I Became the Guardian of Big Shots in the Game

On the way to Count Sharian’s domain.
The second night of the journey.
They stopped the carriage in a quiet open space to spend the night.
The sight of the children huddled together in front of the campfire was quite cute.
However, the content of the conversation the children were having was not cute at all.
“Ethan-nim will restore your intricately tangled fates. He is salvation itself, and the one and only light that will save everything in the world.”
“Ooh! So that’s why!”
Only Kenny responded to Levi’s lengthy sermon.
“Ethan-nim is the only one who has helped with my inventions!”
“He will provide even more help in the future.”
“I’m excited!”
Kenny rejoiced briefly before putting on her self-made luminous goggles and reading a book.
She was more interested in her own studies than Levi’s story.
Levi didn’t particularly stop Kenny either.
Because her respect for Ethan was certain anyway.
But.
“……”
The reactions of the others were not very encouraging.
Greg was taciturn and blunt, so he didn’t particularly try to rebel, but.
“Do you have something to say, Borka?”
“Not really.”
An attitude that anyone could see was curt.
Ponya flared up at that.
“Hey, what’s your problem?”
“Let go of this.”
“What? This…”
“I said, let go.”
Borka picked up a branch and threateningly gathered mana.
Ponya instinctively moved away from Borka.
“What are you doing?”
“Don’t touch my body.”
Borka brushed off her robe and sat back down.
“I don’t dislike Ethan-nim. He gave me food, shelter, clothing, cookies, and trust. But this isn’t right.”
“What isn’t right?”
“Calling him ‘Him’, saying he’s a savior. You’re packaging Ethan-nim like a god and saying strange things, so Elyssia is scared.”
Elyssia was an orphan who had been taken in by a Templar and had lived in the church until now.
To Elyssia, what Levi said sounded like the scary things the adults at the church would say when they spoke contemptuously of ‘evil heretics’.
“…Is Levi unni a heretic?”
“No, I believe in the existence of gods.”
“Then why…”
“The gods only watch. They don’t descend and extend a hand of salvation. But Ethan-nim is different.”
“…What?”
“Ethan-nim has manifested in this land according to an ancient prophecy and directly saved countless people. He saved me who was bound, and pulled out Hwalin and Hwaryon just before they were sold into slavery. He even reunited an unfortunate gladiator girl with her parents.”
While giving examples, Levi.
Asked Elyssia, ‘What has the god you pray to every day done for you?’
Elyssia couldn’t answer that question.
If God loves everyone and cherishes them.
Why did He take away Elyssia’s parents?
Because that wasn’t clearly explained.
“Don’t listen, Elyssia.”
But Borka was stubborn.
“Even so, don’t try to destroy Elyssia’s world.”
Deep wariness.
Ponya, feeling like she was seeing her past self, sighed.
“So stop it. I can’t stand it any-”
“If you can’t stand it?”
Sensing Borka’s body growing cold, she stopped right there.
More precisely, her body didn’t move as she thought.
“?!”
“What? Try doing what you were about to do.”
“Wh-What-”
The mana she had gathered scattered in all directions due to an unknown force.
Like this, she couldn’t attack or defend.
“Show sincere respect to Him. And believe and rely on Him.”
“……”
“Then He will fulfill what you desire.”
Though it was said to Borka.
The answer came from elsewhere.
“Is that true?”
Greg and Elyssia asked simultaneously.
“Yes, I know it’s hard to believe. I was worse than you.”
When she discovered Ethan in the Forbidden Forest.
It was Levi who immediately tried to rush in and kill him.
“But try sincerely believing and following Him just once.”
Though there was still a lot of distrust mixed in.
A tiny seed of faith began to sprout in the children’s hearts.

-Ding!
[The main story’s antagonistic force, ‘Etre Secret Society’, has been prematurely eliminated.]
[Etrion Kingdom, Etre Underworld Story Quest Act 1 Part 5 Clear.]
[Congratulations to ‘Ethan-nim’, 1st in contribution.]
[‘Ethan-nim’ is awarded the title ‘Eradicator of Corrupt Priests’.]
[Special rewards will be given.]
“…It’s starting again.”
“Pardon?”
“It’s nothing. Thank you, Hwalin.”
“It’s my pleasure.”
Ethan took a sip from the cup of warm tea he received.
[Would you like to receive the special reward?]
Since there weren’t many people watching, Ethan quickly accepted the reward.
[The special reward has been given in front of ‘Ethan-nim’!]
[Congratulations! You have won ‘Miracle Recovery PotionX5’.]
[Item: Miracle Recovery Potion]
[Description: Consumable item. When used, removes all harmful effects and recovers HP to maximum.]
It’s the highest grade of recovery potion.
As Ethan was putting the potions in his spatial backpack.
He felt something small caught in his hand and took it out.
“Ah, this.”
The special reward he had received before.

It’s a good item that creates a trump card to use in emergencies by copying one high-level skill and wearing it around the neck.
But.
‘Do I really need to use this myself?’
From the start, he’s not a frontline combat personnel.
He thought of a position that just provides buffs to his wards and backs them up moderately.
After actually testing this in the labyrinth, he was able to confirm that his thinking was correct.
‘Then who should I give it to?’
As he was pondering.
Just then, Hwalin, who had brought snacks, showed interest in the necklace.
“Oh my, what a pretty necklace?”
Coincidentally, the color of the gem embedded in the necklace was a clear amber color like Hwalin’s eye color.
‘Right, there’s Hwalin.’
Unlike her younger sister Hwaryon, Hwalin doesn’t have any special abilities.
So if she gets seriously injured on this journey.
‘It would negatively affect Hwaryon.’
Thinking that far, Ethan immediately copied the skill and.
“Hwalin, could you come over here for a moment?”
“Yes? What is it?”
He put the necklace around Hwalin’s neck.
“Are you giving this to me?”
“I copied and applied my defense skill. Always wear it just in case.”
“Th-Thank you. My goodness, it’s so pretty.”
Maybe because it was reflected in the campfire.
Ethan thought Hwalin’s face looked as red as her hair.

The center of Count Sharian’s domain, Rite Castle.
This place was unusually busy from dawn, unlike usual.
“Hurry, hurry.”
“Yes, Cecil. I’ll prepare right away.”
It was because a mana messenger ball had flown in yesterday evening.
[I think we’ll arrive by tomorrow morning. I’ll see you then.]
‘He is coming.’
So the preparations must be flawless.
Thinking so, the count’s daughter, Cecil Sharian, ran around giving instructions herself.
‘He might want to go see the mine as soon as he arrives.’
So she put knights and soldiers on standby, as well as hired mercenaries.
Naturally, the castle became noisy.
People were puzzled by the young lady’s unusual behavior.
“Who on earth is coming that’s making the young lady act like this?”
“I don’t know who it is, but it must be someone extremely important.”
When she started pointing out even the workers’ attire.
People jokingly said she might have secretly made a marriage agreement.
And a few hours later.
Three carriages arrived at Rite Castle.

“Welcome.”
“Hello, Count. And Lady Cecil, it’s been a while.”
“You must have had a hard journey.”
Ethan visited not in a personal capacity but as a special envoy of the Serdin mayor.
So he maintained formalities, but.
‘Why are they all out here like this?’
On the other hand, the welcome was also burdensome.
Not only the castle’s servants, but a considerable military force was on standby in combat readiness.
“Your companions…”
“I’ve brought explorers to investigate and eliminate the monster colony in the abandoned mine.”
The Douglan exploration team who gladly accompanied him, saying they could help.
They slightly lifted their hats and put them back down in greeting.
“Let’s not talk standing here, please come inside.”
As the count, the young lady, and Ethan went inside.
Complaints started to emerge among the knights, soldiers, and mercenaries.
They were called out from dawn and made to wait for a long time.
And the guest they welcomed was at best a young man who looked like a nouveau riche.
His appearance was clearly not that of a noble no matter how you looked at it.
Seeing the count they serve and his daughter fawning over and trying to please such people.
The knights were doubly angered.
“What exploration team, they just brought a bunch of kids.”
“Must be some rich guy who bought slaves to play soldier.”
Taking advantage of the moment when the Douglan exploration team, Sir Rashid, and Teacher Yuria briefly returned to the carriage.
A knight approached the children playing outside.
“Oh~ You’re wearing decent armor and even carrying a greatsword?”
“What do you want?”
Ponya reacted irritably.
The knight grinned and provoked Ponya further.
“Even if you’re a beastkin, it’s a big problem if you act recklessly towards an adult, especially an official knight. So watch yourself before I slice you up.”
“Hey, aren’t you going too far with the kid?”
“You’ll make the kid wet themselves~”
Whether they were trying to intimidate or.
Simply venting their frustrations.
They had chosen the wrong opponent.
“You son of a-”
“Wait. Stop, Ponya.”
Just before drawing her greatsword, Levi restrained Ponya.
“Oh, and who’s this lady? You look pretty decent but carry such a vicious whip.”
“Please return to your place while I’m still asking nicely.”
“What? Such an ill-mannered bitch. Not knowing your place, you dare-”
The knight immediately raised his right hand.
Wearing gauntlets, if hit, her cheek would burst and teeth would fly out.
But that wasn’t his concern.
‘No matter how well-treated, she’s just an arrogant bitch whose whore mother sold her into slavery for quick cash.’
But.
“Ugh!”
When he swung his hand down.
Levi easily dodged and tightly grabbed the knight’s right hand.
“What is this-”
“I only warn once.”
Overwhelming killing intent enveloped him.
Enveloped by the pitch-black aura flowing from the girl, the knight’s sight and hearing became paralyzed.
“Hiiik! Haaak! Haaaak!!!”
He screamed, falling into confusion stemming from loneliness and coldness he had never felt before in his life.
“Wh-What’s going on?”
“Sir Grode? What’s wrong with you?”
“Aah…”
When Levi let go of his hand.
The knight collapsed right there on the soaking wet ground.
“Wow! That’s something.”
“That guy will now be known as Sir ‘Wet Himself Holding a Girl’s Hand’.”
The mercenaries who had been looking down on Ethan’s group along with him.
Changed their attitude as if nothing had happened and mocked the knight who had wet himself.
Soon, Lady Cecil came running out from inside the mansion.
Sir Grode, having regained his senses, immediately tried to report.
That ‘a demon has entered the castle’.
But.
“What are you doing to our guests!”
“Y-Young lady?”
“Sir Seimdal, remove this trash at once!!”
Cecil ranted as if possessed.
“I, I…”
I was just testing them for you and the count.
He tried to make that excuse, but.
“I don’t want to hear it!”
Cecil kept waving her hands, telling them to remove him.
‘If Ethan-nim gets angry because of that idiot…’
Cecil glanced towards the reception room.
Fortunately, Ethan-nim didn’t seem to know yet.
“I’m sorry.”
The situation was settled for now as Cecil bowed her head and apologized to Levi.
People who witnessed the scene realized that although something seemed strange, Ethan’s group was precious guests who should not be touched.
And.
‘It’s a bit noisy outside.’
Ethan picked up his teacup, thinking ‘No way~’.
He wasn’t worried about the kids at all.
Rather, he should be worried about whoever touched the kids.
He put down his teacup and.
Continued listening to the count’s explanation about the mana stone mine development plan and the approximate location of the monster colony.