Chapter 110 – Even if You Regret It, It’s Too Late

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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I checked the quest that popped up.

[Class Quest : Extermination of Akshan]

The extermination of Akshan and the Demon Hunters.

O, the Last Demon Hunter.

Uncover the truth entangled in the Holy War.

─Temper your weakened body. (Repeat)

─Grasp the factions that participated in the Holy War. (In Progress)

●Encounter the Saint of the Goddess Order. (In Progress)

●Grasp the original sin of the Mage Tower. (Success)

Wait, what does this mean……?

So this means the Mage Tower was also related to the Holy War.

The Holy War that led to the extermination of Akshan.

‘No, perhaps it’s natural.’

The executives.

Because the ones deciding the major and minor affairs of the Mage Tower were the Elder Mages, a majority of whom were demon worshippers including Karimzeva. I could understand.

Moreover, the Mage Tower was not a faction that actively participated in the Holy War.

“I realized watching you, Sir. That turning a blind eye cannot be an indulgence. Because as you said, with great power comes great responsibility.”

According to Marcelo’s words.

The Mage Tower had merely turned a blind eye to the Holy War.

Just as they had done up until now.

Marcelo added like this.

“Sir, you must have already known everything but. To think I am finally confessing it now, I have nothing to say. The Mage Tower has ended up owing a massive debt to Sir, and to Akshan as well.”

No, I don’t know about Akshan but…….

……There’s no need to apologize so politely to me?

If it wasn’t for the Holy War or whatever quest, I wouldn’t have known at all.

I have a gap of ten years plus several years!

However, everything goes where the heavy pride in my chest leads.

I answered Marcelo.

Shamelessly without changing my complexion.

“I understand you. Marcelo.”

Stop pretending to be benevolent, Granfel.

Even if you don’t know, I know it.

The absurdity of social life.

‘When the top water is rotten, what could the bottom water do.’

Because you have to do as you are told.

Marcelo probably couldn’t voice his opinion in the Holy War either.

But from my perspective, there was nothing bad about it.

Goddess Order.

The Paladins waiting in the Holy Land, Muon alone number in the tens of thousands.

In order to face that massive faction.

I thought I had to become a bigshot myself but.

“Sir, will you not leave this matter to me?”

To think the Mage Tower, a faction greater than the Goddess Order, would move in my stead…….

As if it wasn’t empty words, Marcelo even brought up ‘formality’ and showed his will to me.

What I had to say was incredibly simple.

“If that is the pride of the Mage Tower, I shall accept that request.”

Oh my, thank you.

It wouldn’t be enough even if I bowed on my stomach.

To act as if I’m the one holding the power.

However, marveling at my own shamelessness is also a matter of a day or two.

I racked my brain instead.

‘If the Mage Tower moves.’

There might not be a need to take a tortuous route.

Even if they are both Chiefs, the treatment of a parachute and an elite is different.

First of all, unlike me, Marcelo has a reputation.

‘Who knows, Muon might withdraw their hostile vibe.’

Considering the face of the Mage Tower.

Wouldn’t they at least listen to Marcelo’s story?

With that thought in mind, I said to Marcelo.

“What I am doubtful of is the existence of Praiza herself.”

Even leaving the quest aside.

Because she was the Saintess, Praiza, showing actions that could not be accepted by Granfel’s pride.

It’s extraordinarily suspicious. But isn’t it only me who’s guessing after all?

‘It’s natural that specific explanations are needed.’

If I don’t want to get group-beaten by the Goddess Order for blasphemy…….

That was what I thought but.

“I understand. Sir, you are suspecting her.”

As expected, Marcelo was overestimating me.

If it’s my words, he doesn’t even raise a small doubt.

Marcelo did not hesitate.

“Then, I shall be on my way.”

He immediately got up from his seat at that.

……Already? You’re going? You don’t need to mentally prepare or something?

I felt worried, but Marcelo had already left the laboratory.

In the end, it means there’s no choice but to watch and wait.

‘I wish he could solve it with words if possible…….’

And I eventually ended up witnessing it through the breaking news.

Marcelo who appeared in Muon.

At the same time, the firmly shut gates opening wide.

Down to the sight of the Paladin bowing his head and welcoming Marcelo.

……Is this real life.

I knew the greatness of the Mage Tower better than anyone else.

Because as the parachute of the Mage Tower.

I was the one who benefited the most from the halo of the Mage Tower.

But, as expected, a real Chief is different in some way.

Of course, regardless of those inner thoughts, I lifted my teacup.

Clack.

Watching that sight, I shamelessly babbled.

“Like a Knight, he is equipped with the minimum formality.”

The bean pods of formality covering his pupils.

Of course, just because he is equipped with formality doesn’t mean the doubts about the Goddess Order absolutely disappear.

The conversation between Marcelo and the Paladin wasn’t long. Before long, he manifested a portal.

Marcelo, who immediately returned to the Mage Tower, confessed the conversation he shared to me.

“Sir’s concerns were correct.”

……My concerns were correct?

“Commander of the Paladin Order, Talim. Even he said he has never seen the face of the Saintess, Praiza.”

That was right.

Saintess of the Goddess Order, Praiza.

She supposedly only conveyed her voice and prophecies from beyond a obscured veil.

Naturally, what I had to say was simple.

“It is an action where one cannot find any formality.”

There’s a limit to ignoring people’s sincerity.

‘……No, this isn’t a situation to nitpick over formality.’

Let’s think reasonably.

‘This is openly fishy, isn’t it?’

As if locking the gates of Muon wasn’t enough.

The mysterious existence, Praiza, who hides her true identity even from her close aides.

I could be certain.

‘It definitely smells like a demon.’

Why did the Goddess Order fall for the words of a self-proclaimed Saintess who doesn’t even show her face? That can also be explained if it’s the demon’s power, [Abnormal Status].

Because it’s an [Abnormal Status] that was effective even on Demigods, Elder Mages.

‘……This side won’t be easy in its own way either.’

Would a demon paying that much attention easily reveal itself?

Naturally, no.

Considering she specifically mentioned until the ‘Day of Judgment’.

Praiza wouldn’t reveal herself before that.

‘If only I could approach Muon…….’

First of all, if I just enter, everything becomes clear.

The effect of the Demon Hunter’s unique skill, [Natural Enemy], is currently sharper than before. If a demon exists inside Muon, I will be able to detect its presence.

By the way.

I ended up being shocked by Marcelo’s ensuing words.

“Just as you said, Sir. I also suspected her true identity.”

I could understand up to there.

If you ask the ignorant-of-the-world Bangrit Tom, he’d think it’s weird too?

What kind of Saintess in the world never reveals her true form even once.

“Therefore, I invited the Saintess, Praiza, to the Mage Tower.”

So when I heard those words.

I thought I misheard.

Because even Marcelo must be guessing that Praiza wouldn’t respond to the invitation.

However, I had forgotten for a moment.

What kind of group the Mage Tower was.

“If she does not comply, we will have a justification.”

At those chilling words, I finally remembered.

Right, the Mage Tower is self-acknowledged as Arcana’s strongest armed group.

When the Mage Tower wanted to acquire something, there was nothing that stood in their way.

Either they disappear from the Arcana continent without a trace, or they get out of the way on their own before they disappear.

Because for those facing the Mage Tower, the choices were one of two.

It feels real anew.

That such a colossal Mage Tower.

Is moving just to keep formality with me……!

However, Granfel’s self-consciousness was also colossal.

Would I be able to feel something like burden?

I spoke without agitation.

“We merely have to watch their response.”

That was right.

At this moment, I wasn’t the one feeling burdened.

Because there would be someone else whose butt is truly on fire.

Self-proclaimed Saintess Praiza, I’m talking about you over there.

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Goddess Order Paladin Commander, Talim.

He knelt before the veil.

The shadow of the Saintess, Praiza, swaying under the hanging curtain.

Talim confessed everything honestly.

“……The Mage Tower, they have visited Muon.”

Although he is a Paladin who should protect the Saintess.

Talim had no face to show.

He strictly couldn’t even imagine that they would face the Mage Tower in this world, not even the Arcana continent.

Even less so that the Chief Mage of the Mage Tower would directly visit Muon.

“I had no choice but to break the Saintess’s rules.”

Just thinking about it again made him feel dizzy.

“!”

If, by any chance, he hadn’t recalled the face of the Chief Mage of the Mage Tower, Marcelo, in his memories……. Right about now, Muon would have been devastated by a single gesture of Marcelo.

Because he knew the abilities of the Mage Tower’s mages.

Talim had no choice but to step outside of Muon.

And ended up mixing words with Marcelo.

“They wished to converse with the Saintess. The Chief Mage, Marcelo, conveyed his intention that he formally extends an invitation for the Saintess to visit the Mage Tower.”

Talim thought with his head bowed.

‘Why does the Mage Tower wish to converse with the Saintess?’

Just as he was trying to guess the reasoning behind it one by one himself.

The voice of the Saintess, Praiza, was heard.

“Is that so. What do you think, Talim.”

There was power in that languid voice.

“!”

Enough to cleanly blow away the thoughts popping up in his head.

An irresistible strong power.

“I think the Saintess’s will should take priority.”

An answer came from beyond the veil.

“Is that so, Talim. Then why did you seek me out.”

“……That is.”

“I know, it must be because you were afraid.”

The Saintess’s words were correct.

Because the Mage Tower were people anyone had no choice but to fear.

However, Talim realized that his own thoughts were wrong.

“Regrettably, it seems you lack faith.”

“L, lack faith, you say. That is not it, Saintess……!”

“No. I can fully understand. You must be confused as well. As if demons weren’t enough, our Holy Land, Muon, has dropped into a strange world. But do not worry, Talim. Do you not know as well?”

“……?”

“That even in this strange world, the Goddess’s care remains unchanged.”

“!”

At those words, Talim recalled it.

The Goddess’s care and miracle.

The reason Muon was called the Holy Land, the ‘Tears of the Saint’.

Right, there was nothing wrong with Lady Praiza’s words.

Talim spoke, welling up with tears.

“I have realized the meaning of those words.”

“Is that so, Talim. Then what must you do.”

“I will…….”

The moment he trailed off.

An intense thought swirled in Talim’s head.

It was the ‘Goddess’s Revelation’ that occasionally visited.

Talim continued his words.

“……Following the revelation, we will open Muon. We will prove the Goddess’s miracle to this world and spread the greatness of the Goddess Order widely. We will build a force that even the Mage Tower cannot stop.”

At Talim’s declaration, the veil shook finely.

Somewhat.

A satisfied laughter leaked out.

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[Breaking News] Goddess Order Holy Land, Muon Fully Open!

[Breaking News] Is this also the Mage Tower effect? The closed gates of Muon open……!

[Breaking News] Players say, “A spring water of miracles exists in Muon……!”

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It was a flow no one could predict.

It was surprising enough that the Chief Mage of the Mage Tower, Marcelo, appeared in Muon. To think that a few hours after that, Muon would step forward and open its gates.

“It is a situation where one cannot help but see that the Mage Tower intervened in Muon in some way. I think so.”

“But isn’t it a strange thing? Both before and after the Cataclysm. I do not think I have ever seen the Mage Tower act so openly at the forefront like this.”

“That is true. The President of South Korea……. No, even when the governments of various countries worldwide sent love calls, wasn’t Chief Mage Marcelo someone who didn’t reveal his appearance to the outside?”

Just what kind of change happened in the Mage Tower.

For the attitude of the Mage Tower to change like this.

There was only one possible guess.

-Just Homen

The Mage Tower of the past and present.

The only thing that changed was the Chief Mage.

Because there was only the existence of Ho-yeol.

Although Ho-yeol himself hadn’t even revealed he was anywhere near Muon at all.

The interest toward Ho-yeol was explosive.

No matter which channel or community you connected to, stories about him were in full swing.

-No lololol What is this if not the Nobel Peace Prize!!

-Even just when Guyber collapsed, I seriously thought we were fcked;;;

-The big picture is crazy real lololol

-Doesn’t this mean he was also paying attention to the Muon side while doing rift runs??

-He accomplished things simultaneously that are hard to do even one properly lololol

Compared to such interest towards Ho-yeol.

Although it might still be just a drop in the bucket.

Centering around the Netuber players who entered Muon.

There was also one piece of information spreading rapidly.

Muon, the lake located in the exact center.

It was a story about the spring water that filled that lake.

“……This spring water effect is unusual, bros?”

“The Paladins don’t call it a miracle of the Goddess for nothing.”

“W-with an effect like this, even I feel like converting to the Goddess Order?!”

Spreading far and wide.

The news about the spring water in the lake spreading.

There was no need to explain the effect with words.

Because riding the live streaming, the effect of the lake was being broadcast in real-time.

As if the lake’s spring water truly was an elixir of youth. It had made the skin of the Netubers look boyish.

Itself.

And no less than that.

The soaring interest in the Goddess’s miracle, the spring water.

Naturally.

Ho-yeol, who confirmed all those situations, was the same as always.

Neatly tidying his attire in front of the mirror.

Soon, such Ho-yeol moved his steps.

Clack.

Towards Muon.

.

.

.

The self-proclaimed Saintess seems to be pretty good too?

To think she would open Muon herself.

It could not truly be a more despicable method.

Because anyone could tell her intention to frame us was clear……!

In fact, the media was making a fuss about it.

That Muon opening was all thanks to the Mage Tower, Marcelo moving. Taking it a step further, it was all thanks to me, who moved such Marcelo.

Right, that must be exactly what Praiza aimed for.

If an incident breaks out in the opened Muon, the arrow of responsibility would be turned to the Mage Tower.

Because taking it a step further, it’d have no choice but to head towards me.

However, with this, it became superbly certain.

“You are fitting of a despicable race.”

It must be as expected only demons whose heads roll in such a direction.

Well, I don’t know what kind of demon it is, but its abilities are great.

As if swallowing Muon whole wasn’t enough.

To think you’re even trying to frame the Mage Tower by putting the Goddess Order at the forefront.

Moreover, what did you say?

Elixir of youth?

How did you know again that people go crazy for things that are good for their bodies.

You’re going to use that method to gather believers, no, hostages?

This, I almost ended up becoming extremely tired.

In that sense, I could say the attempt was good.

Of course.

“There is nothing more trivial than not knowing one’s place.”

If only.

I wasn’t the natural enemy who tried to erase your existence itself.

Even while you bastards played the cheap trick called the Holy War.

If I wasn’t the Demon Hunter.

[The skill, ‘Natural Enemy Relationship’ is activated.]