I’m Going to Destroy this Country

For a moment, sounds of astonishment burst out everywhere.

Clearly, Lilai was a rare genius among the sons of Eshua.

Even if you have some eyes to see, becoming the Pope?

However, unlike the second wife who showed displeasure, the elders sparkled with interest.

“The Skeleton King…?”

“You mean, he can kill that insufferable bastard?”

“!”

As soon as they heard the Skeleton King’s name, the elders’ expressions changed.

Among many things Lilai said, this seemed to have stuck the most.

Even the child’s breathing stopped momentarily due to the fierce glare.

They seemed to be the sort who would jump into action if a monster-hunting squad was formed.

The problem is that the so-called ‘monster’ is him.

‘If discovered, I’ll probably be dissected and displayed across the continent.’

The demon, Whisper, was about to go berserk from the elders’ holy power.

[Damn it! These scoundrels emitting holy power! Is this a declaration of war? Do they want to die? Huh?!]

Stop it.

You’re only level 1.

But he seemed to understand very well the determination to defeat the Skeleton King.

“That bastard…! He wouldn’t even suffice as a joint supplement!”

This is too much.

Given that Melisa was still alive.

If they harbor such resentment, haven’t they fought him directly in the past?

But that hostility didn’t last long.

“Elders.”

“Ah.”

At the sharp voice of the second wife, the elders coughed, seeming embarrassed. They had momentarily lost their senses at the mention of the Skeleton King.

“Lilai. If you acknowledge him, he must be competent. But is he at that level?”

“Yes. He can kill the Skeleton King, tearing even his soul.”

Once again, as the elders’ expressions turned monstrous, the successor raised an eyebrow as if signaling Lilai to stop provoking.

“Lilai.”

“I am certain that this child will be the next Pope.”

There was a sudden stir in the room.

And understandably so.

In the Holy Empire, the Pope was king.

The imperial family equivalent, the Papal lineage, has a solid position, and from the pro-Pope faction’s viewpoint, this was sedition.

As expected, one of them raised his voice.

“Do you think the title of Pope is just like some village head’s title?!”

“!”

He glared at Lilai as if admonishing him not to disrespect the Pope’s position.

“You may want to raise him, but there are limits. The Pope’s seat requires the best lineage, legitimacy, power! At most, that kid can only reach level 3…”

“He repelled the demon using totemization.”

“Look at that, he used totemization… Wait, what?”

The man’s eyes widened in surprise, and the elders opened their mouths in disbelief.

“Did you say totemization?”

“A sacred technique that only the Saintess and the family head can use?”

Lilai, proudly presenting the child, smiled.

“Yes. Moreover, this child drove a 6th rank demon out of the temple and protected both the Emperor and me.”

“Exorcism…!”

“He used a technique that requires overcoming the limitations!”

“That’s not all. I’ve heard he blew away a Bishop of the Berit family with just his holy power.”

The elders’ eyes widened even more, their hands trembling.

The idea of dealing a strong blow using only holy power…

“Are you talking about the sacred technique lost during the Skeleton King era?”

“The technique of the prime Saintess?”

“How you interpret that is up to the elders.”

At that comment, the elders, who were previously uninterested, immediately changed their demeanor. They began to whisper among themselves.

“Look at this. Totemization and that technique; this isn’t about talent. This is genius!”

“If true, he might even seize the Pope’s position.”

“Can he send the trembling Berit to hell?”

“Is the Pope the issue right now? He can destroy the Skeleton King forever!”

“Perhaps, being a Saint, he can also use the Saintess’ technique. If that gets resurrected, Eshua can regain its honor.”

“He’s a blessing!”

Lilai smiled as if everything was going as planned.

Of course, there were opposing opinions.

“I can’t trust it. I don’t feel any divine power from that child.”

At the fierce words of the head, the pro-elder side looked at the child with disdain.

“That’s right. If he had that much skill, he would have made a contract with a god by now. It’s impossible not to feel his divine power.”

“It doesn’t seem to be a very good sign. Before he brings disaster, how about severing the blood ties?”

At the words of the group trying to harm the child, Lilai smirked.

“It’s a child who knows how to use Totemization. And he can hide that much.”

He even exaggerated the child’s abilities.

On the other hand, the outspoken man laughed sarcastically.

“In that case, we must expel him even more. Who likes such a despicable ability similar to demons?”

However, the elders seemed more intrigued.

“He can hide his divine power!”

“If it’s true, he’ll be an exceptional assassin who can even kill the Skeleton King!”

“Should we raise it ourselves instead?”

“Where did you snatch it from? It’s ours.”

Ha! You perverted bastards, and those corrupt priests.

This is why the holy faction is unacceptable.

Well, the Skeleton King had personally seen the techniques of the Saints, and even the sacred techniques from hundreds of years ago. So, for him, using the ancient sacred techniques and those of the gods was nothing special.

Eventually, some of the elders, who were expected to become allies, changed their stance, and everyone was taken aback.

By now, they probably knew what Lilai was going to say.

“Come to think of it, Goel used to say that. We shouldn’t forget that there’s a candidate for a Saint in our family.”

Everyone was surprised.

“Candidate for a Saint? Goel, what are you talking about?”

With a sharp voice, everyone glared at Lilai and Isaac, as if asking why they brought it up now.

But soon, everyone laughed confidently.

“Before getting official recognition from the Pope, we intended not to mention it, but our child has manifested a holy mark.”

“What’s that?”

“The holy mark?”

The holy mark is a sign of the blessings bestowed by God.

Hence, it’s also considered evidence of a Saint.

“Then the reason you were away recently…!”

“Yes. Since my sister-in-law wasn’t around, we visited the Papal office first. A holy mark is an unparalleled evidence of a Saint. But does that child have it?”

“Lilai.”

“No, he doesn’t.”

“See? To claim to be a Saint, one must bring evidence. Claiming to be a Saint without even the basic qualifications? Our child must be a genius.”

Only then did Isaac realize the reason everyone was against him.

‘They wanted to nominate their child as a candidate for a Saint.’

By this point, the elders’ mood had shifted.

They looked at Lilai with disdain.

“So, you believe that a child without a holy mark can be a Saint?”

“Yes. We’ll certainly get recognition from the sister-in-law.”

“!”

To the extent that he’d be recognized by the Madam, who was once the strongest Saintess, and is treated like a child by the Emperor and the Archbishops?”

Everyone was shocked, but Isaac was solemn.

Speaking of that Madam, it’s Melissa.

Why seek recognition from someone trying to kill me?

More importantly, seeing her face is madness, isn’t it?

However, everyone just laughed dismissively.

“If you’re so confident, why not give it a try?”

“Pardon?”

“.”

At that, everyone was taken aback.

That place is a special treasure vault of Eshua, coveted even by other countries.

It’s a place where visions and relics from thousands of years are stored, where girls born in Eshua traditionally choose their relic.

Only a child can enter, and depending on the item they bring out, the child’s abilities can be estimated. Being allowed to keep the retrieved item is just a bonus.

“If you’re causing all this commotion to get that child recognized, wouldn’t it be a bad idea to put him through the test there?”

“Goel. Stop the nonsense. It’s dangerous if he’s not the Saint. Wasn’t it closed because of an accident the last time?”

But everyone just laughed confidently.

“Well, if the child is that extraordinary, he’ll overcome the challenges inside and bring out what the great Saintess Melissa once did.”

“So, you’ll recognize him?”

No, we don’t need your recognition! Just send me to an annex!

“What, are you dissatisfied?”

“No, it’s worth a try, given that the child can even use high-level sacred techniques.”

Upon hearing the confident words of his uncle, Isaac sweated profusely.

I appreciate the trust, but uncle…

I can’t handle divine power yet. Damn it!

But after all, he had lived for hundreds of years.

Considering his age, what’s all this fuss about choosing one relic?

It’s so bothersome.

In the first place, relics imbued with the power of gods held no interest for Isaac.

‘Choosing a relic or whatever, just send me to an annex…’

“But there’s the physical form of the Skeleton King there. It’s dangerous.”

Isaac’s eyes rolled.

Damn it, now let me choose the relic!