Chapter 42: Special chapter: wratharis republic (1/2)
(AN: This is the special commissioned chapter of the month. A peek into another kingdom. Don't skip. Since it's very important for the plot that will follow.)
The world, Gaia, was divided into seven super kingdoms and seven religions. Each of them representing a sin and a virtue.
Out of the seven, the most powerful was without a doubt Gluttony Foss, under the might of Echidna.
But, the one with the most diverse population was without a doubt the Wratharis Republic, home of the beast-kin and also known as the kingdom of hundred clans.
The national religion of the republic was Patienta, the virtue of patience, while the royal family was under Ira. The sin of Wrath.
The Wratharis kingdom was both large and rich in resources. Its position close to the sea made it a kingdom that mainly relied on ship transport and seafood. They were the greatest exporters of seafood in the world. It was without a doubt the second richest kingdom after Slothstein.
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”Miko-Sama! Miko-Sama! This is incredible! I just received incredible news!”
In the hall of an old temple, a young girl wearing a white and red Miko clothes was running with an expression of shock on her face.
Her blue eyes and golden hair were particularly glaring, but what really caught the eyes was her two longs fluffy tails and two fox ears that were flailing around as if mirroring her uneasiness.
”Miko-Sama!”
”Silence.”
The moment she reached the door of the main hall of the temple while still screaming, another older voice immediately shushed her.
Once silence fell, the voice continued.
”Sigh. Sakura, how many times must I tell you? As my heir and future Miko, you have to always uphold majesty and pride at any moment.”
The door opened to show a beautiful and mature woman.
She had long golden hair, fox ears, whiskers, and six golden tails. She was wearing a loose kimono that partially showed her large breasts and a monocle. In her right hand was a large gourde containing an unknown liquid.
She was talking and walking with a bored expression, but the grâce of her demeanor was unmistakable. But, the moments she took a swig of her gourd and began gulping down what was contained in it–
”But, but, Miko-Sama! I just received a report from the Anbu. A Saint fall was performed in Lustburg.”
–she was shocked speechless by this incredible news.
”*Pfft* *Cough* *Cough* Fucking shit! How many times did I tell you to not give me news like that while I am drinking my Sake? *Cough*”
Sakura blushed at the admonished of the woman whose otherworldly demeanor completely vanished as she spewed all those curses.
Finally, after calming herself, she ignored Sakura and turned toward the shadow.
”Ginkaku. Kinkaku.”
”Ah. Kiku-Sama!”
Two figures, draped in black clothes from head to toe, hiding their features, immediately appeared next to her. Still, even though their features were hidden, it was easy to guess from their figures that they were women.
The Miko, Kiku, sat down roughly on the mat with her legs crossed and took another swig of her Sake as she gulped down greedily.
”Fuck! That hit the spot!” Her face flushed, she squinted as she faced her two closest companions and most skilled kunoichi. ”Explain.”
One of the kunoichi, advanced while kneeling with one knee, her visage facing the ground.
”As Sakura-Sama said, We just received news from the spies planted in Lustburg. We have witnesses that claim that a large pillar of light appeared above the church of Castitas. From the old information they have, they ascertained at 90% that the ritual that took place was Saint fall.”
Kiku, hearing this frowned heavily before sighing.
”Did that ambitious Young pup receive the news?”
This time, it was the second kunoichi who answered.
”Yes. Even though the imperial family was weakened after the event of thirteen years ago, Tenro Ira, hold tight the power.”
”Sigh. I guess new skirmishes are inevitable. Fuck!” Taking another swig, she frowned as she continued to curse. ”Why did that little girl use that spell? She doesn't even have an inheritor for fuck sake–”
The relationship between the seven religions wasn't particularly harmonious or contradictory. The simple fact was that all the fourteen goddesses were under the goddess of order. So religious war simply had no meaning.
”–and that spoiled little shit, Patienta. How hard could it have been to at least give me a warning? I am sure it must another of their sick games. Fuck.”