I’m Going to Destroy this Country

The Skeleton King’s body was safely retrieved.

[The dragon hasn’t attacked since then, has it?]

Whisper was curious about that part, but Isaac just smiled while looking at his body.

‘Well, it can’t be helped.’

The other side probably realized it too?

‘They probably never imagined there would be a dragon slayer attached who could even kill them.’

[Dragon slayer?]

‘I mean Leia. Hehehe.’

Of course, Melissa, who could tear apart even the Skeleton King’s legs, could probably beat down dragons too, but Leia has a completely different characteristic.

‘It’s probably an origin characteristic.’

.

Leia had the attributes of hunting and slaughter.

Simply put, it’s a ‘critical hit’. It means landing a fatal attack on the target. It meant tearing apart a vital point without fail, no matter who the opponent is.

[Wow… Then she could tear Master apart too. Since you’re a skeleton that goes crack, snap easily.]

Then Isaac chuckled as if it was detestable.

‘It doesn’t work on me.’

[What?]

‘My Survival Origin is a much higher-level origin.’

[!]

It’s awkward to say it myself, but this Survival Origin was incredibly cheating.

‘It means I’ll definitely survive in any situation.’

To survive, I can use any means and methods, and can unlock any magic.

It’s probably the best among other origins too?

[Wow… Cockroach-level survivability. Well, that’s why the Demon King was resurrected in a saint’s body…]

Do you want to die?

And, Leia?

‘Depending on how she’s raised, she could even kill gods. Hehehuh.’

Anyway, from the opponent’s perspective, they probably didn’t want to touch her.

‘Even the Sacred Dragon that came out of that magic circle was probably sent by their leader. They calculated the damage would increase and called it back immediately.’

[The Sacred Dragon Leader is a coward?]

‘No. On the contrary.’

[What?]

‘It’s an extremely rational and smart one. With just that one thing, it assessed the opponent’s capabilities, weighed the pros and cons, and immediately changed its move.’

Whisper nodded but was still curious.

[Master, why are you in such a good mood? Is the Saintess’s characteristic that good?]

Of course, you brat!

That’s because, although Isaac was trying to build up his power to beat down the Pope and gods, he was actually short-handed.

Of course, there’s Melissa, the strongest in the human world, but she’s also an enemy… Above all, although Melissa is a monster with incredible power and stamina, well.

‘That one is just the type to crudely, purely beat the opponent until they die.’

[…Isn’t that already an excellent critical hit attack in itself?!]

However, Isaac shuddered slightly as if recalling old times.

‘Shit… She has no intelligence, no intelligence! Is she some kind of ogre or golem? No, she’s not even human to begin with.’

[Hey? Isn’t that impiety? Isn’t she your grandmother?]

The Skeleton King, who had been mercilessly beaten and broken by Melissa, was pale.

Well, as Whisper said, that’s why she’s an even more terrifying existence.

[But seeing how Melissa the Saintess failed to kill Master twice, maybe she unexpectedly liked the Skeleton King?]

…Don’t say scary things. I respect her as a human too, but you should try getting hit by that fist.

Anyway-

Leia’s attribute was important. She may not have a beastly body like Melissa, but her critical hits were strong.

‘With that ability, she can become a powerful one-hit attack that can tear apart the Pope and gods.’

In fact, only dragons, saints, and spirits could face the gods. But among them, dragons and spirits are mortal enemies with the Skeleton King.

Wouldn’t you be in a good mood if you discovered someone who could help attack the gods?

‘I don’t know why she’s hiding her power though.’

[I guess she doesn’t want to catch the Skeleton King, huh. Even I would want to be free rather than play with an old bag of bones… Kuhek!]

‘Hmm, that’s not it. It seems there’s some other profound reason.’

Above all, Leia’s origin characteristic is God’s slayer.

It probably means ‘holy hunter’ sent by the gods, but it could actually mean ‘slaughtering gods’ too.

‘Does Leia have a reason to hate the gods?’

[Stop denying reality… Kek!]

Well, that wasn’t important right now.

“Junior family head of Eshua. Thank you so much!”

The Princess of Julius was expressing her gratitude while being very thankful.

“Thanks to young master Isaac, this country and the people around me can be safe.”

She must have been more scared herself, but she thinks of the country and those around her first. If she’s kind-hearted, she’s really kind-hearted.

Prince Paris also kept thanking him.

“Thanks to young master Isaac, we were able to save my sister.”

The royal family members also apologized to Isaac, feeling very sorry.

“Please forgive our ignorance.”

“We committed the rudeness of disparaging Eshua out of fear, and not recognizing the benefactor who rushed here.”

Then Shuri waved his hand.

“No. It’s not the royal family’s fault. If you saw the abilities of a vicious magician with your own eyes, anyone would be scared…”

“If you know you’re sorry, shouldn’t you express it materially?”

“…?!”

“Is just saying sorry enough?”

Isaaaaac!

Shuri was shocked, but Isaac held out his hand.

“Express it. Express it! If you don’t express it, I won’t know!”

At the eyes of a thug trying to extort money, the royal family members were dumbfounded.

…Is this really the Blue?

“…Alright. It’s not self-praise, but Julius has divine beasts and feeds that we pride ourselves as the best on the continent. We’ll give Eshua anything. We’ll always keep it open to Eshua, so come anytime.”

Shuri and Leia opened their eyes wide.

“Ooh! The place even the Pope’s family covets!”

When it comes to raising divine beasts, no one can match the White Faith, but even they had to go outside to bring divine beasts.

It was impossible for humans to breed them, and since bonding was important, they had to go to the source directly to make contracts.

And while there are several places where divine beasts can be brought from, no place can match Julius.

“The place where the highest grade divine beasts are…”

Divine beasts were important military forces. As such, other countries covet them too, but the Julius area cannot be entered without the Kingdom’s permission. And for the past 10 years, they haven’t opened it to anyone.

“But if it’s Eshua, we’ll support all of the Blue’s people.”

Heuk! To that extent?

“Since it’s the Blue, you won’t use it for bad purposes.”

Shuri seemed to think it was fortunate.

“Isaac, you need a contracted divine beast as a high-ranking priest.”

For 1st-class priests, a divine beast contract is a mandatory condition. Of course, the more excellent divine beasts one has, the higher the family’s status rises.

The Julius area, said to be the best, was forbidden to enter, so there was no way to get in.

‘Soon we’ll come here to get divine beasts.’

But Paris said something unexpected to Isaac, who was about to leave riding the lesser dragon.

“Actually, the northeast is not looking good.”

“The northeast?”

“Yes. There’s a ferocious Empire growing rapidly in the northeast. Judging by the direction of their advance, it seems they’ll invade this way too. The other Empire, Britannia, is an island continent so it won’t be much affected, but the Holy Empire Hella’s location and land are too good, so they’ll covet it too.”

However, as if that wasn’t the main point, Prince Paris’ gaze changed.

“Above all, it seems those guys have heard rumors about the ‘Skeleton King’s body’.”

“!”

“As such, it could affect young master Isaac too. There’s a strong country of iron and blood nearby, but since they’re such an isolationist country, they probably won’t step up…”

“Well, alright. I’ll keep that in mind. Since the east is Eshua’s land too, we should strengthen our defenses. Oh, I almost forgot.”

“Ah, yes!”

“In that sense, give me some money. A reward.”

Shuri rubbed his forehead.

“…Isaac! Know your limits! The Blue doesn’t usually receive material rewards…”

“Of course we should give it! Will this be enough?!”

At the jewel box Paris held out as if he had been waiting, the corners of Isaac’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Shuri bit his lip hard as if barely holding back.

“Right, you received that so now it’s enough…”

“Tahyahah. This isn’t enough. More!”

“Isaac! If you keep doing this, I’ll tell Grandfather everything…”

“Ah, I was thinking of looking at the artifact Shuri wanted on the way back. If you don’t want to, never mind.”

…D-Damn it! Then just a little more!

In the end, Isaac extorted a ton of money and left Julius.

And when they arrived in Hella in half a day, Isaac asked the lesser dragon who was about to leave:

“You’re a lesser dragon of the Silver Dragon tribe, right?”

[I am, but?]

Isaac’s gaze changed as he asked the question.

“Do you know anything about the Sacred Dragon Leader?”

[Well, I only know that their leader is extremely young. An unprecedented genius of the tribe, so although still a young adult dragon by age, their ability is at the Lord level.]

“Hooh.”

In short, they’re super strong?

At Isaac’s smile, the lesser dragon sweated profusely.

[Don’t tell me you’re looking for the Sacred Dragon Leader?]

“Well, something like that.”

[Haah. Let me tell you in advance just in case, don’t ask the Crown Prince.]

“Huh? Why?”

[That’s the Imperial Family’s seizure button…]

Ah.

Isaac frowned.

‘Come to think of it, the Pope is pressing down on the Imperial Family with that.’

The Pope was trying to get the upper hand by grasping the Emperor’s weakness that the Holy Empire’s Imperial Family can’t summon Sacred Dragons.

Isaac sent the lesser dragon back, saying he understood anyway. Then he said to Shuri and Leia:

“Well then, since the job is safely done, let’s go home.”

But unexpectedly, Shuri tilted his head.

“Home?”

“Why?”

“You, is it okay for you to go home like this? The bones?”

“Why? I’ll submit the Skeleton King’s body to the Papacy and confirm my promotion. My slaves have stripped the Papacy envoys too. Did you see the Papacy guys faint as soon as they saw the body?”

Isaac chuckled.

He couldn’t help it.

‘Even if I submit the body, I’ve made it so I can suck out the magical power. Those foolish Papacy bastards.’

Why do they think he entrusted it to the Papacy?

That body was an item the Sacred Dragon tried to take back, even sending subordinates.

But if it’s in the Papacy?

‘If I lure the Sacred Dragon with that and turn the Papacy into a wasteland? That’s even better.’

Then all sorts of treasures in the Papacy will roll in!

However, Shuri’s expression became even stranger. So that’s why this bastard came out of the Papacy looking so triumphant.

“…What do you mean submit, didn’t you have to go to the Imperial Family before that?”

“Huh?”

“Didn’t His Highness the Crown Prince say to show him if you obtained the Skeleton King’s body?”

Isaac froze.

“…Uwaah!!!”

Isaac’s face, which screamed, rarely turned pale white.

“I completely forgot!”

Leia giggled as if finding it cute, and Shuri rubbed his forehead.

“This idiot…! Even though you got the Imperial special envoy for that! His Highness the Crown Prince will really be upset this time.”

Isaac sighed deeply with his hands on his hips.

“Ha… It can’t be helped.”

“Right, if you realize you made a mistake, at least an apology gift…”

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!”

…Huh?

Huh? What? Huh? An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth???

However, regardless of Shuri’s bewilderment, Isaac headed somewhere as if he had made up his mind.

“Haha. I’m too kind, that’s the problem.”

What the hell. Where is that crazy guy going?

Shuri’s face turned pale.

Wait! Hold on!

What are you trying to do to say such things?!