episode_0071

It seemed like he readily accepted the suggestion that exploring the labyrinth could be helpful.

‘There is nothing as great and beautiful as love.’

Even if it means risking your life.

Moreover, a woman as beautiful as her would be more than enough to steal a man’s heart.

“I heard that he was the dedicated priest of Princess Canabi.”

“Oh, yes. That’s right.”

“You said you would go into the labyrinth for him… .”

“It just so happened.”

“By any chance… .”

“Yes?”

The man’s eyes sank darkly.

“Priest too… ?”

“Yes?”

Although he didn’t finish his sentence exactly, I wonder if he was asking if I joined because I liked Princess Canabi?

It was a bewildering suspicion.

Before I could even react to his words, people around me started to react.

Bam-!

“Evil!”

“Hey, you crazy bastard. What kind of rudeness are you showing to the priest?!”

“You…! No matter what, you can hit me this hard?”

The nobleman who had hit the back of the head of the man who had asked that question stood up and got angry.

I was deeply troubled as I watched the two people bickering and fighting.

Me and Princess Cannabi?

‘I’ve never thought about it.’

No, honestly, it’s not like I never thought of her as a ‘woman’.

As a man, I can’t help but be attracted to pretty women.

But he didn’t show it.

Because I am a priest and she is a patient.

‘Because it’s a line that must not be crossed.’

That is why the man’s question was a sharp question, but at the same time, it was a question that could never be answered with a yes or no answer.

‘If I answer, I’ll lose face, and if I don’t, I’ll just create unnecessary hostility.’

It’s fortunate that the nobles actively tried to dissuade him.

After much thought, I decided that answering that question would make a good impression on the nobles.

“It wasn’t a big burden. God’s will was toward the labyrinth from the beginning.”

“You don’t have to answer. This guy is wrong.”

“No. If you have any questions, I should answer them. Going into the labyrinth with you or going into the labyrinth as part of the religious expedition force. The direction of travel is different, but the result would be the same.”

“That’s what you were originally going to do.”

“Is that why? There was an oracle that told us to seal the labyrinth 300 years ago.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Oh my, you are so faithful! Apologize quickly, you punk!”

“Why is he so immature?”

Whether it was because he felt relieved after hearing my answer or because his friends were angry, the man bowed his head obediently and apologized.

“I made a mistake because I was emotional. I apologize.”

That guy is going through a lot of emotional ups and downs, so what can we do but be lenient?

Compared to patients who are acting up, this level is not even on the level of a true culprit.

“I hope you will be careful in the future. There is nothing more regrettable than good intentions being conveyed in a distorted way.”

“Hey, what are you doing?”

I thought the apology would be the end of it, but the nobleman sitting next to me tapped the man on the side and pointed to the bottle of alcohol with his eyes.

“Ahem, can I buy you a drink as an apology?”

“Yes, I’ll have a drink.”

When he said he would give me a drink, I quickly raised my glass.

* * *

They say that when you get drunk, everyone becomes equal and becomes a dog.

It’s been four hours since the dinner started.

Princess Rasiel spoke to each of her team members one by one and returned to her quarters about two hours ago.

‘And that’s when the drinking party really started.’

If the last two hours with Princess Rasiel were a time of mutual exploration, the next two hours were nothing but a complete frenzy.

Maybe because they all did rough, physical work, they had a huge drinking capacity.

‘How much do you like drinking?’

As soon as the alcohol started to take effect, the line that had existed between them until then disappeared in an instant.

And after a while, the distinction between nobles, priests, and commoners completely disappeared.

With the distinction between statuses gone, only two simple classifications remain.

Just people and dogs.

The nobles hate the commoners, and the commoners hate the nobles?

Would it be a problem for a drunk person to have no identity?

Month month month month-!!!

Woof woof woof!!

Woof woof woof woof!!!

“Oh my god… .”

At some point, the loud noise began to sound more like a dog barking.

How do we deal with people who have turned into dogs?

“You can leave it like this. I’m sure you’ll figure it out.”

“I’m sure you’ll sleep well on the street… .”

“If you have a mind, why don’t you just sleep in the store and wake up? There are already losers sleeping over there who didn’t win.”

When I turned my head at Sister Melody’s words, I saw people sleeping as if they were dead on one side.

“Aha?”

Then I don’t have to train?

It was dark before my eyes, but that was fortunate.

“Priest, how about we go back now? ”

“Uh… Is that so?”

“Yes, the priest also had a great rest.”

“Me? I’m fine. I’m not drunk.”

“No, you did.”

This is a bit unfair.

Even though I’ve had a lot to drink, I’m still having a conversation like a human being.

I’m different from those people who bark, and I don’t know why they don’t understand my true feelings.

“I’m so sad I can’t live.”

“… Do you cry when you drink too much?”

“Maybe? Am I crying now?”

“Yes. She is crying.”

“Ah… .”

I’m crying.

I’m really drunk.

There was no room for excuses since there was clear evidence that she was crying.

It may sound ridiculous, but I was a dog too.

“It just makes me cry.”

The only good thing is that he only sheds tears and doesn’t act strangely.

My mind is also quite sane.

“So… Huh?!”

I was trying to tell him that he didn’t have to take care of me.

But Sister Melody had already picked me up and hugged me.

“What, what are you doing?”

My sister’s reckless behavior makes me sober up.

I knew he was strong, but how could he lift a grown man like that?

“Oh my, your strength is no joke.”

“Where are you taking the priest, sir?”

The ‘people’ who were still left saw the sight and giggled and asked.

My tongue was a bit loose from drinking, but I didn’t seem to be completely drunk enough to turn me into a dog.

‘I will definitely remember it tomorrow.’

You’re really accumulating dark history.

To their question, Sister Melody said:

“You are drunk and I am trying to take you to your lodging.”

“Your complexion looks normal… Oh, not at all. You’re completely drunk. Yes~ Then I’ll see you next time. Priest, knight! Be careful on your way back!”

He saw my tear-stained face, admitted that I was drunk, and let us go without a fight.

“I have to go and say hello to the princess… .”

Why is it that when you realize you’re drunk without knowing it, you feel like you’re really drunk?

I felt it was unfair because I didn’t intend to eat this much.

There were quite a few people who secretly offered Sister Melody drinks, so I ended up drinking them all on her behalf, which led to this unfortunate incident.

“The princess passed away two hours ago.”

“Ah… That’s right. I forgot. Oh my, the world is spinning. I’m not the type of person to get drunk like this.”

“Yes.”

“So… Just wait a minute and you’ll recover quickly! Does it cure hangovers too?”

Sometimes, people come to the temple because of a hangover.

Couldn’t I use my powers to make myself lose my intoxication?

Since I don’t drink alcohol often, I’ve never tried it before, so I was hesitant.

“Can you come down for a moment?”

My tongue was loose, so my pronunciation kept slurring.

I’m clearly speaking carefully, but why do I only hear a slurred voice?

“Your face is red. I’ll just keep walking like this.”

“No, no, really, it’s fine. Please put it down. I can cure this in one go!”

“I drink to get drunk, so is there really a need to force myself to get sober? Just leave me alone. I’m here with you.”

He said that even if you don’t have a guardian, there is someone who will look after you and take you to your lodgings, so what’s the problem? He told you not to use your divine powers.

“It’s okay! If you just shoot something like this… !”

I tried to heal by raising my divine power, but strangely, nothing came out.

“Huh? Why isn’t this coming out?”

“It is natural that it does not work well when you are drunk. It will be difficult to treat yourself while drunk.”

“It doesn’t work.”

“Is something bothering you?”

of course.

A priest gets drunk and returns to the temple in the arms of a woman?

The moment someone catches you, you’re sure to be laughed at the next day.

“I will explain that it is because of me that you became like this. So don’t worry. You won’t be teased.”

Huh? How did you know what I was thinking?

“I understand because you told me directly.”

“Ah… .”

I guess I didn’t think it, I said it myself.

Just thinking about it… .

“I guess I’ve become a dog. Should I bark too?”

Like other people did?

“I recommend you keep quiet.”

I told you not to do it, so you shouldn’t do it.

I’m a pretty good listener.

“Huh.”

Suddenly, I started laughing.

I shouldn’t laugh while crying, but I can’t help it because something random comes to mind and it’s funny.

“Isn’t it hilarious? Whether noble or commoner, everyone is equal in front of alcohol. When they’re sober, they say, “I’m a noble and you’re a commoner!” But when they’re drunk, they put their arms around each other and dance together. ”

“… … .”

“If you’re going to be like that, why don’t you stop acting so arrogant?”

Why did you act so awkwardly when you were having so much fun?

Actually, this is a case of hypocrisy.

Even among priests, there were quite a few who looked down on others because they handled divine powers.

Looking at those people, I thought to myself that I shouldn’t do that.

“Priest.”

“… … .”

“Priest?”

“… … .”

My ears started to feel stuffy and my eyelids felt heavy.

Unable to overcome the alcohol, he eventually closed his eyes.

I need to ask them to come down… .

Unfortunately, when I opened my eyes again, a terrible hangover was waiting for me.