I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

183.It’s Not Time to Toast Yet (2)

“John, it’s hard to see your face these days.”

“That’s right. “I and Karina were really worried because I couldn’t see you these days!”

“…I’m a bit busy.”

“But when you rest, you have to rest.”

… It’s not wrong.

I nodded my head at Karina’s words and cut off a piece of her steak and put it in her mouth. I haven’t been able to have a proper conversation lately because I haven’t been working properly as an escort and I’ve been moving around frantically.

But it was unavoidable. Because preparing for war was never easy.

Apart from the request to Principal Merlin, he had to send a separate letter containing various documents to Archbishop Pierre and also find out the trends of the empire through the information guild.

If the church actively cooperates, it would be easy to receive support from the empire, but according to the original work, the other archbishops except Archbishop Pierre would be too timid and reluctant to step forward.

It would be easier if he convinced the other archbishops.

If that doesn’t work… I also had an idea.

“It is not time to rest yet.”

“What are you doing? “Can’t you tell me?”

“Ma, that’s right… Ma, can you tell me?”

Is it right to tell them this? Of course, it wouldn’t be a problem if I knew, but I was reluctant to say something.

It seems like everyone is going to tear it down… But it was too much to lie. Because lying could cause trust to be broken. I didn’t want that to happen.

No matter how much I am, it will be painful.

“I plan to erase the Harpas Church from this world.”

“…Yes? “The Church of Harpas?”

Everyone opened their eyes wide and looked at me at my words. He seemed surprised by my words.

“If it’s the Harpas Church, are they the ones who cursed Karina?”

I never told Milia, but she seems to have remembered it.

“We robbed an entire branch and obtained a lot of information. We also found out their base. So, I plan to completely destroy the main base.”

If we quickly attack and rob the base before they move it, Harpas, who lost his chess pieces, will also appear at the forefront. Because of his nature of liking him to show off, he will definitely go on a rampage if he gets caught.

At that time, I was planning to just hit the hard counter that he hated. No matter how much Harpas sticks to you, it won’t be able to use its full power. And Harpas’ original abilities were not that strong.

It was a demon that thoroughly specialized in tactics, strategy, and fortification.

If you go into battle directly, you can say that you have won half the battle.

“…Wouldn’t it be too dangerous?”

“Don’t worry. Trust me. I lived in that hellish place for 10 years. “Compared to that place, Harpas is nothing.”

“But…”

Karina looked at me with her dark face, as if she was really worried about me.

Am I worried that I might get hurt? But that couldn’t stop my plans. It was impossible to stop once it had already started. To begin with, the situation was filled with dissatisfaction everywhere due to the Harpas Church’s rampage. Dissatisfaction was suppressed until it exploded, so an outlet would be needed from above.

Soon the empire and the church would begin preparing for war.

I planned the preparation period to be approximately one month.

Although it is tight, this is not a bad speed for moving an army. In the meantime, I also planned to prepare for war steadily.

“At some point, we had to subdue Harpas. “Isn’t it possible to continue living without lifting the curse?”

If she wasn’t a saint, she would have died long ago. Because it has God’s protection, it can withstand the curse of a high-ranking devil. At least it is probably holding on this long because it was a curse placed by Harpas, who is not very familiar with curses.

I couldn’t stay like that forever.

Eventually, the curse will eat away at his body.

“But…”

“Karina. No matter how much you try to stop me, I have no choice but to do it. “The opportunity has come and I can’t seize it.”

“…I knew you wouldn’t listen even if I tried to stop you. But can you promise me one thing?”

“Yes.”

“Please come back safely.”

Karina’s gaze filled with worry and mine met in the air. I opened her mouth without avoiding her gaze.

“Of course.”

“Can’t I go and get hurt and come back? “I’ll wait here with Karina…”

“Me too…”

“Thank you.”

“If you’re going to do this, win.”

[Contractors are very popular…]

How good it is to have someone waiting for you.

Looking back on the 10 years of no greetings, I nodded.

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“Huh. “War… “

“A single escort knight goes around saying war is necessary. “This has crossed the line.”

“But isn’t he the one who received Filia’s protection? “A person who has received the saint’s protection will not say nonsense.”

“You’re not the only one who has received the saint’s protection, right? And that hasn’t been proven-“

“Even after seeing this Philia-sama flute that he sent along?”

Everyone looked down at the old flute on the table at his words. The Flute of Philia, who is revered as one of the saints in the church. People had already confirmed that the flute was genuine.

It is questionable how a single guard knight could have such an item, but in any case, it was a good thing that the holy relics were returned to the church, so the archbishops did not say anything about the matter.

There is no point in denying the sacred power that is deeply evident.

Moreover, weren’t the miracles he caused felt and seen by countless people?

“Huh…”

The five archbishops gathered at the Great Hall of Kalon continued their meeting, unable to hide their embarrassment.

But even after an hour, there was barely any progress. The topic of war was perfect for slowing down the story.

“He doesn’t know war. “I don’t even know how much blood will be shed in the meantime.”

“But isn’t it true that now is the right time, as he said?”

“There’s no way the enemy plane won’t come again, right? Have you ever thought that if you rush, you could end up bleeding even more?”

“Archbishop Pierre. “Please speak up too.”

Even as other archbishops heatedly exchanged opinions, Archbishop Pierre, who was in charge of Karina’s education her, remained silent.

He was continuing to think over the contents of the letter John had sent.

‘To lift the curse placed on Lady Karina, the Church of Harpas must be destroyed…’

“Hey Pierre. Please tell us your opinion too. Are you going to keep silent like a mute?”

Archbishop Cotin, unable to bear his frustration, interrogated Archbishop Pierre. The other archbishops did not speak, but looked at him questioningly.

‘If what he says is right, this is something that must be done unconditionally. But I don’t know if these old people will be willing to come forward.’

There is a limit to the number of troops he can move alone. Most of them are scattered to fight against the Harpas Church. It takes a year to collect them, but it is also difficult to get rid of them.

“Look!”

‘…No, there was no need to worry from the beginning.’

“I plan to wage a holy war as he said.”

“What?”

“What did you just say?”

Archbishop Pierre’s unexpected declaration made the other archbishops ask again, wondering if they had heard correctly. Archbishop Pierre spoke once again to the old men with heavy hips.

“Whether it fails or not, whether it is dangerous or not, Archbishop Bonn intends to support this ‘crusade.'”

“Think carefully, Pierre. “This is no joke.”

“So shouldn’t we do it?”

Archbishop Pierre’s blue eyes scanned the archbishops. Eyes asking if you are not going to participate. The archbishops fell silent and looked at each other.

Anyway, I was hesitant to join in on the war.

“If you make a mistake, you may not see any gains and the power of Kalonism may be weakened.”

“So you’re saying we’ll just sit back and watch that damn Harpas run wild?”

“It’s not that, but…” ” “

“Look. You are frustrating people. The people who cursed the saints are the Harpas Church. Harpas! “Only by killing that b*stard can we save our saint!”

“But don’t you know how difficult the temple is?”

“So you’re going to do it. If you don’t like it, don’t participate. “I will go alone.”

The archbishops quietly exchanged glances at Archbishop Pierre’s firm tone.

Should I follow it? Or a backlash?

If you succeed, you will gain glory, but if you fail, you will fall. Because old people will not easily let go of what they are holding in their hands.

‘I guess this is why the Harpas Church was able to quietly infiltrate.’

Old people who have lost their spirit and become fearful.

Pierre closed his eyes and made eye contact with the guilt glaring at the back of his mind.

Guilt flashed in his eyes and he whispered his sins. You did this.

You are a sinner.

Archbishop Pierre had no intention of turning away.

‘If I had checked more thoroughly, this wouldn’t have happened. Dear Kalon. Please help me to atone.’

“…Think about it until tomorrow.”

Archbishop Pierre left the conference room without even hearing an answer.