Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy

499 – Multiple Races, Multiple Faiths – 4

Just before leaving for the Holy Church.

“Wow, this is the manager who abandoned his lover and runs away alone!”

“If possible, tell me it’s a business trip, not a run away…”

We moved to the Inspectorate building to comfort Eri and Fine, who were suddenly on the verge of abandonment.

Walking around before leaving the country can be a bit burdensome, but it is a procedure that must be completed. If I had to leave the country right now, I would have had to postpone my departure somehow.

‘This happened at this exact moment.’

It is bitter. Unlike Mar, who lives in the mansion, Trixie, who commutes with me, and Rize and Rin, who I can meet during club hours, Eri and Fine cannot meet with me often because they are busy with work.

So vacation– To be more precise, I would have been waiting for a honeymoon vacation where I could stay at the mansion 24 hours a day, but instead of taking a honeymoon vacation, they say I am leaving the empire altogether. For those who have been waiting for this day, it would be absurd and unfair.

“And you’re not going alone, you’re going with Trixie.”

“That’s the bigger problem! We neglected this topic and only took care of Trixie!”

Eri puffed out her cheeks with her hands on her waist. Anyone can see that he was acting exaggeratedly on purpose, but he couldn’t laugh it off because he was guilty.

What does it matter whether it’s a joke or an exaggeration? It’s really right to abandon the two and stand out.

“Eri, it’s not like the master is going to have fun.”

What was even more heartbreaking was Fine who defended me despite getting to this point. If you express your dissatisfaction like Eri, you can accept it, but since you don’t even show disappointment, there is nothing you can do.

Don’t you usually say that friends look alike? If Fine looked even 100% like Eri, I wouldn’t mind. Then, she will become more honest in expressing her emotions, and if she sees herself being harmed, she will protest confidently.

Of course, if it goes above 10%, it will be a bit difficult.

“No matter how much work is going on, it’s true that I lost time with you guys. This is something to be angry about.”

She denied Fine’s words and carefully hugged Eri and patted her back.

If there is even an argument between the two due to a clash of opinions, the reputation becomes even worse. I’m the one who made the mistake, but we both bear the brunt of the damage. It’s not a divide and rule thing, and she has no intention of averting a crisis by causing trouble between her lovers.

Actually, it is not because of me that it happened because the Holy Church caused an uproar with the Council and all, but if you look back on the reasons for the Council, it is difficult to blame only the Holy Church because I am there.

“I’m sorry. But please look after it because I can stay with you from next year.”

“Then, starting next year, you will work overtime with me every day.”

At those words, the hand that was patting Eri’s back stopped.

Working overtime every day, isn’t that too harsh? To a college student who is about to graduate, ‘Are you interested in studying further?’ It seems like a rant similar to saying.

“The Minister won’t be busy right after the department is established! You can at least work overtime with me!”

I closed my eyes in sorrow as I heard the title change from manager to minister.

I admit that I am a sinner, but this is a cruel statement. You’ve been calling me a manager until now, but now you’re calling me a minister. I almost cried because I felt like I was showing the future in advance by having fun starting next year.

Conclusively, even the inspector general who used to call me director started using the title minister, so I felt like I had crossed a river of no return. Even though that river had already been crossed a long time ago.

“Wouldn’t it be better to get off work early and play at home rather than working overtime?”

I tried to calm my trembling hands and opened my mouth.

“Really? Then that’s it.”

Then Eri nodded her head coolly.

I’m a little embarrassed. Whenever a terrible future is shaken before her eyes and her mind is shaken, she suddenly moves on.

“I’m sorry because you seem really sorry!”

Eri must have read those feelings as she smiled and escaped my arms.

“Normally, I would have bashed her in the head, asking her what kind of bullsh*t she was talking about, but I tried to persuade her with her words.”

It was such an absurd slander that she couldn’t open her mouth.

When did you say I hit you on the head? I was afraid that it would explode if I touched it wrong, so I gritted my teeth and held on even though I felt like it would explode.

“Thank you…”

She was forgiven though, so she moved on. There’s nothing to be sorry about starting next year, so we’ll see.

“Me, master.”

As soon as she received Eri’s forgiveness, Fine, who had been watching her quietly, grabbed her sleeve and opened her mouth.

I really feel like crying. Not only did she understand my situation and defend me, she also waited silently until I relieved Eri of her anger. Is showing such patience and consideration just a matter of sleeves? If I had sore fingers, they would bloom too.

“I can work overtime with Fine.”

She hugged Fine with such seriousness that it seemed like a joke. Fine is stronger than Eri, so this should be fine.

“…….”

“Fine?”

But it’s strange. Fine, who used to show tremendous reactions to even the slightest touch, shows no response.

It is true that, thanks to her constant efforts, Fine has developed a tolerance to skinship, but that does not mean he has become insensitive to her hugs. Are you doing this because you’re angry?

“Huh!”

Something touched my lips with a confident and cute sound of cheering.

After a while, something fell along with a thin solid line.

“Lord, the master… Said that it was right for us to be angry…”

A face that has turned red enough to compete with Mar’s head, and eyes that move back and forth and tremble slightly.

“I thought this would be okay…”

“Wow…”

Eri’s low exclamation spoke of my heart.

‘Oh my god.’

I can’t believe it’s someone else, Fine, who is launching such an aggressive attack. The efforts so far were not in vain.

“Of course it’s okay.”

That’s why I answered with the brightest smile I could.

Great job, our blood. Please continue to show this side of yourself.

“Me! I want to do it too!”

Meanwhile, Eri tackled her with his entire body from behind.

Her waist almost gave out before the business trip.

I traveled to the Holy Church using a comfortable and safe teleport.

Although there was a holy law that blocked teleportation in the center of the Holy Church, a nearby port had to be used as the destination, but it was not a hassle since it was a short walk from the port to the center.

“Welcome. Welcome to the Holy Church.”

I actually felt like I was going to be a bit bothered by the greeting that came out to greet me.

“I never thought the next saint would welcome me.”

“The Blessed One is coming with his wife, so how can we welcome him with a light heart?”

When I saw Tanian smiling, a bitter smile came out. Since the Pope had officially invited him as a witness for the Council, it was expected that a high-ranking figure would come to meet him, but I think sending the next saint so suddenly would have been too much of protocol.

Tanian has shown himself as my student and Gaenotap member, so his status as a saint is enormous not only in the Holy Church but also on the continent. What’s more, the pope and the saint do not have a firm superior-subordinate relationship as is customary, but mutual respect? Even though he was labeled as ‘the next one’, it is a given that Tanian will become a saint.

‘He said he was a reference.’

I instinctively felt anxious. I heard that he was called as a witness because he witnessed the resurrection of the World Tree, but looking at the protocol, it doesn’t seem like they only want me to testify.

Of course, it may be that Tanian was added purely out of goodwill. ‘In consideration of me, who came to a foreign country unexpectedly, they appointed Tanian, who was close to me.’ You can also run a happiness circuit called .

However, he is the Pope who launched a large-scale event called the Council. The Pope, who must use every card he has, assigned me a card called a saint just to show favor?

‘That doesn’t make sense.’

A person so pure cannot become Pope. There is definitely something there.

“First, let’s get in the carriage. The Holy Father also wants to see his brothers and sisters.”

“That’s an honor. What nobleman would be invited by the Pope to meet him face to face?”

First, we boarded the carriage following Tanian’s guidance.

I don’t know the Pope’s intentions, but that’s why he should remain quiet and not show any outrageous behavior.

***

I sighed and put down the communication tool.

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I received confirmation of their entry into the country from Tanian, who went out to greet the two witnesses.

‘Now is the beginning.’

Although the council has not been officially opened yet, it is as if the council began from the moment the two witnesses—Blessed Count Tyglehen, to be precise—entered the country. The cardinals who entered the Holy See will also quickly come to their senses after hearing the news.

Count Tylglehen is not just a reference, but a blessed member of the Church of Dawn. Even a cardinal must show respect to a living blessed person, and no one can deny that he is favored by the Lord.

And such a person witnessed the resurrection of the World Tree, and is also the head of the nobles from the northern nomads. He has a deep connection with gods other than the Lord.

‘Existence itself is a variable.’

Yes, he is a person whose very existence is a variable. He is the kind of person who, when discussing faith, he is bound to comment, and from which no one can draw any clear conclusions.

Such people live in this era. He serves as Tanian’s club advisor. Isn’t it truly exquisite and elaborate?

‘…The Lord has arranged it.’

He sighed again and picked up the next document. Since he failed to persuade the Pope as chief cardinal, he must carry out the will of the Holy Father as secretary.

Because of this, he even mobilized his disciple Thanian. Of course, it was possible because of the Pope’s connivance, but if this council fails, the repercussions will also reach Tanian.

“If that is right, why would you worry about your personal safety?”

‘A cocky guy.’

Soon, I remembered what Tanian had said and burst into laughter. A young and immature guy is comforting his teacher by saying that his head has gotten a little bigger. How arrogant is this?

In the first place, what adult in this world would receive comfort from a child? What teacher in this world would ignore the sacrifice of his student?

‘It can’t happen.’

If the council fails, Tanian, who moved at my request, will also be harmed. That is natural.

However, was this council held in accordance with natural law? It is an openness to break what is thought to be natural and to do what is truly right.

In that case, it is truly right for me to bear the damage that must be done to Tanian. It is right for a teacher to be a shield for his disciples.

If it is natural for the next saint to bear political damage, I will also break the law and do the same.

‘…It would be best for the council to succeed.’

Unfortunately, it is easier to assume the worst than to assume the best.