Episode 60
The next day, Kyoguk was turned upside down.
“As a former archbishop, I declare that I will support Mikhail Walpurgis among the candidates for the brave.”
1 The owner of the temple, Archbishop Narun, declared that he would support Mikhail.
This is not simply endorsed by one archbishop.
Archbishop Narun is the closest assistant to the pope, and in some ways can be seen as representing the pope’s opinion.
Such a person declared his support for Mikhail.
This was a problem that could be interpreted as the pope supporting Mikhail, depending on the interpretation.
A declaration of support from that one person.
A lot of things started to change with that.
Other archbishops, who were watching the situation from a neutral position, began to pay attention to Mikhail.
Not only that, but the thoughts of ordinary priests also changed a lot.
“What is this…!”
bang!
Archbishop Cillian slapped the table with a contorted face.
They knew that the Pope didn’t like them very much.
I knew that something would be done.
but.
‘This is too fast!’
I can’t believe I’m going to go out like this at this timing.
Everyone knows that the pope’s righteousness lies in the support of Archbishop Narun.
Of course, the position of the other archbishops, who had maintained neutrality, would have changed greatly.
“Huh, how could His Holiness… …”
“But even if His Holiness stepped forward, wouldn’t it already make a big difference in terms of reputation? No need to worry… …”
Other archbishops who sympathized with Archbishop Killian each expressed their opinions.
As they said, they still had the advantage.
The Pope’s authority is not the same as before, and Siegfried, the candidate they are pushing for, also has a reputation in the Church that is incomparably higher than that of Mikhail.
But that was then.
“It will be a problem if young Walpurgis steps in and damages Sir Siegfried’s reputation.”
An archbishop said coldly.
“Right now, we are relaxed because we have the confidence that Sir Siegfried’s fame and symbolism will overwhelm the young Walpurgis.”
“Aren’t you really overpowering?”
“That is the present moment. As you know, the Walpurgis are a very cunning family… …“
You never know what will happen,” said the Archbishop.
Archbishop Killian had no other objection to that statement.
in the first place.
His anger now also stems from that thought… ….
“…A young Walpurgis will never build a reputation. There is a case of annihilating the Prime Evil once in the imperial capital, but it is not a story that resonates with everyone yet. Besides, even if there is a possibility.”
Archbishop Killian’s eyes lit up with a gloomy light.
“It’s something to be cut off.”
“…!”
At those words, the archbishops’ shoulders twitched. But his eyes were very determined.
“If you do the right thing, you have to be prepared to get your hands dirty.”
* * *
“Ah, this fresh and beautiful air. It’s only been a week.”
A long period of research and production.
It was a boring car.
A smile came out of me in the outside air, which I felt for the first time in a long time.
Should I say that my brain is going to grow mold after being locked up in a temple for a week?
Anyway.
As expected, Archbishop Narun, who assists the pope, stepped in first.
It was a preemptive strike before Archbishop Killian could do anything.
‘The symbol of God in Cassandra… …’
The pope will not be able to support me.
Because even that Siegfried did not receive the symbol of God.
At the same time, if not completely, I also told him that Hekau is having trouble, so he must be doing this and that in his own way.
Things haven’t been fully resolved yet, but it’s safe to assume that we’ve made quite a bit of progress anyway.
Then, at this point, there is only one problem that I need to sort out first.
‘The murder of the archbishop.’
To be precise, it should be the murder of Archbishop Narun.
Because of that incident before the return, the position of the pope, whose support base was already weak, was greatly narrowed.
Thinking about who benefited the most from that, the eyes of suspicion naturally turned toward Archbishop Killian.
‘Something I can’t be sure of yet.’
The devil is insidious and cunning.
It’s possible that even your suspicions about Archbishop Killian are part of a plan for infighting.
‘first.’
But then.
“young master.”
Suddenly a voice came from behind.
I turned around and saw the butler looking at me with a relaxed expression.
“What is it, butler? You were surprised.”
“I know you’re not surprised.”
“I gave you a vacation, what are you already here for?”
At my words, the butler laughed.
“I rested a lot in a week. If you stop working as a butler soon, you will hear something from the Marquis.”
“Well, my father’s club is a serious matter. Admit it.”
I don’t know why a wizard has such strong muscles on his arms, but anyway.
“So what about the gift?”
“What is the gift? I don’t have that money.”
“Oh, don’t take it out. hurry.”
The butler, who was scratching his head at my words, answered immediately.
“It’s not a gift, but after walking around on vacation, the spirit smells like something.”
“Hoo.”
“So it wasn’t a very pleasant vacation. How can the church stink so much… …”
“Where is the location?”
“Surprisingly, they were the Holy Knights.”
“her.”
When I heard that, a laugh came out of my mouth.
Holy Knights.
Isn’t it where Harvey, who had arbitrarily dragged Cassandra a week ago, is the vice-captain?
By the way, Siegfried as well.
[I smell something.]
Set, who had been quietly listening, said with his eyes shining.
[I also got the feeling that something bothered me here.]
The set also had the same opinion.
If the two of them are more sensitive than anyone else when it comes to ‘misdeeds’, it’s definitely worth listening to seriously.
“Hmm, I do care.”
“Yes. And one more thing, this is another story I heard.”
“Interesting. Butlers get caught a lot, don’t they?”
“I don’t talk.”
“This is the gold coin I was going to give the butler as a bonus…”
“Uh-huh, it’s a joke, a joke!”
The butler urgently waved his hand and continued.
“Kuh hmm! Well, anyway, I can feel the spirit of the Archbishop, who is said to be Killian.”
“Keep talking.”
“What should I say? deception…? He certainly seems to have outstanding religious beliefs, but it seems that something unpleasant is attached to him.”
deception.
The butler’s intuition was quite good, so I couldn’t just pass it over.
Besides, if he dares to call it ‘unsatisfying’, it’s quite a shame.
“What are you going to do?”
“What? If you win, you should go.”
It’s nothing else, and if that unpleasant thing is sprouting in the Holy Knights, shouldn’t it be wasting time?
“Oh and the butler.”
“yes.”
“The butler has been working quite diligently, so I guess there should be some kind of reward?”
“Hmm. what all this… …With that, the butler held out his hand as if it were natural
.
“No, who gave it to you now?”
“yes? Then when are you going to give it to me?”
At those words, I tapped on the heart. A place commonly referred to as the ‘source’ of mana by wizards.
“The butler is old now, so I need to take care of myself.”
“…!”
At my words, the butler’s eyes shook slightly.
Of course, that agitation didn’t last too long… ….
“…Would you like to give me an elixir?”
“It is not a leap. I think I can suggest a way to become moderately healthy.”
lightly as if passing by. Without saying that directly, he stared into the butler’s eyes.
And for a second, the butler laughed.
“When can I get it?”
“Okay. I think it will be possible by the time this work is over.”
I said the last thing while looking at the butler with a strange expression.
“At that time, let’s open up and talk a little bit.”
Now with nothing to hide.
* * *
I immediately dragged Lian and headed for the Holy Knights.
The longer this is delayed, the worse the situation becomes.
“…The Holy Knights?”
Lian, who had been following her, opened her eyes wide upon hearing the destination.
“Why are you going there all of a sudden?”
“There’s something I’m worried about, so I’ll check it out and kill my prayers.”
“…good. I got that. Then why are you dragging me?”
“You couldn’t even fight properly with that vice-captain a week ago. Would you have been sorry?”
“that…yes?”
“That’s why I brought it.”
Whether it was before or after the return, Lian’s desire to compete was very good.
Of course, it would have been quite disappointing to have a halfway match.
“Let’s do it right this time.”
“Hoo.”
Lian’s eyes lit up at my words.
“Why do you do what I like?”
“And as a bonus…“
I immediately took out one of the things I had kept in my subspace pocket and handed it to him.
“When you fight later, try using this as a test.”
“hmm…?”
What I handed to him was a blunt stick made of iron.
It is lined with leather on the outside, and all sorts of incantations are inscribed on the inside.
“…What is this?”
“Try pouring an aura into it. Then I’ll react roughly. Oh, that makes the side with the groove look at the sky.”
At my words, Lian held it with both hands and silently let the aura flow.
Then at that moment… ….
Keying.
A bright blue light streamed from the iron rod he was holding, and a blue blade popped out of a slot facing the sky.
“…her?”
“It doesn’t matter whether you call it a magic sword or a magic tool, but it will be quite useful anyway.”
The guy who had been examining the sword with his eyes wide open glanced around.
Confirming that there was nothing around, Rian immediately filled the sword he was holding with an aura and swung it.
then that moment.
Huung.
The trees and rocks in front of him split apart.
very neatly.
“…her.”
“It’s not just a sharp sword. This time, look around the magic tool with the idea of ‘spreading’ the aura.”
“Hmm.”
Then, this time, blue smoke began to drift from the magic tool.
Huung.
A figure of a person popped out, assumed a stance, and held out a sword.
There was no substance, but that didn’t matter.
“Now wait a minute… …!”
“The swordsmanship is ahead of you. Isn’t something lacking just by learning it in a dream? Even if it’s not interactive communication, if you watch it, you will be able to practice more efficiently.”
Until now, in order for Lian to be taught by my future, I had to manipulate magic myself.
But now it’s different.
I came to the conclusion that I should insist on making magic tools for him.
perfection as a weapon.
Lian’s training partner.
A future lesson to be imparted to Lian.
It put all of that stuff in.
If it’s something like this, it’s probably a reasonable price even for a large family mansion.
Even the ingredients were from the well of Urd.
[I wondered what the hell they were making so hard for a week… ….]
Of course, I didn’t just make this.
These are just some of the things I did over the week.
“Isn’t it too much to be treated like this? What I did was not what I thought… …“
I’m giving it because there will be a lot in the future. Do you remember the beings you have seen so far?”
“…I don’t remember.”
“You will see a lot of those things. Of course, you have to be strong enough to overcome it.”
“ha ha ha…”
At my words, Lian looked at me for a moment with a complicated expression.
“What the hell are you…”
Rian, who was about to say something, scratched his head nervously.
“Ah, it’s a little strange now to even bother to be surprised by something like this. Right? You’ve never moved the way I thought.”
“What’s new?”
“No ha…”
Lian grunted.
“…Anyway, thank you.”
“If you’re grateful, be strong.”
The stronger you become, the more efficient you’ll be able to pamper yourself.
‘…Yes, I have to be strong.’
than the future that no longer exists.
Even more.
Great mage who transcends by regression
