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Published at 19th of February 2022 07:48:36 AM


Chapter 215

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Translator: “Hakou”                             Editor: “Weasalopes”

The Elven village at the foot of the World Tree.
Delicately decorated wooden houses. A road paved with wood weaves its way between them.
Clear water flowed quietly in the ditches beside the road, and the mown grass was dazzling to the eye.

『The most beautiful city in the Ost continent』

It’s not an exaggeration to call it the Elves’ pride. But now, the expressions on their faces as they talked on the street were not good.

「Why is it not good!」

「This is troubling, what should we do?」

What the elves are looking at is a sign posted on the street.

『Garbage collection will be postponed for the time being』

That’s what it says on it. And what the elves are holding is a garbage bag made of linen.
Golem carriages led by human couples used to visit the village once a week. Now that they have stopped coming, there is a huge pile of garbage at the collection point outside the village.
All of them are waste from households and workshops. Some of the waste began to emit a foul odor, and primary colored liquid seeped out of it.

「The water has also been getting bad lately. What are the High Elves doing?」

A number of people nodded to the elf who frowned.
The people of the village follow what the High Elves say because they can live comfortably under them. If the people are dissatisfied, they will lose support and the respect the people have for them will be superficial.
The High Elves are aware of this. But there was nothing they could do about it.

『Burying or burning the garbage inside the spirit forest is prohibited』

This was the one thing they could not compromise on.
The mountain of garbage was rapidly increasing. The people’s frustration grew in proportion to this.
The leaders of the Elves were forced to act quickly on a problem that they had not even anticipated.

***

The scene shifts from the spirit forest far to the southeast in the Royal Capital.
A guest house was built in the grounds of the royal castle. Currently, guests from the eastern countries are staying here.

「Thank you for your hard work, you worked hard today too, didn’t you? Would you like some cold fruit water?」

A woman places a glass of ice on the table with a cheerful voice.
She is in her early twenties and is dressed in a brand new bishop’s uniform.

「Thank you, Shitanaga-sama. Ah, I’m sorry… I mean, bishop-sama」

The princess cut girl sitting on the sofa hurriedly rephrased her words. Shitanaga-sama smiles at her.

「It’s okay, I’ve just been inaugurated in this position only recently after all」

The two girls are the only ones in this luxurious and spacious guest house. The reason they are here is because of the Archbishop’s order.
A serious and large-scale brainwashing incident occurred in Awoke. In order to save the victims, the kingdom begged the eastern country to send their Saintess.
Which then the eastern country responded in kind to their request.

「It’s good that you’re working so hard, but don’t overdo it. I don’t mean to sound cold, but if you get sick, the number of people you can save will decrease, right?」

Her voice was dry, but full of kindness. In her own way, she was trying to console the Saintess.
Instead of answering her, the Saintess brings up a different topic.

「I know it’s late for asking this but, are you sure it’s okay not to participate in the Divine tournament?」

The Saintess asked as she sipped the sweet lemon water with carbonated water that was foaming bubbles. She looked more like a high school girl than a guest of honor.
While sitting on the sofa in front of her, Shitanaga-sama shrugged her shoulders slightly.

「Let’s see… To tell you the truth, I’m a little disappointed. But I know that this is more important work」

As she said this, she took a sip of the fruit water herself. She couldn’t help but squint her eyes at the refreshing sourness and sweetness.
Shitanaga-sama is ranked in the top double digits in the world. She has the right to participate in the Divine tournament held in the Holy City.
This time, however, she had to give up her right to participate because of her work schedule.

「After all, we’re saving people whose minds have been deceived by the devil」

She put down her glass and continued.
Her job is to accompany the high school girl-like Saintess. She is in charge of everything, from the meetings with the kingdom to personal guard.
High school girl Saintsess, who are new to the world, tend to be good-natured. If she is left alone, she will be taken advantage of.

「……What’s wrong?」

The high school Saintess does not reply and still looks downwards. Seeing her like this, she makes a dubious expression on her face.
The high school girl Saintess who finally raised her face showed that she has a lot on her mind.

「Is my power…. really able to save people? Is it really able to exorcise the demons?」

Shitanaga-sama is almost taken aback by the question to which she knew the answer. But looking at the desperate look of the high school girl Saintess, she concealed her thoughts.

「Of course it is. Why are you so worried?」

D-rank cure status abnormality magic. A powerful brainwash that can only be undone with this magic.
The kingdom has mobilized all of its high-ranking magicians to gather potions. However, the current situation is that they still don’t have enough.

『C-rank cure status abnormality』

In such a situation, a high school girl Saintess who can exercise such a power several times a day. Her presence was too great to be expressed by words.

「I’m worried. What if my holy water is actually just a colored water」

Apparently, she had lost her confidence and was suffering from anxiety.

「Your power is helping everyone. Please try to remember. Remember the faces of those people you healed」

The victims, without exception, return to their sanity as they bathe in holy water. Afterwards, they would utter words of gratitude while receiving it on their faces.
However, the high school girl Saintess does not seem to be convinced. She felt depressed again while clasping her hands on her lap.

(This is troubling. What am I supposed to do in this situation?)

Shitanaga-sama who had been on the path of professionals in the narrow world called church. She had less experience than most people when it comes to having worries.
Moreover, she was not very good at dealing with younger people, since the people around her were all older than her.

(She must’ve felt cornered to dangerous extent right now)

That’s about all she can understand.
She guesses that there is something that the high school girl Saintess wants to forget when she is absorbed in her work. When she has time off like this, she must be reminded of that something.

「Could it be that you didn’t get enough sleep?」

She must have hit the bullseye. Her body tensed for a moment and then she gave a small nod with her head down.

(If it’s like this, her mind and body wouldn’t be able to hold on. At least, I have to make her take a good rest)

If the high school girl Saint collapsed, she who was accompanying the Saintess would be held accountable. But even more than that, the person from the kingdom who’s in charge of them would be blamed.
The highest level of hospitality. It will be too pitiful knowing they received this kind of high quality treatment.

「Come here, it would be bad for your body if you don’t sleep even for a little」

She stood up from her chair and walked the high school girl Saintess to her bedroom. Shitanaga-sama decided to solve the problem by doing what she could do.

(Let’s make her forget it)

It’s something she’s the best at. She sticks out her long, long tongue and pokes her own brow with the tip of her tongue.
After completing her preparations, she laid the Saintess down on the bed and covered her with a blanket. She then crawled into the bed from underneath just like that.

「S-Shitanaga-sama, what are you–! D-Don’t tell me–!」

She has no experience yet, but she knows what Shitanaga-sama is capable of.
She is the highest ranking active player in the easter country. Her weapon of choice is, of course, her long tongue.
Moreover, her range of defense is gender-neutral. In fact, it is said that she even prefers women.

「Ah! No! P-please wait! Aaaahhhhhhh!」

The inexperienced high school girl Saintess instantly falls under the spell of her outstanding skills. And a few dozen minutes later, she falls into a peaceful sleep.
This act was repeated every night during her stay in the kingdom. It managed to gradually heal her heart little by little.
This is how the high school girl Saintess became a captive of a woman without ever knowing a man.

 

Translator: “Hakou”                             Editor: “Weasalopes”

The stage moves northwest, from the royal capital to the imperial court. There, a round table conference was currently being held.
Seated at the top of the table was a man with slightly droopy eyes. He was probably in his middle age or approaching his prime.
As the emperor, he looked around at his subjects seated at the round table. After confirming that there were several empty seats, he opened his mouth.

「Gentlemen, you are aware that the Viscountess has set up checkpoints on the highway in the northern city, right?」

Everyone nodded.
The city to the north is a small city just south of the Spirit Forest. In order to protect the country from the threat of the elven race, the mature viscountess had just been appointed as the lord of the city.
One of the vacant seats was where she had been sitting until the last meeting.

「The waste that the elves were bringing into our lands and dumping in our territory. I heard that she managed to put a stop to that」

The voice came from a tall, gray haired gentleman. The emperor nodded at his, the marquis’ words.

「Not long after that, a messenger from the elves came to her. They want her to abolish the checkpoint immediately and allowed free passage as it was before」

He made a thin smile and continued to speak.

「Until that is accomplished, they will not trade with our country, is what they said」

As soon as the emperor finished, the area around the round table began to buzz.
The Elves are the Empire’s main trading partner. There are many valuable products that can only be obtained in the spirit forest.

「It’s not good. As far as magic materials are concerned, there are many things that cannot be replaced」

A skinny old man who is the headmaster of the Imperial Magic Academy groaned with a deep vertical crease between his eyebrows.
The middle-aged man sitting next to him was listening, nodding his head. He waited for the headmaster to finish and then opened his mouth.

「No, it’s not just about buying. The amount of money we got from selling is also considerably high. If the trade is stopped, there will be many people who will not be able to survive」

Following his words, the other members of the group voiced their thoughts.

「That is certainly true」

「No, that’s not the point. We can’t let them do whatever they wants」

Some agreed, others refuted.
As the exchange of opinions continued, the emperor spoke up to interrupt them.

「Let me tell you something first. I have no intention of compromising on this matter」

The people around the round table were surprised but kept their mouths shut. They waited for his next words.
The emperor often lets people freely express their opinions and then makes a decision. It was rare for him to take the initiative and announce his decision first, as he did this time.

「We are unable to buy what we need, and unable to sell what we want for money. This also applies to the other side as well」

Hearing this, a burly middle-aged man raises his hand and asks to be permitted to speak.
After receiving permission, he wipes the sweat from his forehead and opens his mouth.

「But the elves have the ability to trade with other nations. Then the wealth will flow to other nations」

The emperor turned his back and looked at the large map tapestry hanging on the wall.

「Other than our country, which would be the northern country. They do not border with the eastern country, as well as the kingdom」

An elven village in the Spirit Forest, there are two roads leading to it.
One goes south to the northern city of the empire, and the other goes southeast through the northern countries to the royal capital.
The Marquis was staring at it from the edge in silence. After some thought, he nodded deeply.

「I see, so that’s how it is」

A fat middle-aged man turns his face to the marquis while standing. He was impatient and anxious because the marquis understood what he did not understand.
Seeing this, the marquis politely advised him.

「Why don’t you name what the elves have been purchasing from our country?」

Being urged to, the fat middle-aged person counts with his fingers.

「Ores, hides, furs, ceramics, glasses, oils, and so on. And also…」

As if had noticed something, a voice cut off his words.
The old knight commander, who was listening at the side, beat his palm with his fist. Then he raised his voice in admiration.

「All of them are either heavy or bulky. And the mountains that border the northern countries are very steep」

He crossed his arms and nodded repeatedly as he continued to speak.

「It will be quite impossible to carry them on a carriage.」

The line he was going to say was taken away from him, but the fat middle-aged man was not offended. It must be because that’s just how the Knight Commander is.
The emperor looks around the entire round table and raises his voice.

「Yes, no carriage can pass that route. It can’t substitute the roads to our country」

A wide road paved with cobblestones. Large golem carriages were lined up there, carrying the goods.
It’s not an amount that could be carried with a small golem horse on their backs as they crossed the mountain on four legs.
However, as if still not convinced, the headmaster of the magic academy raised his hand to make a statement.

「Many of the items brought by the elves are small but expensive. They can take those over the mountains and into the northern lands」

「I bet they will」

The headmaster choked up at the immediate affirmation.

「We will send merchants to the northern country to bid for what we need, even if it is at a high price. It’s the only way」

At the Emperor’s words, the headmaster clenched both fists and appealed.

「Then the money will end up going to the elves all the same. I’m sure they will be even more than happy to see the price go up!」

The fat middle-aged man who was listening next to him. This time, he decided it was his turn to call out to the headmaster.

「Certainly, yes, headmaster, the money will go to the elves. But how and where they can buy what they need?」

The headmaster raised his eyebrows, and the next moment his mouth opened wide. Seeing this, the fat middle-aged man calmly continued.

「That’s right. No matter how many they fill their bags with gold coins, they still cannot get what they need. Even if they were to buy it in the northern countries, they still have no way to transport it」

「That is certainly true…」

The headmaster closes his mouth after making a flat convinced sound. His expression was slightly distorted, as if he was embarrassed that he’s late to understand this.
On the contrary, a satisfied smile appeared on the face of the fat middle-aged man.

「Is there anything else?」

The Marquis is the only one who raises his hand in response to the Emperor’s inquiry.
Urged on by his eyes, the old gentleman with gray hair opens his mouth.

「However, it is certain that the balance of our country’s income and expenditure will swing significantly to the negative side. What are your thoughts on this matter?」

The emperor looked at another empty seat, the margrave’s seat, and replied.

「The new mine, we’ll use the earnings from it to cover our expenses. The margrave will have to work even harder, though」

The mine refers to the great hole southeast of Landbarn that was recently discovered. The golems that live there are the mineral resources.
Mining, or in this case, golem hunting has begun, and Landbarn is said to be thriving from it.

(It was Count Rosehip who was in charge, wasn’t it? I think there are too many talented people gathering under the margrave)

The marquis bites his lip, remembering the scene from the other day.
A heavy stone golem with its head cut off, lying on a cart. It had been brought to the Grand Square of the Imperial City.

『Rivaled only by an A-class Knight』

Regarded as such, it made even the Imperial knight order nervous when it appeared.
It seems that Count Rosehip defeated it and sent it to the capital as a gift. And he did it in the depths of the great hole, surrounded by stone golems.

(I heard that the mining is going well thanks to the Rose Knights led by Count Rosehip)

The frontier knight order under the command of the margrave. Those men would barely be able to hunt stone golems in shallow terrain.
It’s splendid news for the empire, but the fact that it’s his rival’s achievement is frustrating.
The Marquis let out a breath from deep of his chest.





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