396. Pian (1)
As with most primitive religions, there was something extralegal about the belief in the Lord that has been around for over thousands of years.
Once someone becomes suspicious, an innocent person can be referred to the Inquisition without any evidence. There is no limit to the level of punishment, so there are countless cases of people ending their lives after making a bad joke.
The five great emperors, however, reorganized the sacred laws and specified crimes based on the scriptures and appropriate punishments for them.
However, aren’t such legal provisions ultimately a matter of extracting and pasting them?
-The author held a private worship service with the residents of his territory. Wouldn’t it be the act of heresy to arbitrarily establish a sanctuary for the Lord without permission from the Orthodox Church?
A fiefdom is destroyed due to the false accusations of a neighboring lord. This is because it is much cheaper to pay bribes to high-ranking priests than to start a territorial war by consuming food and soldiers.
And the following year, the lord who had accused his neighbor was brought to the Inquisition by one of his vassals. For reasons exactly opposite to those he accused.
-Sages of old said that we must build a church in our hearts even in desolate wastelands. However, that ruthless man used the permission of the Orthodox Church as an excuse to betray the faith of the people of the territory who wanted to properly worship the Lord in the sanctuary!
But now that the situation has reached this point, it has become impossible for those who are in the know to recklessly impose the provisions of the law. It could also be seen as a side effect of the exercise of extralegal power.
-Hey hey. It all depends on what you say. I know it, you know it, we all know it. But do we really have to go to this length just to win this once?
-Residing within the ‘grace’ of the ecliptic means proof that we are not devils who have used the kalpa. Let’s leave this to each other. If you cross the line, do you think others will leave you alone?
In this way, a tacit agreement had already developed among the imperial officials. As long as they don’t openly commit a serious crime like summoning a demon in front of everyone, at least they don’t make false accusations among themselves.
This was one of the reasons why they could not easily detain and torture the prince, even though Prince Mores revealed his naked ‘magic spirit’ and arbitrarily called himself an apostle of the main god.
“This is ridiculous!”
Archbishop Wesker, who had been suffering for several days, stormed into Cardinal Myer’s house late at night and complained.
She was the one who stood at the forefront of extermination of demons along with Seonghwang in the past. Therefore, she was bound to react more sensitively to the demonic energy displayed by the 3rd prince than others.
“Are you saying you’re just going to leave the 3rd prince like that? dismissal! “It clearly belonged to the devil’s power!”
Cardinal Meyer looked at his beloved junior with tired eyes. In fact, she wasn’t the only one who had trouble sleeping for several days.
“What do you want to do, Wesker?”
“I need to make everything clear right now! As an apostle of the main god with demonic energy, there’s really no way something like that is possible, right? “We need to properly investigate whether what the prince said is true or not!”
“how? Are you going to lead the Holy Knights into the main palace and take him away by force? “Without His Majesty’s permission, at the place where His Majesty resides?”
“that… … !”
If you think about it, it’s the same as treason. Perhaps that is why the clever third prince is still staying in the main palace.
“Calm down, Wesker. “I don’t feel comfortable either.”
Cardinal Meyer sighed deeply.
He just hoped that the third prince, who was embroiled in various controversies, would take care of himself for the time being. The event was carefully prepared to avoid any harm to either party, but the prince himself took a step forward and ignited the controversy!
‘Prince Mores’s intentions are clear. ‘He has no intention of giving up the position he has barely secured.’
I expected there would be some level of backlash.
However, because it was such a bold frontal attack, there was no time to respond. While everyone at the Holy Assembly was overwhelmed by demonic energy and confused, the grandly prepared proof event ended in a dull manner.
‘Cardinal Cafran’s face was truly a sight to behold.’
What’s interesting here is that the reactions of his favorite juniors were sharply different.
First of all, Archbishop Wesker showed unprecedented caution. His attitude is quite different from the way he looked at Prince Mores’ incidents and accidents as if they were cute.
On the other hand, Cardinal Benitus seemed to have a lot on his mind, and was just praying for several days in seclusion in the prayer room provided in the Inquisition.
The leader’s attitude is so careless that even the Inquisitors under him do not dare to make any hasty moves.
“dismissal. No matter how minor a hazard may be, it must be ruled out as soon as its presence is realized. That is truly the path for the subjects of Delcross!”
“I’m not saying we should just ignore the risk. “At least there is no doubt about Prince Mores’ power of [Destruction], so let’s just wait and see what happens until everything becomes clear.”
Cardinal Myer comforted Wesker, who was extremely upset.
“No matter what the truth is, doesn’t it definitely touch on the practicalities you consider important? Prince Mores also said this. Did he say that he would accept the trials given to him willingly and that he would spare no effort to ensure that the kingdom of God on this earth prospers forever?”
“… “Don’t you know the purpose of that statement?”
Wesker protested in a slightly weakened voice.
At that time, Prince Mores made a statement in front of the Holy Assembly that he would serve Delcross for the rest of his life.
However, if you think about its true meaning, it means that everything you do is the Lord’s work, so do not dare to interfere with it.
“It was really bold. “He didn’t take a single step back until the end, which was quite unusual.”
“Sleep, leave it at that. As soon as His Majesty returns, everything will be resolved neatly. So don’t worry about it anymore, and go back and get some rest.”
After finally coaxing Archbishop Wesker out, he suddenly spotted a familiar new figure standing in the corner of the hallway.
Julia Meyer.
A beautiful granddaughter of whom he was always proud, who became an adjutant of the Imperial Guard at a young age.
She may have been a little late getting off work, but she was still dressed neatly in her knightly uniform.
“… “Did you all hear it?”
Then the granddaughter bowed her head seriously. It was a clear positive meaning.
“Nothing is certain yet. So please refrain from making unnecessary speculations.”
“Yes, grandfather.”
Julia nodded slowly and continued speaking cautiously.
“However, scandalous rumors about Prince Mores are already spreading throughout the imperial capital. Shouldn’t you properly express your position on anything at the Holy Assembly? “I am concerned that public sentiment will be unnecessarily shaken.”
“… … .”
Cardinal Meyer blinked for a moment and looked at his granddaughter. This was because there was an unusual trace of worry in her voice.
‘The child’s behavior and personality are flawless, but I was always worried because his interpersonal relationships were not maintained at all… … .’
Surprisingly, it seems that he was building a good relationship with Prince Mores, with whom there was talk of an engagement.
“Hey. Do you not doubt Him at all? “The rumors surrounding the prince may not be completely groundless.”
“But that can’t be possible, can it?”
In response to the cardinal’s question, Julia asked a puzzled question.
“This is the imperial capital, grandfather. Everyone knows that no evil spirit can enter this sacred land without permission.”
“… … .”
The cardinal was silent for a moment and stared at his granddaughter with darkened eyes.
“Honey, Julia.”
“Yes, grandfather.”
“Have you ever heard anything from your mother about our family’s progenitor?”
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“father… “Do you mean that?”
Julia thought deeply for a moment and then shook her head.
My mother, the current head of the Mayer family, was a very busy person. Even when Julia was just weaning from her breast, she barely had time for a leisurely conversation.
But her grandfather wouldn’t have asked such an absurd question.
“I haven’t heard anything else from the head of the family. “Does the founder of the Mayer family have something to do with this?”
“… “No, it’s nothing.”
The cardinal’s purple eyes gently widened, and he momentarily caressed the eyes of his granddaughter, who looked just like him.
“I see you said this nonsense. “It’s not a big deal, so just forget about it.”
* * *
The air inside the imperial palace was full of tension.
At first glance, everything seemed peaceful, but that peace was as dangerous as thin ice on a torrent.
Seongjin was the one who felt the dangerous atmosphere more than anyone else. So, even though his body fully recovered, he did not rush back to Jinju Palace and left the main palace.
“Mores. I happened to know some interesting anecdotes. “I heard that they may soon be published as scriptural fairy tales. If you have time, would you like to read the stories with me?”
What is coincidence?
Amelia, who came with a scripture, had dark circles around her pretty eyes.
It seemed clear that, after hearing what had happened at the Holy Assembly, he had stayed up all night searching the scriptures to find anecdotes about Saint Terbachia.
“Thank you, sister. But you are also very busy helping the Empress with her government affairs, right? “I will read this carefully later.”
Feeling her heart aching with guilt, Seongjin neatly stored the scriptures she brought in a corner of the room.
Whoa!
-Owner! Come play with me! Come on, make me big, strong and cute!
Sometimes Max would barge in front of the door and howl loudly with his snout raised.
It was something that could never be said. Because I couldn’t be sure how the changed auror would affect him. Even if you succeed in transforming without any problems, you will just be viewed with suspicion by others.
If we just maintain the current situation, even if something happens to Seongjin, Max, who has been recognized as a [Divine Beast], will not have any problems.
“No, Max. Now, I’m going to throw Edith here, so play nicely with the wooden plate. Understand?”
“yes? Lowering! yes?!”
Edith, who was confused, was pushed by Seongjin and chased out into the garden with the wolf dog.
“no! What kind of nonsense are these people talking about? What more proof do you need here? You really showed the power of [Destruction] in front of everyone. Isn’t that what happened then? “Everyone must have lost their minds!”
Occasionally Owen would come by, very indignant.
Recently, as I was wandering around the imperial palace without doing anything in particular, I seemed to often hear ugly whispers exchanged between priests and servants.
Seongjin looked at this untrustworthy eldest son with pitiful eyes.
“Do you think other people are stupid and just say things like that without any basis?”
Such a thoughtless brat. I don’t know about anyone else, but shouldn’t you be a little suspicious of me? What will others think if they see you doing this?
If you don’t have a special position in the ecliptic, at least learn the ability to read the atmosphere. You were so stupid that you barely restrained yourself from reflexively flying away!
“ok? Huh?”
Owen felt an eerie premonition. She reflexively grabbed her forehead and turned her head back and forth.
“… … .”
However, what made Seongjin worry the most was Lord Masaine’s reaction.
I thought he would be as excited as always and ask Seongjin about the source of the ‘magic energy’, but surprisingly, he just did his job with a calm expression.
Masain closely coordinated the security schedule with the 2nd Guards of the main palace, and also took time to check on the resident knights of Jinju Palace.
Sometimes, when he comes to see the work of the monster task force on Seongjin’s behalf, he writes up a very detailed report and reads it out one by one.
Still, when I had time, I sat next to Seongjin and quietly embroidered.
Width, Sarak.
Width, Sarak.
Under steady hands, beautiful flower petals are being completed one by one.
At first glance, the scene seemed truly peaceful. If only Sir Masain’s eyes weren’t burning brightly as he glared at Doan.
“excuse me… Lord Masaine?”
“Yes, sir, please do so.”
“… “Uh, it’s nothing.”
It was a day when I was living such a precarious day.
“… … !”
Seongjin, who had become more sensitive than before, suddenly sensed an abnormality in which the flow of auras in the air was suddenly reversed.
The air in the area is calmly aligned like a magnetic field, as if someone had passed a strong electric current through a conductor.
Seongjin couldn’t overcome his joy and jumped up from his bed and shouted.
“… father!”
fantasy,
