Became an Academy Self-Inflicted Blackmailer chapter 138

138 – Holy Grail (6)

“So, you were awake?”

[Well, that’s right.]

I asked, and Flügel waved the tip of his sword as if shrugging his shoulders. The playful grin still did not disappear.

[I was almost asleep due to divine power……. Still, sometimes I can hear conversations, or I can see things in front of me even if it’s blurry, or something like that.]

“…… Hmm.”

I nodded to show that I understood. Flügel did not add anything, but if there was an afterthought, it would probably have been something like, ‘Thanks to you, I saw an interesting scene.’

It was Flügel who was talking as if he had been asleep for several days and that the ban had been lifted after almost a hundred years.

[hehehe, it’s a saint. Are you still up for it? No, you’re sorry? I didn’t mean to make fun of you. I really just said this to let you know.]

“…… Okay, please stop talking about that.”

To put it in a good way, it wasn’t boring, and to be honest, Beatrice’s energy was drying up in real time because of that.

Every single word is a fatal blow. This is definitely a phrase used in times like this.

‘It still stings, this.’

Of course, I wasn’t fine either. But it wasn’t because of Flügel, and in my case, it should be said that it was actually a wound I received from Beatrice.

Well, the injury wasn’t a big deal.

Is it just that one forearm is red here and there like it’s been bitten by a mosquito? It was nothing more than a pinch.

Of course it wasn’t my fault, but if it makes Riche feel less embarrassed, wouldn’t that be okay?

Even so, today’s Beatrice has had many embarrassing moments. Let us understand.

“But… ….”

Instead, I decided to change the topic. I slowly raise my head and look up at the straight stairs I had already come down once.

It seemed like we would soon arrive at the entrance, so I wonder if there is one question that arises.

I looked back at Beatrice and said.

“We are going back to the imperial castle now, right?”

The question is about the destination. Since there was no need to use the Holy Grail anymore, I thought it would be a good idea to return to the Imperial Castle, but…

Somehow Beatrice seems different.

“…… Umm, Hwangseong.”

And from Beatrice’s answer, which did not come back anytime soon, I was convinced of that thought.

Is there any more place to stop by?

“Well, I guess I should go back. Oh, of course I will go back. But wait a minute, there is someone I feel like I should meet and say hello to…….”

“Greetings?”

“His Holiness the Pope.”

Beatrice answered my question immediately.

I paused and narrowed my eyebrows.

“…… His Holiness the Pope? “Why is he?”

The voice asking the question contained a strange tone, but it was not because of anything else, but because I was anxious.

Aren’t we here as intruders? … ?

I felt a doubt, and at the same time, the doubt was immediately replaced by doubt.

“No way.”

I asked, and Beatrice glanced at me briefly, then quickly averted her gaze.

My reaction was to point my forehead.

“…… Hey.”

“Big, big.”

“Did you get caught?”

Beatrice coughs incongruously and tries not to look at me. But I walked right next to her and persistently focused my gaze.

Beatrice also soon raises the white flag.

“…… No, that’s it. Of course, I didn’t get caught because I wanted to. “It just happened to be like that.”

At first, Beatrice trailed off with such a lack of confidence, but soon began to explain hesitantly, as if she had resigned herself to no choice.

So, an explanation of what happened at the top level of the church while I was trespassing into the sanctuary.

After a short conversation, I remained silent and Flügel let out a small laugh of his own.

Of course, Beatrice lowered her eyes because of his sin.

“…… Well, that’s how it happened. The reason why water suddenly flooded the sanctuary could be because His Holiness raised the security technique to level 5…….”

Even so, I didn’t really like him laughing. Is it fun?

“Ha… ….”

I took a deep breath and stretched out my hand towards Beatrice. And says:

“In the end, the reason I fainted was because of you. “It’s Riche.”

“…… Oh, does that happen?”

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Beatrice gave a forced answer as if she really didn’t know, and I immediately decided to pull her cheek.

A cheek pad that stretches like cheese.

“Oh, ouch! Ouch! Sick!”

Whether the child was struggling and complaining of pain or not, I was so excited that I stretched out the cheek even harder.

“It’s probably nothing compared to when you just pinched my arm a little while ago, right?”

Isn’t that right? If things really went as Beatrice said, it wouldn’t be my fault that I fainted and that her clothes got so wet.

Why did this guy take out his anger on someone he hates?

I was dragging Beatrice to the left and to the right with only an expression of displeasure, but then I sighed and let go of the ball I was holding.

She collapses with the sound of ‘Chop!’

“Hey.”

Don’t look upset. You were wrong.

“…… No, but at this point, half of the approval has been given, and isn’t it a bit much to call it a complete failure? … ?”

“Does it look like that?”

“That’s not quite right, I’m sorry.”

Beatrice, whose last attempt was blocked, immediately lowered her tail. First of all, he seemed to be embarrassed about something else, and he was gently scratching his cheek.

I pressed my forehead and climbed her last step.

The underground has ended, and dawn is slowly beginning to appear, revealing a reddish sky. As a bonus, there was no sign of anything around.

We looked around and quickly found our way.

First of all, the church building was Beatrice’s territory, so I ended up following her, and after climbing a few stairs and passing through a long hallway without an exterior wall, I was able to get there quickly.

The top floor of the church headquarters, the center of the sacred site.

‘Is there a Pope here…? ….’

I secretly looked up at the arched gate and sighed inwardly.

If you listen to what Beatrice says, it doesn’t seem like she’ll be hostile towards this side…….

‘But you never know. ‘It is true that I used the Holy Grail as I wanted.’

Thinking of that thought, I subconsciously increased my tension. If you think it might be dangerous, you can jump right away.

Of course, even though Beatrice is a saint, aren’t I a 100% pure outsider?

Her arm was bent inward, so even if Beatrice could be safe, I wouldn’t know.

“Big, big.”

It was at that point that Beatrice cleared her throat slightly and revealed her presence.

She immediately knocked on the door of the sanctuary.

“His Holiness the Pope, I am here… ….”

Soon after saying this in a very unsure voice, she opened the door.

Beyond the gate that opened with a ‘squeak’, the sight of the Holy Land was soon revealed.

‘…… ‘It’s such a boring interior.’

The impression was not great.

Just that much?

In the first place, it wasn’t a structure that could accommodate furniture, etc., And it would be interesting if the platinum-colored flames burning on the wall were a little strange.

It didn’t take long for me to look around.

Then I turned my gaze towards the center of the space, and the boy kneeling there was none other than Emperor Kazan.

In addition to the pure white skin, the pure white hair, and not only that, the pure white eyes were also mysterious.

It was a combination of colors that would normally be strange. I also feel like it’s slightly better because of the added sacred power and dignity.

“Did you use the Holy Grail well?”

It was around the time when I was feeling that sentiment.

The Emperor’s voice rang out.

First of all, I didn’t answer because I didn’t think it was being asked at me. Instead, he just glanced at Beatrice.

“Uh, um.”

As if she also did not know the target of the Pope’s question, she hesitated for a moment and then nodded her head.

“Yes, that. I really only used a few drops. Two drops, no, um. Three drops at most…… ?”

“… ….”

“Jeez, it’s true.”

And the way he continued speaking was very unique.

I would say it’s a pretty refreshing attitude.

This is because, of course, I have never seen anyone with such a low attitude.

That’s right, this guy was just confident even in front of Tsumei.

Still, the guardian seemed to be unable to exert any power even though he was the guardian.

“…… Hmm.”

That was about it. The Emperor turned his gaze.

The white eyes are moving.

‘…… Huh?’

And those white eyes are looking at none other than this direction.

…… So, the Emperor looked at me.

“It’s okay if you use it well. Just so you know, this will be the last time I accept your foolish behavior. Beatrice. “The use of the Holy Grail is such a serious matter.”

I am not the one talking about such topics. I repeat, those eyes were clearly directed at me.

I looked back at Beatrice with a puzzled expression.

“Uh, um, yes. Well, I’ll keep that in mind…… ?”

As expected, she was also showing a very subtle reaction. She looks at the Emperor and me alternately, but she also looks like she doesn’t know what’s going on.

Of course, the Emperor did not care.

“There you are.”

It was only then that he spoke to me.

“Ah, yes.”

I answered reflexively, but somehow straightened my posture.

The cause was none other than the intimidating feeling radiated by the Pope.

The old monster, who was over 100 years old and had the appearance of a boy, looked at me intently and clicked his tongue as if something was wrong.

Until then, I didn’t know the reason.

…… To be a little more precise.

“What is our relationship with Beatrice?”

I really didn’t know until I heard that. It goes without saying that it was unexpected and unimaginable.

His pupils began to tremble against his will, and for a moment I let out a dazed voice as his body froze.

“…… Yes?”

I’m not just saying this, I don’t know the intention.

What was the Emperor thinking when he said this?

Today is probably the first time he has seen me, and he doesn’t know anything about me, and he doesn’t know anything about the relationship between me and Beatrice.

Why?

I couldn’t guess the reason, and even more obviously, I couldn’t understand the disapproval in the Emperor’s eyes.

But.

“Sung, ha…… ?”

It seems the other one wasn’t like that.

The eyes of the Emperor and I turn to her.

At that moment, Beatrice, who had spoken, had a somewhat red complexion and was trying to shrug his shoulders with an expression that was difficult to describe.

At this moment, she was no different from me, causing an earthquake in her pupils. No, maybe more than me.

“By any chance, that. His Holiness… ….”

She just swallowed her dry saliva and asked in a trembling voice.

“…… “Did you see something?”

Judging from the endlessly vibrating voice, she seemed to have an inkling of something.

And now I also realized.

‘Oh, no way.’

Contrary to the negative words I was spitting out, I hardened my complexion. Because there was something that could clearly be inferred from Beatrice’s words.

So, I’m going to take a quick look at the Emperor.

‘…… Damn, I’m surprised.’

I thought my heart would stop at that moment.

The eyes became even darker.

I suddenly thought of such a meaningless question: How on earth could my pure white eyes become that dark in the first place?

“What you are saying.”

As I said, it was a meaningless question.

Because the Pope just spoke to me in a toneless voice.

Okay, one word.

“Do you have the confidence to take responsibility and get married?”

“… ….”

Ah.