I’m Going to Destroy this Country

As soon as the Offering Ritual period began, messengers and dignitaries seeking Hella lined up.

Of course, the vassal states and neighboring countries of Hella diligently came to visit. The same went for empires that are quite far from Hella.

Anyway, autumn is the time when most guests visit.

“Expectations are especially high this year.”

“Yes, above all, they say it’s the ceremony with the Saint candidates.”

Saint! Isn’t that the other owner of Hella, the one who will become Pope!

‘The political situation is swayed depending on who becomes Pope.’

Those who originally had ties with the Pope, those who wanted a new Pope, and those with various interests flocked.

That’s how much the Offering Ritual is a battleground of diplomacy and investment without swords. It was a valuable place to make a name for oneself, not only for Hella but also for each family.

No wonder the priests welcomed the dignitaries with broad smiles.

“We are honored to have you show such interest in the Saint candidates. How happy we are that you came to see Saint Kina.”

As usual, it was the Gold priests who had connections with them that dominated the atmosphere.

However.

“Why is young master Kina the Saint? It hasn’t even been decided yet.”

“!”

The Red priests growled and interfered with the Gold priests.

“Don’t you know about the prophecy? That the Saint will come from the Red?”

“I’ve never heard of such a prophecy?”

“Huh, do you know how precious the hoy mark that descended on our young master is?”

The Gold and Red priests growled, each claiming to be the best.

And at that moment-

“Look, the priests are coming out.”

When the apprentices appeared at the execution grounds, everyone admired them. Especially the owners of the desert, who were preciously hosted by the Gold family.

“Father, I think those are the children.”

“Oh, are those children the famous next Pope generation?”

Ramik, the lord of the desert, meticulously examined the priests. Although they still have youthfulness left, not a single one is missing.

It’s his first visit to the Holy Empire, but as expected, their status is high. All of them are faithful and devout, leaving behind worldly things and calling themselves servants of God…

“Wait, what’s with that child…?”

Everyone is looking at one spot and buzzing.

Ramik also craned his neck to look.

Yeah… So there’s one unusual child riding on someone’s back.

The platinum blonde hair that can’t be forgotten once you see it.

Too worldly to be a priest, too imperial to call himself a servant of God…

“Wait a minute, who is that child using as a horse?!”

“Isn’t the one below the Red family’s heir?”

“What? The Red family’s heir is acting as a servant?!”

The dignitary seats buzzed.

No, if it was just the Red family’s heir acting like that, it would be one thing.

“The one holding the cape behind is the Pope’s grandson, isn’t he!”

…Who is holding what?

Ramik looked closely at the bizarre group as if surprised.

Yeah… So the platinum blonde child is riding on the red-haired boy’s neck, and the noble-looking white-haired boy is attending to him from behind.

Soon, the platinum blonde boy snapped his fingers, and the white-haired boy moved to the side.

Then a hand smoothly rising above that boy’s head. It looks quite comfortable using the white-haired boy’s head as an armrest.

And the light brown-haired boy is sighing and following, carrying the imperial-like child’s luggage.

It was a sight that would amaze the dignitaries.

“They said they’re competing for the candidate position, but could it be that they’ve already finished selecting the Saint?”

Ramik and the guests looked at the Gold priests as if they finally understood.

“Ah, then is the one riding the Red heir the Saint? Amazing. As expected, he’s bright with the divine spirit, like…”

“That good-for-nothing monkey head bastard!!!”

“Yes, that’s right. The one like a monkey head…”

…What?

Monkey… what?

The dignitaries were taken aback by the vulgar curses that could never be heard in the priests’ country.

But regardless, the priests rushed away.

What, what?

What’s going on?

* * *

Ah. I knew this would happen.

Shuri was sweating profusely. In Shuri’s eyes, who was carrying Isaac’s luggage and following him, he saw the savages… no, the priests burning red.

There were more than a few priests who rushed to the outskirts of the execution ground. No wonder the apprentice priests were buzzing.

“What’s going on, why are the priests acting like that?”

“Why did they rush over like that?”

The execution members were anxious about what happened, seeing their senior priests.

“Did something happen? They’re gesturing and waving…”

“Is it some important signal?”

“They’re grabbing and shaking the pillars…!”

Shuri just looked at the sky.

Ah, the guests are here, so they can’t come into the execution ground, but anyway, it’s clear they’re trying to strangle Isaac’s neck.

In fact, Isaac could hear it clearly.

“Hey! Aren’t you going to drag him out?! What are you doing!”

“You crazy! Are the Blue is trying to pick a fight?!”

Oh my, priests. Your complexion looks good. No need to worry about dying from clogged blood vessels. Seems like you don’t need health care, how fortunate.

At the same time, the execution members selected from the imperial family caused a pupil earthquake as they looked at the bizarre quartet.

“That’s really Kina Berit, right…?”

“That’s Naiser over there.”

“Was he threatened? What’s going on? What’s with him?”

What do you mean what’s with him? They had no choice because Isaac abandoned them.

Naiser gritted his teeth.

They were hit by the rattle and chased after Isaac, but Isaac said he didn’t need attendants.

-I need a horse to ride, an armrest, and a clothes hanger though.

-…

At those words, they each became a horse, an armrest, and a clothes hanger.

Of course, Isaac did it on purpose.

Why, you ask?

‘For a Saint, ability is important, but political power is half of it.’

Overwhelming ability? Good, that’s it.

But just as important as that is the environment. If the environment doesn’t cooperate, it becomes tiring. Without backing, you’ll eventually be swept away unjustly.

This was Isaac’s experience from his time as the Skeleton King.

And if he does this, won’t this sight spread through the mouths of the guests?

Then everyone will say this!

Isaac has the Gold and Red under his command!

As expected, Isaac whispered to Shuri, who had a constipated expression.

“You know? Externally, it’s best to call me the Saint first. No matter what tricks you use, it’s important to imprint the face in their minds too.”

“…Even without that, no one can forget you once they see you. You brat.”

“Is it because my face is too handsome?”

…Does this bastard even have a conscience?

‘I really have no idea what kind of god will be chosen by this guy.’

Well, still, that’s fortunate at least.

Since it’s still the first part of the ceremony, the Cardinals and the Pope haven’t come here yet. They’ll participate after the execution when offering the tribute. That’s why they also went along with Isaac’s words.

‘Phew, if at least the Cardinals had seen this sight… it would really be the end.’

Yeah, the end. It’s the end, but.

“…”

“…”

“…”

All the Cardinals were watching this scene.

As evidence, the Blue, Gold, and Red Cardinals who appeared at the execution grounds were frozen stiff. And the White Cardinal was leaning against the wall, trembling with bony shoulders.

Seeing her looking strained to the point of trembling, the Blue family head spoke.

“…Stop laughing.”

“Pfft, haha. My apologies. It’s the first time I’ve seen the three of you make the same face.”

“…”

The White Cardinal looked at them mockingly.

“Is this an agreed-upon situation? I never thought the Red heir and Kina would act like that.”

“How could that be?”

The Blue Cardinal tightly closed his eyes.

He told him not to cause trouble, but he never thought he would not only cause trouble but also crush the heads of the Red and Gold.

The Gold Cardinal walked away first as if pathetic. At that, the White Cardinal smiled chillingly beautifully.

“Oh my, you’re unexpectedly not concerned. I thought you’d be strict with your son.”

The Gold Cardinal didn’t even answer. In the first place, the Gold Cardinal had predicted this situation. Well… yeah. He didn’t expect him to come out looking like that though.

That’s because the mansion was already turned upside down due to the fact that Kina registered as Isaac’s attendant.

So when asked about it, Kina said this:

-It’s necessary to become Pope. And I have no intention of handing over the Pope’s position.

‘Yeah. That’s enough.’

It was better than going astray during the turbulent period. And above all, there was no harm in getting close.

‘Isaac is someone who can choose the Supreme God. It’s good to stick with him even for that plan.’

Of course, they shouldn’t let him actually choose the Supreme God. Well, measures have already been taken, but it doesn’t hurt to be careful.

At that, the White Cardinal smiled brightly.

“Why is the Gold being quiet? Is there a reason?”

At those words, the Gold Cardinal stopped and turned his head arrogantly.

The clergy society was already very exclusive. Let alone other faiths, there’s no way the Pope and the Gold would welcome a woman taking the Cardinal seat.

“There’s no change in Kina becoming Pope.”

Choosing a god?

‘Isaac won’t be able to summon a god today anyway…’

“Ah! The Gold seems to have forgotten. Since Isaac wasn’t on the list to summon a god, I added him back.”

At the Red Cardinal’s words, it seemed like a blizzard was swirling behind the Gold and Blue Cardinals.

What?

What did you add?

The two sworn enemies looked at one person simultaneously.

This bastard did such a useless thing…?

But regardless, the Red Cardinal grinned like a fox.

“I’m looking forward to it. What kind of evil god will come out.”

The two Cardinals looked like they would twist the Red’s neck with their eyes.

‘Damn it! Should I twist this bastard’s neck first? It’s over if an evil god comes out!’

‘Damn it, an evil god won’t come out. The Supreme God will come out.’

At that sight, the White Cardinal burst into laughter again. She was curious about what kind of child Isaac was that his subordinates cursed him so much.

In the end, the Gold Cardinal gave an order to his subordinate with his eyes.

And then, a shout was heard from the execution ground. The Sixth Demon had appeared on the execution platform.

As soon as the demon appeared, the atmosphere of the execution ground changed.

“We will begin the execution.”

Isaac’s eyes also changed.

A black flag was raised over the execution platform in the center.

The crest of the Black family containing a crow.

Soon, the Black family’s executioner wearing a mask gestured, and the Red priests made a circle and stuck spears into the ground.

Flash!

As a red sacred formation was engraved on the ground, a black figure appeared above it. It was a demon wearing a torture helmet and shackled with dangling bindings.

As soon as the demon appeared, the priests couldn’t meet its gaze.

“Th-that’s one of Fourteen Demons…!”

“That’s the level when it’s sealed?”

Not only the apprentices but all the priests tensed up at the sight of the 9th rank demon they were seeing for the first time.

“Just what kind of being was the Skeleton King who controlled such a monster…”

Both Shuri and Naiser also flinched. They must have strengthened the restraints even more than when it was in prison for the execution, but to have that much power.

On the other hand, at that sight, Isaac instead exuded murderous energy.

Well well, what did these bastards wrap him up so tightly for?

Do they want to die?

Even using torture tools?

They brought him out in such a humiliating state because guests are here?

But the apprentices and priests who were trembling at the sight seemed rather surprised.

“As expected of the Blue… Their eyes change when looking at a demon!”

“Rather than trembling in front of such power, they’re burning with a sense of mission.”

“Do you need to be at that level to be called a Saint?”

No, that’s not it?!

I’m just pissed off right now, that’s all?