episode_0150

The center of the village we arrived at with Jack’s guidance.

“Hehe, just come here.”

There was a fairly large three-story building there, and as they climbed to the top with Nameless, Jack rang a bell to signal that they were ready to begin.

-Dang! Dang! Dang!

Then, residents who had not come out until now begin to gather one by one in the center of the village.

“Hmm, unity is going really well.”

“Everyone was waiting for this bell to ring.”

Jack said with a smile, then proudly opened the window and started shouting loudly.

“Chunma Shingyo, the time has finally come to repay your kindness.”

There was no answer, but their expressions showed how happy they were.

…is it too burdensome?

There are even people who shed tears, so I can’t help but feel burdened by my simple personality.

“This guy… .”

I don’t know if he knows me or not, but the anonymous man standing next to me turned his head and laughed heartily.

I’m going to have to scold you a lot later.

After letting out a deep sigh, Jack, who had been talking about this and that, gives me a seat and adds:

“Heavenly Horse, would you please say something?”

“Um… .”

I’m going to go. What on earth do you want me to say?

But I can’t refuse because so many people have gathered here to see me do it.

I stood in front of the window, very nervous.

“Hmm, nice to meet you.”

“““Hello!”””

As I wave my hand in greeting, a thunderous roar pierces my ears.

Judging from your voice, you must be eating well.

I scratched my head awkwardly and rolled my eyes at the thoughts that wouldn’t come to mind as I searched for words.

Now that I think about it, there was that.

I took out the box Lucius had given me and showed it to them and asked them.

“Do you all like strawberries?”

Hmm, come to think of it, I might not have enough to eat.

Did I say I’d give it to you for nothing?

As I waited for the answer to come back with those thoughts, only then did I notice the people’s expressions.

…Why do you have that expression?

As I tilted my head in question, I heard a voice mixed with laughter from the side.

“Phew… Master, when you first meet them, if you ask them out of the blue if they like strawberries… .”

He blushed and grumbled at the sight of the nameless man starting to burst out laughing all by himself.

“Stop laughing…!”

I need to show them that I am a dignified leader, but they might misunderstand!

… You damn bastard! You’re making fun of your master!

“Then what the hell are you talking about!”

I know you’d get nervous around a lot of people too!

As I poked the anonymous person with that thought in mind, he answered without any hesitation.

“You could say hello and say let’s get along well.”

Yeah, that’s right.

But if I admit it here, it really means I was wrong, so I can’t do that.

He turned his head away and muttered softly.

“… Then you said you would do it.”

“How can I replace you?”

Then, the anonymous man who came up behind me bent down and began to whisper comfort in my ear.

“Still… .”

Hmm, it tickles.

“They will understand the Master’s heart, as he loves them enough to give them strawberries that he likes.”

“… Really?”

“Yes, that’s true. If there’s anyone who doesn’t, I’ll go and tell them in person. Don’t worry.”

If you say it like that, there’s nothing I can do.

“What! It’ll be okay!”

“That’s right.”

He fed a small piece of honey to the nameless head that was still laughing and then cleared his throat slightly.

“Ahem! Sorry for coming so late.”

The next words were nothing special.

It was just a common, cheap greeting, asking how things were going, listening to the answers, and continuing the ordinary conversation.

But, is that because we haven’t met for a long time?

Their expressions showed curiosity, as if they were more curious about me than I thought.

He opened his mouth and smiled at the sight.

“What, do you have any questions? Feel free to ask. Oh, if you speak all at once, I won’t be able to hear you, so if you have any questions, raise your hand.”

Immediately afterwards, I expected that at most, out of the hundreds gathered, only about a dozen people would raise their hands.

“… What.”

The majority began to raise their hands.

… I can’t sleep.

He sighed deeply and pointed to the person who raised his hand the fastest.

“You in the front, tell me.”

“I am curious about the purpose of the Cheonmasingyo.”

“Oh.”

The questions are strong from the start.

I shrugged and answered.

“There is no such thing.”

Actually, I don’t expect anything from them.

but.

“This isn’t the answer you’re looking for, so let me tell you a few things.”

He continued speaking, raising the corners of his lips.

“Let’s stop thinking of ourselves as selfish people and think of others first and live in harmony.”

After living together, I realized that two people are better than one.

“Look out for each other and be the first to help someone in trouble.”

The beginning of a relationship begins with small help.

“Thoughts have no substance or power. If you want something, take action yourself.”

Don’t be so timid like me.

“Let go of the past. It doesn’t matter how you’ve lived up until now. Of course, if you have sinned, you will have to pay the price, but let go of the regrets of the past.”

Regrets don’t change the future.

“Finally.”

I took a deep breath and looked into the eyes of those listening to me.

Why am I so focused?

Still, I felt good and laughed.

“Grow your strength.”

Whether it’s wealth, power, or knowledge, it’s better to have too much than too little.

Even though I am lacking in knowledge and am not smart, am I not living well?

“Don’t you know better? The world is a dog-eat-dog world. The weak suffer, and the strong do.”

Most of those gathered here have probably been too busy trying to survive to build up their strength.

“Here is a place where you can eat your fill and a warm house to sleep in. Use the remaining time to build up your strength. Strength is the only absolute thing.”

Just in case you were wondering, I explained the reason later.

“Even if you have a warm heart, if you lack strength, you cannot do it.”

Finally, I would like to emphasize this.

“So, grow stronger.”

He took out his wooden sword, took a stance, and swung it with all his might toward the sky.

“The goal of the Cheonmasin Church is strength.”

Soon the red sky splits, and the sun that had never been seen here turns towards them.

“If you have the power, there is nothing you cannot do. Don’t worship me, worship the power itself.”

He smiled faintly at their eyes, which seemed to be witnessing a miracle, and continued speaking while carrying the sky that was beginning to close on his back.

“Next question?”

There was no significant exchange of questions after that.

Just a series of trivial questions.

For example, most of the questions I received were about my relationship with Anonymous.

Hmm, you can tell at a glance that they are a priest and a disciple.

Why are you asking such a thing?

… Well, every time he answered, I could see the anonymous expression rapidly decaying.

Did I say something wrong?

Well, I was just telling the truth.

It is something that a true disciple knows but does not know.

* * *

“Can I use this room?”

“Yes. If you are uncomfortable, please let me know so I can give you a room.”

I don’t feel any discomfort… .

“Isn’t it too flashy?”

Where on earth did these guys get their money from? The room is filled to the brim with all sorts of decorations.

“Ahaha, don’t worry. It’s all earned through legitimate work.”

To summarize Jack’s subsequent remarks briefly:

It seems that the children of the Cheonmasingyo received a certain amount of money for taking on quests like adventurers. And when they saved up money from what they had, they were able to buy these things.

“… Well, if it’s hard, just sell it.”

“Okay.”

Jack bowed his head slightly and left the room.

“Um, by the way, anonymous.”

“… Yes, Master.”

“Why is your expression like that?”

After looking at me for a moment, Moo-myeong sighed deeply and added.

“There are so many accessories, but why is there only one room and one bed?”

“Huh?”

After hearing Anonymous’s words and looking around the room, I saw that, just as Anonymous had said, there was only one bed.

By the way, there won’t be just one room.

I told you I could give you another room if you wanted.

But I have no intention of sending him to another room without anonymity.

“Hmm, is it uncomfortable?”

When I frowned at the nameless reaction that seemed to be a case of puberty, the nameless shook his head.

“No… Go to sleep.”

“Yeah, it’s annoying to suddenly ask for a bed or a room.”

Jack has his own work to do, isn’t he busy?

You can’t just tell someone to come and go over trivial things.

I smiled pleasantly and jumped into bed, feeling its warmth.

This is paradise.

Is this similar to the bed I slept in at Camilla’s house?

“What are you doing blankly? Lie down.”

“I’ll wash up and come back soon. You should wash up too, Master.”

“Ah.”

It’s annoying… .

“No… .”

“Yeah, well… .”

It’s not that I don’t want to wash…

I sighed deeply, untied the bandage on my chest, and asked the anonymous person.

“Would you like to wash together?”

At my question, Myeong-un’s face turned redder than a strawberry and he quickly shook his head and said.

“Master…! Please.”

Hmm, why do you hate it so much?

I guess I’m really going through puberty.