RD | Chapter 30

The Pope, summoned late at night, looked as if he hadn’t even managed to put on his clothes properly. His white hair was disheveled over his nightshirt, making him seem like a man whose soul had left his body.

He had no choice. The matter was urgent. He had received contact from his true master. The master commanded him to come out immediately, and he could not refuse.

After the world changed, his master was no longer the one in heaven but a demon on earth.

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What choice did he have? If he didn’t comply, everyone would die.

The Pope was the guardian of the Vatican, also the protector of the holy land.

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If he died, who would govern all the people at the Vatican? Who would protect them?

Because the Pope loved his people, he had no choice but to accept the demon’s offer. Whenever the Western Demon Duke demanded, he supplied a certain number of humans, and in return, he received protection from the Demon Duke.

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If it were just for himself, the Pope would never have accepted such a deal. He would have fought until his frail body gave out.

But the Vatican was the last bastion. When the world crumbled, all those who could walk fled to the Vatican, seeking salvation from him.

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The Pope prayed in the temple all day long, kneeling and banging his head, begging God.

To save them all.

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God did not respond.

The Pope had to save them. He truly had no choice. He heard a child crying outside the window. The Pope bowed his head at the feet of the demon, shedding tears of blood.

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At that moment, the face of the laughing Demon Duke was vivid in his mind. Demons do not have hideous faces. The exterior of evil is so beautiful it deceives people.

The Pope bowed his head at the feet of the beautiful Demon Duke. He did not cry this time. Since that day, he had bowed and kissed his master’s feet countless times. There was nothing new about it.

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“Master…”

The old Pope called out to the Western Demon Duke in a trembling voice.

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The Western Duke, the demon of desire, Belial, commanded:

“Bring me Keith’s head. You must succeed by any means. If you fail again, I’ll feed you to the dogs.”

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At the master’s languid voice, the Pope felt his abdomen churn.

“But, Master, Sir Keith… Keith is highly skilled and perceptive, escaping any trap laid for him. It’s not that I haven’t tried. My abilities are insufficient.”

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“Your tongue is long. Say what you want to say.”

“Please give me your wisdom… to this foolish man. How can we capture Keith?”

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“You are foolish and shameless. You have no shame. It has always been so. But I like such slaves. People honest about their desires are cute.”

Belial, while crushing the Pope’s head under his foot, looked down. As he sighed, the Pope felt his spirits lift again.

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A droplet of blood fell from Belial’s fingertip. Belial watched it with regret before finally averting his eyes.

“M-Master…?”

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The droplet of blood that fell squirmed as if alive, gathering into a single jewel.

“Take it.”

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“This is…”

The Pope looked at the shining crystal, mesmerized.

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“My blood. Give it to him. Make sure it touches his skin.”

“Yes, yes.”

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“I don’t like him, he’s boring. Those foolish ascetics who don’t even know their own desires… claiming to serve God.”

Belial smiled.

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“My blood is precious, but… if it stirs up desire and brings shame, that would be a delightful sight.”

Keith heard the sound that woke him up at dawn.

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“Sir Keith, His Holiness calls for you.”

The page who had been attending to Keith recently stood at the door.

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“At this hour?”

“Yes. He said it was urgent. It seemed he wanted you to hurry.”

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“I’ll go.”

Keith took only light armor from the page’s hands and walked down the corridor.

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‘Something’s up.’

He sensed the presence of people around. There were many people in this area. Of course, not the presence of mamools. Such ominous beings wouldn’t be able to approach the Vatican in the first place. However, it was strange for people to be moving around at this hour.

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Were there many others who received orders from the Pope?

But it’s rare to give external missions at this time…

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‘An attack on the Vatican.’

A dark premonition flashed through Keith’s mind. However, if that were the case, the page would have shouted, ‘Sir Keith, we’re under attack!’ instead of calmly saying ‘The Pope calls for you.’

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It was also strange that there were so many people in the corridor yet no lights were on. Keith felt a strong sense of unease but ignored it.

The Vatican had saved him, and the Pope was the one he should serve.

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All the people here were those he had to protect.

Not enemies.

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Keith suppressed his rising nerves.

He knocked at the door to the Pope’s chamber.

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Knock knock.

“Your Holiness. I’ve come as you called.”

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“Oh, Sir Keith. Please come in.”

The Pope was in light attire. Keith was a bit surprised to see him almost in his underwear, but instead of commenting on the dress, he knelt. He lightly kissed the hem of the Pope’s long nightgown and bowed his head.

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“I apologize for making such a difficult request at this hour. I always burden Sir Keith.”

“Please, don’t say that. I am always ready to serve God. Command me as God commands His servant.”

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“Then, I will ask. Please take this amulet and bury it in the ruins of the coliseum in the Southern Demon Duke’s territory. You know that place has long been used as a playground by the demons, right? I knew it but lacked the strength to eradicate it, and now it seems God has punished it, as it has collapsed. We want to prevent the demons from rebuilding it and ravaging people again. If you leave now, you should make it in time. Please.”

The Pope commanded kindly.

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“Yes. I will leave immediately.”

Keith did not argue. The virtue of a knight is not to question his master’s judgment but to follow.

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Keith reached out his gloved hand to take the amulet, but the Pope stopped him.

“I would like Sir Keith to wear this around your neck personally.”

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“Around my neck?”

“Yes. Because it’s important. It’s an item I’ve blessed through long prayers. Even if it catches the eyes of the demons, it must be kept safe, where it cannot be destroyed.”

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A puzzled look crossed Keith’s face, but he bowed his head.

“I will protect it with my life.”

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The Pope personally put the amulet around Keith’s neck. As soon as the jewel from the amulet nestled into his chest, Keith felt a sharp pain.

“…Ugh!”

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The jewel seemed to burrow into Keith’s skin, absorbed as if by magic. The remaining gold chain tightened around his neck.

Keith’s heart pounded. His blood circulated rapidly, and for a moment, the ceiling seemed to recede.

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He quickly realized. This, coursing through his veins, was not just blood.

It was magical energy.

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Keith gripped the gold chain with both hands and snapped it off in one swift motion. However, he staggered, unable to stand immediately.

“Now! Come in quickly!”

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The Pope’s shrill voice reached and then faded from Keith’s ears.

Keith blinked. His thick eyelashes fluttered, casting shadows on his cheeks. He looked at the Pope in disbelief.

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“What is this… you…”

“Sir Keith, stay still. It’s you who complicated things, isn’t it? Please die for the sake of everyone in the Vatican.”

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The Pope pleaded, sweating coldly.

Bang!

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The door behind the Pope opened, and people wielding swords poured in. Their faces were familiar. Keith confirmed they included his comrades, people whose lives he had saved. It was revolting, but he focused on what he had to do.

“Maverick!”

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Keith called out the name of the page. Maverick was the boy Keith had rescued from a burning village.

Since he couldn’t bring a sword when going to meet the Pope, Keith was unarmed. Maverick outside the door held his weapon.

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“Sir Keith… I’m sorry…”

But from behind, only a sobbing voice was heard. Keith clenched his teeth. He couldn’t tell if Maverick had been captured or swayed by the Pope.

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He only knew he had to leave this place.

The betrayal by those he trusted hurt more than the wound piercing his heart.

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“Please die, Sir Keith!”

A comrade from the knights shouted, charging at him.

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Keith caught the sword with his bare hands and grabbed his comrade’s neck.

Crunch!

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The sensation of crushing bone was horrific. Even worse was the fact that the number of people blocking his path seemed to multiply endlessly.