730 – I Came Again Without Dying – 4
Amazing news that the head of the family, who was on vacation, has joined the Death King subjugation team.
If you are a human with even a fragment of conscience left, you cannot keep news that you cannot proudly say, or a war that is nothing else, a secret. Being scolded for telling the truth and being blamed for hiding it are two different things.
“Death King, subjugation?”
“Yeah…”
However, it is better than hiding it and getting caught, and telling the truth is not the easiest way.
“Well, why is there a knife there… “
Marr, who continued speaking in a trembling voice, kept her mouth shut.
Marr probably knows it in her head too. If the great evil called Death King has reawakened, he must use all his might to eliminate it. As the living blessed person and the best swordsman on the continent, I cannot be left out of the battle to subdue the Death King.
And considering how the Death King overturned the continent in the past, we need to deal with it early for the sake of his children.
“…His Majesty the Emperor and the Church already know that Karl is participating in the war, right?”
She nodded silently at those words.
This was a request made by the church first, and it was accepted before the emperor. Unfortunately, my participation in the war is confirmed. It’s almost impossible to buy it now.
“Then my stubbornness means tarnishing the sword’s honor and mocking His Majesty. I’m also putting the continent in danger because of my greed.”
The voice was so full of bitterness and sadness that I almost cried. Death King, that b*stard may not know anything else, but he definitely killed the peace and happiness of our family.
“Kal did not volunteer because of personal greed, nor did the empire step forward for the national interest. Since the church is willing to ring five bells for the continent… It is right for him to step forward now… I cannot hold Carl back. There is none.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Don’t say that. There’s something wrong with Carl.”
I quietly hugged Mar, seeing her with tears in her eyes.
Then her chest started to get wet. Only after my body she covered Marr’s her face her her was Marr able to vent her emotions her
Even in this situation, it was very Mar-like to not even make a sniffling sound.
“Carl. If you go, I also—”
“No.”
I immediately shook my head at Trixie’s words
It would be difficult for Trixie to join me just because I am in the army. Just as my wives worry about me, as a husband, I want to prevent them from danger.
“You never know when Death King will do something. We must have the power to protect the system in case of an emergency.”
However, people who are heading to the Death King’s stronghold say, ‘We can’t do that because it would be dangerous.’ That is an unconvincing statement no matter who hears it. Therefore, he refused to accompany Trixie, citing strategic reasons rather than personal feelings.
Moreover, the fact that Trixie has to stay behind to defend the system is not an excuse made up accidentally, but is also a strategy for defending the metropolitan area that the empire has maintained for decades. Even when Khagan was doing all kinds of shit in the north, Trixie never left the system. Death King is probably an exception.
“So, trust and wait. Even though I am the best swordsman on the continent, would I be defeated by a loser who died 800 years ago? I heard that the Church of Dawn also sent a large number of famous paladins and priests.”
“I don’t think you’ll lose, but…”
Trixie said that and looked at me with a complex and subtle expression.
It would be too worrying to just let me go, and the defense of the system would be in jeopardy to force me to follow along. As I just said, if the Death King takes advantage of a gap in the system’s defenses, there is no such thing as a disaster.
It’s questionable whether the newly resurrected Death King would have such a detour ability, but who would have imagined that a guy who died 800 years ago would reappear? For now, it is best to assume all worst-case scenarios.
“Be sure to receive strengthening magic before you go.”
“Of course I should.”
I smiled slightly at Trixie’s declaration of surrender.
To this he received the consent of his first wife, Mar, and the eldest, Trixie. Other wives will also follow this public opinion and understand Jonggun.
It’s embarrassing because it feels like they’re waging a public opinion war against the wives, but since they’re outnumbered 1 to 6, it’s a ploy that can’t be helped. It would be difficult to deal with each of the six by myself.
“You can come back safely… Right?”
“Okay then. Now it’s my turn to go on a trip with Rize, and it would be unfair if I got even a little bit hurt.”
In fact, not only Rize but also the other ladies only prayed for my well-being and victory and did not stop the war. Rather than holding on to something that could not be prevented until the end and breaking up with me crying, he chose to part ways with a smile, wishing me well.
These women are so kind and wise that they are more than enough for me, so I am always grateful.
“Master.”
“Hmm?”
While heading to the warehouse in the mansion to select a sword to cut down the Death King, I ran into Jangsaeng wandering around the hallways.
“What’s going on? The atmosphere is strange.”
Then he looked up at me and slowly opened his mouth.
The corners of my mouth went up without me knowing. He was usually a grumpy guy who seemed to be dissatisfied with everything, but he had become quite gentle after going on vacation to the County of Tilglehen. After all, whether a person or an animal is tired, their personality becomes dirty. You became so gentle after resting.
“A strange guy pops out and we have to go and subdue him.”
“Strange guy?”
“They say it’s Death King. You appeared after you were sealed, so you don’t know.”
Jangsaeng’s expression suddenly distorted at those words.
It was an expression that reminded me of a time in the past when I was dissatisfied with everything. If you suddenly do that, then what happens to me who secretly praised me for becoming a gentler?
“There was someone who dared to risk death?”
‘Ah.’
However, as soon as I checked Jangsaeng’s anger points, I was able to understand.
This guy. Now it is called Jangsaeng, but it was once called death. I was so used to the name Jangsaeng that I forgot about it.
“No matter how silent I was, there is someone who is calling for death over me! He is a shameful and foolish person!”
He was a long-time man who went on a rampage, but of course he was not a threat. When a little Yorkshire Terrier-sized guy jumps at me, he just looks cute.
Looking at it like this, I thought I could understand why our kids were crazy about Jangsaeng. Wouldn’t it have been cute to even cry out for help?
“Then do you want to go with me?”
At those words, Jangsaeng’s trembling body suddenly stopped.
“…I will no longer be dead, but a long life. I will not have to face the death of a new era.”
It was a bit of an ugly remark, but I decided to understand.
It would be too much to ask a former evil god who lost his divinity to fight against the great evil of the continent.
The Holy Knights and Priests of the Dawn Church gathered in the Marquis of Ivelaten, in the southeastern part of the empire.
The force was literally spread across the continent, but it was gathered at an insane speed through the continuous use of teleportation magic. I thought this is what the crusaders looked like when they were in front of Jerusalem.
“It’s quite a powerful force. It will destroy a fairly small country in an instant.”
And the owner of the territory, the Marquis Yvelaten, looked at the church’s power with a bitter expression.
It’s a natural reaction. It was crazy to wake up and see that a huge radioactive mass called the Death King had appeared in his territory, but this time, all the power that could destroy the nation had been gathered. No matter how much effort is put into subduing the Death King, the lord cannot help but feel uncomfortable.
“The scale is quite large as they gather from all over the continent, but the discipline seems to be strict, perhaps because they follow God’s teachings.”
That’s why he worked hard to appease the Marquis of Yvelaten. It is true that their scale and destructive power are no joke, but since they belong to the church, they will not cause trouble within the territory.
“That’s certainly true. The minister is right.”
Fortunately, the Marquis’ expression brightened a little due to my consolation.
Of course, it was only a little bit. The expression on their faces will brighten when the suppression of the Death King is over and the church’s forces return to their original positions.
“Your Excellency the Marquis. “Your Excellency the Minister.”
While I was watching the punitive force with the Marquis, I heard a strangely familiar voice from behind.
“Ah, it’s been a while.”
As soon as I saw the face of the person approaching from behind, I quickly shook his hand.
A member of the Holy Knights stationed in the Archdiocese of Ausien, and once the commander of the 1st Imperial Guard Corps.
A victor whose life was twisted by the assassination of a cardinal from the Twilight Church and who chose the path of a paladin, but succeeded in capturing the leader of the Church of Twilight and avenging the rank of leader.
‘You’re the leader?’
Looking closely, I saw that the former corps commander’s epaulettes were more brilliant than before. Was he promoted in recognition of his contribution to catching the cult leader?
“Yes, it’s been a while.”
Anyway, the leader of the Holy Knights, who held my hand, bowed to the marquis.
“Thanks to the cooperation of His Excellency the Marquis, all members of the Death King Punishment Team were safely gathered in Ivelaten. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of His Holiness the Pope.”
“How could I spare your cooperation in eliminating the plague on the continent? This work is also an honor to be able to participate in the noble cause of the church, so if you need anything, please feel free to let me know.”
“Yes, Your Excellency. Thank you for your consideration.”
The Marquis treated the leader of the Holy Knights with a soft and gentle expression, as if he had lied about seeing the punitive force with vague eyes just a moment ago. Until the moment the leader bows his head again and walks away.
I was a little impressed. Facial acting has to be as natural as breathing to be able to reign as a marquis. As expected, it is the real high point of nobles.
“…Minister.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
“Still, you don’t know how reassuring it is that the minister, an imperial citizen, came.”
The Marquis, who was looking at the back of the Holy Knight leader, opened his mouth again in a faint voice.
At that moment, I thought, ‘That commander is also the commander of the Imperial Corps?’ The words almost came out, but I held back. To the Marquis, the past nationality of the Holy Knight Leader would have no meaning.
“We will do our best to subdue the Death King as quickly as possible.”
“It’s a happy thing to hear. But don’t overdo it. There are a lot of people who will be sad if the Minister gets hurt here.”
I nodded shyly at the marquis’ words.
I didn’t know that in addition to his wives, he would also be worried by the Marquis.
I saw a familiar face again at the gathering of the leaders of the punitive force.
“It’s been a while since I greeted you, brother.”
Tanian also joined the punitive force.
But. It would be a waste to make fun of the next saint, one of the best forces in the church. If an all-out war has been declared, it is only right to mobilize the maximum force.
“Yes, it’s been a while. How have you been?”
“Fortunately, I was able to spend peaceful days under the grace of the Lord.”
That is, until the Death King appears.
As Tanian added that, his eyes were calmer than usual.
I think I’ll see again the crazy holy methods I saw when subduing the Twilight Church.
“Yes, brother.”
“You tell me.”
“I’m embarrassed to tell you this so suddenly, but… I’m planning to get married at the end of the year.”
?
“Once the battle to subdue the Death King is over, prepare for the wedding—”
Without realizing it, I covered Tanian’s mouth with my hand.
How dare this b*stard raise a flag.