Anxiety (2)
Quiet drawing room. Renee sipped the black tea prepared by the children.
Before the commotion continued at the front door, I let her in and had a brief tea time.
A confident appearance even though it came unexpectedly.
He had an arrogant yet confident expression.
Isn’t a humble attitude basic to someone who usually serves God?
The person standing at the top was showing arrogant behavior.
“So. What brought you here? “What does what you said earlier mean?”
“Literally. “Come with me when I defeat the demon lord.”
I’m sure I mean it sincerely. However, it was not a story that was brought up lightly.
Rene wanted to join us in subduing the Demon King.
“Let alone the suddenness. “I want to know why.”
“That’s obvious. “I have to defeat the demon king and prove my status as a saint.”
At the same time, Rene glanced at Celica and smiled.
On the other hand, Celica seemed embarrassed and couldn’t even look at Rene.
“Didn’t the story already end last time? Celica has no intention of becoming a saint.”
“Okay. It’s not that I don’t trust you. But my position is not that simple.”
A saint is a person who represents the Holy See. It is a position that must stand at the top of all priests.
However, it was obvious that Celica, not Rene, was attracting attention.
Although we do not know this, it is said that there was an uproar within the Vatican as well.
Half human and half god. In fact, she has the status of a saint even if she meets the conditions.
Rumors about Celica have already spread among numerous believers.
Looking back on my memories, there were some priests among those surrounding us.
They must have come to find out if the rumors were true.
It is said that Rene felt a sense of crisis when he saw that.
“No matter how much you don’t want the position of saint, my position is in danger.”
“Is that why you asked me to go with you when you defeat the Demon King? “I want to prove my status as a saint by making achievements.”
“Okay. “You understand now, right?”
I could certainly understand Rene’s position.
Since his position was in jeopardy due to Celica, did he come up with a solution?
But I shook my head resolutely.
“No. “I can’t go with you.”
Renee’s eyebrows furrowed at the clear objection.
But I didn’t feel like helping her again.
“What. “For some reason.”
“There are many reasons. Honestly, I don’t know how helpful you will be.”
Then, Renee hit the table with her fist with an angry expression.
Celica next to me was startled and trembled, but I calmly held on to the teacup on the table.
“Are you ignoring me? I am a saint! Among the clergy… !”
Renee’s mouth suddenly stopped.
It seems that only then did he notice the presence of death in the living room.
Eventually, the door opened and Erina and Kayla came in.
And as soon as she met his red gaze, Rene began to break into a cold sweat.
“Lene. “This is our mansion.”
“…”
“If you want to be treated as a guest, be polite.”
“Tsk, I understand.”
Of course, Rene didn’t want to fight either.
When she sat down calmly, Kayla quietly came over and started to clean up the table.
Tyria, who was quietly watching from behind, took a dishcloth and wiped the table.
And Erina sat down next to me and started glaring at the person in front of her.
Perhaps uncomfortable with the gaze, Renee opened her mouth in a shaky voice.
“Can’t you just tell other people to stay out? Especially the person next to you…”
“These are colleagues who must continue to be together in order to subdue the Demon King.”
“But still…”
“Are you hoping Erina will be kind when you were rude first?”
Rene kept her mouth shut as if she had nothing to say.
There was still energy in his eyes, but his mouth was tightly shut.
Then Celica quietly held my hand and whispered.
“Seohyun. Don’t be too angry. Renee didn’t mean it that way either… “
“I’m not angry. “I just have to say what I have to say.”
“…”
“If we stay together with this attitude, it will only cause division. Now do you understand why?”
If it were simply a game, Lethe’s personality was acceptable.
Even if you’re a little nervous, you can still see it as your own personality.
But it was a reality for me now, and I hated colleagues like Rene.
And there was the most crucial reason.
Name: Rene
Age: 22 years old
Gender: Female
Class: Saint
Level: 29
HP: 1150/1150
MP: 3890/3890
Strength: 32/100
Stamina: 25/100
Agility: 30/100
Magic attribute: 33/100
Wisdom: 39/100
Luck: 56/100
Since Rene is a friend that can be recruited, I was able to see the status window.
Of course, she had high enough stats to be worthy of being called a saint.
Looking at her initial stats, she had more balanced abilities than Celica.
‘Celica is definitely superior.’
Compared to the current Celica, it could be said to be backward compatible.
The difference was so clear that it overshadowed the hardships and journeys I had experienced so far.
In other words, there is no reason to recruit Rene as a colleague.
“I’ll say it again. “I cannot accept you.”
“Well, my skills are definitely…”
“I don’t need your help. So go back.”
Once again, Renee frowned in displeasure, but could not raise her head carelessly.
Erina, who is guarding next to me, is on the verge of pulling out her long sword.
No matter how hot-tempered Rene was, he was not ignorant enough to risk his life.
As the atmosphere became cold, Kayla, who had been watching, slowly opened her mouth.
“Saint. I don’t think it will be difficult to talk any more.”
“Ugh…”
“I will see you off. “I would appreciate it if you could visit again next time.”
“Oh, I understand. I’ll go right now. Let’s talk separately later.”
Renee, who was watching, quietly got up from her seat at Kayla’s words.
As Rene left the living room, the uncomfortable air was released and the tension was relieved.
“He’s a really unpleasant person.”
Erina blurts out a word.
For the first time in a long time, I thought what she said was right.
When I gently stroked his head, his cold expression immediately cleared up.
Celica also removed her gloomy expression and smiled.
“I’m going to go take care of the kids.”
“Okay. “Don’t worry too much about Renee.”
“Yes. Seohyun, don’t worry too much.”
It seemed like today would pass quietly, but Rene came in and caused a commotion.
I guess I should be glad that at least the day didn’t go by boringly.
I returned to my room with Erina and decided to rest for a while and turned around.
***
“Tch, you’re so irritated just because I said one word.”
Even as she was leaving the front door, Rene grumbled in a nervous tone.
He must have felt bad about being pressured by Erina, so he continued to have a crooked posture the whole time.
Kayla, who was watching this, spoke to Gene in a kind voice.
“If you feel bad, I apologize on behalf of my colleagues.”
“What is that person? “I just kept glaring at you from before.”
“Erina-sama is a bit sensitive. “I don’t show a friendly attitude toward other people either, so don’t worry too much about it.”
Renee seemed to have thought that Kayla was someone she could communicate with, and her anger eased.
After going to the front door, Rene held out her hand with a much lighter expression.
“Anyway, I’ll come back later. “I’ll talk properly then.”
“…Is that so?”
Kayla obediently holding hands.
The moment the handshake was made, Rene let out a faint scream.
Hot hands, as if they might get burned.
I was so shocked that I couldn’t even breathe, so much pain came over me.
“W-what… !?”
In an instant, Renee’s legs gave out and she sat down in place.
Kayla erased her smile and looked down at her with an expressionless expression as she fell to the floor.
“Ugh… ! What is this… !”
“This is your final warning.”
“Ugh… !?”
Kayla stomps on Renee’s head.
He spoke quietly in a voice that seemed barely audible to her.
“Please don’t come here again. Unless you really want to die.”
With an ultimatum, Kayla quietly walked away and returned to the mansion.
After some time had passed, Rene was finally able to get up.
Renee gritted her teeth as she picked up her dusty hair and soiled nun’s clothes.
‘Damn it… ‘
Anger welled up in her heart, but she couldn’t do anything.
In the end, I had no choice but to leave the mansion as if to run away.