Episode 257
67. A story nobody knows (1)
All cases were settled quickly.
After the high priest was assassinated and resurrected, it is an unprecedented case in which the commander-in-chief was executed by the redeemer, Elijah.
Because it was a disaster that would shake not only Paradise Island but the whole world.
With the full consent of me, High Priest Bassanio, and Elijah, it was decided to completely cover up this incident.
As for the Holy Knights, all those who were presumed to have actively communicated with the Knights Commander were detained in the Judgment Bureau.
The Paladins sent to Nakwon Island were reconstructed with innocent paladins who had not heard anything about the assassination.
Also above all.
“Our Heretical Judgment Bureau has formally protested this case to Diocletia II, the emperor of the Holy Empire. It will deprive him of his real authority.”
No one could stop Yelia, who ran out of anger.
I understood enough.
It is the assassination of the high priest who is no one else. Bassanio, who is close to the symbol of the temple of Canaan, was about to be killed through the temple’s sword, the Holy Knights Commander.
It can’t be passed as a light cult level feat.
Paladins who have not been detained are also very angry.
So, the Heretical Judgment Bureau, led by Yelia, decided to head to the mainland of the Empire to take responsibility for this situation, with the return of the high priest.
The authority to maintain the security of Paradise Island was transferred to the head of the temple in charge of Paradise Island and Judge Francis.
Poor Francis.
This time, I’ll be thoroughly rolling with the apnea night watch.
While the Heretic Judgment Bureau and the Paladins have not yet been incited, the treatment and interrogation of the heretics, and the operation of the Empire.
In the guest room inside the Judgment Office, I had an exclusive meeting with the Holy Flame Candidate Yura Esther and Theodore.
“So you’re still suspicious of me?”
“… … I’m sorry… … .”
Yura Esther did not reply. Eventually, Theodore Lincoln gets up and apologizes politely.
“I’m sorry, Apostle Baek Sanwoo.”
“I’m also really sorry… … .”
“You don’t have to treat me like an apostle. Since the case is already closed, I am just a student.”
“then… … Baek San-woo. I apologize once again.”
neat acknowledgment.
I decided to accept their apologies. To be honest, I had enough doubts.
“I can definitely feel the energy of Magi, but I also felt that good intentions. therefore… … It was just a suspicion.”
Let Yura Esther explain why she was misunderstood.
I nodded lightly and agreed.
“Yura Esther made the right decision. If it were me, I would have doubted it. That’s why I was reluctant to be known outside as much as possible. In the end, it happened.”
I did not know that Esther Yura’s ability to detect magic would be this great.
He was well aware that he was a talent specialized in the Holy Barrier, but he didn’t even expect that he would be able to detect the reverberation of the buried magi just by contacting the demons.
It is also my responsibility for having reassured myself that even the substitute, Yelia, had been handed over.
“However, Yura-sama and Theodore-sama, the two of you must remain silent about this situation.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
“Do not worry.”
Apart from the fact that it was revealed that he was running dreamers.
It is still too early for the people of Paradise Island to accept this fact.
Even within the Heretical Judgment Bureau, where my authority is stronger, there are quite a number of people who express extreme opposition to subtle cooperation with the demons.
I don’t even want to think about the aftermath that this rumor will spread throughout Paradise Island.
“Then it’s a lot late now, and it seems that you two are tired in many ways, so let’s go back soon.”
Now that the situation has been sorted out to some extent.
I had no choice but to send the two people involved in the incident back.
Soon it will be time to pass the curfew. Since the semester starts tomorrow as normal, it was time for the two of us who are freshmen to sleep.
“That, but… … ! How did Baek San-woo become a dreamer?”
Yura, who stood up from her seat, asked.
Of course you’d be curious.
I answered her with a soft smile.
“Let’s talk about him separately this week. I will explain everything.”
Since we’ve already been caught, we need to inform you about the circumstances. That way you won’t be able to say anything else later.
“Then come in.”
“Senior too… … Have a good night.”
rattle.
“Whew… … .”
It was only after Yura and Theodore left the guest room that I could finally breathe.
【How did you get around so well? As I always feel, your improvisation skills are really top-notch.]
“Then bastard, how much did I roll in the first place?”
In order to survive in a Korean society where all kinds of political trickery are pouring in, this ability to adapt is essential.
Be realistic even if you’re slurring.
If you’re going to bluff, sure.
Depending on how the other person turns out more than you think, trust rises sharply, or it goes downhill completely.
【now… … What do you think?]
“What do you do? It’s already happened, and now it’s just left to Yelia.”
The original ending of the Apostle of Light faction ends with the capture of Judas Ahaman, the commander of the Holy Knights.
Naturally, the will of the temple passed to the ‘player’, the apostle of light, one of the three surviving temples.
Players can choose whether to overthrow the Emperor of the Holy Empire, or to end it with a significant weakening of the monarchy for the sake of the stability of the people of the Empire.
But now the high priest Bassanio is still alive.
Judas Ahaman, the commander of the Holy Knights, was executed before he could unite his forces.
Even if I, the player, did not step in, the temple forces centered on Bassanio and Elijah would be able to move on their own.
Right now, following the appearance of The Elder, the student council president election is at stake.
There is no time to go back and forth to the Holy Empire, which would take 7 days just to round-trip.
It’s a matter of not knowing when and where a variable will pop out as time is very twisted.
“For now, the first priority is to focus on the situation of Paradise Island itself.”
【Why are you so wary of The Elder?】
“Everyone who has been obsessed with the past has caused problems. It’s just like that.”
I gave a simple answer to the purely asking Lioner.
Starting with Nordin Narkis, who put Camilla in crisis.
Until this time, the commander of the Holy Knights, Judah Ahaman.
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Most of the events that have happened around me so far have been caused by people who are obsessed with the ‘splendid past’.For the glory of the past.
To regain the power of the past.
To revive the forgotten past.
People obsessed with the past tend to go head-to-head with the trend that naturally declines over time.
The more we fall into the past, the more we fail to acknowledge the fact that the only future to come is ruin.
That’s how you become a monster.
The same was true of The Elder.
To be honest, he’s already a villain who falls into the category of monsters, not so different from the ancient Artel.
“When that time comes, Lion, you will know what I’m talking about.”
【Damn it, I used to tell you all along. Now, my mouth has become unnecessarily heavy.]
“I realized later that this snout was the problem.”
[If that’s the case, I’d rather be lucky.]
It was then when I was sharing a light joke with the duo of souls.
“Apostle Baeksanwoo.”
A mournful voice came from beyond the entrance to the guest room where Yura Esther and Theodore had disappeared.
It was Bassanius the high priest.
“Come in.”
“It seems that the Candidate of the Holy Fire and Theodore Lincoln are back.”
“Yeah, it’s too late. I decided it was good to return it.”
“Does the Apostle have no plans for tomorrow?”
“It’s public.”
I said with a smile.
Originally, I should have taken Professor Helen’s class at Arin’s Faculty, but I wasn’t a professor who would say anything about taking classes for a day or so.
Didn’t he tell you to descend with your own mouth?
“How did the conversation between the substitute Jeliya and the deputy commander of the knights go?”
“They said they would go back to the main shrine first, gather the heretical judges in the empire and hold them accountable.”
The result was as expected. Because Elijah was originally like that.
“I… … I think it is right to watch the progress a little more. As the light has given me a new opportunity, I plan to use it wisely in the future. It would be nice to have a leisurely wandering life.”
“Does that mean that you are retiring from the high priesthood?”
“Yes. The oracle’s blessing is no longer felt. It means that the power given to the high priest has been transferred to the next generation of priests.”
I don’t know who I am either.
But it was clear that there was a high priest who followed Bassanius.
The later story of the Temple of Canaan, which can be glimpsed in the ending of Paradise Academia, is-
On the left is Jeliya, and on the right is someone under the escort of the newly appointed Knight Commander, who ends up taking the place of the new High Priest.
“However, for a while, I plan to take care of the affairs of the temple. I don’t dare foresee how great the chaos that will be in the aftermath… … .”
I think this is also a discipline given by the light, and I plan to approach it with a reverent heart.
Bassanio added, slowly closing his eyes.
It is also the spirit of a true priest.
I don’t really believe in religion, but I feel like I’m really turning to God when I’m always with people like this.
It’s not for nothing that it’s called the ‘Forerunner’ of the Canaanite temple, which boasts the strongest religion on the continent.
“By the way, Baek San-woo.”
Bassanio made eye contact with me.
“Before I leave this island, may I pray for Baek San-woo?”
“Oh, of course.”
I gladly accepted his offer. Even if he lost his power, the high priest was the high priest.
In modern terms, he is in the same position as the Pope, but maybe a special blessing may be granted, isn’t it?
“Give me your hands.”
I placed my hands neatly on the table, and Bassanio’s hands were superimposed there.
“O light that is the lamp that illuminates the salt and darkness of the world… … .”
The High Priest’s prayer, which began like any other prayer.
He sincerely prayed for peace and my well-being on Nakwon Island.
* * *
“Then I look forward to seeing you again someday.”
“Please be safe.”
High Priest Bassanio saw off Baek San-woo, who was leaving the heretical Judgment Bureau, to the end.
Even if there was no schedule for tomorrow, it was time for the dawn to come to mind soon.
To the last, the temple’s work must be handled in the temple.
Before he was an Apostle of Light, he was a student and a player on Paradise Island.
It was impossible to hold him in the judging bureau forever.
‘Is this done with my role, light?’
Bassanio, who was looking at the white mountain cows getting farther away, raised his head and looked up at the sky.
It was a dark sky, not even the twilight had yet risen.
Beyond his vision, something opaque appeared.
An unidentified letter engraved in front of a rectangular box.
/Apply ERROR CODE; 417E, PLAYER.
I couldn’t even read what he was saying. However, it was clear that it was not the language of this place.
Just before High Priest Bassanio experienced death, the last posting of light that descended upon him.
Touch the hand of ‘Baeksanwoo’ and wish him well.’
what it was for
And what that heavenly message means.
Former High Priest Bassanio, who had now become a simple member of the public, had no way of knowing.