Chapter 301
My Villains 3()Episode 1
54. paladin(9)
As we did before, Princess Theodora and I sat alone in a small room, leaving all of our associates alone..
I think it's been ten minutes since we sat across from each other, and during that time, she just stared at me without saying a word..
Four or five candles on a rusty bronze plate fell to the side. The teacup in front of each person was slowly losing its warmth..
Still, Theodora's mouth did not open. As if he was trying to look inside me through the window of my heart, his persistent gaze was always focused on my eyes..
I wondered why she was doing that, but instead of opening my mouth, I just looked at her with a calm look..
The flickering candlelight passed through my crystal-clear eyes. The light green eyes that caught the light soon turned bright gold like her hair. The eyes were so bright that they seemed to have small suns embedded in them, and it was almost dazzling..
From a modern perspective, Theodora was a classically beautiful woman..
On the other hand, there was no makeup on her face, giving off a pure and youthful look. Well, at most, I'm in my mid-20s, so I don't have anything to do other than being young..
The golden glow overflowing from the eyes slides along the porcelain-like skin..
The moment my gaze unconsciously followed that brilliance, I gathered myself and looked back into her eyes..
“Hmm.”
It was quite difficult not to lower your gaze in front of Princess Theodora. This was especially true when I was wearing regular clothes rather than thick armor..
Throughout the lives of Kim Seung-soo and Poynix, the most... … Well, it's because I had an eye-catching body type..
“Sir Phoenics.”
Just as her gaze was about to drop like a magnet again, Theodora finally opened her mouth. I blinked to keep my gaze in the correct position and answered calmly..
“Yes, you say it..”
“……I'm telling you honestly.”
She spoke the following words with a brief hesitation:.
“I am skeptical.”
“Oh, you're so honest. Could you possibly tell me why?” “It’s as if I will naturally follow the Lord’s words..”
While I was inwardly taken aback by the unexpected words, Theodora placed her clasped hands on the table with a cautious expression..
“I am not doubting the revelation left by the Son. In the dream where I was taken by your hand... … It definitely felt auspicious and magical. With my intuition as a paladin, I knew it was true..”
“So what are you getting at??”
“First, let me ask you for your interpretation of the revelation. Symbolizing the ‘sun rising in the west’ on this day may be a bit excessive, but I understand. Actually, I shined like the sun there..”
“That's right.”
When she nodded in response, she narrowed her eyes slightly. Then he leaned forward and spoke..
“On the other hand, what about Kyung??”
“Are you saying that??”
“exactly. The Lord borrowed the words of the saint and called himself a ‘black snake.’ But is there any evidence that the Son said such a thing? I know he has nicknames like Bloody Swordsman and Beheader, but I heard he's never been called the Black Snake..”
The sight of Theodora's heavy breasts pressing down on the table caught my eye, but I quickly came to my senses and chose my words. This is because I realized that now is a very important moment..
Even when she looked at her, her eyes were full of suspicion and suspicion. If I couldn't solve this properly, I wouldn't be able to get her into the group, let alone get her sincere help..
“……There are priests and cathedral knights who were with the saint during his final days..”
“Do you think that I, who am treated like a heretic here, can hear testimony from them??”
“That's right. Actually, there is other evidence as well. However, it is difficult to tell because it is related to my personal secret..”
“It's a personal secret.”
“If you confirm that you will join me on my journey, I will be happy to tell you..”
Perhaps unexpected by my confident attitude, Theodora fell silent for a moment. Then he slightly moistened his lips and spoke again..
“It's also strange that Kyung recommends joining as if it were obvious. If you have received a revelation, you can report it to the Church of Light, whether El Ganor or Calandari. Why are you asking for help only from me??”
“It is I, a worldly knight, who received the revelation from the Holy Son. Not other clergy. I thought that the Son must have had a purpose in doing that..”
“O” —• rg •
“I promised myself that I would not tell anyone about this except the princess, who was the other party to the revelation. Even if you need help, you cannot let the church know..”
“……I am a paladin of the Calandari Church, and I must return to the headquarters as soon as my mission is completed..”
Princess Theodora continued speaking with a sigh..
“However, if I were to follow your advice, I would have to abandon my duty and oath without informing the church. Despite making such an unreasonable request, the Lord seems to think that I will naturally agree..”
“……“That’s an unreasonable request.” Without realizing it, I burst into laughter. Theodora, who had been continuing the conversation with a serious face, suddenly frowned..
“Now, you're laughing?”
“yes, i laughed.”
“I wonder what made you laugh. Did a paladin who cherished duty and oath seem funny??”
Theodora's words remained calm. However, her cheeks and ears were stained red, whether from hurt pride or anger..
“Honestly yes.”
“dare!”
Just before Theodora screamed and got up from her seat, I leaned against the backrest and blurted out something..
“To whom are those obligations and oaths directed? Is it the state or the denomination??”
“••••••What?”
“You said it was an unreasonable request, right? Do you think it was me who made that request??”
Without giving her a chance to react, I continued shooting at her..
“I considered this revelation that the saint left me as a natural calling. It's a request from a saint or someone else.
I didn't even think about it..”
“It is difficult to abandon one's oath and duty to the church and embark on a completely different journey. However, I dare say that it is not easy for a knight to doubt his lord. If someone had asked me to do that, I would have thought it was unreasonable..”
He smiled brightly at Theodora, who was frozen in an awkward posture..
“And, I finally realized it through a conversation with the princess. Who made this unreasonable request to me?.”
Until there.” She whispered softly with a slightly pale face..
“Stop there. I am afraid that I will witness blasphemy..”
“You are mistaken. Even so, I was ordained by Prince Ulkar. We have a duty to protect the church. Well, lately I've been performing that duty pretty well..”
It was said as a joke, but it said, 'Do you doubt me, who is your uncle's knight and also the guardian of the sacred place?' It contained the meaning. Theodora, who couldn't have known this, quickly shook his head..
“You, no, sir, are misunderstanding..”
“Do you mean me?”
“I am not saying that I cannot carry out the Lord's command. If everything you say is true, if it is certain that the choice given now was made by the Lord,……
The light green eyes sparkled again. Something more powerful and fierce than that seen in the monk Okan or the cathedral knight Kavar burned within her eyes..
“I'm willing to risk my life to obey that command. Because I'm a paladin.”
“……okay.”
As I stared into the fanatic eyes, I secretly scratched my eyebrows..
“Now I understand. The princess's suspicions are only directed at me. Are you thinking that I might have something else in mind??”
“……hmm. That's right,”
Perhaps because I made a somewhat sad expression, Theodora blinked, dissipating the shine. And after licking his lips for a moment, he sighed deeply..
“Yes, that's right. However, the responsibility for these doubts lies entirely with me, so please do not blame yourself or reflect on yourself..”
“……I don't know what you mean when you say the princess is responsible for the suspicion..”
“that is……
She chose her words for a while with a complicated face, and finally opened her mouth..
“So, this is a very common thing for me. Suspecting someone is an old habit of mine..”
“……Hmm, I don't think that sounds very paladin-like..”
“Do not share your lacking faith with others, but only dedicate it to the Lord. As a human being, it may be reprehensible, but it's not something I can't say as a Holy Knight..”
For a moment, words I once heard pass through my mind..
-Don't expect anything from people. They act like everyone else is a robber or a murderer. Then it's comfortable..
It was none other than Ellen who said something like this social misfit..
Although the nuances are slightly different, would it be an illusion if it seemed that Te Odor's attitude was no different from Ellen?.
“Would you please excuse me if I ask why you became such a social talisman, or rather, a cautious person??”
“…… you're welcome. It would be unreasonable to hide the circumstances from a subject who openly doubts the Lord. I just want you to keep quiet about this..”
“Yes, of course you should..”
“Thank you.”
The princess stroked her eyes and continued speaking..
“As you know, I, um, I'm embarrassed to say it out loud, but I have quite a lot..”
“……If it's a lot?”
“First of all, I was born with a noble lineage..”
“……That's right. She is the king's granddaughter and the elector's niece..”
“Thanks to this, there have been more than one person who has been trying to target my lineage since ancient times. Although it has become a little less frequent since they were expelled from the list of the Jeore royal family, such people still approach once every three or four months, hiding behind a black face..”
“It might be worth it.”
“That's not all. I am blessed with beauty and virtue that matches my lineage. No, maybe it's a manifestation of something more than what's inherent in the bloodline..”
“••••••yes?”
Did I hear something wrong? She was just seriously saying that she was so pretty and kind.?
“Besides, I am from the Calandari Church.
The paladin in charge of the book. I'm not bragging, but I have stronger divine power than any other paladin in the church..”
“Who wouldn't covet a jewel like this that has both background, appearance, and substance? The reason I doubted you was because I was worried that you might be trying to lure me with flashy words like revelation and calling..”
“••••••Ah, yes.”
“Don't look at me like that. I'm happy with the life I've been given, and I'm satisfied with the life I've been given.”
He was this kind of character?
While I was confused by her completely unexpected appearance, Theodora smiled brightly..
“However, after speaking with him today, I can see how seriously he values the calling given to him..”
“Well, thanks for noticing..”
“And, in fact, I was granted a special status and authority by the Calandari Church..”
“ yes?”
“If I tell you that I will set out according to the Lord's will, the three Bishops of Hongui will gladly give me permission. Even if the details of the revelation left by the Son are not disclosed..”
“then......
“So, please take care of me..”
Theodora held out her hand with a bright smile on her face..
“We will have a meaningful journey together in the future..”
“Princess.”
“Please don't say glory..
Your true glory will not be in being with me, but in following the will of the Lord..”
I looked at her blankly, and eventually held hands..
This is good... … That's right?
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