TRAIGS (Novel) Chapter 975

C975

"Raphael...?"

Raon bit his lip as he watched the woman in the sky, overlooking everything.

'Was she really an Archangel?'

From the moment the sacred pillar of light descended, he knew the blue-eyed blonde woman at its center wasn't human.

He thought she might be an Angel, but he never expected an Archangel, let alone one of the seven.

'Come to think of it, her aura is similar to Uriel's.'

The Uriel summoned by Derus and the Rafael descending from the heavens emanated a similar aura. It seemed to be a characteristic of Angels.

'Wrath.'

Raon narrowed his eyes as he turned his gaze to Wrath.

'That woman...'

-The words of the rabble-rouser are correct.

Wrath frowned deeply as he looked up at Archangel Rafael.

-I don't even need to see her with my eyes. I can tell it's Rafael just from that repulsive aura.

He gritted his teeth, expressing his disgust.

'Why did an Archangel suddenly descend here?'

Raon lowered his chin, his hand resting on the hilt of the Heavenly Drive.

'It would have been better to keep her identity concealed.'

He could tell without looking who had summoned Archangel Rafael to the mortal realm.

'Derus Robert.'

It was clear that the damned bastard had summoned Rafael, just as he did with Uriel. However, he couldn't understand why such an important card was being revealed openly instead of being kept hidden, especially when their forces were at a disadvantage.

-Tsk.

Wrath clicked his tongue deeply as he examined Rafael.

-That's not her true form.

'Not her true form? Rafael's?'

Raon turned to Wrath with wide eyes.

-That's right. Her true self isn't here.

He shook his head, insisting that this wasn't Rafael's true form.

'That's impossible...'

Raon exhaled sharply as he looked back at Rafael.

'Possessing such an immense aura, and yet not being the real one...'

The aura emanating from Archangel Rafael was now above the level of a Five Kings leader. While not on Glenn's level, it felt similar or even stronger than Chamber at his peak. It was hard to believe that this state was false.

-More than false, it's her authority. It's better to think of it as an avatar.

Wrath shook his head, explaining that it was an ability to imbue an avatar with the powers of the original.

-As the Archangel of Healing, Rafael could use avatars imbued with her original power to heal Angels on various battlefields.

He bit his lip, calling it a despicable ability.

'An avatar with the power of the original...'

While it seemed like an absurd ability, it made sense given her role as the Archangel of Healing.

'Then why did Rafael come here?'

Raon asked, licking his lips.

-How would I know that?

Wrath raised an eyebrow, as if asking why he was being questioned about this.

'Don't you know? You seemed to know everything else.'

-Hmm...

He let out a low groan as he looked up at Rafael. It seemed he really didn't know anything.

'If you don't know, at least explain about Rafael.'

Raon nodded to Wrath.

-Rafael is known for being the most insidious among the Angels. She approaches under the guise of healing, only to steal what is most precious to you.

'Isn't that what demons do?'

Rafael's actions, as described by Wrath, sounded exactly like those of demons in fairy tales.

-Exactly!

Wrath clenched his fist audibly.

-This cursed continent blames us for everything the Angels do! These humans with their twisted perceptions!

He swung his fist, expressing his indignation.

"Rafael is the Archangel of Protection and Healing."

Olga's fingertips trembled as she watched the golden light radiating from Rafael.

"They say she has the divine power to cure incurable diseases and even resurrect the dead. Among Angels, she's known for her benevolent nature. There's a legend that says she saved people even while receiving divine punishment."

Her description of Rafael was completely opposite to Wrath's. Despite her normally harsh demeanor and apparent lack of faith, she seemed moved by the sight of the true Archangel.

'Moved...?'

Raon quickly lowered his gaze to look at Rensia.

"Archangel..."

Rensia also seemed overwhelmed by the appearance of this mysterious being, her eyes closed and her hands clasped together.

'It's not just Olga and Rensia.'

The people in the Balkar Royal Palace and the neutral faction leaders who had just left the conference room also seemed to be praying, touched by Rafael's warm aura. Even though Derus had summoned Uriel, revealing that Angels weren't purely benevolent beings, facing a true Archangel seemed to awaken their faith.

'Could it be that the reason Rafael came here is...'

As Raon frowned deeply, Rafael clasped her hands together. Her snow-white wings, tinged with golden light, spread, and the divine aura enveloping her spread throughout Balkar.

"How unfortunate."

Rafael shook her head as she looked down at the humans.

"Humans are still burdened by pain and anguish."

Her eyes turned red as if she was saddened. Seeing this, even Raon, who knew the true nature of the Archangel, felt a wave of sadness that sank his heart.

"It's regrettable that despite changing times and many advancements, they're still destroying themselves, consumed by desire."

Rafael nodded calmly as she examined everyone in the royal capital with her ocean-blue eyes.

"But it's not their fault. The Lord of Desire is simply using them."

She lowered her gaze, her hands clasped in prayer in front of her chest.

"Don't worry. I'm here now."

As Rafael gently extended her hand as if she were dancing, a golden radiation bloomed, bestowing a massive blessing upon all of Balkar.

"I will save them. I will erase their false desires and help them live truthful lives."

When Rafael smiled, the sky seemed to smile with her, blooming with brilliant light.

"I am the one who blesses travelers. I will bestow blessings upon you so that only happiness awaits you until the end of your life's journey. I will cure incurable diseases, alleviate the cold and heat, and erase nights plagued by nightmares."

Rafael nodded, stating that everything would be happy if they followed her. Her melodious voice held a power that made it seem like she could truly fulfill these promises.

"S-She can cure incurable diseases?"

"Only good things will happen for the rest of our lives..."

"The blessing of an Angel..."

"Is this really true?"

People looked at Rafael with dazed expressions, as if they were hypnotized by her.

-How is that an Angel in any way?

Wrath frowned with hatred.

-She's a ghost haunting people!

He shook his head, unable to understand why Angels were favorably recorded in history.

"Time is short. If you come to me now..."

Just as Rafael extended her hand as if she truly intended to save humanity, a huge ball of fire erupted from the sky and exploded in front of her and the pillar of light enveloping her.

"What nonsense!"

It was Chamber. He bit his lip and snorted.

"Don't be fooled. It's all lies."

He stomped his foot, stating that Rafael's voice was imbued with a power of enchantment.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world!"

Ogram also shouted that it was all a lie, throwing a punch. His fist unleashed a transcendent aura that spun fiercely and struck the pillar of light. However, despite receiving Chamber's magic and Ogram's fist attack head-on, the white pillar of light remained intact.

"How foolish it is for humans to try to reach the heavens..."

Rafael gently shook her chin, not a single fold of her clothing being affected by Chamber and Ogram's attacks.

"How foolish."

She lowered her hand, seeming regretful instead of retaliating.

"Oh!"

"Remaining unharmed even against the attacks of the Five Kings!"

"She really is an Archangel! It's true!"

People prayed with clasped hands, seemingly more moved by this demonstration.

-This is also Rafael's authority.

Wrath clicked his tongue as he watched the pillar of light protecting Rafael.

-As befits the Archangel of Protection, her defense and healing are exceptional.

He lowered his eyebrows, admitting that this power was undeniable.

'Indeed...'

Raon gently ground his molars as he watched Rafael's faint smile.

'So Rafael came here to enchant the people.'

At this moment, all the powerful people on the continent, except the Five Kings, were gathered in the Kingdom of Balkar. It was clear that Rafael had appeared here to tempt the hearts of those who hadn't yet solidified their beliefs.

-Didn't I tell you?

Wrath snorted as he looked at Rafael.

-That woman is disgustingly insidious!

He gritted his teeth, saying she was the darkest of all inside.

'It seems so.'

He would get along well with that bastard. Rafael couldn't have come here alone. It was certain that Derus had planned this, and this insidious Archangel was carrying it out.

"What a dirty trick."

King Lecross, unable to hold back any longer, fired a sword strike. Despite not having fully recovered from his injuries, he unleashed a powerful blow, but Rafael's pillar only shook violently without breaking.

"Ah..."

Larian was watching Rafael with oddly bright eyes, her hood removed. It was different from her usual self.

"......"

Glenn seemed to have no intention of intervening, watching with crossed arms to see how far Rafael would go.

"It's real."

Olga's jaw trembled as she watched Rafael remain unharmed even against the attacks of the Five Kings.

"It really was an Archangel..."

Her hands trembled as if the god she had been praying to had descended before her eyes.

'Hmm...'

Raon narrowed his eyes deeply.

'This is quite dangerous.'

If even Olga, who didn't seem particularly devout, was so affected, the others were already looking at Rafael as if they were hypnotized.

'Wrath.'

Raon called out to Wrath, nodding his head.

'What is that authority?'

-It's a defensive art. It creates a strong wall of resistance against physical and magical attacks by condensing divine power into light.

He shook his head, saying it would be difficult to break with human power.

'Is it that strong?'

-That's not even her full power. Of course, your old man could break it easily, whether it's her full power or not.

Wrath licked his lips, saying that the other Five Kings leaders could have also broken it if they hadn't been injured.

-Of course, it's far beyond your power.

'Then it must be weak against your authority. Since it's divine power.'

Raon tilted his chin as he climbed onto the roof of the conference room.

-You understand well!

Wrath nodded vigorously, seeming to have grasped what Raon was thinking.

'Well, then...'

Raon placed his hand on the hilt of the Heavenly Drive, breathing deeply and slowly.

'Even if it's an avatar, the opportunity to take an Archangel's head doesn't come often.'

Looking up at Rafael, he operated the Ring of Fire and Glacier at its ends. He drew out the wrath from the depths of his soul, channeling it into his fiercely burning fingers as he drew the Heavenly Drive. A blue frost bloomed on the silver blade, imbued with a mental image that had reached transcendence. Raon Zieghart Style Sword Technique.

Seventh Form: Void Slash.

-That's not enough!

Wrath sent a massive <Wrath> authority to his mana circuit, stating that the power was insufficient. The blue frost burning on the Heavenly Drive burned even more fiercely, like flames, suppressing the brilliant light.

"¿Hm?"

Rafael lowered her gaze, noticing his presence, but the Void Slash had already reached her, transformed into a beam of light. The Void Slash collided head-on with the pillar of light protecting Rafael. The pillar of light that hadn't even staggered against the attacks of the Five Kings began to crack as if it were about to break at any moment.

As Rafael raised her hand, the light enveloping the pillar intensified, and the cracks began to repair themselves.

"You are..."

She looked at Raon, who had fired the blue sword strike.

"Yes. You must be that human."

Rafael gave a faint smile, seeming to recognize him.

"It's useless, even if you've used that dirty power. Your sword won't reach me."

Rafael shook her head, mockingly.

"How could a dove understand the will of a phoenix?"

Raon curled his lips as he spun the Heavenly Drive connected to the Void Slash. At that moment, the blue slash burned even more fiercely, piercing the pillar of light. The Void Slash was a martial art that combined Ogram's Fierce Wave Arts and Alice's Space Sword. After neutralizing Rafael's authority with Wrath's wrath, he drew out the true power of the Void Slash.

The flow of Ten Thousand Swords accumulated in the Self Room, Glacier's power reaching the 10th star, and Wrath's Wrath harmonized to fire a blue beast fang that pierced the sacred light.

"Impossible!"

Rafael tried to draw divine power by raising her hand, but the slash that had pierced space had already passed through her neck. Rafael's head fell, her eyes wide open, and the pillar of light collapsed like a sandcastle.

Red blood rained down on the heads of the crowd who had been praying with their eyes closed to the Archangel. 

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