The woodland beyond the monastery was in a different direction from where I had fallen.
On the outside, it appeared to be a normal forest, but then it transformed into a monster.
"What do you mean, fierce beasts exist?"
"
"I'm not sure since no one has seen it."
"So why do you claim that monsters exist?"
"
"I already told you. The members of the monastery have gone missing on various occasions. So everyone believes it's the work of an unknown creature."
Is it only a rumour?
It might have been deemed that such if numerous persons had gone missing.
"So they stated they made a thorough search once, but they couldn't discover a single trace."
"Has everyone who went into the forest gone missing?"
"
"Nah, only a few folks." They had previously stated that they had passed without incident. They seldom went in after a few incidences."
Elika shook her head.
"Well, that happened before I ever entered the monastery, so I'm not sure what happened." To be honest, neither do I believe in monsters."
"But, given what occurred, there must be something in the forest."
"Maybe. Going in isn't worth it in any case, therefore I advised you not to go there when we left later."
She spun around.
"After that, I'll go out." "Well done."
I stepped outside and peered at the closed door before returning to the dinner on the desk.
I threw the papers and books aside and took up a spoon to begin eating.
'Oh, by the way.'
According to what Elika had just revealed, she had something to do with it.
Most of the monastery's children had nowhere else to go, so it was only logical that they would stay here.
'Have you ever lose a family one to the demons?
'
Even after the conflict, the demons did not run wild, but they were causing havoc across the continent without even realising it.
He murdered individuals personally, corrupted countless more through his contract, and, most crucially,...
'The devil's offspring.'
The demons fantasise about the demon king's resurrection.
They intend to revive the monster, dry all of the continent's seeds of life, and build their own planet.
That's exactly what they're doing right now.
It was to track down people who possessed the "spawn of devils."
The demon king, who was about to be annihilated by the holy sword in the last fight with the hero, used his power to tear his soul and distribute it throughout the continent.
Individuals who possessed the soul piece, the demon seed, were the key and sacrifice that may hasten the demon king's resurrection.
Nowadays, demons have breached their borders and stealthily roamed the continent in search of people who housed such seeds.
As a result, selecting a successor is the primary priority, but after that, I was considering identifying and safeguarding them in some way.
I ate the soup after giving it some thought.
I'm not sure who cooks, but the meal is usually wonderful.
***
It was a bright day, and Elika and Heren walked out to the yard early in the morning to find Tom.
"Are you present?
"
Tom put down his wooden sword and approached the two of them.
Perhaps he woke up early in the morning to workout and his body was already sweating and hot.
"I wake up feeling terrific. When did you get out of bed? "
"Approximately two hours ago? I really need to take a vacation right now."
Tom put down his wooden sword and collapsed on the ground.
They both understood why he was so enthralled.
Heron stated firmly.
"It's not a good idea to practise blindly. You don't have much time left, but you must manage your condition."
Lobelgio Monastery was one of the major monasteries on St. Lucia's southeastern border.
First and foremost, unless it was a large monastery, there was no such thing as a paladin's permanent dwelling.
As a result of the large number of youngsters in their care, they chose and developed talented individuals from among them, but the screening exam was less than a week away.
And Tom intended to undergo this screening test in order to become an apprentice paladin.
"Hey, what's the big deal? How about you manage your condition?"
"
Elica snorted with her arms crossed.
That must have hurt, but Tom realised he wasn't laughing at him, just making fun of him, so he laughed.
"Would you like to perform a dalian?"
"
"Okay. But now that the clock is ticking, let us worship and eat in the morning."
The worship session that was conducted every morning was the most basic regulation of life since it was a space for the clergy.
Elica made an irritated face before picking up the wooden sword Tom had tossed at him.
Tom inquired as he watched her swing her blade in the air.
"But are you sure you won't?
"
"What?
"
"Whatever, Paladin." With your abilities, I believe you will easily pass."
Elica grimaced at this.
"Wait a minute. I don't."
"No... I'm not sure why you're practising swordsmanship. Hello, Heron. Do you comprehend what he's saying? Huh? "
Heron simply shrugged.
It's a clear trend for him to get booted out again, and it's because he didn't want to be engaged in it.
Tom, as predicted, ended up getting whacked in the back with the side of the wooden sword.
"Oh, that hurts!"
"
"Take action. I'm simply swinging a sword because I'm bored. How many times do I have to reiterate that all I want to do is be a priest? "
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