episode_0146

Maria hopes the person who hurt Stella will be arrested.

That monster is actually me. This is a fact that only I and Aru know.

Therefore, what I will do from now on is to go to the police station right away and turn myself in. Remove Maria’s anxiety by putting the dangerous bastard in prison right away… .

“Woof!”

Sigh!

Aru’s front paw hit my head. Thanks to this, I suddenly came to my senses, but the back of my head hurt like it was going to split.

“Ah, Aru? Why did you suddenly cut Mr. Evans’ head…? !”

Maria, surprised, hugged my head. He then gives Aru a questioning look.

Rather good. I leaned my head into Maria’s warm embrace and smiled.

“I was having a strange delusion. I need to hit him to bring him back to his senses.”

“Yes… ?”

“Aru is right, Maria. So don’t worry about that.”

“Umm… .”

At that moment, my reason was consumed by something and I almost made a mistake. It’s good to grant Maria’s wishes, but what’s more important is spending time at the academy together.

It calmed my excited mind.

“Anyway, be careful. Evans too.”

“Huh?”

“In any case, that gunman may still remain in this city. What if Mr. Evans gets involved with him? If something like that really happens, never try to fight back and report it right away.”

Wow, when I wash my face and look in the mirror, I think I should call the police first. The police might dismiss it as a prank call.

“Are you worried about me now? Thank you.”

“Mr. Evans is such a nice person that it’s a big deal… .”

I heard that I was a good person from the kindest person in the world. Even though I’m wearing several layers of masks, I can’t deny that I feel good.

So, while I was grinning inwardly, Maria took her arms away from me and said,

“But… Why do people like that do that?”

“Who?”

“The so-called ‘villains’ I just mentioned.”

I could feel the sincerity in her questions.

“It is difficult for me to sympathize with such people. It’s not because of my nature, it’s because of the environment.”

“What does that mean?”

“There are research results that show that most villains and criminals grew up in bad environments. Or, there are people around who are prone to being crooked.”

“That’s right, it’s different from Maria.”

“Yes… I was destined to be a saint since I was born. Even though my mother never had a relationship with any other man, she betrayed me… .”

“It must have hurt a lot when giving birth.”

The pain that a female experiences when she loses her life. Of course, it varies greatly depending on the species, but humans are especially sick. I know it well.

“Anyway… I have been thoroughly protected and educated by the Holy Kingdom since I was born. Because it is sacred, I have lived without even a speck of dust on my hands.”

“It must have been stuffy? When I was young, I probably wanted to run around and play.”

“No. This is a mission given to me by the Lord, so I must not harbor such blasphemous thoughts. But I was always curious. In such a beautiful world, why do so-called criminals do such things? I was always curious about that.”

I understand. The environment is what makes people. The reason Maria can give kindness and love to anyone is because she has always been surrounded by love since she was young.

The only thing that breaks that rule is a very rare mutation. Just like me.

“Is your heart pounding?”

“Haha… Not to that extent. It’s just curiosity.”

“It’s a shame. If Maria is really curious, I can tell her.”

“… ?”

“It’s nothing. Oh, and don’t try to understand the villains too much.”

He spat out the words as if making a conclusion. Maria’s white eyes became round. That look was so cute, so I stretched out my hands and cupped her cheeks. Maria’s pink lips were drawn into a pucker.

“They are dirty and filthy people. If you try to become friends with those guys, Maria, you might end up being tainted.”

“Eup… ! Well, that will never happen.”

“Yes, Mary is a saint. It won’t go away easily. But it’s inevitable that people will be influenced.”

“Uh… Is that a bad thing? Anyway, as time passes, you will naturally have to become involved with many people and heal them with divine power… .”

It looked exactly like a chick.

“I want Maria to see only the pretty things in the world. I hope that there will be no needless personal feelings in those eyes that are as clear as a clear lake.”

Of course, Maria, a veteran who has experienced prenatal care, is not good either.

Still, I don’t want Maria to be in pain. Because of the feeling called love.

With that in mind, I whispered words softly. Maria stared at me for a moment. There was a long line on her lips.

“… It’s only been a while since you’ve seen me, but Mr. Evans is really paying attention to me. Sincerely.”

“Because I like Maria.”

“Isn’t it because Mr. Evans is a good person?”

“Good and bad are subjective concepts and cannot be discussed carelessly.”

Maria gives me a look filled with infinite kindness. Each strand of those eyes is proof that I have improved. You feel incomparably proud of yourself.

“That’s right. But Maria, I want to ask you something.”

So, I opened my mouth.

Now, it’s time to evaluate myself.

“What is it?”

“Have you already decided on a crew to join?”

“Hmm… Mr. Evans, do you want to spend crew life with me?”

“Yes, I won’t deny it.”

I wonder how much affection Maria has for me.

Because as much as I have been reborn over the past 500 years, Mary will also send me affection.

Of course, Mary is an unrealistic being who sends charity to all living things, but she is also human. She would also prefer good people over evil people.

“First of all, I’m thinking about the Panthera crew.”

“Pantera? Cheonwoong as captain?”

“Yes, unlike clubs, crews can have a big impact on grades. It’s best to join the best crew possible.”

“That’s right… Pantera Crew is considered the best on the continent among all crews, and Maria is the most noble saint on the continent, so there is no reason not to go… .”

He hesitated for a moment, then calmed his voice and asked.

“Maria, I’ll be honest. I’m going to create a new crew. There won’t be that many people.”

This is gambling.

A small test to evaluate the past days.

Maria is a person obsessed with grades. That’s why I was a model student in my previous life and won first place at the academy. Whether it’s practical skills or handwriting.

This was possible because the hero of the same class was extremely weak, and Princess Albrecht, a genius among geniuses, was helpless.

Still, first place is first place.

It is not something that those without desire can achieve.

“The name is magic. We are a crew that enjoys looking for fun and interesting things in the world rather than grades. The number of people has not been decided yet. So, we are recruiting a minimum number of 4 people.”

“How much has been raised so far?”

“0 people. That’s why I’m asking for the first time.”

He lowered his hand that was cupping her cheek and cupped Maria’s white hand.

“Maria, please become a crew member of the crew I will create. It’s not a threat, it’s a request. You don’t have to feel any pressure. Even if Maria refuses, I will never stay away from you.”

What I get when the young saint accepts my request is the joy of being able to spend more time with my friend.

That’s it.

However, if you decline my offer and go to Pantera. She can take grades, connections, etc. Of course, as I assured you, your relationship with me will not become distant.

If you calculate it based on rationality and reason, it is definitely the latter.

But the human mind is unstable.

And Mary is a person.

“It’s a happy honor.”

“What do you mean?”

“Because you can become the first crew member of the crew that Mr. Evans will create.”

“Do you mean you will accept it? What is Panthera?”

“A friend is someone who is together. By doing so, we can share complete joy, thrilling pleasure, arduous trials, and painful sorrow. That’s what I learned from the Bible.”

“… I learned it well.”

I was also someone’s friend.

But I mostly just hit people in the back. They cursed me and resented me. But in the end, they only became my nourishment. In the end, I stood here as a winner.

Compared to me, how is Maria?

“You need help. Right?”

“Yes. Minimum number of people must be met.”

“Shall I invite more people? There aren’t many people who know, but if you ask for help, there will be a few people who will help you.”

“No. We can’t tire Maria by passing on unnecessary burdens.”

Accept it willingly, willingly, without the slightest worry or hesitation.

Giving up grades, connections, prestige, and a guaranteed path. Just because we are friends. They say it’s a friend.

Of course, it may be because I got a lot closer to what I wanted. Still, it can’t compare to her.

“Hehe.”

“Why are you smiling?”

“I’m glad I received your first request, Mr. Evans. You mean I was the first thing that came to mind when you were looking for the minimum number of people?”

“… You looked into my heart.”

I like a friend like that. So good.