Chapter 123 – Senior Hunting Season (1)

Holy Kingdom Monarch.

Solfroid in the North, Soldinude in the West, Solsbezi in the South, and Solkrodite in the East.
The 17th Pope Nicholas of Kassel welcomed his guests at the Archdiocese of Ravie, the capital, where the headquarters of the Order of Light, which commands four dioceses, is located.

A black dress made of raven feathers and widow spider thread, over 2 meters tall.
Pale skin without any blood.
A woman with numerous vicious horns sprouting from her neck, behind her ears, and from her eyelids came to the sanctuary of the cult called ‘Fountain’.

Antiope of evil.
She was currently the only surviving member of the four worst, the prodigal daughter of the empire.

“Hey, here.”

She handed over her bundle, taking a large bite of her apple on the table with her torn mouth.
When Cassel unwrapped it, there was something black and hard like black iron inside.
He immediately recognized the object.
It was the harem of Carvius, the dragon of destruction who died during the Great War.

“Is this all?”
“It was very difficult to collect this much? A telegraph line launched by the Grand Mage in question is monitoring the entire continent. Just to find myself. “We don’t have enough to use, so shouldn’t we be thankful for what we have given you?”

If you had discovered Sacreur, there would have been no need for such trouble. She put the core of her apple neatly into her mouth and munched on it.
Cassel’s eyes narrowed.
What the church wanted to gain from Sacreure was neither goods nor the safety of the Lord of Reincarnation.
It was the bone of a dragon, or dragon child, that met its end in the nest it had created.

“What about the hero?”
“I’m looking for it. “It was assumed that he would be by the princess’s side, so we sent her saint to Parencia.”
“Hmm, princess. “Well, that could be possible.”

I’m sure there’s someone watching behind the scenes to make sure they don’t show up.
When I bit into another apple, juice splashed out.
Cassel quietly shook her head as she took a bite and offered it to herself.

“Anyway, something interesting has happened in Parencia recently. Well, if you find it, contact me too? “We both have something to get back from that guy.”
“I don’t know about the holy relic, but there is no guarantee that he has the devil’s head…”
“I have it.”

Because of the horns that protrude like the eyes of a snail, it is impossible to know where it is looking.
But when she revealed her murderous intent, Cassel suppressed the fear rising from deep within him.
The Yoak in front of me was the monster itself that, along with the Necromancer of the Blood Sea, had once annihilated the Holy Light Knights La Ruel during the Great War.
This means that the Archduke of Penheim, who is said to have mastered the extremes of magic, can only deal with him if at least two attack him.

“After all, I took it to prevent the Demon King’s resurrection. “For us demons, this is the most important law.”

Antiope tapping his horn.
Cassel’s expression was slightly distorted when he saw the cuts and small cracks created by the church’s sacrifice.

“Are you done with your business?”

It was a tone that clearly conveyed that he did not want to be a guest.
Perhaps knowing that, Antiope also smiled and said.

“Um, I understand. I don’t want to stay in this sacred place for too long. “Then shall we go?”

As he watched Yoak get up from his seat, he let out the breath he had been holding.
A tremendous amount of karma that even the Monarch Pope is overwhelmed by.
However, the reason why Cassel was intimidated was not simply because of the magic energy.

Again, again.
Antiope, who was looking around the inside of the Great Temple as if taking a walk, asked Cassel in a very light tone, as if something suddenly occurred to her.

“By the way, can I grab a few more apples from earlier? It’s a fruit that doesn’t grow in Helzeb. “Monarch acid in particular tastes better.”
“… That.”

Cassel touched the ring on her hand and corrected her ‘misunderstanding.’

“That’s not an apology.”
“Oh my, is that so?”
“These are people who were members of the church.”

The imperial prostitute smiled eerily at his words and ran her tongue across the red juice on the corner of her mouth.

“But the colors are similar, right?”
“…”
“Then it’s the same thing.”

A way of thinking that would shock anyone, even if they are a human being with a beating heart.
But to her as a demon, there was no difference between the two.

A little while later, as the new pool of blood on the floor of the temple filled the spring, Fagaras, the leader of the Blood Gate Brigade, appeared from behind.

“I will collect the body.”
“Please.”
“Do you want to let it go like this? “If you’re inside Ruby, you won’t be able to use your power properly no matter how bad it is.”

The capital of a holy nation filled with the divine power of Greece, the god.
It was one of the few places where she could hide the karma of the Four Worsts from Horus’ Lighthouse, but at the same time, it was the worst place for her as a demon.

“Okay, let’s just send it.”
“But…”
“There’s nothing to worry about, Fagaras.”

Nevertheless, Cassel chose not to fight Antiope.
It wasn’t because the alliance with the dirty demons was particularly important.

“Anyway, that is a life that will die.”

He muttered as he looked at the dragon bone he had finally obtained and the Ruby shrine where he could receive the goddess’ oracle.

“If we summon a hero.”

***

“Okay? “Did Caroline really do that?”
“Yes. “She said she couldn’t find it.”
“Hmm, well…”

Even if it were a library, it would be difficult to find the secret places of the empire so easily.
She thought Lehel would not be in danger, so she relaxed.

“Okay. “Is there anything else?”
“Other than that… Ah! “It wasn’t anything special, but I asked if I could get a whizzer board.”
“Wizerboard?”
“Yes. “It’s like a ritual that runs rampant in Monarch, and it’s a wooden board through which you can hear the voice of God.”
“Is there such a thing?”
“It is not often used because it is often accused of heresy depending on the interpretation of the doctrine. “I think I requested it because the 17th Pope, Nicholas of Cassel, did not say anything else.”

The word of God, or revelation.
It is known that only saints receive it, but it is said that only a handful of people in the history of the Holy Kingdom have received the revelation.
Even Eris had never heard anything directly from Hela.
It doesn’t seem like revelations come only because of outstanding abilities, so I wasn’t paying much attention either…

“Perhaps they are trying to somehow gain recognition within the denomination? “If you receive even a small revelation, the saint’s words will definitely gain strength.”
“Maybe so.”

After the conversation with Ansen, a little while later, the walls of Parenzia got closer in the distance.
The students were already anxious to pack up and unload their luggage.
As the carriage stopped at the station, Lehel urged her not to miss the deadline for submitting her report after the training.
I also headed from the station to where I could board a carriage to go to the academy.

Then Liv, who had already gotten off the chariot and had been waiting for me to come out, naturally followed next to me.
The same was true for Erzsebet, who was sharing the same room.

“Lewis, are you going to the canteen?”
“That’s right. What about the princess? “You don’t live in the dormitory, do you?”
“I have afternoon classes. “It will be declared public until today, but it’s still good to hear.”

Not to be outdone, Liv also told me.

“I’m going with you, boss. “I have some business to do at the library.”

Liv knows who he will be trading with for the iron soldier production techniques.
Even though she was the princess of a country, her gaze was not kind.

“Yes, boss! “I’m going with you too!”

Just then, Lehel, the last one to come out of the chariot, gathered together and the capacity for four-seat chariots was met.
Feeling relieved that my personal burden was being reduced, I readily agreed.
However, a problem arose.

“I’m sorry, but there are passengers. “One of you will have to go separately.”

The red-haired saint was already riding in the last remaining carriage.
When our eyes met, as if he still didn’t like me, it was very interesting to see his expression deteriorate.

“If five people ride… “It won’t work, right?”
“This carriage seats four. “If it gets heavier, I can’t speak.”

There are five people.
The number of passengers is four.

Someone has to stay.
It became a very difficult situation.

***

“Then we’ll go later, boss.”
“Yes? Uh…”

When the coachman responded bluntly to Erzsebet’s words, it was Liv who struck first.
She naturally wrapped Lewis’ arm around her waist and walked to the end of the line where other students were waiting.
Even if the relationship between the princess and the princess is simply that of a guardian, isn’t there a way to understand the relationship between a man and a woman?
In the narrow carriage, it rattles and even touches the hem of your clothes.
On the day when he lost his balance and folded his hands, it was an instant for the godfather to become the matriarch and the matriarch to become the husband.

“Louis? If it’s not urgent, just wait a moment. “I’ll ask you to send me the carriage I used at the villa.”

Then Erzsebet summoned Louis from the other side.
She did not want to ride in the same carriage as her saint, nor did she want to be left alone in this place.
Wasn’t Lewis the escort he hired in the first place?
It was only natural for him to follow me until I returned to the academy.

“Me too… “I’ll ride with you.”

Lehel, who had not yet organized her thoughts, quietly grabbed the hem of Louise’s clothes from behind.
She moved to the 〈 transfer door 〉 at once, which wasn’t that difficult for her, but she felt like something wasn’t right in this place.

“It’s okay if we go separately.”
“How long are you going to wait in that long line, Miss Liv? “Don’t you want to go and rest quickly, Lewis?”
“President. You just want to go fast… ? Would you like to go right away holding hands with me?”

Caroline, who was watching the subtle nervous war surrounding Lewis in her carriage, was dumbfounded.
At this point, I was suspicious that she was spreading some kind of pheromone.
She sighed and waved her hand lightly in the air.
〈 Strength Strengthening 〉 and 〈 Burning Fighting Spirit 〉 that strengthen the horse’s stamina.
Along with the mind manipulation series, it was a type of magnetic buff used by the brigade during battle.

“I’ve allowed five people to ride, so let’s go quickly, right? I’m tired and want to rest…”
“Ah, I understand, saintess!”
“That’s right. Now, let’s get on quickly!”

Louise, who was also embarrassed by this situation, hugged her ice duck and climbed into her carriage.
But the moment he stepped on the footrest and extended his hand to Erzsebet, who was trying to get on for the second time——

Hee hee!!

“Huh!? This guy!?”
“Hey, I’m the boss——!”

The horse ran wild and the carriage took off.
Only then did Caroline grab the back of her neck and mumble.
Another revelation from this bastard…

“Whoa, I almost fell. Ah…”

Louise, who barely managed to keep her balance and closed the carriage door, realized that she had left the rest of the women behind and that she was left alone in the carriage, and she was speechless.
As he stood there hesitantly, Caroline pointed with her eyes to the seat across from him.

“What are you doing. “Don’t sit down.”
“Okay.”

The two did not talk much while the carriage passed through downtown Parencia.
Caroline opened her window and took out a cigarette and saw Lewis’ gaze fixed on her hand.

“… “Do you want to take a hit?”
“Thank you for giving it to me.”

Seeing that she accepted it without any hesitation, I think she liked it quite a bit.
It was also her job to light the fire.
When he was about to put her finger, which was burning with a white flame, to his mouth with a cigarette in it, Caroline pulled her hand away without realizing it.
When she saw the hair that came naturally, she suddenly felt like playing a practical joke.

“What are you doing… ?”
“What am I?”

His eyebrows furrowed as she moved her fingers around.
As I pulled it closer to my body little by little, it was funny to see it coming this way.
She had a faint smile on her lips that she didn’t even know she had.
It was probably the first joyful feeling I felt since transferring to the academy.

“Stop teasing me and give it to me.”
“Kwaaaaah!?”

As Lewis grabbed her wrist and pulled her to his mouth, her large breasts bounced and his waist leaned forward.
Caroline covered her breast with her free hand and waited awkwardly for her cigarette to light.
After she became a saint, she was flaunted to others, to the point where she was even told that she was vulgar.
She didn’t want the attention to be focused on her there.

“Thank you.”

However, until Lewis let go of her hand, he did not show the slightest interest in her breasts and only said thank you.

“You forced it.”
“Not that one.”
“… !”

He exhaled deeply and said no more.
But Caroline knew that Lewis’ thank you signified her last moments in Ouzette.

“You won’t have to worry.”
“I’m not particularly worried. Ha, I think I can do anything.”

Eventually she awkwardly crossed her arms and turned her gaze out her window.
Including Sacreure’s matter, I didn’t want to say that I cared about Louis.

At that time, the carriage was approaching the site of Parencia Academy.
Caroline patted her Louise’s paw as she petted her dozing ice duck.

“Hey.”
“Why?”
“Do you happen to have a barbecue party here in broad daylight?”
“What do you mean… Uh?”

Louise raised her head and also looked out the window in surprise.
The site of Parencia Academy, which had begun to appear in the distance, was smoking thick smoke, like a cigarette caught between the fingertips of two people.