armyinform Chapter 151
Chapter 151
Gedgar swept his gaze across the red carpet of the chapel and looked up at the platform. As he raised his eyes a bit further, a statue of the goddess hanging on the wall smiled benevolently.“For something made from a prostitute, it’s quite well done.”
In response to Gedgar’s sneer, a pot-bellied man in luxurious attire spoke up.
“Now, now, stop calling her a prostitute. She was a woman as pure as ivory, you know.”
Gedgar stared blankly at the pot-bellied man. The true power behind the empire that made his sister a queen—Gillem. It was obvious that the statue reflected his twisted tastes.
“So what? She’s probably rotted away by now,” Gedgar sneered, causing Gillem to click his tongue in disapproval.
“Beauty is preserved in its original form before it fades from memory. That’s aesthetics.”
“I can never understand your tastes.”
“That’s my line, Gedgar.”
After a few seconds of silence, Gillem stepped onto the platform.
“I apologize for the long introduction. Now that it seems everyone is here, shall we get to the main topic?”
Gedgar scanned the room. The people sat with dazed expressions, as if indifferent to life. Including himself, there were only six.
“Didn’t I say one of them wouldn’t be present?”
“Judging by the recent lack of news, there must be an obvious reason.”
“Ah, so that’s it.”
Gedgar immediately understood. There were only two reasons someone wouldn’t attend this gathering: either they had just been born, or they were too old to even move.
Everyone present here was a Reincarnator. They were beings who had lived countless human lives over an extremely long time, their existence worn down by repeated reincarnation. Gillem then uttered words meant to resonate with them.
“As you all know, the Day of Rest is approaching.”
Reincarnation was a curse. Being forcibly born by someone’s will and forming new relationships—everything was an experience they had already endured. There was likely not a single act they hadn’t attempted in their lifetimes, whether virtuous deeds or vile acts. Their greatest wish, therefore, was the eternal rest of never being reborn again—a perfect death.
“But.”
Gillem’s face suddenly grew grim as he looked down.
“What have you all been doing? I was born a vagrant and created this fraudulent religion. I rose from a wretched household and turned vermin into nobles, even placing a brainless creature on the throne as queen. Why? Because if things went wrong even once, we would never escape this eternal cycle.”
The others seemed disinterested in participating in the conversation. Left with no choice, Gedgar humored Gillem, who was ranting alone.
“Destruction is already destined. The world is bound to perish. You’re the only one overreacting here. Anyway, you did all that without being told to, and now you’re seeking credit? It’s ridiculous.”
Gedgar reclined in his chair. Perhaps the sight irked him, for Gillem shouted in anger.
“Stay alert, Gedgar! No, not just you—all of you!!”
Gillem gasped for breath, having exhausted his rage. Gedgar couldn’t understand where Gillem’s energy came from.
The creation of a nonsensical religion called the Church of the Sun, his takeover of the royal family’s authority—these were all the same. A man who delayed the world’s demise at the cost of his own life. Gillem’s paranoia was driven by fear that this man might return someday.
To shut Gillem up, Gedgar spoke.
“The arrogant immortal no longer exists. He’s gone for good. So, stop fretting and keep your mouth shut.”
“Don’t be foolish, Gedgar. Do you truly believe that immortal is completely gone?”
Gedgar let out a deep sigh.
“Did you find any trace of him in the relics you were
“Why are you so surprised? What, did you think it wouldn’t happen because of Professor Rockefeller again?”
That was true.
“Did he just sit back and let it happen this time?”
“You got the Triple Wolf Badge, didn’t you? That’s enough, kid.”
Professor Gomon didn’t say it outright, but as expected, it seemed Rockefeller wasn’t happy about it. Still, getting assigned to Adele Hall was thanks to the badge. Since I was recognized by the elders, there wasn’t much choice, even if they didn’t like it. They had to treat me well.
“But why the long face? I thought you’d be overjoyed, but you seem indifferent.”
“I’m not sure.”
Why was that? I had set my sights on Adele Hall from the very first day, but I didn’t feel particularly happy about it. Moving to a place with better facilities and getting paid more was definitely a good thing. Yet, there was a sense of reluctance deep inside me. The reason was probably…
I looked down from the terrace. Ricks and Bellman were chatting as they made their way to the fortress. Soon after, Silla and Leana joined them. If I went to Adele Hall, Riamon and Edina would be there too.
Studying alongside those people? I felt the need to reconsider.
“Will Dorosian stay at Schlaphe Hall?”
“Oh, that… She’ll probably be sent to follow you… Ahem. Forget I said that.”
Oh no. Just thinking about being in the same space as Dorosian made my heart race and chills run down my spine. Could I even survive among those thorny individuals? The door to Adele Hall was starting to look like the gate to hell.
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