Episode 170 〈 Sealed Ones 〉
The office of the Duchy of Ariana.
Saeran handed me a piece of parchment.
“This is it. Information about a family named Lawrence.”
As Saeran spoke, I drank tea and received the documents.
The content was concise.
Lawrence left his hometown, the capital of Franz, with his childhood friend Alina to work as a merchant.
He worked as a merchant for over 20 years, and during that time, he married Alina and had a happy time.
However, it is said that Alina fell into sadness when she could not give birth to a child.
In the meantime, the war between the Holy Empire and the vampires began, and it is said that he fled and returned to the Kingdom of Franz.
‘It is consistent with the report given by Harmon.’
I put the tea I was drinking on the office desk and looked at Saeran.
“The report is quite fast. Plus, it is concise and well organized.”
“Thank you. I’ve been helping my mother since I was young and I’m good at this.
It seems like I have many talents.
“But what is the hint about the apocalypse?”
Saeran tilted his head and asked a question. He
seemed quite curious.
I thought of the baby that the Lawrence couple had.
Rupel Orfols, the second prince of the Holy Empire.
It was definitely him.
And even I couldn’t know his condition.
She “I was about to say something to him.
There was a knock
on the door. The door opened and my twin brother looked at me through the crack.
Allen, the people you mentioned have arrived.”
“Is that so?”
I stood up from my seat. As my
twin brother opened the door, I saw familiar faces.
Ellis Astoria politely holding the hem of her skirt and bowing her head.
Next to her, the sweaty and nervous Marquis Hans Gerrami was bending his back at 90 degrees.
I I smiled at them and said,
“Welcome.”
We moved to our seats with them.
Me and Hans Ellis put on our robes.
Seran had a lot of work to do, so he stayed in the castle.
The city center of Ariana territory.
Even though it was late at night, there were many people out on the streets.
There were people weeping in sorrow for losing their families. Others rejoiced at the news of the death of the devil worshiper and Farmer:
“Hey, Your Majesty, I have nothing to say.”
Although he didn’t ask any questions, Hans was sweating and looking withdrawn.
I headed to the inn where Lawrence and his wife were staying. I
gently opened the door to the inn.
People were gathered in the inn. The place was packed.
Even though there were so many people gathered , the inn was quiet.
Only one person opened his mouth and spoke.
“So, why did I step on the bone? Then the ghouls turned their heads at the same time and said, ‘Whoop!’ It gave me goosebumps
…
!”
While gulping down a drink, Lawrence told the story of his adventures to the people in the city.
People listened in fascination to his story.
“Sorry, sir. There are already seats…”
The innkeeper came out and said, He rubbed his hands together and said to me,
“How can I not?”
Ellis smiled as she quietly held out a gold coin.
“Please do me a favor.”
“of course!”
The innkeeper blushed and hurriedly moved the table and chairs in the kitchen to make room.
I sat down.
Ellis and Hans sat to my left and right.
“I thought I was going to die now. At that time, I prayed to Goddess Gaia for the last time, and I said, ‘I’m going to die.’ “Holy water flows from above, like a waterfall! And when Saeran stretches out his hand, what else can it be if it is not salvation? Gaia has granted a miracle!”
People admired Lawrence’s words or prayed.
I looked at the stairs leading to the second floor.
Alina, holding a baby, was coming down.
“Hans.”
Hans paused:
“Report to me.”
I pointed to the baby Alina was holding.
“What on earth is that baby over there?”
Hans turned his head, creaking like a broken machine.
His eyes looked at the baby in Alina’s arms.
Through the soft cloth, he could see a skinny arm.
The baby stretched out his arm towards Alina.
The happy baby’s smile. A voice can even be heard:
“Rupel… It’s All Falls.”
2nd Prince Rupel Orpols.
I know that too.
That’s not what I’m asking right now.
“I’m asking what your identity is.”
“…I’m just a vampire.”
“Is that really true?”
“…”
Hans must have also heard the story while torturing Kirum.
-What on earth have you made? It is no longer a vampire!
And Hans must have realized something then.
Hans closed his eyes tightly. C.
“At least the last time I saw him, he was clearly a vampire.”
“now?”
“You have to check. You can’t tell just by looking.”
There is nothing to check.
Since I saw Rupel clearly.
I recalled the information about Rupel that I saw when I killed Farmer.
[Name: Roy.
Age: —
Characteristics: Weak sexual power, idiotic vampire, vampire.
+ Mom and Dad, I am happy!
Concise It was information.
The vampire trait in the trait is an unknown sentence.
The name has also been changed and all abilities have been completely reset.
I heard that Ruppel has become a complete idiot and gone out of his mind.
The reason why the name changed was because the two couples told him. It may be because they gave him a new name.
“If it weren’t for his appearance, I would have thought he was a completely different person.”
I looked at Hans and asked,
“What on earth were you experimenting with your grandfather?”
Hans took a pause and finally opened his mouth.
“…This is something that even the previous great emperors have tried for a very long time. “It gives birth to a being completely different from a vampire.”
A being different from a vampire?
It was referring to a vampire experiment using the blood of the Seonghwang family.
“He said that if we achieve that, there will be no need for war anymore.”
“The Holy Emperor told me not to mention anything more than that to anyone.”
“Are you talking about me too?”
“…Because you told me not to say anything until it was a success.”
“Even as an acting authority?”
Hans was silent.
The soft-spoken guy got completely speechless.
This means that they respect the wishes of the prosperous Celts.
I stood up.
“Lawrence, please be quiet. “The baby can’t sleep.”
“oh! Honey, I’m sorry. But look. “The baby likes my stories too!”
Lawrence smiled at the baby.
People looked at the couple with happy smiles.
exclaimed Lawrence, taking another drink.
“Anyway, I’ll continue talking. It was then. “His Majesty the Holy King raised a weapon that looked like a musket or something…!”
I took off my robe.
Lawrence, who was speaking, looked at me and stiffened.
Rattling.
The sound of a chair being kicked is heard.
The people in the inn were startled and quickly stood up and fell down.
Lawrence also came to his senses and raised his hand to stop him from lying down.
Lawrence looked confused, and Alina looked at me and Lawrence in surprise.
I walked up to the baby and looked at him.
“Long time no see. older brother.”
The baby’s eyes turned to me.
Round eyes between tanned skin look directly at me.
And it shook.
I was filled with fear, shaking my hands and feet and bursting into tears.
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…!”
“Oh Roy, why are you doing this? what’s the matter?”
Alina quickly comforted the baby.
I made a bitter expression.
Of course, it would be natural.
I faced the person who struck down the White Bone King with his sword and locked him in the torture room.
Even if you become an idiot, your instinctive fear will remain.
“It’s okay, it’s okay.”
“Would you mind covering the child’s eyes for a moment?”
Alina looked at me with wary eyes.
Lawrence noticed and covered the child’s eyes with his hand.
“Hans Ellis.”
Two people approached me at my call.
Hans and Ellis looked at Ruppel and then stiffened.
Those two reactions are enough.
You can hear the explanation later.
I took a breath.
Bite your thumb and make it bleed.
When I held it out to Rupel, he sniffed and shook his head left and right.
He pushed my hand away with his cute hand, as if showing his aversion to blood.
“You don’t drink blood.”
Alina said in surprise.
“Blood? “What on earth are you talking about?…”
Alina stepped back to cover the child.
“What does the child eat?”
“Yes?”
“Do you drink blood or breast milk?”
“…”
Alina looked at me.
Lawrence, who was next to me, said,
“I do eat meat….”
“Even though I have no teeth?”
“Yes, he eats small amounts. Unlike other children, he is very unique.”
“What else?”
“They like holy water. Oddly enough, if you don’t give them holy water, they suffer from high fevers… Thanks to this, we are saving a lot of money.”
Hans’ face hardened and Ellis’ eyes widened.
The conclusion has been reached.
Rupel is no longer a vampire.
“What’s your name?”
“This is Lawrence.”
“The baby.”
I spoke formally.
“It’s Roy.”
Alina said.
I nodded.
“It’s a pity. “This baby will be unhappy.”
Lawrence and Alina looked at me in shock.
“Others will definitely avoid it because it looks like this.”
“No, it’s not like that.”
Alina glared at me.
“Others may not know it, but there’s me and Lawrence. Roy will definitely be happy.”
Alina said in a firm voice,
“Because we are family.”
“Right.”
They are a good couple.
Rupel was warped by Kirum and met the Lawrence couple.
I came to the Kingdom of Franz to help Seran and am encountering the two couples. It seems
like a coincidence, but they fit together so well.
Maybe it really is God’s will. If that’s the case,
then the gods again. He must be trying to test something again.
There must be a reason for letting me meet Rupel like this.
I stretched out my hand.
I grabbed Alina’s arm to stop her from flinching and trying to back away.
I placed my hand on the blindfolded baby’s stomach.
One last check. This was necessary.
Unless you are truly a vampire.
“You won’t die. older brother.”
Holy power was raised and injected.
Holy power gently wrapped around the baby’s body.
Lawrence and Alina watched with wide eyes.
“Your Majesty the Holy King…?”
A beating sound is heard from the baby.
Although it was faint, the energy of life passed through my fingertips.
I said looking at the baby.
“I met a nice couple.”
The baby’s blackened ash turns into powder and disappears.
“Even if this life is short.”
The dry skin gained weight and soft white skin appeared.
“May you be happy.”
I took my hand away.
Lawrence stretched out his trembling hand to the baby.
Alina covered her mouth.
The child the Lawrence couple held looked like an ordinary baby.
“Look honey. Roy’s appearance…!”
“I can’t believe it…. Another miracle…!”
The two people burst into tears.
“thank you! “Your Majesty, what should I do with this favor?”
“thank you. thank you!”
Two people lie down.
The people around him were so shocked that they were speechless. I looked at the Lawrence couple and the baby.
I smiled bitterly.
That joy is only temporary.
If Saeran was right, then Rupel. No, that baby named Roy will now be the key to stopping the apocalypse.
The happy time will definitely be short.
I told Roy and his wife.
“I heard that you are planning to buy land and start farming. “Wouldn’t you rather try something else?”
The two couples looked at me.
“I heard that Saeran needs a servant. What do you think?”
“Thank you so much! Oh my… how can you be so merciful…!”
Lawrence put his hands together and prayed.
I said, putting my hand on Lawrence’s shoulder.
“I will ask you to take care of that baby. He is a blessed child. Please live a happy life.”
“thank you. Thank you so much!”
I looked back.
Still, he spoke softly to Hans.
“Hans.”
“Yes, yes…”
Hans stammered.
“Please do not spare any support for them. Provide them with holy water and elixirs on a regular basis. Even if it is a trivial matter, report it and take action.”
All right.”
“Also about your brother.”
I glared at Hans and said,
“I will listen closely.”
**
Ice mountains filled with glaciers in the northwest.
Vampire King Blandmir caressed his abdomen.
Holy power flowed out from between the bodies wrapped in bandages.
Every time, terrible pain came.
Although it had become insignificant, the fatal wounds of the prosperous Celts still remained.
‘On the topic of livestock!’
Blandmir was furious.
Celtic’s sacred power is eating away at him.
It will take a long time to heal the wound.
‘But you Celts are finished now.’
The fight tested his strength and showed that his life was short.
Celt will soon be leaving this world.
If so, the biggest obstacle would have disappeared.
No, it was still there.
“Saint King Allen Allfalls.”
There he is.
A monster who massacred his own people.
King Seong will grow further.
The more vampires he hunts, the stronger he will become, and in the end, he will have power equal to or even greater than that of the Holy Celt.
Now there is only one way to confront the Holy Emperor.
Blandmir looked ahead.
It is covered with a lot of ice, and in front of it is a huge iron gate with frozen chains connected to it.
Sealed door.
The door is cracked.
It seemed as if it couldn’t withstand the seal for a long time and was breaking on its own.
‘It’s a seal that will one day be broken.’
Bringing it forward a little bit won’t make any difference.
Thump-thump-!
The vampires worked tirelessly.
They had shed their human form and were taking out the ice they were surrounded by.
“We have been constantly losing. But now it will be different.”
Beings that the gods were afraid of and sealed away a long time ago.
“If I don’t have it, I will destroy it.”
A unique entrance that is different from other dimensions.
“Jötun.”
Blandmir slammed down his spear.
“I will borrow your strength!”
Blood spurted out from all directions and broke the blocks of ice blocking the door.
Huge pieces of ice fall.
The vampires jumped and ran away.
The vampire king’s magic binds the door.
The seal of the gods weakens and the tightly closed door opens.
The chains become taut.
Dust came out through the crack in the door.
“Everyone step back!”
Vampires are suddenly trapped in the sand.
The cold blows over the vampires who jump up to avoid it, freezing them.
“Save me…!”
Flames shot out through the open door, burning the vampires near the door to ashes.
The Vampire King opened his eyes wide.
I took a step back without realizing it.
An unapproachable energy wafted through the gap in the door.
The vampires swallowed dry saliva and looked at the door.
In the quiet silence, cold air, cloudy sand, and the heat of the flames wafted through the cracks in the door.
A huge eye appeared in the black darkness.