Chapter 859 – Holy Usury (4)
There is no other profession in which blood on the hands is rarer than that of the Romanian pope.
Until he gets to that position—such as serving as a Holy Knight—there may be things that endanger his life, but after that it’s different. The Pope’s throne must not have a drop of blood on it.
Therefore, I did not know of those who became the pope because they were more skilled at politics and trickery than any clergy.
Self-destruct. Double-edged sword. Mutually Assured Destruction.
The meaning of trying to get together in a bloody fight.
Intimidating means such as you and I will die are meaningless if the other party is not within the blast range.
‘You say you get away with this like this?’
The Libertasian pope had a swollen back.
As they expected, Secret of the Artificial God was the strongest card they could prepare.
Anger at having been deceived by the emperor for hundreds of years!
Isn’t the new government, which resents it and tries to establish a new national form under the pretext that it shouldn’t be like this, the cause and banner of Count Wolfheddin’s gang!
But even the new government was hiding the fact that Daeshin 7 was a lie?
It would hurt not only the pope but also the count’s gang to expose this point.
No, where does it hurt? It is like pouring boiling water on Mr. Romania, a critically ill patient who is lying in bed with a potion, causing seizures and shock death.
Even if one’s life can be preserved through political battles and justifications afterward, the country is doomed.
It was believed that common sense would not choose this method, since cutting the head of the popes would also cause the count to receive a sting.
Bedbug… No, it’s at the level of burning the palace to crush the Popes who are the size of poisonous snakes.
But what about now?
It is even possible for them to stand in a position to beat the popes beyond the means of cover. Laying all the nicks and blemishes on them before passing on to the next generation!
─Please calm down!!
It was then. Cried the Pope of Vesta in his most restless mind.
─If you really meant to publish the truth and bury it, there is no reason to tell you this!! Pretending to be kind, but then hit the back of the head!!
─Alcides!! Hey, you’re not colluding with the count!!
They also knew that the Pope of Vesta had met and contacted Count Wolfheddin beforehand.
Beneath their peaceful faces, they shouted like demons. The Pope of Vesta Church secretly gnashed his teeth at the accusation that he had deceived them after receiving the promise of safety.
─Stop the nonsense!! What’s the point of questioning me now?! The Count must be blackmailing because he wants something else!! First of all, you need to know that!!
After clearing the shadow of doubt, the words made sense.
If you’re going to kill me, why not tell me in advance? Even if I tried, would it be more than a declaration of war?
The Popes and the Count’s gang shook hands while hiding daggers behind their backs! From the beginning, it is a dark competition that avoids the attention of the public. Come now, fair and fair? It’s just dog noise.
But, that was then.
─Break! That is why the Pope of Pomona grabbed Nord’s hand and began to weep.
The docile pope cried out as if he had not understood the meaning of the matter at all until he reached this situation. Nord responded happily—sadly on the surface—to that loud reaction. ‘Never mind! Never mind! All of this is guided by the God of Abundance!! ‘Is it okay if I, I pray? Can I offer my prayers again to the Goddess who, after fulfilling her heavenly mandate, still remained in the world and personally carried our arrogant wishes?!” They held hands, shed tears, and filmed a new wave. Of course, the spirits of the popes who were watching were only distant. The female pope of the Church of Themis, who closed her eyes tightly at the new wave drama, opened her mouth with difficulty. Direct question with no political formula! It was a fastball that even the popes, who had gone mad, almost screamed in an instant. However, after thinking about it for a while, it seemed that it was not a bad idea again. How can you hide your true feelings when you are so defeated? In that case, it was better to show sincerity at least with an attitude. Nord answered without spitting. I shed so many tears and my eyes didn’t even swell. ‘But I am an archaeologist, and I have learned from my experience so far. All truths will one day be unearthed and bask in the sun.” “Does that mean we shouldn’t hide it as before?” 〈… You are right.〉 Popes were relieved. Also, they didn’t seem to want to announce this right away. Then grab them by the leash, what do you want? There is no reason to order death. If you’re going to kill him, you can secretly dig a trap and kill him. 〈According to the emperor’s confession, the seven gods of Romania are the legacy of mankind that began at the beginning of the ancient civilization when the gods disappeared. And these blueprints are the traces of those who tried to rob the legacy.>
Nord explained, showing a copy of the blueprint.
The descendant of the star tried to use the
The youngest prince stole it and gave it to the evil god he followed.
The description of Henir was abbreviated, but it was okay.
I didn’t lie, I didn’t lie. Nord complained earnestly.
‘Even if the gods are false and there are no attendants to prayer, it should be known that the intention underlying this lie was good intentions to help people. That is also the way for you Popes.”
Otherwise, I’ll pay off the karma and go after it?
Even without saying it so openly, the popes understood the meaning and swallowed.
〈… Will it be possible to recover the throne that was stolen?〉
〈Whether we get it back or not, we are in a position to think about what happens next.〉
Before revealing that faith was false, Nord had one thing to worry about.
‘Would the followers believe that the god they believed in was fake?’
It was a long thought, but it was a difficult question to answer.
〈It is important when and how to reveal even the same lie. Even if it’s not you, there will be people who know this fact, and isn’t it the biggest thing when it is abused?〉
Third party intervention is the worst thing for popes. Like a politician who failed to prepare and was exposed for corruption, he might collapse in an instant and be beaten to death.
And the same goes for Nords!
If Romania collapses, he too will be in great trouble.
How terrible would it be if the country in which you invested went bankrupt? In terms of money, people would die anyway, but the next 10 years would be a dream come true.
‘It’s hard to ruin. At best, this country was used as an advance guard against bastards like Henir.’
The situation he was concerned about was Henir’s sudden action, which was still not reflected in the prophecy.
‘If I were Henir, I would reveal the truth by using the power of the stolen throne.’
Then the people of Romania fall into confusion.
There will be those who feel betrayed by the Senate.
At best, he stabilized the country and his foresight, but everything turned into a snub.
‘Even if I take away my remorse, the artificial trust case is something that will be ruined if I hide it.’
So I was worried. Will the followers of the Seven Greats be able to accept the truth?
The answer to the trouble came later.
‘I can fully accept it.’
If there was something better about the religious view here compared to the Blue Planet Earth, where the Nords were born and raised, it was that the faith was not a monotheistic system.
‘There are many gods in this world, and depending on the mythology, they die.’
It is almost impossible for modern earthlings to change their religion through external pressure!
However, there were many gods in this world tree. And archaeologically, there are very few omnipotent and absolute gods in polytheistic beliefs.
‘If you’re a Catholic on Earth, you can’t follow Allah or Buddha just because you know God is fake… ‘
The people of this world were different.
There are few believers who believe that the god they believe in is omniscient and omnipotent. There are also religions in which gods die or die. Is an extension of that
It would have been possible enough for believers to accept the truth.
‘It’s similar to the feeling of an idol’s fandom dissolving in the air.’
There are probably some people who make a living through those idols, or think that it is okay to die for them.
Still, the majority of fans and believers can endure.
‘At least it will have less repercussions than the denial of monotheism.’
Just look at the Pope right now. How secular are the representatives of the believers.
Even if there is resistance and denial of reality from religious believers, it is possible to deal with it in normal times.
If there is a problem, it is that Romania, which is in a dying state, is in a state where it is difficult to accept even that kind of shock, and even if it is tolerable, it will cause a huge repercussion.
This was the reason for not revealing this fact at the position of the statement.
Of course, there was no need to explain that to the popes. When their lives and safety reached a critical point, they became busy answering in unison. Also, Nord had already devised a way to solve the problem. “Is there anything you can entrust us with?” It’s time to sort out the ranks——no, it’s like an agreement has been reached. Nord laughed. ‘I can finally lead it in the direction I want.’ It was at this point that he gathered the popes who had other ideas, beat Zulpata, and made them aware of the differences so that they could cooperate without rebelling. Depending on the expression, it can be said that today was the seat of Jeong Hoon education. ─Clap clap clap! Nord clapped and took a noisily polite stance.
While listening to the dazzling introduction, a woman dressed as a clown appeared and spread her breasts.
Loki, who smugly stole the back of his nose, put his hand on his waist and pulled his chin proudly. 〈… …〉 〈… …〉 But the Popes just looked at the Nords as if this were a joke. “… Sniff.” Embarrassed, Loki drank his nose and wrapped his arms around Nord’s neck. As they kissed each other, she poured out a lot of words at Nord, who hated him. “Hey, Mr. Wolfheddin? Did I say that? Didn’t this super-legendary clown warn you that the seats would be salty and cold as expected? What are you going to do with this atmosphere, huh?” “Sleep on a warning, and no matter how I introduce myself, will those people say, ‘Oh, that’s right, hello’ and understand? Isn’t it natural for such a reaction to come out?” “If it’s natural, what will you say to me? Do you want me to tell you a story from the old days? You’re not going to believe it unless you’re using illusions and the power of creation.” When Loki, unable to bear the stares of suspicion and contempt stabbed into his back, sighed, he replied. “The persuasion of words differs depending on the messenger and circumstances. It only takes about an hour.” “… Are you coming?” “The sky of Niflheim where the artificial thrones were embedded. After you see it, you will understand even if you don’t like it, right?” Seeing Nord’s smiling face, Loki trembled. It was a smile very much like her mother goddess who had fucked her with her same expression back then. ─Thump. Nord hit the floor with his foot, and a hole opened in the parlor floor. Tirsi, who heard the sign from downstairs, opened the door to the underworld. 〈… Her?〉 Of course, the Popes standing over the hole had no choice but to sink down. ─Fluff! The coordinates are 1 meter above the ground in Niflheim. The fallen Popes sat down in the snow. 〈… To enlighten unbelievers, to be thrown into hell and then rescued? What kind of myth are you? Loki jumps down Niflheim with a rotten expression. ─Wheeooooo!! The wind that blows over the snowfield is cold enough to freeze. Wouldn’t it be very efficient, like a plank meeting? Besides, my head would be cold, so I would be able to think calmly. Nord smiled and shook his hand affectionately, like a student on a school trip.
The popes who reigned in the name of a false god fall to hell.
One piece of poetry.
