Chapter 131 - Inquisitor of Heresy 2 (1/2)
Rosenkreuz, who was moving along the road on horseback, pulled on the reins.
The group of priests next to him asked with a puzzled expression.
“Is something the matter, Lord Rosenkreuz?”
“Someone is spying on us.”
“Are you talking about that group of crows?”
Since a little while ago, there were three-eyed crows circling around their party.
Rosenkreuz nodded.
“It seems like we’re getting closer to the witch’s sanctuary.”
“Should we hunt them? They seem like they’ll disturb us...”
“No, leave them be. I’m not here for them.”
Rosenkreuz was looking for Eteria Rodinus.
The descendants of Avicenna, the great sage who had stolen the Holy Grail and Lemegeton from Solomon's Temple.
Because of them, the seals on Lilith and the 72 Demon Kings were released and they opened their eyes again. The Eeth continent then turned into an eternal battlefield.
…Or so he thought, but he didn’t consider that a bad thing.
Rosenkreuz was only interested in the secret knowledge of Eteria Rodinus.
'First, I have to find at least one member of Eteria Rodinus and make him teach me Rosa Eterna.'
It was the language of the wisemen created using complex codes.
If he learned it, he could always read the S-class magic books in the secret library of the Holy See.
'I heard that they appeared at Port Delphoa in the Izuna Kingdom and headed towards the Dane Kingdom.'
The followers of the God of Light were everywhere in the Eeth continent.
Therefore, no matter how carefully Eteria Rodinus moved, their tracks would be found and followed someday.
Once the location would be revealed, it was only a matter of time to chase them down and capture them.
“They say that the Dane Kingdom was destroyed and that it became part of the Rhine Kingdom’s territory. However, most of the existing nobles are said to be the same as before.”
”I know. The King of Rhine seems to be an excellent individual.”
“According to the rumors, they call him a savior who received the revelation of the God of Death. That's why he can bring back the dead and never dies...”
“There is no human that does not die, Lakius.”
It was against the precepts of the God of Light.
When Rosenkreuz warned him, Lakius hurriedly shut his mouth.
“I, I apologize. That was a blasphemous statement...”
“Of course it is. But do not worry. the God of Light is generous to his own followers.”
However, he was ruthless and merciless against heretics.
Those that were guilty of not acknowledging the absolute superiority of the God of Light amongst the seven gods.
Those that were guilty of believing in transcendental beings other than the seven gods.
Those heretics shouldn't exist in the first place, and the inquisitors of heresy had to punish them.
“I, I pray for the grace of the God of Light…”
“Do not pray for salvation. The more you execute the pagans and heretics, the closer you will be to Him.”
Rosenkreuz made the sign of the cross. Then all of the priests followed his action with a solemn expression.
“I believe that we will reach the village soon.”
“Very good. We will listen to the witnesses’ testimonies.”
According to the results of their investigations so far, the members of Eteria Rodinus must have been in the Dane Kingdom.
If they couldn't take advantage of this opportunity, it would be difficult to catch them in the future.
Eventually, Rosenkreuz arrived at the village with the priests,
“Our Father in Heaven. May your name be holy, your kingdom flourish, and your will be fulfilled on earth as in heaven.”
“Prithee gift us our daily bread as we forgive those who have wronged us.”
“Prithee forgive our sins, prevent us from falling into temptation, and save us from evil.”
”Amen!”
”Amen!”
They heard the chanting of the Lord's Prayer from a shabby wooden building.
This was definitely heresy to those who believed in the God of Light.
As more and more adventurers appeared, Christianity became one of the biggest troubles of the Holy Empire.
Rosenkreuz frowned and gave orders to the priests who were with him.
“Catch those impure pagans and bring them to me immediately!”
”Understood!”
The priests lifted their maces and entered the wooden building.
Afterwards, there was an outbreak of painful screams.
As time passed, the church members were dragged out like cattle and were forced to kneel before Rosenkreuz.
“The total is thirty-nine, Sir Rosenkreuz.”
“Bring their priest forward.”
Lakius kicked a man holding a crude book in his back. The man groaned and fell face down.
“Is this your scriptures?”
Rosenkreuz lifted the book that was spread open on the floor.
After reading a few pages for a while, he showed signs of anger.
“The content is the same as the version found in the Empire. These cockroaches... There is no end of them.”
The priest began to chant verses of the bible, when
Smash!
A blunt mace fell on his head.
The members of the church screamed in absolute terror as they watched the headless corpse.
“Ahhhhhhhhh!”
“Sa, save me!”
They couldn’t understand what was happening to them.
The Dane Kingdom was liberated from the demons and they had begun engaging in religious activities with ease. They were told that there were several religions on the continent, but they didn't know they would be suppressed in this way.
“Stop your yapping, you filthy pagans! If you keep talking, I'll have you all burned alive right now!”
When Rosenkreuz shouted in anger, the surroundings became quiet instantly.
The church members instinctively closed their mouths and lowered their heads.
They were trapped by the priests and had no way to escape.
“Tsk tsk, so you do know how to treasure your lives. You are all sinful heretics. But I will give you a chance to repent.”
Rosenkreuz clicked his tongue and unraveled a scroll.