231 – 231 – Summer. festival. Fireworks #6
231 – Summer. festival. Fireworks #6
There are various festivals in Ludens.
Most of them were festivals honoring the beings called ‘gods’.
Wouldn’t it be because it is natural to hold a festival for the pleasure of the gods as it is an island for the amusement of the gods?
Central Park on Ludens Island.
People are crowded around the magnificent statue installed there.
Probably tourists from the mainland.
The expression on the face of Skadi, the executive committee member, who speaks about personal information in front of them is quite serious.
“The stone statue standing here holding an ax and a sword in one hand is none other than Mars, the god of war. The skeletal goddess over there is Hel, the goddess of death.”
I thought that Skadi, the executive committee member, was an arrogant and hot-blooded guy.
Since it was set to have a high level of faith, it seemed that he was serious about things related to the church or gods without flinching or boiling.
“You all know that this July festival is a day to celebrate and celebrate the victory of Horus, the god of adventure, against the evil dragon that devours the world, right? In that sense, give offerings.”
It was Skadi, carrying a black basket and collecting offerings among tourists.
The jingle, the sound of coins being thrown into the jingle basket is quite nice to hear.
How long have you been together
“You’re quite resourceful, Skadi.”
When the tourists in front of the new statue followed the guide and left, I spoke to Skadi, who was relatively relaxed.
“What is it, Victor?”
“I vaguely knew that you had the talent of a priest.”
“What is a priest? They’re just pretending to be nuns. Do you think a life of wearing a hood on your head, waking up at dawn and praying at night before going to bed would suit me?”
Skadi said cheerfully.
However, life as a nun might suit Skadi better than she said.
Because the ‘Sister Skadi’ outfit that can be obtained as a multi-time bonus is quite popular with people.
“So what’s the matter, Victor?”
“No, I came to ask if this festival is going well without any problems.”
“No problem. until now. But watching the progress of this year’s events, I can’t help but relax. It bothers me that Fimblebert is quiet for some reason.”
“is it.”
“There is exceptionally little information about their leader, Leroy the Wolf, these days. As if you had really fallen asleep. Even the snitches I hired have no contact these days.”
Leroy’s activity has decreased.
Maybe it’s because of my encounter with him?
It could also be because of Orca.
The one leading the Winter Dawn right now is Orca, not Leroy.
However, now that it appears that a large force in Leroy has left, it occurred to me that they were not going to rush into this summer’s festival blindly.
If it was an Orca, it would move only after it was fully prepared.
Because he’s a perfectionist.
“So Victor.”
“What.”
“When are you going to catch the dragon?”
“A dragon.”
“This fireworks festival is an event to celebrate the victory of Horus, the god of adventure and glory, against the evil dragon Apophis. The most powerful of the first generation dragons who sided with Apophis remains on this island.”
“You know the details.”
“It’s strange that you don’t know that. So, if you’re going to hunt dragons, after the festival, the time when Horus’ blessing remains the thickest is the best time.”
“I will refer to it.”
Skadi seemed to be itching to hunt the dragon.
It’s much better than being scared, but I don’t know if I’m having an accident for no reason.
Before I leave, let me ask you one more question.
“I have one last question. How is Therese?”
“It has improved a lot. My memory seems to have come back to some extent. She is still afraid of men with swords. It seems that his intelligence is only about 10 or 12 years old. Go see it sometime.”
“No, that’s done.”
* * *
“Victor, what is it? Everyone is coming to see me at this early hour.”
Ludens Monastery, where Eclair, a priest of the Holy Office and now an apprentice nun, is temporarily staying.
It was difficult to visit because this was mostly a restricted area.
Eclair, now wearing a dark blue nun’s uniform with a hood on her head and a close-fitting feeling, comes to the meeting room and asks me.
“Anything to say?”
“Seeing this, she looks like a full-fledged nun now.”
“yes? It’s still a bit awkward. So what’s up. I came out of a prayer meeting just now, so I have to go in soon.”
Eclair seemed busy.
So, I decided to get down to the main topic.
“If you know anything about people, I want to ask you. His name is Rufus the Great. I heard that about 10 years ago, he served as a priest of the Holy Hwangcheong.”
“Rufus the Great… . It’s the first name I’ve heard of. If you ask the nuns, they might be able to figure it out. I’ll probably be able to tell you later this afternoon or so.”
“I get it.”
Eclair was especially compliant with me, perhaps because of the past incident.
That’s why it’s good to put a ‘debt’ on your mind.
For reference, Rufus the Great was the name of the priest who was in charge of Nike’s final anointing.
If you meet that person, you will know the situation in detail at the time.
“You must not neglect your investigation.”
A little clue might be helpful.
Somehow, it feels like I’m on a quest, so it’s kind of fun.
In fact, work or anything else is fun.
Then something small caught my eye.
The guy saw me too, and he ran quickly.
“It just worked out… ! Chef Viktor is to rescue Arnoi’s balloon from the tree… !”
what a balloon.
When I turned my head, I saw a balloon for a festival hanging high in the trees over there.
Arnoi indignant.
“It is a very nymph-hating tree… ! The tree took away the balloon I bought for 5,000 Renae and wouldn’t give it back… !”
“I see.”
“I was looking forward to showing it to my sisters Ariol, Puipui, and Poipoi… . If we continue like this, we might fly away into the sky… .”
Arnoy seemed to be very sorry that the balloon he had bought with pocket money got caught in a tree.
I know this feeling because I’ve had an eagle kite hang in a tree before.
“This is a quest from Arnoi… . The reward is to receive the support of the nymphs… ! The nymphs’ support is very effective… !”
After all, it’s called unpaid work.
“Wait.”
I climbed a tree
However, when I looked from above, I saw that not one balloon was hanging from a tree branch.
There must have been a lot of guys like Arnoi.
“Here you are.”
I handed over all the balloons hanging from the tree to Arnoi.
That number is five in total.
“It is really amazing that one balloon has increased to five…” ! No nymph has ever had more balloons than this Arnoi… !”
Arnoy was very happy with the five balloons in his hand.
At that very moment, Arnoy’s head rose high and he was at eye level with me.
“Did this Arnoy suddenly grow taller…? ?”
No, it wasn’t that Arnoi was tall, his feet were floating in the air.
The strange mana helium gas contained in the five balloons lifted Arnoi’s body into the air.
Dudungsil.
“hehehehe… ! Arnoi, if you stay like this, you will fly to the sky and become a nymph of the lost thing… !”
I grabbed Arnoi’s side as he was about to be blown away by the wind.
Only then did the boy seem relieved.
“This Arnoy, I’m giving away a balloon for the hard-working chef Viktor… ! It’s important to know that it’s not because you’re useless to this Arnoi… !”
“It’s impressive.”
Having received a surplus balloon from Arnoi, I pondered for a moment.
The fact that I’m carrying a balloon like this is also a bit funny.
“Give Victoriana.”
Yesterday, I left Victoria and went to catch Nike.
Actually, it bothers me a little bit.
So I went to the student council president’s office with a balloon.
Standing in front of the student council president’s office, I feel quite popular.
-About this festival… .
-Notes from the student president… .
Did people come because of the festival?
The student council president of Ludens is busy.
After waiting for such a long time, the door opened after about thirty minutes.
Victoria emerges from among the people pouring out from within.
He looked at my face and gave me a surprised expression for a moment.
Then I open my slender eyes and ask.
“Victor, what is it?”
“I have something to give you.”
I held out the balloon to Victoria.
Then the guy said, “What is this?” in surprise for a moment, then peeks out with a smile.
“What, not even the kids. what a balloon. It is yellow.”
“I left you yesterday. Hit me with this.”
“So what?”
Surprisingly, I readily agree.
I was amazed at everything.
Victorica rubbed her palms on her skirt, perhaps trying to wipe the sweat from her palms.
“Then, shall we go for a short walk to cool off?”
“I get it.”
I hit the road with Victorica holding a balloon.
A walk was just a walk along the sidewalk around the student center, but Victoria seemed to be in a good mood.
“Come to think of it, this is my first time carrying a balloon. Was I still five years old? The balloons just fluttered during the festival in Arclight’s home.”
“I see.”
“I wanted to have one. I couldn’t speak because my father was so scared. When I was young, Cain, my family, only looked scary. Even now, a little bit.”
“It is.”
“But I took it myself. Well, no big deal. What on earth did I want to carry in my hand when I was young?”
Yeah.
It’s just flying around the sky.
But even that would be enough.
We walked the streets with that feeling.
After a long discussion of non-poemous stories, when there was a moment of silence, Victoriaka spoke.
“… Honestly, I think I said harsh things to Mokey Mokey. I never thought you’d be listening through the door.”
“It is. Whatever the outcome, I think we should apologize.”
“I guess so. And what shocked me even more was that you left me there. I even asked you not to go.”
I also kept it in my heart.
I have only one thing to say in this situation.
“If I could go back then, I would go after Nike.”
“… … .”
“However, one thing I can say for sure. If you were in the same situation, I would have left Nike and followed you.”
“Yes, you are that kind of person. Fair and fair… .”
Victoria’s voice trembled slightly. It is difficult to read the meaning of the balloon floating in the air because it was dragged in front of the face to cover the expression.
said Victoria.
“So, have you talked to Mokey Mokey? About the sacrament of finale. how it happened.”
“no. couldn’t I don’t think I even remember that it happened. It’s a bit silly to ask. Don’t say anything stupid either.”
“I can’t even get a story like that out of nowhere. Only my family knows that report of the demise. Seonghwangcheong said that there might have been such a thing.”
“I see.”
If Victoria really hated and disliked Nike, she would have filed a complaint against Nike.
It’s a story about someone who might have come back from the dead.
Seonghwangcheong will be interested.
But Victoria didn’t.
“Do you hate Nike?”
“No, why me? The opposite would be possible. Nike hates me. Nike seems to hate Enio too. No, it seems to hate the world. You said you wanted revenge.”
“That’s right.”
Nike had a debt in his heart.
A debt called ‘revenge’.
This was a debt that was stronger than any other debt and had a high interest rate.
i know very well
“Did I do something wrong? I didn’t even know that such a thing had happened. Just, just because I was born into the Arkwright family, do I have to become a criminal to Moke-Moke?”
Victoria’s question was quite serious.
I also said seriously.
“no. it can’t be your fault In a way, you are also a victim.”
“Viktor, according to what you said, there are victims, but there are no perpetrators. Where there is an effect, there is a cause. If there are victims, there are also perpetrators.”
As expected, Victoria likes certain things rather than general things.
“Let’s attack it. There are perpetrators. Isn’t it the existence that throws the dice?”
“dice?”
An existence that assigns parents and children by throwing dice that determine a person’s future.
That is, God
I don’t know for sure if it’s decided by throwing real dice, but it’s going to be involved to some extent.
It was then.
“Oh, Victor… !”
Someone found me over there.
Then he jumped up and looked at Victoria and me alternately.
“I found out where you were. What are you doing here?”
“It’s Nike.”
“There was also Victoria. hi.”
Nike greeted Victoria first.
Victoria soon sees Nike and responds calmly.
“hi.”
Nike and Victoria met eyes.
I’m all awkward for no reason
what is this.
what’s the situation now
“Hey, Mokey Mokey. What happened yesterday… .”
It was when Victoria was about to say something.
Yellow balloons reflected in Nike’s emerald eyes. Nike asked with her eyes shining with various emotions.
“Are the balloons pretty? I don’t think Miss Victoria didn’t buy it. Where did you get it from?”
“… huh? This, Victor gave it to me.”
“Victor? a balloon? Can I touch it too?”
Shuk-.
Nike holding a balloon in the palm of her hand.
At that moment, I saw the sharp end of the cheap toy ring on Nike’s left hand touching the balloon.
Fang—-!
It was an explosion that seemed to add tension to a peaceful daily life in its own way.
“oh… .”
Nike is confused.
Could it be that I didn’t know it would explode?
“My balloon… .”
Looking at the balloon fragments fluttering and falling to the floor, Victoria for some reason had a very sad and sad expression on her face.