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.”

“…!”

an unexpected figure and hurriedly looked back. A black-haired young man was standing there with

has been a long time,

“Grid…!”

of a priest to make the Divine Shield, and Cassus had been dispatched. At the

come

are you here…

the evil

“That cloak…!”

“That

“Malacus’ Cloak… Really?”

“Yes.”

had several encounters with Malacus. It was because she raided several sites where Malacus was offering virgins as sacrifices. She was interrupted every time so she kept missing him, but she heard rumors that mighty soldiers of Winston destroyed Malacus. One of those mighty people seemed to be the young man

to meet such

became excited as he recognized her. “Shield Thief! No, Shield Thief Girl! Ah, this… Ah! That’s right! Was it Rebecca’s Daughter? Hey! Rebecca’s Daughter! Give

“What?”

Castle. But 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 that you

man has that type of blacksmith skill?

towards the puzzled and admiring Isabel.

you. The Divine Shield is a dangerous

you have any idea how great the value of the shield is? I can be

understand but… I’m sorry. It can’t be helped. The policy has

“D-Dammit!”

be calm when he was going to be robbed of items worth hundreds of millions of won? In the end, Grid’s face turned red

if you give me the shield

when the Divine Shield was stolen by the Yatan follower. His confidence was overflowing, despite facing the

pulled out the greatsword. “Grid, please

saying? Do I seem

please. Please

items with Cassus and somewhat calmed down. Then he explained, “I came

“His Holiness?”

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

“Hah…”

reunite with someone who he thought was merely a

all Goddess

Grid mean? The

Kwaang!

“…?!”

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

divine power… It is

Was the pope doing something terrible to Rin while she stood here?

not to enter? Don’t go. If

was convinced that Rin was

Isabel gritted her teeth.

save

It was one of the three divine artifacts of the Rebecca

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

was only one person who could produce a weapon

‘Pagma…!’

to Pagma in a place like this. Grid

Let me

“What?”

became angrier at Grid’s actions and firmly waved her spear. He dared put his hand on a sacred

“Huh?”

swing freely. It was because Grid’s strength as he grasped the spear was beyond the

“Eek!”

Grid’s body was thrown 30m and he rolled

Ku tang tang tang!

“Uhh…”

his vision blurring. He