Chapter 236 – Organizing for the Future (2)
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Leaving Rias, who had ordered a cleanup, in the village, Kalt and his party headed towards the capital again.
Kalt’s plan was like this.
First, it must be known that the threat of the Demon Lord’s resurrection has disappeared for the next 50 years.
Even so, you should not just let it be known.
Rias’ role was important in taking countermeasures when demons appeared again in the future.
But do sane priests and important figures in the kingdom truly trust the hypnotized Rias?
Kalt is confident that that will never happen, and other members also agreed.
“So, I will hypnotize the high-ranking members of the church.”
“If you are a high-ranking person… Seriously, does this even apply to the Pope!?”
“Yes.”
Priests Aria and Marti couldn’t help but open their mouths in surprise at Kalt’s words, which he answered so lightly.
“In the first place, unless someone as big as the Pope speaks directly and acknowledges it… “No one will cooperate with Rias even if they listen to her.”
“That’s true, but…”
“Will it work out? To meet him, he must first see the Pope in person…”
“That’s no problem. “Because we achieved such an incredible feat that we were able to meet the Pope.”
“Are you trying to tell me about the demolition of the Demon King’s statue?”
“Okay. I am conveying the news that the Demon King Stone Statue has, of course, caught the last demon that has appeared in the world. Then even the Pope will meet us to praise us in person. After meeting the Pope… “I’m going to the capital.”
“Huh? Kalt, you… Are you trying to hypnotize even the king?”
“Of course. The Pope alone is not enough. If you’re going to do it, you have to do it right.”
This time, the rest of the party couldn’t help but be surprised as they said that they would hypnotize even the king, as if it were so obvious.
“If I do this wrong, won’t it be something like national treason?”
“What is treason? It’s all for the grand purpose of preventing the resurrection of the Demon King. “Stop talking nonsense.”
“Well, then Mr. Kalt. “What do you plan to do after hypnotizing the King?”
“What… Shouldn’t we settle down?”
“Um, settling down?”
“Yes, there won’t be any demons appearing for the next 50 years. The country will also stop its policy of forcing warriors to roam around. Then settle down in one place and enjoy peace… Wouldn’t it be best to focus on nurturing successors?”
“After, succession…”
Nellis blushes and wiggles her fingers at the mention of succession.
The corner of her mouth twitched at the thought that if Kalt’s successor would definitely include her and Kalt’s child.
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After arriving at the capital Lunalia, the Kalt party headed straight to the Vatican, where the Pope was staying.
Of course, going to the Vatican does not mean you can meet the Pope right away.
“Stop!”
Kalt and his party were blocked by the Holy Knights guarding the Holy See and asked to reveal their identities.
“Please tell Maybelle Party and Nellis Party that they have something to report to the Pope. “I have news about an evil person who deserves to be taken down.”
It’s just a random party.
If it had been a party where no one knew who it was, even if I had asked to speak to the Pope, I would have been scoffed at and told to leave immediately.
But it’s nobody else’s Maybelle Party and Nellis Party.
I have already defeated a mine once, and recently it is a difficulty A monster.
The party’s reputation for cooperatively capturing Cyclops changed the Paladins’ response.
The Holy Knights immediately sent a messenger into the Holy See and after a while.
“The Pope is waiting.”
A middle-aged priest guided Kalt and his group.
While walking through the Vatican under the guidance of a priest, Kalt observed people as much as possible.
I wonder if there are any eyes around them watching them, or if there is anyone nearby watching them secretly when they face the Pope.
If you notice a change in the Pope the moment you hypnotize him and attack him, it will be a hassle to clean up later.
However, contrary to Kalt’s worries, there were no people watching them while they walked.
In addition to that.
“Here we are.”
The moment he entered the room where the Pope was waiting, Kalt understood why there was no surveillance.
‘That’s what it was.’
“Welcome to the capital Lunalia, everyone.”
The Pope is a kind-looking old man with white hair and a small figure.
And two paladins guarding him behind him.
You can tell at a glance.
The Pope was guarded by men of such skill that even today’s Kalts would fight one-on-one.
Kalt immediately understood the idea that it was better to have two competent people protect the Pope than to increase the number of surveillance eyes needlessly.
“I heard you had something to tell me.”
“Yes, Pope. “This is a report on a new mine.”
“As expected, it was like that. Would you like to hear it? About that new mine.”
“Yes. Then, let me speak on your behalf. The time was just 5 days ago.”
Kalt nods his head and extends his right hand forward as if to emphasize what he is saying.
The paladins behind the movement did not think it was a threat and did not react in any way.
There was no malice and no life.
Since it was an open hand with the words 5 days, I thought it was just a sign of chuim.
Such a very common sense decision was the best opportunity for Kalt.
As he spread his hands, Kalt used hypnosis, and not only the Pope but also the two paladins behind him lost focus.
“Really, the Pope…”
“The people behind them must be the Paladin leaders…”
The group realized again that no matter how powerful they were and how high their status was, they were equal before Kalt’s hypnosis.
And what followed was to proceed according to the plan made before arriving.
Mine Rias lost to Kalt and the others and changed her mind, instilling her with the common sense that she now fights for humanity.
She makes him accept her knowledge that the next 50 years will be safe, and she instills that the credit lies with Kalt and his group.
She planted the idea that only Rias could trust what she said.
If it was Kalt’s words, he had the desire to listen to anything.
Of course, even if you hypnotize the Pope and the two Holy Knight leaders, it cannot be said to be complete.
After using the Pope to gather the clergy currently in the Holy See at the Vatican and spread the word that the Pope had something to say.
Kalt used hypnosis in front of numerous believers and put the same hypnosis on them.
And the moment I finished the work and relaxed my hands.
Kalt and his party truly became heroes.
It has become the best warrior party with the character and skills to make the evil demon repent.
As a bonus, Aria, who was a candidate for sainthood, and Marti, who was not a candidate for sainthood but was a nun with the greatest reputation, were revered as two saints at the same time, causing an incident that embarrassed the two people in charge.
In this way, in less than a day, it became the headquarters of the religion that serves the Goddess of Light.
Saint Lunalia became what Kalt wanted.
However, Kalt’s plan is not over yet.
The one who seems to be the most annoying if he takes action later is the Pope, but the one who actually has the best execution ability is the King.
Even if you hold an audience, you can never meet alone or with a few people through ordinary means.
To solve that problem, Kalt chose the Pope first.
In the name of delivering this memorable news directly to the king, Kalt headed to the capital with the Pope.
Naturally, the capital was abuzz with the sudden visit of the Pope.
Naturally, many people came, including the Pope and the Kalt party.
People were curious about the news about Maybelle’s party and Nellis’ party, and there was a lot of speculation.
Didn’t the two parties join forces and make another great contribution?
Or was it not that a real saint was finally chosen from among the saints who were only candidates?
Otherwise, isn’t it really because the devil is on the verge of resurrection and the Pope has come to inform us of this serious situation?
Many speculations arose not only among the people but also among various nobles.
And the Pope, who accompanied Kalt and his party in the throne room, spoke to the king.
“Your Majesty, I have something important to tell you. This is a story that no one other than us and the parties involved should hear.”
“I understand.”
A request for close dialogue that came directly from the mouth of the Pope and no one else.
No matter how king he was, he could not easily refuse this request.
In the end, the place was moved from the throne room, and the Pope and Kalt’s party moved to the king’s office.
“This may be a confidential matter, but Dredd here is the one I trust the most. Would it be okay to be with Dredd?”
“Of course, Your Majesty.”
And the King sat on a chair in his office, with the Kingdom’s Knight Commander Dread standing next to him, and asked with a solemn air.
“Okay, what on earth are you talking about?”
“That’s him. Kalt will talk.”
“It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty. So let me tell you what we experienced. “That was 5 days before we arrived in Chengdu.”
Kalt spreads his hands as if making a gesture.
Even the knight commander had no doubts about this action.
“”…””
Just like the Pope, the King and the Commander of the Kingdom’s Knights were easily hypnotized by Kalt.
