It looked as if it had not been formed for a long time, seeing the red color appearing.

I glanced at the Intermediate Priest.

If I use my power, he will find out that it has healing properties.

I kept trying to hide it, but it seemed that there was no way I could do it.

“Welcome to Magnus Kingdom. I will offer a prayer of blessing to His Majesty Grand Duke Lundmere, the owner of the Winter Castle.”

High-ranking nobles who have visited the Holy Land receive a prayer of blessing first.

On my last visit, all the priests refused to bless an unbaptized illegitimate child.

I could have prayed over and over again as long as he didn't kill anyone, whether it was an illegitimate child or something.

‘If I can, I want to do baptism as well.’

Then you will never come to the Holy Land again.

She gathered her trembling hands together and closed her eyes as if in prayer.

'God Magnus. Please, help me.’

To have the courage to face Schwarz.

I used divine power.

The heart area warmed. A soft yellow-green light radiating from my body enveloped Schwarz.

It was the healing power that relieved fatigue as well as wounds.

After praying, I slowly opened my eyes.

“While praying, I also used healing power. Are you feeling a little tired?”

The castle and the empire became quite a distance. If you have traveled a long distance, you must have accumulated that much fatigue.

As soon as it touched the divine power, the fatigue caused by the poison would have been relieved.

My goal was a wound to the ball.

He patted his ball.

The stinging pain caused by the small cut would have completely disappeared.

“The power of healing? I heard it doesn't exist in this generation."

I glanced at the Intermediate Priest. Again, he had a very surprised expression on his face.

It was a secret I hid because I didn't want to get noticed, but because of Schwarz, it was exposed to the public.

It had already been spilled.

“It’s a rare power, but it’s not as efficient as holy water.”

Now that her identity has been revealed, she emphasized that it is a power that is not a big deal.

Fortunately, Schwarz didn't ask further if he had lost interest.

I cautiously recommended.

“Will you allow me to attend the Grand Duke?”

I was just filled with the desire to throw salt out at once.

He took his hand off the ball and looked at me.

“What do you think of me?”

he's crazy.

I felt like my true feelings were about to come out, so I desperately suppressed it and smiled softly.

“God Magnus said that everyone who visits the temple is a lamb in need. What help do you need?”

So, be gentle like a lamb.

Schwarz's lips curled slightly as if my answer was funny.

“… … You will be the only priest who thinks that way.”

He continued, muttering a little.

“I will hang out with you. Guide me.”

“Thank you for your permission. Can you give me the weapons before we move?”

His bloody gaze fell on me again.

Even if he was the emperor of the empire, he had to put down all his weapons in the temple, so this was the right procedure.

Paladins were the only ones who received permission to use weapons in the Great War.

“It is forbidden to bring weapons into the temple. Seongguk guarantees the safety of His Majesty the Grand Duke.”

“How do you believe that?”

Ah, that suspicious person.

Ironically, Schwarz didn't trust anyone, so he created an assassination squad.

Because he was an illegitimate child, his life was threatened by all kinds of people from an early age.

He seemed determined to find the enemy first and deal with it in order to survive.

He knew the situation, but he had no intention of bending it. Because his life is at stake here.

“I think the Grand Duke will fight well enough without weapons.”

Because his bare hands were too strong.

“It is difficult to deal with when the opponent comes with a sword.”

it's hard.

Even if you don't have a weapon, it's not the first time you've defeated an enemy using your dark ability.

“If an enemy with a weapon appears, I will throw myself to protect the Grand Duke.”

“… … With those slender arms?”

“I am the eldest daughter of Count Tiodor. If I, strong like my parents, rush in, I will be able to create a gap.”

Schwarz patted his chin, looked at me, and burst out laughing.

Did I pass? It's not like he's laughing because it's petty.

He released the sword fixed to his waist and handed it over to the intermediate priest.

“Trust you for once.”

Fortunately, he seemed to be passing it on as an apprentice priest's humor.

He sighed, but he was still afraid of Schwarz. He said as he looked at him stiff.

“Don’t be afraid, I won’t kill you.”

I really wish I could keep those words.

'Once I passed the hurdle.'

Just having a weapon in my hand was a breath-taking feeling.

But there was one more hurdle.

‘Where should I go?’

To reduce the smell of pheromone even a little, it seemed like it would be good outdoors.

There was one place that came to mind.

It is a pavilion in the flower garden of Daeshinjeon, and at this time of year, it would be perfect to remove the scent by opening the flowers.

I moved to the flower garden of the Great Hall with Schwarz.

***

Not only Cassius, who was prosperous in the Holy Land's convention hall, but also the cardinals scattered all over the continent and the priests in charge of the temples spread across the continent were all gathered in one place and sharing opinions.

This meeting was getting longer because there were a lot of special agendas.

The door to the conference hall, which had been closed, opened slightly.

A middle-class priest cautiously entered through the gap, visited his superior, the Cardinal, and whispered.

“Yeha, Archduke Lundmeer has visited.”

The cardinal, who had heard the report, was startled and unknowingly answered in a loud voice.

"What? Why is that crazy dog ​​in Sungguk?”

The Cardinal, who made eye contact with Cassius, covered his mouth and giggled.

“… … I'm sorry, Sungha. I was rude to shouting loudly because I had an unexpected guest.”

“Crazy dog, who are you talking about?”

The Intermediate Priest answered Cassius's gesture.

“This is Grand Duke Lundmere of the Empire. It must have been because of baptism.”

This is Grand Duke Lundmere. He was known for his love of blood enough to voluntarily go to battle.

Other than that, the family that showed hostility to him was treated without even a mouse or a bird, and it is assumed that he was close with the assassination gang.

Baptism was not allowed for illegitimate children. So he guess he'll just have to hold him tight and let him go.

“I need to appoint a priest to guide me.”

Cassius looked around his priests and tapped his armrest with his fingertips.

All priests averted Cassius' gaze, as if conscious of his intentions.

It was because everyone was reluctant to have an illegitimate child.

“You don't have to, Holy Father. Priest Sonia is already in charge of Archduke Lundmeer.”

Cassius' lips hardened.

“Who is with whom now?”

It was a voice that was cold enough to freeze the atmosphere of the conference hall.

The priests who gathered at the response of the Holy Hwang were quite surprised.

Cassius' demeanor was gentle and gentle.

He was the one who always reminded them of a calm lake, but now it was like a sharp, cool blade carved out of ice.

‘Well, that’s Grand Duke Lundmere.’

This was the second time the Archduke visited Seongguk.

Last time he had an argument with the paladin and didn't even fight a sword.

He slipped away, but it was evident that the Archduke had animosity towards the kingdom.

With only an apprentice priest in charge of such a dangerous molecule, it was natural for him to be concerned. If she makes a mistake, her sanctuary is responsible.

'No, it's better, isn't it?'

She was an apprentice priest.

They didn't know if she could solve it by putting all of them on one apprentice priest.

“… … She said she was a countess, but now she's an apprentice priest, isn't she? I am worried that an inexperienced person will take the lead.”

"you're right. If it was an apprentice priest, you wouldn't have been able to learn all the rites of the Holy Kingdom."

“Wasn't he angry that we didn’t treat him properly last time? If we don't do it right this time, we'll definitely get into trouble."

“If she do something wrong with him, I will hold her accountable.”

It was meant to hand over everything to one Sonia.

The other priests all expressed similar opinions as if they were all thinking the same thing.

Cassius was greatly annoyed by the priests who sought only their own comfort.

“What is this doing now?”

The priests shut their mouths at Cassius' voice filled with anger.

“You’re trying to entrust everything to one trainee and pass on the responsibility. Are you still priests of the Holy Land?”

“Well, it’s not… … . It was because I was afraid that the apprentice priest might make a mistake with the archduke.”

“If that’s the case, then you should be able to take on the role of Grand Duke Lundmere.”

"we… … What do you mean?”

“Since this is a difficult and important task, shouldn’t you, as high-ranking priests, take the initiative?”

The priest with no excuses just stared.

Cassius felt more than disappointment at such a priest, but also anger.

He wanted to make sure he paid the price for his crimes by handing it over to someone else.

“I was choosing the representative priest of the Northeastern Temple. The numbers are correct, so that's good. Let them do it for you.”

“Seo, Your Majesty… … ! I am old and it is difficult to live in the rough mountains.”

Everyone wants to be in charge of only the temples of wealthy cities.

When the geography is rough, materials are naturally scarce. In the Northeast, where everyone has to live a frugal life, the meeting was getting longer because everyone was reluctant.

The other priests, bored of the long meeting, helped Cassius.

“I also agree with His Holiness. The older you are, the quieter the mountains are.”

“Besides, if the three of you go, it won’t be an enemy.”

“They have a lot of experience, so they will spread the word of God well.”

Everyone agreed, so it was no longer possible to refuse.

“… … Okay. I will accept your precious words.”

They reluctantly replied that they would go to the Northeast.