Chapter 56:

Lastly, the primary piece of our plan is in place.

Its a second of nice emotion, Your Holiness. There’s a minor difficulty, nonetheless…

A minor difficulty?

The candidate for the Empires Saintess has chosen a considerably vital particular person as her escort.

The Pope tapped his workers in disbelief.

Vital? On this Holy Kingdom, standing means nothing. So, who’s it? Duke Haval? Or did she deliver her father, Duke Senestia, maybe?

Your Holiness, your phrases are reassuring. Certainly, what can Depend Erindale do, appearing freely on this Holy Kingdom?

Who did you say?

That, the fledgling minister from the Empire.

The Depend Erindale who made essential contributions to magic stone refinement, found a scorching spring within the wasteland, was the primary airship pilot, the chief of the Empires rising noble faction, and supervised our Severin Cathedral?

The Pope spoke hurriedly.

Ship him again. Proper now. What occurs if we let the queen bee out of the nest?

The bishop sweated coldly.

Unfitting for a high-ranking priest, the bishop hurriedly left and returned shortly.

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So, you despatched him again?

Your Holiness, he refuses to go away.

Why?

He says its too comfy right here. He even desires to place down roots.

…

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Ascal, who was dropped at the Holy Kingdom, proudly regarded on the non secular badge on his chest. It was of the celebrated Platinum rank.

<Devoted Servant of the Star, Ascal>

Initially, when he was conscripted to the Holy Kingdom, he thought, How can this be, Im a minister, however then it made sense.

In actuality, he may have simply averted being dragged right here. The Holy Kingdoms conscription was on the degree of a beggar asking for a coin on the road. If he had resisted, he wouldnt have come.

Its not the Holy Kingdom thats unhealthy, however his personal hesitation.

Oh, devoted ones, sing of the magnificent mild of the celebrities. Information us all via the darkish night time. In that good mild, we will discover our path.

Great, brother. To sing the hymn at such a degree in such a short while. Unwell offer you a sticker.

It is all due to Pireiel.

Pireiel.

Ascal made the signal of the holy cross.

Now, simply three extra stickers, and he may ascend to the coveted Diamond rank.

Such an unprecedented promotion, Ascal. I want everybody may emulate your devotion.

Thats too sort of you, Priest.

All is guided by the Star, Pireiel.

Pireiel.

After morning prayers, Ascal headed to the eating corridor.

Good morning, brother. What would you prefer to have at present?

I believe Unwell have the pork particular with seasonal greens and spices. Heres your Lumina.

Thanks for the fee of 10 Lumina.

The Star churchs eating corridor was extra majestic than any he had seen earlier than. The ceiling was vast open, permitting in plentiful mild. And maybe as a result of they grew their very own greens and raised their very own meat, the meals tasted exceptionally good.

Sushia should be munching on greens proper about now…

Till coming right here, he had a misunderstanding.

A ridiculous perception that you just needed to be a vegetarian within the Holy Kingdom.

But it surely turned out that solely the Saintess candidates needed to be vegetarians, whereas common devotees may take pleasure in a balanced eating regimen. Fairly a wise association certainly.

Ascal glanced round and, seeing nobody, surreptitiously packed away some leftover pork.

Nothing in any respect. Brother, youve been exemplary in your conduct. Its simply that Candidate Sushia appears to have tailored to the life right here, and Depend Erindale, you might have your personal tasks. Its time to return…

Bishop!

Ascal raised his voice immediately, startling Bishop Picol.

Right here, I’m not Depend Erindale. I’m merely Ascal, a devoted servant of the Star.

Oh. My mistake, Ascal. Then maybe its finest to unfold the desire of the Star out of your authentic place.

Bishop!

Ascal recited the doctrine.

The Stars Scripture, chapter 23, third line says, The Star shall by no means solid out those that earnestly search its embrace. Are you, Bishop, desiring to solid out a poor servant from the embrace of the Star?

No, thats not it…

The Bishop was in a dilemma.

The Empire was already sending day by day protests, demanding the return of Depend Erindale. Even for the Holy Kingdom, the rising authority of the Empire couldnt be ignored.

Hes memorized the scripture already?

However when the particular person in query was citing scripture to actively resist repatriation, the Holy Kingdom had little selection. In addition to, his argument was sound.

The Bishop sweated profusely.

Lets talk about this once more later…

****

The Crown Prince was all the time smiling. He knew match the temper and think about others emotions. Thats why individuals have been drawn to him.

However even he had his moments of anger.

Depend Erindale doesnt need to return to the Empire? What nonsense is that this? Is the Holy Kingdom taking us for fools? They should be planning to maintain him perpetually with these excuses as a hostage!

Its higher to have peace.

At first, he dismissed it as a easy mishap.

It was the primary Saints ritual in 100 years.

The Crown Prince understood the importance of this ceremony to the Star church.

However this was crossing a line.

Depend Erindale was an important determine to the Empire, transcending significance to grow to be an icon.

Examine the Holy Kingdom completely. Depart no stone unturned and expose any corruption theyve dedicated.

The order was given to the Empires particular forces.

Identified colloquially because the Emperors hounds, they deal with the Empires most secretive missions.

They sometimes obey solely the Emperors instructions, however upon listening to of Ascals detainment within the Holy Kingdom, the Emperor mentioned,

Rescue him.

That single assertion was all that was wanted.

The Star church is the state faith of the Empire.

Till now, the Empires tarnished popularity had been offset by the charitable and philanthropic picture of the Star Church. Thus, some corruption and irregularities have been neglected, however…

With the event of airships and up to date royal scandals, the Empires popularity has considerably improved. This implies they now not have to be cautious of the Star churchs affect.

Your Highness, the Crown Prince.

Sure. Have you ever accomplished the investigation?

The Star church is way extra… problematic than we thought.

The Crown Princes expression hardened as he listened to the intelligence agent. He slammed his fist onto the desk.

Hmm… If we had remained passive, the Empire would have been blindsided by an enormous betrayal.

What ought to we do?

Hmm.

After a second of deep thought, the Crown Prince set free a sigh of reduction.

Had Ascal not been detained by the Star church, and had they not completely investigated it, the Empire would have been caught off guard, unprepared for the betrayal.

Is that this a blessing in disguise? Ascal, you might be really an enigmatic determine.

Your Highness, the Minister of Improvement and Innovation requests a non-public viewers!

Let him in.

He heard that the Empires Saint and Dragon are shut associates.

Bernstein should even be angered by Ascals detainment.

There can be a lot to debate with him.

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