Faith Life of a Former Scammer

088. Ready

Conversation with K-dan was not that difficult.

These were the disciples Leon taught.

“Is everyone going according to plan?”

The guys answered Leon’s words.

“Yes. The successor issue is completely over.”

“Step back and support the successor. I finished talking with my brother.”

“Me too.”

“I am well aware that the succession fight is stupid. You don’t have to worry.”

Their survival strategy was created by Leone. Leon knew best how to move.

“What about the family vassals?”

“It’s a problem. There is a movement to drive it into a succession fight.”

“We are fighting for power through the succession structure, and we are full of energy.”

Everyone nodded, probably in the same situation.

“good. Have you made preparations for how to move?”

“I made it, but I don’t know if it will be a contingency plan that satisfies the instructor’s expectations.”

Contrary to his words, his face was full of confidence.

“I can tell just by looking at your expression. Are you going to use the prophecy?”

The guys were startled.

“It’s not too surprising. There is only one thing that can help the family and go far.”

He naturally distanced himself from the succession structure, and the only thing that would help his family was ‘monsters and trade’.

“… … you’re right.”

“This is the answer the four of us found after thinking over and over again… … You are amazing too.”

Leon shook his head.

“no. I never thought you guys would move so fast.”

He obtained the prophecy and even made a plan to go up directly.

“Instructor Lee is very happy with your growth.”

A smile appeared on Dan K’s face at Leon’s praise.

“If you’re thinking of going up anyway, I think I can help. I will open a trade route.”

“Instructor! thank you!”

A helping hand followed immediately after the praise. That was no small help either.

It was the most needed help on the way up.

The guys looked at Leone with impressed expressions.

“You don’t have to be so impressed. I intend to take a stake as much as I help.”

“If you need a stake, I’ll give it to you!”

“you’re right!”

Leon hardened his expression.

“everyone. Can I just spread the stakes as an instructor?”

You could just accept it, but this was perfect for problems later.

“You can be a good friend, but you can’t be a good friend! Did you forget!?”

“sorry!”

“I didn’t mean that!”

“Also! You are the instructor!”

Although Leon was angry, it had a positive effect on the contrary.

Trust flashed on their faces.

“I will thoroughly rip it out.”

“We will defend it thoroughly!”

“If you tear off more than I thought, I’ll be sweating for the first time in a while, so I hope you stick around.”

After the negotiations were over that day.

Team K has been sweating at the training ground for the first time in a long time.

“This is delicious!”

“My body was itching!”

“Hahaha!”

“I missed you!”

Even after the stakes were ripped off, deep smiles appeared on their faces.

* * *

Team K was an easy opponent, but Charles’ older brother, Charlton, was a nuisance.

“Thank you so much for taking care of my younger brother who can’t even function as a human being. He lived like garbage at home, but he seems to be paying for his meal here.”

As soon as the greeting was over, he slandered Charles. A statement that crossed the line.

Charles’ expression darkened.

‘… … Ohh. Is this how it comes out?’

This was pretty fresh.

“Charlton. This is a church.”

“I know. The parish priest.”

“Did someone you know insult a priest in the church?”

“… … Sorry if you took it that way. Being brothers, I think I made a mistake.”

Did you say that merchants who are sensitive to the atmosphere are brothers? It was a ridiculous excuse.

It was clear what his intention was.

“The Church of Dawn owes a debt to the Hunters. When it was the hardest, you moved the top through Charles.”

Leon said calmly.

“Looking at that grace, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear rudeness.”

“sorry.”

At Leon’s words, he politely apologized.

“I know what you mean, but I don’t like it when someone tests me like this.”

“… … .”

When Leon said he knew everything, he didn’t say anything.

“However, Charles is just as important to me. This time, I will pretend not to know.”

“Thank you for your understanding.”

“How far have you prepared?”

Charlton’s expression turned to bewilderment at Leon’s words.

“It’s okay, so tell me.”

“Your father is waiting for you.”

The picture was roughly drawn.

“The conversation will be with the upper lord. I will be waiting for you, so please come with me.”

“… … I will be back soon.”

Charlton left those words and went away. Charles, who had been waiting quietly, opened his mouth.

“President. What the hell is this?”

“It was a little strange. If it had been a child from home, there would have been no way he would have helped in the first place.”

Charles’ expression hardened at Leon’s words.

“You said that you fled to the church because you were pushed out of the heir, is it true?”

“That’s true.”

“You didn’t put it into the church from your family, did you?”

“yes. I entered the church voluntarily.”

I thought so.

“You don’t know why your older brother did that?”

“My brother doesn’t like me very much. Since he is so well-mannered, he would not know the feelings of his lowly younger brother.”

Charles knew nothing.

“Hey.”

When Leon shook his head, Charles looked at him incomprehension.

“It’s like that because you’re worried about seniors. I was worried about whether I had a good place in the church, so I checked how I would come out.”

“That can’t be!”

He did not run away to the church because he was bullied by his heartless father and older brother.

“Is the senior a kid? oh It’s okay.”

Because of his outstanding brother, he fell into a sense of self-doubt and ran away to the church.

“The parish priest is misunderstanding something.”

“I? Are you sure?”

Leon was not a man of idle talk.

“… … oh Not really. It’s true.”

The real thing came out just by looking at it.

“done. See it and judge for yourself. But just thinking about it, are you pissed off?”

“Yes?”

“For me, an orphan, my family just shared affection! uh! Are you kidding me?”

At those words, a pity appeared on Charles’ expression. Charles placed a hand on Leon’s shoulder as if to comfort him.

“Am I there? To me, the parish priest is my family.”

I think I was comforting myself.

“What kind of room is this for those who have it?”

“Oh no!”

“Ah~ no, I spontaneously ignited by myself, what does this mean?”

“no!”

“Then, is this inside or outside?”

“… … oh that’s a bit.”

Leon and Charles burst into laughter at the same time.

There was no need for shriveled words.

It was enough to confirm each other’s sincerity even with jokes that were not poetic.

* * *

when you’re joking like that.

smart.

Within minutes, Charles’ father arrived.

“Nice to meet you. parish priest. This is Selune, the head of the upper tier of the Kuntana Merchant.”

“hello. This is Bishop Leon.”

Seeing his father arrive as if he had waited, Charles had no choice but to accept Leon’s words.

“Thank you for coming. Charles has been a huge help to me.”

“I heard that you treat my son with great care. Thank you very much.”

After the warm words were exchanged.

“First of all, I will apologize. We ask that you please forgive our rudeness.”

He immediately apologized.

“no. How can you say it’s wrong to worry about your family? it’s okay.”

He was a great merchant and father.

‘Is it better than I thought?’

I was worried that I might be lacking in ability, but it seemed like there was no need to worry.

“I’m going to get to the main point now, is it okay?”

“Yes. it’s okay.”

Leon went straight to the point.

“I came here because I wanted to make a deal.”

“In the current situation, if it were a deal, there would be only one. Are you planning to open up new trade routes?”

That was correct, but that wasn’t all.

“For now, yes.”

“You’re asking for a share.”

“Yes. You can talk to our finance officer about setting up the stake.”

First of all, Brother Chalchal had to be sent.

“Hmm. Charlton. Negotiate with Priest Charles.”

“Yes. father.”

He accurately grasped Leon’s intentions.

“Seniors. Please take good care of me.”

“Yes. Bishop! I will not lose!”

Leon also gave Charles an assignment and sent him out.

There were only two left in the room, Leon and Selune.

“I would like to ask you one more request. Can you make a deal with the swordsman?”

[Unique Skill: Priest’s Persuasion is activated.]

He realized that this was Leon’s true purpose.

“… … It is not easy for the sword family to trade with their own guild.”

“We will give you the items to trade. It’s an item worth purchasing at the sword shop.”

“Then it is not difficult.”

Contrary to his words of approval, his expression hardened.

“By the way, I heard that the Church of Dawn made a deal with the Kwon family. Are you having any problems?”

“no.”

When he said no, his expression hardened even more.

“Then, Gwon wants to secretly trade. Are you thinking of making a string for both the sword and sword blades?”

“Exactly.”

“I know of the Church of Dawn as one of the few churches that do not exercise political power.”

“you’re right.”

As the conversation progressed, Selune was only confused.

“It’s not even about using political power, so why are you putting a string on both the sword and sword?”

“Hmm. What answer should I give… … .”

After thinking for a moment, Leon opened his mouth.

“The plausible reason and the real reason. Which of the two would you like to hear?”

“I would have asked for a good reason had this been a normal deal, but I am Charles’ father. I want to hear the real reason.”

“You may not believe it, but I will be honest with you.”

I was thinking of telling the truth.

“To save the world.”

Had he been stupid, he would have given a good reason, but Charles’ father was a brilliant merchant.

“It must be related to the second and third prophecies.”

He figured out an answer on his own.

“I am just preparing. If you think there is something wrong with my actions after that, you are free to cut the string with the sword.”

After saying that, a notification window popped up.

[Those who are persuaded agree.]

[Those who are persuaded agree.]

[The persuasion was successful.]

At the same time, Selune held out her right hand. Leon took his hand.

transaction is made

* * *

Time passed quickly.

“All good! Blinn!”

“Kyaa Blinn, look here!”

“I love you! Blinna!”

In the meantime, Bliny came out in front of people.

[K Dan. Ready.]

[Contact with Swordsman completed. All 20 knives sold. Upper scale expansion completed.]

The newly recruited upper ranks also finished their preparations. Of course, the plan centered on the church was carried out step by step.

[Expanding influence through prophecy.]

[Encroaching inside the Church of the Earth in progress.]

Arthur, now on the same side, also ate the Church of the Earth step by step.

when everything is ready like that.

“Leon! Leone!”

Grandmother opened the door and entered Leon’s office.

“Can you feel this!?”

“Did it start?”

She nodded.

“The blood is waking up!”

The first prophecy is set in motion.