Betrayal Knight’s Joyful Faith - Chapter 465



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The Cheerful God of Betrayal Chapter 465

Chapter 110. You have the power to do it.

In the end, the meeting that day ended in chaos.

In a conference room filled with chaos and shouting, the Crown Prince declared that any judgment would be postponed until after the war.

First of all, it was because winning the war came first.

After that, the knights returned to the living quarters in a complete daze.

Even after everyone entered the lobby, no one opened their mouth for a long time.

Laius was busy slowly avoiding the gaze of his subordinates, and the knights were overwhelmed just trying to understand what he had just seen.

“… … .”

In the midst of not being able to even think about going back to the room or starting work.

“really…….”

Finally, someone broke the silence. The knights instinctively turned their heads toward the voice that had spoken.

It was Arendt.

“Are you really crazy? Why are you doing something I didn’t ask you to do?”

Arendt, who had strode towards Leo, began to pour out her words in earnest.

“Something is strange. It’s not like Your Majesty hasn’t noticed this yet, but I wonder why the ragtag group of priests who haven’t been around for very long noticed it before me! Did they bribe the Union Leader?”

“I asked Prince Henry and your older brother, and they readily cooperated.”

Lyos averted his gaze and answered as if making an excuse.

But those words only made Arendt more angry.

“There’s no such thing as my brother! Why is that guy my brother?”

Licht, who had been listening blankly, licked his lips.

“It’s a good thing Prince Arcus isn’t here.”

It was a word that would have made the vice president cry and run away if he had heard it.

Arthur, standing next to Licht, muttered as if he was groaning.

“I don’t think that’s what’s important right now… … .”

That was true, so Licht closed his mouth again.

Arendt was still venting all her anger towards Laius.

“What do you expect someone as big as you, the captain, to do something like that? Are you crazy?”

“… … It’s true that I did something strange, but at least I don’t want to hear you call me crazy.”

And then Leo also started talking back with a slightly sullen face.

“It was clearly you who started it first. Even you, a mere apprentice knight, can do whatever you want, so what can’t I, the captain, do?”

“and…….”

I was so shocked that I couldn’t even think of a word to respond.

“And it’s not because of you. I just made my judgment on the current situation based on my extremely subjective judgment, so don’t be presumptuous and interfere.”

“Ah, so you’re saying that even if we die, we should die together? Since the empire and everything else are all tangled up, you’re saying that you’ll blow yourself up if necessary?”

“That’s right. That’s the way you always acted. Is there a problem? It’s the life you saved, so bear with it.”

The knights just watched the two people meowing, absentmindedly.

If he was a minister, he was a minister.

The captain, who is called a hero, and the apprentice knight who was accused of treason just yesterday were having a childish argument.

“Ha, haha. Ha… … .”

The rider let out a sigh mixed with laughter.

“What should I do with this… … .”

Everyone was of the same mind.

It was about five times more frustrating than when Arendt had her accident.

However, the corners of their lips that kept rising represented the honest feelings of the knights.

Glenn chuckled and patted Licht on the arm.

“Hey, Senior Licht. Are you okay? You look like you’ve been through a heartbreak.”

“Come to think of it, I don’t think you’ve been going to the temple lately. Do people’s minds change so easily?”

As the riders joined in, Licht growled fiercely.

“It’s noisy. If you don’t want to see me being rude, keep your mouth shut.”

“It’s getting more and more like a mountain. It was hard to handle even with just Arendt.”

Arthur burst into laughter at the sight.

“If His Majesty the First Emperor were to see the entire Knights Templar engaging in blasphemy, he would faint.”

“It might actually make you happy.”

The joke that Glenn started soon spread throughout the entire Third Division.

Not a single person disputed the statement that everyone was involved.

“This kid is really not going to make it. What if lightning strikes him?”

“This is blasphemy to a degree that even Lady Luce wouldn’t be tickled. How can it compare to Arendt and the Director?”

The dormitory was instantly filled with giggles and laughter.

Arendt couldn’t help but feel even more shocked at the sight.

“no…….”

“Why is that?”

Laius, who had been quietly watching Arendt, suddenly asked.

“Isn’t this what you wanted?”

“… … .”

“It seems that there is no one in the Third Order who would risk their life for a cause or faith.”

Arendt, who was about to say something in response, closed her mouth again.

It seemed as if he had no courage to control his facial expressions, and the confusion and bewilderment were clearly visible on his face.

Arendt barely managed to utter a word.

“… … Everyone is crazy.”

“I won’t deny it, but it’s not that bad.”

Leo smiled slightly.

“Just as you said, if we die, we’ll die together. Whoever it is, I will never let you go alone.”

Today’s news will spread quickly through word of mouth among the nobles. Everyone will reflect on the truth of Luce’s deity at least once.

Even though it may be just a simple happening now, it will one day become a major turning point for the empire.

“… … But, Arendt.”

Richt, who had been arguing with the knights, looked back. When Arendt reflexively raised her head, he asked seriously.

“You’re not really thinking of starting a rebellion, are you?”

“yes?”

When Arendt asked in a dazed tone, Richt furrowed his eyebrows and continued speaking seriously.

“I’m saying this because I think you’d really do it. Lexion would be on your side. And I think you have enough money.”

“… … .”

It was so absurd that I was speechless. But the knights seemed to be serious in their own way.

“I don’t have the confidence to fight Lexion.”

“But that guy, he’s on friendly terms with His Highness the Crown Prince… … . No way.”

“Don’t let your guard down. You never know when or where that kid might hit you in the back of the head.”

It was so serious that I almost laughed out loud at the sight of the brats discussing useless things.

“… … .”

But for some reason, I felt like I shouldn’t laugh now.

Because now that I can’t properly immerse myself into the role, I’m going to show you my bare face.

So instead, Arendt chose to retaliate by reaching out and grabbing the cushions on the sofa.

“Phew!”

“Stop talking nonsense! Where would I have time to commit treason right now? I’m too busy to do anything!”

“How can you hit your senior with a cushion like that? You idiot with no sense!”

Just then, a fight broke out inside the 3rd Division’s dormitory.

Even as he sighed deeply and shook his head, the smile never left Laius’ lips.

At that moment, the dormitory door opened carefully and Llewelyn peeked his head out.

“Did it end well?”

For a moment, Arendt’s gaze turned to Llewelyn.

As Lyos, sensing something ominous, quickly lowered his head, a cushion flew past his head and hit Llewelyn’s face.

“Cough!”

“What the hell are you talking about in the Everran royal family?”

Llewelyn, holding his reddened nose and trembling, shouted,

“Oh, really! You’re repaying my help with enmity? And you should blame Lexion, not me! He’s the one who caused it all!”

“Don’t make me laugh, you punk! Even if Lexion came forward, how can you suddenly change your stance like this?”

“Why doesn’t that make sense?”

Llewelyn proudly placed his hand on his waist, holding the cushion.

“I confessed to my brothers that I was the one who picked up the information you spread! If it goes wrong, you can assume that I participated in the treason of the Kalyon Empire… … Phew!”

The price was to receive another flying cushion in the face. Llewelyn screamed as he was caught in the second cushion.

“Say it, you punk!”

“Isn’t this guy crazy? Do you have any idea that you’re a prince?”

“You’re kidding me, since when did you start treating me like a prince!”

Llewelyn became irritated when Arendt snapped at him absurdly.

“I’m the one who asked you to be my friend, so you’re supposed to handle it yourself? Even if you hang out with me a little, it’s still bullshit!”

“Ha, I’m going to turn back… … .”

All the strength left my body. Why did this guy and that guy turn around like this?

Arendt, who had been wiping her face, just sat down on the sofa.

“Really unmanageable people… … .”

Llewelyn’s voice was heard giggling playfully.

“It’s all because of your karma.”

The other knights also looked down at him with smiling eyes.

Instead of saying anything, Arendt just sighed deeply and washed her face dry.

* * *

As soon as the meeting was over, Lumiel headed to the waiting room.

In the middle of the prayer room, with people barred from entering, an unfinished statue of the deity was covered with a veil.

The empire’s most renowned sculptor is pouring his heart and soul into creating this masterpiece, so it will surely be even more magnificent than before.

Then, it might also help to make Luce’s name known.

“Your Majesty, are you alright…?”

The priest Benno, who had followed behind Lumiel, asked cautiously. Lumiel, who had been quietly looking up at the unfinished statue, turned to him with a grin.

“What are you saying?”

“… … These are the words of Lord Arendt.”

The priest, who had been hesitating for a little longer, asked. From the fact that the words Leos and the Holy Sword did not come out of his mouth, Lumiel could read the affection of the priest Benno.

Now that he was confronting Arendt, with whom he had been close, he was worried about the state of mind of the priestess Lumiel.

“Of course it’s okay, Priest Benno.”

Lumiel answered softly.

“I was worried, but I am relieved to see that you look healthy.”

“Yes… … . If that’s true, that’s good.”

Even as he answered like that, Benno still seemed doubtful. Lumiel let out a small laugh and looked up at the statue again.

Although only a silhouette was visible, there was clearly the god Luce beneath the veil.

Luce Shin was such a being.

“Don’t worry about it. He is just carrying out his mission, and I am just carrying out my mission… … Even that will be arranged by Lady Luce.”

“… … I see. Those are wise words indeed.”

Although he didn’t seem to understand it properly, Benno finally nodded with some relief.

At that sight, Lumiel had no choice but to become aware of her place once again.

Whatever her nature, the God Luce was the identity of the empire and at the same time a source of peace of mind for many people.

‘You are like a parent to me… … .’

He was known as the closest being to Luce.

Lumiel sat quietly, folded his hands, and closed his eyes. He was praying.

Fearing that he might be a nuisance, Benno stepped back and waited with bated breath.

How much time has passed?

Benno, who had been absent-minded, noticed that the high priest’s prayer had ended.

The profound eyes that had been revealed again were staring quietly at the statue.

“Priest Benno. Listen carefully. I am giving you some very important instructions.”

Benno nodded in surprise.

“Yes, yes! Just say the word.”

“The Imperial Household and the Temple are strictly separated. His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince said so today. I agree with that statement.”

The Emperor and the Crown Prince covered up the meeting without charging Laius and Arendt with any wrongdoing.

But as the head of the temple, Lumiel could not do so.

“It will be difficult to retrieve the Holy Sword right away. Above all, you are the only one who can handle the Holy Sword, and you are the one who is absolutely necessary to deal with the Chernion Order.”

Lumiel continued speaking slowly, still not taking her eyes off the statue.

“I excommunicate Commander Laius and forbid anyone to refer to him as a hero within the temple. From now on, I will also ban him from entering the temple.”

Benno’s eyes slowly began to grow wider.

It was an unusual remark for her, who considered forgiveness and mercy to be of the utmost importance.

“And from now on, I will prohibit any relief or medical care activities for the Third Imperial Knights. This also applies to the battlefield.”

A cold chill hung over the tone that had always been affectionate.

“Only civilians and regular soldiers are permitted to provide support in the battlefield commanded by Commander Lyos. Any priests who bestow divine powers on those belonging to the 3rd Knights will be severely punished. Please convey this to all priests of the empire.”

After finishing speaking, Lumiel added as if he was lamenting.

“I think this is enough to hold them accountable for their blasphemy. As Your Majesty has said, we will postpone the matter until after the war.”

“… … Yes, Your Highness. I understand.”

Benno, who had been frozen for a long time, came to his senses and bowed his head deeply.

“We will carry it out without a hitch.”

“Thank you always, Priest Benno.”

Lumiel looked back at him and smiled bitterly.

The late afternoon sunlight streaming through the stained glass gently caressed the main hall.