Chapter 40 (1/2)
The morning meeting in Luce is attended by the guardian deity Assand, the saint, and high-ranking priests of Luce. They would share opinions about the incident in Luce and discuss the future direction, and even examine the unfortunate incident that occurred the day before.
Vivina told me not to get caught, I changed into a new priestly uniform from Vivina that kept apologizing, and tucked Wazowski into Arachne’s bag. It was because I was afraid that it would melt like ice cream while I was away.
I entered nervously, but there was no one in the conference room. It was like I was the first to arrive. Did I come too early? I was wandering around the wide hall, and a stone statue stood out in the center.
With the huge sun in the center, three women hold scissors, thread, and a water wheel in turn. These women are closer to humans than to monsters.
“Don’t touch it!”
What is it, why are you carelessly touching it! I let go of my hand at a thunderous shout. I was surprised. When I turned around, I saw a tiger monster with a stern expression staring at me. The bright yellow eyes that resemble beasts are bloody.
“A lot of needless curiosity! As expected, what a human being!”
As soon as I crouched and released my hand, the priests rushed in. Looking at the sun-shaped badge on their chest, it was clear that they were all high-ranking priests. After that, I saw Assand and Karein.
Good morning, when our eyes met, Karein smiled softly. Oh yes. She nodded her head and sat down. The meeting does not start even though the seat seems to be almost full.
It’s going to be hot, so why are they not hurrying up? In the distance, I bit my chin and stared at the stone statue. That sun must be a symbol of Solar, and what are those women?
“Three goddesses of fate working under Solar. Klotho, Lachesis, Penicilla.”
It was Assand sitting across from me. I feel like I’ve been caught, and I clench my chin and shake my hand, and I hear a soft laugh. On the other hand, Assand, who showed no disturbance in the sweltering weather from the morning, continued talking without a smile at all.
“When Klotho weaves the thread of fate, Lachesis measures the length and keeps it from twisting, and Penicilla cuts the thread of fate.”
In the quiet meeting room, only the voice of Assand with his eyes closed and arms tucked resounded.
“If any one of these three roles is wrong, the person will run out of luck or die or their life will be messed up. The only being who can control them is Solar. You are the one who has to play an important role to receive such an oracle from Solar and to become an intermediary, Saint Lucia.”
Lucia, who was about to sneak into her and sit down, flinched greatly. Somehow they didn’t start, I guess because Lucia hasn’t come.
“…… But are you late every day?”
“Hehe, I’m sorry. Yesterday I slept late because I was healing… ”
“This was not even the first time.”
I’m sorry, I must have been so tired yesterday. As soon as she wakes up, she shoves the frizzy hair and sticks out her tongue slightly.
I thought that Assand would melt away because his appearance looked more lovely than cheeky to me. The priests who were listening to the cold atmosphere rushed to open their mouths.
“You must be tired! Haha, that’s possible if you’re tired.”
“Right. How hard has the saint worked these days? Hehe, let’s not ask too much.”
“Thank you, priest-”
Still, it’s my fault for being late – you wouldn’t hate me, would you? A voice with a muffled nasal sound is really sweet. How can a person have a voice like that? Is she a born cute girl?
“Quiet. Now that everyone is gathered, the meeting begins.”
I can’t help but admire the bubbly and charming tone of the voice, but Assand cut off the conversation and started the meeting.
“Saint Lucia seems to be getting used to it, so let her interview Solar to hear the oracle.”
“Oh my, already? I’m not sure-”
“It has to be done anyway.”
The meeting seemed to be nearing the end. If that’s the case, why did they call me so early? I sat sullen, stroking Wazowski on my lap that looked like a barley sack.
“If we find out the problem, we will be able to calm Solar’s
runaway. How has the damage been so far?”
“The desert country is completely barren. Rumor has it that even the guardian deity ran away and disappeared…… Rumor has it that they entered the apocalypse.”
“Tsk, tsk.”
Are you talking about Silverwing? Hearing the sound of the priests clicking their tongue, I remembered him, who grumbled that he had to stop Solar and save the country. I don’t know if his depression has improved.
“It reminded me of Apocalypse, but there was also a monster with three heads. When he appears, the battlefield will be in chaos!”
“Not one or two have been caught in a poisonous web.”
“Their moves are questionable!”
Apocalypse, just one word, the conference hall quickly becomes noisy. Until a few days ago, people who were close like neighbors became anxious at the same time.
“Solar may attack again through the unstable gap. I’d rather turn it over and find their dens and destroy them… ”
“No!!!”
Bang! She hits the table and jumps up. Was there a scene like this in the original? I looked at Lucia with a puzzled look. The priests also open their mouths as if they’re lost too.
“That, so…… I mean… Because all life is precious… That shouldn’t be… ”
Lucia, who had stood up curiously, stuttered her words while hiding her cheeks that were belatedly red. It must have been an impulsive act.
“They are villains!”