Chapter 1688 – 170. Three Saints

“Assemble all of the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun immediately! Head straight to Helternt!”

Kwaaaaang

Saint of the Sun God Religion

Victorica bangs harshly on the desk and raises her voice.

I was provoked by a bitch who had no religious background.

I had no intention of just quietly moving on.

She is planning to face that arrogant face directly.

“Wait a moment… Please hold still for a moment! Saint Victorica!… You must find your composition!”

Then, the leader of the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun

Roman urgently tried to dissuade her.

She has become somewhat emotional due to unexpected provocation.

She needed to regain her cool.

“I am extremely calm right now, Roman.”

Creep

The eerie sound of molars grinding penetrates my ears.

No matter how I looked at it, he didn’t seem to be in a cold state.

“…It doesn’t look like that at all…”

“You really have a lot to say, Roman.”

Victoria frowns.

This strict paladin does not give up on a single word.

I just spit out what I wanted to say.

“Whoa…Okay, I admit it, I was very excited just now.”

Soon, Victorica continues her words in a somewhat subdued voice.

“So I’ll say it again, assemble the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun right now, we’re all heading to Helternt.”

“Nothing has changed at all!?”

“Of course, my decision won’t change even if the excitement subsides.”

“Why do you want to step forward yourself?”

“Didn’t you point me out and invite me? If so, you should go.”

“It could be a trap!”

“So you’re joining the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun, aren’t you? Are you not confident enough to protect me? If that’s the case, I think I’ll be disappointed.”

Victorica continued her words with a blatantly disappointed expression.

High self-esteem

Leader of the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun

It was a clear provocation towards Roman.

“It is not a matter of whether you can protect it or not. I am telling you that there is no need to take risks.”

However, despite such provocative remarks, Roman maintains his cool and begins to continue her words.

Cecilia, Hero of the Sun, disappears beyond her gate

In the current situation where Pope Benedict VII returned to Latrell’s embrace

Saint Victoria was no different from the actual head of the Sun God religion.

How can she say that she is sending her to a place that may be her enemy?

This cannot happen.

“Then what do you mean?”

“I will personally lead the knights to Helton and find out the truth.”

“I don’t think Roman will be very welcome if he goes?”

She said that she was Ray, a woman who introduced herself as a saint of the Seonwoo Church.

Come to me in person

She even went to the trouble of creating a disposable artifact for confidential communication.

Most likely, what they want is a private meeting with themselves, who are saints

In such a situation, if Roman and the knights headed to Helton, there was no way they would welcome them willingly.

“It doesn’t matter, I just need to investigate the truth and get the Pope’s belongings back.”

Roman continued speaking in a tone as if it was no big deal.

“So, you might not even be able to do those obvious things without me.”

“It is a very legal process to reveal the truth and return the belongings, and if you refuse to do so, I will even consider using my power.”

Roman continued speaking with his unique stubborn eyes shining.

“It’s too much for you and the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun alone.”

In response to that confident declaration, Victorita makes a sharp statement.

“The Knights of the Dawn of the Sun are by no means weak, saintess.”

“I know very well, the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun are strong.”

Originally, the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun, along with Hero Cecilia, represented the power of the Sun Goddess Church.

There was no way they were weak.

“But they are probably fully prepared as well, and they won’t deliberately make such a dangerous provocation when they are outgunned…”

Worst case

An extremely dangerous provocation that could lead to an all-out war with the Sun God religion

Doing that without difficulty

In other words

Even if it goes to all-out war, it would mean that it has a level of power that is not scary.

“It would have at least the same power as the Sun God Church, or more than that.”

It was said that exercising one’s skills was meaningless.

Rather, it will be the one who suffers

“…It’s just a new religion, it can’t possibly have such huge power…”

Roman denied it.

I couldn’t believe it.

Founded

Isn’t it a new religion that’s only been around for a few months?

But how can we build up a power comparable to that of the new Sun God religion?

“It’s not impossible if you have the Leorde Empire behind you, and Agnes Leorde will be with you.”

It was already a famous story on the continent that the Leorde Empire made Seonwu Bridge its state religion.

If we had them at our backs, it would not have been impossible to fight an all-out war with the Sun God Church.

With them was humanity’s greatest archmage, Agnes Leorde.

“…Agnes Leorde.”

Roman was angry at her words, but he had no choice but to agree.

Agnes Leorde is one of the seven rulers of the continent

A being with the power of a nation capable of easily destroying a small kingdom

If it weren’t for Cecilia, humanity’s strongest warrior, there would be no one who could handle her.

That’s why she had no choice but to agree.

Because it was a fact that could not be denied

“Roman, you’re not planning on risking the life and death of the church just for the sake of your pride, are you?”

“…Of course.”

“Then the answer is there. I’m going with you, just like I said the first time.”

“…”

“You don’t look surprised.”

“…Honestly, that’s right, taking a saint to a place where you don’t know what the intention is, what the purpose is, and whether it’s an enemy…”

“Still, we have to go, because we’re the ones regretting it now.”

There was definitely a risk

What I could get was more.

That’s why you have to go.

Only then will the sun god religion be able to move forward

“…I will prepare it.”

In the end, Roman had no choice but to shake his head.

Because she was able to recognize that there was no other way.

In this way, the path of the Sun God religion was decided.

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[We sincerely welcome you to Helton, a place full of dreams and hopes]

The moment we arrived at Helton

The first thing that caught my eye was a ridiculously large sign.

“Haa..”

I can’t help but laugh out loud at the old-fashioned comment, which is more like something you’d see in an underdeveloped countryside rather than a sophisticated city.

Haha, welcome, my name is Hudson, the chief of Heltont here.”

And soon a bald, ferocious middle-aged man appears in front of the entrance and welcomes them.

To be honest, it looked more like a back alley gangster than a village chief.

“Do you want to eat first, or do you want to go to the accommodation first? Or do you want to go sightseeing?”

Hudson smiles cheerfully and continues speaking.

“No, there is no need for that. We have a prior agreement with the saint of Seonwoo Church.”

Saint of the Sun God Religion

Victory continues speaking in a calm tone.

I had no intention of wasting time.

I just plan on going solo as soon as possible

“You are from the Church of the Sun, so you have committed an act of disrespect.”

Hudson politely apologized.

“I will guide you right away, follow me.”

Hudson turned around and started leading.

And the Holy Knights, including Victorica, begin to follow.

“..What do you think?”

Victoria asks, winking at Hudson, who is ahead of her.

“He is quite disciplined, to the point where it would be quite suspicious to call him just a village chief.”

Roman continues her words, staring at the back of Hudson’s head with suspicious eyes.

For a village chief, his level of training was quite high.

Comparable to most battle priests

She couldn’t help but feel suspicious.

“Hmph…You’re doing something weird.”

Victorica snorts lightly.

This was because her fighting behavior she felt quite different.

‘…Even the village chief is at this level…What is this message?’

Irrefutable bravado

Usually, those who don’t have anything tend to show off like this.

‘Seonwoo Bridge…Maybe it’s not as big a deal as I thought.’

If you look at the magnanimity of a woman called a saint.

At that time, when I was immersed in her thoughts and chasing after her

Drop

“This is the place.”

Hudson suddenly stops walking and stretches out his hand to point to a point.

Naturally, the Holy Knights, including Victorica, turned their attention to the place he pointed.

“…Huh…”

“..No..”

“..That’s…Unbelievable..”

Everyone can’t help but be shocked.

This was because a temple of enormous size welcomed them.

A huge roof that spreads out as if covering the sky

Twelve large pillars that stand firmly as if holding up the sky

Buildings made of the highest quality marble and sculptures that exude an artistic feel at a glance

It wasn’t just the size that was huge.

It even has artistic beauty.

‘…Such grandeur.’

‘It’s not just big… It’s even beautiful…’

‘This is possible?…With human power?’

‘..Even the main altar, which was built when the castle was powerful in the past, is hoping for light.’

That time when everyone was mesmerized by the grandeur of the sight.

“This is the temple of Seonwoo Bridge.”

Hudson smiles.

With a very proud expression

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“What do you mean? You’re only allowing the saintess to enter?”

“I’ve never heard of such a thing!”

“Do you mean to say that you knew what they would do and sent the saint alone?”

“This is unacceptable!”

The members of the Knights of the Dawn of the Sun began to protest in unison.

There is one reason

This was because only Victorica was allowed to enter.

“This is a message from the saintess of Seonwoo Church, Leila. If you cannot accept it, you will not be allowed to enter.”

Hudson continued speaking in a calm tone.

“Will it test our patience!”

“You guy! Can you handle it!”

At that attitude, the Holy Knights began to express their anger by glaring at him with threatening gaze.

But even so, Hudson did not go back down.

Just firmly guard the front door

At a time when the atmosphere was about to become dangerous

“Okay, let’s take that offer.”

“Saint!”

In response, the knight commander, Roman, raises his voice.

“I’m fine, Roman.”

Victorica continues speaking with a calm and weak expression.

“It’s not okay for us! How can you let a saint come in alone?”

Roman raised his voice with an angry expression on his face.

The fact that the knights came all the way here with only one knight’s force was sufficient to yield enough concessions.

But now you’re even asking for a guard?

How can this be tolerated?

“Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”

“But…”

“Even though we believe in different gods, we are all religious people with different beliefs. Wouldn’t it be impossible to do something outrageous in a place where gods are worshiped?”

Victorica continues her words by criticizing Roman kindly.

“So just wait, until I get back.”

Jump, jump, jump

After finishing her words, Victorica took her steps and began to slowly move towards the inside of her temple.

Hudson then moved aside to the blocking door and allowed her entry.

And the moment she completely disappeared inside her temple

It blocks the door again.

As if no one can be allowed in

The knights, including Roman, just glared at Hudson as if they were going to eat him.

Of course, Hudson, the person in question, didn’t seem to care at all.

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Jump, jump, jump

After entering the temple, Victorica slowly takes her steps.

How long did it take to walk like that?

‘Where on earth should I go..’

Soon her her eyebrows her furrow mercilessly.

The temple is so wide

That was because she didn’t even know where to go.

‘He’s so arrogant that he’s even unkind.’

At that time when I was complaining like that

[120 steps forward!]

The writing on the floor catches my eye.

It seemed like she was so consider that she made her own mark.

Jump, jump, jump

Victorica takes her steps following that ridiculous sign.

[100 steps to the right!]

[72 steps to the left!]

[350 steps forward!]

[Ahh! Mistake, mistake! 200 steps back!]

How far did she walk, following that ridiculous sign?

Soon, a visit comes before your eyes.

I could recognize it.

The destination that the sign points to is that place

Wow

Grasp the door handle and slowly open the door.

“Ah..Anit!…You?!”

The moment the door was completely opened

Victoria’s eyes are filled with astonishment.

This was because a completely unexpected person appeared before her eyes.

“Oh my, who is this? Isn’t it a worthless creature of the sun god?”

A woman with a sacred aura and long silver hair

State religion of the Holy Empire

Genesis Church

There, it was the pinnacle of power, second only to the Pope

“…Lorelai”

The saint of the Church of Genesis appeared.

“Your memory isn’t that bad, Victorica.”

Lorelai welcomes her with her smile

When the place became a bit chaotic

Jump, jump, jump

Behind Victorica, her footsteps begin to sound louder.

“Now everyone is gathered together.”

And soon, a beautiful woman with hair as orange as the sunset begins to slowly appear inside the door.

“Nice to meet you, my name is Leila, and I am a saint of Seonwoo Church.”

A woman who introduced herself as a saint of Seonwoo Church

Layla smiles leisurely and continues her words.

“Then shall we begin the meeting in earnest? Saints.”

Staring at two other saints