Fanatics blinded by paganism – 2
As I was preparing to return to Korea ahead of vacation, Brother Lutis came to visit me.
“It’s troublesome to return to the academy after returning home. I’d rather stay at the academy until graduation.”
And he brought up a pretty interesting proposal. Staying at the academy even during vacation, I couldn’t ask for anything more if I could do that.
Finally, Brother Lutis’ justification was also understandable. People like Nana, Lutiss, and Laterer use up a lot of supplies even for simple movement. It will be even worse if the travel distance crosses the border.
I’d rather stay at the academy and save money than waste supplies every vacation. As long as you’ve already obtained the status of an academy student, there’s nothing you can’t do if you insist strongly.
“Now that you’re in the Empire, it wouldn’t be bad to see the scenery of the Empire.”
“I thought you’d like it.”
At the reply that he would support Brother Liu Tis’ operation, Brother Liu Tis nodded his head in satisfaction and went back. On that day, a temporary alliance of three people from other countries was signed.
After a while, I got a call from Master in my home country.
– …Yes, it would be fine to take this opportunity to broaden your knowledge.
“Thank you for your understanding, Yeha.”
– There are many faithful compatriots in the Empire. Don’t forget to maintain good relations with them.
“Yes, eminence.”
Fortunately, it was also approved in my home country. My two brothers and I have already made up our mind and started to endure, so there is no choice in our home country. If you issue a forced return order for no reason, it is like advertising that there is a problem internally.
And the empire is a representative fraternity country. It is also an opportunity for me, the next saint, to stay in the Empire and get acquainted with the high-ranking officials of the Empire, so it seems that I decided to pass it after all.
– The Holy Father will be worried about you, so contact me often.
“Haha, I see.”
Master also cut off contact with a simple hello. Now, all you have to do is think about how to be with Sister Louise during the vacation.
“You can stay at my place.”
But without any hesitation, the entire confectionery club went to the mansion of the advisors in Jedo.
Hmm, this is an unexpected situation.
Unexpected situations arose when two non-bakery club members were added to the system, and they lived in the advisor’s mansion instead of the academy.
Of course, compared to the worst of not being able to meet Sister Louise after returning home during vacation, this level of surprise can be welcomed with a smile. It wasn’t really that much damage.
However, hearing the prince’s welcome speech on the day he arrived at the island, it was clear that he was displeased with the sudden visit. This is completely understandable.
‘It will be enough if you pay the price.’
It has not yet been officially delivered to the empire, but we are planning to canonize some priests from the empire in our home country. If the news reached the ears of the prince, he would put away his displeasure and greet him with a smile.
I didn’t try to stay in the Empire without any preparation. As a guest, it is natural to prepare a gift for the owner. The same goes for Brother Lutis and Brother Later.
That’s how an easy institutional life began. Now I really need to think about what kind of schedule I will spend with Sister Louise.
– The Twilight Church has moved.
That was meant to be.
“Cult of Twilight, are you talking about it?”
– Yes.
Looking at Master nodding with a hard face, I fell silent for a moment. The Twilight Church, its damned name.
When I close my eyes, I still remember the atrocities of those wicked pagans. Fools who deny our lord, Enen, and invoke the name of a non-existent god. Cruel men who hate the children of Enen and wield reckless violence.
And the hateful ones who harmed my hometown, my family, and my neighbors.
“That must be me.”
– I guess so. It has already been delivered to the Empire. If the empire is also of the twilight church, it’s a shame.
“If it’s false—”
– Don’t think strangely.
Terribly before I opened my mouth, Master resolutely cut off his words.
– If you are even slightly injured, the church will suffer a fatal blow. Stay still. There’s no place as safe as the Islands.
“It’s a church thing.”
– I don’t mean to give up. Of course, some of the forces escorting you will join the subjugation of the Church of Dusk.
“…….”
– Tania.
“Okay.”
In the end, after receiving the reply that Master would not be involved in the subjugation of the Church of Dusk, Master gave up his stinging gaze. Even after that, he made a few more requests and cut off contact.
But how can I stay still? It is the twilight church. It is the Twilight Church, my enemy, the traitor who denies our lord, and the beast that threatens the peace.
Of course, if I get injured or die at the hands of the Church of Dusk, the aftermath will be significant. We know that staying still in the system is the most efficient and safest.
But is that right? Efficient and safe, but is it the right thing to do?
Master is a cardinal. He can become a cardinal only when he possesses not only faith in the Lord but also political power. And from a political point of view, it is right for me to remain silent.
“A saint is a saint because he walks toward the light. He is a saint because he simply looks at the light, not the existence of the church or the future of the Holy Church.”
Teachings given by the first saint of the church. All candidates for sainthood read the teachings before the pope and walk the path of sainthood.
I am a candidate for sainthood. Whether it is efficient or not is not a consideration.
‘It’s right for me to step forward.’
The Twilight Church’s goal is me. As long as I am in the system, I will aim to enter the system, and in the process, good compatriots may be harmed.
You should go to the forest in moderation. Maybe they’ll pounce for good.
‘Sorry, Master.’
But what can I do? They happened to attack me while I was playing in the woods.
It’s not like I can see the future, and it’s an unavoidable coincidence, so please forgive me.
***
I looked at Tanian’s face for a while. I wondered if he was going to take a leisurely walk in the woods, but his expression was different from usual.
And Tanian is not the type to lead the action. Rather, when Lutis asked for the location of the forest, Tanian did not step forward. If the advisor doesn’t even know the tendencies of the members, my first semester is wasted time.
Tanian, who is different from usual, reports that the Church of Dusk is approaching.
“Cult of Twilight?”
He opened his mouth with a small sigh. Come to think of it, there’s no way Tanian didn’t know. The Holy Church Bureau, which had informed the foreign empire of the Twilight Church, could not have contacted Tanian, the person in charge.
“Did you know?”
“The member is in a dangerous situation, but the advisor doesn’t know.”
At that, Tanian smiled awkwardly. Aren’t you having a hard time because you insisted on staying in the empire? I’ll be sorry if you have any grudges.
I wanted to hit it for a moment, but my heart softened a little because I thought I knew why I was looking for the forest.
‘Are you planning to lure me?’
If Tanian is in the island, the Twilight Church’s goal is to infiltrate the island. Of course, clashes are bound to happen, and not only soldiers but also civilians can be damaged.
To prevent that, they are going out of the system altogether. Then there will be no civilian casualties.
Yes, I can understand that feeling. I also think that he is the right candidate for the saint.
“Don’t do it.”
Still, it’s right for Tanian to just stay still. Even if the assassination target is in a safe place, it’s a law to care about, but is it at the forefront? Anyway, that’s a bit.
We plan to intercept in advance, rather than defend in the islands anyway. Even the Ministry of Special Affairs, the Ministry of War, and the Prince of Majong are determined to kill together, so there will be no damage that Tanian is concerned about.
“There’s no way they’ll come to the island. There must be a lot of people who grind their teeth when they hear the name of the Church of Twilight.”
I tapped Tanian’s shoulder a few times to mean that it was okay. Tanian’s request just now is an unreasonable request, but I can understand a request that suits his job. Yes, this is a saint This is the kind of saint I know.
It would have been nice if I had always looked like this. It is not a terrible figure blinded by love and deprived of all senses, intelligence, and conscience.
‘Rather, that would be more effective.’
Maybe Louise will fall in love when she sees her saintly side.
However, Tianian’s stubbornness, which had awakened to a look (presumed) that Louise would fall in love with, was not at a level that could be suppressed with just a few words.
“Of course, I’m not saying I’m fighting myself.”
“Can we fight?”
“Haha, even the saints have combat abilities.”
Tanian, who smiled lightly, hardened his expression seriously again.
“The reason the Cult of Twilight is so intimidating is because of its stealth.”
“That’s right.”
The reason why things without a proper foundation still roam the continent and endure is simple. They are so stealthy and fast that they are hard to eradicate.
It appears suddenly, makes a fuss in an instant, and disappears leisurely. It’s so crazy that the god that those bastards believe in has given a lot of abilities to the few followers. It is rather rare to have noticed the news that they are running towards the system like this time.
“What if you could get rid of that stealth?”
That’s why Tanian’s words were quite tempting.
“Remove stealth?”
In fact, the Twilight Church’s interception plan was to lay all sorts of traps on the route where they were expected to come, and the Demon Lord to bombard wide-area magic. It’s a sure and hot way to blow the whole place where it seems to be because it’s invisible.
Of course, such an ignorant method is unreasonable. The topography overturned by King Majong must be restored, and if it is such a splendid bombardment, it can be seen in the islands. Civilians can become uneasy.
But what can I do? It’s an ignorant but sure way. If I miss even one and enter the system, my neck is in danger. But what about stealth? Then it’s just a moving punching bag?
“What is the reason the Church of Twilight is targeting the saint?”
“I know because of the symbolism.”
“Because of compatibility.”
Tanian opened his mouth confidently, looked around for a moment, then spoke softly—
“…Is that possible?”
“It’s not just targeting me.”
If it was a game character, I was amazed at his ability to hear people complaining that he had lost his balance.
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No, is he really the son of God? He’s a pole counter against the Twilight Cult?