2nd Round Villain

53 – – 400, Paladin contracted with the devil – 7

click-.

Beatrice set the wine glass she had been drinking down on the table.

“… That’s all, besides my story.”

“Oh, I was just about to start having fun, but it ended there.”

“I’m just trying to have fun… ?”

“If you explained in more detail how you wandered, how you screamed, how desperate you were, the story would have been richer.”

“You have strange hobbies.”

The long story has come to an end. I would have thought that the hidden side of Beatrice’s pact with the devil was hidden. Thanks to this, I was able to pass the wine down my throat with excitement after a long time.

How long has it been since I felt that wine was sweet? The feeling of being stimulated on the tongue is unfamiliar. feel good at the same time A spicy scent seems to waft from the tip of the nose. I get drunk.

Because I heard an interesting story. It is a common and obvious story in a way, that it was good but drifted apart due to misunderstanding and distance. But it’s always a good story to hear.

Of course, I wasn’t just listening. It’s not like I’m taking a foreign language listening test like I would at Eden Academy.

No matter how much I listened to it to find the ‘point of attack’ that Beatrice was tightly wrapped up in, and that I was not even aware of.

As a result, I finally found out. The identity of Beatrice Constantino’s hidden desire. Kww. Right now, I’m working hard on the show in my head. A magician’s show that will be fantastic again.

It’s also fun to hear other people’s stories. The story of the waves and waves, where human and world affairs are harmonized, is so hedonistic to me.

“Whoa… Anyway, good to hear! Sharing life history with a lady-like beauty over a glass of wine, this really makes me taste like alcohol! I need to get another bottle! hahahaha!”

In addition, I learned information that I hadn’t even thought of. Even the identity of the demon contracted with Beatrice.

Great Devil Lucifer.

One who was once the most superior angel, but was corrupted by a sin against the Lord in the distant past.

He fought a divine battle with Archangel Uriel, and is by far the highest ranked among the 7 demons.

Besides, he is also my ancestor. He is also my ancestor I really like the way you send people to hell. There was nothing to regret, though.

Hurup-.

“By the way… .”

Pouring the remaining wine from the glass into her mouth, Beatrice opened her plump lips. There is a red tint in her eyes.

“Who are you?”

“yes?”

“Who are you?”

oh wait a minute Is it my own illusion that Beatrice’s voice, which had been recounting her life history in a calm voice until just now, sounds suspiciously low?

It can’t be. Beatrice’s slender hand moved to the handle of the great sword standing beside her. It was the same greatsword that Beatrice had been carefully polishing when she spied on it earlier in the day.

“Well, what do you mean? hahahaha.”

“Don’t pretend, demon.”

“… uh?”

“Four years have passed since I entered the forest, and before that, I lived as a paladin for over ten years. Do you see me as a hukou that doesn’t recognize a single demon?”

“note… Aren’t you a hogu? The one who was deceived by the devil and committed the sin of immorality.”

“You bastard!”

Beatrice exclaimed in anger. Hostile eyes stare at me. Hmmm, I should be good at this.

“Ahahahaha! But don’t worry, I’m not the devil! Demons and demons are completely different!”

“Your tone has changed. Was that what you saw?”

“well? Whether it’s a human or a demon, you can’t live with only one appearance, can you? Just like a strict boss to some and a loving father to others, there are times when I am a pompous person and there are times like now!”

“So, what are you doing now?”

“A clown! Or, you can see it as a director who goes to cast actors! Can you call me director, paladin?”

Being clever is the best way to overcome murderous intent. You just need to mix a slightly sloppy look and show a messy look.

“You talk like a snake. Lucifer did too.”

sereung-.

But it doesn’t seem to work for Beatrice, who has already been burned by her ancestors once. The tip of Beatrice’s sword blade pointed at me. Refined, sharp living pierces the chest.

Should I wake Aru up and run away, or should I attack with pincers?

… No, if Beatrice really wanted to kill me, I would no longer be a person in this world. The fact that I am still alive is proof that I have a hole to live in.

“Whoa, calm down. You can’t use such a hideous weapon recklessly.”

“Don’t talk nonsense, just answer.”

“What?”

“The purpose that came to me. Didn’t you know me from the start?”

Maybe it’s because the Hao body has changed to the command body, it seems that the person has changed. It’s sharp enough to be annoying.

“Before that, I have something I want to ask you.”

“Answer my question first… .”

“Why did you accept Aru and me?”

In this case, you have to be a player. It doesn’t matter if Beatrice leads the conversation, but I shouldn’t be dragged around.

I don’t want to mass produce another subordinate like Aru who chews on his master little by little just because he has reached puberty.

“You knew we were demons from the beginning, you noticed that we were lying, but did you accept us? Isn’t that a bit strange? What if we attack you?”

“… .”

“oh… That’s what you wanted. He wanted us to cut off that painful life where we couldn’t die voluntarily. Am I right?”

“that… It’s not a run… .”

“Kuck, it can be. It can be enough. Sir Beatrice’s appearance now is nothing strange. You know what? Why do people commit suicide?”

Beatrice’s brown eyes fluttered at my remarks that hit the mark. The stiff and straight pupils, or the pupils that have lost their vitality because they have been polluted by the devil called Lucifer, are very unpleasant to look at.

Being dead is no fun Whether it’s a human, a demon, or a beast. It is an absolute truth that I realized while committing a massacre in my previous life.

“When life becomes more painful than dying. When tomorrow becomes more fearful than death. People then commit suicide. Just like Sir Beatrice now.”

“… something I want to say.”

“In the end, if Sir Beatrice herself wants to live, everything will work out! You won’t feel despair, so you can feed Lucifer candy, and if you fully enjoy the rest of your infinite eternity, you’ll kill two birds with one stone!”

“Do you think that is possible? I just told you about my past. I am a person who cannot be happy.”

“That remains to be seen! I’m a clown, director, and magician! what is a magician? Aren’t magicians supposed to do miracles? I will restore the meaning of life to Sir Beatrice! I promise on the honor of a magician!”

Speak confidently. He scrutinized Beatrice’s eyes.

Beatrice’s expression was complex. Weak hope that we might be able to feel happiness again, discouragement that it would be possible for us who are bound by the guilt of killing our father, and faint doubt that we may be deceived by others’ flattery again.

It must be confusing. A demon I saw for the first time today suddenly said, ‘I’ll restore the meaning of life!’ If he was like this, he would ask what kind of nonsense he was talking about even if he brought the saintess away.

“I trust you. You were good at it when you were a paladin, right? in the name of ‘faith’. You just need to change the target. How is it, is it easy? Simply believe and you will find meaning in your life! Alas, such a benevolent event does not come twice in a lifetime!”

“I don’t understand.”

“why?”

“What benefit do you have… Are you trying to do such a troublesome thing?”

Until that question was asked, it would not be possible to know that I had induced it. A quick-witted paladin.

“Is there a reason why a dog chases after seeing a butterfly fly away?”

“Did you say that as a metaphor?”

“Why live life if you are going to live only calculating gains and losses? You have to do what you want to do and live the way you want to, that’s life. I want to find the meaning of life to Sir Beatrice right now. why? Because it looks good! Trying to live somehow, struggling! Be aware of your hidden desires and follow them openly! I want to see that!”

I also have Beatrice as my assistant. I can’t say this yet, though.

“ha… .”

dump-.

chin-.

Beatrice sat down on a chair on the road and leaned her greatsword against the wall. She rubbed her forehead tiredly.

Tok, tok, tok, tok. Beatrice’s index finger banged on the table. She seemed to be thinking hard about something.

After about five minutes, I wasn’t sure if my words had worked, and when cold sweat was dripping down my back, Beatrice finally broke her luck after thinking hard.

“I guess you weren’t polite earlier.”

Returning to the formal Hao Che.

“yes?”

“Greetings formally. It’s Beatrice Constantino. He is from the Paladins of the Holy Church.”

“Ohhh, it’s good to introduce yourself. Should I, too?”

Receiving my question, Beatrice gave a brief nod. I held out my hand, covered in the soft white glove of Arachne. with the back of the hand facing down.

“It’s Oscar, a passing magician!”

“Is Oscar your full name? Last name?”

“It’s not fun if you know everything from the first meeting. There is such a thing as learning slowly, isn’t it?”

“You introduced yourself as the human Oscar, was that all a lie? What is your unfortunate story of going from being a country boy to being a city miner?”

“It doesn’t sound right to say it’s a lie. You say ‘gaegura’ correctly.”

“hmm… Well, I knew it was a lie from the start. That’s why I don’t have much faith in your words right now. by the way.”

My last name is Lucifer, how can I tell you that? Beatrice, you who hold a deep grudge against Lucifer will most likely try to kill me.

Beatrice didn’t bother to ask me about my appearance of hiding my last name. Instead, I asked for something else.

“How on earth do you give me meaning to life?”

Yeah, I guess that’s what I’m most curious about.

I brought my index and middle fingers together to Beatrice’s lips and whispered.

“It’s late today, so I’ll let you know tomorrow. Sir Beatrice.”

I also need time to prepare for the stage.

Miracles don’t just come. Just because you wish without thinking doesn’t mean they come to you out of nowhere.

“I’m not looking forward to it… If you don’t think so, just kill me. I want to get revenge on Lucifer, but that doesn’t mean I have any regrets in life.”

“It’s fine.”

yeah don’t expect

The more unexpected the performance, the more pleasant it is to watch it.

*****

Beatrice gave Aru and me a room to stay. I tossed Aru, who had become drunk, on the floor and climbed onto the bed.

Then, the cooldown gradually took the money rosary out of his pocket.

Beatrice’s story was long. Her story, which started in the evening, ended after midnight, and it became the waiting time for the rosary to communicate with the saint.

“tell.”

If I communicate with the saintess now, I will not be able to communicate with her tomorrow.

I’m going to be very busy tomorrow anyway, so it’s better to do it tonight.

[Mmm… Joker?]

After waiting for about ten seconds, the saintess’ soft voice came through the rosary. I covered the rosary and myself with a blanket. so that the sound does not leak out.

“Saintess, were you sleeping?”

[it’s okay. Please tell me.]

“Good luck then. Have you met Beatrice before? But I don’t think I will have time to talk like this tomorrow, so I’ll communicate in advance.”

[Yes, I like it.]

After that, I told the saintess about Beatrice Constantino’s past. I don’t have time, so I’ll shorten what I can shorten as much as possible.

[Mmm… He was a person with a pitiful story.]

“right? I didn’t know there was such a background behind making a contract with the devil.”

[To think that the great devil Lucifer was involved… Joker, are you all right today? Lucifer is a dangerous being. If you mess with his contractor, you might end up with a fuss… .]

“They all have their thoughts. You don’t have to worry, saintess.”

Even after abbreviation after abbreviation, perhaps because it was such a long story, the communication time was already running out. Although I conveyed the harvest of the day, I sent the saintess a message to ask a question that came to mind after hearing Beatrice’s story.

“Saintess, I want to ask you something.”

[Tell me.]

“The reason why Seongguk and Tuguk started a war… Of course, there must have been many reasons, but the biggest reason was the difference in ideology, right? Because Tuguk, who believes in the gods of Olympus, and the Divine Church, who believe in the Lord and Messiah, have different ideologies?”

[That’s right.]

“Most people who believe in religion usually do. If you believe in something different from what you believe in, they reject and oppress you as a heresy.”

then.

“I was wondering what the saintess of the Holy Church thinks about this.”

I can’t imagine the benevolent saintess rejecting them like other religious people.

Then, how would the saintess react to heresy? Curious about that, I asked a question, and the saintess was silent for a moment before answering.

[Honestly, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t awkward.]

“okay?

[According to the doctrine of this church, God is only the Lord. Other gods… Words are gods, but in reality they are just a species born from human beliefs.]

“hmm.”

[but… .]

The saintess spat out words with firm will.

[The Lord told us to love our enemies.]

“Kick-kick.”

[No matter how different religious ideologies differ, it is not right to treat them in a way of violence and intimidation. That is true disrespect and apostasy.]

“It’s like a saintess.”

In short, does it mean that the other person will love you silently, whether or not he betrays you?

Good word. Even if it’s just cosmetic words, I like the saintess’ words and actions. Because I know that it comes from a spotless sincerity.

“I heard good things today.”

[Did this answer your question?]

“Yeah, very good. Time is running out slowly. I’ll hang up.”

[Now, wait! Joker!]

“huh? why?”

The saintess urgently calls me. why are you doing that all of a sudden

Oh, are you asking me to do ‘that’?

“I almost forgot. Holy Lady, I love you.”

[I love you too, always.]

I’m sorry if I miss this word. Especially for the saintess who is stuck on the cross and waiting for my telecommunication magic.