I’m Going to Destroy this Country

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The occasion for summoning gods always becomes a hot topic.

It was only natural, as it was a place where rookies were born. Depending on the god they contracted with, their own rank was determined.

It was truly worthy of decorating the grand finale of the biggest festival of the year, the Offering Ritual.

But this year?

This year, it was a place where those who would become the Pope, in other words, the Saint candidates, would summon gods. It couldn’t be just called an autumn festival, could it?

It was enough to make the senior priests entering the summoning hall stir.

“Just how many years has it been since we’ll see a high-ranking god?”

“Was the last time 4 years ago when the Red family’s second son chose one?”

“Shh. Don’t talk about that side.”

Usually, they contracted with low-ranking gods. In other words, it meant that average 3rd or 4th ranked priests were produced.

Well, if there were exceptions so far…

“What was historic was the current Cardinals. Since they were in the same class, high-ranking gods appeared in droves at once.”

“The high-ranking god that Sir Lilai summoned was also impressive.”

“What’s the point of being impressive? He refused it, saying he would become a paladin. He’s really an eccentric and a lunatic.”

“Well… even that is normal compared to Isaac Eshua.”

“…”

The priests became solemn in unison.

The perverted appearance he showed at the Red Pentagon is still shocking.

“Ah, anyway, it means we can expect it to be like when the Cardinals were there this year too!”

“No? It’s even more amazing this year.”

“They say even the Supreme God might appear!”

“Yes! Isaac Eshua the Supreme God…”

“…”

“…”

But the faces of the priests, who became solemn again, hardened.

It wasn’t for another reason.

‘Damn it, is it really okay for that bastard to summon the Supreme God?!’

‘Is this really okay? Huh?!’

Honestly, the reason the priests were shocked by the Supreme God story wasn’t because of the Supreme God’s existence, but because of the doubt about whether that kind of bastard should really choose the Supreme God.

Even at the Red Pentagon without gods, he was in that state. If that kind of bastard even summons the Supreme God…

It might not be the Red apprentices, but the seniors themselves rolling on the floor getting beaten up.

“Eh, hey. He won’t really summon it, right? It’s hard to even summon a high-ranking god.”

“That’s right. And even if he summons it, it’s a problem. Making a contract isn’t an easy thing.”

“In the first place, he’ll die before that. I heard the Red is really aiming for him.”

“Ah.”

“They’re thinking of making the summoning hall into Eshua’s execution ground. I heard they even used their power to change the summoning order.”

The priests grimaced.

“Oh my… Of all things, the Red is the opponent.”

“The honest Blue won’t be able to properly respond.”

“Well, they’re a place with tenacity.”

Everyone thought the Blue was pitiful.

‘Isaac Eshua has unfortunately ended up like this, but at this point, it can’t be helped.’

Yes, unlike the Red, the Blue doesn’t do cowardly things…

“It’s money. Change the order.”

Like hell they don’t!

‘The Blue!? You’re brazenly bribing them!!’

The ceremonial priests were startled and broke out in a cold sweat. They were the ones preparing the summoning ceremony while going by the Black Cardinal’s side.

It was fine until the Blue family barged into the office of the Black Cardinal at the Offering Ritual headquarters, but-

‘Bribes!’

No matter how you look at it, it’s a treasure chest with gold bars in it! They’re disguising it as a fruit box, but no matter how you look at it, it’s filled with money at the bottom!

But regardless of whether people were startled or not, the head of the Blue House had an indifferent face.

“Let our child choose first. Surely you won’t say you don’t want to because you’re a Cardinal, right?”

He’s even putting on airs. The ceremonial priests’ hands couldn’t help but tremble.

‘That Blue Cardinal is doing this…’

I don’t know where to start pointing it out, but the Black Cardinal sipped tea and said:

“Well, it’s a considerable bribe. With this much.”

…Cardinals, is this really okay?

“This much of a bribe is enough. It’s worth considering.”

But then-

Bang!

“No. It’s not okay at all!”

“Isaac!”

Isaac, who seemed angry, barged into the headquarters office.

Goel inside had a face asking why he was here, but judging by Shuri holding Isaac from behind, it seemed he was secretly eavesdropping.

“Grandpa the Blue shouldn’t do that!”

At those words, the ceremonial priests had a moved expression. Yes, that’s right…! No matter what, priests shouldn’t do that.

‘Ah, as expected of the Saint candidate. He’s virtuous and wise, being someone who will become the next Pope…’

“If you have money to offer as bribes, give it to meee!!”

…Ah, this country has no hope.

As the ceremonial priests held their foreheads, red priests barged into the headquarters office. They were the Red bishops who came after hearing the news.

“Is it okay for the Blue to do this?”

“I never thought the Blue would come out like this.”

At the appearance of the Red bishops, Lilai and Goel were on guard, and Elai’s eyebrows rose.

A face as if asking what these things were.

But the Red bishops didn’t back down either. This matter was that important.

“Is it okay for the leader of the Blue to destroy the Blue’s doctrine?”

“I’ve never destroyed the doctrine.”

“Pardon?”

“The Blue is a faith that protects the small things. This is an action to protect the smallest and weakest in our family. What’s the problem?”

…Wow, you interpret it like that?

The Red bishops swallowed their curses as if dumbfounded.

‘Blue…! Since when did they become so shameless?’

‘They weren’t like this…’

Then, the Black Cardinal spoke while clasping his hands. His deep purple hair and the mask covering half his face, leaving only his eyes visible, were impressive.

“I like this side of the Blue, but well. I already received something from the Red.”

Elai raised his eyebrows.

“You, this bastard. Do you not know what will happen if that Red brat summons a god? Are you going to get rid of a child?”

“Well. I also think Isaac Eshua is a heretic.”

“!”

Even trying to introduce Isaac to the Crown Prince was the same. Wasn’t it just to fulfill the lord’s wish before the Red dealt with Isaac?

And at that sight, the Red priests smiled.

‘It’s clear from the Blue coming out like this.’

‘Isaac Eshua’s faith is at an absurd level.’

The reason they were going this far was actually simple.

‘Just Naiser summoning a high-ranking god doesn’t make a big impact.’

Why, you ask?

Summoning and contracting a high-ranking god was something the eldest and second sons had also done.

But if they even catch Isaac with the summoned god?

The opponent was a person of the Blue. They could show others the Red’s power to catch heretics and gain merit at once.

‘With that much merit, he’ll get close to becoming a Saint in an instant.’

Everything was calculated.

‘To be honest, this is the only way to suppress Kina.’

Isn’t it perfect? The white-golden haired child is actually a heretic. And finding the real demon threatening the Empire within the Empire.

It would be a huge achievement, almost equivalent to saving the Empire.

To that extent, the Red bishops smiled at Elai as if telling him to give up.

“The Blue seems to think they just need to change the summoning order.”

“The god Naiser Sephet will be chosen and summon is the Red’s main god, the ‘God of Criminal Justice’.”

At those words, the Blue people had internally shocked faces. Especially Lilai and Goel.

‘The God of Criminal Justice?’

‘Oh no, crazy. He’s a big shot, more than I thought!’

Elai also slightly wriggled his eyebrows.

Because he knew the weight of that name too well.

‘The God of Criminal Justice is a god with great influence even among high-ranking gods.’

Goel also bit his lip at the unexpected god.

‘Damn it. In this case, there’s no answer other than the Supreme God. Can Isaac really choose the Supreme God?’

Although he’s betting on Isaac, honestly, even he couldn’t guarantee it.

But Elai snorted while resting his chin.

“Because our kid can choose, change the order.”

The Red laughed hollowly.

“I told you we can’t change what’s already decided…”

“Yes, we can’t change what’s already decided.”

At the Black Cardinal’s words, the Red looked at the Blue as if they had won. Yes, look at that, he says he can’t change it…

“So let them choose at the same time.”

“?!”

At the unexpected answer, the Red bishops looked at the Black Cardinal.

“No!”

They had faces asking where there was a law to eat money like that and do this, but the Black Cardinal’s eyes flashed coldly.

“Why. You can’t do it? You just need to choose first, are you cockroaches that even that is difficult for you?”

“Tch.”

“It’s fine. The Blue and Black will definitely regret it.”

The Red bishops left, saying they would see. Following them, everyone left, and Isaac looked at the head of the Blue House wistfully.

“Grandpa…”

Perhaps judging that call as something, the head of the Blue House said:

“Don’t worry. You don’t have to summon it.”

“!”

Shuri looked at the head as if surprised.

Lilai also nodded his head.

“That’s right. No matter what god they summon over there, we’re prepared to crush that god.”

“That’s not it.”

“…That’s not it?”

Isaac pointed to the box at the feet of the head of the Blue House.

“The box brought as a bribe, there’s one more for spare, right? Give me that.”

“…”

Shuri closed his eyes tightly.

This crazy bastard!

* * *

“Hey! Are you even listening to me!”

The apprentices in ceremonial attire headed to the summoning hall. But Shuri whispered to Isaac.

“The God of Criminal Justice, the situation is worse than I thought.”

But Isaac, who was hugging a treasure chest, laughed nonchalantly.

“No, rather, it’s a good thing.”

“What?”

In the first place, Isaac had no intention of changing the order of the summoning ceremony.

Why, you ask?

Because he had no intention of participating in the summoning ceremony in the first place.

“Originally, I was going to make a deal with the Gold and skip the summoning ceremony.”

“What?!”

He sent a gaze asking what that meant, but Isaac showed the items symbolizing the Supreme God and laughed.

“Anyway, it seems the Gold priests have cast spells on these items. I was thinking of using that to collapse and frame the Gold.”

Shuri broke out in a cold sweat as he looked at the items Isaac showed.

‘I don’t feel anything though.’

Is this guy saying he can even notice the spells cast on them?

‘This guy is really…’

But it was a bit shocking that he had no intention of participating in the summoning ceremony.

“Why?”

Why do you even ask why?

‘No matter what, you’re going to summon a god?’

Won’t those damn bastards recognize his soul? Low or mid-ranking gods might not, but high-ranking gods were almost 100%.

‘It’ll probably be a one-shot.’

And it’s fine if it’s with ordinary apprentices, but with Naiser or Kina there? Almost certainly a high-ranking god will be summoned. And you want me to just watch that?

‘Well, since gods only appear when making a contract. It doesn’t really matter as long as I avoid that time.’

So he was going to fake an illness and participate in the ‘additional summoning ceremony’ where the kids who failed in the ‘main summoning ceremony’ summon separately.

‘Well, there’s also the method of suppressing them with the Supreme God.’

It’s better to avoid uncertainties.

‘But the God of Criminal Justice?’

The corners of Isaac’s mouth rose to his ears. If it’s that guy, the story is completely different! Haha!

Rather, this is something he has to participate in.

[…Have you finally decided to commit suicide? Ack!]

To become a Saint, there was a need to suppress other forces at least once.

And isn’t it also unpleasant that they keep harassing the Blue?

‘Rather, it’s a good thing.’

[But isn’t the God of Criminal Justice a very powerful god?]

‘Do you know who that guy is?’

[Yes… Well, he’s the owner of the statue you blew the head off at the Pentagon. That stubborn old god.]

Well, it was understandable that Whisper didn’t know well. Because he kept Whisper almost suppressed when in the divine realm.

‘It’s fine, that guy.’

[…What??]

And when the priests in ceremonial attire gathered in one place, Kina looked at Isaac as if he had been waiting, and Naiser frowned.

‘Once the god is summoned, that bastard is finished too.’

And he summons first among them.

At that moment, Naiser summoned a god first.

Flash!

A powerful red light enveloped the summoning hall. Everyone marveled at that sight.

“Ooh, high-ranking god!”

“It’s the God of Criminal Justice!”

Naiser lifted the corners of his mouth.

“Done, it’s a success…!”

But it was right at that moment. As if swallowing that red light, an incomparably bright light fell.

Boom!

That light was coming from Isaac’s body.

The summoning hall stirred greatly at that powerful light. Because it was a light they had never seen before.

Naiser looked at Isaac as if startled.

‘Did he really summon the Supreme God?’

But he soon came to his senses.

‘No. It’s not over just with summoning.’

He has to make the contract first.

It was such a great god. It will take a considerable amount of time just to finish summoning. So before he finishes summoning, we’ll make the contract first!

And Naiser prayed towards the rippling red light.

‘O God. Please examine that child’s soul. He is a being who has violated the law.’

At the same time, a voice was heard.

-Yes. What kind of child claims to be a Saint?

As the voice approached, Whisper grew agitated.

[Aaaah! He really appeared!]

But Isaac laughed.

‘Yeah, it’s fine. That guy is my friend.’

[…Friend?]

I’ll make sure he’s screwed. Haha!

[…You said he’s a friend?!]