Chapter 190 – Episode 181 – Witch Servilia
* Episode 181 – Witch · Servilia
Time passes, tension builds.
A darkness fell on the smiles of the vassals who were happy for my return. The maids and chefs who were always smiling closed their mouths and swallowed without saying a word. When I walked leisurely down the hallway, only then did they smile a few times, and when I left, the atmosphere in the family was so dark and gloomy that they remained silent without saying a word to each other.
The reason is obvious.
The true meaning of the rumor is because Perpena changed it to suit her taste.
‘Wow, you show so much nervousness that it makes me feel depressed.’
True to Perpena’s rants, this incident spread quickly.
It is also a wonderful story called “The Assassination of the Princess of Servilia.”
──This is the full story of the incident.
『The Cornelius family, which had not been on good terms from the beginning, began to have serious cracks in their relationship after gaining the Great Spirit. The greedy Tiber royal family wanted to obtain the Great Spirit held by the Cornelius family, so they joined hands with Britannia and led the assassination of the First Roman. The recent attack on the Britannia resort was their plan, and ambassadors from each country and the head of Cornelius were seriously injured in the attack. Fortunately, he did not die, but this attack forced Gaju to hide himself. Realizing this, Servilia approached the matriarch, pretending to be her victim, and attacked her again. In other words, in the second assassination incident, he was discovered to be the mastermind who had attempted to take the life of the head of the family twice, which became an opportunity for the Tiber and Cornelius families to completely split.』
… …
… It’s a ridiculous story.
Nevertheless, Britannia responded to this rumor.
… Did you agree?
No, there is nonsense in the words.
Because I didn’t respond and shamelessly responded like this.
『We never planned an assassination. As you know from the rumors, there were many important people from all over the world there. Even the land was burned and cursed, and many people lost their lives. Why do we become perpetrators like this? We are the only victims, and the culprit who planned all of this is Servilia and, by extension, Thebes, so we, Britannia, have nothing to do with it.』
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… Yes, I lost money.
They also neatly blamed everything they had done.
Tiber… They are truly amazing people who go beyond that and put all the blame on Servilia.
“Did you expect this?”
“That’s right.”
“How?”
“Think about it. Wasn’t the attack on the resort that happened back then a truly absurd blemish on Britannia’s part? There isn’t enough evidence to blame them, but whether that’s the case or not, Chappelle and Shetka are maintaining silence on the current situation as the ambassador was injured… “〈 Br〉
“They’re on our side.”
“We know that. But what about Britannia?”
… You won’t know.
There is no way to know why the two countries suddenly became silent.
It would be impossible to imagine because all the key figures in each country are my house.
“No matter how great a country Britannia is, it makes you nervous when two countries suddenly fall silent. Even the Chang Dynasty openly tried to prepare for war upon hearing the news that you were injured.”
“So you’ve prepared an arrow can to sort out this situation. But if this happens, won’t Tiber help you out a bit?”
“Currently, Tiber is preparing for war and is watching the opinions of neighboring countries. Thanks to that, it is too late to criticize this incident. Before Servilia, who experienced the incident, becomes a trumpeter and taints the Spirit Council, Britannia takes the initiative. They struck the trumpeter and turned him into an asshole.”
“Ah, really… Makes someone who knows the truth a lie… ?”
“Hehe. Isn’t that great? I can’t see how the reputation that a woman with a strong sense of justice had fallen into with just one statement like that.”
“I can sense human malice.”
An evil woman who committed the most outrageous act of inviting the satisfaction that everyone in this land hates to a foreign country in order to kill me and steal the treasure called the Great Spirit. As a result, she sacrificed a large number of people from other countries and became a madman who directly infiltrated the family to take the lives of the injured.
I don’t know whether the world will believe this or not, but the anger of the general people of Britannia who were actually affected will be tremendous.
People will die, houses will burn down, and someone will be kidnapped and made into a scapegoat, and even if it is a citizen of their own country…
… Huh?
“Wait a minute. If that’s going to be the case, wouldn’t it be better to blame it on me? I’m still a witch doctor. If you had accused me of causing an uproar by inviting satisfaction in some suspicious way or something like that, we would have suffered quite a blow, right?”
“Britannia has officially mentioned your death, so if we withdraw it here, it would cast doubt on the rumors.”
“Still… “
“And. It seems that right after Tiber prepared for war, he told Britannia in advance that reinforcements were not needed. Hehe, what should we do?”
“…Are you afraid that I might betray you and take over the Great Spirit when it’s important?”
“That’s right. We both think the same thing. So Britannia hit Tiber right in the back to prevent him from taking the Great Spirit.”
“The bastards are playing drums and janggu among themselves, and it’s so fucking annoying.”
“Thanks to you, it’s fun to watch, right?”
That’s right.
It’s funny.
So, as we laughed, Niper Pena continued to tell us her story.
“That bitch, didn’t you say her sister was kidnapped recently?”
“You mean Senia? Yes… That’s why you got into a fight with her big guy and didn’t have fun?”
But why is that? When I asked, this was again a sight to behold.
“A deal was made behind the scenes to get her sister her her back her in exchange for her help her in the raid on Britannia, and so the rumor spread.”
“Huh… “
“Rumors tend to gain weight. If there are vivid details in them, people will be attracted to them.”
“She sold out people from other countries because of her sister…” “That’s really delicious.”
“Even if it’s something that didn’t happen to them or something that happened in a foreign country that has nothing to do with them, if it’s too absurd, humans get angry, and that anger blinds the eyes of the truth.”
“Is this a witch hunt?”
“It’s often on the Internet, right? Even without that, there’s a fire here, so the speed at which rumors spread is no joke.”
No, it’s worse than the Internet.
It was Perpena who set the plan, and Britannia stepped in nicely.
That’s why the catastrophe happened…
“… I guess there’s no turning back.”
“Ah, that side won’t be able to take a step back now. They will think that they will fall unless we destroy the Cornelius family and obtain the Great Spirit.”
Am I being criticized by the world?
The guy who only said the right things?
Servilia?
That fool is treated like no other than a villain~?
Hehe… Hehe~!!”
“Is the misfortune of Servilia so good?”
“I can’t stop laughing when I imagine what kind of expression she must be making right now~! That idiot is a villain, it’s such a ridiculous story~! Haha!!! It’s so outrageous! Haha!!! Ahahahahahahaha! ! !”
“You are the worst as a human being. That’s why I like you, my benefactor.”
She enjoyed the walk, smiling happily after receiving a kiss on the cheek from Perpena.
Although this is the case, it is not relevant.
Ready for war?
I left everything to you.
To begin with, I am unfamiliar with these things, so I am leaving everything to the motivated vassals and Perpena.
‘Even so, it is very harsh content.’
When I suddenly looked up at the sky, I saw small waves spreading across a part of the barrier surrounding Cornelius’ territory, like water droplets splashed on the floor.
It is not an enemy attack.
“There are so many of them. Has everyone’s feet fallen on fire?”
“We are relaxed like this, but for them, the survival of their family is at stake.”
Starting with the local lords who follow the Cornelius family, it spreads to other countries as well, evidence that rumors are spreading across the country like birds with wings as it is a worldview in which magic and enchantment are proud.
It is said that flames are constantly flying in through the barrier that covers the territory. If I hadn’t put that in all directions, I’m sure the flames flying in from all over the country would have hit my body and hurt me a little (physically).
‘It’s like that against me, but how hard will it be for our vassals… ‘
They are always loyal to me, but recently, they often go outside the barrier and engage in long-distance prostitution. I could clearly see that the big families connected to our vassals were trying to extract information through us.
“Everyone must be worried about whether to join Tiber or our family.”
“Even if it is rotten, it is a royal family. Even if there is a Great Spirit, there are few people who join our side… It seems that the statement issued by Britannia is having an effect, and even those who would not originally join this side are sticking their heads in.”
“Heh. I’m at this level. What kind of sound is Servilia hearing?”
“Would you like to listen to it?”
“Is it possible?”
“Yes, it is possible. Oh, let me tell you in advance that it is not a new curse. There is no particular need for it.”
“What does it mean?”
“Hey… Follow me quietly~!”
What are you trying to show me?
First, I thought about following Perpena, but she created a dark portal made of shadows, pushed me into it, and moved somewhere.
“… This is a hot spring town, right?”
“Okay. It is a sacred place built by his benefactor her.』
Perpena, are you in my shadow?
… Why?
“I came here recently.”
『Not that time, isn’t this the first time in this situation?』
“Yes.”
Immediately after the incident occurred, the retainers were told not to go near this area.
I was wondering if something was going on with the Great Spirit, so I left it alone, but I never thought it would come like this…
“… Matriarch?”
“Uh, you guys… “
“Shh!”
At that time, Ain, who was standing at the entrance, and Kabbalah’s subordinates who had had a small chat with me hurriedly ran over, hugged my body, and hid themselves.
“What? Why all of a sudden?”
“I know it’s rude, but I still ask you to be quiet.”
“The atmosphere in the village is not good right now… Please forgive me… “
“Huh?”
I hid in a gap in a building not far from the entrance to the hot spring village and looked up at them.
There is no sign of being hurt or fighting with anyone.
“Matriarch, why did you come here?”
“Nothing special, I just came here to see the atmosphere.”
“You came here in person just for that reason?”
“You came alone that time too. I said I would come to my territory. What’s the problem? So, what’s really going on? Is someone making a fuss?”
“”… “”
The two Ain didn’t answer my question, just raised their fingers and said, “Shh,” And led me toward the center of the village.
The back of my neck was itchy, wondering what kind of espionage this was, but I soon found out why they were doing this and was horrified.
『──La! ──Do it!! ─! ──Haraaa!!!』
『─Hey! ─, Put it on!!!』
『──Don’t do it!! Do, ──!!』
A loud voice heard intermittently.
At first, I couldn’t understand what they were saying.
Then, as we approached the square, the voices I heard turned into clear anger, and I realized that everyone was saying the same thing.
『──Execute Servilia!! Execute the witch who burned our hometown Britannia!!!』
『Kill it!! Hang your neck!!!』
『This is a temple! The representative of God is watching us!』
『Everyone, do not forgive the witch! Let’s catch that bitch and make her pay for her sins!!』
『It’s execution! Annihilate the Tiber royal family-!!』
『Kill! Kill it! Kill it!』
『Kill! Kill it! Kill it!』
『Kill! Kill it! Kill it!』
『Kill! Kill it! Kill──』
Thud! Thud! Boom!
Thud! Thud! Boom!
Their cries, the responding pilgrims, and the instigator shout out as if answering my doubts.
『We are of different sectors! The precepts are also different! Even the gods they believe in are different! Some people may have met the Great Spirit here and converted, and others may have not given up on their beliefs even if they received their grace, but most of the people here are definitely from Britannia!』
『… No! It doesn’t matter if you don’t! One thing is certain: there were many compatriots like us in that land! They would have believed in God like us, and some would have wanted to meet the Great Spirit and receive her grace like us, but that witch took away every opportunity and burned it to the ground! Even that is said to be truly evil, but now they are trying to reach out to our sacred places, so how can there be such a shameless person?!』
『Burning the land of our compatriots! Now they are trying to extend their greedy reach even to the God we believe in! We must capture that witch immediately and burn her at the stake in the name of her god!!
『To protect the world’s one and only sacred place, to protect the Great Spirit, and for our dead compatriots!!』
『Now, is there a coward who opposes this fight?! ─If you have, come out now!!!』
The moment it was revealed that it was there, it was ready to crush his head with a mace.
That’s why we all shout with one heart and one voice.
“”””Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Definitely a holy war!』』』
“Good night! Then everyone, take up arms! Starting today, put aside your personal status, political background, and such personal matters! What we want is a temple! It is truly a temple!』
『『『『Participate in the temple! Participate in the crusade! Participate in the crusade!』』』
『Mace against the witch Servilia! We will achieve justice and judgment with our own hands!!!』
『『『『Ooooo!!!!』』
Religious people screaming like beasts and causing an uproar.
Indeed, now I understand why Perpena brought me here.
‘Servilia, is she treated like a 〈witch〉 outside?’
『Most religious facilities, including those in Britannia, have this kind of atmosphere. Although that side has expressed its intention not to participate in the war, there must be quite a few individuals who will leave the country and join this side. If we take this opportunity to form a unit comprised of religious people, we will do very well.』
‘I don’t want to fight with these crazy people.’
『It’s raining. The same goes for this body. There is nothing more tiring than dealing with people who want to commit suicide with the idea that they can go to heaven when they die.』
Therefore, there is no doubt that he will be active in this battle.
This is so… There is no scene from the apocalypse when an evil spirit leads religious people into war.
