I’m Going to Destroy this Country

The temple was buzzing.

“Such a thing has happened in my lifetime.”

It was the incident where a bishop from the main headquarters of the Papacy had released a demon.

Moreover, it wasn’t enough with a demon, he had also brought in the divine poison.

It was a situation that foretold a large-scale heresy trial.

Even though their intentions were unknown, if their targets were the Emperor and Crown Prince, a bloodbath could erupt within the Empire.

However, the real reason why the priests were upset was different.

The incident with the bishop alone was already enough to overturn the country, but at least not right now.

“Let go! How dare the dogs of Eshua lay a hand on anyone!”

The priests were watching the blue knights dragging away the bishop.

“Are those really Eshua people?”

“Wow, I never imagined I would see Eshua people in my life.”

The paladins of <Eshua> looked quite different from the imperial paladins.

While the imperial knights wore neat white base uniforms, <Eshua> was sea-like blue.

As befits a paladin, the fabric of their uniform was white, but the trousers, cloak, gloves, accessories, embroidery, and jewelry were all blue.

Whenever they moved, it seemed as if the streets were being painted with the sea.

The priests couldn’t help but admire the blue waves.

“It’s really the faithful look of <Blue>.”

“Yes. How long has it been since we’ve seen such noble and clean blue in this land?”

“Right, I think among the five great families, Eshua is the most clerical. It is also the farthest from greed and the secular world.”

“Yes, the baby Saint will soon lead the <Blue> faith, surely he will grow into a pure and good person!”

The corners of the Skeleton King’s mouth were so wide that they threatened to split his face.

‘Finally, they’ve come, my money-makers!’

The diamond spoon sons who will suck my money have finally come!

The Skeleton King was so happy he felt like tap dancing.

He couldn’t help it.

When there seemed to be no sign of a family coming to get him, he thought he was an abandoned child.

Honestly, the way he was treated, he thought maybe it would be better if he was an illegitimate child with no family.

So he was pondering how to target that part, how to tear into the nobility of the imperial family.

That was a big reason why he wanted to get close to the Emperor.

But what? A direct descendant?

‘First, one’s social status is clear.’

At least he won’t be treated like a skeleton of unknown origin because of his status.

The Skeleton King, who had suffered a lot here and there as a ‘Skeleton’, the most lowly peasant among the lower monsters, grinned.

Of course, he had a lot to say about how they had left their offspring like this, but since they came to find him, it was done.

‘Actually, if I can get out of the temple, anywhere is good.’

Well, looking at what the priests said about the ‘most clerical family’, it seemed like a family that valued integrity and frugality.

What do they know about that!

Even if they try, they are aristocratic families that are rotten with money!

It’s obvious that even if they eat the same mushrooms, they would choose expensive pine mushrooms!

If no?

Then let’s destroy the family.

Anyway, everyone including the Skeleton King seemed to welcome the people of Eshua.

Except for one person.

“Eshua!”

“!”

“Where on earth did you bring such a creature!”

It was the bishop who was being dragged into the carriage while bound.

He glared at the Skeleton King as if looking at a monster and gritted his teeth.

“Damn Eshua! Proving that you’re a heretic, even going as far as giving birth to such a monster!”

The bishop still seemed skeptical of the Skeleton King.

“I will expose his true nature. Thinking of taking such a monster, Eshua will perish… Argh!”

Red blood splattered.

The bishop’s high-pitched scream echoed.

As the Skeleton King turned his head in surprise, the bishop was suffering with his palm pierced.

Soon, the Eshua paladin who pierced the bishop’s palm with a sword flashed his eyes.

“There are limits to blasphemy. If you insult the bloodline of Eshua one more time, I will slit your throat.”

The bishop glared at the female knight who had drawn her sword.

Looking at the blue badge on her shoulder, she was at least a 6th rank high-ranking paladin.

It seemed like the head of the Eshua family paid special attention, but who knows?

“Even among the five families, you are the craziest. You dare lay a hand on me, a member of the Papal family, and you think the Pope will let you… Cough!”

The blade drawn fiercely traced a line in the air.

Thud!

The bishop spat blood from his mouth and slumped over. He wasn’t dead, but it seemed that his vocal cords were cut, and the bishop suffered.

The beautiful woman shook off the blood on her sword in disgust.

“Do you think Eshua would fear anything under the sky? I warned you that if you insult Eshua again, I will definitely slit your throat.”

In the end, the bishop spitting blood from his mouth was dragged into the carriage.

The Skeleton King marveled at that sight.

‘Ooh, quite useful!’

It was incomparable to the imperial knights who had thoughtlessly feasted on their meat alone.

And it didn’t end there.

‘They don’t even blink at the mention of the Pope.’

They were different from the imperial knights who couldn’t move at the mention of the Pope.

Of course, it was not because the imperial knights were cowards.

‘The paladins of this country fundamentally regard the Pope as their lord.’

In the Holy Empire, the knights themselves were basically discharged from the temple.

Therefore, even if the Emperor was believed in, the owner of the heart had to be the Pope.

That was the nature of the paladins.

But even the priests and the imperial knights. They all revered <Eshua>.

At least, this Eshua knight blew away the hand and vocal chords of a member of the Pope family, as if saying to fuck off.

No matter how heretical the bishop is, what does it mean?

‘At least it’s a family on par with the Pope.’

Having grasped the situation, the Skeleton King nodded as if he was increasingly fond of his ancestors.

If it was a family that had to plead to those Pope guys, even if they were born with a silver spoon, he would have honestly sold the family and tried to run away.

Besides, look at these guys who have a grip?

“Young master, I apologize for being late to serve you. Please forgive me.”

Can you speak to a child who can’t even understand what you’re saying?

The knights of Eshua were impeccable to the point where they couldn’t find a single flaw.

Moreover, they seemed deeply loyal.

“I can’t say it’s a substitute, but I’ve brought a gift for the young master.”

“We believe it’s the best item that suits the young master who will lead our faith in the future, filled with our hearts.”

What the knights carefully brought out was a sparkling golden statue. The Skeleton King was completely stunned.

‘Kya, they know what’s what, giving me gold!’

It’s a complete difference between heaven and earth compared to the half-baked guys who were fellow knights but just ate meat among themselves…

“Ta-da! Limited edition golden Skeleton King action figure! Currently the most popular toy in the Empire! Look, press this button and the cursed Skeleton King turns to ashes! Hahaha! Hahaha!”

“Ah, there’s also a toy of the Saint crushing the Skeleton King! Kkagagaga, clank! Clank!”

“Ah, the young master is laughing! It seems you like what we prepared! Peek-a-boo!”

The cheeks of the Demon King twitched.

Shit. All the paladins are the same.​