Chapter 891 – 891. God’s Atlantis
“If anyone else had said that to Jim, he would have cut his throat right away. But you are one of the five pillars of the Empire. Jim does not question his loyalty. Why are you insisting on the crown prince’s abdication?”
The old emperor’s voice was calm. But he wasn’t weird. He is the emperor who has ruled the Justia Empire for a long time. He is not an ordinary empire, but the emperor of a world overflowing with superhumans and monsters. It’s rather strange to show emotions just because of this.
I slightly turned my gaze to look at the prince. He is laid back His complexion did not change. I don’t see the slightest agitation.
‘… Did you predict that Elena would come out like this?’
It could be smoke.
Either way, it was clear that the crown prince was not normal.
“His Highness, the crown prince, joined hands with forces outside the empire.”
“You mean the Angelus Legion? I know that you are also supporting a legion.”
He spoke openly about the Angelus Legion. Well, it wasn’t surprising. He hadn’t said it officially, but everyone knew about the relationship between the crown prince and the Angelus Legion.
“Because the relationship between Her Highness the Crown Prince and the Angelus Legion goes beyond sponsorship.”
“Even so, there is no problem. It is acknowledged that the Crown Prince’s ability to seek allies is also his ability. He may not know if he is an ally that does not fit his rank. The level of the Angelus Legion will not diminish the dignity of the imperial family.”
Indeed, it is.
The Angelus Legion is the best legion with one of the most prestigious positions in Atlantis. Some say it is the two major mountain ranges along with the Barclays Legion. The Angelus Legion has a good external image, unlike the Barclays Legion, for reasons such as volunteering, sponsorship, and assistance.
“It is as you said, Your Majesty. If the Angelus Legion were worthy of the imperial family, I would never have said such a thing.”
“… Do you think that the status of the Angelus Legion does not match that of the imperial family? They are angels They are the apostles of God. I judge that their nobility and nobility are not inferior to those of the imperial family.”
The greatest strength of the Angelus Legion is its image as an angel.
A legion run by real angels who appear only in the Bible. Just the word angel was enough to win people’s favor.
“Your Majesty the Great Emperor. I uncovered their true faces and found the ugly truth.”
“The ugly truth? … Interesting. However, words without evidence are nothing more than slander.”
Elena did not flinch.
“Of course, Your Majesty. I got all the evidence and I have it. Before revealing it, would it be all right if I used magic in front of Your Majesty?”
The emperor’s pupils moved backward for a moment, then returned. The one behind the emperor is the Millennium Gong. Rather than looking at the millennium ball, it has a strong feeling that he made sure that the millennium ball was in place.
“Yunheo.”
Immediately after, Elena used her magic. Following her graceful gestures, a magic circle appeared in the air. Papers and other tools from the magic circle slowly fell to the floor. The evidence piled up like snow had piled up to the point where it was similar to Elena’s height.
“… Duke Baldert. Are all of them evidence? It seems like too many, but….”
“I thought that the future of the imperial family and the empire was at stake, so I investigated every little thing and brought it.”
“…… There is too much evidence. Let me describe just a few representative ones. Verification will be carried out by a separate person.”
“Yes. Your majesty.”
Right.
Elena snapped her fingers. Blue butterflies fluttered around her.
A screen appeared in front of Elena. It was a shocking video. A winged angel is slaughtering humans. This was the first video I ever saw. Also, she was active without my knowledge.
The nobles gasped and murmured. The emperor raised his hand before it escalated further.
“Quiet.”
In an instant, the surroundings became quiet.
“Duke Baldert, please explain.”
“About three months ago, it happened in the whirlwind village, Area 901. As you can see, the angels of the Angelus Legion slaughtered the villagers.”
Area 901. It was not the territory of the Justia Empire. And it’s a mountain area that I don’t even know about.
“How did you film this video?”
“With my magic, I reproduced and recorded the memories of the survivors through phantasmagoria. Survivors are being protected at home.”
“…… Aside from the verification of the survivors and that video. Why did the Angelus Legion raid that small village?”
“There was a gold mine under the town.”
“Indeed. However, doubts remain. The Angelus Legion would have been able to compromise with the villagers. Do you still believe that the massacre was carried out?”
“Your majesty. There is no reason for compromise. First, this sector is far from the Empire. It’s a place that doesn’t even interact with the empire. There was no one to protect them. Second, monopolization is the greatest benefit.”
“Are you saying that the Angelus Legion carried out the massacre only for its own benefit…. I will not judge by listening only to the Duke. By the way, the representative of the Angelus Legion is here, so let’s ask her. Gabriel, how do you view the visionary’s argument?”
The emperor couldn’t treat Gabriel well. Gabriel’s body is prestige, but his mind is his own. Simply put, Gabriel was a god.
Gabriel lifted his head slightly.
“They were cultists. Their thoughts and minds were tainted with cult doctrines and needed to be purified.”
It is a warm and soft voice that makes people feel comfortable. The nobles around nodded as if possessed by something. It’s not a special ability or skill, it’s an innate sanctity.
Elena let out a bewildered breath.
“Do you think it makes sense? Testimonies were obtained from villages around Area 901. They were ordinary villagers, neither cultists nor bandits. The Angelus Legion slaughtered a village only for profit.”
“Ordinary people cannot tell whether someone is a cult or not. We are angels We’ve been fighting cultists for thousands and tens of thousands of years. Only we can completely distinguish cultists.”
Said Gabriel. It was an outrageous word. But more than half of the people here approved of her words. Are they stupid? Not. Because the one who uttered those words is an angel. Being an angel gives you credibility.
“You say so.”
The emperor said calmly. I realized at this point The Emperor is not fair. Not on Elena’s side.
This was a bit difficult to understand. If you are an emperor who has ruled the Justia Empire for a long time, shouldn’t you be more wary of the Angelus Legion, an external force that has contacted the Crown Prince?
“… That’s not the only thing the Angelus Legion has done. They brainwashed children, enslaved them, and made money through human trafficking. We will reveal the evidence.”
I know this. Can’t know Because I took care of Elena’s request.
District 1,220, White Land. An area controlled by the Angelus Legion. I captured Bishop Herpo, the ruler of this district and a hypocrite, and handed him over to Elena. Captured the angel Ariel. And Ariel has now sealed herself. Don’t know when you’ll wake up
Elena explained what had happened in Area 1,220 except for Ariel. She even showed a video of what happened to the child who grew up and was sold here. A few quietly went outside, perhaps feeling nauseous.
“Hey Gabriel. Can you explain this?”
“Of course, Emperor. This was done by fallen humans. We will judge fallen humans and take action to prevent this from happening again in the future.”
It was a tail cut.
“… Fallen human? As far as I know, it was an angel who gave the order to that human.”
“It looks like that angel has also fallen. Unfortunately, our angels are not perfect beings. I will punish the angel along with the fallen man.”
Exclamations of exclamation pop up here and there at that resolute decision.
But some aristocrats kept their mouths shut.
The difference between humans and angels.
When a human dies, it is over. However, angels have prestige, and even if they die, their alter ego dies. It is not a purge in the true sense.
“Your majesty. That’s not all the Angelus Legion has done.”
Elena presented the evidence she had gathered so far and revealed the corruption and atrocities of the Angelus. That too for over an hour. Gabriel’s attitude was the same. He repeats the words that he will drive the killed humans into cults or punish the fallen angels.
After coming here, the atmosphere around me has also changed. The atmosphere that supported the Angelus Legion had completely disappeared.
If this happens, the emperor has no choice but to hold the responsibility to the Crown Prince and the Angelus Legion. Some of the corruption committed by the Angelus Legion are related to the Empire.
“Stop.”
The emperor made Elena’s mouth stop.
“I had to stop. I understand what you are saying.”
“… If so, Your Majesty. You have to make a decision. The link must be severed before the Angelus Legion’s dishonor taints the imperial family. Consider the future, and punish the crown prince to restore the dignity of the imperial family.”
Elena’s goal is not the Angelus Legion, but the crown prince’s abdication. Even if the Angelus Legion was dealt with when it could be dealt with, the Crown Prince had to be dethroned.
“Duke Baldetre. I know your sincerity well. However, the position of the crown prince will be solid. He has only the Crown Prince to succeed Jim.”
Elena was taken aback. No, she’s not just her. The nobles around them murmured. The emperor now recognized the crown prince as the next emperor. It was a fire that fell on the feet of the aristocrats who supported the 2nd and 3rd princes.
“… I’m not good enough, so I can’t fathom Your Majesty’s will.”
“You insisted on the expulsion of the Angelus Legion and the abdication of the crown prince for the sake of the imperial family and the empire.”
“Yes. Your majesty. It is.”
“However, the power of the Angelus Legion is necessary for the Empire. No, not just empire. It is needed for everyone in the world.”
“…… I can not understand.”
“It seems that not only you, but others also do not understand. Prince, explain yourself.”
“Yes. Your majesty.”
The crown prince, who had been ordered by the emperor, came forward. He smiled at Elena. A wrinkle formed between Elena’s brows.
“Nobles of the Empire, what do you think of the future of the Empire?”
“…….”
The nobles were silent. An argument between Elena, one of the Imperial Wukong, and the crown prince. It is not a place for ordinary aristocrats to step out recklessly.
“Do you expect peace even after a hundred or a thousand years? Do you believe that the history of the empire will last forever? I speak as the Crown Prince. Abandon that belief.”
“… Your Highness the Crown Prince. Empire now… Are you ignoring me?”
“Illusionist, you don’t even know. Our world has already been destroyed once, and Atlantis has an end. Maybe next decade won’t come. Atlantis may end in three years. Do not forget that we have already experienced the end.”
“…… Your Highness the Crown Prince. What contract did you have with the Angelus Legion?”
“The Angelus Legion promised the continuation of Atlantis and the prosperity of the empire. Even if Atlantis ends, we will survive. Everyone. Look away we have to look far The Angelus Legion, the angels will save us.”
The mood of the nobles leaned toward the crown prince. A drop of cold sweat ran down Elena’s cheek.
“Your majesty. The ultimate goal of Angelus is breeding, not human salvation. Do you intend to turn the imperial subjects into cattle?”
“That is an exaggerated idea. What the angels want is our faith. In other words, by offering our faith, we can receive angelic protection. Fantasy ball. Do you know that this Atlantis is the 8th?”
“… Yes. I know.”
“Then do you know the end of the last seven Atlantis?”
“…….”
“It perished. Of course, there are exiles who have returned to their original world. But we are not outcasts. We are continental This world is our home, our world. And the end of this world is predetermined. There is only one way we can escape destruction. It is to receive the help of an angel.”
