The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 251



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Episode 251 80. Cartel (3)

5.

It’s already been two weeks since Caron and his party set out from the capital.

They chose the route that would take them into the northeastern part of the Holy Kingdom via the Pazar Sultanate.

There was a way to enter through the Southern Kingdom or the Great Forest, but it was somewhat dangerous because a significant number of Sacred Kingdom troops were currently deployed in the area.

On the other hand, the areas adjacent to the Pazar Sultanate were deserted.

Even though the Holy Kingdom is a nation of fanatics, it is still a place where people live.

Of course, there are bound to be illegal immigrants and smuggling brokers.

Ghanem Ali, a smuggler for the Sultanate of Pajar, wrung his hands and bowed down to the young man in front of him.

“Hehehe, Master. Please spare my life. I will do my best, my best.”

Ganem’s face was swollen, evidence that someone had inflicted brutal violence on him.

Ghanem Ali was the top broker in Resa, the southernmost city of the Pazar Sultanate.

He is happy to accept requests from those who wish to enter the Holy Kingdom illegally, as well as those who wish to escape the Holy Kingdom.

There are hundreds of people belonging to the organization he runs.

In short, he is a giant of the dark realm who rules the nights of Resa. However, his enormous fame did not make any sense to the young man before his eyes.

“Did you say Garnet?”

“It’s Ganem, Your Majesty!”

“Okay, Garnet. Rub my shoulder.”

“yep.”

Ganem obediently rubbed the young man’s shoulder. There was a reason why he was so gentle.

Because the young man in front of me took over my hideout all by himself.

Of course, there were three colleagues behind the young man, but they did not help him at all.

This young man alone was able to neutralize the hideout’s defenses.

In other words, it was a story of great power. Ganem knew better than anyone that one should not go against the wishes of the powerful.

“Garnet.”

A vicious man who even changes the name his parents gave him.

But Ghanem smiled brightly, hiding his true feelings.

“Yes, my lord. Just speak.”

“Read this.”

“Huh? What is this… … .”

Ganem made a trembling expression as he accepted the piece of paper handed to him by the young man.

But the moment he saw what was written on the paper, the smile disappeared from Ganem’s face.

『Ghanem Ali. Loyal servant who works for the glory of the Sultanate. I must borrow your strength. I must mobilize all of your organization to bring the one who delivered this letter and his colleagues into the Holy Kingdom. The fate of the Sultanate is at stake, so please take good care of me.』

Beneath the text was written Prince Samir’s name.

In other words, these people were sent from on high.

As soon as Ghanem read the letter, he broke into tears and complained to the young man.

“No, if you had a letter like this, you should have told me a long time ago. Aren’t my subordinates the only ones who got hurt?”

“It was your subordinates who suddenly started beating us up. I tried to resolve this peacefully.”

“That’s because you just barged into our hideout!”

“Don’t worry. The subordinates were only knocked unconscious for a moment. They’re all fine.”

“But why is my face… … .”

“That’s because you suddenly stabbed me in the face. I saw that it was poisoned… … What would have happened if I had been poisoned?”

This place was originally recommended by Prince Samir.

It means an office operated by the intelligence agency directly under the royal family of the Pazar Sultanate.

That is, its main function is to infiltrate spies into the Southern Kingdom and the Holy Kingdom.

Smuggling and illegal immigration are just excuses.

The ‘illegal immigration’ and ‘smuggling’ that takes place here are entirely carried out directly by the Sultanate’s royal family.

Should we say that it is a kind of business entity created to raise royal slush funds?

The only difference between this place and the smugglers on the western border is that they have royal permission.

“We need to enter the Holy Realm. If you have any suggestions for how to do this, please let me know. Oh, right. My name is Charon Reston.”

Ganem’s eyes widened and he let out an exclamation of admiration at the self-introduction of the disguised young man, Caron.

“… …Caron Reston!”

Isn’t he the hottest person on the continent right now?

He is the grandson of Halo Reston, the strongest man on the continent, and is a young hero who is expected to one day inherit the position of the strongest man.

He was truly a giant among giants.

It was impossible to recognize him because his disguise was so perfect. At present, Caron’s face was that of a mercenary in his late twenties.

‘Come to your senses.’

Ganem shook his head quickly to clear his mind of distracting thoughts.

I don’t know why the hero of the empire is with the prince of the Pazar Sultanate, but I am certain that relations with the empire have been improving recently.

Perhaps if he makes a mistake, it could lead to a diplomatic dispute.

I had to do my best for the Pazar Sultanate.

“We will arrange the fastest route to the Holy Kingdom. However, it may take some time.”

“Is it because of the smuggling schedule?”

“Ah! That’s not it. However, you four need to obtain identification for use. The Holy Kingdom is a place with frequent security checks… … . You need to make fake identification just in case. However, this is not easy to make without the help of a priest.”

“Ah, I know that.”

The Holy Kingdom welcomes all entrants.

Instead, those entering the Holy Kingdom must undergo a procedure called ‘baptism’.

Of course, baptism costs a lot of money. Although it is claimed to be a voluntary offering, it is not.

And that’s not all.

The administrative districts of the Holy Kingdom are divided into ‘parishes’, and you must periodically pay offerings to the parish and renew your identity card.

A nation cannot run on faith alone.

The Holy Kingdom takes a lot in the name of offerings. Of course, some dioceses have those who give out God’s mercy, but not all can become holy priests.

Because before they become priests, they are also human beings.

What Ganem is talking about is the ‘official identification’ that can be obtained through that donation.

“You need divine power, right?”

“Yes. However, it is nearly impossible to create an ID card with the divine power of a mere priest. We do have a few ID cards from the Holy Kingdom, but they can only function properly if we infuse them with divine power.”

“Then there’s nothing to worry about. Your Majesty? You have to pay for the meal.”

As soon as Charon called, a woman wearing a robe slowly walked forward from behind.

She sighed as she slowly took off her robe.

“I have to give a blessing to a fake ID to be used in the Holy Land… … I’m a little skeptical.”

“Then go around saying, ‘I am a saint.’ The Inquisitors will catch you and kill you if they find you attractive.”

“… … Phew. Okay, I understand.”

Ganem realized that her true identity was Saint Seria.

The saint who was banished from the Holy Kingdom returns to the Holy Kingdom with Charon Reston?

‘Maybe this is more serious than I think.’

Ganem nodded with a determined expression.

Mistakes in this critical situation are unacceptable.

For the future, and for the peace of the Sultanate, I had to do my best on this occasion.

“Please wait a moment. I will bring my ID right away.”

“Please. Oh, and this.”

Charon took a small gold nugget out of his bosom and handed it to Ghanem.

“Sorry for speaking informally. I’m not used to this.”

Then Ganem quickly grabbed the gold bars and answered.

“Oh my! You can treat me however you want!”

“Oh, just a bottle of alcohol when you come.”

“I will bring you the best alcohol.”

“Excellent.”

Squeak.

Ganem closed the door to the reception room and went out. Then he gave orders to his secretary who was waiting at the door.

“You start buying gold now.”

“… … Are you talking about gold?”

“Yes. Quietly, without anyone knowing.”

A crisis is an opportunity.

Ghanem quickly gave orders to his subordinates and walked diligently.

Because we must not disappoint our guests.

In this way, the process of Caron and his party entering the Holy Kingdom was also being completed at a rapid pace.

The divine kingdom was at hand.

6.

This is the Inquisition of Heresy located in the Holy See of the Holy Kingdom.

“Is it really okay for us not to send a delegation to the Empire, Your Majesty?”

Elijah, the current power broker of the Holy Kingdom, was talking with his right-hand man, Archbishop Pizarro.

“Now is not the time to worry about the empire.”

“… … We are unable to contact Archbishop Artrak, who was dispatched to the Empire.”

“It seems he has been captured by heretics. He has already completed his mission. It’s okay.”

Elijah took a careful sip of the tea placed before him.

An herbal tea found in the southern part of the Holy Kingdom.

Because it is adjacent to a large forest, the aroma of the tea was very special.

“The Emperor of the Empire has just ascended to the throne. It means that it is difficult to pay attention to the outside world. There is no better time to wage a holy war.”

“Are you really going to start a temple?”

“You cannot miss this opportunity to spread the light.”

Raising a holy nation.

To spread the meaning of light widely, and eventually cover the entire continent with the meaning of light.

That was Elijah’s long-held wish.

“The power of the Holy Nation must be strengthened to stop the Demon Kings, Archbishop. Do not forget that the lives of many people are at stake on our shoulders.”

“… … Yes, Your Majesty.”

Archbishop Pizarro bowed his head respectfully.

Elijah looked at the archbishop with a slightly unpleasant expression.

“Do you have any information about Saint Seria?”

Saint Ceria is greatly loved by the people of the Holy Land, and at the same time enjoys the Pope’s exclusive favor.

“If you want to make His Majesty step down, there is no other way than to capture Saint Seria.”

The Pope is currently in seclusion with the Knights of Laurel.

It is impossible to forcibly remove the Pope.

Although the Truth Research Society has taken over most of the power, there are still quite a few clergy who have not joined the trend.

If the Pope is forcibly removed in this situation, the Holy See will be split in half at that moment.

Now that we are approaching the temple, it is not desirable to be divided in half.

Archbishop Pizarro slowly shook his head in response to Elijah’s question.

“Communication with all dispatched Inquisitors has been cut off.”

“I have no idea where he is hiding.”

“We are constantly gathering information through the Inquisitors, but it seems like someone is watching us.”

“… … Are you saying that the saint took refuge in the Pazar Sultanate?”

“We can’t rule it out entirely.”

“If a saint joins hands with a pagan, that alone is reason enough to be judged a heretic.”

If only Saint Seria could be erased from the Holy Land, quickly gaining control of the public sentiment would not be a problem.

What if it were revealed that a revered and revered saint was a heretic who joined hands with pagans?

The people of the Holy Land will feel a great sense of betrayal, and that sense of betrayal will soon become fuel that will burn fiercely.

“Continue to dispatch the Inquisitors. Saint Ceria may have already crossed over to the Empire. Especially… … the Duke of Reston. They may bare their teeth at the Holy Nation at any moment.”

Elijah recalled the face of a young man he had met before.

Caron Reston.

A madman who swung a sword that was no different from a magic sword and cut down a paladin.

He was a very blasphemous man. At the same time, he was the one who made even Elijah feel fear.

“Caron Reston. We must continue to track his movements.”

Elijah was convinced that Charon Reston would one day become the Holy Nation’s greatest enemy.

He has no respect for God.

As the power of the Holy Nation grows stronger, trouble will come from all over the place.

“By now, the Empire and other countries have probably noticed our plans. So, seal off the borders tightly and gather the believers. For the sake of the brilliant light.”

“For the bright light.”

Archbishop Pizarro bowed to Elijah and left the room.

When Elijah was left alone in the room, he slowly leaned back in his chair.

“Everything will be as the light wills.”

He slowly closed his eyes and repeated those words over and over again.

Even though the process may have been distorted, the ending will be splendidly brilliant.

But Elijah didn’t know.

That Saint Seria, whom he was so wary of, had just entered the Holy Kingdom with Charon.

The bomb has already entered their bodies.

It didn’t take long for Elijah to realize that.

Three days after that.

Shocking news arrived from the outskirts of the Holy Kingdom.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house