Count Scribe's Tutor

Chpter. 27

successor

The capital of the Holy Land of Cerrhaim, Elus.

Thousands of paladins stood in the way of the ්. Armed with hammers, swords and shields, they illuminate a fierce look and block outsiders' approach. A boundary so strong that not a single ant can pass through.

The reason was simple.

Because there was someone important in the war.

Chit

Thick drops of sweat soaked the floor.

It was a drop of sweat falling from the man kneeling on the floor.

Men in their early 60s with golden hair and beard.

He wore a robe with a silver silk embroidery and a fine red embroidery. He was none other than the Holy King of Serrhaim, Herheim Rune Elus.

King of the Holy Land.

At the same time, there was a man who was closest to God before.

The paladins' vigilance was never excessive. Then Errhim's eyes, which were tightly closed, opened.

“Huff!”

Errhim's torso tilts with a single groan. As he fell, the Cardinal and the High Priests rushed forward.

“Holy Father!”

“Are you okay!? ”

Worrying voices coming from everywhere.

Herheem barely nods in place of an answer. Shortly after wiping off all the brisket sweat, he spits out a low sinking word.

“Here comes the trust. ”

“ · · · · · ·! ”

“That, that means · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Surprise flashes across the faces of the high priests.

Facing this, Herheim nods quietly.

“You mean the trials that the goddess spoke of in the beginning began. ”

Scared to the end of it, everyone breathed.

Testimony written in the Bible. The look on the old cardinal's face, who was supporting Ergheem, was stiff. A moment later, he mutters in a trembling tone.

“· · · · · · 3 major disasters. ”

The first page of the Bible.

In the last line, 'One day trials will come before you. If we do not overcome the three plagues, the world will be covered with darkness. There was a passage called’.

And right behind you, 'On the day trials begin, the goddess will give you a voice, so listen to His words and let the darkness depart.’ There was also a verse.

It is perfectly natural for priests of the Holy Land to know.

The muttering of the cardinal darkened the look of the high priests. Then Errhim got up from his seat. He staggers toward the wall to the right.

Then he suddenly said.

“The Desert of Heat. The Black Wave soaks the parched earth. ”

I squeezed Herheim's lips and quietly bitten the surroundings as the contents of the trust leaked out. In the meantime, Herheim moves his footsteps. Where he stops, he stays on the wall. It was the preaching of a continent drawn around the Holy Nation.

“Even the grass, the trees and the sand will wither and become a completely black desert. ”

Errhim, who closed his mouth, slowly raises his hand.

His fingers crossed the Kingdom of Laderon in the southwestern part of the Holy Land and reached the desert just below.

“Black Wave · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Are these the devils from the Bible? ”

With the contents of the brief trust, the priests began to make their own guesses. At that moment, Herheim's tightly closed lips sprouted.

“I don't know. I don't know anything. ”

Errhim shakes his head with a grim face.

A moment later, a determination was made in his eyes.

“But one thing is certain, only we can prevent disaster. ”

I'm afraid that's over.

Everyone's eyes burn with a sense of mission. Didn't I tell you in the Bible? Only the man of faith can prevent disaster.

Then Errhim's gaze turned to the old cardinal.

“Cardinal Rich Hills. ”

“Yes, Holy Father. ”

“Tell the scattered brothers to hurry back. As soon as possible.”

Suddenly, the Cardinal's eyebrows twitched in command.

Of course, I understood the seriousness of the situation. They want to gather paladins, pilgrims, and saints from all over the continent to prepare for the trials.

“Holy Father, with all due respect, ”

There was just one thing I didn't understand.

The Cardinal gazed at the kingdom that lay between the Holy Kingdom and the desert.

“Wouldn't that do more damage to the Kingdom of Laderon?" ”

Only those in here know that the disaster has begun in the desert.

The kingdom knows nothing. If you let it go, the kingdom will be devastated.

So the Cardinal saw Ergheem with a worried face.

“Your Eminence, we have no information about the disaster. ”

You're right.

I have only just learned about the origin of the disaster, what disaster is, what shape it is, the size of the enemy, the strength, etc. I didn't know anything.

“Even if you have to sacrifice an innocent lamb, you must gather information. It's the only way to overcome the trials and prove your faith in the Goddess. ”

With a bitter look on his face, Herheim grabbed him by the chest.

The Cardinal's face, on the other hand, was hard. It was because I understood what he meant.

“Holy Father. ”

“Didn't the goddess say so? A little sacrifice can be forgiven to overcome the trials. ”

Errhim's face settles into a firm resolve.

He then turned to look at the region facing the southern part of the Kingdom of Ladeon and the desert. He muttered in a confident voice as he looked at the place labeled "Erl Archdute."

“So I trust you'll forgive me for my sins. ”

* * *

The next day.

Ferda's group leaves Le Shante, the city of the Dark Elves. The only group to make it out through the cavern in the west that didn't collapse. The destination was Heindel, a village of Elves in the west forest.

Right after I left the cave.

Ferda turns and gazes at Le Shante.

He entrusted the chief's deputy to Harmin.

It was because Irea and Irina refused. After that, Ferda also did not stop the decision of reality, because the only one who believed was Harmin.

‘He was a worthy opponent of the original. ’

I will have no vain thoughts. No, I wouldn't have been able to hold it in the first place.

You have a cold smile on Ferda's mouth.

Before he left Le Shante, he offered a proposition to Silvan.

Leave the crumple and the big one in Le Shante. I already have all the information I can get, and that's why I'm dragging too many undead to go see the Elves.

In reality, he gladly accepted the offer.

There was only one reason I didn't tell you.

‘They're afraid of reality. ’

Then the forces of reality will naturally be afraid too. That's why I left the two bundles there. To make it so I don't even feel like going up against him.

Moreover, the Big Bang and the Wraith are the opponents' brains who once pushed Le Shante to the brink of destruction. Just looking at them will remind me of the horrific scenery of that day and the overwhelming power of reality.

They're perfect for suppressing fear.

‘You won't be able to do anything with this. ’

Ferda turns back after she has finished her thought. His gaze turned to reality. The fact that he looks excited for some reason. In his hand is a sacred stone.

It was the Stone of Shadow. To explain where I got it and what I had the ability to do, I thought the words would be longer, so I went around roughly. If I had it, I'd save you from danger someday.

Fortunately, the reality was clear without any questions.

‘And · · · · · · · · · ·. ’

Ferda looks past the Shadow Stone and towards the bracelet on her right wrist. This morning, I received something from Irea. It was a token of Sernerk's chieftain.

‘It's not the Dark Elves we need. ’

A useful business card, the chief of the Sernerk.

It wasn't that great, but this business card had a place to use it. Thinking about this, Ferda takes another step. Then I heard a cheerful voice next to me.

[Wow! Dad, there's a big pig.]

White rabbit doll. It's Radina. She sits on Heron's shoulder, glittering at what appears to be a curious figure.

“Hmm? Where? ”

[Over there! Pig, huh? Is it not a bear?]

“Ah, a big horned boar. ”

Heron nods at Radina's point. He strokes Radina's head gently and smiles brightly.

“He looks good in the woods, but he's got a temper. Don't come any closer because it's dangerous. ”

Instead of approaching, I slip backwards and run away.

It must have felt the unique energy of the undead. Radina sags as the boar grows further and further away.

[Hehe, I wanted to take a closer look.]

“If she wants to, of course she should. ”

Heron pulled out his bow somehow.

Suddenly, an arrow of negative dimensional magical power appeared. Are you going to show your daughter a shattered boar? Ferda sighs and taps his back.

“We have a long way to go, Heron. ”

Heron narrows his gaze slightly on the sudden paper.

But also, within a moment, I drew my bow. It seems to recall an order from the previous practice. Though I kicked my tongue low as if I didn't deserve it.

‘It wasn't like that at the beginning · · · · · · · ·. ’

A vengeful-eyed monster. A persistent hunter who never misses a target. A noble warrior who burned down the Serenek Forest alone.

That was the image of Heron.

However, when it came to Radina, Heron turned into an unstoppable doll of a daughter. Ferda laughed in a different way than the original.

Then, one question came to mind.

‘If you have to choose one of Radina and Silas. ’

What choice does Heron have?

Curious about Ferda's face. Should I ask him myself? When I thought about it, his question was suddenly resolved.

[Dad, Dad.]

Radina, who grabbed Heron's hood.

She covers her mouth and smiles, then looks back at the reality.

Can I go with Prince Charming?]

Radina called him McDreamy. The reason was simple.

Because he's handsome like Prince Charming. That's all.

Meanwhile, at Radina's request, Heron replies with an awkward voice.

“Yes, Radina. That would be unfortunate for the king. ”

[Hehe, why?]

“No matter how harshly you touch the king's jade. ”

Heron gives a painful answer.

Judging by this, it looks like it prioritizes the side of the room.

Of course, it may be due to the ultimate submission, which is the extra skill of the resurrection of lions. Then he smiled as he listened to the woman's conversation.

“I'm fine. It's not that heavy. ”

[Heehee, hooray!]

As soon as the permission slipped, Radina jumped. You climb up to the shoulder of the zero-cha-char realm, leaving the restless Heron behind.

“Hehe, you look happy. ”

[Yes! The whole family's here.]

Family. That word made Heron's glare flicker.

Likewise, Ferda narrows her eyes and looks at Radina.

Radina's current memory was in an unstable state. I don't know if it's because the soul has been trapped in a box for over a hundred years, or if it's a side effect of necropsy.

‘Of course, there are some things that are comfortable. ’

For example, I did not question the fact that it was a doll. Rather, I thought it was a doll from the beginning. Moreover, Radina recognized Ferda and Silvan as family. It's like it's always been that way.

And now that I've forgotten all my terrible memories, it would be much better.

But I couldn't help feeling bitter for some reason.

Then you hear the conversation between Silvana and Radina.

[Prince, Prince.]

“Huh?"

[I have a favor to ask you.]

“What?”

[Chuckles] Yeah.]

Radina suddenly points to Ferda, who was hesitant for a moment.

Then he smiled shyly.

[I want to sit on my uncle's shoulders.]

Radina called Ferda an uncle.

There was no reason. It was just an uncle.

[May I sit down?]

Heron once said, When you make a request regarding Ferda, ask permission from the practitioner, not him. Thinking about this, Radina looks up and asks.

“Well, that's... ”

When I was blurry with my embarrassed face.

Darkness suddenly rises out of the starshade. Hopping onto Ferda's shoulder in an instant, it rebounds to a dull tone.

I'm sorry, but this is my seat.]

It was in the bridge.

During the day, I looked like a cute chick, not the main body. It's only visible to Ferda, of course. Meanwhile, on the appearance of the bridge, Radina asked with a sparkling look in her eyes.

[Hing, can't I just go up once?]

[Yes, no.]

The decisive answer returns.

Radina gives a grumpy look, and Heron looks at the bridge as if to kill her. With loud chatter, the group makes an elongated move.

How long have you been walking like that?

The speed of reality was getting slower. I've already left the Western Cave for half a day. Moreover, the road to Heindel is not usually rough. I'm running low on stamina.

Perceiving this, Ferda immediately stopped.

“Shall we take a break? ”

Was it because I heard the answer I was looking for?

In fact, you nod with a bright smile. It's time to eat, so you can finish your meal and go. When I thought about it, Ferda was going through her backpack.

“My king.”

Suddenly, Heron calls.

“There is a good place nearby. ”

“Yes? Where? ”

“It was a nest in a forest nest. ”

In response, he shut his mouth. A Forest Keeper's Nest is the place Heron used to live with his family.

“Are you okay? You can take me there. ”

“There's nowhere the king can't go. At least not in this forest. ”

Heron replies as if he doesn't care at all.

Then he said it again.

“I have something else for the king. ”

“To me?"

“Yes, I'm sure it will help a lot. ”

With an answer I'm sure of.

Heron's golden starlight bends like a crescent.

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