Star Church, the office of Pope Elena. Two rare guests were visiting today.
The outfit wears a Star Church robe and strives to disguise himself as a Christian. Regardless of the woman, the robe was irrelevant to the man, and the giant seemed to stand out the other way around.
"… I always think that I can't afford to wear a church robe. I know you're a Ranger Guild man. It's unnatural and suspicious for anyone to see."
Elena tells him with a shudder, but the big man in the robe - Bogan shakes his head.
"This kind of outfit is important. The fact that we enter the star tower in grandeur will concern you. Humans, we have to get out of our outfits."
"Then why don't you fix that language, too. I'm a pope for once."
Elena returns to her original language. I only use majestic tones in public. He shows his true self to someone he can forgive.
"No, I don't like salutations."
"Then why don't you practice?"
"Ha ha, it's useless to say that to this bear. Because the nutrients on your head are on your body."
"Oh, hey!
"It's kind of you. Do you have any complaints about me? I'm gonna ask you, so say it."
When the red-haired woman, Ranger Guildmaster Kraw, stares, Bogan hurries to correct her spine.
"No, and nothing in particular. Yeah. It was my fault."
Bogan glances away.
Elena is forced to make a desperate effort to indulge in laughter. These two are always like this, making it difficult to maintain their majesty as popes.
"You're still laid on your ass. Bogan."
"Ha ha, they're stepping on my face with my butt instead of my leg"
"Bogan."
"No, nothing"
When Klau hands the whip he put on his hips, Bogan clamps up hard.
Elena smiles bitterly at that fully tutored figure.
Even these people are wonderful in the world because they have three children and are close to each other. The irregularities may be in just the right condition.
"As a fool to leave it. I didn't come to see you today. Ilgachev's mole was asked by you. I'm here to report an unexpected person hooked up."
"……… What does that mean?
Elena is not only asking the heretic inquisitor, but also Klau for an inside detective. Because we can't deny the possibility that the Inquisitor is in contact with Irgachev. Icona can be trusted, but not even her men can tell.
"This is where you go back and forth in secret meetings at your private residence. He's wearing our hand smell, so I know how rough it is."
"…… who the hell is that? Tell me."
When Elena asks, Klau approaches and punches her in the ear. I predict that they are people with a lot of problems.
"…… First of all, the children of Ilgachev. And conservative bishops."
"Isn't that usual? I don't find it particularly suspicious."
"……… the next key point. Beans of the priesthood to the art lord Leken. They hooked up to the net."
"Eh?"
Elena raised her voice unexpectedly when an unexpected name appeared.
When it comes to Leken, the Art Lord, he is a distant companion to the Star Church. I've only seen Elena once, too.
It is supposed to be the administrator of the Order, but it is formal. The Star Church now exercises substantial control.
And Cleric Beans is a man renowned for providing advanced medical care using his own healing techniques. They can heal not just the patient, but even the spirit. Many admire the poor because they never pay for treatment.
The number of patients he saved would be countless. Elena also intended to acknowledge his achievements and prepare the status of bishop.
"My guess, that Cardinal, isn't he going to make something of himself? We're seeing your people more often, and we're getting more vigilant."
"… unfortunately, it's the current situation that I can't get out of here. Not to mention, Leken is the head of the art family, even though he fell."
"So it's the only way to leave it alone."
"No, the clergyman Beans is a man of the Star Church. You don't even belong to a faction. There is no reason for him to visit Cardinal Ilgachev again and again. I've never even heard of intimacy. It seems very suspicious."
"… So you're pulling?
"He has a voice, so he can't do anything far-fetched. But I'm going to order Icona to do it. If there's nothing, that's fine. Any buds that can be disastrous must be picked early. If you have to, use hard means."
"Is the crying child a silent heretic inquisitor? Icona is excellent, but because her head is hard on kachikachi. When I tell you to hide your fine tail properly. Oh, I mean, sometimes I do dumb things."
"... If Icona hears, she'll be mad at you for blowing bubbles out of her mouth"
I think of a serious, honest middle-aged man. Icona is certainly brilliant and powerful, but she has a flaw in being imprisoned for the moment.
I have a reputation for hard work in front of me, but I'm a clumsy person who can't act on what I read first.
"I'm very anxious.... Yes, I'll lend you our idiot. I've just been snoring since daylight anyway. Let me give you a little tip on what an inside man does."
"Oh, man. You mean me that idiot!? I don't have time for that! You're chasing me by chores every day, and you're saying hihi-hi! I don't even have time to snore!!
"Who else is there besides you, you friggin 'freakin' tree! To the idiotic habit of not being able to pull out one of the rushing warriors! Who's the wild bear who left with a big slap?
"Ma, wait, calm down and listen to me. I'm special. If such a ferocious and unforgiving demon comes to us, my body will be harder eyed. You're the only one like that."
"I'm the only one. What? Look me in the eye and say it again!
"Yes, no, it's nothing! This dumb wild bear has gone wrong!
When Klau has a drink, Bogan pulls back quickly. The next time I answered orally, it was probably that Binta was flying. Binta, or something close to a knife. I've seen Elena before. A sturdy bogan was unconscious with a blow. My brain is shaking.
"- So Elena, I'll lend you this idiot. The graphics are big and I don't care, but I'm surprisingly good at teaching people things. It might be more useful than the wild dogs there."
"Are you sure? It's like teaching Ranger technology for free, right?
"I don't mind. Because I can only teach you the first steps. If that helps prevent any trouble, no complaints."
"…… OK, let me sweeten your words. Bogan, you're in trouble, too. I'm just a little sympathetic."
"You're the only one who can say that. A boulder is a pope. Broad hearts."
"You're not very happy with that kind of praise. But what did you say?"
Icona has a serious and difficult personality, so she would definitely not fit with a luxurious and crude bogan. But as a ranger, Bogan is top notch. If you're going to teach me to be an inside detective, I don't have to. After that, you just have to convince Icona.
While wondering if there was a good reason, Elena took a "certain medicine” out of her drawer. Maybe he was relaxed.
I stumbled on it unconsciously, and I stopped moving. Because their gaze was focused on it. As if to blame.
"... Elena. Didn't we tell you many times not to use it again? I disposed of them all before, and who the hell got them!
"... Ah, chi, no. This, I just forgot to throw it away. Well, you know, with habits."
Medicine that calms and stabilizes your mind in a short time. The leaves of the plants that flock in the underground labyrinth are dried and finely chopped.
If you take too much, you are in a coma, and if the symptoms are severe, you are also in danger of falling into death.
It is expensive for rare plants and you should not worry about taking it in large quantities. But Elena is the Pope. It was easy to prepare that amount of gold.
Since Klu and his former educator Nikalag found out about this matter, everything was covered and he was forbidden to take it. It's only recently that I've been banned. I was taking it in disguise as a treat because of a snitch from the church who was asking me to buy it. He was a man of faith and strong mouth, but he felt afraid that he had made more purchases. Naturally this story has not been made public.
"Give it all to me now. I told you to use something less effective. Take a few pills and stop yourself at the end."
…………
"Elena."
Crowe urges, but Elena can't move her hand.
Since she started using this, Elena has been able to escape a severe headache. I can calm down and concentrate on my duties.
There's nothing wrong with it if you don't take it in bulk. And Elena is the Pope. I don't need to take orders from people.
The effect is too thin for the substitute. It is thanks to medicine that Elena, originally a weak person, is able to withstand such a position under heavy pressure.
As Elena was reluctant, Bogan forcefully pulled the bag.
"This guy works too well properly. You can't be a warmer guy to kids. I'll take it."
"- Ah."
"You'll be abandoned one of these days. The name of a tranquilizer sounds good, but in the end, it's a medicine to turn away from reality. While it helps to paralyze emotions, it's good, but if the medicine falls out, there's a recoil. If you use it again and again, you can't stop being habitual."
…………
When Elena turns away, Crowe gently strokes her head.
"Elena. After all, this isn't the right place for you. Don't you think that's enough? Don't leave the trouble to Nicarag's bald head. You've done enough. I don't blame anyone."
Unexpectedly Elena is about to take the hand of salvation that Crowe offered her. But that's not acceptable.
"I can't do that. I have a responsibility. Without me now, there will be a great deal of confusion. Besides, the authenticity of the disaster is unknown. I must also make the decision regarding the star balls. So you can't just run away."
"...... ok. But don't tell me as soon as you can't stand it. Being born a pope's daughter doesn't mean you have to be a pope. It's up to you to decide how you live. Otherwise, you'll regret it one day."
"Thank you, Klau. Once it's all cleared up, I'm sure you'll take care of it. Thank you very much then."
"Oh, there's nothing if Elena helps me with my chores! My ladies didn't do anything! Exchange places early -"
"You shut up!
Crowe's whip bursts into Bogan. Bogan nods with his face under control and leaks a distressed voice.
Seeing them the same as usual, Elena makes a laugh.
Kraw, Bogan, and Nicarag, who rescued themselves from the ceremony of brainwashing.
On the other hand, I don't think I would have suffered from this pressure if I had been brainwashed like that.
The pains of being ascended to the status of Pope without understanding the translation, and having to preach to the Christians the existence of God without knowing whether or not he is. I don't even understand if the teaching is right. But it is unacceptable to question it. That is the fate of the pope that binds the Star Church.
When it's all over, I want to leave the status of pope and live in freedom. I want to live without being tied to anything, under the crows. With that hope, Elena lives now.
But I don't think that's going to happen. Before that, I'm sure I'll crumble. I was so sure.
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The time is at dusk. Leken had been invited to Ilgachev's private residence, one of the largest in art.
They have been sniffing around lately, and the frequency and scale of meetings have become small.
At the gathering of the bonds, most of the conservative bishops were gathered and vowed aloud that they would act with Ilgachev.
It's not something I know from the inside. Naturally, Leken doesn't intend to either. The purpose is to use it only. That would be Irgachev too. I don't know which one will benefit a lot if I don't try.
Send your gaze to Ilgachev, who sits in the upper seat. Her hair is starting to mix with white objects, but her eyes are sharp and her appearance is full of confidence.
In fact, he is also a brilliant mentor with an excellent talent for witchcraft and numerous disciples. The second place in the Church was to prove that descent was not the reason. As Pope Elena draws the blood of the red coat, Ilgachev draws the blood of the green coat.
"Well, let's just say we start fast. There's nothing else I've had you gathered. Something important has happened that I need to let you know immediately."
One by one Irgachev sends his gaze to intimidate him. Don't let Leken distract you, take it.
Faces gathered today are the Lord Ilgachev, his children, Leken, and the beans who recently participated.
"What the hell is that?"
Beans asks as he fixes his glasses, a man who looks like he's in his forties or so.
Leken knew the name, too. A priest with what is said to be the best cure in the city of art. He also has a good reputation for not receiving treatment from the poor. It's not just about physical illness, it's about even being able to heal mental illnesses.
Careful speech and its mild atmosphere are sufficient to earn the patient's trust.
"A man with the crest of disaster appeared. Exactly, as stated in the prophecy. It's still sealed in chains now, but I don't know when I'll wake up. The breakdown of the mourning temple was still a sign."
"……… Oh, my God."
My younger brothers stop saying things. Some of them are blushing their faces and shaking their bodies badly.
Looking at it, Leken recalls the contents of the prophecy as asked by Ilgachev.
The first stage is the breakdown of the mourning temple. Then a fool emerges who is the culprit of disaster. This is the second stage. At the end of the day he will wield every scourge to the world with the white ferocious bird, bringing death to the righteous.
This is the general flow described in the prophecy. Only a limited number of people can find out about this. Not open to the public.
Watch the mourning temple and kill the fool responsible for the disaster. The prophecy strictly warned me that I should never be brought back to life.
Leken doesn't put it on his face, but he doesn't believe in this prophecy at all. It's a really frigid story, and it just seems like an unfounded Yotai story.
Probably craving a great name to complete the star balls, he decides that it was properly created by the Church humans.
But it is a serious matter for them, and I guess it will only be visible during Seto's demise of humanity.
"Unfortunately, he named himself a brave man and so on, and he had already entered the city. We are now adults, but will eventually manifest the nature of a bloodthirsty beast. - Not even the earliest moment of respite!
When Ilgachev absurds his voice, his younger siblings strongly agree.
"Exactly."
"Only now is the time to decide."
"Dear Ilgachev, make your decision. Our will is always one."
While looking at them satisfactorily, Ilgachev shook his head.
"But I'm not good at making mischievous strife. I'm only going to encourage Master Elena to translate once more. Don't let paranoia fool you and tell you to complete the star balls immediately. Our aim is to complete the star ball and bring the star god down into the world. And to stop the catastrophe that will come."
"But Master Irgachev, the Inquisitors have been sniffing us around lately. I was wondering if there was much time left. In the unlikely event that they take tough measures, they will be delayed."
One of my younger brothers gives an opinion. Indeed, surveillance eyes have become tighter lately. Leken was also seen as a faction, and the inquisitor-like man is beginning to wander around the front of the mansion. It doesn't matter if you suspect me now, so I'm leaving you alone.
"That's not a problem. Master Elena doesn't run into outrages like that. Is it more right to say you can't than that? He can't make big decisions on his own. Maintaining the status quo, that's what I believe is best. Otherwise, the star balls would have already been destroyed aboard Nicarag's paranoia"
"So our opinion on completing the star balls will also be heard?
"But he that draweth the blood of an authentic red coat. Now he's just lost, and now it's time for him to make the right decision. - But when it doesn't, it has to stop. We just have to take the last resort."
Ilgachev sends his gaze to Beans.
"I'll take care of everything. I can't say that it's equivalent to the ritual of inheritance, but I can heal the spirit. That means you can interfere at the same time. I don't want to use it if I can."
"The sacrifice must be kept to a minimum. If a person in the status of pope is unable to carry out his mission, he should take responsibility for it. Originally, Nicarag was guilty of obstructing the ritual of inheritance. At dawn when it is done, the fool will surely be rewarded."
Ilgachev bites his lips to reduce the irritability. He had two miscalculations.
One is the premature death of an earlier pope. The assassination was also suspected, but no evidence of it was adduced. In order to contain the confusion of the priests, the Cardinal Ilgachev was busily killed and missed the lightening of his predecessors. I couldn't perform the inheritance ritual in a complete way.
The second is the betrayal of Bishop Nicarag. I was unable to realize the real purpose of Nicarag, who had shown solid work as a conservative.
I dared to dive into hostile factions in order to realize the idea of church reform. Or did you change your mind along the way? I'm not sure which one.
These two overlap, and the ritual of inheritance to Elena is obstructed and failed. The 'will' that the historical pope has inherited has been interrupted.
"……… Dear Ilgachev, what about those with the crest of disaster?
Beans narrows his eyes and asks. I can see the darkness on my calm face. Is this the way it is? I can't judge Leken. There are many people in this city who lurk their blades in the shadow of a smile. I have been taught many times not to judge people by their appearance.
"Hands are useless. Until the completion of the star balls, you must never lay your hands on disaster. A powerful prize neck has already been taken. Even that Las Nubes. It's not just a human opponent."
"……… I understand."
"Now let's try to confirm our plans for the future. It is also about matters of concern. There is no respite anymore. Failure is never tolerated."
Ilgachev tells him forcefully. Together they nodded and the meeting continued.
The meeting, which lasted a long time, was finally over and the venue was dissolved. It's already late at night and it's time to feel cold.
Ilgachev took his younger brother toward between the star balls of the star tower.
Irgachev's jurisdiction between the star balls is now sealed. Guards are on, and strict vigilance is taken to prevent them from filling magic vegetables on their own. This is what Nicarag offered Elena.
Only Leken and Beans were left on the field. When Leken stands silently, he can call from the side.
"May I have a moment, Master Leken?"
"What is it, Lord Beans?
"Why did you cooperate with Ilgachev's plan?
"…… This is abrupt."
Leken frowns. Be wary that you are trying to explore your sincerity.
"I'm sorry. I just wanted to know. I wonder why you, the head of the art family, would cooperate with Ilgachev's plan. It's a famous story that you have a" memory ”of the Church of the Stars."
"Until I agreed with him."
"Is it Master Left? What, you don't have to be so vigilant. People have their own thoughts. It's on me, too."
"... well. Is that okay if I ask?
"I don't mind. To tell you the truth, I don't believe in Ilgachev. I just finished the star balls, because I don't think God will come down."
Beans that pale out their thoughts. To unexpected remarks, Leken loses his word. It is too dangerous to state your thoughts on this occasion.
It's even possible he's questioning Leken's sincerity. In any case, it cannot be imitated in a far-fetched way.
The man in front of me continues the conversation without going through Leken's nervousness or anything.
"Nevertheless, that star ball has the magic to awesome. That's for sure. Yes, as if they were comparable in power to God. Until I saw that one too, I wasn't willing to cooperate. But I saw it up close and changed my mind. Aren't you?
…………
Leken shuts up. When he was approached with the plan, Leken intended to use it as a blackmail material. If you teach Elena the Pope, he will sell you a great deal of grace. However, he changed his mind when he was shown the star ball, which was part of the plan. I was fascinated by star balls that emitted just dazzling light.
Ride the plan, poke a gap and make the star balls my thing. I was convinced that it would only free me from all the smudges. That power is at its disposal. Leken did hold the same thought as Beans.
"I don't know what value you find in that. Whoever deals with the star balls is certain that my wish will be fulfilled when it is completed. It's called" Creating God. "
"Create God……………"
"Yes, I interpret the star balls as creating a 'visible God'. Unfortunately, there is no God in this world. I am in the position of a priest, but I have been so disgusted in my life so far. Over the last few decades, we have saved many lives and seen just the same death. That's why I know. He said if there was a God, he couldn't forgive such an unequal world."
"Inequality?"
"What we have done for men wanders the abyss of death, and the wicked can live longer in our faces. It's really unequal. An innocent toddler died, a faithful good father went mad and took many lives. Is it this father who is at fault? I don't think so. God should have reached out for salvation."
…………
"Why is this merciless thing happening? The answer is that there is no such thing as a god that people follow."
"…… I see. As I don't know, Lord Beans seems to have some radical and innovative ideas."
Leken clouded his words. It is a suicide act, such as denying the existence of God, in the mansion of Ilgachev, even if it is in the status of Cardinal of the Star Church.
But the words of the madman don't stop. It goes on and on like a eulogy.
"People are weak things. Everyone lives with troubles and fighting anxiety. We need a presence that will be salvation. This is why we complete the star balls and create God in the hands of men. Perhaps Irgachev will consecrate Elena as a god."
"... Why did you take Master Elena? Wouldn't it be good if he became a god? If you are a descendant of green clothes, there should be few who disagree."
"Then Master Irgachev will not be saved. He is also a seeker of salvation. Your obsession with star balls will be an indication of that. All he can believe is that there is no such thing as a prophecy and a star ball. You seem to be a sad human being, looking to God for salvation."
Beans say it out. The words of this man, who has dealt with many human beings, weigh heavily. That would mean that Leken's heart is also visible. Leken felt something chilly in Beans' words.
"... let me tell you something precious. The boulder is the world famous Lord Beans. I'd like to take the time to talk to you later. Not this kind of place."
Leken offers to cut the story off. I was afraid to fit in the beans during surgery. I'm not joking about being interfered with in my spirit.
"I apologize for stopping this. I wanted someone to hear my thoughts.... than this, I intend to risk my life to challenge the perpetrators of the disaster. I entrust all the matter of Master Elena to my younger brother, Lord Costa. Even if I don't go home, there won't be a problem."
"…… I would have been stabbed with a tough nail without any help to anyone with the crest of disaster."
To Leken's words, Beans opens his eyes wide.
"It's not just that person who sprouts of disaster. If it can be picked, it will never be handled before. Conveniently, the person is very weak due to illness. I checked with these eyes. If I'd known then, I would have held hands."
"... I disagree. Until the completion of the star balls, you won't need to rough things up or stimulate them. Now we should wait for the moment."
"I want to clear my friend Las Nubes' thoughts with this hand."
"Speaking of Las Nubes, it was certainly the prize neck that was picked up the other day."
"Yes, I am a grieving father who clings to God and is abandoned. A genius who accomplished the miracle of soul descent, in the rush to resurrect his daughter. He was a good friend and a respected researcher. That premature death also marked the end of my research. The grief of my life, the creation of a complete human being, was scattered. So I wanted to thank you for that."
Beans tongued like a reptile, with a creepy grin. It seemed like this was the nature of a good priest.
It is true that many human lives have been saved, but in this way it is not clear how many lives have been used as research material.
It doesn't matter, but I don't want to get involved. What matters is the reconstruction of the artist. That's all.
"In any case, the determination seems to be firm. You should do whatever you want. … I'm sorry for staying up late."
"Dear Leken. Don't get me wrong. My research will always be done with my consent. And I was able to get a lot of consent this time. In return for relieving their troubles, you will have my cooperation. Now that we have the strongest human help, it is not enough to fear as the culprit of disaster. Whatever."
Leken looks back at the voice.
"I was able to help the descendants of those three brave men! Will it be fulfilled by the human being who deserves more to pay for the disaster! Crush the culprits of disaster and star balls will make us god! Salvation comes to troubled people! Nothing would be better than this!
A bean lit by the candlelight shouted with a laugh.