Chapter 293 – Those Who Would Save, Those Who Would Fall

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Clap!

– Ugh! Town! Ugh!

A woman named Minji brought a chair and sat the prisoner down.
She was so strong that she didn’t even whine.
She can be considered an athlete.

Minji started to connect various mechanical devices to the body of the sinner.
A machine that gives off an ominous feeling just by looking at it.
It also had a saw blade attached to it, so it looked like a torture device optimized for inflicting pain.
Adele, very nervous, said to Jihyeok.

“Mr. Jihyeok… I’m so scared… I hate to see…”

A trembling voice came out.
The place was uncomfortable and the atmosphere was frightening.

“A felon does not sincerely repent of his sins. There is at least hope at this level.”

“Uh, he’s someone you wouldn’t accept as a follower anyway… Leave it up to the country’s laws…”

“The law of the country sentenced this criminal to probation. If you just let it go, it will hurt the people around you again.”

“It is, but…”

“How long do you say you’ve had your heart set on him?”

Today, Jihyeok’s words are too cold.
I don’t like it… Jihyeok shouldn’t talk to himself like that.
You should always embrace yourself with a warm, loving tone.

“Jihyeok-san…! Now…”

When Adele was about to burst into anger, Jihyeok stepped up to her and gave her a soft smile.

“I am so excited. When I read the criminal’s charges again, I suddenly got angry… I made a mistake.”

I see He was angry because of that idiot.
Thousand hardy lowly… Trash that shouldn’t set foot in society!
I almost got into a fight with Jihyeok because of that guy!
Anyway, Jihyeok knows his heart very well.
He even thinks that souls are connected. So good.

Adele, who was shyly twisting her body around, said.

“I will forgive you…”

“Thank you, Adele.”

When two people are having such a sweet conversation,

– Preparations for strenuous work are over.

Minji said something like that.

– Ugh! Town!

A gagged and staggering prisoner.
Even if he put his head down and kneel down, he’s a felon and he’s making a lot of noise.
No forgiveness! First of all, after I have done penance, I should either investigate the sin or offer a prayer of repentance!
Adele opened her eyes and looked at Jihyeok.

“Begin.”

Jihyeok shook his head silently and spoke into the microphone.

“Mr. Minji, start penance.”

-Yes.

Minji bowed her upper body slowly and greeted her politely, then pressed the button she was holding in her hand.

Kiyiing-!

The saw blade hanging from the top of the sinner’s shoulder rotated with a terrifying force.
While Adele was shocked, Minji operated the remote control.
Then the saw blade came down slowly and began to gnaw at the sinner’s shoulder very slowly and slowly.

Kagagagak-!

– Heuuuuu!!!

The creepy sound of bones and flesh being scraped away, and the screams of sinners as if their souls were being torn apart.
The wooden chair is stained red with the blood of the sinner.
Horrified by the brutal scene, Adele closed her eyes tightly and screamed.

“Stop! Stop!!”

“I am performing sacred penance…”

“I told you to stop! Stop right now!”

“Yes. Minji, stop the penance.”

-All right.

The torture device immediately stopped. I see Minji’s pretty face on the TV.
She who is expressionless even though her guilty blood is splattered.
Do you feel nothing after doing that cruel thing?
It’s so creepy. It’s like an emotionless being.

A shocked Adele rose from her seat and stumbled.
Ji-hyeok asks her, who rushes to her and supports her.

“Are you okay?”

“… I can’t see you anymore.”

“Looks like you’re having a hard time because it’s your first perseverance.”

Yes.
No matter how hard you try… That’s the first time you’ve seen it.
To the point where it would be better to deal with monsters.
I can’t stand to see people in pain.

From now on, will you have to do this yourself?
Of course, if you give an order, Minji will put it into action, but I don’t think I can ever do it.

“The sound… The sound is so creepy…! It’s hard to see…!”

“Adele, you have to be strong.”

“How can I harden my heart after seeing that scene!? Are you thinking of killing that man?”

“Could that be? Again, it’s just the penance of a felon. Think of the guilt of that sinner.”

Domestic violence, abuse, and most importantly… Fraud.
A bastard who stole materials from the Rosary Church and made a profit…!
This heresy deserves to die…!

Gluck!

Adele rubbed her eyes, her sudden itching, and controlled her breathing.
Then he nodded her head.

“Restart… And… Mute the sound.”

“Yes.”

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No matter how much I turned off the TV sound, the screen stayed the same.
A man covered in blood and in pain.
Now it was only intermittently wriggling, as if it had passed out.

Serious injuries to the extent that the flesh of the whole body was torn and the bones were exposed.
It’s too cruel. It’s hard to get it right in the eyes.
Even if you try to be resolute, you can’t adapt.
When will this penance end?

In the end, Adele trembled without even looking at the TV properly until Minji cleaned up the criminal, and only came to her senses after hearing Jihyeok’s kind words.

“The penance of the sinner is over.”

It’s finally over. The reward for the crime committed by that sinner was sweetly received.
So, that poor person… No, that person is not guilty.

“Um… Where is that person going?”

“I want to treat it and return it to society.”

“Like. Please take me to where he is.”

“Are you talking now? But the smell…”

“The smell… I have to put up with it. His sins have been forgiven. So, it is right to pray in the hope that you will live a great life in society in the future. Repentance should be like this.”

“Um… I see.”

Jihyeok took Adele to the treatment room in the far corner of the warehouse.
The first thing Adele did after entering it was to frown.
It was because the musty smell of dust mixed with the smell of blood irritated my nose.
Adele looked around her and noticed a man lying on a worn-out hospital bed.

“Is there no caregiver?”

“Minji will treat you.”

“Are you good at medicine?”

“He is a friend who is good at everything. Didn’t you just do a good walk?”

“He does all the penance and treatment?”

“Yes.”

Isn’t this too old-fashioned!
No matter how unprepared it is… It’s too harsh.
Adele said with a straight face.

“A sinner who has completed penance is no longer a sinner. It’s just a lost sheep. Get some caretakers by tomorrow. You have to get organized.”

“All right. What is your opinion of Minji?”

Minji? Judging from the fact that he performed penance without blinking an eye, his qualifications as a heretic judge were sufficient.
But it takes one thing.

“We will talk separately. You seem to lack emotion, but you must be educated.”

“Yes. Shall I call you right now?”

“First, you must pray. Please be quiet for a moment.”

Jihyeok, who said yes, stepped back, and Adele sighed as she approached the man.
Seeing the mangled body in real life, it is about to vomit.
But bear with it. Let us pray reverently.
Adele, who had captured his heart, began to recite a prayer of repentance.

“Dear Rosario, please heal this poor soul who defied the laws of the world, forsook humanity, and acted as a hindrance to fulfilling the doctrine….”

Whoa-!

Energy flowed from Adele’s body as she prayed.
It was not her usual brilliant golden glow.
It was a very muddy yellow, approaching almost black.
The room was completely dark and Adele, who had her eyes closed, did not notice at all that the malevolent energy was entering the man’s chimney.

Adele, who had finished her prayers after a long time, opened her eyes.
Her energy comes and goes, but it’s been a long time.
With her fresh face, she looked down at the man for a moment, then she nodded her head in satisfaction.

“It’s done. His face is very calm. I will not commit any more sins.”

“Is that so? That’s fortunate.”

Why does it feel that Jihyeok is laughing evilly?
No, I’d just be happy.
Because her penance and repentance were over, and she showed herself resolutely.

“Are you going to judge the next sinner?”

“No. I’ll just stop here for today. Give all the sinners a loaf of bread and a sip of water and lock them up.”

“Then the penance is…”

“I will do it tomorrow. I know you have to be strong, but… This is my first penance. You need to adapt. Also, from now on, we plan to proceed with penance starting with those who have committed minor crimes. How is it?”

“I make Adele’s opinion my top priority. I will.”

It was a satisfactory answer.
Adele said, patting Jihyeok on the side of the head as if he had done well.

“Now, get out of this filthy place. I feel like my soul is getting dirty.”

“I see. Are you going to meet Minji now?”

“Of course. With proper training, I think I can become a good follower and heresy judge.”

“I’ve just become a believer, so I’m a heretic judge? Wouldn’t that be an excessively excessive position?”

“Jihyeok-san…! You said it was only if you were educated properly. How can you be so deaf?”

“Ah, yes…”

Oh… I’m worried that I’ll be able to do proper propagation activities only when I’m this dull.
How did you seduce a person named Minji?
By any chance… Did she agree to work with Ji-hyeok because she has her heart?
If so, Minji was subject to penance.
Jihyeok is his own that no one can surpass.
Come to think of it, it seems that Sylvia still has feelings for Jihyeok…

Pudeuk!

Adele went through this without even knowing it.
Jihyeok asks in a puzzled tone.

“Why is that?”

“No, no… Where is Minji?”

“I will be back soon.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Min-ji, holding a surgical machine, entered her treatment room.
As soon as she saw Adele, she knelt down on her hard floor and hit her forehead.

“It is an honor to meet you, Lady.”

Adele’s face turned delighted with that action, almost as if she was fighting her fists.
Since she said that she would listen to any command, her loyalty must be high… She feels good with her warm energy emanating from her.
Above all, it pleases her to know her own subjects.
After staring down at Minji for a moment, she opened her mouth.

“Please get up from your seat.”

At that, Minji slowly stood up and politely brought her hands together in front of her.

“Did you say you were Minji Kim?”

“Yes, Lady Adaline. Thank you for remembering my name.”

Tsk. Everything is good, but the problem is that it is too robot-like.
It felt like I had lost my wit.

“What kind of feelings did you feel while doing penance for the sinner?”

“Since it was the order of the priest and saintess, I did it with a happy heart.”

“I don’t like it. No matter how much it is a judgment on heresy, did you not feel any guilt for causing pain to the same person?”

“…..”

Seeing Minji hesitantly, Adele’s eyes warmed.
When I see him like that, he seems to have feelings… But it was fortunate.

“Okay, so tell me your opinion.”

“I’m sorry to tell you, but I didn’t want to treat those who harmed the priest and the holy woman as human beings who should be looked up to.”

The sincerity comes from Minji’s way of speaking.
It feels like it will become a pretty favorite limb.
Adele smiled broadly.

“It’s true, but Minji still lacks a lot. So let me educate you.”

“Seo, is the saintess speaking directly…?”

“Yes, I am going to teach you myself. So study hard. And be a great believer and judge of heresy, and assist the religious leader, Ji-hyeok, and me, a saint.”

As if thrilled, Minji put his body on his back and hit his head on the ground again.

“Thank you…! Thank you!”

Seeing Minji like that, Adele let out a low laugh.

“Like. Let’s get out of here I can’t stand the smell any longer. Please come up after the treatment is finished.”

Adele did not realize that he had fallen into the abyss.
Falling in love with Ji-hyeok’s machinations, she became more and more obsessed with religious games.