Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 324 - The 3rd Apostle (1)

Originally, they would have planned to kill Ethan Whiskers sooner than now.

But due to unexpected circumstances, they had to temporarily put the plan on hold.

“I never imagined things would turn out like this. I was planning to completely crush this matter through Chancellor Tschernkastel, but that connection was severed, wasn’t it?”

Moreover, it wasn’t just that the connection was severed. The disease that had been leading him to the negotiation table had completely disappeared.

That disease was extremely difficult to treat. No, it was beyond just being difficult.

It was a complete curse magic created by modifying Extinction. Trying to treat that disease was no different from facing Extinction itself.

Of course, its power was weaker than the original Extinction, but it had excellent persistence.

Chancellor Tschernkastel couldn’t cure it no matter what methods he tried. The only thing that showed any effect was the treatment produced by the council.

Of course, even that treatment wasn’t a perfect cure. It only slowed down the symptoms.

The provision of the treatment was like gradually extending life span in the short term, so it could become a perfect leash to control the Chancellor. In addition, the information brought by Chancellor Tschernkastel, who needed the treatment, became a new leash, creating a structure that tightened around Chancellor Tschernkastel’s neck.

“But this leash only has meaning if there’s a treatment. Even if we claim to the world that he sold information to us, it’s obvious whose words will carry more weight between us and Chancellor Tschernkastel.”

Chancellor Tschernkastel was a fair and just person.

Except for the goal of reviving his family, he had no other personal greed to speak of.

He became the most trusted figure by the Holy Empire’s emperor because he had no negative behaviors such as privately extorting or providing conveniences in exchange for wealth.

“And the one who cured the Chancellor was again Ethan Whiskers. Of all people, it had to be him again. It’s as if he’s seeing through all of our actions.”

At that moment, the 3rd Apostle felt chills all over her body.

It was because she thought that maybe, just maybe, those Rosicrucian Order bastards might have succeeded in summoning a god.

If a god had already descended on the day he first made his name, if he had received that divine power, it would make sense to the extent of Ethan’s actions.

It could even be considered that he had been behaving quietly.

After all, with a god capable of destroying the world dwelling in his body, all he had done was merely take a job as an academy teacher.

“But if it’s really the power of a god that has descended, wouldn’t it be difficult to control it in the first place? One wouldn’t be able to maintain sanity.”

Why would a god be a god?

Power that transcends humans.

It’s a god because it possesses power that humans cannot handle.

If a god had descended, there’s no way one could maintain sanity.

“Did it enter incompletely? If so, he wouldn’t be able to use the god’s power properly. Then there’s no way the apostles would have died.”

The 3rd Apostle closed her eyes and sighed.

Whatever the situation, it was certain that the Rosicrucian Order had achieved some success.

“Hah, I can’t believe Extinction actually succeeded in the end.”

The 3rd Apostle clicked her tongue.

That ridiculous Extinction was flawed from the planning stage.

A ritual to summon a god with transcendent power into a human body? There’s no way there could be a human capable of withstanding the power of a god in the first place.

Even a genius born and honed for decades at their peak couldn’t withstand such power.

“They said the success rate would be higher if used on a young child whose body and mind were not yet fully developed. It was nonsense.”

That messy Extinction had succeeded in the form of Ethan Whiskers.

“What a monstrous fellow, really.”

As she grumbled and gestured, several disciples wearing tightly fitting night clothes quickly appeared.

“Remove the mana restriction. If you can’t remove it, distort it if you have to.”

The 3rd Apostle looked at the vast grounds of Ivecar and frowned.

“No, it seems the founding principal did use some power. Go with distortion. I’ll go straight to kill Ethan Whiskers.”

The 3rd Apostle felt an intense gaze piercing through her when she took down the guards. She wasn’t sure exactly, but she thought it was probably Ethan Whiskers or the principal.

“Well, I’ll take care of the principal too. Ghost Sword is quite tricky, but not too difficult for me.”

The 3rd Apostle started walking towards where she felt the gaze.

“You guys kill as many as you can and secure their souls. Oh, and find and bring Oliveira Sacred. She dropped out and is hiding somewhere on the Ivecar grounds.”

“Yes, Apostle.”

“Right away.”

Pak-!

The 3rd Apostle started walking leisurely towards the building.

But that didn’t last long. In the distance, she saw a group of knights rushing over.

“Over there! It’s an intruder!”

It seemed that a call had gone to the security headquarters as soon as the guards at the entrance were taken down.

The knights who rushed out numbered about a hundred at a glance.

“They’re fast, as expected of an academy.”

The security of this Ivecar consisted of knights from the Marquis Rond family and knights hired by Ivecar.

They were veteran knights selected with a focus on physical skills, as there was a mana restriction within the grounds.

The hundred or so knights saw the 3rd Apostle.

Just one person.

And a woman of average build at that, so it was understandable to be bewildered.

The guards at the entrance weren’t that weak.

“Just one?”

“This is the private property of Ivecar Academy. You have now trespassed on Ivecar’s private property, and according to the rules…”

“Enough.”

Yonsen, the veteran knight serving as the head of security, waved his hand.

“We need to call for more support.”

“Good instinct. You’re the captain, aren’t you? Let me ask you something. Is that building over there where the teachers’ offices are gathered? Is Ethan Whiskers there too?”

“……”

Yonsen didn’t answer and raised his hand. Quickly, a formation was formed.

“Don’t let your guard down. Use all your strength to restrain her. If you can’t restrain her… it’s okay to kill her! I’ll take responsibility for the aftermath!”

Kung-!

As Yonsen stomped his foot, the joint attack began immediately.

***

He had lived as a knight for decades.

Those around him called him a veteran knight, but he was still just a wandering knight.

Then he settled down at Ivecar.

His joy was watching the new saplings grow and throwing in a subtle piece of advice now and then.

“Huff… huff…”

Over the decades, he had had numerous experiences.

He had been on the brink of death so many times that it was difficult to count them all on his fingers.

But now, he felt death closer than ever before.

“You, you are…”

Ttuk-. Ttuk-.

The woman wasn’t even holding a weapon, and she had literally taken down all these knights with her bare hands.

It was practically no different from toying with them.

The sight was like a beast tormenting weak animals.

“So many beautiful souls.”

Despite over a hundred knights lying fallen, the 3rd Apostle was relaxed. Far from being tired, she didn’t even look warmed up.

She lightly extended her hand and sucked in the pale blue souls from the fallen knights.

Shaaaaaak-.

“That was delicious.”

Yonsen saw the soul escaping from his own mouth, but he collapsed without even being able to put up any resistance.

“Hmm, that’s right. He’s there. The souls are telling me. Ethan Whiskers is in the office. And judging by the faint but fierce aura he’s emitting… is he waiting for me to come?”

The 3rd Apostle laughed as if amused.

“How did he know? Surely no one should have known. They said they killed all those Rosicrucian Order bastards.”

The 3rd Apostle slowly ground her foot.

“There must be some bad eggs inside. Well, it’s natural to have some when you weed them out. We do the same thing.”

Kwang-!

With an explosive leap, the 3rd Apostle moved to the front of the building where the office was in one breath.

“I’m looking forward to this, Ethan Whiskers.”

***

Ethan’s office.

Ethan detected an ominous energy. He could feel it even though the distance was quite far.

“It’s an apostle.”

The 3rd Apostle. That person had now arrived at Ivecar. He had just met with Marquis Rond, and yet.

“As expected, they’re barging in like this in broad daylight without caring about the eyes around them.”

Ethan frowned and immediately ran to Claudie’s room.

“They’ve come.”

“…?”

Claudie made an incredulous expression.

The sun was still high in the sky at this time?

If they were coming to attack Ivecar, wouldn’t it make sense to come at dawn?

To him, Ethan said,

“As I told you, these are people who don’t care about the eyes around them. We need to move quickly.”

Ethan was incredibly calm.

“The apostle will probably come for me. Please protect the students, sir. We need to move right now.”

The students don’t know that the followers of the Moon have attacked.

‘The timing is not good. I was planning to tell some of the students who could fight back in advance.’

He was also planning to inform his favorite disciples about this incident in advance.

“I’ll take responsibility.”

Claudie nodded gravely and said,

“Given how the situation has turned out, there’s no need to keep it a secret anymore. I’ll actively ask for help. Teacher Ethan, you take down the apostle.”

“Yes, I’ll do my best.”

Claudie disappeared like the wind.

Ethan slowly drew up mana from where he stood.

‘It’s a small amount of mana, but the 3rd Apostle should be able to feel it. Then they’ll come straight here.’

It was the best decision to lure them here rather than going somewhere else and risking danger unnecessarily.

‘The subordinates that the 3rd Apostle brought will probably go where Claudie went. With Claudie, the other teachers, and even the principal joining forces, they should be able to fend them off sufficiently.’

Ethan activated the artifact in his pocket.

“Even Marquis Rond’s reinforcements. With this, the preparations are complete.”

Kugung-.

Kwaaaaaaang-!

At that moment, a thunderous sound was heard. It was quite far away. Ethan quickly opened the window and strained his eyes.

“They’ve created a curtain with mana to block the view.”

However, Ethan’s Eye of Horus clearly pierced through the curtain blocking his view.

There lay the fallen guards of Ivecar.

“They’ve come, the 3rd Apostle.”

Ethan confirmed the actual appearance of the 3rd Apostle. And in that instant.

Hwuk.

The 3rd Apostle who had taken down the guards looked at Ethan.

‘It’s not just looking this way. They felt my gaze.’

If so, they will come here immediately.

Ethan drew up more mana to attract their attention.

And not long after, the window next to Ethan shattered completely.

Crash-!

What came through the broken window was the 3rd Apostle he had seen earlier.

‘3rd Apostle, Sandra Rachel Wood.’

The 3rd Apostle looked at Ethan.

Before the opponent could even open her mouth, Ethan went outside through the open window.

“Let’s go to a wider place.”

“Ha, this is interesting.”

Seeing Ethan remain calm despite the sudden situation, the 3rd Apostle laughed as if truly amused.

 

Translator Note:

I think I translated the 3rd apostle pronounce as he/him. I swear the author write the third apostle as a male. Well it doesn’t matter anymore. Sorry for the lack of consistency