Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 77

077. Orthodox Church (1)

“It appears that it now wields omnipotent power, but the Heresy Tribunal originally began as a judicial body of the Holy See. And although it has now become the highest organization encompassing the Orthodox Church and the Theological Academy, the Holy Assembly was originally one of the smaller decision-making bodies within the Orthodox Church.”

The Holy Assembly and the Heresy Tribunal were nothing more than small departments within the Orthodox Church.

Seonghwang began to explain in a calm tone how they were separated into separate organizations and eventually grew into an organization that surpassed the Orthodox Church.

“So, even though it has now become obsolete, there are still some expedients within the Orthodox Church that can directly influence the Heresy Tribunal. “It’s a loophole in the old chain of command that remains.”

For example, the Holy Emperor said, the [temporary emergency measure power] that the Orthodox archbishop can exercise is one of them.

The authority to directly mobilize the capital guards and the Heresy Tribunal when a serious problem that threatens the safety of the empire arises.

“Then it’s not the Heresy Tribunal that’s arresting people now… … .”

It meant someone within the Orthodox Church.

Either someone who can influence the archbishop, or the archbishop himself.

“It is a power that has some limits. “The Heresy Tribunal’s original duties must not be infringed upon, and when this temporary emergency measure is exercised, approval must be obtained from the Holy Assembly within three days after the fact.”

Of course, the Heresy Tribunal could also have refused by requesting dismissal of the approval review.

The problem is that it must be after the Holy Assembly has begun review.

In other words, as long as the application for approval is delayed, the Orthodox Church can freely mobilize the capital guards and inquisitors who are on leave for three days. In the meantime, the Heresy Tribunal will just have to suck its fingers while waiting for the review to begin.

“And even if the Inquisitors were ordered to transport Gray Plague sufferers to the Inquisition, housing these prisoners within the Inquisition is another matter. “There will definitely be a big disruption in work.”

“… So you’re saying the Heresy Tribunal won’t imprison them? So where do they all go… … .”

“Well, that’s fine. “First of all, I think it might be temporarily managed by the capital guard.”

Seongjin frowned.

what? What on earth does that mean?

What are you going to do by arbitrarily recruiting people who will not be accepted by the Heresy Tribunal anyway? If the review is rejected, it will all be in vain.

As if he could guess what he was thinking, Seonghwang continued vaguely.

“The person who did this does not know this either. He probably considers it a success even if he can only treat half of the plague patients.”

“… “Half?”

“okay. The justification is important both for exercising the right to temporary emergency measures and for requesting dismissal. At least if the justification put forward by the Orthodox Church is clear, the Holy See will, as a practice, attempt to mediate rather than completely reject it. “There will be some friction, but as a result, the Heresy Tribunal will accept about half of the people brought in.”

Seongjin tapped the handle of the chair with his fingers and thought for a moment.

then.

“I set a deadline to bring everything in by today, so today is the last day of the third day. Tomorrow, the Orthodox Church will apply for approval review, and the Heresy Tribunal will immediately request that the review be dismissed.”

“… … .”

“If we try to intervene in the middle, it will be right before the dismissal of the review is requested and the Holy Assembly begins mediation, at which point an ambiguous gap in authority and responsibility arises.”

“It’s good that you understand quickly.”

In response to Seonghwang’s calm answer, Seongjin looked straight at him and asked.

“Can I understand that the fact that you bother to explain the structure of this clockwork mechanism to me means that your father is also not very pleased with this situation?”

“… … .”

“… “It’s okay for me to do whatever I want, but if my father touches it directly, will something be broken?”

“… … .”

There was no answer, but Seongjin was convinced.

When that guy closes his mouth, it usually means positivity.

“Receive an official letter of cooperation from the administration tomorrow morning. “I will give instructions to Dorian.”

It was a congratulatory message.

Seongjin stood up, slightly bowed his head to Seonghwang, and left the office.

“Prince Mores is becoming more intelligent every day.”

Lewis, who had belatedly prepared tea for the prince, said with a little regret.

As I had been helping Seonghwang, who usually enjoyed the scent of tea but did not drink it much, I was secretly waiting for the prince who would drink it happily.

“He was originally an extraordinary child. “The problem is that I can only demonstrate that extraordinaryness in what I want to do.”

Seonghwang, who accepted the new teacup, answered.

Lewis was a little surprised, because the young Seonghuong, who usually showed no emotions, was smiling faintly, which was rare.

“… “You look happy.”

“okay. I can’t help but be delighted. It’s the same as the move for Amelia not long ago, and the same thing today when I said I would do something for the plague patients. Doesn’t this mean that Mores has some affection for this Delcross?”

Lewis wondered inwardly.

Isn’t it natural for the prince of Delcross to have affection for Delcross?

Seonghwang, who saw through the chief chamberlain’s doubts, twisted the corners of his mouth bitterly.

“None of that is natural to that child, Louis.”

* * *

The Capital Guard recently had an uneasy cohabitation with the 7th Knights.

This is because the 6 Knights that had been working together in the Imperial Capital split into the eastern and southern parts and left, and they had to start from scratch with a new knighthood that was created out of nowhere.

Unlike the 6th Knights, who occasionally assisted from the side, the 7th Knights, which was created solely for the purpose of defending the imperial capital, occupied one side of the capital guard building and began interfering with the guards at all costs.

Since most work matters overlap, it is natural that small dissonances will continue, such as questions about which side’s responsibility is responsible and which side’s authority has priority.

And now the war between the two departments is starting to get overheated with cooperation letters being sent to each other like crazy every day.

Today was a morning like any other.

Julia Mayer, the adjutant of the 7th Knights, was gnashing her teeth as she held up several documents that had been drafted last night and sent to her in the wee hours of the morning.

“f*cking cooperation official… … .”

As Julia mumbled, chewing her lips, the young knight accompanying her looked at her in surprise. The enemy was taken aback by the unfamiliar appearance of his senior, who was famous for his upright speech and neat demeanor.

Official letters of cooperation were especially concentrated on Julia Maier. Not only was it because she was her lieutenant in charge of the actual affairs of the Knights, but it was also a big reason why the captain of her capital guard chose her as the priority target for her concentrated fire.

This is the so-called taming of an immature girl who grew up in a noble family.

Julia was the only granddaughter of Cardinal Meyer, the head of the Holy Order, and had already excelled in swordsmanship and academics since her days at the Academy.

At the end of her first year, she was noticed by Balthazar, the greatest knight on the continent, and became his immediate disciple. The leader of the 7th Knights, who admired her talent, even appointed a young girl who had just graduated from the academy as his lieutenant.

Excellent work ability and polite personality.

It cannot be denied that he is a model of a knight who receives both the trust of his superiors and the respect of his juniors, and who can serve as a role model for others.

However, even she was slowly growing tired of the useless cooperation documents that were sent out only to exhaust the other party.

“You’re offering up the 7th Knights’ training ground in good condition to accommodate prisoners. “Do you understand this official letter of cooperation?”

The driver who received the documents from her looked at the contents and frowned.

A request for cooperation in providing a place to house prisoners, a request for cooperation in recruiting members of the Knights Templar to manage prisoners, a request for cooperation in providing food supplies to prisoners… … .

“Why are you leaving this perfectly fine prison within the capital guard like this?” … .”

“That’s right. “I can only explain that the guard captain’s creativity shines brighter every day.”

However, when they arrived at the capital guard station, they had no choice but to admit that this official letter of cooperation was truly issued out of necessity.

It was because of the shabby-looking people who filled the capital guard prison and overflowed, occupying even the entire courtyard. An unpleasant smell stings my nose.

“This… … .”

While they were looking around in confusion, on one side, an armed knight of the Capital Guard and a junior knight of the 7th Knights were arguing.

“Hurry up and hand over some of the interest!”

“No, what kind of nonsense is this, dragging all the people to the training ground?”

“You explained that you definitely sent an official letter of cooperation to the person in charge!”

“Then at least submit a list with their personal information. “I will issue an official letter for cooperation in providing data!”

“Hey, man!”

While I was holding my pounding head and seriously contemplating whether to attack the capital guard captain, someone came up to Julia’s side and tapped her shoulder.

“Are you Sir Julia, Adjutant of the 7th Knights? “It is an honor to meet such a famous person.”

He was a red-haired paladin with a cheerful look.

“What about you?”

“Yes, I am Inquisitor Valery. Sir Julia. “Could you please take a look at this first?”

When Valerie handed her a document, Julia frowned unconsciously. I’m sick of documents coming from other departments.

“This?”

“This is a cooperation letter from the [Monster Task Force] to the 7th Knights.”

“A task force dedicated to monsters?”

I think I heard a rumor that a strange department is being created, but I understand that it is not an official department yet.

Julia, who was briefly examining the documents with that thought in mind, suddenly became startled and opened her eyes wide.

I found a large seal stamped on the document.

However, the content of the official document itself was nothing special.

-We hope for your department’s active cooperation.

“… … ?”

So what are you asking me to cooperate with?

While I was puzzled, I saw someone approaching the capital security guard and handing out a document. Looking at the Black Knights’ conquest, it looks like they are exorcists.

An inquisitor and an exorcist, it was a strange combination.

Meanwhile, Sir Valerie began to explain in a bright voice.

“The authority to decide on the treatment of these people was taken out of the hands of the Orthodox Church as of this morning, when the Holy Synod’s approval review began. Since the Heresy Court has just officially applied to dismiss the review, it is not yet under the jurisdiction of the Heresy Court. So, from now on, if there are any orders from either side regarding what our department does, we will inform you in advance that this is a clear violation of authority.”

“But then, this phrase about active cooperation…” … .”

“yes. This is a request to please not do anything actively. “We, the monster department, will take care of everything!”

Julia was speechless at the bright face of the red-haired Inquisitor.

Meanwhile, another group of people who did not suit each other entered the capital guard courtyard one after another.

“You brought it up so ignorantly. No matter how ordered you are from above, you have to take action while considering the circumstances. If they brought him in, they should have imprisoned him properly. What kind of nonsense is this?”

First of all, there was a boy with a sullen expression wearing luxurious clothes.

“Lowering! Although their situation is pitiful, is it really necessary for you to get involved in a matter involving the Heresy Tribunal? You can just leave it to your subordinates… … .”

“This is a race against time, Lord Martha. “It’s faster when I’m here.”

“yes? “Why is that so?”

There is a knight who follows the boy in a fidgeting manner that is unbecoming of his large size.

“Now you’re calling me out for all sorts of things. Am I your personal assistant? yes?”

“Didn’t Lord Katrina directly tell you to help her? If you keep doing this, it will all come to nothing.”

“urg… … !”

Next to him was a bespectacled paladin who was one head taller than the others, constantly grumbling.

“It is an honor for you to personally ask for help from the Lyora Plague Society. How can I help you? “Can I just drain all of those people’s blood?”

“… No, Rep. Jibril. I just need the trust of the Lyora Plague Society. “If you say anything at the church later, just testify that you classified the patients through appropriate medical procedures.”

“But I’m a plague doctor! “I think we need to actively treat patients now that we’re here!”

“… Then, why don’t you spray some perfume and do some quarantine?”

“yes! “Please leave it to me!”

There is one Plague Doctor from Lyora, wearing a maroon protective suit and wielding a large spray gun.

“… “What is it, those people?”

While listening to the words of the junior knight muttering blankly, Julia took a close look at the boy who was the center of the strange group.

The fierce eyes and the title are definitely reminiscent of Empress Lizabeth.

“Prince Mores… … .”

“yes? “That fat guy is a bitch?”

Julia spoke sternly in a stern voice to the junior driver who was startled and shouted.

“Please refrain from speaking. “What kind of disrespectful words and actions towards a member of the royal family!”

“S-sorry!”

Meanwhile, several guardsmen came in and set up tables and chairs.

“I’m sorry for entrusting you with such a chore during your escort mission, Lord Haven.”

“No, sir! A body that has already been dedicated to you! “I will be loyal to whatever you ask me to do!”

“No, so don’t offer things like that arbitrarily.”

“yes? Something like that! “Isn’t that too much?”

And soon after, another Royal Guard knight came in pulling a large cart.

“We’ve wiped out all the rye bread around here, sir!”

“Good job, Sir Claudia. Be sure to clearly record the amount spent. “We will bill the Orthodox Church for the cost later.”

“Yes, sir! Hehe, but can I have one too?”

“… … .”

I couldn’t even guess what they were doing here.

While members of the 7th Knights and members of the capital guard surrounded the courtyard and watched, Prince Mores, who was in charge of this entire situation, finally finished preparing and stepped forward.

He looked around at the slum people filling the courtyard.

People who had severe rashes or whose entire bodies had turned gray were lying on the floor as if completely unconscious, but more than half of the patients also had slight swelling, simple skin diseases, or fever.

They all had dirty looks and were swallowing their saliva as they desperately looked at the rye bread piled in the cart.

Prince Mores opened his mouth to them.

Even though it wasn’t amplified with aura, it was a voice that strangely caught my ear clearly.

“For a while from now, your new recruits will be taken care of by our monster task force! Those suffering from the Gray Plague will receive treatment, and those who were dragged in due to a mistake will be returned safely, so rest assured!”

Then the people’s murmur grew louder.

Since I was brought in by the Inquisitor, I thought I would be locked up in the Inquisition and tortured to death.

“First, let’s quickly look at those who can move their bodies. “Please come to the front of the table one by one.”

However, people only hesitated and watched the capital guards, and did not dare to come forward.

Yesterday too, most of the people who made excuses saying it was not a plague were beaten to death. What if I foolishly go out and get hit by the security guard again?

However, the situation changed after the prince’s next words.

“We don’t have enough rye bread, so I think it will be on a first-come, first-served basis… … .”

At that moment, people in the slums rose up and started running forward. Even the capital guards who dragged them in are startled by their ferocious gaze aimed at food.

The young prince was not embarrassed at all, but rather exuded an intimidating spirit and shouted to the people.

“Get in line!”

fantasy,