Chapter 299
My Villains Episode 299
54. paladin(7)
Another ten days passed.
Since the work was roughly finished, I wanted to leave for the west, but the priests of the El Ganor Church earnestly asked me to wait until the soldiers to guard the monastery arrived..
At first, I thought it was a little annoying, but since I had already earned the wonderful title of ‘Guardian of the Holy Land,’ I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to stay for a few more days to solidify that title..
The mercenaries under his command seemed quite happy to hear that they were getting a little more rest for the first time in a while..
Thanks to this, our group welcomed the New Year in the year 764 of the Gwangmyeong Calendar at the Seteniora Monastery..
The monastery people were busy preparing for the New Year. Of course, less than fifteen days had passed since the undead army swept through, so it was not a situation in which a grand festival or banquet could be held. Following the tradition of Gwangmyeong Church, we took a bath in cold water and then gathered at the cathedral to worship. After the service, we had a hot drink..
“It is a process of shaking off unclean things that have been buried throughout the year and purifying the body..”
While I was sitting with my group in the corridor next to the cathedral, a middle-aged man wearing a black hood handed me a glass with a smile..
“Thank you, Priest Okan..”
“Hehe, didn't I already tell you? “Brothers are enough.” When I accepted the large, simple ceramic cup, Okan, a middle-aged monk, tilted the bottle and filled the cup. The alcohol is so hot that steam rises, warming the hand holding the glass..
“I will pray for God's protection to come to you in the new year as well. Sincerely.”
“Yes, priest - no, may the Lord's protection be with you too, brother..”
Even though he returned the favor appropriately, Okan had no intention of leaving and was just standing in front fiddling with the bottle..
“••••••Hmm.” Hayla, who was waiting for her turn next to me, holding her glass tightly, quietly cleared her throat. However, Okan did not notice the silent urging, as if he was lost in thought..
……What is this, man? Do you have anything to see me??
Just as I was about to empty my pockets, wondering if I should make an offering, the monk hesitated before opening his mouth..
“I heard your story.”
“Uh, what are you talking about??”
Okan looked around for a moment and lowered his voice..
“The revelation left by the Son... … It's a calling of respect..”
revelation and calling?
Oh, that's right. I said that because I didn't want the contents of the dream to be known to the Church of Elganor..
“I guess I heard it from Lord Kavar..”
“Yes, that's right. Oh, don't worry about the story spreading. This is a story I was able to hear because I also held a small position..”
When the story seemed to get longer, Hayla cleared her throat several times and eventually calmly put down her glass..
“Oh my. Sorry, Sister..”
Only then did Taoist Priest Su notice Heila's gaze and fill her cup. Black pearl-like eyes sparkle through the rising steam..
There was a faint look of reluctance in Okan's eyes as he glanced at Heyla. We protected the cathedral together in the last battle, we are comrades in arms, so why are we doing this??
Okan, who entrusted the bottle to a nearby monk, continued speaking..
“So, I have something to say regarding that matter..”
“……which?”
“I want to join you on your journey. If it's okay with you.”
“yes?”
When my eyes widened at the completely unexpected words, the middle-aged monk quickly added,.
“I understand very well that the revelation is a command given only to the Lord and a mission..”
Mongchi, who was eavesdropping on the story across from me, unconsciously took a sip of his drink and cried, saying,.
“But sir. No matter how young and strong a knight is, if he goes out into the wilderness alone, he is in danger..”
There is very strong and concrete evidence for the existence of God in this world. It is divine power and authority..
The power exercised by priests, cathedral knights, or paladins is nothing short of the work of God, and those who witness it develop deep and solid faith..
If this is the case for ordinary people, what about priests who directly wield divine power and authority?.
“As someone who adheres to God's will, even if it's a bit harsh, I can't just pursue peace while leaving someone who carries the burden alone..”
Gray-brown eyes sparkled..
These were not the eyes of a simple monk. These were the eyes of a fanatic who was willing to risk his life for his faith..
“They say it is not the shepherd's duty to herd sheep without a whistle or a cane. I dare to be a whistle and watch the path of the Lord..”
“……But as you said, priest, no, brother, your position in this monastery has been relinquished..”
“yes?”
“The original duty of a monk was asceticism and devotion, not church organization and pastoral care..”
……No, what if I write my resignation first? What if I refuse?.
“However, Bishop Hekavenko passed away from a tragic death.-”
“Nearby lords will send soldiers, and a new bishop will be appointed in the royal capital. Don't worry, the monastery will stabilize soon. Oh, of course, I also asked permission from Father Marcel..”
The mercenary crossbowman Gidon also has a fanatical side, so conflicts arise from time to time, so even though he was a monk, he was a little reluctant to accept a priest as a member of his party..
While I was thinking about that, Hayla, who was sipping a drink next to me, suddenly opened her mouth..
“Please take care of me.”
“yes?”
“This is Hayla, Lord Phoenix's fiancée. I said hello before.”
“Ah, yes. Well, may the Lord's protection be with you too..”
Okan looked back at me with a shocked expression. Heyla also looked at me, and I read the meaning in her gaze and quickly nodded..
Immediately after Okan left at a leisurely pace, the young monks brought out a large pie..
It is said that sharing a baked pie as large as a human body is originally a northern custom. It is said to be the favorite food of Je Ot of Jeore, the greatest gangster in the history of Middle-earth and the founding king of Milanol..
Instead of admiring the conqueror who left his mark all over the country, I looked back at Hayla and narrowed my eyes..
“Why is that? I wanted to think about it a little more..”
“He is a person who gave up his important duties at the monastery. There’s no need to waste time and make me feel bad.”
“That's not wrong either... … . So, what kind of person do you think you are? We've fought together, so we know the basics.?”
Instead of answering, Hayla took a mouthful of pie..
The pie, baked with dough made from high-quality wheat and filled with nuts, raspberries, and sugar, had a good flavor, but was too sweet for my taste..
However, after biting his tongue for a long time due to the bitter taste of the alcohol, he blushed and ate the pie..
Heyla is no different, her eyes seem to become drowsy every time she purses her lips. I've already eaten four pieces, and I'm not getting sick of them.?
She opened her mouth only after rinsing her mouth with warm alcohol..
“Looks like a typical monk. Nothing to add or take away.”
“The ability is?”
“There is no need to doubt your abilities. It is rare for monks to be ordained as priests in the El Ganor Order. It seemed to me that he was good at exorcism and had a good knowledge of healing..”
“Hmm, yeah?”
Yes, there would be no harm in having a priest join the group. Let's think positive, think positive.
“……But how many drinks do you have??”
Hayla blinked at my sudden question before answering..
“six glasses.”
“Six drinks? Hey, stop drinking. I'll get drunk.”
“To welcome the new year, you have to drink twelve cups..”
“It's wine, and the glass is small..”
Heyla, who was sipping alcohol from a glass as large as an ordinary tumbler, had a blush on her cheeks..
“I'm already drunk. Look at my red face.”
“I'm not drunk.”
“I'm drunk. Okay, let's go back now..”
“There are still six drinks left. The doctrine of Gwangmyeong Church,”
“Since when have you kept things like that? I wish I had a morning bath with warm water.?”
While arguing with Hayla, I suddenly turned my gaze out the cathedral window..
At first glance, a communal house can be seen in the distance. Over there, the Holy Knights of the Calandari Church and Princess Theodora would be worshiping among themselves..
Theodora, who entered my dream and confirmed the saint's revelation, asked for a moment. I'm going to find out what God's will is through prayer..
Maybe the answer is fixed?
Due to the revelation left by the saint and my relationship with Ulcar, Theodora and I were destined to share a fate for a while. To be exact, I led her to think that way... … This or that is the same, whatever..
If you join the monk Okan and Theodora, you won't have to suffer from undead or injuries in the future..
Maybe it's because I stayed in one place for a long time, but for some reason I received two letters..
One was a letter from Ulkar that arrived after a journey of about a week..
He is staying at High Castle, a border element, and is operating an army in the western highlands and the Abidden area, and as rumor has it, he is fighting against the electors of the Mittergeland Empire..
He had been puzzled by the lack of sight of the King of Death and the undead army he led recently, but was surprised to hear that the sanctuary on the cliff had been attacked..
Well, who would have thought that undead would attack the Holy Land?.
Although the Death Knight used his strange powers to bring about the death of Saint Abel, otherwise he would have been reduced to ashes like a flying insect jumping into a bonfire..
Well, thanks to the support of me and Theodora, it really happened like that..
Also, at the end of the letter informing him of his current status and well-being, Ulkar invited him to join..
- I heard something happened at Raven's Cliff. If my prediction is correct, the ‘task related to Miss Ellen’ that Sir mentioned has been completed. If so, please return to my throne and lend me your strength. The undead and fishman forces have retreated for a while, but dark clouds still hang over the west. I really need your strength.
Since I was planning to go to Ulcar as soon as I left the monastery, I sent a reply with my consent..
1I'll be reunited with him before the month is out..
The main purpose was to prevent Ulkar's corruption and monitor him, but in the process, defeating the electors of Mitergeland would also have been quite meaningful..
Because I don’t know what harm the war-torn kingdom will bring to my future journey..
The second letter was something I never expected..
It took a month and a half to arrive, and the letter was accompanied by five gold coins and fifty silver coins..
The sender was Merle Dabooni, the Grand Officer of Lavalton..
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