The Witch, Who Once Was Called A Saint

Fortunately, it was clear today.

"I think I'll fly a little"

If it's raining, it'll be a feather that uses a lot of magic, but if it's just flying, a little wind can handle it.

In modern times with few witches, flying humans also become very noticeable.

So the only place you can fly is where you can feel safe if you don't catch people's eyes.

I'm somewhat tired than I am walking, but I can still get to my destination faster, and I'm not tired compared to life-saving.

Astreia glanced and called out to the wind, "Give me a little help," he said.

And like a bird, like you have wings, inflate the image in your head.

And as he opened his eyes again, Astreia jumped to the sky, where white clouds floated.

Astreia has never visited the city of the fort to which Ios was assigned.

But if you jump up like this, you can see where the city is.

"That's a big one."

Forts have long been known as fortifications, and now castle cities and so on would be more correct.

Though close to the percentage border, the fort should rarely be ambushed because of the terrain.

"Looks like there's no room left for a neighbor to attack, either, as I can tell from rumors I recently heard of shopping. No shadow of the former empire."

That's all the crushing Astreia began to glide through the universe towards the fort.

When I first flew, I thought, 'It's like I've got wind wings on my back,' and I still feel that way. Not flying so high, but nevertheless Astreia went straight ahead higher than the trees. For once, I also looked in the woods so that there was no difference between Ios, but I could not perceive the signs of people.

……

I regret that I somehow cared, so I decided to think it was Ios' fault in case I was wrong.

After flying to the edge of the forest, he walked down the street once again and proceeded in a place where no one would walk.

Through the woods, over the mountains... this can drastically reduce time.

(... this is the way, Ios was here)

"I've seen it," Astreia realized again, not very different in "I'll go". I knew it was far away, but I didn't understand how far away it was.

And where the walls were seen, Astreia slowly descended into the woods.

Then I went from there to the street, trying to go straight to the castle gate, and I noticed.

"People, I feel too little"

The fort is a big fortress, so it should be okay for people to come and go a little.

But I don't see a single person around Astraia, rather than a wagon. Is something happening -? Yes, the sound of the horse's foot approached my ear from afar when Astraia tilted her neck.

When Astraia turned around unexpectedly, there was a familiar blue deer-haired horse, Lazur and...

"Why are you here...!?"

"... ios, that outfit... what?

Unlike usual, he was like someone who worked fine.

No, I always knew I was choosing clean clothes. but he's like a soldier.

"No, I know Ios is a military man,"

"Talk to you later. It's not safe here, get inside the castle gate."

"Is it dangerous?

What is at stake in ordinary streets? Yes, while I was tilting my neck, I noticed it was pulled up on the horse.

And when you realize it, you go through the castle gate, and even through the city, and then...

"Here, where?

……

If you notice, it was obviously a military facility...... it was a room with a couch that seemed to be quite superior but had a year in it that went into the fort, got off the razor, and made sure it was pulled intact. But even though it seemed ancient, the seating was quite pleasant.

"For once, the consultation room"

"Are you glad to come in?

"It's a room for the general public to consult, so there's no problem."

I see, is that why it's so hard to get a new sofa? Astreia, who began to think that maybe she was also on a tight budget...... etc., but on her way in, 'No, no, that's not the problem right now,' she punched herself in.

And I haven't even answered the "why are you here" question from Ios yet.

"Ios, you forgot your amulet and left. I brought it."

"... no way, just for this?

"That's all... it must be bad for Ios to leave it and not come and get it"

Astreia hoisted her eyebrows at the distracting voice of Ios.

Then Ios put his hand on his forehead and took a long breath.

"No, thank you. But at a time like this... there was nothing, so I'm glad..."

"At a time like this?

"... for the first time in more than a decade, there is a big demon out there. The army is moving to crusade, but I'm telling the citizens to stay out of the walls. It seems there are a few other demons out there in the Hate King capital, and I can't expect rescue."

Oh, so I was convinced there weren't people... but the word demon caught on.

Demons weren't uncommon in a time when there was once a witch. But in modern times, we hear that demons appear as little as witches do.

No, that's why I'm saying it's been over a decade...

"What does a demon look like?

"I haven't confronted myself, so it's hearsay, but it sounds like a flaming monster with a sheep's body and even a snake's tail on the lion's head. I've driven him away several times, but I haven't been able to stab him."

"Then... is it Kimyra?

It's probably not a mistake, considering the demonic features, then the way the army is struggling.

(But Kimaira is a very troublesome demon again.)

Even in the days when there were many witches, Kimaira was considered a powerful demon.

But in a world without as many demons as it once was, with so many demons - I don't think I can help but struggle in the absence of information.

"You... you know that demon?

"Huh? Oh... it's a book, I've just read it"

Speaking of which, Astraia was in a bit of a hurry when it seemed odd that she knew Kimyra. If the institutions of the country recording history had not been able to identify the demons' names, it would have been quite a long time ago that they had emerged before.

(... and if so, what old books do you have, my setup is!!)

But there's nothing I can do about what I've said.

Astreia disguised herself as calm so that it sounded as possible.

"Is there a sorcerer... a witch or a magician in this fort? It says in the book," You need to cover for magic. "

"There was only one person who was good at witchcraft. But... I'm injured. I am badly injured and I am not sure if I will be able to return to battle from a spiritual point of view"

That's what I said. Ios dropped his gaze just a little bit.

Even when it comes to specializing in witchcraft, it's probably at a different level to what we can say we're 'good at' than it was in the Astreia's days.

"... I'm not at the scene where the demon showed up yet. So he thinks we have to find him quickly and take him down. I don't want any more victims."

Astreia also bowed her eyes to the remorse that seeped into her voice.

(You want to protect me)

That's the temperament of a knight as painted, Astreia thought.

That's not sarcasm or anything, just pure thoughts.

There are many human beings who can speak of the norm, but I can sincerely say that without a minute's gap, well, what percentage?

Ios stood up slowly in front of Astreia, who was thinking about that.

"It's really dangerous around here now, so you better get back to your home soon. It's on the way, but I'll take you where I think you're safe."

"... wait, why does that happen in the current flow?

"Huh?"

Ios, who looked terribly serious, turned his eyes round to Astreia's words.

But Astreia sighed long on its face.

(If you want to protect everyone from the mighty demons, it won't be if you're choosing the means)

With that in mind, Astreia extended her arms and grabbed Ios' chest barn, which was across the table. And I told him, staring up because I did ios.

"Hey, haven't you forgotten? Am I a witch, too?

To Astraia's words, Ios turned his eyes round.