Episode 48. If you really want to drink punishment (1)

In the hospital room of the Temple of Dawn in Meirium.

Daryl was sitting next to Hanson, who was wearing bandages that were bleeding in places.

“older brother… … .”

Daryl, who followed Hanson the longest among the gang.

his eyes reddened.

“Still, I’m really glad. I can stop right here… … .”

A golden apple given to Hanson by Baron Astell.

The rest of the gang didn’t know, but Daryl, who was closest to him, knew the side effects of golden apples.

Of course, I didn’t know that what I was getting from Baron Astell was the legendary golden apple because Hanson had thoroughly hidden it.

Anyway, the more he ate the ‘something’ he got from the baron, the more Hanson became violent, and when he drank, he lost his temper.

Hanson, whom I first met, was an orphan and a boy who made a living by stealing from the market, but he was never a person who would harm others.

That’s why Daryl followed Hanson.

However, after meeting the baron, something changed.

“That encounter was wrong from the start.”

back.

Daryl gently grabbed Hanson’s hand as he slept.

A hand with a slight warmth remaining.

Since being brought in bloodied yesterday, Hansson has continued to struggle between death and death.

Then Hanson opened his eyes slightly.

“… … Do you want to take it?”

“older brother!”

Daryl jumped up from his seat.

“I will bring the priests! Please wait!”

chin!

Hanson grabbed Daryl as he was about to call Tira and Eric.

“… … older brother?”

“Okay. Let’s talk for a minute.”

“… … .”

The warmth reflected in Hanson’s eyes.

Even though he betrayed himself and became a servant, there was no resentment in Daryl’s eyes.

Sensing that, Daryl exclaimed.

“Brother Hanson! You are back!”

“… … I think so.”

“Ugh!”

Daryl lowered his head and let the tears fall.

‘at las… … at las… … !’

Hanson, who rescued young Daryl from being beaten up by other thugs at the market.

Daryl couldn’t stop crying at the thought that Hanson, who was like a hero in the story, had returned.

“… … The priest took all the energy of the golden apple. I think it’s because of that.”

“A golden apple? Is that what you got from Baron Astell?”

“okay… … .”

It was amazing.

Undoubtedly, to this day, the torn skin and broken bones are constantly complaining of pain.

But the mind is clearer than ever.

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Just like the old days when you didn’t eat golden apples.

“Has priest Carl ever said anything else?”

“About apples?”

“yes. He might know something.”

The Golden Apple of Meirium, which was only passed down in legends!

But it was surprising that it was with Hanson, who was close to him.

And it was even more surprising that Carl solved the side effects of it.

“He said many things. I lost my temper at the time, so I can’t remember for sure… … I think we were talking about unsanctioned powers.”

“That’s it.”

The two of them turned their heads at the voice that came from the doorway.

The knife was standing there.

“You used the power of the sun god without permission. As a result, the god’s wrath began to leave traces on your body. The more I ate the golden apple, the worse it must have been. yes?”

“… … .”

For some reason, Hanson didn’t answer.

Then Carl smiled and said.

“Are you embarrassed? The fact that someone else’s life was saved.”

“… … .”

“It could be. You’ve been the leader of the pack since the beginning. But you don’t have to be too shy. Because everyone lives together.”

“… … .”

“Even problems that are difficult to solve on your own can be solved by joining forces with others. You’ve been carrying too much burden all this time alone. Like the problem with the mayor, and the problem with the subordinates. From now on, try to live while sharing the burden with others. I won’t be able to go far if I live as I am now.”

“… … .”

“I asked for the understanding of the citizens. Hanson said he would forgive you and the gang.”

“… … !”

For the first time, Hanson’s eyes showed bewilderment.

“Citizens… … me?”

“okay. I paid some bribes, but it worked anyway. If you want, I will also accept you as a member of this temple. What are you going to do?”

“… … .”

Hanson’s gaze moved to the window, where the afternoon sun was pouring in.

There, a yellow flower that Carl had picked was placed in a pretty vase and was enjoying the sunlight to its heart’s content.

“I want to ask you one thing.”

Hanson, who was looking at the window, said.

“However much.”

“Why didn’t you kill me?”

“What do I gain by killing you?”

“I’ve had my men try to kill you several times. but you… … Why did you keep me alive?”

last night’s fight.

He lost his temper after eating the golden apple, but fragmentary memories remain.

Carl had a leisurely fight against himself who had become a monster.

If he wanted to, Hanson would be out of this world by now.

However, the knife saved him.

Not only that, but it is said that he brought him to the temple to be treated, and even asked for forgiveness from the citizens instead.

Why the hell was that, Hanson had a hard time understanding.

Because he had lived a low life, he had never been favored without a price.

But Carl’s answer was simple.

“Because I am a priest.”

“… … fuse?”

“We are people who bet their lives on saving lives. Not killing.”

A guy who has dedicated his life to killing flashes through Carl’s head.

The skeleton that fought until the end of its past life.

He is probably still sleeping somewhere on the continent, dreaming of resurrection.

“Why are you doing this? What happens when you save someone? do you have money? Get something to eat?”

“You get hope.”

“… … ?”

“There are people who sacrifice themselves for others without paying anything in return. That in itself gives hope to humans. Even in the valley of despair, those who embrace that hope survive. Without anyone’s help, just having hope makes a human being a completely different creature. Not even a will.”

“… … .”

“It’s just that you haven’t met anyone who can deliver that kind of determination. Then I joined hands with the wrong person. Did you get an answer?”

A life in which only one person is responsible for everything.

Carl knew better than anyone about that solitary life.

Because that’s what he was in his previous life.

But in this life, I intended to live differently.

By sharing your skills and knowledge.

He could go fast alone, but in the end, Carl lost everything in a showdown with the Lich King.

Let’s go together even if it’s a little late this time.

So, let’s pioneer further, to a place we haven’t been able to reach so far.

That was Carl’s idea.

So I wanted to convey my will to Hanson.

‘I’ve become a lot nicer too.’

What if it was him in a previous life?

There would never be any forgiveness.

Only mighty power!

That alone would have wiped out the impure gang.

But now it was different.

“As I said yesterday, I heard that you are quite a manly guy. That’s why I accepted the invitation to dinner. Of course, customer service was a mess.”

“Chit.”

Carl munched on something, grew in size, and imitated a roaring monster.

Then Hanson laughed without knowing himself.

Then Hanson, serious again, asked.

“really… … Will you accept me?”

To be honest, I still have my doubts.

Was it possible or not to have a person who had tried to kill him countless times as a ally?

What is certain is that it does not take a fair amount of guts to do such a thing.

But Carl was such a person.

Stronger than anyone, bigger than anyone!

“of course.”

Carl nodded.

‘It was an abnormal way, but it was a body that accepted divine power. If I train properly and get permission from the sun god, I’ll be able to become stronger than anyone else.’

In order to stop the Lich King from dreaming of being resurrected somewhere, the Temple Knights must be resurrected.

I also need to teach priests and servants how to use divine power.

To do that, he needed someone to watch over the squires while Carl did his personal training.

In Carl’s eyes, Hanson was just the right person.

‘He has quite the bossy momentum, and seeing that a guy like Daryl follows him like that, he’s a decent guy.’

In fact, Daryl came over last night and said something to Carl.

Before meeting Baron Astell, Hanson was definitely a decent person.

It was the first time they had a conversation after Carl had absorbed all the divine power that was causing trouble in Hanson’s body, but Carl could feel it too.

That Hanson is a good guy.

That’s why I really wanted to get Hanson.

“A priest must keep his word. I will too. So if you’re interested in joining, let me know… … .”

dump!

Suddenly, Hanson got up on the bed and knelt down at Carl.

“older brother!”

Daryl was worried about his body, but couldn’t get him up.

It was because of something hard to describe in Hanson.

“older brother… … .”

Daryl reads Hanson’s decision.

He looked at Hanson and nodded slowly.

Hanson, who had been eye contact with him, turned his head to stare at the knife.

“… … Please forgive me for my past mistakes. Hanson of Mayrium, I bow to you with all my heart.”

sh*t.

Carl smiled brightly.

“Wake up.”

Carl came over with a smile and lifted Hanson up.

“Welcome to the temple, Hanson. Let’s forget about the past and do well in the future. You’re doing really well.”

The joy of getting a good guy as a subordinate!

It was one of Carl’s favorite joys.

If he treats his wounds well, Hanson is a truly useful talent with a natural size and strength, as well as leadership!

The deep smile on Carl’s lips did not know how to leave.

“… … I also want to quickly forget the embarrassing past.”

“That’s natural. Daryl, hurry up and help your brother.”

“Yes, priest!”

Daryl also had a big smile on his lips.

This is Daryl, who sincerely wanted Hanson to return.

I couldn’t help but be happy that Hanson was back to normal and that he was now a member of the Temple of Dawning in Mayrium, which he would be with forever.

Carl and Daryl put Hanson back on the bed.

“Hanson.”

“yes.”

“You have a lot of work to do. So get well soon. Just focus on that for now.”

“… … thank you.”

“okay. Then get some rest. Daryl come with me too. So that I can rest.”

“Yes, priest!”

After Daryl held Hanson’s hand tightly once.

Carl took him out of the room.

But the moment the knife came out of the hospital room, Tira approached from the other side.

But he wasn’t alone, he was with a blonde woman.

Great beauty to look at!

However, she wears the opposite armor and various hideous weapons all over her body.

He was wearing a long sauce on his waist, a long spear and crossbow on his back, and even a throwing dagger on his thigh.

Truly a walking arsenal!

Arsenal, who had been walking, spotted a knife and strode forward with a welcome smile.

“I will see you after a long time.”

“… … Meisa?”

She was Meisa, the first to pass the practical test at the Tournoble test center with amazing skill.

When even Carl is a little taken aback by the unexpected encounter.

chuck!

Maysa said, taking a stand at attention.

“Greetings to the battle priest Meisa, who has been assigned to the Temple of Dawn as of today, and the senior priest!”

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