Chapter 402

After the surge of holy power swept through the area, I could see the particles of light falling from the sky. Olivia was staring at something in the middle of the storm, where there was something emitting black smoke from its mouth and eyes, with a black robe and all bones exposed. It was a Death Knight, the highest level undead. Even though Olivia used her divine power against it, it didn't evaporate completely. As the chaos in the city continued to escalate, another Death Knight appeared, and Olivia's expression became serious. She wondered if she could handle two of them, and if she could explain the situation to Olivia if she revealed herself as the demon lord. Suddenly, a blue light flashed and pierced through the chest of the Death Knight. Another blue light followed, hitting a person. "It was witnessed by both me and Olivia as the Death Knight that was charging was thrown into a burning building by a leap, and another Death Knight was pinned to a corner. The person who neutralized the two Death Knights in an instant turned out to be the head of the Special Investigation Department and the 3rd Battalion Commander of Shana Phil, the Empire's top knights. However, Olivia's use of awakening-level divine power, the sword thrown by the two Death Knights that was difficult to deal with, and a single leap made me fly away helplessly. It was a new realization that the Sword Master was an unparalleled existence even among the superhumans. However, the Death Knights were not to be underestimated. One of the Death Knights pulled out the sword that was stuck in its chest and threw it casually, as if there was no critical hit unless it was shattered, not divine power. The magic power in the sword could not be maintained for long and had already lost its light. And the Death Knight pinned to the wall crawled out to the street, throwing debris like Styrofoam. Strange creatures emitting a creepy aura with dark, burning eyes stood in front of Scottra Keltan. They were Death Knights. They didn't rush towards Scottra Keltan. They started to step back slowly. Perhaps they judged that it was difficult to face the Sword Master. They seemed to know that the situation was bad. They stepped back and jumped several times to distance themselves from us. When they reached out to the air, ghost horses were summoned in the air and they rode on them, disappearing at an impossible speed. Scottra Keltan did not chase after the retreating Death Knights. He seemed to prioritize our safety. He said that he had sent a messenger to the Yellow Road, and that the Holy Knights and the Empire's support troops would arrive soon. The situation would soon stabilize, so we didn't need to get involved anymore. It's hell in all directions. Too many things are already not okay. Scottra Keltan told us an unbelievable story that everything would be okay." The situation is uncertain as we do not know how much power the cultists possess, and we have experienced the power of the Death Knights, the highest level of undead. We were able to defeat one, but there were two more and we did not know how many more there were. The Sword Master, Scottra Keltan, neutralized them with ease, but the Death Knights should not be underestimated as they have the ability to pull out a sword from their chest and throw it casually. Scottra Keltan prioritizes our safety and has sent a messenger for support troops to arrive soon. He assures us that everything will be okay. Upon arriving at the warp gate in Razine, numerous armed forces were pouring out of the gate. Sending troops beyond their jurisdiction was a dangerous move, but the Levaina royal family would not object to the imperial dispatching of troops. Savion Tana, the Sword Master, was waiting for them with the Shanael members to protect the area near the warp gate. She apologized for thinking the place would be safe. She instructed everyone to return to the temple and that they would handle everything happening in Razine. The situation had become too big for individuals like Olivia and the protagonist to handle. The protagonist couldn't forget the intense pressure from the Death Knight's weapon. Scottra Keltan whispered something to Savion Tana, causing her to look at Olivia and tell them to talk about it later. The protagonist reflects on how it is not their role to finish the chaos in Razine, but rather the empire's. The night was quiet, and the protagonist and Olivia felt the stillness of the Huangdo was unfamiliar. Olivia asked if they should keep it a secret. Olivia knew what I was talking about. If it was revealed that she was the owner of Tiamata, she would be subjected to countless demands, coercion, and oppression from those who called her a saint and our savior. As someone who hated that, Olivia would be hesitant to have Scottra Keltan see Tiamata. If I asked, I could ask Tana to keep Olivia's ownership of Tiamata a secret, and Tana and the royal family would keep the secret. The night was quiet, and Olivia and I felt the unfamiliar stillness of Huangdo. Olivia asked if we should keep it a secret. She had decided to reveal herself as the owner of Alsbreinger for fame and political power, to let people know of the reincarnation of a hero, not to give hope to people but for Charlotte. If the reincarnation of a hero was known, the Demon King would target her. Most people were worried about that, but I was confident that it wouldn't happen. However, I learned today that there are followers of the Demon King who even I didn't know about. They claim to be followers of the Demon King and act on their own assumptions of the Demon King's intentions. Olivia looked at me and smiled playfully. "The Demon King will target those who threaten him. If you're in danger because you're the owner of Alsbreinger, then the Demon King will target me as the owner of Tiamata." Her sad eyes and her heart towards me felt like they were squeezing my heart. "I want to protect you, but I almost couldn't." If it weren't for Scottra Keltan's timely appearance, the situation could have gone wrong. Olivia decides to pick up the discarded name of a god, not for the sake of the god or the people, but for me. "I'll do anything to protect you." Olivia, who wanted to live a life of her own choice, chose to run away from a life of coercion and return to it for my sake. Because of me, who chose to walk a dangerous path for Charlotte, Olivia is willing to walk an even more dangerous path. I felt guilty. I couldn't give her anything. Why should she have to take on such risks without asking for anything in return? In the midst of the guilt that rises in my heart, I realize. Is this how Charlotte feels towards me? So that's why she would look at me with a sorry expression without even meeting my eyes. In the wrong place. I realized how Charlotte must feel about Olivia sacrificing everything for me. I'm grateful, but the guilt is even greater. Who am I? What am I? In front of Olivia's blind eyes, I fall into guilt. As if she knows that, Olivia smiles at me. "Because it's the life you gave me, and I chose to use it for you. No, it's the choice I made for myself, so don't feel sorry." Olivia decides to become Olivia Lanche again. "So, Reinhardt. No matter what happens, even if the world is turned upside down, even if the Demon King hurts you, even if the world hurts you. No matter what happens." Olivia grabs my collar and pulls me towards her, kissing my forehead. "I'll protect you." She whispered kindly.