Chapter 329
David chuckled self-deprecatingly.
"You must not touch this 'Ark of the Covenant.' Be prepared to become a sacrifice to death if you are not a priest or someone who does not hold the name of Levi."
"Those are the Ten Commandments, Blessing the Wisdom Angel, a testament to Faith given on Mount Sinai!"
"David, having defeated Goliath, king of the Giants, demonstrates God's mercy here— the Ark of the Covenant."
The man declared this, and then continued.
In the distant past, when the Israel were wandering in the wilderness, the Ark of the Covenant was kept in the Holy of Holies of the Tabernacle until King Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem. The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred object symbolizing the presence of Jehovah. According to the Law of Moses, only Levi people who were priests could carry the Ark of the Covenant, but no one else was allowed to touch Ark of the Covenant.
"You, Heracles, suffer—"
As the light of the sacred relic gently enveloped the world, in the next instant, everyone present felt as if they were in the center of the azure sky, or above the surface of a lake, but in that instant, they all understood that the scenery before them was the pure Azure World.
"This... how is this possible..."
David's mutterings also revealed his bewilderment at this change, as the holder of the Ark of the Covenant.
Because the Ark of the Covenant was a Divinity object, containing the Ten Commandments of Moses, and possessed absolute power, he did not know why such a bloody scene had occurred.
With just a slight turn of the head, one can see on the other side of the tranquil lake, filled with foul, viscous blood and a thick aura of yin energy. It is the voice of the dead, stained with hatred, envy, and resentment, that clings to a city that is faintly visible.
This might be a bit confusing for Ritsuka and the others, but it was all too familiar to David.
Jerusalem Holy City.
Meanwhile, the light illuminating the Holy City was red; the sky, which should have been freed from darkness, seemed to be encased in red, as if it were burning fiercely.
And like a proclamation of destruction, raging, and Extinction Pillars of Light emerged incessantly, like cloth dancing in the air, just like the thunderclouds and thick fog of Mount Sinai in the past.
Such a scene is worse than Hell, not to mention the contrast with a scene of peace and Hell.
It gives the impression that something terrible is about to appear from Jerusalem. In the Old Testament, karmic fire descending from heaven would burn those who do not obey God's will to ashes, leaving not a drop of blood.
In that instant, Ritsuka suddenly felt the previously unconscious Melusine jump down. Turning around, she saw that Melsin was staring at the Holy City of Jerusalem with an expectant look, as if she were waiting for something.
Melusine took a deep breath to calm her mind, then exhaled, pointing the sword tips that appeared in her hands at Jerusalem.
The sword, now imbued with a sense of power, shone with a silvery brilliance, roared, and unleashed its boundless inner strength, revealing a sharp yet elegant shape resembling the tip of a spear—this was the will of Albion.
The Holy City that stands majestically before us also points to this Supreme Being goal.
And so, the moment the bloodshed ended, the Holy City of Jerusalem was filled with light, and collapsed, as if to say that collapse is a blessing.
Or perhaps, it is out of fear of the Divinity aura.
Then, the light focused on the City Gate, and the scene before Ritsuka and the others vanished.
Nothing happened...? No, Heracles was once incredibly terrifying to everyone, has disappeared.
And the Ark of the Covenant, which was originally thought to be unclaimable, was taken by Novia with a smile on her face, holding Jeanne d'Arc Alter Lily.
"Luckily, we're on the same island after all."
The New Testament does not record the final whereabouts of the Ark of the Ark of the Covenant. It is generally believed that it was destroyed after the Neo-Babylonian Empire conquered Jerusalem. However, historians after the First Century AD generally believe that the Ark of the Covenant was destroyed along with the Temple by the Pope Novia during the 'Great Jewish Revolt' in 52 AD.
Gudako.
Chapter 373 I like it too...
"Captain, you said you would bless me."
"One thing at a time, Kiyohime. The weak should obey the strong. I'm number one, you'll have to wait."
The midday sun and the heat of midsummer baked the ground.
The swaying heatwave, the humid smell of the air, the sound of the crashing waves on the sea...
After successfully defeating the terrifying enemy Heracles, Ritsuka finally relaxed, a welcome relief. However, even though it was only a short rest of ten minutes, the Orange-Haired Girl felt as if it were an eternity, because of the scene before her.
Kiyohime Melusine, who used to have an excellent relationship, are now at odds because of Novia, who is holding Jeanne d'Arc Alter Lily in the middle.
It wasn't until she saw Melusine rush up and hug Novia that Kiyohime realized that the lover the Captain was talking about was the same person as her own lover.
So the two immediately began a verbal exchange.
As for Ritsuka, who had been watching the two girls bicker the whole time, she belatedly felt a stuffy heat on her body, a roaring sound that drilled into her ears and went straight to her brain, and an uncomfortable sweat that wouldn't go away. She didn't know if it was a side effect of her desperate escape or because of the scene in front of her that she couldn't get into.
So--
"... It's a bit hot, I'll go outside to cool off."
The girl had a clear, refreshing voice and a cheerful demeanor tinged with enthusiasm. Her eyes, like moist crystal balls, quietly observed the people in the room, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Shouldn't you rest a little longer? After all, Ritsuka is a great hero who just beat the Greece champion."
"It's okay."
Ritsuka understood Novia's meaning. It was amazing that an ordinary person with little training could outrun the great hero of Greece. At the same time, she was worried about whether there would be any aftereffects. After all, she was the last Master, so it was not surprising that she said such a thing.
But it was you who said it.
Ugh, really, there are still two people bothering you here... I should just blurt it out anyway.
Perhaps feeling that she was just being superfluous in there, merely continuing to watch this stalemate, Ritsuka decided to leave the makeshift room.
However, deep down, the girl still hoped that Novia would shout "Don't go!" at this moment.
Even though I understand that this attempt to keep you is unreasonable, I still have this hope.
At that moment, Ritsuka suddenly remembered a question that her junior, Hibino Hibiki, had once asked her.
"Last time Ritsuka- senpai, who was the boy you were interested in?"
If Ritsuka hadn't known that Xiao Xiang's father was Novia, Ritsuka might have boasted, but since she already knew, she could only evade the question... However, in special circumstances like this, little--
No, that's definitely wrong. I shouldn't have done that.
No, what should I do? Even though I know I'm settled down and have a family, I still want to express myself.
Actually, I started to care about you after we first met.
No, I don't want to do something that goes against morality.
But, but, it's so annoying, I'm starting to not understand myself anymore...
With a loud crash.
In the instant the door opened and closed, Ritsuka secretly glanced at the room. She saw that the three Dragon Girl had already wrapped themselves around Novia in different places: Kiyohime was holding her left arm, Melusine was holding her right arm, and Jeanne d'Arc Alter Lily) was riding on her neck.
Ritsuka's breathing became more and more rapid, her feet made a sound as she took a step forward.
Once outside, neither David nor Mash were there, so she leaned back in her chair, and a numbing sensation spread throughout her body, her strength rapidly draining away.
Great, Novia didn't try to stop me. That means I won't have any unrealistic expectations. That's the Answer, the right Answer, the right thing to do, the thing I should do. As for taking photos, let's talk about it another time. Yeah, that's it.
Despite this--
"I like it too..."
Quietly, without a sound, faint words echoed silently in the heart of the girl named Ritsuka Fujimaru.
Earlier, outside, David calmly looked up at the sky.
For some reason, Romani, who was communicating with David, always felt that David was watching him.
What's going on? Could it be that my identity has been discovered? Is that why he's looking at me like that? No, not necessarily, maybe he's just looking at me... Don't worry about it too much, yes, that's it.
"Doctor, what kind of person do you think can pick up the Ark of the Covenant, which is 'untouchable'?"
"Yes, yes!"
David's sudden voice startled Romani, who was trying to comfort himself, and made him stand up abruptly, drawing the attention of the Chaldea. He coughed a few times and then sat down again.
"It might be a special circumstance caused by the Human Order Incineration. After all, Novia 'Consultant situation is quite unique, her Class is somewhat strange, and according to what she said, there are many similarities."
Is that really all there is to it?
David's tone became somewhat harsh for some reason, but thankfully David didn't recognize him and Romani didn't pay much attention.
"That should be the case. After all, you can't Consultant Novia to really be that person, right? If he were, given Melusine and Kiyohime's situations, he couldn't possibly still be Raymond and the Nameless Monk from Maitreya Temple, could he? The former is fine, but the latter is a Buddhism..."
At this moment, based on the attitudes of Kiyohime and Melusine, the Chaldea members unanimously concluded that the shadow of the Novia Consultant should contain the Spirit Origin of both 'Raymond' and 'the Nameless Monk'.
Because Melusine calls herself Melusine and has never mentioned Albion, Chaldea easily learns from this name that she is the ancestor of several Europe Imperial Families, such as the Holy Roman Luxembourg Dynasty, the England Plantagenet Dynasty, and the France Lusignan Dynasty, and that her husband was Raymond.
As for Kiyohime, it's even simpler. According to the "Konjaku Monogatari," Kiyohime fell in love at first sight with Nameless Monk at Maitreya Temple Temple she went there. However, the monk left and did not return for a long time, leaving her helpless but unwilling to give up waiting. So she transformed into a 'Great Serpent' and burned the deserted Temple and herself to ashes.
"Doctor, what you said makes a lot of sense."
Indeed, what Romani said made a lot of sense. If he hadn't seen Novia holding the Ark of the Ark of the Covenant, he might have agreed with it. After all, Buddha was a different system, and he didn't think the one in heaven would be so good-natured.
However, David didn't know how to explain it to Romani.
Well, since this guy already has his own plans, there's no need for me to think about it anymore or bother him.
"I knew it!"
"By the way, doctor, what did you think of my pose just now? Pretty cool, right?"
"... If Novia hadn't intervened in time, you'd probably be dead."
So you're saying he's not handsome?
"... No."
Romani seemed a little embarrassed even through the blue chat box, and could only scratch his head before whispering after a few seconds, "Although I don't know why you suddenly asked about this, King David, I still think it's quite handsome, but it's a bit dangerous. It wouldn't be good if something happened..."
"Haha, not bad, after all, my goal is to let someone who isn't here witness my handsome side."
"Is that so...?"
"That's right, it's my cruel and perverse son, King Solomon."
"Huh? How can you say that? That's King Solomon, the very powerful Sorcerer King, but—"
Romani suddenly stopped talking halfway through his sentence, probably realizing that his attitude was a bit strange.
"I didn't expect you to react so strongly, doctor. Hmm, I understand."
Amidst Romani's worries, David let out a faint laugh.
"Doctor, you're a fan of King Solomon, aren't you?"
"Haha, that's right, I didn't expect you to find out, David..."
"Hehe."
David smiled with satisfaction. "After all, you and Solomon are quite different. Although that guy is foolish, he's a very straightforward person. If he were to become someone like you, Doctor, it would only be if all ten of his secret lovers betrayed him. Only then would he become the gentle type like you, Doctor, right?"
Romani fell silent, unsure of what to say.
"Alright, it seems I should say goodbye now."
"... Huh? You weren't seriously injured...?"
"Because it's time to go. You, and everyone in Chaldea, must do your best."
David narrowed his eyes and smiled at the doctor again, "... Not David as king, but David fighting as Heroic Spirit, defeating the enemy. If this can become your memory, that's enough."
"... King David?"
"It's nothing, doctor, it's nothing. Look at me, I actually said something I shouldn't have."
The smile on David's face as he spoke the last words, in Romani's eyes, carried a hint of joy and was also full of pride.
This was the greatest sincerity that the incredibly intelligent yet seemingly cold-blooded King David could offer.
"What nonsense are you talking about..."
Only after David had completely disappeared did Romani, who was in Chaldea, lie down in his chair, cover his eyes with one hand as if he were about to cry, and mutter to himself softly.
"Where would I get ten secret lovers from...?"
However, Romani still had an undisguised smile on his face.
Soon after, taking advantage of the fact that Heracles, the strongest of the Argonauts, had disappeared, Chaldea decided to launch an attack, intending to take advantage of the situation to defeat Jason and Medea, the last remaining Argonauts.
However, as they approached Argo's ship, they saw the sky change, and even the position of the light band shifted; in short, they were being teleported.
"Hahahaha, foolish humans and damned Melusine! This is a graveyard, a terrifying Purgatory scattered in the deepest part of this sea, where meaningless deaths devoured by Desire are piled up. This is my volcano!"