Archmage Transcending Through Regression - Chapter 336

The Grand Mage who transcends by returning Chapter 336

It was only for a moment that the accident occurred.

It is not that there is a hole in the sky or that darkness suddenly covers the sky.

Just insecurities and small cracks.

First of all, that was it.

And the first to sense that ‘anomaly’ was none other than Kyoguk.

Among them… … .

“It’s come to this in the end.”

“… … His Holiness.”

The Pope and the Prophet Cassandra.

Cassandra bowed her head with a bitter expression.

A girl who was once called the ‘prophet of disbelief’ but was saved by a hero.

After she was saved, she was helping the pope by his side as a ‘prophet’ who conveyed God’s will.

It was not too long ago that she sensed an unsavory situation.

“To think communication with him was cut off.”

“… … It seems different from the past. That would not be a good thing.”

“Heh heh heh… … .”

Hekau, the foundation of the Religion itself.

The connection with her was completely cut off.

It was natural for Cassandra to be flustered as this was the first time something like this had happened.

Isn’t it that the ominous malice is starting to fill the remaining space as if he had waited?

Even the statue of the goddess in the Holy Land of the Religion, which should have maintained its sanctity, was discolored.

Who in the world can be calm in front of such a phenomenon?

“This truth… … how to talk… … .”

An indescribable misery was seen on his face.

God defeated evil.

As a result, despair will soon blow in this world, and there is no immediate solution… … .

‘Is there really no one?’

Pope asked himself.

It is clear that this is a dire situation.

But if you give up, what will happen to others?

It must be your duty to devise countermeasures in times of despair and come up with the best possible move.

“It wouldn’t mean anything if we hid the fact that would come out anyway. It would be best to discuss with all the archbishops first.”

“… … Yes, I think that should be a priority.”

Anything that can be solved by hiding the truth can be hidden.

But isn’t it like that?

It’s not just a matter of religion, it’s a situation where the world’s existence is at stake.

Even if he was passed down as an incompetent pope who could not prevent the tragedy later on, he had to do what he had to do.

“… … Oh God.”

Of course, darkness does not go away so easily.

The pope habitually crosses himself.

Around the time I earnestly prayed to a god who would not respond like that… … .

“His Holiness.”

Unexpectedly, in this situation, I heard the voice I most desperately wanted.

“Hero!”

Cassandra’s expression brightened.

At the same time, someone slowly walked out from under the shadows.

Hero Mikhail Walpurgis.

The eyes of the pope looking at him like that also came faintly trembling.

“How could the warrior… … .”

“The situation is the situation.”

Mikhail’s expression was also noticeably hardened.

But I didn’t feel despair.

It was close to the feeling of accepting it as if it had come.

“I’m sorry to give you the bad news first, but the Demon God eventually dropped Hekau-sama and started moving in earnest.”

“iced coffee… … .”

The pope sighed with his eyes tightly closed.

If Mikhail said so sternly, it means that what he was worried about has become a reality.

The moment has come to deal with a truly malicious god.

“Starting with the bad news… … Is there any hopeful news?”

“I don’t know if I should call it good news, but the fact that the current Demon God is neither ‘omniscient’ nor ‘omnipotent’?”

“Uh um… … .”

iffy.

Certainly, the fact that Shin had a corner to deal with was not bad news, but… … .

“That’s not all good news.”

Mikhail spoke with a wry smile as if he felt the atmosphere flowing between Cassandra and the Pope.

“… … yes.”

Cassandra nodded with a dark expression. Even if you say you can “match” God, it doesn’t change that he is an overwhelming existence in the end.

Even Mikhail, the hero right now, wasn’t completely optimistic.

“It will be fine… … would you?”

Cassandra asked cautiously, even though she knew she shouldn’t.

The most frustrating thing must be Mikhail himself on the front lines… … .

Mikhail answered her question without the slightest hesitation.

“Of course it is fine.”

“… … ah.”

“It’s not like I didn’t know that this was going to happen in the first place. We have been preparing for this moment.”

There was not the slightest bit of anxiety in Mikhail’s voice when he said that.

“From now on, it is a race against time. The important thing is to prevent unnecessary confusion. I believe that His Holiness will make it clear.”

“Leave it to me.”

If he can’t do these things, why would he use the title of Pope?

“The hero… … .”

“I’m going to the Holy Knights.”

In a way, it was natural.

Now, in a situation where all kinds of monsters and demons may be infested, the role of the Holy Knights must be very important.

Of course, as a warrior, he must have many other things to do.

If that’s the case, at least the level of chaos within the church must be resolved by oneself.

Afterwards, Mikhail gave him some more advice regarding his plan and then disappeared.

The visit was like a storm.

“… … .”

Seeing him disappear in an instant, Cassandra murmured.

“What would have happened if he hadn’t become a hero?”

“well… … .”

The Pope looked at the place where Mikhail had been before.

If Mikhail hadn’t become a hero, many things he had done would have been meaningless… … .

‘In the first place, it would have been impossible for us to be here right now.’

Let’s imagine that time for a while, and I’m going to have a cold sweat.

“… … It must have been terrible.”

really.

* * *

The change happened suddenly.

Faster and louder than expected.

It wasn’t that he didn’t know that the Demon God would move.

It was because I had already predicted that he would target Hekau and break the border.

However, it was just that I didn’t know that I would move to the point of giving up what I had really gotten my hands on.

‘He has changed.’

The bastard before the return was arrogant.

It was also the natural arrogance of a god. In fact, it is also true that it is so overwhelming that it is laughable to compare it to mankind.

Moreover, considering the pride he has as a ‘god’, avoiding a game is impossible.

It was a bit complacent, but I thought so.

At least I thought he wouldn’t avoid me.

… … Admit it.

That was a mistake.

He already saw me as a threatening enemy. It is determined that there is a risk that needs to be guarded against.

Anyway, the vigilance cracked as the Demon God moved in that way.

At the point of recognizing that there was something wrong with Hekau, the actions he could choose were decided.

country.

As it is a group that flows based on faith, it was most likely to be shaken by this work.

– It was the right decision for the contractor.

Weiss told me.

– Faith is stronger than anything else, but once shaken, it can get out of hand.

“… … Yes, I guess.”

As a result, my choice was right.

There was a reason to do so, even if the plan to complete the round table by going directly to the last remaining tomb was postponed.

The pope was shaking.

I was trying hard to keep my composure somehow, but it wouldn’t be that easy… … .

In any case, the urgent fire was put out.

Now, the next step is to move the Holy Knights in earnest.

‘It’s okay, not the worst.’

There is a feeling that the plan is slightly twisted due to the demon’s move this time… … .

Okay. It is within the assumed range.

It’s not like I didn’t get anything.

‘Once the pollution has been purified.’

Surprisingly, this is big.

The Demon God has come closer to omnipotence and omniscience, but in return has lost much of its ability to interfere with the world.

Besides, Lucifer’s extinction.

This, too, could never be seen as a small income… … .

As a bonus, didn’t all of the new items come into my hands except for one?

There is as much gain as there is lost.

‘There is no need to fret.’

Thinking so, I raised my head.

The headquarters of the Holy Knights hadn’t been in quite a while. There wasn’t much difference from the first time I saw it, but if I had to pick one thing that had changed… … .

“Hero.”

It could be that Sir Richard, the commander of the Holy Knights, has returned.

The one and only master of the kingdom.

He once wandered around due to the death of his family, but now he has regained his senses and is faithfully carrying out his role as leader.

He came to me, paid his respects, and said with a firm expression.

“I am familiar with the situation.”

“Yes, you will.”

Isn’t it the best article in the kingdom?

Few believers are so faithful in the religious kingdom. Of course, we have to react sensitively to the current situation.

“… … What should I do?”

“For now, there will be no major changes. right now… … I mean.”

Of course, that is also a matter of time.

The difference from before is that now there really is no one to stop the demon from up there.

In other words, there is no safety device anymore.

The Demon God will inevitably grow stronger over time and will break the vigilance sooner or later.

The frequency of demons and monsters that have already begun to appear will increase incomparably.

“really… … That’s not good.”

said Sir Richard in a dark voice.

Because he is none other than him, he must know that the current situation can never be optimistic.

“First of all, I briefly checked the current situation on the continent before coming. Certainly, the number of monsters and demons has increased noticeably. Besides, the biggest problem is… … .”

He paused and continued.

“They said there was a crack in the space.”

“… … .”

“I don’t know how to explain this, but everywhere… … It seems that a scene was observed where the space was broken like glass.”

“It means that the boundaries have already started to break. It’s still only low-level stuff, but… … .”

If the situation continues without any special measures, later there will be a ‘passage’, not just gold… … .

“In the end, you’ll reach a point where you won’t be able to tell the difference between the demon world beyond and reality.”

“understand.”

He immediately nodded.

Then, what should the Holy Knights do now?

“As far as I know, there are about thirty expert-level knights in the Holy Knights who can use proper auras.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Their role is important. Paladins are inevitably superior to normal knights against monsters. Even though they are experts, they will be able to achieve efficiency close to that of a master against them.”

Of course, it’s only ‘close’ to the end, but it doesn’t really mean master level… … .

In any case, it is true that it is effective.

“We need to dispatch those knights to the rifts observed everywhere. Of course, that’s about as much as you thought, but you probably haven’t decided on the exact location or how to deal with it.”

Along with that, I told him how to deal with monsters and how to suppress cracks as much as possible.

And then.

“Kyung, you need to get rid of the advanced demons that will come out of the ‘critical rift’ I took. You’ll probably have to move pretty diligently… … .”

“it’s okay. It’s my duty as a paladin.”

He said that and looked at me.

The expression that there is more to do.

Of course, there are still ‘real things to do’… … .

“Please call Siegfried.”

“Siegfried… … You mean?”

“Yes, I have a job for you.”

After returning, I acted as a hero instead of him, but that potential is not going anywhere.

If it’s the guy now, at least he won’t be shoveling like before returning.

Because so many things have changed.

First of all, I think I poured in a lot to rehabilitate him.

If so… … .

‘I should use it now.’

To be honest, it’s time to get reimbursed, isn’t it?