The Nature of Possession

190 – EP.9 The blade does not cover the hand of the holder-1

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The clattering sound of knives and dishes clashing echoed through the banquet hall.

Inho has dinner with the Pope once a week.

Is it because the shock of the first day was so great?

In-ho was very uncomfortable having a meal with the pope, but he couldn’t refuse, so he silently followed the assigned schedule.

Because it’s better than twice a week.

This was his idea.

“It’s already been over a month since the Holy Son came.”

As for the pope’s liking, the meat dripped with grease, and each time he moved the fork, it sizzled.

“It’s already been a month.”

Inho murmured as he put the pasta-like noodles into his mouth.

To him, ‘now a month’ would have been more touching.

In terms of feeling, it was half a year.

“Oh, I heard you’re teaching Sister Maria.”

The pope said he had heard it by chance.

3-4 hours of testing every day.

In fact, it was Inho’s time to study the Bible under the guise of an exam.

With no knowledge of the Bible, he called Mary into his room every day.

Then, after asking Mary to read the first verse of the Bible, she asked:

[What is your opinion of that passage?]

Maria was taken aback by the unheard of test method, and at first she hesitated and said nothing.

It was because he was afraid that if his interpretation was wrong, a great disgrace would fall on the saint.

In-ho read Maria like that and encouraged her to talk about her own interpretation.

When Maria, who was so encouraged, read a passage of the Bible and gave her interpretation, he made notes on the paper he had prepared.

You can’t memorize the whole passage, so I’m just trying to summarize the key points.

It’s been a month since I studied the Bible like that.

The thick Bible is now facing the last chapter.

Of course, with the equivalent exchange, Maria’s face is gradually losing its life.

“It’s too grandiose to teach. I’m just helping.”

While In-ho denied it, the pope put another piece of meat in his mouth and mumbled.

Juice flowed from his mouth.

“He handles official schedules and guides the attendants… He is a saint after all.”

Runio continued to praise him.

“Oh, speaking of the official schedule, it feels like the meal schedule has increased.”

Recently, there has been less quiet eating at restaurants, and more and more dining with nobles.

Whether for lunch or dinner, it was a situation where famous nobles and merchants had dinner appointments with him.

“Ah… there are so many people who really want to have a meal with the saint, so that’s how it happened.”

At Inho’s words, the Pope bowed his head as if he was sorry.

At the Pope’s apology, Inho shook his head as if he was okay.

“Ah, that’s fine. However, isn’t it too much to eat only with nobles…”

In-ho trailed off his words.

“The nobility who ate with the saint are very faithful in their faith.

“okay.”

At the pope’s words, In-ho couldn’t find anything more to say, so he put a fork in the salad on the bowl and put it in his mouth.

“Of course, I fully sympathize with the Holy Son’s desire to meet people who are living a more difficult life. We will make such a schedule later.”

Looking at Inho’s eyes, the Pope said.

“And… now it would be nice if you could lead the worship service…”

When the Pope spoke carefully, In-ho shook his head.

“Not yet… I don’t think it will be yet. I’m not ready.”

When In-ho refused, the Pope nodded as if he understood.

“You are saying that our faith is still insufficient to understand the Holy Son’s words. Then, we will spend a little more time to reach a level that will satisfy the Holy Son.”

‘What did you say.’

In-ho had to block the words from reaching his throat with a piece of meat.

“Come to think of it, I heard from Sister Maria that there will be a convention because it is ‘Saint Sanissou’ week. What is it?”

After eating the last piece of meat, Inho suddenly remembered and asked about the schedule.

“As the Holy Son knows, this event is to commemorate the achievements of Saint Saniso, who, with the power of God, punished the heretics.”

In response to Inho’s question, the pope kindly explained.

Saniso. A person I came to know through Bible study with Mary.

He is a saint who is said to have beheaded 300 heretics single-handedly.

“The Paladins of the Church gather together and spread their insolence to many people.”

‘It’s a dance competition.’

Inho thought to himself.

“By the way, do only paladins participate? Don’t the Inquisitors attend?”

Suddenly, when I asked a question, the pope nodded.

“Because the two groups have very different personalities and skills…”

At the pope’s words, In-ho took a napkin and wiped his mouth as if he understood.

“It would be nice if everyone could participate, but it’s a pity.”

In-ho said as if passing by, and the pope’s eyes shone sharply.

After the meal with the saint, the pope summoned Lumen, the head of the Inquisition for Heresy.

Short black hair, she entered in moderation and stood in front of the Pope.

“Meet His Holiness.”

“Sister Lumen. The Inquisitors will also participate in the upcoming conference.”

As soon as Lumen finished speaking, the pope brought up the main topic.

“Are you saying that the Inquisitor is to attend the tournament?”

Lumen doubted his own ears.

“Yes, the conditions are the same as for paladins. The knight leader and the judge cannot attend, and the ministry period is less than 2 years or more than 15 years.”

“May I ask why?”

When Lumen asked back at the sudden order to participate in the event, the pope shrugged and replied to her.

“The Holy Son said he wanted it.”

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“[Then you will make my will known to all the world. This is my order.]”

“I think it means to get rid of pagans and cults, and spread the will of light all over the world. …It’s the ideal.”

Maria, with dark circles, read the last verse of the Bible.

Finally… I finished reading the Bible.

I wrote down her last words on a piece of paper and looked at Maria with a proud face.

“That’s great, Sister Maria. You read the Bible in just one month!”

“It was only possible because of the help of the Holy Son.”

Maria, who was very tired, smiled kindly, and I felt remorse again.

sorry. Maria.

Thanks to her sacrifice, I was able to get some sense of the cult of Solarium.

It is still impossible to memorize the contents of the Bible like bishops, but I am confident that I can at least speak plausibly.

However, is it possible to preach in front of others with what I learned on the surface?

No matter how much you say there is a saint buff, if you have poor knowledge, you will soon be exposed in front of experts.

In order for me to preach, I have no choice but to use Mary more.

“It was great to see Sister Maria’s level of understanding of the Bible. You have very strong beliefs.”

“…thank you.”

She answered in a voice that was half thrilled and half liberated.

“The test is passed.”

“…thank you.”

I feel like crying and crying.

Ah… I’m sorry about this.

“Let’s have time to review from tomorrow. Let’s start again from the first chapter of the Bible.”

– Plop

“Oh, my God…”

Maria sat down on the floor with a voice filled with despair.

sorry.