CH 121.1

Goutani felt the people’s trust in him shattering into pieces. That‘s why he had to kill that joke of a creature at any cost. He was even angrier at Mika who was stopping him.

“Gah! How the heck did you get past my holy sword’s ability and get to the holy armor… and why did the [Curse] that was attached to the holy armor disappear?”

“Too bad for you, but I had a friend help me out! Haah!”

“Kuh, dammit!!”

The sword Goutani wielded was the same as Mika’s, which he had wielded with great force in the past. He had not trained himself at all since the end of the invasion of Ladaria. The swordsmanship he did not use, no matter how high his rank, was not the same as that of someone who had been training and practicing.

He was being pushed by Mika partly because of the difference in status, but mostly due to the overwhelming difference in combat experience. Those had a tremendous impact on their battle.

The believers were watching Goutani, a brave man, being pushed by Mika, who was also a brave. They wanted to help if they could, even if it was only a small contribution, but for those who lead a normal life, the battle between the two was not something that could be handled by sheer force of numbers. And then,

“Miko-sama! Why have you turned against us…”

“Why are you stopping us?”

“Because I need you all to see it. Like everyone else, that video must be seen.”

“Is that…is that true?

At these words, Cielo’s eyes opened wide, and she looked at the believers again. Her eyes, which had activated her [Divine Eye] skill, reflected golden ripples.

“I swear that this information is true, by my name me, the Goddess, and the Holy Dragon.”

“”…””

The words of a priestess with [Divine Eye] would be more trustworthy than anyone else’s skill in this world. And as a priestess, Cielo’s popularity was greater than anyone in this country, even above that of the Pope. Exposed to the light of her eyes, which showed a certain will, the believers had no choice but to nod their heads while breaking out in cold sweat.

And while these exchanges were going on, Aidle’s public execution continued.

[I see, Goutani, you’ve been through a lot too, but don’t let your tantrums turn the country into a free-for-all for you, okay? People have their own lives to lead. Oh, there’s something written on that paper over there. What is it? A plan to build a statue of “Goutani the Hero”? I think that kind of thing should be done only after a great person’s policy was put in place. And is your statue the only statue of a heroic person? Everyone worked hard, so you should build one for everyone!]

“Stoooopppp!”

Goutani’s face turned red when he was introduced in this way, even though it was his own idea.

Still, he couldn’t help but shout. He felt like someone was reading his black history in public.

“Gaaaaaah, the Holy Sword’s Attribute!!!!”

“I won’t let you! Holy Sword Attribute!!!!”

The two sides invoked Holy Sword Attribute, covering the ceremony site in a dazzling light, and Quad, in cooperation with Arena in [S.A.T.] Mode, had set up a transparent barrier over the entire square to repel any attacks so that the people would not be harmed.

La Veil was watching the battle next to the Pope at this time. The Pope looked at La Veil, but did not seem to be bothered at all.

“So, who are you guys?”

“Oh, we’re just hired help. Well, enjoy this party for now, so allow us to help you.”

“…I see. I’ll let that happen, “Pope!” McGale?”

“What a piece of spoiled meat, it doesn’t look good…”

The cardinal, who heard the commotion and came running without time to worry about his sweat that was splashing around, came running up to the pope, wheezing and catching his breath.

“Gehi…gehi…gehi…why, why don’t you stop this! You are still supposed to be leading the country, what kind of man would you be if you can’t move in such a chaotic situation!”

“But even though you say so, Cardinal… look here, I have this thing on me.”

The cardinal glanced at the slave’s collar and was about to order him to do something about it when he heard a voice from the crowd.