episode_0191
by fnovelpiaToday is the day to find out if Elise is a suitable candidate for Cardinal Marcenus’ assistant.
After finishing her early morning service, Elise headed to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The other nuns’ jealous stares were a bonus.
“My name is Elise and I will be your temporary assistant as of today. I am still inexperienced, but I will do my best.”
Elise greets politely.
Marsenus slowly looked at Elise.
‘On the outside, she looks no different from an ordinary nun.’
No evil power is felt.
The clear energy flowing through the body is identical to the divine power possessed by a devout saint.
She is such a normal nun that you start to wonder if the Mother Superior is mistaken.
I concluded that it was too early to jump to conclusions.
“Welcome. The Mother Superior praised you so much that she said there was no one as capable as you. I’m also quite looking forward to it.”
“I will make sure not to disappoint you.”
“Do you know what the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is tasked with?”
“Yes.”
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has two main tasks.
One is the supervision of doctrine and theology.
The other is the psychology and trial of heresy.
Although it can be interpreted in different ways, it can be said to be the most important organization that manages the church to ensure that it goes on the right path.
‘But this kind of person is a cardinal?’
They say you can know the depth of ten feet of water, but not the heart of a one-foot person. Elise’s eyes cannot be deceived.
There is power in Marsenus’ eyes, but behind the mask one sees a ruler who covets power, not a priest who enforces justice.
That’s why they kidnap innocent children and do experiments on them.
The person who would be the first to call out heresy is the Cardinal of the Shinan Doctrine. This religious order is ruined.
“Do you have something to say? Your face is about to burst.”
“No.”
“Hmm.”
An awkward silence ensued.
Marsenus stood up.
“The atmosphere is stiff. Let’s talk while walking.”
***
Elise and Marsenus walked down the hallway.
Marsenus in front.
Elise is two steps behind.
The pace of their footsteps, the sound of their footsteps echoing through the hallway, was as constant as a refined discipline.
“I take pride in what I do. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I correct the disordered order and put those who were on the wrong path back on the right track.”
And as we walked, Marsenus’s admonitions continued without interruption.
Just like the plausible words that relatives habitually tell when they gather for the holidays. They seem like useful life stories, but when you dig into them, they are nothing more than self-praise.
If he were a faithful priest, he would engrave every word of the Cardinal deep into his bones, but that was not the case for Elise. On the contrary, it was just annoying.
Elise thought. If this man had planned to kill himself through stress, I would commend him greatly. If he had intended to, he would have been a genius.
‘I’m glad I have immunity.’
Even so, it is nothing compared to Karami’s commotion.
“What do you think about order and balance?”
Suddenly, when Marsenus asked, Elise sighed inwardly.
It was what young people hated the most.
Why do you ask when you can just talk to yourself?
You can just listen with one ear and let it go out the other and agree with it appropriately, but asking questions means there is a possibility that you will ask questions about the content in the future.
That is, you have to focus on the story.
Elise had already lost 90% of her conversation with Marsenus, but fortunately this time it was a single question unrelated to the fingerprint.
How did God help me?
“I think balance is the tightrope, and order is the person riding on it.”
“Why?”
“Different forces from both ends constantly pull the rope, and the person maintains his balance on it. However, if he tilts even a little to one side, the rope will break and the person will fall.”
“Then what should we do?”
“Sometimes loose, sometimes tight. You have to find the right balance according to the situation to maintain order. I guess it’s no different with people.”
“Hmm.”
Elise paused for a moment to observe Marsenus’ reaction. Then she continued.
“I think balance is ultimately a state created by opposing things confronting each other. Good and evil, light and darkness, sacrifice and desire coexisting. Order may be the guide that leads them, but the problem is… .”
“What’s the problem?”
“Who decides what order to set?”
Marsenus nodded with a satisfied expression.
“A person who would be worthy of recommendation by the Mother Superior.”
“Thank you.”
The two people suddenly came outside.
Walking through a city divided into black and white.
“People need a new order. For a new order, there must be a flawless balance.”
On the surface, it appears to be a harmonious and balanced order, but it is an order that can be broken at any time with just one small crack.
Like Elise said, we’re on a tightrope walk.
Marsenus looked out into the street.
A statue placed in the central square of the village.
In one hand he holds the scales, which symbolize balance. In the other hand he holds a lily-shaped sword, which embodies justice and maintains order.
Ordo, the god of order.
Their master, in whom the Order and Balance sect believes.
“The elves have the World Tree, the watermen have the Fox God, and the dwarves have the Heart of Magmar. But who do we have?”
“Well, isn’t Lord Ordo here?”
“That’s a disappointing answer.”
Elise tilts her head in puzzlement.
Marsenus pointed to the statue with his finger.
“Do you think that rock is a god?”
“Yes?”
“If a young believer were to bleed to death right before your eyes, do you think that boulder would move? If you believe that, you are crazy.”
Elise felt momentarily dumbfounded. It was none other than the Cardinal of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith who had made such a heretical statement.
I couldn’t read my intentions from his expression or his words.
“Don’t misunderstand. I’m not doubting God. On the contrary. I wonder if we misunderstood God’s will. That’s just a thought that suddenly occurred to me.”
“Wrong… Understand?”
Marsenus was silent for a moment, and Elise waited. Then, when his mouth opened again.
“Oh, I’ve been talking nonsense.”
“Huh? No… .”
“Don’t worry about what I just said. It was just something I said.”
Elise, who had been half-listening, suddenly became entranced and started listening.
Now, the story that caught my interest came up, but Marsenus cut me off with incredible timing.
like.
“Hmm, judging from your expression, I think you’re curious about the rest of the story. If you want, I can tell you more of my thoughts. After all, it’s the role of a saint to guide lost sheep.”
As if waiting for Elise to come to him on her own.
“But I don’t associate with wolves in sheep’s clothing.”
“… … .”
Elise kept her mouth shut.
She glared at Marsenus with extreme alertness, but he did not respond. Instead, she met his gaze with eyes that seemed to see through Elise’s inner thoughts.
“I won’t force you. The choice is yours. I just trust that if you’re wise, you’ll find the right path.”
That was the extent of the conversation.
Marsenus turned his head.
“The square is noisy.”
He approached the guard next to him.
“What’s going on?”
“Oh, Your Majesty. It’s none other than someone who has been preaching the gospel for a few days.”
“In the heart of the Holy Land?”
The guard answered with a troubled look.
“Yes. I warned you, but today it seems to be even noisier because you brought an old man who is a high-ranking priest of our church.”
“Pretending to be a high-ranking priest. How dare you.”
“No, he definitely had the Rosary of the Church. He is definitely one of our believers.”
“Ha.”
Marsenus let out an inexplicable sigh.
The balance seems to be very shaky. Now, it has gotten to the point where even high-ranking clergy are taking the side of heresy.
Let’s take a look at him and see what kind of person he is.
With that thought, Marsenus turned his gaze towards the crowd.
A man with black hair.
And an old man with a hunched back.
“Huh?”
It’s a familiar silhouette.
I tried to look a little closer, and the old man’s head seemed to turn in my direction, but then he turned his gaze in surprise.
“No, Grandpa. Where are you going?”
“I don’t know, you punk!”
The old man, who seemed to have difficulty moving, walked away, tottering and moving his legs, and the young man followed him.
Elise squeezed her eyes shut.
“Ah… .”
“Why? Do you know?”
“No. I don’t know him. Definitely.”
Marsenus didn’t know why Elise was reacting that way. However.
‘It seems like it was similar to that old lady… .’
I couldn’t get a good look at him because he disappeared before I could properly check, but he was an old man who looked similar to the previous Pope Anthony.
Well, it must be a mistake. Why would a man who abandoned his church and irresponsibly disappear return to the Holy Land now? It must be a mistake.
No matter how corrupt it may be, I will never follow heresy.
“If you show up again and do this again, I’ll catch you.”
“Okay, Cardinal.”
***
“Oh my gosh, my back. I’m dying.”
“Why are you suddenly running like that?”
Antonius is lying in bed, groaning.
Karami was pressing his waist.
Herbs were spread on his waist.
It was a herb that played a role in the treatment of psoriasis.
“Why are you running all of a sudden? I almost got caught by that guy Marsenus! If I had gotten caught, it would have been a real hassle!”
“Hmm, is that right?”
“That’s it, stop talking nonsense and get straight to the point. A little higher. Yeah, yeah. Oh my, that’s refreshing.”
Elise looked at the two of them with a hollow laugh.
This isn’t some kind of skit or anything.
I thought it would be a breeze, but it far exceeded Elise’s expectations.
It’s a match made in heaven.
“Master, whatever you do, please just keep out of my sight.”
“Why? I want to see Elise.”
“I don’t want to see it like that~”
I was so embarrassed in front of Marsenus earlier. My face was so red that I couldn’t even raise my head.
“Hing.”
Karami made a sound that didn’t suit her. She looked at Elise with a look that said, ‘Really?’, but Elise responded with a smile that didn’t make her laugh.
“Kkeukkeukkeuk, then I want to see a guy like you… Hey! You! Huh, my back is gonna break!”
“Say hello to the old lady who went first. She said she’ll be there soon.”
“This rotten bastard?”
Karami squeezed Antonius’s waist, who was screaming from below, and forced his mouth shut.
“So. Did anything happen with that Cardinal?”
“… … .”
“I just bought a leash. What do you think? I think it will suit Elise very well.”
“Nothing really happened. I was just given the work I had to do. I guess they thought it was too risky to show it so openly.”
“I see. That’s good.”
Elise sighed shallowly.
“I’ll go back.”
“You’re going home early today.”
“I don’t think I’m in the mood for drinking. Take a rest, Master.”
“Yes, Elise.”
Karami smiled faintly, and Elise glanced at him before quickly leaving the inn.
If you keep going like this, you will come across a convent, but Elise turned her head away. She wanted to hear the rest of the story she had not heard yet.
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