ushernet Chapter 870: 244: The Judgment Core of the Holy Nation
Chapter 870: 244: The Judgment Core of the Holy Nation
Chapter 870: Chapter 244: The Judgment Core of the Holy Nation
Holy Nation’s time always passes swiftly—just like the last day of a vacation.
Before they knew it, the clear afternoon sky had already approached dusk.
After the feast, Aiwass and his companions headed to the Eighteenth Ring.
Because even while they were still dining, news had already arrived—the “rat” had been captured by the Papal Guards.
Despite being a Fifth Power Level Transcendent, a top-tier strength that even national organizations rarely possess, capturing him by the elves of the Holy Nation was simpler than catching a chicken. It’s said that the individual didn’t even attempt to resist and surrendered as soon as the Papal Guards declared their identity and intent.
From the incident to the arrest of the assassin, the total time taken was not even more than two hours. And this is even without the “Magic Mirror” being used yet.
...
Since it was in the Eighteenth Ring where they found the person, they simply took the opportunity to detain him. Now, the Pure White Saintess and the “Vicar Pope” are set to personally conduct an interrogation.
—Although the Holy Crown has not formally been transferred yet, ever since the election ceremony ended, Aiwass has been the Eternal Pope of this session. He would definitely want to personally witness such a significant event.
“Is His Holiness coming to see as well?”
In the Eighteenth Ring, Cardinal Dominic asked with a smile.
“Just the Vicar Pope.”
Aiwass corrected clearly: “Your true Pope is still Her Highness Grace.”
The Cardinal in charge of managing the Eighteenth Ring is Cardinal Dominic.
Among all the extravagantly dressed cardinals in the Holy Nation, he might almost be called the most untamed.
The cardinal archbishop’s robes he wore, rather than being described as bishop’s robes, seemed more akin to a straitjacket used for confining the mentally ill—his tall boots were connected by triple shackles. His hands were tied behind his back with chains, and several different sizes and styles of metal locks dangled haphazardly from his body. The heavy binding completely wrapped him up, giving the pure white robe a sacred, taboo sense.
However, unlike this attire... Cardinal Dominic is a radically progressive member of the “Judgment Core” faction.
In most cases, people without talent actually do have the talent to become Transcendents. Just that their talent direction deviates from the powers they can obtain. For instance, those longing for art or those with strong desires might find a way in Iris Flower, but not in Avalon because Avalon lacks the training for Extraordinary Professions in the Path of Beauty and the Path of Love.
The previous Helasal Empire was brimming with talent precisely because it was an era without discrimination or bias towards any Path.”
“——But that is also why they were destroyed.”
Lily suddenly interjected.
After a brief Silence, Dominic slowly nodded: “Yes. And that’s why we must manage Transcendents.”
As the most stringent and radical faction within the Holy Nation, the Cardinal Archbishops of the “Judgment Core” almost all have covenants with the Silver-Crowned Dragon.
And from another perspective — the Judgment Core itself is also the military of the Holy Nation. Except for a few in the Mediator faction, almost all Paladins belong to the Judgment Core.
——According to the long-standing rule of the Holy Nation, the Holy Nation cannot interfere directly with the domestic affairs of other nations. However, relying purely on verbal persuasion may not ensure adherence... or rather, it will definitely be interfered with by the local rulers.
Therefore, the “Judgment Core” thought of a method to bypass the rules... that is to send the Paladins of the Judgment Core to the local area, to judge criminals and villains that the public desperately wishes to destroy, and teach them skills to protect themselves.
Through this method, they gain the support of the lower-class citizens and justify their continued presence in the local area. The opposing side cannot physically expel these stubborn Paladins and dare not directly dispatch troops to encircle and suppress them.
Thus, the Judgment Core also has the worst external reputation among the factions of the Holy Nation... because their actions have essentially constituted “interference.” And such interference is controversial even within the Holy Nation, not to mention among foreigners.
However, from another angle, the Judgment Core is also the faction with the best reputation within the Holy Nation — because apart from them, the Elves of any other faction, when faced with major events, almost only treat the symptoms, and even just help people reduce harm and impact. No matter how much suffering the current generation faces, it is an inevitable part of what the country must confront.
Even those chivalrous Mediators only deal with injustices they encounter nearby. Because there are too many and too complex issues beyond “reachable scope”. They simply can’t handle everything in a lifetime on their own.
——Only the Judgment Core will travel thousands of miles to intervene.
They help them eliminate those villains and rogues without any personal gain and continue to stay there to protect them.
Whenever the weak cry out for help, they will come. No matter who the enemy is, they will conduct a fair Judgment — not for romance, but for justice.
This is the Judgment Core of the Holy Nation, and it is why Paladins are almost never seen in the Holy Nation.
Because Paladins are almost always outside rushing about, never sitting in chairs to meet people.