v2c20 (1/2)

Chapter 20 – Apostle of the G.o.ds

“Please sit, Sister Angela.”

I was confused as to why I got suddenly called to Priest-sama’s room. Judging by how he is talking to me so ceremoniously, maybe it’s a scolding or something like that. That reminds me, maybe I’ve been staying at Masaru’s place too often lately. Or maybe….. no, that should be fine. Perhaps…..

“Sister Angela?”

“Y-yes. What might it be that you want to talk to me about, Priest-sama….”

“It’s about Masaru-dono.”

“Okay.”

“How is Masaru-dono faring lately?”

Somehow it doesn’t seem like he will get angry. I was a bit relieved and told him about how things went lately.

“I see, I see. It seems you are getting along well.”

I wonder what’s this about? I can answer questions like this even between treatments.

“What I want to speak with you about is after this. Please keep the following confidential.”

My doubts has showed up on my face I guess. Priest-sama has moved on to the main subject.

“Yes, Priest-sama.”

“Are you aware of the existence of Apostles?”

“Apostles……are you talking about the Hero?”

That came out of nowhere. I don’t really know what Priest-sama is getting at.

“That’s right. However, there are other Apostles besides him. The G.o.ds sometimes secretly send their Apostles to save us, or simply just to watch over us.”

This was the first time I’ve heard of this. Maybe it’s only known to the higher-ups of the Temple.

“So, about Masaru-dono.”

Back to Masaru again? Where is Priest-sama going with this?

“He may be an Apostle.”

“Eeeh!?”

“You are too loud.”

“I-I’m sorry.”

Masaru, an Apostle?

“At this point it’s just a possibility. However, apparently, most Apostles have high abilities, strange powers and possess peculiar knowledge. Anything comes to mind?”

Now that I think of it, his rate of improvement in magic is a bit abnormal and he also knows how to make foods that I haven’t come across so far.

“There is also the fact that he is somewhat unfamiliar with our general knowledge. They say that the Hero was summoned from a different world.”

“Then I will ask Masaru…..”

“No no, wait a little. Now it’s still only a possibility. Apostles are sent only very rarely, so I think it’s only a slight possibility. Even if he is an Apostle, if he hides this fact, then there must be some reason behind it. Please just watch over him for the time being.”

“Yes, Priest-sama.”

“But if he really is an Apostle, then we have to aid him with all we have, both openly and behind the scenes. Since that is one of the duties of our Many G.o.ds Temple.”

“Yes.”

“Well, even if he is a normal person, he is still a fine young man with high magic power. There should be no demerit to making connections with him. Sister Angela. Make sure to get along well with him. You have feelings for him, right?”

“W-well….should I say feelings, or…..”

“It’s alright. Sister Angela should experience falling in love at least once. I’ll make sure that your work here doesn’t become a burden, so please watch over him as much as possible. However, please treat him the same way as usual so he doesn’t find out that we suspect him of being an Apostle.”

“Yes, Priest-sama.”

“It’s approved by the Temple, so you can get as close to him as you want. If that leads to Masaru-dono joining the Temple, then I think that would also be wonderful.”

“Y-yes..”

“Aah, make sure you don’t invite him directly. However, if he decides to do it by his own volition, then that would be more than welcome.”

“I understand.”

“Then it’s the end of this talk.”

“U-um. Priest-sama. The higher-ups… did you….”

“Of course, I haven’t told them. If I reported this then it would become a huge uproar. It’s still just a slight possibility after all. Sister Angela, keep it confidential as much as possible. Even if it’s someone from the Temple, you shouldn’t tell them about this matter.”

“Yes, Priest-sama.”

The free-of-charge treatment that Masaru did before in the Temple hall. That become somewhat of a rumor, many have inquired about the healing specialist who did the treatments that time. Of course, we are feigning ignorance about that. If the fact that there is a possibility of him being an Apostle were to pile up on that, then, just as Priest-sama said, it would end up causing a huge uproar.

Even so, Masaru, an Apostle? Hero? He doesn’t look the part at all.

Priest-sama said that the possibility is very small, it must be a misunderstanding on his part. But being able to go to Masaru’s place openly with the approval of the Temple is a very good thing. Priest-sama also said that I should get along with him, so maybe I should go over earlier and take a look how he’s doing.

When I went over to Masaru’s place in the afternoon, he was cooking something.

“Angela. I’m making ramen at the moment.”

“Ramen? Aah, from the other day. Right, that was delicious.”

It’s a food that has a strange sounding name, but not counting its taste, food where you put pasta into soup does exist, so there is nothing strange about it.

After instructing Sati to do this and that, Masaru came and sat down beside me.

“You’re early today. Did something happen?”

“Nn. There is not that much to do at the orphanage lately, you see. Can I stay for the night today too?”

When I said that Masaru looked really happy and said it’s okay.

This is an Apostle? He’s just a naughty boy, isn’t he? Although his happy expression caused my chest to tighten from cuteness.