성황의 아이들 [3]

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401. Pian (6)

The appearance of the summoned soul was quite different from the fanatical parish priest that Seongjin remembered.

Hard armor covering thick muscles.

A vicious club that looks like it can crush the spine of any vertebrate with a single blow.

If it weren't for the evidence of long penance that covered her skin, Seongjin would probably never have recognized her.

"... Belinda?"

When I asked in doubt, an extremely polite answer came back from the soul.

[Yes, it is. Master. This is your faithful servant, Belinda.]

okay. Looking at her softly turned eyes and the sword image of her neck left by No. 19, I think it's her... ... .

'How on earth did this happen?'

Why has this Penitent Church guy suddenly become my summon? Why are you calling me 'master' without any hesitation?

[Hmm.]

At that time, the Demon Lord, who was watching the new summon with interest, opened his mouth as if he guessed something.

[I guess he came to his senses only after he died. Now that I have become a pure soul, I have gained enlightenment that had been blocked by the limitations of my body.]

[Yes, that is correct.]

Belinda's spirit nodded.

[Owner. The soul that has faced death opens its spiritual eyes, which had been distant, and is able to catch a glimpse of the truth of the world. In this way, I came to know the true nature of the 'other world' that I had longed for during my lifetime.]

The reality of the other side?

[iced coffee! How can I possibly explain in words the fear and despair I felt in the face of such an unbearable truth! If you weren't the owner... ... !]

Ugh-

As Belinda becomes agitated, her powerful energy that fills the room begins to stir.

[If it weren't for your help! I would have crumbled to dust without even realizing my own foolishness!]

"... ... ."

Seongjin quietly looked down at the soul of the fanatic kneeling in front of him.

She is a person with a strong spirit who has never been lazy in tempering herself during her lifetime.

If the appearance of the soul clearly shows the essence of the human being, then the excellent armor she is wearing can be said to be an indicator of the status and solidity of the soul.

[O Lord! Because of you, I have finally achieved true freedom of soul. So how could I not take it seriously!]

"... "Stop talking nonsense."

Sensing that the story would be long, Seongjin sat down comfortably on the bed and ordered.

"Please explain in detail from the beginning. "How did you become my summon?"

[Yes, master. You are prepared. I am willing to tell you everything.]

After answering that, Belinda raised her head and looked up at Seongjin with sparkling eyes.

[To do that, I must first explain what happened after my death.]

* * *

That day, Belinda died by being decapitated by No. 19.