Episode 55
But for some reason, it seemed that ‘she’ recognized me before me.
“… … A demon in a warlock? oh? Ohhhhh?!”
someone has come I tried to ignore it because I wanted to get into an argument, but that wouldn’t be the case.
A somewhat curious gaze.
And her eyes widened slightly in surprise.
blonde haired girl.
Her silver eyes stare this way, blatantly staring at my face.
Even the physical distance comes closer.
“what?”
I couldn’t stand it because it was a bit burdensome, so when I asked, the girl took two steps back and smiled awkwardly, as if she wanted to take it.
“Oh, excuse me. I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere.”
“… … It must be an illusion. At least it’s the first time I’m talking directly. Saint Alpine.”
The reason I responded without panic was that I had already figured out her true identity.
Camilleas Goddess Church.
The Congregation of Saints, which can be said to be the core of the church.
The saints who are said to have been selected and nurtured mainly from the great saints.
One of them was admitted to the Imperial Academy for some reason.
She is Saint Alpine Syleidnil.
“… … Right?”
If you confidently call her name and say no, she will be ashamed and run away, but that won’t happen.
“Aha.”
For some reason, her silver eyes seemed to sparkle.
“I shouldn’t be proud of it, but… … . It must be something that cannot be hidden.”
“huh? What are you hiding when?”
“Because a saintess shouldn’t call herself a saint by nature.”
you are calling now
The school uniform was openly altered in the form of a nun’s uniform, and a cross was decorated on the neck.
Even when he was talking to me, he was deliberately acting to make it visible.
“… … No, is there anyone you don’t know?”
There were rumors that the saintess was attending the academy from the beginning of her entrance.
Even more so, the fact that he himself was bragging about it.
“Let the world know the name of the goddess! The Lamb of God who realized the divine power to save all things! That is our saintess!”
“Ah yes. yes. You must… … .”
Let’s just give it a rough guess.
As he introduces himself and unleashes his divine power, a pure white light shines behind him like a light.
Really unnecessarily dazzling!
… … It must be a sight to use divine power in the most unholy way in the world.
(Church kids these days… they’re amazing.)
Even Emily was dumbfounded.
At first, even this guy, who felt divine power and was instinctively wary, was shocked by his eccentricities.
that’s a saint
Ironically, the guys in this world who are named saints have two main aspects.
One literally embraces divine power and preaches the word of God to the world with charity and sometimes resoluteness.
and another one.
“Whoa… … . If you need my divine power, please let me know anytime. draft.”
“Considering… … Try it. Maybe that day will never come. Why is the warlock looking for it? You want to die?”
The world’s largest eccentric group.
The nuisance idols of the church, who break through all difficulties with their fists and divine power, instead of praying, they come to the stage and have flashy accidents as if they were having a festival.
That is the Congregation of Saints.
There are people who offer prayers at church, but somehow it seems that there are no believers in the Congregation of Saints.
(I don’t think the saint that noona remembers was like this.)
“Emily, what you remember is common sense from at least hundreds of years ago.”
Anyway, this is the current saintess.
“Rather than that, this is a warlock. Can I talk to you pretending to be friendly?”
“Times have changed. Apparently, in the past, there was an era when evil black magicians and demons controlling them shared fists with saints.”
(…there is no such thing.)
Emily muttered in bewilderment.
“Right now, if the law of the empire recognizes warlocks and abides by that law, dark magic will also become the knowledge that saves people.”
“It’s a theory.”
“Of course, our shining fists will judge if we deviate from human duty.”
“At least I won’t have any trouble.”
“Anyway, Elcia called a guest, so I didn’t expect it to be you.”
“I just came empty-handed because I was told to come over.”
“okay. Then the business will be with her, so I shouldn’t take up too much time.”
After saying that, Alfine said, ‘Let’s talk again next time’ and left somewhere.
(By the way, I knew the name of that child, Xian, but is it really the first time I met him?)
“Because these days, if you pay close attention to the rumors about me, it’s a name worth hearing. There’s nothing strange about it.”
It’s strange that he remembered my name, but I don’t see anything strange about it.
‘It’s probably nothing to worry about.’
Even at the time of the game, it was not an exaggeration to say that the saintess’ affinity was a capybara that emits almost divine power.
Anyway, that divine power idiot shouldn’t have to worry about it now.
Anyway, there’s a different person who called me here because of a business.
“hmm? Wasn’t there Alpine a little while ago? Did you know each other?”
The culprit finally appeared.
“Come on. draft. It was a sudden invitation, so I thought I couldn’t help but decline it, but thank you for coming.”
A girl with an outspoken yet stern tone of voice is giving a welcome message.
senior year.
“Elcia… … . No, would it be better to call you Princess Liolate?”
“Does not matter. I’m not particularly a member of the empire’s social circle, so there’s no need to forcefully set an example.”
A word that can be said to be hearty in a way.
In a way, it can be said that it is not aristocratic.
However, as much as the confident smile was the lofty pride and confidence, and the face and eyes that were confident in one’s skills.
That’s Elcia.
“Isn’t he a man who has been able to beat the royal family of other countries without hesitation? I don’t care if you say it comfortably.”
“That’s right, it’s an honor.”
“Above all, my ‘friends’ who were invited here are also comfortable with me, so there is no need to feel pressured.”
“… … friend.”
I glanced around, rolled my eyes, checked again, and muttered faintly.
For some reason, the saintess I ran into a while ago was pretending to pray under the shade of a tree.
“Your friend is very special.”
“… … Even though she looks like that, she’s the quietest among the saints.”
sadly true
Averting her gaze, Elcia immediately brought up the main topic.
“Say the conclusion. Xian, do you have any intention of coming under me?”
“huh. doesn’t exist.”
Resoluteness itself!
I answered immediately without even thinking about it.
Even Elcia was at a loss for words for a moment.
“I wanted you to worry about it.”
“I guessed what you were going to say at the time I was called. I had enough time to think about it in the carriage.”
Elsia had her eyes on the individual as well as the country.
With the same feelings as those in power who covet talented people.
“Only a commoner… … . They would say that they would make me a clique without even knowing where I came from.”
“Don’t be shy. You wouldn’t know your position and values yourself.”
“Hmm… … .”
My position and values.
“Sian, your talent is proven. I’m sure I’m not the only one keeping an eye on it.”
And it must have been at that time that Elcia made up her mind to bring me in.
Dungeon incident.
“Sian, no one doubts that you helped solve the case.”
“The report said that Lisetta-senpai was the main one?”
“Lizetta Belkenil? She says she told about your exploits to those who asked.”
… … That senpai is true, there is a certain degree of honesty in a person.
“Above all, I have enough eyes to judge people. Obviously Xian, you have skills.”
“I’m so embarrassed.”
Although she acted sly, Elcia didn’t show any signs of caring, as if she didn’t care.
No matter what you say on the outside, don’t be fooled by it.
I only directly evaluate and judge based on my feelings.
“Again, do you have any intention of coming under me?”
“I repeat, it is not a concern.”
“Why? Xian, I have already heard your hopes for success.”
“Get out… … . Well, I did say that.”
He talked about it so much, but he still doubted who had told her, and there was nothing he could do.
It must be Anila Swin!
Yes, I hope to get ahead
I will change my future, where my stomach is pierced through success and success again.
I believe that wealth and power will be my armor!
“Then, coming under me would be more advantageous for that success?”
“… … I don’t know if that makes sense.”
After graduating from the academy, Elcia will definitely reveal her presence in her family, the Duke of Lioleate.
Maybe she will succeed the duchy.
Leaning on her clique means lining up for her.
“I’m sure it’s a wise decision to accept your offer.”
“Are you saying that and still rejecting it? why?”
“Why do you say no? It’s because you’re misunderstanding the meaning of success I’m talking about.”
“Are you getting the meaning wrong?”
Elcia frowned as if she couldn’t understand.
It deserves it.
The career she thinks of and the success I think of must be different.
“I just want to have a big meal comfortably and have fun after graduation.”
“… … what?”
I blankly blink my eyes and wonder.
‘I hate working!’
The effort and investment now is to lead an unemployed life someday.
In my teens, I worked hard to build up my specs, and from my 20s onwards, I will live pathetically.
Isn’t that a great life plan?
“That… … Can you say success?”
“Everyone has a different set of values.”
From her point of view, who prioritizes aristocratic thinking and meritocracy, talent must be used.
The sense of honor to contribute to the family, and furthermore, to the empire, must be firmly established.
It’s not that it’s not good. not great It’s definitely a wonderful life.
“But it’s not my taste.”
“star… … It’s me… … . You’re weirder than you’ve heard.”
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“Are you speaking in front of me? get hurt.”
“It is not persuasive to say it with a smile.”
geeks are good
The weirder you are, the more you think it’s the law to live freely.
I want to be a weirdo in the future. I, Xian, sincerely think so.
“Right. If so, are you willing to cooperate even if it is not my faction?”
“Cooperation?”
At the point of rejection, the business ends with that! I thought it was, but surprisingly, it seems that I still have lingering feelings.
“Your skills are highly valued. If so, why don’t we cooperate as classmates, even if not as factions?”
“I am not interested.”
of course refuse
“I already have an appointment.”
“You mean Celidia Milonil of the Spiritual Art class.”
Got it right?
“Perhaps he doesn’t fit well with you, Elcia. So refuse.”
I also have no reason to cooperate with Elcia.
In order to clear Chapter 2 of the main scenario in an ideal way, you have to follow my instructions.
However, Elcia will put her own point forward.
You don’t have to have two heads.
Because of conflicts of opinion, I can’t have Elsia as my companion.
“I’ll probably disagree with you, Elcia.”
“Right… … . Is that what it means?”
A two-headed snake only has its body torn apart.
“It’s hard to give up.”
Elcia’s eyes narrowed. I wondered if he was offended by what I said a while ago, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.
are you interested?
“I think we need to change our policy.”
“policy?”
“Sian, I judged that I understood your personality. Even if it would be difficult to attract them right away, I thought it would be possible to appease them gradually.”
“I don’t think I’m a communicative person.”
“That’s exactly what I said. … … hmm? Do you usually say that to yourself?”
But it didn’t feel like giving up.
“Sian, you told the foolish Prince Willot, right? Are you unwilling to listen to the words of those weaker than you?”
“uh? Did you?”
It felt like my skin was tingling for some reason.
The atmosphere will change.
As an analogy, should I call it a sense of victory?
“Sian, isn’t the reason you don’t feel like following me because you think I’m weak?”
“How are you? that is… … It happens.”
The words you said back then go round and round and come back to me like this. This is why you have to be careful with your words.
The snout is square.
I’ll have to be more lenient.
“It happened that there hadn’t been a combat class lately. It was a pity that the opportunity did not come.”
Intention is clear.
“Sian, would you like to make a bet?”