Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1469



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Episode 1469. Isn’t Yeo-seon a woman?

The hand of Count Stema Griff naturally wrapped around Erica Noble’s neck.

The Count had a dagger in his hand, which he had pulled out at some point.

He said this while holding the dagger to Erica’s delicate, white neck.

“Your Majesty, I fought against the demons and risked my life to reclaim the North from the demons. Why are you forcing me into such a difficult situation?”

For a moment, a look of contempt appeared in Elio’s eyes.

“I cornered you? What are you talking about? Did I order you to kill people? You were the one who killed innocent people.”

“Yes, Your Majesty, that is correct. But Your Majesty, have you never killed anyone before?”

“Me? I killed a lot. A thousand? No, ten thousand? Maybe more. I’ve never killed while counting.”

Elio recalled the time when he fought against the Jongmun in Kyushu.

At that time, they really killed a lot of people like a swarm of ants.

If that is karma, then he will receive a severe punishment when he dies.

Of course, there may be someone who will punish you.

The number beyond imagination made Count Griff swallow dry saliva.

“Your Majesty, do you accuse me of being a butcher?”

“I didn’t kill just anyone like you. All those who died by my hand were either extremely evil villains or enemies on the battlefield. They even rushed at me to kill me. I had no choice but to kill my opponents in order to survive. But you are not like that. I also wonder. Why did you kill people?”

“For whatever reason, it is the same as killing a person. Do you think Your Majesty has the right to accuse me or hold me guilty?”

“Okay, then tell me why you killed him. If you have a convincing reason, I won’t curse you.”

In that indifferent voice, Count Griff strangely sensed murderous intent.

I won’t swear.

It meant that there was something other than cursing.

I thought I knew what that other thing was without even having to ask.

It wouldn’t be a big deal for that Grand Master to kill one of his own.

Count Griff’s face changed several times.

After a long time, his lips opened.

“It was to kill Tracy Gold.”

“Why her?”

“It was Tracy’s scheme that my son Harvey was rude to His Majesty the Earl. As a result, Harvey ended up serving as Baron Cloud’s squire for ten years.”

“Why did you kill the others?”

“If Tracy dies, Viscount Griff will be suspected.”

“You’re crazy.”

Elio shook his head.

Count Griff’s desire for revenge against Tracy is understandable.

But to avoid suspicion, he killed other innocent people as well.

The humanity of the nobles of this other world was no less than that of the Green Forest.

Count Griff spoke to Elio, who was making a bewildered face.

“I wish to be tried in the court of the Kingdom of Frisia.”

For a moment, Elio’s eyes turned cold.

He committed indiscriminate murder to cover up his crimes, but when his crimes were finally exposed, he demanded to be tried.

Whether in a kingdom or an empire, trials are not fair.

If you are close to the powerful or spend money, your sentence will be reduced to an unbelievable degree.

Needless to say, this goes without saying for nobles who have achieved great things, such as Count Griff.

All of the people who were killed were commoners, so they should just pay a small fine and be done with it.

The nobles who were watching looked at Count Elio Lagoa with curious eyes.

In this case, if there is no grudge with Count Griff, it is normal to leave it to the laws of the Kingdom of Frisia.

But since the opponent was Count Lagoa, it was difficult to be sure of that.

That must be why Count Griff took Vardos hostage.

What on earth will Count Lagoa say?

Finally, Elio’s mouth opened.

“You made an irreversible mistake. Do you know what that is?”

“What is it?”

“You took a hostage in front of me. The butcher’s actions are a thing of the past. Whether you are tried for that or not is none of my concern. But taking a hostage in front of me means you are trying to threaten me. Now, you, a butcher, dare to threaten me, Elio Lagoa. I have no intention of trying that crime in the Fricia court.”

Count Griff was greatly embarrassed, but soon calmed down.

Since the water spilled on the ground could not be collected anyway, the damage had to be minimized.

“Then I have no choice but to kill Miss Erica.”

“A person who is a lover of culture and art, and who is also the one who sponsored Vardos, would kill him?”

“Because I have to live so I can enjoy culture and art.”

“What a hypocrite.”

“Even a hypocrite can love culture and art.”

“That is true, but you will no longer love culture and art. You will die by my hand.”

“If that is the case, I will die with Miss Erica. Please know that Your Majesty the Count is responsible for Miss Erica’s death.”

“Huh! You call that a threat? You’re too low-level to hear it. Just die.”

When his threats failed, Count Griff tightened his grip.

‘huh?’

The dagger that was supposed to dig into Erica’s neck didn’t move at all.

Elio radiated his spirit energy to block movement.

“What, what did you do?”

For the first time, Count Griff’s voice wavered.

This is my first experience like this.

My body was normal, but I couldn’t move at all.

‘Did you get caught in a hold?’

He quickly recited the Cancellation spell.

But the body bound by an invisible force did not break free.

Elio approached the frozen Count Griff and pulled his hand away.

Erica, freed from Count Griff’s hands, hurriedly took a step back.

Only then did Elio release the aura that had been strangling Count Griff.

Count Griff, who had gained his freedom, suddenly swung his dagger at Count Lagoa.

In fact, that was his last desperate attempt.

Elio twisted his upper body to dodge and flicked his fingers.

A single sliver of potential struck the dagger-wielding arm of the self-made man.

The dagger that cut through the air naturally lodged itself into Count Griff’s neck.

“Huh!”

Red blood gushed out.

Count Griff’s eyes widened at the sight of his own neck being stabbed with his own hand.

He thought it was because he was so nervous that he couldn’t control his strength.

The priest lost his divine powers and there was no place to heal him, so he was helpless and was doomed to die.

Since I have achieved great success, all that is left is to enjoy wealth and honor, but I don’t know how it ended up like this.

Count Griff, who had been trembling with a dagger stuck in his neck, fell down with a jerk.

Only then did the guards come running and take Count Griff out.

The nobles who had been watching soon lost interest when Viscount Griff died.

All witnesses believed that Count Griff had accidentally stabbed himself in the neck and killed him.

Erica, who was standing with a pale face, approached Count Lagoa.

Aside from the awkwardness, it was time to say thank you.

“Count… … Thank you for saving me.”

Elio nodded and left the party.

Even though I killed a villain, I still feel complicated.

***

The next day.

Hirhera was in an uproar last night because of what Count Griff had done.

People were shocked to learn that the butcher was none other than Viscount Stema Griff, a renowned art enthusiast.

People were talking about the fact that Count Griff committed suicide when his identity was revealed.

Otherwise, there would be no reason for the wizard to stab me in the neck with a dagger.

The Butcher and the Griffs’ affair were soon forgotten.

After the unveiling ceremony of the boundary monument, the kings of the Northern Kingdom, who had been in a state of confusion, left Hierhera one by one.

Of course, it didn’t just happen.

The northern kingdoms left some troops in Hirhera to prepare for the emergence of the monsters.

So the North quickly returned to its old routine.

Although the sky was still dark.

The Western Army commanded by Elio was also disbanded and returned to his territory.

Slash Land Territory Army Camp.

Four people sat facing each other in the barracks.

Elio and Lord Fabian, Baron Howard, and Creada.

Fabian asked with a curious face.

“Count, what did His Majesty the King say about successions and fiefs?”

“They said that once the situation stabilized, they would grant me the title of Duke.”

“Oh! As expected! Congratulations!”

“Congratulations.”

“Congratulations.”

Fabian, Howard, and Crea congratulated each other in unison.

However, Elio’s expression when he was actually receiving congratulations was indifferent.

Because I had no lingering attachment to the title since I was planning to return to my hometown anyway.

If I hadn’t known what Gucheonhyeonnyeo had done, I might have settled down and lived in another world.

But not now.

You should meet Gucheonhyeonnyeo and ask her, ‘Why did you lose all your Taoist powers to work hard for me?’

What does it matter?

It’s important.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a foolish foolishness.

Then suddenly Fabian’s voice was heard.

“… … Count?”

“why?”

“When are you going to go to the system? What are you thinking so deeply about?”

“Ah, to the system? I should go. I stayed to see if there was anyone among the Demon Lords who was doing something stupid… … . Since there doesn’t seem to be any, I’m going to go today.”

“What are you worried about?”

“What are you worried about?”

“If you get rid of the black sun… … you will settle in the North?”

“I don’t know about that.”

“Huh? You don’t know? Are you really going back to your hometown?”

Fabian looked at Count Lagoa with surprised eyes.

I don’t understand why he wants to go to his hometown, since his wife is dead and he has no family.

“I have something to find out.”

“Why can’t you just settle down in the North? All the beauties of the continent are looking at you, Count.”

“Why do you always say ‘woman’ when you open your mouth?”

“Hey, why are you doing this? I think the reason the Count wants to return to his hometown is because of women. If not, then tell me otherwise.”

“No. I am not a woman. I have business with a female immortal.”

“Isn’t Yeo-seon a woman?”

When Fabian pouts, Elio quickly changes the subject.

“Stop talking nonsense. I’m going to the system today, so you should go back to your territory.”

“yes.”

Fabian didn’t say he would follow either.

Because in these dark times, someone had to stay behind and protect the people of the land.

The same was true for Howard and Crea.

They would rather defend their lands than become a burden to Count Lagoa.

After finishing his story, Elio got up from his seat and went outside.

Just before he left, Fabian shouted.

“Count! You must stop by before you go home! You understand!”

“okay.”

Elio waved his hand and leapt into the air.

Soon, as he unfolded his Nine Dragons, his body disappeared into thin air.

***

Empire of Londinium.

Petropolis North District.

A magical field appeared in the sky, and then a person suddenly fell down.

Elio left Hilgera.

The capital of the empire was also as dark as Hierhera.

However, because there were more streetlights, it was brighter overall than Hirhera.

Unlike the North, which had been occupied by the Demon Legion, the system had not changed much from the past.

It seemed like it was still daytime, so there were a few people walking around on the street.

Elio asked around and found the main temple of the Mana Phras Church.

Surprisingly, the area in front of the main shrine was filled with abandoned trash.

Just looking at the trash, you might mistake this for a slum rather than a temple.

In five years, the most sacred place has become the most filthy!

“Tsk tsk!”

Elio, who was clicking his tongue, approached the main gate of the main shrine and knocked on the door.

But there was no response from inside.

After waiting for a moment, Elio pushed the door with his hand, and the heavy temple door opened with a creaking sound.

Elio stepped inside and covered his nose at the stench.

The inside of the main shrine was even more of a mess than the outside.

The chairs were all broken, and some were even thrown onto the altar.

This is something that was unimaginable when priests and paladins were in good health.

Human nature is so scary.