Chapter 241. The outbreak of the Holy Kingdom War (2) I also considered a plan to deny the evidence thrown by Arel, but I thought it would be difficult.
Of course, if they are dismissed as sophistry, there will be nothing they can do about it right now.
but it’s a waste of time
Nelvenia asserted.
“…I give up on attracting the Empire.”
[Oh, can I still do that? Wasn’t it necessary to defeat Ernesia Kingdom?]
“It was to win properly.”
Slave soldiers were only needed to reduce the consumption of the Holy Kingdom as much as possible.
As long as it became difficult, the options did not remain so leisurely.
“I have no intention of surrendering.”
She raised her head as if determined.
[Are you going to fight?]
“I was ready from the start. Or do you have anything else to say?”
[No, no.]
He answered immediately in an extremely emotionless voice.
he never dries up
don’t even deny
It was like that from the beginning.
From the moment Nelvania became a saint.
Ever since he heard this voice in those days, he has never held back himself.
It was as if they were saying that it was your freedom to do it and your responsibility to be paid for it.
“I’m sure… it doesn’t matter. It’s me who swore from that day on. You just said you were watching.”
[Yes. I just watch and give instructions. It was like that in the past and it is like that now. Even if it’s you, Nelvenia, it’s no exception.]
“Then keep watching.”
Nelvenia made up her mind once more and left the room.
Perhaps because the saintess revealed her face again, noisy footsteps continued outside the corridor.
On the other hand, silence reigned in the room again.
The voice that had been silent for a long time since the last conversation with Nelvania a while ago.
[….silly.]
I just recited dryly and then fell silent again.
Nelvenia headed straight to the conference hall.
It was because the priestess who served her just received a report that the high priests were still gathered there.
“Since you are tired, the saintess… why don’t you hold the meeting with the priests later?”
To those who were worried about her physical condition, she briefly replied that she was fine and entered the meeting room.
Unsurprisingly, the atmosphere inside the conference hall was threatening, as if the discussion had continued.
“So, shouldn’t we protest now?”
“…that’s none of our business.
When the saintess comes, it’s time to discuss it.”
“Isn’t it the saintess who created this in the first place?”
Nelvenia frowned as she saw those arguing without noticing her arrival.
it’s shit
However, this was pretty much what I expected.
Rather, is this better?
He sighed and came in and sat down.
“I see you really think so.”
Only then did they look back at her in amazement as if they had seen a ghost.
“Lady Seo?!”
“…What are you doing even though you came in after making footsteps?”
She smiled bitterly and sighed.
“Oh, when did you come?”
“Do not worry. I heard all your thoughts.”
The priests were embarrassed and couldn’t even make eye contact.
Putting aside the charges, she is still the one in power in Seongguk.
And I’m keeping an eye on it.
Even if they rebelled against her, there was no one here who could reverse them even with force.
This was because, aside from the strength of the saintess herself, the female priestesses who silently practiced beside her at all times possessed capabilities comparable to active knights.
“I won’t comment on what I just said.”
“I don’t know what to do with the saintess’ merciful heart.”
“…I don’t think the situation is much better than that.”
“Anyway, what happened during the last meeting…
the priest couldn’t finish talking as if he was paying attention to Nelvania.
“Do you really think I did it?”
Nelvenia calmly looked around at the priests and asked.
It means to make sure you choose a side.
Fortunately or unfortunately, they are very quick-witted about this.
“Oh, how could that be?”
“Isn’t it the work of the bastards from Bonama and Ernesia Kingdom?”
“No way.”
The priests did not hide their true intentions and gave only answers that would not offend her.
She resisted the feeling of being fed up with the pretense.
In my mind, I wanted to just make them all like puppets with no will and get things done.
but endured
It is true that even these people are necessary.
“great. Then my answer will not change.”
“then….?”
A priest asks as if expecting something.
I remember him. He is a priest of a faction that actively participated in the holy war.
“I will never be swayed by the force of Ernesia Kingdom. We also have to be tough on it.”
“To be tough…?”
“They dared to despise our gods and blaspheme me.
Then I can’t stay still.”
For the first time, she put a smile on her lips, and then her face was cold.
“Assemble the entire army of the Holy Kingdom that is available. Contact the border and tell them to wait.”
“Can’t you stand…?”
“First of all, it is to prepare for an emergency. Please don’t misunderstand. But if need be, I won’t hesitate.”
Everyone held their breath as they understood what the instructions meant.
“It is to prove our innocence even by force.”
she insisted.
“The wicked claims of heresy will be judged with the holy sword. Isn’t that the teaching of the god we worship!
So I will choose the sword without hesitation!”
Saint Nelvenia expressed her official position.
Rumors about the meeting had flowed anyway, so they decided not to cover it up any more, but to officially admit it and respond.
Nelvenia, who stood on the podium, began her speech as if making an appeal.
“We already know that there are unsavory rumors going around. No matter what doubts you have.”
When I admitted that I knew from the beginning, I heard an agitated voice.
But ignoring it, she continued talking.
“However, I will take this opportunity to strongly deny all charges. I am innocent!”
As if pleading, she cried.
“The kingdom of Ernesia deceived the princess and taught her evil spirit magic, and also accused me of using fabricated evidence.”
The people of the Seongguk who heard that cry were silent for a while.
After a while, as if possessed by something,
“Right! The saintess cannot be wrong!”
They all started shouting support for her as if they were united.
As if reciprocating, Nelvania quietly raised her hand and made a gesture.
“How can I… that I who serve a god do such an evil thing?”
In the end, she even sheds tears.
The more he did, the more voices supporting the saintess grew.
no one notices
no one has any doubts
Everyone started blindly supporting the saintess.
“The Kingdom of Ernesia demands an explanation by pushing fabricated evidence and far-fetched theories, but I will never respond to them.”
Hearing the shouts of the followers, Nelvenia shouted.
“If you insist on asking for more than this, we will gladly confront you!”
* * *
Saint Nelvenia denied everything about the conference itself.
everything is fabricated
They claimed that everything was a conspiracy by the kingdom of Ernesia.
Not only speeches, but soon a letter of protest formally denying everything was delivered to the kingdom of Ernesia.
He also sent a letter announcing his innocence to each kingdom.
“…So it turns out like this in the end.”
I burst out laughing uncontrollably while reading it.
I thought I would at least try to explain it, but isn’t that what it is?
What’s even funnier is the people in the province who believe in giving speeches with tears.
….It seems like he used his ability, so there’s no reason to blame the people of the castle.
There were testimonies that even the spies who actually infiltrated it listened attentively to the saintess’s words as if possessed by something.
Is that hypnosis last time?
I use it conveniently.
It’s an instant to go hooking up like that.
Ugh, that’s why you shouldn’t do business with a kid who doesn’t know anything.
‘Anyway, I’m slowly starting to doubt that bitch’s identity.’
I called the fire spirit king separately after the meeting and asked him about it.
Other than that, I thought about it while thinking about various situations one by one.
….How can I look at this?
Hmm, but is it still too early to conclude?
“???? Arell.”
The one who called me, lost in thought, was the oldest brother.
“Oh sorry. I was lost in thought for a moment.”
“Okay. Anyway, as you said, the Holy Kingdom comes out like this.”
The oldest brother looked displeased.
It’s worth it.
This side submitted evidence, but at least they didn’t even try to prove their wrongdoing, let alone apologize.
I’d be fed up with their shamelessness.
“What are you going to do now? Would it be better to wait longer?”
“Don’t you already know… I think you’ve already decided on that?”
When I asked, he nodded his head.
“Yes. Waiting is the limit.”
“…Actually, Your Majesty has already put up with it.”
“I guess so. If it were my father, he would have sent an army right away.”
“…Come to think of it, what does your father say?”
“Even if it’s not the case, I heard quite a bit yesterday.”
I must have been scolded for quite a while seeing the expression on my face.
It is true that this is very upsetting to the extent that even my father, who has not interfered with politics since he entrusted it to me, sighed.
They commit terrorism on their own and pretend not to know it even though there is evidence.
It is understandably disillusioned with their childlike attitude.
“it’s okay. You don’t have to put up with it anymore.”
Anyway, what the saintess did was known.
The saintess is also at a point where she manages to sort it out somehow.
There, I also checked everything.
Then there’s nothing more to do than wait and sleep.
“From now on, His Majesty can do as he pleases.”
“I see.”
“yes. Looks like we’ll have to go to war.
The time has finally come to pay back.”
The Kingdom of Ernesia also made an official statement.
He expressed great disappointment at the attitude of the saintess who did not even try to properly confirm it even though she had suspicions.
And he shouted a strong will to accept the refusal to explain itself as acknowledgment.
Seongguk also chose to turn a blind eye, saying that he would no longer listen to Ernesia Kingdom’s answers.
Of course, the more repeated positions are expressed, the deeper the conflict.
Neighboring countries also kept their distance and refused to intervene.
No fool wanted to be beaten for taking sides.
Even that empire was in a position to keep its mouth shut for now.
But in the end, the side that wins is our side.
For now, it is to look at the liver without supporting either side.
There is no one to mediate, and the conflict only deepens.
And the result was natural.
“The Kingdom of Ernesia will go to the Zelnian Kingdom to ask Saint Nelvenia for an answer about this situation.”
It led to the result of King First directly declaring war.
“This is not aggression, it is the way to pay the price!”
It declared war for retaliation using the results of the past epidemic as a justification.
