The Paladin Owns the Relic

39 – Academy of Theology (1)

Dimona screamed. She seemed sober.

“No!”

“Ah, there is nothing in the world I don’t like.”

“No! I hate it! Do you know what that means now?!”

Dimona blew on the bottle as if to reintroduce her vassal drunkenness.

She was silent for a while. Dimona let out a deep sigh as she gargled with alcohol in silence.

“…Let’s see. I’ll just explain. I don’t know what the situation is, but I’ll explain it so you can understand.”

Dimona brought her blank paper. With the pen she scribbled down the letters.

“The Church of the Sun, also called the Church of Ra, consists of one main power and four independent organizations. The main power is just a general hierarchy with the Pope as the main axis. It is also called ‘Vatican’. It’s currently held tight by Archbishop Dwayne. It can be seen as the Sun God Church itself.”

With a smile, Dimona roughly drew her line.

“The other four are independent organizations. Instead of being subcontracted from the Holy See, it is not directly involved. Instead of taking a step back from the complex politics of the Vatican, you can say that it gained the right to operate independently.”

“What is there?”

“First of all…Here. ‘The Inquisition’. We play the role of condemning heresy, and sometimes do the work of other paladins. These days, I do the latter more often. This is because the definition of heresy itself has become ambiguous now that religion has less influence than before.”

“What about the rest?”

”The other one is ‘The Shaman of the Day’. Authority of the Armed Forces directly under the Pope. It’s not a place anyone can enter. Only the elite of the elite can do it. It is said that if you gather two or three, you can fight against one decent apostle. As dangerous as it is, it is an organization that does not move unless it is the danger of the Holy Father. And let’s see… One is a for-profit organization called ‘Night Hour’. It manages most of the money circulation run by the Sun God Church. This is the so-called large top. A top made up of dozens of small tops. Even if infighting breaks out in the Church of the Sun, this place has never been ruined.”

Dimona drew the final line.

“The other one is ‘Penal Execution Center’. A place to manage heretics or traitors. As much as the place where the sinners are gathered, this side has as strong a force as the Heretic Inquisition. It is also a guy who doesn’t listen to words to the extent that the word independent institution fits perfectly. In the first place, it’s far from the church’s headquarters, so there’s little interference.”

“Hmm…”

“Now. Question here. Are we independent organizations? But what is the reason for my unwillingness to accept you?”

Well, I can see why.

“I hear you are subcontracted? Although it is an independent institution, it cannot be separated. After all, it’s one of the Sun Gods, isn’t it because of the influence of the Holy See?”

“Exactly. It’s an independent institution, it’s just like a subordinate. Although they admit a certain degree of autonomy… In the end, they have no choice but to listen and eat.”

Dimona made her impression.

“In addition, Archbishop Dwayne is not on good terms with our Inquisition.”

“What is the reason?”

“I just don’t have it. Let’s be honest, Archbishop Dwayne is resourceful, but he’s not a nice guy. If you look at what he does, everything he does is nothing short of heretical. I want to catch it, but I can’t even touch it because it’s so big. And then…”

Dimona sighed.

“I am not the only heresy judge. There are a total of 5 Inquisitors, but three of them fell under the influence of Archbishop Dwayne. Do you know? There are enemies outside, but there are enemies inside. At least I’m doing my job well now, so I’m not paying attention… I just want to kill them when I see the idiots who took bribes pointing at me, saying that my incompetence is only because of my high nose… Ha ha…”

“So what is the conclusion?”

“I’m still out there, but if I take you in, it’s like asking Archbishop Dwayne to go head-to-head. Do you know what will happen then?”

Dimona tipped her drink.

“Not only will all kinds of hard work befall me… All the Heretic Questioners under me will die. The kids are having a hard time because they don’t have enough people… To drive them to the extremities? Ayy sh*t. I’d rather hang myself.”

“I haven’t seen you like that, are you nice?”

“Hey. Do you want to die I’m just taking care of my people. After all, politics is all about protecting what I have.”

There is definitely a problem. If you enter as a simple heretic inquisitor, it’s clear that Archbishop Dwayne will interfere in one way or another.

But for me it was the best choice. Dimona, who cut her face, wouldn’t shut me out of the door. On top of that, if you work as a Heretic Questioner, you can quickly build up your performance.

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Now that entering the academy on time is the most important thing, unless you are leaving the church, that is the fastest. Moreover, in the yard where you can’t build up your strength properly, you leave the church?

The moment you use the holy power outside the church, those who leave the church will be treated as heretics immediately for using the holy power of Ra. You can become enemies with Dimona. Competent allies become more demanding when they become enemies.

In the end, it’s best to stay here.

I snatch her drink. Dimona made her impression.

“Give me my drink.”

“Is it bitter if I drink it alone? We should drink together.”

“I have no intention of matching my pace with minors. If you don’t like it, you can eat for another year.”

“Dimona Heretic Inquisitor.”

I lowered my voice. Dimona hit her ears with her hands.

“I can’t hear you. I can not hear that. Don’t lower your voice. I won’t go over.”

“I haven’t said anything yet.”

“I heard everything from Rada Talk. A snake-like tongue? You said you put the two churches into a temporary truce, so why am I listening to you? You’re going to convince me now. Isn’t it?”

“Is that right…?”

“Hey. I’ll just cut it off and tell you.”

Dimona snatched the drink from my hand again.

“It is a gamble to bring you here. Even if I can do something with my discretion, it’s the same as trampling on the rest of the future with my own hands. So I don’t like it. I don’t want to accept you.”

I stared blankly at Dimona. It’s the fastest way, but it’s not like there’s no other way at all.

In the first place, I had the confidence to survive under Archbishop Dwayne. Even so, it was in her humanity that she was chosen.

I asked. Just to make sure it’s the same as the game.

“Dimona Heretic Inquisitor.”

“What else?”

“Why doesn’t Inquisitor Dimona accept the bribe from Archbishop Dwayne?”

“……”

Dimona gulped down her drink. She ate every last drop she had left.

“..If you get that, you can drink a higher quality drink.”

“But why?”

“Why, why?”

Dimona glared at me.

“It is the last remaining conscience as a priest. That’s Okay?”

“…Poof.”

Well, it’s the same.

The type that will never betray you once your back is entrusted to you. Very good.

If you want to choose someone to be with, you have to choose well. The world is not all good because it has ability.

“What are you laughing at?”

“Dimona Heretic Judge. Shall we make a bet?”

“I don’t like it.”

“Listen.”

“aaa. I can not hear that. I can not hear that. I won’t listen.”

“It’s nothing, why don’t you give me a chance?”

“…Yes?”

Dimona blinked her eyes. I grinned.

“Most of the Heretic Questioners will know about this situation, right? So after explaining everything, I’m asking if I can join. How is it?”

“……?”

Dimona tilted her head. She asked seriously.

“Do you think that will happen? My subordinates aren’t even kids… Of course, given the current situation, refusal… Wouldn’t be so terrifying that they would give up their lives for being favored just once…”

“I am asking for a chance. You know. If I get kicked out of here, I have nowhere to go. Sobbing. I’m scared of Archbishop Dwayne. That person’s throat would go flying. Ah… I’m going to die… I, who saved Radatoque, can’t resist and feel lonely…”

“…Lee.”

Dimona burst into anger.

“I’m just going to ask! That’s it! Do you know?!”

Yes.

Well, it’s like the game is already over.

You who have only heard about it will not know. What happened in there!

They’re all on my side!

“Ughhh.”

” Wow. A face I really want to hit.”

. . .

It was two days later that Dimona came.

“No really?! What are you?!”

The honorific was gone. I drank tea leisurely.

“What are you saying?”

“What is this… not child’s play… what did you do?!”

“Maybe I fell for my faithfulness?”

“Oh really!!”

Dimona touched her forehead. Brushed her face

“…You are right. All the Heretic Questioners who were with you agreed.”

“What does Radatoque say?”

“Lada Talk also… Agreed. That bearish person who thinks of me more than anything agrees to take you in. What kind of destiny community will it be? Yes?”

“Rather than a community of destiny, they know it.”

“What?”

“If you follow me…”

I made a circle with my fingers.

“Is there a reward?”

“…aaa!!! If I knew it would be like this, I should have entered the place where the demon of the eye was…! I haven’t seen it myself, so I don’t know what it is!”

Dimona banged her head on her desk. She suffers because she has not seen firsthand whether I am trustworthy or worth investing in because of her personality.

She is like the leader of a group. She has to be careful because she can’t afford to risk it.

Moreover, she wasn’t the only one who moved by other people’s words. She was the type to see with her own two eyes and act.

“Dimona Heretic Inquisitor.”

“What else?!”

“So what? Didn’t we make a bet?”

“Opportunity?! Oh yeah! Opportunity!”

“You can’t say two words with one mouth…”

“I can’t do that! This is Dimona! She’s the Heretic Judge!”

“I believed you.”

“Ah! Really! Move aside!”

Dimona took my bed. She held the paper she had brought to my face.

“Please sign!”

“What is this?”

“You have been ordained as a formal priest, but your education is still lacking, right? So I decided to put it directly under my name, into the Pontifical Academy of Theology.”

“I don’t have time, go to school?”

“Anyway, you can only listen to lectures on the fly. Priesthoods like yours are rare, so Archbishop Dwayne has condensed the training time to one month. Professional teachers will stir-fry you day and night. They’re going to make you an official priest right away and harass you.”

Dimona handed over her pen.

“If you sign there, I’ll tell you my conditions.”

“Couldn’t you tell me first?”

“Let’s sign autographs. It’s just that I became a priest right away, because I forcibly attached a reason and extended my lifespan by one month.”

I signed lightly. I wanted to do more specs. Since there were so many surnames to learn, it wasn’t bad to go to the academy once.

“Here.”

“Now. I have one condition.”

She handed me another piece of paper.

“There are twelve subjects in total. Bring all 12 of them with grades that professional teachers will admire.”

“Yes. Well, that’s about it.”

“I know it’s ridiculous, but I have to do that…what? What did you just say?”

“It’s not that difficult, but what? Rather, aren’t the conditions too easy?”

I was good at using my hair before. Remembering something and taking it out was something I was pretty good at in the past.

And you know the powerless part even if you don’t say it. In terms of simple force, I am at the level of a bishop. I am confident that I will not lose even if I stick to it. It would be easier if you learned a lot of high-ranking divine laws, but it’s still possible.

And what, learning a new vocal line?

That’s my specialty!

Dimona’s expression rotted.

“You must be misunderstanding something right now… This isn’t that easy, is it? You’re learning two years’ worth of knowledge in one sitting. Do you know? And you have to get an admirable grade for all of that? All A+. Is that the grade I want?”

“It will be enough to smoke a little bit.”

“…What kind of confidence? You’re just an apprentice priest, aren’t you? No matter how talented you are, there are limits.”

“Is that an apostle?”

“No, whether it be an apostle or whatever, the difference in the end is the total amount of holy power, right? Doesn’t it have anything to do with putting knowledge into your head?”

“You will know when you see it.”

I glanced at Dimona.

“If everything passes, will you let me in?”

“…Ahahahaha. Did you try it once? Even I, who was called a genius, took six months. What? Easy? I wonder what will happen in a month. How will that confident face collapse?”

“I’m curious about what Dimona, the Heretic Inquisitor, said. What kind of expression will she be making in a month?”

“…One month later. Exactly here. I will come back.”

“Please bring your letter of appointment. Got it?”

Dimona growled. She was like an angry cat.

“I tell you in advance! If you fail, that’s it! I’m not going to help either, so don’t expect it! You know that, because it’s like fighting Archbishop Dwayne already! The risk has already been lost!”

“Ah. Yes. Go in I have to study, so I won’t go far.”

“Oh really! Don’t lose a word!”

I stretched all the way. Good. Where should I try it?

Are you coming A+?

Easy. Easy. Let’s sweep it up! First of all, this…

Because it’s also something I studied once in the game!