NOVEL NEXT Chapter 73.1
The reason the exam changed was because the perspectives of the two Cardinals aligned.
In reality, when the Red Cardinal raised objections, the Gold Cardinal’s response was not bad.
-Lord Berit, why are you using this location for the Gold’s test?
-Is there a problem?
-Even including interpersonal combat elements in the Gold Pentagon test on the exam?
-What’s the issue?
-I heard you’re favoring Isaac Eshua.
-Speak your business.
-I heard a rumor that you’re going to adopt him.
-…Do you want me to blow you up?
Whether the response was genuinely good or not, the Red Cardinal calmly smiled and said only what he intended to say.
-I understand you’re favoring him, but this is cheating, Cardinal Berit.
-If you keep insisting…
-Are you trying to kill Isaac Eshua?
-!
Caught off guard, the Gold Cardinal’s eyes turned murderous.
However, the Red Cardinal also revealed an indifferent glint as if opening a snake’s eyes. His smiling eyes, similar to a snake, revealed his true nature.
His lips curled as slender as a snake’s. The face of an arrogant person when provoked is always interesting.
-Why such an expression? Do you think the Red can’t read the Gold’s intentions?
-…
Cardinal Berit narrowed his eyes, displeased.
Indeed, the Red Faith can read people. Unpleasant, snake-like, and disgusting. Like the faith of an interrogator, there was no warmth in his gaze.
The Cardinals were all classmates at the Academy, including Isaac’s father, but there was nothing good about them intertwining with each other.
However, soon the Red Cardinal returned to a smiling angelic demeanor, as if what was a second ago, never happened.
-Anyway, it’s done. We had to change the test anyway.
-So, what’s the matter?
-This year, Paladin apprentices were attacked.
-!
-By the same demons 14 years ago. The apprentice priests will also be attacked. For example, at the Gold Pentagon, which goes overseas. So, we need a solution, right?
Damn it. So, what’s the real issue… was what he was about to say.
The Red Cardinal spoke with a smile:
-Moving up the Red test could be a great plan, right? Since it’s the Red Pentagon, it’s good for practical training.
-!
Cardinal Berit tapped his desk with his fingers, looking displeased.
-Are you saying we should conduct the Red’s test before the Gold’s?
-Yes. And who knows? If life is in danger during the Red’s test, maybe Isaac Eshua will show something truly interesting.
The Red Cardinal seemed to enjoy Cardinal Berit’s discomfort. So, he intended to use Isaac to give Gold a hard time.
Well, that’s what he planned.
“…”
Kina?
Kina Berit?!
The training hall was in a commotion.
Looking at the appearance of Kina Berit, Naiser Sephet was glaring at his father. The anger of ‘Is this what you find interesting?’ was powerful.
The Red Cardinal was also smiling, but he seemed secretly confused.
Even though he said he would show something interesting, he expected it to be a demonstration of power, perhaps even sending out the Holy Spirit.
This way, the situation became difficult for the Red.
Enough of this, he suspiciously glanced at Cardinal Berit next to him.
“If Kina is the opponent, it will be difficult for my son, but you couldn’t have put your son on the Blue team intentionally…”
However, the Red Cardinal turned his head quickly after seeing the Gold Cardinal’s expression.
Yeah, that makes no sense.
Not only the dignitaries but also the imperial family were amazed.
Especially the eyes of the princess and the still not adult Crown Prince changed.
In that appearance, the escort knight looked at Isaac as if to say, ‘Indeed, His Highness seems particularly interested.’
Why?
Because Kina Berit was a future Pope, and the relationship between the Pope and the Emperor doesn’t need to be explained.
Outwardly, they seemed like allies, but in reality, they were enemies trying to seize each other’s thrones.
From the moment the priests arrogantly referred to Kina as a prince, the relationship couldn’t have been good.
However, Kina Berit… joining the Blue team? The powerful figure who never seemed to be swayed by the influence of money, no matter what?
Of course, judging by the situation, one might say, ‘The Blue has become a faction of the Pope.’ But, well?
If that were the case, there would be no way for Kina to be wearing the Blue cord.
‘Above all, the expression of the Gold Cardinal wouldn’t be like that.’
For priests and nobles alike, the symbolism of colors is crucial. It symbolizes relinquishing the Gold, which is practically the symbol of monarchy.
From the Crown Prince’s perspective, it was taming his enemy. For the Crown Prince, Isaac’s actions couldn’t help but feel particularly special.
However, not everyone merely watched in astonishment and interest.
“Cheating!”
It was Naiser.
He was astounded by Kina sticking close to Isaac, who seemed to be targeting them.
And, of all people, Kina Berit?
‘Is he joking?’
Reluctantly admitting it, that guy was the most promising candidate for the Saint and an unprecedented genius beyond any description!
Already being called the little Pope, what’s this!
Although it was something he didn’t want to say, even if a hundred people were attached to the Red team, they would all be swept away by him alone.
But with Isaac’s power added to the mix?
For Naiser, it was beyond laughable.
‘We might be eliminated from the Pentagon if we make a mistake!’
Naiser countered crazily.
“Hey! You’re not even an apprentice! Why is someone already recognized as a senior priest playing around with apprentices? Can an apprentice teach others? So, his participation is invalid…”
“I gave up being recognized as a senior priest.”
“Yeah! You gave up! Since you gave up… What?”
What the hell?!
Everyone looked at Kina Berit with suspicion, but Kina, with his fists clenched, casually responded.
“I gave up my given rights, and from today, I plan to live as an apprentice like Isaac Eshua.”
“…What?!”
Everyone stared at the Gold Cardinal in shock.
Did he permit it?
However, those who confirmed his face trembled and immediately averted their gazes. Only the Red Cardinal chuckled beside him.
Naiser glared at Kina Berit as if he was trying to freeze him.
“Like… What? You became an apprentice priest, unlike anyone else?”
“Yes. To be together with Isaac Eshua.”
Even the followers of other faiths screamed in a mixture of shock and horror.