How A Mythical Holy Knight Lives As A Villain (Novel) - Chapter 26
Chapter 26
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‘I will become independent.’
As someone who had been in the United States, this was a story I had only heard about, but not necessarily something you can understand just by seeing.
A major incident, so to speak.
As a parent, accepting a child’s independence is something you must eventually do, but these words came from a mere 16-year-old, a third-year middle school student.
‘Did you say you would go on a trip and do something?’
What could such a young child possibly do?
But thinking about it, it was no different from Go Min-ji’s journey to study abroad in the United States.
‘Yes, son. You must have been suffering a lot.’
The mother respected him.
‘…Go ahead.’
Go Jaehan seemed to have given up on the troublemaking Go Johan.
And three years passed.
“Do you still not call your mother?”
He was only calling his mother once a month or so.
“I called her yesterday. How’s my sister doing?”
“Shh! Where do you think you’re talking, you little brat!”
“…This is ridiculous.”
Of course, it wasn’t unconditional independence.
“What about Uncle Jae-kyung?”
Lee Jae-kyung was with him, setting the condition that he would not let things slide if Go Johan caused trouble or spoke nonsense.
And it was indeed a quiet three years, as if a mouse had died.
“I have something to do.”
“Did you join another guild, Uncle? You left Shingsung, so you must be busy?”
“What’s the point of just lounging around?”
The two met after a long time.
Their appearances had changed significantly compared to the past.
One could say Go Min-ji had become more sophisticated and more beautiful.
‘Wasn’t it US ranking 31?’
She had become a player ranked 31st in the US.
In world rankings, she was around 60th.
She could be considered top-tier in South Korea.
And Go Johan.
“I heard you awakened as a player.”
After passing through a frail childhood and experiencing a growth spurt in middle school, he now had a somewhat mature demeanor.
His height seemed to have exceeded 180 cm, and his appearance had become quite mature.
However.
“Why aren’t you active as a player?”
His body remained slim.
“Just because. Uncle Jae-kyung helped me a bit.”
“At least enough to protect yourself.”
Go Min-ji said in a serious tone.
“…There are more than one or two things on my mind these days.”
Go Johan glanced at Go Min-ji at those words.
“Is that why you came to Korea?”
He had heard that Go Min-ji was originally scheduled to return next year.
“Partly because of you.”
“………”
Go Min-ji held back her words.
She was unsure how much to tell Go Johan, who had not yet set foot in the world of players.
But she soon carefully spoke.
“There have been suspicious incidents in Korea. The number of missing persons is increasing.”
“Missing persons?”
“Players sometimes experience such things, but it seems beyond expectations.”
The playful atmosphere had completely disappeared.
“…It’s not much different overseas.”
That was all she could tell him.
“By the way, are you in touch with Se-hyun?”
“Kim Se-hyun?”
“You were close originally. She was so pretty, I thought something might happen.”
Bloody Queen, her overseas player ranking name.
“…If you have nothing to do, try seducing Se-hyun. She still seems interested in you.”
They had spent quite a lot of time together in the United States.
One day, she had asked Kim Se-hyun about Go Johan.
‘Se-hyun, what do you think about Johan? Just marry him. I’ll push it forward.’
‘…Just saying that is more than enough. Sister.’
Seriously.
“Is that something to say to your sibling?”
“Why. You have nothing to do anyway. From what I see, Dad abandoned you. Stop thinking about leeching off Uncle Jae-kyung and Mom. Just settle down.”
Hehe, hehe.
They laughed, knowing it was just a casual joke between people meeting after a long time.
“By the way, you know Mom’s birthday is in a few days, right?”
“………”
“I came partly because of that. Just come quietly. I’ll let it slide today.”
Knowing he wouldn’t stop by home, she said this while heading there.
“Okay. When are you going to the store?”
“I have a promise, so I’ll adjust my time in the evening.”
Go Min-ji, who was to meet Kim Da-yeon that day.
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Johan Church.
The place Go Johan arrived immediately after dropping off Go Min-ji.
The land around it had been purchased, making the church stand alone like a temple.
Bow.
Those who recognized Go Johan subtly bowed their heads.
The moment he passed through several checkpoints that ordinary people wouldn’t notice and entered the church’s main gate.
Kuku-kuku-kuku!
As if an earthquake had suddenly occurred, vibrations spread.
Woong!
Dozens of magic circles were drawn in the air.
Chae-eng!
People immediately drew their weapons.
And.
Sling.
The sensation of a blade touching his back and the hot flames before his eyes.
“…? Boss?”
Kim Si-on’s voice came from behind.
Only then did the startled Kim Si-on quickly sheathe his twin swords.
“………”
Yoon Seung-ah in front of him was equally flustered.
Go Johan arrived without any prior contact.
“…Are you Boss?”
Despite Go Johan being right in front of her, Yoon Seung-ah couldn’t hide her confused expression.
“Should I have contacted you before coming?”
As soon as Go Johan spoke.
Whoosh!
Kim Si-on immediately hugged him from behind.
“Boss! I’ve been waiting!”
Nevertheless, Yoon Seung-ah seemed to verify something, fidgeting with her fingers.
And then.
“I apologize.”
She apologized to Go Johan.
Only Yoon Seung-ah could confirm the connection between them.
And the Go Johan who appeared before her was definitely not a fake.
“Why are you apologizing?”
Unlike his troubled teenage years, Go Johan maintained his composure.
“It’s my fault for coming without notice.”
One by one, those drawn by the commotion began to reveal themselves.
There were quite a lot of them.
Apparently, there were many who had not received Go Johan’s healing.
Some were concerned about security, but with Yoon Seung-ah, Grid, and Lee Ha-yeon directly involved, there was nothing to worry about.
“What exactly happened?”
Yoon Seung-ah, who rarely showed emotions, spoke with genuine surprise.
“It’s a long story. It’s nice to see everyone after so long.”
“Me too! Me too!”
“I need a place to rest. Can I use the basement now?”
“Of course.”
Fortunately, they had just finished repairing the basement that the youngest had damaged.
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The basement of Johan Church was comparable to the training grounds of any top guild.
If similar facilities were to be ranked, it would be around the world’s top 3 guilds.
“It’s made of Adamantium and Mithril.”
Lee Ha-yeon stepped forward to introduce the basement facility they hadn’t seen in a long time.
“This is exclusively for the Boss and us. No one else can use it.”
Though it had been a while, Lee Ha-yeon just smiled slightly without saying much.
“The youngest caused an incident recently, causing some cracks in the walls, but we fixed it quickly.”
The value of the basement made of Adamantium and Mithril was truly astronomical.
In fact, the value of the rare metal Mithril couldn’t be compared to gold of the same weight, and Adamantium was ranked as a unique grade, comparable to diamonds of the same weight.
Of course, it wasn’t entirely made of these metals, but just coating this vast facility would have cost an unimaginable amount.
“Gluttony worked hard.”
It could be considered an achievement created by Gluttony, who was also an alchemist.
“Pride?”
“He went wild the other day and is now sleeping exhausted.”
Go Johan nodded.
Although it had been three years since he was subdued, Pride’s power still seemed uncontrolled.
“Let’s see the Boss’s skills after a long time.”
Kim Si-on sat casually in a corner of the training ground.
As Lee Ha-yeon said, only Go Johan, Yoon Seung-ah, Lee Ha-yeon, and Kim Si-on were in the training ground.
Woong!
Yoon Seung-ah reinforced the basement once more with magic out of consideration for Go Johan.
“You can move freely.”
Yoon Seung-ah spoke with a smile.
Nod.
Go Johan nodded and slowly moved forward.
“Whew.”
Over the past three years, he had absorbed the powerful curses and sins existing in the demon realm, even subduing Pride, the last apostle.
It was so overwhelming that it was difficult to endure with faith in the goddess alone.
The completed curse began to erode Go Johan’s body, and he spent three years searching for a way to handle it.
Only with one determination:
‘Demons.’
To annihilate demons.
Dealing with curses and sins he hadn’t experienced even in Travania was not easy, but.
Wooooo…
He had eventually done it.
The air began to tremble.
“…?”
The apostles’ expressions changed with that subtle shift.
And then.
Pahaaat!
When the wind rose around Go Johan.
“…!”
The apostles’ faces were filled with shock.
They too had been training non-stop for three years.
They thought they had reached a level worth showing off to Go Johan, as their growth method differed from ordinary players.
But.
“W-what? Right now…”
The returned Go Johan was different from their expectations.
Go Johan closed his eyes and quietly spoke to the goddess.
‘Unsealing part.’
And when he opened his eyes again.
Kwaaaaa!
The wind became a storm, filling the entire basement.
At the moment Go Johan lightly stretched out his fist.
Kwang!
The walls made of Adamantium and Mithril began to roar loudly.
When he extended and then gripped his fist.
Ujik!
A sound like something that shouldn’t break was breaking.
And when he pulled the fist towards himself.
Kwak-kwak-kwak-kwang!
The walls were torn apart with an explosion.
“………”
Go Johan.
“………”
The apostles couldn’t say a word.
“B..Boss…”
Kim Si-on was the first to speak.
“What on earth has happened…?”