226 – Reorganization-1
{…But is it really okay?}
“What’s wrong with a nobleman called a saint? According to the doctrine, isn’t this an act that should be encouraged?”
Leonardo simply drank tea while sitting.
The adult Lumine and Angela next to me couldn’t help but worry about such a relaxed attitude.
It was obviously the right thing to do, but the question naturally came out because of an action that didn’t seem to come from ‘Reynald’.
“…That’s true, but… You suddenly said you’d receive an apology for three days…”
After the situation was sorted out, what Leonardo started to receive an apology and made it public.
Originally, it was common for Leo who used black magic to not be rotten, but from the moment Angela appeared, her game was reversed.
Because the fair Gallo Weed and Charlian, who directly opened her knee to her, were expelled under the guise of her honorable retirement, and the whole family was on the brink of collapse.
{I’d rather go directly to everyone…}
“Is there any sense in sincerity when a superior forces you to apologize?”
That was not wrong.
Rather, it was a religious argument beyond morality.
Apology was meaningful only when it was voluntarily.
Angela only thought that Leonardo’s intention was to discipline the temple and take the initiative.
{…Sorry. As a cleric, my thoughts were short.}
[It’s okay. Short enough even as a person.]
{Sage, shut up!!}
The wise man who appeared before he knew it also helped Leo talk and made fun of her saintess.
“Anyway, they decided to do it autonomously, so they will take care of it.”
“…Is it okay this way?”
Looking at Leo, Lumine thinks of it again.
The world turned into a hell created by the collapse of the temple.
I was unintentionally worried about whether this kind of apology would really solve the problem.
“Why do guys who live by faith have so many doubts? Going is helping now. Look at Krisna’s condition.”
“…I see. All right. God bless you.”
“Okay. What nonsense to heresy.”
Though he said that, Leonardo was not very hostile.
Without anger, the two adults went outside feeling relieved. Although he did not belong to Reinhardt, he decided to follow Leonardo’s judgment regardless of the authority of the head of state.
Soon after the two adults left, there was a moment of silence.
Perhaps since I was with the sage, there has never been such an awkward air.
Even when we first met, even the car whose memories had just disappeared had never been this hard.
Knowing each other more than when we didn’t know each other at all, the air flow had no choice but to harden.
[…You, in the Holy Sword… You checked with Black Aria, right?]
It was the wise man who took luck first.
Contrary to his appearance and tone, he was obliged to lead uncomfortable conversations as an elder.
“I’m talking about my memories.”
Leonardo answered briefly without making eye contact with the wise man. In fact, he is said to be a teacher, but after the loss of memory, it was as if there were no memories with him at all.
It would have been even more awkward than it is now if the disposition or level was very different.
“It wasn’t cool. I don’t know how, and I doubt if there is.”
Originally, it was a case of barely holding on to the power of the holy sword, where all the memories would be blown away.
In the first place, it wouldn’t be strange if all of Leonardo’s memories were lost due to contact with the demon king.
[…Is that so.]
Despite his appearance as a boy, the sage’s expression showed the bitterness of old age.
Since there was no room for further delay, the resignation that came out was only bitter.
“…If it’s that risky…”
[No, not like that.]
Do not dry.
Leonardo was also responsible for coming here.
Maybe he would have been different if he had been a little less arrogant.
[It should be taken for granted. Don’t worry about that.]
“…It’s my memory, but I have no choice but to care, right?”
[That’s right, you’re hitting a candle to say a cool line.]
In spite of the words, Leo was relieved on the other hand.
As for the memories, you can leave them to the sages.
“…Come to think of it…”
At that moment, what he saw the moment he came out of the holy sword passed his head.
Obviously what Ruben Reinhardt was saying to himself…
“…Do you mind if I come in?”
A knocking sound is heard and the voice of an old man resounds.
“It is open.”
“I see. Excuse me.”
Seonghwang entered through the door and sat down with his head bowed.
He thought he would come quickly, but he didn’t know that the representative of the priesthood leading the temple would come first.
“Did you sleep well? I’ve done too many…”
Seonghwang’s expression darkened at the joke that was filled with muscle and blood even though he had bones.
Leonardo’s trauma couldn’t be easily endured even by Ariaspil. I’ve been touching it for more than 10 seconds, so I won’t be able to stop it without dreaming.
“…It’s okay if you don’t speak. Because I don’t deserve respect.”
All Seonghwang saw was trauma, and he had no information about the future.
However, an idiot who simply dismissed Leo as having lived a difficult life, even after going through the pain he would feel in hell, would not have the ability to rise to the throne.
“As you please.”
With that said, Leonardo poured his tea into the cup with one hand and held it out to Seonghwang.
“…I don’t know what to say…”
“I’m here to apologize, so you just have to apologize.”
It seemed like a rude remark, but for Leo, it was to reduce the burden on Seonghwang.
Looking at Seonghwang’s expression now, he seemed to have nothing to say even though he had ten mouths.
“…I believed in the Lord, but I also recklessly believed in humans. I didn’t have any real doubts about myself.”
Seonghwang still felt Leo’s words hit the mark.
His own belief was focused on worship of God, but not on trust in human beings.
This was a problem that I deserved to reflect on as a leader and leader.
“I’m really sorry for bothering you like this.”
Seonghwang bowed his head to Leonardo and apologized.
As a priest, he had no choice but to choose the path of heresy, and he had to admit his fault,
He had to sincerely ask for forgiveness from the young man who was trying to pay off the ugly debt he had made as an adult.
“Yes, change from now on. Then go.”
“…I understand.”
As soon as the words were finished, Seonghwang stood up and went to the door. Leo asked back as if he was rather perplexed by such an immediate agreement.
“Aren’t you trying to stay longer?”
If you talk to yourself, you might get information about the future. This is something that naturally sparks curiosity without thinking about the benefits.
Nevertheless, when Seonghwang was told to leave, he complied without question.
“…Apology shouldn’t end with words. You have to do what you can and do.”
“Oh, did you get that far? It seems that they did not succeed only with their faith.”
It may seem like a rude expression, but it was an expression of recognition.
Seonghwang had already noticed the main purpose hidden in this counseling form of apology. Although he was so eager to listen to him.
“…What do we, or me, need to change the most?”
Finally, Seonghwang saw according to his own revelation.
He followed the revelation that he was taught.
“I have no choice but to think for myself. Even if I let you know, it’s just following my thoughts. But…”
Leo asked for the most basic thing, hoping that this would change.
“The Korean language is taught on a large scale. There is too much word confusion.”
The difference between doubt and confirmation.
The difference between desire and will.
The difference between faith and credit, etc.
If such a confusion of words is taught extensively, the temple will make great progress.
“Okay.”
Seonghwang truly came to respect a man named Leo.
He never closed his eyes, even in the dark, in a world without light.
* * *
Starting from that day, priests who apologized came to Leo one after another.
Some people come alone after careful consideration, while others come in groups of five because it is difficult to do it alone.
There were people who sincerely apologized, and there were people who felt sorry for Leo, who used black magic, but half-forced to apologize because of Angela’s existence.
Leonardo didn’t say much and just accepted and sent their apologies.
This was done because there was no reason or time to say good words one by one.
The repetition of such apologies and replies continued for three days.
And the time of dawn as the third day comes to an end.
“Are you here? You came earlier than expected.”
At that midnight hour, Leonardo called Lumine and Ariaspil.
“I don’t think I deserve to come late…”
Not only Ariasviel, but even Lumine looked at Leo with a guilty expression.
The reason I accepted the apology until now is because, in a way, it must be to relieve my anger and give the people of the temple a chance.
“…Are you going to punish the believers who didn’t apologize…?”
Lumine knows how shameless this question is.
They tried to kill him because he had a benefactor who saved his own life and the lives of his comrades and killed the berserker.
A situation where even the hero, who is not a criminal, feels betrayed.
Emotionally, it was no exaggeration to leave.
Nevertheless, as an adult, I had no choice but to ask questions.
Of course, the question comes up without hesitation if there is a way to save the same believers, even though they know that they will face punishment.
“No, not all.”
But Leonardo’s answer was unexpected.
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It was a word that did not feel the slightest bit of hatred or anger.
“Look at this.”
In Leonardo’s hands, various papers were organized. Even the wise men help, and the paper folders divided into different colors go into their hands.
“…This is…”
For each item, the name of the priest was written, and each name was divided into different marks.
Lumine and Ariaspil were able to tell who apologized and who did not by the classification of the mark.
“As soon as I asked if Seonghwang viewed me favorably, he made these tickets right away. If you are 10 years younger, you can go to the front right away and use it.”
“…But… Isn’t it all sorted by apology…?”
The apology seems to be an additional factor. Each item was packed with what they did for three days.
“To be honest, an apology isn’t all about trembling with your mouth.”
It was a correct theory because it was natural.
A verbal apology is worthless.
It was hypocrisy worse than lies because it was not light.
“First of all, the ones who don’t mind apologizing or not are the heretic questioners and paladin priests who have succeeded in hunting mines and carrying out their respective missions.”
“…Without an apology?”
“It’s not enough to express an apology only with words. Besides, being alert to me is not a bad attitude as a priest.”
People who need Leonardo are not flattering idiots in front of themselves, but guys who do their job when it suits them.
Those guys like that are bound to do their job and keep it until the very end.
“These guys spare no support. Even when organizing subjugation methods or battle methods, I often check opinions. If they quit or die after being disillusioned, they’re really a waste.”
“…Then what about these people?”
In the document, there were records of access to various libraries and archives, and records of the use of female dividends, and most of the listed people had the names of those who apologized.
“They are the ones who apologize and find their own reflection, the ones who don’t listen to what I said at the trial and want to find answers on their own.”
Leonardo criticized them at the trial for not knowing the history of the temple and ridiculed them for their lack of study.
Most of them were angered by the words, but over time, those who became calmer used those words as advice to grow themselves.
“Perhaps it would be nice to have these guys work in the field of therapy, strategy, or documentation. Guys who always worry and think are always delicate.”
“…Certainly…”
This is not an argument without logic.
Rather, it was an accurate and logical remark that I naturally accepted.
With the help of the sage, Leo was able to explain this more clearly.
“And these guys are obscure things, people who have been stuck in the women’s quarters or the library without an apology. Since there is a shortage of manpower right now, use it for holy water, various sacred equipment, and purification work.”
For those who hesitated, the answer was to give them work.
“…Is it okay? There are some high-ranking people… The timetable is written with almost no break time, but there must be a strong backlash.”
I shouldn’t complain because it’s a punishment, but it was human psychology that made it difficult.
Even if it was a high-ranking paladin or priest, it would not be easy to issue orders.
{…Is this something I need to convince?}
[This time, I think a little longer.]
If it weren’t for the pinnacle of this industry.
A word from Angela would make some priests even willing to commit suicide.
“And last but not least, children who are harmful.”
It was a file folder raised at the bottom of the thick documents.
There were people who apologized and people who did not apologize.
“…Clerics who set up assemblies and debates.”
Whether they apologized or not, those who organized the meetings and debates were just about to make a blacklist.
“We still have to unite to win or not, but there is an enemy right in front of us, and talking like this won’t help at all.”
The clergy most needed right now are those who do what needs to be done immediately,
Those who put their thoughts into their actions and made decisions,
The only thing I can accept is those who have a lot of thoughts and hesitations.
And the most useless idiots were idiots who only talked about whether they were in front or behind.
“Still, divinities are useful, so send them to areas where pestilence or gates often appear. If you hold out for a long time, you can think about it later.”
At this point, both Aria and Lumine have questions.
Raynald or Leonardo, because Leo didn’t do anything that a person would normally do in a situation like this.
“…Well… Aren’t you angry?”
“Fire?”
Because people want to be angry, to give the people who tried to kill them the punishment they deserve.
“That…Isn’t it. There are many priests who actually tried to kill them, and there are many who agreed…”
“Why are you guys called dragons and saints so heartless?”
Leonardo didn’t think he was heartless.
However, because he was so upright, he could not easily understand the faults of others.
That’s especially true when it comes to strong people in a good environment.
“If you accept the apology, those bastards will get a chance to change. There is no end if you hang on to your mistakes forever.”
Leonardo despised hypocrisy.
The good will of sympathizing with the body in a safe environment was disgusting.
“And what will you do if you don’t feel the need to apologize at all?”
But when all the hypocrisy in the world disappears, Leonardo feels what real hell is like.
Even when you make a mistake, covering it up becomes hypocrisy, and reflecting on it becomes hypocrisy.
The road to hell, infested with only desire, had spread out.
“While beating is my taste, it’s better to reflect and give me a chance to make up for it now.”
Rationally, those who could use divine power were a valuable resource.
Speaking snobbishly, the creation of holy water that is useful for healing simply by adding divinity to living water was the creative economy.
“Besides, the ratio from temple affiliation is less than 10%.”
“…Is that for real?!”
“Most of them commit suicide. It looks awful, but it’s surprisingly neat.”
It is proof that faith is not false at the point of writing divinity.
Unless it’s a berserker or a special case like yourself, if you don’t have faith, holy power won’t come out anyway.
“Are you all right? I still feel betrayed…”
“…This level is not even considered the axis of betrayal.”
Besides, it also played a part in that it was just a cute level for Leonardo.
“There will be an era overflowing with people who won’t appreciate it no matter how much you save them, help them, let alone become arrowheads for them.”
It was the past for Leo, but it could be the future for them.
“An era may come when repaying favors is stupid, and giving favors is hypocrisy, so being ridiculed is a daily routine.”
That was the cause of the hell that Leonardo survived.
“It is the role of the temple to prevent that.”
The demons increased exponentially after the temple collapsed. Because only the temple can hold the runaway mage tower in check.
“…Besides, when you scoop it up, don’t you guys try to chew and swallow it?”
Looking at the two gloomy heroes, Leo smiled.
Heroes have not yet failed, but they are only used when they look like failures.
“We are growing at the point of change.”
The strong do not necessarily survive.
Those who survive are definitely the strong ones.
And
“If you change properly, you will be able to survive.”
Those who change will survive. Somehow, if not always.