Episode 1314
Passing through the center of Arok, which was immersed in happiness, Simon and his party finally arrived at the Eternal Palace where Asperia resided.
Although it was called a palace, there were no walls, as expected of a place without a concept of residence. It was a space made up of pure white floors and pillars. It felt like entering a structure with only the frame left.
Beyond the pillars, the flowerbeds were filled with the scent of fragrant flowers, and the vines and trees were harmoniously arranged. Instead of walls, frills that fluttered in the wind were hung like curtains.
There were many ponds around the palace, and upon closer inspection, they were naturally formed open-air hot springs. The sight of steam rising faintly above the transparent water gave off a sacred feeling as if it were purifying people’s souls.
The scenery was so beautiful that it made me forget reality, and I didn’t have enough eyes to see it.
“How nice it would be if I could live here for the rest of my life… … .”
Hamiel’s deep voice was heard from behind.
Simon looked around silently. He thought that he would be happy if he could stay here for a few days or weeks, but living here for a lifetime was a different matter.
In any case, this palace of Asperia was located on the highest hill of Arok, and as one climbed the pure white stairs one by one, the altitude increased and the splendor of the palace became more dazzling in proportion.
The upper floors were intricately decorated with beautiful statues, expensive relics, and rare offerings.
‘… … More than that, Arok clearly said that he didn’t have the concept of home.’
When Simon climbed up to a high place where the Arokites living on the plain could not see, he saw that the palace had a roof, and between the pillars there were solid walls.
Entering inside, the executioners of the saint are seen standing with spears in hand. They are all standing guard, their bodies covered in light. Looking a little closer, they seem to have small ‘Kyokujin’ floating above their heads, and the light flowing from the Kyokujin seems to form their clothing.
Simon stared blankly at the sight, then spoke to the executioner of the saint who was leading them.
“Didn’t they say that clothes are a disgrace in Arok?”
[It’s not clothing.]
There was a hint of discomfort in the voice of the saint’s executor as he answered like that.
[The Executors are merely deploying white magic. Those who are qualified to serve the great Asperia and Arok, to express their devotion.]
“That’s an expression of devotion.”
Simon, who had said so, glanced at the celestial body floating above his head.
“Can we use that too, right?”
The saint’s executor snorted in laughter.
[It’s not something that just anyone can follow. It’s a much higher level than the ordinary extreme cultivation that you practitioners practice… … .]
Chalang!
Before he could finish his sentence, Simon unfurled a small quiver over his head. The saint’s executioner flinched and stopped talking.
‘Application of extreme.’
Arius, who first introduced Kyokushin to Simon, said that Kyokushin could be used in all sorts of ways, including for offensive purposes. Simon’s thoughts began to accelerate rapidly, and Kyokushin began to have new effects.
‘Yulhon, Yeongeop, Noseol.’
Shaaaaaaaaaa-
The magic circle quickly expanded and light descended, lightly wrapping around his body. An extreme technique that only those with a pure mind, divinity, and extreme concentration can deploy.
<Extreme – Leader>
“Is this okay?”
The eyes of the saint’s executioners who had been watching widened, and the executioner who had initially spoken to Simon became dumbfounded.
“As expected, you are amazing!”
Mother’s eyes lit up as she watched the scene. And she too deployed the same extreme attack on her head. While the saint’s executors watched with expressions of bewilderment.
Chaaaaaaaaaaah!
Light also descended on his body and enveloped him. Moze was a genius in blessing studies, one of the best in the entire Holy Federation, far beyond the level of a student of Rune League.
“No, wait a minute… …! Why is everyone sneaking something out on their own!”
Hamiel, whose voice could only be heard from behind, spoke as if he felt wronged.
“If you’re going to take your clothes off, why don’t we all take them off together? If we do that, I’ll feel like I’m the only exhibitionist!”
“I told you, it’s not clothes.”
The mother shrugged her shoulders calmly.
“I’m just spreading blessings. If you’re jealous, the Hamel sisters can do the same.”
“Ugh!”
Hamiel grumbled and tried to show his extreme strength, but it wasn’t easy.
Unlike Simon, who had been a novice for several days and had been taught the extreme discipline directly by Arius, or Moses, who was a specialist in blessing, she had never properly learned the extreme discipline.
“Ahh… … .”
From what I can hear, it looks like you failed.
Moje giggled. Not knowing that he was trying to play a prank, he turned around and was immediately hit in the face by Hamiel’s palm.
“Then let’s do it like this… … !”
Hamiel called upon the spirits to shine forth and cover his body with light. The other saints’ executors did not even bother to restrain themselves, as they were not wearing any clothes.
[Quiet in the palace.]
The saint’s executioner, his voice full of displeasure, pointed ahead.
[Hurry up. The Saint is waiting.]* * *
The highest point in Arok.
In a position where he could overlook everything in Arok, there was one person.
“… … .”
The ruler of Arok, the eternal saint Asperia.
At the highest point of this Arok, instead of a throne, there was a hot spring bath. Right there, with her back turned, she was soaking in the water.
Her dark black hair flowed down to the floor, revealing her pale back and round shoulders. She hummed a song while spreading her surprisingly long arms and applying perfume to her body. Her tray was filled with fruit.
Simon and his group couldn’t help but be captivated by the beautiful back view that captivated everyone, regardless of gender.
Oh my!
chuck!
All the executioners of the saints lined up at once and struck the floor with their spears. Soon, Moze, who had caught Simon’s gaze, came forward, smacked her lips, and clasped her hands together in a salute.
“Gratula Mi Kibilis. Meet the closest daughter of the Goddess. We are the bearers of the holy relics.”
A moment of silence.
Everyone lowered their posture and waited for the saint to speak.
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Hamiel lay flat on his stomach, as if covering himself with embarrassment, and Simon lowered his posture, but his eyes were firmly fixed on her.
‘Too far.’
I wanted to get a little closer, if only to get my hands on the saint’s essence.
Visit.
Asperia didn’t respond right away. Still with her back turned, she stretched out her long right arm and picked up the delicious grapes on the tray.
The luscious green and purple grapes swayed in the wind.
Soon she slowly lowered the hand holding the grape stem from above her head. At this time, from Simon’s view, the grapes were hidden behind the back of her head.
Swish-
When she raised her arms above her head again, the grapes disappeared without a trace, leaving only the grape stems swaying.
She put the grape stalk down on a plate. The attendant offered her a handkerchief, which she took and appeared to wipe her mouth with.
in the end.
“Welcome, everyone.”
The Eternal Saint, Asperia, opened her mouth.
“Thank you for coming such a long way.”
A veteran and hardliner saint of the Holy Federation.
One of the figures comparable to the famous Saint Dana, the judge.
I thought there would be an overwhelming feeling of pressure on the audience, but the voice was so clear and refreshing.
“You want to present the holy relic?”
“Yes.”
Mother opened the sacred space and took out the holy relic, the ‘Eternal Bell of Elsair’, which was shown to the saint’s executor. It felt like everyone’s eyes were focused on it.
“Let me explain about this holy relic… … in the region of Paul… .”
While Mother continued to explain the origin and history of the holy relic, Simon continued to stare at the saint.
‘Something feels strange. I want to go closer and check.’
The essence of a saint basically reacts when it comes into contact with an opponent.
Even when Mother activated the relic and shook the metal to make a beautiful sound, and even when Asperia received the gift and responded with satisfaction, Simon’s head was spinning quickly.
“Please convey my thanks to His Holiness the Pope. Please leave the holy relics behind and step aside.”
At that moment, Simon lightly touched Moses’ heel with the tip of his foot. Moses hesitated for a moment, but then seemed to understand Simon’s intention and raised the corners of his mouth.
“I am extremely sorry, Your Majesty.”
“?”
“Because the procedure is for the carrier to personally deliver it to the Saintess’ ‘hand’.”
The mother’s eyes sparkled.
“Can I send my subordinate to do that?”
“… … .”
The saint’s executioner who brought Simon and his party grimaced.
[What are you guys planning… … .]
“Please do so.”
To everyone’s surprise, the saint readily agreed. Her executor also stopped talking immediately and bowed his head toward the saint.
Soon, Mother turned to Simon and nodded, and Simon nodded as if he had done well and got up from his seat.
Thud thud.
Simon walked over and picked up the sacred object that Moses had placed down with both hands. It was heavier than he had thought, and his arms trembled.
‘Never drop it.’
As Simon was concentrating his divinity on his arm, he felt Moses’ right hand touch his back. As if he had been blessed with increased strength, the heavy relic suddenly became as light as if he was lifting a piece of paper.
Simon nodded in gratitude and slowly walked towards the saint.
Thud, thud.
Simon walks towards the Baths of Asperia, which are located at the highest point of Arok. Everyone waits with bated breath.
The holy relic in Simon’s hand shook and made a metallic ‘jangle jangle’ sound.
‘Asperia, the Eternal Saint.’
The distance between us became shorter and shorter. She still didn’t look back. She hadn’t shown her face even once since the group arrived, and she just stayed in the bathroom.
‘Ugh!’
Simon’s mind suddenly became confused. A sudden sense of relief came over him, and he became so drowsy that he almost dropped the holy relic from his hands.
If you drop and break the sacred object, everything will be in vain.
‘concentration!’
Simon came to his senses and took another step up the stairs.
This time, all kinds of pleasure surged through my body.
‘Asperia… …!’
Simon gritted his teeth and braced his legs.
‘Are you testing me?’
I couldn’t even guess what kind of power she had as a saint. As I climbed each step, all kinds of emotions came over me.
happiness.
Relief.
equability.
Pleasure.
joy.
I was confident that I could overcome extreme emotions like pain, anger, and sadness, but these emotions were difficult to resist.
At least.
‘I’m glad I learned the Phantasmus-style sleep.’
A power similar to that used by Asperia. It was easy to endure thanks to training in the Phantasmal Sleep Curse, which puts the opponent into a state of comfort and makes them fall asleep.
Finally, Simon came right up to Asperia. The scent coming from her was so strong that it was even harder to stay conscious, but he managed to overcome it.
“Whew. Haa.”
Finally, her back came into view right in front of him. Simon put the relic down, sweat dripping down his face.
“Gratula mi kibilis.”
Then he lowered his posture and extended his palm next to her shoulder.
Kissing the back of the hand is a ritual among high-ranking priests.
This is a courtesy to the saint, so it is not something to be viewed as suspicious.
Visit.
Fortunately, she slowly pulled her hand out of the bath and placed it on Simon’s palm, with her back facing him.
“!”
It makes me shiver.
Her body was a kind of ’emotion’, as if it were the embodiment of a huge emotion. It was like a condensation of happiness.
Simon’s whole body trembled, but he concentrated.
‘Hold on!’
His eyes were bloodshot. He slowly pulled her hand towards him and brought it in front of his mouth.
and.
He kissed the back of her hand.
“… … .”
In that moment, Simon felt the trembling in his entire body stop due to the cold sensation.
The joy, pleasure, and happiness that had clouded my mind all faded away, and only one ‘truth’ penetrated my spine and brain. My blood grew cold and my heart calmed.
“Are the procedures complete now, Transporter?”
Asperia’s voice rang out.
“……you.”
Simon spoke to the back of her neck in a low voice.
“who is this?”
