16

Unlike other demonic swords, El Tesoicb, the demonic sword of light, had an ego.

After the demons and dragons disappeared, they disappeared for a while, then appeared as humans.

After that, he settled in the kingdom of Allain, and after proving his skills, he became a white apostle and a cardinal of the Holy Church of Kinesien.

‘I can’t know until I reveal my identity.’

After leaving the Kinesien Holy Church, Enrite always stuck by the main character’s side.

I felt the possibility of handling the magic sword of light in the main character, so I tried to keep an eye on it.

In the end, the protagonist proved his qualifications, and Enrite acknowledged the fact and revealed his identity.

‘If I pretend to know now, I’ll only get suspicious.’

Shion turns his gaze away, obsessed with tension, albeit vaguely.

Enrite was radiating magic while staring at the bowl.

There was little emotion on her face, but the beauty of her appearance was recognizable.

‘As expected, I have a similar feeling to Hanette. Is it because she’s a heroine?’

From the moment Shion saw Enrite, he sensed the atmosphere.

I can’t express it in words, but it’s a feeling that attracts people.

It was like seeing another harness, but I wondered if there was a fundamental difference.

‘It looks like the hanet will burst out any moment, but the white apostle feels like it’s being sucked in.’

The senses Xion felt were abstract yet clear.

Maybe Hanette and Enrite have something transcendent.

It could reveal its true face at any time, but it seemed as if it was secretly trying to leave traces behind.

‘It’s only now that I realize that I’m an extra.’

For the first time since coming to this world, Shion became aware of a sense of alienation.

The opponent was a heroine and a strong person, and a person with as much importance as the main character.

A mere extra, he was not something he could do anything about.

If Hannett gets stronger, wouldn’t it have a similar atmosphere?

‘… This makes me want more acid rain.’

Shion accepted the fact that he was an extra early on.

However, that was because Shion Reggieard was an extra, and there was no reason why he had to adapt himself to that role.

That’s why, even if it’s a bit reckless, he tried to establish his own base and territory while acquiring acid rain.

‘Even if I can’t become the main character, I have no intention of becoming an extra.’

When living in modern society, it was impossible to escape from being an extra.

I always suffered losses, and as time passed, my body and mind were ruined.

Eventually, when he was buried in human malice, he began to obsess about the reason he was born and the value of life.

Otherwise, I couldn’t bear the weight of a mediocre life.

‘I’m going to find my own life.’

I never thought of becoming a main character in the first place.

Only when there is a main character can this world reach a certain ending.

He just followed the flow and tried to be greedy even if it was small.

‘It’s a bit regretful to break up with Hanet, but…’

Shion is startled for a moment and frowns.

Harnette was the one who was about to leave, and at best they quarreled from time to time and played trivial jokes.

But why did he suddenly think of Hanette?

‘Have you ever heard of affection?’

Shion laughs and comes to his senses belatedly.

Harnette was a fleeting connection and a person to be with the main character.

There was no place left for him to enter.

‘I can’t have something like that…’

“… You seem to be a bit different from other nobles.”

“What do you mean different?”

“You talk little.”

Enrite takes her eyes off the bowl and meets Shion’s gaze.

Usually, the nobles who asked themselves to make holy water were constantly talking and distracted.

Perhaps he was trying to show off himself or play a shallow trick to get closer to him.

However, after entering this room, Shion didn’t say anything other than greetings and answers, so I couldn’t help but be curious.

“I can’t interrupt you while you’re working.”

“Do you really think so?”

“Hmm… the process of manufacturing holy water is a bit strange.”

“…”

Enrite was puzzled, but immediately shut her mouth.

He was showing a different look from the aristocrats he had always seen.

Why would a person in his right mind try to buy holy water?

“Even if you drink holy water, it may not have any special effect.”

“It is unavoidable. Haven’t you already paid the price?”

“If I manufacture holy water, it costs more money than other cardinals. But that does not make the efficacy of the holy water any better.”

“Still, I need holy water made by Cardinal Selena.”

“… can you tell me the real reason?”

Enrite instinctively recognized that the reason Shion said was false.

If anyone in their right mind would buy holy water, which is of little use, there must be a reason for it.

Above all, I could not help but be sure because I could feel the determined will in Shion’s eyes and voice.

“I must have holy water for my future. Can’t we do this?”

“What kind of future do you see?”

“I see a future where I don’t hurt anyone and I don’t get hurt.”

It was an ambiguous but benign answer.

You could simply say that you wish for peace and rest, but you dared to refer to yourself and someone else.

Perhaps a person named Zion Reggieard already knows about rest in true peace.

“… I’ll give you my money back.”

“Yes? Then what happens to the holy water?”

“I will also give you holy water.”

“…?”

Shion shows a stiff expression as he is momentarily at a loss for words.

Enrite takes her hands off the bowl and gently folds it over her legs.

The water in the bowl had a calm golden color.

“Perfect peace does not exist. There is only peace for the part.”

“Um…someone has to make a sacrifice?”

“you’re right. Sacrifices must be made to achieve peace. So I can’t be perfect.”

Enrite twists her eyes as she recalls countless memories.

Those who used El Tesoicb always made sacrifices and withered away.

There must have been various reasons, but at the root of it was the will to protect something precious.

He felt sorry for them watching them, and also considered them foolish.

“How can people be perfect?”

“Did you say you wouldn’t hurt me even though you knew that?”

“I am not perfect, so I try to be perfect. Even if you can’t be perfect, isn’t it worth it just for the effort you put in?”

“…”

Enrite lowered her eyes, realizing the lingering feelings she had stored in her heart.

They always sacrificed, but spared no effort.

They may fail, but no one gave up along the way.

Maybe that’s why I can’t forget them.

‘I can see them from this human.’

Enrite vaguely recalls the emotions she felt as a sword.

It seemed that something fatal was flowing from the human named Shion Reggierd.

I didn’t have the qualities like them, but one day I will wake up to my potential and face myself again.

“I feel like I met someone precious after a long time. Thank you for your kind words.”

“I am honored to see that the apostle in white looks good on me.”

Shion was puzzled but answered humbly.

I couldn’t understand why Enrite was showing a favorable attitude.

I just expressed what I usually thought in words.

‘I don’t know what’s good… but it’s beneficial.’

Besides holy water, there was one more thing to buy.

In order to buy the item, it was necessary to receive a bid at the auction house, so there was no choice but to spend a lot of money.

If I could get the money I spent on the holy water back, I wouldn’t be able to afford it.

‘Then, since I’m here, shall we buy a present?’

There was only one reason why Fried gave him money.

However, the situation was unfavorable, so he had been avoiding that intention.

Now that I can afford it, I wonder if I can follow his will a little bit.

‘Shouldn’t it be obvious if I buy something expensive?’

* * *

The residence of the Duke of Adelaira, Zion’s room.

Shion set down two boxes on the table.

As promised, Enrite gave Shion the holy water he made himself and all the money for it.

‘I don’t think he’ll like it very much.’

Shion looks down at the box of presents, lost in thought.

For Hannette, drinking and gambling were just means of use, and she didn’t even have any special hobbies.

In the original content, he showed a lot of interest in magic, and was only immersed in learning and applying magic while following the main character.

‘I’d like to buy you a book about magical powers or magic, but…’

It wasn’t a very good way.

Robens and Yenid strictly forbade Hanette from learning magic.

If I gave a book related to him as a gift, it could be taken away, or Hanette could be aware of her surroundings and not accept it.

‘But I can’t buy you clothes or perfume.’

Hanette always tried to deviate, befitting the name of a foolish young lady.

If there were items that other noble ladies preferred, they would never go near them.

Because I didn’t want to be the same as them by wearing clothes, cosmetics, and jewelry.

I just dictated what Yenid told me to do and decorated it appropriately.

‘Let’s commit and think about it.’

Shion quickly headed to the next room.

Then he knocked on the door and slowly opened it.

“Are you back? what else is that?”

“It’s a present for my sister.”

“… suddenly?”

“You can think of it as a bribe.”

“Huh! It’s a bribe. It’s not even funny.”

Harnette laughs blatantly, but shows some interest.

It wasn’t a gift I wanted to give.

Shion, like himself, was receiving pocket money, and he would have his own place to spend it.

Perhaps the Marquis of Regiard or Shion’s brother gave the money separately, conscious of himself.

“That’s what it says. It’s true that I bought it to give to my sister.”

“You know what I like?”

“Because I don’t know, I thought about it a lot.”

“Ahahahaha! Why didn’t you ask if you didn’t know?”

“Then no fun. I am most excited about gifts before I open them.”

“What if I don’t get it?”

“yes? Then take it back.”

Shion turned his back without hesitation.

Then I heard something fall and my body was pulled.

Hannette was holding onto her wrist at some point.

“Hey! If you agreed to give it to me, you should give it to me!”

“You say you won’t?”

“You’re assuming you don’t get it!”

“Did you pick me up? I feel bad for this…”

“Don’t be mean and give it to me quickly.”

“Your sister started first?”

“Who would give a present for no reason?”

“Could there be a reason?”

“You spend money on me? Do you think that makes sense?”

“… there’s nothing that can’t be done.”

Shion bursts into laughter and reluctantly gives away the box.

Then, Hannette quickly takes the box and hugs her tightly.

‘Are you too affectionate? Why do you keep laughing?’