The Magician Wants Normality

- At the Barracks Church.

You're a little nervous, Agnos, more than usual.By contrast, the children of the church are looking at us with all their expectations.

"Long time no see, wizard.Is that her? "

"Long time no see. Yeah, it's Agnes. About this kid....."

"Of course, I heard from the saint.... it's okay. Some of the kids around here, like her, didn't really benefit the adults. "

That's how Sister looks at the children.I can't feel the sadness of the children now, even if I'm caught looking at you.

……

Ah, I see ~... even under such circumstances, the saint could not leave Agnus alone.

It's not much to be praised, but nobles admire their mistresses.Of course, the situation is for people.

The aristocrats need to leave blood, so they may need someone else to have a baby besides their wives.

For example, a wife's body is weak, and giving birth to a child can be life-threatening.

My wife died before I gave birth.

It's magic with a sense of versatility for injuries, but it doesn't matter if you're sick or born frail.

This can't be helped because medical care is not well developed... Well, in the case of royalty and nobility, 'various harms associated with identity' occur.

Agnus' mother would be one of them.In addition to the debilitating nature of being born, the burden of having a child on your body will kill you.

So.

What I'm saying is, "I really need a child, and I'm going to be my mistress with the approval of my real wife."Sometimes I needed a child, and I could be raised as the child of my mistress.

They may have half-brothers or differences in treatment with their wives' sons, but they can be raised as members of the nobility.

The problem is the other way around... the so-called "nobleman is scum, his mistress likes it, but he doesn't need children".

If he was a nobleman with a strong sense of voter consciousness, he sometimes treated civilians as objects.In other words, civilians may be mistressed to satisfy their lust.

Of course, it has nothing to do with the will of the person who became his mistress.And it's hard to defy civilians.

However, they can't treat him as a criminal.Sometimes the mistress herself wants the life, so if you give the mistress the consideration, it will be treated like a job.

I asked the Demon King before,

If there is a report of being forcibly taken away or badly exposed, it would be kidnapping and criminal treatment.....

and was left speechless.No, no... it's impossible for civilians to sue nobles.

Since the Knights cannot move without evidence, it seems likely to pass through in any country.

Well, if I'd lived a better life than when I was a civilian, I wouldn't be persuaded to sue.

However, in this case, it seems that the mistress' treatment of the child is tragic.

In most cases, members of the legitimate aristocracy do not accept it and feel narrow in their shoulders."A single parent is the son of a civilian mistress," which means you're lucky not to be noble.

There's only a future to snore at!

I know it myself!

How many times have I been despised... 'like a civilian!'

... rather than hurt myself there, I'm the one who incites me to get information.I'm not going to cry to sleep!

Let's retaliate! I dreamed of a fun time for retaliation, and now I've endured it a few times with a time to lie down.Of course, the result will be a full victory.

Sometimes I fall into despair, but is there a problem?

You just have to win, if I win eventually!

……

I missed the point. Well, anyway!Such cases are exceptional, and most often spoil the situation.

However, the problem is' after my mistress's mother dies'!

Rather than narrow shoulders, in the worst case, they kick you out of the house.Sometimes they can be placed in orphanages like churches.

If you put yourself in such a situation... your child's delicate mind is a mess.If my mother hadn't been on my side, I wouldn't have waited for human distrust.

I don't want to say too much, but as far as I can see, including Sister's sadness, I suppose the church has these "poor children".

Otherwise, I doubt that the Church has shown a light reception to Agnus.

It doesn't mean being gentle or not being gentle, but it can be judged "out of control because you don't have experience."

The wounds on the heart of a child who simply lost his parents and a child who continues to be treated as a child unwanted in the noble mansion are different.

"... there are quite a few children here who draw the blood of the nobles.It's embarrassing, but the churches and the royals have fought, and they haven't dealt with it very much. "

"Ah... well, I can guess.They were particularly arrogant when they tasted royalty. "

"I see. That's why I think I respect faith.It reminds me of the kindness, the kindness... that people give to people.It's a warm day for me and my children and those who work here to say thank you. "

The dress of the laughing sister is simple, and her hands are rough in various jobs.

Still, the smile that came to mind was warm, and the word "happy" really suited me.Because of that, Agnus doesn't seem to be more alert to the church than he needs.

"Hey, hey, are you Agnos?"

When she noticed, a girl was pulling Agnos' sleeve.

"Yes, it is."

"Well, you're going to live here from today!My name is Maia! Nice to meet you! "

When the girl smiled, she forced herself to take Agnus's hand and shake it.Then the other children set off Agnus one after the other.

I'm Rona!

I'm Arc! I'm from another country, too.

"Sena, it's me."

"Luna... I want you to play with me."

"Eh? Eh!? Mizuki, what should I do!?"

Agnus is confused and asks me for help.

... but...

Agnus, are you aware of this?Even if you're surrounded by those kids, even if you grab their hands, you're not showing any unpleasant gestures or expressions.

Prior to that, confused expressions looked a lot like humans or ordinary children.Even if you're wrong, you don't look the same as the kid who froze everybody by cheating on their psychotic remarks.

The sister also noticed it and looked at it with a smile and said, "Oh, you're getting along already."

"Come on, guys, Agnos is a little unknown, a lot unknown.That's why I don't know, and maybe it's sad and crying.Can you still do me a favor? "

Ask them to do so while gazing at the children, and they look at each other.

It's okay!

I nodded with a smile at once.I was a little surprised by the momentum and the beautiful reply.

Oh, wow, the healthy kids really don't know what to fear...!

"Some of the kids remember those emotions."

A little sad, but still proud, Sister saw the children.

"Still, we came close.The saddest and most painful thing is the person.I wonder... especially when they come, they don't leave.You can stay here until you feel safe. "

"I see. Now that I've been saved, as an experienced person, I'm on the helper side.Maybe Agnos' feelings are better than those of adults because it's the way he went. "

"A child who's had a hard time trying to save someone.So we're lucky to be here.They're all kindhearted children. "

I see.

Agnus is quite tall, but he is strangely familiar with the children.Nice, one of the kids.

Well, it's time to help you.This is funny, but Agnus seems to be in serious trouble.

"Agnus, first of all, do you have something to do?"

Huh?

"Everyone named me.That's why you have to say hello. "

"Ah...!"

As I pointed out, Agnes panicked and lowered his head to everyone.

"I'm Agnus. I will take care of the church from today.Um... I'm glad you're getting along. "

Nice to meet you!

Again, Agnes raised his head to the voice of the beautiful children.

... he smiled happily and smelled slightly.



A few days before Mizuki and the others came to church...

"A few days later, a new child will come to the church.Agnus was in a slightly special situation. "

In the words of the saints, the children are listening with expectations and a little anxiety.

Looking around at the faces of the children, the saint exhaled bitterly.

"She has been asked by the adults around her to 'be like a princess of Goga'.Be gentle like a princess.But no one saw an individual named Agnus. "

"Saint, what does that mean?"

"I could only admit that it was convenient for adults..."

The word of the saint is a little difficult for the children.Still, the children, who somehow read the meaning from the expression and words, distorted their faces and became angry.

"It's terrible!"

"Agnos is alive!The princess of Migaki... is the character of the story, right? "

Spinning indignation at the adults around Agnus.And the words that trouble Agnus.

The saint smiled at the reaction, poking his knees and gazing at the children.

"Would you mind staying with her?She doesn't even understand what she wants to do or why she exists, and she doesn't know it's sad.... my mind is not growing at all. "

"Agnos has a big body, but everyone has a big heart, big brother and big sister.Sometimes I don't know my feelings, and I get tantrums.But I think we can all be friends and family. "

Some of the children gave a faint expression to the words of the sister who was beside them.They were the children who lived through tough days until they came to church and knew the situation of 'being forbidden to be egotistic'.

"It's okay. We both want to be Agnos's family."

If the oldest child nods firmly and talks, the other children will follow one after the other.A proud smile appeared on the faces of the saints and Sisters in that reliable voice.

"Thank you. I'm sure Agnes will get a lot from you.That includes your kindness. [M]...... she will never go back to [Princess of Ogasaki] again "

... it would be better to say "I can't go back" rather than "I won't go back".

Because "Princess of Miga" is only a character in the story, and it is only "one of the pieces of the story".

The point is that stories are important, and characters are one of the elements that make them up...That's why it's conveniently made for stories.

On the contrary, it is an impossible role for those who get out of it.As long as he's alive, there's a realistic element to what's going on.

"Yes, Agnos took it from its original location by making it his property.So even if Agnos says, "I'm Mizuki's property," don't worry, it means a benefactor or a guardian. "

Though I say so, I sometimes think of the saint as, "What do you think of it as a person?"

If you ask me about the situation, I will know that I have control over my original whereabouts - Harvis and those who are likely to annoy me, but I don't think I have any property.

... but...

The children succeeded in another sense.

Of the wizard!?

Wow! Agnos, the wizard saved me.

"I wonder if you can hear me...."

"... I'll ask the magician himself to tell me."

The saint forgives the children, slightly twitching his face.Honestly, I don't want my children to hear about Mizuki's work.

But you immediately decided it was better than letting Agnes talk to you, who seems to tell you everything honestly.

At least, the Wizard Master... knows Mizuki will deceive you.

"Oh my... after all, the wizard is special to children."

Hearing the words of a near-total Sister, the saint was determined to "talk in advance."

For the children, the magician Mizuki is a hero who saved the church, a protector, and a good neighbor who brings aid.

He was a saint determined not to destroy the dream.