Chapter 104

Thud!

Trislowa collapsed to the ground. He clutched his chest and heaved as if his lungs were injured. He couldnt breathe properly, and bloody foam collected inside his mouth, but Zich still climbed on top of him.

Let me see, I have to save this pitiful soul who is about to die. Zich took out something from his clothes. What do you think this is?

It was a brooch meant for the Karuwimans Honorary Holy Knight, and of course, Trislowa knew what the item was.

I got this for you even though I had no interest in it. Karuwimans can bless the Honorary Holy Knight in Karunas name. So, I brought this as a farewell on your way to the afterlife. Of course, I am going to bless you in Karuwimans way.

Trislowa was Bellids faithful follower. Furthermore, Bellid and Karuwiman were mortal enemies, and the characteristics of these two religions were opposites of each other. Thus, giving Karuwimans blessing to a Bellid follower wouldnt mean the same thing. It was more like a curse insteada very horrible curse.

Trislowa resisted and writhed. The only thing he could do right now was to move his arms this way and that. As expected, his movements didnt work on Zich who was in good condition.

What are you doing? I am trying to share some good words with you. I am doing this for your sake so that you can repent right before your death. Zich blocked Trislowas resistance with one hand.

Ah, Im also planning to hold your funeral. Bellids funeral includes a water burial, right? Someone attaches a huge rock to a corpse and sinks it. But from what I can tell, theres a problem with Bellids funeral ceremony. Its already sad that they died, but how can you push them into the middle of the cold, dark water too? Zich didnt care whether the ceremony was part of a religious doctrine or that the followers of Bellid were willing to enter the water as a result. He only wanted to torment Trislowa.

So, I am planning to prepare your funeral in a completely different way. First, I am going to cremate your body. Then, I am going to scatter them on Mount Aruts peak. Mount Arut was the tallest mountain in the world. Every method that Zich stated completely contrasted the Bellids funeral ceremony.

How is it? Isnt it a good idea?

You, *cough* fucking bastard! Trislowa spat out curses, but that was the limit to his actions.

Ah, if I wait too long, you are going to die by yourself. That cant happen. Lets listen to some good words first. Ah, but before that... Zich trampled on Trislowas arms with his knees and fixed them into position.

Then, he took out a small vase from the magic box and took out Karuwimans scriptures. He placed the scripture under one arm and pushed the small vase toward Trislowas face. Do you know what this is?

Like Icare!

This is the urn of the dead boy, his family, and all their neighbors. I thought they might want to see your death, so I brought them along. Zich carefully placed the urn next to him. I gave them the best spot to watch you die. So, we should continue to give them a spectacle to watch.

Zich opened up a page of the scriptures that he had already marked. There was a line of blessings dedicated for those who were returning to Karunas side through death.

Its here. He raised the book with one hand and pushed the Honorary Holy Knights brooch onto Trislowas face.

Takethis off! Trislowa resisted more aggressively again, but Zich didnt even twitch and continued to read the lines.

Hence, a path of light leading to Lord Karuna will be made. Do not fear children. Karunas light will surround thee and lay down a path that will guide thee to the Lords embrace.

Shutup!

All the worries that had bound thou down will disappear.

UhUrghhhh.!

May thy faithful servant follow this journey to the light.

Ah-hhhhh! Trislowa wailed. As a follower of Bellid, he thought that he could die a miserable death someday. After all, the world was overflowing with people who had a grudge against the Bellids, including those who couldnt understand the great Bellus beneficence and cried over a couple of deaths or their bitter enemy, the Karuwimans. But he hadnt feared it; since he had dedicated his life for Bellu, he thought he would happily accept dying while fighting for his god.

However, Trislowa didnt expect his death to be this miserable.

Move away! *Cough*! Trislowa wanted to crush his eardrums so he could stop listening to that abominable Karunas nonsense. However, both his arms were locked. He could close his eyes, but he couldnt block his ears.

May thy soul meet a punishment according to the years thou lived, and with toil befitting it, may thou gain purity akin to the one thou had at birth. Thus, do not fear and cleanse thyself of thy sins.

Damn. It*cough* Damn it! No matter how hard Trislowa floundered his arms, Zich continued to read the scripture.

Then Trislowas movements slowly began to calm down, more bloody foam collected in his mouth, and his rough breathing lessened. Not long afterward, Trislowas movements stilled. All Trislowa could hear was the faint ringing of Zichs voice that seemed to mention a blessing. In his blurry vision, he saw something approach him.

Ah, ah. Trislowa was sure that Bellu was coming to greet him as he had held onto his faith even as he died a miserable death. As soon as he thought this, all the rage and sadness he felt flew out of his body.

I wasnt wrong! That was all it took to make the pain he felt better. He could even smile at Zich now.

Its a pity that I cant see that guys reaction.

That was a bit regretful, but nothing really mattered when Bellu had personally come out to meet him. Trislowa silently waited for Bellu to take him. Bellu slowly approached him, tilted his head a bit, and put his face right next to Trislowas.

[Its all because of you!]

Trislowa widened his eyes. His blurry vision suddenly became clear. The image in front of him was not Bellu, but the terrifying sight of Zichs smiling face.

Hick! Trislowa was so surprised. He could not even scream, and the sound was blocked from his throat. His eyes bulged out as if they were going to come out.

Drop!

Trislowas heart stopped. It might have been because it was time for him to die