid the hammer blow that shot up from the point of impact by just a hair.

―――― Buuuuung – !!

A chill ran down my spine, and I didn’t realize what had happened. It was only after I saw the hammer rushing in again that I realized. The demon had thrown the axe, then jumped up with the hammer, dodging the wave that was creating the illusion of the weapon.

Hooooosh – ! Booooosh – !!

It was even expected that the power of the ‘Stigmata’ was discovered. However, I had no idea that the demon would react so quickly. The battle that started unexpectedly, the opponent who was not disarmed, and the fierce offensive that came in shook the calm.

But if it had been broken by a crisis of this magnitude, it would not have earned the name of Elgar’s Star.

Paxtan calmed down his agitation. Then he carefully observed the trajectory of the hammer. When he caught the right moment to strike, he struck the hammer with his iron fist.

“Love ‘peace’, you evil spirit that brings about discord!”

―――――― Kwak – Ah!!!

A crash that ripples through the eardrums, waves spreading out in a spherical shape from the point of impact.

Woooooooooooo – !

The wave that disarms the enemy does not necessarily have to be triggered by hitting the ground. It was also possible to activate it directly against a weapon like this. The silver hammer, swept away by the waves and transformed into an illusion, fell from the demon’s hand.

Khoo-hoo!

Paxton maintained a calm expression, but he couldn’t stop the faint light from shining in his eyes.

“It seemed to be quite an excellent weapon, and I express my condolences for the loss of my beloved soldier.”

“… … .”

Kadim looked at the ‘Star Crusher’ with a hazy sneer. Yes, it was certainly an outstanding weapon. The Elgazine who took the 7th seat coveted it and came running in a hurry… … .

In any case, the enemy has lost his weapon, so it is obvious which way the scale of victory will tilt. Paxtan relaxed his grip on his mace.

“But thanks to that, this world has come a few steps closer to true ‘peace.’ Are you ready to enjoy eternal life in hell, demon?”

“… … .”

Kadim takes his gaze away from the hammer without a second thought and smiles bitterly.

“Well, I like that place too… … but I think it’s a little early to go.”

“……hmm?”

“First, let’s think about it after we get rid of El Gajaengi who destroyed the ruins we found.”

“… … .”

A chilling, doom-inducing intuition ran down my spine like lightning. There was no way that someone unarmed and bare-handed could possibly face me, who was carrying a new soldier… … The gap between reason and intuition threw the ‘Star that Calls Peace’ into great confusion.

In conclusion, intuition was more correct.

At some point, the spirit of the evil spirit suddenly disappeared.

Qua – Ang!

Immediately after, I thought a black shadow would cover my face, and then a bolt of fire flashed before my eyes.

――――― Wow – 100 million!!

“Ugh!”

His nose was twisted and his skull was throbbing. There was no time to ruminate on the pain. Paxton reacted instinctively. He avoided falling by standing on his hind legs and counterattacked by swinging his hammer at the axis.

But it was a too late counterattack.

Hooooosh – !!

The iron dove couldn’t even cut through the enemy’s afterimage. On the other hand, the enemy easily evaded and landed effective hits one after another. Abdomen, lower jaw, side, another side, and the opposite side.

Ppeuk, teu – creak! Ppeuk – ugh, ppeuk – ugh!!

“Huh, huh! Huh… … .”

A series of rapid strikes followed, making it difficult to even tell what was being swung. Even though he was wearing armor all over his body, the shock he received was beyond imagination. As if he had been beaten all day, his internal organs were ruptured, and the smell of blood and nausea rose up, and the bones all over his body began to ache.

Pakstan was soon convinced.

This was definitely not a power that could be unleashed with bare hands. It was definitely another weapon that had been hidden away. In order to confirm the identity of the weapon, I concentrated my mind extremely for a moment and followed the trajectory of the attack.

The prediction was wrong. It was bare fists.

“what…….”

―――――― Phew – ugh!!

“… … Ugh!!”

The price for confirming the identity of the weapon is the regime that is stuck in the center of the face.

This time, I couldn’t avoid collapsing on the floor. The evil spirit looked at him with a cold look.

“The power you have is great, but your fighting skills are poor. Or are you deliberately pretending that you can’t fight to protect ‘peace’?”

“… … .”

“Why, if not, let’s disarm ‘this’ too.”

Kadim waved his bloody fist. A vein appeared on Paxtan’s forehead as he twitched.

Even though he was called Elgar’s ‘Star’, he was not free from the power of the ‘Stigmata’, and was beaten and humiliated by an opponent who was completely disarmed and left bare-handed… … The humiliation and anger were causing a storm inside him, and his emotions were slowly overflowing.

But even if I stood up again and fought back, the result was no different. Even if I sharpened my senses, called upon my divine powers, and tried to predict their actions and move… … I was always struck unilaterally. The demon’s overwhelming power did not allow even the highest-ranking holy knight at the top of the sect to stand against it.

In the end, the ‘Star that Calls Peace’ took special measures.

“Elgas, master of eternal light!! As your apostle who strives for true peace, we ask that you please grant us ‘absolute peace’ that will destroy conflict on this earth – !!”

A ‘pacifist’ who resolutely strikes the ground while shouting.

Two – ung――――― Kwaaaaaaaang – !!

Just as a wave becomes a tsunami, white waves became a huge curtain and covered the entire area. The divine radiance peacefully enveloped a wide area without blind spots.

‘Absolute Peace’. It was the heightened state of the power of the ‘Star that Calls Peace’ to disarm enemies.

The effect is to ‘absolutely’ prohibit any and all hostile attacks.

Within this area, any hostile attack will unconditionally penetrate the target. Just like weapons that have become illusions and lost their physical properties. Even the person who cast the power was no exception. A power that truly lives up to its name, guaranteeing ‘absolute peace.’

However, Pakstan knew one blind spot of this power.

The only prohibited action within the domain is ‘hostile attack’. There was a reason why he thought that it would grant eternal life instead of persistently killing his enemies. Thanks to his conscious and unconscious brainwashing, Paxtan was able to grant eternal life and spread ‘peace’ while using this power.

In other words, it was possible to block the enemy’s attacks at their source and attack unilaterally.

The ‘Star of Peace’ raised his mace. It was difficult to keep the corners of my mouth from rising with sadism and hatred. His golem-like face changed to look like a statue of a devil, and his eyes sparkled with a bright glow of madness.

“Finally, the time has come to restore true ‘peace’ to this world. Demon, please enjoy eternal life in hell and repent for your heinous evil deeds… … .”

However, if there was something he overlooked.

― …

“… … “Ugh!!”

Kadim had already received information about this power from Hendark.

The fist pierced the plate. A massive impact struck his abdomen. Paxtan sat down, clutching his sunken belly, his expression completely incomprehensible.

“Kuh huh, huh, huh… … how how… … Even though I used ‘Absolute Peace’, I couldn’t attack… … .”

Kadim looked down at him and slightly tilted his head as if wondering.

“What are you talking about? “This is not an attack.”

“……what?”

“This is education. “True education that will guide the crazy eldritch.”

Wow – 100 million!

A vicious punch followed by an emotionless muttering.

“I hope you learn the true ‘fighting spirit’ before you die from this fist, Elga-jaengi.”

Wow – 100 million! Wow – 100 million!! Pkeogeoog-!!

The great warrior of the god of strife and wilderness suppressed the hostility cleanly and taught Elgar’s star with utmost sincerity.