The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away

30. Inauguration Ceremony and Coming of Age Ceremony (4)

“Choose.”

“… Yes?”

“Take your pick.”

Elijah took me to the reliquary, and she said so.

Glitter marble floor and dazzling golden lighting.

The atmosphere is like a sacred chapel, not a warehouse.

As much as its luxurious atmosphere, all the holy relics prepared here are not ordinary items.

‘Tell me to do that now… Just choose?’

A holy relic kept in the Temple of the Sun.

Those with authority can take it out and use it.

Typically, Balak, the head of the Bebel family.

And John, the emperor of the Helios Empire and the pope of the Sun Church.

Others can do it too.

A cardinal or vicar.

The emperor’s children, or Balak’s children.

Yes.

Elijah is Balak’s son.

I’m an illegitimate child, but I have the right to do this anyway.

The sacred objects prepared here can be used for various purposes.

As a means of prayer to heal the seriously injured.

As a weapon to defeat the demons.

Or as a means of defense to protect oneself. Etc.

You can’t take all of them with you, but you can take a few anyway.

If it’s Elijah, it’s definitely okay.

But.

“Are you saying you’re giving me, not using it?”

“Yes. To commemorate my appointment as an escort knight.”

“I am really grateful, but I wonder if I can do that….”

I am not authorized to take anything from this place.

I don’t know if this is okay.

To my concerns, Elijah answered.

“Judas.”

Looks straight up at me and says.

“That’s none of your business.”

I didn’t draw the line.

An admonishing tone.

“It is my responsibility and duty as your master. You don’t have to worry and be considerate. I understand?”

I nodded slowly.

I had no choice but to agree.

“Okay. Now feel free to look around.”

Since it turned out like this, I decided to follow it coolly.

‘The owner says he cares and gives you nice things, but if you refuse, that’s not the right thing to do.’

I carefully checked the relics on display.

I think of several items in my head.

‘The best ones are…. Not in this place also.’

I remember all the items registered in this warehouse.

Among them, there are two items that can be called fraudulent.

However, it is not here now.

I expected it.

There’s no way to put those items in a warehouse and rot.

‘One will belong to the emperor…. The other one is Balak? It’s because in the future, the item is missing.’

I looked around the remaining items.

‘Everyone is useful and great, but…. What I need right now is something that I can use right away and that needs to be practical. All items subject to difficult conditions are excluded.’

Some things are left out of the list.

Then only a handful of equipment remains.

I picked up a sword.

Two-handed, one-handed. It is the right length and weight no matter which way you use it.

A straight black sword.

It is pitch black and deep, like a starless night sky.

When light hits it, it sparkles heterogeneously.

A sword said to be used by an unknown hero to slaughter the monster that killed his family.

It is a thing from the Age of Mythology.

‘The sword named Pupil of the Moon.’

It was passed down from generation to generation in the Wolsin Bridge, but after their religion weakened, the Sun Bridge seized it.

A lunar attribute that is part of the power of the gods.

It is a rare power that can only be realized with special items.

And this ‘lunar pupil’ is a weapon that possesses the lunar attribute itself.

‘When I poured mana into it, it was strengthened with lunar magic.’

I was curious.

If I, who already possesses lunar magic, handles this.

What will happen?

I slowly let my magic flow through my fingertips.

I am good at strengthening my tools.

The black blade was dyed ivory from the bottom.

It shines as soon as it touches the tip of the sword.

The soft light source resembles the moon.

‘It’s different from what I’ve known.’

Originally, it wasn’t like this.

Originally, only a thin ray of light is engraved in a straight line in the center of the blade.

Just like the pupils of cats and reptiles.

However, the entire pupil of the moon shone right now.

A reminder pops into my head.

[The pupil of the moon has regained some of its original power.]

[The weapon’s ‘Moon Attribute’ is changed to ‘Broken Moon’.]

‘… Broken moon? Did they have this attribute?’

Hearing it for the first time.

… Is it good?

‘I don’t like the name for some reason?’

Moon properties.

The broken moon.

Looking at the name alone, it feels as if the original attribute has been weakened.

‘I don’t know just by feeling…. You will only know the detailed effect after using it.’

Ttogak, Ttogak.

Elijah came to me.

“Do you like it? Staring intently.”

I answered honestly.

“I really like it.”

Although it suddenly became the attribute of ‘broken moon’, I can’t help but like it.

Even if this moon pupil is not an attribute, it is a pretty good weapon.

It’s not even a weapon that can be obtained at my level right now.

“… ….”

Elijah stared at me.

A bit burdensome.

“Uh, um…. Why? Shall we choose another one?”

“No. It’s not like that. Just….”

He stretches out his words and looks at my face persistently.

“Your smiling face is amazing every time I see it.”

Is that so?

I was embarrassed and scratched my cheek.

“You don’t often smile in front of me.”

In retrospect, yes.

I’m not doing it on purpose.

It is because he is always more than a certain amount nervous when he is in front of Elijah.

It’s not easy to laugh in front of someone taller than you.

Besides, it’s not just high, it’s all the more because he’s the owner I have to serve.

“Why don’t you smile in front of me?”

Elijah muttered to himself.

‘Is it unpleasant that I don’t smile?’

I hope this won’t lead to a tragedy, but there’s nothing wrong with being careful.

I looked at her and raised the corner of her mouth awkwardly.

Elijah, who was staring at her, covered her mouth.

“Phew!”

I shrugged her shoulders and burst into laughter.

I put her soul in her for a moment and looked at her.

Laughing Elijah.

This isn’t the first time I’ve seen it.

She used to smile at me often.

However, this is the first time Elijah has laughed like this.

Something is funny, or it’s funny, just bursting into laughter.

Elijah smiling flawlessly.

Elijah is trying to use her authority to bestow holy relics on me.

It is said that tragedy and comedy are inevitable, but no matter how much I think about it, I don’t think this Elijah will strangle me.

So the second tragedy is the same.

You can avoid it like the first one.

I think so.

“It’s stupid.”

I was embarrassed and scratched my cheek.

“You don’t have to force yourself to smile. Okay, pick more.”

“… A holy relic?”

“Yes.”

I wondered if this was okay, but she agreed.

Therefore, I decided to act confidently.

You have to seize opportunities when they come.

‘I also have some armor….’

A problem has occurred.

It doesn’t fit my size.

‘In the game, I couldn’t wear it because of my physique, but there was no such case.’

Fortunately, none of the armor left here really appeals to me.

So I chose a shield.

A metal round shield the size of the upper body.

It’s an item with an unusual name, ‘Immortal Shield.’ The religion that originally inherited this holy relic disappeared during the war with the demons.’

Equipped with a function that automatically restores when magic is applied.

Even if it is broken or warped, it can be restored as long as the core in the center of the shield is intact.

It’s a great piece of equipment that’s easy to maintain and has its own magic resistance.

“Did you pick everything?”

“Yes. That’s enough. Thank you, lady.”

“As an owner, it is a natural thing to do. Then let’s go to the next place.”

“Next place?”

“Yes. I still have something left to give.”

I was a bit confused.

I seriously thought about it.

Is it my birthday today, not Elijah’s?

***

“Agan oppa-!”

Sarah whimpered and ran to somewhere.

A large sofa placed outside the temple.

The man whose name was called gets up with a sigh.

“Okay….”

The ponytail hair doesn’t go well with the neat aristocratic outfit.

A loosely grown beard.

Achan scratched his head.

It was a long-standing habit to grab the sword next to you as soon as you wake up.

“What happened again.”

Sarah sat down beside him, making a loud noise.

Jezebel, who came with me, sat relatively calmly and drank the wine she had brought.

Achan also poured the wine he was drinking into his mouth.

It looks like the maknae’s grumbling is about to start again.

In reality, Elijah is the youngest, but they did not recognize Elijah as being of the same blood.

“You heard it earlier too! Elijah, that b*tch, for blatantly ignoring Jezebel’s sister!”

“Um…. Surely. There were a lot of people, but it was tough.”

“So I went to scold you….”

Sarah spoke out about the injustice she had suffered.

Achan listened silently.

On the other hand, I was puzzled.

Jezebel, who would normally help out with a few words and curse at Elijah, has been quiet today.

“Besides, two of my escort knights even lost to a guy named Judas next to him!”

Judah Defacet.

Elijah’s first escort knight.

Achan had been keeping an eye on him for several years.

It was annoying.

The guy who stays with Elijah.

Its reputation is not easy.

His skills seem to be quite decent as well as his reputation.

“Brother scold me! If you are my brother, you can win!”

Five siblings, children of Balak and Narcisi.

The relationship between them is delicate.

When they bullied Elijah when they were young, they were quite friendly with one mind.

But at some point, things got a little awkward between them.

The relationship didn’t go wrong.

A subtle wall was created.

Especially Cain the first and Levi the second.

Since there is a big age gap with the third, Jebel, it was difficult for younger siblings to deal with them.

Instead, she became close with her younger siblings.

Jezebel, Achan, and Sarah are only one year apart in age.

Among them, Achan lent his hand every time Sarah asked for help, even though he was annoyed.

He admires Cain and is a fairly good swordsman.

Even if you do, you won’t be able to reach Cain forever.

“Of course not.”

It is said that Judas is a talented person, but he is a man without fundamentals.

On the other hand, he himself was educated as a knight and swordsman as a gifted child since childhood.

“And, since the old days, Elijah has been bullied by the older brother, right?”

Achan laughed at those words.

An old memory came to mind.

The days I had fun harassing a dirty and vulgar illegitimate child.

Elijah, who had been poisoned at some point, did not change his expression no matter how much he was bullied.

She was rather vindictive and outraged.

At times like this, Achan also got a fever and tormented him even more, but Elijah did not lose every time.

Achan, who was fed up, let go of his hand first and reached today without knowing it.

That guy called Judas.

From what I’ve heard, it doesn’t sound like the two of you are in a normal relationship.

If you break it in a good way in front of others, you might be able to see the cracks in Elijah’s expression again.

“That’s right.”

“Will you do it?”

Sarah asked, her eyes shining.

Agan smiled wickedly as he touched his beloved sword.

A sacred relic from the Church of the Sun that I picked up during my coming-of-age ceremony a few years ago. Granite sword.

It was a great weapon that became a reliable ally whenever needed.

He nodded.

“Isn’t it enough to kill that guy called Judas?”