7 Episode 7 "Meet the Chief Priest on the Journey to Metecal".txt (2/2)

I thought the ...... Iturna cultists hated the dark elves ......?

The Pope and the bishops, yes. ......

Finally releasing Cecil, Rita, the head priestess, sighed.

She continued in a whisper so that the outside world wouldn't hear.

''So I ostensibly have to go along with it too. I don't care if it's a demon race, hating demi-humans is just plain outdated!''

...... This guy.

Now, he just said something so plainly terrible.

”Oh, but if you're Cecil-chan, you might as well be a demon...

I take it back.

This guy is an idiot.

'Dark Elf or Demon race, pretty girls like Cecil should be saved!　It's a mercy!　But I'm not going to allow you to wear a collar and play a slave...what the hell is this? It won't come off.

That's because they have a contract.

A contract?　How serious is this whole thing, you sick bastard?

Garuru, the chief priest bared his teeth.

Ah, if it were this world, I'd definitely be reported. I'm glad I'm in another world.

Cecil glances at me.

Come to think of it, we didn't discuss what we were going to do after we accompanied the ”Iturna Order”.

No, as expected, I wasn't expecting to be given a ride in a carriage.

Besides, this guy's attitude is too different from the other priests. I wonder if he's really the leader of the outside priests. There's not an ounce of dignity in him. Or maybe he's too friendly (mainly to Cecil).

'I belong to you, Nagi-sama,'

Cecil escapes from the head priest's hands and comes towards me.

'I hate people who say bad things about Nagi-sama.

.................. you outcast!

Oh, I knew you'd be pissed at me.

'You're doing this and that to Cecil-chan so you can't leave her, aren't you?　Oh, how helpless I am: ...... If I had the money, I could buy you out, Cecil. ......

I'm expensive, aren't I?

How much can I cancel my contract?

It's 12 million arsha.

............ Hey. Wait a minute.

When I took Cecil in, I thought it was 120,000 arsha when I took him in.

When did it get that inflated?

I've been made a 'new me' by Nagi's hands: ......

Poor thing!

You don't know what that means, do you?　Stop trying to get me fired up!

I'd like to say it, but I can't say it .......

The carriage is surrounded by priests.

I'm the one asking you to come with me. I can't say anything too rude.

It's not dignified at all, but this guy crying in front of me is the head priest of the Iturna Order, and according to Cecil, he's next in line after the pope and bishops.

'I'm sorry, I can't move that much money. ...... Yes, I can.

Saying that, Rita, the head priestess, took out a small ball from the luggage under the seat.

A white crystal ball. A sphere of skill.

''Cecil-chan, take this. I'm sorry for the common skill.

”Healing Power Lv 1”. You can use it whenever this outsider makes your body ache.

Are you sure you want to do this?

It's the least I can do. And I'll give you this.

With that line, a transparent crystal ball flies in.

It's a skill that has no owner. I know what it is. I know what it is.

”Meditation Lv 1.

You use it to reflect on your own bad habits.

...... Let's see.

”Meditation Lv 1

The skill to 'notice' the 'five senses' with 'silence'.

...... two, I can't use it.

''And why is the Priestess Chief going to Metecal?''

”Recruiting for the faithful.

Ah. It happens all the time.

''I'm running out of recoverers for the Demon King battle. If you join the Iturna Order, you'll be able to use your sacred skills to use recovery magic. We'll dispatch a recovering person to those who need it. Humans are the most apt for sacred abilities.

Rita, the chief priestess, hmmm, snorted.

I see.

So that's why you're sticking to human supremacy.

The other world is also a pain in the ass .......

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well. It's a good idea. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.

Can I ask you one question?

”I'm a foreigner... oh, I'm sorry!　Cecil, stop staring at me!

............ Okay, listen up.

So why does a guy in an organization that discriminates against demi-humans like Cecil so much?

You like the little one. You like dark elves?

Or so I thought, but that's not what I'm asking.

”Don't you think it's all about race-based discrimination?　Why are you the head priest of the Order?

I have no choice, I'm a foundling.

Did he pick you up?

I told you, the Order of Iturna is a cult of mercy. They take in children who have lost their parents and raise them exclusively as humans. From there, they only educate children who have the aptitude for divine abilities and make them members of the Order.

What about the unfit kids?

You know what to do at ......?

Slaves.

'Not necessarily, though. Some of them become adventurers, and some of them help out in the shop, but that's not always the case. They all have their own reasons for doing things... anyway!

With a bang, Rita, the head priestess, slapped her knees.

''I've finally been put in charge of gathering followers as the head priestess, you know?　You're a third class special!　He's going to rise to the Pope and change the Faith!　Stop discriminating against Demi-humans and allow me to stroke little Cecil with impunity!

If he's happy with it, that's fine.

I mean, I don't see a single word about faith or goddess coming out of this guy's mouth.

''Once upon a time, I had a beastly friend. If I bullied Cecil-chan, it would be embarrassing for them, right?　I've decided not to do that kind of thing.

'Ehem,' said Rita, the head priestess, stretching out her large chest.

'Besides, you know how much fun it can be to join the Order?

Fun?

The song. Iturna Order is to sing a song to the sunrise and sunset in praise of the goddess. They try to do it in a secluded place, out of sight, as far as possible. That's because it's so powerful. It is said to awaken even the sleeping gods.

I'd love to hear .......

I'm sorry. I can't let too many other people hear it. But if you're Cecil, you might want to listen to ...... oh, but if you find out that I let an outsider listen to you, you might want to listen to the Chief Priestess position ...... oh, but you might want to listen to me.

I don't really care.

I wasn't talking to you, jerk. And I'm not ashamed to admit that I talked to you, so get out of here.

I'm not going to be able to get it right. I'm not going to be able to get away from it, but I'm going to be able to get away from it in order to protect the exterior of the chief priest, Cecil.

'Oh wait, let me just pet Cecil one more time!

Rita, the Chief Priestess, waved her hand and there was a tap on the carriage door.

'Excuse me, Chief Priestess. Have you finished preaching to the infidel?

That's what I'm talking about!　Do you understand?　Dark Elf Girl. Follow the teachings of the goddess Iturna, and you will be blessed with equal human grace!　There's that boy again!　You're ...... irredeemable, so get the hell out of here (blah blah blah blah).

Yes, yes.

After listening to the discarded lines, me and Cecil got out of the carriage.

'...... Totally, the upstart is getting carried away.

I don't think you have any idea where you stand.

'You're the one who was picked up. You don't even know where you were born.

'I'm sure they took it up because we'd be embarrassed to take up the sign to gather believers at Metecal for menial work. It's certainly beautiful to look at, you know. It'll help you attract people.

You have no idea that the position of the chief priest is a temporary one. ......

The whispers of the priests surrounding the carriage.

When they see us, they quickly look away.

I'm sure they didn't hear us because they're keeping the carriage at a distance, though.

...... I guess it was a mistake to rely on the cult's caravan after all.

But still, .......

...... Rita, it's a tough job.

It's .......

I can't say anything about it because we live in a different world, though.