AWDC Chapter 55

Chapter 55: The Church’s Thoughts

Here, I will briefly explain the religion of this country. The majority of the land in this world is occupied by a single continent, which is long and narrow from east to west, and the Flandreuk Kingdom is located in the western part of this continent.

About 600 years ago, the Road religion began, and in this era, it had spread throughout the western part of this continent.

Here in the Flandreuk Kingdom, the Road religion is also called the Orthodox Church, and the majority of the population are believers, making it the state religion.

Since its founding, the royal family and the Orthodox Church have maintained a mutually beneficial relationship, recognizing each other’s value.

Near the royal palace in the capital city of Ryadra, there was the Ridona Church, the head temple of this country. Deep inside, Bishop Hoffa, who had been appointed as an assistant to the cardinal at a young age, was explaining the past circumstances to five executives.

“The church received a message from the Crown Prince immediately after he decided to revolt.

‘This revolt is to question the disorder of politics, and it is by no means based on wicked intentions.

There is no intention to cause any harm to the church, and it will not cause any trouble to the church or its believers.’

That was the gist of it. After that, it was also reported that there was no major conflict in the capital.

And yesterday. Prince Charles, who had been in the western fortress, headed south.

Presumably, he is aiming for Milona Town. There have long been rumors of discord between the Crown Prince and his younger brother.

It is safe to assume that Prince Charles is prepared for a decisive battle with the Crown Prince rather than reconciliation.”

“The fact that the Crown Prince has taken control of the royal palace and the capital with almost no confusion suggests that he has been preparing for this for quite some time.”

“Yes, it was said that the Crown Prince had many connections with the leaders of the national army and the Imperial Guard. However, I never thought that the Crown Prince’s power had permeated to this extent.”

“For the time being, it is good that there is no war near the capital, but is the conflict in the south unavoidable?”

“Reports indicate that there is no sign of the Crown Prince’s side pursuing. It is believed that the Crown Prince will prioritize solidifying the capital and the central part of the country. It is unlikely that a conflict will break out immediately in the south.”

“It is safe to say that the Crown Prince is gaining power, but the situation is still fluid. Bishop Hoffa, please continue to report on the developments.”

That was the closing remark.

After that, Chief Priest Hoffa was called by one of the executives.

“Now, let’s hear what you were silent about in the meeting?”

“Yes, it’s about Toriholi Village.”

“That village that is said to be producing paper?”

“Now, even axles used for carts and lamps are being made and spread throughout the country. On top of that, the Datar Plateau desert is being developed, and in a few years, a large amount of wheat will be produced.

The population of the village is rapidly increasing, and houses are being built one after another.”

“Toriholi Village seems to have changed greatly in the last few years, but have you been able to grasp the cause?”

“Unfortunately, although there is a church in Toriholi Village, even a pastor is not stationed there. Information is extremely scarce.”

“I’m sure you want to say that I should have dispatched a pastor sooner, but the church is not rich enough to send personnel to a village with a meager budget. Still, you are not a fool who would make excuses for not knowing anything because information is scarce.”

“No, I am nothing more than a fool compared to the Chief Orthodox Priest. However, I will state my foolish thoughts.

I believe that it is reasonable to assume that a reincarnated person has appeared in that village.”

“What! A reincarnated person? I have never heard of a reincarnated person since the founding of the kingdom. Are you sure?”

“It is only my foolish speculation. The production of paper, axles, lamps, etc. has taken place in a single village in a short period of time. Such great changes are happening. I can only think that a reincarnated person has appeared and revolutionary knowledge has been brought.”

“Isn’t it said that a man named Ladapole came up with the invention of paper, etc.?”

“It is said that Ladapole made various inventions and improvements even when he was in the capital. However, in reality, there are no inventions that have come to fruition. It is hard to believe that he was able to invent one thing after another as soon as he entered the village.

Above all, there are reports that the village is developing in an orderly manner despite the rapid increase in population. I don’t think that a person who used to be a craftsman in a town a few years ago would have that much wisdom.”

“So, you’re saying there’s someone else who seems to be reincarnated?”

“Toma Misaki, who married the lord’s daughter a year ago, seems to be the reincarnated person.”

“Well, if there was such a person near the lord, I think there would have been talk and rumors about the reincarnated person sooner.”

“I believe that the lord was secretly hiding the existence of the reincarnated person. I think he used Ladapole as a smokescreen for that.”

“What’s the reason?”

“The lord of Toriholi Village is the son of Robertson. I think he has the ambition to leave his name as a hero like his father someday. He cannot leave his name by saying that a reincarnated person has appeared in a rural area. If he uses the wisdom of the reincarnated person to develop the village, he will be said to have succeeded in managing the territory. What’s more, if he makes the reincarnated person his family member, the lord’s name will be raised. I think it was more convenient to hide the existence of the reincarnated person while he didn’t know his true ability.”

“I can understand your explanation. Now, Toriholi Village is in the south, right? And Prince Charles is going south this time. This raises the question of how the reincarnated person and the prince will be involved.”

“That’s right.”

“Okay, I’ll let you send a pastor to Toriholi Village as you say.”

“However, the lord has not applied for the dispatch of a pastor. What should we do about this?”

“Make it my order. You should determine the pastor to be dispatched. And, establish a connection with the reincarnated person sooner than the prince.”

Normally, the dispatch of a pastor is requested by the local lord to the church, and the bishop who oversees the region approves it. There was almost no case where the church dispatched a pastor to a village without a dispatch request.

It is unlikely that the local people will refuse to accept the pastor, but dispatching the pastor without listening to the lord’s intention may cause friction.

However, the position of the Chief Orthodox Priest in the capital was regarded as a marquis class, and rural barons were insignificant.

Bishop Hoffa was able to elicit the order of the Chief Orthodox Priest. With this order, he no longer had to worry about the intentions of the rural lords.

“Well, you’ve said something troublesome again.”

The tone of voice says that things have become difficult, but the expression on his face showed that he was enjoying it.

The reason why the Chief Orthodox Priest ordered to establish a connection with the reincarnated person as soon as possible is because the church wants to use the knowledge of the reincarnated person. If possible, they want to monopolize it only by their own Orthodox Church faction.

He has a prospect for the personnel to be dispatched to the village. However, even now, the lords have not revealed the existence of the reincarnated person. Perhaps the reincarnated person himself is convinced of it.

Otherwise, he would not have been happy to marry the daughter of the lord of a poor village. The reincarnated person is satisfied with his current position.

It is difficult to change this idea. Those who are satisfied in a rural area must be regarded as considerable hardliners or eccentrics.

His subordinates have sharp-witted and excellent people. However, he didn’t think that they were so good at the lowly things that they could captivate such a hardliner.

“For now, I’ll wait and see. Eventually, I’ll have to go there myself.”

He said that and grinned to himself.