107 – True Saint – 1
I returned to the club room with Rosaria, whom I hated. Brunhild said she had to go to Aria and headed to the women’s dormitory with the dragon heart I gave her.
“The Holy Sword’s settings were definitely planned that way. However, I’m not sure if that prevents Equinox from interfering with the ground. “They didn’t even set out why the goddess allowed corruption in the Starlight Church.”
Laura said calmly. It is true that the goddess of this world, ‘Equinox’, melted a part of herself and forged her holy sword, but she did not know whether that made her unable to interfere with the earth.
“So that means you don’t know if the goddess’s words are true or if she’s just a cover-up?”
“Unfortunately, that’s the case. Didn’t I explain it? It’s a novel I wrote because I suddenly wanted to write it, and finished it because I lost interest. As I was writing the series, I came up with the settings from time to time, so it’s not like I can explain everything smoothly. Even if there are contradictions, it is something that cannot be helped.”
“Hmm…… I see “You were interested in that kind of thing.”
Rosaria was grinning next to me. Laura’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“I will say this for the last time. Don’t laugh like that. I’ve told you several times that I definitely have a normal taste for men, but what on earth did you hear me say? “If it’s a fight, I’ll welcome it at any time, so don’t just talk, you can attack me or something.”
“No, I do it because it’s fascinating. “I’m not that type of person, but I wrote a novel in which Brunhild and Arya appear as Bobim partners.”
“This is an expression so vulgar that I can’t just ignore it. But aren’t you here now because you read what I wrote at least once? The same goes for Miss Priscilla over there. Seeing things like that makes me question your taste, doesn’t it?”
“…… “I like men too, right?”
“That’s because it’s amazing. “I’m not that type of person, but I read a novel where the main character and the hero develop a close relationship.”
When she was countered with exactly the same expression as she had made, Rosaria, left speechless, covered her mouth. That’s why she wanted to end a dispute that she couldn’t even get back from.
I understand that you don’t feel good about Laura because she wrote the novel we were dragged into, but wasn’t she actually the person who suffered the most here?
Unless you are the one who possessed the four here, it is just a meaningless waste of emotions.
“Leave it to both of you. I didn’t call you here to fight among yourselves. “I came to discuss how we can establish a new religion centered on Rosaria without any problems.”
Laura and Rosaria became calm as if they had been waiting. I couldn’t back down first because of my pride, but it seemed like I was secretly waiting for him to stop me because it was a topic that would only leave scars if I fought and won.
Priscilla had been quiet for a while, clinging to me and teasing me.
“Rosaria, leave it at that. “You know it’s always you who starts, right?”
“Ugh. I’m sorry. “I won’t do that anymore.”
“You didn’t even fight with me, so you apologize to me?”
“…… “I’m sorry, Laura.”
“I accept the apology. “Be careful from now on.”
Once the apology was over, Rosaria became noticeably timid. Then she glanced at the seat next to me that was still left, and when I nudged her to come if she wanted to, she hesitantly but approached me quickly.
Laura giggled as she saw me end up stroking every inch of her body, including her head and cheeks, with Priscilla on my right and Rosaria on my left.
“Have you already corrupted two women? “All I can say is that it’s amazing.”
“Be quiet. What is corruption? I don’t know why they do this either. And Laura, what about you? “Have you ever thought about whose clothes you’re wearing right now?”
“Of course it’s yours. Could it be that you have already forgotten it? “Then I will make it mine for the rest of my life.”
Conversely, I was at a loss for words due to his shameless attitude.
Laura was wearing the school uniform top I was wearing right now. He wore it when he was fighting, so even though it was dirty, he kept it and wore it himself. He did this even though half of it was about to fall off because it wasn’t the right size.
They say it was because his clothes were taken away by Rosaria, who was naked, but it was just an excuse because Bellium Academy was a place where you could get spare clothes if you wanted.
It seemed like he had no intention of making a proper excuse.
“Ugh. I do not know. Let’s keep talking about what we were talking about. “Do you have any ideas?”
“There is always a way. It is well known that even though the entire church was corrupted, the candidate for sainthood maintained its purity, so wouldn’t it be okay if Rosaria herself said that she would select someone who was not defiled as a new believer?”
“That is not enough. Because the most important thing is how you prove and reveal your faith. You already have a bad image, but you were bewitched by a succubus and even sold out the empire. “For some things, I won’t accept it easily.”
“It’s a way to prove your faith… ….”
“Isn’t it enough to prove that I am the only one who is fine while other people’s divine powers have completely disappeared?”
Rosalia, who was playing with her fingers intertwined as she dug into my side, looked up. Even then, she had no intention of loosening her tightly entwined fingers.
“We need more direct evidence. Something that will be engraved very strongly in people’s memories. First of all, healing magic won’t work. “At the very least, we have to differentiate ourselves from the Starlight Church.”
“Is that so?”
“Healing magic has spread so much out there, so what’s the point of promoting divine healing now? “If you don’t know that you don’t need that kind of thing, you’ll be lucky if you don’t get hit.”
The front line, which had had to retreat for a while due to the absence of priests and nuns, was quickly being restored thanks to the participation of wizards. In fact, I occasionally heard news that efficiency had improved compared to before.
Sick people on the streets were also disappearing at a significant rate.
Wizards will not provide free treatment forever, but at least it was a very helpful action in stabilizing the entire empire now that the succubus was in chaos.
“There has to be something that really catches the eye.”
A trivial justification will not be a reason for the denomination to be reestablished. Rather, I wanted them to see this as an opportunity to try to eradicate religion, as the sacred power has disappeared.
It won’t happen that way since both the Emperor and the Wizards’ Association are on my side, but in the end, the key is ordinary people. This meant that the corruption of the Starlight Church was serious.
“Umm…… “It’s difficult.”
“Well, I have something in mind. “It may be closer to a fraud or trick than a true proof.”
“…… “What on earth did you have in mind that makes you call it a scam?”
Instead of answering, I brought a magic tool for communication. It was an item given to me by the Wizards Association, asking them to contact me at any time if anything happens. I put the magic tool down on the table and let out some mana.
“What’s going on! “Mummy Krait!”
Immediately, a loud voice was heard. The voice was so loud that Priscilla, who had been clinging to me and mocking me, instantly widened her eyes.
“It’s nothing else. I have a problem these days, and if I don’t solve that problem, I will be so depressed that I won’t be able to teach you the highest level healing magic. “What should I do with this?”
“We will solve it!!!!!! Please! Please tell me what’s going on!!!!!!”
“Can you open the dungeon? “I have work to do there.”
“Are you sure you are okay, Your Highness? Just give us the command and we will bring it outside. “Your Majesty, there is no need to go to a place with such filth.”
“This is something that must be done inside the prison. Also, isn’t there a saint candidate next to me? “Am I going to have to say twice that it doesn’t matter because the only person in this situation who maintains divinity is by my side?”
“No, Your Majesty! “We will open the door!”
The Royal Guard stiffened and saluted before opening the door to the dungeon. A solid piece of metal that seemed to be as thick as three finger joints slowly moved from side to side.
“Ugh, the smell.”
Rosalia frowned and blocked her nose at the terrible smell that came through her crack. She said Priscilla and Laura had similar reactions. Only the Royal Guard and I stood calmly.
“The smell is terrible.”
“There was an order from His Majesty the Emperor not to treat those who had joined hands with the demons and eroded the interior of the empire as human beings. “Everyone here is not simply possessed by a succubus, but is also actively cooperating with them, so we are providing them with only the minimum amount of water and food to prevent them from starving or dying of exhaustion until they are properly sentenced.”
“Isn’t this a truly merciful command?”
“Yes!”
Laura nodded her head and stepped onto the stairs. The three of us followed, with the Royal Guard following behind us last.
I continued to hear cries from inside saying something was wrong and sobbing begging for help. The sound grew louder as we went down the stairs.
When we finally arrived at the true prison, we saw hundreds of nobles imprisoned in endless iron bars. All of them had an appearance that could not be described as noble.
The nobles, who had flinched when they heard the footsteps, seemed unable to see Laura’s appearance because they were covered by the Royal Guard’s shield, so they clung to her bars and began to beg.
“Something is wrong! “Get me out of here!”
“Free me first! “If you let me go, I’ll give you half of your wealth!”
“I shouldn’t be here! There must have been some mistake!”
She gave an expression that Rosaria was sick of seeing her lack of dignity. Priscilla also shook her head. Laura, who had been listening to her pleas and threats with a cold expression, took a step forward.
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“Shut your mouth.”
“This is an order from His Highness the Crown Prince! “Shut up!”
At the same time, the Royal Guard struck the tip of the spear with a loud voice. The entire prison suddenly became quiet.
“The person with extenuating circumstances was not even here. “Anyone who opens his mouth from this moment on will be summarily judged right here, so he should know that.”
As soon as the slightest noise disappeared, Laura winked her eyes. She took her steps again. Hundreds of pairs of eyes just stared at us, not daring to do anything.
The Royal Guard stopped in front of a prison, blood-red eyes coldly scanning the inside.
“Is this it?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Bring me out.”
“Yes!”
“Hey, hey!”
A male nobleman who looked to be in his 40s was dragged out.
According to the testimony received from the Wizards’ Association, it was natural that he was possessed by a succubus, and that he was a human who helped the demons by even committing human trafficking, which was strictly prohibited by imperial law.
So, this means that they committed the same thing that succubi do, ‘trapping people underground and making them have s*x with each other to extract their vital energy’ from the same people. It was a crime that deserved nothing more.
“Sorry! Sorry! Majesty! Just your life! “At least your life!”
The guy struggled uglyly and only calmed down after receiving several blows from the Royal Guard. The Royal Guard dragged the guy whose face was turning blue and took him to the middle of the dungeon.
A pile of firewood was piled up in the middle of a large circular space, and a thick log was placed vertically in the center of it. The body was tied tightly to the log.
“Look. Dogs of the devil. “This will be the judgment upon you.”
Laura said and took a step back, and Rosaria stepped in front of her pyre. She looked like a faithful nun, wearing a nun’s uniform made of starlight thread and a long veil on her head.
Standing in front of her pyre, Rosaria clasped her hands together, ignoring the desperately pleading nobleman. She then closed her eyes, pretending to pray, holding in her hands a red jewel, which hung like a necklace on her chest.
ㅡDudeuddeud… ….
“Huh, huh?”
“What is this!”
At that moment, two pillars of light fell from the sky, destroying the dungeon.
The left half of the man’s body, illuminated by golden light, began to scorch and burn. Conversely, the man’s right half, illuminated by blue light, began to freeze with pure white frost.
“aaah! Argh! aaah!”
A terrible scream came from the man who was being burned alive and frozen at the same time. Everyone in the prison was staring blankly at this supernatural scene.
“…… Amen.”
By the time Rosaria finished her prayer, all that remained was the nobleman’s gruesome corpse, with the left half of his body burned to death and the right half frozen.
If someone who doesn’t know it sees it, they can only believe that it was truly a divine punishment from a goddess. The stunned expressions on the nobles’ faces were proof of that.
‘It’s effective.’
Of course it is a scam.
That’s not divine power, but magic manifested from the red jewel in Rosaria’s hand, the Dragon Heart.
A dragon heart containing my magic.