184 – EP.9 The Holy Son of Another World-5

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The meal ended more uncomfortable than I thought.

I thought it would be a spectacle like a monkey in a zoo, but I didn’t expect to see it so openly.

One nun walked back and forth in front of me, pretending to pass by casually.

Until the stew in the bowl was empty, it continued to remain out of sight.

“Whoa…”

After the meal, I am walking around with Father Allerio, who ate with me, to digest food.

To be precise, Father Allerio follows me around and introduces me to the place.

this place. So, the Solarium Church Headquarters is largely composed of three areas.

[Solarichia]

The district with the cathedral where I drew my sword and proved that I was a saint.

In addition to the cathedral, the Pope’s office and the accommodations of the bishops are said to be provided here.

It is also the most important place in the headquarters of the church.

[Solarumea]

Headquarters of the Holy Knights.

The strongest forces of the Solarium Church live and train here.

[Solaqsi]

Headquarters of the Heretic Judge.

It is the smallest of the districts and is said to be located slightly off center.

Sister Maria, whom I have chosen, will also be at the convent in Solacucia.

The word is a convent, but with this type of building arrangement, it would be no different than a lodging.

“Today, the Pope has invited you to look around freely. You may go wherever the saint wants.”

“Um… Where would be good?”

“You can visit Solaricia, where the saint’s room is located, at any time, so why don’t you go to Solarumea or Solarucucia?”

Come to think of it, there is one thing I want to check.

“Father Allerio. You said that there is a paladin training center in Solarumea, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. To be precise, he is responsible for the final training of apprentice knights who have successfully completed the training at the training center deployed in each precinct.”

“Then, I’d like to go there once. I’m curious about what kind of training the swords of God go through.”

When I smiled, Father Allerio made a slightly surprised expression.

***

I don’t know if Father Allerio told me in advance, but when I entered Solarumea, it was not uncommon to see paladins with disciplined arms passing the road in moderation.

Their white armor was so polished that it glistened in the sunlight.

“Everyone seems to be good at taking care of their equipment.”

I hope you didn’t do that because of me coming.

As I approached the training center along the road, I heard a familiar sound.

The sound of various weapons intertwining, which I had heard tirelessly even in the previous dimension.

In the wide open space, knights stood in line with each other.

“synthesis!”

“synthesis!”

“synthesis!”

The sound of shouting became one, reverberating the dusty clearing.

“I think you can take a look here.”

Stand in a well-shaded place and watch the training.

There is something I want to check.

“one!”

At the instructor’s cry, the apprentice knights brandish their swords.

Maybe he’s not used to the knife yet, and there’s a lot of awkwardness in its shape.

“one!”

Poor posture of center of gravity.

Rather than wielding a sword, the form of being swung by a sword.

they come into sight

After all, this is knowledge.

It’s because the memories I learned from Master didn’t disappear.

Close your eyes.

And quietly observe the inside.

none. no bet

Not filled, not empty.

It is impossible to fill.

“Is there no concept of a bet here?”

“Yes?”

“no.”

Well, no bets are more common.

After living with Master for a long time, I mistakenly thought that it was natural to have bets and skills.

If there were no bets, it would be impossible to strengthen the body with bets.

It would be impossible to deliver meaningful blows with such a body.

You can perform martial arts, but you can’t contain your energy, so your body will just move ridiculously.

“Now rest!”

When the set time had come, the instructor shouted and the apprentice knights lined up and moved somewhere.

It feels just like an army training camp.

“Father, can I go over there for a while?”

Before I could hear Allerio’s answer, I moved on.

You can check it now.

There was a little commotion at the training center during my visit.

The apprentice knights sat with their backs at a right angle, looking only at the front, while the instructor seemed to be quite nervous, and his body stiffened.

“It’s an honor to meet you. This is Andrea, the drill instructor!”

boom boom

A louder sound than the apprentice knights made earlier hit my ears.

“Yes, nice to meet you. Brother Andrea, I am here…”

“However, I understand that you are still with the Pope!”

oh my ears hurt

“Ah, I didn’t come to see the captain.”

Glance, look at his waist.

The sword is in the scabbard.

“Shall we take a short walk?”

I walked slowly towards the center of the clearing.

Allerio and Andrea followed me without knowing why.

Arriving at the center of the dusty clearing, I turned and looked at Andrea.

“Brother Andrea, I know it sounds strange, but don’t be alarmed.”

“all right.”

“Pull out your sword.”

“Yes?”

Andrea asks.

His right hand twitched.

“Don’t be afraid, pull out your sword.”

He looks hesitant, says it one more time.

“Yes? Yes… I understand.”

Perhaps he hadn’t grasped my intentions yet, he drew his sword.

Hmm… Certainly, compared to the apprentice knights, he has a better posture.

“Brother Andrea. Swing that sword.”

Andrea, who was facing me, turned to the left at my words.

“No, you have to look at me.”

“Saint?”

Father Allerio, who was behind him, was startled.

“Sir, saint. What do you mean by that?”

Andrea also opened her eyes wide and only turned her head to look at me.

I walked back in front of Andrea.

“Don’t worry. Swing your sword.”

“Ha, but stand, saint.”

Andrea’s hand holding the sword begins to tremble.

A creak could be heard from the armor he was wearing.

I looked him straight in the eyes and gave him a smirk.

“Believe me.”

Andrea’s eyes were still filled with surprise and amazement, but the initial hesitation seemed to have dissipated a little.

Andrea nodded resolutely, then raised her sword.

“Brother Andrea, what are you doing?”

“It’s okay, Brother Andrea. Swing your sword.”

I speak again to him who raises his sword high and cannot strike it down.

“Mi, I believe in you, saint!”

With a scream-like sound, Andrea struck down her sword.

And, I could see

The process of the sword slowly descending.

I took a step back.

It was just one step.

– Tang!

Andrea’s sword fell to the ground.

“Bah, did you just dodge?”

Andrea, who swung her sword, spoke first.

“Brother Andrea’s faith is really deep.”

tapped him on the shoulder.

It was difficult for me to hold back the corners of my mouth going up without even realizing it.

In fact, I feel so good that I even want to dance.

My prediction was correct.

What I learned did not go away.

It was a significant discovery.