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Former General Is Undead Knight (Web Novel) - Volume 4, Chapter 2: Visiting the Holy City①
Volume 4, Chapter 2: Visiting the Holy City①
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After escaping from Viscount Le Gael’s territory, Lambert visited another noble’s territory. His goal was to buy information from an information broker.
According to the information broker, the kingdom seemed to have detained Viscount Le Gael’s relatives for questioning, but then, everyone was assassinated before they could be interrogated.
Although one of them managed to escape, he was apparently killed soon after.
He was assassinated before his destination.
「…Either way, none of the viscount’s relatives were spared, but… It has once again tarnished the kingdom army’s reputation.」
Lambert was speaking face-to-face with the middle-aged shopkeeper in an old store.
The man’s name was Leon. On the surface, he was a general store owner, but his real job was as an information broker.
「It might be the deed of those extremists from the church.」
Leon added in a low voice.
「The inquisition squad, right?」
Leon frowned slightly upon hearing Lambert’s remark.
「It’s better not to say that name aloud. But, yes, it’s them. The mad dog was raised by Cardinal Zebedai. They’re the most terrifying people in this world. Honestly speaking, even 『Devil’s Piper』 has a better reputation than those guys.」
「Uh… I see. But they’re supposed to be the final shield that protects this kingdom from 『Devil’s Piper』, right?」
「Ain’t even close to that. Well, don’t ask for my judgment if you want to know whether they’re good or bad. Honestly, I don’t care. Have you heard the rumours about Zebedai? They will even ask a stone if they can’t find a piece of evidence.」
「They might be not that bad.」
「Are you surprised that they can make even a stone speak?」
Leon said with a surprised look on his face.
「How do I meet that Zebedai?」
「Don’t ask such foolish questions. We’ve no intention to play along with your joke. The information that you want is about Viscount Le Gael or 『Devil’s Piper』. 」
「Well… I am just slightly interested in the church. How much does it cost for Zebedai’s information? I don’t mind the price.」
Lambert took out his purse and placed it on top of the desk.
It was stuffed full of gold coins.
「…Armored Man, it seems you really earn money by helping the weak guilds. But why do you want to know so much about Cardinal Zebedai? You’re not trying to cause some sort of riot, right?」
「You’ve met that person, right?」
「What?」
Leon frowned and asked Lambert.
「I want to know the essence of the inquisition squad. That’s why I must meet Zebedai.」
Although Leon was dumbfounded for a while after he heard that remark, seeing Lambert’s state, he knew that the other party wasn’t joking. Thus, he coughed to clear his throat and looked seriously at Lambert again.
「…Currently, Cardinal Zebedai is in the Holy City of Heinstia. In fact, he’s one of the most influential figures over there. But I won’t recommend you meet him. Even if you really wanted to meet him, you should wait for him to leave Heinstia.」
「Why though?」
「You seriously don’t know about it? Listen, the Holy City of Heinstia is the stronghold of the inquisition squad. You should have at least guessed that the moment you decided to meet Cardinal Zebedai. And yet, you seriously never even considered that.」
Leon struck the desk with his fist, glaring angrily at Lambert.
Heins faith, the state religion of Regios Kingdom, worshiped Heins, the one who proclaimed himself God’s apostle five hundred years ago.
He led his disciple, travelled through the western part of Worimia, and preached to the people about equality and peace.
The faith had three sacred locations: Heins’ birthplace, the mountain where he gained divine power, and the land where his disciple betrayed him.
His birthplace had now turned into a metropolis and was also the headquarters of the religion. The mountain where he gained divine power became a huge monastery and training place for many believers.
And then… the land where he was betrayed… It too became a huge city, but it was an isolated place for extremists.
This place was home to the stronghold of the inquisition squad, the Holy City of Heinstia.
Normally, there were four people: a bishop and three direct subordinates who acted as supervisors of Heinstia. They were called the four great pillars.
And above them, there was Cardinal Zebedai, who acted as their superior and supporter.
「Once you go there to meet the cardinal and begin snooping around, I just imagine you being captured by the inquisition squad. That place isn’t right for that kind of joke or prank. You’re not the type to address people with honorifics, so it’s bound to happen.」
「I see, that’s convenient.」
「A-are you insane?」
「That inquisition squad has caught my interest. Moreover, I think 『Devil’s Piper』 will target the inquisition squad in the near future. Thus, by the order of priority, I know that I must do this.」
The forbidden sorcery organization 『Devil’s Piper』 was clearly aiming for places with great war potential such as Barreira City, the capital of adventurers.
There was also the situation during which they tempted the nobles in the kingdom to join their side. And once the kingdom’s power weakened, their next plan was to overthrow the government.
There were two of the Eight Wisemen managing the facility in Tetomburgh—not to mention that the organization had also suffered from a critical lack of manpower after Lambert destroyed 『Angel of Death』, the branch guild of 『Devil’s Piper』.
Originally, there was a long-standing relationship between the inquisition squad and 『Devil’s Piper』.
Maybe they were going to hide for a while if their aim was to get the inquisition squad and the strongest sorcerer squad of the kingdom to let their guard down, weakening them in the process.
He had a rough guess, but he needed more evidence since there was barely any information about 『Devil’s Piper』 since they never appeared in public.
As long as he had no idea where they were going to target next, he would go somewhere else he had business. Thus, he had enough reason to go to the Holy City of Heinstia.
「If what you said is true… Things are going to get really hectic in the near future. The inquisition squad, the worst and most wicked sorcerer organization in the kingdom, and the forbidden sorcery organization 『Devil’s Piper』 will clash in the holy city. When that happens, not even the rats will survive to tell the tale…」
「That’s why I must go there. Moreover, I’ve another guess aside from that.」
「There’s no doubt about your strength. I’ve even heard rumors about a really strong dude coming to this city—namely, you. But in my opinion, you’re no more than an ignorant man with a reckless sense of justice.」
「…」
「You’re going to die over there… This is a warning from me, but you’re definitely going to be killed by the inquisition squad if you keep using that kind of speech. You’re not an idiot, right? You’re going to see true Hell on Earth over there…」
