Episode 68
Archbishop Killian.
He was a priest who had served God here in the Holy Church for a long time, and at the same time he was the most influential person in the Church.
Even the Pope couldn’t ignore Killian.
He gradually increased his power within the church and filled important positions in the church with his priests in the name of sharing the teachings of God.
Then things got easier.
Even if you are a priest, your arms should be bent inwards.
Naturally, the priests who were influenced by him followed Killian’s words.
It wasn’t like a priest.
Even so, Killian was quite satisfied with that reality.
Time passed just like that.
In the meantime, he picked up a child who could only be said to have been blessed with divine power and raised the child as a warrior.
As he wished, the child grew up to be a great talent, and it was a good thing that he stood out in the Order of the Holy Knights.
There was nothing to be afraid of.
Until that young Walpurgis appeared before me.
“…what?”
Archbishop Killian listened to what the priest had to say with his eyes wide open.
I couldn’t move for a while.
It was to the point where he doubted whether what he was hearing was really true.
“The Western Holy Knights… …What happened now?”
“There was a big problem, and with everyone’s agreement, all activities were suspended for a while… …”
“What are you talking about!”
bang!
Unable to contain his anger, he slammed the table. My mind, which I thought I had barely calmed down, became complicated again.
Even because of the same guy.
‘Walpurgis!’
How could that bloody family, such as a dirty mage’s family, hinder themselves so much?
‘How can those heretics be so extreme! Why on earth does God… …!’
He groaned bitterly and cried out the name of God.
But God doesn’t answer.
It has been like that since before.
Ever since he was a young priest, he had prayed desperately to God and hoped for an answer, but God never answered.
Why?
he knows the answer
No, I thought I knew exactly.
‘Because this religion is not serving God truthfully.’
Yes. The Pope and everyone else… …I am not fulfilling my duty at all.
That’s why you need yourself.
“Archbishop.”
Then the door opened and someone came in. The moment he saw him, Killian’s complexion brightened.
“Hey, you came quickly.”
was a young priest.
With a nice smile and silver hair and silver eyes, he looks more like an angel than a person.
Should I say that I feel like it just by looking at it? It feels very cozy.
High-ranking priest of Haran.
He is the closest person to Archbishop Killian and has a lot of influence on him.
he said smiling brightly.
“Archbishop Haha has called, but you have to come quickly. He is the one who will be responsible for the future of the country.”
“haha.”
That sounds really nice to hear.
the future of the kingdom. right.
Because you can lead the country in the right direction… …Isn’t that why God has led you to this place right now?
“Yes, I called because I have something to tell you.”
“If you’re going to tell me… …”
Haran tilted his head.
“Could that…Does it have to do with young Walpurgis?”
“It is.”
High-ranking priest Haran was one of the few people the archbishop could openly talk about.
It was because, along with Siegfried, he was a talented person selected by the archbishop.
“Today, the work of the Holy Knights has been suspended indefinitely.”
“…!”
Haran’s eyes widened at those words. Because even that was unexpected.
“You mean the Western Holy Knights?! why the hell… …!”
“I can not know. But what is clear is that young Walpurgis was involved. Not good. It’s really not good.”
“her.”
Haran’s face hardened.
A ghastly light flashed between the innocent-looking faces for a brief moment, but the archbishop did not notice.
“In this way, it is certain that the evil sorcerer’s seed will disturb the order of the church. we have to do something So Haran.”
Cautiously, the archbishop went to the main point.
“What is your intuition talking about? If you have any suitable foreshadowing… …”
“Ah, if it is because of that.”
Haran laughed.
“Unfortunately, God hasn’t shown me ‘Foreknowledge’ yet, Archbishop.”
“I see.”
The Archbishop nodded, not hiding his regret.
“Yes, since your prophecy is different from that girl’s, God must be very cautious.”
That heinous year… ….
The archbishop’s face contorted as he burned his hostility towards Cassandra.
Harran just laughed.
He stared at the archbishop for a while with an expression that didn’t know what he was thinking, and then he lowered his head.
“now…May I go, Archbishop?”
“Yeah, let’s go. You will be busy.”
At those words, Haran immediately turned his back.
When he turned his back like that, his face was completely different from before.
A cold expression with no emotion.
“It’s been a while since we contacted you, did you have a problem?”
With a short click on his tongue, Haran walked away from the archbishop.
“It’s bothering me.”
There was an eerie red light in his eyes.
* * *
“Is there another devil?”
With his mouth open, the butler asked me again.
“young master. Is what I just heard true? It’s true that the devil is involved in this matter, but he’s not the end… …“
There’s one more guy. More than that, you’ve already been through the World Tree. What are you so excited about?”
“At that time, you had been sleeping in the prison, scratching your stomach the whole time! Of course I didn’t know!”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Surely that is true.
“That’s right. Anyway, if something big happens, they say it’s an old man and put it around, so I don’t know about this.”
“Well, whatever that is.”
“No, I don’t think that’s the case!”
I looked away from the butler who was complaining again.
Whatever.
“It’s just like I said. Archbishop Cillian I’ve confirmed that the old man has something to do with the devil. I’m guessing that it’s probably the same type as the one I destroyed in the Order of the Holy Knights.”
“her.”
“Being involved with the devil is itself a heresy among heresies, and a felony that even the archbishop cannot avoid.”
“But Mr. Mikhail.”
Cassandra looked at me with a worried expression.
“Heretic is not something that can be easily proven. We need accurate physical evidence that everyone knows and can acknowledge. especially…Even more so if you’re at the level of an archbishop.”
“Right, I guess.”
Cassandra’s words are true.
It is not easy to prove heresy, especially in the current situation where Hekau is not allowed to intervene.
physical evidence.
Words are physical evidence, the devil that Mayril decided to let in.
Even Delos.
‘Lotus is not easy.’
Lotus is the older brother of Delos.
A demon who was ahead of Delos in all respects, and was said to be inferior to most demons in terms of skill.
he’s hiding
Also near the Archbishop.
‘The Archbishop’s aide.’
Perhaps, if the stench is this strong, it is highly likely that the archbishop is quite a trustworthy being.
Not only that.
‘There is a high possibility that he was deeply involved in Cassandra’s disappearance.’
If you think so.
It can be seen that the things that can be said to be the starting point of all the worst situations before the return are quite intertwined.
It is clear that not all, but certainly not few.
how to cook
It is easy to simply kill the demon named Lotus.
As far as I noticed, it’s easy to be specific, but many things are intertwined.
Besides, if you can.
‘Because it’s better to use it more effectively.’
As a bonus, it would be better if she could also fuck Maryel.
There is nothing better than seeing a face covered in sheepskin contorted with anger.
“So what are you going to do?”
Lian asked with her arms crossed.
“It’s not easy to prove heresy, but you can’t leave that old man alone, can you?”
“that’s right. yes. however.”
I tapped on the table.
“But there is no need to think too hard about it, is it?”
“What are you talking about again?”
“We have the support of the Holy Father. Currently, there is no one in the church that does not know that fact.”
Has the Pope’s authority weakened?
That’s when things really don’t go well.
The activities of the Holy Knights were also tied up, and there was also a situation that the archbishop was in contact with heresy.
As a bonus.
‘I also have the symbol of Hekau.’
With this level of preparation, the pope will never be the same.
Sometimes the opportunity came along.
“Come to think of it, was the ‘qualification test’ three days later to directly check the qualifications of a hero?”
“that’s right. Three days later all the archbishops gather. It means that the highest powers in the country will gather in one place.”
“Hoo.”
Archbishops spread all over the world will gather in the Church in three days.
best stage.
There would be no better stage to prove someone’s heresy and burn the devil.
However, it did require a few more preparations.
In any case, directing is important.
We need to make a truth that no one will deny after three days.
“Here, Cassandra. I need your help.”
“You mean me?”
“I told you. I believe in you. And that I will support you as generously as that.”
So that the saintess Ariandel before the return would not fall into that terrible sense of shame.
This time, these two girls are put on the rock of the kingdom.
A saint and a prophet.
Even for that reason, Cassandra’s position shouldn’t be the same as before the return.
Her prophecies should be more respected and protected.
Because of that.
“You must have a desire to hear the voice of God, too.”
As an unbelievable prophet, he is not despised and recognized by all as a legitimate member of the Church.
At my words, Cassandra’s eyes flickered for a moment.
“That is…“
I hesitated, but I know.
It must be the future she has dreamed of countless times.
Even though she was rejected endlessly and eventually kicked out, she did not give up.
Rather, he tried to fulfill his responsibility as a prophet.
What does such an action mean?
Simple.
Even though she was treated like that, she couldn’t resent Gyo-guk until the end.
Because the one who saved her in the first place was also Kyoguk.
I’m not entirely sure because I’m not her, but I assumed it was at least something like this.
“Ha, but I’ve never heard of him. I just see the scenery ahead… …”
“Usually, you can’t even see that scenery. That means you are born with the talent to reach God.”
“…!”
Prophecy is, after all, communication.
Even if Cassandra did not hear Hekau’s voice, the future she saw was what Hekau showed her.
If so, she has a higher potential to communicate with God than anyone else.
“…Is it possible for me?”
“of course.”
At my words, Cassandra’s eyes widened. And her shoulders trembled a little.
“Then when…?”
“Three days later.”
I answered firmly.
“I intend to proceed with the plan in front of everyone, including the Archbishop.”
“It could fail.”
“No, I won’t fail.”
I answered in a firm voice.
“Because I’ve already finished talking to the person above me.”
“Huh yes?”
“I said it was over.”
I quietly raised my thumb as I watched her staring at me.
“It was an incredibly sacred conversation.”
To the point where my faith, which I hadn’t had in a while, evaporated.
Great mage who transcends by regression