How the Cult Saves the World

Chapter 231

Revelof headed toward the village entrance. It was humble enough to feel too grand a name for what was really nothing more than a ramshackle gate — but an entrance all the same.

In any case, Revelof opened the creaking wooden door and stepped outside. He then stood in front of it, looking up at the dark night sky.

He had been about to lean lightly against it, but stopped himself for fear it might fall apart. As he stood there quietly gazing at the empty view ahead—

A gentle yet worried voice flowed into Revelof's mind.

—Child, will you be all right?

The sudden threat of attack on the village had Kyros deeply worried. Revelof answered Kyros inwardly, his expression betraying nothing.

'There's no reason I wouldn't be.'

—Seeing your face showing not even a trace of fear puts me a little at ease.

'Which god's apostle do you think I am, to be afraid?'

Revelof spoke with deliberate nonchalance, and Kyros gave a small laugh.

—Ha ha. That's true.

'But why are you so worried?'

—Well... I feel for them. Their circumstances are so wretched, and I keep thinking how much must have happened for them to have to evacuate this quickly.

At Kyros's words, which clearly came from the heart, Revelof gave a ready nod. Because what Kyros felt was something Revelof felt too.

Of course, since Revelof knew the rebel forces' circumstances in detail through the original story, he felt it all the more so — but still.

'I understand how you feel, Lord Kyros. I feel something similar. And that's why... I'm out here like this.'

Revelof said with a slight smile, and Kyros answered in a considerably more at-ease voice.

—That's right. I always believe in you.

The words carried Kyros's trust, and Revelof's mouth was just curling up a little further when—

A single figure came running in the distance, visible in Revelof's field of view. And the speed was considerable — closing in an instant.

"Huff, huff!"

The one who came running with ragged breath was none other than Seize, who had gone out to scout. His face drenched in sweat, Seize glared at Revelof and said:

"Di, Diego Church figured out this location. Was that your doing?"

Seize still didn't trust Revelof. Yet Revelof's expression didn't twist or waver at being suspected.

Rather, Revelof gave Seize's gasping shoulder a pat with a bright smile.

"Don't worry. I promise you — everything will be over before morning comes."

At Revelof's words, Seize stared up at him blankly. Revelof was smiling, but his eyes were endlessly resolute.

'Perhaps......'

Inside Seize's heart, a faint belief began slowly blooming.

Meanwhile, the rebel forces officers who had learned of Diego Church moved quickly. Under Maxsimon's direction, Elzes and Hayen and the other officers worked to evacuate the residents.

And those who could fight made sure the sick, the elderly, and the children were evacuated first.

Then they took out old weapons and began preparing for battle. Throughout the process, Maxsimon kept glancing at Revelof, who stood at the village entrance.

'Leviathan, the Church Leader......'

He knew that the Kyros Church leader was strong — but there was no helping the anxiety that welled up in one corner of his heart.

And that was because the Diego Church officer now heading for their village was none other than Gawen, one of the "12 Archbishops."

Under Gawen's command alone were nearly a hundred holy knights and priests. Maxsimon was a little on edge, knowing how strong he was.

But unlike him, tense as he was, the Revelof standing in front of the gate looked utterly composed.

And finally, around the time the village residents had finished evacuating—

"So this is the encampment of those pathetic rabble."

"For them to be fellow Imperial citizens and yet call them pathetic — Diego Church's attitude is concerning."

"Oh, you are......"

The knights and priests led by Archbishop Gawen arrived at the village entrance. And the only one there to greet them was Revelof, who had finished his preparations.

'Seeing him in person, an even uglier one.'

Revelof watched Archbishop Gawen, who stood a few meters away in opposition, and clicked his tongue inwardly.

Diego Church Archbishop Gawen had quite a large build. His height was similar to Terdius, but he was enormously muscled.

On top of that, a shaved head but with a filthy beard — a man in his mid-forties.

'If he weren't wearing the Archbishop's vestments, it would have been truly dreadful.'

Revelof was genuinely relieved that Gawen was in his vestments. Just then, Gawen's mouth slowly opened as he stared Revelof down.

"Kyros Church leader."

Gawen spoke in a smooth tone with a smile.

"I would appreciate it if you would kindly step aside."

But the smoothness was only in his tone — Gawen's eyes were cold beyond measure. And Revelof knew that very well.

'There's no way Diego Church's people would have any love for me.'

It was a scenario he had fully anticipated, so Revelof took no real blow from it. As he stood quietly lost in thought, Gawen added once more:

"Unless you want to go to full-scale war with Diego Church."

It was a half-threat — but Revelof's expression remained unchanged. He even showed a composed smile.

"Regrettably, you cannot enter here."

Revelof said this to them with an expression of genuine apology. And at his manner, which somehow felt like he was toying with him, Gawen felt fury rising within.

"Then there's no choice."

Gawen said as if it were a shame, and made a gesture to his subordinates. Immediately, Diego Church's holy knights and priests moved in unison and formed a formation.

About a hundred in all, every one of them had their weapons trained on Revelof. Even in that moment, Revelof wore a blank expression.

"This really is quite troublesome."

Revelof murmured that and took his mace from his inventory.

"Well, can't be helped."

And in the very next moment, Gawen and the Diego Church followers couldn't find Revelof.

Thwack! Thud!

They could only tell his location by the sounds alone. Because right now, Revelof was moving at a speed that far surpassed any of them.

Gawen and the Diego Church followers fell into the illusion that Revelof was teleporting.

Thwack! Thud!

Because the one who had been right nearby just a moment ago was suddenly on the opposite side.

"What are you all doing!"

Gawen cried out in panic, but the knights and priests could only take blow after blow helplessly.

And within less than a few minutes, every single person was sprawled on the ground.

The Archbishop Gawen, standing alone, looked around in bewilderment. He himself hadn't even had the thought to charge at Revelof.

"Hmm. So what will you do now?"

In that situation, Revelof lightly shook the mace in his hand as he asked Gawen.

"I don't kill, so either come at me until you're on death's door... or just get out."

In an instant, Revelof's expression turned cold. And at those words, Gawen felt a chill run straight down his spine.

Because it was as good as a declaration that he would torment him to the brink of death.

"I, I'll withdraw for now... but! Diego Church will never overlook this matter!"

Gawen called out to Revelof even as he backed away. And the knights and priests who had been sprawled out staggered to their feet and fled after him.

"Who told you to start needless trouble in the first place."

Revelof watched Diego Church fleeing with their tails between their legs and let out a snort.

And the rebel forces officers watching from behind were filled with expressions of joy and astonishment.

"G, goodness. To dispatch all those people in one go."

"......Wow. As expected."

"The Kyros Church leader is genuinely amazing!"

Maxsimon and Elzes marveled at Revelof's performance. Hayen felt as if he were looking up at an idol.

And Seize stared blankly at Revelof. He had finally come to understand that Revelof was impossibly strong.

'Kyros Church......'

And before any of the officers, Seize included, even realized it, a faith in the god Kyros had slowly begun to take root within them.

So, while the officers were standing there dazed. The truth was that Revelof had no interest in them at all.

Where Revelof's gaze had turned was not straight ahead, where Diego Church's knights had disappeared, but to the right.

Because a group of nearly thirty people was approaching from that direction. And in the center of them was a face Revelof knew extremely well.

"Ch, Church Leader!"

"......Leviathan."

That's right. These two were none other than Second Prince Cedric and Terdius.

And behind the two of them stood sturdy-built people, guarding them like an escort.

Revelof lightly swept a glance over their faces, then turned his gaze back to Cedric.

"You've arrived, Your Highness. And Brother Terdius."

At Revelof's smile, Cedric was a little taken aback. Because his expression was far too composed.

"Diego Church may arrive at any moment!"

When Cedric hurriedly said this, Revelof shook his head with an unhurried expression.

"They've already arrived. And I just drove them off a moment ago. You're a bit late, both of you."

Revelof added playfully. Cedric opened his eyes wide in disbelief.

"Wh, what? Just now?"

"Yes. Just a few minutes ago. Diego Church Archbishop Gawen and the knights and priests under him came."

"That can't be. If it was Gawen......"

The way Revelof spoke about the heroic tale so casually left Cedric with wide eyes. But he quickly composed himself.

"A, anyway. We were delayed because I brought my escort to protect the rebel forces. These are my escorts."

"I see. Nice to meet you all."

"As they are my secret escort, their appearance differs from the Imperial knights, but they are all exceptional people."

Cedric proudly introduced his subordinates. Revelof nodded along in agreement.

"Even at a glance, they all seem to be knights of a high caliber."

Having reached a certain level in combat himself, Revelof could roughly gauge a knight's level from a glance alone.

"You brought your secret escort, Your Highness, in order to protect the rebel forces?"

"Yes. That's correct. Is anyone injured?"

"No one. And even if they were, I wouldn't leave them be."

At Revelof's words, Cedric bent at the waist in a bow. His manner left the escort a little surprised.

"I thank you from the bottom of my heart, Church Leader. You are a benefactor to the Imperial Family and its people."

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