30 Years after Reincarnation, it turns out to be a Romance Fantasy Novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138

“-I’ll start by apologizing. I’m just sorry.”

“Uhm first of all don’t lower your head right? “I feel like I’ve become a bad guy…”

Lee Han was struck by the polite manner of the old priest who lowered his head towards him.

I feel guilty as I am receiving an apology from a 116-year-old man who is old or even to say I am sick of him is not enough.

I tried to get him up but this old man…

“I made a mistake so what age can I have? On the contrary wouldn’t it be right for an elder to set an example and apologize for a mistake?”

“…You are a true adult…”

He was an elderly man with really strict manners.

Lee Han once again recognized that this person was a normal adult with more full of concepts than any other adult he had ever seen in this world and as he felt a slight increase in his favorability he opened his mouth.

“… I only worked that hard because I received the start-up money… I found out that the highest level of the holy water you gave me took three years of hard work to make. “I heard the price is huge…”

To explain it in martial arts terms the highest level holy water was something like ‘Shaolin Daehwandan’ or ‘Gongcheongseokyu’.

A precious thing that cannot be bought even if you have money.

A treasure that not only eliminates various diseases but also allows you to live a healthy life.

He was also the only one who could match the living blood of a troll boasting a 99·99% chance of getting a star.

For a knight who makes a sword his profession the principle is equivalent to gaining one more life.

So it felt like it was too much to start with and for Lee Han it was just a satisfactory transaction.

···Above all·

“In my opinion it’s too much of a down payment for dealing with kids like that. Wouldn’t it have been better if I had just given them a few gold coins?”

“They are valuable combat personnel even in the temple hehe.”

“···Those things?”

It was a statement that I did not agree with at all.

That’s right…

“I don’t think there are idiots like that…”

Except for one person they are poor…

It was the same evaluation as Lee Han’s reckless murder and those idiots…

“Keueuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…”

“Kill me Lord…!”

“Uh…uh…”

He was just howling like an animal and writhing in pain.

“····”

Although the only red-haired priest who was considered useful was closing his eyes as he endured the pain…

“····”

…Raphael looked straight at Pierre the red-haired priest with a sad gaze.

* * *

“You may have heard that you are being accused of heresy…”

“Sounds like that gnoll?”

“It’s just a shame.”

“I’m so scared. Is it possible to live in a world where you’re scared of being suspected and almost killed even if you’re active?”

“···It’s just the temple’s vice.”

“Umm…”

Lee Han recalled the words of a priest three days ago who said he was a heretic.

Obviously…

“Did you say you were suspicious because I acted too suddenly?”

“That’s just the superficial reason…”

“?”

“The reason why the Heresy Inquisition suddenly designated you as a heretic was because some high-ranking priests and cardinals in the temple had delusions of grandeur because they felt harmed by you.”

“···What is that…”

Nonsense that leaves you speechless

Lee Han narrowed his eyes and Raphael sighed for the first time.

He never lost his composure which was unusual…

“…It may seem like an excuse but it has been less than two days since I learned clearly why you were designated as a heretic… Until then I only moved because the brothers at the Inquisition Center showed signs of making disturbing moves and trying to target you. “It’s just that…”

“So you were protecting me?”

For Lee Han it was a story that was not only surprising but also surprising…

Assuming that statement is not false…

‘You turned yourself into a shield didn’t you?’

Raphael was protecting Lee Han who was being targeted by the temple without knowing why.

The reason why he visited every day was revealed and although it was unfamiliar to Lee Han he felt grateful that a stranger protected him but the feeling that came before unfamiliarity or gratitude was…

“Why not?”

Why did he protect himself? -The ‘question’ comes first·

Since they were strangers why did he go against the will of the temple and act as a shield?

He is also said to be the greatest adult in the temple…

In response to these questions Raphael…

“Isn’t it obvious? What can he not do for someone who has been wrongfully accused of a crime? “Even if it’s just a small body you should move it.”

“····”

“I am sorry that I was not able to provide much help and that I was unable to stop the brothers with my weak body. So I made your hands suffer for no reason. Even though I offered you holy water would that be healthier than your body? Even this is nothing more than a cheap consolation prize compared to the heartache of my brother who almost suffered harm for no reason.”

“…No but I’m satisfied…”

“Do you care about me like this?”

“No it’s not really…”

…I’m just thinking about it again…

‘Is this guy really a good adult?’

Lee Han expressed his admiration saying that other than his grandfather he had met an adult he could respect in his entire life.

The attitude of a saint who helps others without looking for reasons.

Even if you know it it is an attitude of life that no one can imitate and it makes you feel a sense of awe.

‘Seeing someone like that I guess…’

I think he might be called a great man.

* * *

Raphael unintentionally had many people here and there in the temple who would become his eyes and ears.

There are many people who respect him and still consider him a cardinal.

It is said that it was truly a act of benevolence and thanks to this Raphael became aware of the temple’s irregularities not long after making his decision.

The content of that denial is none other than-·

“-In other words to sum it up they are the high-ranking priests of the temple…”

Is it okay to understand that he had a ‘share in the tunnel’…?

“And when that stake was reduced to a piece of paper due to the collapse of the tunnel people became angry at me for collapsing the tunnel and because of that they defined me as a heretic right?”

The tunnel was a den for criminals and the largest fertilizer producer on the southern continent.

It was treated as a so-called ‘safe asset’ like gold that would never fail and it also meant that it was an appropriate place to hide various black money to avoid being discovered by the royal family.

And to take advantage of this safety the temple’s high-ranking priests also bought shares in the tunnel.

‘···I made it into powder…’

You probably thought it could never collapse but how could you have known?

One knight or two knights could collapse a tunnel with a hundred years of history…

Those who invested in underground tunnels would probably have incurred losses equivalent to the [Dutch tulip speculation scandal].

It was a situation that no one could have expected and it is not impossible to understand the injustice but…

“A religious person requests an assassination because he lost the bribe he received? And to those who are interrogating heresy?”

“····”

“Even a temple would know that that tunnel is a ‘real den of heretics’ right?”

“···You know…”

“And yet you hold me responsible?”

“····”

“Is this right…?”

“…even if I have two mouths I have nothing to say…”

“Wow… really?”

“····”

“I’m going crazy… I’m really embarrassed right now…”

The silence was an affirmation and Lee Han was truly taken aback this time.

Yes in general it is natural to get angry when you lose property and it is also a frequent incident that you get angry and take out your anger on the person who is the culprit.

but····

‘A temple does something like this?’

In a world where God exists what kind of religious person prides himself on believing in God?

‘Is this a hidden camera?’

Such doubts arose and Lee Han slapped his forehead.

···It hurt·

Through his history education he learned how terrible religion can become when it becomes corrupted.

However I only learned it but I never actually experienced it.

I only heard about it…

However after directly experiencing the ‘corruption’ and ‘corruption’ of religion I understand with my whole body that its meanness and discomfort are beyond imagination.

So much so that the back of my head tingles…

“Hey no wow…”

It even makes me wonder…

‘They didn’t tell you to be careful of the temple for no reason right?’

Returner Negro and timid Sangtaechang·

The warning about temples that these two guys had in common…

– You must not be associated with a temple.

– You must be careful in temples.

It was something the two guys always said and now Lee Han seemed to know why they said it…

Aren’t they more than you can imagine? Aren’t they ‘smelt worse than dirt’?

“It’s a deplorable thing… I never thought something like this would happen while I was away for a while…”

“…It’s not your responsibility is it?”

According to information he received from the guild he heard that Raphael was on a pilgrimage after coming down from the cardinal’s post.

It is said that he became a mere wild man and began to live a life of spreading the word of God leaving the temple for about 7 years…

‘You said you suddenly returned right?’

In fact no one mentioned it but a political giant who said he would retire has returned.

“Do you think the fact that you returned to the temple and became an inquisitor has something to do with the current temple’s gangsters?”

“That’s it… I never thought something like this would happen after 7 years…”

“Hmm I don’t think so…”

“Yes?”

“You just didn’t know maybe it was happening step by step? It’s not normal for such a huge organization to become corrupted in just 7 years. Corruption probably progressed step by step without you knowing. However it may have been carried out so secretly that you didn’t know. It only takes five to make a person a fool. “It’s easy to do if just a few people get together.”

“····”

“Maybe not…”

“···No I guess that’s also true…”

Raphael who heard Lee Han’s words had a somewhat numb expression on his face…

Like a person who received enlightenment after hearing something unexpected…

“I was really lazy and foolish. I should have stayed at the temple and put in some effort instead of going on a pilgrimage.”

“Is it possible for a group to change just because one person works alone? Once rotten mold blooms it becomes uncontrollable.”

“…Brother you are as kind as you look…”

“What’s wrong with me?”

“Hehe…”

“Are you laughing?”

The old priest smiled with a more relaxed expression.

As if the burden on his heart had become a little lighter through his conversation with himself.

The knight and the old priest continued their conversation like that…

For a long time…

* * *

As the story settled to some extent Lee Han realized why he was accused of being a heretic and that there may be more people targeting him.

Raphael said to this person…

“Don’t worry about that I will do my best to stop it.”

Although he does not have much status he has the dignity of being the highest adult in the temple.

If he puts his mind to it he can become a shield…

At first glance it was a statement of determination and although I was grateful on the other hand…

“No leave it…”

“···Brother?”

“I already needed a good punching bag… I guess I can keep coming…”

If the level of the temple had been higher than expected he would have been pleased with Raphael’s remarks but Lee Han did not spare a comment saying he did not think he needed to come forward.

That’s right…

‘I don’t think it will do any harm if I keep letting it come…’

They are not bad partners to kill time with.

I was already feeling the limitations of training alone but the opponents who used the unique power of [Holy Technique] were a refreshing stimulus…

Additionally…

‘If all the heresy inquisitors are like this I don’t think I’ll ever get into trouble…’

It’s sloppy…

I said this to old Raphael jokingly but it was not an empty remark…

They were truly sloppy…

‘You guys aren’t they similar to the White Lion?’

Those who only believe in the law and speak nonsense…

They may be the best against those who are weaker than them but they cannot control those who are even slightly stronger than them…

In other words they couldn’t be anything other than a bunch of idiots who literally only believe in the Holy Law and go on a rampage…

‘At least that guy who thought it was Pierre was pretty good…’

While other guys were just people who believed in the Holy Law this guy left the Holy Law as an auxiliary means and had the feeling that he had trained his skills and body well…

It was quite impressive and a fresh style that Lee Han would like to stick to more.

···but·

‘My mental strength is rotten…’

Lee Han frowned.

He has excellent skills but his mental strength is not up to par.

Just because he was at a slight disadvantage no just because defeat was certain he tried to commit suicide…

This is the race that Lee Han hates and resents the most.

‘Someone struggled to survive even though life was so fucking dirty…’

Lee Han did not hide his disdain saying that although that guy may have excellent qualities and talents his humanity is low.

“Hehe it looks like you are very disappointed in that child in many ways.”

“···It’s kind of like that·”

“…Please be lenient on this child… He is a child with many wounds in many ways…”

“That’s no excuse even if you’re young.”

“····”

“How did you know? “I could tell by just hitting him and looking at his skeleton… Still he was a poisonous guy… If I saw that he kept his skin until the end…”

“…It seems like there are many surprises when you are with me…”

“Why do you have something like this?”

While Lee Han was laughing…

dump····

At one point the red-haired priest fainted again from the pain of the bone fracture.

And…

Faaah!

Like a snake shedding its skin the bride’s skin was peeled off revealing the red-haired bride’s true face.

He became a little smaller than his original size and his skin got better…

“Hmm I’m just asking because I’m curious. Is she in male form because of her gender identity? “If that’s the case I’ll understand…”

“Is that what you’re curious about?”

“Then what more should you be curious about?”