The Beloved Fake Saint

chapter 126

A few days later, Elium officially announced the news of the disqualification of the God of Eternity, Raid and his expulsion.

The whole country was both agitated and excited. Riots also broke out in areas with many Raid priests.

I understand their feelings. It would be unbelievable news that the God they had believed in all their lives was the Demon King.

Raid priests, holding a sign that said, ‘Demand the truth from Elium,’ protested in front of the temple for several days.

Paladins also blocked those who recklessly entered, but sometimes people were injured.

It was a week after the first official proclamation when the turmoil was subdued by the Emperor’s order that if they didn’t accept and caused a disturbance in the country, they would be strictly governed by state law.

“Evil Demon Camilla and Demon King Leto… In other words, to commemorate the victory in the battle against Raid, we will exhibit the ‘Statue of Camilla’ in Elium.”

At the castle hall, Reihausd announced the contents of the statue display.

Originally, I was going to announce the news of the God Raid’s expulsion, but it was postponed due to the extreme backlash. It was because it would be difficult for the lost and angry Raid priests to come in and set fire to them.

“The blessings of the Eight Gods.”

“Please keep us out of the dark.”

After the crusade, the believers used the term ‘Eight Gods’ with familiarity.

“May Sir Reihausd have the protection of the Eight Gods.”

I smiled lightly at him as he came down the podium.

He looked at me with dark golden eyes and smiled together.

[The God of Art, Mond, praises Reihausd’s face.]

‘Now that the trap is set, how long will it take for Camilla to get caught?’

All that was left was to wait.

“You decided to visit the Imperial Palace today. The preparations are ready.”

Reihausd’s face was definitely brighter than before. He seemed to have said that he came after receiving counseling from someone, but it seemed to have helped him to shake off his unnecessary worries.

The choker dangling from his neck bothered me a little, but I smiled because there was nothing I could do about it now.

“Thank you. Sir Reihausd.”

“Please be careful.”

After a while, the carriage left the temple and headed towards the Imperial Palace in a stately manner.

The Emperor said he wanted to see me. Maybe it was because of the expulsion of God Raid, the content was just a guess.

The chat window flashed before my eyes.

[The God of Knowledge, Hessed, wonders why you refused to meet Cass.]

Fortnight had already passed after that happened… at his house. And he communicated the will to meet through letters several times.