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347
As the meal was coming to an end, the second prince began to talk leisurely.
“I don’t know if you know, but four years ago, Basor withdrew its plan to build a temple. And the entry of priests and paladins is strictly prohibited.”
Helmut asked.
“Aren’t the followers of Bashor protesting?”
You wouldn’t try to build a temple in an empty field. Because there is some influence within Basor,
It was probably an attempt to further expand its power.
The temple is for those who saved humanity from the devil.
Even though Basor, the country of warriors, was exclusive, it did not mean that there was no influx of population, and there were only a few believers.
The believers themselves were the power of the temple.
“There was a reason. What they were trying to achieve by colluding with the First Prince was not just eliminating Luke Yeager. Through the investigation, various corruptions and conspiracies were uncovered.
Of course, they excused themselves by saying that they were just trying to build a temple and that what happened in Basor was nothing more than the deviation of a few priests.”
A solemn shadow appeared on the 2nd prince’s face.
“But we know the truth. The temple trapped Basor’s hero, the Sword Saint, and made him disappear, and four years ago, he did it again in Basor.”
Blood appeared on his hand as he held a glass filled with cold water.
The anger revealed in the 2nd prince’s eyes was so clear that it was hard to see.
He cleared his throat and spoke in a rough voice.
“This is a violation of national rights that cannot be ignored and an insult to Basor. Although he never brought the truth to the surface, Basor engraved it in his bones. The atrocities they committed. Neither His Majesty the King nor I have ever forgotten that fact. “I just waited for the right time.”
A cold light passed through the eyes of the second prince. Basor is a country of warriors. I despise intrigue and deception.
It was an indescribable humiliation for the temple to have colluded with the prince of Basor and to manipulate Basor as it pleased.
Something that should not have happened in Basor happened. The temple had to pay a price.
However, they were enemies that Basor could not face alone.
No matter how many Knights of Palma are known as the best on the continent, if Basor and the temple face off head-on, Basor will definitely be defeated.
Although the temple is in the form of a small nation, it is stronger than the Wizards’ Association, the Mercenary Guild, and the Empire combined.
It was not simply because of the enormous force they possessed.
The temple has the right to call out troops under the pretense of requesting support from each country.
If there is a fight against the temple, all countries except Basor will side with the temple.
Also, believers from all over the world who follow them are like soldiers. Even the believers within Basor.
If war breaks out, they will hide among the people and become weeds that hinder them.
“Are you expecting me to create that ‘time’?”
Helmut asked softly. He understood what Prince 2 was talking about.
Basor lacked justification. This does not mean that what the temple did was not a big deal, but it means that it was not a sufficient justification to persuade other countries to fight against the temple.
Although the temple’s atrocities did not only occur in Basor, they all remained silent by receiving a certain amount of compensation from the temple.
Because it had to be that way. Because we cannot fight with the fate of our country at stake.
“Temple. They have been doing wrong for too long. “Use an incident that occurred over a thousand years ago as justification.”
The second prince’s voice became calm again.
“I felt there was a need to lose the influence they had with that cause and focus on their original mission. “Not just me, but many people.”
Tyranny leaves a mark on those who suffer from it. It’s about how unfair power the other party has wielded.
And the tyranny of the temple has continued for at least hundreds of years. By infringing on the national rights of each country and manipulating their internal affairs to their advantage.
Everyone felt that something was wrong. It’s just that no one dared confront them openly.
However, because of this, the temple has lost its power knowingly or unknowingly. Now is the time to drive a wedge.
“Basor is willing to help the successor of the Sword Saint in order to punish the temple.”
Four years ago, the second prince overthrew the first prince through that incident and solidified his position as successor.
He gained a lot. However, that alone is not enough to make a choice that will stake Basor’s fate.
This is not a question of what you can get or not. A thing to do.
That was the pride and pride of the desert nation of Basor. And this is the job of protecting Basor.
The King of Basor made it clear to the Second Prince.
I am too old to do it, but I want you to do it for me. For that, I will give you the throne of Basor.
Sword Saint Darian Defert conquered the desert and created what is now Basor. The King of Bashor and the Bashorians will not forget him.
And that was Darian’s legacy left to Helmut.
Luke Jaeger, Darian’s legacy and Helmut’s ally, looked at Helmut with quiet eyes.
Although he left Basor during his grandfather’s time, he was also a Basorian and was the commander of the Knights of Palma.
If the Second Prince had thought that Helmut would come out negatively, he would have made Helmut leave right away.
However, he also served the second prince for four years and understood his intentions. The faith in the second prince was the faith in the country called Bashor.
“Tell me your story. “I definitely think you will be the cause and the focal point.”
The emotions faintly revealed on the 2nd prince’s face. Excitement and hope. The second prince was young and enterprising. Enough to make a warrior’s choice.
But there was something he didn’t know. If he knew what he didn’t know, he wouldn’t be hopeful.
Helmut looked at Area for a moment. Helmut had many conversations with her.
What he has, his weaknesses, what will happen next.
And what Helmut realized was that Area had prepared more things than he expected.
For four years, Area did not think about just getting Helmut out of the Forest of Pahe.
In fact, most of the work was done by Antiol. While she was helping Antiol with his research, she thought about the time after Helmut came out of the Forest of Pahe.
The decision is up to Helmut: seek revenge, reclaim what he lost, or simply disappear into hiding.
But whatever she decided, she would have to prepare for that decision.
Because she knows what’s holding Helmut back.
Area also had to live in hiding for a long time without sin. Pretending to be a man even though she is a woman.
Because of the sins of her grandmother Heike, who was not even her parent.
For her, confronting the temple was fate.
So, whether she wanted it or not, the temple was her enemy, and if the temple lost its power, it would also be beneficial to her.
Area’s amethyst eyes spoke of support.
The things you do in the future, the fights and difficult processes that will occur. Support for all of that.
Support for the man named Helmut.
I will stand next to you anytime.
Even if you have sprouts of darkness.
Helmut’s mouth opened.
“I was sent to the Forest of Pahe four years ago in Rinosa because I fell into a conspiracy between the temple and Rinosa. It’s similar to how Sword Saint Darian Defert was sent to the Forest of Pahe. The reason is that.”
His story continued without interruption. It was a story closer to gray rather than the pure white truth.
Lies and truth. However, it is also their job to turn lies into truth.
Because there is an enemy who reveals everything and cannot be dealt with.
A huge trend was beginning. But the flow was not one.
The flow of royalties and the flow of royalties. Only time will tell what kind of vortex those two flows will create in the world.
*
Sian thought her life was going through a cataclysm.
Of course, it was something I had guessed since I decided to head to the Forest of Pahe.
However, among his many expectations, there was no expectation that he would be brought to the imperial palace of the empire.
“Wow, this place is really gorgeous. “It’s the ceiling. Look at that piece.”
Xian’s voice of praise was weak. He was already starting to feel that something was wrong.
The Imperial Knights imprisoned them in a gleaming place in the imperial palace.
And from the moment he was trapped there, Sian realized that he could not use magic.
It wasn’t strange at all. If magic could be freely used in the imperial palace, the emperor’s safety could not be guaranteed.
So what this means is that Xian can’t do anything anymore. He couldn’t be reached anywhere. Even summoning spirits is impossible.
‘It wouldn’t be surprising if both rats and birds died here without us even knowing.’
And her fate will depend on Asuka.
Xian stared at Asuka’s blue, ugly head.
However, what Asuka could do was because her sword had been taken away from her.
Bis could be used, but the door did not budge even when Asuka kicked it with all her might or hit it with her fist.
Rather, only a scream came out of Asuka’s mouth.
bang!
“Ahh!”
“It’s no use. There is an imperial knight standing outside. “If I go out anyway, I’ll be caught back.”
After kicking the door a few more times, Asuka sat down on the sofa. There were no windows in this room.
“Ac, you’re not giving me even the slightest chance. “Disgustingly thorough guys.”
“I guess that’s because they’re afraid you’ll run away.”
In the process of escorting Asuka and Xian, I could feel the will of the imperial knights and wizards to never let down their guard.
It means that he knows Asuka well.
Xian, who was observing the room, soon opened his mouth sarcastically.
“So what on earth are you doing that requires you to be locked in a room like this, Asuka? “It’s a sight that puts our friendship to shame.”
