Jeno was here for the first time, and no matter how soft the leather seats were, he always felt like he couldn't sit still.

A prayer room is a small room with a small place. There is a silent barrier at the doorway, and two layers of heavy red flannel three centimeters apart are enough to block the gaze of the peeper.

And the only high window is covered with a thin red cloth. Blood-red sunlight seeps in from it, giving the illusion of a slight fishiness.

In front of Jeno was a wall formed by an iron fence also covered with red flannel. He was sitting on this side of the wall, and the bishop was on the opposite side of him.

Because he couldn't see the bishop's face, he was a little relieved. Even when I thought that behind that cloth was the great bishop, I was not too nervous.

"Your Excellency, I want to repent......"

After hesitating for a moment, Jeno whispered.

"Don't be afraid, my brother."

A wide and rigorous voice, with a distinct Bansa dialect, sounded behind the curtain, making Jeno's mood relax a little: "You and I are both believers in the god Ra, brothers in the Lord, and I swear to the Golden Balance that I will never divulge your privacy to anyone. And this is a place blessed by the god Ra, and it will not be spied on by anyone. Rest assured, my brother...... It's just you and me. ”

The gentle voice reassured Jeno.

…… It seems that the Bishop is much more lenient than expected? As amiable as Lord Roland—no, he was even more amiable than Lord Roland.

When I thought about it, the blood-red sunlight that seemed to be oozing seemed to become much warmer.

"My lordship, I will repent of my murderous sin."

Jeno closed his eyes, and his trembling voice stabilized a lot: "I killed Director Hood." Because he committed the sin of smuggling. ”

He pulled the healing potion he was going to supply to the Northern Legion, trying to sell it to the Karars as a cure for the plague...... In my opinion, this is undoubtedly a shameful betrayal of the soldiers. They are on the front line against the mad frost ghosts, and they are on the lookout for the Suze. Valuable, life-saving supplies are stolen by shameless thieves...... I can't forgive...... That's right...... Unforgivable...... Absolutely unforgivable. ”

"Do you have parents and brothers who are soldiers, Jeno?"

The bishop's slightly serious voice sounded behind the scenes.

Jeno nodded slowly, though the bishop didn't see it: "My brother is a hero. Participated in the March War and killed several druids...... In the Black Wing Flower Rebellion, he was a staunch king, killing many rebellious ministers and thieves...... He's a hero. There are several medals. ”

Speaking of which, Jeno's breathing was a little short.

But the bishop remained calm and did not react.

Jano continued, "However, he was in the third month after he enlisted to resist the frost ghosts...... Died of infections and lack of medical supplies. I felt something was wrong - how could the North, the only area in Bansar where there was armed conflict, not have enough medicine to be rationed? So, I became a mercenary, hoping to find out what was going on through the gods. ”

"So, did you find it out in the end?"

"Found it," Jeno tugged at the corners of his mouth. Didn't laugh out loud, "It's Director Hood." It wasn't the first time he'd done something like this. ”

"So, what you want to prove is that you killed him as 'just' revenge, Jeno?"

The bishop's slightly mocking voice sounded behind the scenes, and the word "justice" was emphasized.

Jeno was taken aback and quickly explained, "No, it's not...... He broke the laws of the land......"

"—but you have no right to judge him."

The bishop regretfully pronounced the sentence on Jeno.

At the same time as hearing this, Jeno suddenly felt cold all over. It's like falling into an ice cave.

Subconsciously, he forgot about Roland's existence. He just screamed and weakly defended: "But if you don't do this, more people will die......"

"So. Those people will regret your death, Jeno...... They will miss you. They will say to their children and grandchildren, 'Look, this is the man who saved us'...... You're going to be honored for that, Jeno. ”

"No...... Wrong...... It shouldn't be like this......"

The bishop's voice was calm and soothing, and it was impossible to tell whether it was serious or mocking. Jeno didn't have the energy to tell. Because of this, the six gods were panicked.

But at this moment, the bishop groaned slightly, and the words changed: "But ......"

"But, but?!"

Jeno's eyes lit up.

The bishop's slightly smiling voice sounded from behind the scenes: "I think you're doing a good job. Jeno. You're good. ”

“…… Thank you for your great praise, Your Excellency...... But I'm still going to die. ”

Jeno thought he would be forgiven, but after hearing the bishop's praise. He gave up the idea completely and replied with a wry smile.

The bishop, however, replied softly, "No, you may not die." You may not die, our brave Jeno...... I'll figure it out for you. ”

“…… Your Excellency? You mean—"

Jeno was slightly stunned, and his voice subconsciously raised.

The Bishop sighed slightly: "Hood has connections with many high-ranking people in the temple, and the amount of money he worships every year is one-sixteenth of the temple's income, so many of his transactions are tacitly approved. But if you kill him now, you will lose this part of the temple's income. The big guys are bound to be dissatisfied......"

"You mean ......"

"I also need silver coins to tie up the relationship, Jeno," the Bishop sighed, his voice full of pity and mercy, "I also have my wife and daughter to support. I can't pull out my own money to give you some connections...... In that case, my family will face a dilemma. Please forgive an old man for his selfishness, brave Jeno. ”

As the Bishop said this, Jeno finally realized something.

He sadly discovers that he may finally be the kind of person he once hated the most.

In any case, I definitely don't want to die......

Jeno's courage had been exhausted when he had declared it to his friends. He only wavered for a moment, then he tried his best to lower his voice and whispered, "Lord Bishop...... My brother left me a captured piece of the Great Druid's inner armor, an enchanted item. And I have some savings at home...... Just need to trouble you to give these things to the adults......"

"Alright then, Jeno."

The bishop groaned slightly, and then said cheerfully, "You will bring something tomorrow." I'll find someone to estimate the price for you...... If you don't run out of money by then, I'll give you the rest. ”

"No, don't ......"

"No, it has to be."

The bishop interrupted him solemnly: "Otherwise, my reputation will not be good." As a bishop, I will not covet you for this little thing. ”

…… Tell me exactly how much it will cost. Moreover, can't I go directly to those "big guys"......

Jeno couldn't help but sneer.

But he only dared to say it in his heart. Those big people are far away from the emperor, and the biggest big man he has ever seen in his life is Roland and the bishop who is only a cloth away from him in front of him. He just wants to find those big people, and those big people are not what he can see if he wants to.

But at that moment, the bishop suddenly said, "By the way, tell me the beginning of the matter again." ”

"Huh?"

"Just repeat it. Just as you just said. ”

"I—I killed Chief Hood...... Because he was pulling the healing potion to supply the Northern Legion, trying to sell it to the Karars as a cure for the plague......"

"-Stop."

The bishop spoke suddenly, interrupting Jeno's words, "There is no plague. You remember, there is no plague. ”

"What......?"

"I repeat, there is no plague."

The bishop's voice was surprisingly serious: "I'm serious, and you'd better remember that, if you still want your matter to be resolved - I'm not threatening you." Because you can get the same answer at any god priest in Bansar - we don't know what the plague is. ”

"But、But the village near the iris swamp has ......"

"They were actually killed by the cruel druids who had scurried from Carral - remember the answer. Don't make any trouble, or I won't be able to protect you even if you give me an ancient sword. ”

The bishop admonished Jeno in a loud voice: "The plague is only found in Karar. That was His Majesty's punishment of the unbelievers of Karal. Bansa is absolutely impossible to have a plague. ”

"But the blood stains on those withered trees ......"

"It was all done by the wilters, or the plague would have spread to the plants," replied the bishop in a surprisingly cold voice, "and you and your team may have been too busy with Hood's business to learn about it...... However, all the mercenaries have been notified, and you should go back and tell your companions to keep it a secret. ”

- If someone looks like they have a long tongue, you cut off their tongues. Or cut off the head together. I've got you covered. ”

The bishop's voice softened, but Jeno opened his mouth wide, only to feel the base of his tongue tingling, his whole body cold, and he couldn't speak at all.

There is no plague -

Hell there is no plague! (To be continued.) )