I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World (LN)
Episode 265 The Cost of Forbidding the Curse
There's a room where you can talk... maybe a transfer room. It was originally arranged in a warehouse to make it a room for transfer, and it is not as large as it should be.
“Let me introduce you. Saty Yamanos, one of my daughters-in-law. And this is my master's Sword Saint, Barnabas Hayda. You can trust both of them as much as I can.”
Saty and I are in the room, Master. The shrine maiden was accompanied by two guards, Rosa. We talked about forbidding the curse. Only people who can be trusted by both sides are allowed to wait outside the room.
"But Shrine Maiden, Rosa...."
It was good that the goddess introduced the two guards, but the guards raised doubts about Rosa.
“Rosa will find out if she returns to her country. And Rosa is trustworthy enough. Right, Rosa?"
Yes, I will never imitate you to betray the trust of the Shrine Maiden.
Rosa replied with an anxious look that she didn't really know what was going to happen.
"What the hell is going on...?"
"Rosa, I'll tell you more later." I just want to make sure you never tell anyone what you saw or heard here. "
When one of the guards told me to do so, I quietly refrained from standing behind the shrine maiden. After a lot of silence, the goddess, Aeon-sama, cut it out.
"I heard you used a curse ban." That's what I've heard. "
It seemed that the story of the inspection meeting in the Imperial City had not yet been conveyed.
“There's no doubt about it. However, the other day I reported it to the Great Temple of the Imperial Capital and it was said that there was no problem."
I was told that there was no problem, or that I pushed through without telling the apostle.
"I'm not going to ask the truth." just..... "
Frequent silence again.
"I hear it was a technique to revive the dead." What did you pay for? ”
"Is it a price? I heard that forbidding a curse is a matter of saving lives and using them...."
“That's not accurate. There were three conditions for forbidding the curse. As a healer, my arm, my faith, my heart, and finally my price. And the price doesn't necessarily have to be life."
Even though I don't intend to use a curse ban, I am talking about a curse ban, but it has become very interesting, so let's continue.
I've used the forbidden spell three times so far.
Are you kidding me? Don't tell me to use it sporadically. The shrine maiden of God has used it three times. What's going on in the temple?
Huh, that's okay, right?
In many ways, such as the literacy of the temple and the life of the shrine maiden.
It's not much of a problem.
Are you all right? No, that's a big deal, isn't it?
The first time I did that, the color came out of my hair.
It's a lighter price than I thought, isn't it?
"That's right." After all, it was the first time that I practiced and whether I could actually use it or not. And after the second move, my right hand stopped moving. "
With that said, lift your right hand with your left hand and show it to me. While holding her right hand in her left hand, she hangs down without force.
“My shoulders are moving, but I can't move my elbows at all.”
"That's the price..."
“Yes, I thought it would be a little better than saving my life.”
Are you sure? If you're a wizard or a healer, you should be fine with one arm.
"And for the third time, I woke up. So this eye can never be cured.”
If I wanted to seek a price for the curse, I couldn't ask for a price if I could cure it with healing magic.
I thought forbidding curses was a way to feed my own life and treat others.
But the shrine maiden who had been entrusted to me shook her head at my words.
Forbidding curses is the art of asking the gods to fulfill their wishes at a price.
It's the power of God. Almost anything would be possible. Is that why you need a faithful heart? Maybe if you don't have a faithful heart that can reach God, you won't even notice it in the first place. And if you have a high faith, you don't ask for strange things.
What did Masaru offer you at a price?
Life. It should be. I didn't specify anything in particular. But I didn't feel like I had lost my life. Hiragis slept for a few days after the war, but it was not more than the usual combination of magic intoxication and extreme fatigue, and after healing, he was as healthy as usual.
I talked with Ann and concluded that maybe it didn't have as much effect as I could see because it was just one time.....
I'll let you choose that, right?
"Yes, at a price satisfactory to God." And if you don't choose us, you're going to give up some of your life. ”
And the price must come from yourself. For example, you can't bring sheep and give them medical treatment at the cost of their lives. Well, if that's the case, it's definitely a portal to evil.
I finished listening to the shrine maiden and thought about it. I wrote down the details of that time in my journal, and I remember it clearly.
I wished for it then. I did a divine favor in order to successfully forbid the curse, which I didn't know how to use. Since I will dedicate my faith, I will be a loyal follower of God in the future, so please succeed in your magic.
Can faith pay a price?
From the price I had heard from the goddess, it felt abstract in terms of faith, but there was a way to make sure. You can ask me directly in the diary. Maybe they won't answer.
“Excuse me, may I have a moment?”
I said that and moved to the corner of the room. You may want to do it slowly later, but I'm very curious. Life expectancy or faith, the rest of my life is very different.
Remove the diary, pen, and ink from the item box and use the wooden box as a base to write your questions quickly.
Was the price of forbidding the curse a matter of faith or longevity?
Ito Jin never answers spoiler questions, but this is about me, and it's information from the past. There's a good chance you'll be able to answer.
Breathe in the letters and wait for them to dry, then finish the diary. Breathe deeply twice or three times to endure the excitement. If there is an answer, it should be written without waiting as long as possible.
He takes a few deep breaths and waits, retrieves the diary and opens the page.
[The price offered is the heart of faith]
We did it! I won!
Thank you very much.
Unexpectedly, I said that and prayed hand in hand. God, thank you.
I told Satie who was strangely looking at me that I would come back to the Shrine Maiden.
"We have a very valuable story to tell."
Saying that, I lowered my head slightly.
"So......" said the shrine maiden.
That's right. You were talking about my price. Should I talk about it? shouldn't we just keep quiet.....
Well, let's just be friends. If I tried to hide something from the beginning, I wouldn't be able to earn my trust, and they told me about it.
"Faith."
Silence falls on the spot.
I see. Faith makes no sense in the answer. I need an explanation.
I was told to forbid the spell, but I wasn't told how to use it.
The maiden nodded as she spoke. Well, of course. Even if the price is not life, if it is heavy enough that you can't use your right hand or eyes, you shouldn't spread it. Rather, if it could be used to that extent, more people might be thinking about using the curse.
“That's why I prayed. Please succeed in your magic. I will be a devout believer in the future. I give my heart to faith."
And by chance, it also fulfilled the faith, which was a condition for forbidding the curse. At that time, would the magic have succeeded just by giving your life?
"Faithfulness... is that to say that there was no faithfulness until then?"
"There is a word for it, but I am sure that I was not respectful." Let's just say that I'm just a normal person who wasn't very involved in the temple..... "
Respect for the existence of God was more or less the same from the beginning, and I should have honored Ito no Shin properly. But I saw the encounter as my employer and basically as my boss.
"That's... no, if it's Masal-sama..."
She seemed to be convinced by herself. I don't think I know the messenger yet because he hasn't passed on the information from the Inquisition Committee.....
How well does Aeon know me?
I was blessed when I first met her. We also needed to figure out the mystery. I wonder if it was Anne's work in the Hiragis encampment that made us known. But I shouldn't have stood out so much there.
And after that he practiced in Biels, where he became a disciple of the Holy Sword, and became known by his name: but he was but one of many disciples. It wasn't famous enough to tell the story of the kingdom.
Operation Hiragis recapture was a disguise for the elves, and it was not until the end of the battle that my story spread widely. You must have remembered the magic of light.
But the answer was unexpected.
I learned of Masaru's existence when the Elves' land was being attacked by monsters.
When I was in the Elf's Town... I was almost nameless, and it's hard to believe that the Elves would leak information to me in the first place. Because the Elves are not very close to the temple. The temples of the gods are not in the midst of the Elves.
And even before that, Gorbath Fort, even before that. I was more convinced when I was a masked shrine official.
"It was in the capital of the kingdom of Rishira that I learned your name."
Isn't that weird?
Didn't you know my name when you found out about me in the Battle of the Elves? That doesn't make sense.
"Yes, the Spirit did not tell me your name."
Spirits? Spirits are elves?
Spirits, not elves, not adventurers or guilds?
"Yes. The fountain in the Oracle has been inhabited by spirits since ancient times, and the day seemed restless from the morning, so I asked what was wrong with me."
Lilia said that the spirits have the intelligence of a young child, about three to five years old. I've heard words once or twice.
Then he told me that the Elf's town was being attacked by monsters.
Is there a spirit in the kingdom?
"Yes, it was the first time I knew about it, but how can spirits interact with the spirits of the Elves?"
The Elves defeated the monsters that day. The Spirit tells me that those who have the blessing of God gladly have saved the Elves.
"God bless you? That's..."
"I have the blessing of God." So you're an apostle. That's why I was able to use light magic, and Ann is a real saint with God's blessing. "
I replied to Rosa who unexpectedly shouted out in surprise.
“But they didn't tell me anything right away. Besides, the language of the spirits was too fluffy, and they couldn't identify individuals because they couldn't get guidelines."
That's because I restricted it. At the post-war Elf Homeland Festival, the Spirit spoke to me to thank those who received the blessing of God. That's why I was a top secret at the time, and I asked you not to tell anyone about me. And it seemed to be running properly without my knowledge.
Besides, the distance of the walls was huge, so that I could get information. The Kamikaze is on the other side of the Empire. Besides, the Elves' land is a periphery of the Kingdom. It is not easy to exchange letters easily.
“We received information about the battle in the Elves' land from the local guru, but we did not receive any information to identify the Masaru.”
There were quite a few adventurers involved in defending the Elf's Land, and our role didn't seem to leak out. I still trust the Elves.
However, the necessary information was obtained in the Royal Capital. An adventurer who takes care of the Elves of the King's City and acts with Princess Liliane. Definitely.
Since then, they've been secretly following our actions. After that, it was easy to follow. The Empire was a neighbor of God's kingdom, and even without sending spies, there were gurus everywhere, and Ann was sure to stop by the temple. Good work volunteering in the name of the temple.
"Ah, maybe the person above you who agreed to the fundraising activities..."
It might have been outrageous, but I really wanted to help out.
The faces of the Empire Grand Shrine were also skeptical of the Holy Maiden and told her to stop her fundraising efforts in the Hiragis camp. Don't do anything of your own. After that, there was a situation where permission was given to do it from the top.
And the championship of the Holy Maiden?
Yes.
So the name of the goddess appeared in the interview. I was grateful for the support for the fundraising, but the official accreditation of the Holy Maiden was not very difficult... well, I guess I can't help it. Either way, the Holy Maiden would have been certified.
It didn't seem to work very well to disguise herself as an Elf in the Battle of Hiragis. Ann was very active in her face and in her healing efforts.
Not to mention the curse of light magic.
You've been chasing me all this time. More than half a year since the Battle of the Elves. So the moment you saw me, you were impressed and blessed? This is the brave. The real brave is right in front of you. No, I can't see.
"So I'm talking about treatment."
Let's get back to it.
"Yes, that's why it doesn't make sense to treat it with a curse-ban."
"Yes, I'm not going to use the curse again." Saintess, Ann has been very angry with me. "
Eyes on life, right hand, they're all too deadly. It was really helpful that faith came at a price.
However, doubts remain.
Why did you use it three times?
So forbidden, so sacrificial.
"It's the work of the Mithril royal family."
Shrine Maiden, that's it.
The guards in the back let out a rough voice.
"It's okay, Masaru is an apostle." I was able to use my forbidden spell. You have a right to know. ”
The Shrine Maiden of Divine Trust, and the use of forbidden spells. It is a role that has been handed down from generation to generation.
"I am a royal family, but I am a family." It was quite a side-effect of the royal family, but now it is adopted by the Feymawls. "
There are six royals in the Mithril kingdom, and they go round the emperor. One of them was the House of Feymawl, the Emperor of the Six Championships in Mithril. The current emperor was the brother of the goddess. Although it is in-laws.
Yes, disband. We will join you, but we will not enter Harlem.
"I was born weak, and I've been told since I was a child that I could only live another six months, another year."
I had frequent fever and collapsed, and I could not live like a normal child. Of course, I tried the treatment many times. Although it was divided, it was an aristocrat linked to the royal family. But they all end in vain, and the life of being locked in a room continues. The book was the only consolation. I learned a lot, and I read a lot of stories.
I'm sure it's the story of a brave man. That was interesting when I read it.
I learned recovery magic by the time I was 10 years old, I seemed to have a talent.
It was inevitable that I would be interested in the healing magic that was used every day, as well as the guru and tutor who came to heal me.
I was able to use healing magic on my own and my illness and weakness did not heal, but the turning point came. The shrine maiden who had been consecrated by my predecessor was interested in Aeon. As a candidate for his own successor.
Previous generations showed me all of their figures and explained how to forbid the curse.
Even though she is still about middle-aged, she looks like an old woman. Naturally, she could not see, could not walk, and could not live properly without being cared for by others.
And I asked, "I'm going to take over this role." Do you still want to heal your body?
"I nodded without hesitation."
With the last forbidden curse of my ancestors, the goddess became completely healthy. And Aeon-sama's use of the first curse was no problem, so he took over the role without a problem.
"The last...?"
Did your predecessor die?
"Ah, no. I hope you're doing well." I am quite free to spend time with you because you give me advice and support. ”
I was responsible for taking over my role, and I would eventually be crippled. I wonder if there are any thoughts in the ancestors that it is at least just for now. It seems that they have enough freedom to come to the Empire on their own.
While forbidding any other use, the kingdom of kingdoms continued to secure its users by calling them roles?
It is true that this kind of thing, if it leaks, it will be a big deal.
"There are lives to be saved." Masaru-sama, do you understand? "
I'm not in a position to say that, but it's still a difficult story to convince.
"Let's talk about the second exercise of magic." It is in a certain neighboring country of the kingdom of God. "
There were three princes, and the first son was poisoned at the time of his succession to the throne. The eldest son was a brilliant and fair-minded person, and the second son was a noble fool. The third son was a ruthless and dark rumor of a constant person, and it was clear to everyone who was worthy of the throne.
The eldest son's life was nearly healed in time, but due to the effects of the poison, he was no longer in a state of succession to the throne.
The two younger brothers prepare for battle and threaten the Father King that the throne should be lawfully ceded. The second son succeeded to the throne, and the third son was supposed to become prime minister.
Of course, the king did not intend to drink such a request, and the country was in civil strife, and there was no doubt that the two princes succeeded to the throne smoothly, and the country became rough. Many people will suffer and die in this way.
"That's where I went for treatment." The recovered prince took away his two brothers, and his eldest son succeeded him to the throne. ”
It differed in popularity from that of the official heir to the throne. If the firstborn survives, there is no chance of winning for the two younger brothers. The two brothers' allies quickly dispersed and did not fight.
I sacrificed the right hand of the goddess in the royal family to heal me. I'm going to owe the kingdom a lot of money for this, and I may need treatment somewhere else in the future. The power of the kingdom of God is enormous without resorting to religion.
What's the third time?
The first is practice, and the second is this.
"That was a little difficult to say." I beg your pardon. ”
The Forbidden Curse could be a trump card. That's why the upper level of the temple knows about the forbidden spell. To take advantage of when you have to.
As it turned out, the curse seemed very sloppy. To be monopolized by the kingdom? Or to make it have a higher value than magic? Either way, it's being used by the powerful.
And will continue to do so.
"Would you like to place a bet?" If only I could heal those eyes instead of forbidding the curse..... "
You want to be one of us? No.
"Promise me you won't use the curse again."
But the goddess shook her head.
"I sacrifice my life for the stability of the world." Not to mention one hand and one eye. Soldiers and adventurers have lost their lives fighting monsters somewhere today. What's the difference? "
No, I can't say that. But I was blessed. Much more useful to the world than shredding and healing. We can save more people.
How about you become my companion?
It's conceivable that it won't heal, but in that case, it's a suicidal act such as adventurer activity in an invisible state, and I don't think I'll force myself to add it to my group.
I am very pleased with your offer, but I have a role to play.
Oh, it's not a curse, it's a gift.
But you haven't been consecrated lately, have you?
“Still, it's a very important role. There's no way I can throw it out on my own."
I can manage that. It's as simple as replying to a notebook. Most of the sorceress's consecration was written on a tablet. I don't necessarily have to wait in that place, so I don't think it would be a problem if I went to another country like this.
Speaking of which, Sati, I was just writing a diary.
All of a sudden, the goddesses were puzzled, but Satie nodded, so she kept talking.
I heard from Aeon that the curse was forbidden, and when I asked what my price was, I immediately got a reply.
Oh, that's what faith is all about, isn't it?
"Yes, I can live long enough."
That's what makes Master Lilia so happy!
Of course, Sati was also very happy. He turned to the shrine maiden and said.
"I am the messenger of Lord Ituula." I give a lot of trusts, and sometimes they answer questions and ask for a little favor. We've actually met before. ”
Is that really God? There is no material to deny, but I did not confirm it. However, the transfer to another world, the first divine trust, and the granting of skills and stats are not for everyone. Well, there was no reason to doubt that the figure was just like a normal person.
"That's why I got an immediate answer to the question I just asked." I was convinced that the price was faith. "
The shrine maidens were not too surprised. Or are you perplexed to be told that you have met God? Well, it doesn't matter.
"Then you just have to think about whether or not you want to be a companion." Shall we try treatment for now? ”
It's been a long story, but I can only improve my skills a little bit and do it with no risk at all. Even if you don't have to be my ally, you definitely won't be a valuable ally, and I won't dare make any big demands of you.
In response to my proposal, the goddess nodded.
"If I can see again, I'll..."
But then, the words of the shrine maiden that had been entrusted to me stopped at the bottom. He glanced around and opened his eyes wide as he looked at me.
I was just taking the Shrine Maiden's Hawk Eye Skill. Apparently, it worked?
"I-It's... nothing like this..."
"Can you see it properly? That's good. It's okay, I have a lot of time, so just calm down first.”
Let's settle down first and then we'll talk. We need to get to know each other better to be friends. Yes, like whether the goddess had a boyfriend.