episode_0057

Although the Master was an Inquisitor, he was an active Inquisitor.

That means he is a heretic inquisitor who has eaten a lot of social stuff.

‘He was so sick that his whole body was soaked from eating social foods.’

That’s why I don’t think he’s a proper heretic inquisitor.

So, it would be safe to say that the person who comes this time is the first heresy inquisitor that we have ever met properly.

‘I’m looking forward to seeing who will come.’

I delivered the news that Princess Rasiel had accepted, hoping that a good person (a sane person, please) would come.

After returning to Bishop Haman, Father Cardon showed signs of improving day by day, as if he had regained his happy life.

Because of that, I felt bitter at the thought that I would never be able to ask Priest Cardon for a temple again.

‘But things are different now.’

Thanks to being able to seize full authority over the temple, I was able to leave much of it to Priest Ando and Priest Chilan.

I tried to coax my seniors by saying that if they were being this careful, it would be enough to look at from the outside, and that it would be better for them to take charge of the temple little by little.

They were very pleased with my words and readily accepted my offer.

Of course, I was conscious of outside opinions, so I told him to adjust his words so that he would only take on the work when I was away, and he understood.

‘It didn’t end with him understanding, he was very grateful.’

In fact, it is said that the two were so frustrated that they were beyond disappointed when they heard the news that the bishop had been martyred after being attacked on his way to the temple.

Because I was hoping that the new bishop would accept my repentance.

Even though they were still in charge of temple work, they weren’t here just to treat patients.

Of course, thanks to me handing over full authority and accepting their repentance, the two of them were ready to grant me anything I asked them to do.

“Aaugh-!”

“You did a good job with emergency measures. There won’t be any major aftereffects.”

“Oh, I did it roughly as written on the paper you gave me last time. Did it help?”

“Of course. Even if you did it sloppily, there is a big difference between doing first aid and not doing it.”

“Thank you. Next time I get hurt, I will definitely come and get first aid.”

Has it been quite some time since the labyrinth was opened?

It seemed like people were slowly gaining know-how.

In the past, it was a headache because there were many people who came in with their flesh rotting due to neglected wounds, but now, I see quite a few people secretly coming in after receiving emergency treatment.

Honestly, it’s too absurd to tell them not to get hurt, but I think they can easily do simple first aid on their own.

So we handed out paper with first aid instructions to the injured patients who came to the clinic, and it seemed to be effective.

“Don’t forget that the best thing to do is to come for treatment as soon as possible.”

“Yes!”

After seeing off the patient who had recovered safely, I slowly started preparing to leave work.

It’s already getting dark.

It’s almost time to close the clinic.

Until then, I think I was just casually thinking about finishing my evening prayers after work and having a late-night snack.

Thud, thud, thud-

“Is it raining?”

As soon as I stepped outside, cold raindrops fell on the crown of my head.

Fortunately, the rain had just started to fall, so the only thing that mattered was that the raindrops were thin.

It was the moment when I was about to put on my hood and go out, thinking that I had to go back quickly.

The dark bushes swayed and there was a sound of something moving within them.

Rustle-

“Huh?”

Rustle rustle-

Is it an animal?

The movement of the bushes was too rapid for an animal.

In addition, I feel the sound of people getting closer.

I became alert, but before I could do anything, something black suddenly jumped out from the bushes.

“!!”

I took a step back in surprise and brought my eyes closer to see what had suddenly appeared.

An unidentified person wearing a black robe pulled down deeply on a dark, rainy night.

It was a creepy appearance that would have made anyone with even a little bit of liver run away, saying it was a ghost.

“Who, who are you?”

“Looking for a priest.”

Luckily, the black thing answered my question about whether it was a person.

My tension dropped significantly as I realized that the only people looking for a priest would be patients.

If a ghost had appeared, he should have saved it from death rather than running away, since he was a priest. Fortunately, it seemed like he wouldn’t have to work extra overtime.

The voice that suddenly appeared proved that the unidentified person was a human.

“Ah… Are you hurt somewhere?”

Even if it was a little late, I had no intention of sending patients who had come to the treatment center away empty-handed.

Even if I have to leave work a little late, I still have to treat the patient right in front of me.

“No. The person in charge of this temple. Probably came to see the chief priest Arthur.”

“…Why is he looking for you?”

“I was given the command.”

A suspicious person who received orders?

A strange thought crossed my mind that perhaps Princess Canabi had sent an assassin to kill me, but soon I realized this person’s true identity.

“Are you, by any chance, the heretic inquisitor?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

As I expected, the unidentified person who suddenly appeared was the ‘Inquisitor.’

‘You’re here already?’

I was a little flustered by the unexpected appearance, but I said it because I couldn’t leave it outside in the rain.

“I didn’t know you’d come so soon. I’m Arthur, the temple manager.”

“Is that so?”

Even though he had met the person he was looking for, the inquisitor’s voice was still indifferent.

It was that indifferent attitude that scared me more.

Moreover.

‘I can tell by the voice. It’s a woman.’

I wonder what use a man or a woman would be among the heretic inquisitors, but honestly, it couldn’t be helped that it was more comfortable for a man to come.

Since life in the labyrinth is by no means comfortable, she hopes to have a male heretic inquisitor she can rely on.

‘I can’t help it.’

It was not possible to send away someone who had come all this way just because of their gender.

The heretic inquisitor, who emerged from the bushes and stood under a streetlight, was soaking wet from the rain.

I asked because it was late at night and I didn’t think he would have eaten anything to come see me.

“Have you eaten?”

“I didn’t eat it.”

“That’s good. Let’s go eat. I was just getting hungry. It’s a little late, but it’s still a good time, right? ”

“Yes, I understand.”

The Inquisitor accepted my proposal more calmly than I expected.

There must be a restaurant that hasn’t closed yet.

Since we will be hanging out together in the future, wouldn’t it be better to become close quickly by eating together?

“What do you like?”

“Anything is fine.”

“Then, noodles?”

“Yes.”

I walked to a nearby store with the inquisitor who spoke calmly.

I came here because it was a noodle restaurant that was open late, but it was also a regular restaurant that I frequented often because the food was delicious.

“Oh my! Priest! Come here quickly. Have you been working without having dinner?”

As soon as I appeared, the store owner burst into laughter and started talking excitedly.

“I had a quick meal, but I came back hungry.”

“It suddenly started to rain, so come and warm up.”

“Two noodles, please.”

“I am… .”

Then the heretic inquisitor raised his hand slightly and said:

◦Please give me %◦Special.”

“Oh, don’t worry. No one ever says our noodle restaurant is narrow-minded.”

The shop owner went inside, grumbling.

As I took off the hood I was wearing, the Inquisitor followed suit and took off the hood of his robe.

The face of the hooded inquisitor looked younger than expected.

A face that looks like it might be in its early 20s.

I expected him to be young since he had just entered society as an inquisitor, but he looked much younger than I expected.

He said, picking up the water bottle in front of him and filling the empty glass.

“I was very surprised to hear that the Inquisitor would be sent to the Labyrinth to protect me. I wondered why the Inquisitor was coming.”

“Yes.”

I thought he wasn’t a very talkative person, but he was worse than I expected.

“Have you heard about the evil altar in the labyrinth?”

“Yes.”

“Is your goal to find and destroy the altar correct?”

“Yes.”

“I’m not sure if you’re okay with the situation where you suddenly have to enter a labyrinth.”

“It doesn’t matter. I just do what I’m told.”

No matter how you look at it, the Inquisitor doesn’t seem like a good choice for a conversation partner.

But since he was someone I needed to become close with, I tried to have a constant conversation without letting it show.

“Is this the first order you’ve received?”

“I can’t tell you because it’s confidential.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“The noodles are here~”

The awkward atmosphere that almost became awkward for a moment was resolved thanks to the noodles that came out just in time.

“Please eat.”

“Yes.”

The inquisitor began to eat his noodles, still with an indifferent expression.

“Does it suit your taste?”

Since he has such a bland personality, I don’t know if he eats it because he likes it or not.

“Yes.”

I wasn’t expecting a grand answer, but the only thing that came out of my mouth was one word.

“When did you get here?”

“As soon as I arrived, I came to the temple to find Priest Arthur.”

As soon as you arrived at the labyrinth, you came to the temple and met me.

Should I say I’m lucky or stupid?

I felt like I had to take responsibility for deciding where this person could stay.

“How much do you know about the situation, Mr. Inquisitor? You know that I am working separately from the religious suppression force, right?”

“… Melody.”

“Yes?”

“I told you my name. The word ‘Inquisitor’ can be off-putting, so I would appreciate it if you would call me by my name.”

Even to ordinary people, it is often the case that they feel unnecessarily nervous when they hear the word ‘inquisitor’.

It’s like feeling uncomfortable in front of the police even though you haven’t done anything wrong.

“Your name is as pretty as your face. ”

melody.

To be honest, it’s not a name that fits the job of an inquisitor.

“… Thank you.”

For the first time, an answer came out that showed a somewhat human side.

His eyebrows twitched quite showily on his previously expressionless face, perhaps embarrassed by his name being praised.

I said so as not to miss this opportunity.