Chapter 1776 – 258. The Dawn of War

A large temple built with pure white, high-quality marble

The prayer room located in the innermost part of the place

A woman with impressive orange hair resembling a setting sunset bows her head while clasping her hands.

Prayer for the great one God who stayed for a while and then left

Quiet and quiet

No response

Even though he doesn’t come to visit me in person

She loved this moment of prayer.

Maybe it was just my mood, but at this moment, I felt a sense of unity with the departed God.

‘God, whom I respect so much and love endlessly, I pray like this again today… Yes? Isn’t this coming too often? Are you sure you are running the village properly? Oh, God, you know who I am… Even after all this, I am a saint who is God’s representative! I’m always doing my best and with all my might so as not to disgrace God’s name, okay? Are you suspicious!? Then I have no choice. God has no choice but to come and check…’

She continues her playful monologue of the mind as if she is conversing with God before her eyes.

‘Hehe, I’m just kidding, I know that’s not the situation right now… If you disappeared so suddenly without any notice, you must have a reason not to tell me, right?… I don’t know what’s Going on, but… I hope you’re okay. I do…And I hope you come back to us as soon as possible…Thanks to everyone’s help…I’m leading the village well, but I feel like God’s absence is especially big…Of course. It’s definitely not a burden! I am by no means the kind of thoughtless woman who blocks the path of God, who has great intentions!… You don’t have to worry!… Just come back as if nothing happened and embrace us as lovingly as always …First of all, I, who must have had a hard time.. Hehe.’

How long did such a wish-filled monologue go on?

Knock knock knock

The sound of a knock on the prayer room door breaks my endless thoughts.

“It’s time, saint, you must move.”

Then, the calm voice of Sanson, an acolyte, is heard from beyond the door.

“Has time already passed so quickly? I don’t know how time passes so quickly if I just pray.”

The woman called a saint raises her body with a regretful look on her face.

As much as she wanted to sit around all day and have a one-sided communion with the one god she loved so much, she couldn’t.

In order to become a saint worthy of God, whom she will meet again

“Let’s move, where are we?”

“This is the central government building.”

“It’s a regular meeting, and I’m already having a headache.”

I can’t even imagine how much it will take to stir-fry.

“I will guide you, Saint Leila.”

“Please, Sanson.”

Rayra, a saint of Seonwoo Church, smiles softly and follows behind.

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Helton Central Building

The conference room is located in the innermost part of the place

Elves who are called children of the world tree, barbarians who are said to be concentrated in the eastern end, mermaids who are called flowers of the sea, beastmen who seem to personify various animals, and nymphs, the symbol of small and cute fairies. Even the dwarves, called the blacksmith race

Representatives of the different races residing in Heltont begin to enter.

It was to attend a regular meeting held once a fortnight.

“Hmm, who didn’t come?”

The representative of the dwarves, Excelfd, takes a seat and looks around.

“Leila hasn’t arrived yet!”

In response, the nymph Versace raises her short hand and answers loudly.

“Hmm, then I guess I’ll have to wait a little longer, since the main character hasn’t arrived.”

Rayra is the final decision maker on all matters

Without her, the conduct of the meeting itself is meaningless. She had no choice but to wait patiently.

“Eh!? Wasn’t the main character the nymph Versace?”

Versace, shocked, is astonished and raises his eyes as hard as he can.

“That can’t be true.” As a nymph, it doesn’t matter whether you are present or not. No, on second thought, I think it would be better if you weren’t there at all. You’re always wasting time with useless agendas.”

“This is a ridiculous slander! This Versace, until this day, has never once presented a useless agenda!”

“What use is there to have a candy store opening at every intersection?”

Excellent retorts with a puzzled expression.

“Opening a candy store is a welfare measure to increase the happiness of the people!”

“How can something like that be welfare!”

“Eating sweets makes you feel very happy! If that is not welfare to increase happiness, then what is it!”

“It will only increase happiness for you nymphs!”

“This is a ridiculous slander! I, Versace, always present only agendas for the public good!”

Versace gets angry and screams.

“Even if a candy store opens, it’s useless if you don’t have money to buy it!?”

“We are providing financial support for welfare purposes!”

“Do you know that money rots and overflows!? If you give it away like that, it won’t be long before you go bankrupt!”

“In that case, it’s okay to just take care of the nymphs on a trial basis!”

“After all, it’s only for nymphs to increase their happiness!”

“Ah! I’ve been caught! Now that it’s like this, I’m proud to demand it! I’m requesting the establishment of a candy store to increase the happiness of nymphs!”

“How could you possibly accept such a ridiculous offer?”

“Why!”

“There is no money to feed a lazy and shameless beggar!”

“It is possible to just reduce the amount of support for weapons development!”

“Nonsense! Developing new weapons is essential for the independent national defense of Helton! It cannot be reduced even by a single penny!”

“Everyone knows how to buy dark beer on a whim!”

“Well..That’s in terms of improving morale and welfare..”

Excelphed, caught in the crosshairs, stutters and opens her mouth.

That wasn’t wrong. It was a clear fact that beer parties were held every day as part of the subsidy

“Dwarf welfare is provided, but nymph welfare is not! This is sophistry!”

“Nymphs don’t do anything!”

“That is also a huge conspiracy! It involves washing dishes, cleaning, taking care of children, keeping an empty house, walking pets, serving at a restaurant, and so much more!”

“They’re all chores! Do you think that’s something worth receiving welfare for?”

“There is no such thing as a noble person in work! Even nymphs should receive sufficient welfare!”

“I thought it was understandable!”

“It’s not your job to convince a stubborn beard!”

“This guy the size of a dwarf’s sack!”

“It’s just ridiculous for a real dwarf to say something like that!”

“Aaaaah, I can’t stand it!”

In the end, Exelfed gets angry and jumps to his feet.

“Same! This is an opportunity to show you what the nymph-style secret technique, the 18 consecutive strikes of hell, is!”

In response, Versace also stands up and swings his small fist into the air, making a threat of his own hers.

“Is this a fight? I should join in too!”

Hehe, it’s a mess!”

“Everyone gather together!”

“Bet! Let’s make a bet!”

“I give Versace 1 copper!”

“1 silver for Excelled!”

“3 coppers for Versace!”

3 silver for Excelled!”

The conference room quickly becomes a mess.

Instead of stopping me, I started watching in earnest, encouraged by the fresh stimulation that would soothe my boredom.

“I’ll hit you in the head!”

“Getting caught is an insult to Exelfed!”

Two short fists point towards each other.

It’s truly a moment of urgency

“That’s enough.”

The pure tone resonates inside the chaotic conference room.

Wow!

Togak Togak Togak Togak Togak

Then the door opens and accompanied by the sound of footsteps, a familiar figure begins to appear.

A woman with a sacred atmosphere with orange hair reminiscent of a sunset

The representative who conveys the will of the god Seonwoo and the head of Heltant Village

It was the appearance of Saint Leila.

“…”

“…”

The hall, which had been noisy due to her appearance, suddenly quiets down.

Everyone was overwhelmed by the noble and sacred atmosphere and charisma unique to the saint.

Exelfed and Versace, who were about to grab each other, also lowered their fists and took their seats as if they had never done so.

“I’m sorry I’m late. I was so absorbed in prayer that I got delayed.”

Rayra, who took his seat at the head of the table, looks around the audience and continues his speech.

“Then we will start our regular meeting right away.”

Layla’s flawless and clear eyes sparkle.

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“The case for opening a candy store is dismissed. It is unreasonable to only benefit certain races.”

“An anonymous report has been received that a party is being held every day by stealing some of the subsidy funds. After confirming the facts, fines will be imposed and adjustments will be made.”

“I heard that there are continuous complaints that people have trouble sleeping because of the howling that comes from the Suin district every night. We will distribute artifacts with built-in silence to each household.”

“I heard that some tourists tried to trespass into the elf forest without permission. We will issue a deportation order and permanently ban entry.”

“Recently, there have been five kidnapping attempts by members of a different race. We will strengthen entry and exit checks and restrict the entry of persons of unknown identity to prevent them in advance.”

The meeting went smoothly

Her outstanding administrative skills and charisma combine to get the meeting moving in an instant.

“If you have any differing opinions, please tell us.”

No one opened their mouths to that question. Because everyone agreed with her decision

“If not, we will end the regular meeting at this point. Thank you everyone for your hard work.”

With her greeting her, the regular meeting came to an end and one by one they left the conference room.

Just one person

Except for the high elf Selena, the leader of the elves called the forest race and the daughter of the most noble and noble world tree.

“I have always felt that Layla is truly capable, as she can be seen from the way she unites and leads the proud representatives of different races.”

Selena smiles softly and continues her words.

“Are you exaggerating, Selena? How could that possibly be my full ability? It’s all thanks to everyone giving in one step at a time.”

“Oh my, now I see you’re even humble. If you’re too perfect, you have no humanity, Leila.”

“Aren’t you giving me too much credit? If you keep doing that, my habits might get worse.”

“Then I guess I’ll be more attractive because I have a sense of humanity?”

Selena has a lovely smile that makes everyone who sees her smile.

In response, Layla shakes her head lightly as if she can’t stop him.

While the friendly atmosphere continued

“Now, please speak slowly. Are you staying because you have something else to say?”

Ray opens her mouth.

“Is it noticeable?”

“Whenever you say something difficult, the introduction gets longer.”

“Ah, I guess you can’t fool Rayra.”

Selena shakes her head.

“Is it serious?”

“It’s too hard to accept.”

“When you say that, I feel uneasy for no reason…”

For some reason, she feels anxious. If it’s something Selena deserves to talk about, it’s probably not a small matter.

“Don’t be so scared, it could just be my luck..”

“I really hope so.”

Heltant was finally able to stabilize after Sunwoo’s absence.

I didn’t want to go through this or that.

“No wonder I’ve been hearing strange rumors lately.”

“A strange rumor?”

“It is said that two absolutes, an eight-legged demon and a gray-feathered renegade, headed to the Forest of Eternity.”

“!?”

At that moment, Layla’s pupils dilate infinitely.

The eight-legged devil and the gray-feathered renegade

It was because I did not know what the status of beings with that nickname was.

“…Seven rulers.”

That’s right.

Their identities are none other than the Seven Rulers

They were absolute rulers who ruled the continent

“Why are they in the Forest of Eternity..”

The seven rulers do not overlap each other’s areas of activity.

This is because just by encountering it, murderous intent and hostility are likely to rise like crazy and turn into an uncontrollable state.

That’s why I couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

How can they, who are so opposites, come together in one place?

“…War?!”

“That won’t be true, the Eternal Forest is none other than the Beast King’s territory.”

Beast King

The first beast and the king of all beasts

Its level of power is by no means below that of the seven rulers, and its status surpasses even the Millennium Dragon, Rasilus.

There was no way such a beast king could provoke the spirit of a war by waging a war where he was staying.

“Then why…”

Naturally, questions overlap.

Unless it is the intention to wage war, does this mean that two absolute entities whose spheres of activity do not overlap will come together?

And that too in the Eternal Forest ruled by the Beast King.

“I tried making various inferences, but it wasn’t enough. I had no idea what the intention was.”

Selena shakes her head in response to Layla’s question.

This was because even she, a high elf who had lived for hundreds of years, could not understand the intention.

“But I have a feeling that it is not a good intention … I also have a strange feeling … What does Layla think? Is it simply my wish for her?”

For some reason, I felt a sense of rejection.

“I also don’t have a good feeling about the spirit… After all, both absolute beings are hostile to religion..”

The eight-legged devil was a collection of all negativity

The gray-feathered apostate was a fallen celestial being and a credit to all religions.

Coincidentally, both absolute entities take the most hostile stance toward religion.

Naturally, I couldn’t help but feel wary.

She was definitely a noble saint who served the god Seonwoo

“…I guess I’ll have to discuss it with Victorica..”

Since she was a saint of the Sun God religion, he might be able to deduce something about her. As a saint, her career was so high that it could not even be compared to anything else here.

“If that’s the case, I’ll try to find out as much as I can.”

Selena shakes her head.

So the two women began a full-fledged search for the truth of the rumor.

With a sincere hope that it will be rain,

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Forest of Eternity

It is a primordial forest with the second-oldest history after Northwood, which is called the Forest of Life, and is the home of all beast people.

In the deepest part of there

In front of the giant tree that has protected the forest for thousands of years

Strange beings begin to appear one by one.

To the east, a monster of negativity with eight long, sharp legs

To the west, a fallen angel with gray wings

In the south, a white-robed woman with nine tails

In the north, there is a ruler of all beasts with white skin and patterns as if drawn with ink.

And the center

There is one man there.

Black hair, like a stranger from another dimension

Two eyes that are extremely empty

And the atmosphere of an untouchable absolute surrounds it.

“Eggplant.”

Soon after, the man takes his first steps toward her.

That moment

All beings present follow him at once.

It was the beginning of my previous life.