NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 32.2
[So the only one who passed the test is that child. That child not only didn’t yield to idol worship, but even tried to destroy the idols themselves. How can such courage and strength be drawn from such a small body? That’s why we send such intelligent and exceptional youngsters to the 3rd vault.]
Yes, everything our dragon says is true. No trickery involved.
[And I will announce this to the world.]
“!!”
The kids froze.
‘Darn it, if this continues, our rankings…’
Isaac chuckled.
Well, in reality, he just didn’t want to bow his head to those who resemble gods, but what’s important is that the gatekeepers approved him. Now he can relax without worrying about rivals…
“I have an objection.”
There’s no way I can take him.
Isaac looked towards the source of the voice.
As expected, it was Kina Berit.
Yeah, the Papacy won’t give up.
A guy with abilities is disqualified so absurdly? There’s no way to accept that.
In fact, Kina Berit was glaring at the idol.
[Hoho. That unique stubbornness in his exclusive aura. Is that Berit?]
Although there was a hint of anger in the voice, Kina Berit didn’t flinch at all.
“That child is a mere infant. There’s no way to prove whether he kneeled out of genuine faith or not.”
He’s not wrong.
The actions could be reflexive, not driven by genuine belief.
No matter how prominent the family of the Saintess, he’s still too young to evaluate his faith.
“If that child had true faith, there wouldn’t be any doubt about him bearing the holy mark from the beginning.”
The kids looked puzzled.
They had to think about what Kina was saying.
Kina’s words were so strange that they were unsure of their meaning.
“Wait, does that kid not have the holy mark?”
“What? How could a Saint candidate not have it!”
The kids instinctively checked their own bodies without anyone asking.
Wrists, ankles, waist, neck. The location and size varied, but they all had a sacred pattern that looked like the gods had left a mark.
Even without inspecting their clothes, it wasn’t difficult to figure out whether someone had the holy mark or not.
‘It’s because it’s the Papacy .’
That’s right, the slippery old man, his second uncle, wasn’t wrong.
As soon as Shuri revealed her holy mark, he went to the Papacy for confirmation.
The Papacy is essentially run by the Pope, so the news is bound to spread.
Who has the holy mark, in what location, and at what grade.
As proof, Kina Berit scratched it.
‘I didn’t want to go this far, but there’s no choice.’
It wasn’t his favorite thing to do something like this that felt like a cheap trick, but not missing an opportunity is more important.
If he’s disqualified like this, it’s a disgrace to his father who sent me here, and it’s a loss of the Papacy’s reputation.
However, the voice seemed to smile as if it had anticipated this.
[For infants, it’s possible not to have the holy mark.]
“But I had it.”
Kina’s lion-like golden eyes sparkled.
The voice said while seemed to smile:
[It’s not because you did well.]
“Yes?”
[Are other people thinking the same way?]
Some of the kids immediately stepped forward.
“Of course! We can’t lose to an infant without a holy mark!”
“I can’t accept this!”
[Well, fine. If you can’t accept it, there’s nothing we can do. I will send everyone to the 3rd vault.]
Upon hearing this, the faces of Kina Berit and the other kids lit up.
“So…!”
It’s done! We succeeded!
Kina Berit’s followers cheered while waving their fists.
“Hey, you! Remember this! Who sent you to the 3rd vault?”
“Yeah, it was Kina…”
[You’re acting like you want to die like a firefly.]
…Huh?
The kids suddenly realized something was wrong with the overtly mocking voice.
And at that moment…
Rumbling!
The kids felt as though the ground was shaking beneath them.
“Cough…!!”
They couldn’t breathe.
Terrifying magical energy was emanating from one place.
That place appeared to be the gate to the 3rd vault, and it was perfectly normal just moments ago.
Had there been a seal covering even the smallest gap in the door all along?
They couldn’t even open the gate, but just loosening the seal slightly was enough to let out chilling magic.
Despite this, the kids felt as though they were being suffocated to death.
Crying? No, that was a luxury at this point. Their minds were too confused.
And at this point, it was impossible not to know who was the source of this trembling magical energy.
[You really don’t know? Inside there is the body of the Skeleton King.]
“…!!”
[You went through the trouble of conducting this faith test because, once you enter the 3rd vault, all of you will die due to the body of the Skeleton King. You ignorant, foolish little brats.]
“…!!”
The kids felt like they were choking.
Tears flowed.
[The 3rd vault is already on the verge of becoming a demon realm, all because of the body of the Skeleton King. And you think you can bring it out? You wretches who can’t even fulfill the most basic teachings.]
Enough, kids, you’re in deep trouble.
Isaac pretended to clear his throat, but his eyes were fixated on the crescent moon.
That energy, that power!
Unmistakably, it was his own body!
Thank you, dear priests!
In response to Isaac’s reaction, the voice became extremely excited, as if saying, ‘Look at that!’
[Look! The child who proved his faith is so composed! Can’t you see the difference?]
The kids looked at Isaac, puzzled.
But as they turned their heads, they could only tremble for a different reason.
“Dayadyahh… (Wait, my adorable body).”
Composed…?
Isaac is composed…?
“Spwayahya.”
No matter how you look at it, he’s drooling, isn’t he?
“Hyahyahhyahyahukkayak(hehehe, wait for me, I’ll come soon)!”
He’s salivating, isn’t he?!