Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1369
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Episode 1369. Do you believe in Manaptras?
Fabian saw the gray robe the other man was wearing and knew that he was related to the Manapthras Church.
He could have been a priest, but judging by his size, he was most likely a paladin.
If it were normal, I might have just apologized and tried to move on.
However, Fabian, who was emotionally upset after being dumped by his lover, did not do so.
“It looks like you are an official of the Manaptras Church. Are you a priest? “A paladin?”
Paladin Metatron, a paladin among paladins, looked at the young man with startled eyes.
How can you say something like that even after knowing that you are a member of the Manaptras Church!
As expected, these are remarks befitting those with heretical ideas.
“I am Paladin Metatron. Who are you that you dare take Mana Prathas’ name in vain? It looks like you are a knight. If you were ordained a knight, you would have the courage to reveal your name, right?”
Metatron mockingly imitated the other person’s words.
A paladin has the same status as a temple priest and is a sword expert-level knight.
Even though Fabian was excited, he couldn’t help but be shocked.
But now I couldn’t take it back, and I didn’t want to.
“I am Fabian Cloud, a knight of the Kingdom of Escatos. “By the way, when did I take Mana Prass’s name in vain?”
“A little while ago, you asked, ‘Does Mana Prass actually exist? ‘Aren’t you cheating when you don’t have one?’ he said. “Are you going to deny it?”
“Well, that’s it… … .”
Fabian was about to come up with a lame excuse.
Metatron had a relaxed attitude and even gestured with his chin as if asking him to try more.
The restaurant became quiet due to the two people arguing.
Elio stepped in to replace Fabian, who was in trouble.
“Paladin, my group was so excited that we made a mistake. I’m complaining that I prayed to Manaptras, but he didn’t listen… … . I apologize if it was uncomfortable to hear. “I would appreciate it if you could understand the priest’s generous generosity.”
Elio believes in Manaptras.
Since he came to this world at the request of Manaptras and is suffering a lot, how can he deny his existence?
In addition, they recognized the Holy Knights of the Manaptras Church as being on the same side.
For that reason, I humbled myself to end this useless controversy.
For a moment, Lee Chae looked young in Metatron’s eyes.
I heard that Count Elio Lagoa was rough and barbaric, but this kind of politeness.
“Who are you?”
“Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. “This is Count Elio Lagoa.”
“… … .”
Metatron stared at Count Elio Lagoa with deep eyes.
Elio did not avoid the other person’s gaze.
After a long time, Metatron opened his mouth.
In any case, he is the one who must verify Count Elio Lagoa’s heretical ideas.
“Count Lagoa, do you trust Manaptras?”
“I am… … “I don’t believe it.”
Metatron was taken aback for a moment by the other person’s words that so simply denied Manaptras.
So, what is the meaning of the attitude that was used to defend Baron Cloud just a moment ago?
“Are you confessing that you are a heretic?”
“Why is not believing heresy?”
“That is a denial of Lord Manaptras… … .”
“You mean denial? When did I deny Mana Prathas? He knows that He exists, but He just does not serve.”
“What kind of bizarre logic is that? How can you not serve Him when you know He exists?”
“Do you know that the evil spirit Shaitin exists?”
“Is that all you know? “Exterminating the followers of the evil god is the main job of our paladins.”
“I know, but you don’t serve evil spirits, but rather go around exterminating their followers, right? “I know Mana Prathas, but I just don’t serve him.”
“As expected, you were the head of the evil god Shaitin!”
Metatron’s tone changed drastically.
This is because there is no way to reject Manaptras unless you are a follower of the evil god Shaitin.
Elio also became frustrated and raised his voice.
“When did I say I serve Shaitin, the evil god? “I do not serve Manapthras, Shaitin, or any other god!”
“… … .”
For a moment, there was a heavy silence in the restaurant.
People who knew the name of Paladin Metatron left one by one.
Twelve paladins dressed in gray robes lined up behind Metatron.
The Paladins secretly finished preparing for battle and waited for Metatron’s orders.
However, Metatron’s mouth rarely opened.
While the Manaptras Church exterminated evildoers and heretics, it was tolerant of non-believers.
This is because to them, non-believers are objects of missionary work, not objects of extermination.
“You called yourself an unbeliever. If so, I will ask. As a non-believer, why did you spread heretical claims about Manatras and the evil spirit Shaitin?”
“Me? “What claim did you spread?”
“The Abyss is known as the abode of Ushas Undra. But you said that the Abyss is the hiding place of the evil god Shaitin. It was also said that the gods were involved in the war between the Empire and the Southern Kingdom. Do you admit it?”
“Why is that heresy?”
“Ushas Undra is a loyal servant of Manaptras. But you said that the evil spirit Shaitin is in the dwelling place of that faithful servant. How can good and evil exist together! The claim that the gods were involved in the war between the Empire and the Southern Kingdom is an empty claim that is not even worth mentioning. You are a self-proclaimed non-believer and have spread heretical claims. Accordingly, by the authority granted to me by His Holiness, I hereby sentence you to immediate death. Will you humbly accept the church’s decision?”
“To die?”
“If you withdraw your claim in public, it may give you a way out.”
Elio, who was thinking deeply, asked.
“I thought it was because of Fabian, but you came here for me from the beginning, right?”
“I won’t deny it. Because your heretical remarks reached the ears of His Holiness the High Priest, the High Priest ordered me to investigate.”
“I’m not from that church, so I hope you don’t call me a heretic?”
“I know very well that you are an unbeliever. “Anything that differs from the teachings of the church is heresy.”
Metatron looked at Count Lagoa with complicated eyes.
Honestly, if he only talked about Shaytin, the evil god, I would just ignore it.
However, the problem is that it touches on something related to Mana Pras.
Elio, who was looking at the paladin blankly, opened his mouth.
“You said how can good and evil exist together? “I don’t think the church knows that Ushas Undra has gone over to the side of the evil god Shaitin?”
“Unbeliever, do you think you can avoid the judgment of the Order just because you are the Grand Master?”
“Just answer me. I’m really curious. You say you believe in and serve Manaptras? Then Mana Prass would have taught me. Why don’t you know that important thing? “Isn’t it possible that communication is not possible?”
“I thought he was a non-believer, but he turned out to be crazy.”
Metatron shook his head.
I’ve made countless judgments so far, but this is the first time I’ve heard someone say something like that.
Are you questioning the faith of religious clergy?
It’s okay to be suspected of being dirty, but His Holiness the High Priest and the priests are different.
They were absolutely flawless priests without even the slightest blemish.
“Just because you’re a Holy Knight, let’s not use double insults. “You suddenly look vulgar.”
With those words, Elio stood up.
That paladin seemed stronger than any of the humans he had fought so far.
Of course, it is far inferior to that of a demon lord.
As he moved, the twelve paladins reflexively drew their longswords.
However, Metatron had an indifferent face and did not lift a finger.
“Holy knights, let’s go outside and judge the church. If this store breaks down, you have to compensate me. “I don’t know if it’s okay because the church is rich, but I’m poor.”
Elio looked at Metatron with a look of agreement.
Metatron nodded and then led the paladins out.
As Elio started walking, Fabian followed him and said.
“Please don’t kill me.”
“why?”
“If you kill a paladin, you will suffer assassinations for the rest of your life. “I will definitely be retaliated against.”
“Is it that bad for the clergy?”
“It’s no joke. “Even the emperor is afraid of assassination, so he doesn’t touch the religious order.”
“You can catch them all and execute them according to law.”
“Cult assassins consider execution to be martyrdom. “There is no way.”
“They’re disgusting.”
“It is best to appease the priests.”
“okay. “I’ll try to comfort you with my fists.”
“Please make sure there are no martyrs. The moment the martyr appears, Lord Lagoa doesn’t know… … “I’m really dying.”
“Why are you suddenly sounding weak? “Just a little while ago, you seemed like you had no regrets about life?”
With those words, Elio left without looking back.
As Elio and Fabian went outside, a paladin turned and walked away as if to follow.
The place where the Holy Knight stopped was a huge square in Buk-gu.
The Holy Knights drove the citizens in the center of the square to the outskirts.
As the sun completely set, the Mana Stone streetlights came on, as expected.
When Elio arrived at the center of the square, Metatron spoke loudly.
“I, Paladin Metatron and the Holy Knights, use the authority granted to me by the Church of Manaptras to judge Count Elio Lagoa, the source of heresy!”
Then the twelve Holy Knights shouted in one voice.
“Great! “O power of Mana Prass!”
“He will destroy the wicked and heretics!”
Elio, who was watching what the paladins were doing with a sullen expression, countered.
“I, Elio Lagoa, lord of the Northern Slash Land and the Principality of Latinus, and apostle of Shastra Parakti (Sage of the Nine Heavens), give a stern warning to the Church of Manaptras! Don’t sell out Manaptras’ name! Realize what Manaptras’ true meaning is!”
Metatron’s face distorted when he heard the words ‘Apostle of Shastra Parakti’.
“this guy! You are the father of lies! How can an unbeliever like you be an apostle of Shastra Parakti? What are you doing! Strike down the wicked!”
When Metatron’s command was given, twelve Holy Knights flew like a beam of light towards Count Elio Lagoa.
The longswords of the Paladins imbued with divine power glowed white.
Then Elio also took out the ‘Sword of the Void’ from Mahadam.
Eventually, Elio and the Holy Knights confronted each other.
Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the fight ended in vain.
The Paladins flew away after being hit by the ‘Sword of the Void’ swung by Elio.
Fortunately, there was no blood splatter from being hit with the blade.
Still, the shock was so great that the Paladins were unable to get up from where they were thrown.
Metatron frowned as the paladins were suppressed in a single blow.
It’s not like it’s any great swordsmanship, it’s just like playing around with a sword that looks like that!
He moved with the promise to ‘make the swordsmanship training of the Holy Knights more rigorous’.
‘Mana Prathras! ‘Please help the servant who lacks!’
He first bestowed the blessing of protection and concentration on his body.
My skin became hard as steel, and the passage of time slowed down.
Even the slightest movements of Count Lagoa were clearly visible.
The blessings of concentration are not limited to just mental strength.
Once you become a Paladin, you can even control the flow of time.
In front of him, the Grand Master’s swordsmanship is meaningless.
No matter how great the opponent’s swordsmanship is, he or she looks as slow as a slug.
Metatron’s body screams ‘Puck!’ as if he were wearing Blink. And disappeared.
Soon, the white shining sword blade penetrated into Elio’s neck.