I Am the Only Totem in This World

Episode 38. Golden Sun Tribe (5)

Episode 38. Golden Sun Tribe (5)

The angry barbarians came out before they could set the nun on fire.

– What’s going on?

“That girl insulted our culture! “This is like insulting Malak!”

No, why does it happen like that?

“We must lead by example!”

Tour, who was gritting his teeth, and Bozak, who could not hide his excitement, answered.

They were both holding weapons, as if they were angry to the core.

This isn’t something you can just stop.

– Everyone stop.

Let’s stop for now.

“Malak.”

Nyx, who was glaring at Grace calmly, explained the situation.

As an aside, the complexion of Knicks that I haven’t seen in a long time was quite nice. I guess I ate well and slept well during this time.

It is said that the nun was quietly curled up in the corner of the tent, praying to the goddess for several days.

Even when all civilized people were gathered in front of Totem No. 2 and prayed, not even their noses were visible. From here on out, the barbarians’ feelings toward the nun must have worsened.

Then, he got angry at the barbarians who took civilized children to Dalian to train them, and got into a huge argument, and ended up insulting the barbarians’ culture, which led to this point.

I understand what made the nun angry. You must have seen children playing and throwing axes among themselves.

To be honest, I was also appalled when I saw that.

Although civilization is at the medieval level, isn’t it a fantasy world where magic and gods exist? It may be sensitive to the abuse of minors like in modern times.

Grace, since you are both a civilized and religious person, you must have reacted twice as sensitively.

“Now that they are also members of our tribal alliance, it is natural that they should undergo the same training. There are no exceptions.

And I didn’t just take the kids away. We also obtained consent from the child and his parents.”

What Knicks said makes sense.

For barbarians, it is only natural to be trained as a warrior from childhood.

Non-combatants are non-combatants because there are special reasons why they cannot fight, and it is basic in a barbarian society that if their limbs are intact, they should receive at least some training.

There is no reason not to train civilized children. On the contrary, if you don’t do it, you will be discriminated against.

Sister Grace did not even observe the basic duty of ‘praying to Loa’ and made insulting remarks by going against what was common sense in a barbarian society.

“I understand why you are called barbarians! To make innocent children who know nothing hold a blade!

Do you think such atrocities will be forgiven! “Why don’t you know that even in a world like this, human duties must be maintained!”

The nun was proud even though she was on the verge of death, probably because she was so overheated as a nun.

If I were an ordinary 21st century person who didn’t know much about the situation here, I might have sided with the nun.

But I am experiencing a fantasy world where a demonic apocalypse occurred in real time.

‘This nun, is she still living in the flower garden? ‘How did you manage to survive until now?’ I can’t help but feel the same way.

I’m not telling them to go to war and die, but can’t they just give them some simple training?

It would also be of great help for self-defense.

In a world like this, I think children need to develop their strength even more. In the end, you have to protect your own body.

I was thinking about what to say to persuade Grace.

“Sister Grace!”

A middle-aged knight standing at the front of the group of civilized people shouted.

This is the knight who served as a civilized leader with the nun and even served as an interpreter.

This guy was just as angry as Tour and Bozak. What is this sudden acceleration?

“Do you really not realize that everything you do here creates a negative perception of us?

It’s not enough to ignore their culture, they’ve put us in danger too! Are you out of your mind?

This doesn’t end with just you alone! “They put us to the test too!”

“William, are you taking their side too? “Aren’t you embarrassed as a knight of the empire?”

The knight’s name is William.

“I’m embarrassed? What is there to be ashamed of? Did you still have the pride to feel ashamed? The empire has fallen! There is no cathedral anymore! “You still don’t understand?!”

“…”

Grace opened her eyes.

William, a middle-aged knight, continued speaking with a flushed expression, as if he wanted to see something.

“Have you already forgotten how hard we worked to get here, to the edge of the border?

Have you truly forgotten how much sacrifice was made to get to Bolvano?

Now we are short on food and people! There is nowhere to run! There is no such thing as paradise! “This is the last time!”

William was almost angry.

“So you’re offering the children hostage?!”

“You’re not telling children to go to war! Just teaching you how to fight! “I’ve been using Jingeom since I was fourteen!”

“I grew up in an orphanage run by nuns. Before entering the orphanage, I lived in a slum. There, I have seen many children who died as victims of adults since they were young.

Is it really only about teaching how to fight? no. If there was a shortage of soldiers, even children would be sent to the battlefield.

“It is not only against doctrine, but also against ethics.”

“It’s all just an assumption!”

“It’s not worth listening to anymore. It would be better to die than to pretend not to see such a terrible thing. “At least it’s not embarrassing to me.”

Grace closed her eyes. He is a truly courageous person with one belief.

William, frowning heavily, entered the crowd of civilized people and brought a boy and a girl to the front.

“You know that well, right? Ella, Jay. These are my children. I can do anything for my kids. I’m prepared to do anything.

Betray the goddess? You can do whatever you want. Tell the goddess who stood by while her mother and wife were eaten by demons to suck my dick.”

William poured out words. The nun seemed neither to see nor to hear, but she continued to speak.

I thought I knew why William was doing this.

“Grace! Please come to your senses! Get down on your knees and pray to Malak! I did something wrong, so please save me and ask for forgiveness!

Malak is merciful, and may forgive! hurry! Don’t you have to live first… !”

He wants to save the nun.

As a Loa, you must be thinking that now that I am watching is your last chance.

“Sister Grace.”

The girl who was quietly observing the situation opened her mouth. William’s daughter, Elada.

“It’s not something adults tell you to do. It’s not because the tribe people told us to do it.

“It was my choice.”

Only then did Grace open her eyes.

“I’m tired of waiting in a safe place for my dad to come back. “I’d rather learn how to fight and protect my dad.”

The eyes of Ella, the girl who had experienced destruction, did not waver.

“That’s nonsense… ! You are only nine years old. He’s at an age where he should be touching dolls by now… ”

Ella slowly shook her head as she heard the nun’s voice full of sadness.

“It’s not that kind of world anymore.”

As if broken by that one word, Grace opened her mouth a few times and then burst into tears.

“Ugh… Ugh… !”

I don’t know what effect those words had, but I’m sure there are circumstances of my own that I don’t know about.

Isn’t that always the case? A word that seems meaningless to others can shake one person’s heart.

I realized that the Goddess Church was destroyed, or I once again realized that the world was destroyed… I guess it’s something like that.

– …

Ella’s words affected me too. For some reason, Ella could see Paya.

… Maybe I was thinking like Grace.

“sorry… sorry… ”

The situation was resolved with an apology from Grace, who changed her mind after hearing Ella’s words.

It remains to be seen whether Grace will be able to blend in well with the Tribal Alliance, but I decided to be optimistic.

I want to give you a second chance. It wasn’t like he did it with bad intentions in the first place.

I guess he was trying to protect his children.

Of course, you should be punished for your troubles. This was left to the humiliated barbarians.

Are you really going to do things like twisting and hitting with sticks?

***

– Let’s dig.

I called Paya to the altar.

Lakhe, who was taking a nap leaning against Totem No. 1, was briefly sent to another place.

As soon as I arrived, I felt a warm touch, so I did something and it turned out to be a latte.

“Malak?”

Paya must have stopped by the feather house and there was a feather stuck to her hair.

If you look at things like this, you look like a complete kid.

– Do you want to join the battle and fight with me?

“yes.”

Paya answered without hesitation.

“It is a great honor and joy to be able to work with Malak. “There is nothing better than that.”

Paya did not fear death like other barbarian warriors. It is true that it is scary, but can we overcome it with faith in God?

Paya always respected me, so I should also respect Paya.

As a mother who believed in her son’s desire to study mathematics and paid for tutoring, she made the choice.

– Paja, I will bless you.