Chapter 30.2
A true adult shouldn’t be deceived by appearances or by what they hear, but should doubt everything, a virtue.
In short, although they said to destroy them, they shouldn’t be touched even slightly.
They just had to pass by.
It was the same principle as with the gatekeeper of the 2nd vault.
‘Or maybe, that’s why the gatekeeper of the 2nd vault was a demon.’
Because demons lie.
In other words, everything in the treasure chamber was a hint leading to the next vault.
Sure enough, Isaac sucked his pacifier and gestured vigorously.
“Daya, ayaya, Ayayayaya.”
From the gestures, it seemed like he meant for everyone to gather on one side.
The children were all moved.
“Are you showing us the way?”
“Should we go this way?”
Shuri was also quite surprised.
The direction Isaac was pointing to was obviously the correct answer.
‘Why would he give the correct method?’
But he’s the son of the Saintess, right?
Even though Shuri was in a position of conflict within the family, he couldn’t deny the character of the Saintess.
All Saints are kind, self-sacrificing people.
And they lead others on the right path….
“Daya!”
Bang!!
Leading on the right path…
[You have chosen the wrong answer.]
“Argh!!”
Damn it, you crazy bastard!!
Isaac ruthlessly smashed the angels’ heads with his technique.
[Light Star (3rd level)]
The doll, seemingly made of porcelain, crumbled to dust under Isaac’s technique.
At that moment, the shattered doll changed its appearance.
[Huhu. Saints shouldn’t trust others’ words carelessly.]
It changed into the form of demons holding swords and spears.
Shuri was petrified.
It was undoubtedly the final trap of the Gatekeeper of the 2nd vault.
As expected, demonic puppets wielding swords chased after the candidates.
The children were utterly flustered.
“Argh! What is this!”
Isaac chuckled in Shuri’s arms.
‘What do you think it is? It’s a murderous puppet.’
Didn’t he mention it while looking at the golem of the 2nd vault?
This is the ability of my subordinate, isn’t it?
As such, Isaac recognized them in an instant when he saw the angels.
Ah, that one is also a puppet of his subordinate.
And since it’s a subordinate’s puppet, he knows its abilities in detail.
It’s called a ‘Liar Puppet,’ and if you believe what it says, it transforms into a murderous puppet and chases you around.
“Daya (Go after the ones where there are a lot of people).”
“Aahhhh!”
“Ah! Help!”
Isaac laughed uproariously while looking at the Saint candidates who were screaming and using sacred techniques.
“Dyayayaya (Don’t you dare let your guard down, you chicks)!”
The Saint candidates used defensive techniques while looking for Isaac.
They thought this was some kind of trial.
Then all they have to do is chase Isaac.
‘The way out is…!’
However.
“What the, where did they go!”
Isaac and Shuri had disappeared. They were nowhere to be seen, no matter how much they looked around.
“Where are you, you litt… Ah!”
Isaac, who was near them, laughed sneakily.
I’m right beside you, fools.
Isaac had used the blessing attached to him.
-Isaac, my uncle will give you the blessing that will be most helpful to you.
Perhaps Lilai was worried the ring alone wasn’t enough, so he secretly cast a sacred technique on his body as well.
Of course, unlike other children, he didn’t give him enhancements like increased movement speed or abilities, which are specialized for treasure hunting.
But the blessing that can protect the child the best.
[Invisibility (6th level)]
After all that fuss about retrieving the holy sword.
It’s a blessing without greed, worthy of a saintly family.
No, in some ways, is it a clever blessing?
And it wasn’t just Isaac who was invisible.
“…”
The invisibility worked on everyone Isaac touched.
Shuri with a shit-chewing expression holding Isaac…
“My, my God…!”
It was a prince.
Isaac was holding onto the prince’s coat. And while they were safe, the prince was surprised.
“Did you cast invisibility on me too? You saved me!”
Without a doubt.
Shuri watched Isaac, who was grinning and smiling.
That wasn’t all.
“Daya (I’ll lend you this).”
Isaac offered the ring he had reclaimed from Naiser to the prince.
The prince was even more touched seeing the ring.
A child wouldn’t have brought this in just as a decoration.
It must have a special blessing on it.
“Thank you. For someone not familiar with fighting demons like me…!”
Shuri looked at Isaac, a bit surprised.
This suckling is smart.
Could he be instinctively thinking of building rapport with the imperial family?
It might be a coincidence, but this prince was from a country not far from the Duchy of Eshua. Having him owe a favor could be beneficial in some ways.
“I will never forget this kindness. I will also let the king know… ugh!”
The prince, who had received the ring, suddenly fainted.
He collapsed because his holy power was drained in an instant.
And Shuri knew all too well that it was due to the ring’s ability to absorb holy power.
Come to think of it, there were about 20 Saint candidates in this 2nd vault.
Just the right minimum number of people for the ring to activate.
Especially since everyone was gathering holy power to use techniques, it was the perfect situation to absorb…
Isaac laughed ‘pfft’ looking at the collapsed prince.
“Dya, dayayaya (You had the most holy power among them)!!”
[Kya kya, Master. The prince has a tremendous amount of holy power!]
Whisper also laughed along with his master.
Shuri, who had seen everything, looked at the child in his arms and felt sickly pale.
Dear uncle.
What on earth did you pick up?
Is this really the bloodline of Eshua?