I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 357
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[“Wrong… … .” The words spoken by those who committed crimes in front of their executioners were generally similar. He kneels down with a tearful face and regrets his mistakes. Not all evildoers were like that. There were those who made an expression that said what was to come had come, those who did not repent until just before death, and even those who smiled with great satisfaction. So what is the difference between those who regret their sins and those who do not? I learned this after working on this for a long time. Those who asked for forgiveness were convinced that they had done something wrong. Their not-so-short lives must have always been accompanied by a sense of guilt from the moment they turned their hands to crime. Meanwhile, this verse is written in the temple of the 72 religions. “People are born with sin from the moment they are born, so anyone who feels guilty can repent at any time.” It means that those who know shame can repent and reform at any time. My view is a little different. Isn't it more scandalous for someone who is aware of their mistakes to still commit crimes? Is this view wrong? Is it because my head is weird?.]
[Is it because I am Sanghyeol?.]
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[Ulqa is the most civilized city in the empire. In the past, the city was founded by outcast fairies, who generously shared their secret knowledge to develop their new home. Thanks to such knowledge becoming the cornerstone, Ulqa became the birthplace and center of alchemy and prospered for quite a long time. However, rapid development comes with side effects. Today, Ulqa is more famous for being the ‘worst city in history’ than as the ‘birthplace of alchemy’. Anyone who sees the scenery of this city will think so..]
[The sky, polluted with smoke and wastewater from experiments and alchemy, was always gray, and rainwater, which felt strangely stinging when it touched the skin, fell in all four seasons. As I walked along the gray streets with traces of rainwater flowing, I often got into fights. Even in the Empire, this place lined with particularly tall buildings seems to be called ‘concrete forest’ by some. If you know that it was fairies who developed the city, this is a nickname that sounds somewhat meaningful. Do they see this ‘concrete forest’ as their former hometown? Even as someone with dark fairy blood, I couldn't tell. I had only one thought when I saw this place..]
[There must be plenty of places for maggots to hide..]
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[If you ask who is the most difficult group among the six factions of the church, each person's opinion will differ, but I would choose the 'Black Swamp faction'. Their infiltration, disguise, and acting are so indistinguishable that even I can barely notice them if I observe them for a long time. This means that most people do not feel any reservations and live with them simply as friendly neighbors. Therefore, none of his relatives would have noticed that Esuru, Ulqa's kind-hearted old dwarf, was the priest of the Black Swamp. Tears streamed down Esuru's wrinkled face as he knelt. The long life of 273 years might have been passing by like a flash. One thing is clear. The reason for those tears is probably not regret or repentance. Esuru said. “Please forgive my son, Lenao.” I shook my head. “There are no exceptions for sinners.” Esuru continued. “That child doesn’t even know that he is a sinner. He just did me a favor without even knowing my identity. Please, I beg you… … .” At that moment, the picture frame that came into view contained the image of a good old man and his son..]
[Dwarf youth Renao. He is famous. A young businessman who works hard to change Ulqa into a better place. He was someone who could be called the sun in this gloomy city. According to my research, Renao is almost entirely innocent. If he had been a member of the church, he would have suffered a lot of damage to the church. This is because he is more passionate than anyone else about expelling church members, and has actually achieved a lot of results. In other words, even if Renao is a member of the church, it is beneficial for now to keep him alive. In order to hide that he is a church member, Renao will paradoxically have no choice but to drive out more church members. After calculating the above, I nodded, and Esuru cut his throat with a satisfied smile on his face..]
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[1When I visited Ulqa a year later, the city had taken on a more gloomy appearance. The streets were infested with vagrants, drug addicts, and criminals of all kinds, like rats infected with the plague. The moment I made eye contact with the child who was rummaging through the trash can, I left the bag of bread I was holding on the floor and ran away. The city did not improve at all and quietly festered like a neglected wound. The cult is a bunch of bugs squirming under an old mansion. It cannot be completely eradicated. In other words, I knew from the beginning that this city could not be completely purified. However, it is strange that even though the cult's key figures were killed, its condition worsened. The only way to completely eradicate the bugs is to tear down the mansion... … . But what will happen to the other residents of the mansion if that happens? This rotten city may also be home to someone. This is why no one can solve the problems Ulqa has..]
[I stepped back into the gray city. I had to find the reason why this happened.]
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[Three days later, I plunged the sword into Renao's heart. Renao looked at me with wide eyes and coughed up blood. Only the sound of metal coming out of the gaping mouth, but no words could be formed. I thought as I wiped the blood off the blade. Did Esuru deceive me? Or was he unaware of his son's deviation? Maybe he was just starting to go astray due to the grief of losing his father. A year is not a short time. At least it was enough time for a promising young businessman to turn into a secretive drug dealer. To that extent, the drug business of the dwarf youth, Renao, was flourishing. Achievements that would be difficult to achieve in a short period of time without support. … There is no better business partner for a religious group than a gang. Although their goals were different, their interests were perfectly aligned. Very slowly, it is strangling the life of a huge city. It doesn't matter what happens. Whether Renao was a member of the church from the beginning, whether he recently became corrupt, or whether there is some kind of story, it is not a very important truth compared to what he has already done..]
[At that time, I suddenly heard a shrieking scream and looked behind me. I saw a fairy woman with a startled face. It is a face in my memory. A survey of the surrounding area must be conducted before eliminating the target. Renao's wife. Seeing my blood-stained face, the woman screamed and suddenly fell to her knees. "Help me… … .” I looked at the woman quietly and asked. “Did you know?” The startled woman answered, avoiding her gaze. "I did not know." The woman who answered that question had her entire body decorated with gorgeous jewelry. I slowly drew my sword. I couldn't make a mistake twice.]
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[There are clear limits to what an individual can accomplish. So what is the meaning of my actions? It seems like a bucket is being used to purify an already rotten lake. The fatigue I felt in my arms made me realize that I was doing something, but there was no change in the scenery I could see..]
[How long can I move? This sturdy body will eventually decline and eventually come to a standstill. The more you push yourself, the faster that time will go. But never rest. You must not rest. If it were you, you would have achieved everything a long time ago..]
[Today I learned a lesson in exchange for the darkness of Ulqa..]
[At least you won't have to make any mistakes with church members in the future..]
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Delac woke up from his thoughts..
Ever since I read the journal, I have often had moments like this where I was mesmerized..
What came to mind every time was what was written in Sanghyeolgong's journal..
It's strange..
Although it may be something Delac has never experienced before, when he reads the diary, it becomes a memory rather than a text, and even the scenery at that time appears in his mind..
And every time I did that, I felt like my sinking senses were coming back to life..
This isn't because of my mood.
“Please, please. Have mercy……”
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My thoughts were long, but when I came to my senses, not even a single moment had passed..
There were still people in front of Delac with their heads bowed and begging for their lives..
Coincidentally, he was a dwarf. Delak felt as if he was surrounded by dozens of Esuru..
I suddenly felt dizzy.
At that moment, an interesting word was heard among those sobbing and begging for mercy..
“…we didn't know anything.”
At that moment, my dizzy mind suddenly became clear. The moment her dizziness disappeared, she asked a question similar to Delac's past..
“Did you really not know??”
“really…….”
“You may not have known that Master Visid was in direct collusion with the church. But really, did he feel no discomfort at all??”
Delak looked around at those who were holding their breath and said:.
“The reason why Vulcan suddenly became angry, and yet no one in the village knew about it, and even though work could not be delivered regularly, there was no significant problem with the village's finances. These are all facts that can be known with just a little bit of attention.…….”
Delac thought of Renao's wife. It reminded me of the gorgeous jewelry she wore all over her body..
Did the wise fairy really not know?.
About the value of the accessories you wear and what sacrifices you have to make to achieve such luxury..
Probably not.
Even though you knew, you probably didn’t see it..
It's not difficult to divert attention, and the fruit you can get in return will be sweet..
“You must have been ignoring it.”
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“If the situation in the village had been really serious, there would have been no time to entertain guests. Because good deeds are only possible if you have enough space..”
So from the moment he was served a meat dish on the first day, Delac knew that this village had room to spare..
That fact clearly contradicted what Master Visid said the next day..
From that moment Delac was suspicious of this village..
“…….”
The person who answered disappeared. Only voices sobbing quietly could be heard occasionally..
Delac thought he was ready..
It was given a final reprieve just before standing on the execution platform..
Unlike Vicid and the dwarves they killed earlier, these people deserved to know why they died..
The reason we no longer hear voices asking for mercy is because they also feel guilty..
sreung.
It was the moment Delac drew his sword..
“stop.”
Delak's head turned at the sudden sound of the voice..
The person who emerged from the street engulfed in flames was a Lizardman holding a strange weapon..
At that moment, I felt dizzy again..
Now I know the essence of that person who looks completely different..
And every time I see that person, the image of someone comes to mind..
‘older brother.’
Delac asked without showing any confusion..
“why.”
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