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Chapter 31
“It would be best for you to run away from here right now.”
Shane spoke as if genuinely worried for me, her eyes filled with concern.
“What are you talking about...”
Of course, it sounded like nonsense that didn’t even reach my ears.
“I know you came here with good intentions, but this place is not normal...”
Wе b n̊ov̂èl Е̇n ùm̀ á
Shane very carefully pulled something out from her pocket and held it out to me.
A cross, brilliantly crafted from pure gold.
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It was the symbol of the Central Holy Church.
“Let me introduce myself again, I am Shane Trier from the Central Holy Church.”
“Ah... yes.”
Not knowing what to say, I simply nodded in response.
Ė n̄ u ṁ а̃. і̇ d.
“The truth is, the reason I came here is for an investigation.”
An investigation from the Central Holy Church? The reason was obvious.
“So... does that mean this is a heresy?”
“Yes. This ‘Peaceful Truth Church’ was formed by people who left our church, and although they claim to be just a faction, a heresy report was filed.”
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There’s no way the Central Holy Church would let scammers using religion as a shield run free.
“I was sent here to verify the truth.”
E̊n u m а
Shane gave a somewhat awkward smile as she answered.
“As a result of the investigation, it was confirmed as heresy, and an Inquisitor will arrive today. Things will get quite chaotic...”
“An Inquisitor?”
If an Inquisitor was being dispatched, that meant the investigation was already complete.
Though they were called inquisitors, they were practically executioners sent for punishment, often referred to as heresy judges by others.
They were not only extremely capable but also fiercely devout, a merciless group.
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Above all, a confrontation between a cult and the Inquisitors.
There was no way that would end peacefully. Violence was inevitable.
“Yes, I already gave a heads-up to the residents of Yurdu, but I was worried you might get caught up in it...”
Shane looked at me with eyes full of concern, like watching a baby trying to take its first steps.
“Alright. I’ll try to slip out naturally.”
I muttered whatever words came to mind just to ease Shane’s worries, but my real priority was different.
Е̌num̆.а́. і̌d̆
‘Is this why the deadline for the request was today...?’
Inquisitors.
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They’re known for their quick and ruthless work, but they’re also people of faith.
Simply put, they rarely take lives unnecessarily.
They merely carry out punishment according to the internal rules of the Central Holy Church.
Of course, if one refuses to confess, there might be a bit of torture during interrogation...
W̊ е b n ōv̂ ёl̀ Е̌_ǹ ü m̂а̀
‘The clients wouldn’t want Grace to just be captured and kept alive by the Inquisitors after ruining their families, right...?’
The clients didn’t want Grace to face legal punishment.
They simply wanted her dead.
If Grace were captured and placed under the control of the Central Holy Church, assassination would become impossible.
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Meaning the time limit wasn’t “tonight.”
‘Before the Inquisitors arrive... I have to finish the job.’
Е̌ nũ ḿ а . іd
“When exactly are the Inquisitors arriving?”
“They said they would arrive precisely at 5 p.m. today.”
It was a little past 2 p.m. now.
The Inquisitors were known to be extremely punctual, so I had to finish everything within three hours.
As I briefly frowned in deep thought, Shane suddenly looked startled and spoke to me.
“Are you okay?”
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“Yes, I’m fine...”
“You really don’t have to worry too much. Even if you don’t manage to leave before they arrive, I’ll protect you.”
Shane tried to comfort me as if to soothe my nerves.
“Thank you.”
But that wasn’t what I was worried about...
“Anyway, let’s go back now.”
W̊ е̂b̈ nо̆v e l̃_ Е̊ń um̂а̊.
I forced a natural smile as I spoke, and perhaps reassured, Shane gave a wide smile back.
“Yes, it would look odd if we stayed away too long.”
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Not long after returning to our positions, the break ended.
Once again, physical labor called “drainage construction” began.
‘There’s no time...’
While moving logs, I had roughly figured out Grace’s movements and patterns.
Ẽ n̈ úḿ а
She would rest in the shade for about 20 minutes, then walk over to the followers and talk with them for about 10 minutes—a very simple pattern.
Since she never hid her movements, anyone could easily track them.
However, there was never an opportunity for an assassination since she always stayed visible.
‘If only she would just go inside somewhere...’
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If she went inside a building, I could sneak in, kill her, and slip out.
But in this situation, that wasn’t possible.
Е̊ ṅú m̀а̌. і́d
The crowd here ended up acting as a protective barrier for Grace.
There were also two bodyguards watching over her at all times.
They would surely act the moment they noticed any suspicious movement.
‘If there really is no other way, I could try a frontal assault...’
But Shane kept watching me with worried eyes.
Showing something like that in front of Shane wouldn’t just be unhelpful for my academy life—it would be a huge disadvantage.
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“Grace, please take this. These are potatoes we dug up ourselves. They’re very plump.”
“Thank you. I’ll take them back later and share them with the followers.”
She didn’t even touch food given by others unless it was from her close aides.
She just kept saying she would take it and share it later with a smiling face.
It seemed to be a measure to prevent poisoning.
The only thing Grace ever drank from was her own silver canteen.
Ĕ ň u m̊ á . î.d̃
‘These bastards sure know how to protect themselves... There’s really only one way left...’
Before I realized it, it was almost 5 p.m.
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‘Now’s the chance...’
When Grace once again went to rest in the shade and started talking with the followers, I moved toward her too.
Fortunately, since many had already spoken to her, it wasn’t too difficult to approach.
“You’re a new face. Are you not a Yurdu resident?”
Ẽ n̊û m a
Grace looked at my face and spoke with a bright smile.
How many people had she deceived with that smile?
It was definitely a beautiful smile, but to me, it felt disgusting.
“Yes, I was just passing through and decided to stop by.”
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“Oh, I see. But what brings you here?”
“I felt drawn to the teachings of the Peaceful Truth Church and wanted to help out a bit.”
Е̊n.ü m̌а . і d
I also smiled in a businesslike way as we talked.
“Oh my, thank you. Then, are you one of our followers?”
“Not officially yet.”
“As long as you have faith, anyone can be a follower.”
Grace said that and smiled at me, but the smile didn’t last long.
“We are from the Central Holy Church’s Heresy Inquisition! All members of the Peaceful Truth Church, cease your actions immediately!”
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With a booming voice, people wearing armor adorned with the cross symbol appeared.
There weren’t many of them.
Barely ten in total.
But their confident demeanor radiated assurance.
They were confident they could handle any sudden situation with just this small number.
“Inquisitors...?!”
W̌ е b n̆ov̌ е̃ l̀ Ёn ûmа̂
Grace also looked quite flustered.
“Grace!”
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Even her bodyguards looked panicked, and all eyes turned toward the Inquisitors.
‘Now’s the moment.’
If the Inquisitors created a time limit, I could also use them.
No matter how tight the security, if a major threat appears in front of you, your guard toward everything else naturally weakens.
Е̌n̄ ǔ m̌а̂ . і̃d
I extended a thin strand of shadow.
I had practiced manipulating shadows enough by slicing hundreds of apples.
At this point, I could not only peel an apple but even carve art from it.
It wasn’t difficult to draw out a long, needle-like shadow.
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And then, I lightly coated the tip of the shadow needle with a tiny amount of Iblis’s poison.
I stabbed Grace’s thigh.
Ё ṅ u m̃ a
Pik.
Because the needle was so thin, there wasn’t much pain.
At most, it would feel like a slight sting, but with the Inquisitors suddenly appearing, she wouldn’t have time to notice even that.
“Grace, please hurry and escape!”
When her guard shouted, Grace finally seemed to come to her senses and immediately started running away quickly.
“Grace?”
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“What is happening?”
The followers, who had been thoroughly brainwashed, didn’t seem to understand the current situation.
“Everyone, stop moving and comply with our orders!”
The Inquisitors began to suppress and restrain the panicking followers, and two of them ran out after Grace.
‘I should get going too.’
If I got caught by the Inquisitors and dragged into an investigation, it would only waste time, and after Grace’s death, the scrutiny would become even more intense.
W̊еb ń о v ĕ l Én̆ ǔ m̀ а̂
‘Besides, my objective is already accomplished.’
The Iblis poison that entered through her thigh muscles would quickly spread throughout her body, and after about five minutes, symptoms would start to appear.
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Even though it was a small amount, she would be dead within ten minutes.
“Rayson! Are you okay?! Where are you?!”
Among the chaos of Inquisitors and followers tangled together, I heard Shane’s voice desperately calling out for me.
It seemed she was worried I had gotten caught up in the mess and was searching for me, but I didn’t want to get involved any further.
Е̌ n_u ṁa . іd̀
Leaving Shane’s voice behind, I calmly slipped away from the scene and headed toward the academy.
Once I was far enough away and could no longer hear Shane’s voice calling for me, Nemo displayed a message.
[There are no witnesses to the killing]
[Assassination successful]
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[Synchronization rate with the body has increased]
[Physical abilities have increased.]
Ẇ е́ b̀.nov̈ е̇l̈ Е̂ nùm а̌
***
“Grace of the Peaceful Truth Church! Open the door and surrender!”
The Inquisitors sent from the Holy Church were pressing against the church building where Grace had barricaded herself inside.
In truth, a locked door meant nothing to them.
They had the power to smash it open easily.
The reason they issued a warning first was simple.
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If one repented for their sins, the punishment would be lighter.
It was merely giving Grace a chance to reform.
After the warning, they waited briefly, and soon some commotion could be heard from inside the building.
“Grace!”
The voices of the guards echoed. The two Inquisitors looked at each other and spoke.
“It seems there is chaos inside, brother.”
Е̌ n u̇.m а
“We never expected these heretics to surrender properly anyway, so there’s no helping it.”
Shaking his head, one of them lifted a mace and lightly swung it.
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KWAANG!
With a massive crash, the door crumbled like paper and lost its shape, while a thick cloud of dust momentarily blocked their view.
However, the scene that appeared beyond the dust was enough to shock the Inquisitors.
“Grace!”
Е̌ n um̆ а̇.і̆ḋ
“Grace! Please stay with us!”
Grace lay collapsed, and two guards were holding her and wailing.
“This is...”
The Inquisitors slowly approached and checked their condition.
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Grace’s eyes had rolled back, and blood was pouring from her mouth.
Her skin had turned deathly pale, and black veins were clearly visible under her skin.
Еn ü ṁ а̇. id
‘Signs of poisoning... suicide?’
One Inquisitor thought that for a moment, but seeing the guards’ reactions, he realized that wasn’t the case.
If she had truly intended to commit suicide, she would have used the guards as shields before killing herself.
To kill herself without even attempting anything else?
And leaving the guards untouched?
All these contradictions pricked the Inquisitors’ instincts.
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“Brother, we should report this to the higher-ups.”
“You think the same, brother?”
The Inquisitors nodded to each other.
“It’s an assassination.”
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