Chapter 104
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Chapter 104
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Chapter 104: Explanation (2)
***
After that, the paladins arrived from the Church.
It was a formidable force, including two 1st-class paladins who were said to be on par with high-class.
“Your Majesty! Where is the heretic who uses the demonic sword?”
“He’s... already dead.”
“?!?!?”
The paladins were greatly surprised by the king’s words.
“Take a look at this.”
The king showed the body of Alexander Apple to the two 1st-class paladins.
The two paladins frowned at the intense dark mana they felt from the corpse.
“This much dark mana... It’s clear that he used the demonic sword.”
“Who on earth fought this guy?”
At the question of the two paladins, the king gestured. Damien, who had been waiting, appeared before the paladins.
“Sir Damien?”
“Isn’t he the guy who killed the Corpseplay and saved the entire crusade?”
Since they were in the Church, they couldn’t have not known.
“Are you saying that you killed him?”
“No matter how much, that’s...”
According to the information the two paladins received, Alexander Apple was not only a high-class, but also a user of the demonic sword.
In that case, he was as good as having a power above that of an ordinary high-class. A middle-class had defeated such a person?
“I didn’t kill him.”
“I see! So what happened?”
“Alexander Apple was already seriously injured by Sir Liam Bluegreen. So he was consumed by the power of the demonic sword and self-destructed while fighting me.”
The two paladins, who had heard Damien’s explanation, had confused expressions on their faces.
“...Isn’t that what you call defeating him?”
“...Anyway, the fact is that the enemy is dead, isn’t it?”
Damien shook his head at the question of the two paladins.
“I can’t say I defeated him because I didn’t fight him fairly. I just stalled for time until the enemy self-destructed.”
The two paladins looked at each other.
It was true that he had not won a formal victory, as Damien had said.
However, it was still shocking that a middle-class had held his own against a high-class, even one who was a user of the demonic sword.
“To think that he defeated the Corpseplay alone... He must have been quite a skilled person.”
“It’s a shame to leave such a talented person alone in the world.”
The two paladins looked at Damien with glittering eyes. Damien felt a great deal of pressure.
‘Why does every paladin want me to join the Church when they see me?’
Damien took out the core of the demonic sword to change the subject.
“I found this in Alexander Apple’s body.”
The eyes of the two paladins widened as soon as they saw the core.
“This is... the core of the demonic sword!”
“This is the first time I’ve seen such a large core!”
The paladins were greatly surprised as they examined the core of the demonic sword.
“Sir Damien, where do you plan to use this item?”
One of the paladins asked with an anxious face. The core of the demonic sword contains the power of the demon.
It could be used in many ways, and if Damien used the core in the wrong place, there was a high possibility of a big problem.
“I plan to leave it to the Church to dispose of.”
As soon as they heard Damien’s answer, the two paladins breathed a sigh of relief.
“To think that you would think of the Church first...”
“How faithful. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such devout faith.”
The two paladins gave him another burdensome look. Damien broke out in a cold sweat.
“I plan to visit the Church soon. I plan to donate this item at that time.”
“That’s a great idea! The Church will be very happy!”
“The Church rewards those who prove their faith in God. The more you donate the core, the more you will be rewarded.”
It was a very welcome sound.
“Please visit the Church as soon as possible!”
“The core of the demonic sword is no different from the power of the demon. There’s no point in keeping it for long.”
The two paladins added quickly, for fear that Damien’s mind would change.
Damien nodded.
***
After the meeting with the paladins, Damien was summoned by the king.
“It’s a shabby place, but please bear with it.”
The king’s study had been destroyed, so he had no choice but to use another place.
“Sir Damien, I... no, the kingdom owes you a debt that we can never repay. I don’t know how to express my gratitude.”
The king’s eyes were filled with gratitude and affection as he looked at Damien.
“The reason I called you here is because I have something to give you.”
The king held out a rolled-up piece of parchment to Damien.
The parchment was snow-white.
“This is a decree to raise Viscount Paul Haksen to the rank of Count and grant him a County.”
The stage is just below the master class, which is called the superhuman class.
Damien’s performance was so great that even a strong person in that position felt a sense of crisis.
“You may soon be on an equal footing with me. I hope we can maintain a good relationship even after that.”
This was both a request and a warning.
From the Marquis’s point of view, Damien was too dangerous to be left alone.
If he couldn’t be made an ally, he had to be crushed now.
“If what happened between your second son and me doesn’t happen again, I will remain your ally.”
Damien said in a calm tone.
Erwin Ryanbloom, the second son of Marquis Ryanbloom, had once visited the Viscount of Haksen and caused trouble.
In other words, Damien’s words meant that he would stay still if he was not touched first.
“That’s good to hear.”
The Marquis smiled broadly. And then he left the capital.
With Michael Ryanbloom in tow.
“Ah, that kid... He left without even finishing our fight properly.”
Veronica said, looking at Michael being dragged away by his father.
“Sir Damien, you know, right? That I actually won? That guy is no match for me.”
Veronica said proudly. Damien looked at her with pity.
In terms of pure talent, Michael was slightly ahead of Veronica.
On top of that, Michael was the eldest son of the Marquis Ryanbloom, a family known for its knights.
In terms of both talent and background, Michael was ahead.
“Then I’ll go now too. Thanks to you, I didn’t have to be bored.”
“Yeah, go well. Don’t kill people and stay quiet in the future.”
“You don’t have to worry about that! I realized it for sure this time! The only person worth killing is you!”
She was talking about the same headache-inducing nonsense.
“You survive against that high-class knight! I’ve never seen someone as tenacious as you! It would be so thrilling to kill a difficult opponent like you!”
“Shut up and go away.”
“Got it! See you next time!”
Veronica ran from the spot to the city gate. She hadn’t even packed her things.
“She’s really like a dog.”
Damien clicked his tongue as he watched Veronica.
With everyone gone, there was no need for Damien to stay in the capital any longer.
It was time to go back to his family.
***
A few days later, Damien left the castle early in the morning.
He had to leave secretly because the king kept trying to stop him from returning to his family.
Just as Damien was about to leave the castle gate,
“It’s a cold night for a walk, isn’t it?”
Oliver was waiting for Damien.
“How did you know I was going out?”
Damien couldn’t help but be genuinely surprised. How did Oliver know he was coming out when no one else knew?
“I asked the guards to monitor Sir Damien’s movements. Thanks to them, I was able to know when you would be leaving.”
Damien was amazed inwardly. He had even won over the guards to his side in the meantime. The wastrel had changed so thoroughly in such a short time.
It seemed that the experience he had gained while preparing for the Orc expedition had changed Oliver in this way.
“Sir Liam asked me to give you a message. He said he was sorry he couldn’t come see you because he was so injured. He asked you to be sure to visit the Bluegreen Marquisate later.”
Liam Bluegreen has been under the care of doctors ever since. The wounds were so severe.
“You can’t order me to stay in the castle and help you, can you?”
“You already know the answer, so why do you ask?”
Oliver laughed at Damien’s words.
“Thanks to Sir Damien, I was able to change. I will live my life with a grateful heart.”
Oliver said with a determined face. Damien spoke to the prince.
“You don’t have to say that. I don’t trust your promises.”
Oliver was greatly embarrassed by those words.
“Yes?”
“I know very well because I have the same past as you. How weak and treacherous the human heart is.”
In his wastrel days, Damien couldn’t come to his senses even with his family’s pleas.
After being kicked out of the family, he reflected on his actions a little bit. But it was only a little bit.
More than regret for his family, he felt sorry for not being able to enjoy pleasure anymore.
It was the same when he worked as a mercenary. He came close to falling back into debauchery several times.
“The human heart is weak. It is designed to seek pleasure rather than hardship.”
So was Oliver Apple. He seemed like a new man now, but he didn’t know when he would go back to his old life.
“De, Damien Sir... I, I never...”
“You may think so now, but you never know about tomorrow. There is an old saying that a man’s heart is different when he is hungry and when he is full.”
Damien looked at Oliver with a cold gaze. Oliver Apple swallowed dry saliva.
“So doubt and be wary of your own heart. Beware of desire. And when you have shown me meaningful results, then I will believe you.”
Oliver fell into thought.
His eyes were a lot deeper than before.
“I will always keep Sir Damien’s words in my heart.”
Only then did Damien show a satisfied expression.
***
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Chapter 104
[Translator – Kie]
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Chapter 104: Explanation (2)
***
After that, the paladins arrived from the Church.
It was a formidable force, including two 1st-class paladins who were said to be on par with high-class.
“Your Majesty! Where is the heretic who uses the demonic sword?”
“He’s... already dead.”
“?!?!?”
The paladins were greatly surprised by the king’s words.
“Take a look at this.”
The king showed the body of Alexander Apple to the two 1st-class paladins.
The two paladins frowned at the intense dark mana they felt from the corpse.
“This much dark mana... It’s clear that he used the demonic sword.”
“Who on earth fought this guy?”
At the question of the two paladins, the king gestured. Damien, who had been waiting, appeared before the paladins.
“Sir Damien?”
“Isn’t he the guy who killed the Corpseplay and saved the entire crusade?”
Since they were in the Church, they couldn’t have not known.
“Are you saying that you killed him?”
“No matter how much, that’s...”
According to the information the two paladins received, Alexander Apple was not only a high-class, but also a user of the demonic sword.
In that case, he was as good as having a power above that of an ordinary high-class. A middle-class had defeated such a person?
“I didn’t kill him.”
“I see! So what happened?”
“Alexander Apple was already seriously injured by Sir Liam Bluegreen. So he was consumed by the power of the demonic sword and self-destructed while fighting me.”
The two paladins, who had heard Damien’s explanation, had confused expressions on their faces.
“...Isn’t that what you call defeating him?”
“...Anyway, the fact is that the enemy is dead, isn’t it?”
Damien shook his head at the question of the two paladins.
“I can’t say I defeated him because I didn’t fight him fairly. I just stalled for time until the enemy self-destructed.”
The two paladins looked at each other.
It was true that he had not won a formal victory, as Damien had said.
However, it was still shocking that a middle-class had held his own against a high-class, even one who was a user of the demonic sword.
“To think that he defeated the Corpseplay alone... He must have been quite a skilled person.”
“It’s a shame to leave such a talented person alone in the world.”
The two paladins looked at Damien with glittering eyes. Damien felt a great deal of pressure.
‘Why does every paladin want me to join the Church when they see me?’
Damien took out the core of the demonic sword to change the subject.
“I found this in Alexander Apple’s body.”
The eyes of the two paladins widened as soon as they saw the core.
“This is... the core of the demonic sword!”
“This is the first time I’ve seen such a large core!”
The paladins were greatly surprised as they examined the core of the demonic sword.
“Sir Damien, where do you plan to use this item?”
One of the paladins asked with an anxious face. The core of the demonic sword contains the power of the demon.
It could be used in many ways, and if Damien used the core in the wrong place, there was a high possibility of a big problem.
“I plan to leave it to the Church to dispose of.”
As soon as they heard Damien’s answer, the two paladins breathed a sigh of relief.
“To think that you would think of the Church first...”
“How faithful. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such devout faith.”
The two paladins gave him another burdensome look. Damien broke out in a cold sweat.
“I plan to visit the Church soon. I plan to donate this item at that time.”
“That’s a great idea! The Church will be very happy!”
“The Church rewards those who prove their faith in God. The more you donate the core, the more you will be rewarded.”
It was a very welcome sound.
“Please visit the Church as soon as possible!”
“The core of the demonic sword is no different from the power of the demon. There’s no point in keeping it for long.”
The two paladins added quickly, for fear that Damien’s mind would change.
Damien nodded.
***
After the meeting with the paladins, Damien was summoned by the king.
“It’s a shabby place, but please bear with it.”
The king’s study had been destroyed, so he had no choice but to use another place.
“Sir Damien, I... no, the kingdom owes you a debt that we can never repay. I don’t know how to express my gratitude.”
The king’s eyes were filled with gratitude and affection as he looked at Damien.
“The reason I called you here is because I have something to give you.”
The king held out a rolled-up piece of parchment to Damien.
The parchment was snow-white.
“This is a decree to raise Viscount Paul Haksen to the rank of Count and grant him a County.”
The stage is just below the master class, which is called the superhuman class.
Damien’s performance was so great that even a strong person in that position felt a sense of crisis.
“You may soon be on an equal footing with me. I hope we can maintain a good relationship even after that.”
This was both a request and a warning.
From the Marquis’s point of view, Damien was too dangerous to be left alone.
If he couldn’t be made an ally, he had to be crushed now.
“If what happened between your second son and me doesn’t happen again, I will remain your ally.”
Damien said in a calm tone.
Erwin Ryanbloom, the second son of Marquis Ryanbloom, had once visited the Viscount of Haksen and caused trouble.
In other words, Damien’s words meant that he would stay still if he was not touched first.
“That’s good to hear.”
The Marquis smiled broadly. And then he left the capital.
With Michael Ryanbloom in tow.
“Ah, that kid... He left without even finishing our fight properly.”
Veronica said, looking at Michael being dragged away by his father.
“Sir Damien, you know, right? That I actually won? That guy is no match for me.”
Veronica said proudly. Damien looked at her with pity.
In terms of pure talent, Michael was slightly ahead of Veronica.
On top of that, Michael was the eldest son of the Marquis Ryanbloom, a family known for its knights.
In terms of both talent and background, Michael was ahead.
“Then I’ll go now too. Thanks to you, I didn’t have to be bored.”
“Yeah, go well. Don’t kill people and stay quiet in the future.”
“You don’t have to worry about that! I realized it for sure this time! The only person worth killing is you!”
She was talking about the same headache-inducing nonsense.
“You survive against that high-class knight! I’ve never seen someone as tenacious as you! It would be so thrilling to kill a difficult opponent like you!”
“Shut up and go away.”
“Got it! See you next time!”
Veronica ran from the spot to the city gate. She hadn’t even packed her things.
“She’s really like a dog.”
Damien clicked his tongue as he watched Veronica.
With everyone gone, there was no need for Damien to stay in the capital any longer.
It was time to go back to his family.
***
A few days later, Damien left the castle early in the morning.
He had to leave secretly because the king kept trying to stop him from returning to his family.
Just as Damien was about to leave the castle gate,
“It’s a cold night for a walk, isn’t it?”
Oliver was waiting for Damien.
“How did you know I was going out?”
Damien couldn’t help but be genuinely surprised. How did Oliver know he was coming out when no one else knew?
“I asked the guards to monitor Sir Damien’s movements. Thanks to them, I was able to know when you would be leaving.”
Damien was amazed inwardly. He had even won over the guards to his side in the meantime. The wastrel had changed so thoroughly in such a short time.
It seemed that the experience he had gained while preparing for the Orc expedition had changed Oliver in this way.
“Sir Liam asked me to give you a message. He said he was sorry he couldn’t come see you because he was so injured. He asked you to be sure to visit the Bluegreen Marquisate later.”
Liam Bluegreen has been under the care of doctors ever since. The wounds were so severe.
“You can’t order me to stay in the castle and help you, can you?”
“You already know the answer, so why do you ask?”
Oliver laughed at Damien’s words.
“Thanks to Sir Damien, I was able to change. I will live my life with a grateful heart.”
Oliver said with a determined face. Damien spoke to the prince.
“You don’t have to say that. I don’t trust your promises.”
Oliver was greatly embarrassed by those words.
“Yes?”
“I know very well because I have the same past as you. How weak and treacherous the human heart is.”
In his wastrel days, Damien couldn’t come to his senses even with his family’s pleas.
After being kicked out of the family, he reflected on his actions a little bit. But it was only a little bit.
More than regret for his family, he felt sorry for not being able to enjoy pleasure anymore.
It was the same when he worked as a mercenary. He came close to falling back into debauchery several times.
“The human heart is weak. It is designed to seek pleasure rather than hardship.”
So was Oliver Apple. He seemed like a new man now, but he didn’t know when he would go back to his old life.
“De, Damien Sir... I, I never...”
“You may think so now, but you never know about tomorrow. There is an old saying that a man’s heart is different when he is hungry and when he is full.”
Damien looked at Oliver with a cold gaze. Oliver Apple swallowed dry saliva.
“So doubt and be wary of your own heart. Beware of desire. And when you have shown me meaningful results, then I will believe you.”
Oliver fell into thought.
His eyes were a lot deeper than before.
“I will always keep Sir Damien’s words in my heart.”
Only then did Damien show a satisfied expression.
***
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Chapter 104Translator KieProofreader KawaiiChapter 104: Explanation 2***After that, the paladins arrived from the Church.It was a formidable force, including two 1st-class paladins who were said to be on par with high-class.Your Majesty! Where is the heretic who uses the demonic sword?He's... already dead.?!?!?The paladins were greatly surprised by the king's words.Take a look at this.The king showed the body of Alexander Apple to the two 1st-class paladins.The two paladins frowned at the intense dark mana they felt from the corpse.This much dark mana... It's clear that he used the demonic sword.Who on earth fought this guy?At the question of the two paladins, the king gestured. Damien, who had been waiting, appeared before the paladins.Sir Damien?Isn't he the guy who killed the Corpseplay and saved the entire crusade?Since they were in the Church, they couldn't have not known.Are you saying that you killed him?No matter how much, that's...According to the information the two paladins received, Alexander Apple was not only a high-class, but also a user of the demonic sword.In that case, he was as good as having a power above that of an ordinary high-class. A middle-class had defeated such a person?I didn't kill him.I see! So what happened?Alexander Apple was already seriously injured by Sir Liam Bluegreen. So he was consumed by the power of the demonic sword and self-destructed while fighting me.The two paladins, who had heard Damien's explanation, had confused expressions on their faces....Isn't that what you call defeating him?...Anyway, the fact is that the enemy is dead, isn't it?Damien shook his head at the question of the two paladins.I can't say I defeated him because I didn't fight him fairly. I just stalled for time until the enemy self-destructed.The two paladins looked at each other.It was true that he had not won a formal victory, as Damien had said.However, it was still shocking that a middle-class had held his own against a high-class, even one who was a user of the demonic sword.To think that he defeated the Corpseplay alone... He must have been quite a skilled person.It's a shame to leave such a talented person alone in the world.The two paladins looked at Damien with glittering eyes. Damien felt a great deal of pressure.Why does every paladin want me to join the Church when they see me?'Damien took out the core of the demonic sword to change the subject.I found this in Alexander Apple's body.The eyes of the two paladins widened as soon as they saw the core.This is... the core of the demonic sword!This is the first time I've seen such a large core!The paladins were greatly surprised as they examined the core of the demonic sword.Sir Damien, where do you plan to use this item?One of the paladins asked with an anxious face. The core of the demonic sword contains the power of the demon.It could be used in many ways, and if Damien used the core in the wrong place, there was a high possibility of a big problem.I plan to leave it to the Church to dispose of.As soon as they heard Damien's answer, the two paladins breathed a sigh of relief.To think that you would think of the Church first...How faithful. It's been a long time since I've seen such devout faith.The two paladins gave him another burdensome look. Damien broke out in a cold sweat.I plan to visit the Church soon. I plan to donate this item at that time.That's a great idea! The Church will be very happy!The Church rewards those who prove their faith in God. The more you donate the core, the more you will be rewarded.It was a very welcome sound.Please visit the Church as soon as possible!The core of the demonic sword is no different from the power of the demon. There's no point in keeping it for long.The two paladins added quickly, for fear that Damien's mind would change.Damien nodded.***After the meeting with the paladins, Damien was summoned by the king.It's a shabby place, but please bear with it.The king's study had been destroyed, so he had no choice but to use another place.Sir Damien, I... no, the kingdom owes you a debt that we can never repay. I don't know how to express my gratitude.The king's eyes were filled with gratitude and affection as he looked at Damien.The reason I called you here is because I have something to give you.The king held out a rolled-up piece of parchment to Damien.The parchment was snow-white.This is a decree to raise Viscount Paul Haksen to the rank of Count and grant him a County.The stage is just below the master class, which is called the superhuman class.Damien's performance was so great that even a strong person in that position felt a sense of crisis.You may soon be on an equal footing with me. I hope we can maintain a good relationship even after that.This was both a request and a warning.From the Marquis's point of view, Damien was too dangerous to be left alone.If he couldn't be made an ally, he had to be crushed now.If what happened between your second son and me doesn't happen again, I will remain your ally.Damien said in a calm tone.Erwin Ryanbloom, the second son of Marquis Ryanbloom, had once visited the Viscount of Haksen and caused trouble.In other words, Damien's words meant that he would stay still if he was not touched first.That's good to hear.The Marquis smiled broadly. And then he left the capital.With Michael Ryanbloom in tow.Ah, that kid... He left without even finishing our fight properly.Veronica said, looking at Michael being dragged away by his father.Sir Damien, you know, right? That I actually won? That guy is no match for me.Veronica said proudly. Damien looked at her with pity.In terms of pure talent, Michael was slightly ahead of Veronica.On top of that, Michael was the eldest son of the Marquis Ryanbloom, a family known for its knights.In terms of both talent and background, Michael was ahead.Then I'll go now too. Thanks to you, I didn't have to be bored.Yeah, go well. Don't kill people and stay quiet in the future.You don't have to worry about that! I realized it for sure this time! The only person worth killing is you!She was talking about the same headache-inducing nonsense.You survive against that high-class knight! I've never seen someone as tenacious as you! It would be so thrilling to kill a difficult opponent like you!Shut up and go away.Got it! See you next time!Veronica ran from the spot to the city gate. She hadn't even packed her things.She's really like a dog.Damien clicked his tongue as he watched Veronica.With everyone gone, there was no need for Damien to stay in the capital any longer.It was time to go back to his family.***A few days later, Damien left the castle early in the morning.He had to leave secretly because the king kept trying to stop him from returning to his family.Just as Damien was about to leave the castle gate,It's a cold night for a walk, isn't it?Oliver was waiting for Damien.How did you know I was going out?Damien couldn't help but be genuinely surprised. How did Oliver know he was coming out when no one else knew?I asked the guards to monitor Sir Damien's movements. Thanks to them, I was able to know when you would be leaving.Damien was amazed inwardly. He had even won over the guards to his side in the meantime. The wastrel had changed so thoroughly in such a short time.It seemed that the experience he had gained while preparing for the Orc expedition had changed Oliver in this way.Sir Liam asked me to give you a message. He said he was sorry he couldn't come see you because he was so injured. He asked you to be sure to visit the Bluegreen Marquisate later.Liam Bluegreen has been under the care of doctors ever since. The wounds were so severe.You can't order me to stay in the castle and help you, can you?You already know the answer, so why do you ask?Oliver laughed at Damien's words.Thanks to Sir Damien, I was able to change. I will live my life with a grateful heart.Oliver said with a determined face. Damien spoke to the prince.You don't have to say that. I don't trust your promises.Oliver was greatly embarrassed by those words.Yes?I know very well because I have the same past as you. How weak and treacherous the human heart is.In his wastrel days, Damien couldn't come to his senses even with his family's pleas.After being kicked out of the family, he reflected on his actions a little bit. But it was only a little bit.More than regret for his family, he felt sorry for not being able to enjoy pleasure anymore.It was the same when he worked as a mercenary. He came close to falling back into debauchery several times.The human heart is weak. It is designed to seek pleasure rather than hardship.So was Oliver Apple. He seemed like a new man now, but he didn't know when he would go back to his old life.De, Damien Sir... I, I never...You may think so now, but you never know about tomorrow. There is an old saying that a man's heart is different when he is hungry and when he is full.Damien looked at Oliver with a cold gaze. Oliver Apple swallowed dry saliva.So doubt and be wary of your own heart. Beware of desire. And when you have shown me meaningful results, then I will believe you.Oliver fell into thought.His eyes were a lot deeper than before.I will always keep Sir Damien's words in my heart.Only then did Damien show a satisfied expression.***Translator KieProofreader Kawaii
