Chapter 4: 4

How terrified was she to be told that she was going to catch a demon dragon.

A sigh of relief naturally came out.

The other priests seemed to be relieved as much as Noah.

“I was actually a little worried because His Eminence welcomed me so much.”

“Me too. It’s not a very helpful ability, but I wonder if I’ll be dragged into the dragon subjugation……”

Once everyone started talking, they began to pour out words that they had not been able to release because they were nervous.

“Of course, I was thinking of dedicating myself if the country calls for me, even if I have an insignificant ability.”

At Will’s bold words, everyone looked up to him and said, “Ohhh!”

“Isn’t the ability to not be aware of something makes you courageous? I will help the knights fight without fear.”

When Lina said that, everyone nodded.

“I’m proud of you as a young man ready to work for your country.”

When Anas said so, Will showed that he was in a good mood even though he didn’t know what to do.

The mood also changed into a harmonious one.

‘The nominee is Will.’

Noah was especially relieved as everyone seemed to be united.

Once a nominee is decided among the controllers, the chances of being selected as a terrifying dragon slayer are reduced.

By the time they had grown accustomed to the room and the people, and had a refreshment and a simple chat, Gabriel came in.

“Forgive me for being late.”

Even today he was glowing.

“As you all know, this time, the subjugation of the Demon Dragon Urvas is such an important matter, so His Holiness is in a hurry to find it.”

Except for Will, the controllers looked at Gabriel with an understanding smile. Because in their hearts they have already decided who will go to hunt the dragon.

“Do you remember what I said when I first met you all? That this isn’t all we’re capable of.”

Everyone nodded with serious faces.

“I have brought you here to unleash the hidden powers of the controller. You all will be trained here to further develop your abilities, and you will join the subjugation of Urvas.”

Gabriel’s voice had a unique power. From what they heard, it seemed like they had to work hard to subdue demon dragons by improving their abilities right away.

‘Come to think of it, was Gabriel’s ability persuading?’

“Today is the most basic ability test.”

“Starting today?”

Lina opened her mouth in surprise and asked.

“Yes. Please understand that we don’t have much time because the date of the subjugation is not far away.”

Everyone shook their heads a little as if it was a little difficult, but there was nothing they could do about it.

“I intend to test your abilities and qualities with basic prayers that do not require the use of a training hall or a separate place.”

Except for Will, everyone else didn’t think much, so they just listened to Gabriel.

“Then will you all please stand up?”

When all the controllers stood up, Gabriel said, with his palms facing up.

“First, I’ll tell you about the prayer that creates the shield. Everyone, imagine what the shield will look like and place your palms upwards.”

As soon as he finished, they all carefully turned their palms toward the ceiling.

Will stretched out his arms and raised his hands high, Lina and Noah at shoulder level, and Anas only pointed his palm up with his arms drooping.

“And say. Ta-da![1]”

“…….”

For a moment, silence fell upon the place.

Noah doubted her ears. She must have heard something wrong. She can’t believe the prayer sounds like “Ta-da!”

“Come on, show off your skills.”

“…… Please wait a minute. What did you just say to shout?”

“It’s ‘Ta-da’.”

“……!”

Noah struggled to think that there might be a very plausible sacred word with the pronunciation of ‘Ta-da’.

It was strange to hear that because she didn’t know much about theology and didn’t have good foreign language skills.

Still, it was difficult for her to speak out because she was embarrassed.

“Ta-da…….”

She heard Lina speaking in a very low voice.

“Ta-da!”

Will then shouted.

But nothing happened.

Everyone looked at Gabriel and he said, his hand slightly raised.

“It’s ‘Ta-da’.”

Will shouted in a louder voice.

“Ta-da!”

And yet again, nothing happened.

“…… Is it really ‘ta-da’?”

Gabriel replied to Anas, who asked with a bad expression.

“I told you it was a test of your qualities and abilities.”

Then Will shouted again with a frown.

“The best shield, come out! Ta-da!”

Still, nothing happened.

“Oh, my.”

Will glanced at Gabriel with disbelief, perhaps embarrassed.

Anas also shouted “Ta-da!” a couple of times before looking at Gabriel.

Lina also looked carefully with a troubled face and said.

“Your Eminence, the prayer is a little…….”

Noah also cheered for Lina inside.

‘That’s right. I’m so embarrassed. Who made these prayers?’

“Your Eminence, what are you going to test? Once everyone memorized the prayer?”

At Anas ‘ words, Gabriel’s eyes turned to Noah.

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“Noah.”

‘Oh, no.’

Noah made eye contact with Gabriel and quickly bowed her head. She was embarrassed, so she tried not to do it secretly, but she got caught.

Noah closed her eyes and said in a low voice, hoping that this time of shame would end soon.

“Shield, ta-da……”

Of course nothing happened.

She doesn’t feel anything in her palm either.

‘Gabriel-nim, I didn’t see you like that…’

In Noah’s heart, distrust of Gabriel surged up.

‘I’m screwed, it’s hopeless.’

Noah slowly opened her eyes.

But everyone was looking at her with a surprised expression.

Obviously nothing happened.

“What, what’s the matter?”

Realizing that everyone’s eyes were on her head, Noah looked up timidly.

“Oh my god.”

Noah covered her mouth.

She doesn’t know what it is, but there was a circular magic circle floating over her head that glowed transparently.

Seeing the scene, Will suddenly moved his hands back and forth and shouted “Ta-da!” repeatedly, and the other controllers practiced it in a small voice.

‘But how do I get rid of this?’

Noah moved her hands around in agony.

Then Gabriel’s voice was heard.

“Noah-nim.”

“Yes!”

“It’s Piyong[2].”

“…… Yes?”

“It is a prayer that makes it disappear.”

Noah smiled awkwardly at Gabriel’s friendly smile.

Even the prayers that make it disappear are really crude.

Something ‘piyong’, ‘piyong’.

“I expected Noah to have such outstanding qualities.”

As soon as Gabriel’s warm eyes lit up, there seemed to be a cry in Noah’s ears with a bell.

Congratulations, Noah Kaplan! You’ve won the title dragon hunter!

It’s a chilling cry that’s bright and cheerful, but something she can never be pleased with.

 

Noah was timid.

She had no interest in rising to a great position and seizing wealth and power.

‘If you have wealth and power, then responsibility comes with it. Most of all, you have to go to subdue dragons and memorize bizarre prayers. It’s never nice.’

The memory of losing her parents when she was seventeen was very horrible and frightening.

Going to hunt dragons for the sake of the country and the people was an honor itself, but it was something that Noah wanted to avoid as she directly experienced the fear of dragons herself as a child.

‘Since I received divine power training under the protection of the church, I have to go if I’m told to unconditionally, but……’

Noah was very burdened by this situation.

Her dream was to live a comfortable and humble life without any desire for improvement or honor.

‘My goal was just to meet a man who felt similar to me while working at the divine power training center after my teaching career was over and live happily……’

The most important thing for Noah was an ordinary family.

When she met a good teacher after losing her parents to the demon dragon, she realized that she could live happily alone.

But as time passed, she also missed her family, where they could embrace and care for each other.

Perhaps that’s why for Noah, the ‘family’ was different from the family that others thought.

It didn’t have to be her mother and father who gave her unconditional love and support.

Noah just wanted to be a heartfelt supporter of someone.

She needed someone to give that kind of love.

She thought it would be perfect if it were her husband and children.

She was happy just imagining the three of them holding hands and going home.

She can never be in danger of hunting a dragon in such a beautiful painting.….

“I expected Noah from the beginning, but you have the ability to surpass my imagination.”

At Gabriel’s words, Noah tried to force a smile, but failed.

She never thought it would be so hard to raise the corners of her mouth.

“Well, I’ve only learned one or two prayers…… I don’t necessarily have to go to hunt the dragon, right?”

Noah looked at Gabriel with a slight expectation.

“Oh no, I didn’t tell you in detail about the subjugation of Urvas.”

Gabriel summoned all the controllers who were practicing to answer Noah’s question.

“All of you are coming with us to this Urvas subjugation.”

“Yes?”

“What did you say?”

“Eh?”

Everyone looked at Gabriel with a shocked expression.

It wasn’t unreasonable because they thought that only one or two people with the most potential would go.

“The ability expressed through prayer is important, but your basic ability is also excellent. All of them will be of great help to the subjugation of Urvas.”

Everyone stared blankly at Gabriel.

 

TL Notes:

[1] Ta-da – 짜자잔

[2] Piyong – 피융

I don’t know why, but their prayers (chants) are so funny and cute at the same time. Hahahaha…

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