episode_0280

At that time, Lien Cathedral.

Stained glass depicting the temple and miracles illuminate the interior of the church in colorful colors, and the bishop standing on the podium leads the people in prayer.

This is a weekly event for the people. Praying people hope for the well-being of their families and people around them, and clergy who enlist their faith grant God’s blessings based on prayers.

[Luck +1]

And, after the prayer, it was time to make the offering.

People put the money they brought with them into the black box.

Jinglang-

Unlike prayer, nothing changes for them no matter how many goods they put into the offering box.

This is because donations collected at the cathedral are used solely as a development fund for Lucerne.

It is used to fund the operation of the Holy Knights and the activities of high-ranking clergy dispatched to the front lines.

It is also used for the maintenance of cathedrals and charity work for the poor.

Jinglang-

However, people are willing to give away their wealth even though the money is not directly used for themselves and their families.

This is not only because of their faith, but also because they believe that their actions will ultimately lead to the prosperity of humanity.

Paladins drive out cultists, and maintaining the front line seeks the well-being of the country.

Helping the poor prevents internal disturbances, and maintaining a cathedral provides a place to gather faith.

of course,

The cathedral was not built to gather faith.

Prayer can be done at home or in the field, and evangelism can also be done on the street.

Then, you may be wondering if there is a need for a cathedral, but there are some things that can only be done in a cathedral.

Confession.

Sins are confessed in a specially soundproofed confessional, and mental corruption of believers is prevented.

Since corruption comes from an unclean heart, [Cardinal] Deviale Zebiel listens in the confessional again today.

“These days, when I have sex, my brother’s reaction is not the same as before. Has there been another woman?”

“……”

“What if I find another woman? My father-in-law acknowledged me as his true wife, but his intentions are sinister.”

“……”

“Of course, my father-in-law spends more time with Lucia than with me. I heard that Lucia was not related to her brother at all by blood this time. So I learned that there is no problem if I end up with my brother. Maybe that’s why I’m suspicious of Lucia’s behavior these days. ‘That thief cat. How dare you target my brother?’ I do. Oh, by the way, Lucia is my cousin, but ah… I guess she’s not my cousin anymore?”

…But today, the content of the confession was very confusing.

‘The warrior’s younger sister is actually not related by blood, and has marital relations dozens of times a day… and is leading a life faithful to her desires…’

hook! Devialet grabbed his head from the overwhelming dizziness.

‘Is it really okay for me to listen to this?’

Adultery, massacre, assassination, bribery, treason…

Having been involved in the church for decades, I have heard many confessions, but today’s confession was the most dizzying.

After all, isn’t the confessor Siriel Prien?

Siriel Prien.

The only daughter of Hugo Prien, the Imperial Swordsman who followed in her father’s footsteps and led Changcheon, and the new face of the knights.

and,

‘Hero, Siron Prien’s fiancé.’

Devialet let out a silent cry.

I think I heard something I shouldn’t have heard.

Every move of the warrior who will become the future savior of mankind.

After hearing him with my own ears and seeing him with my own eyes, I decided to keep it, but my conscience was pricked because I felt like I had unintentionally heard about the private details of a person with a holy heart.

It hurts me even more because I feel like my privacy was invaded by using my position as a cardinal.

“I suspect that my brother may have had an affair with Lucia while I was away, but every time I imagine such a thing, I think of myself as a very unclean, dirty, and mean woman.”

However, whether Devialet was in trouble or not, Siriel’s confessions did not stop. The confessional was blocked on all sides with wooden planks, so the face of the priest listening to the confession could not be seen.

Whether Devialet pulls out his hair or sighs with remorse is none of his business.

“Cardinal, what should I do?”

“…Lord Siriel. The confessional is not a place to seek answers.”

Although Devialet felt troubled, he spoke in a kind voice.

” As a cardinal, I can’t say anything, but going to confession is an act to confess one’s sins to the Lord and gain peace of mind and body. And I’m not that knowledgeable and fair person.”

“But, did you say that if you have any concerns, you should just brush them off in the confessional? And it’s not a crime to ask an adult for advice. They say that if you can’t even do that, you’re wasting your age.”

“…Is that what Siron said?”

“Yes.”

Siriel answered cheerfully.

“Oh, by the way, I could consult with my mother or father, but it is obvious that they will only take my side. The Cardinal has a relationship with my brother, and since he is a priest, I expect that he will look at the case impartially and neutrally.”

“…”

“So quickly. Yes?”

Devialet shuddered at the urging coming from the other side.

Should I just skip it? I had such blasphemous thoughts, but the problem was that the content of the confession was the work of a warrior.

To answer, as a mere servant of the Lord, I felt the burden of influencing the life of a warrior who was the Lord’s iron weapon.

If I didn’t answer, I felt guilty that I was turning away from my duty.

Arrogance and sloth.

Amidst the dilemma, Devialet opened his mouth.

“For now, just listen carefully.”

“Yes?”

“I don’t know Lord Siron as well as Sir Siriel thinks, and although I said I had converted to religion, I couldn’t completely escape from the agony.”

“I see.”

“Yes, I am also just a human being. Please keep that in mind.”

Devialet humbled himself as much as he could before starting his story. This is to minimize the impact on Siriel and Siron’s lives.

“It’s not something I would say as a priest, but it is a very natural phenomenon to be suspicious of your betrothed and to check and be jealous of the women around you. So don’t worry too much.”

“…Is that so?”

“Yes, and to get into the basics, it is also a natural phenomenon for males to covet many females. That is why, in Lucerne, we do not reject believers even if they have multiple wives. Of course, having too many wives increases jealousy, so it is advised to refrain from doing so.”

Greed and jealousy are natural emotions. If it goes too far, the spirit of negativity eats away at the heart, but Devialet believed that people cannot be perfect.

We devote ourselves to religion because we cannot be perfect. If all people were perfect, who would engage in religion?

“I don’t think you need to turn your eyes away from naturalness.”

“I see.”

Devialet breathed a sigh of relief at the subsequent acknowledgment.

Giving dating advice to a clergyman who has been single his whole life, and the private life of a warrior who is the object of worship, is such that it makes you pull out your hair in real time.

But this too will soon come to an end. Because I heard a voice of approval from the other side.

As I was leaving the confessional feeling so liberated,

“But, if I spread jealousy around people around me, won’t my brother get in trouble?”

“…Wasn’t it the end?”

“Is there a time limit?”

“No, do it.”

Devialet sat back down in his chair with a dejected expression. After confirming that he was seated, Siriel continued speaking.

“Honestly, I am confident that my love for my brother is second to none. So, I want to make sure to take care of my brother, right?”

“…”

“And it’s a bit like being jealous of other women. You have already firmly established your position as the royal family, but if you become jealous of your concubines, you will lose your appearance.”

“…”

“Cardinal. Are you listening?”

“Of course.”

“Of course, I think I will feel at ease if I get pregnant first and secure my first child. But I’m worried because I can’t get pregnant.”

“Then, you go to the midwife instead of the confessional?”

“What are you saying! A baby is a gift from God, right? Of course you have to do it in the confessional!”

“…Yes. Please continue.”

Devialet hit his forehead on the partition. He listened to Siriel’s worries all day, brooding over his dizziness.

*

Meanwhile, Lucia carefully opened the door to the annex and quietly walked down the hallway. Then, she spread her energy and found a powerful energy.

“Hey, hey. Seira.”

The person he is looking for is Seira, an old friend and close friend.

Although they claim to be great wizards, it was easy to find an elf who, like Lucia, was an innocent.

“Huh? You arrived later than expected?”

An elf basking in a rocking chair by a bonfire greeted me.

“Shh!”

“…?”

Seeing Lucia raising her index finger and telling her to be quiet, Seira tilted her head.

“Be quiet and follow me.”

“What is it?”

“Take your cane with you.”

“…What do you mean?”

Lucia did not answer the follow-up question, but simply repeatedly gestured for him to follow her. Seira took her staff and followed Lucia.

The place they went to was a hotel room in the city outside of the mansion, and while they were getting there, Lucia did not open her mouth.

“What hotel?”

“Once you see it, you’ll know it.”

Lucia looked around, put the key in the doorknob and turned it. Seira crossed her arms saying she was doing something stupid again.

“……”

However, that was the moment when the room was opened.

A tremendous amount of murder poured out towards Seira, and Lucia quickly closed the door.

A woman was tied tightly to a chair.

“eup! Eupeup! Eup!!”

“What is that?”

“I captured the barbarian!”

Lucia said proudly. Even though the outpouring of life was unusual, her nose was high and her shoulders were shrugged.

“Barbarian?”

“Yeah, I found it on my way to see my friends off? It just so happened that they were plotting a terrorist plot. So I caught him.”

“Really?”

“eup!!!”

The barbarian with the gag on his mouth made a fuss, but Seira was not shaken at all. Taking hostages was something they had done many times in the past, and just recently, they had kidnapped Trainer Berian, the incarnation of the Seven Apostles.

However, there was one part that bothered me.

“But didn’t you hate the word barbarian?”

“…That was a long time ago.”

Although she said it casually, Seira saw Lucia’s shoulders shaking.

Lucia, shaking off her bad feelings, stared at Yoru.

“I feel this way these days, but I definitely understand the feeling of distinguishing between civilized people and non-civilized people?”

“Really?”

“Is that so? I said I would bring someone and told him to be quiet, but he didn’t know what to say and made a fuss, so I hit him a few times. And yet it’s so damn bad.”

I can’t speak~

Lucia, with her hands on her waist, shook her head excitedly.

“So, why did I call you?”

“Please spread some soundproofing magic. When I took off the gag, he started screaming so loud that it was a nuisance.”

“…Ugh.”

Seira sighed and waved her wand. Neither this guy nor that guy has any respect for the Archmage and only sees them as convenient tools.

“But why did you tell me to be quiet?”

“By the way, is Shiron home?”

“No, I haven’t arrived yet.”

“Thank goodness…”

Lucia sighed in relief and sighed. Seeing that, Seira turned her gaze towards Yoru.

“Hey, Kylie.”

There was no need to ask why I was fortunate. Because we had been through adversity together for a long time, I was able to know what Lucia was thinking.

“He looks a lot like you?”

“Right?”

Yoru resembled Kylie, not in her reincarnated form but in her previous life.

A smelly gutter.

It was dark at the time so I couldn’t see it very well, but now I was sure.

‘It’s so pretty, what if I eat this bastard too?’

It is not unfounded confidence, but reasonable reasoning.

That was the only reason Shiron, who was a human butcher before being a warrior, kept the terrorist alive.

It’s Yoru!