Surviving With An Sss-Rank Inventory Chapter 176


    Episode 176:


    When Dio was swimming in an unfamiliar world, there were many unexpected people that he had not experienced on the Order Board.


    Sepia inevitably faces death.


    Seven stars, including Ludens, who live by lying about their identity as vampire lords.


    Dio was able to see what these unexpected characters had inmon.


    There is always a special presence behind them.


    That special being is none other than Sri, the sun god who has been forgotten for a thousand years.


    [Long time no see. Dio.]


    Hearing Sri’s voice again, Dio got up from the bed.


    Sri’s murals deep in Temberg.


    Dio recalled the conversation he had with Sri in the flower garden hidden behind the mural.


    Before saying goodbye to Dio, Sri made one promise, saying that she would no longer be at the flower garden.


    -I promise that I will always be by your side.


    Through the Hidden Quest, Dio realized that it was thanks to Sri that he was able to have a skill called the Power of Faith.


    “It wasn’t just empty words.”


    Dio opened his hands.


    Even though it did not draw the power of the sun, a faintly glowing cluster of light surrounded Dio’s hand.


    Dio could faintly feel the power of Sri.


    [D.I.O. Thanks to your hard work, I was able to regain a lot of my strength. It probably means that faith in me is spreading quickly.]


    As people’s faith in God grows, God’s power also bes stronger.


    Dio also knew this fact, so he nodded.


    The reason the Luna Church had a power that even the Empire could not ovee was because of the people’s faith.


    “There is still a long way to go before we can deal with Luna.”


    [You will do well. Because your words have the power to lead people.]


    “….”


    Dio felt embarrassed for some reason at Sri’s words.


    It was a missionary activity, but in reality, Dio was closer to deceiving people by leveraging the power of the system.


    And these actions are not done because one truly believes in Sri.


    The only way to survive was to borrow the power of Sri to be even stronger.


    Sri seemed to know this too.


    He must have been watching Dio’s missionary activities from the sidelines.


    Dio could sense that Sri truly hoped for his safety.


    So I decided to be even more shameless after getting caught.


    “Then why are you talking to me? “Maybe you canpensate me for this…”


    What Dio said about this incident was simple.


    The number of believers in Sri has reached 100,000.


    I didn’t expect it, but thanks to him, Dio became stronger, and Sri regained her strength enough to talk to me like this.


    So Dio secretly looked forward to it.


    I thought Sri hade to give me some kind of reward, whether it was a new skill or added stats.


    [I’m sorry. D.I.O. [My strength has not recovered enough to give you new strength.]


    “There is nothing I can be more sorry about.”


    Dio was embarrassed by Sri’s sincere apology and cleared his throat.


    [Although only a little bit ofmunication is possible now, don’t worry too much.]


    Sri continued speaking as if she understood Dio’s disappointed feelings.


    [When I regain my power, that power will bepletely passed on to Dio. You are… the Great Warrior of the Sun.]


    Dio could not see Sri’s appearance, but he could tell through her voice.


    Sri was smiling to reassure herself.


    But that warm feeling was short-lived.


    I could feel the worry in Sri’s voice.


    [The reason I appear before you now is to deliver a warning.]


    “Warning?”


    Sri’s voice became serious.


    D.O. wascent and filled his head with only thoughts aboutpensation.


    Sri’s warning, delivered unexpectedly to Dio, was enough to make him anxious.


    This is D.O., who haspleted the job well without any problems so far.


    With the help of Duke Bertio, he sessfully subdued the Deathcruger, a member of the Demon King’s tribe and called Pentagram by yers.


    And through this achievement, he made Sri, who had been forgotten by people, known to the world and regained her power.


    That’s all.


    We were able to stop the resurrection of the Demon King, which was originally impossible.


    The task Sri initially gave Dio was to deal with the Demon King and Luna at the same time.


    But one of them was dealt with in advance.


    There is no better situation for Dio than now….


    [History is about to repeat itself again.]


    A warning from the sun, which the moon was once jealous of.


    [Beware of Luna’s saint. ■■■…did not die.]


    * * *


    Turp-Trub-


    The most sacred ce in the Holy Kingdom of Atra.


    A person’s footsteps echoed through the corridors of the cathedral leading to Saint Hall.


    The priest’s robes he was wearing were so frayed that even the cleanest parts could not be seen, and he was even walking with bare feet covered in scars.


    Normally, someone wearing such an unsightly outfit would not even be able to enter this sacred cathedral.


    Nevertheless, there was only one reason why the priests and pdins of the cathedral let him pass.


    Because he was none other than Archbishop Paul Eppenhaus of Atra.


    The priests in the cathedral thought that Paul had returned from his mission as a saint.


    But they didn’t dare talk to Paul.


    This was because it could be seen from the clothes Paul was wearing that the mission he was given did not go well.


    “….”


    Paul, who was trudging forward, stopped in front of St. Hall.


    Arge door with the moon and cross symbols symbolizing Luna engraved on it.


    Paul bowed his head and waited in front of St. Hall in silence.


    Squeak –


    The huge doors of the Saint Hall began to open of their own ord, as if they were waiting for Paul.


    Paul still had his head down even though the door was open.


    Trap, plod,


    Paul walked forward again, leading his dirty bare feet through the wide open door.


    Every time he walked, blood-stained footprints were embroidered in the hallway.


    Squeak –


    As soon as Paul entered the St. Hall, the wide open door began to slowly close again.


    Paul didn’t move until the door waspletely closed.


    Is it because she failed her mission as a saint and is in disgrace?


    Paul bowed his head and waited without making the slightest move.


    Coogung!


    Eventually, only after the door to St. Hall waspletely closed did Paul raise his head.


    That moment.


    Pajijijijik-kwagwagwang!


    A sacred spear with intense sparks pierced Paul’s chest.


    Quack!


    The shining spear did not just pierce Paul’s body.


    The powerful divine power emanating from the spear that pierced Paul grabbed Paul’s entire body and pulled him into the giant door of the Saint Hall.


    “Who are you?”


    A noble voice echoes from the high ceiling of St. Hall.


    Saint Kaleina, who is said to be the master of the Luna Church in name and reality, opened her mouth to the captive Paul.


    “….”


    Paul, who was held by the sacred spear, faced the gaze of Kaleyna looking down at him from the high tform.


    Although Paul was clearly pierced by a spear, his expression did not change at all, as if he did not feel any pain.


    Kaleyna’s pretty forehead frowned at that sight.


    “How dare you ce this…”


    Kaleina, filled with anger, slowly stepped down to the foot of the tform.


    She realized long ago that Paul, who entered Atra Cathedral, was not real.


    Because Paul Eppenhaus, who is connected to his power and the holy relic, is definitely dead.


    So, without any hesitation, Kaleina used the sacred spear towards Paul’s heart.


    ‘Ardvar’, one of Luna’s relics.


    No one would be able to guarantee their life if they were captured by Ardvar.


    But for some reason, that unidentified being disguised as Paul never sumbed to Ardvar’s power.


    ‘That can’t be…!’


    By then, Kaleina could feel it through Ardvar.


    The pitch-ck darkness felt in the body of a man who could no longer be considered human.


    Heart pounding –


    what the saintly woman heard in her ears was not an illusion.


    Kaleina stiffened for a moment at the sounding from Paul’s heart, which must have prated Ardvar.


    [Ah…what a strength I miss.]


    The whites of Paul’s eyes werepletely stained ck.


    And the voice heard was nevering from Paul’s mouth.


    The heart inside Paul.


    This voice was a voiceing from the heart of Rademos.


    [Child of the Moon. You know who I am, right?]


    “….”


    Kaleina said silently, “No, Paul.” I looked down at Rademos.


    What was in front of her now was without a doubt the Demon Lord.


    A demon lord whose resurrection was notpletely sessful.


    Kaleina does not know why he is here in such an imperfect state.


    However, there was only one thing that came to Kaleyna’s mind as she faced Rademos.


    [I think I have something to say, but I guess I’m not in the wrong ce, right?]


    Rademos’ voice speaks as if he knows Kaleyna’s feelings.


    In response, Kaleina maintained herposure and opened her mouth.


    “The sun is rising again. “I must block the sun at all costs.”


    [Why? The sun is like the hope that protects everyone… the only one who can stand against the evil called ‘me’-]


    “Bullshit!”


    Kaleyna’s anger as she cut off Rademos’ voice echoed through the Saint Hall.


    “If the sun appeared now, it would only cause confusion. “For the sake of the moon and the world, the sun must be forgotten from people’s memories.”


    [Hoo- So what do you want to say to me?]


    “Let’s hold hands with me. “I will help you regain your strength.”


    [Khahaha!]


    Rademos’sughter echoed in the Saint Hall again at Kaleyna’s suggestion.


    [The words, “Join hands with me to kill the sun.” I heard what you said a thousand years ago. Directly from Luna.]


    “….”


    [The moon is trying to deceive me once again.]


    Rademosughed at Kaleyna.


    How absurd this is.


    Those words that say that they are jealous of the hope that the sun will bring and join hands with darkness.


    Even for a demon king whose power is not at its full potential.


    [You will help me regain my strength? Foolish moon. I’m not the one who needs help right now, right?]


    “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”


    Kaleyna responded calmly to Rademos’ words.


    However, Rademos onlyughed at Kaleyna’s attitude even more.


    [Desperation, fear, and nervousness.]


    Rademos began to mention one by one what Kaleina was feeling right now.


    Nevertheless, Kaleina still maintained herposure.


    Because she is the moon saint.


    You must never be distracted in front of anyone.


    Push Sisik –


    The ck fog spewing from the heart of Rademos began to rise over Ardvar.


    The ck smoke seemed to be manifesting Rademos.


    Rademos’ voice was heard again in the smoke.


    [You are afraid now. I am afraid that the awakened sun will once again cover the moon.]


    Smoke containing the power of Rademos began to spread throughout the Saint Hall.


    Darkness came to the sacred Saint Hall.


    Rademos’ voice now began to enter Kaleyna’s head rather than her ears.


    [That’s fun. It’s really fun.]


    Rademos’ voice rings in Kaleyna’s head.


    Eventually, Rademos spoke to Kaleyna in a whisper.


    As if handing over sweet candy.


    [good night. I will help you achieve the downfall of the sun you so desperately wish for. [Just like that time a thousand years ago.]


    If the moon and darkness join hands, they can definitely extinguish the light of the sun.


    But Rademos never forgot.


    The cunning of the moon that destroyed the sun and betrayed the devil.


    Nevertheless, he willingly took the Moon Saint’s hand.


    Because it will be different fromst time.


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