Player Who Became A Constellation [EN]: Chapter 163

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Judging and sealing the fallen Constellations, protecting the Holy Order from behind, and being the god worshiped so fervently by the Node.

Loki was suspicious of the Pope’s true identity.

Pope Jaus remained silent at Loki’s words.

Jaus rested his chin on his hand and seemed to ponder deeply before finally speaking.

“What makes you think so?”

“Because the Constellation of Sin’s appearance mirrors yours.”

“Just that alone?”

“There’s also the matter of you protecting the Holy Order.”

“If I were truly the Constellation of Sin, why wouldn’t I have emphasized that fact?”

“Because you either didn’t want to, or you wanted to strengthen the faith in the Constellation of Azellan.”

“…”

“In faith, the presence of a single, absolute divine being is paramount.”

The absolute being must be only one.

The more diverse gods that exist, the more divided the faith becomes, rather than being unified under one.

The Saint concealed the Constellation of Sin to build his own power, but the Pope likely doesn’t stop it because he fears the division of the Holy Order.

Jaus removed his veil and smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

“That’s correct.”

“…….”

“Constellation of Azellan, Constellation of Sin. If we were to serve these two beings, the Holy Order would certainly not have reigned as the ruler of the continent for centuries. It might have been forgotten entirely. Therefore… the Constellation of Sin had to disappear. No, not only that, but other fallen Constellations had to disappear as well.”

It was obvious.

The moment the story of the fallen Constellations came to light, the omnipotence of the Constellation of Azellan would be questioned.

In the end, hiding that fact was also why they couldn’t extend their reach to the geographically challenging north.

So it must have been passed down orally through shamans.

“But I am not the Constellation of Sin. That title has long disappeared. This body is merely a lich [an undead being animated by magic] who has lost its power.”

Isn’t that just admitting it’s true after all?

The pieces are falling into place one by one.

Loki rested his chin on his hand and fell into thought.

“I know what you’re thinking. You must be confused because the Node worships something other than you.”

Rather than that, Loki was secretly pleased that he had a justification for avoiding work.

“But that’s not true. The Node knows of the existence of the Constellation of Sin, so they acted that way. The fact that you are a Constellation remains unchanged. In other words, you are definitely the Constellation worshiped by the Node.”

…That’s a shame.

Loki clicked his tongue and looked at Jaus.

It was as if he knew everything about himself.

“What am I?”

He had said the same thing to Urgart.

“The being who will bring the end to this world.”

Loki recalled the words of the monk.

“The Constellation of the End. That is who you are.”

***

The Constellation of the End.

The Constellation that kills the Constellations, destroys the world, and rebuilds it anew.

Jaus told an old story.

The Constellations he had sealed.

There would be dozens of Constellations controlling the angels.

Now that the Constellation of the Sea has appeared, these are stories that can finally be believed.

“The reason the angels targeted and attacked me was not to kill me and increase their influence.”

“Then what is it?”

“They threw bait to find out if I was alive and to gauge my power.”

That means the Constellations have sided with the Saint.

Saint Falles must have become their puppet.

“When the Constellations first started the Holy War, the first thing they did was kill the closest Constellation and take its body.”

The word used by the Constellation of the Sea came to mind.

He used the word ‘sibling’ when looking at Loki.

In other words, Constellations treat each other as family.

‘War with family and devour them…?’

Well, even the creator, Azellan, who can be called the father, was stabbed with a spear and held a banquet.

‘All the messed up stories in mythology are real; it’s making my head spin.’

A family feud over the world. Loki was caught up in that fight.

Loki pressed his temples.

“But if they have been sealed once, they will cooperate this time. They will struggle to live, because this time they will not be sealed again, but will die.”

“…….”

“I heard that you killed Calib, the Constellation of the Sea. The other Constellations will know that news too.”

“Is that why they’re cooperating with each other?”

“That’s right. They will form an alliance. The Constellation of the End can kill even a ‘Constellation’ that the Constellation of Sin could not.”

Loki burst out laughing.

“Didn’t you say that if you kill a Constellation, the world will be destroyed?”

In fact, by killing the Constellation of the Sea, anomalies occurred around the sea.

Rough waves and tsunamis struck, whirlpools formed, and waterspouts rose.

It is said that some islands and countries have sunk due to rising sea levels.

Thanks to that, supplies from Astoria became difficult, putting them in a difficult situation.

“The sea has not disappeared.”

“…….”

“The world will exist, even if a Constellation disappears; there will only be a brief period of chaos.”

Humans would quickly adapt to that chaos and live on.

Rather, they will evolve, progress, and become stronger.

As always.

Pope Jaus believed so.

“If you expect the Constellations to form an alliance, you must know what powers they have and what their tendencies are.”

“Of course. This Jaus does.”

The Pope knelt before Loki and bowed his head.

“For the one and only Constellation, I will spare no support. If you wage a holy war to kill the Constellations for the sake of humanity, this Jaus and the Holy Order will join it.”

Loki’s eyes widened.

“This Jaus, I swear to serve you in this place.”

To kill the fallen Constellations, for the sake of human survival-.

“From now on, the Holy Order is yours.”

Pope Jaus vowed to serve Loki.

***

‘Pope Jaus has begun to reveal the truth about the burned ancient documents!’

Such news spread throughout the continent.

And when the truth that the Holy Order had hidden for a long time was revealed, people were shocked.

‘Constellations really exist!’

That was an event that caused an uproar even among atheists.

‘The Constellation of Azellan in the ancient documents created numerous Constellations and angels-.’

That meant that the omnipotent Constellation of Azellan.

‘Was killed by their hands.’

It was the same as saying that he was not omnipotent.

Some people denied this.

“That can’t be true!”

“Pope Jaus has distorted the truth to maintain his life and power!”

However, many monks began to speak out.

“…The Order has finally begun to tell the truth!”

“According to the will of the former Saints, we have been hiding the truth, but now it is time to reveal it!”

The monks’ job was asceticism, prayer, and exploration of ancient Azellan doctrines in monasteries.

Among them were many sages, and now that the Holy Order’s crackdown has disappeared, they began to speak out about the truth they had hidden until now.

“…Then what, in the end, the existence of Constellations is not omnipotent either?”

Eventually, negative public opinion began to arise.

Once the Holy Order collapsed and even the Constellation of Azellan was thought to be not omnipotent, fundamental questions about God could not help but arise.

But even so.

Just because he was not omnipotent, they would not deny the existence that had been revered for centuries.

“It is true that the Constellation of Azellan created us.”

Rather, people began to get excited about the fact that the origin of mankind was the Constellation of Azellan.

Their faith was not wrong.

Their faith in Azellan was right!!

‘The anomalies occurring on the continent, the winged humans are not angels but fallen angels, and demons who stabbed the Constellation of Azellan in the back with a spear!’

“Fallen Constellations and angels rebelled and killed such a father-like being.”

For such people, the Holy State’s announcement was enough to make them hate the angels.

“Prepare the army. We will hunt demons.”

And the kings and nobles who faithfully served Azellan began to prepare an army to hunt angels, or rather, demons.

Rejection of the angels that appeared all over the continent arose.

In addition, hatred for Saint Falles and the Black Arbiters rose even further.

They must also know the truth.

Nevertheless, did they turn their backs on the creator and become corrupt!?

What an arrogant existence!

“Crush the heretics!”

“Search for those who cooperate with the Black Arbiters. Tear their limbs apart and punish them!”

Those whose faith wavered became atheists.

But those who had strong faith began to turn that faith into fanatical obsession.

Constellations really existed, and they could not leave alone the existence that undermined the basis of their faith.

‘Also, the Constellation of Sin and the Constellation of the End exist.’

And the Pope’s continued announcements.

‘That existence is now in Asgard in the north.’

This also caused a great ripple.

The Node’s Constellation really existed.

So the monks began to spit out the rest of the truth.

“…The Constellation of Sin was the one who sealed the fallen Constellations.”

“The fact that the Holy Order has collapsed and angels have appeared means that that being has become human.”

Then how should we interpret it?

“…The King of the Node.”

Could it be that the King of the Node who rules the Node is the Constellation of Sin?

“And in fact, the one called the Constellation of Sin was the Constellation of the End….”

“Or the two are the same person….”

It’s a haphazard interpretation.

But that is what clergymen and theologians have been doing all the time, and whatever they say has an impact.

In times of continued chaos, even small rumors are likely to be amplified and exaggerated.

And for those who were suffering, it was a small game that could escape reality even a little.

‘I, Pope Jaus, recognize Loki, the ruler of the north, as an existing Constellation.’

The Pope’s shocking remarks continued.

‘Therefore, I, Jaus, vow to serve the Constellation of Asgard.’

This meant that the Holy Order would be subordinated to Asgard as a simple religious force, not a country.

‘They are preparing for a holy war to kill the fallen Constellations.’

The Pope’s declaration also affected the Holy Order.

‘Brothers and sisters born of Azellan, come to Asgard! Show your courage and righteousness to the Constellation of Azellan!’

There were those who moved accordingly.

“…It is a holy war.”

The Holy Knights of the Holy Order.

“We will judge the fallen Constellations.”

The clergy.

“For the judgment of the heretics, we will meet the Constellation.”

Monks and nuns moved and began to head to Asgard for pilgrimage.

An unprecedented pilgrimage took place.

***

One of Loki’s tasks has increased.

‘…Damn Jaus.’

He had forgotten that his words had considerable influence.

The pilgrimage continued with his one word recognizing Loki as a Constellation, and as a result, believers of the Holy Order formed an endless procession and came to Valhalla Palace.

‘Now they are servants who serve you. I hope you will take care of them with love and compassion.’

Therefore, in the early morning, he had to open the palace gates and face those who came on pilgrimage.

The long line of them looks at Loki and prays with sincere hearts.

Some people are even moved to face an existing god.

“Constellation, I will dedicate my family, body, bloodline, and soul to you.”

In addition, even the heads of the Holy Order families who serve Loki and join the Holy War of Asgard came directly.

‘You guys, have you forgotten the war a while ago?’

Those who shouted heretics and hated the Node and Asgard now lower themselves and kneel and pray to serve.

‘The appearance of the Saintess must have had an impact….’

Just how great is the Pope’s position in their hearts?

‘With one word from the Pope, cardinals and archbishops began to join Asgard.’

A group of healers that did not exist in Asgard was created.

It would further improve the combat abilities of the ignorant Node warriors.

“Great Constellation! Your humble servant greets you.”

Loki was spending his pilgrimage routine.

“Please, punish the fallen Constellation that is invading our land!”

The second Constellation subjugation request came in.