I’m Going to Destroy this Country

What did Kina Berit think when he saw Isaac’s expression? He said in surprise:

“Oh, don’t worry. I can get grandfather’s permission right away. If it’s my request, he’ll grant it immediately. If you want, I can even borrow items from the Pope. If you want, I can even show you the Vision of Gold.”

This guy, is he really serious??

‘What is he thinking?’

The expressions of the shocked family were worth seeing. No, rather than that, at this level, as a priest, it’s not just a matter of ambition… no, it’s not just a matter of ambition. Frankly, it’s at an excessively unconventional level.

It’s almost foolish not to go…

“Get lost.”

Hey, get off.

“I’m not interested. I’ll start as an apprentice.”

He even despised Kina like a bug.

Then, the bewildered Kina Berit said as if not to misunderstand.

“Oh, if it’s a priest’s qualification, don’t worry. It’s not just about training. I’ll skip the less advanced apprenticeship process and give you qualifications of 10 years or more. Instead, you’ll have the position to teach this year’s graduates. You’ll even have subordinates in the bishopric. It’s better for you this way…”

“Can’t this Pope’s family understand a word? I’ll start from the apprentice level.”

That way, he can save the subordinate bastards from the ritual!

“Why do you want to take me with you? If you want to take someone, take that one! Take that one!”

That, that one??

Shuri, who was hit by words, twitched his facial muscles.

“I could use that one as an informant if you take it!”

However, Kina looked as if he had been insulted by those words, and immediately spoke as if to explain why he had to talk like this.

“That one and you are different in rank.”

“No, that’s true.”

At that remark, fury rose in Shuri’s eyes.

Do these younger siblings think they can ignore their older brother so easily??

But Isaac just smirked. Why does this damn little Pope want to study so much with him?

Then Kina Berit whispered to Isaac.

“You have the talent to chase away demons with your eyes.”

Ah. So that’s it. The reason.

[You bastard, are you talking about the Master who drove away demons with his overwhelming presence?]

Yeah. He probably saw that scene.

[It’s a demon’s technique, but why does a priest rate that so highly?]

‘Even the Pope can do it. The results are similar, although the content is different.’

[Heh! So, does this brat think the Master can use the Pope’s technique with intimidation now?]

Well, probably.

‘Outwardly, it will look the same.’

And if the assumption is correct, maybe he’s doing this because he wants to learn that technique. Maybe it’s the only vision he hasn’t gotten from the Pope.

But even if he wanted to teach him, he couldn’t.

No, he won’t even tell you.

It was better to take advantage of this.

“Why tell people to come to your house as you please? It would be better if someone more impressive came.”

“…What?”

“Whatever. If you help me, I’ll consider studying.”

Isaac waved his hand.

“But get lost with private lessons. To get private lessons from the Pope? Wow! Damn, I feel like I’m going to throw up.”

Kina Berit looked at him as if he doubted his ears.

As if he had never imagined it even once.

“…Could it be that you hate my grandfather?”

“Well, of course! I would immediately cut off… ugh!”

At that moment, a black object swiftly kidnapped Isaac.

“Hm, Hmpff (You bastard)!”

Isaac’s mouth was blocked. And the old man who picked up Isaac like a sack looked at Kina with a bewildered look.

“My grandson is busy.”

He was the head of the Blue family.

“And don’t talk to my kid in the future.”

“…!”

At those words, Kina Berit choked up.

These Eshua bastards. Are they rejecting the Pope now?

“Don’t be cheeky. Even if you’re the head of the Blue family, if you cross the line…”

“This trash is moving to you.”

“…?”

…What?

When Kina Berit sent a dumbfounded look, the Eshua family quickly left with Isaac.

“Hmpff (Eshua, you bastards! I’ll really destroy you all)!”

Isaac’s swearing echoed, but they didn’t even look back and hurriedly left.

Even so, saying that you’ll cut off the Pope’s head was really a crime of rebellion. It was a sense of execution.

And after they disappeared, Kina Berit, left alone, seemed to feel even a sense of humiliation and clicked his tongue.

‘Honestly… I didn’t expect my proposal to be rejected.’

Well, it makes sense. The Pope training is something that everyone in the Holy Empire admires!

People were lining up to get a chance to have a drink with Kina!

But he refused?!

‘No. Is it because you’re afraid your skills might fall short?’

Was it indeed an overestimation?

Well, with that level of skill, the head of the Blue family would have declared him a Saint much earlier.

Kina let out a bitter laugh as if he was impressed. Indeed, his abilities were just mediocre, and what he thought he had driven away with his gaze was just his own misconception.

Thinking like that made him angry.

‘How dare such a vulgar guy insult the Pope’s family?’

If he reported this to the inquisitors, he’d be dragged away immediately.

‘Yeah, let’s ignore him. He wasn’t worth paying attention to from the beginning…’

That’s what he was thinking.

“At any rate, Eshua! I knew that kid would make a difference!”

“Really?”

“Yeah, remember when he was still a baby, he even drove away a demon that appeared in the academy cafeteria! The demon ran away scared just by staring at it!”

Kina Berit’s head turned urgently.

What? What did he just say?

Ran away?

Then the passing academy students muttered.

“Hey, can a demon be scared just by looking into a person’s eyes?”

“Well, I must have seen it wrong!”

The pupils of Kina Berit, who realized something, shook.

‘Darn it, he really wasn’t an ordinary kid!’

* * *

“Eshua, you bastards! Once I regain my strength, I’ll crush you for real!”

Isaac swaggered towards the dormitory of the apprentice priests.

At the moment when Isaac, who couldn’t bear it, was about to release the Skeleton King’s magic power, the family head handed him a piece of gold.

Of course, there’s no way he’d be satisfied with something like that and put up with it.

-Hmpf (Damn it, I’ll strip all of your heads)!

Then the family head said.

-Among the items that came in this time, there’s a 304-carat diamond. I’m thinking about what to do with it. Well, I might give it to someone who controls magic power during the apprentice priest period.

Hm. If it’s 304 carats, he’ll have to put up with it.

Those damn bastards. This time, I’ll let you off with just some gold.

‘Anyway, the team assignments are done, right?’

Of course, even if it’s a team, it’s not in small groups.

About 30 people per team roughly. The assignments weren’t random; they grouped together families or people with similar faiths.

At this point, it’s almost like a factional war.

In reality, candidates for Saints had already formed their factions when they were in the Academy.

Well, they were nobles and aristocrats who would become the leaders of the future Holy Empire. It’s natural for them to have connections.

But well, it was okay.

More than anything, he was in the same team as Shuri, and Shuri said that all the members of the team were his close classmates.

-Although you entered as the youngest… anyway, they’re all priests. They won’t openly pursue a young child, so don’t worry. Since they are my classmates, they will treat you well.

Indeed, a well-raised colt returns the favor with grace.

There was a reason why it was worth sending him to school in advance.

Well, getting along with these priests gave him the creeps. They were all six years older than Isaac, and since it was teamwork, cooperation was required.

Above all, if he gets along well with them, he can pass the and find subordinates.

‘No need to create a bad image for no reason.’

Isaac smiled innocently, like a good child.

Originally, it’s the youngest’s role to capture cuteness. If he just acts a little more obedient…

“Hey, tie him up.”

…What?

Entering the dormitory, Isaac doubted his own ears. However, the team members, who were Shuri’s close friends, were all laughing heartily at Isaac.

“Are you the problem child who bullied Shuri like that? A rude little brat.”

“You shouldn’t do that to us either. As a senior, I’ll teach you what manners are.”

“Oh, right. Do you know that we play hard without any family names here?”

“It’s a secret from Shuri, okay? Say you had fun with the guys.”

-They are my close classmates. Don’t worry, I told them to treat my brother well.

…Ha. Shuri, you brat.

That’s different, you idiot.

Isaac took out the rattle with a swish.