by Park Saenal
“Goddess’ Wrath!”
Papat! Papapat!
Two large gold circles, approximately 3m in diameter, was quickly created behind the pope’s back. Vast amounts of energy was coming from it. Grid became alert as mana was emitted from the magic circles.
Kuwaaaang!
It was like watching an anti-tank gun. The light magic power emitted from the circles was 10 times greater and stronger than the power of light used by the pope. It seemed able to destroy anything.
“This is the strongest divine magic! You won’t be able to withstand this damage!”
Rin, who knew better than anyone that Everiel’s Shield was the only thing that could defend against it, shouted urgently. But Grid didn’t back down. He would show the peak of his item effects! He deployed the pavranium, the most powerful mineral that transcended the mineral of the gods.
Peeeeeong!
Two small golden discs emerged and faced the huge white flash.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The ground shook. The Vatican, which had endured for 500 years, started to collapse. The priests and paladins screamed as pillars fell over.
“Rin-chan!” In the midst of the confusion, Damian rushed forward and hugged Rin. Then he protected Rin from the stones falling from the ceiling. “A-Are you okay? Rin-chan?”
“Damian…”
Rin felt something strange as she looked at the bloody Damian. She felt a yearning for the warmth of his arms.
“Me too…”
Rin existed only as a means to defend the pope and church, and this was her first experience of being protected by someone. Thus, Rin summoned Ikael’s Sword.
“Me too…! I will fight!”
She had been lethargic and helpless after being abandoned by the church, but now she was filled with determination.
“If this is the goddess’ will, I will follow! Punish the corrupt pope and rebuilt the Vatican! And Damian, with you, I will lead the Rebecca Church to the right path again!”
“Rin-chan…!”
A flag was planted! Damian flushed as he felt thrilled, then Isabel appeared.
“Rin! Are you okay?”
She had just finished subduing Luna. Isabel had worried about Rin’s safety after witnessing the collapse of the Vatican. Had she lost her life to the pope? Isabel imagined the worst situation and ran, but fortunately, Rin was safe. She was relieved to the point where tears flowed down.
Rin shouted firmly. “Isabel! I will defeat His Holiness! He has sinned! It’s what the goddess wants!”
Isabel nodded. “Yes…! Let’s join forces!”
The moment that the strongest paladins decided to punish the pope. In the center of the collapsed debris of the Vatican! A voice was heard from within the smoke.
“My prey… Don’t take it.”
It was Grid. His helmet and armor were destroyed because of the shockwave.
“Damn bastard! I will make you pay for the value of my items!”
On the other side, the pope’s shocked voice was heard. “How did you stop the Goddess’ Wrath…? What are those golden discs?”
The throne where only the pope could sit. The pope was sitting down with exhaustion. His usual dignity was gone and his hair was matted.
Grid grabbed Dainsleif. Damian saw that he was trying to fight again and hurriedly used Light’s Blessing.
Shaaaaaah.
Dainsleif started to be surrounded by a golden light. It was the precursor to Dainsleif’s skill, Golden Flash.
“Ohhhhhh!”
Kuwaaaang!
Grid squeezed out all the power of Dainsleif and a golden flash flew through the remnant of the Vatican towards the pope. Until then, all of Grid’s attacks were physical so the pope was astonished after using a shield that protected against physical attacks.
“Magic power…!”
That’s right. The Golden Flash was a skill that deal damage proportional to his magic power to all targets in a straight line. Grid had no reason to use it since his strength was much higher than his intelligence. However, he used it with exquisite timing in this moment to penetrate through the shield.
“Kuaaaak!”
The pope screamed with pain! Then Grid fired Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Link.
[The level of Link has risen.]
[Your damage will increase. The number of times a target is hit will increase by 5 times.]
It was the first time since acquiring Pagma’s Swordsmanship. He had used it hundreds of times and it now had finally reached level 2. Now 17 linked strikes cut at the pope’s body.
“Goddess’ Protection!”
The pope barely managed to use a skill. A pale green translucent shield was deployed to protect his body.
“Die!”
The pope smiled with satisfaction as he unleashed a counterattack.
“Kuk!”
It was a widespread emission of light magic power so it was impossible to defend against with just two discs of pavranium. The pavranium couldn’t protect Grid and Grid suffered a great deal of damage.
But Grid didn’t fall down.
[You have suffered 13,000 damage.]
[You have suffered 9,500 damage.]
[A legend doesn’t die easily. You can resist all attacks for 5 seconds with a minimum of health.]
“What…?! What the hell are you? Why won’t you fall?”
The pope cried out in frustration as he tried to use a healing spell. However, he was both physically and mentally exhausted, and most of his magic power was consumed by Goddess’ Wrath. It was impossible to use magic smoothly. In the end, he couldn’t do anything.
“I…”
Grid unfolded his sword dance as he shouted.
“Am a legend! Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Kill!”
[The level of Kill has risen.]
[Your damage will greatly increase.]
Peeeeeong!
The pope grasped the last of his magic power and barely managed to deploy a shield. Then the huge greatsword penetrated the pope’s chest.
“Cou…gh! You…!”
Red bloodshot eyes stared at Grid as the pope coughed up blood. Then the pope gradually turned into a grey light. Numerous notification windows popped up in front of Grid.
[You have defeated the 13th Pope Drevigo, who was corrupting the Rebecca Church!]
[500 gold has been acquired.]
[Party leader ‘Grid’ has acquired the Goddess’ Essence.]
[Party leader ‘Grid’ has acquired the Holy Light Armor.]
[Party leader ‘Grid’ has acquired the Holy Light Gloves.]
[Party leader ‘Grid’ has acquired the Holy Light Crown.]
[145,350,000 experience has been acquired.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
Chapter 127
Chapter 127
“Kuaaaaak!”
He was more naughty and wicked than anyone else, but also more noble and divine than anyone else. The reign of Pope Drevigo ended after a long struggle. Then he turned into light. The light that symbolized levelling up flashed around Grid’s body dozens of times.
“Heok…”
Damian was amazed as he confirmed it in the party information window. Grid had been level 150 and he jumped to level 170 instantly.
‘Gaining 20 levels at once…!’
That’s right. Grid overcame the pope who ruled over 70 million people and gained an unimaginable amount of experience.
On the other hand, Damian was in a party with Grid, but he only gained a small amount of experience. It was because the system judged that he barely contributed to the battle against the pope. In addition, there were two people in the party bu
t all items dropped were one-sidedly gained by Grid.
Despite the pope being defeated, Damian wasn’t able to take advantage of the experience and items in any way. But Damian wasn’t disappointed.
‘I just used buff skills on him and tied up the feet of the paladins for a while. He took on the pope alone, and I can’t even envy him, because I didn’t give him much help.’
The bizarre skull helmet had been shattered by the pope. Damian looked at the exposed Grid with pleasant emotions.
‘Thanks to him, I was able to clear my hidden class change quest…’
Notification windows were being renewed in front of him.
[The quest ‘Goddess’ Divine Punishment’ has succeed.]
[You have changed to the unique hidden class ‘Goddess’ Agent.’]
[You are qualified to become the pope.]
[There is a possibility that you will be elected as a pope candidate.]
[If you are crowned as the pope, you can run the Rebecca Church. Please be patient until the day when tens of millions of people worship you.]
[The skill Goddess’ Breath has been created.]
[The skill Goddess’ Breath has been mastered.]
[The skill Goddess’ Protection has been created.]
[The skill Goddess’ Protection has been mastered.]
[The skill Divine Message has been created.]
[The Dignity stat has been opened.]
[The growth rate of divine power will become three times higher.]
[Goddess’ Breath]
Recovers 100% of your health and 70% of your party members’ health.
Skill Mana consumption: 30% of the maximum mana.
Skill Cooldown Time: 10 minutes.
[Goddess’ Protection]
Creates a shield of absolute defense that will invalidate an enemy’s attack once.
Skill Mana Cost: 2,000
Skill Cooldown Time: 1 hour.
[Divine Message]
You can hear the voice of Goddess Rebecca. The goddess will give you a lot of advice. You can earn big profits if you act on that advice.
Skill Activation Condition: Random
‘Goddess’ breath and protection… Pope Drevigo used it every few minutes, but that was an NPC correction effect. For a user, it was magic with a very long cooldown time.’
Was he disappointed? No, that wasn’t it. Damian was thrilled.
‘I didn’t realize it until now. I have a unique hidden class…’
These were the ratings of the hidden classes: Rare, epic, unique and legendary! Most of the existing hidden classes had a rare rating. There were only three epic hidden classes revealed and no unique hidden classes. Most users and experts speculated that unique and higher hidden classes hadn’t appeared yet.
But at this moment! Damian was able to obtain a unique hidden class thanks to Grid. It was a unique hidden class, far beyond a rare class! Damian was thrilled and felt infinite gratitude towards Grid.
‘In my 32 years of life, I have lived a normal life without being able to feel this sense of accomplishment once…! Grid, you are my lifelong benefactor! I don’t care if you are a psychopath. To me, you are an angel! Someday… I will repay you someday!’
Grid didn’t know about it. The reason he defeated the pope was to clear his own quest, not to help Damian, who he didn’t even know. He was unaware that Damian had just obtained a hidden class.
However, it was undeniable that Grid was Damian’s benefactor. In the future, Damian would be sure to repay the favor to Grid, and Grid would gain a solid support without even knowing it.
“It was hard.”
After knocking down the pope. Grid’s stamina was depleted and he lay on the ground without any hesitation.
“I can’t move a finger.”
Due to the battle with the pope, the Vatican was completely devastated. Only a few pillars were barely standing, but the ceiling had completely collapsed, so it could no longer be called a building. There was a satisfied smile on Grid’s face as he looked up at the blue sky through the collapsed ceiling.
‘Jackpot.’
[Holy Light Armor]
Rating: Legendary (Set)
Durability: 924/924 Defense: 872
* There is a high chance of completely resisting dark spells.
* 300% increased in magic recovery effects.
* 40% reduction in damage from physical attacks.
* 50% reduction in damage from magic attacks.
-When 3 set items are equipped: Defense +500, health +6,000.
An armor that the legendary blacksmith Pagma made for 5th Pope Franz.
Thanks to this armor made by the god mineral adamantium, Franz was able to survive many times in the war against the Yatan Church.
Since it was an armor customized for Franz, the other popes have stored this armor away.
Conditions of Use: Franz.
Weight: 1,517
[Holy Light Gloves]
Rating: Legendary (Set)
Durability: 300/3000 Defense: 130 Attack Speed: +20% Accuracy +40%
* There is a normal chance of activating ‘5 hits.’
* There is a high chance of activating ‘Counterattack.’
-When 3 set items are equipped: Defense +500, health +6,000.
An armor that the legendary blacksmith Pagma made for 5th Pope Franz.
There is a legend that Franz, who has a weak sword technique, became a master of the sword when wearing these gloves.
Since the gloves were personally customized for Franz, the other popes have stored these gloves away.
Conditions of Use: Franz.
Weight: 10
[Holy Light Crown]
Rating: Legendary (Set)
Durability: 180/180 Defense: 20
* Intelligence +300
* Dignity +200
-When 3 set items are equipped: Defense +500, health +6,000.
A crown that the legendary blacksmith Pagma made for 5th Pope Franz.
There is a legend that Franz became more intelligent and dignified after wearing this crown.
Since the crown was personally customized for Franz, the other popes have stored this crown away.
Conditions of Use: Franz.
Weight: 25
Unlike the helmet, the crown’s defense wasn’t very good. However, the effect of the set items seemed enough to cover the lack of defense.
‘The performance of the armor and gloves is the best.’
Grid equipped the items that he obtained.
[A penalty is applied because the item conditions aren’t met.]
[Defense of Holy Light Armor will decrease by 55%.]
[As your understanding of the Holy Light Armor increases, the penalty will decrease.]
[Defense of Holy Light Gloves will decrease by 55%.]
[As your understanding of the Holy Light Gloves increases, the penalty will decrease.]
[Defense of Holy Light Crown will decrease by 55%.]
[As your understanding of the Holy Light Crown increases, the penalty will decrease.]
“Kuk.”
In the case of legendary items, the penalty for not meeting the conditions of use was 55%. Therefore, only 393 defense would be applied if Grid equipped the Holy Light Armor. The defense of the Holy Light Gloves would be 59 and the Holy Light Crown would be 9 defense.
But there was the effect of wearing the three set items, so the defense wasn’t low. Furthermore, the option effects were applied too. Grid thought about it positively.
‘This performance… The understanding of an item will naturally rise if I use it, so I don’t need to be disappointed.’
In fact, his understanding of Dainsleif had increased, so now the penalty was only around 20%.
‘The bad thing is that they are items that can’t be widely used. No one will buy it if I put it on the auction site… How rotten.’
Legendary items dropped for the first time, but why were they so special? Then a notification window flashed in fro
nt of Grid.
[The quest ‘Help the Rebecca Church!’ has succeeded.]
[Affinity with the Rebecca Church has risen to the maximum. Members of the Rebecca Church will have unlimited affection and trust in you. You will be able to receive aid from them.]
[Talk to Rebecca’s Daughter, Isabel. She will give the goddess’ blessing to the pavranium.]
He had some rest so he managed to move his limbs. He unequipped the items and rose from his spot with a groan. Isabel, Rin, Damian and dozens of Rebecca members were watching him.
“Grid…” Isabel approached Grid. Tears were seen in her eyes. “Thank you. Thanks to you, the honor of the goddess… I could keep Rin and everyone else.”
Isabel bowed deeply after her words. Then the other paladins and priest also bowed in unison.
“…”
It was a solemn atmosphere. Grid had gotten rid of the pope who corrupted the church over the last two years, so they truly regarded him as a saviour.
‘Cool!’
Wasn’t this completely a scene from a manhwa? Damian looked at Grid with envy. He viewed Grid as a hero from a manhwa. He was like a great being who defended everyone against evil and was honoured by all after defeating the evil. It was the typical look of a main character that Damian had been dreaming about. Damian truly yearned to be Grid.
But it was only for a while.
“For free? If you really appreciate it, shouldn’t you show me some courtesy? Isn’t the Rebecca Church rich?”
Grid made the shape of a coin with his fingers and demanded with greedy eyes.
“Give me a tip. As you can see, my helmet and armor broke due to suffering a lot of damage against the pope. I also have to claim compensation for being mentally injured after Isabel refused to return the Divine Shield.”
“…”
Grid was greedy. As everyone was speechless, Damian muttered with disappointment, “A person like this…”
After that.
Grid followed along after Isabel and Rin. They arrived in the centre of the collapsed Vatican. Despite the Vatican being swept away in the aftermath of the destruction, there were almost no scratches on the Rebecca Statue.
Grid handed Isabel the two discs.
“Please use the goddess’ blessing on them.”
Isabel received the golden discs. She fell to her knees in front of the goddess’ statue and started praying. Then after a few moments, a warm light came down from the sky and wrapped around the golden discs.
