The Regressed Mercenary’s Machinations Chapter 655

Episode 655: If you don’t want to die, then die now. (1)

‘Similar to Fiote.’

Divine power is largely innate. It is nearly impossible to increase divine power after becoming an adult.

However, after coming to the Fenris territory, Fiote’s divine power increased rapidly.

Not only did the quantity increase, but the purity itself was incomparable to that of other priests.

There was only one reason.

‘It’s most likely because of the good deeds. I can’t be sure, but I can’t think of any other reason.’

Fiote continued to increase his divine power through self-sacrificing good deeds. Before that, he was just a low-ranking priest of the temple.

But now Deneb was showing a similar change.

Of course, I couldn’t be sure whether this change was due to this precedent or if there was another reason.

‘I guess we’ll have to wait and see a little longer to find out.’

I couldn’t teach Deneb the Mana training method, because divine power and mana cannot coexist.

Since she was destined to become a saint anyway, I didn’t feel too bad about not being able to teach her.

However, if the situation is similar to that of Fiote, Deneb’s divine power can also be increased quickly.

‘Ah… … That sounds like it might be a bit of a hassle.’

Of course, that method is very different from Giselle’s method.

As Deneb began to soothe and heal the people, Yulien stepped forward again.

“Don’t fight over the wealth. Divide it among the people in each village.”

Each village will have its own reasons and circumstances for its grievances. However, if we examine each and every one of them, there will be no end to it.

So, Julian decided to divide it up according to the size of the village.

The townspeople also bowed their heads obediently this time. Now they had no more intention of attacking.

Instead, he repeatedly bowed his head to the two people and expressed his gratitude.

“Thank you. Thank you.”

“I will never forget this favor.”

“Please forgive our rudeness.”

Julian and Deneb gladly accepted their greetings. Their expressions were filled with satisfaction at having helped those in need.

Kyle still stood there with his sword slung over his shoulder, his mouth pouting.

On his shoulder, Dark sat with his eyes narrowed and askew.

Jiselle stroked her chin and looked at the two of them intently.

‘I guess I’ll have to try the experiment as soon as I get the chance.’

If his hypothesis was correct, there was no need for Deneve to worry. She would do the good deed without Giselle having to say anything.

Jisel and the group of warriors set out again. They had no particular destination. Their goal was to travel the world, gain experience, and become stronger.

Jiselle asked Julian.

“You said that if you got stronger, you’d save the world. Do you have any other specific plans?”

“Um, Astion said he would take care of the plan.”

“… … Isn’t that too hopeless?”

“It’s meaningless if we don’t become stronger anyway. If we’re weak, we can’t fight the demonic realm and we can’t be of much help to people.”

“With your current level of skill, you could easily become a knight of a small territory.”

“I thought about that too… … But then I’d be tied to one territory. I wouldn’t be able to help people… … .”

Julian glanced at Deneb.

Whatever the circumstances, she was a practicing priestess. She could not officially settle down in one territory unless the order issued her a posting.

There was no problem with continuing to move around as a practicing priest. The church didn’t even set a time limit. They just told me to do good deeds and collect donations.

Since they were half-abandoned anyway, no one would care whether Deneb settled down in one place or not, but the group of warriors seemed to not know.

Jiselle chuckled.

‘So you’re saying you want to keep hanging out together?’

If he was tied to one territory, he wouldn’t be able to follow Deneb if things went wrong. That’s why Yulien seemed to have given up on becoming a knight.

‘Do you like it?’

It didn’t show much, but it seemed like that. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have followed around like that to protect Deneve.

When I think about it, I understand why Yulien didn’t have any immediate goals. He just had a vague dream of becoming stronger and saving the world with Deneb.

‘Then it won’t work.’

It’s important to get stronger, but it’s also important to build a foundation. Astion probably has a plan. You just need to help him out a little.

Giselle intended to give Yulienne a small base sooner or later.

Knowing the importance of information, Giselle often asked the three about the current situation whenever she had time.

The more I heard about this era, the more amazing it was.

“There is no territory without a band of bandits.”

“A war of attrition breaks out at any moment.”

“Everyone is living because they can’t die.”

Greedy nobles are busy squeezing the people of their domains. Bandits are running wild and plundering everywhere.

Monsters were swarming everywhere, attacking and eating humans.

It was truly a time of chaos. And all these disasters were caused by the devil.

Monsters from the cracks that would pop out when the time came. Once they swept through, the world would inevitably become a ruin.

The world has been broken and restored many times, over thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of years.

So people couldn’t help but get tired. A desolate culture that only values ​​immediate pleasure and gain became widespread.

It became natural to kill someone and steal their property. Everyone ridiculed and trampled on those weaker than themselves.

If you’re weak, you’re doomed. Everyone cynically accepted that truth.

Very few people listened to the voices of the weak.

The world was becoming hell like that.

In such a world… … .

Julian said with shining eyes.

“I want to change the world.”

There was sincerity in his voice.

It wasn’t just a wish. It was a deep desire to pursue change.

Julian stood on the side of the weak and wanted to break the cycle of greed and violence that was rampant in this world.

He wanted to protect the weak, establish justice, and create a new order.

A new world where all the problems of the devil and the cracks, the greed of the nobles, the plunder of thieves and the attacks of monsters have disappeared.

A world where everyone can live with dignity and respect for one another.

He truly wanted to create such a world.

Deneb also had the same meaning as Yulien.

“It’s just a dream, but I want to do it.”

The two men looked at each other and laughed, knowing full well that their dreams were vain.

But I really wanted to achieve it. That’s why I lived by helping others even though it was difficult.

“…….”

Jiselle didn’t know what to say.

The darker the sky, the brighter the stars shine. Conversely, for a star to shine brightly, its surroundings must be filled with darkness.

In this dark world, two people like stars eventually achieve their dreams.

And… …Giselle knows the ending. That’s why she couldn’t say anything.

Exactly.

“ouch!”

Jiselle’s staff struck Yulien on the head. He narrowed his eyes in laughter and said,

“How can you save the world if you’re so weak? Do you think you can do that?”

“Ugh… … .”

Julian scratched his head. In fact, he also knew that it was nearly impossible to achieve his dream.

I felt it more keenly as I watched Jiselle. It was something that was beyond my current abilities.

Astion gave me confidence that I could definitely do it.

Perhaps it was because they had become attached after spending a few days together? Dark, who was on Jiselle’s shoulder, also said something.

“Yeah, if you have no skills and dream like that, you’ll die young. Don’t show off.”

Dark also saw the future with Giselle, so he knew that the two of them would eventually achieve their dreams.

But it came with a price. So, even though my mouth was itching to say it, I couldn’t bring myself to say it.

Dark whispered to Giselle in his consciousness.

– Master, you’re not going to talk now, are you?

‘okay.’

― Then who will save the world? Will it just be left alone? Will the two of us save it?

‘I don’t know.’

The longer Giselle stayed here, the more her head ached.

If you save the world, two people will die. No, the saint will become a being whose fate is unknown whether she is dead or alive.

But the future you know will come only if you save the world. Perhaps so.

If the world is destroyed, the Kingdom of Rutania and the Ferdium family will all disappear.

Jiselle turned to Kyle and asked.

“You said no?”

“Oh, I just need to become stronger. They’re just so naive, to be honest.”

“simplicity?”

“I told you Astion was a bit crazy. That’s because he talked nonsense when he was young. Like, he’s going to save the world. I didn’t believe it. But they believed it, right? Even their eyes sparkled.”

Yes, it is right for a realistic person to think that way. But what can I do? Astion’s words, which are a bit strange, are true.

Jiselle furrowed her eyebrows slightly in regret. Those three kind people… … no, I don’t want those two people to sacrifice themselves to save the world.

But that doesn’t mean I can’t tell him not to save the world.

So there is only one way.

Exactly!

“Ouch! Why are you hitting me again!”

Julianne grabbed her head and stepped back. Giselle spoke with a dull expression.

“I just need to become strong enough not to die. Stronger than anything I’ve ever seen.”

“What? What do you mean?”

“There is something like that. First, I will teach you new swordsmanship and mana training methods.”

First of all, Giselle taught them the swordsmanship and mana training methods they originally used. She taught Deneb some appropriate blunt techniques.

He taught them diligently for several days. As the days went by, the three of them became more and more amazed.

“Wow, wow. There’s this kind of swordsmanship.”

“I think I’ll get stronger quickly if I learn this!”

“The mana collection method is also amazing. Mana gathers incredibly quickly.”

The three of them were truly delighted. For a moment, they even thought it was fortunate that Giselle had entered Astion’s body.

When everyone seemed to have mastered the new technique, Giselle said.

“Then, from now on, we will begin training that is similar to actual combat.”

“Can’t I just practice like this whenever I have time?”

“Yeah, no.”

Phew!

Jiselle’s staff flew towards the three people. That day, the three people were hit until they were dusty on a rainy day.

The training was harsh. The three were hit by Jiselle’s surprise attacks without warning.

I got hit while eating and while sleeping. I got hit so many times that I couldn’t relax even when I was sleeping.

Of course, the three of them didn’t just take it. They attacked Jiselle whenever they got the chance.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Every time I tried to attack, I got hit again and fell down.

“Don’t do it! What kind of training is this!”

Phew!

Kyle screamed in frustration, but was hit by Giselle’s staff and passed out.

“I’m sorry. If you don’t want to die, then die now.”

Jiselle smiled bitterly.

I was going to help them get stronger anyway. I just changed the intensity a little bit.

‘To save the world and not die. To do that, you’d have to be incredibly strong.’

With that in mind, Jiselle really teased the three of them.

The more this happened, the faster the three of them grew in skill. If they didn’t want to die, they had no choice but to grow in skill.

Even the patient Deneb could not stand how hard Giselle had been treating her and cried out.

“I’m just going to break up with you guys and go on a separate training trip! It was fun! Bye! Take care!”

“No. Go in.”

Phew!

Yulienne, who almost broke up with Deneb, also grumbled and picked up his sword.

“Stop this training! And get out of Astion’s body right now!”

“No. I’m not going out.”

Phew!

There were no warriors or saints. Jiselle trained them really relentlessly.

Only then did the three realize what kind of being had entered their friend’s body.

‘It’s a demon! A demon has entered Astion’s body!’

‘Goddess! Please save us.’

‘We’ve been tricked! We’ve been possessed by a nasty demon!’

Whether the three people cursed her or not, Jiselle was only concerned about how she could make them stronger.

‘It’s still too early to practice.’

I could do it according to your skill level, but it was still too early. Right now, the priority was to imprint new swordsmanship and mana training methods on your body.

The best way to do that was to hit without fail and let your body react on its own.

In this way, the three of them moved while undergoing hellish training under the guise of training. Since they used up all their physical strength for training, their movement speed was bound to be slow.

“Well, should I take a break today?”

After a few days of moving around frantically, a small town came close. Jiselle decided to stay at an inn for the first time in a while and get some rest.

As we approached the city, Kyle ran and shouted.

“Guards! Guards! Help me! The devil is taking over my friend’s body right now… … .”

Phew!

Jiselle said as she carried Kyle who had fallen.

“Oh my, why don’t you understand my feelings? I’m doing this all to save you guys.”

Kyle muttered, mustering up the last of his strength before losing consciousness.

“Just… … kill me… … .”

Giselle ignored him and walked briskly. Yulien and Deneb followed behind Giselle, keeping an eye on her.

Entering the city, Giselle smiled brightly and said.

“You’ve been training hard, so let’s take a few days off. Resting is part of training.”

“okay.”

The two nodded with tired expressions.

Actually, rest is important. Jiselle thought she would take this opportunity to take a break from training for a while and experiment with some things that she was suspicious of.