I Became the Heavenly Demon of the Academy

Stella (8)

A proclamation was issued in the name of Pope Adrian VII.

The content is an evil ritual that Cardinal Richelieu wanted to perform. And it contained the will to thoroughly punish, starting with the excommunication of all those involved.

As if the pope had made up his mind, looking at the content of the proclamation, he added all sorts of flesh to the contents of the proclamation, making Cardinal Richelieu and his gang perfect devils.

after the incident.

To settle things down, I stayed at a lodging near the Holy See.

“This is so… what the hell did Carol do?”

As if curious about Chloe, she eagerly circled me.

“It’s nothing.”

Still, he’s quite the Heretic Questioner.

It’s kind of silly to say that he threatened the pope in front of him, saying that if he didn’t want to die, he’d take care of himself.

If Adrian VII had been truly aloof from death, it would have been quite troublesome, but, as expected, he was not such a person.

A lot of people used to get it wrong.

As I get older and the days I have lived more than the days I will live in the future, I think I will become detached from death.

no. There were very few people who could calmly accept their own death just because they were getting older. There is a difference in degree, but most of them have fear.

It was the same with Adrian VII. Besides, it is also said that those who are intoxicated with the glory of the past hate to have their achievements blemished.

It must be said that he did not want to get scratched by covering Cardinal Richelieu. It was a simple matter.

“By the way, it’s been a while since I came to Seongguk, but it’s hard to go anywhere to play.”

Chloe shook her head and sighed.

“Isn’t there anyone out there who recognizes you openly?”

“If a few people I know start screaming, they’ll all come around.”

My existence was thoroughly hidden from the outside world, and in the end it was Chloe’s credit that crushed Cardinal Richelieu’s conspiracy.

Thanks to this, Chloe suddenly became a hero in the Holy Land. Everywhere there was a buzz about the righteous heretic inquisitor who judged the evil cardinal.

“I helped too…”

Noah, who had been staring at the proclamation with a sullen expression, lowered his head. Noah’s name was nowhere in the proclamation.

“Anyway, neither you nor I did anything. Carol did everything. If you think about it, you have to die without gaining anything. People like us don’t need a high reputation, right? It’s just a hassle.”

“That’s right… yo.”

At Chloe’s stern words, Noah threw down the proclamation and nodded slightly.

“Are you planning on staying in the Holy Kingdom for a while?”

“Yes, it should be. I guess there are a lot of things to deal with. My uniform has exploded.”

I had nothing to do, as I had left all the troublesome things to myself, but Stella and Chloe seemed to be quite busy as they were being called here and there to take care of themselves.

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Just today, Stella had been away all day to witness.

“Then I will go back first.”

“Yes, you are.”

“Not right now, we’re leaving in two or three days, so let us know if you need anything before then.”

“Yes, even after Carol-nim departs for the Empire, we will notify you through the Executioner Line in the event of an unusual incident.”

“okay.”

It’s been a while since I left the empire.

No matter how much I am doing outside activities in the name of an enforcer.

Only like this, there were no bad students.

Seriously, it was to the point where I thought it would be a nuisance to continue attending the academy.

It was something I had to think about a bit.

Of course, it was unreasonable to leave the academy completely because of the disciples.

There was a need to talk to Dean Amelia at least once.

* * *

“Do you want to go with me?”

before leaving for the kingdom. Stella has been cautiously asking.

“If you feel uncomfortable going inside the Vatican…”

Stella looked at me to the point of overdoing it while hesitating. You seem to be misunderstanding something.

“Does not matter. Aside from my disbelief in God, I don’t particularly like visiting well-made cathedrals.”

“Is that so.”

It was a very easy-to-understand personality with a bright color on his face.

“Can I leave now?”

“yes. The sooner the better.”

“Let’s get out right away.”

Pontificalium, the capital city where the Holy See is located, was a city older than the imperial system in terms of history. The system has changed several times, but the Saints of the Holy Kingdom have not changed.

The history itself was longer than the empire itself.

As befits the largest city in the Holy Land, the resident population alone is quite large, and there was no busy day throughout the year with pilgrims, travelers, and merchants visiting the Holy See.

In particular, because the front of the Holy See was more and more a gatehouse, it took a while for ordinary people to enter.

Of course, when it came to Stella or Chloe, that wasn’t the case.

“Don’t you carry a holy sword?”

The current Stella was wearing a pure white outfit, like a noble saint. Compared to the flashy armor I used to see every day, it was unfamiliar.

“…I was about to talk about that too.”

“talk?”

Stella nodded calmly and opened her mouth with a serious expression.

“I’ve been thinking about it ever since. A warrior is one who obeys the will of God. But I don’t know what God’s will is. Yes, doubts arose.”

“Are you unable to hold the holy sword?”

“It is not. The light of the Holy Sword has become more brilliant than before. As if responding to the holy power within me. If I had to question it, God would justify my suspicions.”

“Then there is no need to refuse.”

“I am not denying it. It means not to depend on it. Until now, whether it was God’s will or the holy sword. I have lived a life completely dependent on something. But now, I don’t want to do that. So, I decided to return the Holy Sword for the time being. When people are by your side, you naturally depend on them.”

Stella looked at me with a cool smile.

“is it.”

“Yes, thanks to Carol. Thank you.”

Stella, who put her hands together on her chest and bowed politely, took the lead again and started walking.

I didn’t bother to ask where I was going, but before I knew it, I passed the entrance to the Vatican and reached the Plaza of Light in front of the cathedral.

On the way to this point, no one stopped Stella, and on the contrary, she felt something similar to a look of awe.

“These are unusual eyes.”

“It’s a bit embarrassing, but recently she was recognized as a saint. Just wings of light… what is it?”

Stella moved quickly, blushing slightly.

Above the front of the Square of Light.

From a high balcony overlooking the cathedral looking down at a glance, there was an old man staring this way.

“Is it the Pope?”

“yes?”

Stella paused and questioned, then followed my gaze and looked up.

“you’re right. His Holiness is here at this hour.”

Though puzzled, Stella politely bowed her head once.

The Pope stared at me without even glancing at Stella.

Responding to his gaze, I too looked up at the Pope and smiled lightly.

Startle.

The pope, who shuddered for a moment, went inside as if running away.

“Why is His Holiness acting like that?”

Stella tilted her head at the Pope’s strange behavior.

“Well…”

“Still, it’s fortunate that His Holiness excommunicated Cardinal Richelieu and made sure to take care of things. I thought you had let go of everything.”

“I will be happy with myself.”

“yes?”

“no. Let’s go in.”

The cathedral within the Vatican was the largest on the continent in terms of its size. It boasted such a complex internal structure.

Following the maze-like path, I entered a large room in the basement of the cathedral.

“Please wait a moment.”

Stella quietly closed the door and left.

After waiting for a while in the underground room, which was quiet and simple compared to the colorful and busy ground, Stella came back with two boxes.

“I kept thinking about how to repay Carol’s kindness. With my weak abilities, there was no way I could repay someone like Carol.”

“It wasn’t something I had to ask for in return.”

“I know. I don’t mean to burden you either. I just want you to regard it as my self-satisfaction.”

After speaking calmly, Stella opened the long box first.

Inside was a rolled white cloth.

“Cloak?”

“yes. It is a holy relic, a holy law ceremonial robe made from the holy sea cloth of Saint Andreas. It has strong resistance to external interference, self-defense, and even repair ability. It is basic that it never gets dirty. It blocks things like curses used by some demons and black magicians almost perfectly.”

Energy circulated inside the cloak like a living creature. It was clear that it was not an ordinary thing.

“Can I just give you this?”

“…it’s okay. I’m a saint. Wings… helped a lot. First of all, it is a rental format. I’ve taken care of all procedural issues, so you don’t have to worry about Carol.”

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Judging by the subtle expression on her face, it is presumed that there was some complicated situation.

I didn’t want to say anything, so I moved on without asking further.

“Excellent.”

Stella, who helped me put on the long cloak that came down to the waist, took a close look at me from top to bottom and nodded in satisfaction.

At first, the cloak, which shone pure white, resonated with my energy and was dyed black.

Except for the subtle glow of the jet-black cloak that embraced the energy of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Art, there was not much difference from the cloak often worn at the academy.

“thanks.”

“What, this is nothing.”

He set the box that contained the cloak aside, took out another box, and set it on the table.

“This… honestly, was an adventure for me too.”

“adventure?”

“Yes, it is an item that can never be taken out of the Special Relics Warehouse. I somehow got it considering my uniqueness as a saint and warrior. The Pope… no.”

Stella, who was about to say something, closed her mouth and started touching the box.

Click.

The result of diligently unlocking several thoroughly sealed boxes by touching them here and there.

It contained a small ring that looked shabby compared to the size of the huge box.

“That… ring.”

Stella looked at me puzzledly.

“I know that because I saw it too.”

“No, don’t get me wrong…”

“Are there any misunderstandings?”

“no.”

With a strangely flushed face, Stella picked up the ring.

“Your right hand.”

Following Stella’s words, I opened my right hand and carefully put the ring on my ring finger.

As soon as it was put on my finger, the silver ring with tiny ancient words written on it changed its size to fit and was firmly attached.

“What is this?”

It felt familiar. Like a ring worn on the left hand.

“It is a divine instrument, a ring of brilliance. The effect is as simple as the simple name. Similar to a holy sword, it allows the user to use enormous holy power.”

Hearing Stella’s words, he slightly raised his will, and a brilliant light emanated from his right hand.

“You’re quite… used to it, aren’t you?”

“I’m wearing something similar.”

rings on both hands. I was afraid that all ten fingers might be filled with rings.

“I saw and knew that my holy power was being eroded before. If you’re Carol, you’ll be able to make full use of this.”

“Why was no one using it? Isn’t that a normal thing?”

“…mounts the user.”

“user?”

“Yes, just like my holy sword. If it is not suitable, it is rejected and removed from the finger. Not to mention that you can’t draw power. Me too… The ring rejected it. Until now, it has been sealed in the corner of the special relic storage because it has not been able to find a suitable person.”

“Then am I a fit?”

“yes. sure Also, my prediction was correct.”

Stella nodded with a proud expression.

I don’t know what I believed in the ring, which hadn’t been found so far, and expected that I would be able to wear it, but looking at the results, it was certainly correct.

“That’s why it seems they allowed it to be taken out.”

“If it’s suitable, it means God allowed it, so there’s no point in arguing from the sidelines. If it’s not suitable, it will come back to the special artifact storage. In this respect, God’s will is very convenient to use.”

“It’s a strangely disrespectful thing.”

“How are you? Isn’t it God’s will that the ring of brilliance fits Carol perfectly? Those who argue are blasphemous.”

There is no longer a girl who emphasized God’s will while weighing infinitely in the past. When I looked at Stella, who was smiling as if she were quite happy, I felt her humanity and it was not a bad feeling.

“That’s right.”

“Yes, that is correct.”

Stella responded with a subtle smile.

“Are you going to stay in the Holy Land for a while?”

“There are a lot of people who are noisy about this and that. I plan to stay a little longer and go back. Is Carol going first?”

“okay. It looks like my job here is over.”

“Then see you at the academy. Thank you again.”

Stella cupped her hands on her chest and bowed her head respectfully.

Also, it didn’t feel too bad.

* * *

“Payment.

To Executor Carol.

Diabolus Pretum’s movements are unusual. Presumably allied with the kingdoms of the Southern Islands, it has been some time since the Intelligence and Secret Service have missed a move. Currently, an emergency call-up order has been declared for all agents in the southern part of the Empire under the name of “R”, head of the Imperial Secret Intelligence Service. We urgently need to return.”

Before departing for the empire, a letter arrived urgently on the executioner line.

I intuitively felt that something unusual was happening and headed to the academy as quickly as possible.

When I arrived nearby, what I saw in front of my eyes was the whole view of the city of Schultz and the academy on fire.