A remote villa owned by The Holy See.
Unlike its holy image, debaucherous festivals were often held here.
The exploitation of believers was a given.
It was especially common to drug female believers with aphrodisiacs and assault them.
However, last night’s festival was completely different.
From the dark forest suddenly appeared a deer-shaped monster, the Wendigo.
The drunken Holy Knights were helpless against their massive claws.
Two of the Three Great Holy Knights vanished into history in an instant.
Hearing last night’s tragic news, the powerful figures of The Holy See fell into great confusion.
Because everyone had a guess as to who the culprit of this incident might be.
‘The Saintess has broken her Sealing Necklace and is on a rampage.’
They had been developing a new Sealing Device to control her somehow.
But she had grown far faster than they had anticipated.
As if she had suddenly been injected with a growth stimulant.
This incident prompted a Grand Conference at the Northern Imperial Palace.
As the victim of the incident, The Holy See could not avoid attending.
Moreover, the one presiding over the conference was the most cold-headed woman among the Imperial Royalty.
The Empire’s First Princess, Camellia Andalusia.
“This is serious.
To think a being who can control monsters has appeared.”
Brilliant Golden Hair symbolizing The Empire’s golden age, Blue Eyes resembling a lake.
Though only 23 this year, she sat at the Seat of Honor.
“The Holy See must be quite flustered.
Is the situation under control?”
Archbishop Calix, representing the religion, swallowed hard.
He knew well how cold and sharp the being before him was.
“Yes.
However, The Holy See has not yet identified who is responsible.” “I suppose so.
Beings who can handle an Arch-monster like a Wendigo are not common.”
The black-haired man in Vestments.
Having risen to Archbishop in his middle age through outstanding wit and Eloquence, he spoke grimly.
“This incident is no simple attack.
It seems to be a deliberate challenge to The Holy See.
As the victims, our Holy Knights will resolve it themselves.”
A look of trying to use this crisis to his advantage.
He planned to use the justification of catching the culprit to spread more Holy Knights throughout The North.
“Even if it means combing through the entire North.” “Well, my thoughts are a little different.”
Princess Camellia, who immediately saw through his intentions.
Beneath her White Uniform hat, her blue eyes shone haughtily.
“There is no guarantee the Arch-monster will only target The Holy See.
Besides, your believers are also citizens of our Empire.”
Overbearing eyes that gave affection to no one easily.
When the Princess spoke, even the high-ranking nobles nodded.
Among them was the Head of the National Tax Service, who had seen the Princess’s uncle, the Great Elder, yesterday.
“Our Imperial forces will handle it.
So, The Holy See should focus solely on its religious role.”
Calix wanted to argue at once.
But his entire body soon recoiled from an indescribable Killing Intent.
“Do you understand, Bishop?”
The blond Princess sitting at the Seat of Honor rose to her feet.
Behind her, dressed in a snow-white uniform, stood a giant mural.
The founding emperor depicted in the mural…
stood majestically, trampling all the banners of the kings who had challenged him.
“The victim searching for the culprit themselves?
As the proxy of His Majesty, the Emperor, I cannot stand by and watch.”
The Eldest Daughter, who inherited the might of The Absolute.
The slacks wrapped around her sensual thighs were prominent.
“And, when you think about it, I am also a victim.” “Your Highness, a victim?
What on earth do you mean by that…?”
Calix, robbed of his justification to move the Holy Knights, asked blankly.
“Hasn’t such tragic news occurred twice in my jurisdiction?
I will take direct responsibility.” “But, don’t you currently have many state affairs?
It would be better if we handled this…”
The Princess’s hand slammed down on the desk.
She completely blocked The Holy See’s intentions.
“Do not make me say it twice, Calix Angarde.”
When the Archbishop’s true name was mentioned, the vast conference room fell silent.
No matter how great The Holy See’s power, her opponent was The Absolute who competed with the Crown Prince.
“Wait quietly for news from The Holy See.
This conference is now over.”
After reaching the peak of magic, she became able to feel even the Aura Sense of those around her.
To the point where if she focused her entire mind here, she could even use ‘Confession Magic’ to make her opponent confess on their own.
“Everyone except the Head of the National Tax Service, please leave.
We two have something urgent to discuss.” “…I understand.
I pray the culprit is caught, Your Highness.”
The Archbishop took a step back for now.
Fearing the Confession Magic, he obediently left the conference room.
Thanks to him, only the Princess and the Head of the National Tax Service remained in the vast space.
“The Archbishop will surely plot his revenge separately.
There’s no telling what he’ll do.” “That’s right.
He might even use this opportunity to eliminate those who have been a nuisance.”
“In your opinion, who do you think is the culprit?” “The one called the Saintess is the most suspicious, though there is no evidence, of course.”
The woman who cast Mass Brainwashing on the people of a small city to kill the Lord.
All Camellia knew was that The Holy See had subdued her and sent her to prison.
“However, isn’t she in a sealed state?
I heard she is being controlled by a powerful artifact necklace.” “That is true, but the prison warden there recently had an interview with the Saintess.”
“Meaning the warden might have released her and taken a reward.” “Correct.
Here is the information on him.”
Camellia frowned the entire time she read Derek’s personal information.
Because the Minster Family’s infamy and his own scoundrelly deeds were quite spectacular.
“As expected, he’s not a person of good quality.” “He was even the scheduled tournament opponent for the dead Holy Knights.
He might have eliminated them before the match.”
“What did the Great Elder, who stays at the same prison, think?” “The Elder is someone who acknowledges that even an evil deed is a skill if no evidence emerges.
I agree as well.”
In the political arena, good and evil do not exist.
However, it was different from the stance of the Imperial Royalty who governed The Empire.
“Still the same, like a politician.”
The Princess didn’t particularly trust Darc just because he was her uncle.
She analyzed everything coolly, based solely on her own judgment.
“Derek Minster.
If he’s using the prisoners to harbor a greater ambition, I must uproot him beforehand.” “Surely you don’t intend to use Confession Magic?”
dungecetam3ay1gün
Character illustrations & later chapters: