Chapter 57: The Lord Is Here
Dawn broke.
It was as if the Morning Star had risen, like an eye watching him.
It was so indifferent, so scorching, so sacred.
It felt like being judged.
‘You are guilty.’ That voice said so.
“Me? Guilty?” Fur was in a daze, countless images flashing before his eyes.
He was indulging with his father's lover, boasting about his family's treasures to friends, riding a warhorse to chase slaves, killing church priests with his father, dismembering captured people with Rafama, gnawing on...
‘No, my child, you are not guilty. You are the Lord of Dominion. Everything in this world is yours. You can control everything, including sin.’ That gentle voice awakened his consciousness.
“Yes, I am the Lord of Dominion, the one who rules over all, so I am not guilty!” Fur was startled awake, looking at Corleon with anger and fear.
He had a feeling that if he hadn't been awakened just now, he would have truly died.
‘It's time to leave, child, go and summon your army.’ That voice was somewhat urgent.
Fur looked back; George was entangled, facing these warriors under his control, George was somewhat restrained.
After all, they were elite warriors. Without using the power of Dominion, Fur would also find it difficult to resist.
However, if he could be stopped...
Fur suddenly turned his head, looking at Corleon.
That feeling just now couldn't be wrong; it was a power more restrained than that guy's.
‘Kill him.’ Fur made up his mind and suddenly charged at Corleon.
“Die!” His fingers had already been broken, golden flames burning the wounds, unable to regenerate.
He opened his mouth, tearing his cheeks with force.
These two rows of teeth could easily bite off Corleon's head.
His throat emitted a beast-like roar, the bloody breath overwhelming. Ando couldn't help but sit on the ground, his eyes filled with fear.
However, facing Fur's charge, Corleon merely raised the cross high.
“The Lord is here!” He said.
Light shone, Corleon like holding up a Morning Star, illuminating the darkness.
This was a light that dispelled all evil.
Knight Wolf felt warmth, the terrified Ando was soothed, the warriors besieging George stopped their actions, the redness in their eyes fading, and Fur's figure melted before this light.
It was like a piece of ice crashing into a burning hot iron ball, melting, finally leaving only half a body screaming.
“Stupid bastard!” Vaguely, Corleon heard a curse, then saw Fur, who had melted to only half a body, instantly disappear.
The light gradually faded, Corleon closed his eyes.
Blood flowed from his eyes and nose, his body swaying, then being supported.
“Amazing! Just now, was our Lord descending?!” Ando's somewhat trembling voice came.
He supported Corleon, the area beneath him somewhat wet, eyes wide looking at George who had stopped in the distance, his face slightly flushed.
“You didn't disappoint me, child.” Corleon said, “But why did you follow?”
“I am a man of the Daniels family; naturally, I have to stand up in such matters.” Ando said stiffly.
“I praise your courage, but you are still a child. Such dangerous things are still too early for you.” Corleon wiped the blood from his face, indicating no need to continue supporting.
“Okay, priest, I'll be careful next time.” Dealing with such nagging, Ando had long understood that directly admitting fault was the best response.
“If there's a next time, you will never be qualified to become a Temple Warrior.” However, Corleon had used this method too many times in his past life.
“...” Ando's face drooped.
Corleon walked towards Knight Wolf, who was using a longsword to support himself.
“I'm sorry, I couldn't purify it completely.” Corleon said, “He seems to have been rescued.”
“No, no need to apologize. This should be our matter. You being able to help to this extent already makes me very grateful. I will report your merits to the lord; you should be rewarded.” Knight Wolf said hoarsely.
His face was covered in blood.
“This is pure water; perhaps it can make you feel better.” Corleon handed Knight Wolf a wooden tube.
“Thank you, priest.” Knight Wolf took it and took a sip.
“Phew...” His tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.
George walked over at this time.
“Sorry, I didn't manage to stop him.” He said.
“No, we need to thank you. If it weren't for you, perhaps we would all have died here today.” Knight Wolf said.
“Moreover, if it weren't for us being here, perhaps you could have directly killed him.” Knight Wolf glanced at the warriors who had fainted after besieging George.
“Brother George, please go into the cave and see if there are any clues.” Corleon said, “I think that guy wouldn't dare to come back now.”
“Yes.” George broke a three-meter-long spear, making it into a one-meter-long short spear.
Inside the cave, long spears weren't that useful.
After George entered the cave, Corleon said.
“What are you planning to do next? That guy hasn't been completely purified.”
“I don't know.” Knight Wolf was somewhat confused. As a knight, he should be strong, yet in this battle, he fell without even launching a charge.
“I will report this matter to the lord and then follow the lord's arrangements.” He said.
“And these children, I hope the priest can perform the burial rites for them.”
“Of course, this is what I should do. They died fighting for justice and honor. They will be guided by the Lord's Messengers to the Heavenly Kingdom, enjoying eternal happiness.”
“Priest, does the Lord really exist?” Knight Wolf looked at Corleon.
“The Lord exists in the past, present, and future. The Lord is transcendent.”
“Is that so.” Knight Wolf said, “If possible, after returning, can I request a copy of the Holy Scriptures? I am willing to pay gold coins.”
“Of course.”
“Thank you.” Knight Wolf slightly bowed his head in thanks.
After speaking, the two fell into silence.
After handling his traces, Ando quietly came over.
“Are you from the Daniels family?” Knight Wolf glanced at him and asked.
“Yes, Ando Daniels greets you.” Ando tidied up and slightly bowed.
“You are very brave, child.” He said, “I still lack a squire; I think you are very suitable.”
“Uh...” Ando hesitated, then glanced at Corleon and said, “Thank you for your invitation, but I am still a monk of the church.”
Having witnessed George violently beat that guy, and the beaten guy merely uttering a sentence that rendered Knight Wolf unable to act.
Naturally, Ando would be more inclined towards the church.
So even if his sister found out, he would experience what is called sisterly love, he still chose to refuse.
“Is that so...” Knight Wolf didn't continue the invitation, but lowered his eyes, falling into thought.