Chapter 17 (1/2)
Chapter 17 - One Crouching by the Grave (1)
Translator: Silver3gollem
Editor: Deus Ex Machina, Perditor
There was an uproar as I ela, as having an adverse reaction
“There are tays to solve the curse To find a new sacrifice for it to move onto or for the host to accept it”
“So the Angel’s Heart is of no use”
Angela probably planned to use the Angel’s Heart as a last resort Still, it was no use to revive the Abbess if the curse wasn’t solved in the first place
“Correct Even if we use the Angel’s Heart, it’s impossible for the Abbess to accept that power”
The Abbess’ divine power and that husk’s power could only clash with each other
“So I will transfer that curse onto me”
“You are saying that you will become the sacrifice?”
“I’m different than the Abbess Since I don’t have any divine power, I can sacrifice the Angel’s Heart to accept that power I will seal that darkness within my own body”
Angela told me I couldn’t do that
“Why are you thinking about such a sacrifice Do you understand what you are saying? That is a curse you will bear all your life… no even cursing your own soul as well”
It wasn’t wrong but it wasn’t right either For so
“I don’t plan on living with the curse all my life either I’ve read the Canon of Seven Evils and have learned much about the darkness I’m confident that I can find a way to remove the curse and seal that poay in the future”
“How can you be so confident that you will be able to?”
“Of course, the Orderthat one man can accomplish by himself If you can reether”
“However, I cannot let an innocent bystander to becos in the balance”
For Angela, due to her upright personality, it was a difficult proposition to accept So I eood
“Please reconsider The Abbess is the bulwark guarding the Empire’s south-west If she falls, then people are sure to lose heart”
The south-ould become a mess After the Iron Prince-Elector retreats, his uncle Friedrich only looked after himself Since the Abbess passed away as well, it was only natural ould happen
Many humans were massacred or sold away as slaves If the Abbess survives, she could prevent such future fro true
“Still, I cannot agree to this, Valler!”
Walpurgis sternly opposed the idea
“Lady Walpurgis, you know this decision isn’t just for the Abbess You know this better than anyone”
I kept greater good as the justification, but I stood to benefit the ain the avatar’s powers, but the Order would owe me one as well
If I wanted the south-west of the Empire to remain stable, the Order’s help was necessary I kneas sly to pretend to be a victi I wanted and then some more
Getting the avatar’s power and having the Order of Sisters of Walpurgis’ support wasn’t so I could shy away from It was a once in a lifetime opportunity
“I’m thankful for your concern for me, but please think of the common folks ill suffer”
Angela, as standing like a rock just before, showed tears
“Such a selfless and wise person… you are truly worthy of canonization”
It wasn’t just her Other nuns in the room were also deeply saddened as well
Urk
When they were thinking about uilty I felt like a va the Order It was mutually beneficial trade for both of us
They would have their Abbess back I would gain that power and support of the Order The south-west of the E er to his plan
Multiple birds with a single stone
It was a in all around
“Valler! Please, reconsider!”
But it seeenuinely concerned I smiled to show that I was fine with it
“When I becouess you just need to take responsibility and marry me, my lady”
“How can you joke in a situation like this! You!”
I tried to ease the situation, but she becaenuinely upset Others pretended to be in prayer to let us talk between ourselves
“I’m sorry to hly of me”
“You want me to take responsibility? Ha, very well! You can live with soly as I now! Sob”
I didn’t kno to react at the way Walpurgis was barely holding back fro Who else in this world would care about me as much as her
I hugged her lightly Even though she earing her armour, she couldn’t feel warmer in my embrace
“Didn’t you say you ures in the Empire? I would becoht”
“Idiot! Other sisters can hear you!”
Walpurgis flinched as she didn’t expectlike that and pushed me away But others have already heard it all
“Ke-hem”
One of the elders coughed loudly She looked flustered despite being a fairly aged nun Several others were fanning aith their hand
“You!”