104-104 Oracle Ball (2/2)

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

It's ....... I'm still not convinced. If there really is no St. Mithra, then what should we believe in and worship ......?　If there really is no 'Saint Mithra', what should we believe in and worship ......?

This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

I'm sure you know what you're going to be worshipping. ...... I'm sure you know what you're going to be worshipping.

Oh. I'm sure the Lord will continue to guide us in the future.

It's the ──── Lord. We should worship him.

Yes. Why don't we hang a picture of the Lord instead of St. Mithra?

Oh, ......!　That's a good idea. That's a good idea. The image of the Lord would make the house look more beautiful.

The surrounding congregation reacted to the topic at once.

I'm going to ask a painter I know to do a portrait of the Lord immediately.

”──── Oh, that's me too!　I want mine!

”...... I want one too. I want one too. I'll ask my relatives for theirs.

...... for my whole family, too. Can you double the number of spares? I'll take a deposit, but make it as big as possible.

”No, ......, I don't think I can paint that many at once. ......?

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I'm not sure what to say.

......

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”...... Is that correct, Mr. Tyrence?

”Yes, very well, mother.

...... Did I say the wrong line?　Isn't your posture weird?　...... Now that you mention it, you don't have any bad sleeping habits, do you, ......?

Of course I'm fine. I think it was a great speech that will go down in history.

I think it was a great speech. I'm glad to hear you say so, Mr. Tillens. I was really nervous. ...... But I've always wanted to do something like this. So it was a very good experience.

Pope Astira said and smiled softly.

The old man standing behind them also laughed as he stroked his white beard, which he was proud to have on his chin.

”Ho ho!　But I was on the lookout for you to say something unscripted.

”Well, I'm not surprised, Oaken. I'm not proud of it, but I have a good memory, you know?　I'm not proud of it, but I have a good memory.

Well, I don't doubt that too much. ...... I was just worried that you'd get clever and make some crazy ad-libs!　Well, the gist of the content was exactly as written in the manuscript. ...... To be honest, I thought my heart would stop beating because of the strange deviation from the start!　Ho ho!

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

”Holy Oaken. I would like to thank you once again for providing the number of oracle balls that can be distributed to all church branches, and for your great cooperation in this speech ────.

”Hoho!　You're so polite!　This time, it's also a test run for the new oracle ball, and you guys also provided us with the funds and the red stone to power it. It's quite advantageous for us as well. I'd like to thank you for the opportunity!

”...... No. If it weren't for that magic tool of Mr. Oken's being distributed to the various church branches, it would have been impossible to communicate our intentions to the Mithraists. It's fortuitous for our country that one of your mother's closest friends is an expert in magic tools like you. ......

Isn't that a bit much praise ......?

I was really surprised, too. I was really surprised that you invented such a useful tool. I'm impressed, Oaken.

Oaken stroked his beard in embarrassment at Astira and Prince Tirens' repeated words of praise.

”Ho ho!　I'm not as old as I'd like to be.　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this. I think it would be quicker to show them this way!　I'm glad it went well. ...... It was a bit of a bummer, but I'm glad it went well.

I'm glad it went well.” ”Oh, ......, so it was a last-ditch attempt after all. I had a feeling it was going to happen, and to be honest, I was worried it might break down at some point.

”Ho ho ......?　It's a mutual thing!

As Oaken and Astila looked at each other and laughed, they saw a figure with deep scars on his face approaching them.

”High Priestess. It's a pleasure to meet you.

”Um, are you ...... from the Kingdom of Crace?

”Yes. I'm the leader of the neighboring kingdom of Crace.

The man with the deep scars on his face stopped in front of Astila, and the two faced each other quietly.

”Nice to meet you, my king. ...... I'm Astira, the real one.

I've heard of you. You really do look like each other, don't you?

Yes. I had no idea that such a thing walked the earth.

They looked at each other and smiled a little.

”I hear that your daughter Linneburg has been very helpful. I heard that her life would have been in danger if not for your work. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude, not only as a king, but also as a parent.

”Oh, I see. You are Leanne's ...... Hmm, she is a very reckless girl, isn't she?　It was a close call at the time. I'm so glad he survived.

”...... Oh. I can't thank you enough for what you did. I can't thank you enough for what you've done. Of course, it's a private thank you, so it won't be much, but ...... I'll do what I can.

”No, you can't thank me enough, my king. No, you can't thank me at all, King. Isn't it only right to help her?　As long as Lean-san is fine, there's no problem at all!

The king smiled, narrowing his eyes at Astila, who gave him a small thumbs-up on his chest.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's wrong with me.

”Is that so?

Yeah. To be honest, the previous high priest was anxious and worried about when he would be taken and eaten. But I think I can talk to you without hesitation.

”Hmmm ...... I'm not a demon. I'm also glad that the king of the next country isn't a scary guy.

”Yeah, I totally agree. I hope we can have a good relationship in the future.

Yes. I have many benefactors in the kingdom of Crais. Including your daughter, of course!

I see. Then perhaps I should be more grateful to my daughter.

Yes, she's a very good daughter!

The two figures, who were the top figures in the two neighboring countries, looked at each other and smiled happily.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.” ”...... Oh, by the way, Leanne is here today, right?

”Ah. I'm over there with Rollo, chatting with Milva, the new Emperor of the Magic Empire. I was going to include you in the conversation, but I thought it would be too long to talk about ...... their age. I was the first to arrive.

”I see. I'm glad to see you're doing well.

Astila smiled quietly and looked around slowly.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.　I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.　There are a lot of ...... unfamiliar faces.

Astila looked at the faces of the visitors in the hall, and when their eyes occasionally met, she gave them an amiable smile and a small wave.

It was then that I asked her if she would like to walk around with me afterwards to say hello.　I'll call out their names so you'll remember them.

”...... Oh!　That's very helpful!　I'm very confident in my memory, so just ask me once and you'll be fine.

It's a good idea to know the names and faces of the important people in the surrounding countries for future reference, even if it's ────

The king looked around the hall with only his eyes.

I don't see the head of Salenza in the south. I heard he was invited as well.

Oaken sniffed next to the wondering King.

”....... I meant the rich man. They're probably bending their bellies anyway. This speech is all about how they're going to lose money. They must be very unhappy if they won't send a messenger.

”Everything else seems to be in order. Let's take Leanne with us anyway. If you introduce her to everyone you know, it'll make things less awkward.

...... Let's do that. I look forward to working with you. ...... Oh, by the way...

Astila looked around again, as if looking for someone.

”Noor is not here today?

The king looked slightly reluctant at Astila's question.

”...... Oh, yes. I've been meaning to tell you, but unfortunately the man is not here today. I also wanted to ask him to attend this ceremony with my daughter, but he ...... refused without hesitation.

You're a king.　...... You're the king.

...... Oh. I'm not able to make it today, so tell him I said hello.

Behind the king and Astira, Oaken curled his fingertips around his prized beard in thought.

...... Really, what is he thinking?　It's a shame. It's a shame, because he's a major player in this, and it's definitely a historic moment, and he should have been there.

You're right. But he told me he couldn't come today because he had something he had to do. Instead, he asked me to give you this.

”...... What, for me?

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”What is ...... this ......?

I've heard it's a kind of amulet. Actually, I got the same one.

I wonder if it's a ...... sculpture of a demon attacking people?

No, it's a bear.

”A bear?

Astira narrowed her eyes with a more curious look and looked at the strange wooden figurine in her hand.

”You gave this to me?

She said it had some connection to you. Does that ring a bell?

............. ............ or ............ at all.

The two men looked at each other with confused expressions.

...... I see. I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

”........................ Do you want it?　Mr. Tyrence.

Yes, I'll take it since you asked. But what does this really mean, ......?

”The man said he was sure they (・・・・) would understand.

”...... themselves?　What is that, ......?

For a while, the three of them looked at the bear figurine with outstretched arms with delicate expressions, looked at each other again and again, and tilted their heads.