I’m Going to Destroy this Country

Isaac’s eyes were burning.

Quietly, but savagely in a way anyone could see.

The priests conducting the ceremony had no choice but to look at that sight as if purposely surprised. Where does such fighting spirit come from in that small body…?

In particular, the Black executioner in charge of the execution was watching with internal interest.

That’s because the Blue normally creates sword gods through patience and sharpens their blades with hatred. Their fighting spirit is important, but look at that.

‘It’s not a level that can be reached in a day or two.’

But what the hell is with that kid?

The Black Cardinal said that Saints don’t exist, that all the candidates are trash, and that they’re not worth paying attention to.

But isn’t there a clear difference from the other Saint candidates, Kina and Naiser? Thanks to that, Naiser had no choice but to look at Isaac in great confusion.

What’s going on?

If he’s corrupt, he should be happy to see a demon, right?

In fact, wasn’t there testimony that he was rather pleased when he heard he was going to the land of magicians at the Gold Pentagon?

Moreover, a top-tier demon of the 9th rank should be an object of worship.

‘Is it an act?’

No? It really looks like he hates them, not like acting?

Kina also swallowed and looked at Isaac. He also knew the teachings of the Blue well.

‘Hatred.’

At the same time, he seemed to realize something with a gasp.

Could it be that the reason Isaac was able to gain the Pope’s power was because of his hatred for the Skeleton King?

As expected, as evidence, Isaac’s face looking at the demon became even more vicious.

‘Ah, I hate it. I hate the priests!’

Seeing the priests’ torture tools reminded Isaac of his old trauma. Of course, it was an old matter, so he didn’t pay much attention to it, but he couldn’t help his facial expressions.

‘Hoo, endure it. Yeah. It’s rather good. It’s good.’

If it’s an atmosphere this terrified, it won’t be difficult to help his subordinate escape.

‘There are a total of five restraints on him.’

Special handcuffs that seal the subordinate’s power to the extreme. And there were four Papal restraints that robbed him of his bodily freedom.

For the handcuffs, the subordinate must have already neutralized them with the item delivered in advance. The shell must have been broken long ago.

In other words, what Isaac has to unlock from now on are the remaining restraints. Just two on the neck and two on the legs.

And it wasn’t difficult to unlock those restraints.

‘At most, it’s the sealing techniques of the previous generation Cardinals.’

He already checked in prison, but he had a sense of what kind of techniques they used. In the first place, there are only a few techniques that can control an undead type top-tier demon.

In fact, thanks to the 9th level divine technique book that the Blue family head bastard threw at him, telling him to study, he was able to check it in detail.

And although he’s never succeeded before, he knows from experiencing it himself. It didn’t work, but it was quite mentally painful…

‘Ah, let’s not think about it since it pisses me off the more I think about it.’

Anyway, the restraints were set to automatically unlock once the ceremony began, even without touching them separately.

Why, you ask?

‘I put a disassembly spell on the ceremonial priests.’

In other words, it means he installed magic tools containing disassembly spells on the bodies of the apprentices in charge of the execution.

If they were apprentices, they wouldn’t notice even if magic tools were installed under the guise of greeting. Even if the attached items were discovered, well. They’ll think someone had conspired to save the demon.

Then isn’t there a risk of getting caught by the priests in the middle?

‘Heh, I did well to keep that bastard alive.’

The demon Ash.

She was the demon who smuggled in the fake Skeleton King’s illusion tool during the ordination ceremony.

What does that mean?

It means that even if you bring in magic tools, you won’t get caught unless they’re thorough.

‘Her concealment magic is useful.’

Well, if they check really meticulously, it will get caught, but well?

It’s not for nothing that Isaac appeared in the bizarre form of using Naiser and Kina as servants.

‘The more attention is focused on me, the less they’ll pay attention to the attached items.’

And with him using the heirs of Ducal families as slaves, would the priest bastards have the presence of mind to check such things?

As expected, following the ceremonial priest’s instructions, the selected apprentices began to move in order.

As the four of them got closer to the Sixth Demon, Isaac, riding on his horse, also hit Naiser’s head repeatedly.

“Hey. What are you doing? You move quickly too.”

Naiser raised his blood pressure.

This damn little brat?

“…Isn’t it about time you got off now?”

“Oh? Where does a horse talk back?”

“…Damn it.”

“If you don’t like it, then don’t be an attendant?”

Naiser’s eyebrows wriggled like worms as he exercised patience.

…Shit. Endure it! Endure it until I catch the evidence…!

Finally, a pentagonal formation was created with the demon at the center. Naiser asked if he could get off now, but-

“Aack!”

He got his hair grabbed as is.

‘This bastard!’

Feeling wronged, Naiser gestured to the Black executioner, ‘Is this allowed? Hurry and scold Isaac,’ but the Black executioner gestured that he didn’t care at all.

Naiser was dumbfounded at that.

People say if the Cardinal is crazy, then even his subordinates are crazy?

After a while. As the apprentices clasped their hands together, five pillars rose from the floor.

Thud, thud, thud!

Then the executioner connected the Sixth Demon’s restraints to the pillars.

These five pillars were none other than the weapons that would execute the Sixth Demon. When holy power comes out from the pillars, it takes the demon’s life through the chains connected to the restraints. You can think of it as electricity flowing out and frying them.

And it was clearly visible to Isaac’s eyes.

The magic tools attached to the apprentices’ clothes were activating one by one.

‘Good, the preparations are complete.’

Now it’s just up to that subordinate bastard to be ready.

When the subordinate unlocks the handcuffs, activate the magic tools and escape in an instant!

Yeah! So come on, subordinate!

Hurry and unlock the handcuffs!

You must have neutralized the handcuffs, so you should be able to tear them off with your own strength now!

Come on, quickly…!

But the subordinate bastard himself wasn’t thinking about escaping and was sobbing in gratitude.

[Master, you succeeded in increasing your power.]

The subordinate’s voice resonated only in Isaac’s mind. The subordinate seemed to be deeply bowing his head and shedding tears.

The subordinate was clearly moved by the sight of Isaac riding on a horse.

[You brought the successors of the faith to their knees, and with such an awe-inspiring appearance… I have no more regrets now.]

Isaac’s eyes widened in surprise.

No, wait a minute. You brat.

That’s not it! Unlock the handcuffs!!

[Master. Now that you’ve made those treacherous bastards your subordinates, I can die without regret.]

Hey, it’s not time for last words!!!

You have to escape quickly! Otherwise, you’ll die!

There’s only one chance!

[Just the fact that you thought of saving me is already a great grace I can never repay. I’m fine now, so please live a long and prosperous life. I will die by execution like this.]

Should I kill you myself before the execution? Huh?

At the same time, Isaac made a clueless expression.

‘Why is he acting like that??’

[I know, right? He wouldn’t act like that for no reason.]

Whisper was also puzzled.

The restraints can also be unlocked, if only those are removed, he can leave as much as he wants. If he just escapes, the barrier of the Holy Empire…

Well, there might be difficulties in escaping if the Pope and Cardinals are present, but Isaac had already checked their schedules and acted.

‘We need to escape before those bastards come.’

But the subordinate still shows no intention of moving.

‘Why? Is the tool attached incorrectly?’

Or is he unable to unlock the seal on the handcuffs? Isaac had various thoughts, but soon shook his head.

No.

Anyway, once the restraints are unlocked, the execution platform will likely become chaotic. In that gap, he himself can sneak the subordinate out.

Isaac’s gaze turned to the restraints.

Okay, the magic tool is reacting.

Like that, the restraint disassembly spell activates…

What? Why isn’t it activating?!

Isaac quickly and closely examined the subordinate’s restraints.

[Master?]

At the same time, Isaac’s eyes turned vicious.

‘Damn it! There’s one more restraint than before, isn’t there?’

[What?!]

There was no mistake.

Something like a nail was driven into the subordinate’s shoulder.

‘It seems it was added when I left the prison.’

They must have strengthened the restraints in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

At that point, Isaac looked at the subordinate as if realizing something. Could it be that the guy gave up on escaping because of that?

As if that thought was correct, the subordinate spoke.

[Master. Don’t mind me.]

‘!’

[It’s dangerous in the first place. You finally gained a new life, if you get involved any further, you’ll be in danger, Master. The Pope and Cardinals are not easy opponents. Rather, abandon me and gain their trust.]

Yeah, shut up. You want me to lose you because of a single restraint that’s just child’s play?

Perhaps the subordinate never intended to escape from the beginning.

Whether his power was sealed or not, he probably thought it was his mission to willingly die here without putting Isaac in danger.

To that extent, he probably thought that just the fact that his master came to find him was already too great a grace.

But Isaac had no intention of giving up on him.

Among the numerous subordinates, Shabnak was one of the most loyal. Moreover, he’s the one who waited for him for 150 years.

‘Well, it’s not a high-grade restraint, so I’ll break it quickly.’

The problem is…

[You mean you have to get close.]

Yeah, that’s the problem.

If he could just touch it, he could unlock it right away, but the range allowed for the apprentices is 2m away.

If it were at least 1m, it would be fine.

‘I’ll get caught at this distance.’

Not only the high-ranking priests but also Kina and Naiser were present.

What should he do? Should he draw attention another way even if it’s a bit dangerous?

Soon, the Black assistant executioner approached and grabbed the chain connected to the helmet. He lifted the bowed subordinate’s neck.

But at that moment.

As if receiving some message, the ceremonial priest called Isaac.

“Isaac Eshua is to switch roles with the assistant executioner.”

“!”

“It is an order from Cardinal Berit to give an opportunity to the top ranker of the Pentagon.”

At those words, the Gold and Red teams guarding below the execution platform snickered as if it was great, while the Blue team and Shuri gritted their teeth.

‘Telling an apprentice to go right next to the Fourteen Demons!’

‘Something is bound to happen!’

‘You’re trying to hurt Isaac?!’

Shuri furrowed his brows in particular.

‘Isaac ate the Skeleton King’s body. There’s no way the Skeleton King’s subordinate will leave him alone!’

There was no need to question why they were doing such a thing.

‘They’re trying to kill him here since they couldn’t at the Gold Pentagon!’

Yeah! There’s no way the Gold will leave the Blue alone!

‘Even if he doesn’t die, it’ll be at least a serious injury!’

Of course, in reality, it was just to prevent him from choosing a god. If he’s carried out injured, he won’t be able to participate in the god-summoning event.

But unlike those gritting their teeth, Isaac laughed, hehehe.

‘The Gold Cardinal, this pretty son of a bitch!’

Sending Isaac right next to his subordinate on their own!

Damn, I’m so happy my lips won’t go down.

Isaac approached his subordinate, barely suppressing his ascending cheeks from laughing like a clown.

The apprentices looked at that bizarre expression with concern.

‘…He must have gone crazy from fear.’

‘Oh my gosh…’

Isaac took over the chain from the assistant executioner. Now that he could openly touch his subordinate, this measly restraint was nothing. This trivial thing, it’s not difficult to break… Damn it?

Isaac’s face stiffened as he saw the nail driven into the shoulder.

Yeah, the item itself is no big deal… It is a low-grade one…

‘Shit! This is a divine realm technique!’

Which free bastard drove this in here!

‘Damn it.’

The other restraints were disassembled. Those could be easily resolved.

It was like a glass water tank filled with water. Since he’s a 9th rank demon, it’s barely containing him now, but if you just make a very small scratch or crack in it, it won’t be able to withstand the subordinate’s power and will shatter with a bang!

A method to easily unlock the restraints using the subordinate’s power without exerting much force even with the current strength. Above all, the restraints could be easily scratched from the outside.

But this was different.

[If it’s a divine realm technique, it won’t be easy to scratch this, right?]

Yeah, to touch a divine realm technique, sacred blood is needed.

For example, the blood of a very sacred high-grade divine beast… or the blood of an angel…

Right at that moment.

“The messengers of the gods will descend.”

Isaac’s ears perked up at the priests’ words.

“What? It’s still before the execution?”

“Yes. Since he’s the Skeleton King’s subordinate, they said they want to personally handle the execution.”

Isaac blinked his eyes.

Messengers of the gods?

Uh, so…

“The summoning circle of the statue is shining!”

So…

Flash!

-The rotten smell is vibrating.

On the altar engraved with the summoning circle, an angel…

-The filthy subordinate of the Skeleton King, I’ll have to courteously dispose of him myself.

…An angel.

“Ooh, the messenger of the God of Retribution has come.”

An angeeel????

Isaac’s lips curled up to his ears, his eyes rolling back.

At Isaac’s gaze, even emitting light, Shuri flinched. It wasn’t for another reason.

“Hey. Wait a minute. What are you doing?”

Why is that bastard’s hand starting to fill with holy power? Why can I feel murderous intent from the holy power!

Shuri’s pupils began to cause an earthquake.

What? Shuri  felt like he had experienced the exact same situation before.

10 years ago, in the Saintess’s treasure vault… No, even without going back 10 years, there was a similar incident recently.

Yeah, so he smashed the face of the statue with holy power…

And at that moment, holy power filled with destructive power left Isaac’s hand, and Shuri let out an exclamation of ‘ah’.

Yeah, that’s right. It flew like that.

Yeah. It flew…

“…”

Damn it, what? It fleewww?!!