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“… … Nonsense.”
Zyre continued to make similar noises for a long time, as if unable to escape the shock. It is said that it is impossible, that it is said that it is impossible. Then he came to his senses and came up to me and shouted with excitement as if he was about to grab me by the neck.
“How in the world could that be possible! Only the Liberation King, the progenitor of the empire, could do that… … .”
“It’s not.”
“… … What isn’t it?”
After a moment’s pause, Zyre calmed down a little and answered. I laughed out loud when I saw that guy.
“Am I going to grow faster than that Liberator Lloyd Stroud? Well, it’s hard to compare them unconditionally, since they even used magic.”
In fact, this could be asserted. Because I was ahead of the guy I mentioned in the setting in terms of the age at which I reached level 3 and the time it took to rise.
Zyre stared at me, who must have been triumphant, and then looked away.
“… … You sometimes say things that are unlucky.”
“I’m glad it’s not often.”
I think it’s pretty common. It may be that I have a higher standard than normal people, as I myself have said that before without being conscious of it.
Well, that’s why I’m doing this against him.
“Besides, what happened to Layton while I was away? Even those idiots are gathering outside.”
“There was nothing particularly noteworthy. Those guys are probably the hyenas who flocked to hear the news that Layton has improved recently. That’s about it, the vigilantes would have been able to solve it without you.”
“Let’s talk straight. The vigilantes I sent can solve it.”
“Just because you introduced me doesn’t mean you won’t become vigilantes.”
“Well, that’s right.”
I continued to speak, licking my dry lips slightly.
“Anyway, there’s nothing I should know, right?”
“Yes… … I was going to say it, but after thinking about it, something comes to mind.”
“What comes to mind?”
It was just a polite question, so I couldn’t help but be surprised by such an answer.
I don’t know the details of the setting since it was before the start of part 2, but as far as I know, there won’t be any major events happening in Layton right now… … .
So many things have changed, I can’t be sure. As usual, this place was still full of filth and I was making and eating mud cookies.
Since the situation has changed a lot from the original, there must be a difference in what will happen. It’s like the butterfly effect that often appears in movies.
It wasn’t that he wasn’t vigilant about it. The problem is that if you don’t do anything while worrying about it, you’re going to die anyway. It would be correct to say that there was no time to worry.
“Actually, it’s a city job, so I’m doing something… … .”
As Zyre spoke, he looked around.
There is only one group that the guy who leads the Layton vigilantes will notice like that. Unsurprisingly, the soon-to-be talk was exactly what I expected.
“Not long ago, the Kitan Church headquarters sent a few paladins to this place, so it was quite noisy.”
“In the temple of Khitan? Why are they?”
Just because it wasn’t foreseen doesn’t mean it’s supposed to happen.
There’s no need to send paladins to Layton right now, right? It is also a city that was half abandoned in the first place.
Are you going to try to put a spoon on it now that rumors are circulating that you have become wealthy?
That’s what I had in mind. It is natural for people to flock to where money is piling up. We have already prepared a plan to limit the power of the temple. No problem.
But the words that came out of Zyre’s mouth went far beyond my carefree thoughts. The guy still looked like he couldn’t believe it, and he spoke quietly.
“This is still just a rumor… … I heard that there was someone in Layton who was nominated for the Saint of Kitan.”
“… … .”
Those words forced me to remain silent for a while.
It must be two more years before it explodes, right?
* * *
It’s my hometown after a long time, and I stopped by the store first. It’s urgent to figure out exactly what’s going on.
The scenery of Layton, who had come with great anticipation, came in such a rush, and I couldn’t even catch my eye. Maybe it’s better than when it was the old imperial capital, or maybe it’s not.
“So, the rumors are probably true?”
“I am not sure. Since it is a very sensitive issue in that area, security is strict. To be honest, it’s Layton, so rumors like that spread, and if it had been in another city, I wouldn’t have known that the Paladins were dispatched.”
It’s a place that is completely out of interest, so it sounds like it’s gotten more attention. If it had been another city, there wouldn’t have been such a fuss over the dispatch of a few paladins.
Whether you like this or not.
I took a deep breath and asked Mr.
“Is there absolutely nothing known about that saint candidate?”
“Isn’t that natural? It’s a true copy of the saint of Khitan, the largest religion on the continent. Perhaps more difficult to determine than the color of the underwear the Pope is wearing today.”
“I’m not really curious about that.”
Anyway, no one knows yet that Arina is a candidate for a saint.
I leaned back comfortably on the sofa, feeling a little relieved.
It is unknown why the incident that will occur in two years has already occurred, but the situation itself is not bad.
The continent’s perception of Layton would be much better with just the news that the Saint of Khitan came from here.
Isn’t there something like that on Earth? The land where someone was born and the place where someone was born.
The Velia continent is actually a world where the gods perform miracles, so the illusion of such a thing has been added. Perhaps, in addition to the image I had just developed, my bad impression of Layton may disappear.
Not only that. The Kitangyo Headquarters will have no choice but to resume the support they had cut off for Layton. No matter how, we can’t just leave the city where the saint was born, like a bullshit.
As it is the largest denomination on the continent, the amount of support would be enormous. Not to mention the number of people dying from disease or wounds is decreasing. In a way, it’s like the number of doctors is rapidly increasing.
Of course, the amount of influence I can have on the temple will decrease, but… … That much can be tolerated. I have the confidence to control.
For now, let’s just think about the benefits I can get here.
I immediately started discussing with Uncle Bake, who is the de facto leader of the company. About the benefits we can bring and what we should do with this situation.
I thought it would be over soon, but since it was such an important agenda, the meeting took a lot longer than expected.
The sun was in the center of the sky when I arrived, but now the moon is floating in that location.
When Old Bake saw it, he sighed and said to me.
“Most of the things I can do on my own, so why not just go inside? It’s been a while since I’ve been here, but haven’t you been home yet?”
“it’s okay. I’m still the owner of the store, but I’m a little sorry to leave it all to you.”
The old man snorted at my words.
“Sometimes it’s okay to say as if you’ve never given everything up… … . It’s over, so stop! After all, I have nothing to say about this. But aren’t you different?”
“Are you talking about water lilies? You don’t have to worry about that, as I’ve been doing it effortlessly while I’m away.”
“I’m talking about except for water lilies.”
What is left of me except for training?
I thought about it, but nothing came to mind. Is it a side effect of the iron training method? For a moment, I wondered if my life could be like this.
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Master Bake looked at my expression and clicked his tongue.“I already know that you are doing things other than training. I have no idea what the hell they’re up to, though.”
“… … .”
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Maybe I’m talking about things I’m investing or researching for the future.I thought it would be noisy again when it became known, so I handled it quietly, but the level of information power has risen quite a bit. It doesn’t seem like the Noblesse class yet.
Then he pretended not to win and got up from his seat. I didn’t really care, not because I was the problem, but because you seemed uncomfortable.
“Then I won’t refuse any more. If you need my help later, just let me know.”
“Even if you don’t say that, I will tell you. Please stop going in.”
He turns his head so that he can’t see his face.
In any case, grunting without even wanting to meet.
I smiled and tried to leave. But then.
smart.
A knock was heard from the entrance. I was just about to leave anyway, so I just opened the door without saying a word. I didn’t think this would happen, so the employee in front of me looked embarrassed.
“What happen?”
“ah. nah, sorry for being late. It’s no different, I think I need to tell Rian-sama that a guest has arrived… … .”
“A guest? at a time like this?”
I checked it before, but it’s already dark outside. Who the hell is looking for me in the middle of the night?
The staff caught my attention and continued to speak in a nervous voice.
“Actually, you didn’t come here right now. You arrived a long time ago, but you have been waiting all this time.”
“A long time ago?”
“It has been an hour since Rihanna arrived here.”
This means that we have been waiting for over 12 hours.
I was puzzled and asked.
“Then why haven’t you told me yet?”
“that is… … When I told him I was in a meeting with an important matter, he told me not to talk because I would just wait.”
“Still, if it lasted more than a few hours, you should have given me something.”
“… … sorry.”
I don’t think it was that much of a blaming tone, but the employee bowed his head as if he had lost a sin to death.
It seems that it is difficult to deal with a person who is not heard well in the business community, even as the owner of the subject.
That’s why we have to show our faces more often, even if we are forced to.
Instead of blaming the pitiful staff, I sighed lightly and opened my mouth.
“It’s okay, so stop lifting your head. So, who is this visitor?”
“that is… … .”
The employee slowly lifted his head and spoke in a perplexed tone.
“You are the official priest of the Kitan Temple, Arina-sama.”
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