I've been busy for a while after graduation.
That was also because Julius had a high fever and couldn't get out of bed for a few days.
—— What if Julius is dead?
God.
Please, protect my brother.
Mother.
I can't help it if the nurse is exhausted, and it's not like Julius will recover if I'm around.
But I couldn't sleep enough to hold my hand on the side the whole time.
Did prayer make sense. It was only seven days later in the morning that Julius was finally able to put solids in his mouth, thanks to Father Alexander and the Teto priest who always came to see me through the night.
"I wish I could have rushed a little faster"
"It's outrageous! I wish both Cleric Alexander and Cleric Tet would rest."
My dragon Sora flew in from the garden, Cuy! and rang.
Sung Sung, I'm biting Sung Sung and Alexander's hair. I guess you're going to be thanking me.
Sola is Julius' brother. Thanks for the help, right?
"Is Sola... how have you been?
"Cui!"
"Here! You have beautiful hair, but don't bite."
When I thanked Alexander, he was as elegantly humble as usual because of his duties.
But he asked me a little with his neck around him.
"If Master Remilia's plans for tomorrow are available, can I invite you to Cezan tomorrow?
Cézan is the home of the National Church, just a short distance from the King's capital.
Neither is it very unusual for Cleric Alexander to invite me to the National Church.
We're talking about a stopover, we're talking about condolences.
The old royal family of Vaza is the incarnation of God in the doctrine of the National Church. Few people would believe it from the bottom of their hearts now that the old royal family has almost perished and lost its authority like it used to, but still to foil the holding... sometimes me and my clan will show their faces.
Of course I undertook, and the red-haired cleric picked me up in the rain the next morning, a little before the promised time.
The King's Capital has been raining for the past seven days.
"Cui......"
"You wanted to go with Sola when it was clear, didn't you?
"Queue......"
Sora shook her tail flat as she unfortunately dropped us off.
A servant with Julius, Tomash, keeps the reins from me.
"Ma'am, I'll take Sora's walk."
"In the rain? Don't force me to fly. Tomash. Sola can fly alone... and if anything happens to you, it'll be tough."
"Sora seems lonely walking alone"
"I'll come with you tomorrow when it's sunny, right?
When I embraced Sora's face and said it, Sora sounded angrily low, but all she said was comfort to Tomash.
"Excuse me, though. Are you Master Tomash Hendell? I see you a lot, sister."
"! Without saying hello, I apologize"
It's not his fault because Tomash can't speak directly to his guests rather than be rude.
While reflecting on the breadth, I once again introduced Tomash to Cleric Alexander.
Thomash is a samurai who's been following me from my mother's home, but he's also a hard-worker whose sister is weak and has been feeding her.
Currently she is hospitalized at the Duke's Itchy Hospital, and Teto clerics and occasionally Alexandel also visit and treat her sister on the fringe where she is seeing Julius......
Much better, he said, but I hope we can live together soon.
Once again, I thanked Cleric Alexander and I for his hard work when we boarded the carriage.
"I heard you weren't feeling well, so I was going to ask Cézan soon."
"Really, that's good —— Mr. Tomash Hendell's sister and you and Lady Remilia have met?
"I don't. I can't see you because I have lung disease...? I don't think it's that easy to infect. For a while, I heard that the condition was heavier than it is now, but healing powers are amazing."
Alexander just thought about it a little bit.
"--I 'm not very good when it comes to healing, but Tet... was passionate about going through"
"Well! The Teto priest? You're sweet."
I remember a tall little youth cleric.
Whenever there is, I really get it, I'm not so much a cleric as a feel-good one, I'm a young man with a flair for elementary school or a pediatric teacher.
"That must be a lower heart, rather than a gentle one. Mr. Tomash's sister... you seem very suspicious."
"Ke...... suspense!!???
I said it unexpectedly.
"And I'm just thinking maybe. My sister doesn't hate you either. [M] Do you think a cleric has any suspicions about the Duke's Itchy Lady?
"No way! I hope Tomash's sister is happy with you, too"
And then I realized.
I was wondering if Alexander's invitation today was more about this side of the story than about Malaya Bayesia's mood. The clergyman is the one who abandoned his apparent family name, so the child will follow his spouse's family name and raise him alone. There was also a backlash to say that noble ladies with no successors would dare marry clerics to eliminate their relatives.
If your spouse is wealthy or aristocratic, it would still be hard to raise a child otherwise.
Though I feel fast enough to get there.
"I don't know what will happen, but if ever, the Duke's family knew about the relationship between them. And can I have a sip?
"That, of course,"
It seems that some members of the National Church don't feel comfortable having a family, so I guess they want it inked.
I nodded and saw Alexander in unexpected comfort.
At Rose Garden in the game, Alexander was lonely, and it felt like he didn't have any friends.
You always seem to get along with a little older Teto cleric.
... and keep quiet because other friends are going to be pissed off.
"Master Remilia is tolerant of the scandal."
"Huh? I can't believe it's a scandal. It's nice to like people."
"I see. Will you like it,"
Alexander tells strangely scratchy things, and I take my gaze off a bit.
I like you.
About ten days later, I was palpitated when I remembered the words spoken at the graduation ceremony fold.
Isaac smiled at me, hardened.
"I didn't mean to get you in trouble. We're gonna be busy, and when we grow up, we're not gonna see each other like we do now, are we? I'm not going to be able to take care of Sola easily."
"Isaac."
Isaac continued that I was unable to say anything after that.
"Sorry, lying now. I wanted to get you in trouble.... You can say it's sloppy. But don't make it a fun childhood memory."
I'll see you later. Isaac said and kissed my finger gently from the top of my glove.
I haven't seen him since that night, I haven't gotten a letter from him, and he hasn't sent a letter from me.
Honestly, I panicked in my head at the development I had totally anticipated.... and always will be!
I don't want to think or think about Isaac.... remain confused.
Alexander smiled bitterly.
"I hear rumors about Remilia in many places."
"Rumors?"
"Your fate is one of every aristocratic interest. It's not just the nobles. Because Lady Remilia is famous among the common people and the wealthy in the Wang capital.... Many people rub their minds about who the pearl in the hands of His Eminence is going to be engaged to, even for the officials of the National Church. His engagement to Prince Singh is pending, and the old royal faction is urging Master Valevski. The military seems to have a voice wanting a hi-decker."
Wrinkles came between my eyebrows. Johan Heidecker.
I was very rude at a nightclub before, and Vincent helped me out.
...... I missed Vincent a little bit because I wondered if I would be able to see him like I have now.
As Isaac says, if you grow up, it will be harder to see everyone as often as you have.
Though I will see Sin and Henrik as always.
Vincent and Isaac are different factions.
"I'm sick and tired of more rumorers"
In my obstinate tone, Alexander tilted his neck.
"You think none of this is true?
"I will remain silent as I do not need to answer to Master Alexander"
The cleric followed with a man's bad smile.
"So what about Vincent Yunker?
"What?"
"If he succeeds the Count of Canaan family, it won't be an impossible story either. Moreover, he is the son of His Excellency the Chancellor. Not even seen as a reconciliation between Vaza and the new royal family."
"Vincent is an important friend. I've never even thought about it."
Gatan and the big carriage rocked and I almost lost my balance unexpectedly. Are you all right, sir? and Alexander supported my body so I rushed away.
I've known him since he was a boy who seemed like a beautiful girl, but now he's an adult boy from anywhere, a fine cleric. I regretted being alone in the carriage.
I'm still a little scared of Alexander.
"So, what about Master Saule? It would be a shame to leave the Dragon's blood so thick in that position."
"... Stannis is an important family. Don't be weird!
"Family, huh...... There are rumors like this among ordinary people. Her Royal Highness is sneaking into the play because she is in love with one of the patrons, the son of the Kirchner family, in order to meet her, and her son is buying jewellery from all over the king's capital to seduce Her Royal Highness, or something."
"Yes, Isaac is! I'm not even the kind of person to do that!!
I can't believe there's such a rumor!
Alexander laughed bitterly when I peeled off my eyes and got angry.
"It's your virtue to be angry for Kirchner only, not for your own honor. I hate him, though."
"Eh."
I forgot my anger and got scared.
Don't you like Alexander, Isaac?
I heard something unexpected about this. I never thought of anyone hating Isaac in the first place.
"Why not?
"You don't like the fact that you look harmless to humans and animals and don't calculate everything. The rest is simply envy and jealousy. He's too good for anything."
He smiled and nodded a little - I see. You sure are a schemer, Isaac.
I liked and disliked Alexander, too. And I find it a little surprising that Alexander can be described as envious and jealous. Because I thought you didn't like to confess your weakness.
"He succeeded in wedging your heart at this time. —— I think it's sloppy. There is too much difference in identity between the second son of the Viscount and the daughter of the Duke. I wish I could just shut up. It's better not to hurt you either. Kind of you to have to think about Kirchner while you don't see him, right? You're a coward."
Obviously, I decided to exercise my right to remain silent in a tone that seemed to know something.
Not that Isaac is sloppy, not that he is a schemer,... or that the myriad things he has ever done to me disappear.
Besides...
"It won't matter to Master Alexander. No matter who I'm engaged to, no matter what happens with Isaac!
When I turned to the side, the red-haired cleric narrowed the slit's eyes.
That sounds kind of fun.
"It has something to do with it."
"What kind of relationship?
The young man reassembled his legs looking at me in a good mood.
"I was going to propose to Lady Remilia too, so I feel angry being moved ahead"
"Ha!?
There was an unexpected voice, and I panicked and put my hand on my mouth.
... What are you talking about, Master Alexander? Ha!!
"That's what national church officials seem to want. Strengthen the friendship between Vaza and the National Church. And if you marry a cleric, you will remain a vaza all the time. It's not all bad. How about that?"
Smiled and I glanced a little.
I don't want to!
"I refuse!
"Oh, why not?
"Even if they laugh that I tend to dream, I would at least like someone to propose a little more sincerely! I don't like me at all, and I don't like people asking me to marry you like a joke."
As I roared, Alexander shook his shoulders with relief.
"You're sad to hate me. … although I prefer Lady Remilia. You're good, you're fun... and you don't seem to like me."
The last one doesn't make sense!
"And"
Alexander smiled and put his hand around his neck.
"You have set me free.... What do you say? Why don't you hide me? If you have a tentative engagement with me, you will have fewer troublesome suitors."
"Freedom?"
When I put my neck around him and looked at the cleric, he grinned and put his hand on his neck.
Kachiri, there was a noise... a silver ring.
—— In the witness of the clergyman, and should not be able to be removed except by the chief clergyman, the ring —— came off.
Bye!!
and I almost screamed this time. Alexander rushes to close my mouth and threaten me with a smile.
"Fugu"
"Please be quiet. I'll explain it properly...... is it okay if I let go of my hand?
Alexander excused me when I nodded. I now, on the contrary, grabbed Alexander's chest barn and took a serious look at its neck.
No! Really, there's no ring! Even if you touch the pepper, there's just a beautiful neck there.
The neck ring of a cleric with alien powers is also a sign of his identity and privilege, but at the same time a curse.
Because when you disobey the Church of the Nation, it is the authority of the Chief Cleric, and it is the mechanism by which his neck is closed. Though the clergyman was the only one who could take that off......
"You're a lot more aggressive, Your Highness"
In a whisper, I said yes.
I'm gonna push Alexander against the carriage window, grab him by the chest barn, and glance at his neck, like I'm attacking him no matter what!
I panicked and distanced.
"Please don't say bad things about people!
"I don't think it's a good idea for you to have an interesting reaction, you're a fun guy"
"Because you'd be surprised! Normal...... what"
"Dear Remilia!
Alexander put his index finger on his mouth so I held my mouth.
Sure, if they find out anything else about the neck ring coming off... they might be able to put it on again.
"How did that happen?
He answers my question while reinstalling the neck ring again.
My gaze was serious when I changed from the teasing look on my face earlier.
"In Canaan, because Master Remilia wanted it. —— touched my neck and said, 'I hope this ring comes off,' yes, I said,"
I handed over my memories and remembered.
I said.
"If Vaza's human wants the truth, the neck ring will come off," Alexander told me, saying so.
But I can't believe it can really come off......
Alexander shrugs his shoulders at me in a daze.
"If you're uncomfortable, you can charge the National Church. —— Don't let Alexander go wild. I don't mind you telling me to restrain you again. My powers can harm people. 'Cause I don't necessarily abuse it."
The mouth laughs and says like nothing, but the eyes are dizzy.
... I know that Alexander hates Vaza and hates the National Church. He was angry at the people who had just taken his freedom and exploited his abilities. Ever.
I glanced straight at Alexander, thinking yeah.
"I think Alexander has a bad personality."
"Really?
"It's always good to try something against younger people. It's totally annoying!
Alexander had a decent look on his face, but he dawned like he was somewhat overwhelmed.
"Haha, sure! Master Remilia is right. I always want you to give me some answers. I feel like you can heal the pain in your chest. Not good."
"It's so, so annoying!
To put it all, Alexander is still laughing.
... I'm angry.
"You could have kept your mouth shut about the neck ring to me. Wouldn't that be more convenient?
"Maybe so, so? Will you tell anyone my secret? Answer me."
You're a pain in the ass man! I said with a wrinkle between my brows as I thought.
"The knight has a sword, doesn't he? You can hurt someone if you care. But I don't think I'm afraid of knights. Because I know they won't do that. Your incapacity is also with the knight's sword. So... not too scared."
I'm actually a little scared, though.
'Cause it's not like Alexander's on our side.
Alexander chuckled as he would have noticed a mix of fright in my answer.
"You expect me to trust you?
"... that you revealed a secret, you trusted me, didn't you? Something I see no reason to betray it. I know you're a fair man. —— Not just me. I won't divulge your secrets to anyone if you swear you won't hurt anyone unjustly."
The red-haired cleric pulled out his shoulder.
"You're sweet.... I understand. Let's swear, my princess."
Alexander took my hand and then dropped his mouth on his forehead.
Very, very disturbed!
I'm not used to this kind of thing, so I was hoping you'd give me a break, and I got in the carriage and distanced myself from Alexander again.
"Doesn't the reply to the proposal change?
"I absolutely refuse!
"It's a shame. I'd have fun with you."
When I glanced, the red-haired cleric shook her shoulders with joy.
I don't know why I laugh, there.
The carriage has arrived in Cézan, so Alexander takes my hand and directs me.
"By the time I arrived, I was terribly tired"
My back is cold sweaty and cold, already!
When I disliked it, the young cleric from the Letto family, who ascended to the status of Assistant Cleric Chief, said terrible things as he took my hand.
"I still have some tiresome secrets."
"... yet, is it?
When I was sick of it, there was still a young girl in front of me.
The girl bows her head silently.
I remember seeing her somewhere. I put my neck around her.
One day Alexander introduced me to a cleric tour girl.
I take silent vows in my training to become a cleric, so I shouldn't be allowed to do anything but repeat the doctrine.
The girl knelt before me and put her forehead on the ground, so I pulled myself away a little.
What is it all of a sudden?
"... Oh, you know what? Please, show me your face."
Girls don't even tickle. I've tried to get grounded in this world! Father Alexander explains calmly as opposed to me who grates.
"This man needs to speak to Her Royal Highness."
"Talk...? Cleric Alexander. Who is she?
I was not exaggerated and dizzy at the line Alexandel said looking down at the girl with pale eyes.
"She is the daughter of Count Judal. He's missing, Mr. Stella."