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The Prince and the Saint and the Wardrobe (10)
that time-
No, maybe not that time.
“Lady, hurry up!”
“Come this way, knight!”
The village of Mancrans was bustling and bustling today.
All the residents looked very excited.
Large men were heading to the temple carrying pots and cloths on their backs.
Princess Marguerite Diop was always working unpaid work amongst them.
He looked very happy on the outside, though he was on the inside.
There were people who put tall ladders on each road and put decorations and flowers on them.
There was a hint of effort, but to Kristel, everything was lifeless and dull.
Neither yellow nor purple, strangely enough, could not attract her attention.
Maybe it’s because I know someone more beautiful than that?
The holy stone in the inner pocket was half empty.
After receiving this, Cain drew ten more lines on the bedroom wall.
“Come on, let’s get in line. Stand in line!”
“Hahaha, you were in too much of a hurry. The shoelaces are untied.”
“What kind words will Eta-sama say today?”
“You baptized our youngest child. The father-in-law was so excited that he couldn’t even sleep!”
All those who entered the temple were dressed more than usual.
It was a larger village than Eights Village over the mountain behind the Imperial Palace, so when people gathered, the number seemed to be quite large.
Kristel chewed the straw and carried a basket of fried fish (key ring or kibelling).
Come to think of it, I wondered where the large joints come from for fish or meat.
There is a river nearby, but I haven’t even seen it, and the barns here are all empty.
The only Masorago was Doria and Charlemagne, who came from outside. Both were still in good health.
Could it be some evil black magic that caused the kitchen to overflow with ingredients?
“Stack it here. No, not there!”
“You have to build it this way to become a tower!”
“·················ogue.”
Cain walked, staring at the food in the basket.
It was clear that it had just been fried, but strangely no appetite.
Neither the fragrant smell of oil nor the strong smell of sauce touched her.
But the prince will eat well. Because I’m the type of person who doesn’t hide anything except for the taste.
. . . will be fine. Because we are strong people without us.
– Tiktok, gurgling!
“Child! Everything fell apart because of you!”
“Idiot. Why aren’t you listening?”
“sorry······.”
Stop. Ga-in turned to the young cry and wet voice.
In the front yard of the temple, I saw children sitting around and building stone towers.
Maybe about eighteen years old?
Judging by the fact that they had one ribbon around their neck, it seemed like these guys were also attending the Holy Moon Night sacrament, which I didn’t know, but I never had it in the Empire.
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One of the children did something wrong, and the stone tower was in a state where one corner was slanted.
“I don’t know, you make it again!”
“Sorry. I was trying to make it prettier…”
In a moment, tears flowed into Aarongji’s cheeks. Kristel recognized the girl immediately.
It was a child who once ran away from here in the backyard with a shiny blue-white powder on the back of my hand.
After all, he was a ferocious kid who would occasionally hide behind the fence and spy on me.
What······. That kid must have worked hard on his own. For me that day, and today while building a stone tower.
“When we fight, Santa Claus does this guy.”
I don’t want to wear it to the children’s play, but since it’s no longer a play atmosphere, I thought I’d need an adult at this point.
At some point, Ga-in felt that she wanted to be a ‘good person’.
This was a goal she had in mind after becoming Isabelle’s daughter.
No, maybe after becoming friends with the prince.
If not, was it right after waking up from ‘Kristel’?
It was a task that I hadn’t even thought of because I was so busy with reality when I was living as ‘Ham Ga-in’.
It was extremely difficult to be a good person not only to protect oneself, but also to be a good person to others.
I did not know the standard and it was difficult to set the standard. However, there were also certain facts that seemed to be grasped.
If you were a prince, you would have tried to lighten the mood of these children.
would never have passed
“Who is Santa Claus?”
“Given friend.”
It was a lie that was close to dripping, but the children’s eyes grew to the size of a big drop.
He was nervous as if he was getting information once at the table, and his vigilant gazes were subtly stinging.
Ga-in smiled like a grown-up and gestured towards the basket.
‘You can eat it. It’s your deal anyway.’ Then the kids hesitantly grabbed the strobe blah blah (roughly a waffle) and whether it was a spectacle or speculus (roughly a cookie).
Also, there is no business in food.
“Why don’t you eat fried fish and only eat sweets?”
“I hate garlic sauce.”
“It tastes spicy.”
The children mumbled with their little lips.
But the girl who gave Kristel Light Powder was an exception.
The little boy bravely stretched out his bracken hand, dips the fried fish in the sauce, and ate the waffles as well.
Tears-soaked cheeks dried quickly. The dazzling blue eyes gleamed.
As I watched it, I felt like every corner of my heart was shattered.
“After all, if you know art, you know taste. Look at this, you made a nice stone tower.”
“·················ogue.”
“Is your aunt from the Empire? But it’s fashionable these days. A little crooked, a little out of balance. This is so cool!”
“·················ogue.”
The children’s eyes slowly gathered on the girl.
However, it wasn’t like I was criticizing or humiliating like before, so it was a feeling of ‘I saw you again’.
The expressions that were clear like a stream were cute and made me laugh.
Kristel asked something that no one else had asked here.
“What’s your artist friend’s name? My aunt is Kristel.”
“This is Julus.”
“I live with Grandma Anemari!”
“Julus can read the Bible. Very clever!”
“I told you I was an idiot earlier, you idiot.”
The children chimed in again.
I knew that Grandma Anemari was the guardian, but I didn’t know that Yulus was such a gifted person.
Kristel patted the entrance to the temple, listening to the chatter of sparrow-like children.
From the other side, Priest Eta was walking lightly.
It was as if the moon was rising in the harmless sea, where there were no celestial bodies.
A long priest’s robe fluttered beneath a sensual gown that showed off shoulders and arms.
Her hair, which was carefully covered with a black hood, was still there, but other than that, she was beautifully decorated like a superstition.
His cheeks and lips were red, and the white backs of his hands were as smooth as marble. It was like a bride getting married.
The person she crossed her arms with was a handsome man who was never pushed away.
“·················ogue.”
“·················ogue.”
Cedric had been staring at Kristel for a long time.
He looked like he was going to kill someone, and his mind seemed fine.
Ga-in hurriedly made a walnut on her chin and looked away.
The sound of heavy footsteps and light footsteps passed carelessly behind her.
Chimi couldn’t contain her emotions.
“Large…….”
You can’t laugh, Ham Ga-in! You mustn’t shout it out loud.
‘Our Benz is alive!’ You can’t boo this. no way!
“Aunt Kristel…. Do you want to build stones?”
He opened his eyes and raised his head. Yulus smiled bashfully and handed a small gravel.
“You just need to write the first letter of your name and the first letter of your last name here. If you put it on the tower and pray hard, the moon will grant your wish.”
“We did it all! I did two!”
······huh?
“moon? Isn’t it God?”
“yes. Eta did it. They say you need the power of the moon on holy moon nights.”
“…Then, isn’t it just a sacrament of words, not an event for the Lord?”
Kristel asked softly. Somehow, the residents did not respond.
It didn’t take a day or two for them to be consistent with my questions in an ambiguous manner, but this time, I felt particularly cheap.
The prince said that Eta was only preparing for today.
I haven’t talked to her much – what do you wish for – but I guessed that his purpose would be revealed on the holy moon night.
Kristel silently gave strength to her forehead.
It is certain that Eta is a priest of the Orthodox Church.
In the meantime, I’ve seen her praying in the temple many times.
However, ‘Seongwol Night’ is not an event to serve God.
Then, why is the whole village preparing for it?
What is it, local beliefs? Are those things merged?
“The sun is the western pupil of Ju-Jin, and the moon is the eastern pupil of the Lord.”
Yulus whispered as he engraved his own spell with a pointed stone. Cain rolled her water-colored eyes.
“Uh uh… You might see it that way.”
“The sun doesn’t rise at night, so you closed your western eyes. But if there is no moon, that means you closed your east eye for a moment. It’s a deal to rest because you’re tired.”
“Ahh.”
“You said it was a good day when you closed your eyes. This is Eta.”
The girl’s breasts moved gently.
The sound of children’s laughter went up and down the back of their ears like a slide.
Kristel stared blankly at the gravel lying on her palm.
Another child gave her her share of the spiky stone.
‘Before the sacraments begin, the tower must be completed, Aunt!’ His voice was just clear.
·······Why are you commemorating the moment when the Lord God closed his eyes?
Didn’t these people like the gaze of God?
“·················ogue.”
-cook! cook! Kok Kok!
Cain carefully engraved the letters on the gravel.
The children waited for her work with their eyes shining brightly.
This was just the beginning.
*
A temporary barracks was built on the empty lot of Mankrans Village.
The messenger heading to the martyr ran at full speed.
“Part 1 and Group 2!”
Sir Elizabeth Mutte was a pillar of the empire, inheriting the momentum of her mother and the prudence of her father.
The swordsman’s gray eyes scrutinized his subordinates with moderation.
His short hair looked like a sharpened blade.
“You collect as many haloweeds as possible from the sacks you have provided. This will be studied by Marquis François Duheme and the wizards, and the results will be reported to His Majesty the Emperor. So, keep the leaves and roots intact, and be careful not to mix with other plants. It is fatal to the human body, so do not ingest it by mistake!”
“Yes, Sir Frameless!”
The imperial army, lined up straight as if measured with a ruler, shouted loudly.
Red mana fluttered like a curtain around the white mask.
“Groups 3 through 6! You search the village by dividing it into 4 districts. Make me search the bottom of the well, the basement of the temple, and even the roof of the windmill. If you see any traces of the Crown Prince or two, report it immediately!”
“Yes!”
“Articles 7 and 8! You dig beneath the halos on the outskirts of town. If relics or remains are found, unconditionally stop work and report it!”
“Yes, Madame!”
“Groups 9 through 11! You take on the heavy responsibility of escorting the royal family and us. When the New Guild Army approaches, they must fire with a strong focus on the wizard, but the opponent does not respond, and the white flag…”
I was standing in the middle of the flower garden, looking at her strong back.
The autumn sunlight was supremely clear, and the fog-free air was refreshing.
But his stomach was upset, and he roared as if he was on a plump boat.
‘I take orders!’ Soon, the soldiers dispersed in unison.
François and Sir Elizabeth were seen conversing.
“Haloweed is very different from Sunflower.”
Sir John spoke without warning. Duke Fabrice and I listened quietly to the explanation.
“The sunburst is . . . . It is known as a precious medicinal herb to the people of the New Kingdom. Sir Michel Mutte also said.”
“yes. Its detoxifying and regenerative powers are amazing.”
As soon as I answered, the man smiled bitterly.
“you’re right. Halo on the other hand has strong narcotic properties.”
“Oh my God.”
“·················ogue.”
Fabrice washed my face, and I closed my eyes tightly.
The gods pulled tight their pants crotch. ‘What is a drug?’ as if asking
“However, they are only found in the deep mountains, and there are only a few of them, so it is rare to be dangerous. Regardless of the status, it is also sold at a high price because it is treated as a precious painkiller.”
“An antidote and pain reliever. It’s a subtle balance.”
At the Duke’s words, the Paladin nodded.
“I saw the group for the first time. I never thought I would be able to create such a huge fog… I didn’t even think of it.”
“Is it fatal for a paladin?”
I asked quickly.
My eyes were dizzy and I was suffocating. The feeling of falling all the time without a floor was clear.
My heart was pounding and my heart was pounding.
The scene where blue-white grains of light were swimming in the clear tea water stirred my vision.
With all my might, I held on to the sword and the storage.
I thought I forgot it all, damn it.
“What happens when you are exposed to a lot of fog like before? Drugs, that’s dangerous. Addiction can harm your health, and if you do it wrong—”
“Sir, please calm down.”
“If there is an etheric disturbance and you suffer from tinnitus, headaches, or shortness of breath, you cannot control yourself. Is there any workaround other than getting it out of the way? Kristel may be fine, but the other two will be different. Especially Cedric has a bowl,”
“pee. A strong paladin would be fine.”
A firm voice rang in his ears.
Whoops-! The cold, soft wind like ice cream cooled the heat.
It was then that my nose cleared up a bit. I took a deep breath and looked at Sir John.
For a moment, he looked very painful.
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Oops, I didn’t mean to feel guilty…
“It’s really okay. And both herbs have additional functions for the clergy.”
As I was about to part my lips, he took my horse’s head.
“As you know, halophytes help to activate pure ethers and inactivate special ethers, while halos have the property of ‘mimicking’ the ethers.”
“Are you imitating?”
– Chia?
Perry, who was tormenting Sir John’s boots, flapped his ears.
The paladin continued speaking with a completely normal attitude.
“Actually, it mimics the energy of pure ether. It can be used as a placebo for paladins who do not have a priest and are in urgent need of ether. A powerful paladin sharply distinguishes the difference from the real thing… It will be easy to accept up to the priest level.”
“Huh…”
Fabrice and I let out a sigh of admiration. at that time,
“No way!”
From the other side, Sir Elizabeth made a loud noise. We looked back at her, startled.
Even from afar, I could see the look on his friend’s face and the atmosphere around him.
François was holding a wide slate in his gloved hands, and Duot, a search team knight, stood behind them.
We quickly exchanged glances and then strode towards the barracks.
Sir Elizabeth was shaking her head, pale and tired.
“It can’t be, sir. The children in the village must have been playing a prank.”
“No, Elizabeth. Calm down and take a look. Exactly ‘C. Lister’ is engraved. And on the other side…”
He gently turned the slate over. I was startled by the spelling that slowly caught my eye.
It looked like someone had carved out a stone at will.
‘C. ‘Rangbuye’.
“François, what is that… Where did it come from?”
I barely moved my mouth in my white-washed mind. The Marquis slowly opened his eyes.
“There is a stone tower that has collapsed in the front yard of the village temple, and it is said to be a stone slab that is the foundation of it.”
“A stone tower?”
“Yes. It is said that the letters that appear to be initials are engraved on each of the small pebbles. It is reported that only slabs of surnames have been perfectly marked.”
“Well then, here… I mean, my friends are nearby. You couldn’t have gone far. Obviously waiting for rescue,”
“Marquis Serenite.”
Click. The horse’s waist was cut off with a strange sound.
François turned to me, carrying a small object that looked like a pen in his arms.
But Tite could tell that it wasn’t an ordinary pen.
His pale pink eyes fell heavily.
“·······These are the remains of at least Romero.”
I was appalled.
I did not respond and stood stunned.