How A Mythical Holy Knight Lives As A Villain (Novel) - Chapter 82
Chapter 82
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Despite the President’s promise, Go Johan was not released.
According to rumors circulating secretly, there were only speculations that interference from the ‘Association’ was expected.
And the next day, several guilds stepped forward.
They were places with fairly decent skills, but their driving force was greed.
Geo and Viren – regardless of what happened to them, the wealth and fame they had gained from conquering Black Gates.
There were no blessing items or spirits, but there were far more players than that.
However.
Ripple.
The rippling Black Gate spoke of their annihilation.
Three guilds had united.
Their number was close to a thousand.
The Association provided full support, and the political sphere also stepped forward to help them.
And finally, on the sixth day since the Mapo Black Gate had opened.
Ripple.
Once again, the Black Gate only rippled proudly as if it had swallowed everything.
Restraint, politics, all of it was meaningless.
The rippling Black Gate was growing redder and hotter, opening its maw.
You could tell without being told.
That the time for a break was approaching.
“……”
Kim Da-Yeon had a blank expression.
Each day was indescribable agony.
“…Why.”
Why was everyone ignoring the warnings?
Why were people needlessly throwing away their lives and creating conflicts?
Today would be the last of it.
Whooooom.
The door to the situation room opened.
And those who revealed themselves were the White Agents, the Association’s top operatives.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
The middle-aged man standing in front of them.
Kim Da-Yeon knew him.
A talented individual who had joined the Association a few years ago and achieved literally rapid promotions.
His outstanding skills and achievements were flawless, and he was said to be trusted by Gu Seong-Hoon, who had died at Go Johan’s hands.
“…Yes. Association President.”
He was the newly elected Association President.
The existing Vice President had lost power due to the Go Johan incident.
This man, recommended and elected by the Association’s working staff, was exactly that person.
“Everyone, please leave.”
“However.”
“Are you planning to disobey the Association President’s first order?”
“…Understood.”
At the man’s command, the White Agents left the situation room.
“I…”
“You may remain.”
Kim Da-Yeon was puzzled.
The man’s name was Choi Chang-Su.
A talent who was expected to become Association President someday even if not yet, who had become Association President due to timing and circumstances.
Of course, it wasn’t official yet.
‘World Association.’
Association Presidents from each country go to the World Association for training after being elected.
Nothing was known about the training, but it was said to be more harsh and dangerous than imaginable.
And when they returned, they would become that country’s Association President recognized by the World Association.
Choi Chang-Su had not yet received training, but he was a person who had the full support of the President and the Association.
‘The problem is.’
Exactly whose side this person was on.
He who had taken on important duties because he had not revealed his tendencies – if he were to…
Gulp.
Press that button?
Go Johan would disappear into a completely isolated world and South Korea would fall into even greater chaos.
‘Association.’
The place Kim Da-Yeon belonged to and believed in without doubt.
-Do you really think so?
Was it because of the conversations she had shared with Go Johan over several days? Various doubts refused to disappear.
If the Association truly cared for players and citizens, why did they leave Black Gates alone, why didn’t they directly deploy those great agents?
Also, why were they keeping Go Johan, who could definitely conquer Black Gates, locked up in a pointless power struggle?
Setting aside the matter of Gu Seong-Hoon, they already knew that Go Johan was innocent in the matters of Geo and Viren at least…
That’s when it happened.
“I am Choi Chang-Su, the newly appointed Association President.”
Choi Chang-Su spoke without even turning on his microphone.
“…?”
And.
Pshhhhhh!
The Black Room began to collapse, spewing white smoke.
Complex procedures that should have followed were nowhere to be seen.
Tap.
Go Johan, who had appeared at some point, appeared before Kim Da-Yeon and Choi Chang-Su, stepping on the floor.
“It’s been a while.”
“…We should have welcomed you sooner.”
Kim Da-Yeon didn’t understand.
“Your face has changed, but do you recognize me?”
“Of course.”
Go Johan lightly touched Choi Chang-Su’s shoulder.
Just with that.
Tremble.
Choi Chang-Su trembled as if he had received some kind of grace.
Go Johan touched the remaining handcuffs and leg shackles.
“Ah, I’ll…”
Kim Da-Yeon stepped forward to remove them.
Crack!
They instantly turned to dust and scattered.
From the beginning, there was nothing that could restrain Go Johan.
This had merely been voluntary restraint.
“Player Choi Byeong-Su.”
In the past, four players who had come to the church through Lee Jae-Kyung’s recommendation.
The followers of the church called those who had first become believers the “First” and respected them.
Pastor Park Do-Young, Shin Seul-Hye who was doing dirty work under Greed’s command, Kang In of the Black Crown.
And lastly, Choi Byeong-Su.
He had moved to unite domestic forces, but wanted to be used in an even more suitable place.
That place was exactly.
“Please take care of us. Association President.”
The Association.
He had put effort in for a long time, but due to the recent storm-like events, he had become Association President.
“I will follow your words.”
“……”
Kim Da-Yeon with a blank expression.
Leaving her behind, Go Johan walked out leisurely.
“The agents will escort you.”
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The Gate’s color was growing deeper, its cracks becoming finer.
Thud thud thud.
Like that day, helicopters and drones were pointing cameras.
However, this was not due to hostile parties, but merely the attention of those frightened and keeping watch over the death that would come, trying to keep it in check.
The gate – it was already a clear fact that the moment it burst, everything would become a wasteland.
Whooom.
Then vehicles approached one by one and stopped.
Black vans bearing the Association’s emblem.
Association players who got out of them stood as if escorting, and also as if monitoring. And when the van in the center opened.
Step.
The great villain whose name echoed with dread, Go Johan, revealed himself.
Step.
The false charges regarding Geo Guild and Viren Guild had been cleared.
The Association had discarded the footage, so the fact that they had colluded with unknown enemies called demons became crystal clear.
However, what still remained unresolved was the matter regarding Gu Seong-Hoon.
‘Association President.’
The question was whether a country’s Association President had truly colluded with demons.
If that were true, it was a situation where even raising questions was difficult amid concerns and worries that the matter would become even more serious.
However, it was still a fact that Go Johan was a criminal who had murdered South Korea’s Association President in front of the entire world.
Step.
The agents stepped back.
“…Please take care of it.”
The new Association President, Choi Chang-Su, also stepped back after those words.
Step.
Go Johan continued walking forward.
When he finally got close to the gate, Go Johan said.
“Seung-Ah.”
And.
Ripple…. Black shadows rippled behind Go Johan.
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One by one, figures revealing themselves from the shadows.
Swish.
Yoon Seung-Ah, wearing a mask, stood beside Go Johan.
“Captain.”
“Captain!”
From behind, Envy, Greed, and Lee Jae-Kyung appeared.
All of them were wearing masks.
“…Captain.”
Rarely, there was also an unfamiliar person.
Though their face wasn’t visible due to the mask, just from their flowing ebony-like hair and slender figure, you could sense they were a beauty who could enchant tens of millions.
“I heard you came in.”
Go Johan said as if pleased.
“…Anyway, let’s greet each other later.”
Step.
Go Johan stepped forward again.
“Captain, do we really have to wear masks?”
Envy said as if uncomfortable.
“Since Gluttony made them, they shouldn’t be uncomfortable, right?”
“Still, this is kind of like a debut stage.”
The voices wouldn’t be heard.
But that scene was being broadcast live just like that day.
Already, it seemed like voices talking about the apostles who had revealed themselves could be heard.
“I wanted to do it flashily.”
“I wonder who Envy takes after, their chuunibyou is so well-developed.”
Lee Jae-Kyung said.
“All gazes and hostility must be directed only toward me.”
When Go Johan’s voice was heard, Envy also closed his mouth.
“Also, there are those who need the fear of wondering who they are, whether they might also appear by my side.”
“Tch. Got it.”
Envy said, placing both hands on the back of his head.
Go Johan patted Envy’s head.
“And unlike me, if someday a normal life is given to you all. I hope it won’t be disturbed.”
“We don’t need… such things.”
“If only the Captain is there.”
“You don’t need to worry about such things.”
Voices erupted from here and there.
“…Is this another warning today?”
Yoon Seung-Ah said.
Should they think of what was about to happen as Go Johan’s warning to demons and many others?
“No.”
But Go Johan shook his head.
“Warnings are enough. Any more would be excessive.”
“Then…?”
“It’s a reward.”
Click.
Go Johan moved his hand to grasp the Mark of Sin.
Whooom!
Now as the Knight of Envy, even without becoming a wraith, using Great Sin had become easier.
What he held in his hand was a dagger made of light.
“Those who pledged to fight demons alongside me, who showed their loyalty.”
In the past, he hadn’t cared.
“Those who will have the courage to face those things in the future.”
But things had to change.
“A reward for them. Who stands at the very front, what price is paid for that sacrifice.”
In faith, there should be no price.
One should not expect anything from god.
Good deeds done hoping for heaven could not be called right.
But that was only his story.
What those who were determined to fight demons should follow was human.
And Go Johan.
“I should give excessive rewards.”
Shwiiiiing!
Wind rose.
When had he moved? Go Johan’s arm was raised high.
And.
“……!”
A clear line of light was drawn in the air.
Once again.
Shwiiiiing!
Wind rose, and Go Johan’s arm had moved horizontally.
What appeared before him was a brilliant golden cross.
In the next moment.
Kwaaaaaa!
The created golden cross flew toward the Black Gate and collided with it.
Kuuuung!
With a roar, light that seemed to make the world flicker poured out.
“I don’t know what you mean, but…”
Envy’s voice was heard from behind.
“We can go all out, right?”
“Yeah.”
Kukukukukuku.
Fine vibrations were felt.
“Run wild to your heart’s content. Everyone.”
Kwaaaaaaaaa!
The black maw opened completely and began pouring out magical beasts and demons.