I Favor the Villainess

"How do I meet the Apostle?

The following day, the evening after the meeting, Claire and I were visiting Dr. Tridd.

The purpose, of course, is to teach you how to make contact with the Apostle.

"Of course not... but why do you want to see the Apostle?

Dr. Tridd is a prudent man.

I suppose you are opposed to engaging with the Apostle by all means.

He asked why he wanted to see the Apostle.

"Yesterday's meeting revealed the existence of the Devil King. The threat is such that the Dorothea feels at risk. We need to know more about the Demon King."

"If you knew Dr. Tridd, I'd ask him, but I thought the Apostle would know a lot more."

"... I see."

Dr. Trid nodded convincingly.

"I also heard about the Demon King yesterday. I'm sorry I couldn't help you both."

Well, then, I guess we'll have to ask the Apostle.

"I guess so. However, personally, it is not very recommended. The Apostle seems to be moving in a different value to humans."

"Is it another value?

Claire repeatedly asked for an explanation.

"The Apostle is not a human being, as he said, but there are too many mysteries in his existence. For example, there are verses in the Apostle that do not care about the life or death of every human being."

Dr. Tridd's words, as he put them, had unseen thorns.

"What happened?

"... I was placed under the surveillance of the Apostle at the same time I lost my daughter. I felt powerful in the Apostle. The Apostle named himself the Spirit God, so I begged him to revive my daughter."

Dr. Tridd said he would do anything for it.

"So, what happened?

"I couldn't help it. The Apostle pretended not to care about her daughter's life. I didn't know what it meant, but he said it was the same thing over and over again....."

I like that line as much as ever, the Apostle.

"That sounds terrible."

I was a little nervous.

I, and perhaps neither Claire nor Dr. Tridd, could notice the presence until I made that remark.

"An apostle...!

"Hi, Trid-Magic. That's how you thought of me, isn't it? I apologize for the passage. I didn't realize you were so heartbroken. But it's forbidden to revive a dead man once."

It was a strange nun who spoke with a smiling face.

Apparently, the Apostle is not limited to Lily.

Whether it is possessed or something else, the means are completely unknown.

Anyway, Lily can figure it out, but it should be noted that a single nun appeared without any sound or indication, even though she did not seem to be training.

Can the Apostle improve the physical abilities and magical qualities of dependent generations?

If you have that kind of skill, I'd love it if you could tell us.

"That was just great. Apostle, I need to ask you something."

"Oh, Claire-François. What is it?

"Did you know that the Devil King exists?

When Claire asked, the Apostle answered with a smile.

"Of course, I know. It's our enemy."

"Are we talking about the Spirit Church?

"No, Claire-François. In this case, we include you and Ray-Taylor and the entire human race."

The Apostle continued.

"The Demon King is the enemy you humans should defeat. And we are enemies of the Spirit Church. Both interests coincide. We will spare no effort to assist you."

Niconiko and the Apostle laugh as usual.

... it's annoying.

Then please give me some information about the Demon King. I need to know who to fight. "

"I'm sorry, but I have no authority to tell you at this time."

"! Ah, you just said you'd be willing to cooperate!

"Yes, I did. Still, I can't do what I can, Claire-François."

Claire stopped by, but the Apostle blurted.

"This...!"

"Calm down, Claire. If you can't do it, take over from your supervisor."

"It's impossible at the moment."

As it stands, yes.

"Yes, as it stands."

Then is there a possibility that you can take care of it in the future?

I don't know when it will be.

"Just... well, if I make one suggestion..."

"What if I do?

"Have a lot of fun with Claire-François and Ray-Taylor."

"... what?

I doubted my ears.

What do you mean?

"No kidding!

"I'm not kidding. I'm serious. There's nothing more you need to fight the Demon King."

Claire looks pale, but the Apostle seems to be serious.

I wonder what that means.

"That's what I want to be with Claire, but what does it have to do with the fight against the Demon King?

"Until then, I can't seed it. But it's really important for both of you to flirt."

"You're not going to explain."

"There are many conveniences here, too. Then... yes, don't worry about what the Devil says."

The Apostle also speaks illogically.

"Kill the Demon King without worrying about his circumstances. If you get weird, you're the one who's gonna get hurt.

"If you say that, I'd rather talk to the Demon King carefully."

"Okay, Ray-Taylor. That story could cost Claire François her life, right?

"... you're a good pilot. That's what I call manipulating the world from the back."

"It's an honor to praise you. But we're not manipulating the world, we're just adjusting. We're on the side of humanity."

I don't know.

I thought that what the Apostle said might not be a lie, but it might not be all the facts.

"I'm cumming... there's no way I can do this at this time of year"

"May I say that it is up to you whether or not you can prevent this attack?

"Gu...."

The Apostle apparently knows not only how to fly Claire, but also me.

"It's not that hard. You two are flirting when there's a gap."

"Don't be ridiculous!

What?

What?

What?

The three of them looked at each other.

No, because I am conscious, I cannot strongly deny what the Apostle says.

"Trid-Magic. Negotiate with Sein-Bauer and Dollar-François to make time for them."

"I don't suppose you have the right of veto..."

"Where do I need to refuse? You can make a difference for humanity. Would that suit Emily Magic's will?

"... I want you to stop talking about my daughter like you know her."

Emily seems to be referring to Dr. Tridd's deceased daughter.

"So, I'll help you with the setup, so Claire-François and Ray-Taylor, please do your best."

And the apostle left for mankind.