chapter 21
21 – Is the saint the same?
The Battle Priests. At the lowest level, without anyone’s gratitude.
Those who live solely by fighting demons and monsters.
The shadow of the church, rather reluctant to let their work known to the outside world.
People from different denominations prayed to God in a sunny place.
If you join hands with those who call on the name of God and teach them their faith.
Those who belong to the combat priesthood are covered in blood in the darkest and humidest place.
Cult leaders and important figures in the empire are well aware of this fact.
Although they rarely come out in public, their presence is very important.
However, it was often misrepresented and transmitted to the general public.
In a way, it is unavoidable. A natural result.
The priests they see are all dressed in pure white priestly clothes.
Those who offer a calm and graceful feeling and offer prayers to God.
On the other hand, the Combat Priests’ clothes cannot be clean because they battle with the demons every day.
There is no way to know whether the blood on their clothes is that of a demon or a human.
It was natural for strange rumors to circulate as it even gave off a spooky atmosphere.
‘Slaughtering those who make fun of the church, or killing believers of other religions that don’t agree with them. There were so many ridiculous rumors like that.’
It was a Blon priest who still breaks my heart when I think of those rumors.
That’s not true. It’s all about just looking ferocious on the outside.
The church drew the line early, saying it was nonsense.
Empire warned me not to spread such rumors.
Nevertheless, the fact that perception is still not good is a reality that can’t be helped.
When I told people, ‘I belong to the Combat Priests’, they would look uneasy.
That’s why Priest Blon announced his affiliation and apologized.
I’m sorry if I surprised you, just like I always do when I meet people.
“Is there any reason why I should be uncomfortable with you?”
However, the man named Leone walking beside me seemed unconcerned.
It is said that they are foreigners from across the sea, but you must have heard rumors.
I’m sure you’ve heard the grotesque stories about the combat priesthood.
The image of passing through as if it was no big deal came to me very fresh.
‘Have you ever been engaged in something similar to ours across the sea?’
It’s not entirely unlikely. He was said to be the person who proposed the mana practice method.
From what I’ve heard, it seems that his skills are certain, but he was said to be a very strong person in his own world.
If you see that it flowed across the sea to this very far place, there must be some circumstances.
And those who had that situation usually came from rough terrain.
‘I don’t need to check that far, but. Anyway, I’m glad you seem like a good person.’
Perhaps if Leon had heard this, he would have laughed because he was dumbfounded.
Because everything is wrong. It is neither ‘good’ nor ‘human’.
The owner of the tower standing at the top of the monsters, that is Leon.
“Priest Blon, you said sir.”
“Yes. You’re right.”
“His greetings are late. Nice to meet you.”
Rion, who had stopped in her seat, held out her hand and asked for a handshake.
“Rather than that, it’s the first time I’ve heard that a saintess came to the academy.”
Alas, Priest Blon, who was waving at Leon’s words, exclaimed.
It’s a very embarrassing problem for people who don’t know anything about it.
“Because there is nothing good about moving openly and openly.”
“I heard that a saint or a saint. It was said that this being, along with the Holy Father, were the two wings of the Church. Isn’t that a very important person who represents the denomination? But it’s strange that no rumors about the move circulated.”
“That’s it, there are many reasons… First of all, he is from the Combat Priests.”
That’s right. Come to think of it, did you say that this was the first time a saint came out of the combat priesthood?
By the way, what does that have to do with being a combat priest or something….
‘Ah.’
As if thinking of something, Leon sighed.
Like the actions and words of Priest Blon in front of him a while ago.
Looking at this, it seems that the combat priests are not very welcome.
So, even though she is a saint, her external activities must not be revealed well.
The reason is obvious. It must be because they fought fiercely in a place that was not too revealing.
It is common for priests to wear white clothes and pray to God.
Rion thinks of that scene first.
‘This is why you have to use your brain and fight well. If I act foolishly, even though I have gone through all the hardships, I don’t get any attention, so I get treated worse than the things I didn’t fight for.’
Unlike Priest Blon, who has a very positive evaluation of Leon.
Inwardly, it was Rion who clicked her tongue and let out regret.
*
The place where the saintess was waiting was a more remote place than I thought.
She thought it would be at least as good as the parlor provided by the academy.
The direction you pass by is Huwon, which is sparsely populated. It was the end there too.
It’s a strange thing. A saint is a person who only appears in one church.
Be it a saint or a saint, they are treated very preciously because there is only one.
And the church tries to solidify its position with them.
I don’t know about people’s warm welcome or their earnest desire to meet you.
I thought at least the paladins belonging to the church were protecting it with their eyes wide open.
‘… Isn’t this enough to believe that a saintess came?’
On the way to Huwon, all I encountered were a few priests.
The momentum they exude is not normal, but they are not Holy Knights.
I didn’t even embroider the church’s pattern or flag. Doesn’t even tea
Is it because the person designated as a saint hates things like that?
Even if that’s the case, he’s one of the most important members of the Order, so this is a bit harsh.
It is normal to have the church to convince you that this shouldn’t be the case.
Could it be that she was treated badly because she was a saint from the combat priesthood?
It’s unlikely, but at least the church doesn’t neglect them.
For some reason, it was a situation that I couldn’t even guess at the moment.
“The saintess is over there.”
Priest Blon, who has been guiding us until now, points toward the pavilion.
Rion nodded and was about to step there—
“Oh, me. Instructor Leon. Before meeting the saintess.”
Priest Blon continued saying that there are precautions.
‘I knew it. No matter what she is, she is a saint.’
It’s obvious. Asking you to be polite, just answering without asking questions.
I thought I would fill the cautionary notes with things I heard a lot somewhere….
“If you see the saintess in person, you may be embarrassed or look strange. But I just want you to treat me comfortably as if nothing happened.”
“… ?”
It’s not something I’ve heard a lot of anywhere. That’s something I couldn’t have imagined.
It’s embarrassing. Can it be weird That comes from the mouth of a priest who serves her saint?
This makes me even more embarrassed. I think it’s even more strange.
Rion, who blinked her eyes for a while, headed toward the pavilion.
We’ll meet anyway, so it’s better to see it in person than to ask Priest Blon.
Saaa—
As we arrived in front of the pavilion, a light breeze passed by.
And within that mix is the approximate level of what’s waiting up there.
The mana it holds is quite neat. I feel a well-rounded energy.
You can tell that they are good even without seeing them in person.
I heard that he is from the combat priesthood, but he seems much better than the academy cadets.
A white drawing paper with nothing on it. Or, if only the outline was drawn.
The woman I will meet soon has already found its place and has been roughly completed.
“Welcome.”
As she climbs her stairs, a woman called a saint greets Leone.
And the moment I saw her in my eyes-
“… Uh?”
Rion let out a sigh without realizing it.
And then I finally understood. Why did Priest Blon say such a thing?
Why did you say that it can be embarrassing and strange?
‘That’s really… A saint?’
Is she not a woman by any chance? No way. She is a saint by name.
Because you look weird? No. Rather, the woman in front of him is a great beauty.
Glittering blonde hair and blue eyes catch the eye.
Her The moment she sees her, any man will make her blush.
On top of that, the body with great volume and immaculate skin are truly the highlight.
Yes. That part was the problem. That was why Leon was surprised.
Speaking of religious people, everyone wears priestly uniforms with wide hems.
From the deacon to the priest, the bishop and the pope, everyone is the same.
The saintess is no different. Rather, it is a woman’s attire, so it is right to pay more attention.
However, the outfit the saintess is wearing now is the complete opposite of that.
All she was wearing was a thin piece of clothing that exposed her entire body.
Even that is not the end. Wearing those clothes, lying halfway down.
I don’t even care if I can see some of my white thighs and buttocks.
On the contrary, he just said so calmly, ‘Please come closer.’
“….”
Is that a saint? Could it be that she is not that saint, but a saint in a different sense?
Suddenly, I remembered what Priest Blon said earlier.
“He doesn’t care about the color of his clothes.”
It was an obvious fact, without a single mistake.