207 A portrait of a great saint.

The visit schedule for the Divinum Shrine of Emperor Simon was dominated by a conversation with the Cult of the Lamb, improving relationships with forces of darkness, and the Church of Light.

The goal was very simple.

It was to end the conflicts of light and darkness for over a thousand years, and unite the forces of the yin and yang into one.

However, the talks were challenging.

The change in the dynasty of the Yosrahim Empire led to a very easy conversation with the Yin Yang Cult, but the meeting with the forces of light was a series of day-response conflicts.

Even if he had succeeded in persuading Ser Burg, other religious leaders of the Light were not easy.

After all, the Yosrahim Empire left the forces of light, and the Church of Light suffered a great loss.

The long-standing conflict between light and darkness and the Yosrahim Empire and the Orcs has made harmony even more difficult.

But I didn't really care.

I didn't expect much.

In fact, the history of blood and conflicts with great interests cannot be solved in a few words.

If it were possible, there would be no war in the world.

However, the purpose of this meeting was just to talk.

You will see the fruits later.

The day when the Yosrahim Empire will transform into an overwhelmingly powerful country that no one can touch.

At that time, neither the history of blood nor the conflicts with great interests become a small matter without great significance.

because the only thing that remains in their minds is the fact that if they open up, they die.

Duke Brian, walking inside the war instead of giving me a stiff face as we speak.

“Grand Duke, don't you think you're overcompensating? ”

“No, I'm just trying to figure it out. Honestly, do you think we can combine light and darkness in any way other than a powerful force? You're welcome. If they could have solved it, they wouldn't have been at war with each other for 1,000 years, right? Oh, not if we don't reconcile.

You think you can do it. There's no other way. ”

“Yes, but · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

I shrug Duke Brian's shoulder.

“Well, don't worry about it. It's time to work things out. Soon the empire will be strong, and the other nations will fear it. Then the horseshoe works. So for now, focus solely on restoration and development. ”

“Yes.”

Just as I was passing by an open door, I stood in a hurry.

I was a historian because I saw an elven woman. It was Princess Ignes.

“Duke, go ahead. ”

“Yes?”

I pointed inside the historical center.

“Go have a close summit with the heir to the Lumen Kingdom. ”

“Yes, I understand. Then I'll have an escort posted at the front gate. ”

I didn't have to, but I nodded.

“Got it.”

“Of course.”

As Duke Brian leaves, I turn to the historian.

“Hey, who's this? ”

Princess Ignes reacts to my voice.

“Grand Duke Jan? ”

“Hey, this is the first time since the hostage situation. ”

Princess Ignes sighs a little.

Since the hostage crisis, we've been bringing each other together. I just don't approve.

“How long are you going to stay out of this? You don't have to do that to me anymore, do you? ”

“What does that mean? ”

“I know it, and I know it in the heavenly city of Kronos. ”

I tasted it.

From then on, Princess Ignes was able to hear news about the heavenly city of Kronos through Katrine.

“Let's pretend we don't know. ”

“Why?”

“Since it's not widely known in the world, there's no need to reveal it, right? ”

“You don't have to hide it. ”

“If there's a sense of solidarity in both choices, you don't have to do it. Why would you do something you don't have to do? bothering people.”

“Then do whatever you want. ”

I stood by her.

She continued to watch the portraits of wrinkled elderly people.

It was a picture of men in fancy priestly outfits, most of whom were smiling warmly or expressing a gentle expression.

“Everyone has a good face. But beware of these people. Most likely a con man. That's what ornaments are for. ”

“These are all great adult priests. ”

It was a gentle tone, but it was definitely a strong tone.

I said nervously.

“So what's their final position? ”

Ignes points to the portrait of the bald old man on the front.

“This is Pope Endrobe. ”

“So.”

“What do you mean? ”

“If the person in the top position is personally respected, you have to question it. I'm the only one of those people who isn't listed as a great person. Except the leader of a fucking country. But the Church was never destroyed, was it? Then we'll have to doubt it. Our Imperial officers are too much, by the way. As much as a cow about me.

I told you to use it sparingly, but use it too harshly. I think my name will be remembered by posterity as a heretic. Hehehe. ”

“Why didn't you just be nice? ”

“I know. But I can't help it. ”

“Why?”

“I have something to do with impersonating a historical coincidence. ”

Princess Ignes narrows her eyes.

“Saving mankind from destruction, perhaps. ”

I laughed bloody.

“Phew. It's not that big a deal. ”

“Really?"

“For me. For my life. If anyone else benefits, it's just a coincidence. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

I left her speechless and watched the Great Saints one by one.

“But what were you doing here? ”

“Recently, I stopped growing as an astrologer and spent time training my mind to see the life of faith that great adults had walked. ”

“Always the same. ”

“Yes?”

“I'm still doing useless things. ”

Princess Ignes' eyes are wide open.

“The practice of faith is the most precious practice for the saints. The Church recommends it. ”

“That's why the high magicians are not born well. How many priests are there in the world? How few are there in the six-cycle rank? Tsk tsk tsk.”

“Are you insulting our priests? ”

“How many times do I have to tell you? Don't do anything unnecessary. You and I are the same. They walk their own path to a higher ground, but their purpose is to find the truth of the world. But the truth can never be found by faith. ”

“Why?”

“Faith is a garden rooted in a great lie. Honestly, how can a false person find the truth? I'll never make it. Anyway, I'm sorry to see you. I don't think she's an idiot, but she's lying about her faith. ”

Princess Ignes said.

“Okay, let's say that. So what does the truth lead to? ”

“Doubts. Endless doubts about nature are the only way to find the truth. ”

“But suspicion is denial. ”

“No, doubt is the only way to the truth. No one who does not doubt can ever touch the truth. You can trust 100% on this one. I've been there. ”

I am the Mind Master. It means that she arrives first on the path to the truth that she wants to go to.

That's why, of course, Princess Ignes tilts her head and raises questions.

“But don't you also believe in the words, 'Doubt'? ”

I became mute for a moment, then said again.

“Correction. There are exceptions to everything in the world. That's why anyone who tries to get close to the truth is always empty and confused. I can never find the truth. Hmmm.”

“So you, as a mind master, could never reach the truth? ”

“Uh, probably not forever. Me and you. Everyone else. ”

“Then why do humans seek the truth? ”

“Well, I don't know. But one thing's for sure. If there is a God, it is the mission God has given us all. Otherwise, there's no reason for every human being to try to find the truth. ”

“Okay, so what is the purpose of God's mission for our humanity? ”

I shrugged.

“I don't know. Maybe he's hiding a great treasure behind the truth, or maybe God's trying to hide his appearance behind the truth and tell him to come find himself. ”

“But you said you couldn't find the truth forever. ”

“Yes. That's why God is funny. ”

I stood in front of a portrait of an old man for a second.

I sighed as I looked through the portrait for a long time.

“I was wondering where this human was, and here he is. I was here, and I couldn't find it. ”

“Who?”

I pointed to the portrait in front of me.

“This old man in the portrait. ”

Princess Ignes replies, looking at the portrait.

“This is Cardinal Alfredo. Do you know?”

“Yes, I know. What an inspiration for a beggar cousin. I'm one of the most headaches. But what if this old man is here? Tsk tsk tsk.”

Ignes said, watching the portrait.

“You've lived a very curved life. ”

“Gone? When? ”

“90 years ago. ”

I rolled my eyes at Dor.

“This old man is denser than I am. How could you hide 90 years? I can hardly hide it for years. There's definitely something to learn. ”

“Yes?”

“No. What kind of life did this old man have, anyway? ”

“He left a big footprint for the religious historian. He was respected by all people for his gentle personality and high virtue, and the faith of humanity has progressed to the next level with the book he left behind. Just. ”

“Just?”

Princess Ignes replies with a shaded face.

“Last year wasn't good. ”

“Why? Is he into some sort of crazy conspiracy theory? ”

Princess Ignes opens her eyes sharply.

“This is a great adult. Don't insult me for no reason. ”

“You have your reasons. ”

“There you go.”

As Princess Ignes sighed deeply and tried to turn around, I grabbed her shoulder.

“So how was your last year? ”

“You've become a madman. ”

“Freak? Are you crazy? ”

“Yes.”

“So what happened? ”

“You were strangled. You killed a lot of people. ”

I had a portrait.

“Why would someone like that have a portrait here? You're a murderer, right?”

“It's what happens when you lose your mind. And so the accomplishments that he had done before were so great that he came back after death. ”

“Really?"

Princess Ignes stares at the portrait of the old man in Choro.

“Anyway, you're a great teacher. because a lot of the books he left are a big part of our lives as priests now. Especially" The End of Faith. "It was amazing. The only regret is that Cardinal Alfredo died without ending it. ”

“You mean the peacock? ”

“Yes, just the previous one. You couldn't use the back. ”

I scratched my nose.

“I don't know. Maybe not? ”

Princess Ignes immediately turned her head to me.

“What do you mean? ”

“Well, you could have. ”

“How would the Grand Duke know that? ”

“I don't know. I'm just saying I think there's something in the back. ”

Princess Ignes grabs me as I turn my head outward.

The princess's eyes sparkled even I was burdened.

“Are you sure? ”

“There are many possibilities, of course, but don't get your hopes up. I think it's more of a conspiracy theory. That's what two copies are all about. I look forward to it, but it's nothing. ”

Princess Ignes shakes her eyes.

“Grand Duke, have you seen this? ”

“I didn't see it. ”

“Then why are you saying that you saw it now? ”

“That's what it would look like if there was a trailer. ”

“On what grounds? ”

“That old man's a little distracted. ”

“Don't insult Cardinal Alfredo! ”

Princess Ignes screams as the historian leaves.

“What's the matter? You said you lost your mind last year because your mouth went crazy. I just told you the same thing. What's the matter? ”

“Well, well, well. ”

“Anyway, I'll see you later. ”

I left, waving my hands behind Princess Ignes' questions.

Perhaps it would be better to keep the matter of Cardinal Alfredo a secret for a while.

If that great saint is so anxious right now, there must be a reason.

I didn't need to embarrass the old man by revealing it here.

‘By the way, that old man has lived a long time. It's been 90 years since we've been known to be dead, so there's no way we can find a trace of cancer. ’

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