◈ Episode 539. For God’s Sake

Guild Master of the Bohemians.

Class quest performer.

Chosen Paladin, Guyver.

“How are you feeling?”

In response to the High Priest’s question, Guyver shrugged.

“Just a sense of great responsibility.”

At this moment, he made a decision that he could not reverse.

[Guyver’s big announcement is imminent. Will speculation prove true?]

[Movement in the Holy Land of Muon!]

[BREAKING NEWS – Guyver, “The Real Holy War Begins Now…….”]

[BREAKING NEWS – Goddess Church, “Our Enemy is the Infinitely Deep Darkness.”]

Guyver also allied himself with the Goddess Church.

Nor has he confirmed who the Infinitely Deep Darkness is.

Nothing has been officially finalized.

‘We’ve left some room for interpretation.’

If you’re paying attention, you know what I mean.

Not just Holy War Alliance players, not just Arcanians.

No, everyone in the world.

‘This is the craziest thing I can think of.’

The Infinitely Deep Darkness.

Even if Lee Hoyeol who is of a different class of existence is an afterthought. The fact that he had turned against the Holy War Alliance was insane on its own terms.

One only had to look at the foot-stomping guild members to realize that.

“Haha, what are we going to do?”

Hamed, a high-ranking member of the Bohemian Guild.

In the middle of a conversation with the High Priest.

Guyver didn’t overhear Hamed’s monologue.

“What the hell happened to your hair, Guyver?!”

Surely, he meant for me to hear, right?

‘We’ve been together for years.’

Well over a decade, since the days when Arcana was just a game. The top executives, including Guyver and Hamed, had been with the Bohemians all along.

‘Which makes your behavior even more incomprehensible.’

This was the worst possible number.

“Seriously, public opinion is bad, you bogeymen……!”

“Isn’t this going to get us kicked out of Europe too?”

“We don’t have anyone on our side but real Muons!”

Lee Hoyeol’s influence?

He was too powerful to be called an equal player. The world’s assessment of him as a player who transcended the limits of the real world and the Arcana Continent, influencing both worlds, was accurate.

And themselves?

Guyver looked at his arm.

‘Back then, I never thought it would come to this.’

The day the holy Muon first appeared in the real world.

Guyver lost his arm. It was a piece of real-world technology that had become even more advanced with the Arcana. A finely crafted prosthetic arm was a poor substitute for a real one.

‘The wound in my heart still hurts more than the wound in my body.’

The aftereffects were still there.

After that day.

The Bohemian has been in decline ever since.

[Bohemian: #18].

The first Guild ranking outside the top 10 in history.

That number says it all.

But then, questions will inevitably arise.

How dare you have the confidence to antagonize the forces of Lee Hoyeol. Moreover, what was the reason for allying with the Goddess Church, a bad relationship that left an unforgettable wound?

‘That’s your question, too, isn’t it?’

Guyver moved his lips.

“There is nothing to worry about.”

The High Priestess spoke up.

“Is it?”

At this moment, Guyver was filled with faith.

“God will lead us to victory.”

Despite his words.

Guyver didn’t believe in God.

He just believed in a system that was more reliable than God.

He believes in system messages that don’t lie.

[Class Quest: Paladin, Lighten the Darkness].

In the midst of uncontrollable chaos, the Great Shrine was opened.

Your god is calling you.

Chosen knight of God, follow the oracle.

-Build the true army of God. (Ongoing)

●Join hands with the Goddess Church (Success)

Guyver’s eyes flashed with a glow.

“You are right, Paladin Guyver.”

The High Priestess clasped her hands together and prayed to her god.

“The voice of God I hear is evidence of faith.”

Once again, the system message did not lie. Arcana Continent Biography The gates of the Pantheon, where all the gods reside, have been opened.

It must mean that the gods’ influence has grown stronger.

To put it simply…….

‘The Goddess Church and I, a Paladin, have received a huge raise.’

The Magic Tower?

The great power of the Arcana continent?

The Kingdom of Yusra?

A force to be reckoned with, no matter what.

“The Gods bless our journey.”

The gods of the Arcana Continent were on his side.

Even if they declared war on Lee Hoyeol.

It was the reason why Guyver could be calm.

‘Of course, there is no mistake.’

Guyver had long since drawn a line in the sand in his own mind.

Because I am truly an Earthling.

I don’t really believe in God like the High Priestess does.

‘Gods are just NPCs with a lot to eat.’

Guyver clenched his fist.

……kkug.

That’s why you have to take things into your own hands.

‘It’s never too late to get revenge on the Goddess Church.’

The High Priestess, who could not possibly know Guyver’s true feelings, smiled.

“The gods agree with you, Sir Guyver.”

*

Muon, Holy Land of the Goddess Church.

“They are all demanding answers, my Lady.”

What answers do they want?

I didn’t have to ask, I could guess.

Saint Freyja opened her eyes, closed in prayer.

‘Moving Muon, that’s quite a feat.’

But I could understand.

Why, wasn’t Freyja herself almost shaken?

Freyja opened her mouth.

“I understand.”

The influence of the Infinitely Deep Darkness ran deep within the Order, even as the Pantheon was opened and the Goddess’s voice and revelation returned.

‘Talim Eber, you must have left Muon.’

Freyja changed her clothes.

A simple priest’s robe, embroidered with gold thread and bejeweled.

To battle regalia reserved only for saints.

‘I understand your feelings, but.’

Freyja shifted on her feet.

‘It is foolish.’

Freyja had come to the Arcana continent, to the cataclysm, to reality, later than most. It had been a long time since she’d felt the full force of the infinitely deep darkness.

The Cathedral of Muon.

“…….”

As she emerges, she is met with a stare that is not kind. Freyja could read the intentions in her brothers and sisters’ eyes.

Talim Eber, leader of the Paladins.

Just because they didn’t follow her, didn’t mean they didn’t trust her. Perhaps if she didn’t give a worthy answer here, they would…….

‘They will leave the Goddess’ embrace.’

Even knowing that.

Freyja nodded as if ready.

Then the questions poured in.

“Why would a holy woman shed blood for nothing?”

“For whatever reason. I don’t think war is right under these circumstances. Demonic beings are already trampling the Arcana Continent and the adventurers’ world, and the last thing we need is to create another mess……!”

“First and foremost, the commander-in-chief of the Holy War Alliance, Lee Hoyeol……. Even if he is called the Infinitely Deep Darkness, considering his behavior up until now, wouldn’t it be against the Goddess’ words to antagonize him?”

The Goddess’s words.

Freyja laughed softly to herself.

You did not believe me, not even a little bit.

I have returned the Goddess’ revelation.

It was Freyja who declared to Muon and to all the world.

But you see.

Even Muon’s own brothers and sisters were questioning her.

‘No wonder they think this is a frivolous holy war.’

Freyja begged the goddess for forgiveness.

‘It must all be my fault.’

But she also begged the Goddess for mercy.

‘So please, please let me hear your voice.’

cheog.

Instead of answering, Freyja clasps her hands together, and the cathedral rumbles with her presence. The priests and remaining Guardian Knights stirred, but not for long.

A glance.

Beneath the veil that hides her face.

“……You’re looking at the right place, aren’t you?”

Park Hwigang, a believer who serves a ‘different denomination’ from the Goddess Church.

Park had captured Freyja’s image from the right angle.

Chats flooded in.

-She’s pretending to pray because she’s at a disadvantage…. hahaahahaha

-It doesn’t make sense;;;;

-Isn’t it ridiculous that the gods who stood still until the Arcana continent was a wrecking ball, then stood still while the demons raged?

-To keep the new god in check?

-If that’s what you mean.

Park Hwigang’s grip tightened.

“That’s right, I wasn’t convinced either, so I infiltrated the Muon!”

Explorer’s Skill, [Camouflage] activated.

Originally, it was a protection skill for explorers with no combat skills. This was thanks to the experience I had accumulated while streaming.

Park Hwigang had perfectly merged with the members of the Goddess Church and was broadcasting this scene vividly.

Of course.

“Although there are a few players in the Goddess Church streaming at the same time……. Why, it’s possible to twist the perspective cleverly, right?”

– Is there any reason to say that the arms are bent inward? haha.

– Then isn’t this place bent on Lee Hoyeol???

-If you don’t bend it, is it a human?

-Lol, even animals know grace.

-Homen

“I understand your concerns, and since there are many people watching, I will try to suppress my faith and cover the situation as objectively as possible……!”

Park added seriously.

“I think that will be enough.”

Indeed, the situation turned out as expected.

‘Just acknowledging it properly will get you halfway, you idiots.’

What an incredible accomplishment.

He was our hero who will continue to write.

There were many unfounded doubts and criticisms.

Freyja is still praying with her eyes closed.

Park Hwigang stared at her.

Because of her declaration.

Her tightly-clenched jaw was a bit of a relief.

Park shook his head.

‘……I’m more worried about Hoyeol than that.’

A betrayal that came back to bite him in the ass.

How many times has that betrayal occurred?

Because now I can’t count it with one hand.

‘He must be very sad.’

In that sense, Park Hwigang gathered his heart and his camera stick.

To document the situation in Muon, the holy land of the Goddess Church.

To reveal the true identity of Saint Freyja.

However.

“Uh, huh?”

Soon enough, Park Hwigang’s grip loosened.

I can’t believe what I’m seeing, so I check the angle.

Even through the angle, the image was clear.

Is it not my eyes that are wrong, but my head?

Is that why I’m hallucinating?

Either that, or I’m dreaming.

Before I can pinch my cheek, a flurry of chats brings me back to reality.

-……What is that?

-Is that what I think it is behind Freyja?!

-A real goddess has emerged. ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ

A saintess, still praying with her eyes closed.

Behind her.

The image of the goddess emerges.

“……Ah, my goddess.”

dump.

dump.

dump.

At the sight, every High Priest, Priestess, and Guardian Knight of the Goddess Church who had ever given Freyja a questioning glance fell to their knees. Only one did not kneel.

-Hwigang, aren’t you supposed to kneel?!?!

-He got caught!!!!

-Did he faint from shock?

“……Huh.”

It was only Park Hwigang who was stunned.

But no one was looking at him.

That’s right.

At this moment.

“Do not doubt.”

The living Goddess opened her eyes and opened her mouth.

She had indeed spoken her will, her revelation.

The shocking sight was heard around the world.

“The TPantheon has been opened, there is no need to worry anymore.”

Weeeeing.

At the same time.

Park Hwigang’s wrist vibrated.

I didn’t need to look to know.

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※Emergency Update

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The goddess’s eyes glowed with a chill.

“I will be with you to fight the Infinitely Deep Darkness.”

“……!!!”

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A new zone has appeared on the Arcana continent, the Pantheon.

The voices of the gods have reached the Arcana continent.

All cleric classes will receive significant increases to their unique stats…….

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The entrance to the Pantheon.

“I am ashamed of myself for once seeking the Godhood.”

Why did you not realize.

The reason you could have been liberated.

You try to deny it.

“Then I will make you realize.”

An incomplete demigod.

“I have entrusted everything to the ‘Infinitely Deep Darkness’ you guard against.”

The Shadow God, he proclaimed to the Pantheon.

“The terror of the shadows.”