Chapter 209
There are four characteristics of the Church. The Great Atonement, meaning the laws passed down from ancient times.
Each of these four characteristics, known as Unity, Universality, Intelligence, and Apostolic Tradition, has one common point: those who do not fall under these criteria can be classified as heretics.
A council is an event held to define this Great Atonement and to provide guidance on the direction of faith. It was a highly authoritative ceremony, held only seven times throughout the long history of the Church.
When a council is convened, all church members, meaning secular rulers, stop their work and hold their breath.
“The last council was held 172 years ago.”
“Hmm.”
“At that time, there were 29 secular royal families.”
“…29?”
“Yes. This means that there were 21 secular royal families for 170 years until the Demon King’s rampage began. Do you understand this?”