The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 428

Chapter 121 Contract (5)

“Already corrupted?”

[okay. So there is no need for me to scrape and make crumbs. Playing with contracts is burdensome even for the devil. If the soul can be retrieved anyway, it is better to be safe.]

“Is it possible for humans to corrupt themselves without the devil corrupting them?”

[It’s not that rare. There is room for the soul of any human being to become corrupted. On the contrary, his soul may elevate and he may become a hero. Most humans wander between them.]

Corruption occurs without the devil’s help. Just as heroes are not born by someone else’s hand.

“…Antero’s wish was to become a paladin, have several women, and at the same time forget you so that he would feel like he did it himself.”

[okay. His wish was already a perfect condition for corruption. Three of the seven sins are contained in one wish.]

The seven sins that Bune talks about. Perhaps it is arrogance, greed, or lust.

Frondier asked.

“Is that what the Fall means? Are you saying that you have committed many of the seven sins?”

[It’s not a question of number of times. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the seven sins. Human beings themselves move towards negativity. That is corruption.]

This is a rather clear explanation.

And in light of that explanation, it seemed like Antero was seriously moving in that direction, even though it was unfortunate in Frondier’s eyes.

[Frondier. I tell you, the contract between me and Antero cannot be broken, even by gods. [Give up any thoughts of rescuing Antero.]

“I have no particular intention of rescuing him.”

The reason Frontier did not kill Antero was because he was bothered by what would happen next, not because he had mercy.

He’s also a guy who gets on my nerves too much to show any mercy.

Although it’s pitiful that their souls are being taken by the devil, Frondier is not relaxed enough to save everyone who makes foolish choices.

“Why does Antero use collar?”

Carla was gathering information about the devil. Judging by the circumstances, it is because of the antenna.

In other words, Antero is gathering information about the devil. Antero has forgotten that Bune exists.

‘Besides, Antero is a paladin now. ‘Couldn’t we gather as much information about the devil as we want?’

However, Antero insists on having Carla gather information about the devil.

If it wasn’t just harassment of Kala, Antero couldn’t find the information he wanted through Paladin’s location.

[well. I won’t talk to Antero after signing the contract. However, from what I saw, it seemed like he was collecting items related to the devil. It seems like he seeks out and collects everything he feels is evil.]

“It’s hard to even see it as just an eccentric desire to collect.”

Antero’s strange obsession with the devil. Perhaps that obsession is what led him to bring in Bune, the 72 demon.

In the end, only Antero himself will know that part.

Considering this guy’s strange situation and personality, I don’t think there will be an easy answer.

“Now that I think about it, if Antero didn’t risk his soul in the contract, what did he risk in the first place?”

Humans usually do not risk their souls to make contracts. Bune just said it himself. In that case, it means that something else was offered as a deal instead.

But is there anything the devil wants from humans other than their souls?

Bune answered him.

[This guy gave me the right to use his body at any time. He said he wouldn’t care how he used his body. As long as the limbs are intact.]

“…They gave you the right to control your own body?”

Frontier thought that certain conditions were necessary for the appearance of Boone. Either it was a battle situation like when Bune appeared in front of him, or Antero’s life was in danger. Even if such conditions are set, it is a very risky contract from Antero’s perspective.

But he gave me the right to use my own body.

[okay. So this is how I’m talking to you. You can make this guy who has no fighting talent into a paladin. Of course, the condition is that you only move to fulfill this guy’s wish, but as you know, this type of contract is full of loopholes.] “

…That’s right.”

A condition that is that absurd is no longer a condition.

From the beginning, Bune intended to make Antero’s wish come true. This means that if the process continues, Bune can intercept Antero’s body at any time.

‘In the end, I can’t hear from Bune why Antero wants knowledge about demons from Kala. ‘You only need to look into your head with an antenna to know that much.’

This is a person who makes such a reckless contract. I’m just anxious about what I’m going to do with my knowledge of the devil.

“good. “Then the last question.”

[There are a lot of questions.]

Frondier honestly agreed with that criticism. He had many questions.

And this question now was caused by the sense of discomfort I felt from the conversation I had with Bune so far.

There is something missing.

There is still some misunderstanding.

After hearing Bune’s story, Frontier knew that.

“I knew that divine power and demonic power were extremely similar concepts. “I also knew that the contract is how the devil gives power to humans.”

[….]

When Frondier made such a fortune, Bune remained silent.

However, those eyes spread with displeasure and anxiety.

“…Then, if you think about it in reverse, God giving human beings divine powers is also

a contract.” [Is it a contract? That’s what you’re asking.]

Bune finished his sentence. Frondier nodded.

“If divine power is achieved by contract like the devil does, does that mean humans also put something on the scale? What did humans give to God in exchange for gaining divine power? “Is this a contract with human consent?”

People who are born with divine powers are predetermined from the beginning.

If God and humans made a contract, then humans with divine powers made a contract with God before they were even born. Of course, this is impossible.

So, how was this contract made? Or is the reasoning behind signing a contract wrong?

[…Before answering this question, I have something to say first.]

“Tell me.”

[I don’t know much about him. Because I am not God. Additionally, even if you have doubts about what I am saying from now on, I cannot answer. Even if the truth appears in a different form, I was ‘mistaken’ or just told a ‘lie.’ There’s nothing more to say.]

“That’s quite kind. “I know that even if you don’t tell me in detail.”

[I’m doing this because I have to say it in advance. Because the speaking process is important.]

The speaking process is important. Even if it’s something you know anyway.

Frondier’s eyes sank as he felt the depth of the meaning of those words.

[As you think, God made a contract with humans. Divine power arises in that process.]

“…How can a contract be made with a human being who was not even born?”

[It is not such a contract between individuals.]

Bune’s words.

One word that it is not an individual contract. In other words, not each human being has made a contract with God.

After hearing those words, Frondier blinked just twice.

And then there was great anger in the eyes that opened.

“…nonsense.”

[I should have said that. Even if you doubt my words. If you don’t believe it, accept it as a lie.]

Frondier does not respond to that.

Bune just continued talking.

[A long time ago, humans and gods made a contract that would change the entire human system in the future. I don’t know the details, but humans who are born with divine powers are the influence of that contract.]

“…People of the past made a contract that binds people of the present.”

[It’s bondage. I don’t know if humans at that time would have thought that way.]

That’s right.

Very few people feel that divine power is a bondage. At most, Frontier, Aster, or Edwin. Elodie feels the danger of divine power, but she still uses it, and so do others.

[Frondier, Antero must be such a pathetic human being in your eyes. I also agree. However.]

Present humanity is suffering because of the actions committed by past humanity.

Thinking about it that way, Frontier felt similar to himself now.

Naturally, disgust creeps up inside my body.

[Assuming he was a human from the past, he was slightly better than Antero.] * *

*

Frondier sent Antero back. Of course, I left the memory to Bune.

From Bune’s perspective, he wouldn’t want Antero and Frontier to meet again. I believe it will take care of itself.

Frondier took a walk outside to cool his slightly troubled head.

The evening wind sweeps my skin and lingers over the corner of Frondier’s mouth.

‘…I thought I solved it well.’

It’s not an illusion that it was resolved well.

Frontier solved Kala’s curse, and as a result received the promise of her support.

Without the curse, Kala is just an ordinary human being. There is no longer any need to use listening devices within the Atlas, and there is no reason to make excessive contact with nobles to obtain information about the devil.

Moreover, since he has instilled a certain fear in Teacher Giotto, Frondier will be able to have an easier life as a teacher in the future.

It may take some time for Lady Achaia, but for the time being, her bluff will work. At least while I was trying to find the dark place where Lady Achaia was not.

‘There’s so much I know. ‘Something I didn’t want to know, but needed to know.’

While trying to figure out who was controlling Kala, I learned about the similarities between demons and gods, and even an unknown contract between gods and humans in the past.

God has been an enemy of Frontier for a long time. From when Frontier first brought weaving to life and Thanatos appeared as a result.

Frontier did his best to avoid a game over. You could say it was to save the world, but it wasn’t something that grandiose to Frontier himself.

I don’t want it to be game over. I don’t want to die. That’s all.

In order to do this, Frontier cannot do it alone; he must grow the main character, Aster, and build relationships with the people around him. To do so, I formed relationships with people around me and helped them.

As time passed, the friends around him changed from being just there to clear the game to something more valuable.

Even if he overcomes a challenge he has never succeeded in, this game is not cleared.

Most of his colleagues who helped him overcome those difficulties are no longer by his side.

“…under.”

Now I feel like I can’t help it.

It’s no longer a question of whether you clear the game or not.

He had already touched something too big, there was no going back, and

most of all, he could no longer entrust that role to anyone else, not even Aster.

Frondier lifts his languid eyes to the sky.

It is difficult to read the emotions on Frontier’s face. It was the same when Frontier himself looked in the mirror.

The members of the Roach family were of this nature to begin with, and Frondier’s indelible languor became more severe due to the influence of sloth.

Frondier realized that it was impossible to see through Selena’s acting and gave up, but most people probably felt the same way when they saw Frondier.

─Are you hurt anywhere?

Before leaving the Palind Continent, Selena asked Frondier who had returned.

In the end, Frontier was unable to answer the question asked again, saying that he could not protect his heart.

Why did you do that?

There were no real injuries anywhere.

I could have said just a few words to reassure Selena.

‘…Selena.’

“I’m okay.”

Frontier responds, albeit belatedly.

Alone, looking up at the sky, in a low voice.

Like a twilight.

“You’re not hurt.”