Night of the Soulless Heathens – 380



#380. Two Prophets 4

“That’s the truth. Count Azadin doesn’t really need me. So he doesn’t need to pay me expensive things to get my support. Even if I help him he probably won’t be grateful and if we’re unlucky we’ll be branded heretics and executed together!”

If Azadin had simply been a prisoner of the Chadra Plateau there was much that Prince Kalintz the Chadra Plateau Fireglyph Chapter Master could have done for him.

However when Prince Kalintz met Azadin he had already built up a considerable force and after that Azadin took control of Naisandhokar and the Sandhokar region alone without Prince Kalintz’s help. This alone was already more than half the size of the Banrung Kingdom.

Now that Azadin has been granted the title of Count by Arangi and is continuing to expand his independent warlord power what can Prince Kalintz do…

“Why not? Count Azadin has now declared himself a prophet. If no one takes his side he’s no different from a madman sprinkling ashes on his head and talking nonsense in the marketplace. But if the son of the Northern Emperor who is recognized by the church as the King of Kings supports him wouldn’t the public think that he’s not just crazy but that he has something? The value of early supporters is enormous.”

“Does Count Azadin himself think so? He already has Count Chadra Ogal and Count Sandokar Ivchek. He doesn’t need the support of someone like me?”

“No think about it. They had already joined Count Azadin’s military faction so in that situation they lost their ability to be witnesses. However if the prince who had been secretly holding them back actively supports them wouldn’t the weight be different?”

Prince Kalintz nodded absentmindedly at Jeanne’s persuasion.

“Well… but what did you really get from Azadin? Why do you support Azadin so much? Is it because we are of the same species?”

“Hey this clan is a bit different from our Aragasa and the other messenger clans. They’ve been separated for a long time so they don’t really have a sense of being the same clan.”

The Northern Aragatha Tenth Lieutenant who served as Prince Kalintz’s adjutant joked around jokingly and coaxed Prince Kalintz into supporting Azadin.

“Hmm.”

In fact Prince Kalintz was already attracted to Azadin. He couldn’t help but be drawn to Azadin who treated him comfortably and showed a generous personality rather than being loyal to his father whose name he couldn’t even remember.

“Wouldn’t it be better to wait and see how things turn out without rushing anything?”

“That’s good too. However I’m worried that if I keep doing that I’ll lose my early supporter advantage. If another royal family member supports the Count then Prince Kalintz’s support will definitely fade.”

“Ha would any sane royal family support Count Azadin?”

“What should I do? Isn’t it true that the Yaegasu royal family is losing their royal glory and becoming weak? Furthermore even though they all live long and are princes there are many who are destitute and unworthy so it is likely that the princes will be the ones who find this situation frustrating.”

Could it be because he was a foreigner from the North Aragasa who had no loyalty to the King’s Church? Jean was calmly assessing the current situation.

“Besides isn’t the Light of the King’s Flower actually protecting the Kingdom of Banreung? It is also known that Count Azadin is in charge of the Light of the King’s Flower. It is only known in this region for now but soon the rumor will spread throughout the world and then it will be too late.”

But then it happened.

The officer in charge of the western district came to visit.

“…Your Majesty your father has sent you a letter.”

“Your Majesty?”

Prince Calintz frowned.

“What? I don’t think I’d make a grand proposal now. From my father’s perspective I’m just a servant who does what he tells me to do not a negotiating partner who should be giving me good food. But at this point a letter.”

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Prince Calintz received the letter grumbling.

“Hmm. Ah. Shit.”

Prince Calintz’s expression crumpled as he read the letter.

“why?”

“…It is said that the king manifested the light of the royal flower.”

“yes?”

“The light of the King’s Flower. The light of the King’s Flower! Damn it. We almost got into big trouble. If I didn’t know this fact and supported Count Azadin without thinking I would have just become an enemy. Right?”

If Azadin alone manifested the light of the King’s Flower then the new medicine he speaks of is credible. But what if in addition to Azadin the Northern Emperor Cohen Lione also manifested the light of the King’s Flower?

Azadin’s words are not convincing.

“Hmm. This is going to be a headache. Then should I hit Count Azadin on the back of the head? The Count is currently directing all his troops and talents there to take control of the Banreung Kingdom…”

“Are you crazy? This is the moment when you should be on Count Azadin’s side!”

“…yes?”

“If things were going too well even if I supported Count Azadin he wouldn’t be grateful to me. But if I supported him in this situation he wouldn’t forget my gratitude and my achievements! Now it’s time to stand on Count Azadin’s side!”

It’s amazing.

I have served Prince Zando Kalintz for a long time but I never thought he would make this choice in this situation.

“ha ha ha.”

“What? Why are you laughing?”

“No Prince Kalintz. Did I ever tell you that I like you?”

“What? Why? All of a sudden. So gross.”

Prince Calintz suddenly felt a chill as he looked at the glass that was being poured.

“Anyway let’s find out what’s going on since the Northern Emperor suddenly manifested the light of the King’s Flower. Contact the northern Aragasas.”

“all right.”

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The Shinwangshinsho is a magical book shared by all of the Yaegasu Shinroyal Clan but its true power and true form are concepts that cannot be established in language.

The moment he sits on the throne the rightful royal can feel oneness with the Divine King but that feeling and realization is fleeting and emptiness takes its place.

Cohen Lionaire sat on his throne with his eyes closed searching for the flash of the New King’s Book.

King of Kings It was a ridiculous title but it was also a title he had to protect for the sake of his ambitions.

To unite humanity and become a great being that will last for a long time.

That was once the goal of an ambitious prince who had lost his right to succession and had to join the Knights Templar.

‘You must understand the Shinwangjinseo more thoroughly. If you do not understand the essence of the original Shinwangjinseo not the interpretation of the King’s Church…’

The current New King’s Book used by the knights is only a version of the King’s Church and cannot be considered a true New King’s Book.

Rather the copy of the New King’s Book that was leaked to the Jeonryong clan is much closer to the original.

Cohen Lionaire has been spending more time on the throne lately feeling anxious.

however…

Was it when I closed my eyes for a moment?

Cohen Lioner suddenly heard a call.

The spirits of Yaegasu were calling him.

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And when he opened his eyes Cohen Lionaire had learned some of the power of the original Shinwangjinseo. Not all of it but just that alone was enough to give him unparalleled power.

“Hahahahaha…..”

The Northern Emperor Cohen Lionaire rose from the throne.

A golden halo appeared on his head and a warm light spread from the throne purifying the entire kingdom at once.

The light of the king’s crown radiated from the throne.

“Huh?!”

“Your Majesty!”

The vassals guarding the throne room were shocked by the sudden awakening of Cohen Lionaire and the light of the royal flower he was emitting.

“Oh my God! This is a miracle!”

Cohen Lione’s vassals immediately knelt.

“Finally congratulations.”

But Cohen Lioner didn’t actually laugh.

‘The one chosen by the spirits of Yaegas is not me. It is Azadin the Count of Naisandokhar. The last disciple of Lord Planck… I see. Indeed. For the true gods individual ethnicities are no problem at all.’

The reason the spirits of Yaegas allowed Cohen Lione to perform miracles was because Azadin had rejected the spirits of Yaegas.

Nonetheless some of the spirits of Yaegas chose Azadin and accepted his request making a new covenant.

New Testament.

A promise that miracles will be performed not through bloodlines of the Yaegasu clan but entirely through individual cultivation will and a desire for good.

However the spirits of Yaegas were not one but many and not all of them agreed with Azadin’s will.

Even so if only he who rejected the oath of the Old Testament would handle the light of the king’s flower according to the will of the spirits of Yaegas…

People cannot help but follow the New Testament oaths without understanding their value simply because they are led by miracles.

If blind obedience not teaching belief and faith takes its place then is there really no reason for the New Testament to replace the oaths and orders of the past?

So the spirits of Yaegasu also granted some of the miraculous powers to Cohen Lione.

‘Is it possible that I was chosen as the opponent of the true prophet? Are you saying that my qualifications are inferior to that guy named Azadin?’

Born a genius and a member of royalty Cohen Lionaire never dared imagine that he would fall behind others.

But this time he was chosen as an alternative to Azadin simply because Azadin rejected the spirit of Yaegas.

‘You dare say I’m the alternative? Alright. Surely I won’t fall behind that soulless blasphemous bastard! I’ll kill him and eat him instead. When that happens the spirits of Yaegasu will choose me alone!’

Cohen Lionaire who had gathered his courage finally smiled and walked out of the throne.

“The spirits of Yaegasu have chosen me. I have shown through miracles that I am the true king so let us all overcome this harsh winter under my guidance.”

“yes!”

“It is an honor.”

Cohen Lione’s vassals were so excited by the miracle they witnessed that they dared not speak.

“Send messengers to each place and let them know that King Assander has manifested the light of the King’s Fire. Spread this gospel throughout the world and severely punish those who deceive people with heretical teachings!”

Cohen Lionaire knew that Azadin had already awakened to the power of the New King’s Book. However the speed of information transmission in this world is not that fast.

Using a sling would take over a year to travel from one end of the continent to the other and the enchanted carriers used by merchant groups are faster but less accurate.

Only the King’s Church and the Knights Templar have magical mirrors that operate with powerful miraculous powers but even these are limited to one per diocese and do not work unless a significant amount of miraculous power is stored up.

Even if Azadin first awakened to the power of miracles if the time difference is not that big there will be those who think that Cohen Lionaire awakened to the power of miracles first.

No Azadin is a soulless blasphemer and Cohen is the blessed Yaegas god-king. It is obvious that anyone would trust the latter more than the former.

‘I will definitely achieve it with my own hands!’

Cohen Lioner reaffirmed his resolve to do whatever it takes to achieve his ambitions.