episode_0036

“Kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill.”

“… ”

Have you ever heard someone cursing next to you while you were sleeping?

Probably not much.

The probability of that happening is even lower if you are the target of the curse.

I’m going through that situation right now.

“What are you doing?”

“… kill.”

“Not hiding.”

“Because of you, I became estranged from the princess. Even the death penalty is not enough.”

“… If you hate it that much, just reject it. I hate you too.”

“Anyone who refuses his request is guilty of contempt and is subject to death.”

‘That bastard’s death.’

When on earth are you going to kill me?

“… ”

Ha… If only there was a robot like that, it would be better than this.

It just so happens that the most old-fashioned one among the kids is the caregiver…

Where are those two in the first place?

Raves noticed me looking around the room, looking for someone, and clicked his tongue to answer my question.

“He’s helping the princess as a non-commissioned officer, and Robart is on patrol tonight. And Ripley…just doesn’t like you.”

‘That’s kind of sad.’

There was no one who directly said they disliked me like this… Well, the ranking that would have gone up originally stayed the same because of me.

I guess you’d hate it.

“So you’re saying that you, the one left, were taking care of me?”

“Yeah.”

“I think you’re the most dangerous here… ”

“Do you know someone who wants to take care of you?”

“I guess so… ”

‘What can I do? It is the great princess’s order.’

How can I possibly argue with that choice? I just have to listen quietly and accept it.

I took a deep breath and looked around the room that I had been too busy to look at before.

There were five beds in total, each large enough for three adult males to sleep in at the same time.

Other than that, there was nothing special about it; just small furniture placed around the bed.

And on top of each piece of furniture, there was a backpack that suited each person’s personality. Except for one.

“Please organize your luggage.”

A person who has given up on his own individuality and is probably wearing a backpack that someone gave him as a gift. But even so, isn’t hot pink… too eye-catching?

“Organization? What good does that do to protect the princess?”

“… Think about it, because of you, the princess’s butler might be perceived as dirty.”

“… ”

“If that rumor spreads, the princess may be insulted too, so there’s no benefit to it?”

Actually, I don’t know either. It could be true, but there’s no reason to be caught like this, and even if they were to see it, no one would necessarily curse the saint for something like this.

But for now, I said this so that I could have some time alone. I don’t know if you’ll be fooled by this.

“… Is that so.”

“… ”

‘It’s simpler than I thought.’

Raves, who took the words he had said without thinking quite seriously, looked at his luggage with a serious expression. I didn’t know you could be this serious.

‘I feel sorry for no reason.’

“Keep it a secret.”

“… Seeing you do that.”

“Kill.”

“Huh? Who are you killing?”

“… I’m sorry.”

“… ”

‘I shouldn’t be teasing this.’

I feel more guilty than I thought.

“Then I’ll go and clean up.”

Lavez left those words and walked towards where his luggage was. Huh?

Why are you going that way?

Where he went was right next to the bed with the hot pink backpack.

It was a bed with a brown backpack on it that had no character at all. It was even the cleanest of them all.

“Laves.”

“What is it?”

“Next time, if you ask me a favor, I’ll listen to you once.”

“It’s nice to hear that. Then, just keep this appearance a secret from the princess.”

“… ”

I can’t help but feel guilty. His appearance was so much more innocent than I had expected, and it reminded me of a saint.

“I’ll listen to that too.”

“What are you up to?”

“There isn’t any, so just ask.”

“Okay, I understand. Of course, I don’t know if I have anything to ask of a loser like you.”

“That’s enough.”

After quickly finishing unpacking, his bed was so bright that it could almost be called a new bed.

“I think this is enough, but what do you think?”

“… Perfect.”

“Good.”

“You’re really crazy.”

“Do you want to die here?”

“… No. I’m sorry.”

I admired his appearance, letting out a hollow laugh.

“Hey, let me ask you one question.”

“If you ask a strange question, I’ll kill you.”

“That’s not it. Whose backpack is that with so much personality?”

Raves turned his gaze to the backpack I was pointing at, flinched for a moment, and then spoke.

“Where is it?”

“Hmm, your taste is more unique than I thought.”

“… I agree.”

That day, I first connected with Lavezza.

***

After coming out of the room, we went straight to where the kids were.

It was a fast pace that couldn’t keep up with Lavezza’s pace. Even with the fact that he was injured, it was still fast.

No matter how many times I urged him to slow down, he ignored me and kept walking forward.

“Hey, go slow!”

“I must quickly get to the princess’ side.”

“No… Huh… I’m injured… ”

I quietly watched the distant sight of Labes with eyes filled with resentment. That fanatic bastard…

I don’t even know the way!

“Gasp…Gasp… ”

“Come quickly.”

I’m somehow keeping up, but my whole body still aches. Fortunately, I don’t have any muscle pain, but my shoulder, which was injured by Cecilia’s attack, still hurts.

Even though the scar was removed with a heel spur, the injury seemed to have slowed down my recovery.

I held his shoulder and slowly turned it a few times. It should be okay next week, but… it still hurts too much.

Squeak…

“Are you here?”

“…”

“Hey.”

Lavez looked at a figure beyond the door without answering.

Tears of emotion welled up in his eyes, and the words “Goddess.” emerged from his mouth in small letters. Ugh…

I won’t say anything because I like him, but to me, who has seen many of those people’s endings, the ending he gave me was very sad.

“Laves?”

“Princess!”

At Asbel’s shout, Lavess ran to her side without any suspicion.

“Are you okay while I was away?”

“Yeah. But today is a bit tough.”

“Who are you?”

“What?”

“Who burdened the princess?”

“That’s not it. I think it’s just because it’s a little difficult.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. Don’t worry too much and just relax.”

“Okay.”

‘Wow… who is that?’

Where did the person who told me to die earlier go? I’ve never seen anyone like that.

I know it’s one of the hallmarks of fanaticism.

That’s terminal. I think that guy is probably the worst I’ve ever seen.

By the way.

Why is the princess alone and where are the other children?

Raves, who realized it belatedly, also opened his mouth with a frown.

“Where did the other kids go, Your Highness.”

“Oh, I told you to call the kids outside because it’s time to eat dinner.”

“… Princess. But it is dangerous to be alone in a place like this.”

“It’s okay. If it’s really dangerous, you’ll save me, right?”

“… ”

At the words she spoke with her bright smile, Lavess’s cheeks turned red and a smile soon appeared on his lips. However, he quickly hid his feelings and spoke firmly.

“That won’t work either. Next time, please wait for me or call me.”

“…Okay, sorry.”

“… ”

At the sight of the sullen princess, Lavess looked shocked and grabbed the sword at his side. Huh? Wait!

puck!

“Hey! I almost got disappointed because I thought you ran away.”

“… Ah… ”

“Why is the child falling?”

“Didn’t you hit me too hard?”

“What are you talking about! I just put my hand on your shoulder.”

“Then aren’t you just joking?”

“That’s right.”

‘I’m… injured.’

And then you just put it up? It made a popping sound, is that right?

“Hey, you idiot. Stop joking and get up.”

“… ”

Who got hurt because of this…

He grabbed her shoulder, suppressing his resentment.

“Kids, you don’t have to treat the injured like that.”

‘…Saint.’

I could see the light from Asbel’s halo as he walked from afar. That’s why they call her Saint, Saint.

There was hope in her smile.

‘At this point, I’m ready to become a fanatic…’

Ahem…no.

“I knew this would happen, so I said I would treat you yesterday…”

‘yes?’

I couldn’t help but be surprised by her words.

Saint’s Heel.

It is a heal that cannot even be compared to the heals used by ordinary priests.

If you could choose between the heel of a person who has just become a saint and the heel of a famous priest, ten out of ten would choose the heel of the saint.

That heel that can be called a panacea…

I could have gotten it yesterday. But who was against it…

“There’s a lot to do, so I shouldn’t waste my energy on this.”

“Yeah, this is all a joke. Don’t worry about it.”

“He is a priest to begin with. He can heal himself.”

There are already too many people.

“But it still seems to hurt too much…”

“…”

No one denied that statement.

Of course.

If you get hit directly by the Sage’s magic, it is impossible to get better overnight with normal healing.

The saintess also spoke to me, as if she knew that.

“Are you in a lot of pain?”

“It’s okay to speak informally…Your Highness.”

“…Then, since we’re both the same age, let’s speak informally.”

“Okay.”

“…We decided to speak informally.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

My eyes hurt.

I think there will also be mental damage to the person behind Asbel.

“Then, since we’re friends, should I treat you?”

I nodded vigorously.

To be honest, I’m holding back, but it’s a real pain that feels like my shoulders are going to break.

The saint smiled at my appearance and placed a hand on my shoulder.

“Okay~the end.”

“?”

“Now that we’re done, let’s eat.”

Asbel really turned around and went back to the table.

At first I thought he was joking. But.

When I turned my shoulder, it turned just as well as before I got hurt. It turned without any stopping.

The newly born saint is truly the reincarnation of God.

There is a rumor.

It feels like those words are true and not a lie.

If her powers spread throughout the world… there would definitely be a war.

That fearsome talent she possesses will one day become poison to herself.

There could be plenty of hunters targeting her here too.

‘still…’

Because I said it was a pretty friendly country.

No matter how unlucky you are… no way.

It’ll be…okay…right?