NOVEL NEXT Chapter 45.1
The headquarters of the Blue.
Near the Eshua Castle, there is a monastery and a training ground for the Blue.
It is a place where young knights from 3rd rank to 1st rank, who were related to the capital and priests, dine and train together.
Well, usually the elders teach the children, but now was a rare time when the Master was in the castle.
Of course, the reason was because of Isaac; they were worried he might cause trouble.
Moreover, while looking at the bill for repairing the castle that Isaac, the troublemaker, had burst with laughter, it was undoubtedly an opportunity to receive direct teachings from the family head.
For the first time in a long time, the family head was able to teach peacefully…
Crash!
…That’s a load of crap.
At the sound of the training ground being destroyed, all the knights turned their heads in surprise.
There was a delegation of the Papacy.
“Your Excellency! Why are you doing this!”
“Go back.”
“Yes?!”
“Isaac will not be sent to the capital.”
That’s right. This time, the envoy came to take Isaac directly to the capital.
It was not for any other reason.
“Your Excellency! Don’t you know that this year is different?”
“Yes. Although Isaac has refused summons for the past 10 years, he must come this year as much as the Foundation Day!”
Foundation Day.
As the commands of the current Emperor and Pope were highly regarded, it was a ceremony of great importance even in the Empire.
Above all, the Foundation Day included the induction ceremony and appointment ceremony for priests and knights.
But since it was an annual festival, there was nothing special about it. Why make a fuss about it being important only this year?
“This year, the candidates for Saints will finally receive the priestly ordination!”
Yeah, that’s the problem.
‘Well, in short, it means that the candidates for Saints have reached the age of Academy graduation.’
So what?
As the Holy Empire, they have been waiting for this for ten years!
It’s not just about the candidates for Saints; it was a generation that brought together the greatest geniuses of all time!
What will happen when such kids start working as priests?
“The achievements those kids have made over the past 10 years are extraordinary!”
“But only young master Isaac has had no news for 10 years! He hasn’t even shown his face!”
“Yes! Ten years ago, he showed amazing achievements in the Treasure Cave!”
No, you bastards.
That’s a story from when he was young. Do you think there are one or two smart and genius kids when they’re young?
Although the family head frowned, they looked different.
“Rumors are spreading everywhere!”
“Yes. Considering that the head of Blue is raising a Saint in the eastern castle! How much has Isaac grown over the past 10 years?”
Damn it, he hasn’t.
He hasn’t grown a single centimeter!
Why do you think he’s not sent to the capital?
“Is that all? We witnessed it on our way here! We were amazed by Blue’s educational methods that destroyed Eshua Castle with such enthusiasm!”
What? What education? Did it look like education?
The knights looking at the family head’s face shuddered even more.
“Moreover! We heard on our way here! If the lord gives it, more than 200 kilograms of chocolate and 100 kilograms of sugar are delivered to his grandson every week?”
…What kind of crazy bastard eats snacks like that?
“We heard that the family head is providing it!”
…What the hell?
“Your grandson is growing so well that you are sending him sweets that are taboo for underage priests…! Blue is indeed different!”
Are you criticizing what they’re feeding the child?
The knights looking at the Master sweated even more. There was no color in his pale face. The elders had already left.
Nevertheless, the envoys continued to speak.
“Anyway, from the perspective of educators like us, it’s disappointing not to send the child, Your Excellency.”
“No, of course not! We’re not saying anything! Originally, there’s no need for admission from the age of 10 for the five major families! Sending young master Shuri to the Academy at the age of 10 was already enough honor for us!”
“But if Isaac, an exceptional talent, becomes a priest at the same time as the other candidates for Saints, it would be good for the country as well… Oh.”
The family head crunched his neck with a grunt.
‘Well, yes. It’s worth looking forward to.’
He thought so too.
Until he grew up into that… troublemaker because of the Skeleton King’s magic power.
‘Well, he might have become a monster surpassing even the Pope’s grandson if he had learned sacred techniques with his baby appearance.’
Lilai mentioned that Isaac might not be able to use sacred spells because of the Skeleton King’s magic power.
Anyway, the Skeleton King is of no help until the end.
‘Perhaps there’s no chance.’
The family head sighed.
“Anyway, the priestly title is fine. When the time comes, I’ll find my way to the Papacy.”
“No! Please listen! This year’s induction ceremony overlaps with the princess’s birthday, so His Holiness the Pope will personally conduct it.”
“The Pope?”
The family head’s expression changed as if surprised.
No way.
“Yes! That’s correct. His Holiness the Pope will bestow the heroic title upon those receiving priestly ordination!”
“!”
The heroic title is like a nickname that enhances the area of power. Receiving it is always advantageous.
“But my grandson is not of the age to be ordained a priest.”
“Your Excellency, why do you think we came! If he has the skills, what does age matter! If it’s Isaac, even becoming the youngest priest on the continent is possible!”
“Yes! Besides, in the Magic Empire, a 14-year-old junior-grade mage emerged, and they took us lightly… hasn’t the momentum become more fierce?”
The family head narrowed his eyes.
So, it seems they’re trying a different route rather than the regular exam.
Well, there’s no way to block the given opportunity.
“Do as you please. It’s probably useless anyway.”
“Oh, what an honor!”
The knights chuckled.
‘It’s not like the Master prohibited access to the Eastern Tower for no reason.’
It seems there will be more sacrificial lambs with their scalps peeling off.