The vicinity of the Vatican was filled with countless dead and singing voices.

The priests poured magic to block the door of ＜Underworld＞ that had begun to open in the sky as much as possible, and the dead of ＜Underworld＞ squeezed through the narrow door as if to oppose it, and squeezed their bodies in to escape somehow.

“What would you like to do?”

The head of ＜Tenebris＞, Diskre Punisher, who was hiding in a building and looking out the window, looked at the opposite scene and muttered quietly.

-Hmm… … .

Then, a distressed old man’s sigh came from the communication port installed in the middle of the room.

-What would you like to do?

“… … I have always lived as Your Majesty’s shadow, so I must follow Your Majesty’s will this time too.”

– Still a boring answer.

Discree replied in the most polite way possible.

The existence beyond the communication port is none other than the emperor of the Helios Empire.

Because it was ‘Antares Van Helios’.

-I don’t show my emotions to the owner, so what should I do?

“Aren’t emotions unnecessary for the shadow?”

-is it? dragging How about taking it a little lighter?

Discre knows that that friendly look is a lie.

Even at this moment, he was confirming Discre’s loyalty.

The Punisher family is a family that is shunned even in the Empire.

Just a few decades ago, it was impossible for a member of the Punisher family to hold an important position.

At least, Antares, the current emperor, tended to hire talented people regardless of social status or origin, so Discre was able to become the head of the intelligence department called ＜Tenebris＞.

But the only thing that doesn’t matter is your status and origin. As much as he did not care about that part, the emperor strictly checked his abilities and ideas.

It may seem absurd, but Discre thought it was rather fortunate.

The fact that he was trying to confirm his loyalty meant that he was still useful.

“Kyaaah!”

“Uh, what… … ?!”

“monster… … . It is a monster!”

Then the hymns heard outside began to transform into screams.

Discree felt a tingling sensation on her skin and waited for the emperor’s words to fall.

The only existence capable of sowing fear to that extent is Grasp.

-As Sir said, it seems that the grip has appeared. Who do you think it is?

“… … Judging from the unstoppable and ferocious cutting sound, it is most likely the death knight, ‘Sting Twilight’.”

-Death Nitra? I know it’s high-ranking undead, but was it this much?

“Aren’t the knights of the empire different from each other?”

-Right… … . If so, how do you compare it to the past? Do you think you can win a fight?

In ＜Underworld＞, the flow of time is meaningless. Unless they were destroyed once in the middle, there was no case where they melted into the flow of time.

That’s why, if there is a swordsman who has survived hundreds of years by [Myungwang]’s side, it must be a master swordsman.

Even if he is a criminal. The passage of time would have quenched him and made him stronger.

So, the opponent has no choice but to be a monster in name and reality.

“If I fight him, I will lose.”

-Even within the Holy See, the Holy See?

“Yes.”

Discree frankly admitted.

Even if they were weakened, they couldn’t defeat the opponent at 1:1.

The compatibility between him and Sting Twilight was quite bad.

For Discre, who has been filling the gaps in talent through hard work, it is impossible to defeat those who have invested more overwhelming time and effort.

“But if the head of ＜Tenebris＞ fights, we can win.”

-That’s the answer I like.

But that’s just the case of 1:1. If he fought as a commander in command of an army, Discre was confident that he would overcome even if the opponent was a master swordsman.

The emperor giggled once more at Diskre’s proud words.

-Then what should I do… … .

Screams could still be heard from outside, but the emperor’s decision was slow. Discre broke out in a cold sweat.

He wanted to move right now, but it was impossible.

As long as his superior, the emperor, was present, he could not move without an order.

-What benefits do you think I would get if I helped them?

The emperor suddenly asked a question to Discre in a nonchalant manner.

Discree lowered her head even more.

according to the king’s words. This will be between countries.

-Should I even say that they support me? Those who only follow God? It can’t be.

The Emperor calmly analyzed the situation. It was a natural value to have as an emperor of the empire.

– Even if you support it, it’s a problem. The moment they announce that they support me, the distinctiveness of the Vatican is no different. isn’t it?

“That’s right. your majesty.”

– Of course, other benefits can be obtained. It would be nice if we could send priests to the empire. But isn’t that all there is to it?

The balance calculation does not fit.

The emperor was calculating between the benefits and risks that would be gained through the elite of ＜Tenebris＞.

Discree spoke cautiously of the emperor’s attitude.

“… … Wouldn’t it depend on the room for negotiation?”

– It would be like that in other countries. But will the Holy See accept it? Shameless bastards living as an independent nation in the middle of an empire right now?

“… … .”

– Then how do you think you can benefit from handling things?

Discre felt his heart grow cold.

He seemed to have a vague idea of what the emperor was trying to say.

-I should help. The Vatican would already know that the Lords are there. If you remain silent, you will face public scorn.

“Then are you saying you will adjust the timing?”

-If need be, I will.

adjust the timing

That means that he will sit by and watch the priests of the Holy See die until the right time comes.

– What benefits do you think you can see if you adjust the timing?

“… … There must be a point that the defense ability of the Vatican is significantly lowered.”

-Yes, then wouldn’t it be possible to have the Imperial Army stay there in the name of protection?

“that’s… … .”

Sounds like interfering in my internal affairs.

But maybe things won’t be so easy.

There is no way that the Holy See does not know that even Discre can notice.

After all, what the emperor wants is not to interfere in internal affairs, but to instill distrust in the Holy See itself.

I don’t know what good it will do for him. However, the emperor’s judgments cost countless lives.

Discre said with the utmost suppression of emotion.

“Then I will give the members a stand-by order… … .”

-by the way.

“Yes… … ?”

The emperor suddenly interrupted Discre in a playful voice.

-If you could get hold of it, wouldn’t it be holding a pretty good sword?

“Yes… … I guess?”

– Even the clerics will prioritize attacking that guy who is going crazy. Apparently, I covet that sword.

emperor’s authority. He had overwhelming power to wield while ignoring all political issues.

“I will present the truth to His Majesty.”

– Then what are you doing without moving fast? What if someone takes it?

Discree clenched her fists. That’s when I was able to notice.

The emperor was playing with himself for trying to act calmly.

* * *

Whoo!

The tip of a finger that is bigger than my face passes in front of my eyes.

Gigantes’ attack could be fatal even if it literally just brushed against it.

The original Oz poured advanced magic and didn’t let him get close, but I can’t do that.

skills run

But it’s okay. Because I too can do things Oz can’t.

advanced magic

[Pinaka]

Dig!

The blue-white mana arrow pierced Gigantes’ arm and left a small wound.

Advanced magic is required to be able to injure the opponent.

If you cut down your opponent like this, you can definitely win, but… … .

“… … Will it be too late?”

The goal of destroying the Holy Sea cannot be achieved by going this way.

Moreover, it is difficult for the opponent to think that this is the end.

Awesomeness in that giant. That alone is threatening enough, but there must be a hidden card.

[Erosion degree 17%]

Despite the tense battle situation, the [Erosion degree] still hits the floor. Even if it was only 30%, I would have been able to deploy magic more comfortably than this, but I feel nervous.

“Hoo-wook… … .”

The opponent’s attack is so powerful that even just brushing against it will tear your body apart.

On the other hand, my attack power is only enough to leave scratches.

Isn’t it really a boss fight you only see in hardcore games?

To make matters worse, he is holding his breath.

I can’t last long in my current state. Rather then.

“Isn’t this an appeal?”

Even if it makes me run out of breath a little more, it’s a short-term decisive battle.

divine magic

[Another Savior]

Deploy divine magic.

After all, the power is only intermediate level [Another Savior]

“Grrr… … ?”

He made a boiling sound and stopped with a frown.

They are wary of magic they are seeing for the first time. At first glance, he looks stupid, but he is a monster who has lived for hundreds of years.

You must have seen a lot of magic in the meantime. That’s why I’m wary of this completely new system of magic.

His greatest weapon is his strong body and his ability to regenerate beyond that. He must have thought he could survive if he just blocked the vitals.

That must have been the most perfect response for a guy who has lived for hundreds of years.

divine magic

[Another Savior]

While he is frowning and vigilant, deploy as many [Another Savior] as possible to connect the threads of mana.

Five swords that I can handle at the same time with my sanity right now.

If the [Erosion degree] was the maximum, 8 would have been possible, but it’s just a pity.

“Suck!”

I wield the completed 5 [Another Savior] and aim for his gap.

What I was aiming for was an ankle that would completely take away his mobility.

What the guy was misunderstanding.

something I didn’t think of.

Prejudice etched into your mind.

“Grr?”

The fact that [Another Savior] is not just magic.

Its regenerative ability won’t do its job.

The fact that I judged that since I am a wizard, I would not be able to exploit his weakness.

“no way… … This?!”

For a while, he looked at me curiously as I was aiming at the ankle, not the vital part.

As he got up to turn from defense to offense, he soon noticed what was happening to his body.

“Now you can’t run around frantically with that heavy body, can you?”

Magic with the properties of divine power.

[Another Savior] took away the ability to regenerate from his wounds.

You won’t be able to regenerate your wounds, at least while in the Vatican.

advanced magic

[Hell Fire]

In the original work, the scene where Oz dealt with Gigantes Dusk overlaps.

The difference is that the firepower of the magic I use is a little low.

And the fact that his ankle wound is worse than the original.

But this is zero sum.

“aaa!!!”

Gigantes is now starting to show the patterns he was showing in the game, throwing boulders and hitting the ground.

These are the scenes that look like outrage.

Just deploying [Parma Shield] was enough to deflect the flying rocks.

It is impossible to throw things with fraudulent intent beyond the Holy See.

It is enough to use a shield to deflect the trajectory of a rock accompanied by simple physical force.

“Just like this… … .”

A barely-perfect zero-sum state.

Never allow this state to be reversed. i know the opponent I remember how careless Oz lost in the original work.

You just need to block the final outburst.

If I succeed just once, this zero-sum game will end safely with my victory. I am different.

“If we go on like this… … !”

can twist can win.

Advanced magic, including [Another Savior], began to gradually increase the scars on his body.

I won’t roll on the floor defeated by him like Oz did in the original story.

“Grrr!!!”

It roars again and throws a rock.

The response is the same as before.

intermediate magic

[Parma Shield]

Even while blocking the flying rocks, he did not take his eyes off Gigantes.

Even though the tendon in his ankle was cut, it doesn’t mean he can’t move.

Oz must have suffered from that too.

I was staring at Gigantes over the flying rocks.

“It’s gone… … ?!”

The figure of Ilsun, whose vision was obscured by a rock, disappeared in an instant.

I was looking but missed it.

[Contemplation – Activate]

“Kuk!”

The moment I realized the result, I activated the state of [contemplation] to the maximum level I can now.

The field of vision widens and the world slows down. In that brief moment, a piercing headache begins to run through the amount of information in the world embedded in my brain.

And in an expanded world.

“found… … .”

I finally found Gigantes.

The guy was using that moment to jump up to the sky.

He threw his massive body with his huge arms.

His arms are already tattered.

It is clear that he did not understand the discrepancy between his current state and his usual self and overreacted.

No, I’m aiming for a lethal blow that I’m aiming for this one time.

As such, it is clear that his attack will be so intense that no ordinary thing can stop it.

But fortunately, I have a [Space Barrier].

There is a skill that will always block any attack.

I was saving it for this moment in the first place.

“I won.”

Intuit victory.

If only this technique could be blocked, defeating the tattered Gigantes would be no task.

While watching the guy start to fall so as not to tolerate even an inch of error.

“uh… … .”

I found another person in an expanding world.

He was a young priest with no face.

Perhaps he had fallen out, the young priest was sitting alone.

“No… … .”

And over the young priest’s head, he saw one of the rocks Gigantes had blown flying.

“Aww?!”

Activate the output of [Contemplation] above the limit and check the surroundings.

See if anyone can rescue the child.

Arrieta was nearby.

There were ＜shields of light＞.

But they can’t move. It was surrounded by countless dead, including those who appeared to be possessed.

Looking at the situation, it is more dangerous than mine. There is no way you can afford to take care of your child.

Then who?

Who can save that child?

“under… … .”

Then there is only me.