Imperial Guard - Chapter 66



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“That’s really great, Sir Carlson.”

“Sir Carlson is the hope of the Knights of the Silver Cross!”

“Haha, thank you. Gaia-men.”

After Carlson’s demonstration.

He had a pleasant time surrounded by people from the church for a while.

The attention of the entire sect was focused on Carlson due to his new power called the Divine Power Sword.

Praise for him came from all sides, and some called him the future of the Knights of the Silver Cross.

“Carlson. Let’s take a closer look at the Divine Power Sword. I’ll have to stay at the main unit for a while to teach the Silver Cross Knights the technique.”

“Understood, Captain!”

“Yes. Today I am truly proud to say that you are a Knight of the Silver Cross.”

Carlson made the sign of the cross as he listened to Marco.

I was moved by the fact that I was finally recognized by the church.

After a long period of praise from the priests and knights.

“Carlson.”

Rael finally approached Carlson, who was left alone.

He had his eyes closed and was smiling faintly.

“Yes, Brother Rael. I am Carlson, the hope of the Knights of the Silver Cross.”

“···.”

You’re being a jerk.

Rael swallowed his curses with difficulty.

I hated the sight of his shoulders tense up, but he had done a great job, so I decided not to touch him today.

“The heretic judge who sparred with you. Was it Garhard Elgar?”

“Yes, sir, Garhardt.”

“Isn’t that the kid that was yelling at you earlier?”

“That’s right. Among the heretic judges, there is one person who particularly dislikes me.”

“But is it okay to embarrass me like this?”

The nobles find it difficult to bear being embarrassed in such a situation.

Those guys were especially worse. They must have been trembling alone.

“Hey, big brother. Master Garhardt is also a member of the church. There’s no way he would be this angry at me.”

“···Do you plan on never letting something like this happen again?”

“Of course, brother. The position of a paladin is sacred.”

Nod.

Rael nodded.

Now I’m sure why Carlson wasn’t in the original.

‘It was too obvious a desire to live to be passed over quietly.’

A faithful knight like Carlson was exactly the kind of prize the nobles hated.

And since he was a commoner, he would get even angrier and more annoyed.

‘Fucking medieval fantasy bastards.’

It was obvious that something had been done behind the scenes.

That was also likely the reason why Carlson did not appear in the original.

‘But he treats me like ‘hyung, hyung’, but he’s not good at bowing down to other people.’

This guy is also a really interesting knight.

He is definitely a strange guy who likes gambling but is surprisingly diligent in his work at the church.

“Don’t worry, Carlson. If anything happens, I’ll protect you.”

Of course, no matter how weird he is, Carlson is like family to him.

“Haha, brother. I am Carlson, the future Knight of the Silver Cross. Don’t worry.”

“···Yeah. It’s best not to have anything to worry about.”

Rael looked at Carlson with a bitter smile.

Unfortunately, the nobles do not leave such a person alone.

Rael knows that very well, so he will never let Carlson die.

*

The next day, the ceremony to elevate Cecilia to archbishopric was held.

It was an unprecedented event to elevate a lower priest to an archbishop in one go, so it would have attracted the attention of the church, but because Carlson had demonstrated his divine powers the day before, there weren’t that many people.

“Haha, this is really… Even though it’s a promotion ceremony, the prayer room is empty. I guess everyone is busy because of me. I’m sorry, Father Cecilia.”

“It’s okay, Sir Carlson. I prefer it when there are no people around.”

Cecilia had a hard time calming her pounding heart.

How could a mere lower priest like me take the exam to become an archbishop?

I still can’t believe it.

“But I heard the Cardinal is coming?”

“That’s right. Cardinal Bernand will be attending this promotion ceremony.”

“Cardinal Bernand?”

It was a familiar name.

This is the man Bishop Peter was talking about.

“Yes. But the rumors aren’t all that good…”

Thud. Thud.

At that moment, a man with a huge appearance approached Rael and Carlson.

“Wow…! The young blood of the Empire and the Church have gathered here!”

It was Cardinal Bernando.

He approached Rael and Carlson with his heavy body and made the sign of the cross.

“Ah, Cardinal Bernardo.”

“Sir Carlson, I was truly impressed by your divine power training yesterday.”

“Thank you, Gaia-men.”

“I hope that Father Cecilia will also demonstrate her talents at today’s Archbishopric ceremony.”

“Gaia-men… Thank you, Cardinal, for your blessing.”

“And… Lord Rael. I’ve heard a lot about you. Would you like to talk to me for a moment?”

Bernando greeted Rael with a friendly face.

Let’s follow him to a place where there are no people, and only then does Bernardo turn around.

“Bless you. It feels good to meet Lord Rael, who is shaking up the empire these days. Hehe.”

“I am truly honored.”

Rael tilted his head while looking at Bernando, taking the example.

Why is this pig-like cardinal suddenly acting so friendly?

It seemed strange that a cardinal like him should approach me like this just because he had heard a few words from Peter.

“I heard from Peter. He said he was a very devout member of the church.”

“Oh, yes. That’s right.”

Bernando smiled and made the sign of the cross.

“I heard that the idea of ​​selling, or rather awarding, the tokens in District 4 was yours, and that you are on close terms with His Highness Uriel, who the Archduke supports.”

“···That’s true. Even though you are a member of the religious order, your highness, you are quick to grasp the flow of the empire.”

Only then did Rael understand Bernardo.

He was a high-ranking priest who had money and power, and there was one in each denomination.

‘You came to line up with the Second Princess.’

As the competition for the imperial throne has recently been reignited, they are also lining up for this position.

It is right to keep your distance from these trash priests.

Rael cautiously took a step back.

I was thinking of making an excuse about Carlson and getting out of the place.

“Haha, I’m only interested in the faithful believers of the church. Oh, this is a small gift from me.”

Swish-

Rael looked at the sect’s certificate he took out from his bosom.

“What is this···?”

“Peter said that Lord Rael needs money for various reasons. If you present this certificate at the branch in District 2, you can receive a portion of the donation.”

“···Your Excellency Cardinal.”

Rael sighed as he looked at the certificate.

‘Oh, did I misjudge?’

Seeing that reaction, Bernando immediately tried to put the certificate in his bosom.

I thought I could bribe him with money after hearing Bishop Peter’s words, but surprisingly, he seemed to be a knight who valued honor.

“Haha, I guess I haven’t seen this…”

widely-

At that moment, Rael’s hand grabbed Bernardo’s wrist.

He smiled and took the certificate from Bernardo’s hand into his bosom.

“If there is anything I can do to help you, please call me anytime.”

“Ah… Thank you. May Gaia’s blessings be with you on your journey. I ask for your help in the future. Hehe.”

Bernando smiled belatedly.

As expected, his eyes were not wrong.

*

‘Is there such a correct cardinal?’

Rael parted ways with Bernando and felt the warmth of the certificate in his arms.

Since it was a heart given to him by the Cardinal, he intended to use it for its intended purpose later.

“Brother. Are you okay?”

“Huh? Why?”

“Cardinal Bernando… there are rumors that you are revealing money.”

Carlson looked at Rael with worried eyes as he returned from his conversation with Bernardo.

But Rael shook his head at his words.

“Inma. It’s just a rumor. What a great person he is. I’ll introduce him to you later, so you can show yourself well.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. People tend to believe only what they’ve seen and experienced. You get it?”

“Ah, I understand, brother.”

Carlson nodded.

As expected, Brother Rael was a good brother who always taught me.

[I would like to express my gratitude to the believers of the church gathered here. Now, we will begin the ceremony to elevate Cecilia to the rank of archbishop, personally recommended by Grand Master Marco of the Knights of the Silver Cross.]

After a while.

Father Bernardo ascended the stage and began the promotion ceremony.

“Mr. Lael. Do you think I can do it well…?”

Cecilia, who had been praying quietly, only then looked for Rael, seemingly anxious.

“Don’t worry. Everything will be fine.”

Rael smiled quietly.

It was expected that the church would be turned upside down soon.

“Haha, it’s okay, Father Cecilia. Even if you fail this time, I know your faith well.”

Carlson pounded his chest.

He also knows well the faithfulness of the priest Cecilia.

Even if the results were not good this time, he, the hope of the Knights of the Silver Cross, planned to recommend her for the promotion to bishop once again.

‘Even the captain makes mistakes sometimes. Maybe the Archbishop’s goal was too high from the beginning.’

Carlson nodded.

He was already thinking about how to console Cecilia, who had failed in her promotion to archbishop.

If he, the hope of the Knights of the Silver Cross, can comfort Cecilia too…

Hwaaaaaaaah-.

At that time, the prayer room where the promotion ceremony was being held was filled with divine power.

“Ah, aaaah! Gaia-men!”

Bernando, who was sitting on the chair on the stage, raised his heavy body.

The waves of divine power exploding before his eyes set his faith ablaze.

“Wh, what’s going on?! Th, this is···!”

“Go, Gaia-men!”

The believers who entered the prayer room late knelt down and prayed to Gaia.

Cecilia, who was praying in the center of the prayer room and radiating divine power, looked like the second coming of a saint coming down from the church.

“Gaia-men.”

Rael smiled at the people’s reactions.

It was quite a magical experience to witness the birth of a new saint in person.

‘That’s why it’s called the golden rope.’

As great as what Carlson showed yesterday was, the church is not fundamentally a fighting force.

Priests, bishops, and even cardinals were captivated by Cecilia’s divine power.

“···Huh? Priest Cecilia?”

The only one who failed to join the wave of emotion was Carlson, the hope of the Knights of the Silver Cross.

*

“Brother. Isn’t this really too much? I’ve created a new realm, you know…”

“Cheer up, Carlson.”

“How…! How could you take away all the attention given to me in just one day! Isn’t this too much, Father Cecilia!”

“Call me Saint Cecilia, not Priest Cecilia.”

Although Cecilia had not yet been appointed a saint of the church, the believers who had seen the sight were already calling her a saint.

“Ugh!”

Carlson wiped away the tears that were welling up.

Carlson, who was called the future of the church, lost all eyes to Cecilia in one day.

“I will go. Because of the training of the Knights of the Silver Cross···.”

Carlson looked noticeably sullen.

Rael also knew that the realm he had created was amazing, so he offered some words of comfort.

“But you are the master of the Knights of the Silver Cross. Don’t slouch and go teach them properly. The saintess will only be around for a short time, but the swordsmanship you created will continue to be passed down to the Knights of the Silver Cross.”

“Oh, I see. Brother Rael. I will work hard!”

Strengthened by Rael’s consolation, Carlson ran to the Knights of the Silver Cross.

Rael, who was looking at her back, nodded with a satisfied expression.

In fact, the existence of the saint will be remembered in history more than her swordsmanship… but if he is happy, then that is fine.

‘The problem is the heretic inquisitors.’

Rael came out of the headquarters of the sect.

Cecilia was busy meeting the cardinal and the pope, and Carlson was out training, so he didn’t know anyone.

He walked through District 1 for the first time in a long time and thought about it.

‘Should I talk to Captain Marco about the Inquisitors? I’m sure he’ll take some action.’

Rael thought for a moment and then shook his head.

‘No, that will never solve the problem.’

Anyway, all the heretic judges are nobles.

Since the religious order is ultimately a group that belongs to the empire, it cannot eliminate all the nobles.

It is likely that only a simple warning will be given without any special measures taken.

Then the check on Carlson will become more covert and mean.

‘I’d rather handle it myself.’

How can I handle this so that it doesn’t make noise?

Since Rael didn’t know much about the internal affairs of the church, he had a lot to think about.

Knock knock.

At that moment, someone tapped Rael on the shoulder.

“excuse me···.”

“···?”

When I turned my head, I saw a woman I had never seen before.

She raised the corners of her lips confidently and closed the distance between herself and Rael.

“Wow. Hello?”

“···.”

Rael blinked as he looked at the woman who was keeping her distance, seemingly within touching distance.

What is this crazy woman?

“Are you still out of your mind? Hehe, come on. Follow me slowly.”

The tossing smiled.

As expected, this guy was easy too.

Even if you just get close, the curse of the god-forsaken spirit will take over your mind.

That was the talent she had.

“···Um, yes. Thank you for your hard work.”

Rael carefully pulled her arm away and turned her body.

And then quickly got out of the seat.

‘Is she a gold digger? No, judging by the way she speaks, she’s just a crazy woman. Why is there someone like that in District 1?’

I couldn’t treat him carelessly for fear that he might be a noble child.

From long experience, when something like this happens, the best policy is to just leave the area.

‘Because he might be a heartbroken person.’

Not everyone has the mental strength of Rael.

It is not uncommon for problems with the head to arise due to congenital or acquired reasons.

As we live, we get emotionally hurt, and we often do strange things to cover up those hurt feelings.

Maybe that woman is like that too.

“Wait for a while!”

This is my first time seeing someone like that in person, but I know how to treat them.

Don’t mix words.

Perhaps embracing them would be a better approach, but such people can be deeply hurt by a single sharp word.

If you don’t have the confidence to embrace her, you shouldn’t approach her in the first place.

“Wait a minute! I said we should just talk for a moment!”

Rael quickened his pace to avoid the woman chasing him from behind.