Time goes back a little, before Siegfried and the others left for the boundary forest.

And the company of the saints Pham approached the city of bases in front of Raja.

It was the same place where the wise man Sheil had stopped before.

It was a small but quite prosperous city, and there were stalls along the street.

"Look! It's a Weyburn skewer!"

"Oh, it looks pretty good with the fat on it, doesn't it?"

"This is a fruit platter!" It's beautiful! "

Yeah, well.

Over the past few years, I've rarely been shopping alone, Pham.

She glances at the stalls, at food and goods that she doesn't normally see.

Meanwhile, the Khmer guards were reluctant to take charge of her protection.

The fact that there are stalls means that there are only people out there.

It's possible that a crowded assassin will be able to target Fam.

"It's time to go back to the inn."Tomorrow is early, too. "

"Almost there. I rarely get this opportunity... oh?"

Suddenly, the street crowd broke.

As Fumes wondered what was going on, a group of people dressed in brilliant fake clothes walked in.

They were also like the clergymen of the Order of the Holy Cross, because they wore mitras with the insignia of the cross on them.

"Is it the church in the city?"

Probably, but I think it's a lot better.

The robe that the men wore was much more fine than that which the Order had provided.

As a rule, you are allowed to keep your costume at your own expense... "

Nevertheless, as a clergyman in a small town, it seemed out of place.

Let's follow along a bit.

Yeah, I'm curious.

Thus, as the Pham pursued, the priests stopped in front of a certain merchant.

It looks like a pretty big shop, and I see dozens of devotees busy working.

As soon as they realized the clergy were coming, they stopped and lowered their heads politely.

Thank you again for your hard work today, Nise-sama.

Hmm. How's Anastasia doing?

"To be honest, it's not very fragrant..."

That's what he said, a man with a foggy face.

From the content of the conversation, it seems that the family of this merchant has a sick person.

This priestly man seemed to be on the receiving end of the treatment.

It is a very common activity for a priest to belong to a sect.

“I see. Then we'll need a little more medicine.”

"Um, is Anastasia really going to heal?"I've already increased the volume twice..... "

"You don't believe in the miracles of the Order of the Holy Cross?"

"No, there is no annihilation!"I believe that Anastasia has lost her life because of the boundaries! "

Having said that, the man bowed his head deeply and laid flat.

I don't think I'm the owner of the large store.

The priests who saw it nod in humility and satisfaction.

Okay, I'll give you 500,000 for today's medicine.

"Wait, please!" It should have been 300,000 so far! "

“I prescribe more, so it's only natural.”

"However, the price is too much..."

The husband was reluctant to pay the men, even as he gave them his orders.

Is it for a month or another week?

Although I am the owner of a large store, it is by no means a fraction of the amount.

"If you can't pay, I won't give you the medicine."But is that all right?Without this medicine, Lord Anastasia won't last for three days. "

"Oh, no! I'll pay for that! Let me pay you right away--"

Wait a minute!

My husband was in a hurry to get the money ready, but the unseen Pham jumped out.

Khmer will try to stop her immediately, but it is already too late.

Show everyone the confused look to a strange girl who suddenly appeared.

"What is it? We're busy, too."

“The Order of the Holy Cross should have stipulated that you can only accept up to 100,000 for medicine and healing.”

"That's right, but it's not the case if there's a real cost."This medicine is very expensive, and there is little profit for us. "

“So what are the main ingredients of the drug?It looks like some kind of pill made by kneading something. ”

Pham asked me that, and the priests changed their looks.

But as soon as he regains his mind, he replies with a gentle cough.

"... the liver of a full moon bear"

That's strange. The liver of a full moon bear is mainly made of energizers.

"It also improves your health!"Lady Anastasia was weak. "

However, even if you recover temporarily, it won't lead to any radical cure, right?

The priest's complexion got worse and worse.

The forehead suddenly oozes sweat.

Looking at them like that, my husband must have felt strange.

She asked anxiously, shaking her voice.

"You said that if you take this medicine, it will definitely get better, right?"Isn't that right? "

"...... Hmm. I just said it could get better."

"Possibly!? That's not what I'm talking about!"

"You misunderstood conveniently, didn't you?We've never made a promise! ”

Having said that, the priests waved their masters' hands away.

They try to leave, but before long Pham and Khmer are blocked.

"Would you mind staying out of my way?"We're busy with this, too. "

"How dare you, you disgrace this Order."

Khmer remarks raised the eyes of the priests.

They say with a low, grim voice as they close their distance with the fames.

"I don't care if you say such a thing."I'm still the priest who takes care of the church in this town.I'm in a position to do that, so I don't want unexpected rumors to come up. "

"Are you a priest...?" I remember the priest in this town was even older. ”

"I replaced it about two years ago.Now this Nietzsche is a priest. "

"I see, you've succeeded your predecessor..."

The organization of the Order of the Holy Cross is community-based, except in some large cities.

It is customary for a person born and raised on the land to run the church, rather than a person sent from the center.

Due to the fact that wedding girdles are also allowed in the church, church management is inherited in some areas.

Apparently, this city was part of the area.

Of course, we have already received approval from the central government.

"This... maybe the judgment was too sweet."

“Yes, I rarely drop local recommendations.”

"B-But what do outsiders say?"Please get out of the way! "

I guess I figured I wouldn't be a jerk if we were to be questioned like this.

Nietzsche walked away as he pushed Fumes away.

The two of them sigh because they are so sad.

"It's really troublesome..."

“We'll deal with it as soon as we get back to the inn.We can't just leave it like that. ”

"As you say."

Khmer with a deep bow.

Pham, a merciful saintly lady, was very strict with internal scandals.

Nietzsche will almost certainly be dismissed from the priesthood and chased away from the Order.

Perhaps you will be held accountable for your past evil deeds and be taken to prison.

"... but I have to take responsibility for what he did before that."

Is that what you're saying?

"Let's take the place of the priestess I'm called Nietzsche, and see how her daughter is doing."Maybe we can figure it out. ”

Having said that, Pham slowly turned to his master.

Her husband, who was somewhat relieved by the smile, nodded slowly to her proposal.