Chapter 577
The fact that the Demon King had infiltrated the temple is a story known to all who know.
Even the fact that he lived in the same grade as the emperor, the princess, and the warrior shows the vicious and malicious side of the devil.
The demon king observed the most important people of the empire in the closest place and learned about the empire. He even tried to attract the princess and the prince to his side without realizing it.
However, in the end, the demon king’s identity was discovered, and those who were captured by the demon king dared to betray mankind, rescue the demon king, and run away.
It is unknown what the demon king’s true purpose was, but the demon king caused the gate crisis to annihilate mankind.
The Demon King’s henchmen who betrayed mankind.
And some of the second-year Royal Class graduates, including Ellen, had become very important people.
Emperor, Bertus de Gradias.
Champion, Ellen Artorius.
Adelia, the creator of Power Cartridges and Titans.
The flame psychic, Heinrich.
Christina, the creator of Moonshine.
Ludwig had never been very conscious of being classmates with them, but when he faced Rowen’s astonishment, he realized that even with the exception of the Demon King and Ellen, his classmates were so huge that it was difficult to discuss easily.
Rowen looks at Ludwig with a mixture of fear and curiosity, as if he is afraid for some reason, but as if he can’t stand it because he is curious.
“What kind of existence was the Demon King?”
“… … .”
What kind of existence was Reinhardt?
At the time of his freshman year, Reinhardt belonged to Class A, but was a below-average student. Ludwig wasn’t sure if it was a fake figure hiding real power or a real one.
Although Ludwig was not of the same class, he saw many aspects of the Demon King.
Although he had a violent and rough personality.
I couldn’t say it was bad.
However, as long as the Gate incident happened, Reinhardt was an existence that could not help but be evil.
“well… … . I do not know.”
Rather, because of the time they spent together, Ludwig didn’t seem to know the slightest bit about Reinhardt, and he couldn’t help but feel sorry for himself.
“I thought I knew a little bit, but now that I think about it, I don’t think I knew.”
“… … is that so.”
Ludwig blankly looks up at the gray winter sky.
“However, the Demon King… … . someday definitely… … .”
As an underdog, as a loser, there is only one thing you can do.
“I just wish I had paid for everything.”
Longing for a punishment that doesn’t exist.
and curse.
That was all.
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Rowen and Ludwig passed the boundary of the barrier and entered the area where the plague was raging.
Both Ludwig and Rowen wore masks.
Access to the contagious area was controlled like yesterday, and when Rowen showed a sign, the guards readily opened the way.
“… … .”
“This is what I do, so I see it often, but I can’t get used to it.”
Upon entering the contagious area, Ludwig could not help but feel a distinctly different atmosphere from outside.
There was a gloomy and somber atmosphere everywhere else, but the smell of death carried in the cold air was tangible.
The guards pulling the cart were carrying the skinny corpses and heading somewhere, and smoke was rising from the direction the cart was heading.
When Ludwig heard that there was an epidemic, he imagined a terrible and grotesque plague that spread like wildfire and ate people.
But the body showed no signs of plague whatsoever.
People who were too weak just died from a disease that was too weak.
Ludwig looks on with a devastated expression as those who have died from an insignificant illness and seemingly nothing have been carried away on a cart.
The entire district is under control, so those inside will soon catch the plague and die, even if they don’t get sick.
A scene like this would be happening all over Hwangdo Refugee Camp.
Even if this area is purified, it is not the end.
New epidemics will constantly arise, and unless the fundamental problem is resolved, those who die from insignificant epidemics will continue to occur.
“What now… … .”
“I will go around the streets and pray for purification. All you have to do is follow along.”
“Are you okay? If anyone sees you praying… … .”
Hearing that it might be dangerous, Rowen shakes his head.
“Ludwig.”
“Yes, priest.”
“Is there anyone here who has the strength to grab me by the collar? That would be rather fortunate.”
“ah… … .”
“Extreme situations tend to happen if and when. Ludwig-sama will probably never step forward.”
It’s not like I’ve never had problems, but it’s not common, so don’t worry, Rowen smiled.
Most people do not even have the energy to express hatred and hatred through violence.
If there are such people, all you have to do is run away with Rowen on your back.
“And it’s not like I’m singing the anthem out loud. Most of you think I’m a crazy woman walking around muttering to myself?”
Rowen said such a joke, as if trying to reassure Ludwig, and Ludwig couldn’t help but laugh in spite of the situation.
But it was serious, not a joke.
Ludwig watched Rowen walking around the dark streets muttering a prayer with his head bowed alone.
As she said, she did not appear to be anything other than a crazy woman who had gone out of her mind.
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There was no flashy white light, no gentle golden glow.
Rowen walked beside Ludwig, between the undisposed corpse and the shack full of coughing, muttering an incomprehensible prayer.
The murmur sounds ominous when heard, but when heard properly, it clearly contained the contents of a prayer for purification to Tuan, the god of innocence.
The only thing I could be sure was that something was going right, the stench from the streets was disappearing even in this cold weather.
Beside him, Rowen was just reciting prayers, carefully walking step by step.
Contagious diseases may later break out in other areas, but this terrible disease in these streets will surely disappear, and the sick will be healed.
-A pure will that rejects corruption, corruption, and nightmares… … .
All of a sudden, Ludwig became bizarre.
Even if this contagious disease, in which so many people are dying in vain, is not a fatal disease.
one prayer.
It is new that an epidemic can be wiped out by a single priest.
Why is this possible?
Is this the power of the gods and a miracle?
No matter how many people feel betrayed by two of the five great gods and deny them, the power of the gods benefits humans to the point of absurdity.
Ludwig suddenly feels it.
No matter what the outcome of the current situation is, if humanity can survive.
Since the power of the gods is eternal, people will restore their faith in order to receive the power and grace of Tuan and Ars.
Divine power is different from all actions that use mana as a resource.
Although each priest has different capabilities, the holy power does not require a price.
Except for another mystery, supernatural power, divine power is a miracle without cost that is manifested only by the act of believing in something.
why are the gods
Even so, great miracles are manifested in the world.
why are the gods
Did you choose such a existence?
The prayer was long.
Although the area where the plague spread was large, Rowen walked very slowly, praying.
In the evening, the entire area was cleaned up. Fortunately, the work was completed without any problems.
“It seems to be somewhat finished now… … . Mmm. greatness. hmm! hmm!”
Rowen had been reciting prayers for over eight hours, and Rowen’s throat was almost gone. His throat was hoarse enough to mix with the sound of metal.
It was like praying for eight hours without even drinking a sip of water.
He might be able to heal his throat, but perhaps not wanting to do anything noticeable, Rowen cleared his throat and cleared his throat a few times.
Wondering if this is always the case, Ludwig stares blankly at Rowen.
She stretches her body to the point of sagging.
“Oops! hmm… … ! Oh my, what a strange sound… … . Anyway, I’m glad nothing happened today.”
“yes… … . You have worked hard, priest.”
“by the way… … .”
Rowen looks at Ludwig with slightly grim eyes, as if he can’t help being tired.
“What were you thinking?”
Perhaps he was looking at Ludwig’s complex expression while praying, Rowen asks as if he was curious.
Nothing special happened, no threats.
That’s why Ludwig was distraught while staying by Rowen’s side for a long time.
I saw the greatness of God.
And saw the incomprehensible of God.
It evokes a certain sense of fear, despair and hope at the same time.
Because God is like that.
“The gods are so gracious… … . Why did you choose the Demon King?”
Giving such great miracles without cost is the Lord of the Five Greats.
But why did Ars and Tuan choose the demon king who had brought so much disaster and despair to the world?
Ludwig couldn’t understand it no matter how much he thought about it.
The gods seem to be gracious beings, but from a larger perspective, they seem to want disaster more.
like so many others did. Ludwig felt both grace and despair at the priceless power given by the gods.
At Ludwig’s words, Rowen looks at Ludwig quietly.
“Ludwig-sama, the gods are not in our estimation.”
“… … .”
“They see what we cannot see and know what we do not know.”
Various logics were made to affirm the fact that Ars and Tuan chose the demon king in the faith of the five major religions.
The gods were not wrong.
So, the representative logic is that there will be arrangements by the gods so that what is happening now will eventually have a good ending.
Even the devil’s evil actions will result in good.
Just because a holy object was given to the demon king does not mean that the demon king is a righteous being.
The logic that the demon king’s arrogance holding the holy relic is also under the plan of the gods, and that the demon king will eventually be destroyed.
The five main religions have made numerous logics to say that God is right but the devil is wrong, but the general opinion is that.
Everything has been calculated, and the demon king is only being used by the gods.
The demon king will eventually pay the price for his arrogance and cruelty, and will suffer eternal torment in front of the judgment seat of the gods after death.
As a result, the story that there will be a beneficial ending for mankind.
No one knows what the hell it is, but since the gods are great, they all have their own thoughts, perhaps an irresponsible story.
“You mean this is the plan of the gods? In the end, it will be beneficial to mankind… … . Are you saying that? Through these things?”
What is the good ending that will be achieved or greeted through these terrible despair and deaths? Ludwig couldn’t figure it out.
Rowen tilts his head at Ludwig’s words full of resentment.
“well?”
“… … yes?”
“I don’t know.”
Ludwig was taken aback by the slightly innocent attitude.
“I don’t dare to guess the will of the gods, but isn’t it unlikely?”
Rowen’s words were similar to those of Ludwig.
“Ludwig.”
Rowen says.
“Isn’t believing that the gods always pursue goodness is rather an act of daring to judge the will of the gods?”
“… … yes?”
“Is there any reason why the gods shouldn’t wish for the extinction of mankind?”
“Um, what are you saying… … .”
“The world and mankind are by-products of the gods.”
In the smile of an innocent priest.
“It is up to the will of the gods to lend their power to the by-products for free or to get rid of them.”
“yes… … ? What are you talking about… … .”
“The gods might be wishing for the destruction of mankind.”
“!”
“To believe that the gods always seek good. No, isn’t it blasphemous to believe that the gods always make choices for mankind?”
Ludwig realizes the obvious.
In this situation.
in this environment.
in this reality.
“Didn’t the gods ever say that the good the gods pursue is the same as the good of humans?”
That the priests who still belonged to the Church of Tuan and Ars could never be sane.
