The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Episode 511:

A situation where you might suddenly have to spar inside a collapsing wooden house.

‘… Isn’t this really shit?’

– … I go?

– This is bullshit!

– It’s a situation I’ve seen before haha

[During a mock-up, the fluctuations in reliability unfold dramatically.]

[Opportunity and crisis are two sides of the same coin.]

…

“Stop that! “If we fought in a place like this…”

Midar ponders for a moment at Chameli’s words. He nodded slightly as if he had made a decision and said:

“We only deal with swordsmanship. “Then it’ll be okay, right?”

“What is that…”

Kang Seol was not unfamiliar with the current situation. Just like I had this experience with Chameli in front of me.

‘No, it was there.’

A place to select the last expedition member to enter the Labyrinth of Penance. I competed with a man who was one of the black pilgrims.

I felt exactly like this back then.

Drurr…

The snowfall has moved to a slightly wider location.

Pisik…

“Then I’ll try it without pulling out my sword.”

“… Is it arrogance?”

“Maybe it’s you?”

It wasn’t necessary to manifest the power. If you use the power, the living shadow will block all basic sword skills that are not given special abilities, but then this position will be meaningless.

‘That can’t be possible…’

Kang Seol was also curious about Midar’s current skills.

“Ah-I don’t know, you two take care of it.”

Sally clicked her tongue and folded her hands on the back of her head.

“I don’t understand. “It’s a waste of energy!”

Even Griz said something, but it was already out of earshot of both of them.

Tap…

Light help and close.

‘sting!’

Piiiiiiing-!

A sharp sting passed almost without touching Kang Seol’s cheek.

Huuuuung-!

Snowfall’s shadow was clenched into a fist and tried to strike back at Midar.

“that…?”

Midar was probably trying to say it was a shadow. The words that followed did not appear out loud because the situation was urgent.

Baaaaagh-!

Midar blocks Snowfall’s attack with his elbow. Although it was an attack that carried quite a lot of power, it was not an attack that used all of Snowfall’s power, so Midar quickly relieved the shock and bounced around.

“That’s fun.”

At this point, the audience becomes immersed.

“Shadow…?”

Sally was taken aback as if it was her first time seeing her fight against a swordsman using a shadow, and said,

“As expected…”

“… strong.”

Belian and Veldre were impressed by the sight of Snowfall, who was much more relaxed than when she saw him in the labyrinth.

Piiiiing-!

Another stab without warning.

‘Same number… no.’

A horizontal cut simulating a stab.

Although it didn’t have that much power, it had a strong anomalous nature.

Whilick-!

Snowfall’s Cloak accurately predicted the RBI and was waiting there in advance. Midar reacted hastily as his sword tried to get entangled in his cloak.

A kicking motion at the bottom of the opposite side.

Because he had to protect himself, Snowfall’s cloak also moved to a slightly more defensive position.

‘… Quite?’

Midar’s swordsmanship was flawlessly sophisticated. It wasn’t just fast, it wasn’t just anomalous.

It was neat and delicate.

This means that the fact that his sword is not reaching Kang Seol is not because his swordsmanship skills are poor.

Whilick-!

Taaaaaang-!

For the first time, the shadow and the sword collided. It could have been avoided, but the snowfall forced the collision.

The attitude is that if you want to try it, give it a try.

It made hot blood circulate in Midar’s veins.

Whoop….

‘It’s coming.’

Huaaaaaaaaaaa!

Midar uses a thinner sword than others. Because he attempted many unusual attacks and was confident in his skills rather than his strength.

Taaaang-!

An unreasonable number of attacks are poured out in one breath.

Hung Hung Hung-!

Tadadaang-!

‘I need to concentrate…’

Sigh…

Kangseol created several more fists made of shadows.

Whioooooooooooooooooo!

Midar’s successive attacks continue so smoothly that it feels like the sound of trees swaying in the wind.

It was elegant and fascinating.

The entire surroundings flashed with the sharp light emitted by the sword.

Ta-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-!

But even that sharp wind could not see the blood through the shadow of the snowfall.

A smile spread across Midar’s face as they exchanged attacks and defenses at an incredible speed.

Sigh…

The same goes for snowfall.

Kirik…

Midar seemed to have a burning desire to compete, and a suspicious energy lingered on his sword.

“Gmaaaaan!”

Taaaaaaaaaaaaa!

A Kukri-shaped dagger flew from somewhere and hit Midar’s sword.

When Midar checked the direction the dagger came from, Sally was crossing her arms and frowning.

“How far are you going to go? “Are you going to destroy everything?”

“… You’re right.”

Clap…

Midar puts the sword into the scabbard.

“Didn’t you just gather scarecrows, Bishop?”

“… Please avoid tests like this in the future.”

“I won’t consider it.”

After finishing talking with Chameli, Midar sat down.

Although Midar’s swordsmanship was amazing, in fact, Kang Seol’s ability to counter such great swordsmanship seemed even more mysterious.

Perhaps that was why Sally and Chameli, who had been away for a long time, also looked at him with admiration.

[We have somehow managed to sort out the mess during the mock-up!]

[Your trustworthiness increases significantly during the mock-up.]

[Your voice becomes stronger and you are more likely to contribute to the final decision.]

…

Snowfall Once everyone was seated, the meeting started again. The sharp reactions have softened and constructive conversations have taken place about how to fix the country.

‘In my honest opinion, it is most certain to be suppressed by force.’

This is truly an honest feeling.

Aside from the power of the Holy Knights, the power of the Heresy Inquisitors, and high-ranking cardinal-level figures, there was no one in Baranoa that could pose a threat to Kangseol.

At least that was what Kang Seol knew.

‘But… why are you so reluctant?’

I asked Griz if there was any hidden power in Baranoa, but the answer he got was that he didn’t know.

The good news is that the artificial god Sophia is not a weapon made for battle.

When the group mock was almost over, everyone looked at Kang Seol.

“So what about you? How do you want us to move?”

“Well… I…”

A choice came to Kang Seol’s mind.

[Let’s end the plot here.]

[Suspicious characters gathered to correct the corruption of the holy kingdom of Baranoa. Everyone pays attention to what you say. How do you want this dangerous organization to behave in the future? Your answer has a chance of leading to the final conclusion.]

1. Sally is right. The sacrifice of the subjects is inevitable. Even if it’s just a little bit of radical lies, we need to bring about public resentment against the privileged class.

2. Sally’s method is dangerous. To be honest, the witches are not very trustworthy either. Does anyone have a better way? First of all, it doesn’t look good to move now.

3. There is no time to wait. Let’s head to Baranoa on our own. It’s going to turn everything there.

4. Let’s try to use all methods. If you try Sally’s method and it fails, you can try the next method. For example… trampling on enemies before they can react.

…

Snowfall chose number 4.

“I’m going to do as Sally said, but if I fail, I’ll consider solving it my way.”

“Your way?”

“To eradicate all the corrupt people of Baranoa.”

“It’s a convenient method. I like it too. But…”

Midar bit his lip. It seemed like there was something stuck.

“I want to give you one last chance.”

“….”

Chameli said.

“The witches will move according to the original plan, and I will secretly gather the strength of the bishops. “There may be some bishops who haven’t reached out yet.”

“It could be dangerous, so we’ll stick with Mr. Pilgrim. “I was even instructed that way.”

Belian Veldre has decided to join Chameli.

And Midar looked at Sally with sour eyes.

“Did you say Sally?”

“Oh, do you even remember my name? “Thank you.”

“Be careful, the Witches are always being targeted by the Inquisitors. “Maybe if you notice something unusual, you should be even more careful.”

“… joy. Moving south! “Now I can do well without anyone taking care of me.”

He turned his head to Kang Seol.

“Hey brother.”

“….”

“If you don’t have any special plans, I’d like you to stick there.”

“hey! “Who wants to protect me?”

“you are?”

“I… I will find my own way.”

“Tch! “You’re saying you’re going to act however you want!”

Midar shrugs.

“Finally… Grizz. “I’ve already heard that you’re crazy, but there are still some things I don’t understand.”

“Did you call me? “What are you curious about?”

One last question to answer before leaving.

“Why did you have feelings for Sophia?”

“….”

“It would have been no big deal to you to be able to feel pain. “Am I wrong?”

“… that’s right. I did that on purpose. “I deliberately used divinity as an excuse to add other emotions.”

“… Why? “Why do you do that?”

Griz’s answer left everyone dumbfounded.

“Well… I wanted you to be kind.”

“….”

“Everyone hopes that God is kind.”

“… That’s enough.”

Griz was still muttering.

“So… I’m afraid.”

* * *

A priest prays while looking at a pure white statue that appears to be carved from ivory.

Then, a believer came running towards him in a huff.

“Archbishop!”

“… What’s going on?”

“And the square is full of subjects…”

There is a large square in front of the cathedral guarded by the Holy Knights. When important annual ceremonies are held, large crowds gather here. Or maybe the entire population of Baranoa.

Ta-da-da-da-da

-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-daed… The archbishop was startled and showed his equanimity as he headed to the terrace on the second floor of the cathedral.

“Huh… Huh….”

Aaaaaaa!

People shouting loudly.

He shouted, even spitting harsh profanity, as if he had no regard for the authority of the sacred cathedral.

“There are already hundreds! “The number of people who have disappeared exceeds hundreds!”

“What on earth are you doing! “How can we still not find the cause!”

“Aren’t you hiding it!? You! “Aren’t you hiding something from us?”

“come out! “Whether you’re an archbishop or a cardinal, at least show your face before us!”

The archbishop gasped and hid behind a pillar.

“Who are these authors….”

“It seems that suspicious rumors are spreading in the US private sector.”

“Suspicious rumors? Ah….”

This is a rumor that has been around for several months.

The reason people are disappearing is because the privileged class is not responding greatly to this problem.

At first it seemed like a small rumor, so I left it alone. However, the rumor was not enough to spread quickly and began to gain tremendous weight.

It is said that the privileged class of the Holy Kingdom, including the Pope, are kidnapping people and committing human sacrifice.

This was originally an act by the witches’ association to arouse the anger of their subjects by lying about the rumor, but as it turned out, it was true.

That is why the corrupt are agitated. Those outside are acting as if they are going to kick down the cathedral’s doors at any moment and beat them to the ground.

Swoosh…

“Tsk… Don’t be agitated.”

“… Cardinal.”

The cardinal came and stood next to the archbishop, who was sweating profusely.

“Nice view. You know what? “You can see out here, but they can’t see in.”

“….”

“We are the chosen ones. “Unlike them.”

“But Cardinal… the rumors are getting stronger.”

“I heard. “I heard that even Sophia’s presence leaked out?”

“… yes.”

The rumor had a different impact this time. The existence of Sophia, the artificial god created by Griz.

Because Sophia greatly undermines the envy that should be directed toward a being called God, and because the process of creating divinity is far from sacred, the cathedral had to hide its existence.

“Missing Griz became a problem.”

“… That’s right.”

“It’s not just Grizz. “There are people who intentionally inflate rumors.”

“We have to put it to sleep somehow… Don’t we have to put out this urgent fire!”

“We should turn it off… but shouldn’t we turn it off our way too?”

The cardinal said to the archbishop.

“I think it would be more effective to fight back than to put water to sleep.”

“….”

“The decision will be made within a week at most, so don’t worry too much.”

The archbishop withdrew and the cardinal remained alone.

“It sure is… annoying.”

“…Do you want me to help you?”

Someone’s figure appeared in the darkness.

“You’re kidding me about helping you.”

“Ahaha! that’s right! I have to give you money. “Just give me the money and I can handle it.”

“… Kyra. “That’s why we came to find you.”

“Thank you! Thank you for using it a lot. I’ll let you know next time there’s someone aiming for your head. Of course you will get the money.”

Kyra.

A contractor who commits cruel acts, starting with assassinating key figures.

If Kang Seol or Sally were here, both names would have made their eyes wide open.

Kyra was the primary target pursued by Sally…

“There are people who intentionally spread rumors. “How long will it take to find it?”

“day.”

“To kill them all?”

It was also a horse with a terrible mentality that Kang Seol gave up on.

“Let’s see…put it all together…”

The devil laughs.

“day.”