I was excommunicated from the Holy Knights

100 – Interlude – those who stray from their own path

As for that man…

Success was something that could be achieved by walking a different path from others.

To pursue new things endlessly and to burn desire endlessly.

That was the way to catch what was called success.

As a result… he was able to get his hands on things that others who started out under the same conditions could not have imagined.

Having spent his childhood as a lower-class aristocrat in Bohemia who lost his parents, he never missed a golden opportunity to change his life ever since he entered his youth.

its beginning.

It was from acquiring an enormous fortune through marriage to a wealthy widow woman who was considered unsuitable for a young man’s marriage partner.

People say this is simply the result of his luck… Or, it was only regarded as the result of excessive greed.

However, despite having obtained a life that others could be content with and settled on the spot, he was not satisfied with this, much less had any intention of settling down here.

Territory and property that can feed and live on for ten thousand generations.

Immediately after his wife died after 5 years of marriage, he sold it without regret and started his own ‘business’ in earnest.

A business that will give him unimaginable wealth and power in the future.

It was related to a policy implemented by the newly crowned Emperor of the Holy Empire.

A policy of taking the land and property of all cult leaders and lords within the Holy Empire and selling them to the church’s followers at a bargain price.

This policy, which literally contained the emperor’s will to give up everything if he did not believe in the church, was practiced throughout the region where the church power was strong, including the emperor’s direct territory.

In particular, the regions that suffered the most from this policy were the territories located near Bohemia and in the central part of the continent.

Originally, heretical forces were strong, but they were the first places to succumb to the power of the emperor.

According to the emperor’s policy, many people’s property was forcibly returned to the state, and at the same time, the property was put on the market at a bargain price.

From the point of view of the emperor, it is a policy that can kill two birds with one stone by defeating the heretical forces he hates and strengthening the military with the money raised as a result to establish order within the empire.

But… the person who benefited the most in this regard was ‘he’ who had been looking for this opportunity all along.

Originally born and raised in Bohemia, a heretical faction, but having the faith of the church in the process of growing up, he quickly became attached to the emperor and bought all the territories that came out at a bargain price. Much of it came under his control.

however..

Despite this amount of success, he was not satisfied.

A fertile and vast territory newly acquired,

He did not simply farm there, but built a factory, produced goods, and exported them not only to the empire but also to all continents.

As a result, ordinary lords began to collect unimaginable amounts of money.

And… using the enormous wealth accumulated in this way, he began to try new things that others had not done.

Enormous funds almost equal to the budget of a country that came into his hands..

He used this to build munitions factories and start gathering people.

From simple bread and other food… to spears, swords, shields, armors and magic wands.

While putting them in the hands of those who came under him…

He was slowly waiting for the right moment.

The day when you will make a name for yourself in this world…

that man..

The man whose name was Wallenstein Alfred was calmly building his strength and waiting for the moment to come.

*

Dragona Empire.

It is the strongest country that dominates the eastern part of the continent, and at this moment, it is a huge country that is constantly expanding its power toward the east.

But at this moment.

In her heart, this country…

For a woman whose name is Cazeros Sophia, this country is…

It was giving me a sense of stuffiness like a narrow and narrow cage.

“ha..”

A room that feels luxurious.

In the heart of a place that feels like a castle

Cazeros, dressed as a neat paladin as always, was breathing a heavy sigh.

And at this moment, while looking at Cazeros like that.

she is..

A woman with a face exactly like Cazeros except for the ruby-like red eyes. He spoke to Cazeros in a voice full of concern.

“Really, how long do you plan to stay like that? I’ll say it again: no matter how stubborn you are, nothing is impossible. The Emperor will not allow it, and neither will I.”

“In that case, just let me go. If that doesn’t work, there’s no reason for me to stay here any longer.”

“Saying that again… Cazeros, I’m asking you once again, but please accept the kind of person you are. Your bloodline…”

“His Majesty has always said that all beings should enjoy the rights they deserve only according to their abilities and qualities. It doesn’t matter what bloodline I have. Having read the Bible and knowing the mercy of the Lord, I have the right to pursue His ways.”

“ha… ”

She let out a deep sigh at Cazeros’ words.

Then, as she was, she held Cazeros’ hand tightly and spoke.

“… Please… stop talking about that. Didn’t you already say that you were excommunicated from the church? At this point, you should be well aware that the Lord and faith are just illusions, but why are you still unable to let go of your lingering attachments?”

She speaks with sincerity.

However, about this, Cazeros spoke to her with an expression that was still resolute.

“..Of course.. It is true that I was disappointed in the church and abandoned my attachment to them. However, there are still people I can trust and follow. Not a hypocritical church, but one who truly practices His way..”

“Stop, are you talking about that bohemian man again? I’ll say it again, give up on that person. No matter how much you like it, it goes against the direction of the empire.”

She speaks in a firm tone.

However… even after hearing her words, Cazeros rather raised his voice and expressed his opinion.

“I can’t. Giving up on him would not be possible, even at the cost of my life! Even my mother…”

“You and I are in completely different situations! At least in my marriage to your father, there was no harm to the state!”

“I don’t know. I don’t want to know, and I have no intention of taking on such an obligation. Didn’t I tell you before? Just assume that your youngest daughter is dead!”

“Cazeros!”

She shouts with anger as it is at the remark that crossed the line.

At the same time, the magical energy temporarily emitted from her body sent vibrations throughout the room, but Cazeros stood up without blinking an eye.

“I will say it again, I have no intention of living as your doll anymore. I came here in the first place because I came here for him, and I will live my life on my own, so please do not interfere any further. Do you understand, Duke!”

With those words, Cazeros stormed out of the room.

That’s how… looking at the ‘daughter’ who continues to look for an opportunity to escape despite repeated advice.

she is..

The former capital of the Dragona Empire, and still the ruler of the Empire’s second city…

Duke Cattlena Sophia Raymond

As he watched his daughter, who didn’t even think of eating what he had to say, he began to feel frustrated again, as always.

‘Really… Who the hell does that bastard’s stubbornness resemble? It’s because he resembles me, though. I wasn’t like that when I was younger.’