Chapter 75

EP.75 Adult-2

It's confusing.

"Are you okay there?"

Is it because your eyes were poked by the ghost's fingers?

No, that's not it.

"My vision is blurry... I guess it would have been better to wait in the hospital room."

Is it because you feel pain in your eyes?

No, that's not it either.

[Hey, just pretend you don't know. That woman is really psycho.]

Is it because you're about to die, or because of the angel floating with the light beside you? It must be this, right.

At least it was fortunate that your eyes were in bad condition. You could use the pain as an excuse for your strange gaze.

"...I'm sorry for suddenly shouting. Something got in my eye..."

It wasn't just something getting in; it was more like being poked, but now was the time to bluff.

"But... just in case, can we have a quick check-up? I'm worried because the injuries from the holy sword haven't been properly examined yet..."

But it's necessary to confirm this clearly. I need to determine whether this is an illusion created by the sage poking my eyes or if it actually exists.

"Of course. Is there an empty room we can use?"

"Yes, please."

"We also..."

"No... Since it's just a simple check-up, let's go alone."

At those words, a few people's expressions stiffened. It must be because his first request upon seeing them was a bit strange and awkward.

"Leo, even so, that's..."

"I beg of you... just in case..."

At those words, Lumine nodded without hesitation. The saint beside her mumbled something, but it was too far to hear clearly.

"But, Father!"

The holy knight shouted, but Lumine only smiled kindly.

"It's fine. I've heard of Sir Leonardo's character and reputation."

With that smile, everyone seemed to relax and no longer tried to stop them. The angel's expression on the side slightly frowned but didn't pretend to know.

[Look. That's her true nature.]

<Shut up. Should I just gouge out your eyes?>

Of course, not as bad as the sage. Who caused this mess? A demented old man is worse than a beautiful angel and saint, right?

...It had to be. If even the saint is like this, there's no hope for this world.

***

The room they entered was a secluded bedroom in the corner of the mansion where Leo had been treated after fainting. It was rarely visited by other knights or servants, so it was quiet and isolated.

"...Sir Leonardo."

As Leo closed the door, Lumine asked softly.

"Yes, Father Lumine."

"Do you have anything you want to say?"

The sage was a bit surprised by his perceptiveness and judgment, but Leonardo was used to it and wasn't surprised.

"Did you already know?"

"...Yes, from your condition and tone, it seemed that way."

Sometimes, the experience gained through conversation can improve judgment more than that gained through fighting.

"Then I'll ask directly."

Leonardo pointed to the angel behind him and turned his gaze back to her.

"When did you first see her?"

Lumine's expression froze for a moment. But she seemed to regain control and smiled again.

"...Who, is there someone else here?"

Impressive in a way. If it were me, my voice would have trembled and I would have broken out in a cold sweat.

She must be very skilled at hiding things.

In contrast, the woman, whether a saint or an angel, was expressing all her emotions on her face.

"I understand your caution. I've been hiding it since I first saw it at 13."

The calmer we respond, the better the communication will be.

"...You don't mean... you can see her too?"

"I can even guess what actions she's making."

At those words, the saint made a skeptical face, then a sly smile, and pushed her chest into Leonardo's face.

[See? She's a crazy pervert. She even has a pedo streak... Ugh...]

Why are humans saved by such lunatics?

It's truly a lamentable situation.

"Can you ask her to move her chest away first?"

Without blinking, Leo indirectly insulted her. Her face turned red with embarrassment at his cold words.

"...You really can see her..."

"...I have similar symptoms."

[Don't treat me like her.]

Of course. A beautiful angel is much better than a demented old ghost.

Of course, there was still hope, but that had been crushed long ago by the sage.

<Then, to show a difference, come out.>

[I don't want to in front of that crazy woman. Brat.]

The one who used to wander around even when told to go away was now throwing a tantrum.

<Then, should I just say the sage is here?>

That would be troublesome for the sage.

[...Fine. I'll do it. Don't pretend to be in pain.]

The sage reluctantly rematerialized her spirit form. For some reason, she felt weak and a pain in her chest.

"...Aaah..."

"Are you okay?!"

[I'm fine. I'm not dead.]

The old ghost, a seasoned veteran of death, answered from beside Lumine.

"...Eh? The voice..."

She didn't hear it clearly. While she felt a sense of discomfort, she couldn't see the sage without the sage's stone as a catalyst.

{Why are you here?}

Then, a flash of light filled the room, and the angel's voice echoed in her mind. It was similar to telepathy.

[I want to ask. Did you change from a saint to a pigeon?]

"...An... angel...?"

Lumine, who was also hit by the flash, seemed surprised if she could see the sage.

{There's no way such a vulgar ghost could be an angel. Repent, Father Lumine.}

"...Ah... Yes... I'm sorry..."

Given the sour expression on Lumine's usually calm face, it seemed 'that' was also abnormal.

[You're more normal than her. Crazy woman.]

{Look. Such vulgar speech, typical of a demon...}

[Pushing your cleavage at a boy is better than you.]

The ugly argument, with no room for compromise, was fortunate that there were only clerics and mages present.

"First, calm down. Let's explain our situations briefly."

In the heated exchange, Leonardo managed to calm the situation and took the lead.

"First, our side..."

[Wait, let the pigeon go first.]

What kind of child would act like that? An old man showing off his useless pride.

"Ah, then I'll..."

{Wait, insulting Father Lumine like that... There's no need to answer, Father.}

It seemed like a valid point, but it was a statement that only fueled the conflict.

[Everyone else is dead, and you're not in a coffin, having degenerated into a bird.]

...Ultimately, it's self-criticism, isn't it?

Faced with such ignorant blasphemy, Leo had no choice but to concede.

"...Our sage made a mistake, so we'll explain first."

[No, no...! This is a matter of pride...!]

"If you have pride, just shut up. You're constantly lowering your dignity."

At those words, the sage seemed annoyed and clutched her head, while the saint smiled in victory.

{You're so kind and virtuous, it's a waste to have the sage beside you. Have you considered joining our Order of Light?}

"I'm afraid that's impossible now that I've been corrupted by this demon."

{Oh... May the light's grace be with you...}

The demon mumbled beside her, but she ignored it and explained the situation. Given the circumstances, she had to explain the regression as well.

"So, to summarize... Leonardo came from the future, obtained the sage's stone, and traveled back in time?"

While lacking in detail, that was an appropriate summary.

"Hard to believe, but yes."

{...What a tragic fate.}

The saint genuinely looked sad and mourned for him.

{...How could anyone endure over two years with such a wretch... Truly...}

That was also a sympathetic situation.

[Shut up. You're the same. Fanatic.]

{How difficult it must have been to endure such a wicked demon...}

"Sniff... He even tried to show me his private parts... Sniff..."

Even now, it causes trauma, making it hard for her to eat internal organs.

[Enough, your turn. I feel sick, so hurry up.]

"Ah...! Yes!"

Lumine, who had just regained her composure from the disgraceful scene created by historical figures, began her explanation.

The sage, listening quietly, nodded and commented.

[That woman is a pervert even now.]

{They say the wicked only see wickedness... How sad...}

[You're consistently a fanatic, pedophile, masochist, and sadist. It's hard to find someone as crazy as you. Right?]

She couldn't affirm or deny it.

{Shut up!!}

Rarely shouting, the former saint and current angel, this was advantageous for the sage.

[Hey, you were a pedophile from the start, attaching yourself to a 7-year-old.]

{You would only think that. I was just spreading pure doctrine and goodwill...}

[So you deliberately went to public baths with children present?]

The saint, momentarily flinching, her angel wings flapping rapidly.

{I... don't understand what you mean...}

[Lumine, right? At the cathedral, there's a large old tree. Dig at the black root part. There's a copy of that pedophile's diary.]

It was a very detailed and precise geographical description. The angel beside her was drenched in cold sweat.

{Did you copy that?! How despicable are you?!}

[You know the owner of that despicable diary, right?]

It's hard to distinguish, so it would be better to consider both as despicable. Really.

[You fed milk to a baby from your own breast. Where did you learn about baby bottles?]

{Shut up!! That wasn't my intention!!}

[You just chose that kid because he fit your taste, right?]

Lumine, looking at the creature with disdain, was the first time I saw her do so. She must have noticed the saint's depravity to some extent.

That's why Lumine might have reached such a state of enlightenment.

[Hey, and what about "healthy proselytizing"? Beating criminals with holy scriptures and crucifying them is torture, socially speaking.]

{Lies! Don't listen to her, Father Lumine!}

[And then, when treating them, you'd get aroused while sharing their pain. That sadist masochist.]

It was a familiar story. I hoped the angel's involvement in the saint's ranks didn't affect my friendship with Lumine.

[Yeah, thanks to you, the number of believers increased. Wow, impressive! Truly a saint!]

{Shut up!!}

[And when that woman got drunk, she was even more annoying. I've never seen yellow holy water before...]

Smack

A blow from the former saint, now an angel, fueled by anger. The sage's ghostly face flew off.

"...Sir... Angel?"

{I exorcised the demon who kept spouting evil. Don't worry about it.}

I don't want to know anymore. I wish both of them would go to hell.

[...That woman exorcised me?]

The sage's spirit form, regaining its shape, eventually threw a mana ball.

{Cough...!}

[Should I turn you into a chicken?]

Leo watched the fight without comment, despite using his mana.

"...Shouldn't we stop them?"

Watching the historical figures come back to life and fight, Lumine asked cautiously.

"If they would listen, then yes. Is that the case?"

Lumine glanced at him and replied.

"...No."

"Then let's just watch."

It's entertaining, and it would be better if one of the angel or demon became completely incapacitated.

Agreeing, Lumine watched the rare fight beside him. It was a pity there was no alcohol to go with such a rare snack.

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