Chapter 337 - Episode Thirty-Seven - Pope Sateria (2)
In mythical times, Levi dropped a lump of magic power …… that is now called the Dragon Vein. It was originally an empty desert, but as Levi’s magic melted away, it is said that plants and trees grew and water flooded the land. Since then, it has been praised as a holy place for 10,000 years and has been the cause of the civil war in the Riveras Kingdom ……
Peter speaks with his elbows on the desk.
“The holy city of Rivualin is the home ground where half of Levi’s body lies. Even though you’ve won the spear fight …… I don’t know what’s going to happen by the time we go to his land. Don’t let your guard down.”
In the guest room of Lark’s mansion, Peter and I were discussing the plan to attack the Riveras Kingdom.
I’m basically ignorant of the situation in other countries, so I’m having Peter teach me about the Riveras Kingdom, the target of this attack, from scratch.
“I see …… makes sense to me. It’s true that last time, I thought you were too weak for the four great creator gods. He must have lost all his old magic power, after all.”
I had thought it was strange.
It is said that there is an overwhelming difference between human beings and high-ranking spirits in terms of the output and amount of magic power they possess, which can never be overturned.
The four great creator gods must have more magic power than the high-ranking spirits, but what the hell was going on? I even suspected that it was a clever and large-scale operation by the gods themselves to catch the entire Dinrat kingdom off guard, but now I’m finally convinced.
I met a guy who was a leftover scum who had channeled most of his magic underground.
“…… You should be beaten to a pulp by the Levi followers. Even I, who hate the four great creator gods, am a little pissed off right now.”
“Re-, really?”
Peter says, “Well, it doesn’t matter”, and touches his hand to the mask’s forehead, interrupting it with a sigh.
“But aren’t you afraid of retaliation if you mess with the Water God or the Pope badly this time? We can expect that the attacks from Levi Church will be more deep-rooted than ever before, and with the collapse of the command system, it will be difficult to read their movements.”
Currently, the fage territory along the border is taking care of all the attacks from the Riveras Kingdom.
I think that this was a plan of the Riveras Kingdom to initially obtain a base at the end of the mountain range, and at the same time, to control the Fage territory and conduct internal maneuvers throughout the Dinrat Kingdom.
Even when the incident was completely out in the open and internal maneuvering was almost impossible, the reason why they sent Penrath to directly carry out subversive activities and push for it was because they were aiming to assassinate me, who had Marias and Nelgliffe in custody.
As you can see, the current Riveras Kingdom is only doing what is in its interest and consistent.
However, it can be assumed that fanatics who have lost their minds and hate the Dinrat Kingdom will engage in haphazard terrorist activities that will not benefit either side.
“Don’t worry about it. The new Levi faction, which has reinterpreted and rewritten the scriptures from scratch based on the revived Levi, ostensibly looks like a representative of the Riveras Kingdom, but internally they’re in big trouble because they’ve forcibly promoted unification in a short period of time, causing a lot of animosity from other sects. To be honest, we should not be able to afford to harass them, but it seems that Pope Sateria-chan wants a war with the Dinrat Kingdom no matter what.”
Peter blabbed on and on, then added, “This information comes from my men who were scouting in Riveras Kingdom, so you can trust them”.
“U-Uhhhhh, I see ……?”
I don’t know much about politics.
I glanced to the side and saw Mea bobbing her head.
It seems that her consciousness is wandering in a bubble.
I can understand that feeling.
To be honest, it’s a waste of time for both of us to talk about things that we’re not interested in, so I’d like you to summarize only the parts that are useful to me and make them easy to understand.
“In short, the dictator Sateria’s intentions are largely responsible for making the Dinrat Kingdom an enemy, so if she and the water gods are removed from the stage, there is little danger of them coming to blows here, is that correct?”
“Yes. If even the Sateria and Levi disappear, the forces that have been forcibly suppressed until now will be freed, and a full-fledged competition for the holy land will resume. We don’t have the power to let it spread to us. The people who are doing such unnecessary things will be crushed by other forces.”
Peter said, waving his hand dismissively.
“But I will be the sorcerer who killed the Water God, and this country will be the country that killed the Water God, won’t it? How can I be so absorbed in fighting for the inheritance that makes it like I’d avenge my parents?”
“If the new Levi faction loses power, even within the Riveras Kingdom, the resurrected Levi will be seen as nothing more than a demonic deception and will settle down as one of the many Levi followers of the water gods. That’s how it is, because there are so many opposing sects. It’s the same way the new Levi’s have risen to prominence.”
“I, I see……?”
…… So it doesn’t matter what’s true, it’s all about the denomination that has the power.
It is common in this world to find that the gods worshipped by small tribes are just demons.
Even Evil Bound claimed to be a god.
If a group of people inadvertently took that to heart, a religion would be born.
Demon deception of God is as common as it gets.
So, if a group of people appeared after Levi disappeared and claimed that it was a fake, the influence of the new Levi faction would decline by itself.
After all this time, I think I’ve been thrust into a pretty serious problem.
This problem could blow up the Riveras Kingdom with just one choice, and it will also change the extent to which the Dinrat Kingdom will suffer the aftermath.
“U-Um, As I thought, I’m going to have to think about this or something ……”
“W-Wait! That’s right, Abel-chan! Penrath! Penrath!”
Peter taps the desk, calling out the name of my right-hand man and former High Priest of the Water God.
I clenched my teeth.
Yes, the safety of my Penrath is at stake in the defeat of Levi and Count Julem.
I had no choice but to do it.
“Peter-sama! This time, it’s not a basement, it’s just a guest room! If word of this gets out, we’re in trouble!”
“Th-That’s right! I was in such a hurry that I couldn’t resist ……”
Myunhi stopped Peter hurriedly, and Peter also lowered his arm, which he had raised to tap the desk, and cleared his throat.
“It’s not as simple as just completely annihilating your opponent. We can’t just blow up the entire population of Riveras Kingdom. In the event that the unexpected happens, there may be times when force alone is not enough to deal with the situation, and it would be unfair to put the responsibility for such decisions on Abel-chan …… Besides, Count Julem might try to do something.”
Peter crossed his arms, whispered something, and pondered.
It’s not as if he’s going to drop his request for me to take down Levi after all!
If that happens, Penrath’s position will be in jeopardy.
“Wait a minute! I’m going to do my duty! That’s why Penrath is ……!”
Peter seemed to have made up his mind and stood up, nodding loudly to himself.
“All right, I will accompany you to the Holy City of Rivualin. I’ve always wanted to see the four great creator gods in person. Is that all right with you?”
“Peter-sama!?”
Myunhi opens her mouth wide.
From behind the veil that hid his eyes, it was clear that he was staring at Peter.
“That’s reassuring! Now, let’s put together a plan!”
I’m grateful that Peter is coming with me.
If Peter, who has been in control of the Dinrat Kingdom for a long time, can take care of any troublesome problems that may arise, then the burden of my anxiety will be much lighter.
However, Peter is also an important person for this country.
I should avoid going into enemy territory.
We need to get this matter to a point where there is no turning back before Peter changes his mind.
“Yes, you’re right, before Abel-chan changes his mind again ……!”
Peter didn’t seem to have any objection to proceeding with the conversation.
It was hard to hear what he was saying because he was whispering, but he seemed to be agreeing with me, and I don’t think it’s worth questioning him again.
The enemy this time is powerful.
After all, one of the four great gods of creation is going to meet me in full force.
I’ll need a good amount of strength as well.
“Peter, this is going to be a bit of a tight schedule, but …… I will complete Quetzalcoatl, the wooden dragon, within three days! Let’s go to the Holy City with it! And besides me, I’ll be accompanied by the orange witch Altamir and the legendary adventurer, the collector!”
I’ll also take Mea with me.
This time, while I was away, there was a move by the Levi Church to target Mea.
Most of them must have thought that she would be a hostage against me.
I thought about leaving the Collector to protect Mea, but the Collector are also untrustworthy in some ways, so it would be more useful to keep them around and kick their asses.
“‘You’re taking Altamir with you? And the collector is …… Eh, it’s that collector, right? Can we contact him?”
Peter must have seen him while he was in fage territory, but he didn’t recognize him.
It’s not hard to see why, since he’s just recently rejuvenated.
“Yes! I’ll finish Levi off with the best members I can move!”
If I take Peter, Altamir, and the Collector, I’m sure we can defeat even Levi with the benefit of the Dragon Vein.
Zolomonia is …… Zolomonia’s alright.
**********
The first episode of the Noroizoku Tensei Comicalization has been released from Comic Earth Star’s website! (May 26, 2018)
New novel chapt𝒆rs are published on free(w)ebnovel(.)com