Chapter 38 Part4 (2/2)
”So, we have to more thoroughly investigate the surface, if for no other reason than to find out the truth. That's what I'm leaving to Rem.”
At the same time, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo acted as Lawrence, the peddler, and the hero Kay, gaining what he could from the surface. And what he wanted probably lay in the capital.
”s.h.i.+n Woo. You're planning on meeting the Emperor, aren't you?”
”I don't have to meet him, but if need be. It might turn out that way in the end.”
”I knew this would happen.”
He remembered Pleine's warning. She didn't say it outright, but he'd guessed how powerful the Emperor was based on her att.i.tude.
He was probably level 9. If not, then Pleine wouldn't have warned him like that. Since Lee s.h.i.+n Woo could take on a level 8 now. Even if he fought against Feotane Von Seldin, he could come out of it alive.
'But I can't avoid him just because he's dangerous.'
Pleine had misunderstood something. Although he had to oppose all the undead, he didn't need to do that for the surface dwellers. He didn't need to avoid him like the plague just because his level was high.
Could the Emperor even see through his Disguise and Acting skills? He was joking of course, but Lee s.h.i.+n Woo thought he'd be able to somewhat trick G.o.d at this point. No matter how high their level was, so long as they were a human, they won't be able to see through Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's facade.
”You know, it might be fun to become one of the 12 generals in the meantime...”
”Let's not...”
”Yeah, I was just joking. Even I'm not confident enough to work under him and keep acting.”
Right after he spoke, he felt someone coming towards his shop. When he looked over, he saw a heavily armed female knight. It was kind of funny seeing her being so tense around a peddler.
”D-Does the Sun G.o.d's hero, Kay live here?”
”He doesn't, but he lives in a place where I can contact him.”
”Then please relay this message to Sir Kay! The pope of the Sun G.o.d religion requests an audience! He came to the lord's castle without any prior notice, so you have no idea how surprised we... Eup.”
”...Oh?”
He thought it'd be better if he seemed more distinguished, so he'd called himself the Sun G.o.d's hero. To think it'd turn out like this. However... the Sun G.o.d religion. It wasn't so bad when he thought about it. No, it was actually great.
Lee s.h.i.+n Woo didn't know how prosperous the Sun G.o.d religion was, but considering how the female knight was acting, they were definitely an organization that the Magic Empire couldn't deal with so easily. If that's the case, then he would be able to meet with the Emperor a.s.suming a more favorable position.
He immediately formulated several plans in his head, and continuously broke up and rea.s.sembled pieces of his plan. As a result...
”I understand. I'll tell him right away.”
”Mm, thank you. We can prepare a carriage for you...”
”No, he'll probably arrive there on his own.”
”Mm, that would be disrespectful to the Sun G.o.d's hero... However, if that's what he wants, then I guess we have no choice. I understand. I'll let them know. Then I'll get going now...”
”Yes. Come back again!”
The female knight sighed in relief and left. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo thought he needed an a.s.sistant ASAP and cleaned the store. He couldn't get there on a horse, so he would have to leave Jin here.
'See you.'
'Ok.'
He first disguised himself as Kay where no one was looking. Then, he tied the greatsword on his back and walk over to the lord's castle. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo looked incredibly dignified, and everyone he pa.s.sed on the road took notice of him. Moreover, fire wrapped around his surroundings, so there was no one who didn't know who he was.
He encountered various people along the way. Some spoke of the 'Sun G.o.d's hero' from behind him, while others approached him and said it to his face. There were even some who were afraid of being harmed and just stepped back. Of course, this would enhance the influence of the Sun G.o.d's hero, Kay, and at the same time, ensure that Lawrence, the peddler, would remain safe.
[Lv7 Pope of the Sun G.o.d religion - Aurel Genisman]
30 minutes later, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo met the Pope of the Sun G.o.d religion in the castle's living room. From first glance, he looked like a middle-aged man, but his level was higher than he'd expected. He wasn't just a representative of the religion.
”You moved quite boisterously. So much so that I question how you were able to hide your ident.i.ty until now.”
”I can't?”
”No. It's fine since the Emperor's no doubt aware that we've come here. No... actually, that ostentatious att.i.tude of yours might fit with our goal. You may just be acting conspicuous, but that's even more in our favor.”
”...Hoh.”
Lee s.h.i.+n Woo understood what he was saying and smiled. He thought the pope would say something like 'You're the hero the Sun G.o.d has chosen!? I can't believe it!' and test him first, but was instead showing his hand.
In layman's terms, this was the Pope's intent. 'It doesn't matter if you're really the Sun G.o.d's hero or not. Why don't you work with us?'.
”I'd like to hear about it in more detail.”
Honestly, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo didn't hate these kinds of people. If their goals aligned, they would have a good relations.h.i.+p.
”I'm glad you understand, Sun G.o.d's hero.”
The Pope grinned and said.
Unfortunately for the people on the surface, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo and the Pope really hit it off.
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