episode_0607

It was so early in the morning that prayer had not even begun. At this time, when everyone is naturally asleep, Cardinal Cesare visits the church’s penance room.

Those who know his actions say that he is so thorough that he cannot take even the smallest of his sins lightly, but the reality is a little different. It’s not that Cardinal Cesare doesn’t repent.

He always considers himself a sinner, so he offers forgiveness to heaven every day.

He asks to be sent to hell for having to keep doing things even though he knows they are wrong.

So what’s different?

It is different after completing repentance.

Cardinal Cesare does not leave the repentance room immediately after completing his repentance.

Instead, they go to the front of the statue and place a necklace with the traces of the great god on it.

To see your sins with your own eyes, to look at everything straight and fall into hell.

“I didn’t want to see you like this again. Cardinal Cesare.”

Since he was a cardinal who was more aware of his sins than anyone else, he could not help but freeze the moment he saw the saint’s face at the entrance and the hero’s necklace hanging around her neck.

The fact that someone who truly embraces the divinity of the Lord visited this place means that all of his sins were exposed.

“…This is true. So do i. Holy woman.”

There’s no room for excuses, but it’s okay. no problem. Because I had no intention of making excuses from the beginning.

“Why did you, a faithful person, do something like this?”

“I am truly glad that the saint describes me as faithful. So, I will give you a vague answer. Because he is faithful.”

If I had had a half-hearted faith, I would not have even thought about committing sin.

If we had been as evil as those who died down here, we wouldn’t have had to worry about this.

Because I was faithful and decided to give my all to God, I chose to sin.

“Let me tell you in advance, I will not quietly back down.”

The reputation of the saint, who has achieved many achievements in recent years, is high.

Enough to make even people who would not normally be able to enter the holy place be welcomed.

So, if she comes forward and criticizes it, there will be a big uproar.

However, this was as expected. I knew from a long time ago that this was a problem she would face someday as long as she possessed the divinity of the main god.

Of course, I was prepared even after I got caught.

Even if she has now become a true saint, her birth does not change.

There is a lot of trash that foolishly only clings to the past.

If you aim for that part, it’s just going to drag on time.

“Are you trying to rationalize it that way?”

When Cardinal Cesare saw the knight emerging from the darkness, he could not keep his mouth shut. The knight’s appearance, as white as the morning snow, was Cesare’s sin itself.

“Ruel…”

Why is the doll, which was obviously damaged by the Pope, still intact? No way, a saint.

“What would change if you kept repeating that it was something you had to do? Evil is still evil, wrong is wrong, and sin is sin.”

The words of someone who maintained uprightness even in a time of turmoil that could not be compared to the present had such weight.

Therefore, Cesare could not easily refute it.

It was something I clearly believed was right, and something I was sure would never waver, but I couldn’t bear to open my mouth.

“Do you know why you are hesitating to answer now?”

Ruel’s doll, no, Ruel breaks that silence.

“Because that is not your belief.”

“No. I stand here solely by my own will.”

“Then tell me. That you are right. Your sin was inevitable! I’m telling you to speak confidently!”

Cesare did not agree with the Pope’s words lightly. How easy would it be for someone who wanted to be embraced by God all his life to choose hell for himself?

Despite this, the reason Cesare was unable to answer was because the person who was urging him was none other than Ruel.

If the person in front of him had been another cardinal, Cesare would have refuted it with a smile. If the opponent had been a saint whom he had recently come to recognize, Cesare would not have been embarrassed and would have said everything he said. Even if the Pope had reprimanded him for his opinion, Cesare would have said nothing. This wouldn’t have been blocked.

However, the man in front of me is different. In a time when gods and humans were infinitely close, the weight of the words of a man who claimed to become a paladin and become God’s shield was too heavy.

“How dare he mention sin when he cannot be sure of himself and relies on the beliefs of others!”

It’s so heavy, like the sky is on my shoulders, that I can’t lift my lips.

“Cesare.”

It was that time. A voice with warmth like the sun reached Cesare’s ears.

“Even though she is lacking, she is called a saint. If you truly want to repent, I can listen to your story.”

Cesare, hearing the gentle voice, took a step back without realizing it.

If the weight he felt earlier oppressed Cesare, the light pouring from the saint made the shadow he had in his heart clearer. As a result, the guilt I had harbored in a corner of my heart filled my heart.

“Aaaah.”

Cesare tried his best to resist the light, but ultimately failed.

*

Grandpa and Garrad chatted calmly while watching Cesare on his knees, crying and confessing everything, but I couldn’t watch that comfortably.

At first, I was expecting the old grandfather to be held in Fabi’s arms while saying nonsense like “Oh my gosh!”, but the reality is so biblical!

Fabi said to Cesare, “The sin you have committed is great, but the great Lord has embraced even that and will give you the opportunity to confess your sins.” He said to him, “Confess your sins.” Cesare was filled with regret and shed tears. I think the same sentence should come out!

It’s no fun!

‘I know it well without you having to say it!?’

♡ Are you crying over something like that when you’re a grown adult? ♡ This is complete nonsense~♡ Or something like, puhahaha♡ Are you here to escape reality?♡ Pathetic~♡ A penance room that says the same thing! Who would like it!

cancellation! I’m sure someone will like it! Contrary to its original intention, it will become a place where perverts gather!

‘We’ll see! ‘I won’t forget this grudge!’

shit! Usually we’re anxious because we can’t kill each other, but at times like this, we work well together again! A colleague is a colleague!? it’s annoying!

While I was bickering with two old men who were not worthy of my age, Fabi finished recruiting Cesare.

Although it may not be completely believed, it is still successful in taking it out of the Pope’s hands.

“I never thought it was because of this place that I brought my friends. I never even thought about it.”

Unlike when we first met, Cesare greeted us politely and answered Faby’s questions politely, but there was not much useful information among them.

“I am in constant contact with His Holiness, but I do not know his exact location.”

“I know what he has planned, but it is difficult to say because the covenant is mandatory.”

“Sorry. Those under His Holiness are people subordinate to Him, so for me.”

I will correct it.

There was no useful information.

Even though I was an insider, I knew more.

I probably know more about the parts that I can’t say because I’m under an oath.

It’s good to have a collaborator with the rank of cardinal.

What can I say? To put it bluntly, this person is incompetent!

When he appeared as an enemy in the game, he must have been a bit more picky! Is this the law of weakening allies?

“It would be right to give up all my positions right now, but it seems like there is still something I can do for the saint. When everything is over, I will humbly accept my punishment.”

In conclusion, this matter went well in many ways.

My divinity was greatly restored, I gained new allies within the church, and I also gave Fabi a necklace as a gift.

I don’t like that the cardinal is useless, but it’s extra income I didn’t want, so I’m just complaining.

After parting ways with my friends, I moved to the Aln Mansion and thought about my next plans.

Now, after resting for a day, visit the place where the hero’s doll is and then go straight to the island. That was my plan.

“Where on earth are you running around like that?”

A problem arose when an uninvited guest came to the Aln family’s mansion.

“Is it fun to hang out with friends while adding the word ‘hogu’ to a person’s nickname?”

Renee, who had parted ways with the intention of never seeing each other again, remained calm even though Benedick was giving her a sharp look from behind.

How big is the wall? When that troll shows such hostility, it’s normal to be a little scared.

“That was a stupid question. It must have been fun. She is a woman whose memory is not so good that she even forgets conversations we had in the past. Someone like me would have erased it overnight.”

Wow. I’m speaking with an expressionless face, but the emotions behind my words are so obvious.

It’s not just wet. It’s as damp as a semi-basement full of mold during the rainy season!

To put it bluntly, I feel bad!

“I was upset after breaking up that day, so I thought about it in many ways, but it was unfair that I was the only one suffering. I’m the type of person who can’t bear to suffer losses alone.”

“You really talk a lot. Do you really want to apologize that much? Can I say sorry?”

“There is no need for such an apology. I just want to get on your nerves.”

Renee’s laughter as she said that she wanted to make people as angry as she was, regardless of whether it was her mother’s orders, the throne, her reputation, or her pride, gave me goosebumps because it was like black blood soup.

“Dead!”

The moment I saw the fox’s kick flying in from hiding in the smoke hit Renee’s cheek, it became nothing.

“Hahaha! How are you? You pervert! This is the mace of justice!”