Overgeared

Chapter 123

“I… I forced Rin into this…”

The Vatican’s backyard.

Isabel was crying with her face buried in her knees. She felt guilty for dragging Rin here.

“I wanted to refuse His Holiness’s command… But I was afraid… I know how much Rin hates the current Vatican… It is because of me… Rin came back here because of me…”

Cassus tried to soothe her, “If you refused His Holiness’s order, Rin would’ve been brought back by another person. Rin will be grateful for being brought politely by a friend, rather than being dragged by someone else. So please don’t beat yourself up about it.”

“….”

Isabel slowly raised her head. She looked at him with moist eyes. She carefully brushed her long platinum hair away from her eyes and asked gently.

“Rin… What will happen to her?”

The pope had convened the high ranking members of the church in order to determine Rin’s fate. Isabel wanted to watch, but the pope didn’t give her permission, making her become more anxious. She didn’t want Rin to be treated unfairly.

Cassus couldn’t say anything.

‘Perhaps Rin will… She might be deprived of her qualifications, or in the worst case, she can lose her life.’

On the surface, Rebecca’s Daughters were treated as sacred beings only second to the pope and received everyone’s respect. However, the senior members of the church dismissed Rebecca’s Daughters as consumables, mere powerful weapons. As long as the three divine artifacts were preserved, Rebecca’s Daughters could be replaced at any time.

‘Right now, Rebecca’s Daughters are people who serve the pope. They are a thorn in the eye of the current pope. The pope will want new Rebecca’s Daughters, who are unconditionally loyal.’

The pope would try to pass on the three divine artifacts to new people.

‘Rin isn’t the only one in danger. Maybe sooner or later, Isabel…’

Cassus’ heart dropped. Rebecca’s Daughters were raised in the church. They only knew how to exist as enforcers of the church!

‘… Once they become useless, they are deserted.’

Why was this terrible thing happening?

‘It is a poor fate.’

Isabel was only 17 this year and Rin was 19.

They were born with inherently high divine power and taught how to fight and be loyal to the church since childhood. If they were abandoned by the church, would they be able to adapt to ordinary life? It would be even more unfortunate if they were killed. It was too harsh for them to die without feeling the warmth of family, friends or even a lover.

‘Also…’

Once new Rebecca’s Daughters were born who were absolutely loyal to the pope, no one would be able to stop the pope for any longer. From then on, the Rebecca Church would walk the path of complete corruption. It was getting out of hand.

“Someone…”

Cassus, who was usually stoic and expressionless, couldn’t hide what he was thinking. He shed tears for the first time in his life.

“Someone, please… Save us…”

“Cassus…?” Isabel was embarrassed by Cassus’ unusual appearance. She had no idea what to do. “W-Why are you crying all of a sudden? Huh? I-Is it because of me? Am I so depressed that I am making you cry? I’m sorry. I’m sorry so don’t cry. Everything is good. Rin will be okay, and someday Goddess Rebecca will lead His Holiness to the right path.”

Isabel was free-spirited. Despite being harshly raised by the church, she had a strong personality. There were many times when she made people tired, but she had a warm heart like sunshine. She was in the most difficult position, yet she was smiling and comforting her subordinates?

Cassus became sadder at the thought of this sacred, beautiful and warm life ending. The moment he was about to burst out sobbing.

“Why is a big man crying? Eh? Especially in front of a girl. What a shame.”

“…!”

the emergence of an unexpected figure and hurriedly

has been a long time,

“Grid…!”

make the Divine Shield, and Cassus had been dispatched. At the time, Cassus had bonded

Grid come

are you

question. It was due to the evil magic power and

“That cloak…!”

said, “That is Malacus’

“Malacus’ Cloak… Really?”

“Yes.”

several sites where Malacus was offering virgins as sacrifices. She was interrupted every time so she kept missing him, but she heard rumors that

an honor to meet such a great

No, Shield

“What?”

she didn’t remember Grid because she didn’t see Grid at the time. Cassus explained to Isabel who was puzzled by the nonsense. “He is the blacksmith of Winston. He is the creator of the Divine Shield

young man has that type of blacksmith skill? Huh? But how

admiring Isabel. Then he

dangerous weapon so we have decided to recall all of them. That other shield that you made, could you please

spend making these shields? Do you have any idea how

can’t be helped. The policy has

“D-Dammit!”

going to be robbed of

won’t be shed if you give me

different compared to when the Divine Shield was stolen by the Yatan follower. His confidence was overflowing, despite facing the Rebecca Church’s strongest

pulled out the greatsword. “Grid, please calm down.

you saying? Do I seem like I want

please. Please calm

of the time he made the items with Cassus and somewhat calmed down.

“His Holiness?”

that I want him to bless… I also wanted to ask for the Divine Shield

“Hah…”

it was mysterious. It was amazing to reunite with someone who he thought was merely

all Goddess

did his relationship with Grid mean? The moment

Kwaang!

“…?!”

powerful explosion rang out from inside the Vatican. Isabel’s face turned

power… It is

doing something terrible to Rin while she stood here? Isabel was concerned about the worst situation and

Don’t go. If you

was convinced that

Isabel gritted her teeth.

I have to save Rin from His

the empty space. Then a white spear emerged from it. It was one of the three divine artifacts of

a huge weapon? It is much better than the Gale Spear that I made. No, it is a few dimensions above

person who could produce a

‘Pagma…!’

a

Let me

“What?”

actions and firmly waved her spear. He dared put his hand on

“Huh?”

freely. It was because Grid’s strength as he grasped

“Eek!”

her strength. Then Grid’s body was thrown 30m and he rolled

Ku tang tang tang!

“Uhh…”

his vision blurring. He barely managed