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After waking up, Faby rubbed her eyes and took in the darkening sky outside.

When did I fall asleep? I must have lost consciousness while directing the restoration of the Holy Land, where my last memory was destroyed.

Seriously, I can’t do anything right. Since Lady Yeong-ae is out for the reunion, I should be the one taking her place.

As she staggered to get up with a sigh, Faby felt someone press down on her shoulder.

“Get some rest. There’s no need to rush.”

Faby suddenly turned her head and let her guard down at the warm heat.

“Young-ae, have you finished your reunion with your great lord and mother whom you have longed for so much?”

“…You don’t look surprised? I thought you’d be more excited if it was Fabi.”

“I don’t know if it would be different for someone else. It’s completely understandable that Youngae-nim inherited the dignity of the person she gave me.”

Everyone who participated in the Battle of the Holy Land learned that Lucy was Armadi’s child.

The moving reunion that took place at the site of a miracle made even the most oblivious person recognize their relationship.

People were surprised to learn that the Lord’s apostle was actually a demigod, but their confusion did not last long.

Lucy has always shown everyone her extraordinary abilities.

They have taken for granted things that mere mortals would never be able to do.

If it’s Lucy like that, then it’s understandable even if she has the status of a demigod.

“I almost regarded Youngae as a god. Why would I be surprised?”

“I’m telling you this in advance just in case, but if you come running at me crying like a fanatic, I’ll run away right away.”

“Hoohoo. Don’t worry, Youngae. Didn’t you tell me? No matter what Lucy Allen is, her essence doesn’t change.”

Even if it was now revealed that Lucy was a demigod, nothing would change for Faby.

It is certainly surprising that Youngae has the status of a god.

But the reason I like Youngae is not because of her extraordinary qualities.

I like the nobility and goodness that he has shown so far.

I used to be mistaken about that, but not anymore after making several mistakes.

“Young-ae is my precious friend. No matter what happens, that will never change.”

I want to stand by Young-ae Jeon’s side. I want to spend time with this person, not just admiring her and praying from afar.

So, I will not be Yeong-ae’s follower, but rather Yeong-ae’s friend.

Just like it has always been.

The smile that Faby was showing now was softer than when she decided to do something for Lucy someday.

Lucy, who had been quietly looking at Faby’s smile, soon smiled lightly and crossed her arms.

“Then you won’t even pray to me?”

“That’s a different story.”

“What’s different?”

“As the face of the church that gave us, we must worship the Lord and His apostles. We cannot make excuses as we are supposed to be an example to everyone, right?”

“Is that so?”

“It’s a bit too new to talk about now. To those who have already been on the battlefield, Youngae is an object of worship.”

Pavie told the truth about what she saw.

Those who prayed with tears in their eyes.

The knights who passed on all the glory of victory to Lucy.

Mercenaries who were delighted at the fact that they were standing on the battlefield with God.

People were crying because they lost the jewelry with Lucy on it.

“I think it would be a good idea to prepare yourself mentally in advance. Because wherever Young-ae goes, she will be cheered on.”

“That sounds really horrible.”

“Once you get used to it, it’s fine in many ways. It’s quite enjoyable when people approach you with kindness first.”

“I hate it! I really hate it! It seems like perverts like that will be mass-produced!”

“…um.”

Pavie would say that things would usually work out well, but this time, that wasn’t the case.

Because the odds of what Lucy was worried about coming true were just too high.

Among those who were standing on the battlefield at the time, there were many who looked dangerous. We should see it as an unavoidable disaster.

“Reputation. I must lower my reputation. I must destroy my dignity at all costs!”

“I think it would be easier to fight Agra one more time.”

“Why don’t you just say something nice in times like this?! Faby, you’re good at that!”

“But I can’t lie to Young-ae.”

“I’ll let you, so just tell me a white lie!”

Seeing Lucy’s weeping face, Faby felt certain that her curse had been lifted.

Even after gaining freedom of expression, Youngae still had an unnatural confidence.

But not now. Young-ae shows a lively expression like a girl of similar age.

Perhaps even more vivid expressions than those of ordinary people.

It’s surprising that such an honest and lively person couldn’t express all his emotions.

How difficult it must have been for you. How painful it must have been for you. How heartbreaking it must have been for you to lose the last person who understood you.

“Ahhh. Okay. I’ll just worry about this later. I don’t want to think about it right now. Thinking about it won’t give me any answers.”

“That’s true too.”

“So I’m going to point out what’s bothering me right now. Faby. How long are you going to call me Young-ae?”

“…Huh?”

“You said we were friends? Why do you keep using formal terms when we’re friends?”

“That’s…”

Faby’s eyes trembled slightly at Lucy’s comment.

Is it really okay for someone like me to call Young-ae by her name properly?

I decided to stand next to her, but I don’t think it’s okay to be so formal as to call her Lucy.

“What the heck. You’re saying I can’t do it while calling me by my name? Huh? You’re just friends in name only, but in reality you’re nothing?”

“Huh!? No! No way! I always…!”

“Okay. Who can’t just say that? Oh~ That’s right. The idiot in front of me is a hopeless fool who can’t even do that?”

Father. Should I call you?

…

Calm down, Faby. You’ve done it before.

There’s absolutely nothing you can’t do. It’s just stupid to get nervous about something like this!

It doesn’t make sense that I, who have stood before the evil god Agra, can’t do this!

“Or are you trying to make me mad on purpose? Did you enjoy being bullied like that? Should I use you as a chair again?”

“I will! I will! I will do it!”

“I see? Then do it. You said you could do it?”

“Ugh…”

Faby, who hid her reddened face under her hands, took a deep breath for a long time before suddenly raising her head.

“ru. ru. ru. lucy.”

“Huh? What did you say? It’s so small I can’t hear you?”

“Lu. Lucy!”

“One more time.”

“Lucy! Lucy! Lucy! Is this okay!?”

“Phew. Phyahahaha. Yeah. You’re good at it. You idiot.”

Lucy, who was giggling, approached Faby, who didn’t know what to do, and naturally sat down next to her.

“Paybee. You don’t have to worry about your duties or anything anymore. Our idiot mommy is going to be here for a while anyway. So just relax. You’ve been living like you’re being chased up until now.”

Then he took Faby’s hand in his own small hand.

Her rough hands, as slender as her appearance but still showing the marks of hardship, were filled with genuine concern.

“I’m not the only one who lost a normal childhood. Faby. You too. Because of our incompetent mom, you suffered. I want to give you your childhood back now.”

To Youngae.

…No. That’s what Lucy was thinking.

I too am a victim like you.

A person who has lost the happiness that he should have felt as a child.

So now you have to be happy. Now that everything is over, you have to help them shake off what they’re carrying on their backs.

“There are things Lucy doesn’t know about me either.”

“Ha. What don’t I know?”

“I’ve already been compensated.”

Lucy and I are different.

Lucy, who spent her childhood in the contempt of others, and I, who laughed under the name of a saint, cannot be the same.

I won’t say that I haven’t had my fair share of challenges.

I wouldn’t say that the misfortunes that filled my childhood were light.

But I have been duly compensated for my hard work.

From the time I started attending the church you gave me until now, I have lived in an abundance of happiness.

“So I will continue to work as a saint of the church that has given me. To repay all that I have received so far.”

It’s not that I hate living my daily life.

Just imagining the time spent laughing and chatting with my friends makes me happy.

But still, I cannot abandon the duty I have.

I am one of the chosen representatives of the great Lord.

I am a believer who hopes that the land saved by Lucy will be filled with happiness.

A saint who started out as a liar and eventually became real. Lucy is the one chosen by Armadi.

I will never let down the expectations that have been placed on me so far.

Lucy rolled her eyes as Pavie spoke her mind.

“That’s how it turns out.”

“Huh? Did you know?”

“Of course I know. You never compromise on these things.”

“Ahahaha. I guess I can’t get ahead of Lucy.”

“So I prepared some kind of answer.”

“I wonder. Is this what Lucy prepared to persuade me?”

“If you don’t rest, I won’t rest either.”

“…Huh?”

“If you want me to enjoy my daily life comfortably, then don’t do anything either.”

Uh. Uh-huh?!

That. That!

Lucy! That’s too much! Taking yourself hostage!

“Why? I just think the same as you. ”

“Lucy and I are different!”

“So what? Are you saying I’m wrong?”

“That’s not it. But that’s not it.”

Lucy shook her head with a hollow laugh as Faby shook her eyes, unable to do anything.

“I’m not telling you not to do anything, you idiot. I’m telling you to just take it easy.”

“Is that so?”

“But when I ask you to play, you’ll throw everything else away and come to me. Got it?”

“Of course! If it’s what Lucy says, I’ll run from the other side of the continent!”

“There’s no need to go that far.”

Lucy got up from her seat with a light laugh and looked at Faby, hiding her fidgeting hands behind her back.

“Thank you for supporting me all this time. I can’t tell you how much I trusted you because you were by my side.”

“Me too, Lucy. I am who I am because of you.”

“Okay, I’ll be going now. Good night.”

“I’ll think of a way to reduce my praise for Lucy until we meet again.”

“Haha. Yeah. I hope a good method comes out.”

After Lucy disappeared with a flurry of fairy wings, Faby, left alone in the room, tried to clasp her hands together as was her custom, but then lay down on the bed again.

There is no need to pray until today.

Because even God needs free time.