I’m Going to Destroy this Country

People stirred as if shocked.

“Isn’t this the light of awakening!”

“How can there be an awakening light when the god isn’t here…!”

No, actually the really important thing wasn’t that.

“Why is the awakening light going to those two as well!”

“Even if an awakening occurs, it should only happen to the Saintess!”

They looked at the Eshua people as if asking for an explanation, but Benjamin and Joseph were just as bewildered.

Even Elai rarely widened his eyes at this phenomenon he was seeing for the first time.

There’s no way he wouldn’t recognize that light. Above all, it was similar in form to the records passed down in the secret technique books. No, the light was even stronger than what those records described…!

Flash!

Just as everyone was speechless, an amazing thing happened. Leia’s holy power soared frighteningly.

Shaaa!

“Aaargh!”

People retreated covering their eyes at the incredibly powerful holy energy. It was a power that could torment anyone with even a slightly impure heart.

Whisper also screamed like crazy.

[Kyaaah! Master! Master! I’m being purified!! I’m being purifieeeed!]

‘Okay, take this chance to be purified.’

[Am I the only one dying?!!! You’re in danger too, Master?!]

‘I won’t die, idiot.’

Rather, I’d gulp down this power if I could.

But even Isaac had to admire it. Well, compared to his own power it was cute, but…

‘Still, is there this much difference before and after awakening?’

No, maybe it’s because the method of awakening was different.

Originally the God of Awakening gives the awakening, but there’s no way such a petty bastard who demands living sacrifices would faithfully power them up…

‘Maybe it only upgraded half the power.’

It would need Saints to keep being produced so it could keep receiving and devouring living sacrifices.

‘Lower gods in contact with the human realm are easily corrupted.’

The Gold priests looked at Leia as if they couldn’t believe it. Leia’s holy power was strong to begin with, but this level of power…

‘Demigod?’

It was similar to the energy they felt from the Pope, but they immediately hit their own heads.

‘That can’t be!’

Rather, the real problem now wasn’t her.

Flash!

‘Damn it, why is the awakening light coming from those two as well!’

Benjamin was especially problematic.

They knew Joseph was about 3rd rank, but Benjamin was supposed to be an incompetent who couldn’t use holy power at all.

It wasn’t for nothing that the priests looked down on him. They were letting him stay in priestly society because of his intelligence, but originally he should have been kicked out long ago.

But…

‘What’s this? Why can I feel holy power from a mere 0th rank?’

The Gold Cardinal, uneasy at that sight, shouted:

“This isn’t a normal process!”

“What?”

“This isn’t a normal awakening, they must be stealing the god’s power! Stop all three of them! Cease this!”

“!”

At the Gold Cardinal’s cry, the priests’ eyes changed.

If attacked during awakening, the awakening is cut off. No, since the moment of awakening is the most defenseless state, one could even become unable to use holy power forever.

They knew it was a cowardly act, but if they were stealing god’s power, there was no reason to forgive them! At the moment they targeted Benjamin and Leia-

Boom!!

“?!”

Blue lightning poured down. The priests almost fell over in surprise at the savage power that seemed to carve the ground.

But what was more surprising was who used this power…

“Lay even a finger on my children.”

“…!!”

At that savage voice, the priests looked at Benjamin in disbelief.

They couldn’t help it, because this divine technique was…

‘The 6th rank divine technique ?!’

No, looking at the power it’s much stronger. For a moment they thought it was a divine technique used by the Blue family head.

But how could a mere 0th rank use a divine technique that only high-ranking priests can use…!

At that moment, the Gold Cardinal’s face quickly hardened.

‘Could it be the Skeleton King’s curse was lifted?’

Originally, Eshua people were limited to being incompetent or low tier because of the Skeleton King’s curse. Only when that curse is lifted can they normally exert the power of the Five Great Families’ bloodline.

That’s why the high-ranking priests couldn’t help but tremble as they looked at him. Weren’t they the ones who always mocked Benjamin as incompetent, saying ‘a mere 0th rank clinging to priestly society’?

But.

‘Could the curse really have been lifted?’

‘Did it suppress the Skeleton King’s curse with the power of awakening?’

To be precise, it seemed to have forcibly raised his rank. With a power strong enough to turn 9th rank into 10th rank, raising 0th rank to 6th rank would be nothing.

But even so, to use divine techniques…?

‘No, it is possible.’

There’s no way someone from the Five Great Families didn’t receive divine technique education. If he can just manipulate holy power, it’s possible… no way! Damn it!

To be able to use it at this level at once, one needs to practice diligently every day. You need to study constantly, practice, do image training, and practice relentlessly again. Even if it’s all meaningless because you can’t use holy power, you do that for over a decade…

So the priests couldn’t help but have a mental breakdown.

‘Don’t incompetents usually not even look at divine technique books?’

‘These bastards, are they perverts??’

Anyway, that wasn’t what was important.

The reason they could look down on Eshua was because unlike other families, Eshua’s direct line couldn’t exert power.

But if three people have their restrictions lifted…!

‘Damn it, what have we done…!’

Just as the priests’ faces turned pale, laughter burst out.

“Kuhahaha.”

“…!!”

“Yes, this is how the Blue should be. Befitting the faith of endurance.”

It was Elai laughing heartily, which was rare. He seemed to be in a very good mood. Unlike him, the smile didn’t leave his mouth.

“So what? Who has no qualification?”

“…!”

The Gold Cardinal flinched.

Elai glared at the Cardinal with fierce wolf-like eyes.

“There seems to be no problem with the awakening, so there will be no change in the Five Great Faiths.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. This is just a coincidence…!”

At that moment, Isaac laughed.

“No. This isn’t a coincidence?”

“!”

Isaac’s eyes curved like crescent moons.

“Strange, isn’t it? Awakening occurs when we kill the god. Moreover, several people awakened and raised their ranks?”

“…!”

“What’s going on? This is so different from the Saint awakening conditions we knew??”

“…!!”

“At this rate, not just those three, but all of Eshua could power up? Hm?”

“?!”

All of Eshua?!

At Isaac’s words, the Gold priests became dizzy. They had planned to deal with Eshua this time for daring to cross the line and attack the Pope.

“…Your Eminence!”

The Gold priests looked anxiously at the Gold Cardinal.

But Isaac approached the Gold Cardinal, laughing.

“Your Eminence. Thank you so much. If I use this, my rank will rise too. I could instantly reach the position of Cardinal or even Pope?”

Isaac smiled savagely and placed his hand on the Gold Cardinal’s shoulder.

“You’re really pushing the name of the Pope’s family to the Blue.”

“!”

“Why? Isn’t that right! Your Eminence Hirei will go down in history as a great sage who nurtured his enemies! Thank you so so much! You care for Blue so much, how can we repay you?”

For a moment, sparks flew from the Gold Cardinal’s eyes. As if shaking off filthy sewage, he brushed off Isaac’s hand on his shoulder.

Slam!

Then he activated a powerful killing technique.

This guy’s provocation was one thing, but if he could awaken as he said, it would become troublesome.

He had to deal with him here.

And now is the chance when this guy can’t use divine techniques due to internal injuries!

.

Elai moved immediately at the unprecedented killing intent, but the Gold was just a little faster.

Just as the Gold’s ultimate technique to cut off the breath of the rejected opponent was about to strangle Isaac’s neck.

“…!”

The Gold Cardinal flinched upon seeing Isaac’s face. For a moment, a woman’s face flashed on Isaac’s face.

-Listen well, Hirei Berit. I’m going to marry Adam Eshua.

He saw Isaac’s mother’s face on Isaac. The Gold Cardinal gritted his teeth at the face that looked exactly like hers. Then he cancelled the divine technique and turned around abruptly.

“Recover God’s sacred body!”

“Your Eminence?!”

“Analysis comes first. We need to check what tricks they pulled…”

It was then.

Bang!!!

“!!!”

An explosion was heard from the lake. When they turned their heads, the remaining corpse of the god exploded and was scattering completely as ashes.

And the culprit who caused the explosion flames smiled wickedly.

“Oh my, it’s all in pieces so there’s nothing left to examine.”

This bastard…?!

The Gold Cardinal glared at Isaac with wide eyes. The Gold priests closed their eyes tightly as if troubled.

“Your Eminence…!”

“Head to Ballag! Request elites from Ballag!”

At those words, Isaac laughed.

‘By Ballag, he means the Black faction.’

Well, what difference would it make even if the Black Duke’s family came.

So the Gold Cardinal and priests all rushed towards the Black faction. Now only Eshua people remained in the ceremonial room.

At that point, Isaac said to Leia:

“Now that you’ve become a Saintess, you can relax a bit.”

“!”

“See, it was possible without anyone dying. That’s why I told you to just trust me, right?”

At Isaac’s words, Leia dropped crystal-like tears.

“Then now, can I go see the Skeleton King?”

…What, man?

“Can I go see the Skeleton King as much as I want now? Without anyone dying?”

As question marks filled Isaac’s face, Joseph held his forehead.

“You should understand. Leia’s dream since childhood was to meet the Skeleton King. She grew up listening to Grandmother Melissa’s words.”

…Damn it! What did that Melissa say to a child! Why is she suddenly crying!

“Can I really see the Skeleton King?”

…You’re already seeing him.

“Can we really go subjugate him? For real?”

At those sparkling eyes, Isaac replied reluctantly.

“Y-Yeah. We can go now.”

Leia hugged Isaac tightly, looking very happy.

“I won’t let anyone else have the Skeleton King. He’s mine. I’ll definitely smash him myself.”

Strength entered her hands. At that obsession, Isaac, who was being embraced by Leia, gritted his teeth and squeezed his eyes shut.

‘Damn it, why are all the Saintesses like this…!!’

Joseph also looked at them annoyingly, as if agreeing with Isaac’s thoughts.

“Hey, are you crazy? You got such great power, why smash the Skeleton King? Does that make money?”

Isaac clenched his fist.

As expected of a merchant! The best! Yes, educate this Saintess a bit!

“Why smash, you should grind him so there’s no form left! Don’t you know you can sell more, more expensively as powder medicine if you crush him?!”

“…”

Isaac was so dumbfounded that he looked at Benjamin while gritting his teeth.

“Uncle. They’re talking nonsense.”

At that savage gaze telling him to properly educate his children, Benjamin sighed.

“Right. Isaac is correct. Leia, Joseph. You don’t need to worry about such a mission anymore. What meaning would it have now? It’s amazing enough that you’ve awakened. If you’re going to waste power like that, use it for the family and Isaac instead.”

Isaac nodded vigorously.

Yes, as expected of Benjamin…! You’re the one I really cherish…!

“Now that I’ve gained power, I’ll deal with that Skeleton King bastard myself!”

“…”

This… damn it. What a terrible family.

I swear I’ll exterminate your children later.