Episode 251
As he crossed the empty space, Choi Hyun-seok recalled his memories.
‘What happened?’
I clearly remember kicking the Pope in the head.
Then, for a moment, my eyes met with the Pope’s.
When I came to my senses, I was flying through the roof of the main temple.
‘If your body is throbbing, you’ve been hit by something.’
My whole body feels tingly.
It feels different from the pain that follows when you use a plomot.
The aftereffects of being hit by some strong impact were clear.
‘I don’t know exactly what it was, but it definitely blew me away in an instant.’
I expected that he would have at least one hidden trick since he is the Pope, but I never thought he would react at this speed.
It was a speed that even Choi Hyun-seok himself had difficulty recognizing.
“Phew…”
I twisted my body in the air, straightened my posture, and controlled my breathing.
Suddenly, the Pope appeared, following him out of the Great Hall.
Only then did Choi Hyun-seok properly see the Pope’s appearance.
Although he was covered by a pure white garment, you could tell that the Pope was very thin just by looking at the skin that was exposed.
I wondered how he could block his own attacks with his old body that seemed to have difficulty even running.
“It is truly a strange fate, isn’t it?”
After staring at each other for a while, the Pope spoke first.
“What are you talking about out of the blue?” “I mean, a warrior. In fact, isn’t he already dead once? Originally, reincarnation was the law of providence, but he fell for the trick of the author called God and ended up in this world.” “Well, you’re not wrong.”
The Pope seemed to want to talk about warriors.
Choi Hyun-seok decided to give it a proper pat on the back.
Anyway, the important thing now was to get the Pope’s attention and buy time.
There was no reason to avoid the conversation.
“Choi Hyun-seok. Why do you fight? What are you doing this for?”
The Pope asked.
What are you fighting for?
Why do you do this?
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been thinking for a moment, smiled and shook his head.
“There’s nothing I can do. I’m a hero. It’s a hero’s job to defeat villains like you and save the world.” “Saving the world? That’s a hollow excuse. It’s nothing more than propaganda that demands only sacrifice from heroes.” “What are you talking about? Stop beating around the bush and just tell me.” “You seem to have no doubts about defeating the Demon King.”
There was a hint of disappointment in the Pope’s voice.
He continued to speak, staring at Choi Hyun-seok with cold, sunken eyes.
“True salvation. Eternal peace. All of those things are illusions. They are like dreams. Choi Hyun-seok. Do you really think that a paradise that even a child would not believe in will come?”
“that…”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was about to say something, closed his mouth.
I want to refute that, but nothing comes to mind right now.
The Pope’s words were so right on the mark.
I know that Choi Hyun-seok has also been thinking about similar topics recently.
‘Yeah. It’s a shitty world.’
It was simple when it started.
The Demon King is absolute evil.
So if you defeat the Demon King, peace will come.
But, the reality was not like that.
Even if the Demon King dies, nothing will change.
Rather, the world has become more confusing.
‘Is this chaos simply because the demons were not eradicated?’
Someone might say this:
The reason the world hasn’t changed is because there are still demons.
As long as a new Demon King appears and there are demons following him, there will be no peace.
To put an end to the chaos, all demons must be killed.
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head.
‘No. The demons weren’t the problem in the first place.’
I can guarantee it.
The fundamental problem is not the demons.
Even if all the demons disappear from the continent, there will be no peace.
Rather, didn’t the existence of the demons bring peace between humans?
‘So, if the Pope and Gatren fall, will there be peace?’
At that moment, the Pope’s voice pulled Choi Hyun-seok out of his thoughts.
“You might be thinking now, that I am absolutely evil.”
“…”
“Even if I die and the Church of Gatren and Deusis collapses, do you think there will be peace on this continent?”
It was a sharp question that seemed to dig deep into Choi Hyun-seok’s mind.
Choi Hyun-seok clenched his fist.
“Yes. Even if I kill you, peace may not come. No, it won’t. As time goes by, a second pope, a third pope, will appear one after another. After all, crazy people exist everywhere at any time.” “Then even now… .”
Choi Hyun-seok interrupted the Pope.
“That doesn’t mean I’m going to quit and go back.” “Are you saying I’m going to fight a meaningless fight?” “I’m saying I’m going to live a life true to the present.”
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“That’s stupid.”
The Pope shook his head as if he did not understand.
Choi Hyun-seok didn’t really expect sympathy when he said that, so I thought that was how it was.
“This is how a hero is. How can a villain know the heart of a hero?” “That’s why you’re even more foolish. Why wouldn’t you listen to the advice of someone who has walked the path before you?”
“what…?”
“You still haven’t noticed?”
There was confusion in Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes.
I am the one who walked the path ahead of you.
That means.
“You’re a warrior…?”
Pope Orban IV is a warrior.
That’s what it said.
The Pope neither confirmed nor denied.
He just smiled bitterly and slowly backed away.
“Only a vain death awaits the fool.”
“wait!”
“Where are you going!”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was trying to chase the Pope, had no choice but to take a step back.
The legendary Kinley Fusel and her companions Geling and Asmund.
The legendary trio of the Gatren Holy Empire stand in front of you.
‘Why are you running away when you have that kind of power?’
Choi Hyun-seok didn’t understand.
The Pope’s power was shown momentarily.
It was clearly above any legend.
Although it was a single blow, Choi Hyun-seok, who surpassed the legendary physical abilities, was helpless when he used a flomotor.
‘If you join forces with the Legendary Trio now, you can deal with me without much difficulty. But why are you running away? There must be a reason.’
Why is the Pope running away?
If we were to guess the reason, there are two main reasons.
Or if something goes wrong and you have no choice but to leave.
‘Or maybe I’m in a situation where I can’t fight.’
The Pope is old.
No matter how great one’s strength is, it won’t be easy to fight against such an old man.
What if the Pope is incapable of waging war on an ongoing basis?
‘If we can just deal with the trio here, we can finish off the Pope.’
Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes lit up.
Those three are the best among legends.
Moreover, they have been together and in harmony for hundreds of years.
No matter how outstanding Choi Hyun-seok’s physical specifications were, he was not an opponent that could easily be guaranteed a victory.
‘The thugs are starting to gather there too. If those guys get together, it’s going to be a headache.’
I feel the divine power gathering quickly.
Probably priests and knights.
It’s called a ruffian because it’s Choi Hyun-seok, but in reality, each and every one of them is no different from an elite soldier.
When these people come together and start to create synergy, it’s no surprise that they’ll soon surpass even the most legendary of legends.
‘What should I do? If everything goes according to plan, I’ll have to waste time, but the longer I do that, the more disadvantageous the battle will become. But if I fight too hard, I’ll run out of stamina before I can fill up the time.’
I can’t give it my all.
You can’t even relax your strength properly.
As his worries deepened, he heard Rachel’s voice.
“Hero! Come to your senses!”
“uh?”
“For now, we need to focus on dealing with the trio in front of us!”
“Oh, right.”
Rachel’s words brought him to his senses.
Yeah. Now is not the time to be nitpicking.
The enemy in front of you is not an easy opponent to the point where you can have such random thoughts.
“Should we start slowly?”
Choi Hyun-seok straightened his posture and glared at Kinley Fusel.
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“I will leave it to you, Sir Kinley Fusell.”
The Pope said as he stepped down.
Kinley Fusell responded with a slight nod.
To be honest, I wish the Pope would disappear soon.
It was awkward being with him in many ways.
However, the Pope, who had promised to leave it to him, did not leave and continued to make irritating remarks.
“Choi Hyun-seok just used a physical strengthening spell. Don’t try to kill him too hard, just buy some time. It will be easier to win by draining his stamina.”
“yes.”
“Never let your guard down and fight defensively as much as possible.”
“All right.”
“Don’t be proud, just use everything you have. It’s better to think of your enemy as an overwhelming force.”
“… yes.”
“Then I will believe you and go.”
Contrary to his words of belief, the Pope looked at Kinley with dismay until the end and then stepped aside.
Kinley Fusel grinned fiercely and clenched his molars.
“Now you’re blatantly ignoring me. Okay.”
After several failures.
The Pope’s confidence in Kinley Fusell seemed to have hit rock bottom.
On the surface, she still appears respectful, but she knows.
It just continues to be used because it has no substitute.
If there had been any other replacement parts available, the Pope would have replaced himself without a second thought.
‘Well, it’s better. It’s also convenient for me since I’m being given the authority to command the scene and am being used purely as an accessory.’
As a result, Kinley Fusell was removed from his position as Chief of Operations.
From some point on, the leadership has been carried out by a commander in chief appointed by the Pope.
Kinley was used as a long-term legend along with his colleagues.
Thanks to that, I was able to unite with the previously awkward warrior unit, but what can I do?
The loser originally followed without saying anything.
‘The only good thing is that they were considerate enough to keep me away from those crazy guys.’
Warrior training project.
Kinley didn’t like them from the beginning.
I had an uneasy feeling from the moment I first learned of the plan, but that awkwardness only grew worse when I met the actual subject.
Should I say that I feel physiologically disgusted by it?
‘They are not human.’
They all had empty eyes.
All it knows how to do is mechanically destroy things.
That’s why Kinley intentionally excluded the warrior unit when he commanded the operation.
‘They should be fighting outside the capital by now, so we should end it here and avoid encountering them if possible.’
Kinley roughly gathered his thoughts and grabbed the hammer.
At that moment, I saw that the other side was also taking a stance, as if they were ready to fight.
Kinley laughed ferociously.
“The game of tag is over now. Don’t think you can escape.”
“Run away? Me?”
Choi Hyun-seok pointed at himself with a bewildered expression.
“Why would you run away from a no-answer trio?” “No-answer trio? What do you mean?” “It means three idiots.”
“This guy…!”
I know it’s a petty provocation, but my blood pressure rises without me knowing it.
Everyone, this guy and that guy, is busy ignoring themselves.
Kinley said, spitting it out.
“Is that the end of the will…” “No. When I think about it, I think you guys are too quick to label anyone as a legend. It lacks weight. Weight. While I’m at it, I’ll make you something suitable.”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been thinking while stroking his chin, opened his mouth.
“The No Answer Trio suits you well. Or the Three No Answer Brothers would be good too.” “I’ll rip that wicked mouth of yours off!”
Kinley screamed and kicked the air.
Her colleagues spread out to the sides in time with her movements towards the front.
Three legends flying at terrifying speeds.
Choi Hyun-seok, the man standing at the destination, smiled with satisfaction.
“As expected, childishness is the best in this diss battle.”
Rather than getting on each other’s nerves for no reason, this kind of cheap provocation is more effective.
