“Gratula mi Kibilis! Welcome, saintess.”
Seeing the helper Lethe had prepared, Simon was a bit surprised.
The identity was none other than Broderick, a professor who came to teach guardianship at the Rookie Worship.
Lette also took an example, holding on to the end of her skirt.
“The poor disciple is indebted. Thanks for your help, Professor.”
“What are you saying, if it is a request from the saintess, of course I should do it!”
His head jerked back.
“You are here too!”
Broderick licked his lips at Simon.
Simon, who reflexively shuddered once, approached Lethe and quietly whispered into her ear.
“Is the helper you said Professor Broderick?”
“Yes, isn’t ‘time’ the most necessary for our plan?”
Lethe smiled and shrugged her shoulders.
“He has a ‘fortress’ in Sky Island, and as you know, he is one of the best people in the Holy Federation in terms of defense. Even if the army comes in, we can hold on.”
Simon lowered his voice even more.
“But how did you recruit Professor Ephnell… … .”
“You mentioned trespassing at the last rookie worship meeting.”
“aha.”
In the end, it meant threatening.
Broderick, not knowing what was being said, stood still and turned his head away.
“Rather than that, the new saintess you said… … .”
“Oh, this way.”
Lethe and Simon took a step to the side. Then, Lisara, who had been hiding behind the two, was revealed.
Broderick’s face hardened slightly.
“Sister Lisara. I heard you were recently wanted for a demon subjugation.”
As she met Broderick’s gaze, Lisa hiccuped as if she had been frightened. Lethe laughed and explained quickly.
“It is a conspiracy of traitors who distort the great mother’s will and conspire to ‘murder the saint’. Lisa is not a demon, but a real saint.”
“This Broderick.”
Suddenly, the smile on Broderick’s face disappeared.
“As an educator, I would like to refrain from getting involved in political strife.”
“Anyone who pretends not to know when a student is in danger-”
Lethe also put her hand on Lisara’s shoulder without losing.
“Could I really be called an ‘educator’?”
“… … .”
“… … .”
Lette and Broderick’s eyes collided fiercely in the middle. Simon, who was standing next to him, watched with a worried face.
“haha!”
Finally, a smile escaped Broderick’s lips.
“… … great! It was undoubtedly my choice to intervene during the worship service and connect the relationship between master and disciple.”
“I like that the story is fast.”
“but.”
Broderick walked over and stood in front of Lisara.
“If you are truly a saint, please give me ‘faith’.”
“… … ?!”
Lisara glanced back and forth between Simon and Lethe, extremely flustered.
As if Lethe wasn’t expecting this development, she looked at Lisara with a small sigh.
“Lisa. From now on, it is your turn to show.”
“yes yes?”
“Use the power of the saintess.”
Her complexion turned black, and she shook her head.
“Oh, how… … ! They will attack people again!”
“are you okay. This time we’ll step in and take control at the right time.”
Simon explained in a relaxed tone, as if to reassure him.
“If you’re in front of Prof. Broderick, who is an expert in barriers, you won’t be found out by others, and there’s no fear of causing damage to those around you, so you can do whatever you want.”
“Yeah, but… … !”
Lisara grabbed my head.
“As expected, that’s what it looks like… … .”
Lisara had a strong reluctance to change into that form.
In particular, after changing into that terrible form, by the time it returns to its original state, memories remain.
frightened person.
a person who hates
A person who shows hostility.
Her mind is filled with the fear and hatred of the people she encounters.
Broderick up here would be no different. Because that look only evokes hatred.
Lisa was tightly packed with obsessive compulsion and self-defense techniques.
“As I said before, your role is important. Lisa.”
Simon did not give up and persuaded step by step.
“You have to control your aggression when you become ‘that person’ with the power of the saintess. Only then will you be able to stand in front of people and prove that you are a saint and not a devil.”
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“… … .”
Lisara was speechless as if she was already terrified. Just when Simon is about to stop talking again.
“It’s harsh to say things like this.”
Lethe stepped forward abruptly.
“Now is not the time to be fooled.”
“!”
“Everything you’ve done so far was done to survive, right? It is still the same now. to survive.”
Carrots are followed by whips.
Lethe was talking in a pretty strong tone.
“There is no way that a person who is afraid to prove himself in front of just one person can prove himself in front of countless believers.”
“… … .”
“Cheer up, Lisa. It’s not a force you can’t control. Your condition is getting better. I bet you.”
As Lete and Simon talked alternately, Lisara, who finally made up her mind, nodded and put her hands together and closed her eyes.
First of all, you have to change your emotions.
Feelings of shaking and fear.
‘It’s not because I wanted to become a saint.’
It comes to her mind clearly.
What Euclid tried to kill himself.
The things the paladins tried to kill themselves.
The motives of the selected students in fear, the residents who run away, and even the cry that declares them to be demons.
‘no. I hate it.’
Her body began to grow like a giant in an instant. Soon, her limbs thinned and clung to her back and body, turning her whole body into red blood vessels.
[No! Catch up!]
Lisara, who instantly transformed into a monster, howled toward the sky. Something like a strange noise swirled around her.
The sight of it laughing, baring its gums, was so terrifying that it came out of nightmares.
‘hmm.’
Simon smiled awkwardly.
‘I’m used to it because I’ve seen it a few times, but I’m worried if I can really convince the residents with that look.’
At that moment, it seemed that Lisara had stopped transforming. Her body shrinks back and she is back to normal.
“No! No more!”
she cried and cried.
“I really… … !”
“I am sure.”
thud!
Suddenly, Broderick knelt reverently at Lisara and bowed his head.
“Gratula mi kibilis.”
“!”
She was weeping and raised her head in surprise.
“I would like to see the closest daughter of the Goddess.”
“School, professor… … ?”
“The divinity that came out of your body, no matter what anyone says, is the power of a saint. This Broderick!”
thud!
Broderick slammed his fist into my chest.
“I believe that you are the seventh daughter granted by the Goddess. I will defend you with my faith.”
Lisara’s eyes widened. Simon and Lethe exchanged glances and nodded.
Broderick believed Lisara was a saint.
No priest wants to go through a divine slump. Now he will protect Lisara even to protect his faith.
“The night wind is cold. Please come inside.”
Broderick walked towards his mansion and spread his arms.
Ugh-!
The air in the mansion began to shake, and soon the barrier was removed. Simon and Lisara’s eyes widened as they saw what was beyond.
It was a large fortress with high walls. Broderick had a smile on his lips.
“Welcome to the Guardian Citadel!”
***
Broderick’s citadel was great.
The tall and steep walls completely blocked the entrance, and the barriers that stretched out in the sky completely blocked intrusions from the air.
After crossing the castle wall, a vast garden resembling a maze unfolded. Of course, it was no ordinary garden. It was full of various defense devices and traps.
After overcoming all of these, he was able to enter the fortress where Broderick lived.
‘Still, the inside is an ordinary mansion.’
The mansion of the fort was spacious and had a place to wash.
Simon and Broderick prepared a late dinner while Lette and Lisara washed up. Then, when they returned, they had dinner together.
‘it’s good! This is rice!’
Simon savored his meal. He was thrilled to eat tomato soup with plenty of meat after tasting only lightly seasoned food at the lodging.
There are bright lights and the sound of a bonfire burning. The comfort inside made me forget the tense situation for a moment.
“During dinner, excuse me, Professor Broderick, how long do you think it will take the Secretary of State to find us?”
Broderick answered Lethe’s question without much hesitation.
“In half a day, you will be discovered. No matter where you run, it is impossible to escape from their pursuit inside the Sky Island.”
“Then how long can this fortress last?”
“Likewise, I see half a day.”
Upon hearing this, Lethe’s expression darkened.
“No, the best numerology major in the federation! Didn’t you say you could survive even if the army came?”
“Heh heh heh! If the army comes, I can go through a month alone with this body.”
Broderick continued, brushing his beard.
“But this is an island in the sky. As the order to subdue demons has been issued, asymmetric forces beyond the military will undoubtedly participate. We have to assume the worst and prepare for it.”
After Simon also agreed, he looked at Lethe.
“Then what about next?”
“As soon as the meal is over, I will go down to the basement and prepare the white magic for Lisara’s awakening.”
Lette looked at Lisara.
“It is the magic that controls the ‘authority’ that Israfil-nim taught me in the past. It will help.”
Simon also smiled broadly and encouraged him.
“It’s okay, Lisa. There was no aggression this time, and it went back to normal in no time! Soon you will be able to prove to people that you are a saint and not a devil.”
“yes… … .”
Lisara nodded. Broderick walked towards the kitchen, saying he would bring the rest of the soup.
“if… … .”
At that time, Lisara, who looked complicated in her head, opened her mouth.
“If I can’t prove to people that I’m a saint as planned, what will happen?”
Before Simon could say anything, Lethe spat out.
“You will be executed as a demon and will go down in history as the worst monster, and the investigator and Professor Broderick will be possessed by a demon and beheaded for heresy for betraying the goddess. After I give up the title of saint, I will have the same fate.”
back.
Lisara tightened her clenched fist and opened her mouth.
“Yes, I will try. I have received so much grace from all of you, and I am no longer my only life.”
Fortunately, the decision seemed to have been made.
Simon was relieved inwardly.
‘At first, I was very intimidated, but surprisingly, the mentality seems good. thank god.’
“First of all, Lisa. I knew very well that you had a toxic personality.”
Lethe clenched her chin and said while swishing her fork.
“On the first day of the service, did you guess that this guy was someone else dressed as Euclid?”
“… … Ah yes.”
“Nevertheless, I naturally approached this guy and let go of my guard, and even tried to mention Euclid’s name by giving me an honorable mention.”
Lisara put on a puzzled expression, and Simon blinked because it was the first time he had heard of it.
“I’m sorry. At that time, I just thought that I really had to live… … .”
– Because you can’t even do basic acting like that, you’re being caught and dying like this. Be a little more careful next time Oh, there will be no next time.
The fact that she was almost killed by Euclid was the trigger that changed Lisara’s disposition 180 degrees.
If you get caught, you die. So I move first. He acted boldly with that mindset in every situation.
While this topic came up, this time Simon asked a question.
“Lisa. I have one more question, but the thing about hurting and threatening No. 8 Aitula… … .”
“Oh no! That was not my intention!”
According to Lisara’s explanation, she was also watching from a distance when Aitula No. 8 asked Simon for the Sacrament of Excellence.
Lisa was terrified. Maybe she saw herself turned into Maricello. Maybe she found out her identity.
Too concerned, she returned early without enjoying the full festivities. She listened in the hallway, trembling and nervous about when Eitula would tell Simon.
Soon, that nervousness and fear burst out as a morbid mental burden that had been piled up until now.
“I was shaking in my room, but when I came to my senses, I turned into that monster and was holding onto Sister Aitula and begging. I really had no intention of hurting you!”
Simon nodded as if he understood, and this time Lethe spoke.
“Well, then, do you admit to trying to put the blame on sister Maricello number 3?”
“ah… … .”
Lisara bowed her head.
“Yes, that is my fault. Because Sister Maricello is killing Euclid… … She is blinded by her greed that she might be able to escape the investigation. Ha, but!”
she raised her voice.
“I had no intention of killing the investigator!”
‘… … I guess so.’
If he had really aimed for Simon’s life, he would have left the corpse of the baby in the holy ground instead of just a cushion with the smell of the baby. Risara’s purpose is to make the ‘incident’ happen.
The biggest reason was that he would be excluded from the investigation target if he did so.
“Anyway, if you become a saint, you will be free from all sins, but wrong is wrong.”
Lethe crossed her arms.
“In order to atone for the two of them through the rest of their lives, shouldn’t they survive first? We focus on this now.”
“… … Yes, sorry.”
“haha! excuse me!”
Meanwhile, Broderick came with the leftover bread. The three of them supplemented their nutrition for the last time before the decisive battle.
“Yes, Lisa.”
Simon looked at Lisara with a smile.
“It’s an aside now, but then what was the story of your hometown that you told me after you gave me the Sacrament of Excellence?”
“Yeah, that story is real!”
Lisara said urgently.
“Of course, the intention was to avoid suspicion, but I felt comfortable before I knew it… … .”
“… … wait for a sec.”
This time, Lethe glared at Lisara with a sullen expression.
“Then what did you say that you kept thinking of Euclid when you gave me the Excellence Award? Is that acting?”
“Oh that… … !”
Lisara’s face turned as red as a tomato.
Soon after, he hesitated and looked at Simon, who was smiling and rolling his eyes. Then she looked back and, with a familiar face, spoke in a creeping voice.
“Yes, yes. Hey, hey, it was smoke… … .”
A blazing fire burned in Lethe’s eyes, and she fed Simon chestnuts.
“Why hit me! … … yo. this.”
Simon, who was about to protest, showed respect to Broderick at the end.
“just!”
Lethe folded her arms and turned her back. Lisara wiggled her fidgety fingers.
Broderick, who was watching Simon sandwiched between the two saints, clenched his fists and closed his eyes.
“My daughter, it will not be an easy trial, but you will have to overcome it!”
“… … What is this old man talking about? Bring cold soup or warm it up.”
***
same time.
Shoot Aaaaaaaaaaaaa!
A man walking in the pouring rain stopped in front of Broderick’s mansion.
The black umbrella he was wearing over his head tilted, and his short ivory hair flowed down.
“Here you go.”
Hiding the note in his hand inside his suit, he slowly stretched out his arm and placed his hand on the barrier.
