Why I Quit Being the Demon King

Why I Quit Being the Demon King Chapter 145

33. The warrior leaves the warbler’s nest (2)

Meanwhile, Cadenza was currently staying by Signy’s side.

One month since resurrection from the dead.

The miracles that occurred around her had already spread throughout the Joseon continent.

A girl of only 10 years old wielded the Rodemmok Staff of Doom.

Among the treasures that Seonghwangcheong possessed,

there was nothing greater than the Rodemwood Staff of Destruction.

This staff was the weapon used by the first saint and made the power of magic several times more powerful.

Metal objects such as swords and shields have all rusted away and disappeared over the long period of 666 centuries, but this rodent wood staff from the early era has been passed down to this day.

The miracles and battle records that Signi showed during that war were strongly imprinted on the hearts of all warriors.

In the fight between the demon king and the hero, Saint Signi

used the spell of sacrifice.

The hero Zeke, who had once been on the verge of death, was resurrected thanks to his brother’s sacrifice and was able to eventually defeat the Demon King with much greater power.

What’s even more surprising is that Signi also returned from the land of the dead.

No one could explain that part clearly.

Even the warriors who saw Zeke and Signy from the closest distance dismissed her resurrection as nothing more than a miracle on God’s whim. Or

in the way that God answered

Zeke’s earnest prayer .

Whatever the reason, Zeke and Signi were considered living legends, not just the last standing.

Signi was riding in the middle army’s carriage and being escorted by numerous knights.

Although she was young, she was a woman, and entry into the carriage was limited to women of the same gender.

The saints who participated in the war, including the warrior Lexia from Zoryx, took on the task.

Cadenza asked as he drove his horse outside the carriage window.

“How does it hurt?”

“are you okay. “It’s just mild motion sickness.”

“That’s strange. “I don’t think I got motion sick at all on my previous adventure to Horsetail Woods.”

“I guess the tension has eased.”

“Maybe so.”

Cadenza looked at Signy again.

Her biological age was 10 years old, but her tone of voice and facial expressions made her feel like an adult.

Well, it has to be that way.

A child who was already growing up prematurely even experienced death.

It was a big event that cannot be dismissed as simply an amazing experience.

“Miss Signy.”

“Yes, Cadenza.”

“Your role is not small.”

“Yes•

“Zeke is hesitating now. “He regrets the mistakes he has made and is trying to reject the fate that lies before him.”

“I also understand your worries well. No… Actually, it’s a sin that I have to bear. “It’s because of me that you made that

choice.”

“Sin can be repaid with merit. Miss Signy needs to convince me.”

“You mean the sword of St. George?”

Ascaron.

It was the name of the sacred sword that slays dragons.

Cadenza took its name from the Holy Sword, the operation to invade the Demon World.

And God heard my prayers.

The Demon King’s power has been reduced by half, and Zeke is alive and well. In addition, an unexpected card called SIGNI arrived.

The strength of the two siblings, Zeke and Signy, would never be weaker than the strongest warriors of Generation Zero.

It was no exaggeration to say that he was nicknamed The Ender, which originally meant the last warrior.

If we add the Zero Three heroes that will be born from now on, Asuka Ron will definitely succeed.

“The day when St. George’s sword slays the dragon, mankind will attain true peace.”

“all right. I also have the same thoughts as Cadenza. “If there’s anyone who should be punished,

it’s me, not you.”

Signy closed his eyes.

What SIGNI is thinking about right now is the ten months he spent at the border of the Underworld.

The roads I passed without letting go of Deus’ hand for even a moment were good memories every time I closed my eyes.

I wanted to go back again.

I wanted to go back to those days… and spend that beautiful time.

“Then please take care of me. “Saint.”

” yes.”

Cadenza.

I have already been tainted by evil. Please don’t call me a saint.

From the southern gate of Acoma City to the square in front of the inner city.

The entire 2-kilometer long street was filled with festival processions.

The moment Zeke passed the castle gate, a musician and a clown came running out from inside the alley.

They became the leader of the parade. Zeke and the Zodiac Knights

joined the procession in their seats right behind the leader.

There were already countless people on the streets to see the warriors.

Some watched the parade from the terraces of the 2nd and 3rd floors and even from the roof.

Normally, the loudest cheers would be heard when a naked dancer passes by, but not like today.

When the flower petals scattered from the bell tower turned into rain, Zeke almost burst into tears.

Born into a contracting family, he only did odd jobs his entire life.

Public schools failed to properly impart even the most basic skills needed to become a warrior.

It seemed like it was going to dry up and dry down there.

Leaving everything to his younger siblings, he fell down in the mud and struggled.

Then he met Deus…

and now he had become a real hero and was receiving cheers from everyone.

If you are not moved, your heart

may be frozen.

Oridon took Zeke’s hand and raised it high.

Cheers erupted.

I was trapped in all the noise and felt like I couldn’t hear anything.

Z-ke!

Z-ke!

Tens of thousands of people chanted Zeke’s name.

The parade stopped at the plaza in front of the castle.

There was already a podium prepared there.

The one in the center was April, the queen of the Verde Kingdom.

There were scars on her face that couldn’t be covered with makeup.

But no one expressed it.

Going against the king’s wishes was synonymous with death.

There were chairs on the podium that could accommodate quite a few people, centered around the queen’s seat.

Half of it was already full.

They were high-ranking nobles of the kingdom and priests of the Holy Emperor.

Although they were the rulers of the world, they had to stand up from their chairs to greet the warrior.

As of today, the hero was the main character of the human world.

Zeke and the warriors climbed onto the podium.

A total of 182 people.

Although many more warriors participated in the Crusaders, less than 200 survived. While they were all being ushered to their respective seats, the queen

bowed politely

towards Zeke, who was guided right next to her .

“Savior of the wounded. The end of all evil. “April, Lord of Humans, salutes your great achievements.”

Zeke bowed his back in sorrow.

“Lift your head up, Your Majesty.”

“You are worthy of my greeting.”

“I’m so sorry.”

The king of a country even bowed his head.

Lower-ranking nobles, such as viscounts and barons,

found it difficult to even talk to Zeke first.

The emperor and the cardinals approached Zeke.

Zeke got down on one knee and kissed the Holy Emperor’s ring.

“Get up. I am merely the Lord’s representative. “I cannot call myself your superior.”

Zeke stood up.

At that time, the man next to the cardinal smiled and extended his hand to Zeke for a handshake.

He was an old man over seventy years old. His hooked nose and slanted eyelids give him a bit of a scary look

.

“Cardinal Lesuley. “I am in charge of the Ministry of Education and Affairs of the Seonghwangcheong.”

“It is an honor to meet you, Cardinal.”

“Rather, I am honored. “I’m going to meet the hero who defeated the Demon King.”

“It’s not my fault. “All the knights and saints here did this together.”

“Humility is a great virtue. After all, the Lord never sends down the wrong person.”

Immediately afterwards, there was a brief commotion beneath the podium.

A girl got off the carriage. What he is holding in his hand is a faded white cane.

She was a young girl of only 10 years old.

It seemed that walking was not easy due to the cumbersome decorations on his clothes.

The young female knight next to her supported the girl and went up to the podium together.

Everyone in the audience and on the podium looked at the girl with bated breath.

Signy Pan Jade. She was

the saint of Horsetail Woods

.

Zeke fidgeted a few steps down the podium and took the girl’s hand.

Cheers spread out like waves.

Signi climbed onto the podium.

I felt dizzy as I stood at the end of the 3-meter high podium.

Zeke held Signy’s shaking hand tighter.

King April gave a victory speech and the Emperor preached the greatness of God.

After that, the banquet began.

The treasures of the kingdom were bestowed upon the warriors.

Two chests were handed down to Zeke. It was full of gold and jewels.

That wasn’t the only award.

Seonghwang said while holding the hand of Zeke, who was sitting next to him.

“Other paladins recommended you as Zodiac Knight, but you keep saying no.”

“I’m still not good enough.”

“If there are not enough warriors who fought on equal footing with the Demon King and defeated him, that

cannot be called humility. haha.”

“I am…”

Seonghwang cut Zeke off and said to Signy who was sitting next to him.

“What do you think, saint? “I think Joe Deak Knight is the pinnacle of the Crusaders who fight against demons.”

“I am just a little girl. God gave me the grace to play a small role, but I only have the insight of a 10-year-old girl. But I heard that the Zodiac Knights are God’s knights who destroy demons.”

“Didn’t Lord Zeke’s sister say this too?”

I have fallen.

Zeke swallowed the unspeakable story.

Signi said while looking at Zeke.

“Isn’t your brother’s true mission to destroy the devil?”

“Because you don’t have to be in a high place to destroy evil.”

“Zodiac Knight is not a high position. “It’s just the closest place to evil.”

Zeke looked directly into Signy’s gaze. Just think about your younger siblings.

Zeke’s mission was to become a strong support for those children.

I will never make the wrong choice again.

While making a promise, Zeke said this to Seonghwang.

“If your Holiness gives you an order, I will follow it.”

The Zodiac Knights sitting nearby raised their glasses to Zeke with happy expressions.

In particular, Cadenza and Oridon jumped up and ran to Zeke’s side.

Seonghwang handed the glass filled with wine to Zeke.

“Drink.”

“Yes, Your Holiness.”

He took the cup from which he drank again, raised it high in the sky, and shouted as if he were a holy emperor.

“Leo’s Paladin Zeke Pan Holy Bee Chwi! May your path ahead be filled with God’s mercy and grace! Oh God! “Your servant earnestly hopes and prays that you will always show favor to the knights of the twelve constellations who stay on your path!”

“A—men!”

“Is there anything else so joyful? “The warrior who defeated the Demon King serves God as the Zodiac Knight!”

Zeke was still unfamiliar with the conversations surrounding him.

In his perception, he was still just a novice.

The castle was overflowing with food and drink, and filled with dancing and singing to the flowing music.

The banquet did not end until dawn, and only the elderly priests left.