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048 – Rust takes the stand #3

The evil deeds committed by Coramdeo were real.

How do you know?

It wasn’t because I was omniscient or omnipotent.

Aside from Archbishop Archibald, the rest of the archbishops were captured by the Brotherhood of Blood and publicly hung and purged.

That was just before the fall of the royal capital.

When Ras broke Coramdeo’s fingers, he confessed his sins, and then the angry crowd tore his body to pieces.

Can there be such a thing as a faithful priest in the first place?

I dared to assert that there would be no one else but me, Hyde.

The more people pretend to be solemn, the more disgusting they are.

Coram Deo was like that too.

“Ahh, uh, ah, it’s a conspiracy, it’s a conspiracy─. I have never committed such a crime! My sister is in the hands of heretics—and I—.”

You idiot.

This is what happens when you try to judge others like you’re a sinner. Do we, all sinners, have the right to condemn and judge each other?

I told that guy.

“Yes, Coram Deo. you are not guilty Because it wasn’t you who raped your sister back then, it was me, Rust! Back then, I hypnotized you and stole your body!”

“That… It was you?”

“Yes! I thought it was you who committed the crime, but it was actually me!”

“Are you saying it was you who took off your sister’s skirt, pulled down her underwear and hit her buttocks with your hands, and opened her pussy and pushed his erect dick in?”

This crazy guy.

Why would that be me?

However, Coramdeo scratched his head nervously and stuttered.

“Well, I knew that! I, who was more faithful than anyone else, raped and murdered my younger sister. There’s no way you would do something like that! At that time, it all felt like a dream. Yes, it was all a dream. I am innocent! I am innocent! okay! I am innocent! Rust, you were the bad guy! Yes, this guy!”

Coramdeo shouted excitedly.

And there was no doubt that I was the real Rust.

At this moment, in front of everyone, I became the real Rust, not the masked Hyde.

I also got even more excited when I heard the sound of Coram Deo glowing. It’s a reaction that isn’t unexpected at all!

“The reason you commit sin is actually me! Coramdeo, do you think it was you who raped your sister? you’re welcome! Was it Michelan who set fire to the Basilica? you’re welcome! Did Milione hit the soldiers? you’re welcome! It’s all me!!!! But you are also guilty.”

Sze-.

I pointed to Coram Deo with my finger.

“If anyone succeeds in cutting off that man’s sheep, I will personally baptize my curse on his head! Who will bring out that terrible kin-ravager?”

Justice.

Sometimes it was more frightening than malice. Because condemnation of evildoers is considered justified even if the violence is cruel and merciless.

Such was the death sentence against Milione and such was the anger towards Coramdeo.

“Rust’s baptism is mine!”

“Hey, that guy is Hans! Didn’t it disappear from Voltaire’s mansion?”

“Rape your younger sister! Let’s hang this fucking baby in the pole! ”

“코람데오 이 개새끼가 우리 형에게 책형을 판결했었어! He was even more evil, but he was showing off so proudly!”

People started to get angry.

3,000 people.

The large number of people stirred like waves, and eventually the angry crowd poured out like a flood and began to run towards the judge.

Parmas shouted in surprise at that sight.

“Po, it’s a riot! Protect Archbishop Coramdeo! Soldiers and knights, stop the crowd! It’s a riot! Protect Archbishop Coramdeo!”

There were more than 10 illegal acts committed by Coram Deo. I can’t believe people got this angry even though I said just one of them.

No, in fact, people were not angry about Coram Deo’s injustice.

Coramdeo was already guilty.

Guilty of wearing nice clothes.

Guilty of making more money than others.

I am guilty of eating expensive meat three times a day.

Humans are anxious to somehow bring down those who are better than them. It was time to think about whether it would end in a mess like this.

Paaa!

A dazzling light emitted from the crowd.

When I came to my senses, a knight in silver armor stood among the crowd, radiating light.

“Everyone stop! We have brought you the Holy Father’s teachings from Saint Barakhan! Everyone stop!”

His voice was refreshing.

It was only when the light gradually diminished that we were able to see his face.

He was a tall man with short-cropped white-blond hair.

There wasn’t a single blemish on her skin, and her face had beautiful lines like a woman’s.

Parmas, seeing those red eyes, straightened his wrinkled face and shouted.

“Lord Alter! Please straighten the situation out! We must protect Archbishop Coramdeo!”

“Lord Parmas, from now on, I, Alter Archibald, will be in charge of this place according to the teachings of His Holiness the Pope. Soldiers, quickly suppress the frenzy─!”

He also had a cool voice.

His name is Alter Archibald.

He was the eldest son of Archbishop Archibald, and was one of the younger and more energetic knights among the six knights of the Order.

The rising star of the kingdom.

The Lord’s favorite.

Well, if I were to say, he was like the church guy. There are friends who sing praises while playing the guitar in front.

A perfect man who is popular, has a good personality, and is adored by the women in the youth group at church.

“Suppress!”

Rumbling-.

About 30 elite bronze knights led by Alter were deployed. 30 knights armed with chain mail and plate.

Since these were troops capable of devastating even a fairly small town, the riot I had started quickly lost its luster.

Pot-.

At that time, Alter jumped into the air. He ran at a speed I didn’t think a human could achieve, and in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of my nose.

Sereung-.

His blade was aimed at my neck.

It is the coldness that takes a person’s life.

“Who are you?”

Alter asked me.

“Paladin Alter Archibald. You say it. Who do you think I am?”

“… … .”

Alter did not answer.

Kuuuk-.

I could feel the sword in his hand trembling slightly. I thought that if I continued like this, I would be decapitated, and I felt that the end of this play was approaching.

Anyway, I said everything I wanted to say and did everything I had to do.

“Ugh, stop, Hyde… ! You stupid bastard… ! What are you doing now… ! Geaaah!”

I held on to the mask as hard as I could.

He then took it off and threw it hard on the floor.

“… My body is mine! Afterwards, I was finally able to escape from the spell of the evil demon Rust. Lord Alter, it’s all thanks to you for giving us a moment of relief. Of course, even if I created a gap, if it weren’t for me, no one would have been able to escape Rust’s clutches.”

“… … .”

Alter Archibald opened his narrow eyes as he saw me breathing heavily. There was silence for about 3 seconds.

He withdrew his sword as if he had made a decision.

Sereung-.

The situation has already been sorted out.

Alter opened the purple scroll on his belt and shouted.

“I will have Alter Archibald read and proclaim His Holiness the Pope’s teachings! Pope Gregory II said that the defendants in this trial should be acquitted!”

Not guilty.

People were very surprised by the story.

But the scroll was long, and Alter’s words did not end.

“But there must be someone to take responsibility! Pope Gregory II demoted Medici Archibald, who was unable to fulfill his duties despite being the manager of the basilica, to a bronze priest and appointed him to the position of abbot of the newly built Monastery of Emiris!”

# # #

Half a day.

Because there were so many troops, the chaos and disturbances were suppressed within half a day.

“Coramdeo, a body was found in the garden of your family’s villa. And the bronze rosary you lost.”

“Hey Medici! I am innocent! You know my innocence better than anyone else! It wasn’t my doctor who raped and killed my sister! Rust! That devil controlled me!”

“It’s no use telling me. It would be best to talk to the interrogators for more details. However, just as my daughter Milione was found not guilty, I believe that your injustice will be resolved.”

Coram Deo.

In just half a day, he looked 20 years older and was dragged away by the knights by both arms. It was just my opinion, but it seemed like there would be nothing to see in the future.

Now only the knights and their protagonists remain in the square where the trial was held.

Sze-.

A handsome man alter uses a key to open the handcuffs that were tightly worn on Milione’s body.

“Millie, how have you been?”

he asked his sister.

It was a very refreshing smile.

“Lord Alter, it is an honor to meet you. My name is Romaria, the bronze knight. You once picked up my handkerchief, I wonder if you remember─.”

“Sir Alter! Do you remember that Ailena? You taught me swordsmanship back then!”

Alter was very popular with female knights.

This was because he was a paladin who was reputed to be sincere and pious.

So to speak, it was similar to me.

What can be said to be human attributes overlap in many ways.

anyway.

Alter, who suddenly appeared, read the Pope’s teachings and organized the situation. It was my opinion, but I thought Archbishop Archibald had taken a hand in it during the four days that the trial was delayed.

It is likely that the letter was delivered to the Pope through his son, who is active and called a ‘Holy Knight’ in the capital Barakhan.

“Father, I will propose to the Pope that your father be reinstated. The demoted priest class will also return soon.”

Alter spoke to his father, Archibald Medici.

Medici was demoted from a gold-plate priest to a bronze-plate priest.

He then left Florence and was exiled as the abbot of Emiris Monastery.

“ done. I’m just glad it ended like this. Anyway, I just wanted to read the Bible and study in a quiet place.”

“But─, what should the Archibald family do if the father is not there? There is no Oscar either.”

In response to Alter’s question, Medici looked at Alter.

Then he lightly placed his hand on his shoulder and asked.

“Alter, how about you return to the family?”

“I have risen to the rank of 6th knight and have been loyal to my Heavenly Father and His Holiness the Pope. Doesn’t your father know very well that I am no longer Archibald’s man?”

“That’s right. Because Johanna and I decided to dedicate our first life to the Lord.”

6 gold plated knights.

They were knights under the direct command of the Pope and were destined to leave their families and hometowns. I heard that you have to take a vow of chastity to remain single for the rest of your life.

In other words, Alter Archibald was Medici’s son, but in some ways he was not his son.

So the death of the second son, Oscar Archibald, was a big blow to the Archibald family.

Because he was the only legitimate son.

Well, since I have a daughter, it would be okay to bring in a son-in-law, but—.

To be honest, my daughter’s condition is not very good.

“Then, transfer Bronze Plate Priest Medici Archibald! He is also someone who must be held accountable for this incident.”

At Alter’s words, the knights dragged Medici away.

Even though he was his father, he was more like a sword than he thought.

“Are you Monk Hyde?”

“Yes. Sir Alter Archibald. It is an honor to meet in person the famous person called ‘Holy Knight’.”

“Don’t be so stiff. We’re the same age. Why don’t we just be comfortable with each other? I can’t be rude to the benefactor who saved my sister.”

“Then shall we do that? Alter, nice to meet you.”

Sze-.

When I held out my hand, Alter grabbed my hand.

“Hyde, you are a more generous friend than I thought. I want to take you home like this, but the procedures make it impossible. Hyde, you’ll have to talk to the interrogators for a moment.”

I need to talk to the interrogator.

I felt slightly relieved by that fact.

“It’s only for a moment, but it’s the body that Rust possessed. Are there any health problems? We need to check whether that demonic spirit was properly driven out.