Chapter 243: Voice and Soft Soft Softphone
After putting away the diary and getting the civil servants ready, Cynthia arrived.
Excuse me.”
She enters the room with a polite gesture. At a quick glance, she looks like she is in good physical condition.
Today Cynthia is wearing a nun's habit. The actual “I'm not sure what to do with it,” He said, “But I'm sure I'll be able to find a way to make it work for me.
The first time since King's Landing,” He said. How are you doing?
I am deeply grateful to you, Mr. Wilk, for your consideration. I have been able to live a peaceful life.
Cynthia has been interrogated by our civilian officials for the last few days.
Is Princess Fanny not here?
She It's just me today.
I and Fanny have already received lectures from Cynthia several times on the Zethusian High Priesthood. So she probably thinks she's been invited to the castle as a tutor this time as well. She was holding a thick scripture in a pose as if she was holding a baby.
However, since Fanny and I are not members of the Holy High Society and have not completed the rite of passage to become members , what we are receiving is only a “Lecture. It's just a professor of knowledge.
It is not something that I can talk about openly, but even if this were to leak out, I could just say something like, “I needed to know about the Holy High Society of Zethus, the enemy of the nobility. In fact, that reason is not a lie.
It's been a long time since I've had this time. I did not have the opportunity in King's Landing.”
Cynthia was taken to the royal capital, but as expected, she was not allowed to do anything in the Levios territory, which is the headquarters of the anti-priests.
Basically, aristocratic families emphasize the traditional education of their children, so it is hard for other families to complain no matter who they use as tutors. A poke at them might lead to a serious problem of interference in their internal affairs.
However, having a low-ranking priestess of the Zethusian High Priesthood lecture in the garden of Levios would be a disaster and would arouse distrust. She was only brought along as a diplomatic card.
I guess so. I've completely forgotten how far we got last time.
As I said this, Cynthia quietly turned the pages of the scripture and put it on the desk, as if looking back on past lectures.
She leaned forward, which accentuated her large breasts her.I could almost hear an audible “Ssshhhhh!
I'm going to start with a quick review,” He said quietly, “And then we'll go back to the beginning.
The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you're going to be doing.
'No, I didn't call you here today for a lecture.
'Eh……'
The most important thing to remember is that the best way to get the most out of your money is to make sure that you are getting the most out of your money.
I'm sorry, is that so?”
The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have a good understanding of what you're doing. I will not punish you if you say you don't know what you don't know.
There were two reasons why I did not call Fannie tonight, and this was one of them.
That's why. I want to talk to you about the magic used in the attack on King's Landing.
According to the holy priestess Lorna, the magic that turned the earth into filth was called “Unholy feathers. Unfortunately, no one else had any information. For the nobles, it was a magic that was unknown.
I have been told by the civil governor that Cynthia has some knowledge of this magic.
Of course, I have read the report, so I already know the gist of it.
'Yes, sir. From the magical effects you mentioned, it seems that this magic is similar to, imitates, or is identical to the magic of impure karma. The magic that indicates impure work is also called impure feather among priests, and as far As I know, there are records of it being used several times in the past.
Cynthia opened the scripture and pointed to a description.
Cynthia opened the scripture and pointed to one of the references.The stubborn people of Okobo resisted.I have given him seven nights of impurity in his land.The karma-bearing people quickly admitted their error.I have granted forgiveness to his land. .
When Zeth began his project to unify the Vermana region, one of the means of attack he unleashed on his opponents he was the work of impurity, he said.
Zeth, the founder of the Velmana region, inflicted impurities several times in his conquest of Velmana. Once in the defeat of Okobo, and the next at …….”
Cynthia pointed to the next chapter as if she had memorized the position of the page.
The descriptions of “……” Were all vague, such as “Impurity,” “Karma,” And so on. Does this really represent the defilement dispersal magic used in the attack?”
As Master Wilk seemed to think, it is not possible to discern just by unraveling the scriptures. In this case, it is important to compare it with the external scriptures.
The external scriptures are the books that Mr. Zeth left behind as his legacy.
For example, there are memoirs of the soldiers who participated in the conquest of Vermana. In the record, it says that the founder Zeth released “The art of the white feather that stains the earth,” And it describes in detail the power and effects I have determined that the characteristics of the magic released in King's Landing this time are very similar to this.
Even so, it was difficult for him to respond because the important external sources were not here.
The Quardenzes are an aristocratic family of priests, so there are plenty of scriptures to be found if you search the storehouse, but not so with the external scriptures. It is doubtful that minor books such as the memoirs of a soldier are kept here, let alone famous books such as the lectures of the first priest or the autobiography of the first pope. It is also possible that the original and a few copies of less important foreign books are only kept in the Holy City.
Recently, the civil servants have been frantically searching through the storehouse, but I think it is more likely that they will not find anything.
It may be surprisingly difficult to complete the exegesis……. I have a bit of a collection craving.
'Not a single detailed description in the pure scriptures?'
No, sir.
She is absolutely confident about the contents of the scriptures, she assures me once and for all.
She is absolutely confident about the contents of the scriptures, and she assures me categorically, “There is no way the Holy Bible says ……?
She said, “Yes, it does. The Holy Bible is a collection of the words of the spirit Zeth, as you know, Wilk-sama, so it doesn't say much about the activities of the church.
The pure scriptures are quite interesting to read because they are a compilation of not only Mr. Zeth's thoughts but also war stories, travelogues, and various other genres of stories. In comparison, the Holy Scriptures are just an endless series of sermons that are not very interesting at all.
In the first place, was there anyone other than Zeth who was capable of releasing the impure feather?
It is thought to have existed. However, there is only one record of an unholy deed being performed since the founder Zeth transformed himself into a spirit.
In short, it was rarely used after Zeth's death.
What was that one time?
The Apostasy Rebellion.
After the death of Mr. Zeth, there was a series of rebellions against the Holy High Priesthood in and around the Vermana region, as if they thought they could win if only the founder was gone. Many expeditions to various parts of the continent, quickly destroyed the rebels. The rebels' hometowns were then infested with impurities and turned into barren lands where not even grass or trees could grow.
That's relentless.
The works of impurity were applied to the lands of those who had committed the most serious crimes, and no forgiveness was ever granted. It was inevitable, but the general who was entrusted with the command felt a sense of bitterness at having unleashed the impurity. '
The Holy Army is the sword of the Holy High Society of Zethus, but it is also the shield that protects the land from demonic beasts. .
I don't doubt that feeling, but how could you know what was in the general's heart?”
There is evidence that he consulted with St. Cattleyaak, the first priestess …… Of the time, about his distress.
The journal of the holy miko kept in Lorna's parents' house says that the general often visited the miko under the title of “Consultation for problems”. In modern earthly terms, it would be like a record of visits to a counseling center.
What he talked about and what conclusions he reached is beyond the scope of a mere believer like myself. However, I have been unable to find any record of the Holy Army inflicting any punishments for impure deeds after that time.
As far as I know,” Cynthia added.
…… So the tradition has been lost in the long history of the Holy Army?
It would seem so,” Cynthia adds at last. It is possible that this is the case, since the magic of impurity has not been handed down in the Holy City today.
Magic is a technology that is easily lost if there is no demand for it. The use of magic that only scatters dirt is too narrow, and if you were to prioritize the inheritance of magic, it would likely be quite low. Other useful magic that should be passed on.
…… But the unholy feathers were released.”
The reality is that it was used in the attack, so it must have either been secretly inherited or deliberately redeveloped. Either way, they seem to have rotten roots.
You say it has not been transmitted to the present Holy City, but how long can you confirm the succession?
'It's not my area of expertise.
Cynthia's major is Zesuism and she is not an expert on magic. It would be pointless to force an answer and get uncertain information.
It's a shame,” She said. I wouldn't mind if it wasn't public record.
Cynthia was still unable to come up with anything, and she only looked apologetic, though she was afraid to say so.
The most important thing to remember is that when she is in a pose where she is shrinking down, her large breasts are emphasized and are visible even if you don't want to see them.
I really don't care what it is, …… Whether it's uncertain lore or old tales.”
When I gave up and said that last, Cynthia, who had been keeping her face down, looked at me.
'…… Well, there is a widely known folktale in the Holy City in which an impure karma …… Appears.'
I glanced at the civil servant and he moved his head as if to insist that he didn't know.
I'm curious. What's the story?”
A story titled “The Footsteps of the Fallen Demon,” He said.
The Fallen Demon?
A monster from the Holy City.It is said that those who rebel against humanity and step onto the path of evil will change their form into a fallen demon.
It is said to be a standard character in horror stories in the Holy City. I don't know what they are, but they are evil and terrifying.
There are several different types of stories told by different narrators,…… But for this one, I'll tell you what my mother told me.”
I respond by nodding.
She closed the scriptures and began to recount the story.
Once upon a time, in a certain place, a boy was born who received a great blessing from the spirits.
Cynthia's story was gentle, like a kindergarten teacher reading a storyboard.
The boy was taken into the custody of the priest and began to live in the church.
One day, the boy received a request from the priest. One day, the priest asked him to go on an errand to the next town over the forest.
The boy was delighted to be going away for the first time in a long time.The priest had told him to be back by nightfall, but the boy forgot his instructions and spent the rest of the day playing in the neighboring town.When he came to, it was already dusk.
The boy forgot what he had been told and was playing around in the next town when he realized that it was already dusk.
The forest was deep, and it was said that one should never enter the forest after dark.
“As he walked through the forest, he lost his bearings and became lost.
While he was wandering, the sun was setting and darkness was falling all around him. The boy finally lost his bearings and began to cry on the spot.
He began to cry on the spot. “I don't know which way to go, someone tell me the way………” Such thoughts may have attracted something.
“Za, za, za, za,…… From beyond the darkness came the sound of something.
'That must be the sound of someone walking, and if I follow that sound, I must be able to get back on the right path.
To the boy, the sound sounded like the voice of the Holy Spirit. The boy was no longer afraid of the dark forest and the thickly vegetated ground, which had frightened him so much. Relying on the sound of someone else's footsteps, trusting in the sound of someone else's footsteps.
Suddenly, an open space appeared in the forest.In the moonlight, there is a figure.The boy rushes toward the owner of the footsteps as if to ask for help.But it was not a person at all.
There the boy met a terrible being, a …… Fallen demon, whom the boy was afraid to even speak of. What the boy was hearing, what he was chasing, were the footsteps of the demon.
The demon looked at the boy and laughed.
The boy was so afraid that he couldn't afford to worry about the road anymore. The boy simply ran away, moving his legs as fast as he could. Fortunately, the demon did not pursue him and he was able to leave the forest.
…… But that was only the beginning. After that event, the boy gradually changed. He began to disregard the priest's teachings, became obsessed with evil thoughts, and refused to relate to people. At them, just like the fallen demons he had seen in the forest.
When the priest saw the change in the boy, he took him to the church.The boy suddenly came to his senses.The priest asked him what had happened.What happened to him and why is he so disturbed?
The boy replied with tears in his eyes. The boy replied with tears in his eyes, “I can't …… Get rid of the sound. The sound of the footsteps of the fallen demon that I heard in the forest that day still echoes in my head.
The priest did everything in his power to save the boy's heart, but it was too late.The people around him said that they saw the boy becoming desolate, as if he was possessed by something.The boy was lured that day by the fallen demon and went down the path of evil. And he lost forever the path of the man he was meant to walk.
The boy eventually fell in love with the forbidden arts. The boy's power, filled with curses, turned the rivers into poison and the earth into filth. People called him the Demon King and feared his power. Declared the boy excommunicated and ordered the Holy Army to take him down.
After a fierce battle, the boy was defeated and peace returned to the Holy City. However, a famine followed, and many people died. The curse of the Demon King remained on the land for many years.
Cynthia finished her story her.
It was a bad ending that could hardly be called “Happily ever after,” But it seemed to be the end of the story. Well, this is what you might expect from an old tale or a fairy tale.
The boy's power sounds like an unholy feather.
Yes, it's only a fairy tale.
You said there are several different kinds of stories. Are there stories where the boy is saved?”
There are several patterns to the story, Cynthia said. If that is the case, I think there could be a route where the boy is saved through the efforts of the priest.
But Cynthia shook her head.
'I am not aware of any. In all the stories, I thought it was common …… That the boy who despised the teachings of the Church would be excommunicated and defeated by the Holy Army. I have also heard stories where the boy never met the Fallen One.”
In the case of that pattern, it is said that the boy is proud of his own intelligence and is led by the lure of the fallen demons that he hears from within his heart and falls into the path of demons.
How did you feel when you heard the boy's story, ……Wilk-sama?”
I answered Cynthia's question by saying what I thought.
I can't say for certain, but I think the people of the Holy City are obedient to the priests. The purpose of this fairy tale is to imprint that there are bad things that happen if you don't listen to the priest and that it is wrong to disobey the priest's teachings. The fact that this is widely accepted suggests that the priests have gotten to the root of the people's hearts and minds.”
……I think that's a noble way for a politician to grasp it.”
I know that this was an opinion that did not fit with what Cynthia wanted to argue.
I'm the next head of the Quardenze family. I am the next head of the Quardenze family, so I always have to think as a politician. For your information, how does Cynthia see this fairy tale?
When I asked her this question, she took a deep breath. Then she looked at me with a sincere expression and opened her mouth.
The important part of this story …… Is that you should not just go in the direction of the sound in the darkness.
Go on,……”
'If one lives long enough, one may wander into a deep forest where light does not reach. We need to be very careful when we do so. If you easily give up your direction to something, it will lead you to a big mistake.
Then she gently put one hand over her ear her.
We must be careful.We must be careful, “She said, gently placing one hand over her ear,” Whether the sound we hear is the voice of the Holy Spirit or the footsteps of a fallen demon…….
If we interpret the deep forest as referring to the world in which the prestige of the Zesu Church has disappeared, …… The voice of the Holy Spirit is the teaching of priests and the soft footsteps of fallen demons are the independent spirit of aristocrats. The main ancestors who lost sight of the direction they should go in the turbulent world are going astray as they are guided by the order of independence of the nobility. Is this indeed a slightly perverse interpretation?
I think that's what Lorna said, too.
'Hmph,…… Then I guess that means I'm already on the path of witchcraft.
I'm not relying on the teachings of the Holy High Society of Zethus. The same goes for the Quardenze family. If I were an angry aristocrat, I would have lost my head.
No, no, that's not what ……! ……I apologize if I have offended you.
From the way she jumped down from her chair to give her explanation, it seems that she did not intend to be as sarcastic as I thought she might have been. I would do my best to pass on the right path.
Well, I guess Cynthia wanted to guide me to the “Right path,” But it was none of my business. I'm sure both of the sound owners would say that they are right, and that both the voice and the sound effects are the same in the end.
It was an interesting story, but not a particularly new discovery.
Except for the fairy tale, there was no other information beyond the report from the civil servant.
I continued to talk with Cynthia for a while after that, but it was nothing more than a reconfirmation of the report.
She said, “I'm sorry ……. I'm not very familiar with that side of things. ……”
I wanted to ask her more about magic and the Holy Army, but Cynthia had only a hair's breadth of knowledge at the level of common sense. Be prepared to pay for it.
The magical matters are mainly handled by my colleague, Priest Faith, ……. I heard that Mr. Wilk met with the holy priestess. Perhaps you may have seen her. She will be standing by.”
That big priestess?
The image of a priest with a nice ass that looks like it could use a good beating and attractive legs comes to my mind.
Big? It's true that Priest Faith is rather tall, but I'm not sure he's that distinctive.
Cynthia asks if I'm not mistaking her for a different priest, but I tell her that my perception of her is correct.
Cynthia asks if I'm mistaking her for a different priest, but I tell her I'm sure I'm right.
'He's very good at it. I have heard that he majored in magic at the University of Renai, and that he entered the school when he was nine years old. It is not every day that a student passes the exam at that age.
The University of René, an academic institution in the Holy City, does not have a specific age for admission, he says. As long as one has enough intelligence to study and a letter of introduction from a priest, he can take the entrance examination. The length of study is also not set.
He asked, “At what age do people usually enroll?”
The most common age is between 15 and 20 years old, since the …… Liberal arts exam is difficult to pass. However, I have the impression that they are slightly younger than that when it comes to magical studies.
It is said that in the study of magic, the importance is placed on the sense of magic, and if a person is judged to have talent, even if he or she is a bit stupid, he or she will be allowed to wear clogs.
I heard that Cynthia also has a college degree, but at what age did she pass?”
She was ………….13 years old.”
She seemed to have a hard time speaking as she answered. The most important thing to remember is that you should never be afraid to ask for help.
I was about the same age as I am now.
I think it will be easy for you to pass the Liberal Arts exam……”
I am not sure if he was flattered to deflect the topic of entrance age or if he really meant it. He was assured that the questions on the doctrines of the Zethusian faith might be difficult, but that he would be able to answer the other questions with ease.
'…… Was Priest Faith heavily used by Lord Lorna?
'As is usual with magical scholars, Priest Faith was also a man of great erudition. He was also a very knowledgeable man. He was a great help to the priestess in this regard.
Magic is a skill that is transmitted from one person to another, and to study it, it is necessary to interact with a diverse group of people. From high-ranking priests to low-ranking priests, from university officials regardless of major, from the Holy Army to civilian wizards. As a result, magical scholars tend to have a wide range of knowledge. Unless they are very gifted, those with good communication skills tend to be the best magical scholars.
I see. He seems to be an exceptional person.
If he has the ability as well as the value of his body his alone, there is nothing more to say.The most important thing to remember is that you should not be afraid to ask for help.It's probably impossible, though.
That may be why she gave me Cynthia as a gift without any second thoughts.
Speaking of which, you've heard the story, right?”
I signal to the civilian officials and receive a bundle of papers and place them on the desk.
These are the minutes of the meeting of the next head of the royal family. The text was prepared by the Quardenze side and only the signatures were on it. Naturally, there is no need to show the entire minutes, so they have been made unreadable by placing sticky notes between them and the rest of the document.
When I told Cynthia to check the signature, she looked at it with devouring eyes.
I told her to check the signature, which she did, and she looked at it with a penetrating gaze: “I am certain that …… Is signed by the Holy Miko-sama.
From now on, Cynthia will be in my custody both in name and in reality.
When I said this, Cynthia fell on her face and clasped her hands together in front of her ample breasts.
The first time I showed her the letter was the first time I had told her about it lightly in advance. I wonder if he was shocked by the contents of the letter, which completely severed his ties with the Zethusian High Priesthood, or rather with Lorna .
I am very honored …… To receive such a trust from the Holy Shaman………….”
Such does not seem to be the case.
Cynthia's voice her was trembling and she was overcome with emotion.At this rate, she might start worshiping at the signing.I'm a little uncomfortable with this, to be honest.
I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say this: “…Well, you know what? I'm sure I'll be hearing from you from time to time, as I always have.”
She breathes hard.The fists were tightly clenched and pressed hard against her thighs.It was as if she was subconsciously restraining her legs as she tried to stand up.
I'll take care of it. I'll leave it to you.
Cynthia is not a bad …… Girl. The fanaticism that she sometimes shows is a little creepy, but that's all. I don't feel the creepiness that Lorna has.
Looking back on her past behavior, I can appreciate that she is kind-hearted and serious at heart, friendly to everyone, and has a hardworking temperament in everything she does. I think she is the type of person who makes a better impression the longer you interact with her.
…… Oh, and please take care of him.”
Cynthia, a devout Zesuist Holy High Society member who has no ill will at all toward the person in question and acts with a good conscience,…… If I were Lorna, how would I use it?
I felt like I would have no use for it if I kept it on hand, and I felt like I should give it as a gift to someone else to try to make them feel better about themselves. ……And this time , I was on the receiving end of the gift.
What can I do for you?”
I asked curiously as I watched her face her in silence.
I had a lot on my mind, but Cynthia was now completely Quardenze's. I had to be careful, but I had to be careful not to give her any information. The only thing to watch out for is that she might run away with some information I have to be careful not to let my guard down in that area.
…… That ……”
However, the chances of that happening are not very high.
……Master Wilk?”
I've been doing some thinking.”
The most important thing to remember is that you should never be afraid to ask for help.
I'm not sure what to say.”
I couldn't help but let out a voice. The two impacts are like the muzzle of a deadly weapon. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good understanding of what you are doing and how to do it. Because I am a man, but because I am sure that even if I were a woman, I would have reacted in some way.
I'm sure even a woman would react in some way. …… Come to think of it, there was another reason I called Cynthia over this evening.
To cover up the voice that leaked out, I decided to keep talking.
I continued with the second reason why I did not invite Fanny.
