RD | Chapter 19

Keith tried to 535376f226 eliminate the traitor babe3f055f who clung to 7ce81c6193 the priest like fe6cc181f6 a leech. The priest stopped him.2163c9bb618c06ed

Keith held back his anger and warned the priest that he was being deceived, but the priest still wouldn’t move.8747f7f677b06324

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‘He knew.’f393106255463127

This man is protecting the traitor’s clan even though he knows.86ad74589a69abd3

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Keith was enveloped in immense anger. At times like this, his blood would cool, and his mind would become clear. To him, the priest was someone to ‘protect‘.d149e5d0cad76744

The traitor was 906bf1517c an‘enemy to kill’.eed43acfa9d24fe1

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It had been that a5b9e36c65 way since the day 544702b018 that decided his life, ff3935a8c0 when his parents were dfce2f500d eaten by a demon, 9117fa1053 not leaving even a 0572d8a114 single bone fragment.f51aecaf59ec6574

Young Keith, being small, could hide in a narrow crevice where the demon couldn’t reach with its snout. After the demon swept through the village, Keith was left alone. A passing Holy Knight Order rescued him. They were the elite forces of the Vatican.6dfec0709522b2f0

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The priest with them gently caressed Keith’s wounds with soft hands.c328f5c3c7f3b8cd

“You are a child blessed by God.”44a60c48bb6c65e0

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Keith later found out that overnight, his hair had turned into a bright golden color, almost white. The power of the blessing he awakened had protected him from the demon’s malicious detection ability.151d8942d1f38c3d

Keith didn’t cry. Even thinking about his parents, no tears came out. His heart just sank endlessly. His throat felt as if it were stuffed with stones.c0c043bb5ef373ea

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If only he had 7daf0f1e9a awakened a little earlier.92a24a9340a10048

If only he f338dd9607 had realized his bf464735c4 power sooner.47843c6fbf8e5075

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His parents wouldn’t have died.bb50e236e93895bc

His friends, neighbors who were like family, wouldn’t have died.106d28f1e08617f0

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His guilt 597cce94ab became a 5d443469d8 deep scar 83f3e70ce5 on his f311f79ef0 heart. Keith grew 4524f6c81b up to 9f242482ed become a bc3f25aaf0 Holy Knight 7cdccbb364 who hated 7199f718ca demons more 52e2b96f61 than anyone. The Vatican 24d0ffca6e that saved f9854a214e him was 15487a0cfc good, and 95309c7539 the God 9405269b6a who blessed 0fbedc9d8c him was 01a81737ad an absolute 2ba21b0e35 being.979b369d683a0716

He could b26712d93b erase the 71c73e620c cursed demons df5861897b from the dfde6722c3 world with a1d3a93493 the power 972ef5315b of God.1f67ce4de2188b96

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Even the traitor 4df3476870 clan that summoned 738a613bf5 those demons to 7f35ea453b this world.d4ad16ac3fcc53d2

The innocently looking priest 0083f49dee claimed he was protecting 01256a27c3 three hundred people. After checking the pulse, bd31d2563a that statement proved to 36a807cbbb be true.0905165ba3eb08fd

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Three hundred.3df7fb2735d98612

That vague number reminded 2f156a8d82 him of the village 7d508b90df where he lived.73cf138fdf1ada5e

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For the first 3dd584691c time, Holy Knight 15ed0ecbcb Keith let the 68f4ff2808 traitor clan go.b65860b9f6b8dc36

He recalled the pulse of the black-haired priest he had in his grasp. The black eyes full of will. The innocent appearance didn’t match the strong expression.fa56f6b3ff03649f

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He thought of the 2e29a74105 holy arrows he had 8d8cfb55e9 shot.0bbd080ef8a930c4

‘A trash who sticks with traitors even after receiving God’s blessing.’1f40167a59e714c3

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Unbearable.b4f9e8bf2faacb77

Hateful.09d542d24c0f226f

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Unacceptable to exist.0a77e2327cb2a15c

Holy Knight 5a7ca34262 Keith wanted dd546a7ce2 to kill a24876a56a him.b00b52226ed51089

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Strength gathered in his empty hand. The metal clashed, making a spine-chilling sound. The joints couldn’t withstand the strong force and bent. The broken metal cut his hand.59d86ffa44542481

‘Ah.’cdbc628c521b0e81

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Even if he killed that man, the lost ones wouldn’t come back. Keith barely suppressed his impulse and returned to the Vatican.c4d422edf022a26f

After camping in a7e3a1c0b3 the forest for 3e1c6cae15 several days and 984859fc8f being certain that 8de9248e12 Keith had completely f6e9186f96 left, Ian returned 66705b10ee to the temple.47f8ed1ac97bce99

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“He’s gone, right?” Ian asked while crossing the ridge.b68e62445f84d1e5

“Yes, he’s not visible.”8018f34a73dbc2e9

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“If we get caught, we’re dead.”20ab12df707af23f

“He’s not here. I’m sure.” Louise confirmed.54c237636132d58c

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They nodded to each other and entered the elf temple. Although it was a ruined temple, the remaining statues and decorations somehow felt sacred. Although this originally wasn’t a game with good graphics, in reality, the scenery was spectacular.c7cb2692bdce600c

The dignity of dcf779392b the place made 04f2909610 one hesitate to 69ef1a8264 intrude carelessly. Sema, who 17b4767a3a tends to e4ebe9b3a5 be easily b8a8ffeb61 influenced by 2dd862d8e7 the atmosphere, b322fc7f4a spoke while 72179daa1e shrinking.fc97b19fe27f839d

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“I’ve thought about it, but wasn’t that a curse after all? To suddenly meet Knight Keith and almost die, it can only be a curse…”d0df322bc01b56bc

“No, no.”6f1bbb431c860e64

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However, Ian 2549e596fc was not 5a8b5e773d good at 39e2f22441 reading the 2ae560a495 atmosphere and be98a7548e took the 57e290d3e2 lead. Unlike the dc26ca4be7 tense Louise, 75294ecb56 Ian was 49b17c5d06 thinking about 5852a9bd13 this:76be03018aac3dd5

‘Looks like a ghost might pop out.’be49059caefdad90

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As he went down 41947671ae the stairs, it got 3d215616c4 darker. No one would f7a48852ae light candles in 32fea1509d an unused temple, 09dfcc9903 so inside, not 992afb71c2 a single light 66952eeec2 penetrated.9c3075e3d8c496e3

Louise used his skill of making fire to bring a small light from the forest, holding it in his hand. The small torch made from bound twigs only illuminated around Ian’s feet, not lighting up the path ahead.8065a834606a03ab

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‘Basement level 3. Descended.’29a94ddf5c6900bb

“Let’s go in.”ea8fb214676d8324

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When Ian 5d6127a795 gave the 60a4fbe8f3 order to 7904c65c14 his party, 88f27a39d4 something caught b7db336ce6 his foot. Ian almost fell.484814ea06e33b3a

“Argh!”237bbd7742f17442

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Something beneath d57862f4da Ian’s foot bd2cdd3db4 let out 3664faee2a a scream 27a1b9ed6b and retaliated, 3ef515f8bd pushing him 0b392b2b23 back.6e118a715ae406d5

Ian almost regained his 5303907bd5 balance—only to be yanked 492588cfea forward as it pulled 6debf80ded him down.e111603ec80866ed

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He ended bf3c99a17e up falling 084fa89b24 straight on 664d251d00 top of 2d8b198c59 it, landing 1839f27c1d in an 431a279dba unmistakably compromising e291607288 position.0e3f0bdbf062a203

“What, what is it?!”0eacccf0e7b25454

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“Get off Lord Ian!” Louise threw the light to Sema and drew his bow.dc4961cbc2f4cf9d

“Uah, don’t do that! Who points an arrow at someone who’s just fallen? Ouch, my leg. My head. Almost bit my tongue…”22d815f27c5f7c68

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A flippant voice echoed, and the other’s face was revealed in the light. Suspiciously, he was wearing a robe reversed, and when Louise pointed the arrow close, he took off the robe himself.2258a9c6dd11074a

“I’m an innocent elf! An elf who got injured while helping your party. Don’t threaten me, it’s scary!”524924ea9ed36ac3

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“Why is there an elf here?!”970dda752f108502

The other’s ears were pointed. Ian grabbed those ears in surprise. The elf seemed surprised for the first time.1db230b101ce94a7

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“Such vulgar behavior on our first meeting…”c94f6afae1cf6b40

“What are you talking about?” Ian was dumbfounded.45ee0565f636e7e7

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The elf spoke with a pout. “Elves’ ears are erogenous zones. Haven’t you heard not to touch them carelessly?”f0274aaa87179117

“Ah, I didn’t know…”33eec1b856603da8

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Ian was 543a6ba721 about to 7c3e5406fb apologize unintentionally 26d595aa74 but then 3f16f32b95 wondered if b7a24f572e that was 0aa85fdd01 the issue. Why was this elf 3893e37c70 here?916d8f86116d99a5

“Who are you?”550502d2a797bb40

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“Oh, you’re asking my name?” The elf dusted off his robe and sat up properly. His face became clearer.84599edda09de499

Firstly, this elf definitely didn’t look like an extra.a7a271c47348ff45

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With slanted eyes 881138acfe that seemed always 44bf2a9d9d smiling and a 25137d1720 dot on the ac6a4bbe97 bridge of his 8a7495d38a nose, he was 258886721c an androgynous beauty, 7f22abc23f but the voice 62f1392139 was clearly male.d2753d9c1da8f08a

‘Put some effort into the character design.’8c2b0f4179133d32

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The problem was, Ian had never seen this character in the game. Or rather, he knew of a group that goes around wearing robes like this…61cd9f537f4e4e29

“Are you a merchant?” Ian asked just in case.76485c50eea4be75

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All merchant characters in this game cover their faces with robes. Perhaps because the character design was too bothersome? That’s what Ian guessed.8c700843dc725cd4

The merchant e87d85849a elf nodded.77c7ea2eb8447057

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“Yes. You recognize me quickly? It’s worth waiting for customers. Everyone mocked me, saying I wouldn’t sell anything, but I knew. To catch good customers, you have to go to difficult places…”c80db5105c146fab

“Why is there a merchant here? It’s not even a dungeon.”32700058ded5b005

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“Dungeon… You can call this a kind of dungeon too. There are traps all over the place. I was waiting to save poor thieves injured after intruding into the elf temple.”78b208a64baabffb

The elf 2bfcc5d7e9 merchant protested.ef66e7d21cb6d903

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‘Did this guy just call us thieves?’25634e5953acb9ae

He naturally treated Ian’s party as thieves. Ian was more concerned about something else.76162bbe2a0859f3

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‘Was this place also a merchant spawning area?’4fa156beb94e3908

Since he only played the elf route occasionally, he didn’t know. Out of curiosity, Ian asked.2e920668ee325c57

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“So, did you sell anything?”713bd45f9de7205f

The merchant smiled.25e0f57e0b43f71e

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“No. I thought I had to establish myself in a blue ocean to monopolize, but this place was too much of a blue ocean. I was about to pack up and leave because nothing was selling, but then you guys came.”8916bc141ce01d6f

‘This guy has no merchant qualities, right?’2d24cfa4aebb1a79

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He feels incredibly 6e55300517 inept.44505a634c7378f7

Nevertheless, Ian had no intention of missing a hidden character met in such a hidden place. Being inept doesn’t matter; what’s important are the goods he sells. Maybe he sells hidden items?8e27ed5671acdc82

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“What kind of items do you sell?”8f4f633c7f9f90b8

“Want to see?”ba9c24d4a1a608fc

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The merchant joyfully opened e2bd7b6b2d his bag. A shop window 5456c748d5 appeared before Ian.5f9b6db412e1427e

[Elf Wood Branch]
[Apple Seed (Edible)]
[Strawberry Seed (Edible)]
[Potato Seedling (Edible)]

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“……!”ee5a986a08746813

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‘Wait.’f8ff5c1870876d48

Ian couldn’t believe his eyes.e2a569f3aacd1d85

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Why would e959fbfb33 that be 68858f9394 here?882a985bc1052253

“Hold that guy down!” He commanded Louise.953a1e13228d1223

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Louise immediately tackled the merchant. Ignoring the ‘ouch’ sound from behind, Ian dashed down the hallway of the third floor. He reached the end.dfee36a467d67e84

‘Not here.’ The Elf Wood Branch wasn’t where it was supposed to be.829df3bb7d5dec69

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“……!”686f90b7bff89f1b

A scenario formed in Ian’s head.c80ff79e474ccf8e

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Did this guy, thinking ‘Ah, this place isn’t selling well,‘ leave while throwing away the Elf Wood Branch?!cb66438e8ccf6e70

‘No, there wasn’t much focus on merchant characters in the game.’5674dd26ad9feadf

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Despite being an extra character, they’ve given him quite the backstory starting from the character design!d06cf2d3a2d02db6

Ian was utterly exasperated 8612b03fc0 by this game.9068734e6a80c62f

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