Chapter 1762 – 244. Torture of Hope

‘…It’s warm.’

The first feeling after returning to consciousness was warmth..

Warm warmth, like the spring sun, sees into your whole body and gives you a sense of coziness.

‘…Okay…’

The corners of my mouth naturally go up at that cozy feeling.

After all, it had been a long time since I felt this way.

After being pointed out as a witch and taken to the heresy inquisition, her painful days were just repeated

‘…I hope this moment…Lasts…Forever…’

She desperately wished.

I hope this warmth will never end

I hope she won’t have any more painful days

How long did she fall into that comfortable warmth?

Pat pat

I feel a rough hand stroking her hair.

“Ah.”

I was started by her sudden touch and opened my eyes without realizing it.

And I could see it.

“It seems like you had a good dream.”

A man with a familiar face smiling softly

‘…This…This person…’

Soon, I look closely at the familiar face of the man.

“Ah..”

At that moment, memories that had been dormant in her mind began to emerge.

“…God!”

That’s right.

The man in front of me is God

He was the savior who saved him from being accused of being a heretic and being burned at the stake.

“I’m sorry…I…Have done you a great disservice…”

Runiel, who discovered the identity of her man, apologizes repeatedly with an embarrassed expression.

It seemed like he was so relaxed that he passed out.

God personally embraced me like that.

‘Such a great disrespect!’

Although Jeamura’s harsh torture and coercive interrogation left him physically and mentally exhausted, and a series of shocking events occurred, his mental boundaries were completely broken down, but that is no excuse.

As a saved person, how can you find your own happiness in the arms of God without even saying thank you?

Even if I got down on my knees and prayed right away, it would have been such a great disrespect that I had nothing to say.

“There is no need to apologize, it’s not like I don’t know your situation.”

Seonwoo, the god of salvation, waves his hands.

When the natural tension is released, the damage that was suppressed soars in an instant

It was natural for her to faint as she was completely exhausted due to the harsh torture.

“But…”

“It’s okay. Are you doubting my decision now?”

Sunwoo narrows his eyes.

“No! How could that be possible? How dare I to the God of salvation! I’m sorry if I offended you! I apologize with my life..”

Runiel waves her hand with a thoughtful face.

This was because I was flooded with regret at the thought that I had committed an unholy act by criticizing God’s decision.

Sigh

“It’s a joke, it doesn’t have to be that serious.”

Seon-woo laughs at her playfully and gently strokes her.

“…Yes..”

“How is your physical condition? Is there anything more painful?”

“..Where the pain is…Uh..Uh..?”

Runiel’s pupils dilate as he examines his body hers.

Clearly, there were wounds big and small all over the body.

The horrific torture resulted in permanent damage.

“The wounds… All of them… “

However, even if I wash my eyes and look for those numerous wounds, I cannot see them.

Complete disappearance without even leaving a scar

Naturally, she couldn’t help but be surprised.

Because it was an unbelievable harmony

“First of all, all the visible injuries have been healed… But unfortunately, my spiritual power is not intact, so I wonder if the internal injuries were properly treated. Are you okay? Are there any more painful areas?”

Seon-woo gazes at her with his benevolent eyes and continues her words gently.

“It’s enough… I’m really… Grateful… To God… I’ve received this grace again… “

Runiel’s eyes begin to fill with emotion.

Not only did she save her life, which was no different from a candle in the wind, but she also healed all of her permanent wounds.

She could not control her emotions in front of her magnificent grace.

“Don’t worry, didn’t I tell you? I will become what you see in my eyes. “I just keep my words.”

Salvation from the true God, not the false God

The intention is to make that wish come true.

That must be the person she saw named Jang Seon-woo

“Why..”

Runiel looked at Sunwoo blankly, and then she opened her mouth.

“What do you mean?”

“Why are you being so nice to me?…Why are you being so kind to me?”

An infinitely insignificant and insignificant being compared to the great God.

She was just an ordinary girl you would see anywhere.

How can you do this to such a worthless person?

“I couldn’t leave it alone because I could see it, that’s all.”

“…God…It wasn’t because I was the one who saved him…”

Anyone who was in front of me would have been saved.

“Are you disappointed?”

“No, on the contrary, I am even more thankful and respectful to you for your great love and mercy. God.”

Runiel is playing tricks.

Salvation of all people, not of individuals

Rather, gratitude and respect are amplified.

Because this was infinite love that only God could do

“It seems like they are being viewed too favorably.”

“Ah, you are so humble… This lowly servant just struggles in front of God’s holiness..”

Runiel continued speaking in a tone of joy.

‘…It’s not humility..’

However, he does not reveal his true intentions.

Because I knew from experience that anyone who is in praise mode will be interpreted positively no matter what they say

The car that silently listened to Runiel’s praise

Stumbling

“Uh..Uhh!?”

Suddenly, the floor shook violently, and soon Runiel’s body swayed greatly.

Suddenly

In response, her Seonwoo quickly extends his hand to support her as she stumbles.

“Thank you..”

“Not much to say.”

Seonwoo smiles softly and replies.

“Rather than that..What is this..”

Runiel makes a puzzled expression.

I felt embarrassed as the ground, which had been fine, suddenly shocked.

“It looks like we’ve arrived.”

In response to that question, Seonwoo mumbles something that doesn’t make sense.

“Arrival?..What is that..”

“Look at the front over there.”

“The front?”

Runiel looks at her with a puzzled expression.

At that moment, both her eyes opened wide.

Pure white color symbolizing divinity

The pointed ceiling is located infinitely high, as if heading towards the sky, and dozens of majestic pillars support it.

Various patterns engraved on walls and pillars

“Church..The Vatican?!”

That’s right.

The majestic building in front of you is none other than the most sacred place where the Pope, who can be said to be the supreme governing body and commander-in-chief of the Goddess Church, resides.

The Holy See appeared before our eyes.

She couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

How can it be said that the Holy See is right in front of you?

“I’ll show you something fun.”

Seonwoo smiles, as if he knows what she’s thinking.

“…Is it something fun?”

Runiel could not understand the English text at all.

I’m going to show you something really fun.

“You can start now, Raceist.”

“Raisist!?…If it is Raysist…No way…The last…Dra…”

Unfortunately, she cannot finish her sentence.

Oh my gosh

The floor shook, and soon the wide open, vicious snout filled the entire field of vision.

A snout covered in scales that clearly belongs to a reptile

The last dragon, the mark

“…Eeeee!?!?”

The moment she combined those two things, she realized.

She realizes that this land she is stepping on is the head of the last dragon, the Reisist.

Kwaaaaa

Immediately afterwards, a huge, fiercely burning flame rises from the viciously opened maw and pours directly into the Holy See.

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“Emergency! It’s an emergency!”

“The Vatican is under attack!”

“Dragon’s breath..!”

“How on earth… Were all the dragons annihilated during the Dragon Demon War!?’

“That’s not important!” If this continues, the Holy See will collapse! We must evacuate!”

“Where…Where should I go!?…Where on earth!”

The completely unexpected attack caused panic within the Vatican.

As expected, the majority of the personnel residing in the Vatican were non-combatants.

They are not accustomed to situations where their lives are at risk to the point where they can maintain their senses in the face of a sudden attack.

In a way, it was natural for the entire Vatican to fall into panic.

“Everyone be quiet! Be quiet! Now is not the time to be so chaotic!”

At that time, Cardinal Verdin, who had finally found reason, raised his voice and calmed down his excitement.

In times like these, you need to stay calm.

If you get scared and excited, nothing will happen

However, Vatican officials can hardly escape their panic.

“Anyway, you can’t take down the Holy See with your breath! The Goddess’ protection is with us! How dare you be afraid!”

The entire Vatican was covered with the blessings of Beatrice, the goddess of creation.

Even the Dragon Breath, which boasts the greatest firepower, cannot even make a dent in the Holy See.

So there was no need to be afraid.

There will be no damage other than the building shaking.

“…Yeah…That’s right…”

“The goddess protects us..”

“Kuhuhm..Kuhuhm..”

Did the shout go through?

Soon, the noisy interior slowly begins to calm down.

“Besides, by now the Knights of God will have stepped in to suppress the situation themselves. So don’t worry, don’t you all know their power?”

Knights of God

Each and every one of them is a top-level Sword Expert, and although imperfect, they are the core force of the Goddess Church who can draw on a fragment of the power called Apostle Transformation

Even if a dragon was said to be the pinnacle of its species, there was no way it could handle it.

The Knights of God were one of the greatest forces in the world, one of the greatest forces in the entire continent.

“Furthermore, isn’t Sir Carlos, the Commander of the Knights, one of the most powerful men on the continent, on the verge of becoming a Grand Master, and the one who single-handedly cut down the monster of Deccan Mountain? If he wanted to, he would cut down a dragon with just one sword. You don’t have to worry about anything. “Nothing. Other than cancer.”

As the following words unfold, composition begins to settle on the faces of the panicked executives.

God’s protection and God’s knights, Commander Carlos

Three keywords stabilized their minds.

That’s right.

The ideal of being with them

There was no reason to feel fear.

No being could dare to invade this sacred place

At the moment when everyone was finding peace of mind

Talk

Something falls from the ceiling onto the floor.

“…Huh?”

At that sound, Cardinal Verdin turns his gaze to the place where the sound came from.

A white piece the size of a fingernail

‘…The piece…Why…’

Mysteriousness slowly raises my gaze upward.

And I could see it.

A small crack that can only be seen if you squint your eyes

‘…Why?’

The Holy See, surrounded by the goddess’s protection, is immune to time and is unaffected by climate.

In most cases, corrosion or cracks do not occur.

But suddenly there is a crack?

What on earth is going on?

It was a time when I had such doubts.

So bad so bad so bad

A crack the size of a fingernail slowly expands in size and begins to spread across the ceiling like a spider web.

“Uh..Uh..Huh?!”

“What on earth is that… “

“…How can the ceiling of the Vatican be?”

The eyes of the executives, including Cardinal Verdin, widen at the unbelievable sight.

How is something like that possible?

Kwaaaaa aaaaa…

And soon, the cracked ceiling collapses with an ear-piercing roar.

“Run away!”

“The ceiling is falling!”

“Aaaaah!”

At this, the executives have no time to be shocked and start running at full speed to avoid the falling debris.

How many times have you suffered from falling rocks?

“..Is everyone..Safe?”

“Fortunately, there were no injuries.”

“Are you okay, Cardinal?”

“I’m fine too.”

Did Beatrice, the goddess of creation, help?

Fortunately, there were no casualties among the executives.

“Anyway, the ceiling…”

“How on earth did this happen..”

Soon, the somewhat genuine executives look at the empty ceiling in despair.

The ceiling of the Vatican, which even dragons could not even scratch, collapsed.

The goddess’s protection had become useless.

The feeling of desperation was indescribable, and the suppressed fear began to creep up.

“Don’t worry too much! Although the ceiling has collapsed, don’t we have the Knights of God and their leader, Carlos? They will protect us!”

There was still room to believe.

The Knights of God, the elite force of the Goddess Church

Sir Carlos, the leader of the knights who is on the verge of becoming a grandmaster

As long as the two beings hold firm

As for fear…

“Kwaaaaa!”

Unfortunately, their rationalization did not last until the end.

This was because something crashed into the ceiling with a loud scream.

Soon all the executives’ eyes turn to the falling body.

I could see it at that moment.

A man with a familiar look, with bald head, black bruised eyes, and completely shattered thrush.

“”…Sir Carlos!!!!!!!!!!””

It wasn’t long before the executives were able to recognize his identity.

Supreme Commander of the Knights of God

Sir Carlos

One of the most powerful men on the continent, said to be on the verge of becoming a grandmaster, and the strongest man in the Goddess Church

One of the only two pillars of hope left

He was rolling around on the floor looking so ugly.

One of the only two remaining pillars of hope has collapsed

“..Uh..How could this happen..”

“Who..Who..Is Sir Carlos..”

“Could it be…” “A dragon!?”

Everyone couldn’t help but be embarrassed.

Because this was completely unexpected

“It’s me.”

At that time, a calm tone penetrates their ears.

‘Up!’

The eyes of executives naturally follow the source of the sound.

And I could see it.

A man coming down with sunlight from the open ceiling

“I asked them to go along, but they didn’t cooperate.”

Seon-woo, the man who came down from the sky, continues his speech in a calm and weak tone.

Clearly, he gave a choice.

Will we go in peace

Will we face bloodshed in the end?

Accordingly, Carlos chose the latter and paid a heavy price.

“You..”

“It’s not like we’ll see each other for long, but we’re talking in full.”

Seonwoo continues speaking with a grin.

“Just choose, are you going to go in peace or are you going to get crushed like this guy?”

“What on earth does it mean to go in peace?”

“Guide me to where the Pope is.”

“…What if it’s impossible?”

“What can I say? It’s just bloodshed.”

Tuk

Seonwoo grins and taps Carlos at his feet.

As a result, the executives’ complexions begin to harden.

“Don’t be afraid! Sir Carlos was caught off guard, but we still have God’s knights left!”

In response, Cardinal Verdin steps in and brightens the mood.

Although the goddess’s protection was broken and the knight commander, Sir Carlos, was defeated, there was still some faith left.

Knights of God

Although it is imperfect, it is the most elite force of the denomination that can be apostolicized

Soon they will come.

Their main job was to protect the Holy See

“It’s God’s knights…”

Taak

Suddenly, Seonwoo snaps his fingers.

Wooooow

Then, the entire building shakes with a loud noise.

And the ceiling that was bathed in sunlight turns black.

The executives quickly raise their gaze at this strange incident.

And I could see it.

The grip of a large reptile that is grasping something tightly.

Soon, the moment when that grip is fully spread

Cooung cooung cooung cooung cooung cooung

Knights wearing brilliant silver armor begin to fall to the floor, unconscious.

“…”

“…”

The sight left the executives speechless

It was because I was able to recognize it

Those falling from the ceiling

They are lying ungainly on the floor

The fact that the Goddess Church boasts of the most elite force and knights of God

Not only Sir Carlos but also they were completely annihilated.

“Are you talking about these people?”

At that moment, the complexions of the Vatican officials began to turn pale.

It was because I was able to recognize it.

The fact is that there is no place to trust anymore.