0.01 Second Sword Master

0.01 Second Sword Master Episode 62

“…”

I don’t feel anything anymore.

Magi, how he struggled, and that evil voice.

As if there hadn’t been anything like that from the beginning, everything became quiet.

There were just waves of bravado gently rolling inside me.

[You have completed the quest.]

‘It’s finally over.’

I shouldn’t have said that.

“!?”

The waves, which had only been rolling quietly, roared wildly again.

The demonic energy that I thought I was completely drowned in me gushed out and pierced through it.

Could it be that he didn’t die?

[You have acquired a new passive ability.]

“…?”

what. This.

[Magic Predator]

– You will be able to absorb the magic core.

-Gain full resistance to Magi.

-All attacks can now be converted into dark attributes.

-Inflicts 200% additional damage on opponents with Holy attributes.

Magi Predator?!

I know the ability of being a predator.

It literally eats the opponent and takes away the ability it has, but I’ve never heard of Magi Devourer.

‘Was it a hidden ability obtained by absorbing Kiyart?’

There are hidden skills in this game.

And the game was so stagnant that I thought I’d found all the hidden skills now…

‘There are things I haven’t found yet.’

Magi Eater seemed to be one of them.

that would be too,

‘The way to find it is to absorb Kiyart into your body.’

The way to attack Kiyart is to use the magic seal orb. But if you don’t have one, kill him with a soul-splitting spell, or place him in a body that can seal him away forever.

The problem was that the body that accepted his soul would suffer excruciating pain and eventually die.

Therefore, it was virtually impossible to permanently seal it in the body unless it was purified continuously based on divine power.

By the way-

‘I mean I did it.’

Even a terrible demon that drives people’s minds crazy and controls their bodies couldn’t overcome Aslan’s bluff.

‘crazy.’

My body trembled.

How in the world is this body pickled in bluff?

To the point where even that Kyart shook his head and was drowned.

“Oh, Aslan.”

“Standby Division Commander!”

“Oh, are you okay?”

Knights and villagers flocked to my side.

“Ugh!”

“Ah, the commander of the waiting division! Mo, the body!”

Suddenly, something like a black flame rose from my body.

Anyone can see that this was Magi.

“No, Magda!”

“Is it because of the demon inside!?”

Then the calm wave of bravado became a rough wave again.

“Don’t make a fuss.”

“…”

I looked at the hand that was leaking black smoke and changed its attribute from dark to light.

“Oh oh-.”

“This, this is…!”

The knights looked at me with amazement, and the runners looked at me with fearful eyes.

“Oh, Aslan.”

Aiden, freed from Kyaart’s bondage, came to my side supported by his subordinates.

“Ki, Kiyart is…”

“It has already been destroyed.”

“······okay.”

Surprisingly, he was easily persuaded.

“As expected, even that terrifying demon was nothing to Aslan-sama.”

From head to toe, it looked like nothing was fine, but fortunately, his life didn’t seem to be affected.

“Get your body treated right away.”

“Yes. We owe you a favor we can’t repay. I will never forget this grace.”

It must be.

We need your help here.

“Thank you, Grand Commander.”

“You saved us.”

Residents of Kalutan Village flock to me.

To their thanks,

“You have nothing to fear.”

The intense bluff grew hotter.

“Because you received demon blood, you do not become demons. Show the whole continent that you are different, that demonic powers cannot subdue you.”

“Is that possible?”

“If they oppress us in the temple…”

Their fear was felt.

And the fear they expressed soon became the fuel for their bravado.

“To reject you is to reject Aslan. Your enemies are my enemies, and your allies are my allies.”

I looked around at the people gathered in all directions and said,

“So don’t be afraid. If you need a place to lean on, lean on me. I will not give up on you, so do not give up on yourselves either.”

For me, for my great riches, for my safety-

“Fight to the end. Be persistent. Then an infinite future will unfold in this village, and you will enjoy an infinite glory that even your ancestors never enjoyed!”

Was it motivated by this bravado?

All the residents raised their hands high and started cheering.

* * *

“Wowaaa-!!”

“Ohhh-!!”

A tremendous roar resounded in this barren wasteland.

The knights were also cheering along with them.

It was a sight that made the viewer’s blood boil and goose bumps all over his body.

“…”

Raphael stared blankly at Aslan, who was standing tall in the middle and waving a red cloak.

‘As expected, that person… It’s different.’

They are those with the blood of demons.

They are called the cursed race and are descendants of demons rejected by all races.

And Raphael himself also inherited that disgusting blood.

However, Aslan was treating them the same as normal people.

Even though they don’t know when they will go crazy and turn into demons, there was no doubt in his voice.

‘You really believe that they can change.’

There is nothing to be gained from them.

Because they don’t have anything.

Nevertheless, Aslan accepted them.

While acknowledging them as a person and as a species.

‘I’m so glad.’

Raphael felt sympathy for them.

That’s why I wanted them to do well more than anyone else.

What terrible things would have happened if not Aslan but another kingdom had discovered them first…

‘As expected, it was good to go under him.’

If I were to choose the best thing I did in this life, it would be to become Aslan’s wizard.

Being able to see that handsome and glamorous figure every day also increased job satisfaction every time.

“Raphael.”

“······to? Ah yes!”

It was a time when I was lost in thought for a while.

Before I knew it, Aslan was right in front of me.

As always, he was looking down at her with overwhelming eyes.

“Were you plotting something?”

“Phew, phew, what a ruse! What, what are you talking about…!”

Raphael suddenly realized that his face had turned red.

Aslan looked at her and burst into laughter.

“is it.”

Then he passed her and said.

“What I just said to them, I said to you too.”

“······Yes?”

“I believe in you, Raphael.”

“!?”

After saying that, Aslan fluttered his cape and walked away.

Raphael, frozen in place, just stared at his back in silence.

For some reason, the holy light seemed to flash whenever the cloak fluttered in the absence of wind.

* * *

“I’ve been hearing some nasty rumors lately.”

“Unpleasant rumors?”

“Yes. Rumors about Aslan.”

Is it Aslan again?

It didn’t come out when it was worth forgetting, but the name was constantly being mentioned without a moment to forget.

“Weren’t we just neglecting the Runners in Callutan?”

runners.

For some reason, Eltihi was very angry and wiped them out once.

It was like that before, but after that, the power has weakened even more, and now they are living quietly as a village.

So the temple did not touch them at all.

Because there was no reason to kill them right now.

“But I heard information that Aslan colluded with them.”

“To join hands with those unclean people who inherited the devil’s blood!”

“Aslan is definitely a heretic!”

The atmosphere of the church these days has been like this.

I wonder if the number of people who continue to accuse Aslan of heresy is increasing.

Hariel, impatient, opened his mouth.

“Hasn’t Aslan defeated several demons so far? I’m sure you delivered the information that you defeated Kiyart in Jastra Forest as well as in Kalutan this time, right?”

Then the elders of the church frowned.

“Hariel, did you see it with your own eyes?”

“that’s······.”

“I’m honestly questioning the information power of our church. Doesn’t the Tekina tribe reappear out of nowhere, or a legendary demon buried in long history popping up? It just looks like someone is deliberately creating fear.”

They couldn’t admit the current situation.

In particular, he couldn’t believe that a notorious demon like Kiyart broke the seal and appeared and died by Aslan’s hand.

Because it made no sense in terms of common sense.

“Kyjart is known to be impossible to kill. This is because even if you die, you move endlessly and resurrect. Did Aslan kill him? That is nonsense.”

“In addition, isn’t that bastard always refusing requests from our church? How dare you reject the church’s will and act as you please.”

“We must punish him in the name of God. Rahal’s chosen knight of light! Is this an acceptable title for a non-religious person?”

no. Do you really not believe it?

Or are you pretending not to know?

Lately, Hariel has been thinking about that.

“So, what do the elders want you to do?”

“What? Of course, we must judge in the name of God!”

“That arrogant bastard is blaspheming Rahal and the Church. There should be a punishment for this.”

Even though they know everything, maybe they just want to oppress Aslan.

If so, why couldn’t he be bothered to kill him?

jealous? or not······.

“Who the hell is going to punish him? I’ve already sent Rowen and the paladins there, but they returned to the church as if they were running away in a panic as if they had seen something they couldn’t see.”

At the words of Ishmael the priest, the elders cleared their throats.

In fact, it was a big shock to them too.

The reason why Roen was sent to the kingdom of Eli as the representative of the church was because he liked to fight, and even the strongest would not hide his eccentric personality.

However, after facing Aslan, he returned to the church with a terrified face.

Even the Holy Knights, who said they were not afraid of death, went into a seizure just hearing Aslan’s name.

“Since that day, no one in our church wants to deal directly with Aslan. All of the Holy Knights are also afraid of fighting Aslan. Are you going to punish him under these circumstances?”

“…”

“Not only that, but now he’s starting to open trade with the Elves, the Horde, and the Runners. In addition, we are gradually expanding our relationship with other kingdoms. In particular, the kingdom of Omer, which is ruled by Elberstein, almost worships him. Going to war with Aslan means dealing with them all.”

Eli Kingdom was no longer the weakest.

Thanks to Aslan’s performance, he has achieved tremendous growth in a short period of time.

In order to deal with Aslan, you need a cause, and you have to deal with the tribes and kingdoms that are allied with him.

“I can’t just watch it like this. Let’s send one last person for the sake of our church’s authority. If he responds to our summons and cooperates, we have no intention of rejecting him.”

At the words of an elder, Ishmael nodded.

“Good. Then, based on that opinion, let’s send someone for the last time this time. Who is suitable for this job…”

Hariel was in the place where Ishmael’s gaze reached.

“Let you go. Aren’t you familiar with Aslan?”

The elders didn’t particularly object, and Hariel also accepted it without saying anything.

“Yes. I will go and meet him myself.”

After answering that, Hariel left the temple,

“Hmm.”

I felt that my steps were much lighter than usual.

A smile hung over her face for some reason, even though she was obviously going to something heavy and serious.

I’m going to see him after a really long time.

Then she stopped and touched her face.

For some reason, my skin feels softer than before.

“Joe, should I decorate a little…”

Hariel was the first person in her life to worry about her appearance.