498 Let's talk about 462.

After washing all the laundry, leave the place gently.

Already at the church? There were no people who said "debris", but many women who came to the laundry said something like that forever.

"Dad, does the church hate you so much?

My father leans his neck into my words.

After a while, I had a look that reminded me of something.

"When I was a kid, I heard that a town near King's Landing denied the existence of the church and kicked it out. Which town was that?

You kicked the church out of town?

"I thought the church was a home for the people of the town and the village."

In the village where I was born, everyone went to prayer every time something happened.

I remember going to prayer until I was five years old.

So it was a shock to learn a little about the church.

"Normally, the church side moves like a base."

"Yes, it is."

"Ah, it's decided that the money needed to maintain the church will be covered by a donation from the people of the village or town where the church is located. That's why people are so important to the church."

If you take care of it, you won't say such a word.

"I don't like it that much, so I wonder if donations will be collected?

You don't normally do it where there are debris.

Or do we have to donate according to the village rules?

"I don't think they'll get together. Ah, it looks like the church up ahead."

When I followed my father's gaze, I saw a white building.

Beautiful building than the church I've ever seen.

"Looks like you have a lot of money."

Designs on walls and windows don't look very financially challenging.

I see. I don't care how you look at it, you're spending money. "

Looking at the white building, I saw adventurers coming out of my friends.

Townspeople glimpse at the adventurers who come out, but immediately turn their backs on them as if they had lost interest.

Oh, no.

There are women staring at us.

"Let's go."

"Yeah."

Speaking of which, it was also a woman who was angry at the laundry.

And it was the women who stared at the adventurers who came out of the church.

What about men?

Um... I was in the laundry... but why?

"Dad."

"What's wrong?

"Looks like a lot of women hate churches."

"Ah, the men turned their gaze uncomfortably."

That's what happened.

That's what you're looking at, Dad.

"Probably attacked."

"You attacked?

"Ah, it's hard to tell Ivy...."

Hmm?

Hard for me to say?

"They must have attacked a woman or a child in the village. That's why the women in the village hate me. Did the men meditate because they were in church, or did something work?"

I see.

"Well, I don't know if that's the right answer. But I'm sure something really pissed the women off."

Looks like you hate people who come with patience.

"Is it because of the nobleman who came here with his patience?

A nobleman might be a nobleman's power.

Well, I suppose it's because of the atmosphere.

If anything really happened to you...

"Nobility sucks."

People like Lord Foronda are unusual, but the nobles who came with patience are debris.

Well, I don't really know.

"Oh, I see why I feel uncomfortable."

"What? Feeling uncomfortable?

"Maybe you're right."

What are you talking about?

Maybe the kid attacked him.

"Why?"

"Don't you see?

Don't you notice?

My father is walking around, so I'll look around.

Because it's almost noon, it's more vibrant than in the morning.

The number of people has grown, and the people who stopped here and there are exciting stories.

The people on the street are crying out with a smile.

The same landscape as any other village... is that it?

"... don't you have kids?

Look around again.

There are young children being held by their parents.

But I don't have any children around the age of 10.

Yesterday, I had a time to go to the inn.

But today... yes, I haven't seen it since morning.

Why would you do that?

"Isn't it because of the nostalgia? Didn't I tell you not to go out if something happens?

I see.

Is that it?

... what is it?

I feel like I'm being watched, but is it your fault?

"Ah, there it is!

Huh?

When I thought I heard the voice, Lieutenant Leah, whom I met yesterday, came running to us.

"Good. You're safe."

Are you all right?

Go back to the inn now.

Lieutenant Leah, in a hurry.

"I see. Ivy, let's go back."

"Yeah."

Return to the inn in a hurry with Lieutenant Leah.

The people in the village are showing their expressions of relief as they gaze at us.

I wonder what it is.

"I'm home."

"Hmm? Leah? What's the matter with you?

"Already, Father! There's debris in the church, so explain it to Mr. Druid!

Ah, Lieutenant Leah said the same thing.

I knew it.

"Dad?"

"Have you prevented the children from being taken away by those who came with patience?

Lieutenant Leah nodded in surprise at your father's question.

"I'm sorry, I've been here for the last year... about two years? I was distracted because I had no patience."

"What happened?

"That's it...."

Lieutenant Leah lost his sight with his confused expression.

"Rear"

When my father called me by name, I sighed and stared straight at him.

"It's too late for anything to happen to Ivy, so I'll talk to him."

"Please."

When I entered the cafeteria, the owner gave me tea.

I wonder if my body was a little cold while I was washing it, or if I drank it, my body would feel warm and gloomy.

"Um, please listen to me first. Mr. Druid trusts the church..."

"No, not at all. None of them."

Lieutenant Leah and the owner of the shop show a gloomy expression in your father's words.

Is that so unusual?

Many of the people I've met before were close to my father.

Ah, but it seems that many people prayed to the church for a safe journey.

"Oh, yeah. I'm glad."

Lieutenant Leah was relieved and relaxed.

"I don't have any evidence. But the church debris sold the village's children to the nobles."

That sucks.

Lieutenant Leah nods at my words.

"But I don't have the authority to look into it. At that time, Gilmouth was bought by nobles and was useless."

"That was... tough."

Dad said, "That's right! Lieutenant Leah knocks on the desk.

"I was originally a bad attitude bishop and priest, but my attitude has been getting worse since about 20 years ago. Even if donations don't collect, nobles will come and make large donations because of their patience. But if that's all I had to do, I should have ignored it. However, 21 children disappeared after the aristocracy came. When the kid disappears, even if he tries to find out about the church right away, he doesn't have proof, but he doesn't have the authority."

Evidence.

I think the church is useless with a lot of evidence and testimony.

"The men of this village cannot disobey Gilmouth's orders."

The shopkeeper smiled bitterly at Lieutenant Leah's words.

"Is Gilmouth still being bought?

"No, it's a different person. The previous Gilmus has already fallen into slavery."

I'm a little afraid Lieutenant Leah will say it with pleasure.

Well, I guess I deserve it.

"Gilmus is fine now. Someone I can trust."