Chapter 855 – The Religion of Heavenly Changes (13)
After the people’s confusion had subsided, the elder continued his words.
Cornelius gave a brief description of the mutant pandemic that was taking place in Erin and Atlantis at the time.
‘However, having discovered the dark traces of Romania from the truth, we were able to get even closer to the truth. About the cause of the mutant pandemic.〉
Even without his words, people’s eyes turned to the distorted cephalopod monster.
At this time, there was no high or low status for the attendees.
No royalty, nobility, no commoner, and a rare number of slaves. All of them became one with the fence called ‘human’. Regardless of race differences, they swallowed together.
‘The transformation that happened to the ancestors of Ulster people and the Atlanteans in the past was a change that could happen to all of us. This terrible appearance was none other than the blessing of the gods of another world.〉
─Thump!! As the Empress of the Heavenly Sword added, the monsters inside the cage went wild.
It was worth it. Wouldn’t it be right for them to resent words that insulted their master’s god and their ruler? Among the citizens who heard the terrible roar, even those who lost their minds appeared one after another.
Fortunately, there were seats, so no one was trampled to death. Seeing that the therapists were busy, the elders said nothing.
〈… I’ll explain myself. Those evil spirits and extraterrestrial beings drove human society into chaos and ruin, while trying to hide for their own safety.〉
“The places they wanted to hide were Atlantis and Romania. The monsters who subdued the emperor of Romania at the time in a war of aggression led the two countries into an alliance.〉
The background explanation before the announcement of the statement continued.
A list of history that would be boring. However, even if there were people who couldn’t understand, there was no one who fell asleep or didn’t pay attention.
It was because his instincts as a creature did not allow such self-indulgence.
【■■■■■■■──!!!!】
Even while watching the captured guardsmen at the emperor’s mansion, he could not be numb to their identities and inner stories. Mencius, who were both physically and mentally strong, had the same situation.
〈——So, the Emperor has followed these “Children of the stars” From generation to generation and erased the shame of his country.〉
〈I used the SS and task force to harm researchers, destroy ruins, and dig up artifacts. A descendant of a star was also hiding inside the Senate as a member of the council.〉
Not only in the imperial family, but also in the Senate?
It was like being in the middle of a ghost story. A reality that they could not believe or did not want to believe shimmered around them with despair.
– Knock.
At Cornelius’ beckoning, a young aristocrat appeared on the stage of the arena. Perhaps because of his nervousness, he made a statement in a slightly slurred voice.
〈The Sellustia family has lived as the servants of the imperial family for generations. The fact that I am going to tell you now is evidence of the murder laws and erasures left by successive emperors.〉
From the whistleblower’s mouth, the evidence of the evil deeds of the previous emperors was revealed in detail. Even after the announcement was over, the Colosseum was filled with silence like a cemetery.
Even with the explanation of the great aristocrat who had the most to lose, the terrible rumors could not be denied at all.
On the contrary, he even came to visit them with more hideous realism and malice.
“This is the truth of history. It is all of the crimes committed by the imperial family, and it is a crisis that mankind is facing. This country has been ruled by demons from another world for the rest of their lives.〉
Cornelius looked around at the dark-complexioned crowd and finished his speech calmly.
Sure enough, few people immediately understood Cornelius’ declaration.
〈… What?〉
‘What, what? What did you do? Subjugation?〉
The agitation did not stop with the citizens. Among the special seats, the royal family of other countries who were in the special seats showed agitation while nodding, saying, “I knew that.”
“Hmm. If it was Wolfhedin, of course he would have decided to make a statement after subduing it… 》
“Wait. Father. Is it true that the elder said that he had ‘mostly’ taken care of?”
“Right. Isn’t it that there are still things more terrible than those monsters!!”
─Hung-hugs, buzz-hugs!
Cornelius frowned for a moment. It was within the expected range, but the turmoil was delayed more than expected. It was to the extent that the noise quietly flowed out of the barrier.
Pope Vesta, who was watching, quietly let go of luck.
〈… Please I think the shock was overdone.〉
When he reluctantly agreed, the pope uttered an incantation.
Chiing-!
A blessing of light swept through the crowd, bringing peace and courage to their hearts. For an instant, it seemed as if the goddess’ hand swept through the area.
And, the calm citizens noticed it belatedly.
‘This, calm down all these people? Isn’t that a great divine magic?”
‘What are you surprised about? The protection of the gods is gone, but the power of the priests remains.〉
Those who have doubts, those who believe in the Pope’s ability.
A lot of opinions came out, but they quickly faded away. It was because the clergy who had been calming the fainting attendees dropped their holy cards and fell to their knees.
A lamp shines the brightest when it is in the dark. The atmosphere in the crowd changed completely.
Said Adelia.
‘Have the gods condoned the emperor’s sins? No! Definitely not!〉
Exercising the charisma of a great aristocrat, Cornelius screamed earnestly as if squeezing the vitality of his old body. His cry echoed through the Colosseum.
‘Only his aides knew of the monster’s existence, and the emperor was also elected by the monster! So, it is self-evident that many, many members of the imperial family have lived and died without knowing the truth for hundreds of years!!”
─Pak!! Cornelius put up a blood note.
It was an autograph of the second and third princes, the traitors who were arrested in the process of escaping.
The first prince was sadly defeated by her offspring of the star and the emperor’s bodyguards, but the princes also committed rebellion to stop the emperor’s tyranny!
Wasn’t there a single member of the imperial family who noticed the emperor’s secret?
Not really. There were others who noticed the truth for hundreds of years.
However, they must have been buried alive along with an unfavorable history.
〈Their struggles and efforts led to us, so we knew that monsters existed in this country! Thus, we were able to find and expel the children of the stars!〉
‘This is not someone’s achievement or indulgence! This means that even while the whole world is being ruled and ridiculed by monsters, we humans look up to the sky! In light of faith! Proof that you wanted to fight without shame!〉
Cornelius wrote a letter of blood while calmly adjusting his breathing so as not to look pitiful.
‘Even the popes have said it. The return of the blessings of the gods, even a little, would mean that Romania, our human race, never succumbed to the evil spirits.
However, as I have already explained about the pandemic that took place in Atlantis, there are already monsters all over the world who are plotting the extinction of mankind.〉
A pandemic incident in Atlantis in which diplomats turned into bugs.
No one knew It was very shocking, and it was closely related to the current state of Romania.
‘I just didn’t realize it, our human struggle has never been over since ancient times. The same goes for the Aztecan gods. They are the gods of the other world who share the Ark with the children of the stars, and Azteca was also ruled like Romania.〉
〈Vaisnia, known as the mysterious eastern country ‘Kitai’, is no exception. Even in the east, the royal family and barons lost their lives after being manipulated by evil beings.〉
Malice and fear from another world have always been with them.
Now was the time to witness reality and keep in mind that all disasters are “Enemies” In the same context.
Cornelius turned his head to the special seat.
《Ugh!! It is a problem that cannot be ignored that disasters comparable to Wooshin are lurking everywhere!!” Pharaoh Seth Menhotep pricked the deaf ears of his daughter with a cry that could not be heard outside. The other distinguished guests were also immersed in contemplation, writing notes to the scribe. His statement suddenly turned into a speech, and Cornelius, who skillfully controlled the dynamics and pace, clenched his fists. ‘Some will already regain their composure and say. Is that why you are trying to pass the responsibility of successive emperors of Romania to monsters you didn’t even know existed?〉 Even those who hadn’t thought of it like that agreed with a blink of an eye. Hit. No matter what the monster did, the crimes committed by the emperors did not disappear. Would the imperial family be able to accept being the ruler again? In this respect, Cornelius’ opinion differed from Nord’s expectation. ─The King. So, are you thinking of electing a new emperor in the name of the goddess Vesta? ─Isn’t that probably better? If there is no representative, they will scatter. Is it unlikely to become a feudal state, and only chaos? It was Romania, where there was an emperor who nominally had absolute emperorship. Even if they were lords, there were not a few cases where they were not the owners of the territories. All the land belonged to the emperor, and most of it was distributed according to title and position. Of course, it is true that each noble has been managing the land for tens to hundreds of years at the family level. However, it is a country that could have been confiscated if it was responsible for the proper justification and the aftermath. ─There will be a lot of traitors who will sell the territory. It’s a little bit like changing the system of the country. The Nords did not like the unexpected international turmoil. The chaos of the world means the weakening of his power. Even after winning, he had no reason to hope that his future foreknowledge would weaken in a situation where there were still many enemies. So, Cornelius proposed to the Nords. ─The emperor quit. Given your plans, it’s hard for new rulers to emerge. Consider domestic and international sentiment. It won’t be accepted easily.
─Well… Do you have any alternatives?
Nord considered the offer of a patron with much more political experience, then asked at once.
His words resonated in the Coliseum, which had become quiet enough that the existence of the barrier was overshadowed.
Then who will replace the Emperor?
With the prophecies of disaster coming, who are the people to whom this country can be entrusted?
“I think I want to elect new members to lead the country and put the future in their hands.”
The old man, who was probably closest to the spot, answered their perplexity and questions.
An aristocracy in the form of a republic.
It was the same shape as the old Senate. Members would be newly elected, but the senate, which kept the emperor in check, was changed into a governing body.
Only, to tell the truth, these elders, who had only issued statements, had no power to decide the future of Romania. They do not represent the entire nobility.
Cornelius’ idea is just a suggestion.
〈The Church of Pomona agrees to this.〉
However, even the popes of the seven denominations agreed with him. It is said that the gods are silent, but their support is very great. Because it meant the full cooperation of the majority of the clergy—the people in charge of the medical profession in this world. On the one hand, it wasn’t a bad proposition even for nobles who actually had the qualifications to oppose it. ‘Even if I oppose it, the elders who have already accumulated achievements by capturing the emperor will rule the country by proxy.’ ‘Does not matter. As long as autonomy is maintained as before… ‘ ‘I said no to the Marquis of Armials, but this is the ending where the Emperor takes most of the responsibility. It will put me at a considerable disadvantage in diplomacy, but it’s better than ruining the country!’ ‘It’s a clever way of speaking. It’s not the trick of the Marquis of Armials… Whose advice?’ Many were politically inclined, but Cornelius didn’t care. ‘Listen, citizens of the country. The gods never left us because we deserved to be punished! The day has come to prove our faith!! Therefore, as the last elder of the Holy Empire, I will proclaim on behalf of the Imperial Family!!!] The old man, the head of a noble family and the representative of the Senate, shouted at the top of his voice. As if every seat in the Colosseum was filled for this declaration.
After shouting hoarsely, he finished his statement with dignity.
After the statement, the elders left the stage.
The truth is revealed and the explanation is over.
However, the prelude to the grandiose political strife was only just beginning.
I know the existence of an external enemy, but people are creatures that don’t change that easily.
Stability would come to the common people, but for the nobles, who had much to gain and lose, it could be said to be the result of plus or minus 0.
“It’s a bit hard to get a perfect score… Is it about an emergency?”
Except for one person, Nord.
