103 Episode 10 Bible or Sword? (1/2)

The failure of King Hilderic II and his merry band was that they saw only my Edict of Alexandria and mistakenly believed that I was a conciliatory monarch. I mistakenly believed ...... that they had the same political ideology as me. This is a typical example of how people can only see what is convenient for them. If you had looked at the Council of Alexandria as well as the Edict of Alexandria, ...... you would have seen what I'm talking about.

In the event that you've been deceived, however badly, you've thought it through ......, and now the Kingdom of Cerda won't be able to attack our country for ten years.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure what to do.

”Your Majesty.

”What's wrong?　Nia.

...... Isn't it unnatural?　I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to know more about it.　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

Nia asks Hercule.

Nia's question is legitimate.

Since they are planning a coup d'etat, a major event that will determine the fate of themselves and their country, it is only natural that they should be careful.

You're not careful enough.

It's that simple. I sent the money through Antonio.

”Antonio ......, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade?

Yes, yes. Look at it this way. Antonio is a human, a foreigner, a ...... former merchant. And one of King Hilderick II's aides is a human and a merchant.

”No way. ......

Yes, you guessed it.

What's more, Hoamel and Antonio know each other.

It seems that people feel more comfortable when they are with someone they have something in common with. When Antonio told Joamel that humans are discriminated against and have a hard time, he seemed to trust him easily.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with your family and friends.

You look like a nice guy, but you're not. ......

Then Hercule replies with a smiling (・・・・) face.

”Well, don't believe anyone who smiles on a regular basis. Think about it. He's got that much money at his age.　I bet he's done a lot of nefarious things that would make Shylock look pretty.

Shylock gets dissed without a second thought.

It's a pity he's treated like a villain just because he's a loan shark with bad looks.

But I'm sure neither of you would want to be told that by Hercule.

By the way, Your Majesty. What do you plan to do after this?

”What do you mean?

The Rosa pirates. As I recall, they refused to agree to a mass conversion even after sending a letter from King Cerda to ......?

The Rosa pirates call themselves Knights, and they have a lot of guts.

As a result, they're still holed up.

Shouldn't they be running out of food by now?

”What do you think?　If we kill the horses early and eat them, we can last a little longer.　If we kill the horses early and eat them, we can last a little longer. Besides, ...... you can eat weeds, rats, lizards, and worst of all, the straw in the mud walls.

Aside from rats and lizards, weeds and straw seem to be too difficult for humans to eat.

Humans can't break down cellulose.

And then there's ...... people. ...... No, let's not do that.

”Wait, Your Majesty. What were you going to say?

”I hope they all live!

Wait, wait, wait, wait!

Your Majesty. What is the purpose of this?

It's costly to keep them surrounded. But if we don't bring them to their knees, this island will never be stable. That's why we're going to ...... try to divide them.

Before Hercule, Carolina, Nia, Oscar and Edmond, ......

The inhabitants of Rosa Island had been gathered.

But they weren't just gathered in the dark.

Gathered were the families, relatives, lovers, and friends of the knights and residents who were currently holed up in .......

If you want to help them, come forward,” Hercule ordered.

If you want to help them, come forward,” Hercule had ordered.

When he was sure that almost everyone had gathered, he got up on the lectern and spoke to them.

Thank you, gentlemen, for gathering here. Thank you for gathering here, gentlemen. They are very lucky to have such an important group of people, even if they are pirates.

Hercule said, looking down at them with a provocative smile.

Many of them swallowed their anger and clenched their fists tightly.

But I pity them. If this continues, ...... they will die. It's the most painful way to die imaginable. Will the man-eaten (・・・・・・・) and the man-eaters (・・・・・・) ever make it to heaven?　I'd have to ask a theologian. Well, they're heretics, so they're sure to go to hell anyway. Oh, by the way, you're heretics too, aren't you? Good for you, we'll see you in hell.

Hahahahaha!

said Hercule with a laugh.

The residents stared at Hercule with anger and hatred in their eyes.

They must have one thought.

”You can go to hell! and ......

But here: ......

Hercule smiled serenely.

But I don't want them, or you, to go to hell. No, it's true. I want them all to be saved, if possible. ...... So I'm giving you a chance. It's your last chance to save the ones you care about. ...... Well, if you don't want to hear what I have to say, you can walk away. I don't blame you for that. I don't blame you. ...... I'm sure it's going to be harder for you to live with.

Hercule said, looking around at the ......

Hercule looked around at the inhabitants.

Not a single one of them left.