I Became a Shaman in a Fantasy World - Chapter 61



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#61 Open your mouth (3)

Where the headquarters of the religious order is located.

As the sun set, the place where many people began to gather became packed with people.

Almost all the priests in the vicinity must have gathered here.

Ordinary people, excluding priests, were no exception.

“I don’t know how many trusts this has been.”

“Ilia is watching over us.”

The apprentice priests walked toward the temple, talking.

“Have you heard that rumor?”

The priest looked around cautiously and whispered to his companion.

“They say the knights are secretly arming themselves near the temple.”

“What the hell are you talking about! Don’t say such irreverent things.”

“Ahem… I heard that too.”

A noisy atmosphere hung over the priests, incongruous with the pious atmosphere.

That’s understandable, because the rumors that were secretly spread were quite sinister.

“Don’t you say that the trust may not come down…”

“I heard that the Pope has already…”

Tingling.

The apprentice priests who had been chattering had no choice but to keep their mouths shut at the glare coming from the side.

The person who was looking at them now was the one in charge of teaching doctrine to the apprentice priests.

“Don’t open your mouth carelessly.”

“…Yes, Mr. Hubert.”

A middle-aged man named Hubert took a deep breath and looked around.

He too had heard the rumor.

Not only that, but there were also strange rumors circulating among the high-ranking priests.

‘….The divine power is disappearing.’

How is such a thing possible?

But the faces of those who had been thorns in my eye were nowhere to be seen.

Because everyone was heading somewhere with an anxious expression.

‘What is going on…’

There were also many questionable aspects to the preparation of the trust.

Basically, preparations had to be made over several days.

It is a common practice to gather at a place where one can receive an oracle, purify one’s body and mind, abstain from food, and offer prayers.

This time, the process was largely omitted.

There weren’t many priests preparing.

‘It’s all so strange… and when you think about the people who were left out…’

They were people who practiced corruption.

They didn’t show their faces during the preparation period.

‘Besides, they definitely…’

They were the knights who followed Berthe.

How could I not know?

Hubert was the one who taught them since they were apprentices.

‘The situation going back is not normal.’

How can there be an armed knight in the place of trust?

Where are the sacred garments and why are you wearing armor?

“….?”

When Hubert, feeling something strange, was about to enter the temple, the knights blocked his way.

“I have a place to go.”

“….Where should I go? Consciousness is right in front of me.”

The knight approached Hubert and whispered secretly.

“There was a command from His Holiness the Pope.”

“….!”

Hubert turned his head urgently and looked back.

Because there were groups following Berthe everywhere.

When I saw the situation going on, I had to move quietly to avoid their eyes.

“…I will follow you.”

A wink was exchanged between the paladin and Hubert.

Hubert, who was looking around, nodded slightly when his eyes met with someone.

A priest who lives faithfully like himself.

Hubert’s companion also made contact with another paladin.

Swish –

They, dressed in pure white, began to follow the knight.

They didn’t open their mouths until they reached the secret place.

Hubert opened his mouth as he followed her away from the temple to a place where there were no people.

“Now that there is no one here, please tell me.”

“…We still have further to go.”

Did the colleague I saw earlier go somewhere else?

“Where on earth are you going? Please convey His Majesty’s message quickly.”

“…”

There was already no one to be found around.

The knight who had been looking around stopped dead in his tracks.

“Your Majesty…”

A dry spit ran down Hubert’s throat.

The atmosphere was rather serious.

“He told me not to enter the temple. He also told me to stay safe.”

“…What do you mean, not to enter?”

If you want to receive a trust, you need one less priest.

The prayers and divine power of faithful priests will be needed.

“Did you have anything else to say?”

“He left only that command.”

What on earth did he mean by that command?

Hubert’s forehead furrowed as he couldn’t understand at all.

“There aren’t enough people to fill the temple with divine power.”

“…”

“Now that the saint is no longer present, shouldn’t we gather even a little more divine power?”

The paladin repeated what he had said with a stern face.

“The Pope has ordered you not to enter.”

“Why on earth….”

Shudder.

For a moment, Hubert’s body trembled.

Because a smile was drawn on the paladin’s mouth.

“Because that way the trust won’t come down.”

Pause.

Pause.

Hubert took a step back.

I didn’t feel good.

“Are you sure that the Pope has commanded so?”

I could sense it even as I asked.

That this is not an order from the Pope.

“How dare you! Impersonate your Majesty! Do you not fear heaven!”

“Impersonation?”

When did it move?

The paladin’s arm was already outstretched.

And Hubert could hear a word in the darkening vision.

“Soon…His Majesty Berthe will ascend to the throne of the Pope.”

***

“….”

Klein’s eyes moved busily as he scanned the room.

No matter how hard I looked, I couldn’t find the people who were supposed to be there.

All that is visible are groups of Berthes filling the place.

“…That’s strange.”

Their attitude was so relaxed.

In preparation for the worst, the temple was guarded by paladins.

Even if an armed conflict breaks out, there will be ample time to subdue them.

But what is their attitude now?

“…My head hurts.”

Political fighting in the classroom is unnecessary.

Because there is no need for politics when following the word of God.

But what does this look like?

“It’s strange that a person called Shin-gwan is so good at fighting…”

I couldn’t tell what else he had prepared.

At that moment, I finally saw a person crawling in.

“Tsk tsk… where did that guy go…”

“Master…!”

The one who came running was Hans, Klein’s disciple.

“What have you been doing, coming now? You think the oracle is a joke…”

“Master, the situation outside is strange.”

“….What’s going on?”

Obviously, it has to do with the people filling this place right now.

“The priests are following the knights somewhere.”

“Explain it.”

Klein’s face hardened.

The knights now guarding outside the temple were on the Pope’s side.

It’s embarrassing to say that we have to divide power, but that’s what it is.

“…It seemed like there was a secret conversation going on…but it didn’t come to me.”

“….”

“Did you give any special orders?”

That can’t be true.

Klein’s only order was to protect the temple at all costs.

Berthe met Klein’s eyes and smiled brightly.

“I guess that guy’s up to something again.”

Klein glanced at the priests standing behind him.

“We already don’t have enough people…”

The more people pour out their divine power, the higher the chances of receiving an oracle.

It was something that could not be certain even though the temple was filled with divine power.

“….Why does that guy come to mind?”

The person who confidently told us to proceed according to plan.

A person who appears in the revelation of the saint.

“…You said you came to receive a trust.”

Klein shook his head.

Because I can’t just rely on him.

“You go and gather the people right now.”

“Yes, Master.”

“….It seems there is a traitor.”

“….”

If he disappeared with the knights, he would be caught somewhere.

Or already···.

That’s why you couldn’t come here.

“The ceremony to receive the oracle will begin when the sun sets. We must gather as many people as possible before then.”

At least one more person should have prayed.

Because those in front of me right now will never pray.

“There must be no armed conflict until the ritual is completed.”

It is a place where one can hear the revelation of God.

It couldn’t start off with something unpleasant.

“Go quickly. Time is running out.”

***

A paladin approached the priest as he walked to enter the temple.

“I have a secret order to convey.”

Shudder.

“….Is that what Klein-sama said?”

“Your Majesty’s orders.”

“…Your Majesty?”

The priest heard the whisper and followed the paladin, looking around.

But soon, someone grabbed the priest’s arm and pulled him away.

“Ielt, you must not follow me!”

Aielt’s head turned at the hand that grabbed him.

It was a familiar face.

A young priest whom I have been keeping an eye on.

Aielt smiled gently.

“There’s something important going on, so don’t worry.”

“…That’s not it.”

The knight’s whispers were once again conveyed to Aielt.

“It is urgent. It is His Majesty’s order, so hurry…”

“Lord Aielt, everything that guy says is a lie…!”

Aielt’s eyes wavered.

What is the situation now?

If one of the two had been from the opposing faction, there would have been no hesitation.

However, both of them had familiar faces.

Because they were people who usually discussed doctrine together.

“….”

Both the paladin’s face and the young priest’s face were full of truth.

“You must enter the temple immediately…!”

“It is not too late to hear His Majesty’s words.”

“What is this…”

There were many similar situations around me.

Paladins and priests squabbling over one person.

The priests’ eyes began to waver amidst the whispers.

“There is an order not to enter the temple…”

“You shouldn’t listen to them.”

“This is a commandment given regarding the trust.”

***

Daughter –

“…Is it the end?”

“For now, yes…”

The body feels light.

It’s too light.

Even my skin feels smoother.

Her clothes were soaked and clammy, but her body felt lighter than ever.

“…Are you saying this is all coming at once?”

The fainting will not be ordinary fainting.

It might be even worse than what happened in the Elf Forest.

Shudder.

At that moment, the tragedy that had occurred there came to mind and I opened my mouth with a trembling face.

“Even if I faint…”

“yes?”

“Never bow down.”

“…A temple?”

“Don’t even set up the ancestral rites table.”

How absurd it was.

A funeral for a living person.

I did it without even knowing what it was, but…

Anyway, it was time to go now.

“I wonder if it’s already started…”

“It is said that the prayer for receiving the oracle has already begun. However, the situation is…”

“I know, too.”

I know it very well.

Because the whole time I was shaking the bell, the air was passing over my head.

I also know what happened.

“The snakes are swarming…”

It was time to go and tidy up.

“Continue to pour out divine power as you follow.”

“Yes, Chris.”

Jeokbuk –

The steps were also light.

Suddenly, a drop of water moved from the hands that were clasped behind his back.

I never knew carrying luggage could be this convenient.

“Let’s go. Let’s make snake wine.”