Episode 30. It’s finally here.

Maris Academy, an international educational institution.

Heide’s visit there was accepted as news that could not be overlooked by those who originally resided there.

They are the largest denomination on this continent, and the benefits they gain from them will be beyond imagination.

Of course, as the person in charge of leading Maris, it would be extremely welcome for them to have a base here.

“Yes, the contract is signed with this.”

Mariel Aries, the director of Maris Academy, who filled out the documents in the reception room, filled out the documents in her hand and handed them over to the person sitting across from her.

To the woman in the black veil, wearing the traditional attire of Heide.

“As of today, Heide, as a public figure of Mariel Aries, will establish a temple in the school district of Maris and declare that evangelism has been permitted starting from him. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact the relevant department.”

“Thank you for your concern. May Heide bless you…….”

The saintess of Heide bowed her head politely after examining the contents of the document.

In her modest and quiet voice, the dignity of a person in charge of her church could be felt, but even so, Mariel could not easily hide her guilt towards the person in front of her.

If I hadn’t done something wrong, I might not have been able to take this place.

“This is what I say after completing all the procedures… …. We are also very sorry. Criminals avoiding the eyes of the gate and leaving them to thrive in this area.”

“No, it’s fine. Rather, we apologize for not being able to deal with it properly, and seeming to have brought in something disgraceful.”

“Thank you for being considerate, but this is also a matter of pride on the part of the academy. I think we should take responsibility for not handling it properly.”

I’m not just saying this out of politeness.

Maris is a place that goes beyond an educational institution and plays a role of diplomacy.

As people from countless countries, including empires, gather, there are cases where trivial problems that occur here lead to international affairs.

Criminals cross the border and try to commit trouble in such a yard. Wouldn’t it be strange not to pay attention?

“I’m going to squeeze as much as I can out of the wanted criminals I’ve captured. I don’t know who instigated it, but at least I’ll make sure to set an example, so I’ll do my best so that something like that doesn’t happen to Heide again.”

“…… Thank you for your attention.”

There are still many uncertainties, but this must also mean that their will is that strong.

If she is with people like her, she will surely be able to achieve Heide’s ideal.

It was not only the chairperson in front of me, but also the trust I had from seeing another teacher who brought me safely.

“Ah, come to think of it, I wanted to ask you a question. How was our Seine?”

And you’re not the only one who thinks that way.

The saintess heard the ensuing question and realized it instinctively.

“Are you talking about that person?”

“Well, I heard that after the raid, the knights entrusted the saintess to Seine……. That must mean that our Seine fell in love with you, right?”

Marielle smiles as she puts her chin on her chin.

There was a certainty on her face that I didn’t know why.

The certainty that the answer he wanted would come out of his own mouth.

“I think he was a very reliable person.”

“Whoops, isn’t it?”

Marielle nodded as if satisfied with the brief evaluation.

The smile on her face was unthinkable that the head of the school, who is the most powerful person in the school, could treat a single teacher.

Just as her self taught her that her feelings for her were not just for nothing.

***

“Thank you for your hard work, saintess.”

After a polite greeting, when I came out into the hallway, I saw a familiar face.

When she was revered as the black saint of Heide, she was Vincent who was also chosen as her guardian knight by his side.

“The followers are waiting.”

“Yes, let’s go right away.”

Those who keep and those who are kept.

That was the whole relationship that existed between her and him.

For one who has the mission of supporting the entire church, it would be too greedy to wish for more than that.

“…Vincent, what will I do next?”

“From now on, we will continue our activities centered on this city. However, since she has a position as a saintess, public appearances should be minimized, except for events.”

“It’s the same as before you came here.”

“Yes, the location has changed, but what I have been doing will not be different. As always, learning a lot.”

Her

Her learning was very familiar to her.

Although it’s not going to dig into just one in-depth, if you learn the concept, you’ll be able to accept it even for those who roam the world they don’t understand.

Yes, the work we do here does not change.

Like before I came here, I learned a lot.

Sometimes your faith is tested.

‘Really, is that enough?’

But why?

Unlike before I set foot here, there was a lump in my heart.

A feeling of frustration as if something had not been resolved.

The only time she realized what it was was when she saw the scene outside the window of the hallway she was walking through.

‘Student.’

The sight of students in school uniform entering the academy in a row.

They share joys and sorrows with each other, narrow the distance, share studies, and sometimes decide superiority through competition.

All of these were things that she could not go through because of her mission to become a saint.

Is that why?

‘There will be more to learn in the future. Because this is a place for learning.’

The words I heard at that time come to mind.

“…… Vincent.”

Suddenly stopped footsteps.

Along with her, her saintess called her own guardian knight to lead her, and reached out her hand to her veil that hid her face.

“Yes, the word… ….”

Dude. Her guardian knight stops her steps as soon as she looks back.

What was reflected in the retina under her helmet was a girl with black hair and black eyes.

A lifeless face and empty eyes.

That was to prove that the skepticism she had still persisted.

“No, Dad.”

Even so, the voice directed toward him clearly showed emotion.

The one who is protected is not towards the one who protects.

“Can I insist on one thing?”

The feelings towards the ‘only family’ you can truly rely on.

“… ….”

After reading her sincerity, her knight took off her helmet and revealed his bare face in front of her as well.

Hey, wait a minute. Please allow me to put aside my mission as a knight for a moment.

Reciting those prayers in your heart.

“Tell me.”

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That’s why the man who swore to live forever as a knight, for this moment, became a single father and quietly lifted his head.

I had a very heavy responsibility.

To face his daughter, who still has girlishness in the corner of his heart.

“I…”

Then the girl spoke.

“I want to go to school.”

In an age when those called gods are slowly losing their meaning.

In order to adapt to the new era that will come sooner or later, we hope to explore a wider world.

***

And about 15 days after that day.

“aaa~~~~”

After returning to my original job, I still had time to express my skepticism while still lounging on the chair in the health room.

“…… I am craving for a cigarette.”

Yes, the world is not a convenient story that ends with one ending.

Even if an incident is over, the aftermath still exists.

Even though I brought the saintess to the school district safely, nothing changed in my activities after that.

Of course, he was paid enough, but even that was only accumulating a balance for the purpose of preparing for old age, and since it was all savings, there was no significant improvement in his life.

Is it just that the menu for late-night snacks has become a little more fancy?

But it’s sad that I don’t have friends to eat late at night with. All of them come from a family that’s a b*tch, so I’m from a commoner, so I’m being bullied and treated unreasonably.

“Ah, Mr. Seine. You just happened to be here.”

No, but there were people who could be called comrades.

The moment he heard the welcome voice, he immediately raised his hand, straightening his body.

“Long time no see. Miss deja vu teacher. How have you been?”

“… This is Lloyd Saints Row. Aside from the narrow eyes, what is deja vu?”

That’s right.

I feel like this happened once.

It’s strangely like being in the dark when he sneaks up from behind and shows a smile.

“So, what secret drug are you dreaming of today? Or something troubling has happened and you’re like, ‘Cheap, I can’t help it. This is a temporary alliance!’ To propose something like that?”

“It’s not like that. It was just because the student dean asked the faculty members who would be participating in the faculty meeting to get their autographs.”

What else can I say? It’s always boring work.

While clenching his tongue in regret and writing on the document holding the pen on the desk, Mr. Lloyd, who was waiting for the document, suddenly let out an exclamation as if something had come to mind.

“Ah, by the way, Seine-sensei, did you hear that?”

“What news?”

“I heard that the top and bottom of the jockey this time will have a duel after school.”

Dude.

My hand suddenly stopped while I was filling out the paperwork.

What did you just say?

Chief and second?

“Ah, come to think of it, in the case of the chief, Seine-sensei… ….”

“Mr. Lloyd, would you like a drink today?”

“Eh?”

“This is a date request. As for a place for a date, the gymnasium after school would be a good place.”

“Yes, yes? What… ….”

“I will prepare the drinks for you, sir, so please give me some food!”

“Wait a minute, Mr. Seine! What do you mean by date? Yes!?”

I immediately threw the completed paperwork to him and left the health room.

Can we just stay there when there is something to see in the yard where there is nothing to do anyway?

Even more so, if it was related to ‘that child’, I couldn’t stay still.

“It’s finally here.”

Dale Enburton.

This is my first apprentice’s debut match.

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