Chapter 400

"Warrior religion... What is this..."

"Yeah..."

When we returned to the guest room, we were both stunned. The religion of Odae Jushinkyo is basically believing in the existence of gods. There are also relics that symbolize the power of those gods. Of course, most people don't know that those gods have a dual nature. Nevertheless, there are priests who believe in gods that lend them power and use that power in the world. But there is no way that this strange warrior religion could be possible. Rather, it's like a religion that suddenly appeared in the world that I originally lived in. Faith in something that doesn't exist. Just as the religion of the Masin sect was born out of fear, the warrior religion must have also been born out of fear. Olivia seemed bewildered. "So, Arthurius didn't die, but ascended to become a god? Does that make sense?" "If you want to believe that, then you believe it. It's like how people mistake someone who isn't a member of the Masin sect for a member of the Masin sect." Of course, there was no such thing in the original work. But since last year, with the signs of the Demon King's resurrection, people have been afraid of who will kill the Demon King if there are no warriors. That fear has turned into a strange faith that Arthurius will resurrect and defeat the Demon King. "Is there some kind of organization like a sect that spreads this?" "I don't know... There are cases where there are local folk beliefs. They almost died out a long time ago... Maybe it's that kind of folk belief?" When the times are uncertain, superstition tends to flourish. But instead of the revival of the Masin sect, a warrior religion that believes in warriors has emerged. Since there is no core to this kind of folk belief, it will spread like a wildfire as the fear of the Demon King spreads. "I really... I just don't know what's going on anymore." Olivia doesn't believe that Odae Jushin doesn't exist. People are falling into fear and some are trying to kill their neighbors, while others are worshiping beings who have already died as gods and spreading false hope. That's the problem. "But this warrior religion... Isn't it a heresy in the end?" It's a folk belief that believes in Arthurius, who has become a god. It's not Odae Jushin, but it's a belief in Lagan Arthurius, who personally defeated the Demon King. But not only is the effect of faith nonexistent, but fundamentally, this kind of faith is heretical. The Masin sect exists, but it is not to be believed. This situation is even more absurd. Olivia chewed on her lips at my words. "Right... Of course it's heresy..." Olivia looked out the window. Although we could only see the roof of the building due to the commotion of the confused and frightened crowd, the uneasy atmosphere was palpable. "But... denying Arthurius' divinity now... Isn't that dangerous for Odae Jushin?" Summary of previous part of chapter only for context: In this chapter, the protagonist and Olivia discuss the emergence of a new religion called the warrior religion. This religion believes in the resurrection of Arthurius, who defeated the Demon King, and worships him as a god. The protagonist explains that this religion is a folk belief that emerged due to fear and uncertainty about the Demon King's resurrection. Olivia is bewildered by this new religion and questions whether denying Arthurius' divinity is dangerous for Odae Jushin. The protagonist explains that this belief is heretical and has no effect on faith. The chapter highlights the impact of fear and uncertainty on people's beliefs and how it can lead to the emergence of new religions.

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In the original, Arthurius was mentioned as being on the same level as a god, but it was a story about absolute trust and admiration for Arthurius, not a story about him actually being worshipped as a god. In a special situation where the Demon King is resurrected, people who worship warriors began to emerge. In a situation where the fear of the Demon King had driven the masses insane, people created a bizarre faith that Lagan would resurrect and defeat the Demon King. Who would dare to accuse them of heresy and worshiping false gods? Don't you believe in Arthurius? Don't you believe in the warrior who killed the Demon King? Isn't it good if Arthurius resurrects? Why do you think it's impossible? But why do you say that this guy can't be resurrected? This guy? Are you denying the resurrection of humanity's savior? Do you dislike the idea of Arthurius being resurrected? Why do you dislike it? Ah... I see. This guy is a traitor to humanity. This kind of crazy reverse heresy interrogation can actually happen. Some people look for sacrificial lambs to alleviate their fear, while others begin to believe in a new absolute being to alleviate their fear. Lagan Arthurius is not a god. If someone says that, can they survive without having their neck cut off? * * * A new faith in warriors is spreading. At this point, it is unclear whether it is a core faith or a gradually spreading folk faith, but it is thought to be the latter for now. "Even if believing in the resurrection of Arthurius is a fantasy, it's still much better than this kind of heresy hunt." "That's right." I agree with Olivia's words. It's the difference between overcoming fear with anger or hope. It's better to spread hope by believing in the resurrection of a warrior than to kill fanatic cultists. Of course, friction with Odae Jushin, which will arise as the warrior religion spreads, could lead to even greater sacrifices, but that's not happening at this stage. Whatever the substance of the Lagan Arthurius faith, what's important is that it tries to instill in people the idea that they should not fear the Demon King. Confused public opinion settles down by believing in the resurrection of a warrior. That's important. Ultimately, the meaning lies in instilling the belief that the Demon King will be eradicated, not in the Arthurius faith itself. That's why Sabioline Tana sent me here. The meaning was to stabilize the confusing Levayna situation. And the method was, when you think about it, ridiculously simple. "If I show people that I have Alspringer, this confusion will disappear, won't it?" "That... makes sense?" People wanted someone to fight the Demon King, so they hoped for the resurrection of the dead Lagan Arthurius. The key is not Arthurius, but someone who will defeat the Demon King. Fear of the Demon King is alleviated by instilling hope that the Demon King will be eradicated. The relic of the war god Arthurius, who defeated the dragon. People will be reassured just by recognizing the existence of Alspringer and its relic. "A warrior who will defeat the demon king has appeared." The chaotic Levein or was a very appropriate place for the emergence of a second warrior due to the fake demon king attack. Therefore, I decided to announce that I am the owner of Alspringer to the public. Levein and the capital, Ragine, were very appropriate places to inform people that a new owner of Alspringer had appeared. The fearful residents began to hunt heretics and the warrior religion, which believes in the resurrection of Arthurius, began to surface. Therefore, I will show people Alspringer and tell them to go home, wash their feet, and sleep, and the chaos will end, and we will also gain fame. There is no danger, and it will end with just a few swings of the sword. So Ragine was a very appropriate place for my debut. "Is it okay though? It could be very...dangerous," Olivia seemed worried. "It'll be okay." I couldn't explain why it would be okay, but Olivia nodded with a determined expression, as if she had read something from my determined expression. "Okay, it's your decision, so I can't say anything more." Olivia then put her hand on my shoulder. "I'll definitely protect you." Although she couldn't reach the truth behind the demon king attack, it seemed that Olivia's goal had changed since I came. I don't know if the Savoirline Tanana royal family had considered this, but for now, Olivia seemed to be focusing on protecting me after the announcement that I was the owner of Alspringer. In the end, it was because I was precious to her. That was grateful. "...Thank you." I couldn't help but feel sorry again. "Then, a kiss!" -smack! "Ah, I told you not to do that!" Not yet, but since I am the owner of Alspringer, I shouldn't really do that! Olivia and I went out to the streets of Ragine. It had become night without us realizing it, and the streets were chaotic. Some people were talking about the resurrection of the warrior, while others were wandering the streets with torches, like a vigilante group. Even if it wasn't to weed out heretics, it was because it was too uneasy to just stay still. Unless they were given a stabilizer called a warrior, people would lose sleep and even suspect their neighbors. It was uncertain whether the new owner of Alspringer would give them a comfortable night, but it would certainly create a better situation than now. In front of the crowd who hoped someone would die, the demon king wielded Alspringer and shouted that he would protect them. It was definitely a ridiculous sight just to imagine. Translation:

What is the difference between a clown and a hero? In terms of giving hope instead of laughter, it may seem noble, but I am not a real hero, so ultimately it is clowning. "Let's go to the square." "Okay." "If we go, can you do something like that?" "Flashy?" "Yes..." I was embarrassed to explain in detail, but Olivia seemed to understand and answered with a smile. If I'm going to clown, I should do it properly. I don't have that ability, but Olivia can create visual effects like shining from me. A hero (who is actually a demon king) appeared to save the crowds who were engulfed in light and fell into chaos. It feels dizzying and good just to think about it. Since it is better to appear where there are the most people, Olivia and I headed to the central square of Ragine, where the warp gate is located. How long did it take? As the square approached, both Olivia and I couldn't help but look worse. "It's gotten worse..." Despite Olivia's words, more poles were installed in the square, and more people were hanging dead on them. I don't know where the crowds in madness find sacrificial victims, but it seemed that there were still more people to kill. In the midst of the roaring crowd, security guards and people dressed as priests were shouting something, trying to hang someone on the poles. They try to kill innocent people to anesthetize the crowds, knowing that they are not heretics. "People... are too scary..." Olivia's face was turning blue. Is it really right to take risks to save ignorant people like that? Is Olivia thinking about such concerns? It is fundamentally for Charlotte, although it is said to prevent meaningless deaths. As the square got closer, angry crowds appeared closer. It was just noise mixed with many shouts to believe in Arthurius, people shouting and praying, and people shouting and shouting while looking at the corpses hanging by the neck. "Reinhardt..." As if it were the last, Olivia grabbed my arm, wondering what she was thinking. From the moment it is revealed that I am the owner of Alspringer, something irreversible begins. The title of a demon king disguised as a hero may bring me something, and may make me responsible for something. As if it were the last chance, Olivia looked at me pitifully and our eyes met. At that moment, when I was trying to make my last decision, suddenly a corpse with a long pole hanging behind Olivia. -Udek! I moved my arm. -Click! The corpse, which should clearly have been dead, grabbed the rope around its neck and held it tightly. -Pudding! -Puck! I could see the corpse breaking the rope and falling to the ground. -Ahhhhhh! -The corpse is moving! "What?" -Udek! Udek! Wooddddduk! Olivia turned her head following my gaze and saw a corpse lying on the ground, twisting its body at a strange angle as it rose up. Not only that, the corpses that had been hanging began to move and scream, causing chaos among the crowd. The situation quickly turned into a scene of madness as the resurrected corpses began to attack and kill people, including the guards and priests. Reinhardt and Olivia used their abilities to fight back, with Reinhardt using Tiamat to destroy the corpses. Translation:

As if trying to ignite the corrupt energy with the holy flame, the protagonist uses undead magic for the first time, and the effect is absolute. The motionless corpses fell weakly. Olivia was engulfed in white light, dealing with the corpses that were tearing people apart one by one with her fists and kicks. "Don't worry about that side." "Oh, oh..." "The divine light..." People were muttering in a daze, even in the sudden chaos and massacre, they could see our existence. "Damn it! Where is the time for this! Hurry up and run!" After shouting at the panicked crowd, I moved on to the next target. "Kyaaaaa!" The corpses, attacking people indiscriminately, screamed at me as if they were responding to Tiamat. It is unknown what kind of magic the real cultists used, but these corpses have combat power that cannot be compared to ordinary humans. And, I know from the last time I faced zombies, their real problem is not combat power, but the fundamental fear they evoke. When you see the corpses rushing towards you with abnormally elongated necks and tongues stretched out, your reason is paralyzed and your legs lose strength. That's why even armed guards are running away in confusion. The true power of the undead comes not from violence, but from the terrible appearance that evokes fear and disgust. "Let's go back to the corpses." But I have already faced them.