Seiya - Literally Starts a Cult

“People, listen carefully. The Dragon Lord is unbelievably strong, and many of you are going to die.”

A deep silence calms the townspeople, who were excited to become heroes. Then, out of nowhere, Seiya smacks me on the back.

“Huh?!”

Everyone’s eyes turn to me as I stagger. Wh-what the…?! What’s going on?!

“But we have the Goddess of Salvation on our side. We have the Goddess’s protection.”

The crowd cheers wildly as Seiya flatters me. He points at me and continues:

“Behold. The false idol, the Seraph, cannot even compare to her divine form.”

“Sh-she is beautiful, now that he mentions it!”

“Her celestial beauty cannot be ignored!”

Ngh…!

In the midst of my confusion, Seiya furthermore points to Cerceus.

“The God of Swords here is included as well.”

“What am I, a cheap complimentary gift?!” shouts Cerceus, but the townspeople’s excitement doesn’t dwindle. Seiya continues:

“There is nothing for us to fear, for we have the protection of two deities on our side. Even if we die in battle, we will surely be reunited in heaven. In fact, only after your deaths will your true lives begin.”

“O-our lives will start after we die…? I don’t know what that means, but I’m starting to feel like he’s right!”

“Me too! I’m not afraid of death anymore!”

Growing more uncomfortable, I whisper into Cerceus’s ear.

“I-is it just me, or is this starting to turn into a scary cult?”

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Volume 7, Chapter 34