I Became a Childhood Friend With the Villainous Saintess chapter 73

73 – Imperial Capital Ethelmarion (1)

Peaceful times continued after leaving the northern mountains.

There were no attacks by demonic beasts, and this area was not infested with bandits.

No matter how rotten the empire is, it is not rotten enough to neglect the security around the capital.

Perhaps due to some luck, we met with rangers at the beginning of the mountain range.

As we passed through the mountain range at this time, everyone looked at us as if we were crazy people.

It was an extremely common sense reaction, so there was nothing to refute.

They said they were watching to see if the demon beasts would come out of the mountains, but thanks to the power of Dercian and Baron Isquente, they were even able to receive ranger escort.

Perhaps trying to give some advice, one of the rangers told us about the situation nearby.

“During this time, it is better to take a detour through the mountain range. “I know you’re skilled, but it’s not surprising if something happens in the northern mountains right now.”

“It was difficult because there were so many. Still, it wasn’t to the extent you said. “It seemed like it would be enough to just hire mercenaries from the capital.”

“You are lucky. Things have changed a lot recently. “At this time last year, a much larger parade was wiped out.”

Rangers were often called the guardians of the imperial forests.

The highest elite who scout the mountains and hunt demonic beasts every day. It was also famous for its strict discipline, and its reputation was high throughout the empire.

These are people who live in real life every day, so it’s not like they’re being harsh for no reason.

I was curious about the situation and asked a little more, and the answer came back willingly.

“Is there something?”

“Yes. There is one clever guy. There are dozens of people who have died at the hands of that bastard. I have looked for traces several times, but have failed to track them all. “I’m guessing it’s a demonic beast with red feathers, but I’m not sure.”

“You’ve already given me advice, so I’ll take it to heart. “If he escaped the ranger’s pursuit, he wouldn’t be an ordinary guy.”

“Unless you are accompanied by a Sword Master, please make a detour next time.”

“hahahaha… ….”

The rangers’ escort continued until the island was visible.

Seen from afar, Ethelmarion was a large and majestic city, despite its streets.

The luxurious imperial palace was so splendid that it could be seen even from here, and the temples of various denominations along the river also caught the eye.

Seeing the scene that was only depicted in the original work in person gave me new emotions in many ways.

This is a novel in which the author was not interested in anything other than characters, so there wasn’t much description about the system.

Would you say that only the necessary settings were made in a clumsy manner?

Anyway, it was a trash novel.

“Then, we will return to the guard post at this point.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Yes. I wish you good luck on the rest of your journey.”

Even after the rangers left, we continued to move.

Because there was a well-paved road, the speed was much faster than in the mountains.

As a result, it has now arrived without any problems and is awaiting inspection.

The line was a little long, so there was nothing to do, and people who were bored gathered together and talked about various things.

“Wow…… “I heard that looking up at the walls of the archipelago would make your neck hurt, but I didn’t know it was true.”

“That’s right. “It’s big.”

I heard similar yet different reviews from Isha and Sirien.

Isha behaved like a country girl who came to the city for the first time, and Sirien seemed surprised and indifferent at first glance.

My impressions were not much different from Sirien’s.

The walls of Grand Duke Ilencia were a little lower than those, but it wasn’t a big difference.

It wasn’t my first time seeing it, so I wasn’t really surprised. In the first place, there are things we have seen in modern times to be surprised by just a ‘tall building’.

For example…… Umm.

When I tried to think of it, nothing specific came to mind.

I had a vague feeling, as if I was reliving a memory from a dream. I can recall some vague images and the shape of a skyscraper, but I don’t remember the details.

Is it because I haven’t had anything to think about for so long that I forgot?

“Razen. What are you thinking about? “You don’t look good.”

“It’s no big deal. Rather, do I have to wait a long time?”

“The Baron went to find out. “I heard the inspection took longer than the last time I came.”

Well, it doesn’t matter what happens to the skyscraper.

There will be nothing to see in the future.

Rather than that, the expression at the top of the front definitely looked bad.

At this rate, it seemed like I wouldn’t be able to pass through the castle gate even after the sun went down.

‘There are two nobles here, so it’s only natural.’

In this world, status was useful in many ways.

Once Hybras is officially recognized by the empire, Sirien will also be able to put her saintly status to good use.

After that, it also means that the Church of Hybras comes into the eyes of the imperial pantheon.

I will have to work hard to manage my image so that I am not labeled as an evil spirit like in the original work.

It is said that all gods have two sides, but Hybras was so severe that he had to be especially careful.

Divinity that implies death causes anxiety in all living things.

In my case, as I specialized only in combat, it seemed to feel particularly ominous.

The divinity, which implies ‘rest’ as a return, gives warm and comfortable feelings, but originally, humans tended to remember negative elements more intensely.

In addition, the method of gaining strength from death itself was a problem.

In the original work, the heroine, Ellis, succeeds in having her demons recognized as human by the Empire Pantheon.

It must have been quite fatal for the Hybras Church, which arranged funerals for humans and harvested divinity by killing demons.

However, Sirien and I had no intention of compromising with the demons. Soon our method was treated as a kind of ‘human sacrifice.’

In any case, if it goes according to the original work, Sirien will easily receive recognition from the pantheon.

It may be necessary to break the flow once, but that is a story for another time.

Dersian and Isha were more interesting right away than the events that would take place years later.

Dersian, who had been hesitant for a long time, finally gathered courage.

“Huh, Miss Isha? Do you have any special plans when you enter the capital?”

“Me? No, I don’t think it’s a big deal. “I guess I’ll have to ask my dad.”

“If so, would you please give me some time for a day? “There is a famous bakery in the capital.”

“Hmm, I think I’ll at least practice when I have free time. “I feel like I don’t know anything these days.”

“Ah, I said you would use a sword! Coincidentally, I too am aiming to become an article. Then, how about sparring together?”

“Is that so?”

Dersian desperately tries to make an appointment. And Isha, who seems to have no thoughts.

The intention to somehow continue meeting with Isha was conveyed.

Since you use a sword, there must be a set training time.

Looking at what he was saying, it seemed like he was trying to tailor everything from the schedule to the location to Isha.

As if that wasn’t enough, they were throwing bait by saying that they would let him use the mansion’s personal training room, and that there were many excellent knights in the Count Eschik family.

Sirien listened to their conversation with her eyes sparkling as if it was a good sight to see.

Yesterday, in order to explain ‘Dersian’s love-struck expression’, I told Sirien everything about her situation.

Sirien also knew the relationship between the two well.

I heard a very small whisper in my ear.

“Look at what they’re saying over there. “I guess I’m completely infatuated with Isha.”

“That’s right. But looking at it, Dersian is going to have a hard time. “Right now, Isha, the only thing on her mind is the sword?”

Recently, Isha has been asking me about this and that sword, as if she was coming to some realization.

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Compared to before, the level of questions was considerably higher, so the answers were enjoyable.

It was a very good sign.

Still, Isha’s skills have been growing at an incredible rate recently.

If she were the current Isha, she would be able to square swords with an imperial knight head-on.

Anyway, this is why geniuses are called.

Some people became sword masters with half a penny and are still struggling, while others are growing day by day.

The world was so unfair.

Fortunately, Isha also had a fatal flaw.

“Isha is less tactful than I thought.”

“Huh?”

Sirien tilted her head.

“That’s right. Anyone can see that Dersian looks like he’s in love, but can you see that he doesn’t care about that and is thinking about something else? “Anyway, it’s a sin to be clueless.”

“… ….”

“You need to notice things like that early on. You have to touch your palms to make a sound. “If you do that, the hardships will be clear.”

“I want to go in. “I’m going to sleep, so don’t wake me up.”

“Huh?”

Tingling. Sirien glared at me once, and then she got into her carriage.

For some reason, he seemed to be in a very bad mood. You seem very angry.

I couldn’t understand why Sirien was angry at all.

From afar, Baron Isquente came running in, waving his hand.

“Everyone! I did it! Since it was recognized as an urgent matter, I decided to get inspected first. Let’s move forward! Huh? “Where have you gone, saint?”

“I heard you’re going to sleep so don’t wake me up. “I guess I was very tired.”

“I see. Well, it wasn’t a smooth journey. I already found some good accommodations for you! hahahaha, you can look forward to it!”