Chapter 1686 – 168. Understanding the Case.

“Hmm..”

The chief of Heltont Village.

He gives Hudson a somber expression and strokes his chin.

In a peaceful village

This was because a completely unexpected event occurred.

‘…An unidentified body found not far from the village with its chest pierced…’

Not a village resident.

The faces of all the residents

As the village chief, everything is remembered in his mind

‘The age range is approximately early 60s… The wrinkles are wrinkled, but the nutritional status is not bad. The clothing is shabby at first glance, but the fabric is quite expensive, so he must have lived a wealthy life … But there is nothing worth money … There is nothing to prove his identity his his … ‘〈 Br〉

I have doubts.

Why did an old man with a lot of money and limited mobility show up at Hellturn in shabby clothes?

And who on earth killed such an old man and why?

“…Hmm..”

Even if I turn my head, I can’t think of a suitable home.

‘If you think you were robbed while out on a field trip… It’s a bit odd, though.’

A rich, leisurely old man who was tired of the stuffy upper-class life went out to experience the common people or to enjoy a secret night out, but was robbed and murdered.

If you think about it this way, it makes perfect sense.

‘…I mean, it’s not a coincidence.’

Past mercenary days

The intuition that saved his life speaks many times for itself.

This is not a simple robbery and murder

It’s full of strange things

‘…But I don’t know what that is.’

But nothing really came to mind.

Unlike the persimmon that has not yet lost its spirit, its head has hardened for a long time

‘…Should I ask Leila?’

My intelligent daughter, Layla, might be able to provide an appropriate answer to this strange situation.

Unlike her hard-headed self, she was infinitely intelligent

‘…No… It’s a bit weird to tell a busy kid to come…’

As a saint of the Seonwoo Church, she led a busy life, to the point that her body was not enough for twelve.

In many ways, it was unpleasant to be called out for something like this.

‘…Hmm…I’m worried…I’m worried.’

The car that I was so worried about

“Aren’t you the village chief?”

A familiar voice penetrates my ears.

As I turn my gaze to follow her voice, a beautiful woman with silver hair comes into view.

Former leader of the Knights of the Holy Ten

Current leader of the Holy Knights of Seonwoo Church

Agnes was the main character.

“Oh my, what are you doing here?”

“I was patrolling around the village… I was a bit concerned when I heard that a murder had occurred.”

Agnes continued speaking in a calm tone.

Hehe, I’m just grateful that you care so much for Heltont.

Hudson bursts into laughter and expresses his gratitude.

Even though it wasn’t ordered by anyone, he took the initiative to defend the village like this.

How can I not be thankful?

“Don’t worry, I was just doing the natural thing as a shield for the holy and great God of Goodwill.”

Agnes continued speaking as if it was no big deal.

Helton is a great sanctuary where the God of Goodness descends.

The residents of Heltant were precious believers chosen by the god Seonwoo.

Protecting them was a very natural responsibility as a Holy Knight of the Seonwoo Church.

“It’s this person more than that, the body found near the border.”

Agnes stares at the corpse lying in peace.

“Yes, that’s right.”

Seueuugh

Agnes began to carefully examine the body.

‘…You look familiar…’

Agnes’s eyebrows are narrow.

Quite familiar appearance

But I can hardly think of it.

“Do you know anyone?”

As she furrowed her brows

Hudson continues speaking with a smile.

“…It looks familiar, but…I don’t remember exactly, where on earth did we meet…”

Agnes slightly tilts her head.

“…Isn’t this someone from the Holy Empire?”

Agnes is from the Holy Empire.

If she is familiar with her, it would be natural for her to think of that first

“It’s probably not from the Holy Empire. I remember all the important people…”

The main figures of the Holy Empire were packed in her head.

And in the list of important people, there was no old man anywhere

“Have you found out anything else?”

“Well … Other than the fact that he is an old man who has led a wealthy life, judging by his nutritional status and clothing, I am also …”

“Cloth?”

Agnes sparkles her eyes.

This was because she thought it might be a clue.

“Yes, even for a layman, it was quite luxurious fabric in my opinion.”

“Can I take a look?”

“Of course.”

Hudson turns her body, takes out the dead man’s clothes that he had previously taken off, and immediately gives them to Agnes.

“…”

Agnes begins to carefully examine the clothes she was given.

“…This…This…”

And then she opens her eyes wide and makes a shocked expression.

As if she couldn’t believe the reality before her her, her her eyes her, her

“Why..Why are you doing this!? Is there some problem!?”

Hudson could not hide his surprise at that strong reaction.

“…This is not ordinary clothing.”

“Then..?”

“It is a top-class Noble Phantasm endowed with God’s protection and blessing.”

“See..You mean see!?”

At those words, Hudson’s eyes begin to fill with astonishment.

Noble Phantasm

A legendary tool called the Mysterious Crystal

Among them, it has the value of being classified as the highest!?

“…Wait…If it’s God’s protection and…Blessing… Then… Really…?”

“There are not many places on the continent that can contain this much divinity, the Holy Empire… So, excluding the Church of Genesis, there is only one place, the Church of the Sun God.”

Although its strength has weakened due to the disappearance of the warrior Cecilia and the collapse of the main group, it is still one of the best religious groups on the continent.

“And there are not many beings who can wear such a top-class Noble Phantasm. If I were to choose, I could name about three. One is Cecilia, the strongest hero of humanity who was chosen by the sun god Latrell, the other is a saint of the Latrell Church, and the remaining one is. .”

“Pope of the Sun God, Benedict VII…”

Chief Hudson’s face began to darken.

This was because I could sense that something unusual had happened.

“We need to call an emergency meeting.”

Agnes also continued speaking with an extremely serious expression.

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“Are you sure?”

Rayra, the saint of Seonwoo Church, asks with a sombre expression

“Yes, I was able to remember the face again, I am sure it was Pope Benedict.”

Agnes continued speaking with a confident expression.

“…I see.”

Layla shakes her head as if in agreement.

Agnes was a woman so thorough that she felt like she was being stubborn.

Her conviction was more persuasive than ten words.

“I’m very embarrassed. I can’t believe that the unidentified body was none other than Pope Benedict…”

Honestly, I still can’t believe it.

The fact that such a big man was found dead near Helternt

“…If it wasn’t for a Noble Phantasm wrapped in protection and blessings, I wouldn’t have recognized it either.”

Agnes opened her mouth as if she understood her feelings.

“…If it’s a treasure…”

“This is it.”

Agnes takes out the Noble Phantasm that was folded to one side and lifts it up.

So that everyone can see

Then, everyone in the conference room focused their attention on the clothes.

“That… Is a top-class Noble Phantasm with God’s protection and blessing…”

Representative of the elves

High Elf, Selena makes an admiring expression.

This was because the divinity contained in the clothes could be felt.

“It has Pope-level defense..”

Luna El, who was assisting her by her side, also widened her eyes.

“It’s surprising… Yes… It looks normal on the outside.”

Excelfed, the representative of the Graybeard tribe dwarves, was amazed.

It was because I found the protective power contained in that simplicity quite interesting.

“I think it would be nice to arrange it and wear it!”

Nymph Vercesa’s greedy eyes twinkled.

I don’t know what it is, but everyone is amazed

I really wanted it.

“That’s strange.”

At that time, Northwood’s guardian dragon, Lasillus, who was watching silently, made a questioning expression.

Naturally, everyone’s eyes are focused on her.

There was a deep doubt in their eyes.

“There was a hole in my chest.”

Rasilus opened his mouth as if he could not understand.

“What’s the problem with that?”

“I was killed with my chest pierced, so isn’t it natural to have scars?”

Nymph Versace, Dwarf, and Excelde asked back in confusion.

It was because I couldn’t understand the reason for pointing out the obvious.

“That’s a top-class Noble Phantasm coated with the protection and blessings of the Sun God, right? Isn’t it strange that it was pierced? Even if the defense was kept to a minimum, it would be comparable to the Holy Barrier that the Pope decided to unleash.”

“Ah!”

“That’s what I heard!…

At those words, Exalted and Versace opened their mouths as if they had realized.

It’s definitely strange.

If it were a Noble Phantasm surrounded by the sun god’s protection and blessing, its defensive power would be comparable to the barrier that the Pope had decided to deploy.

How could a hole be created in such a treasure?

How can you not think this is strange?

“I guess it’s not an ordinary robbery and murder.”

At that time, Bahamut, who brings about destruction, was watching the situation…No, Yongran spoke in a calm tone.

I could tell even with a quick look.

He has a defense so strong that even he cannot tear it apart with his bare hands.

“Targeted murder, and that’s at a level of skill that is at least comparable to mine.”

If there were a being that could cut through something like that in an instant, it would be at least on a level comparable to that of the Seven Rulers.

This cannot be considered a simple robbery and murder case.

“A person with skills comparable to Lord Bahamut..”

“So, does that mean he has reached at least seven ruler levels?”

Hehe… Is this the appearance of a new enemy again!?…”

Everyone starts to tremble with anxiety.

Bahamut, the dragon that brings about destruction, was a top powerhouse whose opponent was difficult to find even if he searched the entire continent.

A super-strong person comparable to Bahamut would naturally be intimidated and scared.

“Well, everyone, don’t be too scared. No matter how strong you are, will you be stronger than your master?”

Yongran removed his mouth as if it was no big deal.

I wasn’t too worried.

No matter how strong you are, you will inevitably be inferior to your master, the strongest monster in this dimension

Unless God has descended on this world

‘No, if you were the owner, I think you would win even if you had a serious fight with Shin, right?’

It was a monster among monsters with such power

“But isn’t Eunkong unconscious right now?”

“That’s right! I secretly pulled the cheeks! But I was still struggling in dreamland!”

“You bastard! What did you do to Eun-gong!”

Beans

“Hoeeeeeng! I’m against violence! I’m against it!”

If Sunwoo was still alive, he wouldn’t be so worried.

However, Sunwoo was unconscious after the fight with Verbans.

It is not at all in a state to provide assistance against an unknown enemy.

“Well, won’t it wake up on its own?”

“What if it doesn’t happen?”

“I’ll think about it later.”

In short, it meant not worrying about things that haven’t happened yet.

“…This is so irresponsible!”

“If you don’t prepare in advance, you will be in big trouble.”

“But there’s no other way, right? If you’re stronger than me, it would be nothing short of a disaster.”

The only one who could handle that disaster was Sunwoo.

“That too…”

“It’s definitely not wrong. I can’t refute it.”

It was definitely not wrong.

It is called a disaster because there is nothing that can be done

There was no way I could escape or handle it.

“What Yongran said is definitely not wrong. If the current enemy is something that even Yongran cannot handle, then there is nothing we can do about it…”

Layla agrees with those words and continues her words.

She also doesn’t think Yongran was wrong.

If there is an enemy that cannot handle even Heltant’s highest power, Yongran, its level his will be at least comparable to that of the Four Heavenly Kings.

There was no one here in Helton who could handle such a strong person.

“But we can’t just sit back and wait for the return of the Good God. How can we hope for salvation if we rely only on God and don’t even try to protect ourselves?”

Layla continued her words in a calm tone.

“But there’s no way, right?”

Yongran exaggeratedly shrugged his shoulders and continued speaking.

I understand your feelings, but there is no way.

“No, there is a way.”

Layla shakes her head and continues her sentence.

“If we build a common front with these two denominations, the Church of the Sun and the Church of Genesis…”

Her confident eyes her, her sparkle her.

“The Church of the Sun…The Church of the Creation…”

“A united front!?!”

“There is no way that is possible!”

And the eyes of those in the room widen.

They were people who treated other religions like nothing more than dogs passing by on the street.

In particular, in the case of the Genesis Church, it was a group with extreme madness that unconditionally defined those who did not believe in their God as heretics and even committed extermination if they failed.

A united front with them?

Isn’t it impossible for something like that to be possible?

“If it’s impossible, we have to make it possible.”

And we will protect it somehow.

Helton, the sanctuary of the god Sunwoo

All residents who are believers of Sunwoo God

‘Until the Lord comes back.’

Layla’s orange eyes are reminiscent of an evening sunset, sparkle with firm determination.