Monarch of Death

“You know Alius is here.”

Of course, there was a reason why the two excluded Alius from the beginning.

“The King’s Order is directly under the royal family?”

“Wasn’t it a separate organization from the Goddess Church?”

She corrected the misunderstanding between the two.

“It’s indeed a separate, independent organization, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely unrelated.”

No matter how much each royal family tried to hunt cultists independently, they could not rule out the Seven Goddesses. To deal with the necromancer, the existence of a powerful cleric was essential. For this reason, each royal family wanted to keep the high-ranking priests of the Seven Goddesses under the direct control of the royal family.

Naturally, the Goddess was at a loss as well. The power of heresy must be exercised in the name of the Great Goddess. Only those who held office were qualified to perform their duties. However, giving the authority of the Inquisitor to the general public and even attaching a priest under it? Doctrinal problems arose in many ways.

In fact, it was said that there were many objections from fundamentalists. But they couldn’t ignore the reality. Currently, the Seven Goddess Church was in a daunting situation with only the necromancy incidents rampant across the continent. It was clear that it would be a great power if the authority of the world took care of the Church of the Black God.

“In fact, there are quite a few cases where the Seven Goddesses suffered hardships in cases involving the Dark Church.”

When it became entangled with political issues, the Seven Goddess Church, one step away from the world, had no choice but to waste unnecessary time. In other words, the fact that the royal family of each country was leading the situation itself was something that the Goddess Church would agree to. So, it found a compromise.

The King’s Order was under the direct control of the royal family, but its members were determined through recommendation by the Church of the Seven Goddesses. If the royal family directly appointed them, it was a condition that they should receive the gratitude of the Church of the Seven Goddesses.

In this way, the abuse of the power of the Inquisitor by the rulers of the world could be prevented, and the doctrinal faults were covered to some extent. The royal families of each country also accepted this condition. Since it was in a position where it had to be supported by a priest from the Goddess Church anyway, it couldn’t be stubborn.

“…….For this reason, it is said that Mr. Alius also has the right to recommend. Because he is a first-class interrogator.”

While listening to the explanation, Karnak was suddenly puzzled.

“How does Serati know about this story?”

This was not information that could be grasped as rumors. Wasn’t it a secret that only those who were pretty deeply involved know about?

“That’s because I heard it from Mr. Alius himself.”

Serati chuckled.

“In the first place, Riltain and I were going to be recommended to join the King’s Order.”

It was said that the Trist City case handled by Karnak and the others was a kind of test. Serati was an Aura user, and Riltain was a 6th Circle mage, so both had enough skills. In the meantime, hunting many necromancers and practical experience was also proven.

“So they said that if we solve the issue of Bishop Straf, then the qualifications of the King’s Order will be proven.”

In fact, the Trist City mission was more than just hunting cultists. Originally, it was a matter of the King’s Order, since the person in power who controlled a city was the opponent.

“Since it’s a scandal of the Hatoba Church, we tried to solve it internally somehow. Then they recommended us to the King’s Order and sent us useful talent, and as a bonus, they planned to make excuses for the excesses. Since we can advance to the capital and do bigger things, we had no reason to object.”

Karnak nodded, “I see. If only I was told in advance……”

Barros asked strangely, “Why didn’t we hear about that beforehand?”

“That’s it, it’s a bit funny to tell you now……”

Serati continued.

“You two look weak, right?”

“We look weak?”

“We?”

“So on paper.”

Serati, of course, knew how monstrous Karnak and Barros were. Even Alius and Riltain, who didn’t know about their secrets, were convinced that they weren’t ordinary people because they saw them fighting. But what if she had to explain this to someone else?

Karnak was only a magician of the 4th circle, and Barros was just an ordinary knight who had yet to awaken his fighting spirit. He was obviously excellent in practice, but on paper, he was pretty mediocre.

“That’s why I deliberately called the two of you to the Trist City case. Even if your skills are mediocre, to prove that you’re an expert against necromancers.”

“So, I was thinking, you were trying to seduce us once we’ve solved that case. Is this it?”

“Yes.”

“Then why didn’t you say anything?”

“Alius didn’t even give me a chance to talk.”

Before he could say anything, Karnak declared that he would return to the territory first.

“It was, indeed.”

Barros murmured as if he finally understood.

“For some reason, he was particularly regretful.”

She thought it was a little strange because the expression of disappointment was too much to lose a useful ally.

“Wait, then, can we just go and find Mr. Alius on the road?”

“Yes,” Serati answered confidently.

“I’m sure he’ll write a letter of recommendation right away.”

»»————-　★　————-««
Once the goal had been set, there was no reason to delay. Karnak, Barros, and Serati started preparing for the trip. However, they could not leave for Derat City.

“Oh, no!”

It was because of the fierce opposition of old butler Tafel.

“If the lord is not there, who will rule our territory?”

It was an unexpected situation for Karnak.

“No, why did you come here again……”

Hadn’t he been away for months or even half a year before? Originally, among local nobles, it was very common to entrust the estate to an agent and jump into politics from the center.

It was safe to say that there were very few cases where the lord himself directly managed the manor throughout the year unless he was a country boy on the border.

It was a common case to work and manage a few months in the center and a few months in the manor. In other words, there was no problem with Karnak either. Until now.

“It wasn’t a life-and-death situation before!”

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He couldn’t help them when he was away because of the threat from the Viscount Deventor. Because at that time he had no other choice. After that, when they headed to Derat City, there was no reason to oppose. They were just going to study magic in the capital.

So later, when they heard that Karnak was trying to catch the necromancer, they were happy and worried. But now it was going to be the King’s Order? Didn’t that mean they were going to fight the terrifying Dark Church?

“Isn’t it dangerous that you don’t know when your life will be lost?”

“It’s okay. I’m not going to die.”

“All the young people in the world say that! How can death avoid people?”

“Well, that’s not wrong, but…….”

Looking at the old butler, Karnak asked nervously.

“What are you talking about? Should I just stay stuck in the manor like this?”

“Of course, I don’t mean that.”

Tafel, a loyal old butler who only cares about Baron Zestrad, sternly declared.

“You have to get married and have an heir! Enjoying life comes next! That’s the duty of those who inherit the family!”

»»————-　★　————-««
It had been three days since they decided to become the King’s Order. Karnak was still tied to the bright land.

“An heir……”

Looking out the study window, he muttered blankly.

“Where are you going to find a wife right now?”

Barros, who was lying on the sofa, shook his head.

“It’s a problem even if you get it. Even if you get married right away, it will take ten months for you to have a baby.”

The current issue was not a situation where there was enough room to drag it out that far.

“Oh, I’m getting caught in a place I didn’t even think of.”

Karnak sighed.

“Should I choose a healthy girl among the young people and ask her to give birth to a baby? In any case, all I need is an heir.”

“Is it okay to have a commoner wife?”

“I’m also half of commoner blood, too. But when I think of my mother who passed away, I don’t think I should do it……”

“But we can’t continue wasting our time like this.”

“That’s right. As expected, anyone can choose a suitable girl……”

“They say that Mary at the watermill is really good.”

“Is she pretty?”

Judging from the fact that even in the middle of this, people were asking if she was pretty, it seemed that Karnak was also a man who couldn’t help it. Barros shrugged.

“You don’t know? I didn’t even see her face.”

“Is there any maid among them? She might fall for it if you say she can become the lord’s wife.”

“Does she have any children?”

“No. I wasn’t interested at all? I don’t even remember her face.”

Meanwhile, Serati stood on one side of the study and watched the conversation between the two with a pitiful look on her face. It had been three days since he had been picking up such nutritious nonsense.

Suddenly, she murmured, “It’s a bit strange.”

Karnak turned his head.

“Huh? What?”

After hesitating for a while, Serati continued to speak quietly.

“……Master Karnak didn’t mention me.”

In fact, she is the most suitable opponent in the current situation. Since she became a member of Karnak’s family, she was in a position to faithfully obey any command. If he was asked to dedicate her body, she had no choice but to obey whether she liked it or not.

Wasn’t it a beauty that didn’t get lost no matter where she put it? However, even in the middle of picking up all the girls of the territory, he never mentioned Serati.

Could it be that he value her? Well, she didn’t think that person was that conscientious. So, was it because she was a commoner? He couldn’t be. The young girls of the land were also commoners.

‘Or am I not that attractive?’

Of course, she never said that she wanted to marry Karnak, but it was a delicate feeling to be ignored like this. Looking at Serati, Karnak widened his eyes.

“Oh, you?”

Then, he threw a bomb declaration.

“Serati is a member of my family. You can’t have children in that state?”

“……Yes?”

“Your soul is tied to me. That’s why no matter how much you sleep with a man, you will never have children. Part of the souls of a man and a woman must mix together to create a foundation for a new soul to settle down in, but that doesn’t work.”

“For a moment! Did you make me sterile?”

Frightened, Serati burst into a shout.

“You never said anything like that!”

Both Karnak and Barros had blank expressions. She had a face that did not imagine that such a radical reaction would return.

“Is that such a serious matter?”

“Yes. I thought it was a good thing because you were on constant birth control……”

“Hey, you crazy bastards!”

Serati stumbled for a moment. She heard a sound so shocking that her legs were loosening.

‘As expected, these people can’t be careless…….’

Trying to get her mind back, she asked again and again.

“Now, what else will interfere with your daily life when you become a member of this goddamn household? Be honest.”

Looking at each other, Karnak and Barros eagerly picked up and served.

“Uh, that…….”

“No more?”

“Yeah! This must be all.”

Serati, of course, didn’t believe it. Now she knew too.

‘These guys don’t even know what everyday life is in the first place! So there’s no way I can tell if there’s a problem or not!’

It was said that they were not even aware of the problem until it stroke. Anyway, at this point, the thought of wanting to see him disappeared. Serati bluntly opened her mouth.

“Stop worrying about unnecessary things, now.”

“Is it a useless worry? They say they won’t let you go because of the successor issue.”

“Leave a letter or something and just sneak away at night. Don’t worry, I won’t die. I’ll gain fame and raise the family’s honor. I will come Massively like this.”

Karnak’s eyes twinkled at the unexpectedly simple solution.

“It’s okay? Isn’t that a bad thing?”

Of course, it was bad. If he was a sensible person, if he were a lord who was responsible for his family, he should never do that.

“I’ve thought about that too, but I’m not sure if it’s a bad thing to do or not. Isn’t it like being cursed later?”

“Are you thinking about that after you did this to me?”

“It doesn’t matter if you criticize me. You’re my family anyway.”

“……”

Serati laughed hard as she gritted her teeth.

“Yes, no problem. You’re just an idiot playing honor with your youthful spirit? If Karnak returns alive, it will pass without incident, and after death, it doesn’t matter whether you are cursed or not, right?”

“That’s right!”

Karnak’s eyes shone as if he had attained enlightenment.

“Pack your bags, Barros! Let’s wake up tonight!”

»»————-　★　————-««
The next morning. Old butler Tafel was screaming while holding a letter.

“Master!”

The content of the letter was really simple.

“Don’t worry, I won’t die. I will gain fame and raise the honor of the family.”

It could be said that this was the result of overly accepting Serati’s opinion.

‘What the hell is this about? I thought you’d changed recently, but you’re just as old as before?’

There was only one thing that had changed since then.

‘It’s also her fault!’

Remembering the red-haired beauty, the old butler gnashed his teeth.

‘That woman is bringing bad color to our good lord!’