Became the youngest disciple of God of War - Episode 342
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Badniker Elders' Meeting Room.
The atmosphere in the conference room where all the elders were present was deeply subdued..
Perhaps the first crisis the family faces since the revival period..
As always, the first to speak was Agenor Badniker, Chairman of the Council of Elders..
“Iron Blood Ball is truly a badniker.-.”
“…….”
“… This is what all the people of the empire think. That's not entirely wrong. In fact, the absence of the matriarch is painful for us. It means that we can't just ignore the current situation..”
Weak sighs were heard here and there, and the other elders who had kept their mouths closed opened their mouths one by one..
“… It is fortunate that the head of the family regained consciousness, but it is not a situation where we can expect the same performance as before..”
“matter of course. The amount of missions the matriarch is carrying out is the best in the empire..”
“Who would dare to fill that vacancy? Even if we mobilize all of the family's hidden power, it would be impossible..”
“That's a remark that is very dismissive of the original family. Badniker's total power has already surpassed the level of one family.-.”
“Be quiet..”
As always, Agenor intervened only when the atmosphere was about to overheat..
The cold, sharp voice had a bit of a metallic sound to it, so the elders who were arguing fell silent at the same time..
“The current Badniker crisis is unprecedented..”
Of course, Sanghyeolgong didn't die..
It is not that the family's financial situation has collapsed, nor has it lost much of its core strength..
But I couldn't deny Agenor's words..
The absence of a matriarch in a family is of course a serious matter, but Sanghyeolgong is special even among the matriarchs..
The reason is not simply because of the power it possesses..
The achievements accumulated so far and the symbolism resulting from them are in some ways surpassing those of the imperial emperor, and as he is involved in many powers, his status is too complex to be explained in one or two words..
Agenor said in a stern tone..
“But Badniker must not be shaken. at any time.”
While saying that, I looked around carefully..
It was meant to ask people to express their opinions, which is also why the meeting was held today..
The elders who were thinking deeply quietly expressed their opinions..
“… The matriarch originally carried out her mission in secret. It is rare for you to attend official events. Even if he doesn't show up for a while and focuses on rehabilitation, it doesn't seem like it will raise suspicion right away..”
“But it would be a month or two at most..”
Assad responded in a blunt tone..
“There are dozens of Delak's missions that we have identified. The schedule is already full until next year. If you refuse all of that, or if you postpone it,…….”
“…….”
“…No matter who it is, you will definitely feel a sense of discomfort. Whether it be the imperial family, Goodspring, Heros, or another force entirely. Even we can't figure out all the forces intertwined with Delak. I can't count the number of fake identities he has on two hands..”
Then one of the elders who was listening cautiously asked,.
“There is a chance that you will regain your memories within a month or two.…….”
“well… … . Wouldn’t it be similar to the probability of being struck by lightning while walking down the street? or lower than that.”
“ah.”
A quiet sigh broke out..
This is Assad's statement that most accurately understands the current situation of the Iron and Blood Communists..
Moreover, because the position of archmage had considerable influence, a heavy silence fell once again in the conference room..
“…How is the matriarch’s condition? So specifically.”
Assad responded to the words of the young elder, Phyllis..
“Mentally, I still have a lot of anxiety. You can think of him as the head of the family before he was completely reborn as an Iron Blood Duke. In other words, if we give him a similar experience from now on, he will grow into the iron-blooded expert we know.…….”
“Does it take too much time??”
“That too, and more than anything, Delac is different now than then. The lost protection, the family atmosphere, and most of all, the situation on the continent is completely different from when he was able to grow step by step. Even if we create an environment that is as similar as possible, we don't know what kind of results a small, unforeseen error might cause... … ha.”
Assad's long muttering ended with a sigh..
In short, it means that the risk is too high..
It was when Phyllis had nothing more to say and closed her mouth..
The one who spoke this time was Zenon Anathos - Hector's maternal grandfather..
“I think everyone is misunderstanding something. Surely we must return to the matriarch we knew at some point. Badknicker, the Empire, and this era still need a hero called Iron Blood Ball... … . But what we need right now is not a flawless hero, Sanghyeolgong.?”
“What do you mean?”
“If it's just about the mission, there's no need for full rehabilitation. What we need now is Delak Badniker, the Nightmare of the Dark Church and the greatest demon hunter on the continent..”
While the elders still looked confused, Agenor's gaze turned to Assad..
“I heard from Mr. Assad that there is nothing wrong with the matriarch's body, but my understanding is correct.?”
“That's true, but as I said before, I've lost a lot of my blessings..”
“Has the divine protection been permanently lost? Or a temporary inability to function.?”
“I don't know that yet. I'll have to find out more.”
“Right.”
Zeno thought for a moment and said.
“For an ordinary holder of divine protection, losing any number of divine protections would be a huge disaster. In reality, it would be the same as having completely lost the motivation to fight against the devil. But Iron Blood Ball... Our matriarch is a little different. Since the number of divine protections he possesses is large in the first place, his anti-magic power will also be healthy to some extent..”
“What do you want to say??”
“It means that the matriarch's body is still unshakable..”
Badniker’s elders didn’t age in vain either..
They also slowly began to understand what Zenon Anathos wanted to say..
“Lord Zenon, no way-.”
“After at least explaining the situation to the matriarch, he must resume his duties immediately. This means that he must not refuse any request or mission that he has already accepted. Procrastination should not last longer than a few days or a week at the most..”
“that's too dangerous.”
Phyllis reflexively retorted..
The youngest elder's reaction.
Because the tone was also high, the attention of those around me was immediately focused..
Phyllis felt pressured by the atmosphere, but had no regrets..
This is because they judged Zeno’s words to be harsh..
Delaying the request for only a week means that the Sanghyeolgong will be immediately sent to the mission within a few days at the latest..
Sanghyeolgong was on the brink of death just a few days ago..
Even if there is no problem with physical ability, it makes no sense..
Phyllis' head felt hot, but she spoke in as calm a tone as possible..
“… It's not like the matriarch doesn't know the difficulty of the missions she usually performs, right? Based on Heros, most missions are at least S-class. An S-class mission is one that no one has been able to complete for at least several years..”
There may be no one here who doesn't know that, but Phyllis said it right there..
“Of course, the matriarch completed most of those tasks. He returned safely without any major injuries. Until this incident happened..”
“…….”
“As you can see, 0 and 1 are completely different. There is no guarantee that something like this will not happen again. Moreover, if you have lost all experience like now,…….”
“Phyllis.”
Agenor said in a calm voice..
“The introduction is too long. If you want to refute it, tell me what you plan to do..”
Phyllis swallowed her saliva and spoke again..
“…Even if it is inevitable to perform the mission, the difficulty level needs to be adjusted..”
“So, let’s start with low-level missions and gradually increase our level.?”
“That's right.”
Zenon looked at Phyllis and opened his mouth..
“Sir Phyllis.”
“…….”
“You are a knight. So you probably know better than anyone else. Where is the sense of unmannedness most precisely established?.”
battlefield and firing line.
Know.
Although I know…….
Phyllis remembered the Iron Blood Ball she had briefly seen before coming here..
I couldn't forget the sight of him sitting blankly on the bed, losing his memory and protection..
The face that took off the veil of intimidation was younger than I expected, and he really looked like a boy of that age..
Is it rude to have these thoughts towards the head of the family??
It might be so.
but…….
“The absence of knowledge can be quickly filled..”
Zeno's voice interrupted my thoughts again..
“The matriarch was brilliant even before she received divine protection. The same goes for lack of experience. I think this is a problem that will be solved quickly after a few real-life experiences..”
“…….”
“Of course, as you say, it could be dangerous. You may even face the risk of death. But that's Badniker's position as the matriarch..”
“…….”
“Of course, this is just my personal opinion, if you have a better idea, I'll listen..”
Zeno finished speaking like that, but none of the elders opened their mouths..
The last thing Phyllis saw was Assad..
The man closest to Delac…….
This man was an elder in the family when he was young, but later became a teacher and eventually a close friend.…….
“…….”
But Assad had a rather stiff face and did not open his mouth until the end..
“I don't think there is a better opinion. Good.”
Agenor said in a low voice..
“I will leave aside the fact that the matriarch has lost her memories and protection, and decide to carry out the existing requests and missions as is..”
“…….”
“Come on, let me explain..”
Phyllis closed her eyes tightly..
Before Luan meets Delac.
This happened at Badniker's conference room..
***
A look of embarrassment flashed across Delac's face as he witnessed my sigh..
It may not be an appropriate expression for this man, and it's not even something I should say.…….
It was like watching the youngest caught lying..
In that state, he just lowered his eyes slightly, and I could tell he was worried, but I couldn't tell what he was thinking..
I asked interrogatively.
“Have you lost all your protection??”
“Not really.”
It means there are a few left.
I should consider it a blessing among misfortunes, but perhaps because the situation was so crappy, my head did not turn positively..
While I keep thinking that I'm just screwed,…….
Sanghyeolgong said something unexpected again..
“…Will you keep this a secret??”
“yes?”
“No one should know that fact.”
What on earth is this man talking about?.
As I glared at him with my absurd expression on display, Delak continued..
“I said it earlier. Now is the most important time for Badknicker... … . I heard that the family's prestige was higher than when I remembered it. It's hard to believe that it was me who achieved it, but…….”
“…….”
“… Badniker The strongest family head of all time, the charisma of a great family, and the sword of the imperial family. That's me?”
somewhat humorous tone.
Delac spoke in a completely different voice from the Sanghyeolgong I used to know, and even smiled slightly before speaking..
“I know where I am now. I also heard about the situation on the continent. The rise of the Dark Church is just beginning, and the chaos in the empire will gradually deepen. Whatever it is, it's not the time to lie in a hospital bed and rest..”
These words brought me to my senses..
“Are you really going to go on a mission again in that condition??”
“…….”
Sanghyeolgong fell silent again and answered in a calm voice..
“If that's the role I'm given, then that's what I'll do.”
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