Thats terrific, Yuel!
Hahhh, Yuel-chan, youre amazing.
Offensive magic at this age truly incredible.
Its been a few hours since we returned to the lords mansion. Yuel is awkwardly being showered with praise by Fran, Ruruka and Eris. A brilliantly blazing ball of flame is floating above her left hand; the result of the magic lesson from Fran.
Even for Fran, who was once praised as a talented young lady, it took two years after she began to study magic before she was able to use Fireball. To think that Yuel was able to use it after just a handful of magic lessons
Behind Fran, Sera raises her voice in wonderment at the sight of Yuel casting attack magic.
By once praised as a talented young lady, does that mean shes not praised anymore? Shes reasonably beautiful, and her magic skills are excellent, plus shes the lords daughter. She certainly gives off that praised feeling.
Most likely, her personality was the cause of her no longer being praised. Im scared that before long, I too will be labeled as a pervert or something and stop being praised.
Well done, Yuel.
Yes!
From all the praise, Yuel becomes bashfully delighted. By the way, I still cant use magic. Frans lesson lasted several hours, but the only one who could use attack magic was Yuel.
From sleeping together with me every day, Yuels mana capacity most likely crossed the minimum threshold for attack magic. Although I get the feeling that her being able to use it so quickly is mostly due to her mana manipulation sense and innate talent.
And it seems like shell be able to use healing magic, too.
Yuel is a prodigy indeed. I would hire her right this moment as my escort.
Maaan, you sure are amazing. Fran sometimes teaches me too, but I cant use it at all yet.
In the future, Yuel-chan could even become the Grand Wizard
Thats not
Perhaps embarrassed over the continuous praise, Yuel starts to tug on her bangs and hide her face. She must not be that used to being complimented. Adorable.
Incredible, Yuel. As expected of my Hero.
Of course, Ill pat her head and praise her even further.
-Although, something tells me I need to show some dignity here as her master. Its uncool for me to be unable to use attack magic even though Yuel can. And she found out about Appraisal, so as her master I have to reestablish my worth a little.
But how do I infuse my mana?
Even if I try to imbue my cane with mana, maybe because I cant really form a good image for attack magic, my mana shows no sign at all of flowing out. And yet I can easily invoke healing magic.
I wonder if I have to properly remember the chant or something, after all?
Or maybe I should form a more accurate image for the attack magic?
Look, like this, imagine inert organic matter floating in the air, combine it with oxygen and make it combust, then steadily accelerate that with mana
-That instant. I feel a sensation like some sort of restraint popping off.
Whoahh, oohhhhh!?
If I had to compare it to something, an avalanche. Its like I was trying to tip a wine glass, but ended up toppling a massive water tank, that sort of surging intensity. I feel my mana flow endlessly into the cane with tremendous force.
Oh man!
Oh man, this is dangerous!
When I sense the danger I try to cut off the flow of mana, but I cant stop my mana by my own will.
With this amount of mana, whats going to happen when the spell is finished? This isnt my usual healing magic. I cant begin to imagine how far it will extend, or how powerful it will be. Fireball is attack magic that emits high-temperature flames.
-Accidental discharge.
Those words cross my mind.
You mustnt!!
Suddenly, a hand comes in from the side and knocks the cane out of my grasp. The cane falls to the ground, and the mana disperses without materializing.
But the succubus likely cant make a move on me or the saint anymore, so I think itd be fine for her to relax a little. I wonder if that means its related to what Astel said about a bishop?
What do you mean by What the bishop said?
Ah, yes. The reinforcements we requested from the royal capital for the battle with the succubus apparently arrived at this city not long ago, and it would seem that those reinforcements are accompanied by a bishop from the royal capital as well.
Accordingly, I am under investigation over the fact that the succubus resurrected in my presence, and was allowed to escape numerous times.
Reinforcements from the royal capital, huh? Oh yeah, we did call for them. In the end, they didnt make it in time for the succubus battle, though.
Thats not fair! Aside from Saint-sama, nobody else saw through the archbishops scheme or tried to quash it! That bishop didnt do a thing; he has no right to criticize Saint-sama!
That bishop is merely searching for material he can use to attack Saint-sama and snatch the rank of archbishop away from her!
Astel is indignant.
I more or less get the idea. The saint hails from the royal capital. Based on what Astel just said, the saint must hold the position of archbishop with jurisdiction over the royal capital area.
And, aiming for that position, this bishop from the royal capital is using the fact that she couldnt prevent the succubus revival to pick a fight with her. Is that about right? Its an internal power struggle within the church.
Ahh, sounds a bit tough. But, well, shouldnt you get some rest? Look, like Astel said, if you keel over then youll lose everything, right?
No, until we capture the succubus, there is a mountain of work I must attend to. The truth is, the succubus was revived right before my eyes, and I allowed her to escape on two occasions.
And Darnaud is no longer around to bear the responsibility, so if someone must take the fall for this matter, it will doubtlessly be me.
At this rate, if the succubus is not apprehended, at the next pontifical conclave, it would not be unthinkable for me to lose my position.
That reminds me of something that Astel mentioned. That the saint, who has gone and purged countless rotten priests, has many enemies. Most likely, if the succubus isnt captured before they have the next bishop conference or whatever, the saints position will really be in danger.
Moreover, that bishop cannot be trusted. I have no concrete evidence yet, but one of my subordinates reported the possibility of his collusion with slave merchants. That bishop must not be afforded even the slightest possibility of becoming archbishop.
To add to that, according to the saint, theres a good chance that this bishop from the royal capital is on the rotten priests side. If such a person is appointed to a higher position, the saint wont even be able to protect her own body.
Currently, corruption is rampant within the church. Because of that, many orphanages and nursing homes have gone under due to financial difficulties, and innocent young children are sold into slavery against their will.
That is inexcusable. And I am the only one who can correct the present situation, by throwing my weight around in the church as a descendant of the Sage. That is why I must not lose my archbishop position yet.
Then, with a noticeably fatigued expression, the saint elaborates.
Somehow, I feel like Im gradually starting to understand this person known as the Saint. Wanting to reform corruption and rescue the weak. Most likely, those are the saints genuine feelings.
If I really think about it, the saints actions did actually give off that impression. She performed treatment free of charge during the festival, and gave her own ring to an orphan whom she was unable to heal.
And her use of shills to accumulate piety and raise her healing magic ability, that too might simply have been for no other reason than to be able to treat more people. Then there were her past purges of priests.
For her to continue doing those purges, which most likely didnt bring much merit to the saint herself and even created enemies for her within the church, that too was solely for the sake of saving the weak.
The weak thats right, for example, those like Yuel. The first time I saw Yuel, she was in an absolutely terrible condition. Going from an orphan to a slave, without any decent medical treatment she was just waiting for death.
If the churchs corruption isnt corrected, there will most likely be more cases like hers from now on.
Kinda seems like the saint really has it rough. Yuel is glancing back and forth between me and the saint out of concern, too.
Oh well. In front of Yuel, I cant very well refuse to extend my hand to a person in need, can I?
Just because youre a descendant of the Sage, theres no need for you to shoulder every single burden by yourself or anything. A genuine Sage is right here.
Ill help her out a little. Besides, if she collapses here, it seems like therell be all sorts of trouble for me as well.
Is there anything I can do?
I offer tentatively. I doubt Id be able to do things like command the knights or coordinate between all the cities, but theres gotta be something I can do.
Like, uh, Magic tool appraisal?
When I do, the saint looks at me in surprise like she wasnt expecting me to ask. After that, she makes a determined expression for a moment, then turns back to me and smiles.
Yes! Certainly, Shiki-sama! By all means, join me in the bath, and let us wash away our fatigue!
Baaaath!?
Before I can question her, Eris and Rurukas shocked voices reverberate throughout the mansion.