Chapter 167: Merchant Counts Gold Coins I
Humans are not very brave creatures. Even when they see something wrong before their own eyes, they tend to ignore it, knowing that nothing would change, even if they stepped forward. Ultimately, they understand that all it would bring would be meaningless harm to themselves. But even they would stir if something small began to appear—something trivial, yet offering a clear opportunity. Then, they would be willing to risk everything and start making their voices heard.
“Awaken the church!”
“Corrupted priests, end the blasphemy now!”
“We are followers of the Lord, not the p0pe! Let’s dismantle false doctrines and restore true faith!”
The calls for religious reformation echoed across the continent. This movement began with a few clerics opposing the sale of indulgences, but their message quickly gained momentum, rallying strong support from lords and nations opposed to the Holy Church.
As a result, a continent once united under the church’s name was now fractured, with the entire land swept up in a whirlpool of chaos.
Amid this upheaval, Schwyz remained tranquil.
There, Bahamut Fernandez of the Beden Merchant Company wore a look of displeasure as he addressed the messengers trembling before him.
“So, you want me to lend you more money now. Is that it?”