Faith Life of a Former Scammer

Chapter 83

083. Is your god really a god?

After receiving the letter, Arthur went straight to Killica. Arriving in Killika like that, Arthur made a promise to himself.

‘I’ll check it with my own eyes.’

I made a promise that I came here not for doubt, but for confirmation.

As Arthur was preparing himself, someone called him from behind.

“Are you Arthur from the Church of the Earth?”

Arthur looked at the man who called him.

A good impression and a way of speaking that makes people feel comfortable. He was a man everyone else would find likable, but not Arthur.

‘The interest rate?’

I knew it as soon as I saw it.

he was a scammer

He’s also a very good cheater.

“Yes. I am Arthur.”

Arthur answered, wary of him.

“hello. It’s called Rect, who came to take care of the priest at the order of the successor.”

“… … Are you the one sent by Lord Oren?”

“Yes. You asked me to meet you.”

Despite Arthur’s wariness, Rect didn’t care at all.

He was just doing his job.

“It is an honor to be your guide.”

“Please take good care of me.”

Rect guided him through the city.

“O-Ren has been away for a while.”

“You mean you’re not in the city?”

“Yes. That’s right. So I came to meet you instead.”

Rect’s words were not over.

“By the way, seeing the priest. I think I know why you called me in such a hurry and sent me to meet you instead.”

“… … .”

Rect’s tone and voice didn’t change, but Arthur could feel it.

A glimpse of sharpness in his tone.

“You can guess who you will meet.”

“Are you meeting Priest Leon?”

“you’re right.”

Rather, it was a good thing. If it was the same priest’s position, I didn’t know if I could give a clearer answer.

When Arthur was thinking like that.

“While you’re gone, can I talk to you about Killika so you don’t get bored?”

Rect opened his mouth like a guide.

“ah. please.”

Even so, I didn’t want to mix words with that Rect.

“If you are a resident of Killika, you don’t like the priests very much.”

From the beginning, sensitive stories came out without hesitation.

“Especially for someone like me, it feels like someone in the same industry using divine power.”

A trickster who uses divine power.

Even if you curse in the face.

“ah. I’m in charge of diplomacy in Killika. I think you can look at it as a politician or an aristocrat.”

He made absurd excuses and continued to walk a precarious tightrope.

“There was an opportunity for me to think about the priest again. That sublime figure that spreads faith.”

Rect still couldn’t forget that sound. The sound that preached faith to the one who was called a madman.

However, Arthur could not know the truth.

“I think Priest Leon was amazing.”

The image of a noble priest appeared in Arthur’s mind.

“you’re right. Not only was he sublime, but he also performed miracles himself.”

“A miracle?”

What kind of fraud did you influence them with?

Arthur put on a worried expression.

“Look around you and you will see. A city that was like garbage has turned into a city where people live.”

Rect pointed around.

“ah… … Are you talking about such a miracle?”

When Arthur spoke in disappointment, Rect immediately opened his mouth.

“Can there be a greater miracle than this? They say that miracles change the world, but this is a miracle. The city that was a trash can has become a city where people live.”

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Miracles change the world.

Arthur was speechless when he heard this.

‘Why did I become a priest?’

I didn’t become a priest because of wealth and fame. Arthur wanted to change the world.

‘… … What am I doing.’

It felt like my brain was completely messed up.

“So please. I hope you don’t do anything wrong to Leon.”

“… … Yes?”

“I was doing something important. But the heir, who knew that clearly, called me.”

“Something misunderstood… … .”

Arthur, who hastily said no, couldn’t finish his words.

Rect’s expression, which had been wearing a friendly smile until just before, had become cold and stiff.

“You are the only one who can create miracles and change the world. He is the one who turned trash into people.”

this was a request

“So please. May we remain human, do not touch him.”

It was like a warning.

‘To the extent that a swindler like him would throw off his mask?’

Arthur’s common sense was incomprehensible.

‘What kind of existence is Priest Rion?’

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My messy brain became more complicated.

“Aigoo, as I get older, it seems that only my words are increasing. Im here. You will be in the garden at this time.”

when you arrive here. Arthur’s promise had disappeared without a trace.

‘why… … .’

It was just complicated in my head.

* * *

“Priest Leon. We have guests.”

“uh? Rect. I heard that you were away on an important matter, so are you here?”

At Leon’s words, Rect smiled.

Arthur watched him intently.

It was the first time I had ever seen a priest and a villager so close.

“haha. I came here with a sense of humility. You are a more important guest than that. This is Arthur from the Church of the Earth.”

Leon looked at Arthur.

“Priest Arthur, how are you?”

“long time no see. Priest Leon.”

“Come over here.”

Leon pointed to the bench he was sitting on.

Arthur was surprised to see Leon. The priest’s clothes were full of dirt. But, it seemed that Leone didn’t know Arthur’s gaze.

As soon as Arthur came and sat down on the bench, Leon opened his mouth.

“Wait. I’ll just say hello.”

“Yes. I’ll wait.”

Rion nodded and went towards Rect.

“You worked hard.”

“no. I’ll be on my way.”

Unseen by Arthur, Leone and Rect were exchanging signs.

‘Five. Shaking seems to have been successful?’

Looking at the sign Rect sent, it seemed like a complete success.

‘No matter how smart he is, he has no choice but to be defeated by a real pro.’

It must have been complicated in my head, but I wouldn’t have had the energy to discern the handicrafts of Rect, a real pro.

“Stop by when you take a break!”

“Yes. Priest! I’ll be sure to hear it!”

Rion gave Rect a blow and returned to the bench. Arthur, looking deeply troubled, was waiting on the bench.

“You seem to be friendly with the residents.”

“Yes?”

“Keep your distance from the residents, the priest is a sacred and noble law. It has to be located in an area that cannot be crossed.”

Leon’s expression hardened.

Of course, he only pretended to be serious, but his heart was completely different.

‘Tsk tsk. So there is no progress.’

That is the general code of conduct of the denominations.

“Are these the Cult of the Earth’s guidelines?”

“Yes. That’s right.”

“It is a guideline for other denominations. I will not answer.”

Leon didn’t answer, but it was as if he answered.

“I knew you would think so. Certainly, Priest Leon is different from other priests.”

Arthur had floated his luck in order to bring out Leon’s thoughts.

“Priest Arthur. Do you have any concerns?”

Conversely, Leon has been asking questions.

“… … yes?”

As if caught off guard, Arthur asked in bewilderment.

“I thought I might be able to help if you have any concerns. I’m sorry if I was presumptuous.”

Leon apologized to Arthur as if he had made a mistake.

“Oh, not like that. There is nothing to apologize for.”

Rather, Leon’s attitude embarrassed Arthur more.

“Just why did you become a priest? I thought so.”

It made me confide in a mess.

However, Leon’s attitude was serious.

“That’s why I became a priest… … .”

He took that concern seriously.

“no. It seems like I brought up a useless story.”

Arthur hurriedly said it was okay, but Leon didn’t miss this.

‘I had such a good opportunity!’

Leon opened his mouth with a serious expression.

“When I was adopted from an orphanage, I had a choice. nobles, merchants, and priests. I could have chosen one of three.”

Arthur, who had been trying to stop him, soon shut his mouth and listened to the story.

“I chose a priest then.”

“Why did you choose a priest?”

I couldn’t say it was because I failed after returning to the nobility.

So it needed a bit of tweaking.

“I thought the world was unreasonable. So I wanted to change the world.”

“Isn’t it possible even as a noble or a merchant?”

Leon shook his head.

“I thought the means and the end should be the same. In the case of nobles and merchants, it was obvious that they would use means to harm the world for the purpose of changing the world.”

What Leon said was true.

In order to have power big enough to change the world, nobles and merchants must do bad things.

‘of course. It’s not much different from the Church, though.’

Leon had the perfect excuse.

“… … I wanted to say that the church is no different. Priest Leon has indeed matched means and ends.”

What Leon has done so far is proof of that.

“I was just lucky.”

I could feel the sincerity in Leon’s words.

Seeing Leon like that, Arthur was so ashamed of himself.

“How is Arthur? Are you fulfilling your purpose of becoming a priest?”

To Leon’s question, Arthur had no choice but to give a stupid answer.

“… … Also, I don’t know.”

The complex thoughts in my head turned white.

“What am I for… … .”

Arthur murmured in a low, barely audible voice.

‘done!’

It was natural for Leon to hear that.

* * *

“Kreurreung. Kung!”

Arthur, who had been in a daze, was startled.

“What is this!?”

I turned my head in the direction of the sound and saw a huge silver wolf glaring at me.

But, there was something more surprising.

“A guest. You don’t have to be on guard.”

The wolf’s expression changed dramatically at Leon’s words.

“Kyung-Kyung!”

“Where have you been? Are you here to play?”

Like petting a puppy, Leon stroked the wolf’s fur.

“Kreureung!”

“Oooh. Are you in a good mood?”

He even bit off Leon’s head with his big mouth. At first glance, it looked like it was about to be eaten.

“Lee, Leon-sama?”

Seeing that, Arthur cautiously called out to Leon.

“ah. He must have come because of this guy, but he just talked about something else.”

“… … What do you mean by that?”

Arthur didn’t understand.

“The first prophecy. This guy is the proof.”

Today, Arthur’s head did not turn quickly.

As Arthur was lost, Leon explained further.

“The ‘blood’ from the prophecy. Everyone interprets it as human damage or war, but I didn’t think it was that.”

Leon was still stroking the big wolf’s belly.

The large tail slammed the floor as if it were in a good mood, and dust rose each time.

“Why did I say awakened blood instead of spilled blood? Why did Oren dream of becoming a wolf? We delved into these two questions.”

“Did you find the answer?”

Leon nodded.

“Yes. Found it. I should be here.”

Leon pulled out a report from his bosom.

“If you read it, your doubts will be answered.”

Arthur took the report and read it quickly. There was an unbelievable story written there.

“… … Are you saying that the blood awakens and becomes a higher being?”

The blood of the silver wolf awakened and became the silver wolf in the legend.

“It would be unreasonable to call them higher beings. It would be right to just get back what you have.”

“Kang!”

The wolf, enjoying Leon’s touch, shouted as if in response.

“… … Are you listening to us?”

“Yes. Strangely enough, I understand.”

“Huh… … what is this?”

The prophecy interpreted by the Church of the Earth was the direction of war that Leon had spoken about.

Based on this information, the Church of the Earth had stocked up on war supplies.

“This is a prophecy interpreted by us.”

Leon handed over a note.

[The (monsters’) blood awakens and forms a green wave (their forces). (The rise of a new force) It will form chaos and a new order. A new order is born of (awakened) blood. Be vigilant (humans themselves) and prepare for (a new era).]

“The blood of the monsters is also awakened.”

“Well. It would be difficult to call it a monster now. It would be more correct to say that a new race besides humans is emerging on the continent.”

new race.

It was something that exceeded Arthur’s expectations.

“It literally opens a new era. It is not an age of war or blood, but a new age.”

Only now did I understand what was written in the letter.

According to the new interpretation, his own prophecy was deliberately removed to stir up confusion.

“What the hell am I doing… … .”

Leon comforted Arthur.

“Did you write the prophecy by hearing the language of God? It is possible for some content to be omitted.”

However, that was no consolation.

Arthur’s eyes trembled mercilessly.