CH 25

: Ricky (1)

Ricky was sweeping the yard after finishing breakfast and taking Anna to her room.

a routine that is repeated every day. but not boring

The grace I received from God, if I could repay it with this kind of thing, I could do it for the rest of my life.

"It's gloomy today."

Humidity is also high.

it looks like it's about to rain

It rained a lot in the summer, so it was not unusual.

I used to hate rain. I couldn't avoid it. If I tried to escape from the rain somewhere, I was beaten saying where the beggars came from.

It was the same in Rival. They did not give up their territory. The only time I gave it was for threshing.

It rained every day with my brother on a dirty alleyway.

Even if they barely covered the rain with the discarded cloth, the cloth quickly got wet and quickly wetted them.

'But not anymore.'

Ricky laughed softly.

Now there is shelter from the rain.

No one threshes, no one bothers.

Everyone is peaceful and happy.

live like that

Ricky!

Then the nun called him.

Yeah?

"The bishop is calling."

Ricky tilted his head when the bishop called him.

The first thing I thought about was whether I had done something wrong. It was a habit. In the past, I was always scolded, so I remembered what I had done wrong in order not to get scolded.

Of course, there was nothing wrong with that.

even more so now.

Yeah!

did not sin

And here, there is no need to forcefully make up excuses or sins.

It's okay to sin The Bishop does not punish a child who has sinned with a rod. If I have done something wrong, I will only give you Tyler so that I will not sin again.

So, the bishop's call should not be scary.

"Come here."

"Go now!"

Ricky's steps were light.

He took the nun's hand and, having a brief chat, headed to the bishop's office.

"Bishop, I'm here."

haha. Our Ricky is here."

Lincoln greeted Ricky with a friendly face.

The cheekbones attached to it were swaying.

"Sit down."

Yeah.

"Something to drink."

Okay.

At the bishop's words, the nun walked out of the bishop's room with a gunshot.

Ricky looked around the room with admiration.

Seeing this, the bishop said with a smile.

"Is this your first time here?"

Yeah. Come see me for the first time. But it's very nice. Lots of books, soft carpets, nice chairs."

A space that looks like a miniature miniaturized chapel.

Ricky's eyes twinkled.

Meanwhile, the nun pulled out the car.

The bishop sip his tea and opened his mouth.

"Are you happy with the church life?"

Yeah! So good. I have a place to sleep, I am not hungry, and above all, I have family-like priests and nuns and friends."

"That's lucky."

"It's all thanks to the bishop. thank you so much.

Ricky rose from his chair and greeted Lincoln at a 90 degree angle.

For him, Lincoln was the savior who brought him and Anna out of despair. If the Zenith Church had not taken root in this land, they would still have lived a hellish life.

"Everything is God's will. The fact that I found you and Anna, that you came here, and that you are sitting in front of me now drinking tea together. It all happens because the god Janice wants it."

God is great.

god is awesome

God is omnipotent.

Ricky nodded.

Their brother and sister's savior is Lincoln, but in the end it was their god, Zenith, who made it happen.

I didn't promise to devote my whole life here for nothing. He was also comforted by his younger brother, but it was because he had personally experienced a miracle.

"I will be the flesh and blood of Janice God. I will become a priest who does his will. I want to devote my life to living."

"God will be pleased with Zenith."

Lincoln patted Ricky's head as if strangely.

"Then why did you call me?"

"It's nothing. I'm just curious as to what it's like. I'm glad you're doing well.

Hi-Hi.

Ricky laughed like a child.

Then, with a sudden thought, I asked Lincoln a question.

"Can I ask you one thing?"

Anything.

"I wonder how Shinno is doing these days. Besides me, my friends at the orphanage often talk about Shinno. How are you?

"Anyway. They are there praying for everyone."

thank God.

Shinno, an orphan boy who was chosen by God.

I used to be jealous of him, but now I just want him to get along.

"And there will be good news tomorrow."

"Is that good news?"

"You will find out tomorrow."

Lincoln nodded with a friendly face.

'If tomorrow comes.'

His eyes gleamed insidiously.

* * *

The next day was bright.

The morning passed and the sun rose in the middle of the sky.

Ricky, Anna, and Van were having lunch in a restaurant.

"Shinno is doing well."

thank God. But why did you call me yesterday?"

Van asked, tearing the bread in half. Yesterday I went out for volunteer work and returned late, so I didn't hear from him.

Ricky answered by dipping bread in the soup.

just. He called because he was curious about whether life in the church was okay."

like that.

brother. Ah-

Anna opened her mouth and carefully bit the bread soaked in the soup.

Taking a full bite of the softened bread, Anna mumbled, puffing both cheeks and chewing them tightly.

It was so cute that Van stared blankly at him.

Right-!

Ouch!

"Don't look at someone else's younger brother like that."

Damn it. This little brother is an idiot."

Tears welled up in Van's eyes.

Ricky grinned and fed the salad to his younger brother this time.

"But didn't you see the paladin who came then?"

"Yes. Guess you went somewhere else. Even then, it looks like you've been here for a while.

The children did not know anything about the Paladin because they had never received a special message.

"He was so cool."

right. It was the first time I had seen such armor in front of my eyes."

"I also want to become a paladin later."

"Is the training really hard?"

"Isn't it cool even when it's hard?"

Van laughed playfully.

"Well. I think you'll do well. It's because he's the biggest among us and has good stamina."

The van Ricky saw was a boy full of tenacity.

I don't know if I'll ever become a paladin, but if I did, I thought I'd do it really well.

At that moment, an announcement rang out throughout the church.

-All priests and nuns, and believers staying within the denomination, please gather in the worship hall after one hour. We will guide you again. All priests and nuns, as well as believers staying within the denomination, are requested to gather in the chapel after one hour.

"What is your brother?"

Well. I don't know."

What's going on?

The three Musketeers tilted their heads at the sudden announcement.

1 hour later.

After some rest, they headed to the chapel.

Many people have already come.

They roughly sat down and waited for Bishop Lincoln, who would soon be seated on the podium.

Soon after, Lincoln came up to the stage and said hello to everyone.

"Did everyone enjoy dinner?"

"Yes," the gathered people answered.

Lincoln nodded once in satisfaction, and went straight to the point.

"It is nothing else that has called you, but the god Zenith has given me another oracle."

At the word of the trust, the crowd became turbulent.

The last trust came down 4 days ago. It was about choosing Shinno.

Lincoln looked positively at them as they clamored.

"You are right. Yes. Janice said that God wants someone again this time."

God's favor has come down again!

Every believer's eyes fluttered. Who is it this time? is it me Or someone else? i wish it was me please please!

They didn't say it directly, but Lincoln seemed to hear them.

little ones who don't know anything. You know what awaits, and you are so bright.

'Well. Even that may be a blessing to them.'

Shinno hated it, but didn't he become a paladin?

It is unusual for an orphan boy who had nothing to become a paladin.

Although I am now a worm trapped in a small bottle.

'I'll write you again soon.'

Anyway, that doesn't matter now.

Lincoln's eyes turned to Ricky, who was sitting almost on the edge.

He was also looking at this place with a very nervous face.

He is the most desperate boy.

He was ready to do anything for his blind brother. If you were in that situation, what would your attitude be?

Lincoln opened his mouth.

"The one God wants Janice."

He pointed his finger at Ricky, who was sitting in the distance.

Ricky. It is you."

that day. A bell rang in Ricky's head.

* * *

Jamie was watching the pouring rain.

It has been raining continuously since yesterday.

It's not unusual for it to rain in summer, but why does it keep raining?

"It's coming down cold."

Yeah.

Jamie is now sitting on her mother Sears' lap.

Sears rested his chin on his son's head, shaking his face from side to side.

"It's a pity that we can't enjoy refreshments outdoors today, but isn't it pretty on a day like this?"

"I like the smell of rain."

"My mom likes it too. And it's even better to watch it with my son!"

And then he accidentally rubbed his cheek.

This situation that he can get used to but not used to is really painful for Jamie.

"But what about Sarah?"

"Sarah is sleeping. Rather, is your magic training going well these days?"

"I work hard while reading books. Hehe.

"After all, he's my son!"

Sears hugged Jamie tightly and rubbed it for what's so good.

I feel like my intestines are about to explode!

"Oh, Mom!"

"Oh. Mom hugged me too tight."

Realizing his mistake, Sears hastily let go of his son.

Jamie's complexion turned pale. Maybe it's because I didn't have tea time these days, so the expression of affection was intense today.

"So, I have to have tea time every day with my mom. Otherwise, my mother is so lonely that she behaves like this today."

" I'm sorry.

no. I'm sorry mom.

Then Sears hugs him again.

This time, he hugged me softly and pleasantly.

Of course, even this was uncomfortable for Jamie.

Then the butler called the two men.

"Jamie has a visitor."

Well? To Jamie?"

Yeah. They call me a friend... He is a commoner child."

"A commoner friend?"

Sears looked at Jamie with curious eyes.

Jamie opened her mouth with a puzzled face.

"I don't have a kid who can be called a friend."

None of the noble children could be called friends.

'Ashe Ballet? Or Rebecca Ballet?'

I don't know about the younger sister, but Rebecca, the older sister, was quite fond of her. They didn't even call them friends.

Among the aristocrats, but among the commoners, there could be friends.

'My friend died tens of thousands of years ago.'

"It is, too. Then get me out... ."

awhile!

At that moment, there was a figure flashing in my mind and passing by.

Of course, I didn't think of him as a friend. However, I thought that the other side might be different.

"What did you say your name was?"

Well. Ricky. My name is Ricky."

" You are my guest."

* * *

"Our Jamie has all his friends. Mom is really happy."

Sears patted Jamie's head proudly.

Jamie felt that uncomfortable touch and looked at the boy sitting across from him.

"Bar, nice to meet you. My name is Ricky. I live in Zenith."

like that. How did you get to know my son?"

uh The night before... ."

"Wow! Mom, let's play together! Mom goes in first!"

Oh? Why is he like this?"

As Ricky tried to detonate the bomb, Jamie started screaming and pushing Sears away.

I pushed and pushed, but it didn't move.

That's right, how strong is the push force of a 7-year-old?

Still, it kept pushing.

"Hurry up! Quickly!

Sears looked at his son with a puzzled look.

It's even more embarrassing because he's a son who's never been so fussy.

Is it because it's in front of a friend?

After all, young children want to share secrets with their friends and they will.

'But what about 7-year-olds?'

Kids these days go through puberty early, but does puberty come at age 7?

Sears' mind is complicated, but what can he do because his son wants so much?

"Okay, okay. Mom, I'll go first. Instead, here."

Sears pointed a finger at his cheek.

Jamie felt like a thunderbolt in his head.

He rolled his eyes and saw Ricky looking at him from the other side.

" Mom.

"Come on, give it to me."

please. friend... ."

"Then my mother won't go either."

Jamie was indifferent to the sky. I'm going to destroy that sky someday, but I'm too indifferent for now.

He closes his eyes countless times,

side-

"After all, our son Kiss is the best. If you need anything, just tell me."

Sears waved to Ricky briefly and walked out.

Only Jamie is sitting on the floor, looking at the world with a lost expression.

Ricky looked at Jamie like that and muttered as if envious.

I envy you. I have a mother who loves me."

Jamie glanced at him.

As an orphan, he does not know the love of his parents. I can only feel it indirectly by looking at other family members.

I'm sorry.

Even if it was polite, I shouldn't have shown this kind of appearance in front of that kid.

If Sears had known the situation, he wouldn't have asked for such an expression of affection.

Jamie smirked and scratched his cheek.

no. I don't have to care. It was really nice to see."

What. You should have been careful."

He sat back in his chair and looked at Ricky.

so. What happened so far?"

Ricky is a commoner. Among them, orphans

If he was a really bad-tempered aristocrat, it wouldn't be strange to be beaten. That is how commoners call aristocrats, and even heirs who will one day inherit the estate.

After going to Welton, his ignorance passed peacefully.

"It's no different, I think I should tell you."

What?

"I was hired. So I'm leaving soon.

Jamie's eyes widened.

was taken away It means one thing.

"Become a chimera."

Ricky's fate was decided.

- Continued on next episode -