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TL: Thy Unsus
ED: Upsilon
When we arrived at the adventurer’s guild and entered inside, there wasn’t anyone other than the person in charge. "Eh, what is this?", I asked the male receptionist for a reason.
“You just arrived today, huh? Then, it’s natural you don’t know. An emergency quest was made public today. The reward is 100 gold coins.” (Receptionist)
“One hundred coins! What are the request’s contents?” (Iris)
“The search for Iris-sama, our saint of Sphereism. It seems that 3 days have passed since she went missing. It appears that in the beginning, only the knights of Sphereism searched but they didn’t find her, and on the third day, an emergency request came to the adventurer’s guild.” (Receptionist)
I see, so all the adventurers were searching for Iris because of that?
“Are they searching outside of the city as well?” (Iris)
“Of course they are. But, at present, there are zero clues. Wherever Iris-sama is, everyone is worrying about her. If you find Iris-sama, please bring her back to the cathedral immediately.” (Receptionist)
After that, upon hearing the recommended inn, we left the adventurer’s guild.
“Onee-sama! It’s become a serious thing. I, will return.” (Iris)
Did she know about the city’s holy magic, or was she trying to guide?
“It’s no good. If you go back in your current situation of not knowing anything yet, you’ll be killed by the evil tribe. Probably, the evil tribe cannot enter inside this city. That’s why, it manipulated humans, transferred you, and tried to kill you in the big forest. If you return now, you will allow them to transfer you to an even further place.” (Akane)
“U, certainly, based on the history of this town, there hasn’t been even one time where an evil tribe invaded so far. It is surrounded with walls bestowed with magic, 'the black arts', resistance on all sides, so it’s strong. ---I understand, I’ll endure it.” (Finn)
She didn’t lie, huh. She didn’t know about the holy magic? What about other people? I wonder if the Pope, who was in the top position of Sphereism, would know. Next time, let’s try invading the cathedral and pressing him with questions. Just kidding.
When we went close to the inn, there was a blacksmith.
“Finn, Eris, it’s bad when we’re tired, but let’s go to the blacksmith first. We need to have weapons made, okay?” (Akane)
“Is it Master’s sword?” (Finn)¹
“It’s Finn’s mithril claws.『Thunder Fang』is more powerful than I thought. If it remains as is, though there are also spare iron claws, they’ll break in a few more times. Let’s have it made as soon as possible.” (Akane)
“Is that okay!? Thank you very much!” (Finn)
When we entered the blacksmith, a dwarf couple was there. The bearded-man was Dolk, and the woman was called Irumi—they were an intimate couple. Completing each other’s self introductions, we broke into the important matters immediately.
“Dolk-san, I want you to make Finn’s claw using this mithril.” (Akane)
“Hou, for this child to use? Hmm, let me see both hands. Hmm, they’ve been trained quite a bit. What she is using now is this iron claw? This won’t last long. It seems she can use a considerably powerful technique.” (Dolk)
“How long will it take?” (Akane)
“Oh yeah, even if I start now, it’ll take about 3 days. But, if I borrow this iron claw, I’ll understand the center of gravity and habits of Finn’s hand, so I can do more precise things, but what will you do?” (Dolk)
Three days, huh? Splendid, it could be done quickly.
“I understand. There’s spare iron claws, so I’ll hand them over.” (Akane)
I handed over 10 gold coins in advance payment, said my thanks to Dolk-san and Irumi-san, and left the blacksmith.
We arriving at the inn—our goal—and entered our room. Thereupon, Iris immediately fell asleep, perhaps from feeling exhausted.
“Eris was tired, huh. It’s understandable. Um----” (Finn)
I blocked Finn’s mouth with my left hand. And then, I put my right hand’s index finger on my own mouth.
“You mustn’t say more than that. The manipulated people might be listening attentively somewhere.” (Akane)
She nodded silently, so I removed my hand.
“Sorry, Master.” (Finn)
“Iris is also sleeping, so I’ll say it to only Finn. About why evil tribes haven’t attacked this city until now.” (Akane)
“Eh, is it because the defense and magic (black arts) resistance is strong?” (Finn)
“There’s nothing like that. If you use powerful black arts, you can break the walls, and it’s possible to invade from the skies. There is only one cause as to why evil tribes cannot invade: the holy magic『Creature Leave』is being applied to the entire city.” (Akane)
“Eh, but, then isn’t it strange that Eris doesn’t know? Moreover, if no evil tribes can invade, then they can’t manipulate human beings with the black arts?” (Finn)
“It’s likely an absolute secret. It may have only been circulated to the top position guys of Sphereism. If it’s made public, there’s a possibility it will be used by some kind of villain, and ordinary citizens will be less vigilant towards the evil tribes. Iris is also the saint, but she may have not been spoken to because she’s still eleven years old. Regarding the matter of the evil tribe, I can’t say anything yet. There’s the possibility that some kind of problem occurred in the holy magic『Creature Leave』.” (Akane)
“You need to investigate for a little while, right? What are you going to do today?” (Finn)
“Finn, rest here with Eris. You’re also pretty fatigued from fighting the goblin knight. If you fall into danger, pray silently for me. Since I’ll come running with the space-time magic『Instantaneous Movement』.” (Akane)
By the way, the space-time magic『Instantaneous Movement』was a short distance movement method, and『Transfer』was a long distance movement method.
“Understood. Honestly, I was pretty tired. I’ll behave like a spoiled child² at your words.” (Finn)
“I’ll try to go to the cathedral once. There seems to be a section that even ordinary people can enter, I’ll lightly gather information. Since how the evil tribe will move from now on isn’t known. There’s a possibility that I won’t return until dinner, so I’ll give you some money just in case.” (Akane)
I went out of the inn, separating from Finn and Iris, and headed towards the cathedral. Nevertheless, I wonder why an evil tribe could manipulate humans using the black arts, despite there being holy magic. A considerably powerful magic tool would be needed to control holy magic as wide as this. Perhaps, a coming apart at the seams occurred in the magic tool itself, and maybe it weaved through that gap and used the black arts. In that case, I had to repair the magic tool, but I didn’t know the crucial information of where it was installed. They were skillfully hiding something, huh. The purpose of the evil tribe at Sphereart, perhaps concurrent with the destruction of that magic tool, was to erase the Saint Iris, and the fall of Sphereart. Fortunately, the other party, thinking that they killed Iris, should concentrate on the destruction of the magic tool. I also had to grasp the location the magic tool was installed and repair it quickly. The quickest and easiest way was to kidnap the Pope—the top position of Sphereism—and threaten him, and then just ask the place that it was installed, but if I did that, then I’d be no different from the evil tribe.
At any rate, every adventurer was looking for Iris, huh? They’d move when it came to 100 gold coins. Ah, let’s try asking the street vendor over there, the elderly woman, about the current situation. It was with trouble, let’s buy some fruit as well.
“Oo, thank you for buying like this, Miss.” (Vendor)
“I don’t really understand the situation as I just came here today, but are all the adventurers looking for someone?” (Akane)
“Aah, it’s Iris-sama. She’s been missing since 3 days ago. And today, the Chivalric Order submitted an emergency request to the adventurer’s guild. Although, I don’t want to say something like this, but Iris-sama already------” (Vendor)
This person, she knew something.
“Do you know something?” (Akane)
“Aah, I saw it with my own eyes. Iris-sama was praying to the morning chapel every day without fail. Just that day, I was praying the chapel as well. Then, Iris suddenly disappeared before my eyes. There were also several people besides me who saw it.” (Vendor)
It matched with what Eris had said. The problem, was after that.
“Did anyone take actions different than normal after Iris-sama disappeared?” (Akane)
“Actions different that normal? Umm, that’s right, if anything, I guess Priest-sama. Iris-sama’s escort came to inform Priest-sama in a hurry, but he snickered the moment he came to the place Iris-sama disappeared from. It was only for a moment, but it was strange, why did he laugh? Please don’t tell this to anyone, okay?” (Vendor)
He snickered, huh? I didn’t know whether he aware of it or it was unconsciously, but that priest was definitely being manipulated. Let’s go meet him once.
“Thank you very much, Obsama. I’ll also go meet with Priest-sama once and ask about the situation. I won’t say Obsama’s thing, so please don’t worry.” (Akane)
A few situations where Iris disappeared were seen. Let’s go to the cathedral.
This place was the cathedral, huh? It was an earth-shatteringly elegant building. It was similar to things built in Europe. I wonder if the chapel that ordinary people could enter was here. When I went it, there were pictures drawn on the surroundings walls, and a large statue of the goddess Sphere? on the center altar. Uwa~, what a beautiful person. I wonder, was this the goddess Sphere? The place Iris disappeared from was the altar directly below that statue, huh. Hmm, as expected, I guess there weren’t any traces.
“Oh my, this is a pretty miss. Can I do something for you in the chapel?” (???)
Ah, this person was the priest? A male in his 60’s, and his mouth and chin beard really suited him. I guess he was a gentle-mannered person.
“It’s nice to meet you, Priest-sama, I’m called Sasha. I arrived in this town today, but I heard Iris-sama was missing, so I wanted to come to ask about the story.” (Akane)
This person, there was no mistake. He was being manipulated by the evil tribe. Strange lines were connected to him on top of his head. It could hardly be seen by normal people. The priest himself was a human being, but his complexion was unusally pale and didn’t have ambition. I knew he was also tired from searching for Iris, but he had no life. Probably, he had been receiving the evil tribe’s brainwashing for a long time.
A black art to brainwash the opponent existed. The name was『Brainwash』. However, this black art didn’t pass on people with strong resistance. For Finn, the resistance was probably dropped by Sophia Allenthal’s love being taking advantage of and used, and then『Brainwash』was used.
“My goodness, thank you so much. Currently, the Chivalric Order and adventurers are earnestly searching, but unfortunately, we haven’t found anything like clues.” (???->Priest)
“Priest-sama, you’re face doesn’t look too good, but are you all right?” (Akane)
“I’m all right somehow. Recently, I’ve been having nightmares, and I haven’t slept all that much.” (Priest)
I see, no matter if he was a priest and his evil tribe resistance was high, if『Brainwash』was applied little by little every day, the resistance would weaken as well.
“If you don’t mind, may I chant recovery magic? I can handle holy magic.” (Akane)
“Haha, I’ll let you attend to me. My body is pretty strong, so please.” (Priest)
All right, I got permission. First, I must sever this line. We moved to the priest’s room, and I got him to lay down. In the space where his eyes were closed, I cut the line with my hand clad in magical power, and while grabbing that line and using the skill『Concealment』magically, I compressed the holy magic『Holy Bolt』so that it couldn’t be seen and shot it into it.『Holy Bolt』was thunder which held the holy attribute. If I used it normally, then this building would be completely destroyed, I think. With this, one evil tribe was subjugated. If that was true, then I’d like to follow the severed line, but my priority was human life.
“Then, I’ll chant recovery magic, okay?『Max Heal』” (Akane)
The priest’s body shone, and both his physical strength and mind recovered completely.
“This is…Max Heal! I know it, I know it. All my strength is recovering. Something like this----that there are users other than Saint-sama is------Sash---thank you.” (Priest)
Huh? His tone was different some time ago, but his mind had recovered, so this was the original Priest-sama, I guess. Even his expression had changed from a gentle one to a dignified one. He changed this much!
Well, whatever. I was able to acquire Priest-sama’s trust with this.
Let’s advance the story.
Translator's Notes
¹ - I’ve neglected to mention this until now, but she means Master as in the teacher-kind of way, rather than the owner-kind of way. (Shishō instead of Goshujin-sama) ▲
² - Not literally, but she’s implying that she’ll use the ‘take a break’ to its fullest and ‘spoil’ herself with a rest. Thus, behaving like a spoiled child. ▲
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-Thy Unsus