311 – Follow Me (3)
The woman spoke briefly but focused on key points.
While working with Lanc Terre since his childhood, he naturally came to know his favorite conversation style.
As the woman finished her story, Lank Ter twitched the corner of his mouth.
“There is no such thing as a crazy person. “The purpose is so obvious that it’s hard to believe.”
The woman looked at Lanc Terre’s facial muscle movements and neck tremors, then closed her mouth.
It is a long-standing realization. Now he wants to keep talking.
As expected, Lanque Terre was straight to his word.
“If I had wanted to report the results of the mission I carried out with the Light Acolytes, I would have come alone and quietly. But are you visiting with your sponsor, Isabella? Moreover, he is a feisty teenage man from an aristocratic family whose stock price is rising.”
“······.”
“Then the only option left is to come to challenge the Holy Sword Draw.”
Instead of answering, the woman just nodded her head slowly.
Lank Ter raised only one corner of his mouth and smiled rottenly.
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen something interesting. Right now, he’s caught up in the idea that he’s the best in the world. “I’m looking forward to seeing those raised shoulders sinking.”
After Lankter muttered, ‘What kind of object is that?’, He gave instructions to the woman.
“But the other person is Isabella, who has a thousand snakes in her stomach. Moreover, Theo Lin Balderk is the one who recently destroyed the northern magic city. “Remain alert and continue to monitor and obtain information.”
“Yes, I understand. “I will direct you accordingly.”
“Just leave now.”
“I understand.”
Kkiik-thud.
The woman left her room, closing the door.
Lank Ter smiled rottenly and stroked his chin for a while,
“Hmm, this is not the time. I need to tell [Turning White] Quickly. Any news about Theo Lin Walderk would be welcomed with open arms.”
I started writing something on paper with a pen.
After writing all the documents, Lank Ter sank back into his chair. Then he chanted.
“hehehehe, things are going fun. Isabella, this is the first time I’ve ever seen that b*tch look embarrassed.”
For a saint whose eye for talent is the most important thing, it would be a huge blemish on her career.
Isabella is even more lethal because she has never failed.
But what was more important to Lanc Terre now was the anticipation of seeing her Isabella embarrassed.
He often clashed with Isabella, whether in her work or daily life, and she never once won.
“You’re a bad b*tch who seems to see right through people’s hearts… I can finally confirm that even you b*tches are wrong sometimes.”
Lankter laughed evilly for a long time.
* * *
The next day, morning.
The carriage carrying Theo and his group arrived in Seongguk.
The carriage passed through the main gate, the largest of the many entrances.
Billy and Mike stuck their faces out the window, checked the outside, and cheered.
“Wow, I’ve lived in Seongguk for several years and this is the first time I’ve seen a scene like this.”
“That’s right. “The higher-ups in the church never let us come here, saying we shouldn’t be noticed.”
Adrien pointed out.
“But you two often sneak out, right?”
Britney added.
“Yes. Billy, Mike! “Do you know how uncomfortable you two made us?”
Billy and Mike answered.
“But I never came this far. “I was discovered by the paladins every time in less than 30 minutes.”
“It still surprises me how I didn’t know. Don’t they sleep and poop too? “He caught up with me even at 3 in the morning.”
Sarah said, narrowing her eyes.
“Our existence itself is a secret to most church members. Lankter: Is that guy a bit strict? We were probably under surveillance 24 hours a day. “Maybe there’s an eavesdropping spell on the place we were staying.”
Sarah’s words were intended to awaken the meticulousness and fearfulness of the highest levels of the church, but Billy and Mike took them differently.
“Oh… That’s kind of cool. “It doesn’t mean that we are much more dangerous and important than the Holy Knights.”
“I feel like a dark hero from a novel. Even in the midst of being so monitored and oppressed, they carry out the mission of the church with flying colors… Wow. “I’m tired.”
“””······.”””
Adrienne, Brittany, and Sarah shook their heads without saying a word.
At that time, Taylor said.
“hahahahaha, this is an interesting conversation. Anyway, I think I arrived in front of the headquarters cathedral. “It looks like everyone is ready to get off.”
Billy and Mike answered at the same time.
“”Yes, brother.””
Two boys got off the carriage.
Billy and Mike liked Taylor. The biggest reason is that they treat themselves well. One of the reasons I liked it was that he seemed like a successful man who never lost his composure and humor.
Isabella maintained her grave expression and watched the scene. The inner thoughts of those around her were constantly displayed in her mind.
‘······That man named Taylor knows how to win people’s favor. That attitude is also a thoroughly calculated and learned behavior.’
Among the people she came into contact with, one similar to Taylor was Archbishop Lankter.
Lankter also had a very good reputation among people, but he only calculated and acted on the optimal way to win people’s favor.
People like Baron are the scariest people Isabella has ever experienced.
‘······If it is fortunate, is it fortunate? ‘I have no intention of harming Theo.’
If I get the chance, I should tell Theo-
With that in mind, Isabella got off the carriage.
* * *
The cathedral of the church headquarters.
There are numerous cathedrals within the religious headquarters.
Some places are large and some are small. The sizes are all different.
The cathedral is not large. There are at least 10 cathedrals within the denominational headquarters that have larger interior spaces than cathedrals and a larger number of believers.
However, everyone on the continent calls this one place the cathedral.
The reason is simple. Because there is a holy sword stuck in it.
That is why the Holy Sword is a sacred object with great significance in the religious order.
“Archbishop Lancter, you are entering!”
With the words of the cathedral priest, Lankter appeared inside the cathedral.
He was smiling warmly, completely different from when he was briefed by the woman yesterday.
Lankter bowed his head and greeted the cathedral priest and other church members already seated.
“It’s been a while since I saw you all. Lankter who wants to become a faithful servant of the great Renimide. “Greetings.”
The members of the church who were lower in rank than Lankter stood up with embarrassed faces and bowed their heads to Lankter, while a few people who were higher in rank just sat down and nodded.
People who saw that didn’t say it out loud, but they said, ‘Wow, those heavy-assed bastards. I thought, ‘Rankter should stand on top instead of those guys.’
Lankter went to the front of the cathedral and sat down. He was implicitly assigned a position at the highest level of the church.
The middle-aged archbishop sitting next to him was annoyed.
“Hey, Lankter. It’s good to manage your image, but don’t do that. “For no reason, our perception is only getting worse.”
Lankter spoke with a warm smile on his face without changing his expression.
“Ah, yes. I know I shouldn’t do this, but it’s not easy. “It’s become a habit to greet others this way ever since I was young, hahahahaha.”
“How did a person who couldn’t even change such a troublesome habit become the chief archbishop at such a young age? Anyway, just do it in moderation. “I want to stop hearing from my subjects that old archbishops are all rude.”
“Oh, I couldn’t even imagine that something like that could have happened. Sorry. “I will try to fix it.”
Lankter’s apology had the magic power to make even a bitter person who seemed like he wouldn’t get a single drop of blood even if stabbed become lenient.
The middle-aged archbishop clicked his tongue and looked away.
“Eh… I understand. Now that I think about it, I came at the perfect time.”
“May I ask again what you mean?”
“I heard that the first saint also passed through the main gate not long ago. “She will arrive soon.”
True to his words, not long after, Isabella and her companions appeared at the cathedral.
At that moment, the eyes of everyone in the cathedral were focused on Isabella.
Even though she lived at the church headquarters, her appearance was not something you could easily see.
Isabella, who was still wearing a wide-brimmed hat, did not pay attention to her surroundings. She walked looking straight ahead.
Just as her interest in her was fading, her people looked at her group.
“Oh… Is that boy Theo Lin Balderk? “Your appearance truly conveys the spirit of a hero.”
“You’re really handsome. “If a boy like that becomes a paladin of the church, he will be able to make his name known to other races as well.”
Lanc Ter also nodded his head. Even to his strict eyes, Theo’s appearance seemed like a flawless statue.
‘Who is the other party… Uh…?’
Lankter’s pupils shook as if there had been an earthquake.
‘Why are those guys… why are they here now? What is this…?’
Before his eyes, there were practitioners of light who should have died.
Grinning.
The practitioners of light who made eye contact with Lankter raised one corner of their mouth and smiled, as if they had made a promise.