I’m Going to Destroy this Country

‘If you want to become a Saint, you also need to grow in sainthood.’

Those Saint candidates were only six years old, they would probably grow up to be terrifying individuals.

Especially the Pope’s grandson would probably grow up as a monster who could change history.

Of course, he was even more… no, this was a problem, too. Being too great is a problem.

[Do you really plan to ascend to the Transcendental Ascension?]

Yeah. I never planned to walk the same path as the kids. So I’ll be different from the beginning.

‘The problem is the method.’

To reach the Transcendental Ascension, you need the Holy Spirits.

Holy Spirits were spirits of the divine faction, and, to compare them, they were beings equivalent to lesser gods and comparable to dragons.

‘Anyway, it’s not easy to find Holy Spirits.’

It’s difficult to find them. Really.

So, that’s when he wondered if he should give up his greed and compromise accordingly. At that time, the old men searching through Isaac’s wee told him a very interesting story.

-If the head of the family would come, we could help Isaac.

-That’s right! The head’s Holy Spirit! Can’t it purify the Skeleton King’s magic!

-But isn’t it possible only if Isaac directly handles the Holy Spirit?

Right! Prestigious chance!

If you’re the head from the sacred faction, you’ll have it!

Filter!

No, not a filter, a precious purification device that even gods seek for advancement…!

No, that’s not it, it’s a noble purifier that purifies various powers and makes them pure…!

[In any case, it’s like fertilizer.]

Yes. An excellent slave to elevate this body to transcendental level!

Of course, they said that since it was so precious, not everyone could use it, but who knew?

Isaac didn’t go through all that trouble and bring back the body from the Treasure Vault for nothing!

‘I’ll take it from the head.’

Or I’ll make him recognize me as a successor.

[A good idea! If you become the head of faith, you’ll have tens of thousands of soldiers!]

‘If I become the head of the family, I can spend my wealth as I please.’

[…]

Ah, why not? It’s a Duke’s house!

He’ll definitely build a palace that’s so luxurious that it’s even bathed in golden water!

But whether he knew it or not, Goel’s servant shouted in frustration.

“Lord Goel! It’s a serious situation! If the head of the family comes, Isaac could lose both the head’s seat and the Saint’s seat! The head of faith doesn’t discriminate based on age!”

At that, Goel laughed, clutching his belly.

“Lord?”

“Oh, sorry. It’s okay now. We just have to adore Isaac. We’ll buy a lot of nice things.”

“Really?”

Both the guards and Isaac looked at him with surprise.

Is it because of the Treasure Vault’s results that he turned his heart to Isaac?

“Isaac won’t live long anyway.”

“Yes?!”

The guards were surprised, and Isaac sneezed.

That’s right, this bastard is like that.

Goel just patted his nephew as if he felt sorry for him.

“The examining physician said so. He also said that the current situation is a miracle. He’ll die of poisoning soon.”

Poisoning? His nutrient levels are overflowing. Is the doctor a quack?

“Originally, even the Saint’s seat was like that. Although Isaac won big this time, do you think other candidates will sit still? They will try to beat Isaac by making him an enemy.”

“Yeah, that’s true. Starting from the age of receiving the priesthood… at sixteen.”

Is that all?

Goel smiled.

“Above all, to become a Saint, you need the qualification of a Cardinal.”

The Pope’s condition was like that.

And is there anyone who doesn’t have the qualifications to be that individual?

But the qualification of a Cardinal, in other words, the ‘head of the family’?

Goel knew.

‘There’s no way that father would admit it easily.’

It was not for nothing that Goel took Shuri to the Papacy as soon as the holy mark appeared.

He didn’t believe in the existence of a Saint.

It was a person who would not recognize the existence of the Saint.

Although he had been active in the Treasure Vault, well?

Unless he was recognized by all the religious heads of the faith, or at least had the ability to trample on the Papacy, would he take a step?

The heads of faith are not ordinary people either.

Even now, the direct descendants were gleaming their eyes at each other for the successor position.

Goel, who was thinking this way, laughed heartily and hugged Isaac.

“It’s a pitiful child who will die soon. Be nice to him. I also ordered Isaac’s medicine.”

“Ah… okay!”

“Now, let’s go see what the Papacy sent. You need to open it so that your uncles can check it too.”

Goel became much kinder upon hearing that his nephew was dying. When Isaac was given expensive jewels, he chuckled.

This guy is going to kick the blanket off soon.

* * *

“Isn’t this strange?”

The elders and council members blinked their eyes several times.

“What’s going on? There’s no way these people are sending real gold?”

“No matter how rotten their money is, they had a hard time because of the Treasure Vault…!?”

In front of the Eshua mansion.

In front of the mansion, people from various families and people from Eshua were bustling.

The knights and priests of Eshua who had gathered in droves were amazed by the unexpected number of offerings.

Even Isaac, who was in the arms of the adults, had his eyes wide open.

The noble’s gifts were one thing, but above all, the level of the offering sent by the Papacy exceeded all expectations.

Silk piles stacked like mountains, precious leather, and even ores.

And, most importantly-

‘One, two, three treasure chests…Ten… Shit, ten?!’

He had never seen so much gold and genuine goods even when he was the Demon King!

Not to mention it’s pure gold, not counterfeit currency!

The former Demon King, who used to make counterfeit money, was greatly shocked.

But the messenger who seemed to be from the Papacy, smiled broadly.

“From the Berit family, they said they caused a lot of trouble to Isaac, and please take this as a token of apology. They also said to ask for more if it’s not enough.”

Isaac’s veins bulged.

These bastards.

Are they bragging about their money now?

The Demon King has his pride, does he think he’ll take such money from the Papacy? Not even if he kneels down!

“Uh… Young master Isaac is drooling all over.”

“Yuck! Young master Isaac!”

The servants quickly wiped Isaac’s mouth.

Isaac wiped his mouth and opened his eyes.

His eyes turned for a moment when he saw the amount of gold for the first time, but it was sent by the Papacy.

He shouldn’t use that.

Bowing to that would be a loss of dignity.

[That’s right! Master! What do these bastards take the Demon King’s pride for!]

So let’s use it after laundering it!!

[…]

Of course, one might wonder if money laundering is the word the Saint will bring up, but Lilai, who doesn’t know that, was very pleased.

“Isn’t this a fruit from the forests of the Kingdom of Julius?”

“Julius? A rare item that only top-tier divine beasts eat, right? That item that nurtures affinity with divinities? It must be hard to obtain.”

“Yes! More importantly, if you eat a lot, it gives you diarrhea! I’ll give Isaac about a hundred of these!”

This crazy bastard!

With that number, any food will suffice!

Goel also looked at Lilai with disgust.

“Are you… really turning Eshua Mansion into a toilet?”

“It’s different! It’s a sacred fruit that purges all impurities from the body, and it feels like it’s pulling out everything, including your intestines!”

Damn it, that’s already a poison!

This will kill his nephew!

“Elder!”

“Yes, before Madam and the head arrive, let’s feed him quickly! The body of the Demon King will come out too!”

Oh, this damn house, I’m really running away!

Then, as if to save Isaac at that moment, a messenger from the Papacy handed Lilai a small box.

“Oh, by the way, the real gift is this one. They said it would be a great help to Isaac.”

“To Isaac?”

There is no way Cardinal Berit could give anything to Eshua.

But when the messenger pulled something out of the box, everyone was surprised.