Reincarnated in the Same World for the Nth Time

In the corridor leading to the confessional, there were several small confessionals installed, and on the opposite wall facing them was an angel statue.

A statue with only its eyes visible because the two hands holding the sword hilt were raised high, obscuring half of its face.

The angel standing solemnly with a huge sword planted on the ground symbolizes loyalty, and the reason for covering the mouth with a hand is said to represent silence.

Behind this angel statue holding a sword, a pure white banner with the emblem of the Sun God Rasphallara engraved on it was hanging long to the floor.

The wall that was hidden by this banner.

That was where the hidden passage that Aquila had found at the back door of the temple was connected to.

The presence felt from the front was two people.

Kahena slightly lifted the banner that was blocking the front and then looked outside through the gap.

Because the bluish moonlight was faintly illuminating the corridor, they could be found without difficulty.

Two figures standing near the window beyond the left wing of the angel statue.

Wearing pure white robes that signified they were priests of the Sun God, they seemed no different from ordinary priests if you just looked at them.

But to Kahena’s eyes, there were more than one or two strange things.

Above all, a sharp presence that couldn’t be hidden was felt from them.

“…There are two guys wearing robes, but they don’t seem to be ordinary priests.”

Kahena whispered so quietly that it was almost inaudible if you weren’t concentrating.

Aquila, who was listening to that voice that he could have easily missed, frowned.

Since Kahena said it, it must be true.

Her intuition couldn’t be wrong.

From the beginning, there were no believers to confess their sins, so there was no reason for priests to be lingering near the confessional.

Aquila took in the gap where faint light was leaking in.

Because he was behind Kahena, he couldn’t see outside properly.

It was when he was raising his heels a little and peeking out to check their appearance.

“Being this slow, I don’t know when he’ll come on time.”

“Come on. You have to expect nothing from that pig bastard.”

Aquila stopped moving at the sudden unfamiliar voices.

A high-pitched, irritable voice and a thick, low voice, as if they were tired of the long wait.

Aquila stayed pressed close to Kahena’s back and listened to their conversation.

“How long do we have to put up with that guy’s selfish behavior?”

“Isn’t he the type to just hand everything over as long as you answer him properly?”

“But look at that pig bastard getting even more arrogant these days and acting pretentiously. He’s acting like he’s the owner and we’re the servants. He’s only making us do troublesome things.”

Because the corridor was so quiet, their conversation could be heard completely without missing a thing.

It was as if they were talking more openly and without holding back, probably because they thought there was no need to be aware of anyone since there was no one nearby.

“It’s no use for that pig bastard to play king.”

“I’m getting sick of just looking at his face these days. I wouldn’t have any regrets if I could just stab his wobbly lower jaw once with a knife.”

The man with the low voice chuckled at the other’s words.

“He won’t be able to stay in the position he’s sitting in right now for long anyway. The Saint is figuring out how to kick him out.”

“Ah, that crazy Saint bastard……”

“I don’t want to admit it, but he’s a great guy when it comes to ability. I don’t know how many of our guys he’s pulled out since he came here.”

The man with the irritable voice clicked his tongue.

‘The pig is definitely Martio…… Judging by the fact that they’re saying things like that, they must be members of the Dark Guild.’

Aquila narrowed his eyes while pondering their conversation.

Moreover, although he wasn’t as sensitive as Kahena, Aquila also had something to feel regarding the presence beyond the banner.

Those who had their bodies dipped in the underworld, even if they had carefully concealed it, had a unique energy that was so precise it was like it had been measured with a ruler.

It was a presence that Aquila, who had faced them several times, could not fail to recognize.

“I get so scared that my heart drops every time I run into that Saint bastard. He has a face that says he knows everything.”

“Tell me about it. It’s a good thing we won’t have any more business here after receiving this information.”

“Come to think of it, the timing is really good. Thanks to that noble, the Saint’s attention is all focused on that.”

That noble.

Shen, who had been quietly keeping his place behind them, pressed closely against Aquila’s back.

He had been roughly ignoring the conversations until then, but it seemed like he had realized that that title meant Aquila.

Kahena lowered her upper body so that Aquila could see in detail.

Aquila tapped her shoulder a couple of times silently, then brought his eyes close to the banner.

The three of them huddled together and paid attention to the outside of the banner.

“I don’t know how he’s still alive… Al Sidhen has never made a mistake so far.”

Aquila tilted his head a little more at the word that suddenly caught his ear.

Al Sidhen.

A fanatic who worshipped Helitica, the God of Night, and a person in the position of High Priest.

Translator’s Note: 광신도 (Gwangshindo): Translated as “fanatic,” meaning someone with extreme and often uncritical devotion or zeal, particularly in religion or politics. It implies Al Siden’s devotion to the God of Night is dangerous.

Moreover, he was also an enemy who appeared whenever Aquila confronted the corrupted followers of the Night in any playthrough.

‘As expected, that guy seems to be involved behind Aquila Reshenhardt’s curse as well.’

It was clear that he was an opponent that must be caught this time as well, so Aquila waited for the next conversation.

“Is it because the blood blessed by the dragon is different after all?”

“You’re lucky that you said that story in front of me. If you had said that in front of the leader……”

However, before he could continue speaking, footsteps were heard from the right.

The men immediately stopped the conversation they were having.

Thud, thud.

It was a very clear and heavy footstep, as if they had no intention of being quiet or hiding even though it was late.

The footsteps did not go away but got closer and closer, and stopped in front of the angel statue where Aquila’s party was hiding.

“You’re late.”

“A pointless conversation got long.”

A voice with a slight metallic sound, a voice that he had heard even during the day.

It didn’t take long to think about who it was, it was Bishop Martio’s voice.

“You brought it properly, right?”

“What do you take me for? Of course, I brought it.”

The bishop made a rustling sound as if he was taking something out of his pocket.

Aquila looked through the gap, but Martio’s figure was completely obscured by the angel statue, so he couldn’t be seen.

“Hand it over right away.”

“Huh. Rather, I’d like you to tell me what happened with what I asked for?”

Although he was speaking respectfully, Martio’s attitude was extremely rude.

The member of the Dark Guild answered quietly, suppressing his annoyance.

“…I caught that bitch and put her inside the confessional. I had no choice but to listen to you this time, but don’t ask me to do this kind of thing again.”

But at those words, Aquila suddenly raised his head.

Was the one he was referring to Yuzelia?

Just in time, Shen seemed to have the same thought, and Shen tapped Aquila’s back.

‘There’s no sound from over there. Has Yuzelia fainted?’

If you turn right at the end of this corridor, there’s a spacious confessional that two people can enter.

Everyone who stepped into the Temple of the Sun was a believer who was faithful and dedicated to Rasphallara, but the confessional inside the corridor was a space only for nobles.

And if what the member of the Dark Guild was saying was correct, it seemed like Yuzelia was there.

“Oh. Is there anything I can do? I just believed and entrusted you to do well, since this is a very trivial and easy task.”

Martio spoke politely, but it sounded like he was sneering in any way.

“Don’t beat around the bush and hand it over here. If you talk any more, I’ll tear you apart.”

“Tsk. You’re so impatient. Here, here, take it.”

Martio clicked his tongue, unable to hide his unpleasant feelings.

And then he handed something over, but it seemed like it was an envelope containing thick paper.

The member of the Dark Guild took it in an instant and then took out the paper inside and held it up to the moonlight as if to confirm it.

“……Confirmed. What happened to the goods to be sent to Velma-Bourne?”

“I’ve completed that case as well, so you don’t have to worry.”

“I know that you made a big noise and then didn’t keep your promise last time?”

“Hehe. That’s because, as I said last time as well, the condition of being an orphaned child under the age of twelve who has been baptized is more difficult than I thought…”

“Don’t add useless words and just say the conclusion.”

“…There are three of them among the orphans who came in this time, so I’ve prepared them. They’ll be leaving tomorrow.”

Martio seemed to be offended by the man’s tone, but he barely finished the explanation.

Aquila clicked his tongue inwardly.

‘…He was selling the children who came to the orphanage.’

Judging by the fact that Martio and the dark guild members were familiar with this topic, it didn’t seem to be a one-time transaction that was only done last time and this time.

Kahena, who had been still without moving, shrugged her shoulders after hearing the conversation.

But that was only for a moment, her presence was still shallow and faint, and she didn’t rush out as if she was swept up in emotion.

Perhaps she was waiting for the right time.

“If the carriage arrives at Velma-Bourne properly, I’ll pay you twice this price. Check the place where I always leave the reward.”

“Kuh, hum! I’ll make sure it goes smoothly.”

Martio let out a satisfied laugh at the story of the reward and then coughed up a fake cough.

The member of the Dark Guild was about to move his feet while hiding the envelope inside his robe, but Martio stopped them.

“Then, before you go, I want you to move the bitch in the confessional to my room as a bonus.”

“……I thought that matter was over with me bringing her here? I told you just now not to ask me to do something like that again.”

“When did I say to just throw her into the confessional?”

The dark guild members looked at Martio as if they were annoyed.

But since they didn’t want to continue this troublesome argument for long, they looked at each other.

“…I’ll deal with it. Follow me.”

“Okay. Then I’ll go ahead and wait.”

The guild member who put the envelope in his arms nodded.

The guild member with the irritable voice turned around in the corridor and headed inside, and Martio followed behind him.

As their footsteps moved away, Kahena, who had been quietly staying still, immediately turned around.

But before she could speak, Aquila spoke first.

Because the enemies weren’t far away, Aquila’s voice was small and low.

“It would be better for Vice-Captain Kahena to catch the guy who disappeared with the envelope. It won’t take long.”

Her blue eyes, which seemed to have a lower saturation than usual because she was in the dark passage, widened greatly.

It was an expression that she didn’t know Aquila would say that first.

“Shen and I will quietly watch that side, since we don’t know what they’ll do while taking the priestess out.”

“Even if the Bishop doesn’t seem very threatening… wouldn’t it be dangerous? And there’s also someone whose identity we don’t know.”

“We just need to observe quietly. Even if we get caught by those guys, well. You’re here too…”

Aquila glanced sideways at Shen for a moment and then shifted his gaze back to Kahena.

“Honestly, I think it’ll be enough just to buy time though.”

Aquila didn’t have any information on Shen’s strength either, but Kahena was here anyway

With her skill, she should be able to capture the guild member without any difficulty and return here right away.

This was not so much a trust in Kahena herself as it was a belief in someone who had passed the mid-tier of Sword Expert.

Because the system didn’t lie.

And Aquila had absolutely no desire to stand here and wait.

“But…”

“There’s no time to be like this, Shen. We’re moving right away.”

Aquila cut off Shen’s words right away as he hesitated to continue speaking.

There was no time to delay any longer.

Because the man with the envelope was getting further and further away, and the sound of the door opening was heard from inside the confessional.

Kahena changed her expression and finally nodded.

When she pulled back the banner, the moonlight, which had only been leaking in slightly through the small gap, widely illuminated the inside of the passage.

“Should I capture him alive?”

“It doesn’t matter if you kill him and bring him back, since we only need one guy alive.”

Kahena grinned as Aquila continued speaking in an instant.

“Let’s do it as headquarters says.”

With those words, she disappeared from sight, and only the banner in that place fluttered as if caught in a whirlwind.