A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Laurent stood in the middle of a crowd. After seeing him, Reus reached out to the "Dragon Slasher" pattern. Laurent is a Gregorian priest, a man who once crossed blades.

Red hair stretched out in a mess over half a centimeter tall. I used to wear metal armor, nails and toenails when I encountered them, but now I'm just wearing clothes made of linen that don't differ greatly from people on the road whether they're wearing armor or not.

I don't see any kind of weapon, but I'm holding a stick wrapped in cloth in my left hand. It probably holds my favorite curved sword.

The appearance is tough and strange brightness is shared, and the atmosphere feels calm even though there is still a distance.

"Is that... a Gregorian? I don't think they're going to fight... I'm fine, so will you check on me?

Estelle also noticed the magic of Laurent and suggested that she should check the other party's condition. But when I heard that, Reurus made the traffic.

"I don't mind seeing what happens, but Sarah can only target that man.

I'm not hiding in the shadows, I'm watching. Sarah's might should be able to target him with a pinpoint, and Reurus suggests a pre-emptive strike.

"Hmm? My turn? Burn? Burn?

After hearing Reurus's suggestion, Sarah finally wondered if she was ready. It didn't have any effect on the exercise of flame magic, but it must have been so boring.

Neddy stared at Sarah, but he didn't say anything.

"Don't say things like Gilba-san... unfortunately, if you attack me without asking any questions because I'm a Gregorian, I'll get caught. Mr. Reurus, please don't pull out your sword first, even if you're wrong.

Apparently, we can't arrest him right now because he's Gregorian.

"... well, that's right. I don't think eliminating it because I believe in certain religions is a big deal."

Reurus was a little upset about being treated like Gilba, but he quickly changed his mind and turned his attention to Esther.

"But is there any possibility of diversion even if you check on the other side? Pull me away and aim for Esther in the meantime..."

It's Laurent who exposes herself dignified and invites her magic, but it's also convincing if she thinks it's to pull the guards, Reurus.

"You can't fight Esther, can you? If I was as strong as Jilba-san, I'd be able to leave with peace of mind...."

I've joked before and asked if spiritual teachers are stronger than the spiritual Gilba. I know that Ester is good at healing magic, but when it comes to other magic, it can only be used for "strengthening".

Esther has no weapon or armor, and only hangs a necklace in the form of a black monk dress worn by a spiritual teacher and a great spirit. It is difficult for the escort not to know how much to deal with when something happens.

"Hmm... it's true that" I'm not even close to Jilba's feet! "

It doesn't seem like he's been fighting bare hands longer than Zilba. It was a realuse that I thought I couldn't leave as an escort, but Esther's eyes turned straight.

"--But it's okay."

It was an innocent eye, like a girl who knew nothing. It also looks like a Reurus mistake or a pale red light, releasing magic that tightens the Reurus body in just a few moments.

(Gu, no... this is the first time I saw you?

Reurus that feels unspeakably heavy. When I first met Esther, there was something unknown that I felt when I received the 'Oracle'.

But it was only a few seconds before Reurus had that feeling. Esther regains a soft atmosphere with a sober smile.

"It's something that's going to work out in life. And Eliza and the others will protect you, won't they? What are you going to do if Mr. Reurus doesn't believe you?

"... I see. If anything happens, I'll be right back, so please try not to move from here. Sarah, did you let me know if you had anything to do with the search? Eliza and the others will escort Miss Esther."

If you ask me if I don't trust Eliza and the others, there's nothing I can do for Reurus. Even if there were any Gregorians other than Laurent, it would be unlikely that the abandoned city would attack the entire town of Accra.

The Reurus, who decided so, walked towards Laurent. Laurent then turns her back to Reurus and proceeds to the back of the alley.

Are you going to invite me to a less popular place? But it would have been quicker to surprise them without knowing they existed.

Enter the narrow alley from the big street and turn several times. While doing so, the hustle and bustle of the big street moved away, and the footsteps of the reels became louder and louder.

There is no magic in the surroundings other than Laurent, and there are few signs of people. No matter how much the day goes by, there aren't many people who like to step deep into the alley.

That's how I walk for a while. Laurent, who stopped her feet, looked back and smiled strangely friendly.

"Hello comrade, it's been a long time. It's an unexpected reunion in an unexpected place."

How are you? Laurent laughs as if she's reunited with an old friend. In response to that “greeting,” Reurus turned his eyes into sharp ones, but Laurent kept talking.

"I saw the carriage go by, but I didn't even know who was on it... what the hell did you do? What did the Vicomte call you? You did a lot of things.

If this were the words of the inhabitants of the abandoned city of Laval, Reurus would have answered with a soft slap. But it was Laurent.

"I have a lot to say... but who are my comrades?"

Should I be angry, should I laugh, or should I slash myself silently? As a result of being lost in various choices, Reurus made a flatter voice than he himself could have imagined.

When Laurent noticed the sound of such a revulsion, she raised her shoulders.

"Hey, you can't connect. We fought Slime together, right? I don't think it's a mistake to be a comrade."

"I fought with Gilba. Besides, I don't like to call my enemies comrades."

"I want to... I don't mind."

Laurent smiled bitterly at the attitude of Reurus, who had just told her to tell her what to do.

I won't do anything because Laurent isn't hostile, but I don't intend to make friends with the Gregorians as a Reurus. Like Gilba, if you were a Gregorian, you wouldn't have to ask questions, but you were emotionally close to Gilba.

"There's nothing else I've bothered to call... this time, pull your hand."

Laurent briefly tells you that she knows how Reurus feels. Reurus jumped one eyebrow small and raised a doubtful color on his expression.

"All of a sudden, I don't know what you're trying to say. Pull back? What are you talking about?

"The woman you brought... you must be a spiritual teacher, right? I took the trouble to bring a Spirit Teacher to this town during this period. I don't want to know what the purpose is... but I won't say anything bad. You'd better get out of town and go home now."

Laurent tells him to seriously consider Reurus. The tone of voice and expression were serious and didn't seem to be joking.

"... are you threatening me?

Do you want to tell me that if I don't leave, I won't guarantee my safety? I can't read Laurent's thoughts, but Reurus slightly fell back in anticipation of the battle.

"Hmm... it's not a threat, but a good faith advice."

Despite seeing Reurus moving, Laurent looks into the air with her hand on her chin.

"Whatever you think, me and the bishop... from Kanna-san's point of view, you are one of us. Instead, I don't know why I have a spiritual shoulder... but do you remember how this idiot attacked your people?

I narrowed my eyes while choosing the words to explain why it was difficult for Laurent to do so.

"Even with the help of the Raccoon and us, we've already taken down two advanced monsters in Castle Crash. By our standards, it's equivalent to a bishop, and that's why we shoulder it. At least not until we stop heading for the pit."

"... the pitfalls?

"Ah... well, that's all I can say about that. I have a position, too. Apart from his personal favors, he's a Gregorian priest."

Laurent scratches her head in trouble against Reurus, who looks suspicious. Then I worried for a few seconds and opened my mouth.

"But if that's all you have to do to get back... I can't help it. Ask me if you have anything to ask. If you can answer, I'll answer."

While saying so, Laurent leaves his back on a wall nearby. It's not a good position to move quickly, and suddenly you'll be delayed by a one-tempo even if the revus hits you.

(I mean, is that all you mean?

Or an act to make you think so. Although Reurus patrolled slightly, he made his posture easier to follow Laurent.

"Isn't that why you're here with me, Spirit Teacher?

Ah.

When she asked Esther's name facedown, Laurent immediately agreed. It's possible to act, but it doesn't look like you're lying.

"... have you met Mr. Gilba?

"Ugh... maybe the" rabid dog "guy is also here? If I'd met Rabies, I'd be killing each other by now."

And with a high probability of me being killed, Laurent distorted her expression in disgust. The expression is natural and does not appear to be lying as usual.

"If the Spirit Teacher I brought wasn't the purpose, the Spirit Teacher in this town was the purpose...?

"No, I told you before, I'm not going to attack humans or weak monsters just because I'm a spiritist or a spiritual teacher... Were you talking about a bloodsucking girl?

As long as I believe that word, I don't think I'm planning anything on Spiritualism.

"Of course, that 'rabid dog' is the exception. I've been beaten by dozens of people... if you're not going to fight me, you're going to have to fight me.

"When that happens... did you see another advanced monster?

I've always known Gilba to be an exception, so I ask him lightly. Laurent then looked as disgusting as when she heard Zilba's name.

"There's so much powder and advanced monsters coming out... no, it would be just right for my exam. Anyway, let me make it clear that he's not."

Reurus slightly changed his impression of Laurent, who revealed the information more honestly than he thought. I didn't even believe it, but it seems that Gregorians - at least Canna and Laurent - are favorable to Reurus.

(I don't know more about Gregorianism than Zilba told me... except for hunting powerful monsters.

There are too many stories that Lewis told us earlier and that Zilba told us in the past behind Reurus' head.

Spiritualism permeates Mataroi. This is an unshakeable fact, as the Count of Verg, with the help of the Gregorians, was cautiously pushed into his place, and Lewis became the principal proxy.

That's why the Gregorians went all the way to Accra, even though there weren't any advanced monsters. Without a clue, Reurus decided to take confirmation from another direction.

"Laurent... is there any Gregorian in this town other than you? Bishop Kanna...."

Even if you don't know what the opponent is thinking, you should check their strength. Laurent laughed meaningfully when Reurus asked.

"No, Canna-san isn't here. But there are other bishops."

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As soon as he told Laurent that a bishop other than Kanna was in the town, Reurus suddenly stopped talking.

I don't think another squad is attacking Esther because Sarah hasn't called. There may be other Gregorians lurking in the city, but at least it seems that there are strange bishops in the town besides Laurent.

"The bishop... well, what a mess. I told you to leave town, and I was worried about the possibility of hostility with the bishop... is that true?

Unlike the one against Kanna, Laurent discards it with a bitter expression. I was deliberately pushing, but I still didn't see the color of the act there.

"... are you strong?

I don't think I'm going to tell you the purpose, but I think you're going to give me some information. When Reurus asked, Laurent hung her cheek ironically.

"I've fought that Raccoon before... that's all I can say."

(One of the two bishops that Gilba missed!?

Four bishops once told me that Zilba had fought. I hear two of them took care of it, but the other two ended up in pain.

Kanna is one of them, but the rest is in this town.

(The woman who fought against Jilba-san is the same as Kanna...?

This is bad, and Reurus secretly sweats cold.

If the opponent was Laurent alone, he would still be able to do something, but it would be hopeless if the bishop joined him there. How likely are you to win if you estimate that you have the same skill as Kanna?

"Well, you talked too much. Excuse me."

Laurent looks up at the sky to see where the sun is and leaves the wall. And before Reus said anything, he kicked the ground and jumped up to the roof of the building that formed the back of the alley.

Unlike Reurus, who is wearing armor and "Dragon Slasher", it is a light Roland with only a curved sword that makes light work possible. "Calorific Release" may have done the same, but there was a risk that the roof would collapse if the revus jumped on it.

Bye. I'm hoping you'll follow my advice.

It seems that there was really no hostility, and Laurent calls out to make her feel intimate until the end.

--Therefore, the last words were also generous.

"The bishop who is now is more of a" troublemaker ”than a strong one. If you succeed, it's better than" The Country Eaters "... no, it's better than dragon species. I hope you won't see the Bishop."

Leaving such a word behind, the signs of Laurent disappeared.

Exploring magic doesn't tell us where it is. Perhaps you can completely hide your magic.

"... the last thing I said was bad."

It was a revulsion that whispered malice, but I was going to owe it to Laurent for this.