Chapter 293
My Villains Episode 293
54. paladin(1)
Although Princess Theodora is only twenty-five years old, she is one of the most famous people in Middle-earth..
To some extent, I remember that her full name was 'Juwich Teodora Guelamcht von Strom'..
Perhaps because she is a noble of the Mitergeland, her name is quite long, but roughly translated, it means ‘Theodora the Anointed, daughter of Guelambus, belonging to the Strom family.’.
Before receiving the rank of Holy Knight, his name was longer with several modifiers attached to it, indicating that he was descended from the Jeore royal family. Her name was shortened because her maternal grandfather, Lionel III, removed her from the family register after she became a heretic paladin..
Anyway, as the niece of the most powerful elector in Mitergeland and the granddaughter of King Milanol, she had a noble dignity that could not be hidden..
She looked down at me with a gentle smile..
“How did you recognize me??”
Theodora's tone of voice was very soft and friendly, not typical of Gelan. I answered, moistening my lips..
“……I never thought there would be anyone else who could make the night as bright as the day like this..”
Theodora and the Holy Knights she led were all wearing white standing coats over their armor. The ring cross and surrounding patterns were all embroidered with red thread, and red was one of the colors symbolizing the Kalandari Order..
“Is that so??”
Theodora smiled brighter, her light green eyes sparkling..
“Including the three bishops of Hana Hong, there are more than ten people in the church who have reached the status of saint. So, are you saying that they only recognized me based on my insignificant power??”
I don't know if burning hundreds of undead at once is an insignificant power.…….
“yes of course.”
I smiled slightly.
Everyone in the world knows that Theodora crossed the border with the 'Red Militia' and the Holy Knights to help her uncle Ulkar..
But if you use this as a reason, it won't be fun..
“Among those famous priests, there is none as young and beautiful as the princess..”
“…… What, la? “That’s-” The princess trailed off for a moment as if she was embarrassed, but then she laughed softly and shook her head..
“Hmm, he is good at speaking. There is nothing wrong with what my mother-in-law said..”
Theodora, who continued talking like that, muttered, ‘No, no,’ and then continued speaking..
“I made a mistake. Since you said that you are a knight who receives hospitality from your maternal aunt, I should also be polite to you..”
She took off the glove on her left hand, holding the spear with her right hand. And he stretched out a hand so beautiful and slender that it could not have been thought of as a knight's..
“I'll say hello again.”
‘The dazzling brilliance of the ‘Holy Sun’ has faded. The ‘Savior’s Pendant’ must have exhausted its power..
Anyway, thanks to this, I can clearly see Theodora's face in the faint light shining from the top of the curtain wall. She was, so to speak, a typical beauty with an impression that would appear in a classic black-and-white Hollywood movie..
On the other hand, he had a transparent face without makeup and a clear and refreshing voice, giving a pure feeling..
“I am Theodora, the sword of the Lord. I am extremely happy to meet the renowned knight, Sir Phoenix..”
A woman with both classical beauty and a pure atmosphere displays a majestic attitude befitting a holy knight, and there is no sense of incongruity at all..
It was probably an aristocratic elegance that harmonized the conflicting appearance, atmosphere, and attitude..
After sheathing the morning star, I rubbed my gloves on my breastplate for no reason. Then he approached carefully and took Theodora's outstretched hand..
“It's an honor to meet you. This is Phoenics, Prince Ulkar's seventh knight..”
A Seomseom chalcedony with only a golden signet ring. White without any blemishes.
……Can I just kiss the back of my hand? When I saw it before, it looked like he was kissing the ring..
Err, I don’t know..
After hesitating for a moment, I finally kissed the back of my white hand. The texture of the skin is as soft as silk..
And the very next moment, I knew it was the wrong choice..
Theodora made an odd sound and jerked her hand away. His eyes were wide and round and his shoulders were slumped, but if you look closely, you can see that his light blonde hair is standing on end as well..
“Theodora! Go, dare-”
“It's cruel!”
At the same time, some of the paladins standing behind Theodora shouted angrily and rushed out..
“uh……
Theodora, seeing my embarrassed face, comforted the frightened white horse and raised her hand to dissuade the Holy Knights..
“stop! Everyone step back.”
“Theodora!”
“Lord Phoenics didn't intentionally- *sigh* be rude. Isn't that so??”
“……Uh, did I do something rude??”
When I asked her with a dumb expression, she smiled and tried to pretend that nothing had happened..
“To show respect for authority, kiss the signet ring. not skin.”
“uh—”
“Less than a year has passed since Sir Phoenix was knighted, so it is natural for him to make mistakes..”
As Theodora defended me, the paladins wheezed but pulled the reins..
After calming the war horse and herself by stroking its white mane, she took a breath and looked around..
“Hmm, hmm. This is not the time to talk about etiquette. Looks like he needs some relief.”
“Oh my. you're right.”
Most of the undead army burned away or fled, but the scars they left behind were still there. I guided Theodora and the paladins to the monastery..
“It's a bunch!”
“trunnion-! Ugh,”
As soon as he saw me, Mungchi, who was about to receive treatment from the monks, jumped up and grabbed me by the shoulders. Blood seeped red on the leather clothes and cape. The injury was inflicted by the ‘dead man’s crossbow’..
“Sit down, why get up! oh my-”
I quickly walked over and stopped the bleeding from his wound. 'Does it hurt a lot?' When I asked him, he nodded, tightly closing his eyes filled with water droplets..
“Ahhh......
I patted the back of the guy who was whining and burying his face in my arms, and got my energy up. That's how I'm going to start treatment.,
“I can take a look, sir.?”
It was Princess Theodora..
As their name suggests, the cathedral knights of the El Ganor Church are military officers whose main duties include protecting the cathedral, escorting and assisting the priest. Therefore, their combat skills are comparable to or even better than that of an ordinary knight, but their divine power and authority are often slightly lacking..
On the other hand, the Paladins of the Calandari Church are virtually no different from priests, with only a slightly different role. Not only can they preside over various sacred duties, including worship, but they also exercise divine power and authority similar to that of a priest..
However, their numbers are small, and despite their name, knights, most of them lack fighting skills..
Theodora and her subordinates also had the power of healing, as were holy knights of the Kal Landari Church. Thanks to this, I am now reciting prayers for healing in front of the wounded who are scattered all over the wall..
“to……
Mungchi looks wary at the sight of an unfamiliar face. I stroked his head to reassure him and then nodded to Theodora..
“Please, princess..”
“then.”
Other Holy Knights' healing power was activated only after reciting a prayer, but Theodora summoned the 'healing light' just by extending her hands and opening her eyes..
Wow.
A gentle light illuminated the surroundings..
The light not only erased the piercing wounds of the bundle, but also healed other soldiers who were groaning nearby..
“Ugh••••••
“Doesn't it hurt now??”
Theodora asked kindly to the worried-looking bundle. When Mungchi looked puzzled, she soon realized her mistake and asked the question again in Milanol instead of Ghelan..
“I asked if you were okay now.”
“……are you okay.”
“Yeah, that's a relief..”
Theodora smiled and stroked the bundle's head. No, I mean, I tried to pet it..
Moongchi slightly shrank his neck to avoid her touch and asked, 'What are you?' The light in his eyes showed. This guy.
“Hey, what are you doing?.”
“why?”
“The princess herself treated me. I should say thank you.”
Even though he spoke sternly, Mungchi just stared at Theodora with his lips pursed..
“bunch, you-”
“Haha, that's it. “I didn’t do this hoping for gratitude, so there’s no reason for that.” She said that and started moving in search of other injured people..
For a moment, I wondered if I should scold Moongchi, but when I saw his behavior, I couldn't help it..
It was obvious that he had been hiding in the snow for a long time to attack Luke and had a hard time running around during the battle. I can't bear to say something bitter..
As my stiff face relaxed without my knowledge, Monggi, who noticed it like a ghost, burst into laughter. Then it came back into my arms again..
“Ugh, yeah. Because you worked hard.”
I hugged him face to face while gesturing to him..
“Yes, Nari.”
“I have work to do.”
“If it's something to do‘?”
I glanced around the wall..
Unfortunately, two mercenaries who joined us from Modos lost their lives..
There were also several seriously injured people, including the crossbowman Gidon, but their lives seemed to have been saved thanks to treatment from Theodora and the Holy Knights..
“There are only a few sane ones..’’
“What are you doing this for??”
“I have something to take care of.”
“If it's something to take care of.”
I see the youngest guys, Goleman, Cabas, and Shea, bandaging each other..
I scratched my eyebrows and then ordered the Confire..
“Take some trustworthy guys with you and pick up all the equipment used by the Skeleton Knights..”
““You mean the equipment used by the Skeleton Knights?” “There is nothing good to be gained from being noticed by the priests, so move secretly. The sun is still out, so there shouldn’t be much of a problem..”
“All right.”
“Except for the youngest ones. Shea is from a monastery, so you better be careful..”
As Conwyer, who had been instructed, disappeared, taking with him a few people, including the burned Donell, I approached Theodora..
“Princess, this place is roughly finished, so we should go to the cathedral..”
“to the cathedral?”
“yes. There was a battle there too. I've sent a trustworthy colleague, so nothing major will happen, but you never know.-”
At that time, one of the paladins opened his mouth wide and pointed to the stone steps leading up to the monastery..
“excuse me!”
With a shout full of caution, the paladins drew their weapons all at once..
Theodora also looked up and with a surprised expression took out a mace from the saddle of her war horse..
“Lord, give me strength!”
A sacred light enveloped her in a brilliant cry..
I felt a harsh atmosphere, as if the gentle atmosphere up until now had been a lie. Additionally, a golden aura spread around her, her light green eyes turned white, and a silver glow permeated her armor..
Following the 'battle stance' of the Calandari Church, the 'light of exorcism', 'eyes that reveal the truth', and 'armor of faith' were unfolded..
While the other paladins were each praying and preparing for battle, a figure slowly walked down the stone steps..
“uh,”
When I saw the seal, I was embarrassed and stopped Theodora..
“Wait, it's not the enemy.!”
“……That's it?”
No wonder she misunderstood..
Inyoung, who was now trotting down the stone stairs, had dark red scales covering her whole body..
The rough scales reached the fingertips and formed sharp nails like daggers, and on the head they formed jagged horns like a crown of thorns..
A long cloak was draped over his back, and every time he touched the ground, the ground became dark and wet, giving an idea of its sticky texture..
And, the air cried softly at the powerful magic contained in the dark eye light..
In short, it was a perfect visual to misunderstand as an evil monster or devil..
« O ”
Theodora looked up at the seal on the red armor with shining white eyes. When she said nothing, the paladins also had a calm expression..
The cloak fell, the armor fell apart..
The shapeless cloak and scales clumped together, forming a dark red puddle..
A red carpet was spread from the top of the stone steps to the gatehouse..
Above, hair blacker than the night sky, pale skin, and moist, red lips were revealed..
Looking at Hayla, who was wearing a luxurious vest, stylish shirt, and shiny leather pants instead of ugly iron armor, Theodora slowly lowered her mace..
“……What are you??”
Hayla, who was asked a question, blinked and answered.
“what are you?”
Looking at Theodora with confused eyes and Hayla with a delicate face, I sighed deeply because my head was pounding..
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