The Contractor of the New Sister Devil

"You said "Vatican"...!"

An unexpected word jumped out of Xiuzai's mouth, and the blade jumped even more.

——In previous conversations with Takikawa, he also mentioned the brave family outside Japan.The brave people of the United States belong to the seemingly non-existent units in the sentimental agencies directly under the government, and penetrate into the political circle of the military power.And the brave people who govern Europe have chosen a place where they can become the core of their activities on a land where countries, large and small, have been fighting for a life and death since ancient times—that is, "religion."In the long years, the brave race in Europe has adapted to each era and transformed into the most suitable appearance for the present.They hide in the ranks of chaebols and nobles with great power, secretly manipulate the history of the entire European soil, and now use the "Vatican" as their base.Among the brave people in the world, Europe has the longest history, and the "Vatican" is naturally the world headquarters of the brave people.

As for the interrogators mentioned by Shuya, they are not the bishops and other religious personnel that exist on the surface, but the elite troops specially selected by the European brave family, and the heretical interrogators under the "Secret Service Tactics Department".Their tasks range from fighting high-level demons to investigating and resolving internal problems of the brave clan. They are not so easy to dispatch.

"Could it be...this time it is not the "village" that is looking for us, but the "Vatican"?"

As Takikawa said, Blade is also self-aware of his own situation or position, knowing that the "village" may take action against them at any time; however, even the "Vatican" has left, and the situation is completely different.Of course, the blade now protects his beloved even more, and he is able to fight against the entire brave clan at all costs, and he has made the corresponding awareness.

……but.

Yuxi and Walnut, who still retain their brave status, can't do that.They always care about their actions and choices, whether they will cause trouble to their parents.

This time, several Rengeng came here to accept interviews from the "village", one of the purposes is to make them identify with themselves and their current situation.Another purpose is to ensure that Yuxi and Walnut - that is, the entire Noaka family will not be punished for helping Bladegen and Mino.When the situation became more serious and the blade felt cold on his back--

"It's not... The elders meant to ask you to come. The Vatican intervened temporarily."

Xiuzai said:

"We ourselves were in a cold sweat, and the elders have also been a little restless these days. This is also inevitable... After all, agents such as heretical interrogators come to our village. In any case, they will inevitably cause some disturbance. Don’t Just make it too loud."

"......This way."

Blade answered in a lower voice, and increased his thinking speed in one go.Things gradually became clear.From what Shuya said, although the situation was not the worst, it was worse than originally expected.Due to the coincidence of the timing, it is difficult to tell whether the heretical interrogators of the "Vatican" are aimed at the few blades or the "villages", or even both.

But in any case, it is not something that can be solved simply by one-on-one communication.

...That's why it is--

Xiuzai took this trip specially, mostly to inform it.Speaking of it, he is the father of Youxi and Walnut, and he is closer to the blade, so he is not suitable for picking them up; however, the people sent by the elders will definitely be given a password, and a few blades may have to wait until the elder meets. , Even after the matter is over, the news of the "Vatican" sending an interrogator will be known.If you know beforehand, you will be mentally prepared when you come, and then you can study all possible developments earlier.

……and.

The unexpected intervention of the "Vatican" may be a breakthrough point in talks or negotiations with the elders.From the elder's permission for Xiuzai's action, he decided to meet with Rengeng and others before the interrogator arrived, vaguely revealing that the "village" did not want to be troubled by the "Vatican."From here, there may be a chance to resolve this situation.

"...Uncle, thank you for telling me about it."

After Blade Geng thanked him, he turned to the front.On the other side of the windshield, there was a gentle uphill slope, and then there was a house covering a large area, and Xiuzai's car was heading there.That is the swordless battlefield that Jiangen faces this time.

The stage where the talks took place-the residence of the three elders.

Chapter 45 The Consequences of Reunion

The house is located on a hill where you can see the entire "village".

However, that is different from the general shape of a single-family building.In the wide building site, there are three houses as the center of life, arranged in a regular triangle, connected by a fixed corridor between them.

In addition-there is a huge building in the center of the "village".

This majestic building is a main hall used to perform ceremonies such as playing Kagura or signing contracts with elves.

"--this way."

After the car stopped at the entrance, Rengeng and his group stepped into the main hall, and under the leadership of Xiuzai, they walked through the long corridor and headed deep.The surrounding air is as clear as if people are also being purified, indicating that there is a sacred space ahead.but--

...What are the elders thinking?

Jiangen, who was walking behind Xiuzai, felt something wrong in his heart.The strength of the brave clan comes from the contract with the gods or the sacred beasts, and the "filthy miasma" will hinder such contracts or relationships. Therefore, what is most concerned about is how to prevent the "filthy miasma" from occurring.

——For example, when the brave clan regarded Mio as the target of destruction.

Kozhi, Sibo and others who came to carry out the mission did not choose the forest that would not harm the innocent as the battlefield, but in front of the station.

In the downtown area, a space-replicating barrier is set up.

That is to avoid destroying nature, causing unnecessary effects on the earth veins, and producing "dirty miasma".Now, the destination of Rengeng and others is the most important place in the sanctuary of the "village"-the "ritual hall".

Indeed, the ritual hall is one of the best sacred spaces in the "village", where it can even forcefully block the power of demons such as Mio or Takikawa.

……after all.

The ritual hall itself has a powerful barrier effect.

Since it is a space set up to express gratitude and awe to gods or elves, they can naturally receive their greatest protection and cannot use any combat abilities.

In other words, it is the absolute realm—in which any combat behavior will be paralyzed and meaningless.

If it is used to suppress the magical fluctuations of Mio or Takikawa, it will inevitably detract from its sacred nature.Mio inherited Wilbert's power, and therefore became a quasi-S-level surveillance target. It is not incomprehensible why the elders are so vigilant.

……but.

If it is to receive the "Vatican" interrogators coming tomorrow, it would be understandable to use the ceremonial hall as a place for meetings with dignitaries; however, if you just want to suppress the power of a few Miao, just find a place to set up a barrier.In this way, if there is any suspicious action here, an annihilation action can be taken immediately, and the "village" will be more at ease.

...Why do you use the ceremony hall specially?

If it doesn't work out, the interrogator will also write a copy of the management principles of the "village" after returning.The blade can't think of any benefits, so that the elders are willing to take this risk and use this place.

……and so.

From this point of view-the real purpose of the elders, I am afraid that lies under this question.Soon after Jian was so convinced, the huge double door at the end of the corridor appeared in front of him.

That is the entrance of the ceremony hall.When Shuya, who was further along, stood in front of the door--

"............!"

Miao drew a breath next to her, her body tight.

There was a hint of timid tension in her profile.

...Miao...

This is no wonder.Although she was also very upset when she went to the Devildom, no matter how complicated the political calculations were, there were still many moderate people who had good intentions for Mio, but this time was different.Although Mio defined Narase Mio as a human who grew up in the human world, the brave clan recognized her as the only daughter of Wilbert, the former demon king.Just coming to the base of the brave clan made her uneasy enough, but she was taken to the most sacred and solemn place in the "village".

...On the contrary.

Takikawa, who was walking on the other side, was calm and unhurried.This can be attributed to his experience as a spy in the enemy's battlefield countless times.Perhaps it was because Takikawa had trained him to protect himself even when he was in the enemy's line, he was trusted by Ramsay and Leohart and was chosen as the special envoy-but it would be too much to ask Mio to perform the same.

Therefore, Dongcheng Blade put his hand on Mio's shoulder, gently applying a little force.

Tell her-don't be nervous.Mio looked surprised, and Jian even watched her eyes earnestly.

"————……"