episode_0126

The next day, after feeding Lisia well, I left the tent early in the morning.

“You said it was Father Sacré-Coeur.”

“Yes. Do you know someone?”

“Yes, I looked into things like that separately while I was in college. He is a saint well known for his prophecies. Although it is advice disguised as prophecy.”

“Do you know how advice is usually given?”

“It doesn’t set a specific time, but it does say that it indirectly tells you something that will be helpful later. Sometimes they say that a disaster will hit a certain place.”

The priest apparently asked me to remain seated during my next visit to the Vatican.

Since the Pope had finally gotten involved in the war, he would probably visit at least once, but I still didn’t really know why he had to do such a thing.

“It’s a fact you can’t figure out even if you think about it already. It’s a future that will take some time to reach, right?”

“Yes. Going to the Vatican would be possible only after receiving a clear defeat from Rudolph.”

“Just keep it in your head for now and think about it later. Because there are more important issues than that!”

Lisia walked ahead, speaking in a slightly excited voice.

It has been like this since yesterday. Even when I asked him why, he just put off the answer and said he would tell me later. For now, I gave up on hearing an answer.

“Then… Where should we go now?”

Since this is a wandering saint’s job, I thought he might be in a place where patients would be housed.

I grabbed one of the soldiers guarding the sick people’s quarters and asked.

“Is the priest who came yesterday here? If so, please let me know where you are.”

“You mean Father Sacabambapis? There, you can go back and go to the third tent.”

“Okay, thank you.”

When we arrived, a soldier was coming out in front of the tent.

Although blood was splattered on his pants, his leg was still intact, and he repeatedly bowed his head and spoke to the bride who followed him.

“Thank you, Father. I received great grace. How can I repay this? … .”

“You don’t have to pay me back. Just remember what happened today, and do this kindness to someone later.”

“Ah… … .”

“I’m all better. Let’s go back now. Thank you for treating the ugly guy, Father.”

Although he limped slightly, the soldier was able to walk alone without support.

The priest who was looking at the back immediately turned his head towards us and said.

“I thought you would come soon. And the child too.”

“Hello, Father.”

“Okay, nice to meet you too. Rather, sir, there is no need to stand outside and talk, so would you please come in and sit down for a moment?”

I decided to leave without realizing it. Aren’t there things that only adults can talk about?

I already sang yesterday that I wanted to ask you something personally, so I guess I should protect my privacy.

I shook my head and gently pushed Licia’s back.

“Yes. I’ll be waiting right here Don’t worry, I can talk slowly.”

Lisia looked back at me one last time, nodded her head vigorously, and went into the tent.

I dragged a wooden box nearby. Then he sat down on it and guarded the front to make sure no one came in.

*****

I only had one body to look at everyone’s life.

And I thought that spying on other people’s lives from beginning to end wasn’t a good thing, even if the person involved didn’t know about it for the rest of his life.

So, unless they were involved in something big, they didn’t look into an individual’s life for reasons such as interest.

However, it was a special case in which an exception could be made for a saint.

This is especially true if you are not a fully grown adult, but a child who still needs to be protected.

Children of that age absorbed everything taught like a dry towel, and were so curious that they imitated those close to them.

Of all habits, the most difficult to shake off are those picked up in childhood. The key was who raised it.

In that sense, I was a little worried that the young saint had a knight as her guardian.

It was a kind of prejudice, but it was not just a baseless guess.

Since it is impossible for a mere human being to know the intentions of God, the birth of a saint could also be known only after it took place.

The morning that the saint’s presence was noticed, the first thing the knight encountered was this:

“Sorry, driver. According to the amount you mentioned, there is not enough money.”

“You can’t say that after everything is done. If that happens, won’t we just end up feeling embarrassed for each other?”

“I gave you what I promised before the battle… … .”

“Isn’t there a labor cost that usually follows?”

“That… Please wait a moment. I’ll get the money soon-”

“I have a battlefield to head to soon. If it turns out like this, I can’t help it.”

“Your mercy and patience will be widely praised by everyone. It will definitely be a good reputation for the Lord! So, please, just this week, no, just one week.”

“Secretary.”

“Yes, yes! Please speak, knight.”

“Do you want to know how little I care about reputation?”

“Please wait a moment. I will pay the money.”

In the end, he couldn’t bear to see it and ended up giving the money himself.

People who lived on the battlefield as friends used to become rough like this.

Although there is chivalry, a norm that seeks to correct it, the church also cannot escape corruption, so it loses its persuasiveness and becomes an empty cry.

I looked at the child with some concern and concern, but surprisingly, the driver raised the child well.

Well, aren’t there all kinds of people in the world? Therefore, it was possible for there to be knights who faithfully followed chivalry.

‘I’ll continue with moral education today.’

‘Is this an old story?’

‘Yes, yesterday the main character even told me the part where he hid the silverware next to the bread. Next, let me tell you-‘

Even for someone who prides themselves on having wandered around the world more than anyone else, it was the first time they had heard of this story, but surprisingly, aside from being fun, it was very instructive.

So much so that later on, I felt like I should tell the story to the orphans at church.

‘Get up early Lisia!’

‘… ‘You want to learn and develop yourself?’

Of course, like most children of that age, it was inevitable that they would develop a habit of imitating their guardians.

Anyway, the person in question seemed happy, so I decided to move on.

The fact that such a person became the saint’s protector was necessarily due to God’s guidance.

It was too exquisite to be called luck, so I had no choice but to consider it that way.

After confirming that, I heard no more about Lisia’s life.

I thought there would be no more need to look into the girl’s life in the future. Because there is no need for that anymore.

“I have a question… … .”

“Ask me anything.”

“Can you possibly know about my future?”

So I never thought I would ask for it.

Sacré-Coeur paused for a moment, wondering if it would be okay to say something.

Just hearing even a little bit about it could be enough to change the future.

Still, I decided to listen to it first and then decide. Because I know that Lisia is not the kind of child who would make a request for personal gain.

“What are you curious about?”

“When I grow up, who will I be with?”

“Seeing you say this, it doesn’t seem like it is now. When do you mean when you are an adult?”

“Approximately… Two years later.”

There was nothing too personal. Also, it wasn’t knowledge that could significantly change one’s life.

As if a scroll was unfolding in my head, Lisia’s life was listed, and I went a long way and caught a scene from that future.

I saw Lysia holding Lord Raven’s hand. It was definitely a good thing that we were able to maintain intimacy at that age.

“It’s not much different from now.”

“Then, can I know just one more thing?”

“Want me to tell you.”

“Who will I marry?”

Marriage, marriage.

Since he was already a priest when he first became a saint, it was not an issue he was very conscious of.

But even if she is a saint, does that mean she is a girl in her prime?

The fate of a person was something that should not be presumed by others. However, his attitude was so firm that it seemed as if he had chosen someone.

It was a request from a young saint who grew up well.

Also, I thought it would be okay to tell you if I was so sure, so I looked a little further into the future.

and.

‘Raven, are you sleeping?’

‘… … .’

‘It doesn’t matter if I don’t sleep.’

After seeing only that far, the priest raised his head in surprise. In front of me, Lisia was still sitting, tilting her head.

Without hiding the expression that he was expecting something.

“Father?”

“… In fact, there is joy that comes from not knowing the future. That is a path you must pioneer yourself.”

In the end, after agonizing over whether I should tell him or not, what I ended up with was a lame avoidance with a basic excuse.

*****

As I waited, watching the clouds pass by in front of me, the tent opened shortly.

The priest who followed Lisia spoke first.

“The work here is almost over. So, I’m planning to leave early in the morning tomorrow.”

“Has it only been two days?”

“Patients who were in critical condition but whose condition was not favorable were treated well. And even if I’m not there, isn’t there someone who can take my place? I think I should go to those who need me more.”

The wandering saint cast his gaze towards Lisia for a moment.

“There, a nobleman asked His Majesty the Emperor to give him a priestly position and asked him to join the army.”

“I understand what the situation is. Do you need any help?”

“No. It’s okay to leave on your own. And, something else to say… Um.”

He hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly and spoke.

“ Knowing the future directly is one of the joys of life. I shouldn’t interfere in my personal life.”

It was something similar to something I heard from Heine a while ago.

After leaving those meaningless words, the priest soon returned to the tent to receive the next patient.

I glanced at Lisia who was following me.

The joy that could be seen even when looking down from above was clearly visible on his face.

“You seem to be in a good mood.”

“Yes!”

“What did you two talk about?”

“… It’s a secret!”

The girl still didn’t give an answer as to how secret she was hiding.