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.”

“…!”

surprised by the emergence of an unexpected figure

been a

“Grid…!”

Castle had asked for the support of a priest to make the Divine Shield, and Cassus had been dispatched. At the time, Cassus had bonded with Grid

come

are you

was due to the evil magic power and blood of virgins coming from the cloak that

“That cloak…!”

said, “That is

“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

honor to meet

glanced at Isabel and was startled. Then he became excited as he recognized her. “Shield Thief! No, Shield Thief Girl! Ah, this… Ah! That’s right!

“What?”

had encountered Grid at Winston 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

really? This young man has that type of blacksmith skill? Huh? But

strode towards the puzzled and admiring Isabel. Then he unabashedly demanded, “Give

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

Do you have any idea how great the value

It can’t be helped. The policy has already been

“D-Dammit!”

thought of losing his legendary rated Divine Shield. How could he be calm when he was going to be robbed of items worth hundreds of

won’t be shed if you

currently level 150. He was different compared to when the Divine Shield was stolen

to him as Grid pulled out the greatsword. “Grid, please

What are you saying? Do I seem like I want to

please. Please calm

with Cassus and somewhat calmed down. Then he

“His Holiness?”

that I want him to bless… I also

“Hah…”

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

is all Goddess

Grid mean? The moment

Kwaang!

“…?!”

out from inside the Vatican. Isabel’s

divine power… It is

to Rin. Was the pope doing something terrible to Rin while she stood here? Isabel was concerned about the worst situation and rushed towards the Vatican immediately. Cassus

not to enter? Don’t go. If

was convinced that Rin

Isabel gritted her teeth.

to save Rin from His

white spear emerged from it. It was one of the three divine

better than the Gale Spear that I made. No, it

only one person who could produce a weapon

‘Pagma…!’

a clue to Pagma in a

Let me see

“What?”

dared put his hand on a sacred weapon. She wanted to blow Grid’s body into

“Huh?”

as

“Eek!”

spear with all her strength. Then Grid’s body was

Ku tang tang tang!

“Uhh…”

his vision blurring. He