Chapter 311

TL: Zimmings

Mina’s devils turned pale. Soon after, it disappeared, and Purson, who collapsed under my father’s feet, also muttered, “Sh*t” and disappeared completely.

It was evidence that people’s beliefs had weakened.

It was all thanks to Neliard that Mina has shown strong power so far.

Because she was the child chosen by Neliard, she was able to use her power.

Gods become powerful with human faith.

The current situation was transmitted throughout the country through the tool, and people suspected Neliard.

As Neliard, who had lost people’s faith weakened, Mina’s power was also greatly weakened. To the point where she can’t maintain the devil!

Thick, blue veins appeared on Mina’s skin.

It was a sign of lack of mana.

Mina looked at the transmission tool with a bewildered expression.

“How…why…”

It was when Mina muttered, Cardinal Ridalante clicked his tongue and blew a small wooden flute around his neck.

Beep!

With an unpleasant sound, a flapping of wings that came from afar was heard.

“Huh……?”

The people looked up and widened their eyes.

‘Monster? No, is it the monster from the temple……!’

Numerous of monsters were flying toward the imperial palace.

The first thing that flew in was a reptile-like creature with bumpy and thick skin.

The strange form resembles a dragon and a bird cried out, “Kiik!!!”

The flapping of its wings became a sharp wind and struck our skin. It looked like it would fly away.

As I was holding my head with one arm and tightening my legs, I heard a voice behind me.

“Leblaine.”

“Little sister.”

It was Adrian and Johann.

They ran in front of me and blocked the wind.

In the meantime, Ridalante shouted at the believers.

“Child!”

The priests hurriedly used their powers.

Isaac clenched his teeth.

“What are you doing? Brother!”

Henry, the strongest in terms of magic out of the brothers, quickly reached out to the air.

The chain of mana that stretched out like a net tied the priests together, but cardinals Ridalante and Blasio joined and blocked Henry.

Sooner or later, our second battle would take place.

When Isaac fixed his grip, I shouted.

“Leave them!”

“…… What?”

“Come on, Isaac.”

The people who are here now do not have the strength to defeat it.

Just dealing with Purson’s monster was too much.

I also used Pur and Boone’s power at the same time and exhausted a lot of my divine power.

I looked at Mina being supported by the priest while holding Isaac’s wrist.

Our gazes collided sharply in the air.

Soon after, the priest tore the teleportation scroll, and everyone on the temple’s side disappeared from the room.

When the Ridalante, which blew the flute, disappeared, the monsters was gone too.

Silence came to the room.

People were looking frustrated in the middle of the imperial palace that had become a mess.

Only despair was reflected on the faces of those who had been denied everything they believed in.

Isaac frowned.

“We missed them. We might not be able to catch them again unless it’s this opportunity.”

“I can catch them.”

“What?”

“It’s been 13 years since I prepared for that.”

“…….”

I continued to speak while glaring at the spire of the temple that was visible over the imperial palace.

“Today’s purpose has been accomplished. I made known to the world that I am Dubblede’s daughter, and weakened Neliard’s power by exposing the temple.”

I tried to smile.

But in fact, I was also very nervous.

If we were able to capture Mina, the temple’s best weapon and biggest weakness, the victory of this war would have been ours.

‘Calm down. I have to calm down.’

If we tried to catch Mina because of my excessive greed, we would have suffered damage.

At least, I laid the foundation for us to win.

As a greedy person, I vowed not to lose anything in this war.

‘We will win perfectly without losing anyone.’

I looked at the magic tool and said,

“As you can see, this is the true face of the temple you have trusted so far.”

The nobles inside the interrogation chamber burst into laughter as if in despair. The people who were watching through the tool must have a face no different from them.

“The war has begun, and there is no God in the world to save you.”

“…….”

A noble woman famous for her faithfulness grabbed her forehead.

I spoke in a firm tone toward the tool.

“We must protect ourselves.”

There was the sound of a strong wind blowing from the west. Like a trumpet signaling the start of war.

***

The nobles of the central tower who have the voting rights, were still at the Imperial Palace.

The emperor, who stormed into the room with a quick step, hit the table as soon as he sat down.

Bang-!!

At the loud sound, the nobles bowed their heads.

“You guys must be very happy that the temple, which you used to support, dared to make the imperial palace look like this.”

Count Brivi, who was a supporter of the temple, coughed in vain.

“Everyone here has been fooled by the temple. How can you blame the victim, Your Majesty?”

Some sympathized with him.

“Strengthen your heart.”

“Be strong…”

“July 27 years ago!”

He shouted out.

The emperor, who looked around the frozen nobles, continued.

“The former emperor ordered an investigation of the temple, but an unprecedented demonstration, including the noble, took place in front of the Imperial Palace.”

“…….”

“17 years ago in January. At the time when Dubblede announced the temple misdeeds, I remember those who shouted that it was a political ploy.”

“…….”

“13 years ago in September. In the case of the Empress Dowager, which involved the 21 priests of the central temple, I ordered an investigation of the temple. Who was in the way?”

“…….”

“Eleven years ago, eight years ago, and from last year to this year, an agenda has been raised to crack down on temples. Now where are those who were shouting out loud?”

The expressions of the nobles who supported the temple were pale.

The emperor looked around with bloodshot eyes.

The pale-faced Count Brivi frowned.

“The pope’s office, the central temple, and small temples all over the country have also locked their doors and refused to be investigated.”

“The pope.”

“…….”

As they responded with silence, the emperor grabbed his forehead.

It was then.

The administrator rushed in.

“Your Majesty!”

The administrator, with a pale expression on his face, shouted.

“The holy beasts of the temple are rioting all over the empire. Damage has started from the outskirts of the island, and a flock of flying holy beasts is heading west.”

“What!”

“The imperial knights have launched an operation to eradicate it, but many attacks do not work at all. It’s the same when we fight the Kuhelm tribe at Odis Academy.”

The emperor, who had raised himself, slumped into his chair and burst out laughing.

“That’s great. The hands of the temple were also extended to the Odis Academy, where many royals were attending.”

“…….”

“By the way,”

“……I heard that it was Lady Dubblede who killed the holy beast in the battle between Odis and Kuhelm. Let’s reach out to her.”

“In the end, the only thing we can trust is Lady Dubblede?”

“…….”

“Lady Dubblede is really amazing. Even imperial knights cannot face it.”

“…….”

The emperor roared.

“The empire’s only shield and sword! I should get down on my knees in front of her and beg. Please save us!”

The nobles were speechless by the emperor’s words.

At that moment, the guard shouted.

“Leblaine Lisette Dubblede is asking for admission.

“…Come in.”

The door opened, and Leblaine came in with Theodore and Johann.

With her knees bent in front of the emperor, she said.

“I apologize. I heard Your Majesty’s words outside the door without permission.”

“You can’t do anything about the sound that leaks out the door.”

Leblaine bowed her head deeply.

“How can I, Your Majesty’s people, not be the sword and shield of the empire? Use me.”

“…… Use?”

“Yes. Use me as a weapon, and please repay me later, Your Majesty.”

The nobles screamed.

“Repay?”

“What?”

The emperor asked her.

“What is the reward that the lady wants?”

Leblaine who lowered her head, gulped. She looked up and looked around at the nobles around her, and said.

“Please grant Dubblede independence.”

“……!”

The emperor hardened, and the nobles shouted loudly.

“You can’t, Your Majesty!”

“You’re trying to intimidate Your Majesty with your power as a weapon!”

Leblaine said in a firm voice.

“So far, countless things have happened. And none of them helped Dubblede. Even when my mother passed away and I became an orphan used as a tool, there was no one in this empire who helped us.”

“Lady Dubblede!”

“I, Your Majesty, I…”

She said, holding her father’s hand tightly.

“When Dubblede was tormented by the temple, no one helped us.”

“…….”

“Your Majesty, I no longer wish to be a citizen of the empire.”

Duke Marche, Duke of Amity, and other nobles all froze.

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