322. Workshop (2)
Belinda.
The branch leader of the Penitent Church and the person who summoned the Demon Beast and wiped out the Milo Sangang.
She should be being tortured at the Inquisition right now, so why is she hiding in the workshop like this?
“… Belinda?”
At the sound of her name being called, she flinched and shrank further into the corner of the barn.
“Why are you here… … .”
As Seongjin asked a question and took a step closer, Belinda screamed, shaking her twisted limbs in a panic. A harsh, animal-like moan escapes from her blood-covered lips.
Uhhhh-
“Whoa! calm down!”
When Seongjin stopped and held out both hands, she could barely keep her mouth shut.
However, he still looked anxious as he rolled his eyes and examined Seongjin. The appearance that once proudly shouted at Inquisitor Valery’s torture is now completely pitiful and unsightly.
“Do you know?”
In response to Logan’s question, Seongjin explained quietly without taking his eyes off Belinda.
“Uh, they are the remnants of the Penitent Church. “He was taken to the Heresy Tribunal for investigation for the crime of summoning a Demon Beast from the North.”
“ah… … .”
Logan seemed to think of her then too.
“okay. Come to think of it, he came down from Sigismund with a group of prisoners. Was it managed by Inquisitor Valery? Among the prisoners, the author remains in my memory because he had a particularly strong spirit.”
And Seongjin and Logan closed their mouths at the same time. Because my mind was very complicated with various thoughts.
‘Escape from the infamous Heresy Court, where once you enter, you have to die to get out? no way?’
One thought that immediately came to mind was whether it was a trap set by the Heresy Tribunal.
The goal is to make Belinda, a fairly high-ranking member of the Penitent Church, run away, and follow her to find the headquarters of the underground religious order.
It was assumed that it was probably to track Giacomo Milo’s whereabouts.
“… “It’s really strange.”
Logan must have thought that too, as he concentrated for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“If it was intentionally released, there will definitely be a pursuer nearby. But no matter how much I look, I can’t sense any sign of anyone with military force, let alone an Inquisitor, in the vicinity.”
It is the Sword Master’s judgment, so it must be accurate. Seongjin had also not sensed any significant presence, except for Logan’s informant.
‘He really escaped on his own?’
But no matter how much I thought about it, the possibility seemed slim.
Just look at Belinda’s condition. Not only does he look absolutely sane, but there is not even a single trace of his body intact. But how?
“For now, treatment appears to be the priority. “After that, we will ask you how you came here and take you back to the Heresy Tribunal.”
Logan said and slowly walked towards Belinda. Because her condition was too bad to ask questions or investigate anything.
“Do not be afraid. “I won’t hurt you.”
Perhaps because she controlled her presence as gently as possible, Belinda did not react as violently as she did at first even when Logan got closer.
As if influenced by the gentle aura the guy was wearing, he just stared at him in a calmer state than before.
But just as Logan was about to receive treatment, something unexpected happened. Belinda turned pale when she saw the divine power shining white in his hand, and then her eyes widened and turned upside down!
Argh!
“Belinda!”
“Aaaah! stop! Please stop! “You devils!”
“Calm down. “I’m just trying to heal.”
“Kwaaaah! go away! go away! “Go away!”
Belinda, who was screaming like crazy, soon started foaming at the mouth and having a seizure. As it seemed like he was going to die at any moment at this rate, Logan hurriedly withdrew his divine power and stepped back.
“What on earth happened in prison?” … .”
Well, isn’t that obvious?
Considering the meaning of the act of healing to the prisoners imprisoned in the Heresy Tribunal, it was not an understandable reaction.
The same is true in the case of Inquisitor Valery. Didn’t they carefully pull out the prisoners’ teeth one by one and then use sacred power to implant them one by one? So that I can pick you again next time.
“… That prisoner is clearly a criminal who drove many people to death. But is it really right to hand it over to the Heresy Tribunal and subject it to endless torture? It would be better to end my life here… … .”
Logan mutters with a very confused expression. Looking at Belinda in front of him, he seems to be reminded of the prisoners he had singled out before and handed over to the Heresy Tribunal.
As someone who is not a master at digging, that guy is once again falling into needless guilt.
‘Well, what about… … .’
Seongjin just looked down at Belinda’s pitiful appearance and thought.
‘Who would dare to judge the appropriate punishment for human sin? At least Logan, you don’t have to decide and take responsibility for that now.’
Now that I think about it, my father once said something to me.
-There is no need for you to be forced into that choice yet. Sometimes, wouldn’t it be okay to leave that burden to someone else?
Perhaps Mores was saying that since I am his family, you are willing to take my place.
Seongjin thought for a moment, then made up his mind and called Logan.
“Logan.”
“huh?”
“Would you like to go to the imperial palace now?”
“… what?”
“If you were alone, you would be able to get there and back much faster than before, right?”
Logan seemed quite taken aback by Seongjin’s sudden words. But Seongjin paid no heed and continued his explanation with a calm expression.
“I think it is in order to bring Inquisitor Valery here. We must first clarify whether there were any operations or discussions regarding Belinda within the Heresy Tribunal. “It’s not a matter for us to decide.”
“… … .”
“If Belinda really escaped from prison, that also needs to be properly investigated. “It means there is a serious flaw in the functioning of the prison.”
Logan hesitated for a moment. However, in his opinion, there was no flaw in Seongjin’s words.
Whatever the reason, it was right to leave Belinda’s treatment in the hands of the Inquisition.
“why? Is there something wrong with you?”
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“… no. Seongjin Lee, I will do that.”
When Seongjin urged him again, Logan responded weakly.
Then he looks outside for a moment and clicks his mouth silently. It seemed like he was secretly giving instructions to the informant.
Seongjin listened out of curiosity, but he could not hear any details, as it seemed like Logan was controlling the sound with his auror.
What on earth are you talking about?
“Get back as quickly as possible.”
Finally, as if he had finished giving instructions, Logan turned to Seongjin and made a serious request.
“I don’t think anything special will happen, but just in case, I’ll leave my informant here.”
“What?”
Seongjin pretended to be surprised and looked around, blinking excessively.
“Is the informant here? where? where?”
“haha.”
Then, Logan finally broke free from his gloomy expression and laughed softly.
“Don’t pretend not to know. “You knew from the beginning, right?”
“huh?”
“Even though it’s pretty close now, you’re not surprised at all. This means that they were aware of the existence of the informant from the beginning. “You could have picked up more speed earlier, but you intentionally kept pace with him, right?”
“… … .”
Oh, I thought he was just a cool guy, but this guy is sharper than I thought.
When I looked at Logan blankly, he narrowed his eyes.
“Are you thinking of being very rude to me right now?”
“uh? no? at all? “Why do you think that?”
Because everything you say now is a lie.
Logan thought so, but didn’t say it out loud. He just cautioned Seongjin.
“Bring Sir Valerie. “I will come back quickly, so in the meantime, don’t cause any trouble and just stay calm.”
In conclusion-
Hwiik.
The Sword Master hit the ground and instantly disappeared from nearby. Seeing how it escaped Seongjin’s detection in the blink of an eye, it was incredibly fast.
‘I need to hurry… … .’
Seongjin roughly estimated the distance from Logan in his head and slowly placed his hand on his waist.
Sereung-
The nutcracker’s blade, pulled from its scabbard with a clear sound, catches the faint starlight and sheds a faint reflected light.
“Hehehe… … .”
As the long blade slowly approached her eyes, Belinda let out a bizarre laugh as if she had guessed her fate. She seemed relieved or sad.
“Belinda. “Is there any last thing you want to say?”
Seongjin’s eyes were extremely quiet as he asked that question.
Perhaps she was sympathizing with Seongjin’s aura, but reason slowly began to return to Belinda’s eyes.
“Prince Mores… … .”
It looks like he finally recognized the person in front of him. After staring at her face blankly for a moment, she continued speaking in a trembling voice.
“okay. I thought that I could one day approach God beyond the pain. “I had no doubt that there would be a perfect other side.”
“… … .”
“You who are prepared. Aren’t you wondering why I’m here? “Why don’t you ask me how I escaped that hellish place?”
okay. I don’t ask.
There’s no need for me to know that now, and my father already knows everything.
I’m sure you will take the most appropriate action. I can definitely see that.
Seongjin raised the blade towards Belinda’s neck without answering. Then she continued her words, shedding a single tear.
“Hehe. Do you know what? You who are prepared! I have received a calling from the Lord! At a moment of extreme pain, a bright light and strange letters appeared before my eyes. “It was a letter from God saying he would send me wherever I wanted!”
… God’s letters?
“You accepted? Of course I accepted! “Because I finally knew that my repentance had reached the Lord, and that the path to Him had been opened!”
accept?
It was a somewhat familiar word.
[Lee Seong-jin. This can’t be… … .]
Perhaps remembering something similar to Seongjin, the demon lord in my head opened his mouth in a serious voice.
Why not? Doesn’t it seem like the laws of the normal world had a profound effect on Belinda’s prison escape?
‘When I came back from the maze before, or when I went to and from the dragon’s workshop. A confirmation message appeared asking if I wanted to move with a bright light.’
If he had used the [portal] of the Gyu-sang world, it would be understandable that he would have escaped the prison without difficulty.
‘Did they try to get Belinda out of the Penitent Church? Or someone else… … .’
Seongjin continued to think for a moment and then shook his head.
okay. Who cares who it is. There’s no way to find out now anyway.
Belinda seems to firmly believe that this is a calling from the Lord, so no matter how many times she asks, nothing will come out.
‘If we don’t end this now, Logan will be back soon.’
Seongjin, who had composed himself, spoke one last time to Belinda.
“Belinda. I really don’t like you guys, the Dark Church. “You are cancerous beings who are eating away at the empire and this continent.”
but.
“That said, I don’t think it’s reasonable to continue living a life filled with only pain. So, I can end everything here and help you find rest.”
“Everything… “Finish it?”
The blade slowly rises. Belinda’s eyes, staring at it, sparkle with strange heat.
“Finally, I come to the Lord’s side… … !”
Well, guess what? Wherever you go when you die, it probably won’t be by the Lord’s side.
Seongjin was just about to swing the nutcracker while thinking such nonsense.
“Lowering!”
Someone suddenly appeared and shouted urgently, blocking Seongjin’s path.
“Please wait, sir!”
Prostrating in front of Seongjin was a short man wearing a black stealth suit. He is Logan’s secret informant who has been keeping an eye on him.
“What about you?”
When the young prince asked without the slightest agitation despite his sudden appearance, the informant paused for a moment and then slowly bowed his head.
“I apologize for not showing proper courtesy. “I am Number 19, Logan’s exclusive informant.”
‘No. 19? ‘It’s a very strange name, isn’t it?’
But regardless of whether that was his real name, his behavior could be said to be very unexpected.
Dasha told me that informants rarely reveal themselves to anyone other than those they serve.
The prince probably felt that the matter was quite urgent as he personally drew his sword towards the criminal.
“Didn’t you also say that the order of treatment for escaped prisoners is to hand them over to the Inquisition? So, can you please calm down and wait for Prince Logan and the Inquisitor for a moment?”
I felt like he was quite loyal to the royal family, to stand in the way of the prince who was about to kill him at any moment.
Of course, I had no intention of listening to him.
Jerk.
As he passed by him without answering, No. 19 quickly backed away and prostrated himself in front of Seongjin again.
“Lowering! This is Prince Logan’s earnest request to prevent the decline. Please count!”
“… … !”
At those words, Seongjin couldn’t help but pause for a moment.
Logan.
Although he was somewhat suspicious of my intentions, he said he would back down obediently. To ask an informant like that, he’s a strangely sharp guy.
“As the prince of the Holy Empire, I cannot release the remnants of the Dark Church. However, handing it over to the heresy court like this is too cruel. “Don’t you think so?”
Number 19, who glanced up at the cold voice, was startled to see that the prince’s eyes looked unexpectedly unimpressed.
For a subject who speaks as if he sympathizes with the prisoner, isn’t that an overly dry point of view?
‘I guess I can’t stop this person somehow… … .’
Number 19 realized this and made one final plea in a desperate voice.
“If you do, can you at least allow me to get my hands dirty?”
“… … .”
“I have been personally ordered by His Majesty the Emperor to assist the prince and princess with all my heart! So please be generous so that I can fulfill my mission!”
Yes, there was a father too. Somehow, even though I’m causing this mess, Sir Sharon hasn’t shown up.
Seongjin somehow felt relieved.
“… “I allow it.”
“Thank you so much.”
When permission was given, No. 19 slowly stood up. As he turned towards Belinda-
Sigh!
Hot blood spurted from the prisoner’s neck and sprayed in all directions.
fantasy,
