I could barely hear the story about Eleanor. Behind the scenes I didn’t know about her.

I didn’t know exactly what kind of life she had lived, but I could see how it had changed. Her life was dramatic.

It’s not because he’s the main character, he’s the main character because he endured and overcame it.

At least I think so.

So what about Oz?

“Did you even show respect?”

“Yes?”

“Nope.”

[Erosion degree] reached 50% and was able to meet Oz.

The guy looked pretty tired. Like Eleanor of the past, she had a doll-like impression.

If he had even the slightest respect for himself compared to Eleanor’s present self.

It is understandable that she was the main character in ＜Broken Sky＞.

Not simply because the power he had was special, but because his will was special.

Maybe that’s why he didn’t want her to run aground.

“Did Noah say anything else?”

“What I said last time is over.”

“Didn’t you say a word about your companion?”

“A companion? No, she came all the way to the Holy See alone.”

“Yes… … ?”

The conversation, which had flowed like water, was cut off in an instant. There was a gap in the series of processes that I had previously understood.

In ＜Tenebris＞, it was said that now Eleanor is moving with the hero. But Lucia Domine said she had no companions.

If so, it means that the audience with the pope was conducted by Eleanor alone.

“Are you saying there weren’t any women who came to lift the curse?”

“Curse me… … . There are many who have been cursed. It seemed that your power could not be purified until the curse.”

Yes, [Those Who Challenge Divinity] contained only the power of healing, but no ability to purify.

“but… … . If the person you’re looking for is cursed enough to require a High Priest’s ability to heal, there’s no such person.”

“Does that make sense? It was a massive invasion anyway… … .”

“Because Arietta blocked it in advance except for low-level curses.”

Come to think of it, Arietta was continuously purifying the entire Vatican City during this battle.

Even with the geographical advantage, there is a reason she was exhausted.

In addition to the curse of Faid, which is her grasp, she was blocking all vicious curses.

Then, what happened to the curse of the warrior? who cleansed it?

No, the hero did not purify the curse.

And why? Why didn’t you purify the curse?

To prioritize Eleanor’s work? Then wouldn’t it be better to cure the curse and get out?

Couldn’t have afforded that?

“… … .”

“I don’t know what’s going on, but you look really distressed.”

“You are truly right. You must be really excited.”

“Are you going?”

“It seems like things have become more urgent.”

If the hero had not cleansed herself of the curse and was heading for ＜Chrysos＞, her life would be on the line.

No matter how quickly we return, the distance between the Vatican and ＜Chrysos＞ is too far.

Furthermore, ＜Chrysos＞ is not an easy place. Isn’t it a key point for ‘outside beings’ preparing for an invasion?

It is not a place where you can do anything just because one SSR grade character is added.

“I wonder if Arrieta… … .”

“no. That child is going to be busy from now on.”

“As expected. then… … .”

“There is a holy relic to cast a curse on. It is something that can be used once in 30 years.”

As if waiting, Lucia Domine opened the drawer of her office desk and took out a bluish-white cross.

Could that be the holy relic you just mentioned? You left it like that? There is a degree of lack of management.

“I will put this on debt.”

“It’s scary… … .”

If it was a holy relic that could only be used once every 30 years, how much would it be worth?

There is no doubt that the fact that it is a holy relic before its performance itself is an object with absurd value.

“It seems like I’m only in debt all over the fort… … .”

“It’s none of my business. Would you like to receive it? Would you like to receive it?”

“… … Personality real.”

Even though I know I can’t refuse, I do that. I hope Arietta doesn’t look like this damn old man.

“I’m glad you think the deal went through. Can I give you a blessing?”

“… … It’s a long time ago, so please do it.”

Snatch the relic from Lucia Domine’s hand and receive her blessing. Since he was forced to sell, he should be able to receive a blessing from the pope.

“Then let’s go.”

“Can you say hello to Arrieta?”

“I’m going to say something strange if I ask His Holiness to say my regards, so I’ll do it myself.”

“You have no faith.”

“Because I am an atheist.”

After that, he stops for a moment as he is about to leave the office, leaving Lucia Domine behind.

Political issues between countries are not my concern, but I couldn’t help but ask.

“How do you intend to present the matter?”

[King] Thanatos’ attack is not an ordinary thing.

Furthermore, isn’t the Vatican a country where priests, who can be said to be the natural enemies of the dead, are gathered?

The defense of such a country was breached.

It is natural that each country is paying attention to the Vatican.

If that happens, word will come out about [Myungwang]’s invasion route.

The Vatican could be in an awkward position depending on how it announces about the primordial angel now.

“You are curious about everything.”

“Because it is the country where Arietta is staying.”

“under! That’s not something that would come from the mouth of someone who said he would leave Arrieta and go see another woman. The successor of the King of Darkness.”

“… … The words hurt. His Holiness.”

There is no such thing as a village murder.

Is the Vatican trying to kill people with words like that because there is no capital punishment?

Before answering, Lucia Domine grabbed the pipe she had put down earlier and set it on fire.

My evaluation seems to have fallen vertically in an instant. Is it because of my mood?

Lucia Domine let out a long, shallow puff of smoke and said:

“We will also announce that the first angel was Thanatos.”

Even I, who don’t know much about politics, can understand it. It is quite risky to publicize this matter.

Not only can it be condemned internationally, but it is also a problem that can affect the faith itself.

“It will be a big hit.”

“Yes, of course it must be big.”

“Wouldn’t it be okay if I just covered that part well?”

one in a million

It’s really only that much of a probability, but this incident could collapse the Holy See itself.

“If that’s the case, it won’t be a problem.”

“then… … .”

“But if you pile on one lie after another, it will eventually get out of hand.”

Lucia Domine seemed annoyed, but at the same time declared with a serious expression.

In the Vatican, ＜Hedenia＞, which was founded on faith, deception is something that should never happen.

“Well, if you were the one who knew that, things wouldn’t have gone so twisted in the first place.”

“Stop losing. It hurts a lot.”

“It is said to be sick.”

It was such a painful sound to me, who had become this situation after piling up little lies during the meeting with Eleanor.

“Well, nothing to worry about. I’ll do well, so you go do what you have to do.”

After that, I was kicked out like an insect.

* * *

After the interview with Lucia Domine, he even conveyed his regards to Arrieta, saying that he had some work to do around the corner.

Lucia and I were following Eleanor and the hero.

“You can’t even use teleport, but you move too fast.”

Sitting at the inn table and checking the map, my mind wanders.

What the hell are you guys doing?

No matter how strong the warriors are, does it make sense to go this far without hesitation?

It shouldn’t be like this. Dangerous.

As for the hero Justitia, it was too forced a march for Eleanor.

There’s no way the two people involved didn’t know that… … .

“Are you impatient?”

If so, which one?

Eleanor obsessed with egotism?

Or is it Justitia, a warrior who cannot last long because of a curse?

Maybe it’s both.

“Prince of Oz. Look at this. There’s something quite interesting in today’s newspaper?”

“What, was there even a cat illustration? I won’t notice, so you can cut it and keep it or not.”

“… … Since this is a request, I want you to stop misunderstanding like that.”

what is the misunderstanding

It was just so good that he died.

Sorry but I have a lot to think about. As for the reason why the hero Justitia didn’t curse her, I can’t figure out her intentions, so I’m in a situation where my head hurts.

Moreover, it is unknown what kind of mind Eleanor is heading towards Chrysos now. No matter how much he originally planned to go to Chrysos, it was too radical.

Had it not been for the change of heart, I would have left at least one word.

“Because it is not!”

I was ignoring Lucia and continuing my thoughts, when she shouted and put down the newspaper in front of the table.

well, yes The joke was enough. If I do more than this, I’m really going to get angry, so I have to stop.

Yeah, I got an energy bar, so I’ll keep the deal. Cancer.

“Anyway, what the hell is that… … .”

While looking at the newspaper Lucia put down, he freezes as it is.

In the newspaper, it was written about ＜Hedenia＞, which was published about the primordial angel. If it was simply that, it wouldn’t have mattered because it was a known problem… … .

“Apostle of Dawn… … ?”

The newspapers described me like that. That, too, is an official statement from the Holy See.

The Vatican made me a tool to deal with the primordial angel’s problems.

To be precise, I made up the ability of my [those who challenge the divinity] with the power of an apostle of God who punished the wrong apostates by quoting a verse from the Bible.

“He said he wouldn’t lie… … ?”

Are you trying to fit?

“To be able to do something like this on your own is to protest later… … .”

While we were talking, the holy relic that I instinctively kept in my arms came to mind.

Is this… … !

Was it this!!

Did you repay the debt you said you were going to put in front of me this way!

This f*cking old man!

“Are you the follower of the King of Darkness and the Apostle of Dawn? I’m just envious of having so many names. The Prince of Oz.”

When I slightly rolled my eyes and looked at Lucia’s face, she was smiling with delight.

Soon, she gave me an alluring smile and hinted at me.

“How are you feeling?”

“… … Yeah, not a good feeling.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha! Isn’t that an answer that makes you feel good just by hearing it?”

She started giggling as if she had a second grade disease.

This child is getting more and more expressive of emotions.

Where the hell did Lucia, a loyal soldier who mingled everywhere with her emotions killed?

“Are you trying to have a dark history confrontation with me now?”

“If you want destruction!”

“… … .”

“… … .”

eyes cross

A list of weaknesses that each other holds from each other flows implicitly.

This doesn’t work. If we continue like this, we will all be destroyed.

“What do you want?”

“From now on, don’t even mention the topic of cats.”

“yes… … .”

Except for that topic, I would lose a master key that could bother Lucia, but I can’t help it.

“I accept that pact.”

“Yeah, well thought out. The Prince of Oz.”

The negotiations with her, which could have been short if short and long if long, had finally come to an end.

* * *

Justitia and Eleanor were lying on the bed of the inn.

Eleanor was already exhausted and fell asleep, but Justitia, who was stronger than her, was different.

She was looking down at her hands with blurry eyes.

A curse obtained by defeating the Demon King.

No, to be precise, it was the curse of insomnia received from [Black Dragon] Nyx.

“I can’t sleep… … .”

Nyx didn’t get involved at all in her fight with the demon king.

Had she been involved in the first place, there was no chance that Justitia would win.

She never lays hands on the fight between the hero and the demon king.

Because that was the rule set by her and the first demon king.

But even that would be different if the demon king died.

She couldn’t tolerate the existence of Justitia, who could kill the demon king any number of times. Even if it wasn’t Justitia, she probably didn’t want to leave that possibility.

“Sister Justitia… … ?”

“If you don’t go to bed early, you won’t grow taller. Princess Eleanor. If you want to move quickly in the future, you have to rest enough when you can.”

“What about your sister?”

“I’m still hungry, so I’m going to go to the kitchen to frost later. If you’re sleeping, I’ll bring Princess Eleanor’s share.”

“I’m begging you, so pay me.”

“Then, like a thief, I will secretly exchange money and food for you. So sleep.”

“… … I think it will be fun.”

Justitia stroked the drowsy Eleanor’s head and waited for her to fall asleep.

Justitia can’t sleep.

I fell under such a curse.

It may not seem like a big deal, but the curse was eating away Justitia’s physical strength and spirit in real time.

“hahahaha… … If there was someone who would do this curse for me, I would fall in love right away.”

At this rate, I might go crazy.

So, if possible, I wanted to help Eleanor with what she wanted.

‘Even the absurd light I saw at the Vatican couldn’t remove my curse.’

Justitia remembered the blue light she could see from afar that day. It is the light that healed even Eleanor, who was wounded and collapsed, in an instant.

But even that light couldn’t cleanse her curse.

‘If it’s a curse that can’t be resolved with that much power, there’s probably no one who can do it.’

The curse that was eating away at her was revealing even through that thought.

Justitia didn’t even realize that it was magic, not magic.

I didn’t even suspect it.

It was said that she was not well versed in magic and magic, but it was said that her mind was concentrated to that extent.

‘Soon you won’t be able to sleep, you might go crazy or, conversely, fall into an eternal sleep. therefore… … .’

The last lingering problem must be resolved.

Eleanor told Justitia that she was imitating Decentra.

He said it with his head bowed as if it were his own fault.

“Eleanor, you are not imitating us.”

But it’s different.

Justitia looked down at the sleeping Eleanor again.

Blue-silver hair that is the symbol of the Chrysos royal family.

“We are just alike.”

However, her eyes are dark blue, similar to her sapphire.

If not up to the [Understander’s Key], similar cutting power.

“We are actually a family.”

She didn’t imitate it, she just regained her original form.

Because she, too, was actually inheriting the lineage of Heros.