Raon lifted his eyelids with difficulty. Right angles and curves were harmoniously combined to create a gorgeous ceiling that looked like a work of art.
‘Where is this again?’
Looking at that magnificent-looking ceiling, it was clear that it was not a treatment center. I don’t know why, but it seemed like Rimmer had brought him here.
“Ugh… .”
I looked around and tried to get up, but there was no pain anywhere. From my fingers to my danjeon, I felt a stabbing pain all over my body.
‘It’s not easy to defeat the Master, after all.’
The master’s strength, which contained his will to live, was so powerful that it was difficult to withstand. The fifth time I struck my sword, I suffered internal injuries, and during my final battle with the bastard, I could barely hold back the blood flowing back from my throat.
The therapist must have come and gone, and considering that he had not fully recovered even though he woke up under the effects of sloth, his physical condition was so bad that it would not be surprising if he died.
“Whoa… .”
Raon slowly exhaled and stood up. There was pain, but it wasn’t unbearable.
-I can’t believe I’m waking up now… .
I pulled up the blanket and was about to get out of bed when Lars suddenly popped out from the ice flower bracelet.
-It’s pathetic that you end up like that after just defeating one guy like that. It’s so weak.
Lars clicked his tongue, saying he was embarrassed.
“Is that so?”
Raon chuckled as he looked at Lars with his round eyes lowered.
“Now that I think about it, I couldn’t even say hello properly.”
-What do you mean you couldn’t say hello?
“You helped me twice when I was fighting the Seven Apostles. thanks.”
Ras warned of the surprise attack of the 10 Apostles before he knew it, and prevented him from assessing the situation calmly and trying to fight the 10 Apostles. If it weren’t for Rimer and Ras, he and the Frenzy Troupe might have been annihilated right now.
“It seems you have judged that the 10 apostles are quite strong. Well, if you overcome the barrier from Master, you become Grand Master.”
-What crazy things are you talking about?
Lars frowned as if it was something that didn’t even sound like a word.
-Master, Grand Master, and the rest are just rubbish levels divided by you humans. To you, the difference is whether you are an ant or an ant with wings.
‘uh… .’
-Unless it’s your family head, from the king’s point of view, they’re all insects that can be killed by pressing down with a finger.
‘Then why did you even warn me not to fight?’
I thought Lars had come to his senses because his behavior was different from usual, but now that I listen to him, I think I was greatly mistaken.
-Of course it’s because of the promise.
‘promise?’
-Didn’t you promise? I’m going to eat a beaded ice cream set and two special dishes from this place.
‘… It did.’
I made that promise while using Ras at the gambling house. But I didn’t understand why it was coming out now.
-You may not have felt it, but your condition was serious at the time. If the internal injuries got worse, you might not be able to eat proper food until you left here, or you idiot might die, so it was natural for me to stop you.
Lars walked around Raon as if checking his condition.
-As expected, the King’s calculation was not wrong. He has recovered quite a bit from the effects of sloth. We should be able to go to the restaurant by the day after tomorrow.
The guy clenched his fist, saying he would never miss the special dish this time.
“Ah, so you didn’t mean to help me, but you stopped me because you couldn’t eat my food if I got hurt?”
-Yes.
Lars nodded confidently. So loud that it’s obnoxious.
-The king has already researched the special dishes here. First, stir-fry the chicken with vegetables… .
“under.”
Raon let out a laugh as he watched Lars pondering what to eat.
‘Of course it is.’
I thought something had changed because of your concern, but it was a big mistake. He was afraid that the devil would not be able to eat the food he had promised, or that he would eat it late, so he blocked himself.
“I’m sick of it. “I’m sick of it.”
In that situation, he was greedy for his appetite rather than his anger, befitting the devil of gluttony who placed food as his top priority.
-It’s loud, and remember the name of the food the king says. Lancelin’s stir-fried chicken and… .
Wooooow!
When Ras raised his head like a bison and said the name of the food, the requiem sword on the table vibrated.
“Requiem sword?”
Raon held the trembling requiem sword in his hand.
“okay. “You did a good job too.”
It was no exaggeration to say that the greatest contributor to this fight was the Requiem Sword. If it weren’t for the Requiem Sword, it wouldn’t have shocked the 7 Apostles that much.
“Next time, I will kill the 10 apostles and find your enemy as well.”
[The requiem sword offers the purified blood energy.]
As I said thank you and swept away the sword soldier, a sincere energy came from the requiem sword, and a message appeared before my eyes.
‘It’s incomparably bigger than before.’
Although the Requiem Sword drank the blood of only the Archbishop and the Seven Apostles, a stronger energy began to flow through the mana circuit than when it had cut down dozens of people at once.
The amount seemed to be determined not by number, but by the level of blood energy.
Wooooow!
Purified blood flowed through the mana circuits of the entire body like pure mana, strengthening muscles and bones and even restoring damaged organs.
“Whoa.”
Raon let out an exclamation without realizing it. Because his energy was so pure, there was no burden whatsoever for his body to accept the energy.
[The purified blood restores the distorted body.]
[All abilities increase by 6 points.]
All abilities 6 points. Considering that his abilities are much higher than before, this is a huge increase. But there was more to the message.
[The level of the attribute increases to 3 stars.]
The level of yogi adaptation, which allows you to handle yogis better, has also increased. The yogi blooming from the requiem sword felt more familiar, like an auror within the body.
“Whoa… .”
Raon stood up and clenched his fists. The pain was greatly reduced, and my body felt stronger than before. He could feel the obvious growth on his skin.
‘Good.’
When I turned my head to see that my body was almost fully recovered, I saw Lars floating around with a sullen expression on his face.
“Why are you so quiet?”
Normally, they would have already made a fuss, but today there was no response.
-When King Bon was in the demon world, he was a monarch famous for his weight and leisureliness. Everyone bowed their heads at that nobility.
Ras wrinkled his nose as he looked at the requiem sword.
-I knew before you fell that that little creature purifies your blood, so why would I be surprised?
‘Is that so?’
Raon sighed when Lars said he had weight. He was astonished to hear that something lighter than a feather was heavy.
-If you want to embarrass this Lord of Anger, you have to bring an incident that would cause half of the continent to disappear… .
Lars sniffled and was about to speak when a new message occurred to him.
[You have won an unwinnable duel.]
[The achievement of increases significantly.]
[The level of the attribute increases to 3 stars.]
[The level of the attribute increases to 3 stars.]
[All abilities increase by 6 points.]
Raon’s mouth widened at the successive messages.
“and… .”
I was satisfied with just recovering my body and increasing my abilities thanks to the energy given by the Requiem Sword, but I had no idea that my attribute level and abilities would also increase.
Gooooo!
My fingertips trembled with the pleasure of seeing my abilities increase once again.
My whole body was filled with vitality, and I felt even more energy than before I collapsed. He had no idea that he had suffered any serious injuries. He would have no problem having a rematch with the 7 Apostles right away.
-What is this?
Lars gaped as he looked at the second messages.
-How can it rise so much when you just pluck one young tree? Are you trying to completely destroy the king’s body?
“He was a master, but he was not a kid.”
-If the king says it’s a baby, it’s a baby! If it returns to its original form, you can kill it with a single finger.
“But you can’t do it.”
-Ugh… .
Lars’ rampage stopped for a moment due to the sudden stabbing.
-Uh, not like this anyway. It’s too much of a reward for defeating a bug that only got over one wall!
Lars let go of the ease and weight he always had, and revealed the lightness of a leaf. This ugliness was Lars’ true face.
-I can never accept it!
The guy glared at the system window as if he couldn’t help it. Of course, the system doesn’t respond and it seems to have already disappeared.
-Unless King Bon gets stabbed in the head… .
As soon as Raon heard that Ras had been hit on the head, he hit Ras in the back of the head without pulling out his requiem sword.
-profit! What are you doing!
“It’s okay because I got hit with a knife, right?”
-This idiot is real!
Ras even gave up his royal tone and inflated his body as if he was going to attack him at any moment.
“But aren’t you the lord of the demon world? “He is also one of the highest ranking monarchs.”
Raon patted Lars’ pointed head and tilted his head.
-Yes! This king is one of the seven great monarchs of the Demon World! I ascended to the throne where everyone worshiped!
“If you are such a great ruler, your abilities must be amazing.”
-of course! I can’t even compare to you!
“Then, even if I take a little, doesn’t that mean I won’t receive any help?”
-Of course… all?
Lars now felt a little strange and raised his tone slightly.
“If it’s obvious, I don’t mind giving you some.”
-Well, even if I give it to you, it won’t be something light like this, but after something more tangible… .
“Who created the system like this?”
-Okay… .
Ras couldn’t answer, he pouted his lips and glared at Raon. Now that he had said what he said, he couldn’t argue with him anymore.
“Don’t be so angry. “Now that my body has fully recovered, all that’s left is to keep your promise.”
-Really?
“Thanks to the requiem sword, the internal injuries have almost completely healed, so you can eat right away.”
Raon nodded. I don’t know how many days he slept, but as soon as his body got better, his stomach started churning and asking for food.
-They say there is a use for Cerberus dung, but there are times when even that little creature can be helpful.
Wooooow!
The requiem sword, whose pride was hurt by Ras’s words, vibrated violently.
-Then what are you doing? Let’s hurry up and get some ice cream first.
“Wait a moment.”
Raon stopped Lars from dancing in the air and stood up. As I was about to go out, I heard footsteps approaching from afar, and the door opened.
“Raon.”
“uh! Lord of the Lord! “You’re awake!”
It was Runaan and Dorian. The two ran to the side of the bed and pressed their faces against each other.
“are you okay?”
“are you okay.”
“Sorry… .”
Runaan lowered her shoulders. It seemed like he was sorry for not being by his side at such an important moment.
“There’s no need to be sorry.”
He smiled and waved his hand. If Runaan had been there, the same thing could have happened during the time of the Glorious Demon, so it was a good thing.
“Where am I?”
“They said it was an annex that was opened when VIPs came to the city. “It’s more fancy than City Hall.”
Dorian looked around the room and smiled.
“Oh, this is not the time. “I’ll tell others too!”
He waved his hand and walked out of the room without any time to stop him.
-Don’t waste time, let’s go out and go to the restaurant right away. There is a place where this king heard about it.
‘Just do one thing.’
-Day? What else… .
‘This is simple.’
Raon nodded.
“There’s a guy I need to scold.”
* * *
Martha sat blankly and looked up at the sky.
“ha… .”
Looking at the dark gray sky, I remember that day three days ago. That moment when I met the enemy I had been waiting for, but was helpless and unable to do anything.
“shit.”
The 10 apostles who broke through the walls of the village ten years ago and killed people like insects have not changed at all. No, I have become stronger than then.
The difference between myself and myself was so great that I felt that the time I had spent training until now was meaningless.
What’s even more pathetic is that it was not he who cut down the 7 Apostles and declared war on the 10 Apostles, but Raon, who had no grudge against him.
“He’s really crazy.”
Raon’s internal injuries were so serious that they could not be compared to his own. In fact, he had been lying down until now without being able to wake up.
To think of fighting the Ten Apostles while suffering from such serious internal injuries, and to declare that one would kill them in the future, I could only think that he was out of his mind.
Beyond the feeling that it was amazing, there was only admiration and astonishment.
‘Does this mean the bowl is different…? .’
Armament, mental strength, and even fighting spirit. There was a huge difference between myself and Raon, who only talked about it in words. I had no idea that a guy who was a year younger than me would feel this sense of self-destruction.
But more than that, I was grateful to Raon. If it weren’t for him, he would have died without even saying a word to the 10 apostles.
Of course, the first team that couldn’t maintain the line because of him would have been killed as well.
I felt grateful to Raon in many ways.
“ha… .”
“The Lord of Budan has risen! “Raon has woken up!”
As Martha bit her lip and was about to stand up, she heard Dorian’s voice from behind.
After hesitating for a moment, she swallowed her dry saliva and slowly walked to the room where Raon was staying.
* * *
The Gwangpungdan members who heard that Raon had woken up to Dorian rushed into the room.
“Raon!”
“are you okay?”
“Do you have any pain anywhere?”
“hey! I need to speak louder! “I’m the vice-captain!”
“The mission is over. “Can’t we just carry on as usual now?”
“uh? “I don’t know either.”
Raon smiled slightly as he looked at the Gwangpungdan members filling the room.
‘We are now family here too.’
When they first met, they were busy keeping each other in check and mocking each other, but now the only thing in their eyes was worry and relief. Those emotions touched my skin and warmed my heart.
“Who are the injured?”
Raon asked while looking at Burren standing in the center.
“Marta still has some internal injuries, but most of them are minor and have been treated.”
Buren raised his voice as if he still thought it was a mission.
“What happened to the hostage?”
“Everyone is safe.”
Runaan, who was sitting next to the bed, nodded.
“Anything special?”
“As Lord Budan predicted, as soon as the branch collapsed, the white blood cultists hiding in Porvan City moved. Salaman immediately moved and overpowered the white blood cultists, but they ran away and set fire to burn down several food warehouses.”
“What about casualties?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“I’m glad.”
Raon nodded while listening to Buren’s report.
“Where is Danju?”
“After confirming that the healer was treating Master Budan, he went out and did not return. I guess… .”
Burren sighed deeply and wrinkled his forehead.
“I guess I went to the gambling house.”
Raon nodded. Although his injuries were severe, he confirmed that he was not dead, and it was clear that he went to the gambling house, saying that he was happy that his mission was over.
-It is truly a consistent ear-piercing.
‘I know.’
Lars exclaimed in admiration. As expected, Rimmer was a great elf to be recognized by the Demon King.
“Thank you all for your hard work. “Thanks to everyone playing their part, we were able to complete the mission without any casualties.”
Raon looked around the Gwangpung Danwon and nodded. Originally, it was Danju’s job to do, but now that he was gone, he had to hold a post-mission reflection party himself.
“Eh?”
“no.”
“What did we do…” .”
“that’s right. Lord Budan did everything.”
“Defeating an apostle… .”
Raon caught only two white-blooded believers, but since they were the archbishop and the seven apostles, he waved his hand and said that they were not members of the Gwangpungdan.
“But not everything was good. First, 2 sets.”
“huh?”
Team 2 leader Runan opened his eyes wide at Raon’s call.
“We did a good job of evacuating the hostages as instructed and staying in place, but we failed to take care of the few hostages who remained in the mansion.”
“uh… .”
“Next time, count all the hostages and evacuate them all without missing a single one.”
“huh. No, yes.”
Runaan answered and nodded.
“Next 3 articles.”
“yes.”
Buren straightened his neck and back. She blinks her eyes rapidly, probably because she’s nervous.
“It was great.”
“uh?”
“Late for training. No, even though he couldn’t participate in the training, he stayed up all night studying formations and strategies, so he was able to operate an almost perfect frenzy. Group 3 had the fewest injuries in Burren. Thanks to you. great job.”
“ah… .”
Buren’s neck fluttered loudly, as if he hadn’t expected to hear a compliment. I saw that she was biting her lip tightly, and it seemed like her emotions were fluctuating.
“But we were not able to participate in the battle with the apostles.”
“Your mission was to infiltrate and block the rear. “It was enough to stop the white blood cultists coming from behind.”
The latter had fewer numbers, but more priests and bishops. Just by blocking them, Team 3 accomplished their mission perfectly.
“Finally, one trillion.”
Marta and Group 1, who were hiding behind Raon’s call, were startled and their shoulders trembled.
“You were the worst.”
Raon gave them a cold look.
“A leader who goes crazy alone in anger. Jo Won follows the leader and flutters like a fly. “If it had been a frontal collision rather than an attack, there would definitely have been fatalities.”
“Well, we did something wrong. I don’t have the skills to follow the leader… .”
When the first team co-pilot was about to come forward, Raon raised his hand.
“Of course you have your problem. However, the biggest problem is the team leader who did not care about the team members and went crazy. “Martha.”
At Raon’s call, Marta bit her lip and came forward.
“I know you have a grudge against the White Blood Cult. But this is a mission. “You should have thought of Jo Won and the lives of the hostages before your resentment.”
“… … .”
Martha said nothing and listened to the reprimand in silence.
“You are also responsible for Team 2 moving to the center and missing the hostage. If Team 1 had set up a camp and created a clear space, they would have been able to take all the hostages. “What do you think, Team Leader 1?”
“… Sorry.”
In response to Raon’s question, Marta lowered her head at a right angle as if she was acknowledging everything. It didn’t seem like she was forcing herself to bend, as her shoulders and neck weren’t shaking.
“hmm?”
“uh… .”
The entire Gwangpungdan’s eyes widened because it was their first time seeing her bend her neck like that.
“The 1 trillion won members must have also been embarrassed by my dogmatism. “We didn’t communicate, so it’s all my fault.”
As she raised her head, her eyes had a light that was difficult to describe. Sadness, pain, anger or gratitude. It seemed like many emotions were mixed.
“Are you admitting your mistake?”
“okay.”
“Did you say it was Alain Village?”
Raon made eye contact with Martha and mentioned the name of the village she had shouted to the 10 apostles.
“… … .”
“We cannot say that your revenge is ours, but the Gwangpungdan has already joined the same boat. “We will definitely run into the White Blood Cult again.”
He continued speaking while looking at not only her, but also other Gwangpungdan members.
“I hope that someday, when you are ready, you will tell us your situation.”
“okay.”
Marta slowly closed her eyes, opened them, and nodded.
“Huh!”
“W-what is it?”
“and… .”
When another unexpected answer came out, the Gwangpungdan members gaped.
“And you did one thing well too.”
“what?”
“When the 10 apostles appeared, you jumped in front to save your group.”
“uh?”
“Is that true?”
“Well, that’s not it! “I just moved because I wanted to get in his way!”
When the first group members turned around, Martha shook her head with her face turning red.
“Well, anyway, this is the end of the reflection party.”
Laon ignored Marta’s excuse and stood up, clapping his hands like Rimmer.
“Did Danju go to the mayor?”
“He came with me to report after everything was done. I wouldn’t have gone after that. “The mayor was also very busy taking care of the branch affairs.”
Burren muttered that Rimmer would also be busy wandering around having fun.
“It’s just right.”
Raon smiled slightly and took off his patient gown.
“You haven’t recovered yet. Where are you going?”
“I have to meet the mayor before Danju comes.”
The mayor said he would do anything as long as the problem was resolved. Now that I had received everything I needed in terms of abilities, it was time to take care of material things.
Before the gambler comes.
-No! They said they were eating!
Lars’ whining was ignored for now.