Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 50

050. Klanos (2)

The throne room of the Holy Emperor was crowded with many people who had been summoned since morning. There are five cardinals who are the heads of each department and five leaders of the Holy Knights.

The young Holy Emperor was sitting crookedly on the throne, resting his chin on one hand and looking down at them with a dull expression. The cardinals and knights were able to realize it right away.

‘You feel uncomfortable.’

The Emperor’s calm voice echoed in the quiet throne room.

“I think everyone must have been very concerned about my unplanned absence for a long period of time. “The Holy Empire has survived to this day thanks to the hard work of loyalists like you. How could we not praise this?”

“… … .”

None of them knew that the Holy Emperor had not called them to praise them.

“It is said that some people even take the initiative to help others with their tasks as well as performing their own tasks well. Isn’t such an attitude truly a role model for holy knights?”

Moreover, Seonghwang, who usually likes to talk briefly about matters, is unusually long in his rhetoric today. This person is in a really bad mood right now!

Sir Durand, the leader of the Knights of St. Marsyas, who had arbitrarily monitored areas other than those instructed and sent knights, quietly broke into a cold sweat.

“Lord Agnes.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

An elderly woman with her graying hair neatly tied up and wearing a purple Holy Knights uniform bowed her head in a stiff posture. She is Sir Agnes Myer, the leader of the Knights of St. Grazier and a long-time spiritual supporter.

“I heard that there was a request to draft knights from the SS. “Did you say you were planning to dispatch the 4th missionary corps to the southern front again?”

This is a sudden story of the southern front. The old knight was a little embarrassed, but responded obediently.

“Yes that’s right. your majesty. The southern front is solidified, but unrest continues in some parts. Unfortunately, two years ago, when there was a large-scale rebellion by heretics, we lost many of our precious young knights. “The newly reinforced young knights still lack experience, so we inevitably received a little help from the Royal Guard during this missionary journey.”

It was a move worthy of the knights who followed in the footsteps of Grazier, a saint of service, who rushed to the most difficult front in the empire without taking care of themselves.

“It seems like that problem can be solved without the SS. Don’t we have so many skilled and great knights who have the luxury of helping others?”

ah. Only then did the eyes of the cardinals and knights, who realized the King’s intention, turn to Sir Durand. Seonghwang continued speaking to the old knight who was just rolling his eyes nervously.

“Extending the hand of missionary work to heretics is one of the important tasks given by the Lord, but it is also essential to strike down the iron fist against heretics who pose a threat to the empire. These two things should never be too much or too little.”

This means that you must select as many knights from the Holy Knights of Marsyas as the number of Holy Knights of Grazie.

“If your efforts continue, won’t the glory of the Lord one day dwell in the barren southern region?”

He said he plans to continue dispatching them from now on, so take care of yourself. Sir Durand shouted to the Holy Emperor without even realizing it.

“your majesty! However, if that happens, there will be a gap in the Inquisitors’ mission… … !”

The Holy Emperor did not even glance at him, but turned his head towards the stern-looking man standing to the right of the throne.

A middle-aged man wearing a dark gray, almost black uniform. This is Sir Leandros, the leader of the Knights of St. Terbachia and the leader of all exorcists.

Due to the nature of the Knights Templar, their work often overlapped with that of the Inquisitors.

When he received Seonghwang’s gaze, he glanced sideways at Sir Durand with an expressionless face and lowered his head.

“We will do our best to ensure that the gap between the Inquisitors is not noticeable.”

At this point, I have nothing more to say. Sir Durand coaxed his lips, then looked into the Holy Emperor’s cool eyes and immediately lowered his head.

“It’s not enough… “I will prepare so that it does not happen.”

“okay.”

Seonghwang nodded with a gentle expression.

“Then let’s get to the point. “I think the morning political meeting will be too long because I’ve been away for a long time, so I’m going to organize important agenda items with you guys first.”

came out Tension appeared on the faces of the summoned people.

This will probably be the hottest topic in the morning meeting.

“Let’s talk about the evil that appeared on the outskirts of the capital. Lord Katrina.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Katrina, the leader of the Knights of Saint Aurelion, bowed her head with a restrained movement as always and took a step forward.

“Around noon yesterday, the movement of something stolen was confirmed at a villa on the outskirts of the capital. “The villa was an abandoned house under the name of Cardinal Diggory’s second son, Edward Diggory, but for the past two years, it has been used as a venue for students of the Theological Academy, including Kenneth Diggory, to hold a social gathering called the [Black Prophets].”

This was followed by Sir Leander’s explanation. A voice as cracked as scraping metal echoes through the throne room.

“Our Terbakia exorcists have been monitoring that place for a year. Something suspicious was discovered in the basement of the villa, but it was determined that it was not a demonic species… … .”

He glanced briefly at Cardinal Diggory.

“And because of the unique nature of the people involved in it being students of the Theological Academy and children of high-ranking clergy, they were closely monitored without filing a separate complaint with the Heresy Tribunal. “This fact was a top secret known only to His Majesty the Holy Emperor and the Knights of Saint Aurelion.”

He then glared coldly at Lord Durand and continued speaking.

“The Lord must report the process of obtaining the information to His Majesty in detail.”

As Sir Durand furtively averted his eyes and frowned, Sir Katrina, who was watching, simply finished reporting.

“The thing suddenly became unstable and caused a commotion, damaging the basement and part of the villa. However, Prince Mores, who was present at the time, rescued Kenneth Diggory with two knights of the Royal Guard and personally cut down the wound to protect the capital from threats.”

Hmmmm. Cardinal Diggory clears his throat, looking very uncomfortable. Although he is said to have rescued his grandson, it was also Prince Mores who inflicted severe injuries to the back of his head.

Then the sharp voice of Cardinal Benitus was heard.

“under! I was there at that exact moment. What kind of blindfolding is this? And there is something wrong with protecting the capital from threats. “Isn’t it still clear who brought about that misfortune in the first place?”

The other cardinals’ eyes widened. Are you boldly saying in front of the Emperor that you doubt him? He was an old man whose liver had come out of his stomach.

The Holy Emperor looked at Cardinal Benitus for a moment, then calmly opened his mouth.

“I can see how you plan to proceed with this. From now on, the Heresy Tribunal will stop its own investigation and wait for the Holy Assembly to be convened. “I order that the subsequent trial proceed according to the results of that meeting.”

Everyone except Cardinal Benitus nodded. Because the Emperor’s command made sense.

Many of the members of the Holy Synod, which presides over the Holy Law, are professors at the Theological Academy. This would be the most ideal appointment in determining the treatment of young students.

But that stubborn old man seemed to think a little differently. He looks at the emperor with his bright eyes and speaks passionately.

“That cannot be done, Your Majesty! Investigation and punishment of heresy is the exclusive authority of our Heresy Tribunal! Do you think the people at that mushy academy will make the right decisions? The Lord’s judgment towards a sinner must be strict, and the repercussions against him must be merciless! “Please refrain from ordering us to stop the investigation!”

“Then let me ask you.”

Seonghwang asked the jumping old man.

“Trials for heresy are carried out in accordance with the sacred law as interpreted by the Holy Assembly. “The analysis of the wrongdoing and the interpretation of the scriptures have not yet begun. Without any relevant sacred law, on what basis are you trying to judge the children?”

“Well, that’s…” … .”

The old man was speechless for a moment and hesitated.

“Of course, based on previous precedents… … .”

“Are you saying that you are going to fit the law appropriately based on precedent? Arbitrarily interpreting the Lord’s will is also a serious sin. “It’s a shortcut to becoming a heretic.”

“… … .”

The other cardinals swallowed their saliva without realizing it. The young Seonghwang was saying with a look of boredom that he would refer the head of the Heresy Tribunal to a heresy trial.

“Cardinal Benitus.”

The Holy Emperor thrust a wedge into the pale cardinal.

“Leave the affairs of the Theological Academy in its hands. “The command not to show off is still in effect.”

“… … .”

The matter seemed to be settled with the old man quietly keeping his mouth shut.

“By the way, Your Majesty.”

Suddenly a thin voice interrupted. The head of the administration is Cardinal Diggory.

He was a short man with a chubby build, and he looked nervous as he repeatedly wiped his forehead with a handkerchief and rolled his eyes back and forth.

“I am sorry to inform you, but it is not only theological academy students who are involved in this incident.”

Seonghwang silently moved his gaze towards him and nodded his head slightly. I’m asking you to tell me more.

“I am embarrassed to say that at the scene of the incident, that… Because Prince Mores was also there… … .”

“… … .”

“I think it would be too hasty to simply leave this to the judgment of the Holy Assembly. therefore… Regarding the possibility that this may not have been led by the students, but that there may be an external instigator… … .”

The Holy Emperor’s face was extremely expressionless as he looked at Cardinal Diggory, who continued to speak while sweating profusely. However, in an instant, everyone in the room felt that the temperature in the throne room went down a notch.

Lord Katrina, who was standing next to the throne, took a quick look at the crowd and then opened her mouth.

“I have already received a detailed report on this from my adjutant, Sir Francis. I heard that he visited the villa after receiving an invitation from student Kenneth Diggory. “I heard that this is the first time these two people have met.”

“B-But! There was a report that Prince Mores had been consistently sending money to a group called [Black Prophets]. By any chance, the person who led this meeting from the beginning… Of course, it’s just one possibility… … .”

“… … .”

“Then shouldn’t we thoroughly investigate that relationship first? Even if you are a member of the royal family, you are equal before the sacred law of the main god.”

iced coffee. Katrina sighed inwardly.

The author clearly crossed the line.

Having assisted Seonghwang for a long time, she knew well. She looked as cold as usual, but now Seonghwang was truly angry, which was rare.

The situation was a little different from Cardinal Benitus’ case earlier, because the old man himself was truly suspicious of Prince Mores. However, Diggory tried to force Prince Mores into the relationship just to lighten his grandson’s crime.

And the Holy Emperor will never forgive such a person.

“That is correct.”

Digory raised his head in doubt at the cold answer. And then I immediately turned pale, because Seonghwang was smiling faintly. Based on past experience, that was never a good sign.

“Louis.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The Chamberlain replied, feeling chills as the air suddenly became freezing cold.

“Call Dorian right now and have him investigate Kenneth Diggory’s personal funds and their sources. “His grandfather personally reported that the royal palace’s funds had flowed into his hands. Isn’t this information very reliable?”

“Oh, no, what is that…” … .”

Cardinal Diggory’s eyes widened.

In an instant, Sun Tzu was not only tried for heresy, but also framed as a great criminal who embezzled the Holy Empire’s treasury.

“If during the investigation it turns out that it is not the imperial palace’s funds, then it would be right to consider the intervention of other countries. In any case, if there is an outside instigator, it is clearly the work of those who threaten the Holy Empire, so conduct the investigation while keeping in mind the possibility that Kenneth Diggory may have become a foreign agent.”

“No, Your Majesty… … .”

“First of all, as soon as the Holy Assembly’s disposition is decided, hand him over to the court. “The charges are embezzlement of government treasury and corruption.”

Digory’s hands were shaking. Now, whether the charges are true or not is not important.

If he was suspected of sejak, his grandson would no longer be alive during the investigation.

“Of course, we must thoroughly investigate the use of the budget allocated to Mores. Shouldn’t all investigation processes be fair? Just in case… … .”

Seonghwang, who had said that far, lifted one corner of his mouth and smiled.

“Isn’t it possible that there may be details of the use of funds that I don’t know about?”

“iced coffee… … .”

dump. Diggory sat down helplessly on the floor.

Only then did he realize that Seonghwang had already completed an investigation into the potentially problematic areas.

What have I done? Out of fear of the attention of those around him, he only tried to make his grandson’s crime a little lighter, but now he ended up killing a child who was supposed to survive just fine.

Seonghwang looked at Digory blankly, staring at the floor, dripping with cold sweat, with a cold gaze for a moment. The smile disappears from his face in an instant, and he returns to his usual cold face.

“How could an innocent young student have done such a thing? It was a joke. “I believe his grandfather must have mistaken something.”

But no one there could laugh at the joke.

Kenneth Diggory has just come back from the dead.

fantasy,