episode_0099
by fnovelpia
‘I said I’m sorry.’
[Asbel’s sword tells me not to talk to him]
‘I’m going now, so calm down.’
[Asbel says that the sword can only last for an hour]
‘I’ve been seeing someone for a while now.’
[Asbel’s sword is of course a great one…says]
[Kraberg’s fangs tell him to shut up]
[Asbel’s sword tells me not to curse]
[The four-year-old Kraberk’s fang says, “Don’t you have any sense? If you tell us that, we don’t know what will happen to us.”]
[Asbel’s sword says…sorry]
‘?’
I really don’t know what you’re talking about…
[43 minutes left until the end of Friday]
[Asbel’s sword glares at you]
“Just sleep!!”
It’s right in front!
A street where you can enter the temple right away by just opening the door.
however.
“Get out, Logs.”
“?”
Lavez, why are you here?
No, I don’t have time to worry about that.
First, you must enter the temple.
“Laves, I’m sorry, but can you come out?”
“I don’t know why you’re trying to get in, but the princess is praying. So get out.”
“I also came to pray as a priest.”
“Prayer? You?”
“Then who else is there besides me?”
As the scuffle between me and Labes continued, time passed quickly without any waiting.
[30 minutes left]
There really is no time now.
Go in by force?
From the beginning, Lavez couldn’t win.
Then through the back door?
What if the back door doesn’t open?
Oh my gosh, this is driving me crazy!!
“Who’s out there, Labes?”
At that moment, Asbel’s sweet voice rang out from inside the temple like a savior, reaching our ears outside.
Lavez cooled the hostility he had shown toward me and answered her words.
“Logs Avance is here.”
“Really?”
Asbel, who seemed to be worried about something and didn’t say anything, continued speaking with a smile after a few seconds.
“Logz, you don’t want to come in, so you’re playing with Laves? There’s not much time left, so come in quickly.”
“…”
“Have you heard?”
Lavez’s unpleasant eyes and my smiling eyes stared at each other. Hey, this is fun.
Lavess let out a sigh and let go of the hand holding the sword hilt, stepping aside.
“If you interrupt the princess’s prayer, you will be killed.”
“If you’re feeling anxious, why don’t you come in too?”
“I…Ha, shut up and go inside.”
“I was planning on going in without you saying anything?”
Squeak.
Logs, who entered carefully, could see Asbel right in front of the stone statue, with both hands clasped together, praying to someone.
Pure white nun’s habit, pale skin.
Long eyelashes and blonde hair that gives the illusion of light radiating from it.
I never thought that a day would come in my life when I would say something like this,
It really felt like an angel had come down and taken human form.
‘When I look at it this way, it looks different.’
Asbel looks more serious and grave than ever.
I didn’t want to interrupt Raves’ conversation, so I sat down as far away as possible.
They say that ordinary priests don’t kneel like Asbel when they pray, but that’s them, and I just sat on an ordinary chair.
And then I crossed my legs and looked at the ceiling.
‘Ha…Why do I have to do this?’
[20 minutes left]
[Asbel’s sword urges you to hurry]
‘Yes, yes, I was thinking of doing it now.’
I closed my eyes in a position that was completely comfortable for me to sleep in.
‘Hah…fuck…’
I believe that praying won’t make that bastard’s face appear in my head.
In the first place, that bastard’s physiognomy only appears when you use emission excessively.
And there’s no ill will towards the temple. It’ll probably just be unpleasant and that’ll be the end of it.
But I still don’t like doing things I don’t want to do.
When was the last time you prayed?
I let out a soft sigh on a day I can’t even remember now.
‘I really don’t want to do it.’
Still, I guess I have to keep my promise.
‘Now let’s begin.’
[Asbel’s sword has a sinister expression]
[Asbel says, “I’ve never seen that kind of expression on my face!”]
[Asbel’s sword tells me not to send something like this out]
‘Have fun arguing.’
But you said you were going to start, so what should you do now?
While I was thinking, the air around the chair that had been cold began to feel warm, as if I was lying on a plain filled with sunlight.
Before I could question it, something came to me.
‘What, what!’
The surprise was short-lived.
As I could tell by the feeling, I felt an unidentified object arrive in front of me.
‘When I entered this temple, Ashbel was the only person there.’
So, is Asbel in front?
When I thought about that question, I thought of her, who was passionate about prayer.
‘Who is it?’
While doubts only grow.
Now, the object was even starting to touch my face. And it wasn’t just touching it, it was slowly touching it, as if it was handling a jewel.
At first glance, it felt like a human hand, but I could tell.
This was not a human hand.
His hands grabbed my cheeks hard and stopped me in my tracks.
It’s like my head is fixed in place so I can’t move it even if I want to.
‘Wait a minute, this is really weird.’
Only then did I realize what was happening and I used all my strength to get up from my seat, but my body was already held and my freedom was taken away without me being able to put up any resistance.
‘I… don’t know who that is and I don’t know why they’re doing this, but…’
If you can hear me, please save me…!
“Gasp!!”
Logs, with his eyes wide open, was breathing heavily as if he was having a nightmare.
[Sin Friday has come to an end]
[Craberg’s fangs say it’s low quality]
[The power of Asbel’s sword is temporarily unavailable]
‘Haa…I don’t have the energy to talk right now.’
I turned my head to Asbel, who was looking at me with surprised eyes from afar, and closed the status window.
“Did I bother you?”
Asbel smiled and shook his head.
“It’s over as soon as you wake up.”
“Thank goodness.”
“Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.”
Asbel got up from his seat and approached me with worried eyes.
Should I say that it is a new feeling?
If Asbel, who I had seen before, seemed like a child who didn’t know what was new, now that she was wearing a nun’s habit, she looked like an adult regardless of her age.
It felt even more novel, especially because of the uniqueness of the yellow eyes that were the same color as the hair that shined alone in this dark temple.
Asbel came up to me, took a handkerchief out of his pocket, and wiped away the cold sweat from me.
“How is this okay? Is it really okay?”
“Actually I wasn’t okay, but thanks to you I’m okay now.”
“I didn’t do anything?”
“If a beautiful woman worries, even a disease that didn’t exist before will be cured.”
Asbel was at first taken aback by my words and didn’t say anything, but soon he opened his mouth and burst into laughter.
“You know how to say that?”
“What do you think of me?”
“What should I say? A strong but insensitive and boring person?”
‘Suddenly my bones hurt…’
“That doesn’t mean it’s bad. There’s a good person inside.”
Oh…I never thought I’d hear people say I’m kind to others.
I couldn’t help but be surprised by the unexpected words that came out of Asbel’s mouth.
That doesn’t mean I can agree with what she said.
Because I know better than anyone that I am not that kind of person.
Asbel just didn’t see it.
“Thank you for your kind words.”
“Good…I was telling the truth.”
Asbel’s two hands covered my right hand. They were warm and soft.
I let out a hollow laugh.
“I’m glad that the princess herself is holding my hand.”
“Okay, don’t joke around.”
‘If Labes had seen it, he would have been incensed.’
I smiled and looked at Asbel and his hands.
Asbel hastily pulled out his covered hand and built a back house.
There was no need to burn it…what a pity.
“Logs.”
“Why?”
“If you have any concerns, please tell me anytime. I want to help you too.”
“Oh my, it was comforting enough to hear your concern.”
“I’m not joking, I’m serious.”
“…”
Asbel, who usually just let go at this point, was persistently clinging to me today. Did I look that tired?
Um… that priest kid was sleeping in the temple and sweating profusely.
I understand your concerns.
Still, ordinary people do not receive comfort from people younger than themselves.
I have pride too, how could I do that?
This time, Asbel, you understand.
“Isn’t Labes outside freezing to death?”
“Don’t beat around the bush…”
“You were shivering at the entrance before I even came in. Are you sure you’re okay?”
“…I don’t know how deep your wounds are. I won’t force you to talk.”
“Thank you.”
“Still…if it’s really hard, ask for help. I’ve received a lot of help from you.”
It didn’t really help…
Oh, are you talking about the heretic incident?
You don’t have to worry about it, but you’re still kind.
I bowed my head and listened to Asbel’s words so that he could feel at ease.
“Then I’ll be happy to help you then.”
“Yeah! You have to tell me.”
“Yes.”
Asbel left the temple only after hearing my answer. Phew…
I think about it every time, but it’s comfortable because children who grow up well don’t have any doubts.
I’m sorry I lied to her, but
It’s a bit burdensome to have the princess help me.
And because of that title of loser, if you think about people’s reactions right after receiving help… it’s obvious it’ll be annoying.
I’m sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be asking for help, Your Highness.
***
‘Why didn’t you tell me…’
Do you think I won’t be of any help because I’m the Third Princess?
Or maybe I just don’t believe it.
Since we only knew each other for a short time, the reason was simple and easy to understand.
But I couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
Of course, she knew that too.
This wasn’t a question that could be as simple as asking, “What’s your favorite food?” and getting a simple answer like, “Steak.”
‘What was that dark aura that was visible behind Logs’ back?’
Asbel thought and thought again.
Why can I suddenly see auras that indicate the emotions of people that cannot be seen unless you are a high-ranking priest?
And why was Logs’ aura so cold and empty when he saw that?
The answer did not come easily.
Now that he was so ignorant, there was no one left who could answer Asbel’s questions.
‘I can’t see you again now.’
I guess I was just mistaken because I was really tired… something like that.
The end of that day’s worries.
After hours of continuous prayer, I was exhausted and ended up with nothing.
If I thought about it any longer, I would lose count of the nights,
It was because he believed that Logs would talk to him when things were really tough.
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