347.The Thirteenth Paladin

In three days of meetings with the Four Empires, Zeratul successfully signed three agreements.

As the Kamo of the Merchant Empire, Zeratul's ships are allowed to pass through their territory and can be resupplied on their various space stations, including some other Imperial stations in which they have a stake.

And they promised to help if there was a problem or obstacle in the search for "end-time prophecy."

Zeratul, on the other hand, needed to get the Protoss to make a commercial agreement with them, and spend the next fifty years sharing various magical knowledge, as well as helping them train at least three magicians with the ability to study and teach others.

The agreement with the Morthians as a military empire is to help them fend off the alien nomadic space race that has been harassing and attacking the Kamo and Morse Empires, the, and to fight General Smaller when Zeratul arrives in their home system, on the premise of sharing the same magical knowledge.

That's right, it's a fight, and as a race of glory and battle, they welcome the strong, and are happy to be loyal to a primitive contest - within certain limits.

The representative of the Purple Star Empire, Harmony, who had always been silent, only gave Zeratul the required passes, and demanded that they not be allowed to penetrate deep into their territory and pass through the border as soon as possible.

This is also because of the concessions they made after the head of the Dick Empire refused to let Zeratu and the others pass, so that Zeratu and the others had to detour.

After declining Muto's invitation to stay for a few more days, Zeratul continued to drive the Void Seekers towards the target location.

However, Zeratul knew that the trip would not be so smooth.

Beneath the seemingly peaceful surface of this star region, there is actually an undercurrent surging...

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The planet where the Black Howling Dragon is located

No. 000 Hidden Fog Street - Outsider's Office

Huge washroom in the office (who knows why it was built so big)

"After this business is completed, the first stage of preparation is almost complete..."

The sleepy-eyed Black Howling Dragon said while brushing his teeth and looking at a watch over and over again.

“... "This is Hideyoshi, it looks like he experienced a 'big fight' last night.

“... Four? Or three? ”

"You... You were attacked by a python at night? Hideyoshi, who was about to erupt, looked at the red strangulation marks on the upper half of the black howling dragon and asked again.

“... Thief Thrill! ”

“... I'll go? After thinking for a while, Hideyoshi complained. Alternative Bundle • Tie Paly? ”

"Winding~, to be exact"

"You're a heavy taste..."

Black Howling Dragon picked up a bucket of water and poured it from head to toe, then used its own ability to heat it up and quickly dry the water.

But...

"You have nothing to do with the water?" Hideyoshi said to him suddenly.

"Huh?"

At this moment, the Black Howling Dragon looked at the ground, and a string of strange words made of water appeared on the ground, emitting a faint white light.

"Male... Correct? ”

"You also have a right hand on it~"

The Black Howling Dragon looked at the back of his right hand and saw the same words made up of tiny wounds

--[Justice]

"Uh... Maybe we're all sleepy? ”

The two looked at each other and shrugged.

"Anyway, it has nothing to do with me~"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ after breakfast

After breakfast, the black whistling dragon walked to the door of the office, ready to open.

But...

Squeak-

As the black dragon opened the door, two nuns and priests, a man and a woman, dressed in white and gold trim and wearing red cross monastic robes, were standing at the door of his office.

"Uhhh Is there something wrong? ”

"Those who have been chosen by our gods, we have come here to declare that you will inherit the name of the Holy Warrior of Justice..."

Click!

Black Howling Dragon closed the door and began to walk upstairs.

"I haven't woken up yet, go back and go back to sleep."

“... You're going to hang them out? Hideyoshi said. Aren't you afraid that their tanks will break down or something? ”

Hearing this, the Black Howling Dragon suddenly froze, and then walked towards the door with great reluctance.

"What's going on..."

Half an hour later...

With a bewildered face, the Black Howling Dragon sat on the golden sky plane of the Holy Land and flew towards the headquarters of the [Holy Land].

The only thing that the Black Howling Dragon understands now is that it seems that not long ago, their gods, who had not reacted for hundreds of years, suddenly reacted, and issued the clearest [oracle] in hundreds of years

The content is only twenty-three words: designation, Black Howling Dragon inherits the position of [Justice] Holy Warrior and invites him to serve in the [Holy Land].

Then, after a brief discussion among the twelve [Paladins] at present, there was this morning's scene.

And the Black Howling Dragon, although he probably knows some of the inside story, is still a little confused.

"I'm not the right professional," the Black Howling Dragon muttered to himself. And, you're really not asking me to send it? ”

The Black Howling Dragon, who is now in the enemy camp, said that I was panicking...

"Although they only know that I am a [Bounty Hunter] with some special abilities in terms of intelligence, and nothing else knows, but... Hehe~"

Who knows if there's anything going on with the Holy Land...

At this moment, the space plane landed at the airport of the Holy Land and slowly headed for a huge white building located high above.

Immediately, hundreds of [dreadnought spearmen] lined up in the aisle, standing with guns.

Looking at the well-armed soldiers on both sides, Black Howling Dragon stepped off the plane.

"The•glory•of•mankind•will•last•forever!" )”

"Huh?" The Black Howling Dragon was once again confused by this slogan of unknown significance.

Does this have anything to do with the title of Paladin he is about to succeed?

"[Spiritual Master] This is in... Asking me to take sides? "The Black Howling Dragon was vaguely aware of his intention to do so." In such a hurry... No, perhaps..."

The Black Howling Dragon shook his head, and then walked towards the large hall in front of him, which was located at the top of the countless stairs.

About ten minutes later...

"I hate the stairs...", said the Black Howling Dragon, who had climbed hundreds of stairs up the stairs, standing in front of the glorious hall. Isn't there a direct elevator or something? ”

Bite~

This is, with the crisp ringing of the bell, on the right side of the main hall, a small door opened, and the [Spiritual Master] wearing black priest clothes and glasses walked out of it, and after seeing the black howling dragon, he smiled and nodded.

“... I'm tempted to curse..."

The highest place of the Holy Land - the Advent Hall

【Spiritual Realm】Holy Warrior -- [Spiritual Master] -- Black Howling Dragon met the man who looked very kind and affinable when he came up.

[War Domain] Paladin--[War Hime] - the female paladin who was admired by many saint soldiers when dealing with the [Otherworldly Zerg] before.

[Hatred Domain] Holy Warrior - [Vengeance Lady] - A gloomy woman who was full of low air pressure and covered in cold tones stood silently beside the [Spiritual Master].

The Sun Domain's Paladin--Sun Lord, dressed in a golden prayer robe with a hood covering his face, exuding the scent of the sun all over his body. (Black Howling Dragon: Standing next to him, I obviously feel the temperature rise)

【Metal Field】Paladin - [Almighty Knight] - A human who wears a heavy suit of armor and carries a huge metal sword as tall as himself.

The only five of the holy warriors present were present, looking at the Black Howling Dragon who walked in.

And in this huge hall, the ceiling is hung with glittering crystal chandeliers, the walls are covered with exquisite frescoes, and the floor is expensive and beautiful marble.

Directly in front of the Black Howling Dragon is a huge stone statue of a woman, which is extremely exquisite.

However, the Black Howling Dragon could clearly feel the depleted energy and another violent energy.

"The energy in this stone statue is being forcibly squeezed by an external energy," the Black Howling Dragon muttered in a voice that only he could hear.

Suddenly, a powerful energy burst out from the stone statue, and a sudden white light instantly enveloped the entire hall.

"Hmm..."The Black Howling Dragon looked at the white expanse around him, and was once again confused. This is, which one's? ”

A voice suddenly sounded in the white world.

[Thank you for your response, outsider]

"Are you the original one, or the hellish one?" He looked up and said.

[I am one of the affiliated gods of the [Polar Star Temple], and I am the god they originally revered]

"How do you prove it?" Black Howling Dragon asked suddenly. "While most demons don't bother to play tricks, there are always exceptions, don't they?"

[I can't prove that I have very little power on this planet] The voice said, "But, I want you to believe me...]

[This planet is in danger]

"I can see it~" Black Howling Dragon said. "Massacre of non-human and humanoid races, while suppressing what they call their so-called 'mortal' power..."

"At the same time, I can also see that those forces from hell..."

"But I'm sure you can see what kind of power I have." Black Howling Dragon said. "Why do you believe I'm going to save the world instead of making it worse?"

[I have no choice, the holy warriors who were loyal to me have been corrupted, and they have no knowledge of it, they still think that the one who gave them the 'oracle' is me. 】

"The Lord of Hell is even a lord~" Black Howling Dragon said. "The strength is as good as you~"

[I am being drawn into a divine war, and I can no longer take care of this place, but I don't want to see what I once sheltered turn to ashes]

[This is the last thing I can do for this planet, and from now on, I will no longer interfere with the changes on this planet...]

[But, please, save the world]

Then, the white light suddenly dissipated, and the black howling dragon was still standing in the main hall, not moving at all.

However, in front of the Black Howling Dragon, the ground that was originally empty, two cross swords were stuck in the ground and emitted a soft light.

[Justice]

Under the gaze of the five [Holy Warriors] present, the Black Howling Dragon picked up the two cross swords, and suddenly, several blue lines appeared on the blades, which were filled with mysterious power.

But...

“... To be honest, what I want is a big sword on the door panel..."

"Recently, small arms have been uncomfortable..."