230 It's just what's supposed to happen.

The Kingdom of Caligo has heard news of a Federation skirmish. The Mio River front, which was thought to last, was easily pierced and breached by a Doha Force commander of Il Pain, and during this time, 30,000 Kaliko royal troops guarding the front were almost wiped out and retreated.

The Kingdom of Khaligo called for a swift truce from the Lumen Kingdom, but the Lumen Kingdom stepped up its troops and stepped up tensions over the border.

“The Queen of the Lumen is acting wisely. ”

I replied to Josef, who was looking into reports of an incident coming from the Caligo Kingdom in a magic car running near the Battle of Divinum.

“Those who do not accept the truce benefit the Lumen Kingdom. ”

“But the Allies in the Western Territories do have a daypane that betrays the forces of light, don't they? ”

“But there's no reason to get emotional, ignoring the interests of the country. National policy should always be reasonable. If there are trivial gains, you must take them without being swayed by them. ”

“I don't think so. But there will be a truce, won't there? ”

I hold my head back.

“Of course. The Caligo Kingdom will walk the path of the dead if we don't call a truce now." And now the reason that the Lumen Kingdom is raising tensions across borders, it doesn't mean we can't call a truce, it doesn't mean we can't do it for free. ”

“The Caligo Kingdom must be vomiting a lot. ”

“Maybe. But the Lumen Kingdom won't get much either. At best, I'll get Joe's compensation. ”

“Why?”

“The moment you want something like territory or a stake in political power, you're dead to me. ”

“Ahh · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Our luxury magic car stands in front of a mansion. A pretty luxurious garden was built around the courtyard, with statues symbolizing the faith of light.

As I walked out the door the knights opened, Cardinal Griffin welcomed me with a bright face.

“Welcome. Grand Duke Jan.”

Your eyes widen as you look at Cardinal Griffin's follow-up, Josef.

“Who is this? Young Master Josef is here. ”

Anyway, it was Cardinal Griffin who knew the periods of true power. You can't call Josef the Grand Duke with me by your side, so you'll be the young master.

Josef greets you as if you were fine.

“It's been a long time. Cardinal Griffin.”

“Ahhhh. You've matured beautifully. Earlier, I saw a little tea, but now he's an adult. ”

Also a good father, Cardinal Griffin. Joseph is still a child to me.

“Thank you."

“Then what happened? Rumor has it your father left the house in disagreement with the Grand Duke? Are the rumors meaningless and you're taking care of the state with your brother? ”

I answered on behalf of the embarrassing Joseph.

“Half. It's better to work for me than to play around without doing anything." ”

“Oh, I see. I feel sad about your brother. ”

I shot Cardinal Griffin.

“What?”

“Oh, no. It wasn't very good between the two of you. Hmmm.”

“If you know, tell me. ”

“I understand.”

I immediately walked into the courtyard of the mansion with Cardinal Griffin.

“Your Eminence, how are things going lately? ”

Cardinal Griffin sighs heavily.

“Our faction is being strongly pushed back by the war between the Kaligo and Lumen kingdoms. ”

“Well, the message of unity during war is just an empty echo. ”

“Hmmm. There's more than one or two embarrassing things to do. The harmony our faction built on the flag is being ignored within the Central Church, and skeptics are not getting bored claiming that it is difficult to end the conflict of light and darkness among those who follow me. ”

As I approached the door of the mansion, the servants bent down and opened the door. As I walked into the room, I said, walking down the hall.

“Hmm. This is going to be a problem. ”

Cardinal Griffin smiles and replies.

“But thanks to the Grand Duke, I sighed. ”

“What?”

“The western territory, which rebelled against King Calligo, is supporting the Allied forces with war supplies." Thanks to you, the war between the kingdoms of Kaligo and Lumen is almost over. ”

I glanced at Cardinal Griffin.

“Did you notice?”

“You say that out loud, but you have no idea. Anyway, thank you very much. ”

“No thanks. I told you the Cardinal would open a path to flowers until the day he became Pope. Think of it as the same context. ”

“So I appreciate it even more. There are many people in the world who don't keep promises, but few of them keep promises like the Grand Duke. ”

“But the proverb I hate the most is breaking a promise. ’I know. The Cardinal must keep his promise. The combination of light and darkness. ”

Cardinal Griffin opens the door to the reception hall by hand.

“Don't worry. Isn't the unity of light and darkness my reason for ascending to the Pope? There's no way I'm kicking that cause. ”

However, it is different after becoming the Pope. Around that time, Cardinal Griffin will have unprecedented power, and he will be able to adopt and dispose of any cause of harmony he wishes.

If only he were alive until then.

“Not really. ”

As we sat down, the servants brought out a refreshment prize and listed it on the table. I said, slicing a bite of sweets into the car.

“But is there anything else difficult? ”

“Somewhat. ”

“What? Tell me. I'll do it if I can fix it. ”

Cardinal Griffin raised his teacup calmly.

“I've recently been entrusted with a group of dark forces. ”

“They've been around forever, haven't they? ”

“I'm pretty high up this time. There's several victories. There's a bishop. ”

Then it was worth mentioning. The bishop is a high ranking clergyman following the Pope and the Archbishop, most of whom have more practical authority than any honorary memorial.

If such a man prevails, Cardinal Griffin's power will be greater.

“Must be a line in advance. ”

“Yes. As soon as the Caligo Empire is defeated by the Allies in the Western Territories, their fate will not be decided by the Lady of the Yang and the Duke of Teia, whom the Grand Duke is helping." ”

This is also true. The Kingdom of Caligo is a nation rooted in dark forces. For example, if I tighten this place and block contact with the Central Church, they will die of thirst. First, no donations will come in.

Orcs, of course, believe in the Dark Faith, but the problem is that they don't care much for money. Maybe if you send me some meat, it'll be over.

“Of course.”

“If you win, I'll take care of their backs. ”

“Okay. It shouldn't be too hard. ”

“Thank you.”

“Next?”

“I was recently contacted by my people within the Yosrahim Empire, and they say the doctrine of darkness has expanded considerably within the Ka 'Ka 'Ka territory. ”

I folded my arms.

“So?”

“I heard you need to build my massive Temple of Light in order to stop their expansion. Can you spare some land?" ”

Immediately after the Empire accepted the doctrine of yin and yang as its religion in Karl's territory, the forces of darkness were overwhelming. I used to keep faith in the shadows with my breath, but now I can claim to believe in the doctrine of darkness.

Thanks to this, many people and local political forces believed and practiced the doctrine of darkness, while the doctrine of light was ignored. So, it was not easy for the forces of light to actively embrace their faith to prevent this. The people of my province were secretly interfering with the Dark Beliefs of Kai.

It is because

I looked at Josef.

“Hey, little brother, is that possible? ”

“Yes.”

“It's possible.”

Cardinal Griffin laughs in vain.

“Haha. It's going to be so simple. I can't help it if you two dukes hold hands. ”

“Next.”

“Finally, the Book of Salvation. ”

I looked at Cardinal Griffin.

“Why? Are they in trouble? ”

“I'm sure you can hear me, but I'm a little concerned that you have an extreme mindset. Beliefs are somewhat heretical, and I don't really like solving anything with violence. Besides, I'm too eager to fit into a fountain. ”

“But now you know it's going to take some violence. ”

“Of course, I've seen great virtue in that. You've taken many positions in the past. But it's so weird. Honestly, they're stronger than I am, aren't they? ”

The Church of Salvation is powerful enough to bring terror to the whole Church. No one in the Church could face the Temple of Salvation by force, and this was true for Cardinal Griffin as well.

“Salvation is too strong for the temple leaflet? ”

“Yes. That's why I've decided I need my own kind of force. Compared to the Temple of Salvation or as a strong organization. ”

That meant I needed an independent force with no influence on me. I introduced you to the Book of Salvation, not anyone else.

I shook my head.

“Honestly, I didn't like them either. These kids are made of mercenaries and thugs. They lack a lot of dignity. ”

“That's what I'm talking about. What the hell are thugs doing in this holy place? ”

“But it's hard to hit right away. My hands are so big, I've shot too many before. ”

“I know. That's why I'm saying that I need to slowly build a force under my command for the future. ”

I looked at Cardinal Ziggy Griffin.

“Very well. Send it to me in good company among the paladins under your command." I'll send you to a non-engineering school in the Empire to train you well. Equipment, of course. ”

“Thank you. Now I'm relieved. ”

“So that's it? ”

“Of course.”

“There you go. ”

After accepting all of Cardinal Griffin's offerings, I had a moment to chat. Nothing special, just a greeting and back to the current Central Church.

* * *

As soon as I finished speaking with Cardinal Griffin, Joseph shouted. I didn't seem to like what I was doing with Cardinal Griffin.

And as soon as the magic car left, I overheard it.

“Sir, are you doing everything he asks you to do? ”

“Why? There's nothing you won't accept. ”

“Of course, the two before are worth listening to, but not the last? Cardinal Griffin's last request was to take his head. ”

Yes, the Book of Salvation is my organization, and it was not a great deal to recognize that Cardinal Griffin's actions to remove it were behind my back.

“That's right."

“Then why did you listen to me? ”

“It's a bankruptcy check. ”

Josef finally opened his eyes.

“And you won't do as Cardinal Griffin asks? ”

“No, you listen to me. I made a promise.”

“Yes? But didn't you just say it was a bad check? ”

“I mean, you said you'd write me a check. You should write me a check. I'll take Cardinal Griffin's men and train them. I'm gonna raise you to be a fucking scumbag knight. ”

“Then why don't you do me a favor, Cardinal Griffin? ”

I shrugged.

“Cardinal Griffin's request is to remove the Leaflet of Salvation. I just said I'd give you the strength to do it. ”

Josef rolls his eyes a little.

“You keep your promises, but Cardinal Griffin, does that mean something will happen that cannot be fulfilled? ”

“Bingo! Right. Cardinal Griffin will never get rid of the Liberation Shrine. ”

“For what? ”

I looked at my brother with cold eyes.

“Did you see me save the man behind me? ”

“No.”

“But didn't Cardinal Griffin just hit you? ”

“Ahh · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Keep an eye out. What's going on? Cardinal Griffin will die, but not just death. It will be a glorious death, for history to endure. ”

To be honest, Cardinal Griffin's death was already planned. I've already decided to do that. It doesn't matter if it's a little early, but the situation has changed anyway.

I am not here to play or pilgrimage because I am here. I came here to cause massive blood loss that had never existed in Divinum Shrine. And Cardinal Griffin's death was only the beginning and the cause of his bloodshed. I was going to kill Cardinal Griffin anyway, Sss.

I was very thankful for rushing my command with.

That's why I'm so happy to see a blank check.

‘Well, bombs don't die alone. We'll get the Amens together and we'll all die. ’

* * *

< Only what is planned will happen. > End