Chapter 12 – 012 – The Countess Who Draws Lots # 2

012 – The Countess Who Draws Lots # 2

“Will the results of the preliminary round come out in the afternoon?”

1 p.M.

He said that was the time to announce the results of the preliminary round.

Looking at the sundial, the current time is approximately 10 am.

There were 3 hours left.

What should I do during this busy time?

Of course, I had a place to go.

My life right now is standing on a steadily planned rail.

“We have to go to the church and chase out the thieves.”

The fact that the illness that Lady Psyche was suffering from was a ‘faking illness’ was a fact that only the Count and the Count’s Lady knew.

And he said that we should continue to do so in the future.

Looking at it, even the countess had no idea that her daughter was faking it.

Therefore.

Rumors were spreading that I, Monk Hyde, was ‘the man who cured the earl’s daughter’s illness with mysterious techniques.’

What does this mean?─.

This meant that the Manaan priests and their associates who were occupying the church could be legally kicked out.

The church is mine now!

Even though it was just a piece of old and crumbling land, my heart was so warm that I was able to establish a pioneer church and I felt like crying.

“It took a really long time.”

I was moved and headed to church.

As soon as I opened the door and went in, the men who had been talking like rats fell silent.

When they saw me, they were very embarrassed and trembled and did not know what to do.

I told them.

“Manaan and his companions! As promised, we have cured your illness within a week, so please leave the church immediately.”

It was a very exhilarating moment.

Was the Lord’s feelings similar to mine now as he whipped the merchants and fraudsters who were occupying the chapel?

As I was thinking about how to decorate this place, Priest Manaan calmly walked in front of me.

Then he tilted his head and asked.

“Promise? I don’t know what you’re talking about. Did you, and we make any promises?”

“Under! Are you now going to pretend you don’t know? Didn’t he promise to hand over this church if Lady Psyche’s illness was cured within 7 days? “I even notarized it in front of God’s name.”

“Huh, it looks like you misunderstood something. Would sinners like us dare to make a promise in the name of God? We’ve never done that. “Isn’t that true for everyone?”

In response to Priest Manaan’s question, the Iron Blade priests looked at each other’s faces.

Then he nodded vigorously and said, “That’s right!” “We never made a promise!” He said, babbling wildly.

I was curious to see how they would react, and it came out like this.

Actually, I wasn’t surprised.

According to the Bible, the race of ‘humans’ was not trustworthy.

Faith is not used in the relationship between humans, but only in the relationship between God and humans.

“It’s no surprise that mean, incompetent people tell lies. Great. But you’d better think carefully. If I become the count’s son-in-law, you will be severely punished. “When that time comes, it won’t end with just being excommunicated, so is that okay?”

Even though Count Agarpe had lost his power, he was still a family with five hundred private soldiers and five knights. It wouldn’t be difficult to kick out a bronze priest from the church in Agarpe territory.

Soon Manaan frowned and pursed his lips.

“Hyde, I don’t know how you cured Lady Psyche’s illness, but coincidences don’t happen in succession. “The odds of you becoming the son-in-law of a count are lower than the odds of a devil going to heaven.”

Manaan was very confident.

The fact that I was convinced that what I did was a ‘coincidence’ seemed like there was something behind it.

What on earth makes this liar so shameless?

A man called a priest buries something he notarized in the name of God.

Anger began to boil over.

“Manaan, people like you are worse than heretics or cults. “Sajajas who mention God’s name but don’t act like that.”

Why is it that pastors are criticized more than other professions even when they make the same mistakes?

This was because pastors usually talked about goodness and justice.

When people who say good things with their mouths act differently, people are greatly disappointed and sometimes even feel anger and disgust.

These people are the ones who bring the church into disrepute, and to me, these internal enemies are more dangerous than cults, heretics, and heretics.

Foot-.

At that time, Manaan laughed.

“No matter how much you curse and laugh at me. Master Oscar is already here. Master Oscar will marry Lady Psyche and fulfill Archbishop Archibald’s plan.”

“Archbishop Archibald’s plan? What is that?”

“It’s a story that strangers like you don’t need to know. “Because Archbishop Archibald never talks about his plans to anyone.”

As she said that, Mana An seemed to be subtly showing off her close relationship with Archbishop Archibald. Indeed, the person this guy trusted was Archbishop Archibald.

It was so obvious that I thought there was other insurance, but I was rather disappointed.

“I guess I should just meet Archbishop Archibald in person and ask him. “I was planning to meet you soon too.”

“Why would the archbishop meet a slob like you? Hyde, the wooden monk. From the looks of it, you seem like a kid who hasn’t even realized your divine power. “You’re not even a priest.”

The story is that you are not a priest because you did not realize divine power.

It was a very funny story.

“Manaan, you said it with your own mouth. What is important to a priest is the Bible and faith. Are you saying that things like divine power are meaningless? Why did you change your words now?”

“…”

Priest Mana An now closed her mouth.
I added something to that guy.

“Are you denying the teachings of Archbishop Archibald, whom you so respected? “If the archbishop were to listen to you now, he would be very disappointed.”

“… !”

Manaan’s face turned red.

She was very angry, but I found it very annoying to keep her mouth shut as if she wouldn’t argue with me.
A very mean bastard.

If I were Rust back then, I would have handed these guys over to Lass’s punching bag right away and made them worse than dead.

As a righteous and pious priest like now, there were too many restrictions for me to adhere to.

Shocking-!

I was surprised while thinking the above.

Am I missing the cult days now?

No!

It should never have happened like that!

In any case, it is the Lord’s role to punish those who commit sins.

Even if I left them alone, it was clear that people like Manaan would be punished.

However, like I did with Emiris Abbot Nomad, wouldn’t it be okay to pass on at least one ‘wordplay’?

Zek-.

I extended my index finger.

When everyone’s eyes were focused on my index finger, I spoke with a wish for anger.

“Manaan and his companions. If you continue to lie to God’s name like that, you will be punished. I hope that from now on, every time you tell a lie, your conscience will hurt as if being pricked by a thick needle.”

With those words, I left the church.

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Lunch with the sun rising high.

1 p.M.

In the Agarpe territory, large scrolls were hung in every alley where people could pass.

「Announcing the list of successful applicants from the preliminaries!」

「Knight Loras」

「Monk Hyde」

「Doctor of Theology Selim」

“We announce that the following three people have become prospective grooms for the Countess!”

“The final round will be held in the Count’s drawing room at 2 p.M. Candidates should take note that failure to attend on time will result in disqualification!”

It was a natural result that my name was included. What surprised me was that Loras’ name was written on it. How did the ignorant knight solve the problem?

“Actually, I think it’s okay. “I’m going to win the finals anyway.”

I returned to the count’s house to participate in the finals.

I was wondering what would happen if Priest Manaan and his henchmen prevented me from arriving at the mansion within 2 o’clock to get rid of me.

I arrived at the count’s house in such a hurry that I encountered a knight with tall blond hair.

He looked at me and clicked his tongue.

I told him.

“Knight Loras, I don’t know how you solved the preliminaries, but it’s a shame that your proud arm looks broken.”

“My arm? Why?”

Knight Loras made a fool of himself.

It must have been difficult to ask for a conscience from an ignorant knight when even the priests who notarized it in front of God were lying.

I thought it would come out like this, but it was boring because there wasn’t even an inch of error.

“Brother Servant passing by there. Was his name Brocks? I’m sure he heard our story from the sidelines when I was making a bet with Knight Loras. “Do you remember our bet?”

When I made a bet with Knight Loras, I had memorized the faces and names of everyone around me. When I spoke, the servant who smelled like horse manure was very embarrassed.

He looked at Knight Loras and my face and shook his head.

“… What kind of bet are you talking about? “I don’t know anything.”

So, are all the people of Agarpe Territory like this?

No one keeps their promise.

They say it’s the “Agarpe of the Covenant” Family.

Since they are the ones who barely survived by betraying the royal family, it has to be that way.

Surprised by the fact that ‘the ex-virgin Psyche’ was born into such a family, I shouted loudly to those around me.

“Do you really not remember everyone? What if I decided to break Loras’ arm if I passed the preliminaries on my own? Loras was going to break my arm if I didn’t pass? Are all Agarpe people liars?”

When I asked, passers-by and servants looked at me with very embarrassed expressions.

Loras said, looking quite embarrassed as he took a deep breath to shout again.

“Ah, now I remember. I made that bet. It was just a joke. Did you seriously believe that you could break someone’s arm? “Even if I won, I wouldn’t have broken your arm, brother.”

This guy just doesn’t want to make a big fuss and looks like he’s trying to make fun of it. Since this lowly bastard is the best knight and stays in the mansion, the Agarpe family will fall.

Priest Manaan and Knight Loras.

In the end, there was only one way to punish these despicable liars.

All I have to do is become part of the count’s family.

It was then.

Psyche appeared in front of people wearing shining silver armor.

“Psyche!” Said Knight Loras, waving her hand happily, and Psyche seemed to have seen us.
Soon Psyche came to us.

When Knight Loras said happily, “Psyche, have you come to see me?” Psyche looked at me and frowned.

“Hyde, you should have already passed the preliminaries, so why did you write that answer? He is truly a self-indulgent person. “I have something to ask you first, so let’s go.”

Saying that, Psyche led me into the drawing room.

When I thought it was quite unexpected that Psyche would guide me directly, Psyche spoke in a voice so low that only I could hear.

“There are people in the mansion who don’t like you. “It might prevent you from arriving at the test site by 2 o’clock.”

What I expected and what Psyche guessed overlapped.

“Psyche, I can’t believe we have this much common sense. It seems we are destined to be helpers to help each other. Lady Psyche, to be honest, it was love at first sight the moment I saw you.”

I confessed with all my heart.

A relationship that goes back in time to meet each other.

Truly fate!

I don’t know if my sincerity was conveyed well, but Psyche blushed extremely.

“W-what are you talking about? I will ask the questions. First, what is written on this answer sheet. Was it all what you thought? Is it true that the shape of this land is not flat but a ball?”

“It’s real. I can prove it. This land is shaped like a ball. To be precise, it will be slightly oval-shaped.”

“But if you say it, doesn’t it directly contradict the teachings of the church that say the world is shaped like a saucer? Hyde, are you dreaming of becoming a priest and contradicting the teachings of the church?”

How should I say it?

I could feel Psyche’s gaze piercingly looking at me and realize that the ‘finals’ had already begun.