episode_0198

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A route to Madini village was arranged.

The composition is

Twenty-two apprentice priests and nuns to handle the chores.

There are six priests and nuns who lead them and take care of the poor.

There are four heresy judges to identify and suppress any impure elements that may exist.

Two paladins to protect the saint’s safety,

One attendant to assist the saint,

And one saint.

Originally, there were twice as many Inquisitors and Paladins, but I declined because I felt it would be a burden to the Pope.

The Pope said no, and held on, but when I told him firmly, he cried and reduced the number of people to eating mustard.

Even with the reduced number of personnel, there is no change in the fact that it is a super luxurious appointment.

According to Maria, this is an unprecedented level of relief work.

“I’m leaving.”

With the horse of the paladin who claimed to be the coachman, the carriage began to move.

The stopped carriage moved and shook, and my body also swayed.

Inside the carriage, Maria and I are sitting facing each other.

The carriage shook, something huge about her rocked and moved.

With nowhere else to look, I looked outside through the small window of the carriage.

I saw people seeing me off. To anyone looking at it, it looks like a crowd seeing off a head of state.

“This is your first time going outside the church.”

Maria spoke as if to block out the loud noise outside.

“That’s right. Isn’t Sister Maria going out for the first time in a while?”

“That’s right. When I was an Inquisitor, I often went out for duties, but I haven’t been able to do that lately.”

Maria, who sat quietly, said yes.

– Tap, tap, tap.

While we were talking, the horses began to go down the slope, making the sound of their cheerful footsteps.

It looks like he escaped from headquarters.

“If you go down the hill like this, you will completely escape the territory of the cult.”

Maria explained further.

The scenery seen through the window gradually changes.

The layout of the densely lined buildings has become sparse.

I rested my back comfortably on the backrest, giving myself to the vibrations of the rocking carriage.

The distance takes three full days by carriage. If you don’t have a comfortable posture, your back will definitely hurt.

In the previous world, my body was well-trained, so I could ride for three days on a horse instead of a carriage without any problems.

My current body is so untrained that it is embarrassing to compare it to before.

Fortunately, I am able to respond because my sense and knowledge of martial arts has not disappeared.

If it’s a matter of life and death, it’s clear that you won’t be able to win against the church’s paladins.

“Would you like something to drink?”

As I was quietly looking at the scenery outside, Maria spoke up.

She already had a water bottle in her hand.

“Please.”

“Yes.”

Grinning, Maria smiled.

Maria seemed to be in a pretty good mood these days.

With a squeak, the water from the water bottle fell into the cup.

Meanwhile, the carriage had completely left the church and entered a somewhat bumpy dirt road.

A wide golden wheat field came into view.

The movement of the wheat swaying back and forth in the wind created golden waves.

The cool autumn breeze came in through the open window.

“Saint, there is water here.”

Maria across from me slightly stood up and handed me a cup.

I reached out my hand to grab it, and just then the carriage rattled as if I had stepped on a stone.

– rattle

The carriage moved up and down violently, and naturally, Maria, who had stood up in a hesitant position, fell right on top of me.

“Kya!”

Along with Maria’s scream, the water in the cup poured down on me.

The lukewarm water fell on my chest and thoroughly soaked my clothes.

“Seo, saint. Sorry.”

Her upper body was resting on my thighs.

I felt something heavy pressing on my leg.

Maria hurriedly took out a handkerchief and wiped up the spilled water, but it was of no use as the water had already soaked into her clothes.

“Give it to me. I will do it myself.”

I took a handkerchief from her to wipe the water off my neck.

Maria withdrew her hand for a moment, saying she would do it herself, but I snatched the handkerchief from her hand like a kite snatching a mouse.

While I was silently wiping the water off my body, Maria glanced at me like a large dog that had had a serious accident.

“So, if you give me the handkerchief…”

After the cleanup was roughly finished, and I was thinking about what to do with her handkerchief, Maria muttered in a noise that sounded like a mosquito.

Maria, who was bright red, slowly held out her hand, and I handed her the handkerchief while exhaling through my nose.

“Thank you… No, I’m sorry.”

Maria apologized again for spilling the water, and I raised my hand to stop it.

There was no need to get an apology since it was spilled because the carriage was shaking due to bad timing.

But, I guess I really spilled it by mistake…

As I watched Maria retrieve the handkerchief and put it in her inner pocket, I hoped it was a mistake.

Maria’s journey was repeated for three days on her way to Madini village.

If you lose your balance on the carriage and spill water on me, or pick me up, or take a nap, you will soon sit next to me and rest your head on my shoulder…

The hardest time to pretend not to know was during camping.

I was away for a while in the name of reconnaissance, and I didn’t want to imagine what she would do in a deserted place.

I just thought this.

Maria, my bones are dry.

After experiencing various things, we were able to arrive at Madini Village.