The wife of the villains, returning to death to change her mind.

"... I have no choice but to be careful, so I'll be straightforward. Elaine, I would like you to visit the Holy Land of Ledart on behalf of the Academy in three days."

I lost my words for a moment to the words that Curraine said.

Holy Land of Ledart.

That is because it is an abominable country for me in every sense.

The Holy Land of Ledart is the anchor of the ecclesiastical church that is spread throughout the continent, and the sanctuary is in the holy city of the country.

The lord is the Pope and the Virgin, and these two take a special form of ruling the country while supporting each other.

So it works because basically the Pope steers the country, and the Virgin is there rather as a mascot.

Nevertheless, the Virgin is not merely a ornament that does nothing, but performs the Purification with the holy power that resides in her body.

Yes, Purification.

It is said that this is a very special force and that it resides only in the chosen.

But... you'll see.

I now think that power is also due to special magic.

In the first place, that's what I've been dumping on special magic since before.

It was for the children, of course, but the beginning was there.

And now that I've done a lot of research, I'm pretty sure.

The power of the Virgin is a special magic.

However, if you say such a thing externally, you will undoubtedly be repressed by religious power, so I have never said it.

I thought it was something that I wanted you to investigate, but there was no way to make it happen so far.

But I ask because I think Cullene's suggestion might be the thread.

"Visit the Holy Land of the Red Dart on behalf of the Academy... I understand the meaning of the word, but I don't understand the circumstances. What the hell are you talking about? What do you want me to do?

"I think Elaine knows a lot about the Virgin in that country. Your mother's home is a famous home in the Holy Land of Ledart, and it is a family line that has historically produced many Virgins. I even mentioned Elaine's name for a while....."

"... that was a long time ago. Unfortunately, I didn't have the strength. Just like my mother."

Curraine lowered her head and said,

"I apologize for the offensive conversation."

That's why I shook my head sideways with a bitter smile.

"No, that's not true. Is that what we need to talk about? Even with me, I didn't realize that I still had a little something to think about, so I'm sorry that it became too harsh."

"Thank you for your forgiveness... and yes. That's what we need. Anyway, this visit is about the Virgin."

"What do you mean?

"Now the Virgin is Sylvie, Elaine's cousin."

"... yeah"

My mother's sister, Olga, who is my aunt, and her daughter, Sylvie, know my face.

Not long ago... but from my subjectivity, I've only met him decades ago.

However, there are only memories that it was not a type of parent-child who liked it very much.

It's funny because it's the Virgin now.

Olga was a saint before, but her daughter knew she was talented, so she gave up her position.

"Did you know that Sylvie has a seven-year-old daughter?

"... yeah, I know."

It's information that I don't really want to look into, but it's information about powerful people in a neighboring country, and people I'm related to.

If I don't collect it regularly and remember it, I don't know where it will affect me, so I had to investigate.

In my answer, Cullene nodded to her satisfaction.

"Well then, it's quick to talk. Her son Anna is expected to be the next Virgin....."

The boulder didn't have this information.

Either it's just an inside story or there's a reason why we can't publish it.

Curaine went on to reinforce my assumption.

"But the Virgin cannot attain that position without the power of Purification. When Anna was born, she certainly had the power of Purification, but recently, she began to use mysterious powers."

"Wonderful power, huh?

"Yes. It seems like a force similar to the Power of Purification... One of the church executives is concerned about it. If the next Virgin does not have the power of Purification, it must be revealed soon."

"I understand your story, but why are you telling me this?"

"The executives are well informed. I mean, Master Elaine. I also knew that you were a master of special magic. So, I was wondering if you could find out if he had any special magic powers."

"That's it again...."

It was a proposal that felt a lot of conspiracy.

When that happens, Sylvie, the current Virgin, will undoubtedly be in trouble to death.

Olga, too.

Anna, who is herself, may not be so... no, I don't think so.

If you grew up in that Virgin's first house, when you realized you couldn't...

Even with me, there were many things I thought about.

But I was sure I was worried, so I eventually told Cullene.

"I understand. I'll take that story."