Crown Prince Garchain's carriage was heading south on the street.
(The itinerary so far was kind of quick.)
Half a day from here, the destination should look blurry.
Dressed in a cool, leafy dress, Riesch looks at Arnold as he sits opposite the carriage and reads the paperwork as he approaches the summer.
(Even so, I was surprised.... I can't believe Lord Arnold offered to accompany me on this expedition.)
And Riesch remembers a week ago, interacting with Arnold.
I mean, right. My engagement with His Highness Dietrich when I was a child remained undone. "
In Arnold's office, Riesch explained it that way.
Arnold in front of me seems to have understood the meaning.
─ Were you having an "engagement ceremony" with Prince Elmity?
You're right. It's a very old ritual, so it doesn't seem to be performed by royalties in any country right now..... "
The "ceremony of engagement" is performed separately from the "ceremony of marriage".
This is often the ritual of taking children out of wedlock, such as during political marriages.
Long plans, such as political marriages, which took more than a decade, were made so that they could not be easily rebelled against.In Dietrich's case, it was okay to have such a contract.
"Apparently, my parents petitioned His Majesty King Elmity."
It's almost like a cloud, but Riesch remembers it in vain.
I can only remember that I was made to stand up early in the morning, and I was very sleepy, and Dietrich was filled with an atmosphere different from usual.
"The engagement with that man is still registered at the shrine."
I slept with water too.After all, engagement rituals are unusual, and there are few precedents for the contract to be destroyed. "
Riesch closed her eyes and nodded with a mysterious face.
I completely forgot.- "I can't marry another man until I go to the Great Temple and finish the engagement cancellation process"!
Of course it is a bright red lie.
When marrying a man other than Dietrich, Riesch knew well that he would need to apply to break his engagement at the Grand Temple in advance.
That was the fourth time in my life when I stopped by the Great Temple under certain circumstances.
I heard a story from the bishop that "formal procedures are necessary to dissociate myself from my ceremonial fiancée," and I rushed to apply on the spot.
(In this life, I knew it, but you came to Garkhain without destroying it. ... if you really don't want to marry His Highness Arnold, I will make a gap and escape because the engagement ceremony with His Highness Dietrich has not been broken)
Since it was a ritual that was not performed in most countries, Arnold would not confirm it.
Leachet leaned down and stared at Arnold.
(... but I don't feel like discarding this anymore."I really don't want to marry His Highness Arnold," he said unexpectedly.... because His Highness Arnold is gentle, gentle and gentle.)
What is it?
No, anything!
Nevertheless, it's an engagement I left behind.
Not only do they destroy them normally, but they must be used for their purpose.Leesher was going to investigate something with this in mind.
(--I 've always wondered.The relationship between His Highness Arnold and the Kursheed Church)
There used to be a goddess in this world.
It was the cult named Kurshade who worshipped and worshipped the goddess and made teachings and calendars.
Their teachings have spread all over the world and are believed by many people.The same goes for Riesch's homeland and Garchain.
Most people live under the influence of their teachings, even though there are individual differences in the depth of their faith.They swear love to the goddess at weddings, and celebrate with their families on the day of the goddess's birth.
Most nobles are given the name of baptism in the church, in addition to their first and last names.
In the case of Riesch, among the names "Riesch Ilmgard Vertzner", "Ilmgard" is the name of baptism given to the church.
To the extent that such customs were familiar, the teachings of Kurshades and goddesses were pervasive.
(Garchain is one of the most powerful "nations" in the world.But the Kursheid Church is as powerful as such a powerful nation, and it has a much longer history than Garchain.)
But the history of such a large church is also ashes by one person.
Five years from now, His Highness Arnold, who became Emperor, will burn down all of the Order.
They set fire to churches everywhere, and dragged out the priests, and slaughtered them before the faithful.
(The scriptures were also burned, and the symbols of faith were thoroughly destroyed, and there were no traces.I've seen it with my own eyes once.)
Before starting this life, I thought Arnold's actions might be aimed at destroying a powerful organization.
But I've talked to him in my life, and I've always wondered.
(A castle town in Garkhain that can be viewed from the detached palace.The day I first came to this castle, I asked His Highness Arnold what the spire looked like to the east of the city.)
Arnold said: It's a church. It also plays the role of a clock tower, and rings a bell that tells the time in the morning and at night. "
But compared to Theodore's answer, that answer is unnatural.
(His Highness' explanation hardly touched on the Church itself, only mentioning its role as a clock tower)
The future of Arnold's business was also slightly caught up in it.
(... it's strange that the description of a building called the 'Church' only tells us that.His Highness Arnold would have described the authority and political values of the Church, like your brother.I only think I dared to avoid them)
Perhaps Arnold has unknown feelings for the church.
If that emotion leads to a murder five years later, there are a number of circumstances that Riesch would like to stop anyway.
(Besides, only now is the chance to see "that person" in this life.... but to get closer to the Grand Temple for investigation, we need to provide a reason that doesn't seem unnatural.)
If so, the breakdown of Dietrich's engagement would be just the right ingredient.
I came up with this plan thanks to the letter I received the other day.Riesch takes it out and shows it to Arnold.
"Marie-san, Lord Dietrich's current lover, worked very hard on the fiancée revocation process.The ceremony of engagement is rare and cannot be discarded, but Marie-san named herself Lord Dietrich's unfaithful opponent and proceeded to discard the engagement due to Lord Dietrich. "
Arnold looked at Leicher's letter with a boring expression.
The procedure on His Highness Dietrich's side is said to be over, and I should go to the Grand Shrine.I don't think I'll be able to proceed quickly without seeing Lord Dietrich. "
……
So it's a sudden story, but may I go to the Grand Temple of the Holy Kingdom of Domana in the near future?I was wondering if I could come back in a week or so. "
……
I'm taking the plea, but Arnold can only nod here.
If we don't go to the Grand Temple, Riesch can't marry a man other than Dietrich.
I don't know what Arnold thinks, but I'm sure you'll get permission to marry Richie anyway, as long as there are circumstances.
(Actually, I'd like Lord Arnold to come with me.)
Looking at Arnold with his eyebrows up and a slightly moody face, Riesch thinks.
After all, this is an investigation to find out the part of Arnold's mind that gets caught up in.There is no doubt that it is easier to move when the person in question is there.
(Nevertheless, I have official duties and absolutely can't... even I had to rush through the marriage ritual in order to be away at this time)
I was about to give up, then.
"... then, I'll accompany you."
Eh!?
Speak up to unexpected words.While sitting next to him, Arnold looked at Riesch with a plain expression.
What is it? Is it inconvenient?
(No, rather the opposite!?
It's too convenient for me to be surprised.
Bewildered without understanding, Arnold hangs his elbow on the back of the bench, explaining:
"Just stockpiling up on church business.It was a hassle, but if it was packed by looking directly at my face, it would be faster. "
(... it's kind of like a lie...)
And...
Waiting for the words to continue and tilting his neck, Arnold silenced for a while before saying this.
No. Nothing. "
This is quite unusual.
It is not uncommon for Arnold to revoke what he once said.
I still feel that my attitude towards the church is different from usual.
(Though it may be a mistake just because I feel like it.Nevertheless, why on earth......)
I kept staring, but this didn't mean I could read Arnold's thoughts.
If so, it would be best if you were to accompany me here.
And a few days later, the carriage to the kingdom of Domana departed, and took a few more days to this day.