Swordmaster's Youngest Son Novel - Chapter 869
## Chapter 869
Holy Kingdom of Vankela, Capital City, Grand Temple of Ayula.
Midnight was approaching. Despite the precarious state of the world and the imminent threat of the subterranean forces, more tourists gathered in Vankela today than ever before.
Many sought solace in the god amidst the chaos of the world.
However, those who had come to Vankela today were not only seeking solace in Ayula.
“Sir Jin, these people have gathered to hear the words of our Goddess Ayula and find solace. And on the other hand, they have come to see you, Sir Jin, in person during these trying times.”
Lani spoke while looking at the crowd gathered in the Grand Temple. The prayers that had continued tirelessly for the past few days had just concluded, and she wiped the beads of sweat from her forehead with trembling hands.
“Since your days as a Provisional Flagbearer, Sir Jin, you have always shouldered the burden of these turbulent times and suppressed them. So, everyone here knows that if it is you again this time, you will illuminate this dark age once more.”
“Before you even say hello, you’re already burdening me with a task, Lani. Quite demanding.”
“I just spoke the truth. Isn’t that right, Murakan?”
“Religious fanatic, you need a handkerchief or something. Are you drying your sweat or what? It’s not like you have hyperhidrosis, right?”
[T/L: Religious fanatic is Lani’s nickname.]
“Murakan, you try praying for a whole week without drinking a single drop of water too. You’d experience something worse than hyperhidrosis, right? Hoo! Anyway, thanks to both of you for coming. I was worried what would happen if neither of you could show your face due to the situation with the Fractures.”
“All the Fractures on the Vamel Alliance’s side have been suppressed for now.”
“Yes, during the communion with Goddess Ayula, I personally witnessed several of those events. In Hufester, members of Runcandel, including Lady Luna, played a major role, and the Golden Ship truly annihilated the demons in the Empire.”
“Oh, they know everything even though I’ve been praying all this time? Ayulla, that lady is quite connected, huh?”
“Murakan, Goddess Ayula will manifest soon, can you stop making such disrespectful comments?”
“Hehe, religious fanatic, you’re the Holy Queen, but you don’t know Ayula better than I do. That haughty and powerful goddess is benevolent as long as you don’t touch on sensitive topics. They’re a sight to behold. Probably, even if I playfully tease her and use informal language, she’ll just laugh.”
Lani felt resentful for some reason, but she was speechless thinking that Ayula would actually be so lenient with Murakan.
The Ayula she saw through her prayers was placing a lot of expectations on both Jin and Murakan, as well as the Vamel Alliance.
“When the dormant volcano in the Grand Temple is completely bathed in light, Goddess Ayula will manifest. The Holy Kingdom’s barrier will be perfectly established at that time. Once the barrier is complete, most demons will be unable to approach the Holy Kingdom. However, Commander-level demons are an exception.”
“Wait, when she manifests, can’t she create a barrier that even Commander-level demons can’t pass through?”
“As you know, Goddess Ayula is extremely cautious about divine intervention in the human world. Creating a barrier of this magnitude would already exceed the criteria she set. She must have endured a lot of pain.”
“Well, I heard that Ayula killed the God of Hope in the past because of that. God’s pain, the price of divine intervention… I’ve spoken rashly.”
“Just make sure to dry my sweat. I want to look as neat as possible before meeting Goddess Ayula.”
“Understood.”
“And both of you should wear this Dormant Volcano Necklace. After Goddess Ayula completes the barrier and encourages the subjects, she said she will meet with you two separately. Even if you’re not a believer, it’s still prudent to show this level of respect, don’t you think?”
[T/L: 신민(臣民, subject) is a person who obeys a monarch or religious leader, such as an emperor or king who has divine authority.]
After about ten minutes, the light of the dormant volcano, which stood in the center of the Grand Temple, became dazzlingly bright.
And for a moment, the world darkened. For about 10 seconds, the whole world was plunged into darkness, and the darkness gradually shrank and converged within the Holy Kingdom’s barrier with each passing moment.
Amidst the total darkness, the light of the dormant volcano became even brighter.
‘Is this the true manifestation of a high-ranking god…? For some reason, it feels like not only Vankela, but the whole world went dark for a while.’
Ayula’s manifestation was different from the other gods Jin had experienced recently; it emanated a different sense of majesty.
Peitel is relatively weak, and Sheenu had appeared through the young dragon Pyre while tending to his wounds, while Ayula manifested in perfect condition.
My children.
Soon, Ayula’s voice began to resonate throughout the Holy Kingdom. The subjects knelt down, shedding tears of joy, and Jin and Murakan also bowed their heads.
Ayula’s appearance rising above the dormant volcano resembled that of a human with ten pairs of wings. A golden glow flowed from her entire body, and although her eyes were closed, the love of God within her pupils seemed vivid.
When you are afraid, say that you are afraid. When you are suffering, say that you are suffering. If you resent me for not answering your call, resent me. Whatever feelings you have towards me, I will not blame you, and I will always watch over you with a pained heart.
Ayula’s breath, “which could be heard,” came to an end.
However, as a goddess, Ayula was simultaneously engaged in spiritual communication with every individual gathered in the Holy Kingdom.
‘You just have to wait a little longer. I will come after listening to the stories of my children.’
It was Ayula’s voice directed at Jin and Murakan.
Ayula’s spiritual communication and the subjects continued for an hour. During that time, even the journalists who had come seeking the special scoop of a divine manifestation did not move their pens, but listened intently to Ayula’s voice with reverence.
‘I will briefly invite you to my realm, so do not be alarmed.’
Ayula’s voice resonated once more.
Before Jin and Murakan could respond, the landscape around them had suddenly changed.
They had been summoned to Ayula’s realm.
An infinitely vast expanse, a gray land.
That was the first impression they had of Ayula’s realm. Not a single breeze blew, creating an indescribably desolate atmosphere.
However, Jin and Murakan instinctively recognized that the gray and cold land bore the marks of the fire that had ended countless lives at one point.
Ayula had summoned the gods, who had caused excessive chaos among mortals, here to judge and kill them. Unless she was passing judgment, Ayula’s land was always of this desolate gray.
[I have brought mortals to my realm with my will for the first time in a long time. Jin Runcandel, Murakan, and my most faithful daughter, Lani Salome.]
“It is an honor to be invited, Lady Ayula.”
“It has been quite a while, Goddess of Peace. I have often heard that this place used to be harsh, but now that I am here, I can vividly feel the deaths of the gods imprinted on this gray land… I feel a little apprehensive for no reason. By the way, have you caught anyone recently? The ground still feels warm, as if it hasn’t cooled down for a long time.”
Lani was momentarily surprised, but as Murakan had said, Ayula nodded with a smile.
[It has been a while since I have seen Murakan’s jokes. I would like to enjoy them a little longer, but the time given is not that long. Therefore, it is best to start by saying things I want to share with you.]
“Please, go ahead, Lady Ayula. We are listening.”
[It is probably well known that a danger greater than ever before has come to the human world, Jin. However, since the true nature of the True Demon World has not yet been revealed, you may not truly understand how threatening they are.]
“Yes, we have eliminated several Fractures, but we haven’t directly encountered any members of the True Demon World who are transcendently powerful.”
[Not only the True Demon World, but also the formidable adversaries of the Sun God Religion. As you just mentioned, Murakan. I recently judged someone. As he said, I fought a mortal here not long ago.]
“…Could it be a priest of the Sun God Religion?”
“There was a battle, huh? Is there even a mortal who can fight with Goddess Ayula? There’s no way you could have fought the child’s father. And of course, it’s not me either. Maybe Elona Zipple?”
[There is someone who can rival the two in the Sun God Religion.]
“Tch, not three, just two? It’s disappointing that you didn’t include me.”
[He calls himself Luke, the ancient God of Battle of the Legend Tribe. Jin, he is the ancestor of your siblings, the God of Battle Vahn.]
“Is he as strong as Sister Vahn?”
[There has never been a mortal stronger than Vahn in his prime, nor will there be after. However, it was clear that Luke was also a person who had reached the status of God of Battle within the Legend Tribe in his prime. In the near future, he will soon be able to move freely among mortals.]
“I met Sheenu a while back. At that time, Sheenu was quite injured. So, Luke, the member of the Legend Tribe, did it.”
[That is likely. Originally, this time, I intended to inflict wounds that could not be healed, even if I lost some of my authority. Since Zito will not fully recover his strength, I judged that he could become more threatening to the human world.]
When Ayula opened her eyes, she looked at Jin with a look that conveyed a feeling of regret.
[However, since Zito is recovering his strength much faster than I expected, you and your companions have to take care of him. I must entrust you with that heavy burden, knowing that I can only intervene once… I can only apologize for leaving you with this.]
“No, Lady Ayula. I didn’t even know of Luke’s existence, so just informing us of this is more than enough reason to be grateful.”
[I trust you and bless you, Jin Runcandel. You have always shouldered a burden heavier than yourself.]
“Bless me too.”
[Of course, I will give you a small blessing as well. Lani, Jin, and Murakan. In the end, saving the human world is a task that only you, not any god like me, can accomplish. All I can do is help alleviate that burden a little…]
Jin recalled the content that Ayula had just said. Zito is recovering his strength faster than expected, and therefore he cannot harm Luke.
Ayula sighed and said.
[Now, Zito will appear in the Holy Kingdom for a while. And I will inflict irreparable wounds on him.]
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