419. Freedom Underpass (1)
Freedom Underpass.
Seongjin first learned of the existence of the secret organization through Belinda’s soul.
The Freedom Underpass was not actually an underground road. It’s just a slang that arose naturally because many of those who used this place committed themselves to underground cults.
[It is said that the person who first created this organization was a wealthy Ortonain. It is said that they attempted to rescue those seeking freedom of thought from imperial oppression to their country.]
The history of the Holy Empire spans over a thousand years. Therefore, no matter how many or how few, there will always be people who want to escape from religious oppression or harsh religious trials.
The Freedom Underpass provided them with a small amount of food, a stable escape route, and even a new identity if necessary. Since it is operated with a thorough point organization, it is unlikely to be discovered, and even if caught, it can be easily terminated.
As a result, contrary to the initial intention, eventually all kinds of miscellaneous criminals flocked to the area.
[Serious criminals who have no hope of remaining in the Empire mainly gather in the Freedom Underpass.]
Then several years ago.
As the Holy Emperor unified the denominations by force, some changes occurred in the nature of this ‘freedom underground’.
Underground religious denominations that had been completely expelled from the Imperial Capital began to actively utilize the escape routes of the Free Underground to preserve their power.
In the southern and western regions, [sowing] denominations-
And in the northern area, the [Repentance] Church expanded throughout Ortona.
“So, Giacomo Milo did not hide in the underground cult, but used this northern escape route?”
[Yes, my lord.]
Although the Free Underground is operated with the help of an underground religious denomination, it is difficult to say that it completely falls under the domain of the religious denomination.
So, this is the perfect organization for Giacomo Milo, who had a somewhat strained relationship with the Penitent Church due to the Demon Counter Incident, to hide in.
“hmm.”
Seongjin wiped the corners of his mouth and thought for a moment.
“It’s been quite a while since Giacomo Milo disappeared. “Why didn’t he try to run far west or south?”
Seongjin’s question presupposes that Giacomo Milo is in the north. However, neither Seongjin nor Belinda had any doubts about it.
[His entire base is in the North. It would have been difficult to easily abandon it.]
“The upper part was thoroughly confiscated, but there’s still some left.”
That was good news. I need to secretly steal it and invest it in my business.
When Seongjin unconsciously raised the corner of his mouth, the demon king was startled and disgusted.
[It came out again! An expression like a long-term trading broker handing over that contract!]
shut up! Where do you think all those expensive dishes you’re sitting on come from? huh?
[Hidden property is also property, but Giacomo Milo has no contact with the [Sowing] Church. It wouldn’t have been easy to make new contact with them and plan something while being wanted. Moreover, his family, Count Milo, was originally… … .]
Belinda’s spirit, which was eagerly explaining, hesitated for a moment and then closed its mouth as if something was bothering it.
“why? What?”
[…] Sorry, Master of Soul. This is information I have never known before, and it seems that I am subject to strong restrictions on revealing it.]
“… … .”
okay. Now that I think about it, you did say something like ‘restrictions’.
[Please rest assured. I can tell. The master will surely arrive at the necessary truth himself in the near future.]
Anyway, based on the information she provided, Seongjin made a solid business trip plan.
First of all, under the pretext of searching for Giacomo Milo, the initial plan was to attack the offending Penitent Church. Then, the activities of the Penitential Church will be diminished, at least temporarily, and even Giacomo Milo will not be able to escape from the free underpass hastily.
Milo Sangjangju is an excuse to go wild. The Penitential Church has long been a thorn in the side of Seongjin.
If they establish a pseudo-cult in a place where the social foundation has already collapsed, won’t the people’s livelihood in the North continue to be ruined? If left as is, it would definitely become a major obstacle to Bertran & Lee’s ability to expand its power and rebuild the economy in the future.
furthermore-
‘It seems that Logan’s reincarnation is deeply intertwined with these Penitent Churches.’
Although he was unable to consult with the person involved, it is a point that Seongjin has been paying constant attention to.
Logan also said that before. He has never heard of another person being reincarnated, and he is not sure why he was the only one who did so.
Seongjin had a intuition that the Penitential Church was deeply involved in this. Didn’t Belinda say something like this to Seongjin once?
-He is a ‘penitential offering’ carefully selected by the Archbishop of Penitence to be offered only to the Lord!
However, when I asked Belinda again when she became a member of the family, this time I got this answer.
[Well, I am truly sorry for not being able to help you, Master of Soul. But I have no doubt that you will soon reach the truth alone… … .]
“Uh, okay. it’s okay.”
Of course, part of me had a premonition that it would be okay. I also think that there must be a reason why his father has left Logan alone so far.
But since it was a family affair, there was no harm in being overly cautious. How can we be optimistic that something implemented with the wrong purpose would have been accomplished through the right process?
‘So let’s first defeat the Penitent Church. If you hit him as hard as you can, something will come out about Logan.’
For that reason, Seongjin initially planned to go on a rampage and then capture Giacomo Milo at the right time.
And after he had defeated the Penitent Church to his satisfaction, he thought of taking a tour of the north and trying to discipline the lords who were interfering with the project.
However, when he arrived in Regina and received the report from Branch Manager Schmidt, Seongjin had no choice but to painfully realize that his thoughts had gone too far back.
The attitude of the northern native lords is more stubborn than expected, and they are collaborating among themselves to systematically sabotage the project!
This sabotage will probably last for quite some time. In that case, there might have been some among them who were deliberately inciting everyone.
-Yes, that’s right, sir. The Marquis d’Aciano’s attitude is too strong. But how did you know that?
Before hearing Branch Manager Schmidt’s answer, Seongjin’s mind was already spinning rapidly.
Yes, there is a debt that must be repaid to the Marquis d’Arciano anyway.
He must avenge Louise (although he is still alive), pay for destroying Sigismund (although Seongjin has nothing to do with Sigismund), and most of all, pay for coveting (not coveting) Max in front of me. Shouldn’t we have to pay for it!
‘Then wouldn’t it be okay to change the order a little?’
To properly wreak havoc, you need a little more detailed preparation. However, it would be difficult if securing a new recruit for Giacomo Milo were delayed too much due to being busy with other things.
So Seongjin obediently asked Branch Manager Schmidt to give up one of his villas. Then, as soon as Sir Massain arrived there, he gave this command again:
“Actually, I plan on leaving here for a while, Branch Manager. “This is something that must be done in secret, so the branch manager will take care of it so that my absence is not known to the outside world.”
Suddenly, the face of Branch Manager Schmidt, who was busy with his employees preparing to welcome the royal family’s guests, suddenly became pale.
“No, you prepared so loudly to welcome guests, but how can you pretend to be here without the employees knowing?”
“Isn’t that up to you? “If anything, you can call Maemee and hypnotize people.”
“yes? Such unreasonableness… … !”
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“Anyway, I trust your abilities. “I believe it, branch manager.”
“Hey, you! “Hey, wait a minute!”
Seongjin thought as he walked briskly, leaving behind the branch manager who was desperately clinging to him.
‘First of all, I’ll have to take Dasha with me. Because there is no talent like him in stealth. Since we’ve come this far, I can’t leave Sir Masain alone, so I’m going with him… … .’
As Seongjin was making plans, Owen’s face suddenly flashed through his mind.
For some reason, it was a car that I thought would be perfect to take him with me. It’s good to disguise yourself as Varsha instead of Busy Dasha, and even if an accident happens, you’ll be able to do your part.
but-
‘… Let’s quit. He seems to have already been steeped in pagan customs, so it would be difficult if someone even recognized him.’
A prince who is in league with the pagans and the dark church. If that fact becomes known, the already rock-bottom reputation of the crusade may be ruined.
‘And since this is probably his first time in Regina, I tell him to take his time and go sightseeing. ‘She’s been suffering on the battlefield all this time.’
Seongjin, who was thinking like that, stopped walking and tilted his head.
But I feel like something is a little lacking. What did I miss… … .
‘Well, it’ll work out somehow.’
Okay then, for now. Should we start by talking to Lord Masain?
* * *
“… “Infiltration.”
“huh.”
“They disguise themselves as poor people and hide as criminals’ escape routes.”
“that’s right. That’s right!”
“I guessed that you had some ulterior motive for separating the group, but… “Why?”
It was natural for Masain to be puzzled. Isn’t it true that a team of people was originally set up to search for Giacomo Milo?
But why would the prince do such a thing on his own, without the group’s knowledge and without their help?
“Tsk tsk. Sir Masain. I only know one, but I don’t know the other two. “The point of this trip is not arresting Giacomo Milo.”
“… sure?”
“There is meaning in causing chaos here and there under the pretext of looking for that guy. To do that, we have to first steal him away and hide him in a place no one knows about. That way, he is not restricted by deadlines and can hunt for mice as he pleases.”
“… … .”
“So, not only other people, but even our group must not know that we have secured Giacomo Milo’s new recruit. “That way, everything becomes natural.”
Masain looked into empty space for a moment and then sighed softly.
“I didn’t understand it, but I understood it anyway. “Why are you telling me all that?”
“Um, that’s it… … .”
Seongjin raised his head and looked at the loyal knight.
“Because if I don’t say something, Sir Martha will definitely be angry?”
“… So, you thought I wouldn’t be angry if you told me the plan in advance?”
“Well, I’ll be angry, but at least I’ll have an excuse that I did my job, right? “Anyway, the cause is important.”
chin!
Masain touches the back of his neck and closes his eyes.
“If you do it, you will be degraded. “What if I interfere with your plans by stopping you?”
“what? “You can’t do that, right?”
Seongjin smiled brightly and answered confidently.
“If I sneak out anyway, you’ll never find me.”
“… … !”
Puzzle.
hmm? I had the illusion that I could hear the sound of teeth grinding… … .
Whoa, calm down, Sir Martha! Take some of the strength out of that fist!
In this way, Seongjin waited for Dasha to arrive and started dressing up as poor people with Lord Masain.
Fortunately, by that time, Lord Martha’s anger had calmed down quite a bit. Of course, he poured out his dissatisfaction with Dasha’s every move.
“How can you give me such shabby clothes…” … .”
“What kind of blasphemous thing did you do to your face…” … .”
“Now that I think about it, I taught you that little trick…” … .”
My dear, please save me!
Dasha, who was applying soot, gave him a pleading look, but Seongjin, who was numb, had no choice but to quietly avoid her gaze.
In the meantime, there was a brief scuffle with the devil.
[no! Why do I have to go into this shabby lamp, leaving behind the pretty lamp I received as a gift?]
“Then there’s nothing we can do. “I have no choice but to leave it behind.”
[What? but… … !]
“Go ahead and choose. “I don’t have time anymore.”
[…] Sniff!]
Ugh, I miss my flawless 24-sided flame crystal every day!
The Demon King whined a lot, but he didn’t resist anymore and calmly entered the lamp.
Seongjin, who had completed all the preparations, escaped from Schmidt’s villa by taking advantage of Schmidt’s trick of putting the employees to sleep.
and-
“… “Owen?”
In an unexpected place, I came face to face with Owen’s stiff face.
“what? You suddenly came out of nowhere without even a trace… Besides, how did you find out about this place?”
fantasy,
