Chapter 177 - Blessing (1/2)

177. Blessing

We were flying on Rubeum’s back at high speed towards the royal capital.

「Tina, Rosetta. I haven’t talked to you two about this yet, but I have a secret.」

「Well, we always knew you had a secret.」

「Is this the right time for it, though?」

Tina and Rosetta looked at me anxiously.

「I decided to talk about it exactly because of the situation we’re in. After hearing it, decide whether you still wish to return to the academy with me.」

The Cardinal was targeting me. In other words, accompanying me will only bring further danger from here on out.

So, it is insincere to ask them to accompany me while hiding my identity.

「I’ll get straight to the point. I am the reincarnation of Edelfuss.」

「Edelfuss?! My Master’s master?」

Tina’s eyes widened in shock.

「Yes, that Edelfuss. And I am also the apostle of various gods such as the Human God, Magic God and so on.」

「The Apostle of God means…」

I kept the explanation of the Apostle of the Gods simple.

And took the opportunity to introduce Shiro, Rubeum, Fluffy, and Run Run as godkins, and Fay as a divine spirit.

「I see… so that’s how it is. I am surprised… but everything makes more sense now.」Rosetta said.

「I told you before that my ultimate goal is to subjugate the Beast of Calamity, Tenebris. That is indeed true.」

「I see.」

「And, in a sense, this is the main point I wanted to convey…」

I told them that I defeated a Cardinal of the Cult on the day of our return from the Dragon Mountain Range. And that information was apparently revealed to the Cult.

「That’s why the risk of accompanying me is much higher than before.」

「I see. I finally understand the meaning of the conversation between that demon and Will.」

「Yeah, it’s refreshing!」

Tina and Rosetta were both smiling for some reason.

「Please listen seriously.」I said.

「I am listening seriously.」Tina replied.

「It’s going to be far more dangerous than before. So–」I started, but was interrupted halfway.

「Will. Don’t look down on me. I’ve been prepared for danger ever since I heard your goal to defeat Tenebris.」Rosetta said, with a smile.

「That’s right. I have also resolved myself.」Tina added.

「……Thank you.」

After revealing my secret, both Tina and Rosetta had a refreshed look.

Those two might have noticed that I was hiding something. However, they didn’t snoop.

「Because we are friends after all!」Rosetta said.

「That’s right! We are a party.」