Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1486



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Episode 1486. ​​There’s a little problem.

Elio stared silently at the palace guards.

But contrary to expectations, I feel more confused and bewildered than the enemy?

It was a somewhat surprising result, considering the emperor’s hostility towards him.

But that is a misunderstanding that Elio has due to his ignorance of the internal situation of the empire.

Although the Emperor hated him enough to want to kill him, after his participation in the Abyss conquest, his popularity in the Empire was as high as that of Archduke Knauf.

It’s a natural phenomenon, since there are only two grand masters in the world.

The Empire knew that the Abyss Expeditionary Force had accomplished its mission.

Because when the black sun disappeared, everything returned to how it was before.

The Empire then publicly promoted and celebrated the success of the Abyss Expedition.

Now, if only the Abyss Conquest Army could return, everything would be over.

Everyone was waiting for the expeditionary force to return, but Count Elio Lagoa came alone, so everyone was confused.

The confusion was all resolved when the imperial butler appeared.

The Imperial Butler, Viscount Marlon Bronde, bowed respectfully before Count Lagoa.

“Your Excellency, Count Lagoa. I am Viscount Malone Bronde, the Imperial Steward. I will invite you inside.”

Elio followed the butler with a blank expression on his face, saying nothing.

Central hall.

Elio stepped inside and looked around with indifferent eyes.

About fifty musketeers stood in a row on either side of the central hall.

Unlike the palace guards, the atmosphere was calm, as if they had been prepared and waiting.

‘It looks like the Apostle Anna has been there.’

However, judging from the fact that he hasn’t prepared the palace guards, it seems that he doesn’t want to make a big deal out of it.

As expected?

Louis Fraser III, who had been sitting on the throne, stood up with a forced smile.

“Come, Count Lagoa. I have heard in detail from Apostle Anna Ramakrish what happened in the Abyss. You are the one who is… … of our Londinium Empire.”

“That’s it. Archduke Knauf and the expeditionary force attacked me in front of the evil god. You’re saying that the evil god and the emperor joined hands to kill me? It’s what Archduke Knauf and the evil god said, so don’t deny it.”

“That’s… … The evil god said that if I did that, he would preserve the empire… … I didn’t want to do it, but I had no choice in order to protect the empire. With even Lord Mana Phtras gone, who could refuse the evil god’s offer?”

The emperor made desperate excuses.

Because Count Lagoa remained unmoved even after being attacked by the Grand Master, ten Goliath knights, and over a hundred musketeers.

Will that appeal work?

Count Lagoa’s stiff expression began to relax a little.

But that was his mistake.

As the emperor finished speaking, Elio waved his hand.

The emperor asked with a puzzled look, not knowing what the gesture meant.

“What do you mean?”

“It’s uncomfortable to talk while looking up, so please come down.”

“ah…….”

The emperor rose from his throne, hesitated for a moment, but eventually went down.

Imperial Knights Vice-Captain Marquis Reid Belatz bit his lips but did not dare to come forward.

This is because the opponent is Count Lagoa, who even killed Archduke Knauf.

He pretended not to see the emperor’s anxious expression and stubbornly kept his seat.

Meanwhile, Elio looked at the emperor who had come down to him with complicated eyes.

Judging from the fact that he came down when told to, it was clear that the Emperor had no will to resist.

But I didn’t feel like just protesting and leaving.

Because of the Emperor, Archduke Knauf and Syncreer hit him in the back of the head.

As a result, Archduke Knauf died and Sinklair was excommunicated.

It was as if the Emperor had ended the lives of two people who were close to him.

As I thought about it, something inside me welled up.

Those who followed the Emperor’s orders had their lives ruined, but the Emperor ended it with a few words?

‘Fuck, life is so fucking unfair.’

I was just trying to let it slide until just a moment ago, but I can’t seem to get it to work.

“Kneel down.”

“… … .”

The Emperor looked at Count Lagoa with astonishment.

At first he thought he had misheard.

Would a count of a kingdom ever kneel before an emperor of an empire?

“If you did something wrong, kneel.”

“… … Are you telling me to kneel now?”

“Because of you, Archduke Knauf died, and my disciple was excommunicated. Thinking about that, I wouldn’t feel satisfied even if I cut off his head right away. Do you think I came all the way here to listen to your lame excuses? If you did something wrong, get on your knees and beg, you punk! I killed the ancient gods with my own hands. Do you think I wouldn’t kill a punk like you?”

A heavy silence descended on the central hall.

The Vice-Captain of the Knights, Marquis Reid Belatz, trembled with his hands, but still remained motionless.

It was the same with the musketeers.

When Count Lagoa first spoke informally to the Emperor, they were angry because they were also human.

But as the words continued to speak, little by little… …I began to understand.

If we are to argue about who is higher between the Primeval God and the Emperor, it is the Primeval God.

For Count Lagoa, who killed the Taiko God, killing the Emperor would not be a difficult task.

Even if he was an emperor, it was natural for him to kneel and pray for his life.

Those who did not have the courage to fight Count Lagoa thus justified their decision.

The Emperor, Louis Fraser III, glanced at the Vice-Grand Master and the Musketeers.

‘Someone please… … .’

But everyone pretended not to see this miserable situation.

No one is stepping forward to protect themselves!

After the feeling of betrayal towards humanity, a feeling of helplessness came.

In front of Count Lagoa, he was not an emperor but a mere human being.

And it’s not just any person, it’s a ‘baby human’.

The emperor’s eyes turned red at the humiliation that seemed like death.

He was troubled at the crossroads of choosing between honor and life, and decided to choose life.

In any case, everyone in the central hall has chosen their lives.

dump.

The emperor fell to his knees as if he was about to collapse.

But Elio’s eyes were still sharp, as if that wasn’t enough.

The emperor’s mouth, which had been tightly shut like a clam in the frost, opened.

“I was wrong. I went to Archduke Knauf with the intention of saving the Empire… … .”

“I don’t feel sincerity, so leave out the empire stuff. If you want to live, put your soul into it.”

The emperor, who had been hesitating, spoke with a resigned look on his face.

“… … It’s all my fault. I lost my close associates to the Count, and with the intention of revenge… … I accepted the evil spirit’s offer. Please forgive me.”

Only then did Elio’s expression relax.

Elio, who had been looking down at the emperor’s head for a while, turned around without saying a word.

***

Elio left the palace and headed towards the North.

Go to the main temple of the Mana Phtras Order to meet the Apostle Anna.

The Great Temple, which had been covered in trash during the dark ages, was now clean as if it had never been like that.

This is the change that occurred in the ten or so days it took to get from Daesurim to Jedo.

Elio muttered as he looked at the cleaned-up Great Temple.

“They say the change of position is really quick.”

Priest Almaty, who happened to come out and see Elio, came running in a hurry.

“Your Excellency the Count of Lagoa, welcome.”

“Oh, your highness. I came to see Apostle Anna. Is she there?”

“Yes, we’ve been waiting for Count Lagoa all morning. Please come in.”

As the priest Almaty took the lead, Elio followed silently.

After entering the temple and waiting for a while, Apostle Anna Ramakrishna came out with a bright smile on his face.

“Come in, Count Lagoa.”

“Yes, Apostle. It’s nice to see you again.”

“The Great Temple has been cleaned up, hasn’t it? Since the divine power has returned, they have voluntarily cleaned it up. It’s all thanks to Count Lagoa. Thank you again.”

“Hey, what is it?”

“Did you get along well with His Majesty the Emperor?”

“yes.”

Elio nodded.

It is true that it was solved, even though it was forced.

“thank god.”

A smile appeared on the face of the Apostle Anna.

Now she knows.

That if Count Lagoa and the Emperor were at odds, the empire would be in danger.

The Mana Phtras sect is the central sect of the empire.

Naturally, more than anyone else, he hoped that the empire would remain stable.

Elio, who was snickering at her like that, cut himself some slack and got to the point.

“I’m thinking of returning home now… … I need Mana Phtras’ help.”

“Yes, I received an oracle about that yesterday anyway.”

“What did you say?”

“First, I’ll tell you what Mana Phtras said. He said he was grateful that I destroyed the evil god’s magic stone. And also… … he said that he regretted saving the evil god, but he would accept it.”

“thank god.”

Elio felt secretly relieved.

Because Mana Phtras could have been blamed for saving the evil spirit.

“But there is a little problem.”

“What’s the problem?”

Elio frowned slightly.

What’s the problem all of a sudden? I was going well and I don’t know what’s going on.

“Ah, it’s not that… … Mana Phtras-sama’s condition is still not good… … He needs some time to recover to some extent. I don’t know what that means, but it seems that guiding dimensions is not an easy task.”

“Are you saying I have to wait?”

“Yes, if you come back in nine months, I can help you.”

“Okay, I will do that.”

Elio nodded willingly.

It’s been about three months since I came back to this world, so nine months is a year.

Anyway, if I go back to my hometown, all my close blood relatives will have died of old age long ago.

There’s no one waiting, so what are you doing going so quickly?

“It’s July now, so you can come back in April.”

“Okay, see you in April.”

Elio, who had no more business, bowed and left the main temple.

***

After finishing his work in the Empire, Elio used Tornuvis (the art of flight) to fly north.

It took three days to leave the imperial territory.

After entering the Northern Kingdom, Tornubis was no longer used.

Because I didn’t know the way to the Kingdom of Eschatos.

Of course, I could have gone in one breath if I had used the Nine Dragons Sword, but I didn’t do that because I had time left.

Instead, they used stagecoaches like northerners.

Many roads were destroyed by the war, so speeds were slower than before.

We traveled by stagecoach for two months and then rode a sled into the kingdom of Eschatos.

The further north you go, the more severe the cold becomes, so stagecoaches do not run.

***

Kingdom of Eschatos.

Slash Land.

At sunset, an old sled pulled by reindeer pulled into the entrance of Slash Land.

The sled stopped in front of a flimsy building that looked like it might collapse at any moment.

Then the man who was driving the sled jumped down into the snow and shouted.

“You have arrived, sir!”

Elio opened his eyes only then and looked around to confirm his situation.

“Is this Slash Land?”

“Yes, didn’t you see the Slash Land sign a little while ago?”

“Oh, I’m a little sleepy.”

“Sleeping in this cold… … You’re amazing. Please give me the balance you promised.”

The man held out his palm to the guest.

Elio got off the sled and took three silver coins out of his pocket and handed them to the man.

The man roughly tied the rope connected to the reindeer to a nearby pole and entered the building.

Elio, who was scratching his head, walked towards the building the man had entered.

Although it looked shabby, the inside of the building was full of people.

As I stepped inside, the warm warmth and the smell of food wafted into my nose.

Elio sat down in an empty seat, gave a quick order, and then looked out the window.

This is my first time coming to Slash Land.

Perhaps it was because it was his territory? Everything was unfamiliar, but for some reason he felt affection for it.

It took three months to get from the island to Slash Land.

He planned to spend the remaining six months quietly in Slashland.

But the poor men of the North would not leave him alone.

Three burly men approached and sat down on either side of Elio.

One of the men put one arm around Elio’s shoulder and asked.

“Brother, where are you from?”