After recapturing the Holy Sword in Beastman territory, we returned to the realm of the Kingdom of Kuzela.
A prickly gaze rolled across his chest.
It's been a long time since I've been able to reconcile with the beasts, and the pain is accompanied by freshness.
"It's not in my face, but I know what I'm trying to say." Sounds hard.
Quena whispered a pleasant laugh as she suppressed her mouth.
You're using your mind on me, and you're taking it lightly on purpose.
Her warm gaze is the only salvation here.
"There's a word I learned recently. My eyes say things to my mouth."
“No one can say that Zied is strong enough to face it. Your eyes are now more of a tongue than a mouth."
It might have been a tedious choice to turn down a brave man.
If this continues, you will feel depressed.
“Yeah? I think it would have been nice if Zeid had made up his mind. The question is, isn't that a negative impression?"
The problem is the most difficult.
But even Quena would know that. Because I am involved, I must feel a negative air on my skin.
He leaked a sigh, including an apology.
"I hope you'll get a positive feeling one day..."
"It's easy to change your liking." Because it's people's hearts. That's what I used to do. "
Even when I was a queena?
"When I was in the court of the Waila Empire." I was a child then. That's why adults also licked it. I didn't like what I was thinking from gestures and gestures, but I could see it. "
The child has a surprisingly good idea.
Even adults can look around them.
Therefore, unhealing wounds may be engraved in your heart.
I open my mouth so that I can understand it myself.
“If you don't want to say it, what happened, for example?”
"Yes, I can use it as a means of diplomacy."
"Diplomatic means..."
It's a word I've heard somehow. Military service, as well as marriage, are included as part of the political strategy. That's the art of diplomacy.
In Quena's case, it was the latter.
"At one point, a party was held." Aristocrats and officers have introduced us to great foreigners. They are far from Ruina's direct participation. They weren't invited to the sponsorship club. "
That's why I was chosen, and Quena continues.
"If other forces with strong ties to themselves are linked to the princess, their influence within the Waila Empire will also increase." You don't have to be part of Ruina's army to survive.... that's why you introduced me to me. "
Quena seemed to be digging up a bitter memory.
Looking at it like that, it was in tune, and it was getting even more painful.
You think too much, don't you?
“Maybe so, but they were all middle-aged people, and they weren't very flattering. I saw it because I knew I wasn't a legitimate bloodline."
If I were to introduce myself to Ruina, I would have to be a prince of my peer class.
I knew that Quenna wouldn't be the Empress, so at least I was trying to use it in diplomacy...
"But then one of my brothers died. My inheritance rights have increased. The Waila Empire inherits all its territory by itself. That must be why you've found me so few possibilities. Someone within the Empire wanted to enter into a direct engagement with me."
"Ohh..."
Just listening makes me a little jealous.
If Quena had been engaged to someone there.....
Unfortunately, it's a small story.
"I wasn't interested in being an emperor or a Empress at that time." I couldn't tell you the history of the power struggle, but I knew it somehow, so as not to kill or disrupt my brothers and sisters under any strange influence. It makes me look stupid. "
Quenna's face smiled bitterly when she said that.
She left the Weyra Empire afterwards.
"The situation between me and Zide is a little different. But in the same case as time, people's minds change. It is impossible to be the same all the time.... that's what I thought."
"Did you think so?"
I leaned my neck at the word added later.
It was almost the only thing she could agree with, but it seems to be different for her now.
"Seeing Sheila's thoughts on you, I changed. Because it's so straight."
Remembering the bright blonde girl, a smile spills over.
Sheila has a mysterious charm that heals nature and people.
I'm sure it's because it tells us how it feels with a straight sphere.... I'm embarrassed to think about it. Your face hasn't turned red, has it?
”...... I've been inspired too”
Quena murmured next to her.
... your face hasn't turned red, has it?
Well then, let's finish our errands as soon as possible to pick her up.
Yeah, that's right.
With the sword finally recovered in her hand, she advances to the true Astheist church in the capital of the kingdom of Kuzela.
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That is the church of Astea.
That said, I can't put it in from the table.
Naturally, there is a back gate that is not crowded.
If I refused the divine trust of goddess Astaire... that would be a problem. The faithful must not be silent.
But there's someone in this church who knows about me and Spi.
"Oh, Zed, what's the matter?"
The war of aggression of Yusuf, the Seven Great Demon Aristocrat, that once took place in the Holy Republic. The priest present at the scene was at the church in Kuzela.
He looked at me with a gentle attitude and tone.
Since then, interaction has been scarce, but it seems normal to talk about it.
"Can't you see Sufi?" It looks like you left your guild and I can't get in touch with you. "
At Sheila's invitation, Sufi was temporarily in the same party. But in time, the guild had disappeared.
If it was the same party, I could not contact you, but now it won't come true either.
That's why I went out like this.
Sufi-sama is busy right now, so I can't follow in his footsteps.
It is natural to be busy because you have become a saintly lady. I don't think I can meet you today or tomorrow because I can't help it.
But,
"What do you mean you can't follow my footsteps?"
It's a meaningful word.
It's like you're missing.
Quena added to my question.
"Could it be that the church in Astaire is under attack?"
"Exactly."
"Oh, my God, that."
"It's been on the news lately." Astea-related structures, rallies, and more have been raided or blown up. Looks like it's going to be tough. "
It must have been since we were in the Beastmen.
I've never heard of it until I left the realm of Kuzela.
Is Sufi okay?
It looked like she had some magic skills, but she was an old girl.
If it were a battle, it would be a powerless battle.
Sufi, who was injured, passed his head and had a chest fuss.
However, the priest smiled to calm my worries.
"Fortunately, Sufi-sama is safe." We are currently tracking the culprit, but we will not know the whereabouts of Sufi-sama until we take him into custody. ”
Hasn't the killer been caught yet?
If I stay like this, I won't even be able to see Spi.
Maybe I should help too.
“Is there anything I can help you with?”
"Unfortunately......"
Well, that's right. I'm sorry.
As expected, my help will be difficult.
I didn't want to make a mistake just because I turned down a hero, but it was a very important title.
"Ah, no, that kind of thing... I'd love to say it if you could help me..."
……
I have a bad toothbrush.
It seemed that it was difficult to say, and the priest changed his expression to change the flow of the story.
But I'll let Sufi-sama know how to get in touch with you.
"Oh, thank you."
The priest is trustworthy.
So maybe you can keep the Holy Sword.
But that doesn't mean I got it back, and I want to make sure I get it back with my own hands.
I also wanted to ask why Spiffy left the guild, so I wanted to see her in person.
Well, you don't have to hurry.
Spiffy's safety comes first.
I didn't even hear that I had a new hero, so I could still have the Holy Sword.
The Astaire raid is troubling, but forcing herself into it will only make things worse.