novelraw Chapter 1208 - 359: The Despicable One's Downfall (Part 3)
Chapter 1208 - 359: The Despicable One's Downfall (Part 3)
At dusk, he found a "Nun" who appeared to be the most agreeable.
After hearing his request for "confession," the other person showed a holy smile and softly said, "The Holy Light will forgive every lost lamb, please come in, my child."
Minos swallowed hard and walked into the tent trembling, just like the first time he entered a church, not knowing where to place his hands.
It was shameful to say.
The books he had read could fill ten bookshelves, and the colleagues he outmaneuvered were countless, but this was something he had never encountered.
Until the Nun came with a donation box, he nervously pulled out the coins from his pocket and dropped them in, squeezing out an awkward smile.
Clink—
The crisp sound melted away the nervousness and guilt in his heart, and the holy incense relaxed his tense nerves.
With the Nun's gentle and considerate comfort and professional guidance, he temporarily forgot all the dangers and worries outside.
Here, he was not a fugitive facing an uncertain future but a "child" forgiven by God, helpless and lost.
"Saint Sis above… sob, sob, please forgive me…" Minos began to cry like a child who had made a mistake.
The Nun patted his hair, soothing him gently.
"He will forgive you, my child."
He felt as if all his sins were forgiven.
And this feeling became an addiction for him…
…
In the study of Eagle Rock Castle, the fireplace flames flickered, just like the burning anger and determination in Sir Richter's heart.
Just a while ago, he had received a shocking piece of news from his Lord—a Baron of the Kingdom!
The renowned Prince Colin, while visiting the Academic State on a whim, participated in an apprentice recruitment exam, only to have his test paper impersonated by someone down below!
The audacious fugitive had already crossed the border, but he might not have gone far and was still on the Northern Duke's land.
As for why the Baron knew, it was because the Academic State contacted the Baron's Lord—the esteemed Northern Duke.
The Baron told the story to his Lords as a joke, but evidently, this old master was not interested in the fugitive, only in mocking the Mages of the Academic State.
"A problem solved by an anti-counterfeit label caused by them a city-wide uproar. I think they've learned Magic so much that they've screwed up their brains! I say, those peasants of the Rhode Kingdom should not be pondering on such things."
He always thought he was smarter than others and had great wisdom; his territory was orderly, people morally upright, with excellent conduct, even cows read the Holy Word Book, impossible to make such a foolish mistake.
Richter, along with the Baron, laughed aloud, but silently kept it in his mind, unable to contain the excitement in the study after returning.
"Opportunity! This is a godsend!"
He paced back and forth in the study, his face flush with excitement. He believed this was Saint Sis granting him a perfect chance to redeem himself! If he captured the offender and presented him to Prince Colin, all previous neglect and errors would be wiped clean!
Prince Colin might even remember the Richter family and possibly take their legend back to the Holy City!
"Someone come!" He immediately ordered the steward to gather all the guards in the castle, spiritedly issuing commands, "Even if you have to turn Eagle Rock Territory upside down, find that brazen offender who dared offend Prince Colin!"
At these words, everyone looked dumbfounded, looking at each other.
Turning Eagle Rock Territory upside down...
This old master probably forgot how large the population on his territory is, and how vast the snowfields are.
Moreover, who would remain in the same place after committing a crime?
No need to ask; the guy probably escaped to the south's Vortex Sea or the North Sea ports and might have boarded a ship to the New Continent by now.
However, while everyone was at a loss, an unexpected "hero" emerged.
That person was named Kabin, a guard in the castle and the father of all "Nuns" in Eagle Rock Territory.
He didn't want to get involved in this mess; the bounty wasn't as profitable as confessing. However, if the master's temper flared up and actually overturned Eagle Rock Territory, it would be his head at stake.
For his future and income, he had to grit his teeth and step up, even if the fugitive wasn't in Eagle Rock Territory, he must be in Eagle Rock Territory!
Fortunately, through the Nuns at the camp, he actually identified a suspect resembling the real culprit.
It was a peculiar Mage.
He acted discreetly but was generous, and unlike the apprentices coming for exams, he was genuinely skilled, even healing an old wound of one Nun with Holy Light.
Kabin was delighted to hear this and threatened Lina not to startle the snake, or they'd all be ruined. Then he approached the castle's steward, claiming he had acquaintances at the Traveler Camp who had seen the suspicious person.
Sir Richter was overjoyed, immediately rewarding Kabin and appointing him as the next commanding officer of the castle guard team!
After speaking, Sir Richter took out the dusty armor, picked up the Inheritance Sword, and swore to personally lead the team to capture the "morally bankrupt Mage"!
Kabin was startled by Sir Richter's determination, and promptly tried persuading him with heartfelt words. It wasn't the fear of the person escaping, but he didn't want his own nest ruined by the master's grand operation.