Chapter 132 - Inquisitor of Heresy 3 (1/2)
Fear was in the eyes of the Rhine Kingdom Army as they watched Rosenkreuz's massacre.
But Woohyuk kept wearing a calm expression.
He was proving that he was a true believer in the God of Light.
“You truly are full of faith, Your Majesty King of Rhine. You didn’t even blink or flinch while watching the execution.”
“I’m already used to it, Lord Rosenkreuz. Since then, I have already punished numerous heretics and pagans until now.”
“You truly are a hero under the protection of the God of Light. In truth, I heard some distasteful rumors about you before coming here, but now that I have met you in person, my doubts have vanished.”
“I don't know how the rumors depicted me, but I do not serve anyone other than the God of Light. I'd like to emphasize it.”
“Indeed, your innocence has been fully revealed and proved. Under the authority of the Holy Aperian Empire’s Inquisitor of heresy, we will take measures to ensure that no more impure rumors spread around.”
Woohyuk was the heroic king who had fought against the demonic camp and achieved a great victory.
Recognizing him as the representative of the God of Light and establishing friendly relations would mean that the power of the priests within the empire would grow stronger.
His existence was invaluable in the current situation where the conflict between Emperor Tiberius and Pope Ignatius was deepening.
'Well, I don't know if he has a hidden ability, but...’
As Woohyuk had recognized the absolute superiority of the God of Light, Rosenkreuz was willing to let it slide if Woohyuk was using the powers of other gods, unless he violated the divine commandments recorded in the temple.
”Thank you. In fact, the people’s support is currently very weak as it hasn’t been long since their hardships have ended. That may be why some people spread false rumors about me.”
“I understand. You did purge countless nobles of the Rhine Kingdom to ascend to the throne. However, your legitimacy has already been guaranteed by the God of Light. So please do not worry and continue to claim yourself as his representative.”
The kingship.
If he acknowledged and obeyed the authority of the Holy See, they would recognize Woohyuk's current dominion.
Once this would be established, even Emperor Tiberius could not treat Woohyuk carelessly, and no one could object to his legitimacy.
”Of course. I will not stop this war until all evil on this continent is eradicated.”
“What a confident but trustworthy declaration. Oh right, do you know anything about this man? If you have been to the witch's sanctuary, you might have come across him.”
Rosenkreuz unfolded a portrait of the member of Eteria Rodinus.
Woohyuk looked closely at it and shook his head.
“Yes, the worst kind of pagan. He is a descendant of the one who stole the Holy Grail from Solomon's temple.”
Rosenkreuz didn't mention Lemegeton or Eteria Rodinus.
It wouldn’t be advantageous to him if Woohyuk learned of their existence.
In fact, only a small fraction of humans knew about Pronoia, the organization he belonged to.
“If so, we must find him and punish him.”
“We would appreciate it if you could capture him and bring him to us. I have a few questions to ask him regarding the whereabouts of his other allies.”
“Yes, if that is the will of the God of Light, I will happily follow it.”
“I will now go to the Norton Kingdom in the northwest. I probably won't be able to visit this place again for a while, so I will be using this as a means to contact you in the meantime.”
Rosenkreuz presented a snail-like artifact.
Woohyuk received it and checked the item’s information.
[Informant’s Messages]
Type: Personal item
Effect: It is possible to receive and send messages to those with the same artifact. Can be reset at any time, and up to 10,000 communication details are stored (can be selectively deleted at the user's will).
It was an otherworldly mobile phone.
The difference with Earth was that it had not been universalized yet as it was too expensive to mass-produce and difficult to obtain.
Therefore, only some people of upper classes, such as Rosenkreuz, could use this means of communication.
“I will contact you as soon as the occasion arrives.”
“Then, until we meet again.”
Rosenkreuz climbed on his horse and pulled on the reins.
Soon enough, he disappeared with the priests and his party, and Woohyuk sighed in relief.
“Phew...”
He had never seen such a madman ever since his birth.
Even the shadow killer could be counted as a normal person.
Still, he was glad that everything had gone as planned.
“Now you should return and continue doing your job. I have some personal business to attend to.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The kingdom’s troops scattered in all directions following their respective commanders.
They are very busy cleaning up the remnants of the Witch Cult.
As soon as he was left alone, Woohyuk touched the adventurer's watch with his finger.
[It was a success. Seeing how he left immediately, I don't think he noticed anything.]
[Good work.]
Two people with the same voice were speaking to each other.
Afterwards, a summoning magic circle spread on the ground below him.
A teleport.
No, to be more precise, it was the Call to Arms skilled used by the Ragnarok Clan master.
“Ugh, I’m dizzy...”
The summoned Woohyuk frowned and complained.
Before long, the interior of an ornate mansion entered his eyes,
“Now, give me a detailed report.”
Another Woohyuk was sitting in a chair and spoke to the newly summoned Woohyuk.
Only then did he take off the Jester’s Mask and return to his original form.
A woman with black hair was in a purple dress.
It was Choi Kayoon.
“… Nothing special. All the corrupt nobles of the Dane kingdom you brainwashed were burned, and I accepted the political transaction presented by Rosenkreuz.”