270. Penitential offering (2)
Seongjin entrusted Schmidt with an ice heart and four refrigerators that day.
thud! Craddangtang! thud!
Schmidt’s eyes widened as he looked at the huge ice refrigerators that were suddenly summoned to the warehouse of the logistics relay station.
“I heard in advance that it was something from the normal world, but it’s truly like magic.”
“I’m only being summoned this once. “They say you can’t put it back somewhere else.”
Seongjin added after thinking carefully about the precautions Dexter gave him.
“Oh, and these have pairs that need to be moved together. So we have to move the low-temperature wagons in twos? If possible, the two paired vehicles should not be too far apart. “If you do it wrong, one of them may not work.”
“yes? “Why is that so?”
“That’s because each matching refrigerator comes from a single shaved ice. “Those are the arms and legs of Bingsu 9, and this is the torso and arms of Bingsu 11.”
“… … .”
When I explained it kindly, Schmidt looked at Seongjin as if he were the killer of the century.
“what? why? what?”
Speaking of devils being more evil than murderers, what should we do now? huh?
Besides, this was all an unavoidable choice.
Not only was there not much shaved ice left, but it was too bulky to shrink to the size of a refrigerator in the first place!
“Then what is this used for?”
Schmidt asked, holding out an ice heart that had turned into a small stone.
“Oh, that’s a controller that gives simple commands.”
“yes? Aren’t they just boxes that keep the temperature low? “What are your orders here?”
That’s right. The moment someone tries to steal it, the refrigerators will combine and turn into fusion shaved ice.
Like the Glature Troll, it automatically strikes the enemy, but it is a kind of safety device since it can get out of control.
“… … .”
“why? “What’s the problem again this time?”
Oh, it’s an automatic anti-theft device!
This is something you can’t get even if you pay money, so why do you have such a sad face?
[Couldn’t you have remodeled it into something more normal?]
The Demon King sighed softly in his head.
After several twists and turns, Seongjin was able to return to the dorm a little later after finally completing the necessary discussion.
And I was quite embarrassed by the situation that unfolded in front of my accommodation. A huge crowd of people had suddenly gathered and filled the street in front of the building.
“Did that really walk? “It just looks like a piece of ice?”
The cause was immediately apparent. Because everyone gathered was looking at the ‘Knight of Grace’ and whispering.
When I entered Regina, I thought it was a bit too attention-grabbing, but before I knew it, rumors had spread that there were moving ice sculptures all over the city.
The front of the hotel was already crowded with people who had come from afar to see the sights.
“I heard. “I heard that a holy relic from the Lord appeared in the distance in Sigismund.”
“what? Isn’t it just a rumor? “Even though it’s a holy relic, how can something like that move?”
“Egh! Earlier during the day, I clearly saw that ice knight walking into the city on his own feet!”
The accompanying party also played a part in increasing the credibility of the rumor.
That ‘Knight of Grace’ is accompanying the famous Lilium Troop, right? Aren’t they the Holy Knights among Holy Knights who spread the Lord’s mercy across the continent without sparing their bodies?
“okay. “It is said that the Lord himself came down to save Sigismund, who was in danger, and wiped out all the demonic beasts with those strong fists.”
Rumors are more specific and faster than you think.
The investigation into the ‘Knight of Grace’ was completed just before Seongjin left the Sigismund Territory. But the rumor is already spreading to Regina?
“A knight? “Why do you put down your sword and swing your fist?”
“I don’t know. “I just said what I heard.”
“Where did you hear that?”
“Don’t you know? “There’s a bard over there singing songs all day long about the exploits of knights of grace and princes?”
… Laurent. Was it your doing? You’re really acting too quickly.
[Then why did you park it on the street where you can see the rice cake? It’s a blessing to be self-employed.]
The Demon King scolded him for not letting the opportunity slip away, but Seongjin felt unfair.
whatever. So that big thing would normally fit into a warehouse?
Seongjin had no choice but to avoid the crowd and headed to the back door of the accommodation. It was a small yard with a stable and several shabby warehouses.
And there, unexpectedly, I met Inquisitor Sir Valery.
“uh? Lowering. Where are you going at this hour? And why are you coming through the back door?”
Seongjin frowned as he tried to answer. Because she smelled the faint scent of blood coming from him.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed red blood droplets not only on his face but also on the white Inquisitor’s uniform.
“… … .”
I had a guess.
The remnants of the Penitent Church brought in from the Sigismund Order were locked in a fairly large warehouse right next to the accommodation.
And Seongjin’s sensitive senses were able to immediately spot the bloody smell emanating from there.
“Isn’t it enough to conduct the interrogation after arriving at the Heresy Tribunal?”
“ah!”
The red-haired Inquisitor looked blank for a moment, as if caught off guard. Then she narrows her eyes and raises the corners of her mouth.
“I forgot for a moment what kind of person you are. haha. “You said you were careful. How did you notice?”
“… … .”
“We apologize for any inconvenience caused. However, I also need to conduct some interrogation before I can report to the higher-ups. “I’ve been busy with the demonic attacks so far.”
And thanks to the group camping with them on the way here, Sir Valerie explained, there wasn’t really time to quietly interrogate them.
“It doesn’t look like it’s in good condition, so should we take it in moderation? “What if everyone really dies?”
Seongjin, who sensed that he was noticeably weakened, hinted, and Sir Valerie shrugged her shoulders.
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“Well, that’s true. I am treating him appropriately and interrogating him. “Even if a truly dangerous situation arises, Prince Logan is here, so what are you worried about?”
You’ll probably be able to breathe just in the nick of time.
Valerie said something quite creepy and smiled her usual good-natured smile.
‘… Was this his personality?’
Feeling something new, Seongjin observed him closely.
“It’s a bit of a pity from their perspective. It might have been easier for me to get caught up in the demonic tree and die. Or stay in the Sigismund Territory and face trial.”
Does this mean that it would have been better to have fallen into the hands of Margrave Hendrick?
“why? Did you hear anything from them, like a confession about their relationship with the Margrave?”
“yes? Oh, that’s not it. “It is simply because there is a clear fact that the Margrave had a long-standing relationship with the Milo family.”
Valerie said, wiping blood from her cheek.
“Wouldn’t their presence be very uncomfortable from the Margrave’s point of view? So, you would rather kill them by hand and bury everything about that unsavory business, along with the transaction records, forever.”
The more the Heresy Tribunal digs up the upper part of the mill, the more they will have no choice but to suspect the Margrave.
The rumor about the ‘Knight of Grace’ spread faster than expected, perhaps due to the Margrave’s influence.
While Seongjin was lost in thought, Valerie added with a chuckle.
“They know this well, so they seem to want to remain in the North to be tried as much as possible. But am I not also the proud Inquisitor of Saint Marsyas? So, I did as the old saying goes. haha.”
Valerie, who was looking at the warehouse and laughing with amusement, added that she felt that the explanation was insufficient due to Seongjin’s sullen expression.
“Ah, my dear. There is a saying that comes down from the Heresy Tribunal. ‘If you don’t know what the remnants of the Dark Church are planning, do everything that is the opposite of what they want.’”
Well, the seniors would definitely have burst out laughing at this timing.
Valerie muttered sadly, but honestly, it wasn’t fun at all. They seem to be crazy about this torture.
“Ah, but I found out one thing. The relationship between Giacomo Milo and the Penitential Order is longer than expected. “It seems like he will probably just rely on the Penitent Order.”
Seongjin didn’t answer, just stared at the bloody warehouse.
If they go to the Heresy Tribunal like this, Seongjin will probably never see them again.
They are clearly remnants of the Dark Church. I won’t be able to get out of there before I die.
“I need to talk about it.”
Valerie blinked at Seongjin’s unexpected words.
“… “Your Majesty is interrogating me again?”
“huh.”
“To those who were just tortured? Are you serious?”
Wow, this person is being so subtle about pretending it’s not like that.
A look of confusion appeared on Valerie’s face as if she was joking.
After catching a glimpse of him, Seongjin walked away and responded.
“Is that what the torturer would say?”
“No, but sir. I really don’t think that’s a good idea. “This is definitely not a sight the young prince would want to see.”
“He has a point, sir… … .”
Sir Masain, who was quietly following behind, added subtly, but Seongjin did not even listen. Soon, a soft sigh is heard from behind.
For some reason, Seongjin pushed away the restless red-haired inquisitor and headed toward the warehouse.
“… … !”
As soon as I opened the door, a foul smell hit my nose. It is the stench of festering wounds and rotting blood.
And the sight I encountered in the warehouse was truly beyond my imagination.
It was a gruesome sight, with people scattered about on the floor, barely able to breathe, and all kinds of torture tools lined up on one side of the blood-soaked floor.
Since he learned the basics from Dasha, Seongjin was able to easily recognize what each item was used for.
Among them, Seongjin found one tong soaked in blood and looked around at the people, wondering if it could be possible.
“Did they even pull out their teeth? “Is there any point in interrogating someone if their speech is slurred?”
“Hmm, it’s okay. “I re-implanted it with divine power.”
… Sir Valery. I thought you were just a no-nonsense nerd, but you turned out to be scarier than I thought.
“Kukkkeok!”
At that time, perhaps in response to their conversation, a small groan was heard from among the people lying around.
Their leader is Vicar Belinda.
Considering that he was already in a near-dead state when he was rescued from the Demon Tree, his mental strength in trying to wriggle and move his body was truly amazing.
However, the journey so far must have been very difficult for her, and her muscular body was reduced by half.
“Bethelah… … .”
She chanted in a very hoarse voice and glared at Valerie with young, wanting eyes.
“You devil. “Why did you come back again?”
“Oh, I’m sorry for disturbing you while you were just resting. “Mr. Belinda.”
Valerie sheepishly apologized.
“I have a few additional questions. Depending on how the conversation goes, I might end up picking up the tool again. “Please cooperate.”
This bastard threatens people in a polite manner?
Then Belinda glared at him and growled.
“joy! If you have anything to ask, feel free to ask. We are always proud before the Lord! “We didn’t hide anything from the beginning, so why do we need these things?”
You didn’t hide it?
When Seongjin looked back at Valerie, he shrugged his shoulders.
“How do we know if everything they say is true? They say, ‘People naturally become honest even when they are in extreme pain.’ “I just did it.”
“… “Is that also an old saying handed down from the Heresy Tribunal?”
The Inquisitor, who sensed an unpleasant tone in Seongjin’s question, smiled as if he were embarrassed.
“Haha, my dear. They are heretics who seek salvation through physical pain in the first place. Wouldn’t that be good for them too? “It’s not a relationship where we just smile and express gratitude, but deep down, they will be grateful to me.”
No, I don’t think so.
Look at that. Those eyes look like they want to change you right now.
fantasy,
