132 – Afterword (5)

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Every time the blade cuts through the air, densely grown trees scatter.

The dense forest becomes a desolate plain at some point, and the burnt smell vibrates throughout the sky.

“Keugh…!”

Should I say it’s fortunate that Ian, who can heal his wounds with Durandal’s power, is holding on?

If I made a mistake, the flames could have affected Selina, who was using the transformation magic of everyone except Berry.

[All of you retreat. How can you not be a worthy opponent with your power?]

Berry delivered orders to the members of the Wolyeongdan using the mirage of the moonlight.

The reason was that Ian was the only one who could be fine even if he touched the sun.

Even if the swaying letters disappear, the movement remains silent.

The members showed an attitude of not being able to move hastily despite the order of Berry, the leader.

Why?

Berry’s questioning eyes turned around, and he was able to get an answer soon.

The flames of the sun, which had already spread out around them, were blocking the retreat of the members.

‘What should I do?’

One of the members sent a glance towards Berry.

“Ha, this is what I’ll end up wearing.”

Berry sighed deeply and drew in the moonlight.

It was good until Finn woke up.

I don’t know what Selina did, but Finn’s mood changed drastically the moment he saw Grace.

The problem is how to escape.

He should have used Selina’s magic to disguise himself as dead and take refuge along the escape route Evangeline had created.

“Dad.”

Evangeline grabbed Berry by the collar and gave her a worried look.

Evangeline seemed to have been able to safely protect Evangeline from the fire by telling her to stay tight behind her back.

“Evangeline, if Dad makes a path, follow that path and get out of this loop.”

“What about Dad?”

“Dad…”

Caang!

Berry’s gaze turned to Ian, who was struggling to parry Finn’s reckless attack.

Perhaps because of the flames created by Finn, a dangerous situation continued that even Selina’s magic was about to distort.

“I guess I should help them.”

“…Now that it’s all over, can you explain it to Mr. Finn?”

“That’s not okay, Finn hasn’t confessed to Grace yet.”

It’s been a long time since I crossed the line that Lilithiana warned me about.

Berry grabbed the moon with the thought that he had crossed the line anyway, and that he had to see the end once he started.

“If the fire spreads, it will be dangerous, so stay away, I wouldn’t worry if it was a moderate fire…”

Berry’s gaze turned to the small sun in the sky.

“Okay. I’ll be waiting outside, so you have to be careful not to hurt Dad either.”

Berry silently nodded at Evangeline and swung the moonlight toward the place where the energy of the fire had weakened the most.

squeak. softly.

The sword that was born to kill cut off the life of the flames even for an instant, and a retreat was made.

* * * *

“I will… kill them all.”

Tears, hotter than flames, ran down his cheeks and soaked the ground.

Took- Took-.

Every time tears form and fall, painful emotions squeeze the heart tightly.

“Help me… please, Finn…”

Why did God give me such an ordeal?

No, I’d rather make it difficult for me. Why did you let her, who has dedicated her life to your servant, face such a terrible situation?

He hated the omniscient and omnipotent god so much that he couldn’t even protect his saintess.

I was disappointed and even more angry at the fact that the author of God only watched when the demons used my holy daughter for mere entertainment.

Isn’t the saintess the only one in the world?

If so, isn’t it the duty and duty of God to protect it?

That’s why I was angry with God, and more than that, I hated myself.

-Why are you trying to distance yourself from me like that, Pin?

The saintess’ wounded expression came to mind.

It happened on the day I inadvertently backtracked on the hand that was outstretched to wipe my sweat.

In an attempt to protect his humble pride, he endangered a more precious person.

I distanced myself from her because I felt like I would break my vow not to lay a hand on her until I accomplished something with her by her side.

The fact that I had been careful not to tarnish her name was the reason I couldn’t save her when she was in danger.

Beyond the devil blocking my way, I see the saintess’s broken face.

I was worried that she might get hurt, so she paid attention to every step and every gesture.

“aaa!!”

He swung the sword so vigorously that blood flowed from the hand holding the sword.

Booung-.

The sun shines along the path of the sword, burning everything in its path.

Except for one thing, the devil standing in my way.

For some reason, this demon stood up and stopped me without thinking as if he had never suffered such a wound.

What is the use of training?

What use is all the power to an idiot who can’t even protect the person he wants to protect?

What is the meaning of the power that cannot easily cut down even the mortal enemy who hurt the one he longs for?

It was clear that one day this guy would collapse from exhaustion, but this wasn’t what I wanted.

– They say they want to see it, so they’re showing it, but don’t try to imitate it. You are no match for this sword.

A merciless slash that cuts the throats of those who disturbed the peace of the empire in a single moment.

-Did I show you?

The axis of evil that might be in danger of devouring the world, that cruel gaze on the day the demon was cut down.

My master did everything in his power to protect the one he loved.

What am I weaker than that?

There is no such thing as a stupid idiot who argues for a method on a subject without power.

There’s someone over there that I need to get closer to, even if it’s just one second faster.

They are caught by one demon and are unable to save the saintess.

“…!! …!!”

The devil who was blocking me urgently shouted something.

Apparently, his strength had run out and he seemed to beg for his life.

“Go to hell.”

I have no thoughts of watching.

I will do everything in my power to make her pay the price for insulting her.

Caang!

As I was about to decapitate him, another demon jumped out of the darkness and blocked my sword.

Even though it was only one match, the gap in power was clearly felt.

That alone could tell.

“Why do you take out your anger on a childish person? I am the one who kidnapped your saintess.”

This demon is the leader of the pack.

“…I’ll drop your head. Even if it means losing my life.”

The culprit of the nightmare smiled coldly at me.

“Try it if you can.”

* * * *

The operation was very simple.

I will have to go through a lot of hard work to actually do this, but Ian and Selina, who have worked hard so far, will be comfortable now.

“Eup! Eup!!! Eup!!!”

Holding on to the saintess who came to her senses, covering her mouth, and making her watch this fight.

How simpler and easier this was than dealing with the Sword Saint burning with rage.

Fire.

Flames rushed towards my body.

softly.

My body turns into smoke and escapes the flames.

A sight like a stunt.

However, unlike usual, he showed a fantasy to Finn by writing a mirage of moonlight.

If you saw my fighting style as usual, you might not know my identity.

‘It’s fortunate that the voice has an artifact.’

Glance.

I said, looking at Grace who was about to scream at me.

“Our subordinates liked the saintess very much, and her mouth was overflowing with saliva.”

It’s not a lie. It’s real.

Who in this world would hate a saint? Except for special cases like Selina, there was no human being who would hate Grace.

“I’ll burn you all without leaving a bone fragment.”

But Finn, who didn’t know him, gritted his teeth even more and swung the Solaris at me.

Even though I experienced an awakening, with Finn’s sword that still couldn’t reach me.

Because it was wrapped in the flames of the sun, it became considerably more menacing than before, but if it didn’t reach it, it would be a steal.

“Aside from being able to defeat me, can I stay here?

No matter how you think about it, there was only one reason.

“…There is someone much stronger than me in the Empire.”

“So, was that Sword Saint alone able to protect all humans?”

“…”

For Finn, there are too many things to protect.

Before returning, Finn lived as a knight more loyal than anyone else and blossomed his sword.

With only one desire to die an honorable death as a knight.

However, Finn now had a sense of mission to protect not only Grace, but also loyalty to Lily.

I wouldn’t know if it was after he bloomed, but it was too heavy a burden for a knight before he bloomed.

It was not enough to support the first empress of the empire, and the will to protect the saintess as her own woman was an overzealous desire.

You, who have already given your life twice for Lily, have the right to prioritize your happiness.

“We also have to stop playing with the saintess and hold a ceremony soon.”

So take your pick.

your happiness

“So if you want to go back right away, don’t stop me. If you take a step forward, you’ll be able to save hundreds of your poor poor people for every step you take.”

“Aren’t you a person from the Empire anyway? You should think of the Empire rather than the Saint of the Holy Land.”

I said, making the meanest, dirtiest expression I could make on a moonlit night.

Will you show allegiance to the empire?

Or will I neglect the innocent death of the people to protect my love?

After all, life is a series of alternatives.

To get something, you have to give up something.

“…Abandon the saintess? To save the people of the empire?”

Towards the place where Grace was being held, Finn’s eyes widened.

Finn must have guessed enough.

Finn’s skills can’t beat me. If I continued like this, I would probably lose the people of the empire, lose Grace, and lose my own life.

If Finn chooses Grace, that fate will surely come.

Pin though.

‘You will definitely choose this path.’

Quaang!!

Finn’s sword hurt me for the first time.

“Already, my chivalry has been scattered and disappeared because I couldn’t protect the saintess.”

“I could not protect the one I could protect, and I could not protect the person I was in love with.

Again, the sword that bloomed because I couldn’t protect it creates a heavy weight and puts pressure on me.

“But now, I want to preserve my life and defend the empire.”

“It could be said that dying by the side of a loved one by giving my life to kill you is a much more valuable ending!!”

This time, in order to protect the one he had in mind, the completed sword made a flower bloom high in the sky.

… .

… .

“I told you to keep the line.”

“…………ah.”