Hahoe mask (3)
“hmm?”
Archbishop Latius, who had been concentrating, suddenly raised his head and looked around.
I felt something faint…
“Archbishop? What’s the problem?”
The knight who was standing next to him as an escort asked cautiously.
He didn’t seem to feel anything unusual.
“No, no. Keep going.”
He was doing important work right now.
Maintaining a large-scale stealth spell until the combat force that will fight against the descendants of the Immortal King approaches them.
And to prepare for the case where the bastard escapes through teleportation.
I didn’t have time to worry about anything else.
The siege was perfect and teleportation was also prepared.
Now, if only we could succeed in our surprise attack, our chances of winning would be even greater.
***
Even after receiving information from the servants, they were unable to identify the opponent.
That would be the case, since I couldn’t see him.
The trigger that was activated when ‘encountering a human’ also seemed to be simply a result of the animals’ instincts.
The other person is human.
‘You can hide all the people approaching from all directions? And hide your energy without being detected by detection magic?’
It was an opponent who had thoroughly prepared to capture him.
‘Who are you? Brokoslak? Or the Oath of Reverse? How did you know I was here?’
It was urgent to assess the situation.
In fact, if you wanted to, you could always summon it back and disappear, but it’s not a problem that can be solved by just avoiding it.
‘I need to find out who and how they located me. I need to know the cause so I can prepare for it.’
This time, I was lucky to notice it first, but in other situations, if I was interrupted while doing important work, it could have been more difficult.
‘Let’s gather information about them while we prepare and buy time.’
I hurried back into the cave.
It wasn’t that deep, but the entrance was restricted, so it was better than being suddenly attacked from all sides.
And after a very short while.
Quasi-jik—
All the barriers surrounding me were shattered in an instant.
At the same time, I could feel the presence of those who had come out of hiding.
‘Huh? This energy…?’
A feeling that is not only hot but also cold.
A force that opposes Hans’s dark magic.
‘You’re neither a warlock nor a vampire. Could this be divine power?’
Clank, clank
While they were in such confusion, knights armed with pure white armor entered the cave entrance.
“I’ve finally caught your tail. Hans, the descendant of the Immortal King! You won’t be able to run away any longer!”
The middle-aged knight at the forefront of the group shouted while pointing his sword at me.
‘That pattern… The Jushin Church? Are they the church’s knights?’
It was the pattern that Heinz II learned while being educated in the clan.
I told you to be careful because it conflicts with the sacred power of the church.
In particular, the aura felt from the knight in the lead was no less than that of the true-blooded vampire I had met a while ago.
If you think about the opposing properties, it will become an even more difficult opponent.
[Are you the cult’s lackeys? How did you know where I was?]
His words gave me good information from the start.
The sect has been pursuing me since I gained the power of the Immortal King, and has investigated me so thoroughly that they even know my name.
It was necessary to gather more information while stalling as much as possible.
“No evil can escape the gaze of the Lord!”
But the knight in the lead pulled out his sword of light and rushed at me.
Unfortunately, it seemed like he had no intention of continuing the conversation.
‘Tch, I guess I’ll have to collect combat data when fighting against the divine power.’
***
Kwaaaaang!
A burst of noise erupted, and Acrich and Hans emerged from between the rubble.
Phew!
Immediately afterwards, a paladin emitting pure white energy followed and attacked him.
The opposing divine power was more difficult than expected.
‘Heh, this guy is following me around so persistently!’
The aftermath of the fight nearly caused the cave to collapse, but Paladin did not miss a single moment and clung to it until the very end.
Other knights who had retreated from the cave were already surrounding them on all sides, and beyond that, soldiers and priests with the symbol of the main sect were surrounding them.
Holy songs resonated from all directions, and the sacred light illuminating the surroundings burned away the black magic surrounding the body.
The knights, strengthened by receiving all kinds of beneficial holy laws, pressed forward with a glowing light emanating from their entire bodies.
Waves of light beautifully decorate the surroundings.
It was truly awe-inspiring to see the flow of divine power that filled all directions, gathering together for one goal.
It would be better if the purpose wasn’t just to annihilate yourself at the center.
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‘You really prepared well! What did I do!’
Hans has done nothing but beat up bad guys so far.
I just did what they were supposed to do, and this is how they treat me···!
I protested based on that, but the answer I got was firm.
“No being can fully accept the power of the Immortal King. From the moment they accept that power, their mind becomes tainted and their soul begins to degenerate! And they will lead the continent to destruction!”
A voice full of conviction and faith.
“You evil warlock who has touched the forbidden power! If you truly still possess a human heart, surrender obediently and accept the purification! I promise you a peaceful rest!”
When I think about when I absorbed the power of the fragments, I can understand why I think that way.
But how can I prove that I am an exception here?
[Phew, I guess there’s nothing I can do. Let’s back off for now.]
I could feel my body slowly creaking.
A powerful black magic power continued to be transmitted from my heart, but my skills in handling it were so poor that I was unable to completely resist the divine power.
As it was a power that was suddenly gained, more time was needed to use it effectively.
‘But if I give it my all, I’m confident I can inflict fatal damage on them…’
He still had many cards left unplayed.
If we first deal with the soldiers and priests who have summoned the undead army to buy time and have built a huge sacred circle surrounding the area…
The damage taken during this time can be endured to some extent by the synergy of the constantly supplied black magic and “immortality.”
‘No, I guess it’s better to just let it go. It’s a waste of energy to waste it on such a meaningless fight.’
Additionally, it was uncomfortable to see that the religious group was not a bad group.
Although they came to stand against each other due to their different positions, aren’t they also people who gathered together with noble beliefs?
Since I myself am working with the standard of only punishing evildoers, I felt reluctant to harm them indiscriminately.
Even if we could annihilate them here, the enraged sect would only become more aggressive.
Because they were truly one of the greatest powers on the continent.
There’s nothing to be gained by fighting any longer.
I had gained experience with divine powers and realized my own shortcomings, so this was enough.
“Do you think you can run away!”
Hwaaaaak—
Did he notice my feelings?
The divine light that started from one side connected with the bodies of those who formed the siege and filled the space.
‘What kind of law is this?’
It didn’t seem to be the type that limited one’s strength.
It was a little bit creepy, but I was able to ignore it to that extent.
[I see, distortion and disconnection. Is this a sacred method to prevent escape? I thought you were just staying still and not getting involved in the fight.]
I had already realized that there was another being with an aura comparable to that of a Paladin.
They were always on guard even during the fight, not knowing when they would intervene, and it seemed like they were preparing to prevent an escape.
I took advantage of the brief lull in silence to look around.
Paladins and knights surround you.
Priests and warriors surrounding the area.
‘It’s scary. If it weren’t for the Avatar, I wouldn’t have been able to get out.’
A religious sect whose divine power grows stronger according to their belief in God.
Besides, it seemed like they had a way to track down the devil.
‘I’m going to be held back for a long time from now on… I have to come up with a solution.’
Of course, Hans and Heinz II are also targets of their subjugation.
Now that we understand the situation, we need to respond.
Of course now···.
[I see. You put in quite a bit of effort to catch me.]
“Do you now feel ready to accept purification?”
[No way.]
I gave them a slight shrug and they tensed up again and readjusted their weapons.
[I knew that there was no room for dialogue because the differences in our positions were so stark. But there was nothing more to be gained by continuing to fight here.]
“······?”
So those who look at me as if to say, “What should I do?”
Seeing them like that, I felt happy and said something.
[Heh heh heh… This is our farewell. Catch me if you can, you servants of the religious order.]
“Hot! I think I can get out of here···.”
I didn’t listen to the end of what he said.
‘Summoned.’
Because I’ve already gotten everything I wanted.
***
“Ugh, this is starting to get annoying. There are too many enemies now.”
The secret power, the Oath of Reverse Heaven, and the vampire clan, Brokoslak.
Unlike them, the Jushin Church was one of the greatest powers on the continent in name and reality.
They do not force their beliefs on others, nor do they oppress other minor religious groups.
However, it was close to being a single religion with temples all over the world.
‘Because all other religions combined are not even half of the size of the Shinto Church.’
That force was targeting Hans and even operating a military unit.
“···Could it be that the reason Karma has been so generous all this time···.”
Now I can understand.
Without realizing it, he was drawing aggro on a continental scale.
I wrapped my head around my neck and thought about it, then suddenly raised my head.
“Let’s think about that later. For now, there are issues that need to be resolved first.”
Suddenly darkness fell over the floor, and Hans came crawling up from it.
[Heh heh heh···, it’s time to show the results of my research.]
It was finally time to demonstrate the completed ‘Contagious Ministry Magic Final Version_Revised_2nd_FINAL(3)_Really Last’.
‘And if we strengthen our concealment magic with the research results we’ve obtained this time, it will also help us hide Hans’ presence.’
It was a helpful time in many ways.
***
Hans went around the city, planting a ministry spell on each animal he saw, one or two at a time, within a certain range.
After the number increases due to the contagion effect, the number will need to be adjusted periodically.
It was when I was running around so busily.
Jiying—
The first signal came quickly.
It was information sent by a stray cat some distance away.
[“S… Please save me! Is there anyone?! Please help me!”]
A terrified woman’s voice.
I teleported straight into the darkness where the cat was.
“Kikki, cry louder. Will I be able to hear you?”
“Hey, why isn’t anyone coming? Please save me! Hey, please report it!”
“Hmm~ I really like the sound of a heartbreaking scream.”
The scene we arrived at was like a scene from a thriller movie.
A woman lying on the ground crying in a deserted park, and a crazy man holding a dagger and a recorder in each hand in front of her.
“Okay, that’s good. The recording went well. I think this will be in my top three collections.”
“Help me! Help me! Gyaaaaak—!”
“Keep on going, no matter how loud you scream, no one will hear you outside.”
A man approaches with a knife and a woman screams as if she is about to faint.
No matter how you look at it, it’s a moment right before murder.
‘Certainly, as he said, there is a strange veil around him. Is this his ability?’
The aura surrounding the murderer.
It seemed to have the effect of blocking out sound, preventing the interior from being observed from the outside, and making people reluctant to approach unconsciously.
The cat that sent me the signal was probably inside the area to begin with and would not have been affected.
‘That’s an interesting ability. But from what you say, it seems like this isn’t the first or second time this has happened.’
There was nothing more to see.
I slowly appeared behind the bastard.
“Whoa··· Ah, ah? Ahh···.”
A woman whose eyes met mine briefly screamed and then froze in place.
‘I tried my best to hide my energy, but it still happened…’
I guess it’s an inevitable problem for an ordinary person.
He immediately reached out and put the woman to sleep.
“What?! Who are you?! How did you get here…?”
The killer, who noticed my presence too late, turned around and brandished a dagger, but then stopped.
I lightly reached out and used magic.
Shururuk—
A black shadow rose from under the ground, binding his entire body and covering his mouth.
“Ugh! Ugh—!”
[Just in case, I’ll go through the verification process one last time. You don’t need an answer. This body will take care of it.]
He reached out with a black leather gloved hand and grabbed his head.
And he used the command magic, ‘Dead Man’s Last Words’.
[“Please save me… ugh!”]
[“Ah··· Sir, please···.”]
[“Gyaaaaak—!”]
The last words of the victims who were sacrificed to him were played back.
It wasn’t one or two people.
I checked just in case this situation could be a surprise or a hidden camera, and it was as expected.
[No need to say more. You are sentenced to death.]
A serial killer. A pleasure killer, no mercy needed.
“Ugh! Ugh!”
The bastard began to rebel, twisting his whole body.
Both eyes were glaring at me, filled with madness.
Well, I guess that’s what you mean, who are you to judge me?
‘What do I know?’
He poured black magic through the hand holding the bastard’s head.
“Keuhuu··· Kkuuk!”
The eyes that had been glaring at me rolled back, my whole body convulsed, and blood flowed out of my seven holes.
Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth, which was blocked by the shadow.
‘Even a peaceful death is a luxury for a guy like this. I need some undead to use on Earth, so I’ll make you a useful one.’
Finally, as each and every cell was filled with black magic, my body, which had been twitching and twitching, went limp.
The floor was already soaked with the blood he had shed.
[Get up. You will become my servant and pay the price for your sins forever.]
When I used black magic on the corpse, it started to move and twitch again.
Wiggle wiggle···
[Kihihihi···]
A dark laugh, a face distorted in pain, blood constantly flowing from the seven pores, and pale skin devoid of any color.
It was Ghast, an upper-middle-level undead that I learned about through “Forbidden Knowledge.”
I didn’t know it would be made like this, as it requires a fairly high level of sacrifice and the method of making it is so cruel…
[It might be appropriate as a punishment. It could be useful.]
I’m a volunteer, so I think this is okay.
I examined the fallen woman as I stored the ghast in the subspace.
‘It would be good to provide some after-sales service.’
A smartphone, apparently dropped in a fight, was lying on one side.
He picked it up, called 119, and put it on the floor along with the things the killer had.
And after thinking for a moment, he used his black magic to write words in the blood that was pooling on the floor.
-Execution of death sentence completed
Next to it is a picture of a Hahoe mask smiling awkwardly.
‘I’m taking the body too, so I should at least tell you this much.’
Shouldn’t we be wasting police power trying to catch someone who is already dead?
I nodded and hid myself in the shadows.
And after a while, he saw the siren approaching and took off.
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