225: The Fallen Tent of David (6)
There are various kinds of prophecy. But when based on the prophet's own will, they can be divided into two main categories.
One is looking into the future with one's own will. And the other is one that suddenly pours down like lightning from the sky.
In the case of Abraham-Delta, it mostly falls into the former, but the latter miracle is also present in him.
Suddenly, prophecy with folded wings landed and announced ten futures, then left again.
This miracle was reproduced at this place today as well. The conference hall fell into a brief silence, and everyone mulled over the content of the prophecy.
"……."
Even Hitomi, who had attended as an observer, was no exception. She kept her mouth shut and gazed at someone.
At the end of that gaze was Giacomo Marchisio. The male who is Seoyeon’s teacher and this generation’s Apostle Thomas.
[Next full moon, Apostle Thomas will meet death.]
Even after hearing such a prophecy, Hitomi was not so firm that she could remain calm.
If even a stranger right in front of you received a death sentence, the atmosphere would be stunned, let alone someone completely unfamiliar.
Moreover, for Seoyeon, it was a very precious person, so the situation was much more serious…….
"Then, for now, I will step down from the apostolic position."
"As the top apostle's successor, I accept Giacomo Marchisio Bonaventura's request."
"……Eh."
And in such a conversation that flowed without any hesitation, Hitomi's mouth opened wide.
"Apostle Thomas is said to die, right? Then I have to come down quickly."
"Is that even possible…?"
"Where is there no way? If left completely vacant, things might go wrong, so for a while, we can have the executioner take his place instead."
The problem was resolved much simpler than expected. For Hitomi, it was not just embarrassing, but somewhat disappointing.
"Prophecies that descend in the form of short predictions are relatively easy to deceive. Whether it's possible to guide 100% in the desired direction is up to the prophecy, but if you just want to avoid the worst, most cases can be resolved simply."
Seoyeon added with a small smile from the side. It was a pleasant smile as if Hitomi's appearance of gloating about Giacomo dying was adorable.
"Of course, even after that, I will have to move in the worst case."
"Shion? ……Ah."
Upon thinking, that was it. The prophecy just said he would die, so later Han Seoyeon would revive him.
Hitomi sighed, saying it was really unnecessary worry.
"Ah, it's impressive that you're this fidgety over this. Of course, cuteness is our Sae's best, but."
"Drop the boasting about your favorite, Matia. Right now, it's time to review countermeasures for the prophecy."
"Still, this time it's relatively simple to resolve, so it's fortunate."
Eventually, the apostles began discussing countermeasures regarding the prophecy.
"Regarding the papal seat… His Holiness will naturally step down when the time comes, right?"
"Of course. It's much better than stepping down after death."
"Dubér. Your successor should be selected from those who are not human? If you nominate a human as a candidate, he will die before the succession ritual."
"That's not a bad idea? You, a werewolf, are being overly serious."
"Hey, old man. Rather, how about nominating a troublesome guy as the candidate and making him get killed by the prophecy?"
"The risk is high. Don't forget that causing a major accident is also a reason for losing the candidate position."
"The prophecy that an adult will be executed, well, can you leave that to that man?"
"Prophecies related to adults that are difficult to handle are conventionally left to the saint's secretary."
One after another, slashes were drawn over the list of prophecies that were quickly rewritten. At the point where about half the countermeasures were out, Abraham's screen also returned to normal.
"Regarding 'omnipotence'…"
"I will create a spot as quickly as possible. High school is just about to enter exam period, but it seems Eru doesn't care about her grades. …What about the side that's on fire?"
"It's a common minor prophecy, right? It's okay to pass it."
"Still, since it could turn into a big fire, I'll pass it to the Turkish government. Now the problem is the rest……."
The conversation that flowed smoothly stopped for a moment. The remaining ones were of considerable weight.
"Hakurenno Pharmaceutical, what about that? If it's Elisa's illness, I only come up with one."
"Is it okay to make this prophecy one of absolute prohibition on external leakage? If personally investing, there's no way to stop it."
"As an apostle, I don't particularly lack money."
"Hey, Simon. Aren't you someone worth investing in? It might accelerate development?"
"……."
"Cesare. Is Tekiye not shaved, but just bald due to tribal tradition?"
First, regarding the new drug that Hakurenno Pharmaceutical is developing.
Whether receiving biology, economics, or peace prize, it was clearly a situation that would cause a stir in the world.
"Next is the Mongolian plateau."
"A dry star falling? Lucifer?"
"That guy is currently being kidnapped by a crazy yandere~ I told you earlier, right?"
"Probably falling while being peeled and turned into a mummy."
"Is it the star of the apocalypse? The one with the key to the bottomless pit."
"Ordinary meteor shower, isn't it?"
"Then what does 'dry' mean?"
"Or mass influx of space debris…?"
Next, the prophecy about the Mongolian plateau.
While Hakurenno's prophecy was problematic because the future was too clearly drawn, this one was problematic because it was too vague.
Whether 'star' means a literal celestial body or just a metaphor. What kind of meaning does the modifier 'dry' have.
"…Actually, prophecies are usually like this. It's just that Abraham's prophecy ability is exceptionally high. I'll leave this prophecy to the Humanity Gospel Mars Prophecy Analysis Team. Any objections?"
"None, Your Holiness."
"Good. Then moving on to the next… This is the biggest problem."
There was still one prophecy not discussed in countermeasures. A prophecy that a great disaster would occur, so avoidance was impossible.
"——Before the next year comes, the wills of the two madmen will unite and bring about a great disaster."
The pope's prophecy again. Someone sighed deeply. It was reasonable.
"Half a year… Even without being unclear, the wide range is the worst."
Alejandra, who had maintained bright expressions during most of the meeting, had no choice but to frown here.
"The occurrence of the disaster is confirmed, so something will happen and we have to stop it… but we don't know when it will happen."
"At least there's the condition of 'the two madmen's unity', so let's speculate based on that."
"First, it's clear that it refers to one of the seven madmen……."
The problem was who among them.
"Originally, people who wouldn't unite for that reason?"
Apostle John, Yazuz shrugged.
"If one of the madmen says that, it's really persuasive? Anyway, the most likely is the two people in Japan, right?"
Cesare Bianchi said it mockingly, then mentioned the two in Japan.
"Professor is originally Japanese, and apparently the doctor is developing a new weapon in the US military, but is he on Japanese territory?"
"More like Japanese 'under' territory, but."
"Tch, don't babble unnecessarily, Bartholomew. …Anyway, the physically closest are those two."
"It might not be that likely."
It was a quite plausible guess, but actually the prophet himself shook his head. More precisely, the SD cat that appeared on the screen shook its head.
"Professor Senjoji Chihaya basically doesn't appear in prophecies. Because of that constitution."
"Hmm… That's right."
"Originally, if we take the closest, isn't it John and Matia? We're having a conversation together right now."
"They wouldn't cause a disaster."
"We don't know. Prophecies don't point to motives for the main culprit of events, so they might unintentionally cause a disaster."
They were clearly on the Church's side, but there was clearly a possibility of achieving the prophecy through an unintended accident.
"Still, being cautious is better than not. Alejandra, from today on for a while, we won't be working together?"
"Understood. Even if so, I don't want to be the main culprit of a great disaster for no reason."
"In my opinion, if anything, I wish you hadn't attended Han Seoyeon’s wedding either……."
Upon Yazuz's words, Alejandra nodded. Then, Apostle So James, Dubér, who heard that conversation, stroked his beard and spoke.
"Are you going to meet Professor Senjoji? Eh, it's fine. She is an exception in the prophecy from the beginning."
"That's not it. It's because of the doctor that you're worried. That woman is also not in Japan for now."
"I won't listen to anything except the wedding hall and come back. Just in case, while in Japan, I'll make a contract with the devil to not cooperate with the doctor no matter what happens."
"Hmm, if that's the case……."
In the end, Dubér was the first to withdraw.
It wasn't that I didn't think it was a somewhat lenient response, but what could you do if Alejandra really wanted to see the real thing of her favorite.
The obsession of apostles that sometimes appears is beyond imagination. In such cases, trying to stop her would likely be the start of a greater disaster.
"Then, attach surveillance to the doctor and Mr. F, and investigate the details of the 'disaster' pointed to by the prophecy. If it can't be investigated at all, Apostle John and Apostle Matia will intentionally cause the disaster, and it will be suppressed with a plan prepared in advance. Is that okay?"
"No objections."
"I agree too."
The two madmen who were already dead and whose souls were completely confirmed to be extinct.
Two madmen belonging to the Church.
Originally, there was one exception that couldn't be mentioned in the prophecy.
Therefore, the targets of surveillance could only be these two, and this was not a great burden for the Church. So it was no wonder that it led to unanimous agreement among the apostles.
Since the event was confirmed by prophecy, we couldn't prevent it this way, but we could at least identify and prepare for the danger in advance.
"Very good. Then let's move on to the next agenda."
The discussion about prophecies didn't take long.
However, there were so many agendas to gather apostles from around the world that they finally had to part after sunrise the next day.