The crystal ball for communication that Olivia Blue brought was relatively expensive.
If the mass-produced crystal ball only had a 1:1 connection, and the expensive one was for storing multiple numbers, this was a product that could make video calls.
-Ah, it’s connected. Mr. Oz. I heard that my appearance is projected, can you see it?
“Looks good. Arrieta.”
-Well, even though I can’t see Oz-sama, if Oz-sama looks at me, even that warms my heart.
“I am honored to hear you say that.”
Arrieta looked more like a hologram than a video call.
It is not a school uniform, but neatly dressed in the priestly uniform of the church.
I’ve seen it a few times, but since the place is a place, it feels much more sacred.
“This… … . It must have been borrowed from the head of the academy.”
-ah! Seeing that he recognizes you at once, it is, of course, Mr. Oz.
“Who else could use this kind of convenient magic?”
It’s definitely convenient, but you need at least the power of an elder-level wizard to make it. And how many elder-level wizards would use their abilities for such a thing?
Even if there were, it would not be easy to obtain because it has a name value.
The church is not extravagant enough to provide something of such value to the blind Arrieta.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that Arrieta’s position in the church is low. It’s just a matter of practicality.
– I heard. You seem to have been working a lot lately. Are you feeling better?
I guess you’ve heard of my recent past. Normally, I would have heard quite a bit of nagging, but now I am confident.
“I am fine. I am in pretty good shape today.”
I’ve been asleep all day, so fatigue is the way to go.
-Well… … . I’m worried though. After all, I can’t tell through the crystal ball. ah! Olivia. Are you still there?
“I am holding a crystal ball. saintess. First of all, it was borrowed from the head of the academy.”
– Oh, it was. Oh yeah… … . How is Oz now? Does Olivia look okay?
I can see Arrieta’s situation, but Arrieta can’t.
It was impossible to detect using divine power as usual, so there must have been no basis for judging other than the voice.
Even if I am okay with myself, that cannot be an objective evaluation.
It’s not like I check myself in the mirror every day, so there are definitely things I can’t judge.
“Compared to the last time I met the saintess, I’m on the thin side.”
-okay… … . Were you too busy to eat?
Look, something has already popped out.
Maybe I’m a little thinner than I used to be.
To be honest, if you look at what you’ve been doing up until recently, it’s strange that you’re not thin.
“Your complexion is fine, though. It seems to be true that I am in good shape.”
-That’s fortunate.
“… … And.”
Olivia looking at me as if judging me, and Arietta listening to it.
In a strange mood, I waited for the conversation between the two to end.
It’s quite unfamiliar because it’s a description of me that I hear from other people’s mouths.
While waiting for the conversation between the two to end.
“… … There’s a kiss mark on the nape of your neck.”
After those words, the sound disappeared from the world.
“… … .”
Don’t be quick to judge. This could be an induction newspaper.
Let’s think. Is there really a kiss mark on the nape of my neck?
Once there is a possibility.
It’s clear that Yang Baek did something while I was sleeping, so it’s no surprise that there are kiss marks.
However, the possibility that this was just Olivia’s mischievous joke cannot be ruled out.
He is basically a strict person, but he is relatively relaxed in front of Arietta.
If that’s the case, if you react to those words here, you’ll be rather suspicious.
Think about it. If there really was such a thing, wouldn’t Luciana Marie have said it before leaving the dormitory?
– Mr. Oz?
“… … .”
No, I really don’t know.
It is an early slope.
I honestly don’t know how to respond. hair is white
What the hell am I supposed to say?
I glanced at Marie with a sidelong glance.
“yes? why?”
still don’t know
I have no idea what the hell this guy is thinking.
It seems impossible to find the answer from her expression.
Then what about Eleanor?
“… … .”
“… … Damn it.”
This time I was able to find the answer.
Eleanor’s empty eyes are telling me the answer.
What the hell did Lucia do without telling me this?
No, considering his personality, he might not have had the courage to point it out. No, but couldn’t I have given you a hint in the middle of the day?
Anyway, even though he wants to be competent, he commits a fatal misjudgment when it comes to important matters.
Not really helpful.
-… … Can the others step aside for a moment?
“All right. Holy Maiden.”
Olivia bowed her head at Arietta’s solemn yet respectful request and began to defeat the leaders.
While being caught by the leaders, he tries to look away from the dark-eyed Eleanor, who is moving away together.
How to overcome the difficulties that are unfolding before your eyes?
-Has everyone backed out?
“I am still there. Holy Maiden.”
-Ah, can Olivia step aside for a moment?
“… … I see.”
Olivia hesitated, disapprovingly, but then put the crystal ball on top of my hand and backed away.
The moment when it was just the two of us.
– I’m sorry.
Arietta pursed her lips and began to express her displeasure.
At least it’s because of her. If it was another guy, he might have taken out his weapon first.
– I’m really sorry.
I really have nothing to say.
– Mr. Oz.
“… … .”
– Mr. Oz. Give me some answers.
“I am listening. Arrieta.”
-Why do you think I called you today?
It’s all about the main point.
No, to be precise, there is a high probability that it is an entrapment investigation disguised as the main point.
“… … Did you have something important to tell me?”
Perhaps the repertoire of reproaches with the nuance that he was flirting with a woman when he had something important to do would begin.
than my karma. Let us humbly accept it.
-There’s that too… … . Actually, I also wanted to have a small talk with Oz-sama.
“… … .”
The attack came from a different direction than expected. But I get it.
Certainly this is more effective.
Instead of a one-sided rebuke, she began to touch on my guilt.
“Kuhm… … . I guess I was a little unkind. sorry.”
-There’s a little bit of that. It would have been nice if they had asked each other how they were, at least in the beginning… … . I’m sure you know what it’s like to be upset.
“… … sorry.”
As much as she has no choice but to be honest with her feelings, she has a great talent for touching people’s guilt.
I feel like I’ve become a piece of trash flirting with other girls, only looking for Arrieta when I need it.
I don’t know what kind of existence I will become if I accumulate more garbage stacks than this.
After that, Arrieta continued to preach despite my light behavior.
In fact, it is no different from a complaint.
He said he wanted to chat, but he seemed to be relieved of his stress.
-Whew… … .
Arrieta let out a deep sigh after pouring out words about what was disappointing me and what was the problem with my behavior.
And from that sigh, the atmosphere softened a little.
-It’s been over 10 years.
“Yes?”
Suddenly, an old story began.
Fortunately, Arrieta, who could be seen through the image, was smiling bitterly.
It seems that he is thinking of changing the subject of the conversation. Well, given her personality, she probably wouldn’t have hated me like this.
I’m thinking of changing the atmosphere.
-The time I waited for Oz-sama. It lasted so long. It was fine though. Because waiting for Oz was fun too.
[Saint of Hope].
According to her nickname, she promised the future with hope in the promise of childhood.
-But what should I say now… … . It’s only been a few months, but I thought I’d like to see it.
Arrieta rubbed her cheek with the palm of her hand as if her face was burning even as she spoke. It’s a cute look.
yes this is correct
This is what Arrieta looks like.
-Have I become weak?
“No, that’s how we became closer.”
-I’m glad then. Oz-sama doesn’t ask me how I’m doing until now even after saying that.
“… … sorry.”
Damn it.
It wasn’t over yet.
I was careless, but something heavy entered the room.
“Hey, how are you today?”
As she pointed out, I first asked for simple regards.
– Uhm… … . Actually I’m a little tired. Because there’s not much I can do. I guess you can’t be here with just your faith.
“Arrieta is doing well. If the pope disappears and there is no noise, it must mean that we are dealing with it wisely.”
-That’s right… … would you?
“That’s right. As a counterexample, the spelling that I am in charge of now is not only noise but also noise.”
At least, how did the country maintain its shape while coaxing the old elders of the Senate?
For now, this was the best.
Originally, it came back to prepare for the invasion of ‘outside beings’, but I think I did a good job with it.
When I was in ＜Spellage＞, the checks from the elders were so severe that it was difficult to handle even a simple task.
Now that I’m away, the tension seems to have eased, and it seems to be running relatively smoothly.
-Hmm, it must be harder for Oz-sama. sorry. Oz-nim must have had a hard time too, but I just said my complaint.
“Not really. Conversation with Arrieta makes me feel at ease. Rather, it’s good that you ask how I’m doing.”
It just became a friendly atmosphere.
But what? The atmosphere would have definitely improved, but the feeling that the trash stack about yourself was going up.
– Mr. Oz.
“Yes.”
After such heart-warming small talk continued for a while.
Arrieta got to the point in a relatively serious tone.
-I found out where the pope’s activities were last cut off.
“… … Would you mind if I tell you that?”
-Originally, it shouldn’t be because it’s a confidential matter, but I can’t help but seek expert advice on this matter. This is the church’s doctor, not mine.
“… … .”
I was honestly surprised.
I never imagined that the Holy See would ask me for advice.
No, I should have imagined it.
I am now the king of ＜Spellage＞. It is an existence that represents the seekers of reason. There will be things in the future that will test that wisdom.
-However, I can’t put a burden on Mr. Oz now.
“Yes?”
-It’s true that you’ve been busy until recently, saying you’re fine today, right? That, too, will be in the present tense.
“… … you’re right.”
Let’s be honest.
I’m having a hard time keeping just one ‘external being’ in check.
My stamina won’t be able to keep up with more than this at the same time.
– So I’ll just tell you this.
Arrieta leaned slightly and covered her mouth with both hands, as if she were about to tell a secret.
Apparently, he thinks of the crystal ball for communication as an ear.
Her look was cute though.
-It seems that King Myeong contacted the Pope near Spellage. Oz-sama also doesn’t know, so be careful.
The content wasn’t cute at all.
* * *
＜Underworld＞
A place that can be said to be one of the destinations for dead souls to reach.
[Pope] Lucia Domine was there now. It’s not like I was kidnapped or threatened.
With her own will, she followed [Myung-King] Thanatos.
“Are there any inconveniences to stay?”
Thanatos also treated Lucia Domine as an honored guest.
It is a situation where two people with incompatible tendencies have signed a truce.
Even one side was the one who committed the terror and the other side was the king of the country who had to face the terror.
“Isn’t it rather strange to think that it won’t be uncomfortable?”
“It will.”
Lucia Domine responded harshly to [The King’s] appearance.
She had always had doubts about Thanatos.
Why did the angel in the beginning escape from God and become the king of ＜Underworld＞?
I questioned that fact and continued my investigation. And she could come to one conclusion.
“This is the only place you can live in ＜Underworld＞, but… … .”
The original angel did not forsake God in the first place.
yeah he… … .
“It will be too bright for you.”
＜Underworld＞ full of scams.
At one of the destinations for the dead, there was a corpse with immense divinity.
Yes, the only god in this world, ‘Ain’, no longer existed.
“But hold on a little longer.”
‘Ain’ is already dead.
Thanatos crossed the middle of the light and pushed a single mirror towards Lucia.
“You, too, would like to see who will be the next ‘Ain’.”
In that mirror, ‘Oz’ and ‘Janus’, unknown ‘monsters’ and… … .
The figure of ‘Arrieta’ was reflected.
so these 4 were ain’successor candidate?