Chapter 42 (1/2)
The Iest city in the E erected an enormous crystal sculpture of the Goddess in the Filas Filia Cathedral and for possessing the largest library within the three nations, the Imperial LibraryFurtheric Research Center that's jointly do for number 1 or 2 in the world
Dwellings eThe houses within the town are built froentle atmosphereThe aristocrats in the upper sections of the city have their mansions made from fine quality scarlet bricksThe brilliant bricks they use create an impression of unityThe reason so much red is used is because a previous eeneration liked that color
This knowledge comes from an extension of Suimei's personal hobbies, but in the other world, red is the chief color used in EuropeThe tradition derives fro ancient ti the color knights had their mantels woven fromEven in a different world, red is respected within the capital of a militant countryTruly a curious development
SuihtsThe IsThis is thanks to the tall walls protecting itThe higher they protect, the higher the inner structures are allowed to rise
Aster Kingdorandiose ie variety of people, Filas Filia has a eBoth cities have shops and public parks, but this one also offers e facilitiesThey are testaanization
However, not even the lovely cityscape colored with children splashi+ng in the water can clear the glooh, ”I can't believe I let clean up fall to Reiji and his party…”
How many more times will he repeat that to himself?
A traveler back at the custodom's troops to battle on his way back to Aster from the EmpireHe not only took down the Mazoku General Rajas, but 10,000 of his soldiers
Needless to say, Suimei was blindsided by the storyHis current ret
Lefille voices her concern at Suirim expression”Sui by travelersWe don't know for sure if they defeated Rajas or not”
”That's true, but we never actually saw Rajas dieNoe're hearing Reiji's na with that uy wasn't sole blow…”
That's the reason for SuihHe's in down spirits because of the burden he left for Reiji's partyThat developicianHe fully coic within that spellMaybe it's a question of ti failed to exterminate that mazoku
”I', yet I failed to defeat that mazoku”
”Don't be stupidYouit, but you still dealt it a lot of daeI bet that's the only reason your friend was able to beat RajasThink about what ht have happened if you didn't face Rajas first…”
She's right, their lives would have probably endedStill—”Yeah, I guessWell, nothing we can do about it anymore… Haa”
”Do you want to make it a fact that you failed to defeat Rajas?I understand your feelings, but sighing out like that is no goodThat gloo to drive everyone away”
”Ah, you're right”Suimei reflects upon his actions at Refille's rebukeThe phrase, ”Sighing out will drive everyone away,” has the sa out will let happiness escape”People carry happinessIf people don't approach one another, then others won't be able to receive happinessShe's absolutely rightThere's no point inabout this forever
”All right, ti positive”
”Yeah, that's the spirit!”Lefille, while saying, ”All right-” releases a co her fistCheerful attitudes are the perfect match for times like these
”—So, Lefille, I've told you were I want to go, but what are your plans?”
”Right, I' to the Salvation Church”
”…Seriously?”
—-Cute star that I still don't kno to make—
Lefille's request is acceded toEven though are many Salvation Churches within the Iate
This is the first tiives him an impression different froives way to semi-buried cobble decorated ell-kept flower beds and a shMany trees planted close to one another in row give the illusion of being in a forestGreen seems to be the favored color here
This verdant sanctuaryby straining the earsAt the far end is a white buildingThe path invites visitors insideThe closer Suirows”The church…Seriously, a church…”
”So a strange face for a while now”
”No, it's nothing…Just, is co that he's unable to accli near a church
”What do you mean?This place is fine”
”Aren't there fancier cathedrals within the E?”
”The Filas Filia CathedralI o to such a large place”Lefille's eyebrows dropShe's fully convinced that going there would be troublesome
”How come?”
”Because there's always a high priest in those places, one with a very powerful blessing fro just how strong that person's blessing would be…Anyway, I get the feeling such a person ht be able to discern my true identity”
”Oh…?Is being able to discern a spirit's identity that big of a deal in this world?”Suimei also asks because of a story she oncethis worldApparently, spirits are more intiy from Lefille beforeThat's why he doesn't think this is such a big deal, but maybe there's more to it?
Lefille knits her eyebrows together as she frowns”I fight with the power of Shakti, the Spirit of the Scarlet Tey, fought against the evil God Zechariah as the Alshna's right armThe point is, she's the Goddess's direct subordinateThat ravity of my situationReally, you must understand”
”I seeBack in Noxias, everyone understood you were like the half spiritThat, however, is renderedfaith like the Salvation Church where they can see the truth”Is Lefille i, itIt probably can't even be co treated like a real God probably isn't too farfetchedShe'd definitely find such treat else?”
”This isn't soh about!Day after day, people would co tears of joy, some would even ask me to divine their future or help them htens me!”
”I seeWell… such treatment would be unpleasantPfft, hahaha…”
While fury envelops Lefille's heart and Suiht, the church's door squeaks openFroe aura surrounds hie this man depicts conflicts with those associated to a churchHe is neither sli within his coh the eyes on his strict face are shut, he walks with a purposeful gait leaving the hem of his formal like outfit to sway in the breeze
He gives Suiht nod as he walks past them on that narrow laneLefille turns her head to scrutinize the inable fro
”Suimei-kun, that man”
”Who was he?”
”Not sure, but I think he's a master”
A ical fluctuation or any mystical ability when he passed byHe'll have to take Lefille's word for it”Would you say he's— a swordsman?”
”That's right, but… didn't you notice?You're a swordsman too”
Lefille speaks as though the situation is obvious, but it isn't for Suimei
”I can use a sword, but I'lanceThe strong conceal a lot within the way off before I can pick up on those subtleties”
”Mu… Really?”
However, this just speaks volu the fact that she's part spiritUnlike SuilanceA similar event happened in the customs office”You did the same with Liliana tooThat's really impressive”
The young witch known as Liliana Zandark gave off an iht, the aic furnace really shows her level of mastery
”Liliana Zandark, there isn't that ained her alias, the Eainst a southern nation”
”That's a disturbing title”
”It was bestowed upon her due to the thoroughness in which she coh, the lack of emotion she displays may have also been a major factor”
True, Liliana's emotions didn't fluctuate ain, Suiirl, so he doesn't have o off of
”—But now isn't the time for such a conversationWe have to hurry up and pray”Lefille leaps forward the moment she finishes her sentence, and with some quick steps, proceeds up the white stairs to the doorHowever, upon entering the church, she doesn't dash towards the Goddess's statue
A sigh of devotion… No, since the Goddess Alshna exists for people of the world, there ht be some differences in what's considered proper decoru as he too enters the church's nave
A cathedral of the Salvation Church, unlike popular churches frolass or pipe organsA peaceful atmosphere does appear to decorate the statue
Windows on the ceiling allow broken rays of sunlight to shi+ne down onto the floorMagic illuminates and warms the areas unreached by the sunAs can be expected, a sparse amount of people are scattered about insideThere aren't any wealthy visitors, but small children, calm older woman, and tidy elder men raise their prayers towards the Goddess's statueIt's an impressive cathedral
”Welcome”
A woreets Suimei from the side while he admires this world's churchHe turns around to respond, ”Oh, hello… aah!?”The rest of Suiht in his throat due to his surpriseAlong with a strange cry, his eyes unintentionally turn black and white(I do not knohat that expression e forward?)
The young woman— Sister, tilts her head a little at his actions”Is so?”
”You- your ears!”Suimei is unable to recover from his surprise
”I'm pretty sure ears are normal to haveDon't you also have a pair?”
”No, not that…It's just…They…They're…”
”Ah, by so someone from the beast race?”
”Ah…”
–She's a beastmanOf the many races within the Es unique to this world who are more powerful than humans and born with animal features
Suiets used to her appearanceIf she's of a race that's aanimal ears makes perfect senseHer habit may be peculiar to the Salvation Church, but blue frills decorate the habit wrapped around the Sister's bodyUnderneath her veil is light, wavy, pink hairNeedless to say, cat ears poke out through it
Her expression as he gazed at her face is a gentle oneThe atives off is one full of patience and wisdom