Monster no Goshujin-sama

Thirteen.

The next day we finally arrived in the capital.

The location of the transfer is the corner of the cathedral, home of the cathedral church in the imperial capital.

I'm just a little nervous, and I'm gonna go through a feeling of metastasis that I'm never used to.

"- I've been waiting for you"

Waiting in the big room of cancer were two men with slight company.

Skinny old man dressed in cleric clothes on one side.

The other is a big knight of magnificent age.

He was such an atmospheric person that he seemed to be so uncomfortable talking to both of them.

Before they could react, they walked over to me surrounded by their families.

"Excuse me, Takahiro Mashima and Makoto-san?"

The old cleric asks.

He was an easy to hear and deep voice, although he was clumsy.

"Yes, it is."

When they responded, they had a meeting.

"I'll see you first. My name is Gert-Kügeler, one of the high priests."

"I am the leader of the Order of the Diocese, Harrison-Addington."

... This surprised me.

I didn't know that suddenly the top of the Cathedral Church, the Cathedral Knights, would welcome me.

That's what I knew about the arrangements on the road, but I guess that's all I meant about this one.

The fact that there are too few escorts to protect the neighborhood in a place that caters to humans coming from outside was one of the considerations that could be perceived as intimidating here.

Plus, the fact that we only have a few escorts in front of our family members who are monsters means we trust this one.

Thinking about it, this one's attitude, which he consolidates with his escorts, including Iino, might even have been described as unfair.

I suppose you understand that there was a case of Travis around here.

It didn't look like you two cared.

"Thank you for taking the time to step aside."

"No, thank you for your help on the road."

"It would be nice if you never seemed inconvenient. We would very much like to cooperate in order to open up the current situation. Regards,"

When they exchanged greetings, they went on to give a voice of labor to Shimazu-san as well.

As far as that interaction is concerned, their relationship seems to be good.

After that, they also greeted Mr. Philip, who had taken Akel's civilians, and were briefly introduced, including the dragons in the dragon abyss.

Once they had finished their first encounter on one street, they turned to this one again.

"If you're not tired, after they put your bags down, we'd like to explain the steps of the talks to you from this Harrison. How about that?"

"We're fine. Can you please"

"I understand. Okay, Harrison. I asked for it."

Here, Mr. Gert left.

Apparently, he only took the time to say hello to the very busy part.

Nevertheless, I guess I just don't have to go around without both of the top two in the organization.

Honestly, Mr. Harrison alone, it was too much of a response.

"I'll show you from here."

"Regards"

First, I was guided to the room where I would stay.

"See you, Mashima. See you tomorrow."

Shimazu and I were tired of using our magic to travel, and when we got to the room, we acted differently.

She said that after a short break in her room, she would return to the expedition where she was staying elsewhere.

The leader of the expedition has a lot going on about this, so I planned to go say hello even tomorrow when I settled down.

Shimazu-san and I will see each other again tomorrow.

Iino followed me without returning to the expedition, as it was a step in moving me as an escort.

Likewise, I have decided that I seem to be reliable about Mr. Gordon the escort, but I am still grateful for the presence of Iino, who has two names: 'Weiwaten'.

... Now, I don't have any complaints if I don't even stare at you every time I see you.

Well, many don't want to.

Your hand wash followed me, but I guess this is because Kato is here.

This one was comfortable because if anything happened, you wouldn't be able to protect Kato, my friend.

We followed Mr. Harrison's crook.

Along the way, Robbia exclaimed at the view seen through the hallway window.

"... awesome"

It's pompous.

At the end of his gaze was a spire that soared far up to heaven.

This is what I had heard beforehand, but the home of the Church in Imperial Capital is a very vast combination of six giant spires in a central dome.

Is there a sky-high spire, and a forty storey building at its tip?

We were able to look up at the other spires on one floor near the earth.

The dull white Asia walls, with a long history, are engraved with detail.

The intricate shadows produced by the sculptures highlighted the heavily majestic appearance.

Anything from the past, to the present and to the future, this building is meant to honor the glory of the brave.

In addition, the streets of the Imperial capital that spread around it were also more flourishing than we have ever seen before.

As cities in this world develop and expand, it is often the case that more walls surrounding the outer perimeter will be built.

The imperial capital, which is the land where the first brave men descended and boasts the longest history, is equipped with seven sturdy walls.

Its vast size, its narrow location and its houses were breathtaking and spectacular.

That's what we should call the world's largest city.

If I patrolled my gaze, I could see a meadow area stretching outside the high barrier.

In the near field, we don't see any kind of forest that could be a nest of monsters.

Only at the foot of the mountains, visible far away, was there a forest like a black shadow.

I hear there are still unconscious forests in the north of the Imperial City that cannot be attacked, so maybe that's it.

A flock of Trip Drills we've seen before is a forest that's a long way from the southern tree sea to the north.

Most of all, it doesn't matter if we stay away from each other this much.

In terms of defense, not only the Cathedral Knights, but also the Imperial Imperial Royal Army, which defends the King's capital, are stationed.

There will be no safer land in this world.

"Well, I've never seen a big building like that in our world."

"Really. How much technology and time can I spend making all that stuff"

"The concubine doesn't know one thing about religion and the value of doing it, but don't just admire the magnificent scale of it"

"Yeah. It's great. I didn't think the day would come to see the famous cathedral."

Everyone mouths their thoughts.

In it I narrowed my eyes faintly.

"... hmm?

Looking at the dome in the middle of the cathedral, there was something hooked up with the perception of magic.

"What is it, my lord?"

Lily notices and looks up.

"No. I thought the signs of magic were amazing."

"Oh, that's the thing. Certainly."

When he hammered, Lily looked around.

"I'm a little surprised. That's the Cathedral Church. That's where the magic tools are."

Magic tools are also used in religious rituals.

An example would be the magic tools of the altar, seen in the underground temple of Fort Chile, for example.

It is only natural that countless magic tools of that hand are stored because this is such a large religious establishment.

Lily was right, I was just walking down the hall from earlier, feeling magic from all over the place.

I guess that central dome is where all sorts of rituals are performed, especially with lots of magic tools.

It should have been precisely the Cathedral Church with the greatest power in this world that it is equipped not only with authority and power, but even with the power of wealth.

That's how while I was entertaining my eyes, I arrived in the desired room.

"I'll be here"

When we were guided, we stepped into the room.

Ms. Harrison was polite in explaining her plans for the future.

Most importantly, it was explained in advance in a letter that Shimazu and the others brought to us.

For example, the Cathedral Church has all the places and tools necessary for the talks.

As far as interaction and terms are concerned, it is as decided beforehand.

The liturgical procedure was also described.

We are completely ignorant of these things in this world.

Therefore, I had already asked those familiar with these matters, including Mr. Philip, to decide whether there were any problems.

They were again confirmed on this occasion.

In order to proceed as decided in advance, there are not many things I have to do actively myself in the context of the actual talks.

For once, I learned a little bit about standing and behaving in these places so that there were no failures, but this is only a burning blade.

There are negotiations between Akel and the Borderline Lord, but it's not like an amateur can speak.

Most of all, that's why I can't be distracted.

I had to make sure there was no failure.

The date of the peace talks was communicated three days later.

This was a day later than originally planned and meant measures for the late arrival of the border uncle.

He also grasped about the army that Uncle Borderline was taking with him, but he also grasped it in the Cathedral Church.

We have arrived at approximately the same speculation as this one about where it was meant to be, and it was said that our hands had already been hit.

I was checking every one of them out, so it took a lot of time to explain.

Without distraction, I listened.

That's how the whole explanation came to an end.

"Do you have any questions?"

When I finished explaining, Mr. Harrison asked.

I exchanged my gaze with everyone.

It was a polite and lackluster explanation.

I have no particular doubts.

That's how I tried to answer, and I changed my mind.

This is rarely a conversation with the top of the Cathedral Knights.

It's a shame it ends like this.

You should ask what you ask.

"Then just one thing."

"What is it"

"What do you think of my existence leading the monster?"

When asked, Mr. Harrison's stern face moved perfectly.

"... is Mashima suspicious of us?"

A sharp gaze was pointed.

There was another kind of weight than when confronted with having cheats.

I guess this is what human majesty is called leading an organization responsible for world stability.

Nevertheless, I myself have a responsibility to lead the group, albeit small.

I sat down and received my gaze.

"No. That's not what I meant. I came here because I decided there would be no danger."

If I die here, there's a lot to lose in the Cathedral Church.

The peace talks that will be wrapped up in a few moments will be ruined and we will lose a great opportunity to remedy the precarious situation.

If the largely proclaimed talks fail, prestige will be heavily scratched, and Akel will harden his attitude.

In that case, the allied countries also risk synchronizing, which could greatly undermine the stability of the southern part of the empire.

Even a crack enters into a relationship of trust with the expedition.

So the Cathedral Church side will do everything in its power to protect us during this meeting.

I do not doubt that point.

However, that was only a cooperative relationship if it had the common purpose of 'protecting the world'.

"I believe it is the same idea as the Church when it comes to wanting to do something about the current precarious situation. But if that purpose is gone, it won't be the same."

When I said I was worried about calm, Mr. Harrison's eyes lit up the color of understanding.

"I see. So you want to know what we think while we're in a cooperative relationship"

"That's what I mean"

My aim is only to create a peaceful place to live with my family.

And that's half accomplished by getting a ground called Akel.

Perhaps this disturbance will be the last obstacle to maximize.

Because no one dares to think about invading another country's, which is also a far-flung border country because 'there are monster users' for any reason.

In the first place, there's no normal room for that.

In other words, by suppressing the Borderline Uncle and the forces in favor of him, my purpose will be achieved.

That's the end of the long journey. All the hard work pays off.

Of course, there will still be a lot of small problems.

But that never goes beyond everyday.

To the extent that we can all work together to solve this.

So we're really almost there.

Except if the Cathedral Church is involved.

If they are hostile to us, the greatest force in this world, we will easily repeat the situation.

So I wanted people in a position to make organizational decisions to have a frank opinion.

Exactly. There's nothing I can do when I get as extreme as Borderline Uncle, but otherwise, I can do anything.

For example, if you are jeopardizing the fact that your family members, Lily, are monsters, you should have them talk to you on this occasion to make sure they are properly rational.

If I was disgusted by the very existence of a monster and didn't like to see it, I was going to take care not to get involved in the future.

At any rate, if I don't know what to think, I can't handle it.

This opportunity to listen in person was invaluable.

"Can you let me hear what's really going on? In some cases, I think there's something I can do from here. We're not going to be hostile to the Cathedral Church."

"I understand the intent of the story. Let me answer your question."

Mr Harrison responded, clearly.

"I have no evil feelings for Master Mashima like Uncle Borderline."

"You don't think it's evil, do you?"

"Yes."

I mean, my concern is unnecessary.

In addition, the story continued.

"Naturally, I'm not going to run on my own like Travis did. All I want is to fulfill the mission I have been entrusted to me."

"Mission, is it?

"It's about preserving the stability of the world. Because that is our duty and the mission imposed."

The words felt a definite sense of pride and pride.

"I have spent all my living years as a knight defending the peace of this brittle and fragile world. It will continue to be so."

……

This, I know.

Though the position is very different, I'm sure this man is one of Silan's kind.

He is a noble knight who has dedicated all his life to the peace of this world.

I see. That's exactly what Silan and Mr. Gordon told me.

If we don't bow to the world, he'll never be our enemy.

And I didn't mean it like that.

"... I understand very well"

With a soothing exhale, I bowed my head.

"Thank you for your answer"

"No."

There was no appearance of distraction, and Mr. Harrison gave it back briefly.

"Do you have any other questions? Other than Mashima, if you have any questions, we will answer them."

Gaze at each of us.

I nodded one.

"If you don't seem to have any doubts, I'll finish my explanation with this. As I said earlier, the talks will be in three days. Sometimes you'll get tired in unfamiliar land. Leave it to us to take your time."

At the end of the long explanation, we returned to the prepared room.

As Mr. Harrison also recommended, it was a decision that you should rest.

Because I can't take care of myself if I get sick on a pivotal day.

We were taking our time after the dinner we were transported.

"This is delicious."

Hold the cup to wrap the hot air up with both hands, and Lily crumbles.

That should be the headquarters of the Cathedral Church, after the meal and I had been given tea leaves, but it was very tasty.

"You're gonna show your face to the expedition tomorrow, aren't you?

Lily asked, so I nodded.

"Oh. Looks like it's convenient over there, so it's not until this afternoon."

The story was that invitations from nobles, bureaucrats, or clerics were a hiatus to the expedition staying in the Imperial capital.

Especially Kojiro Nakatsuki, the leader I am going to greet, seems to have a lot of invitations from his hands.

Many members of the expedition are active in such events, but Iino says he doesn't like them very much.

He's foolish that he can't even keep saying no in his position, and that was a slightly empathetic episode.

I may not have to be bothered by such annoying matters because of my subtle position, but that may not be the only bad thing.

"Hey, Takahiro."

So Robbie opened his mouth.

She was drinking milk with sweet honey, but not sweet on that look.

"We're going, too."

"Oh. In case you think about it, you better not be too far away. I'm going to have everyone in the dragon abyss follow me, too."

The protection of the imperial capital is strong.

Also, the Knights of the Second Squad of the Diocese Knights, who are directly on my escort, are seriously on assignment.

Safety is maintained.

But you'd better not get distracted.

I've never been cautious.

"An expedition? My concubine doesn't feel comfortable."

Gabella sounded disgusted.

"The metastasizer doesn't feel too good because he's watching closely."

I say blurry.

You must be remembering something about what used to be a pioneering village that stopped by on the journey from Fort Chile to Serratta.

Then there was the sound of a humming nose.

"If a girl does something rude like that, I'll tell her."

I said, Iino moistened his throat with his own tea.

As a matter of course, why she is here was because she was having dinner with her to serve as an escort.

Tonight, I'm also supposed to stay in the room right next door.

By the way, my family and Kato are in the same big room as me.

The dragons in the dragon abyss and Mr. Philip and Akel are also having their rooms prepared separately.

Gabella looked seriously at the clear face of Iino.

"Oh, it was a good one."

"... you're rude too"

"'Cause I've got half my leg cut off by the encounter."

"I'm sorry about that."

"Never mind. The concubine is also left alone when she meets the Lord. I can't say anything about anyone else."

"I have one hand of your husband too, and the herd is about to blow your husband to death, and Asarina sucks nutrients and dries him up."

"... Mashima, you're alive a lot."

Having that conversation, there was a knock.

A visitor.

I haven't made any particular promises.

Has Mr. Philip or any of the dragons in the dragon abyss come to see how it goes?

I'm coming out.

Soon Lily said, taking a seat.

I followed Lily's back with my gaze.

"Yes, sir. Someone."

Saying, Lily opens the door.

From the gap between the open doors, besides the cathedral knight who was providing me with protection - another, I could see the boy.

At that moment I was holding my breath.

"Is that it?"

A blurry voice reached my ear.

"I heard this is Takahiro's room, why is Mr. Mizushima here?

It was the kind of word I heard somewhere someday.

My voice sounded like it would make me laugh.

"Oh, my God."

That said, the smile that floats is a prank.

My eyes under my glasses are pointed at me.

"Long time no see, Takahiro"

I floated my back unexpectedly.

"... Kanahiko?

Kanahiko Tachigi, a friend who broke up in a town near Serratta, was there.