episode_0178

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After exerting my strength to my limit, I just closed my eyes as sleep came over me.

As if a faucet had been opened, leaving behind the teacher who was shedding tears, I left everything to my human instincts.

And now, before I could even adjust to the new dimension, my head started hurting because of the people surrounding me.

[Number of dimension shifts: 8]

A number appeared before my eyes. It’s been eight times already, that’s a lot.

Some people only die once in their life, but I die eight times. Sibulal.

My eyes, which had been temporarily blinded by the intense light, gradually began to adjust to the darkness.

Slowly take in the surrounding scenery.

The scenery was similar to Emma’s dimension. Of course, it has a slightly more old-fashioned feel.

I think the scenery of Spain, which I went to in my 20s without realizing it, was similar to this.

Ah… where am I again? What else am I?

Once you get used to it, you die and move to another place, so it feels like you have become the main character in a roguelike game.

“…what is your name?”

A woman next to me asks me a question.

I didn’t know how long it had been next to you until you made a noise.

Her blonde hair, dressed as a nun I had seen somewhere, caught my eye.

And, her breasts, which were incomparably larger than those of Master or Mina, penetrated the darkness and struck directly into my eyes.

I see people lying face down around me.

In a situation that is difficult to understand without someone’s explanation, I answer the woman’s question.

“Kang In-ho.”

The woman who asked my name fell to the ground.

“Seo, saint…”

Because the surroundings were so quiet, I could clearly hear her muttering.

saint?

“The saint has come!!”

“The saint has arrived!!!”

As soon as the woman finished speaking, the people below the podium each shouted.

This was a similar situation to when I first entered Heukcheongyo.

Unknown faith, trust and fanaticism.

What the fuck is going on?

It seemed like it would take a lot of time to adapt to this dimension.

***

The next day, the Vatican was busy.

The fact that the criminal who was executed the day before was revived is something to be ashamed of, but he came back to life, scattering divine light in all directions.

This must have been such a big event that the Pope had to do somersaults three times.

Therefore, Lunio, the current Pope of the Solarium Church, wore well-groomed clothes and headed to the cathedral.

When I opened the door of the cathedral and entered, many people were standing in their designated seats.

Runio sat down in his seat and looked around.

To the left was a group of paladins armed with thick armor.

These are the people who are in charge of the actual military force of the Solarium Church and play a role in fighting the heretics.

In the center was a group of bishops whose power was second only to that of the Pope.

They are responsible for managing each parish.

To the right was a group of Inquisitors.

While the Paladins are responsible for fighting enemies outside the Solarium Church, they are responsible for fighting internal enemies.

“……”

The Pope remained silent for a moment and looked at the people gathered in the cathedral.

Despite his aging body, his eyes still shined sharply.

How many years has it been since people gathered like this? Isn’t it time to decide on a holy war that took place before?

Runio thought.

Convocation to the cathedral.

For the Solarium Church, this did not just mean people gathering together.

From ancient times, convocation to the cathedral was only successful under the following circumstances.

When a new Pope was elected.

It’s time to deploy more than 50% of the Holy Knights to fight against the heretics.

With heretics and devil worshipers, it is time to concentrate our efforts on a diocese-wide basis.

and.

When the saint appeared.

“I think everyone knows why we gathered today.”

Runio opened his mouth.

“[When chaos increases in the world, I send my most divine Son to save you.]”

Runio recited a verse from the Bible.

“[Treat my messengers who came with light as you would treat your guests.]”

As soon as Runio finished speaking, the people gathered in the cathedral let out a small murmur.

“I heard that divine light emanates from the dead and that all damaged bodies are restored to their original state. I also confirmed this morning that there was no evil intervention here.”

Runio extended his speech.

“The saint always mentioned in the Bible may have appeared.”

“So, we need to verify.”

When Lunio winked, Maria, who had been waiting outside, entered the cathedral, guiding Inho.

Even though I was a sinner until yesterday, I was treated differently today.

Everyone’s eyes were on In-ho.

Inho, who was receiving those gazes, did not show any signs of being intimidated, and walked across the chapel with great strides, following Maria.

Pope Runio took out a sword from the space under the podium.

It was a sword with an impressive white scabbard.

Runio slowly walked down the stage and stood face to face with Inho.

He made the sign of the cross and handed the sword to In-ho.

“Please receive.”

The sword passes from Runio’s hand to Inho’s hand.

Inho held the sword, swept the sheath, and evaluated the sword.

– gulp

Looking at that scene, Runio swallowed his saliva.

“Would you like to draw your sword… once?”

At Runio’s words, Inho grabbed the sheath of his sword.

– Grumble

The scabbard was pushed away, and the sound of metal echoing throughout the cathedral.

As the blade gradually became more and more exposed, pure white light emanated softly from the sword.

In-ho, who had drawn the sword, looked at the white shining blade as if fascinated, and the Pope fell down from his seat.

“Oh, saint! The lowly servant of light has now recognized you!”

Following the Pope, everyone gathered in the cathedral bowed down on the spot.

“I have a favor to ask of you.”

When everyone was face down on the ground, Inho’s voice was thrown over their heads.

“Please tell me anything. Holy man.”

The Pope said, bowing his head further.

“It’s dirty, I’d like to wash it.”

As Inho’s words fell, the Pope raised his head.

“I will do as instructed. Holy man.”

The Pope stood up and turned to the paladins.

“[The world is turbid, foul odors are everywhere, and unclean things are pouring out. You erase everything according to the words of my messenger.]”

“Now the Holy Son has ordered to eliminate those who are not afraid of the light, so everyone must prepare.”

“Chief!”

“Yes! We will appoint personnel immediately.”

“The Inquisitors…!”

“The execution of criminals will begin immediately.”

“Bishops, please notify each diocese. It’s about to be an all-out war.”

“Okay. Everything goes according to the will of light.”

People were moving around busily, and the cathedral was noisy.

In-ho, who stood at the center of all this commotion, just watched this scene silently with a mysterious expression that the criminals could not understand.

‘No, I haven’t been able to wash since yesterday, so I’m going to wash some, but what the hell are you doing?’

Inho, who had a strong migraine, pressed his fingers to his temples.