39. Those who disobey the nobles
Me and Colette were taken by the aristocrats Heinrich and guided through the city.
The man liked to attract attention, walking around the city surrounded by powerful soldiers.
I am delighted to see the residents lying flat. I suppose it confirms my power and prestige.
"Hmm, I wonder. The beauty of our city. It's going to wake you up to beauty."
"It's beautiful, but it's not that simple. What about the poor and the sick?
Huh?
Heinrich raised his shoulder eyebrows like a fool.
"You just have to get rid of them more and more. And there are so many people who sweep up and throw away."
"And the people are convinced?
"Yes, of course."
When she smiled,
"My intention as a nobleman is the law. Those who cannot obey it are not citizens."
I said so naturally.
And then, from behind the alley, a fluffy and dirty man tried to cross us. It was quite a distance, never blocking the road, but the soldiers who saw it raised their anger.
"You insolent bastard!
"I'll catch you and throw you in jail!!
"Hi, hi, help me! I didn't know! I can't believe the aristocrats are here."
The vagabond man lurks and explains.
But I thought Heinrich looked at the garbage.
"It's filthy. Who told you to talk? That alone is worth dying for. I don't care, just cut it off right now."
"Haha!
That's how the soldiers approach the vagrants.
However,
"Hey, hey, hey, hey."
"Ah, wait! Damn, what a fast escape..."
The man who had been a rough stepper just now, for some reason, suddenly retreated at a remarkable speed. It's not fast enough to catch up.
Heinrich looks surprised at this.
"Fu, huh. Cockroaches are quick to escape. That's why I don't like pests."
So dissatisfied, he began to move on.
"Oh, my God."
Of course, the man's speed rose because I used my maneuvers and skills to improve his speed.
By the way...
That said, Heinrich turned to us.
The gaze is on Colette.
"Your daughter is very beautiful. How about you come to this Heinrich Gross, who is not even the Duke's dream in the future, rather than the man who banished such a brave party? Of course, I will not let you suffer any inconvenience, and there is nothing more honorable than being surrounded by great nobles. I think that's the only thing that's good for you.
I felt that my offer as a nobleman could not be refused.
But...
"You should keep your jokes to yourself."
"... what?
Heinrich doesn't seem to know what he said, so he can only raise his stupid voice.
"Your naive words, thoughts, and actions. I don't know which is better than Milord's. Third-class as a politician. I do not find any charm in the Lord. At best, you will spend the rest of your life defending your unexpected self-esteem. Besides, I can't do my job when it's such an inconvenient and cumbersome punishment as being very noble. You may as well do such a job. That's where you can serve your chief."
The words drew Heinrich's face, biting his teeth tightly.
"I don't know what to say about a man like this!
But Colette sighed.
"If you don't know that, you're not with the brave party guys."
I said back with a snort.
But Heinrich suddenly laughed after a little silence.
"Fu... fuhahahaha! Apparently, it seems that the magnitude of my power has not yet been conveyed!
That's what I said.
"Just right. The punishment of the guilty beast was going to be done publicly. Let me show you how powerful I am!
He began to lead us to the square of the city.
There was a crowd, and there was a beast brother and sister bound in chains. I can see that it has already hurt quite a bit.
Dozens of soldiers surrounding him had stones in their hands.
"Kukukukukukukukuku!
Heinrich laughed with an ugly expression.
"Those beasts are the brothers and sisters of the adventurers who challenged my policy. Dirty beasts are not allowed to criticize nobles. Therefore, on my instructions, everyone will now serve a stoning sentence. Let me remind you what happens when you turn against me in this city."
That way, raise your hand.
"Do it, you guys! There's no need to bother!
Together with the order, the gathering soldiers threw stones at their brothers and sisters.
But...
Nah, what is it?
The soldiers, and Heinrich, spoke with dismay.
Because it was as if the stone thrown hit the wall, and as soon as it hit the body, it bounced back with a high sound.
Of course it is.
"Inflict Invincibility Limit", "Gain Physical Resistance", "Increase Defense", "Reduce Damage."
Because I gave my skills to my brothers and sisters.
"Cumming, you're disturbing me, this nobleman! For the incompetent who banished this heroic party!
Tell Heinrich to scream.
I sighed at the words.
"Well, it's no big deal to be disturbed by that incompetent. You and your son's men."
"Beg... Fu, huh! You just happened to be able to prevent it! And my men must have been alarmed! Otherwise, an incompetent like you wouldn't be able to prevent dozens of stones thrown by our men!
Having said that, Heinrich looks like he's calmed down a bit or made a fool of himself again.
"To help a filthy beast against a nobleman. You're a real fool, aren't you? Be prepared for what happens."
But I'll blow it out.
"Looks like there's a filthy beast in front of me?
That word makes Heinrich bright red!
"Rude! I will definitely put you to death! But first, let me show you your nose! I'll show you how many brothers and sisters you helped die like no other! Hey, here we go!
Some of the soldiers are coming for us. And the rest of the soldiers throw stones at the Beasts again.
"Neither you nor the Beasts will be able to protect you! Hahahahaha!
The laughter echoes.
But...
"No, you don't need my help anymore."
Bakin!
All the stones thrown at the beasts were shot down in front of them. Probably border-cutting.
"Nh, what!?
Heinrich's stunned voice echoes.
But a beautiful voice echoed enough to dispel the words.
What the hell is this, Lord Heinrich?
And a girl stood in front of the brothers and sisters of the beasts.
The girl had beautiful long blonde hair and blue eyes. The divine beauty and the exact gospel of God's blessings have usual aura that cannot be held by ordinary people. In this era, where most recovery magic was otherwise legendary, she was said to be a legendary saint who used even resuscitation magic.
For that reason, there is a great presence that bears its name all over the world.
"So, the Archbishop... Alicia-Lundeburg... huh!?
There stood the Grand Virgin Alicia, who was supposed to have been at the brave party a few weeks ago.
"I'm asking what this is all about, Lord Heinrich."
Alicia says indifferently.
It looks exactly like a heresy interrogation.
Not only the soldiers around him, but also the residents gathered. It looked like an interrogation was taking place in the crowd loop.
"Our national religion, Brigitte, prohibits racial discrimination. You are against it. And..."
Alicia continued.
"The headquarters contacted us that we are adopting a policy of subhuman exclusion. This is contrary to my doctrine. Do you have any objections? Lord Heinrich."
"Gu, gu gu. You shouldn't be interrogating me in a place like this. If so, would you like to relocate the location? Grand Virgin."
Heinrich said in a hurry. It is nothing but humiliation to be interrogated by the Grand Virgin in front of such inhabitants by a man of great self-esteem like him.
"Yes, and more! Kill as many filthy beasts as you can! This is my territory! No matter what happens to the people, it is the authority of the nobles, and even if it is a church, let's not talk about it!
I managed to regain my temper and tried to defend myself by swinging my power as a nobleman.
But...
"Well, can I accept that as an official answer to my church in Brigitte?
Huh?
He shouted as if Heinrich didn't know what he was talking about. Hiding under an umbrella of nobility, you're probably not used to behaving like this in front of even more powerful power. Poor thing.
"What happens when I report to the church that I have graciously challenged the doctrine of our church? Do you understand? You're the worst door-breaker ever.
"Huh!? Break the door!? This is me."
Yes, the title of the Great Virgin is not Date.
By virtue of her abilities, she is an executive in the church and occupies the third place in the Pope's rank.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa."
Residents bother to make noise.
If you are interrogated by heretics and broken down, no matter how noble you are, your power falls to the earth.
The Count cannot disobey the authority of the Church.
"Gu, gu gu gu gu"
Heinrich chewed his back teeth with regret, but he felt sad about his position now.
"Okay, okay. I withdraw what I just said... No, thank you."
I said that with regret.
"No, that's not enough. Apologize properly to these beasts."
Ku, kuuuuuu
Now you're about to shed tears of blood, sharply distorting your face.
"I'm sorry."
I apologize for saying that.
Oh dear, is this for now?
That's what I thought.
"And apologize to your Ariake too."
"... yes?
I tilt my neck.
Heinrich, on the other hand,
"Huh? How could I be so incompetent that I banished such a heroic party..."
That's how I try to resist.
But for some reason, Alicia dropped another tone of voice.
"Don't you see? If Ariake hadn't prevented the stones you threw at the Beasts in a gentle way, you would have broken down by now. Besides, Mr. Ariake could have managed you directly. Thank Mr. Ariake for not doing that."
That's why I put unprecedented pressure on Heinrich.
"Here, this guy has such power... Shit. Shit. Anyway, I didn't apologize."
Keep your head down.
"Is this okay? Mr. Ariake?"
With her cool face as usual, she went to me.
"Ah, ah... Well, that's fine. Forgive me, Heinrich. As a nobleman, you are still too immature. Learn carefully and don't repeat stupid imitations like today."
"Gu, gu gu... Ah, thank you..."
Heinrich said so and left early with a regrettable expression.
Oh, my God, it's finally over.
I sigh.
And at that time.
"By the way, Mr. Ariake..."
Alicia called me.
Well, it's been a long time. I don't know why I'm here, but I'm sure there's something I need to know.
I swing at her.
And Alicia smiled.
"Who's the cute lady there?
That's how I pointed to Colette.
It was the smile of the Virgin for the first time in a long time, but it was somehow more compelling than the usual cool expression.