Became the youngest disciple of God of War - Episode 359
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But there was no time to make a sour expression any longer..
The moment I shook my head, I saw Delac, who was far away, extending his right hand to the sky..
The moment you tilt your head at a somewhat strange movement…….
A dark energy formed on Delak's palm and was shot like a cannonball into the sky..
Paat!
The energy fired remained stationary in the sky above the sandstorm hill. It looks like a small dark cloud has suddenly appeared..
When my lips become dry due to some unexplainable anxiety... The dark clouds split into hundreds of pieces and fell down..
“……!”
It looks like hundreds of weapons are raining down from the sky..
The moment I realized the murderous intent contained within, a chill ran down my spine. Only then did I understand Delac’s intention..
Ignore me and plan to kill the dwarves first..
‘Damn father... … . When did such an application technology?’
For a moment, I was at a loss as to how to respond to this wide area..
I don't know if it was a eclipse, but as a Luzard, I couldn't think of any way to respond to that attack..
Is it because of that?.
[Grab Myeongryong-a with both hands and swing it towards the sky.!]
The moment I heard Vulcan's voice in my head, I was able to do exactly what he said..
Wow.
From the moment the strength was put into my grip, the blade began to glow as if on fire, and when I finally swung it, an enormous amount of flame shot out..
“……!”
It has a splendid scale, like the great magic cast by an archmage..
The flames that shot out soon took the shape of a firebird. Perhaps due to my mood, I felt like I could hear the cries of a phoenix from somewhere..
And the moment the Phoenix spread its wings, it was able to completely block Delak's attack range..
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
Flame and darkness clashed in the sky.
Is there any other fireworks display so intense? The harmony of fireworks and darkness under the night sky was so beautiful that it was dazzling..
While I was briefly distracted by the fascinating sight, I realized that Delac, who had been on the roof, had disappeared..
‘eyewash?’
If targeting the dwarfs is a trick, it is obvious who they are actually targeting..
I immediately felt an eerie presence coming from behind. I didn't have time to look back, so I wrapped Myeongryongah around my back..
Kaang!
Because of his unstable posture, it was not a perfect defense. Since my weight was suddenly shifted forward, I gave up and gave myself up to the flow..
Adding strength to the inertia that threatened to fall, he did a somersault in place..
Then, I firmly fixed the arm holding Myeongryongah, and for a moment my body became shaped like a wheel with blades..
Of course, because the movement was so large, Delac seems to have easily avoided it..
‘ah… … . Should I have just used my tail??’
Lizardman's tail attack is quite powerful. Depending on your level of skill, you may be able to produce more destructive power than a whip made of steel..
However, my roots are not Lizardmen, and I keep forgetting that tails exist..
While I was thinking somewhat useless thoughts…….
Coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo……!
A gigantic shadow condensed on the Sanghyeolgong's forearm, and soon became so large that one's mouth would drop..
It looks as if darkness has been refined and wrapped around its arms. The hands, which were almost bigger than my body, reminded me of a giant.…….
Immediately afterwards, a giant's hand struck me..
Crunchy soup-!
I quickly defended myself with Myeongryongah, but my body was blown away by the immense power..
How many times has my vision turned upside down?.
I jumped up from my seat covered in dust..
I don't know how long it flew from the square. It looks like they may have destroyed three or four buildings engulfed in flames..
As I was shaking off the fire from my collar, Delac appeared again..
“…….”
While I was waiting for the next attack while holding Myeongryonga, Delak watched me without willingly making the next move..
Only then did I look around..
A place far enough away that the dwarf cannot be seen..
“There is no truth to what you say..”
“…….”
Unexpectedly, Delac's first words were acknowledgment..
“Killing everyone might be too much. Because most of them have some extenuating circumstances..”
“then…….”
“But not all.”
I closed my half-open mouth at the stern voice..
“You said it earlier. Not all of them joined hands with the church... … . There must have been some who had no choice but to jump on the overall trend..”
“exactly.”
“Actually, most people are like that. Personality is determined by the environment. A child who grows up in a back alley is bound to become a petty thief..”
It's strange..
Delac's current mental age is obviously younger than mine, but his age is evident in his voice..
It was as if I had personally seen and experienced countless groups of people..
“… Those dwarves will choose the church again when given the chance. You will be swept away by the atmosphere again. Now, he regrets his sins and speaks passionately about atonement, but he is just 'jumping into the mood'..”
“Maybe so. So our role is more important..”
“What is our role?.”
I laughed and replied.
“Is there anything special? To prevent that kind of atmosphere from being created, I run around day and night..”
“…….”
“To prevent the denomination from running wild. If we prevent them from getting involved in the daily lives of good people, they won't even have to come into contact with evil in the first place. So, we are not without fault in their plot..”
Saying something somewhat absurd, I looked at Delac. I saw a boy who had not yet become an Iron Blood Ball..
I don't know what kind of turmoil is inside this man right now..
It's hard to even guess.
But there was also something clear to know..
“Isn't this a problem that can be solved by killing people? There are limits to what an individual can do, and sometimes just believing can be the solution..”
“trust. It's important. But I've already seen countless precedents. It is easy to reform (repent for one's mistakes), but it is difficult to change one's mind (to change a bad mind and become good). The same goes for them too. When faced with an executioner, he kneels down, puts his hands together and asks for mercy, but how long does that mindset last? 1 year? Or 10 years?”
Delak shook his head..
“Once someone has committed an evil act, it is not easy for them to change their mind. Because that's human nature.”
Actually, that may be the essence of the world..
Evil deeds are easy and sweet. Once you get your hands on it, it's difficult to break it off. This is because the reward is greater than the effort put in..
On the other hand, doing good deeds is tedious and arduous, so patience is required to achieve them consistently..
Therefore, the church claims.
It is said that human nature is more inclined toward evil..
“Still we have to believe.”
“why.”
“If you don't believe it, you have to kill all the humans in this world. That's not too extreme.?”
“…….”
“I said it earlier. A child who grows up in a back alley has no choice but to become a petty thief... … . That's wrong..”
I looked at Delac and said.
“Even a child born into a prestigious family that everyone envies can become a fool. Conversely, even a goblin born down a sewer can become a hero..”
“Goblins can be heroes?”
“You can become a nobler hero than anyone else. I saw it with my own eyes.”
It was confirmed that a goblin born in a sewer, abandoned by its own people, unable to mix with human society and despised, can still be good..
That you can die for others.
“So our role is to build a better environment. It is about uprooting the roots that spread evil. There is no need to cut out the entire area. Of course, there will already be some blades of grass that are contaminated. The seeds of evil may still be curled up beneath the ground.”
“…….”
“However, you will definitely be able to see the strong life growing upright within it. Until it's fully grown, we won't know.”
It takes a long time to come to heaven.
Based on an idiot like me, about 10 years..
So I respect all possibilities.
I don't want to kill people who haven't crossed the line..
Because I think the most important thing to avoid is trampling on the possibility itself..
i said last.
“You could call them cowards. I might fall into evil again and become corrupted. However, they are the ones who serve carefully prepared bird meat to hungry people of a different race. I don't think such people are evil enough to die..”
“…….”
After finishing what I wanted to say, I quietly looked at Sanghyeolgong..
Actually, I said everything I could say..
I didn't come to persuade you in the first place, and although my words were a bit incoherent, I conveyed my true intentions..
So now it is up to Delac how the situation will unfold in the future..
I looked at my opponent while holding Myeongryongah.…….
And Delac Badniker.
“…Fuhot.”
burst out laughing.
I couldn't help but be dumbfounded for a moment..
I've seen Delac smile a few times, but this is the first time I've seen him smile so purely..
“…That's what you were thinking when you were served the food..”
The Iron Blood Lord muttered in a lonely tone..
“You really don't look like me. You look more like your brother than me.”
older brother?
“I understand your ways. I also respect you. However, I must also respect the methods of ‘Steel Blood Ball’. Even if the path is wrong, even if it is a path that is pointed at by everyone, I must not deny it to myself. at least as much as me.”
“…….”
And then the Iron Blood Lord turned his back and disappeared beyond the swirling flames..
…I really went?
10 seconds of staring into the flames.
As soon as I became convinced that Delak had left, my legs almost gave out..
I'm not that tired physically, but why am I so mentally tired?.
[That must be because I used my power! ‘Firebird Sortie’ is a technique that consumes a huge amount of mental power.!]
‘What kind of technology is that called?…….’
As someone who has an excellent sense of naming, it was a name that was difficult to understand. I'll have to build a new one later.
Anyway, while I was standing there, out of breath, I felt the presence of people around me, and the dwarves started to gather again one by one..
“Hey, are you okay??”
“Where is he, Iron Blood Ball?……?”
I know you're an Iron Blood Master..
but.
Delac's makeup was simple..
It looks like I've heard about it somewhere, but it has transcendent strength, and the power it uses is also darkness and shadow, so it would be strange not to notice it..
‘Should we make some changes to Ludwig's plan?.’
I nodded, thinking about this and that..
“You left.”
“Floating, leaving.……?”
“exactly.”
“You mean that cold-blooded, heartless, merciless iron-blooded hero??”
“exactly.”
“Ha, the person who never changes his mind once he decides to kill us has given up on killing us.?”
That's right, fuck.
The inner Luan said so, but Luzard nodded patiently once more..
“exactly.”
And after a moment of silence, cheers erupted from everywhere..
Some dwarfs sat down as if their legs were giving out, and occasionally dwarves were seen shedding tears..
I said, looking at the village that was still sparkling with sparks..
“I'm sorry about the village..”
“Okay, it's okay. Because it was roughly built, it can be rebuilt quickly..”
“By the way, what happens to you now? Even though it was for our sake, it would definitely have been a serious crime to confront that Iron Blood Prince..”
I know.
It'll be awkward when we meet again later, so whatever. Well, I won't try to kill or imprison you.…….
Think about it up to that point.
‘…It's a serious crime?’
Suddenly, I felt like my mind became brighter at those words..
I feel like I have a trick to take advantage of this situation..
At that time, an old man who seemed to have a lot of life experience spoke with a worried face..
“… I understand that the Iron Blood Dukes have secured their own unique position in the empire. I understand that he also has the right to summarily execute people without following the procedures, but since he has rebelled against such a person, I wonder if he will be punished by imperial law.…….”
“Punishment? That's not acceptable to us.!”
Konjian said, clenching his fists..
And he looked at his dumbfounded compatriots and shouted..
“Aren't we all like that? We have already received a great favor from our benefactor! ‘Vulkan’, who fought against the Iron Blood Lord to save us, is imprisoned in the Imperial Prison? For the pride of being a dwarf, something like that should never happen.!”
“yes, that's right!”
“Sandstorm Hill knows the truth!”
Voices of support erupted from all over the place, and Konjian seemed to have gained more courage from those words and spoke to me..
“Come with us! At least here in the south there will be dwarves who will join us! If you share with them the fact that 'Vulkan' has appeared, you will get a lot of support.!”
“surely! If we dwarves join forces, no empire will be able to ignore us.!”
“That's right!”
I looked at the dwarf who was a bit upset and spoke quietly..
“don't do that.”
“yes……?”
I said with Luzard's characteristic stiff expression..
“This means don't reveal my identity to anyone..”
“Uh, why?……?”
“look at me.”
“…….”
I said with a somewhat sad expression.
“…Besides you, can any other dwarf understand? Lizardmen and other races are the messengers of Vulcan - Vulcan..”
“……!”
And I see the desert with rain-soaked eyes.
“The world is not ready yet. That's why I'm wandering the South.”
“what is that……?”
“Some people disparage the South by calling it a barbaric land, but I think differently. I believe that those who live here as their home can change faster than anyone else. Just as you eventually recognized me as ‘Vulcan’.”
“……!”
At my words, the dwarves trembled at the same time as if an electric current passed through them.…….
In the meantime, I dealt the final blow..
“It wasn't something I did in the first place hoping for a return favor..”
“……!”
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