33. Why Aren’t You Acting Dumb Again

In order to run faster with this idiot Ikusis and prevent her from slowing me down, I grabbed Ikusis’s arm and ran!

This excessive behavior started Ikusis!

“What are you doing!?”

Don’t be so clueless, you idiot saintess! Can’t you see what I’m preparing to do!?

“Look at your foolish face! Since you know they are the remnants of the archbishop, we should hurry up and hide!”

As I dragged Ikusis’s arm to escape, I glanced at the script. Sure enough, the minor character from earlier had tipped off the others, and now the remnants of the Archbishop’s faction were hot on our heels, intent on capturing Ikusis for their own purposes .

As for me? In the script, the only fate awaiting Oujilide was to be used as cannon fodder and meet a grim end.

“What’s the matter? Did you really think I could take on ten of them by myself? Or do you think you can?”

With no unexpected developments, Miss Alsace wasn’t by my side but rather with Kephir, so right now, I was truly just a rookie.

“…”

In the midst of our escape, Ikusis, who usually had a bit of sense, finally fell silent. To keep her from getting more frustrated, I continued to relay what I had read in the script, panting as I spoke.

“That priest from earlier was likely a member of the Archbishop’s faction. They probably hid here with other followers. Now they have no way to escape, and in their desperation, the first thing they’ll think of is to take you hostage. Do you understand now, you idiot!?”

I had considered this from the start, but I couldn’t resist Ikusis’s insistence to follow her out. Now, having run into this danger, it was truly laughable.

As we fled, worried that Ikusis might slip away in the chaos, I had already dragged her into the “wealthy district” of the Great Ying Empire’s royal city, an area filled with nobles. While the security here was decent, the downside was— there were very few people!

For a moment, I didn’t see any members of the Great Ying Empire’s guard appear, and those dangerous minor characters from the script had already chased after us. Helpless, I could only pull Ikusis’s arm and drag her into a secluded, narrow gap between estates, hoping to hide in a way that felt like something out of a movie.

“Follow me!”

“Wait… ha… wait, hold on…”

After all, this saintess was not only slow-witted but also physically weak; having just started to run, she was already panting heavily, nearly collapsing.

“Why… why aren’t you out of breath…?”

“That’s because you’re too weak, you idiot! Come here!”

To prevent the saintess from doing something foolish, I quickly pulled her into a corner and wrapped my arms around hers. “Quiet, let’s see if we can hide.”

“!”

Ikusis’s body tensed up immediately, and at that moment, the script appeared!

[Ikusis is startled by Oujilide’s actions!]

I’m not being a rogue, so why are you so nervous? But this was good; it kept her from shouting and exposing us.

Finally, the surroundings quieted down. Anxious about the saintess’s safety and the current situation, I instinctively looked around, and naturally… I couldn’t help but notice our current… position.

After all, we were hiding in a narrow space, and since I had nearly embraced her to prevent this fool from causing trouble, the scene looked a bit misleading. Not to mention, Ikusis seemed to be in a daze, staring at me without speaking . Once her foolishness faded, it made me acutely aware of how dangerous our situation appeared.

After all, once the foolishness of this idiot saintess faded, her original “silent saintess” aura fully emerged. Her dazzling silver hair, the brilliant blue and sparkling eyes, and that body which indeed met the “saintess” standard were now pressed tightly against me due to unavoidable circumstances.

This goddess, when not being foolish, was truly “extremely dangerous” for the opposite s*x.

“Ah… don’t be too tense. I’m not doing this for any ulterior motive, just to prevent you from doing something stupid again!”

In my attempt to prove my innocence, Ikusis’s reaction left me cold.

“…”

I had inadvertently pulled her closer, and usually, Ikusis would have shouted about impropriety, but this time she merely stared at me blankly. It suddenly struck me: since earlier, Ikusis’s behavior had been rather “stiff.”

Looking at the script, strange content immediately popped up.

[Ikusis wants to kill Oujilide.]

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Damn, what time is it? Why is this idiot saint still thinking about old grudges? She’s been shouting every day about wanting to stab me; at least in a situation like this, she should act a bit more serious, Ikusis.

“Your Holiness, what’s wrong? Are you nervous?”

I lowered my voice, not because I was afraid Ikusis would actually pull out a knife and stab me—after all, this idiot probably just has a few screws loose. What I was more worried about was whether she would cause trouble.

“Eh? N-no, not at all~ shh~”

As expected, when asked, Ikusis nervously whistled.

“Then just keep quiet. While you’re investigating Oujilide, I’ll take care of your safety, so don’t worry.”

“…”

【Ikusis temporarily abandoned the idea of ​​attacking Oujilide.】

The death script had temporarily vanished, and I still couldn’t figure out why this idiot suddenly “changed her mind.” Almost close enough for our cheeks to touch, Ikusis suddenly dropped her silly demeanor and whispered seriously to me.

“Oujilide, you… might as well let me slip away sooner rather than later.”

With her serious expression, this sudden statement devoid of silliness really did seem a bit “dangerous,” so…

If I didn’t know Ikusis was just an idiot, I might have actually been fooled.

Phew~ Could it be that this idiot saint is trying to pretend to scare me? To put it another way, I absolutely can’t let her go; my chance to clear my name depends entirely on Ikusis now.

“Didn’t I already answer that question? Also, Miss Saint, if you’re worried about any enemies showing up, you don’t need to be concerned. I will definitely…”

Protect you, you idiot! After all, you still need to help me clear my name.

Just as I was about to say that, it seemed the opportunity to prove my words had already arrived!

Most likely because of Ikusis’s earlier commotion, our hiding was completely ineffective. Look, those minor villain characters in the script have already discovered us!

【The minor villains A, B, C, D, and E have discovered Ikusis and Oujilide!】

Tsk, we could have avoided them! But of course, Ikusis reacted with her prophecy at this moment and shamelessly turned the blame back on me!

“It’s all your fault, come on!”

“So you’re saying it’s my fault now!?”

“Wah! Don’t hit me, don’t hit me!”

“I’ll hit you with a hammer!”

I grabbed Ikusis by the arm, “Stop dodging, just run! And…”

Then I turned to look at her, seeing this idiot saint unable to meet my gaze, hurriedly turning her face away.

Does she have some foolish thoughts again? Sigh, whatever, my duty won’t change.

“Miss Ikusis, I will prove what I just said.”

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