Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 157

§ 157. Apostle (1)

Sisley’s declaration had a huge impact.

It was so bad that the topic of the main birthday party took a backseat.

Elders of the Orthodox Church debated all night long, and even held a special meeting early this morning.

“Why on earth are you making such a fuss? “Can’t we relax a bit after the birthday party?”

Seongjin asked Logan, who came running to Jinju Palace from the morning. Unlike Seongjin, who was half-asleep and groggy, he was already neatly dressed for the liturgical event.

“Well, since you have no interest in theology at all, I’m not sure how big a deal this situation is.”

Logan opened his mouth with a serious face.

“The concept of rebirth is not clearly presented in the original scriptures. “Have I told you this before?”

That’s how he explained it to Seongjin that night when Logan revealed his secret.

He has never heard of anyone else being reincarnated, and he doesn’t even know why he was the only one who ended up like that.

“Now that I think about it, it was like that. Why didn’t you find out about the saint back then? “It might have been a clue to your condition.”

When Seongjin asked with a puzzled look, a look of patheticness passed across Logan’s face.

“Because there was a lot of controversy as to whether Grazie was really reincarnated. “Don’t you think I would have been the first to research the saint?”

Women who have been consistently canonized as saints by the Orthodox Church over the past hundreds of years.

However, there was no other way to prove whether they were really the reincarnation of Saint Grazie, other than the stigmata that appeared on their bodies. Because none of them had any memories of Grazie when he was alive.

The same goes for Sisley. That’s why Logan had personal doubts about the saint’s reincarnation.

In fact, haven’t you come to know now that there is no such thing as Grazie’s reincarnation? Everything is just a result of Cadmus’ prank.

“When the woman with the stigma of Grazie was first recognized as a saint, the political situation of the empire was very complicated.”

The first time a saint was recognized as reincarnated was when Constantine, the fourth saint, was in power.

He is said to have been a fairly moderate monarch who implemented a policy of appeasement toward the various countries subordinate to Remus, the Bloody Emperor.

One day, the mark of Cadmus appeared on the body of a sickly noble daughter of Ortona. Recognizing that it was the emblem of her main deity, she inquired with her del Cros, and Constantine said that it was right to canonize her as a saint.

The meaning of that gesture was clear.

-The great saint of Delcross is reincarnated in this way regardless of country. Doesn’t this mean that all countries on the continent belong to the kingdom of God?

And that poor young lady ended her life in loneliness while doing volunteer work that was not in her name.

“Moreover, the current scriptures have gone through extensive compilation. In fact, the prevailing opinion among theologians is that there are many parts that have been edited out.”

The scriptures were also organized and compiled on a large scale during the reign of the 4th King. It is this part that gives the dark church an excuse to criticize the Orthodox Church as a heresy.

For example, the statement in question, which is said to be Grazier’s will.

-If danger approaches this blessed Delcross at any time, I will be reborn again and again to serve the Lord.

It is true or not that there was a lot of controversy regarding this. This is because before that, the concept of reincarnation itself did not exist.

In fact, it is said that Grazie died quietly in the countryside while serving, so it would be interesting to know what she said as she died.

Additionally, the scriptures clearly state that the Lord will surely lead good souls to heaven and enjoy eternal happiness.

However, if it is claimed that the noble souls who have been honored as saints or saints are reborn instead of entering the heaven of the gods, a huge contradiction will arise in the scriptures.

“The first person to theoretically support the reincarnation of a saint was a famous theologian named Granius.”

He was an excellent theologian who was active during the reign of the 5th Holy Emperor, and was also the one who laid the foundation for the sacred world.

At the time, Granius was the only theologian who argued for the theory of the three elements of the soul among the theologians where the theory of the two elements of the soul was popular.

It is said that the soul is composed of Aeon, Dacion, and Bion, and when a person dies, the three elements are separated and only Aon enters heaven.

And the condition of Saint Grazie was explained as follows.

-Aeon, the essence of Grazier’s soul, has already been taken to heaven, and Baion returned to earth along with her body as a handful of dust. However, only Dacion, who followed her noble will, remains in this world and is reborn into the world together with other Aeons.

Seongjin frowned.

What’s so complicated? Two souls, three souls, what does it all mean?

“Until now, the Orthodox Church had tacitly tolerated the saint’s condition for various political reasons. In the first place, people couldn’t see souls, so there was no way to prove whether there were two or three. However, the situation has changed significantly due to Sisley’s remarks yesterday.”

The conflict between the theory of the two elements of the soul and the theory of the three elements of the soul, which had been submerged under the water, rose to the surface.

Logan continued, rubbing his forehead as if he had a headache.

“Moreover, the problem grew when Sisley declared himself to be the reincarnation of Saint Marsyas, not Saint Grazie. According to her argument, one soul can have two Dacyon. “Then wouldn’t it be possible to have three or four dacyon?”

How is that different from the devil who is known to absorb and use the souls of many people? Even if you are taken to the Heresy Tribunal right now, you have nothing to say.

“And once that child’s claim is acknowledged, won’t there be a torrent of people claiming to be the reincarnation of another saint? Popular saints like Saint Bastian and Saint Aurelion. So won’t the Orthodox Church turn on its eyes and try to verify him?”

After hearing the explanation, Seongjin felt his mind becoming dizzy as he finally realized the seriousness of the situation.

Hey, kid. What have you really done!

“So, what’s Sisley doing now?”

When Seongjin asked in shock, Logan answered with a deep sigh.

“I received a call from Abama in the morning.”

“uh… … .”

Seongjin blinked his eyes.

What can I say, a sudden sense of groundless relief overtakes me.

* * *

“I’m sorry for not telling you in advance, Your Majesty.”

Sisley, standing in front of the emperor, blushed and apologized.

It was a sloppy plan prepared in one day, but it was something Sisley could not help with. Because she was absolutely running out of time.

According to the chronicle, it was within a few months that Cardinals Benitus and Cesare began attacking her. It was too late to wait for her birthday the following year.

Seonghwang looked at the girl with sunken eyes for a moment and asked.

“If you really wanted to join the Holy Knights, shouldn’t you have told me first?”

Perhaps there was a better way.

There is a more moderate way that is possible without disturbing the Orthodox Church and the Holy Assemblies.

“But I don’t have much time, Your Majesty. “I needed an excuse to stop being a saint right away, but at the same time let her join the Order of the Holy Knights.”

Sisley protested.

Even in that small head, there were calculations of their own. No matter how strong the criticism, the Holy Assembly will ultimately conclude Sisley’s investigation without losing the reputation of the empire.

“It’s time… … .”

Seonghwang, who rested his chin and was lost in thought for a moment, asked in a calm voice.

“Sisley. What do you really want to do? “If you don’t tell me this, I can’t help you.”

Then his daughter answered with bright eyes shining.

“Yes, Your Majesty. “I want public power that I can get my hands on right away!”

“Public rights… … .”

“yes. Brother Mores said that. In my life, I have found that holding public power is the best… … .”

“… … .”

Sisley spoke earnestly to Seonghwang, who slowly raised his hand and washed his face.

“your majesty. You know very well that a saint cannot quit on her own unless she loses her qualifications and is kicked out. Besides, I’m not a genius like Brother Logan, and time is running out for me to start as an apprentice paladin step by step like everyone else!”

There was a reason why she chose Saint Marsyas.

Of course, Orden’s opinion was also strong that they were a knighthood that did not use swords. Above all, it was important that he was not a saint like Grazier or Bastian who was only devoted to others.

In particular, in the case of Marsyas and Terbachia, they were actually saints who were active as holy knights, and later served as leaders of the knights.

So Sisley added that, to some extent, he wanted to gain the halo of his status during his lifetime.

Seonghwang asked after carefully examining his daughter’s face, which looked particularly unfamiliar today.

“What do you want to do with the power you hold?”

The answer to this could not have been more definite.

“I want to protect myself.”

Seonghwang’s eyes shook slightly as he faced those clear, confident eyes.

From what? What on earth has been so scary about this child?

“… okay.”

In the end, he had no choice but to sigh softly and answer like that.

Just as he couldn’t stop his child when she insisted on becoming a saint, he has no choice but to grant whatever his child truly wants.

“Listen carefully, Sisley. “Perhaps, just before the liturgical event, the Holy Assembly will summon you to hear some circumstances.”

“yes.”

Sisley nodded with a stern expression. He was prepared for it.

“If they ask you about the dual or triadic theory of the soul, just ignore them. Even if I ask you whether it is the Dacion of Saint Grazie that you were protecting, do not answer.”

“uh? “Shouldn’t I explain it more properly?”

When Sisley tilted his head, Seonghwang shook his head with a stern expression.

“A pointless explanation only provides an excuse for refutation. What they want to know through you is not about facts, but whether or not there is a point to be made. “The moment you speak of the separation of the soul in any way, they may immediately accuse you of being a devil worshiper.”

“yes… … .”

In response to Sisley’s dejected answer, Seonghwang emphasized once again:

“Do you understand? You just have to stick to the position that there is only one soul given by the Lord. Of course, there is no need for you to explain that in words. Just answer confidently that you have protected Grazie up until now. Keep in mind that asking how the soul is divided is a leading question. “Perhaps a mistake may be made by subtly mixing soul and dacion.”

“yes.”

“The same goes for the claim that you are the reincarnation of Saint Marsyas. “Acknowledge that you have received a revelation from the Lord, but if you ask him which part of his soul you received, keep your mouth shut.”

“yes!”

First of all, we are going to crush the controversial parts. Sisley, convinced, nodded his head.

“And, let’s take just one.”

“yes… . yes?”

Before Sisley, who was eagerly answering, could notice anything strange, Seonghwang’s hand came before his eyes.

Sigh!

“Gyeong!”

Sisley forgot the saint’s dignity and fell to the floor, holding his forehead.

Ouch! it hurts! It hurts so much!

Seonghwang took one look at Sisley, who was stomping his feet with tears welling up in his eyes, then stood up and added,

“Say nothing and leave the rest to me.”

Sisley suddenly thought that the sight of him walking out of the office with great strides, beyond his vision blurred by tears, felt especially special that day.

* * *

The special assembly ended just before the liturgy.

Seongjin and Logan, who were anxiously waiting outside the conference hall, were greeted by an exhausted Amelia and an extremely excited Sisley.

As I saw the exhausted high-ranking priests leaving one after another, I thought something had gone well.

“How did it go, sister?”

Amelia, who attended the temporary crusade as Sisley’s guardian, answered Logan’s question in a weak voice.

“huh. Everything went well. For now, Sisley has taken over the legacy of Saint Marsyas, and has joined the Holy Knights as an [Apostle] rather than a trainee knight.”

“Apostle?”

“It’s a new position given to a saint who joins the Knights. “In terms of the chain of command, they say he’s a lieutenant, but I don’t know what he’s like in reality.”

Seongjin and Logan looked at each other.

what? Didn’t they just put as much power as they could into Sisley’s mouth?

How is this possible?

“wow! Brother Mores! “Onii-sama should have seen that!”

Sisley, who followed, seemed greatly impressed. The girl whispered to Seongjin, her clear cheeks flushed.

“I didn’t know you could beat those brats in a fight of words. Today I saw a new horizon of propaganda and fabrication. “Daddy and Mama are really great!”

“… … .”

It seems that the success of the crusade was very impressive. It’s hard to see a little boy who doesn’t change his expression so excited.

But yeah.

‘A father respected by his young daughter as a conman… … .’

At this point, Seongjin couldn’t help but feel a bit of guilt towards that poor man.

fantasy,