Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 140: The Verdict (2)

"I think it will be a very good method for a guy who blasphemed, speaking ill of the Goddess' holy water saying that it was a drug."

"Oh..."

"Since the devil contaminates the whole body, it will be a ritual of purification."

"Yes, that seems to be a very good method. If the execution were made carelessly, the demon's energy in his body would pollute the castle. That's right! Just as I expected from Lee Kiyoung."

I had just thrown him a curveball, but the Cardinal's reaction was very enthusiastic.

If I thought about one of the punishments faced by witches in the Middle Ages, the one where they threw them into the sea with them tied to a stone. thought they had a similar method, but it seemed like they didn't.

They must have their own methods, but at least, Cardinal Basel looked happy with the idea.

'Hmm. It's not bad.'

Ito Souta's case was completely different from Lee Seolho's. He was already completely in trouble, but as one never knew what could happen, it was right to deal with it when you had the opportunity. There was no need to wait around.

At this point, I was sure Cardinal Basel felt more eager than I was.

'Considering what he had seen, that's understandable.'

"W-what..."

Of course, Ito Souta's reaction was to feel very disconcerted. Up until now, couldn't believe he had been throwing insults my way just a few minutes ago.

He must be realizing what the reality truly was.

Dummy.

Even though he was exposed to the curse, seeing him laid down flat and struggling madly made me realize that pride usually didn't help at all.

When he saw Cardinal Basel opening his mouth, his face turned pale again.

"Bring the bronze statue right now! A bronze statue!"

"Yes!"

"Bring the empty bronze statue! That's a bronze statue filled with holy water!"

"I'll honor your order."

He indeed moved very fast. I didn't know what he had done in the past, but I knew I had made the right decision in choosing Cardinal Basel as the receiver of the 'Goddess' revelation.'

I thought he had a personality that preserved dignity and elegance, but it looked like he had a fiery spirit hidden inside. Of course, this worked to my advantage.

"Lift the very demonic worshipper, Heretic Inquisitor."

"Yes."

"The trial will proceed quickly. No, it cannot be called a trial. It is a good idea to ask the demon worshipper whether he is guilty of sin or not. It will be a simple execution."

"Damn it... Damn!"

"Even if you regret the sin you have committed now, it is too late, devil worshipper. Now, please, clear up the messy hall, Holy Knights."

"Yes. Okay."

"It would be better to make space for the statue to come in. Yes. This way. This way! Everyone here now will be an observer of this execution. You will be the eyes and mouth of the Goddess to testify of this execution, seeing what the words of the wicked, who not only committed the crime but also betrayed God, are."

It was at this moment that Cardinal Basel would prove to be very useful for me in the future. If he were to get promoted one day, I, who would already have established a considerable acquaintance with him, would be able to wield unprecedented power.