Paladin in Dark Fantasy

Episode 55 .

Aiden landed in the northeast of the Empire and passed through the Gray Wall that surrounds the eastern part.

Although this place also belonged to the Baekjangryeong of Karshua, it was a place far from the Iron Fortress.

Therefore, there was quite a bit of friction when passing through the Giant’s Forest.

It was because, in addition to the ‘Gadora’ tribe that Saya slaughtered, giants inhabited the entire eastern forest.

Aiden was able to set foot on the land of the empire only after going through several death-dealing battles with warriors rushing into ignorance.

A wagon was running on a barren plain that looked somewhat messy with ocher and snow.

There was no guillotine pattern.

It was a carriage given to the Ascendants by Baron Zaheel, a family under Karshua.

Aiden, who was inside, leaned against the backrest and closed his eyes.

I thought a lot. The worry of biting one’s tail stemmed from one’s own weakness.

Guxian was so strong that he couldn’t even stand against him, and the giants were formidable.

While the nine-tailed fox, a little over a year old, had the skills to single-handedly slaughter the clan, Aiden was not even halfway behind.

Of course, Saya was an out-of-the-box creature. As much as they are revered by the children of the canine family, they were not comparable because their innate roots were different.

However, Iden, who knew the future, couldn’t come up with such an excuse. Because I had to be much stronger than now to prepare for the future.

Nearly 3 years. Iden also grew rapidly, but the reality was that it was still lacking.

However, things weren’t all that bad.

I pulled out the development faster than I thought, and bought time to focus on growth. He was feeling grateful to Xerath.

I couldn’t waste this opportunity.

While Aiden was contemplating the most efficient method, Shiron cautiously added his words.

“Sir Aiden, could I get in the way?”

Aiden opened his eyes and looked at her.

“If you have something to say, say it.”

Shiron nodded.

“The Inquisitor said that when we return, we will be dispatched to the Benzegma sect. Of course, this is our task, excluding Sir.”

‘Benzegma, Ramen, one of the denominations of the Demonic Cult, was a group mainly in charge of the magic ministry.

Most of the disciples who summoned Marticoras the other day belonged to Benzegma.

Chiron was again.

“By the way, if you don’t mind, would you join us too? It will be much easier. Of course, you can refuse, so there’s no need to feel pressured.”

After thinking for a moment, Iden asked.

“Have you grasped the center?”

Each denomination of the Demonic Church was scattered in the form of a point organization, so it was difficult to find the original source. Iden could not be identified either. Because the place changed every route.

“I heard it during the interrogation. It came out of the radical priest’s mouth.”

I thought over Shiron’s suggestion.

Benzegma was structurally a sect inevitably infested with demons.

If it was the center of a place like that, it was almost certain that demon beasts would infest it like worms.

There were many foods for the seekers of destruction to enjoy. In addition, the eradication of denominations was very helpful in development.

One win. It was a mission to achieve growth and future together.

Aiden opened his mouth.

“Where is the location and how many people are involved?”

“It’s in the southeast, and it’s going to consist of 500 soldiers and 10 Aspects. Of course, things may change. It’ll be the same.”

I was skeptical about this part.

There were too many mouths to share, even if it was not enough to monopolize the experience.

When Shiron noticed Aiden’s mood, he smiled and waved his hand.

“You can refuse if you don’t like it. Our power is enough.”

It was a good enough opportunity, but a little disappointing. I wanted to use it as efficiently as possible.

Aiden paused and nodded.

“would.”

Shiron smiled broadly at the unexpected answer. Then, before he could say anything, Aiden spoke first.

“But, I have to go alone.”

She put on a puzzled expression and tilted her head.

“That, what…”

Benzegma, according to the uniqueness of the group itself, had excellent combat abilities among the denominations.

It was difficult to eradicate even Iden alone.

It was the thought of Shiron, who did not know the seeker of destruction.

The best power in anti-demon warfare. If the enemy to deal with is overflowing with demons, Iden grows in real time and does not get tired.

In addition, by destroying Guxian’s heart, all abilities were raised several levels.

Although the difficulty of success was high, it was not completely impossible.

Iden needed to get stronger quickly, even if it was a little overbearing.

Shiron had a face that I didn’t know at all. Aiden spoke again.

“You said you would go alone. Don’t ask why, just explain the exact location and scale.”

Whoever it was, it was sincere. Jude held back.

“Sir Aiden, it’s too dangerous. Among the monsters Benzegma works with, there are monsters from the Devil’s Realm. Please reconsider.”

Goth and Shiron also showed sympathy.

Aiden shook his head.

“It has already been decided. You guys should report separately to the church, and send my armed forces to the location.”

Aiden’s Holy Armor and Holy Sword, and Petra, had been retrieved by Aspect Intelligence.

No matter how many seekers of destruction there are, you cannot go there alone. I had to do minimal preparation.

The Aspects knew better than anyone else that although the time they spent with Aiden was short, they couldn’t stop him.

Iden did it if he had to, and he succeeds proudly. Just like in the principality where he went to assassinate Yo-in, he made an unbelievable achievement.

I tried to dry it one more time, but I couldn’t convince it.

Chiron, who had been silent, began to harden his expression. The will melted. I looked at Iden with clear eyes.

“I’ll go with you too.”

She decided to assist the hero, and Iden had also given permission.

There were enough reasons not to let him go alone.

Even as Aiden, it was worth taking at least one person.

Because I didn’t know that an unexpected accident might happen. Shiron had enough power to make up for such a variable.

When Iden readily agreed, Jude and Goat also stepped in.

“We need someone to report to. And send Shiron’s armament along.”

Having said that, Aiden closed his eyes as if ignoring further comments.

The Aspects wanted to know why they wanted to go alone, but he never told them.

*

Aiden borrowed two horses from a nearby estate and rode them.

I sent Jude and Gott to the church, and drove to the southeast with Chiron.

Iden never had a break.

He pushed his horse to the limit, and in fact the time he had his eyes open was spent only on moving.

Shiron looked like Iden was being chased by something.

Two days had passed since he said goodbye to the Aspects. They were then able to reach their destination.

In the mountains illuminated by the moonlight. We set up camp on a narrow plain surrounded by trees.

The tethered horse let out a rough breath and gurgled.

Aiden and Shiron were sitting face to face with a bonfire between them.

Shiron looked at Aiden. His form swayed a little beyond the flames.

“Sir Aiden, may I ask you something?”

Aiden nodded.

“It’s about a nine-tailed fox.”

She buried it for a while because of her mission, but she couldn’t help but wonder.

“I’ll answer, so feel free to ask questions.”

Shiron said, tucking her black hair behind her ear. “You said that you were used as slaves, but no matter how you think about it,

I do not know. A gumiho is not an animal that can be tamed. In fact, even the word beast is not appropriate. Because dogs are servants. Of course we can never admit it, but it’s a fact.”

All creatures are born with the premise of mortality. There were also occasional beings that were not.

Gumiho was one of those exceptions.

Faith, doctrine, beliefs, values, notions, common sense… … etc.

If I set aside those intangible values and stood on the scales with them naked, I had no choice but to face the price of being out of step.

Because the nine-tailed fox was on an equal footing with the transcendental beings such as Bacheksar and Shaylan, the sea god.

Of course, the creature itself, the nine-tailed fox, had no interest in being served, so I couldn’t stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

It was certain that it was a creature with a potential.

That’s why it was hard for Shiron to believe that humans had tamed the nine-tailed fox.

Maybe the hero is possessed by a nine-tailed fox? I want to believe it’s not, but I kept hearing that feeling.

Aiden slowly opened his mouth.

“A nine-tailed fox is a water that never forgets its enemies and benefactors. I owe it back, and decisively, the beast loves me. If I can’t slaughter it, I’ll just use that feeling thoroughly. Did you get an answer?”

Aiden was looking at Shiron, but he was talking to the nine-tailed fox.

He knew very well that Saya was watching.

Shiron had a slightly perplexed expression.

“Ha, but…”

“You are free to believe it or not. It doesn’t matter if you report it to the church, so do whatever you want. My story is over.”

As long as Saya’s massacre was not known, even if the church knew about the existence of the nine-tailed fox, there was no way the Paladins would move.

Because the church has so much to do. Including the northern issue.

In the first place, the beast left no evidence.

Shiron spoke softly as if resigned.

“I kissed Jude. For now, I will not report it to the church. We believe in the Lord… but please be careful. I will ask you.”

Aiden nodded.

“Take a rest. We will move as soon as the sun rises.”

*

It took five days for the church to send the armed forces.

In the meantime, Aiden and Shiron had thoroughly investigated the area considered to be the center of Benzegma.

Ironically, St. Pygmilea’s church was Benzegma’s home base. It was a fairly large Baranthean church in the southeast.

The church sent 100 soldiers, but Aiden thought about sending them back, but decided to just use them.

Of course, I had no intention of making the devil die.

Aiden ambushed the executioner in the terrain that the pagans could choose as an escape route.

They are professional troops, so they will move actively even without a separate command.

The rest were spread out and put under siege.

A night when the moonlight is exceptionally bright. Aiden and Shiron slowly walked into the entrance of the territory.

It was a quiet, quiet, moderately wealthy, ordinary village.

Around the time I was walking along the roads in the farmland, a villager came running to me when he found the sacred glove.

He was a very handsome young man. He smiled wryly and fawned over Aiden and Shiron.

“Oh, God’s Eye, you’re having a lot of trouble. But what are you doing late at night like this? The church is over there.”

In the direction the man was pointing at, there was a huge cathedral.

He had a sad expression on his face.

“It’s still mass time, so if you wait a little bit, I’ll tell the bishop. First of all, guide me this way…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Aiden opened his mouth.

“What is the name of the god you believe in?”

Iden’s pupils were filled with strangeness. Mind worked.

He smiled awkwardly, as if he was embarrassed.

“What are you talking about…”

“This is the end. Who is your god?”

The man scratched his head and replied.

“hahahaha, that’s Bacheksar. Be better.”

Aiden nodded and slowly drew out the holy sword.

The name of the sword rang bleakly. The sword body that absorbed the moonlight shimmered blue.

He slowly thrust the knife into the man’s stomach, who was embarrassed and withdrew.

Blood flowed down the sword.