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Episode 109 Trial (7)

“Ah! It’s you? The kid they wanted to make Green’s Saint.”

The moment Yellow, the god of contract and order, uttered those words, everyone in attendance doubted their ears.

A Saint? Who?

With that thought, their gazes turned to the target Yellow was looking at. Standing before them was Kyle Arden, who until recently had been considered a black magician.

Yellow put both hands on his hips and said.

“Do you know how annoying you’ve been? They keep asking me about you. Hmph, I don’t even have time to play because of you….”

The god wore a slightly sulky face. The hint of anger made everyone’s blood run cold.

Regardless, Yellow chattered on towards him.

“Even good-natured White got tired of it and ran away. Red and Orange are hiding and won’t even come out.”

Yellow relaxed his posture, shook his head, sighed, and said.

“Seriously, you’re so like Green. He becomes endlessly generous to the beings he likes. He ignored the others when they recommended you.”

At the same time, Yellow generously let it go as if he understood.

“Still, put in a good word for me with Green~! He’s always bothering me, so there’s no one to tease!”

Yellow’s figure, acting coy like a child next to him, snapped everyone who witnessed the scene to attention.

“…….”

“…….”

Nevertheless, silence lingered throughout the space. No one could speak, and even the priest who had summoned Yellow was still gaping in shock.

Then, the judge mustered his courage and cautiously asked.

“Um… God of contract and order.”

“Hm? Why?”

At his call, Yellow approached the judge. He was slightly nervous at the god’s unreserved behavior, but he did not back down.

“What do you mean by, Saint…?”

“What do you mean? A Saint is a Saint. Ah, not completely, he’s still a candidate. But White agreed, so I don’t think it’ll be long? This doesn’t happen often.”

“So, there’s a high possibility he’ll become one in a few years….”

“That’s right!”

Yellow spat out information he wasn’t even asked for. The judge, having heard the answer, sweated profusely. Then, he slowly turned his head.

“Kyle Arden. What the god is saying….”

“No.”

Kyle cut off the judge’s words sharply.

“But the god of contract and order said….”

“I said no.”

Kyle denied it through gritted teeth, but no one in this place would believe those words.

Then Yellow jumped into the conversation.

“Why are you denying it? Green helped you out a while ago, too.”

Yellow approached Kyle again and tapped him on the shoulder.

“He was very grateful. But he didn’t know you’d be so violent. You completely destroyed a building….”

“Oh, oh, oh, Yellow, what on earth happened….”

The judge, unable to ignore the god’s words, hastily asked in embarrassment. It was as if he was representing everyone’s thoughts.

“Huh? Don’t you know? He went wild trying to save the elves. I got annoyed because of that too. The Free City people called me so much. It was as annoying as Green….”

At that moment, Kyle’s hand blocked Yellow’s mouth, which had been chattering away. He whispered quietly, with a very angry look on his face.

“Please stop talking nonsense and shut up.”

“…….”

“…….”

He spoke very quietly, but because the courthouse was so quiet, most people heard Kyle’s words. And those who saw it squeezed their eyes shut.

Telling a god to shut up. He could lose his life for being disrespectful.

However, even as time passed, the expected reaction did not erupt.

“Hahaha! Just like Green said, you’re an interesting kid, aren’t you?”

Rather, a great burst of laughter, which didn’t seem to take it seriously, filled the space. Yellow’s expression was one of joy that he couldn’t help.

“Really, won’t you try being a Saint? I’m in favor of having someone as interesting as you. How about it?”

An outright suggestion. People gasped. That meant Yellow also permitted Kyle Arden to become a Saint.

In short, he would be protected by Yellow, following the World Tree.

At the same time, they sensed it. This trial could no longer proceed.

If this trial were to continue, it would be the same as saying that the World Tree was connected to a black magician. In other words, a god would have to be put on trial.

Having already touched a prospective Saint, and now to insult a god by having them testify as a witness? No one could even dare to predict how the situation would unfold afterward.

Perhaps a war between the Holy Kingdom and the Empire would erupt.

Above all, Kyle’s every action was explained by Yellow’s words. He was not connected to a black magician at all.

“Then the trial….”

The judge listlessly picked up the gavel. It was to deliver the verdict and end the trial.

And between the trial, which was proceeding again, a cry of dismay was heard from someone.

“Fuck….”

Of course, it was Kyle Arden’s voice.

***

“Fuck….”

A curse that didn’t pass through my head flowed from my mouth. This unpleasant mood was not hidden at all, and I had no intention of hiding it.

I wasn’t expecting this kind of development when I requested Yellow’s judgment. Not for this kind of bombshell….

“Haa….”

Really, I can only sigh.

‘I knew he had this kind of personality, but.’

The divine name of contract and order. Looking at only that, you would think that Yellow would value rules.

But that’s not the case at all. As you can feel from his appearance, Yellow is a very childlike being, and has a lot of unique, selfish sides.

Of course, he possesses dignity as a god. I called him to use that dignity.

Why didn’t I reveal anything related to the gods? Because I didn’t want a god to be involved in my life. To explain the black magician incident, I inevitably had to mention a god.

But that damn personality messed up my plan.

Look at him now. The numerous gazes covering the surroundings. I feel like my body will be pierced by so much attention.

Regardless, Yellow floated above me, resting his chin on his hands.

I glared at him and said.

“Do you even know what you’ve done?”

The trial proceedings didn’t even enter my head. Anyway, now that it’s come to this, the trial was unconditionally won.

“Hm? Why are you angry?”

“Haa….”

I sigh at the attitude of asking what the problem is. As if he weren’t a child, his feigned ignorance is top-notch.

“If you keep pretending not to know, I’ll complain through the World Tree.”

I warned him. If I did that, even a god couldn’t easily get away with it.

Only then did Yellow say in surprise.

“Huh! I wasn’t supposed to talk about what I just said?”

“You call that a question…!”

“Ahem….”

Then the judge’s coughing was heard. He looked at me, not knowing what to do.

It’s only natural. Even as a candidate, the power that the word Saint carries is not ordinary. Saints and Saintesses are positions that can be compared to the Emperor of the Empire.

I bowed to the judge and apologized.

“I’m sorry. Please continue.”

“Ahem, regarding this, Kyle Arden….”

While he read the verdict, I looked at Yellow again.

“Take responsibility and fix it. If you don’t want to be bothered for a while.”

Okay, let’s just skip the Saint talk.

I had expected it to some extent since the World Tree had offered the Saint proposal, and he wouldn’t just sit still. More than anything, according to Yellow’s words, my story had already spread among the gods.

In other words, the timing was just brought forward, and it was something that would happen someday.

But the story about the elves and the Free City is different. If that fact spreads outside, I don’t know what kind of trouble it will cause.

‘Maybe the Free City side will make a fuss.’

I have to stop that at least. The more obsessed they are with money, the more bizarre things they will do.

“That’s easy. Who do you think I am?”

Yellow shone his yellow eyes and looked at me.

Meanwhile, the judge read the final verdict.

“Based on the preceding facts, it is determined that there is no guilt. Kyle Arden, I declare you innocent!”

And after the judge struck the gavel three times.

“Okay, everyone focus!”

Yellow flew to the center of the courthouse and focused everyone’s attention.

“Everyone knows who I am, right?”

“…….”

“…….”

People are silent. It was natural that they couldn’t react when a god said such a thing.

“Hmph, it’s not fun.”

Yellow was disappointed for a moment, but immediately started working.

“Anyway, I made a slight mistake? So I’m going to make a contract with you guys gathered here.”

When Yellow stretched out his arms, divine power spread widely around him. The range expanded beyond this space.

“Oh….”

“Wow….”

People seemed to feel peaceful in the holy energy, but I didn’t. It was so vast that my skin was tingling.

“First contract. You will not disclose the story of the elves and the Free City that you heard in this place.”

At the same time, a contract made of divine power was summoned to each person. Of course, I was excluded.

“Second contract. If you break the contract and reveal the information, you will lose the related memories. However, disclosure is permitted if you consult with me, the god of contract and order.”

Words were written on the contract according to Yellow’s words.

“Last contract three. In return, you can call me, the god of contract and order, to receive help without compensation up to 3 times in situations where a contract is needed.”

The moment they heard the last condition, students, professors, and staff all signed the contract.

To summon a god, a huge offering is needed. The fact that they will do that for free 3 times means they immediately rushed to sign.

So I laughed. It looks like a favorable contract, but in the end, Yellow didn’t lose anything and gained divinity.

“A more heinous guy than the World Tree.”

“Huh? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“It’s okay.”

As long as it doesn’t directly harm me, it’s fine, and that’s their choice. I don’t have the responsibility to tell them what to do.

“Okay! 1,058 people completed the contract! Oh, and you can call me starting tomorrow, so keep that in mind.”

“Um… Why don’t I have a contract….”

Princess Ariel, who also did not receive the contract like me, asked. Yellow stared at her intently. He pouted and replied.

“You’re a descendant of Kieran. His bloodline is contracted to prevent them from doing anything with us.”

“Ah, so….”

It was a measure taken by the founding emperor to prevent the imperial family from getting involved with gods. Ariel doesn’t know that fact, but she roughly agreed and moved on.

Anyway, with the trial over, the aftermath was quickly resolved, and people began to leave one by one.

I also moved to find the things that were taken from me while I was being held. First, I asked the staff.

“Where are my belongings?”

“That, Saint….”

“…Don’t call me Saint, just tell me where they are.”

“Ah, so….”

However, the process was not smooth. Everyone who faced me whispered, calling me a Saint.

“Saint….”

“It’s the Saint….”

I heard those words throughout the journey to find my belongings. The same was true for Angelina, the student who testified for me.

“Hello, Saint Kyle….”

At that moment, my head became dizzy. How did my life become like this? I feel like I’m getting further and further away from my dreams.

“It’s the Saint.”

“Ah….”

Really, it’s a dog-like day.