episode_0127

“You seem to be in a good mood.”

If you ask me if I feel good, of course I feel good.

This was true even though there was no confirmation of anything.

“What did you two talk about?”

“… It’s a secret!”

There was nothing worth talking about. I just asked who I would marry in the future.

However, I hid it because I knew what the reaction would be if I said it out loud.

‘What on earth is good for a man like me?’

‘If I meet you at my age… ha.’

-It was obvious that he would take a step back while saying the same thing.

I feel like if I hear those words, I really won’t be able to turn them back.

‘No, you have to wait.’

Fortunately, thanks to the conversation a little while ago, I was able to put the brakes on such an accident.

Just when I was about to become impatient, I was able to gain confidence that it was okay to be patient.

“Who will I marry?”

When I asked that question in a tone that seemed to be unable to contain pure curiosity, a moment of confusion flashed across the face of Father Sacré-Coeur, who was slightly drooling with his eyes closed.

Although he coughed awkwardly and avoided answering, that response was enough to answer the question.

If it was comforting, it meant that an unhappy future was waiting.

However, if it was such an ambiguous answer that was neither negative nor positive, it was safe to say it was in fact positive. It was a possible inference because the person he was dealing with was a saint who could not stand by and ignore the pain of others.

‘As expected, that’s it!’

“… In fact, there is joy that comes from not knowing the future.”

The priest, who somehow fixed his face, spoke one beat slowly.

It was indeed correct. Rather, it seemed like it was really enjoyable thanks to the clear but not detailed information.

Isn’t that the same for novels you’ve never read, plays you’ve never seen, and songs you’ve never heard?

Even if you know that a good ending awaits you, the process can be fun and enjoyable. There was no way life wouldn’t be like that too.

“That is the path you must pioneer yourself.”

“Now that I think about it, I think so. If you know this, you may become complacent and lose the will to move forward.”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t give you a good answer.”

“No, it’s okay. Thanks to you, I decided to do my best.”

I meant it. There was no way a good future would roll in for free just because I stayed still. Moreover, if the count’s position is at stake, the level of difficulty will be doubled.

The early bird catches the worm. The purpose of waking up early every day was to remind myself of that fact.

“I have already said this to Lord Raven, but there is something I would like to say to you as well.”

Perhaps wanting to change the subject, the priest opened his mouth again.

Since I already knew everything I wanted to know, I adjusted my posture, sat down, and focused. Since it was the other person, it was clear that he had something important to say.

“The next time I go to the Vatican, I asked you to stay there and keep your seat. Can you protect him too? It will definitely be of great help to you.”

“What happens there? Raven would have accepted it.”

The priest nodded. I already had a rough idea of what was going to happen.

And the answer was already decided in my mind the moment I heard it from Raven.

“Even if I hadn’t said that, I would have definitely done that.”

“Aren’t you worried about what might happen?”

“I’m a little worried. But I’m with Raven.”

The answer was no problem. It was even truthful without any pretense.

“As you said, we will still be together two years later.”

I smiled brightly, expressing my gratitude to the priest who had taken away any anxiety I had in my heart.

But what was the problem? The wandering saint laughed with a hint of awkwardness.

*****

There was no truly safe place in the world. Even the Vatican, the heart of the church, was like that.

King of all cities, capital of the world. I saw the future of the city with that great name on fire.

I knew how to stop these unreasonable things that were causing countless believers to suffer.

Everyone just had to realize that others could be hurt and hurt just like them, and respect each other through their actions.

However, unless God himself came down from the sky and told the kings and emperors to stop fighting, there was no way the seed would be eaten.

If he said so himself, it would have been fortunate if he had not tried to use it by tying it to politics.

This was something I couldn’t stop on my own.

I could help at least from behind, but I was in a position where I couldn’t take the lead in doing anything from the front.

But I needed someone like that. A person who has the power to stop the situation and has faith to rely on.

I happened to know just one person who was suitable for it.

So, I made a compass and flowed it so that I could reach myself like this.

“Next time you go to the Holy See, please make sure to stay in the city even if everyone else is leaving.”

It was to prevent that situation from happening later.

And without any questions or concerns, a willing consent was given.

And he also asked the young saint.

Similarly, without any question or concern about who I learned from, I received a willing acceptance.

Although it had been several years since she had last seen him, Sacré-Coeur clearly remembered her.

Lisia’s future, which we briefly looked at, was an adult who was kind to others and knew right from wrong.

That’s why I said I would stay without hesitation even now.

He was a smart kid, so he would have fully understood what he was saying.

If only magic was needed, it would have been reasonable to suspect a plague, but there was only one thing in the world that required both power and magic. Whether it was a plunder or a siege, it was a battle in which many people would be killed or injured.

Nevertheless, she smiled beautifully and answered like this.

“As you said, we will still be together two years later.”

That’s right, we’ll still be together two years later… … .

‘… Oh, that’s right.’

I could guess what was in the heart of that smile.

In fact, I already knew it well when I got a glimpse of the future.

“Father.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Wasn’t there something you wanted to say earlier?”

That evening, Raven sneaked over alone, leaving Lisia behind.

Did you show too much hesitation? Or maybe I instinctively felt that I had missed something important.

There was “. Have you been curious about that?”

“He seemed especially happy after talking with the priest today. I was wondering if there was something I was missing.”

“Um, that’s… … .”

Even if I tried to warn him, I couldn’t get the words out.

It was not something that could be criticized doctrinally or socially to the point of warranting a separate warning.

More than anything, I was moved by the bright smile that the girl from the future had.

The life of an adult trying to hide his identity was bound to be lonely. This is because even if you want to choose a partner for the rest of your life, there is no guarantee that that person will be that generous.

People there had some qualms about treating adults.

The fact that he was treated as the most sacred human being under heaven and the most noble being under God meant that.

However, even though they know that the other person is an adult, they are willing to keep the secret and treat the adult as a human being, not as a different being than themselves.

I would definitely be happy to meet someone like that, and it would be like a miracle.

‘Maybe Europa arranged this too.’

How can humans interfere with God’s will?

In the end, Sacré-Coeur decided to stop saying anything about it. It was an interpretation that came about because he was born a priest and had no choice but to take a somewhat theological approach.

So, instead, I decided to give him some advice that might be of some help.

“I don’t want you to think that your child will be a child forever.”

“Are you saying that I am already an adult?”

“The standards for adults are different for everyone. It just means that the day will come soon, so be prepared.”

If a person’s emotions are suppressed and postponed, they will one day slip through the cracks and explode.

Although he spoke metaphorically to Raven, he didn’t seem to fully understand it.

It was obvious that I was just having a vague thought that the child liked me.

However, I didn’t know how the future would change if I interfered further here.

In the end, I didn’t say anything directly to Raven until I left the camp alone the next day.

“May God look down on them.”

However, when I set out on the road, I prayed to God.

I can’t expect anything in return for my devotion, but I hope to receive it in return from God.

I hope the world will not be harsh on those who can rise up against injustice.

When, beyond the trials and tribulations, the frustration of walking through the darkness finally went away.

Finally, I asked God that what I was waiting for at the end would be true happiness.

The starlight floating dimly at dawn twinkled slightly as if answering that prayer.

*****

When someone began to question the healing magic and started to wonder if it was possible.

The next day, Father Sacré-Coeur disappeared as suddenly as he had arrived.

“Should I search?”

“Isn’t there something the priest did wrong? That’s enough.”

“Tsk… It’s a little disappointing. I should have at least asked you if you have the ability to see the future.”

“The critically injured person has been treated, so it is natural for you to leave. And if you dwell on the past, it will only increase your regrets, so shake them off.”

I had been in a calm state of mind until the day before, but the sight of him leaving without expecting anything in return or praise seemed to have driven a wedge into his head.

The soldiers were mumbling lowly among themselves that they had seen a saint.

“You left as expected. No one knows the next destination.”

“Maybe we can meet again at the Vatican later.”

“If that time comes, how long will it be from now?”

“It will be time for the war to end. If a short-term decisive battle takes place as planned, the time period is expected to be one year at the shortest and three years at the most.”

“The middle is 2 years… It’s a good thing.”

I had received word of the wandering saint’s departure the day before, but instead of going on a fruitless search, I chatted with Lisia over morning stew.

“What is the priest’s quest?”

“My thoughts still haven’t changed.”

“I knew it would be like that. So I accepted too!”

“Are you sure you’ll be okay? No matter how you think about it, it doesn’t seem like an ordinary thing.”

“Because I decided to be with Raven.”

After saying that, the girl laughed bitterly. With a sense of pride, I quietly approached Lisia and gave her the pat she wanted.

“Hehe… … .”

He is such a kind and pure child, but it seems that the worries I intuitively felt upon hearing Father Sacré-Coeur’s words were unfounded.

But he was right. I couldn’t just treat him like a child forever.

So, at the right time, when you become an adult, you should think again and choose carefully.