Okitara 20nen Nandesukedo! Akuyaku Reijo no Sono Ato no Sono Ato

Episode 25: The Little Demon King of the Cathedral (Part I)

22 years ago.

Fioria, then fifteen, had not yet been disqualified from being a Virgin, and was quite involved with the upper echelons of Monadism.

Monadism is widely believed throughout the continent and is deeply involved in its life, both aristocratic and civilian.

Coronation, in every part of life, Monadian priests show their faces, and also undertake healing with restorative magic, de-cursing with purifying magic, and exorcising the undead.

It was considered a national religion in many countries, including the Kingdom of Tristan and the Legalian Empire.

Every year, in the autumn, ceremonies take place in the Holy City of Millenia.

Fioria, the Virgin, is required to attend them and must remain in the Holy City for approximately three months.

"It's Heinkel. Regards, Virgin."

During that period Fioria was associated with one boy.

And he smiles unharmed.

Lightly pigmented platinum blonde hair with albino stinging red eyes.

Clear white skin.

It's like an angel in a leaky tree.

"This girl is only six years old, but her magical talent is considerable. Please teach him the magic of light."

Your Sister introduces Heinkel that way.

"I'm already fluent in language, and I memorize all the theological books that were the Lord. Starting next year, it's elementary seminary, but you'll be graduating in the flying class. Genius is probably what these kids call it."

"... for now I know I'm smart. So, from your point of view, what's Heinkel like?

"Eh, so with a genius who might be able to use light magic..."

"That's just an explanation, isn't it? What I want to know is who he is."

"Uh..."

To Fioria's question, Sister gets her words clogged.

I wasn't hiding anything, purely, it looked like I couldn't think of an answer.

"Well, fine."

... Seems like this Sister is taking care of her on her behalf from time to time, but she probably only has eyes for Heinkel's talent. I haven't seen personality at all. I think it's a problem that words like "very sweet and good" don't even come out.

Fioria sighed, lowering Sister.

"Hey, hey, Virgin, I want to be able to use light magic soon. If you do, you'll be so happy for everyone."

Even though we met for the first time, Heinkel has been nostalgic.

His words and deeds are, however, healthy and listening children themselves.

but

"……… You're good at acting."

Not fitting Heinkel at all, Fioria said coldly.

"But I can't hide my eyes. You're looking down on everything. Is it that much fun to mock the grownups?

"Huh...?

Heinkel tilting his neck.

"Holy Virgin, what are you talking about...?

"I'm talking about you, Heinkel. I'm not going to hang out with a bunch of crappy acts for three months in the Holy City."

"Ugh, yeah eh... what a virgin, what a mess...? Even though you are the Virgin..."

"No, I'm just sayin 'it better on my own on the church. … In time, if my presence becomes inconvenient, I will revoke the title of Virgin for good reason."

I can't use healing magic, for example, or something.

Heinkel was beginning to cry a lot while Fioria was whining a little.

It is heartily scratched and so on.

"Higu, Gusu……………."

…………

Fioria gazes awakened.

"Ugh... Ugh..."

…………

Fioria looks at it with a very awakened gaze.

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

…………

Fioria looks at it with a very awakening gaze.

"Dull, dull..................... hey, could saint sama be a livestock?

"I'm going to be nice to you. You're still not in your body or anything."

"Wow, what is this human? No blood, no tears. It's ruthless. It's absolutely zero."

Where did you behave like a child until earlier, rather an adult, sarcastic smile Heinkel.

"I know exactly what you mean. I've been acting all my life."

"It's easy. You can't be in this world with a kid like that, can you?

"Of course you do."

Yeah, yeah, Heinkel nodded.

"But you can't surprisingly spot Otona. Everyone's tired of the world and wants to be healed. Show him what you want over there, and he'll fool you with Colo.... In that regard, Saint Sama is difficult to do. 'Cause you don't even expect me to, do you?

"If you want healing, you can pretend to be a Moffmoff."

"With Doyuko?

"My dog. It's so much fun."

"…… Holy Virgin Sama, Naming Sense Let's polish some more"

"Can't you do that? Anyway, Heinkel, you're doing something very unwieldy."

"What?

"I perceive what others are looking for and roll with my own palm. Observational and acting skills. That's a lot more rare talent than magic and language. All I can say is that I'm wasting my time laughing at the grownups around me."

"…… So what do I do?"

Fu.

At that time, the expression on Heinkel's face flashed.

Hidden gold behind beauty like a girl, slightly, peeps.

"He's preaching to me with his face, but what does Saint Sama know about me?

"It's Fioria."

"…… Hmm?

"I'll allow you to call me by name, Heinkel"

"Sounds great."

"Rather, as far as I'm concerned, though I find it more disrespectful to call her Sama the Virgin"

Well, fine, and Fioria gets her hair up.

"Heinkel Winfield. Save the details, but replace the next generation - someone who can't use healing magic and doesn't listen to much of the upper management - a child created as a user of light magic. But magical propriety is dominated by water attributes. The suitability of light attributes is very small and does not lead to magical exercise.... That must be why you were instructed to observe me, right? To steal the trick."

"You know well. You're supposed to hate me from the top of the church."

"Not all of us are enemies. I have my side in the upper echelons as well, and I intend to be liked by the priests about one step ahead of the upper echelons. They bring nature and information."

"What am I supposed to say, you're really fourteen?

"I'm not accusing you of age fraud. Anyway, I know a lot about you. I was sure I'd actually meet him.... Heinkel, are you sure you want to stay where you are? Every day as the adults say, pushed by unsolicited expectations. When it comes to what you can do, enough to mock around you with an honest pretence. That's boring, isn't it?

"Well, what am I supposed to do? I heard the same thing earlier, specifically, what do you want me to do?

"Are you interested in the seat of the Pope?"

In Heinkel's ear, Fioria whispered.

"A man who has so far commanded him to stay crawls and begs for forgiveness. How about that future? Don't you think it's nice? With its observation and acting skills, it's not impossible to stand at the top of Monadism."

"…… do you instigate innocent children like me, Fioria?"

In Heinkel's expression, there is no longer any fine dust in the naive.

I have a black smile on my bottom.

"You, Virgin, are such a lie. One way or another, it's the devil."

"I just can't forgive you for wasting my talent. Show me your potential, Heinkel. … I would be even happier if I were to be the one to try everything I can."

"Fioria, that, you didn't tell anyone?

"With you, maybe Vee. Third prince of the kingdom of Tristan."

"Hmmm...... well"

Heinkel whispers small.

Just a little bit, doesn't seem interesting.

… the thoughts that sprout at this time eventually change Heinkel dramatically.

This was the origin (beginning) of a boy later known as the Little Demon King of the Cathedral.