Seongjin, unable to sense divine power, had no understanding of how it functioned—neither how it vanquished evil nor how it purified it.
But he could assert one thing for certain: even his father’s mighty divine power did not harm him, so who in this world would dare claim they could purify him!
That’s why he could speak so freely with such confidence.
“Well, if you’re so confident, why don’t you try purifying me right now.”
The grand assembly hall fell silent as if doused with water. The implications of his proposal were greater than expected.
To attempt to purify someone even the Holy Emperor couldn’t handle? Or to deny the one permitted by the Holy Emperor and try to purify him?
Whichever way it was taken, it would be a direct challenge to the authority of God’s representative—a blasphemy!
“……”
Of course, setting aside the blasphemy, there were many pressing issues.
What if purification truly proved impossible? It would be admitting one’s lack of ability in front of everyone, and moreover, it would be like volunteering to acknowledge that unholy being as God’s Apostle!
‘…This is a role I absolutely must avoid!’
Murmurs filled the room.
The priests glanced at each other and whispered.
But there are always those who charge in without thinking twice—
“Grr! You think I can’t do it if you…