The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 254



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Episode 254 81. The Holy Kingdom (3)

5.

After Seria’s bombshell statement, Archbishop Mitas’s attitude became much more cooperative.

“To become a full-fledged warrior, you must go to the Holy See. You must be appointed by His Holiness the Pope in the presence of more than seventy cardinals. From then on, you can truly exercise your authority as a warrior.”

Archbishop Mitas’ explanation was summarized as follows:

All that is required is for the Pope to acknowledge Charon as a warrior in front of a large gathering of cardinals.

“Are you saying that I need to get consent?”

Mitas shook his head firmly in response to Charon’s question.

“That is not true. The one who designates the warrior is the great prophet of the time. Since Saint Seria has been reborn as a great saint, the choice is up to Saint Seria.”

Mitas, who had been throwing punches until just a moment ago, started using polite language with Caron and Seria again.

Seria sighed at the sight and said.

“Archbishop, please speak comfortably.”

“No. How could I… … .”

“If you keep doing that, should I just go back to the empire?”

“Ahem ahem.”

They say there are no parents who win over their children?

As Seria stood up in a stubborn posture, Mitas coughed and said.

“I wonder? Actually, I find this more convenient.”

He is definitely a strange person.

Charon looked at Mitas, stuck out his tongue, and asked slyly.

“What if Saint Seria lied?”

Anyone who looks at Seria’s words will likely find them to be lies. Given what Archbishop Mitas has shown us, suspicion is a priority.

But Mitas’ answer was far from what Charon had imagined.

“Seria doesn’t lie.”

“why?”

“Because she is a great saint.”

“……ah.”

“Even if you tell a lie, if the lie comes true, it’s no longer a lie. Do you understand, warrior? That’s how prophecies work. So keep that in mind in the future.”

… … Certainly an archbishop who is respected among fanatics.

The moment Charon encountered the logic of miracles, he felt as if his eyes were opening.

“If you make a lie come true, it’s not a lie?”

“That’s correct. But I wish you would speak correctly, warrior. The Great Saintess does not lie. The Great Saintess’s very existence is proof that the Light loves us. Every word she speaks can be said to be the voice of God. To doubt her is blasphemy.”

From Mitas, we could encounter the madness characteristic of fanatics.

Although he may seem like a cult figure, is he really the Archbishop of the Holy Kingdom?

Mitas frowned and looked at Charon.

“I think that the fact that a guy like you has become a warrior… … has some meaning that I cannot fathom.”

“What’s wrong with me?”

“You know better. Just sit down. There’s a lot of work to be done.”

Mitas said that and sat down on the chair roughly. Then he let out a light sigh and said.

“Seria, you are aware that most of our forces are currently gathered in the border areas with the Southern Kingdoms, right?”

At those words, Seria nodded with a heavy expression.

“I have heard many stories from the Duke of Reston.”

“Elijah. That sick saintly bastard is plotting something crazy right now. Our parish did not participate, but most parishes sent troops.”

In the Holy Kingdom, the administrative unit called a ‘parish’ is equivalent to a ‘territory’ in the Empire.

A system in which donations are collected from each parish and sent to the Vatican.

It was said that autonomy would be granted in various areas including military power, and the archbishop was essentially a lord ruling over the territory.

“There are twelve parishes in the Holy Land. Eight of them are part of the Holy See.”

That’s not the end.

“Among the knight orders stationed in the castle, with the exception of two knight orders directly under the Pope… … all of them will be mobilized for this holy war. In short, it is an all-out war.”

These crazy guys really pulled together a force.

“They say they will threaten those who do not participate by branding them as heretics.”

“But how come the Archbishop is safe?”

“Hehehe.”

Mitas smiled sinisterly at Charon.

“I buried the guys who came to get me underground. I repeated this several times, but they stopped sending me.”

“You really have a hot personality.”

“Okay, let’s get down to the real planning. Hey, is anyone out there?”

As Mitas shouted loudly, a paladin hurried in from outside the chapel.

A middle-aged knight wearing pure white armor.

He quickly approached Mitas, bowed, and said:

“Have you called, Archbishop?”

“Sir Chris Leopold. You may call me Sir Chris.”

The knight named Chris nodded slightly towards Charon, then slowly turned his gaze. Then, he met the eyes of Ceria, who was standing next to Charon.

“Three, Saint Seria!”

“How have you been, Sir Chris?”

“It brings tears to my eyes to see the saint safe and sound! I am truly, truly relieved.”

Sir Chris said that and held Seria’s hand tightly.

A tear was already running down his face. Mitas waved his hand in frustration at the sight.

“Let’s put aside the emotional reunion for a moment, Sir Chris. Ceria has become a saint.”

“Oh, light… … .”

“Have you finished compiling a list of brothers and sisters belonging to the Truth Research Society who are currently staying in our parish?”

“Yes, that is correct, Archbishop.”

“From now on, we will cleanse the Holy Land for the Great Saintess, Sir Chris. The suffering is about to begin. Be prepared.”

“I’ll keep that in mind! But Archbishop, these mercenaries here… … .”

Chris pointed to Caron and her group and asked subtly.

Since all three were disguised using artifacts, it was impossible to properly determine their identities.

To that, Caron shrugged his shoulders and replied.

“Since we’re on the same boat, I should at least show you my face.”

Caron glanced back at his companions. Leo and Leon nodded slowly.

Woohoo.

The three lightly patted each other on the face.

Following the doppelganger mask that Caron had, I made a new artifact using the doppelganger face skin I obtained from the last dungeon.

Of course, the production was done by Matapju himself.

Leon and Leo were also given masks that could change their faces, although not as much as the originals that Caron had.

Should we call it, for example, a popular doppelganger mask?

As the magic was withdrawn, their bare faces were immediately revealed.

Cousins ​​who share the same features of blond hair and blue eyes. Anyone who looks at them can tell that they are blood relatives of the Duke of Reston.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Caron Reston.”

Caron politely extended her hand to Chris, and Chris took Caron’s hand with a puzzled look.

“Hello, nice to meet you.”

“Well, well, there is much work to be done together from now on. I, as a coup expert, will take responsibility and help with this task.”

“… … Are you talking about a coup d’état?”

“Our goal is to drive out those evil and corrupt priests and assist His Holiness the Pope.”

Just then, Mitas spoke up.

“Caron Reston is a warrior.”

“Light, light!”

“A hero who dreams of a coup… … A hero of rebellion, is that what it is? Interesting. If that is the will of the Light, then we can only accept it. Sir Chris. Isn’t that right?”

“It seems that the Light wants the Holy Nation to change.”

“Maybe so.”

Mitas took the bottle out of his bosom again and took a sip. Then he smiled faintly.

“Something interesting will happen in your later years, won’t you, warrior?”

“I promise you a boring old age.”

“good.”

Mitas nodded with a pleased expression, then turned to Charon and asked.

“A warrior who dreams of rebellion. Tell me your plan.”

At those words, Caron shrugged his shoulders. Then he spoke in a low voice.

“I originally planned to work quietly, but now that it’s come to this, I think I’ll have to change my plans.”

There are two ways that Caron pursues to handle things.

Caron values ​​quiet handling as his greatest virtue. But what if that’s not possible?

“Let’s get things going. Oh, and by any chance, what agency can spread the word the fastest in the Holy Kingdom?”

Just let things grow.

So much that no one can handle it

“It must be Seongguk Ilbo.”

“Can you put an article about Saint Seria in the Seongguk Ilbo? The Truth Research Society guys might have taken control of the media… … .”

“Don’t worry. The boss there is my friend anyway.”

“Okay. Then, please start by spreading the rumor that Saint Seria has become a great saint and that she has returned with the hero.”

“Are you going to do activities openly?”

“Yes. It would be much safer that way.”

It’s time to see the most exciting sight in the world.

Watching fireworks.

“Let’s see how it goes from there.”

Caron set the fire without any hesitation.

***

Two days after that.

A tremendous rumor swept through the Holy Kingdom.

There was news that Saint Seria had become a great saint and that a warrior had appeared.

The atmosphere in the Holy Kingdom, which was preparing for the temple, began to change at an incredible pace.

6.

It has already been a week since Caron and his party entered the Holy Kingdom.

Charon’s father, Pale, was reporting urgent news from the Holy Kingdom to Halo.

This is the temporary headquarters of the Knights Templar, set up in the VIP room of the Imperial Palace.

Halo was sitting at his desk, carefully studying the report.

It was information sent by spies who had been deployed to the Holy Kingdom. The report was full of stories about Charon.

『Currently, Charon Reston is heading to the Holy Kingdom’s Saint – Eden.』

『The people of the Holy Kingdom absolutely support the warrior Caron Reston and the saintess Ceria.』

『The priests belonging to the Truth Research Society are moving in earnest. They plan to contact Caron Reston soon.』

The spies all delivered their information in an urgent tone.

Halo sighed heavily after reading the report to the end.

“… … Charon has become a warrior.”

I had been waiting for news from Caron and his party, but this was not the kind of news I was expecting.

Pale smiled bitterly as he watched his father, Halo, with a worried expression.

“It’s Caron.”

“I thought things would be handled quietly, but my expectations were pleasantly wrong.”

“It would not have been easy to keep the secrets of the Holy Kingdom, given its nature. As you know… … it is very closed politically. Entry is free, but leaving the Holy Kingdom is nearly impossible. In other words, the people of the Holy Kingdom are accustomed to control and oppression.”

One of the few advantages of a closed structure is that it makes it easy to brainwash or agitate the people.

Caron struck first before they could make a move.

“A warrior… … When was the last time a warrior appeared in the Holy Kingdom?”

“It was 50 years ago.”

“Was James the last?”

Halo recalled a warrior he had encountered 50 years ago, James Rodriguez.

A warrior of Paladin origin.

The warm-hearted face of the knight remained deep in my mind.

But Caron became a warrior? I was shocked by such a ridiculous news.

“Is there any power that comes with becoming a warrior?”

“I’m not sure. According to information I’ve received in the past, it is said that they are granted various privileges, including the power to judge clergy.”

“Judgment rights?”

“Yes. I understand that taking a life is permitted.”

This is truly extra-legal authority.

Is it really right for such enormous power to be handed over to a mad dog?

Halo sighed loudly once again.

“It’s over. It’s over.”

Anyway, this side is in the same situation. All authority for the operation was handed over to Caron. Therefore, the choice of the Holy Kingdom could not be criticized.

“Have you prepared the special forces?”

Pale nodded immediately to Halo’s question.

“We have selected knights of 6 stars or higher and placed them on standby at the border with the Holy Kingdom. The elves have also placed their elite patrols on standby, and the Sultanate of Pajar has placed its scorpion corps on standby.”

“If it’s the Scorpions… … .”

“Yes, that’s right. It’s an assassination unit directly under the Sultanate’s royal family.”

“That’s amazing.”

All those forces joined forces because of Charon.

If an incident occurs with Charon in the Holy Kingdom, all of their elite troops will be deployed to the Holy Kingdom.

Halo drummed his fingers on the desk.

“… … A warrior.”

It is truly a supernatural being.

So what does Charon plan to do with his extra-legal powers?

“It is said that in order to become an official warrior, one must ultimately receive appointment from the Pope.”

“It’s going to be a difficult road.”

“I didn’t think it would be easy.”

Pale nodded slightly and handed Halo another report.

“And this is as you said… … I have obtained information regarding the former Imperial Guard, Beatrice. As Charon said, it has been confirmed that she is staying within the Holy Kingdom.”

Halo looked over the report in silence.

How much time has passed like that?

Halo let out a sigh as he finished reading the report.

“This is difficult as it is.”

“What would you like to do?”

Halo thought for a moment, then sighed and said.

“Let’s leave it to Charon. Find a way to relay the information to Charon.”

“All right.”

Halo looked out the window and sighed again.

“Beatrice. What on earth are you thinking?”

There was no doubt that something sinister was happening in the Holy Kingdom.

***

Same time.

This is the Holy Kingdom again.

“It seems to me that there is a devil crawling in your head. You are a heretic.”

“That’s nonsense! What right do you have to… … .”

“Because I am a warrior.”

“Nagging… … .”

“If you contradict what I say, you are all heretics. Do you understand? Your Majesty. Isn’t that right?”

“… … Haaaaaah. I don’t know.”

“Yes, Saint. Who ordered the Charon warrior?”

“What I’m saying is, it’s a disaster that you brought upon yourself.”

Uncontrollable chaos was spreading throughout the Holy Kingdom.

… … The mad warrior began to run wild.

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