episode_0041

Become a warrior’s companion,

Naturally, the accommodation changed.

The new lodgings were located inside the church. To be precise, the church provided accommodations.

however-.

Honestly, I didn’t like it.

“What… Is this called territoriality?”

Was it because a person who differed from the church’s thoughts became a colleague?

As if I was being grumpy for no reason,

The accommodation assigned to me was really unremarkable.

To use a metaphor, it was like the cheapest room in an inn. The only furniture in the room was a small bed and a clothes hanger. It was a truly frugal place.

‘… If the church was truly true, I would at least be convinced.’

As a person who serves God, he did not engage in material greed, and if everything had been like this in the first place, he would have understood. The church building I saw was magnificent.

The accommodation inside is like this.

Not all accommodations were like this.

Eventually, I was able to realize that they had given me a bad room on purpose.

Like that, around the time I was babbling.

A knock was heard.

“Aen, I came here because I wanted to talk.”

The voice of an older woman.

When I opened the door, the person with the exact same voice was standing there.

I already knew the name. Because I’ve known it before.

Archbishop Porsipia.

If Master Erickson’s revenge was a rotten part of the church, then this person was a member of the sane part.

“Of course. But as you can see… ”

I showed my room.

There was no better place to have a conversation.

However, sitting on the bed and talking alone… A little like that.

“Please go to my office.”

“Of course.”

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The office of Archbishop Porsipia-.

It was a place that seemed a bit frugal for an archdiocese.

Of course, it was better than the accommodation assigned to me.

“First of all, I would like to apologize.”

“Apology?”

“The room assigned to Aaron was not our intention.”

That wasn’t the intention.

“What does that mean?”

“… It was just a decision made by people who did not like Eren.”

I nodded.

It was just as I guessed.

“So what is the purpose of calling me?”

Main subject.

To be honest, I probably didn’t invite you here to make friends.

“… Please take care of the saint.”

A saint?

Why is the story of a saint suddenly appearing?

“What does that mean?”

“It’s literally like that. Although the saint is said to be able to sense human beings, she cannot see.

So I need help.”

“… But why do you give that to me?”

There is the warrior Randall, and there is the wizard Rose.

Honestly, if you look at gender, wouldn’t you say you’re a wizard?

“Actually, the relationship between the warrior and the saint is not very good. And Wizard Rose… ”

“Wizard?”

“Keuhum! Since I’m not sure, I can’t tell you.”

Hmm.

I knew that the church was divided into two factions.

Well, if you ask me -.

You could say they are the Saints faction and the Pope faction.

Both are enemies of the rebels, but the papists are more harmful.

First of all, what is certain is that Archbishop Porsipia is a representative of the saints’ faction.

‘Then is the wizard a person recruited by the Pope?’

It would be right to raise our guard a little.

Even when we first met, I was so attached to the hero that I was suspicious.

“Then shouldn’t we prepare someone separately to help the saint?”

Archbishop Porsipia shakes his head at my words. The expression didn’t look good either.

“The saint does not like receiving help from others.”

They don’t like receiving help.

“Then you will refuse my help.”

“So, please secretly ask. Also, it is not possible to arbitrarily add external personnel other than the warrior’s companions.”

It was a request that seemed earnest, so I had no choice but to nod. Because there was nothing to lose anyway.

“… I understand first.”

Honestly, it’s not that difficult.

“Thank you.”

“However, I cannot actively help you.”

“It’s okay. Just hearing you say this makes me feel a little relieved.”

That was the end of my private relationship with Archbishop Porsipia.

When I returned to my dorm-.

We have compiled information about Archbishop Porsipia.

One of the six archbishops of the order.

Archbishop Porsipia.

He is 70 years old, similar to the Pope.

It has a strong feel of a kind grandmother, and has been growing in popularity in recent years.

‘Is he aiming for the position of Pope?’

The current Pope is in his nineties.

It was time to slowly pass it on to the next generation.

The purpose of calling the tax,

It appears that he is aiming to become the next pope.

Has the desire for power always developed in me?

I thought so.

When I met him in person, it was different from what I had researched.

On the surface, it seemed good. Personally, I pride myself on having an accurate eye for people, perhaps a sixth sense.

Therefore, Archbishop Porsipia did not seem like a bad person.

I think I’ll wait a little longer and watch… .

“Aen. Are you there?”

Another person came to me.

When I opened the door, a young man wearing a priest’s uniform was standing there.

“Archbishop Albert is calling.”

“… I understand.”

Already the second archbishop.

To be called by the two most famous people in the church and the center of two factions.

Should I even say it’s an honor?

Once again, the title of warrior’s companion seemed important.

First, I followed the directions and headed to Archbishop Albert’s office. The man who guided me here went somewhere as soon as he arrived at the office.

I opened the door to the office.

‘Hmm… .’

He certainly seems to have a very different personality from Archbishop Porsipia.

The office itself was gorgeous. Even more so than the office of Archbishop Porsipia.

“Hello. Eren.”

Soft speaking tone.

Long silver hair.

Was it because the eyebrows were lowered? He seemed like a man with an infinitely good personality.

but-.

I never let go of the tension.

The one within the church who should be most cautious. Because that person is Archbishop Albert right in front of me.

“Nice to meet you. Are you Archbishop Albert?”

“Yes. Yes.”

“So… Why did you call me?”

Archbishop Albert smiled.

“Just… After hearing that you had a conversation with Archbishop Porsipia, I also wanted to have a conversation.”

Hoo.

The news comes pretty quickly.

Is it true that he is the power of the religious denomination?

“So what did you talk about?”

Although he showed courtesy,

The tone of voice was as if he was implicitly interrogating.

“… There was nothing special. I was just saying please take care of me.”

“Hmm, is that so? In that case, it would be right for me to also tell you.”

“What do you mean?”

“That is obvious. As Archbishop Porsipia said. Thank you very much.”

Archbishop Albert was smiling, but it felt like he was not smiling.

It seemed like I was constantly trying to reveal my true feelings.

Anyway, he was a man who made people feel bad just by talking to him.

“Then, I will go.”

“Yes? Already?”

“I don’t sleep well, I’m a little tired.”

This was not an excuse.

In fact, the quality of accommodation has declined.

If it wasn’t Archbishop Porsipia who chose my room, then Archbishop Albert. That’s why I wanted to complain openly to the person who did it.

Archbishop Albert responded to my complaint with a still smile on his face.

“Wow, you are a fun person. If you had an uncomfortable sleep, I will try my best.”

“If so, thank you.”

“Now that I think about it, there’s no need to delay. If you follow the person I called, you will be able to stay in a much better room than before.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

actually-.

I guess it was thanks to Archbishop Albert’s consideration.

The new accommodations assigned by Archbishop Albert were so good that they could not even be compared to before.

“… Anyway, when I saw it with my own eyes, it was true.”

Denominational dispute.

Even in the face of the devil, there was a conflict going on within the church.

A truly funny situation.

It was actually a good situation for the rebels.

I also thought that it would be better if they fought over internal disputes like this and ended up destroying each other.

Anyway, my enemy is-.

Because it is a church and the enemy of the rebels is a church.

In addition, those who co-destruct are evil people greedy for power struggle, so they are likely to be targets of revenge.

***

Warrior Randall.

She was so annoyed by the current situation.

This was partly due to the approaching battle of the Demon King, but there were other factors as well.

Just a colleague.

A frustrating saint and an irritating wizard. And an unknown warrior.

I didn’t like everything.

I have to lead them and defeat the Demon King.

Isn’t your responsibility too heavy?

Randall knelt down on the spot.

Then suddenly she started crying. It was because I was overwhelmed with sadness.

I was angry.

I was annoyed.

but-.

I couldn’t give up.

Randall muttered quietly.

“Grandpa… .”

Someone who will be waiting for you in your hometown.

grandfather.

Randle’s purpose in becoming a warrior was to protect his grandfather back home.

Randall.

She was actually an ordinary girl from a mountain village.

An ordinary girl who lives each day alone with her grandfather.

however-.

The church took away his life. That’s because the devil, who doesn’t even know what to do, has appeared.

Very first.

Randall flatly refused. Because I didn’t even know he was a demon lord in the first place.

Is that all?

Randle couldn’t even read. There was no way to know. Because it is unlikely that there will be a teacher who can teach books or writing in a mountain village.

That’s why I neglected to read even the first letter that came. If I had known in advance, I would have run away.

Archbishop Porsipia, who came to collect the warrior, explained to her as she was confused.

‘Hero… , I will explain in detail.’

and-

Randle learned about the existence of the Demon King.

A truly neglectful being.

But why!

why!

Did God choose himself as a warrior?

I couldn’t understand at all.

She is an ordinary girl who has never fought.

why.

Randall wanted to give up, but he wanted to give up.

It was like that.

grandfather-.

He decided to become a warrior to protect his grandfather and the land he lived on. Because it was a situation where I couldn’t escape in the first place.

and-.

After listening to the warrior’s story, Randall noticed one concern in advance.

‘If the hero is a woman… The church will try to force me to marry him.’

Even though I was a girl from the mountains who didn’t know anything about fashion.

At the end of the story told by the archbishop, the warrior always got married. Sentai heroes, even former Sentai heroes.

Unwanted marriage.

I thought it was impossible to avoid it.

so that-.

To buy a little more time, I came up with a plan.

Just crossdressing.

When you dress as a man, the only people you associate with are women. Even if the truth was revealed later, I could have run away then.

To be honest, I thought that that amount of time would be enough to defeat even the demon lord.

so-.

Randall also cut his hair, which he had been growing out diligently, short.

and-.

I accepted the mission of a warrior and joined the church. I left my grandfather alone in my hometown.

I was so determined.

I couldn’t help but feel that my longing grew as each day passed. It was hard. I hated everything. I just got annoyed.

A peaceful daily life.

I hated the devil who took it away, the church, and everyone else.

For a long time like that…

Randall was crying silently.

She was a warrior who hated everything about the current situation and was fed up with it.