What came into sight was the figure of [Pyeongwang], Thanatos, sitting arrogantly over his corpse.

In that series of moments, I look at the situation as objectively as possible.

[Contemplation – Activate]

[Erosion Degree] After reaching 50%, the maximally activated world of [Contemplation] began to accelerate thinking as if it had stopped.

The distance between them is about 10m.

If you think about my speed right now, it will take less than a second to run into [Myungwang].

What the hell happened?

Did Lucia Domine finally fall for [Myung-King]?

Or was it that the battle between the two could not continue for a long time due to the sudden situation? Neither can be optimistic.

[Myeongwang] is strong. Last time, I was able to win because the situation, such as the key and the working condition, matched.

Now that he can fully focus on the battle, he probably won’t be able to win. So should I back off?

Should I slow down and try to find a way to maintain spacing?

“no… … .”

In this situation, we should rather move.

speed up even more

I don’t know if he defeated Lucia Domine and obtained [The Missionary’s Key].

Whether or not I can beat him is erased from my head.

i do what i have to do

Just think about it.

“Well.”

[Myungwang] saw me speeding up my approach and started drawing his sword.

As the sword reveals its pitch-black blade in the scabbard, the surroundings become even darker as fraud encroaches on them.

The condensed morale was concentrated in that single sword.

“then… … .”

Facing the sword, I concentrated all the flames into one hand.

I squeeze out all the mana remaining in my body from the flame that goes beyond blue and starts to burn white.

divine magic

[Another Savior]

And the pure white flame soon turns into a sword and emits overwhelming heat.

Wouldn’t this be the first time you’ve poured everything into an opponent like this without thinking back?

“Would you like to see your skills?”

[Myungwang] doesn’t panic when he sees my sword, but rather slowly lifts it. No, not slowly.

then remember

[Myeongwang] was moving normally even in a world that seemed to be slowed down by [Contemplation].

This speed is not the speed at which I dominate.

Even though it’s a speed that even I can’t keep up with, [Myungwang] can move as usual.

Yes, the opponent was a monster that was evaluated to be able to stand against the [Solvent].

It’s rather foolish to think that you can beat such an opponent head-to-head.

“Huh… … !”

In the world that has slowed down, I take a long yet short breath.

And, as much as possible, I checked the condition of the [Myeongwang].

I don’t know how the battle with Lucia Domine went, but it doesn’t seem to have any effect.

The armor was slightly dented here and there, and his sword had chipped teeth in places, probably because it blocked the heavy battle hammer.

Moreover, the guy still had the scars from Eleanor.

Thanatos is not perfect.

Now, if I hit the wound again with this blow, I can win.

so that… … .

“her… … ?”

What I was aiming for was the castle of the guy who wasn’t [Myungwang].

In the first place, my purpose was only this from beginning to end.

“Got it!”

Suppressing the instinct derived from the fear of not being able to take my eyes off [The King], I swung my sword.

“Once again… … .”

The holy sea of the primordial angel soon sublimates in front of the sacred sword that contains overwhelming heat.

I don’t know the exact purpose of [Myungwang], but I have definitely achieved my purpose.

“This is my win. Thanatos.”

“yes… … . Praise him.”

I turn my head and check [Myungwang].

Despite having an overwhelming presence, the face of [Myungwang], who was ignored in the end, was considerably distorted.

“You did not lose your destination even after leaving me. This is coolness and can also be called courage.”

I have done everything I can to achieve my goal. don’t know the next day

If you are attacked in this state, you will die.

But no regrets. It’s not me in this case… … .

“It turned out to be pretty funny, huh? Thanatos.”

Because he became a laughing stock.

“… … Right. Thanks to that, it became very funny.”

Before long, [Myungwang]’s sword fell towards me.

Due to the slowed down world, the sword falling towards me left an afterimage like paint spreading in the air.

“You exceeded my expectations. Ain’s successor. But unfortunately, you seem to have ended here.”

But his sword never fell. No, there was a word that bothered me more than that.

Ain’s successor.

Did you call me that when you met?

If you only think about the miracles I have done, it may be so.

However, the clear choice of the word ‘successor’ bothers me.

“next time.”

The vision gradually begins to turn black. It was not Thanatos’ attack.

I’ve been working too hard.

It wasn’t enough that he had poured all his mana into it, so it had been too long since he had activated [Contemplation] to its maximum.

Maybe that’s why, along with a terrible sense of exhaustion, my head began to throb.

In the end, that’s how I am.

“You will see it in the underworld.”

Despite the fact that the cause of everything was in front of my eyes, I lost my mind.

* * *

＜Underworld＞

where the dead reach.

Returning after a battle with the Vatican ＜Hedenia＞, the [Pyeongwang] was reflecting on the gains and losses he had gained.

“… … Lord Thanatos.”

“What is going on?”

It was his loyal lieutenant, Lich, who approached Thanatos sitting on the throne.

“With all due respect, may I ask why you kept him alive?”

“… … .”

It was about Oz.

Thanatos saved the one who had defeated him twice.

It was quite unusual for him who hates variables.

At the last moment, Thanatos stopped the sword he was slashing at Oz.

It was definitely a situation that could have killed him. Considering that he would grow in the future, it was also a natural situation to kill him.

However, Thanatos only stunned Oz but did not kill him.

“I got three grips because of the variables he created.”

“They have done their part. And there is something a little wrong. Not three, but two.”

“Yes?”

“Pied Dawn is alive. It just doesn’t appear in front of me anymore because the contract is over.”

Faid is the one who has served Thanatos the longest, but it was just a contractual relationship with him.

Hearing it for the first time, the adjutant scratched his skull and said,

“… … Is that so? What is a contract… … .”

“I can’t tell you that.”

“Yes, yep.”

The adjutant immediately bowed his head to the displeased Thanatos.

“Did anything else happen while I was gone?”

“What happened when Fafnir-nim was here?”

Fafnir, who can be called the strongest among the clutches of the [Myeongwang].

Fafnir was a dragon created by Thanatos with great effort.

Even those who were fearless towards [Myungwang] could not act hastily in front of the existence of the dragon.

In fact, it was even though Thanatos was subduing the dragon and commanding it.

The symbolism of the dragon served as a significant weapon.

“but… … . Since Thanatos-sama returned, it seems that disturbing movements have been detected in various places.”

“You must consider this expedition a failure.”

The adjutant looked at the atmosphere of Thanatos and answered cautiously.

“It seems that three of my hands have been lost… … .”

symbolism. In the end, the symbolism of the grip was also the same.

Although they were not as overwhelming as Fafnir, there was no doubt that they had the perception that Thanatos was the strongest team.

Thanatos rose from the throne.

It was quite rare since he didn’t even pay attention to the rumors that the nobles of ＜Underworld＞ would move.

“Tanatos-sama?”

“Move right away.”

“Yes?”

“Now there is no need to leave the rebellious disquieters alone.”

“What is that… … ?”

There was no need to maintain the situation in ＜Underworld＞ anymore.

It wouldn’t be a bad idea to take this opportunity to change the waters of the foolish people who oppose him.

“Tell the soldiers.”

Thanatos immediately began preparing for the next war.

I didn’t have to wait any longer.

“The war is not over yet.”

After all, soon the world will change because of the ‘successor of Ain’.

* * *

After the war with [Myungwang] is over.

In Oz’s hospital room, Arrieta was dying.

“Ahhh… … .”

No, I was feeling ashamed to the point that I would rather die.

Arrieta had a relatively clear memory of the situation right before she collapsed.

– Wait, my prince.

“How old am I to say that… … .”

Considering Oz’s social status, the title prince wasn’t necessarily wrong.

But there is something called nuance.

It was definitely not a prince who meant social status.

Arrieta looked back at the nuance of what she said.

-lol… … . Because I am like this, I feel like a princess.

There was a field of flowers in full bloom that had no excuses.

“A girl who dreams of becoming a prince… … .”

You could say it was the delusion of an immature child. Of course, I couldn’t say that such a delusion was bad.

However, it would have been if it hadn’t been for Arrieta, a grown adult.

She could be said to be pure in many ways.

It was natural that she, the representative of God, was more sacred and pure than anyone else in the world, but this time it was a little unbearable.

“Ugh… … .”

Arrieta can’t see ahead.

It was good to be able to see the person he loved the most because of a single miracle that day, but it was only a temporary miracle after all.

She still feels the world through divine power, not through her eyes.

The divine power that had run out began to refill over time, so it was inevitable that the world that she could perceive after being trapped in darkness would widen again.

But that was the problem.

‘I can feel everything… … .’

The gaze around me hurt.

Even if you don’t see her, you can vaguely sense what kind of feelings the other person is harboring.

He could not stand the stares from the ＜Shield of Light＞ members who were with him that day.

Moreover, since the blind woman was the target, the gaze was even blatant.

“It’s ruined.”

Her image is ruined. Arrieta’s image, which was centered on ‘cleanliness’ rather than ‘purity’, began to change.

Rumors are quick.

Moreover, it is all the more so if it is a different image of the saintess whom they admired.

What’s more troubling is that they have no ill will.

-The saintess is a pure person. Although the road ahead will be rough, I will support you.

-Please don’t… … .

Those warm gazes hurt so much.

“This is all because of you… … . Ouch.”

Arrieta stabbed Oz on the cheek due to excessive consumption of mana and tried to shift the blame, but lowered his head in pain.

She was usually careful not to lie, but this incident was still too unfair.

It is the Vatican that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. However, the pure dream she thought only in her head became a common material that everyone in the Vatican knew.

“… … .”

After relieving the pain, Arrieta touched Oz’s face.

that day. The appearance of Oz that appeared with the light of dawn in the dark dawn.

“Um… … .”

It was exactly the way he had pictured it in his head. yep, that’s what i expected But even so, that moment was never forgotten.

It was a special moment that I couldn’t forget.

However, the problem was that even if he tried to think of other things, as a result, the image of Oz came to mind.

Perhaps because of that, Arrieta couldn’t bear to explain the miracle that had happened to her to ＜Shield of Light＞ and Olivia.

If I said it, the concentration of the attention I was receiving would surely double.

“Hmm, hmm… … .”

Arrieta’s hand began to slide over Oz’s face and down his neck. This was part of medical practice, so she didn’t feel guilty at all.

“Um… … .”

“Huh?!”

Arrieta let out a shrill scream as she was startled by Oz’s reaction, which seemed to be about to open her eyes.

Fortunately, Oz didn’t wake up right away, so Arrieta was able to correct her condition.

However, even she couldn’t confirm that her face was exceptionally red.

“Arrieta… … ?”

“Yes, Oz… … sir? wake up… … Oh no, I’m glad you woke up.”

Arrieta unknowingly said respectful words. Now the wall between the two has come down, but there was nothing they could do about it.

‘If I say it like before here, it’s over… … .’

It didn’t matter that he remembered what happened that day.

That’s a matter of excusing that I was dreaming of my childhood.

She was always appealing for her mature and neat appearance, so that shouldn’t be the case.

“there… … .”

The distance between the two became quite close. What happened that night made it possible.

“Mr. Oz.”

But Arrieta kept her distance.

It was partly because I was ashamed of what had happened that night, but also because there was another reason.

“I’ll wait. No, this time, I’ll come a little closer to you.”

Their social position did not change. She was still a [saint], and Oz was not yet a [king of sorcery].

There were still many barriers to overcome between the two. Because she was still dedicated to God.

In the past, that fact had made her nervous, but now that she knew that Oz was approaching faster than anyone else, she had no reason to be nervous anymore.

“So someday. When the moment comes when we will truly be together again. Would you like to call me back then?”

“Yes, I will make sure not to be late.”

Oz replied with a faint smile at Arrieta’s attitude.

Arrieta smiled brightly at Oz’s answer and approached the window. A pot of apple mint, which she always decorated there, gave off a subtle scent.

“Oz. You know what? I like apple mint.”

“I don’t think I had any intention of hiding it… … .”

“That is also true. lol.”

The distance between the two is still there.

“Then, do you know the flower language of mint?”

“Um… … . I don’t know how far there. Could you please tell me?”

The severed relationship has not yet been restored. However, there is no need to repair the relationship again.

“Mint has virtue in its flower language. These are the words I had in mind the day I became a saint.”

“virtue… … . It suits you.”

“And another flower language… … .”

The shattered relationship is as she promised when she reunited with Oz.

‘I want to fall in love again.’

Because if you build it up again, it’s over.

‘Cause it’s over when you start over

“It’s still a secret.”

Arrieta put her index finger to her lips and said it was a secret with a playful smile.

Rarely did she open her normally closed eyes.

“So, I’ll wait for the second flower language to come true so that I can tell you later.”

Inside were mint-colored eyes that embraced the heat of summer.