episode_0075

75.

Come to think of it, I didn’t hear the specific location and time. I just have to pray to the Goddess to not be late.

The bustling scenery of Barahm is vaguely missed after being in this unfamiliar place for over two days.

Not just Barahm, but also my hometown. A countryside with nothing special except for a very old prayer house, but it was a neighborhood full of affection. Being treated as an outsider here makes me miss that verdant prayer house even more.

‘Come to think of it, something… like I saw it in a recent dream…. Somehow, thinking about dreams makes me feel strangely uneasy.’

Erina shakes her head.

‘It’s probably something I can forget. It was just a dream. It would be more productive to worry about Hanna-ssi.’

Given Hanna’s personality, she’s very shy, so I worry she’s having a hard time. Thanks to Titania’s help, I roughly know the location of this place, and I’ve told her to come as soon as things are sorted out, but I don’t know when she’ll arrive.

This place is in the northern region, called ‘Harendel,’ bordering a mountain range. According to Titania, there seems to have been a large stone city here in ancient times.

She said it wasn’t a human city, but the home of another race, adding that I’m lucky to even know this much since I wasn’t interested.

It must have been quite large, but there’s no trace of it in the landscape I can see. That’s because a considerable amount of time has passed since Titania’s era, and many events have taken place.

“Erina, what’s wrong? You have a serious expression.”

“I was just thinking a little about Hanna-ssi. As Levi-ssi knows, Hanna-ssi is very shy, right?”

“Right. I could see she was a little uncomfortable when we were alone.”

“Really? I thought we had become quite close. We should give them a better chance to enjoy some good time together♡”

Levi is taken back to the village first.

The others are left to see if the surrounding land is livable. Aries wasn’t brought because she’s too curious and full of energy. Asti is allowed to rest, and Titania is too flamboyant and eye-catching.

Levi was taken back so she wouldn’t be too restless. Her belly is a bit swollen, but she doesn’t have to move roughly right now, so it’s her own decision.

In this respect, even though Levi is quite curious, it’s at a cute level. Besides, there’s something Levi can handle.

There’s nowhere to hide near the central mansion’s entrance, so I’m just standing and waiting for someone.

I asked if they had arrived yet, but apparently not, so I can only stand there blankly.

“Should I sit down?”

“No. Ah, if you’re uncomfortable, should I carry you?”

“You need to take care of your body.”

While we’re exchanging light banter, I see the person we’ve been waiting for walking over.

“That person… seems to be the person in question. Their attire… definitely from the Freed Church…”

If it’s as expected, it would have been a rogue pretending to be from the Freed Church. A thug who uses the Goddess’s name in vain; I plan to thoroughly teach them a lesson..

However, it’s an unexpected state of affairs.

“I know that person. Not well, but I’ve met them before.”

“What? Who is it?”

A silver-haired girl with a two-sided updo. Her face looks older than her hairstyle would suggest, and she has that distinctive outfit.

The fatigue visible beneath her determined expression.

It’s definitely Bikki, the heretic judge, whom I met when I was traveling with Hanna. I introduce her to Levi as such.

“But it’s strange. Logistically, it shouldn’t be possible to handle everything within less than a month.”

“If thinking doesn’t give you an answer, you just have to try it.”

Levi lightly tosses her red hair, confidently speaking.

Her breasts swell and sway in the low-cut dress, making my worries fly away.

It seems like her breasts are even fuller than our first meeting.

“Yes, you’re right. Hehe.”

Rather, Bikki’s arrival here is fortunate. Since the mark of domination is already etched on her body, she’ll understand the taste of a penis.

“Long time no see? You came all the way to this remote place?”

“You…. You’re here too? You’re still showing your chest?”

It’s just her cleavage showing, but it’s not the kind of attire a religious person would wear.

Bikki received the mark because a sexual contest took place after she challenged the statue of the goddess, and this was the result.

However, because of the special circumstances, she only clearly remembers the result. She doesn’t remember what the competition was.

“You have business at this residence, right? Let’s go in together.”

“…….”

Without saying a word, Bikki knocks on the mansion’s door.

She nods to the butler I’d seen before, and then meets the young lord again.

“My Lord, who is this stranger?”

“She says she serves the Goddess, like you, so I told you to talk to her.”

Her attitude and tone are unbelievable for a twelve-year-old girl. Her lordly training must have been very strict.

She still looks exhausted, which is pitiful.

“But this nun… no. I’m going to do my work first. Is that alright?”

“Fine. Just wait a moment.”

“May I ask what it’s about?”

“A prayer. A prayer for peace and safety.”

Bikki twists her hair while speaking. Although she’s speaking coldly, I can tell she’s not that calm.

Without realizing it, she’s being drawn to Erina’s pheromones; it’s the effect of the imprinted mark.

However, her answer doesn’t seem to be a lie. It’s exceedingly suspicious, but it’s possible Bikki doesn’t know.

“You’re a heretic judge, aren’t you? So you’ve come to this place to hold mass?”

“Because there’s a severe shortage of people, of clergy.”

“Right. I’ll wait outside for a while, but I’d like to hear the details later.”

I leave the young lord’s office after issuing a forceful order.

“How was it?”

“It seems Bikki-ssi doesn’t know much either. To come all the way out here on assignment. And it seems she hasn’t been assigned a church by the Freed Church either.”

Levi crosses her arms behind her head.

“So what are you doing now?”

“It’s a kind of service. I’m not sure about the Freed Church’s procedures, but it’ll take about 10 to 20 minutes.”

“10 minutes? That’s plenty. Right?”

Erina, immediately understanding what Levi wants, calls for someone – the butler we were served by yesterday.

Her judgment is already distorted, so it’s not difficult to coax her.

I subtly push her to give Levi a fellatio as a courtesy, and she readily gives oral sex.

With a ‘chhut, chhup’ sound, she enthusiastically begins to suck on Levi’s penis driven by middle-aged libido.

While not adept, she sucks with fervor, accompanied by a loud ‘choook♡’ sound.

Levi looks quite satisfied with the short 10-minute service.

As soon as she has tidied herself up, the door to the young lord’s office opens.

“I’ve been waiting for you.”

Erina looks around the room but finds nothing unusual. Even without asking, I can tell she performed a normal prayer.

“So, what do you want to talk about?”

“Due to personal circumstances, our parish has been relocated here. According to custom, the local lord must approve of the parish, and we would like to receive that permission.”

“The Freed Church does not approve of this. I cannot allow you any further.”

“Heresy? Are you saying they’re heretics?”

Erina begins by mentioning the most important matter first, but Bikki immediately blocks her. It seems the young lord also anticipated this reaction.

“I swear to the Goddess, that is absolutely not true. Our Pai Church is a legitimate church with the same doctrines as the Freed Church. Arguing like this is pointless; why don’t we have a more constructive conversation?”

“And what would that be?”

“Such as the recent dispatch of the Holy Knights due to a large-scale monster attack?”

“…What are you saying?”

As expected, the young lord doesn’t know.

“My Lord, just know that our Freed Church has worked hard for this region.”

“I can’t just let it slide. I need to hear the details.”

“Because we don’t have a church, we lack the necessary force to drive out monsters. Please let us use your church.”

“What if I don’t give my permission? Technically, establishing a Freed Church would seem more logical, wouldn’t it?”

That’s not entirely wrong. The Freed Church already has a lot of credibility, so their argument is losing its effectiveness.

“Even if you don’t grant permission, we have no choice but to continue this way. We can’t abandon our church.”

“Is it impossible to have two churches? After all, one is somewhat away from the village, right?”

“It’s not impossible. But as I said, the truth of the Pai Church is currently in question.”

“Ah, I understand. My Lord, excuse us, but we need a private space to have a candid conversation. Is that alright?”

For a short while, I hadn’t properly observed Bikki due to focusing on the important task at hand. I should have noticed that she’s clearly checking in on Erina earlier.

I acted strongly not only for the sake of the religious order but also to have a duel with Erina.

“There’s a drawing room downstairs. But as the Lord, I need to know what kind of conversation you are having.”

“It’s about our church’s affairs, you see? Ideally, politics and religion shouldn’t mix, so I ask for your generous understanding.”

The young lord has a displeased expression. While I would understand her if she acted like a child, her attempts at maintaining an adult demeanor are both lovely and heartbreaking.

“Bikki-ssi, you agree, right?”

“Y-yes.”

Bikki replies with a flushed face.

Erina asks Levi to talk to the young lord and tells her not to reveal any important information.

“Shall we have the duel you wanted then?”

Erina, left alone in the drawing room with Levi, boldly shifts her side-slit skirt, showcasing her erect penis.