Chapter 592 – Will Spring Come?

“How did you hear it? I heard it well enough to engrave it in my heart. I even consulted with Cloudy about what I heard.”

It seems that Elise was a bit overly concerned. Of course, as a Divine Friend, you can do that.

Let’s try to alleviate Elise’s worries.

“In retrospect, I was originally a person who looked at women like a stone. Didn’t you overcome the temptation of a succubus the other day?”

He became a demon friend with Hildegard, but he overcame the temptation itself.

But I don’t think I’ve seen this in a while. Next time you’re out of town, let’s call and say hello.

Every time I see Alaune, I think of him.

“I will never be defeated by desire.”
“That…”

Speaking of which, Elise tilted her head.

“…Yes. That’s right. It certainly was. I don’t think I had to worry about that. I guess my worries were overdone.”
“Right?”

Ellie also seemed to understand.

No matter how many wives you have, there is nothing to worry about as long as you have overcome the temptation of the true demon, the succubus.

Elise is a religious person, so she only worries too much.

“Still, aren’t succubuses demons? Saints are so faithful that if they’re demons, they’ll destroy them from the source, but if they’re human, they tend to loosen up to some extent.”
“It does, too.”

I tend to be a bit weak when dealing with people.

To the extent that monsters and people are thoroughly separated, if the opponent is a non-monster, the hands will loosen to some extent.

This could be my shortcoming.
So always try to improve.

“But don’t my wives hurt me or anything?”

If you don’t trust my girls, who in the world will you trust?

“It’s obvious. I don’t think the wives of the saints will harm the saints at all.”

Of course, Elise wouldn’t think that way.

“However, the story I want to tell is about other women. If you become a Paladin, there will surely be more women who will approach you for that background. Did you say you are going to the capital? There might be.”

What?

“A woman who approached me for my background…?”
“Yes. Such depraved women deliberately approach and lead men to destruction. The purpose is probably property. There are records of such cases in our church. They are mainly used to educate about depravity.”
“Then…?!”

Certainly, as a church that values ​​justice and morals, it was clear that when such cases occurred, they would be recorded and educated to teach the members a lesson.

Elise has memories of seeing it, so she tells me about it.

“It’s no different than the devil!!!!!!”
“All of them are devils wearing human clothing. The saints need to doubt that.”

As they said, if I ascended to a high position, such women might approach me!

“Young mosquitoes approaching to eat me as a paladin!!!”
“That’s it. That’s what I’m worried about. I think you misunderstood a little bit.”

Elise continued her words with a grin.

“Thank you Elise!”

I’ll have to seriously think about this too. Cloudy, if only my woman increased, she seemed to like all of them, but she who knows what she really is!

Of course, I don’t think I’ll just fail to see through that. I had listened to Elise’s advice of her, so I was done.

There is no need to get caught up in such tricks.

“Of course, that’s not going to happen, so don’t worry. If a woman like that approaches her, there’s no way I wouldn’t know, and my wives would notice.”

As she confidently replied, Elise stared at me.

“…Is that so?”
“Yes. So don’t worry. I can say this to you, my Divine Friend, for sure. Trust me. It’s kind of a stretch to say that, but I know a lot about women.”

I said while looking into Elise’s eyes her.

“…Okay.”

Elise made eye contact with me and slowly opened her mouth.

“That was fine.”

Will you know?

“I just said it out of concern.”
“Elise. Actually, I’m worried about you as much as you worry about me.”
“Which one are you talking about?”

To be honest, I’m also worried about Elise a lot.

Religious people like Elise are no different from risking their lives. No matter how strong you are, in this world, killing people is nothing.

You can go to the goal while carrying out a dangerous mission.

“If I go back now and become an intermediate nun, I’ll do more dangerous things. I’ll be alone forever.”
“It’s nothing different than usual. I often carried out my duties alone. Of course, if I couldn’t meet the saints, it would be quite unfortunate and uncomfortable at the same time.”

In the meantime, he has overcome many adversities with me.

But if I go to the capital, I can’t do that either. I can’t help.

“…But I couldn’t get help from the saints forever. Yes. I might have hoped for the help of the saints too much.”

Elise said as if she was sorry.

“No, it’s okay because it’s mutually beneficial. And it’s natural. They’re divine friends.”
“Divine Friend… But I think I believed too much on the saints.”
“I can’t do it when I can do it, but I can’t do it if I don’t have it.”

I’m worried anyway

“Elise. Whatever happens, do not lose your temper and react calmly. If you jump in recklessly, you will only lose your life.”
“I know that too well. If I surrender to the rage of the moment, there will surely be only destruction. I’m just serving to bring paradise to the end, not martyrdom. Don’t worry.”
Hehe, why do we only tell each other not to worry?”
“…Okay.”

Well, because I am very worried.

“…”

Elise, who closed her mouth, continued to stare into my eyes.

Then, he nods her head.

“…Actually, there was nothing to worry about. I think I just felt that way because I thought we were going to break up. I’m not used to a breakup like this, so I thought that way.”

It was because there were no peers of Elise’s age in the church.

Strictly speaking, I can’t say I’m the same age, but at least I’m a friend of the same age.

It was clear that he was worried about his stomach her because of his regret her.

“…Neither do I.”

Elise was one of the few friends she made after coming to another world.

All of the vagabond bastards that were like friends from the early days ended up in the kobold den. The only friends left now are Copson and Elise.

Of course, thinking that I will break up with my Divine Friend makes my heart heavy.

“My heart is heavy because I think it’s getting harder to see.”
“…Is the saint like that too?”
“Of course I do.”

Saying that, Elise laughed.

“Somehow, I feel fortunate. Yes. My heart is heavy too.”
“Your heart is heavy, but are you happy?”
“Hehe, it’s just like that. Anyway, please be careful with your female appearance. That’s all I want to say.”
Hehe, I know.”

Whoever approaches, he will remember what Elise said.

“Elise. Then when are you going back?”
“…”

Elise was silent for a moment at my question.

“…Tomorrow.”

Are you going tomorrow?

“I’m planning to go back tomorrow. I have to report this to the church. I think I’m too late.”
“It’s tomorrow…”
“Saints. Even if you go to the capital, you must never forget me.”

There is only one answer to that question.

“No, it’s obvious. My Divine Friend is only you. I will never forget you until I die.”
“Hehe, it’s a Divine Friend… Yes. I’m a Divine Friend.”

Elise stood up from her seat.

“I’ll always think that way. Then saints. I’ll be back tomorrow anyway, so why don’t you take a tour of the city with me today?”
“Yes, I will.”

Elise wakes up and prepares to leave.

He said he’ll be back tomorrow anyway, so let’s play with Elise for today. I said everything in the morning, so I won’t say anything even if I go late.

Then I went outside with Elise.

We eat as usual and go to see the city. I tried to go to the arena, but today I couldn’t because there were only human matches.

And I stopped by the slums and went to the building where I had killed the Evil Giant the other day, but there were only ruins left in the building.

“It seems that the Brass Castle Angel Society has done the post-processing properly.”
“That’s right.”

Elise said while looking around the ruins.

“If such an evil religion infiltrates again…”
“That won’t happen twice. Well, this is under the jurisdiction of the Brass Holy Angel Society. Don’t worry, it’ll take care of itself. What about Krasheim Slum?”
“Ah, I did an extensive investigation after returning from work the other day, but there was nothing special except that a large number of illegal criminal organizations were arrested.”

Sounds like something special enough.

“There was a human trafficking ring for children, but it was not an organization related to heretics. Of course, all those involved were executed.”
“This crazy.”

Even if he didn’t say anything, I could guess for what purpose he was buying and selling the child.

“Hehe, I didn’t think about it because it was quite a while ago… Anyway, seeing that it was handled well, I feel relieved.”
Hehe, me too.”

I spent time wandering around until sunset with Grie Elise.

I moved diligently out of regret, but nothing special happened.

“So… Are you going tomorrow morning? See you in front of the castle gate. I’ll find you early.”
“…Okay. I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”

Elise, who stopped, turned to me and said.

“Saints. Today was really fun. I want to see you like this again next time.”
“Me too. We’ll meet again. Then see you tomorrow.”

Sadly, I was the same.

“Saints, wait a minute.”

As I was about to go back, Elise grabbed my wrist.

“Hmm? Why?”
“That, no…”

Looking at his face her, he was quite hesitant.

“…It’s nothing.”
Hehe, is it because you’re sorry?”
“Hehe, I guess so. You’ve done something out of place. Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”

After saying that, Elise left.

I, too, walked back home with heavy feet.

*      *     *

The next morning, I went out to the gate and saw off Elise.

“Saints. Next time I see you, can I call you Paladin Saints?”
Hehe, just call me Saint.”

Elise had a very regretful face.

My face will be like that too.

“Hehe, I’ll do that. But thinking that this is the last time, I feel very strange besides being sad.”
“…Me too. But it’s not the last time.”

As I always say, even if I go to the capital, there will be nothing to see. If you go here and there, you’ll probably go to Krasheim, and above all, if you’re a paladin, you’ll be able to contact him.

“Still, the fact that it’s going to be difficult to meet right now seems to make me feel that way. Saint Seong-nim… Is my only Divine Friend.”

Elise said that with a very sorry face.
She is about to come out of her tears now.

“Elise… I’m about to cry right now.”
“Don’t cry. I don’t want to see you cry.”

She was about to shed tears, but Elise comforted me with a grin.

“I’m leaving!!”

Then, a man’s cry was heard and the upper carriage started to depart.

“…Saints. It’s time to part.”
“Elise…!”

Elise, who lowered her head, turned her body her.

“Goodbye too!!”
“Please stay healthy. Goodbye then.”

So Elise began to follow her up-court procession.

It’s getting smaller and smaller.

If we break up today, we won’t be able to see each other for at least a while.

I immediately got into position.

“Elise!!!!

And seeing Elise leave, she shouted very loudly.

From now on, Elise will continue her journey for several days with the company of the upper ranks.

ㅡ…

Elise, who was moving, looked back at me as if my cry had reached her.

“Friends!!!!!!!!!! Saints! See you next time! I hope you will remember what I said!!!!”
“Don’t be afraid of women’s colors!!!!!”

So Elise left for Krasheim.

“Huhhh!!!!!”

I burst into tears.

Winter is over now.