Divine Protection: The Pride System

Episode 32: Next Goal

In the dark forest, Rogant walks alone in the middle of the night. He walked while humming as usual.

There was nothing important he wanted to do, he just felt like going for a walk.

When Rogant said that. Kizuna insists on joining, but Rogant refuses.

He also left Meily with Kizuna at the inn. After all, Meily had fought hard this time.

So, at least for now let him rest for a while.

“... May you be happy in nature there.”

Rogant put his hands together, closed his eyes, and prayed in front of someone's grave.

It was the tomb of a woman named >Reyna Loyalis<

Meily and Kizuna have teamed up to bury her in this forest.

It's all over, or rather it's all about to start. The real Rogant's journey.

[... This is the beginning of the Master's journey. So instead of better you rest.”

A woman's voice was heard inside Rogant's head. Hearing that, Rogant looked up at the sky and said.

“I just want to take a short walk, you don't have to worry, Pride-chan.”

[If the streets, not better in the city. Why should it be outside?]

Getting a question from the Pride System, Rogant let out a sigh that let out a hint of fog.

“Well, this is not an outside or inside issue. I just want to change the mood.”

[Like that? I don't really understand.]

“One day, you will understand.”

They continued to speak under the moonlight which was only half a part. Rogant smiled slightly and raised his body, standing up.

After finishing the pilgrimage, he continued his walk in the cold middle of the night.

He continued walking while humming, a gentle smile looking extremely mysterious as he continued walking.

As time went on, Rogant found a good place. It was an open and stunning sight.

A hill at the end of the forest, as Rogant looked up. He could clearly see all the stars from there.

Rogant decided to rest for a while at the place, he bought a cup of milk coffee from his >System Shop<.

Buy a tent seat and relax while looking at the stars in the sky.

[By the way, Master. Your acting while seizing Kizuna-chan's heart earlier is really great. Have you studied acting before?]

Rogant's eyebrows twitched slightly as the Pride System asked.

He frowned seriously and replied in an annoyed tone.

“Pride-chan, please don't destroy my current atmosphere. Did you do it on purpose?”

[I'm sorry, Master. Is that a sensitive question?]

There was not a single sense of guilt heard from the voice of the Pride System. But, Rogant just ignored him.

He sipped his coffee and let out a long sigh, then said in a small voice.

“No. Not really, it's just that I'm a little less fond of you talking about troublesome things at a time like this.”

There was a hint of sadness and anger in his words, Pride System understood that his Master was lying.

However, he simply kept silent without following through on his talk for the convenience of his Master.

Rogant blinked his eyes and stared at the night ceiling.

As he did so, there was suddenly a shooting star visible in the sky full of stars in front of him.

The atmosphere was very calm and peaceful, Rogant nodded in satisfaction with the current situation.

“Well, if Meily were here, it would be very noisy now. Sometimes like this is also not bad.”

[Oh yes, Master. Why did you let Meily-chan fight on her own? Not that it's less efficient.]

If someone were to see Rogant right now, he might look like a crazy person talking to himself.

But Rogant did not care at all. Having a conversation partner is good, however.

Smiling gently as usual, Rogant replied to the Pride System question casually.

“Hmmm, can say I'm just too paranoid.”

[You mean?]

“Because I know that this time my opponent is a nine-tailed fox. I had to be on my guard, so I let Meily fight on her own to get some information.”

[Not the information from the memories you stole is enough. Why be so careful that far?]

By using his Unlimited Skill >Sinner Authority<, Rogant can add other people's memories into him.

Back then, she had added the memory of >Reyna Loyalis< into her and got some information.

He knew that his opponent this time was one of the famous great beings in the demi-human race.

He also knows that Kizuna is a user of >Unique Bless: Saint< which is very rare, so that's why. Rogant has to be careful more than usual.

His opponent was a majestic being with the blessing of Unique Bless, he had to think about the various possibilities that existed.

Considering all the situations and making the perfect plan, for that he needs to make Meily as bait.

He needs to figure out how Kizuna fights and how she is.

Any information as small as that is crucial to Rogant's victory.

Then the most important thing was whether he was stronger than Meily or not. If so, Rogant should withdraw.

[It doesn't mean you sacrificed Meily-chan. Why did you do that?]

“There is no special reason. It's too much trouble to think about it. In the end, Meily is fine, right?”

[I think you should be more gentle in treating a girl.]

Rogant only snorted softly and considered the word Pride System unimportant.

Tools are tools, it is true that we must use tools carefully. But, Rogant was not such a gentle person.

He will use everything just to grant his selfish desires.

However, to be honest, Rogant also did not want Meily dead at that time. He just wanted to test Meily...

Will he be able to stay with Rogant or not? She also had to teach Meily a little lesson.

She must not let Meily think that there was no one stronger than her.

That way, Meily can grow and develop stronger and stronger from the experience she gets.

It was a gamble, but even if Rogant lost, he still had nothing to lose. So, in the end he didn't care much.

[Master, I'm sure you'll one day be stabbed in the back.]

“Yes yeah, I'll think about it. Anyway, even if I get stabbed in the back, I'll definitely be fine, right?”

[Sure, as long as the Master has >Book of Destiny< you will be fine.]

“It's amazing.”

Rogant chuckled as they continued to talk leisurely like professional office people.

The night continued to pass, but they remained there chatting while drinking milk coffee under the sea of stars.

The night wind is getting cold. After several hours of rest, Rogant finally intends to move back.

Burn the trash of her milk coffee cup and stand up from that place.

“Alright, it's getting colder too. We'd better just go home, I'm sure Kizuna's a little worried. If it's Meily, I think she's asleep.”

Putting back the camp chair in his >Inventory<, Rogant wants to go home to their inn that Kizuna has prepared using the money.

Although in the treaties women make the heart of a man in Rogant a little uncomfortable.

... But now he doesn't care about it.

They are partners now, so they have to help each other.

With that in mind, Rogant assures himself that everything is fine.

“By the way, Master. When will you continue your next journey?”

Before Rogant could walk, Pride System asked him.

Rogant after doing a little light exercise to relax his stiff muscles, he replied.

“We will go after this winter is finished.”

“Alright, have you set your next destination?”

Hearing that, Rogant closed his eyes as if he was contemplating something.

After which, he opened his eyes and smiled very happily, then said.

“We will go to >Temple of Life<, where he says there is a white haired girl who is confined.”

A strong wind instantly caressed Rogant's white hair that shone brightly like the moon in the night sky.

However, there was a hint of ruthlessness and plain excitement that dyed his white hair.

>Night Rogant< takes pride in its next destination.