Chapter 423: Gossip - Misura gets permission (1/2)
“For 1 week? No matter if it is an important lecture, is it that important that you would have to be absent for every other class?”
Father was silent as always.
Mother being apprehensive about it was a bit unexpected.
Even though she is proud of me as someone that’s evaluated highly by the church, why is she hesitating on me participating in the lecture of Sensei?
“It is a special lecture that even the academy has its attention on, and the reason why we could become this strong was because of Raidou-sensei and the others. Since there’s the opportunity, I want to have classes with everyone until the end.” (Misura)
“Even so, to go to a remote region for 1 week, the Priest-samas have said numerous times that it is a dangerous place where savages gather and the church there doesn’t even function properly.”
Aah, so the problem was the place we are going to, huh.
It is true that Tsige isn’t a city that the people of the church speak favorably about…no, it is already a country, huh.
That’s why calling it a place that savages gather is…wrong.
I am already not a child that believes in everything I am told.
This basically means that they are talking down on it because it is a place where they deny the ideas of the church, and the power of the church can’t reach it; in other words, a place that the church can’t do as they please in.
Well, in Tsige’s case, it is true that it is also called the pleasure metropolis and the city of desires.
If on top of that I were to tell them I am going out with the daughter of the rich Rembrandt family there, I can imagine the expression my mother would make.
“It is also the homeland of a few of my classmates. Also, both Raidou-sensei and Shiki-san will be coming as well as the ones in charge, so even if a dragon shows up or a demon shows up, we will manage somehow…I think.” (Misura)
“What about the money? It is unfortunate, but we don’t have that much leeway. You understand that, right?”
We are donating most of our earnings to the church after all.
It isn’t something new.
“This time around, the Academy will be sponsoring us with a good amount. The remaining…I will somehow manage with my part-time work pay and my allowance. Don’t worry about the money, Mother.” (Misura)
“…I see.”
Hm?
Why is she…
“Excuse the intrusion. Can I have a bit of your time?”
“Shinai-sama!”
When I react to the voice and look back, there was a man I am familiar with.
It is the person that is on the stairs of promotion in the Rotsgard Church.
Mother is calling his name happily.
Right, she said Shinai.
Not that long ago, I was planning on working in the church, but I am currently torn about that decision right now.
Maybe that’s why I can’t deal well with this guy.
I didn’t want to meet him.
“…I am most honored by your visit, Shinai-sama. Congratulations on your promotion to Head Priest.”
Father welcomed the priest-sama with a soft tone.
“Thanks. It may be unprecedented in human affairs, but I am thinking about helping you all out in your faiths even if it means sacrificing myself.” (Shinai)
Aah, if I remember correctly, the Bishop -Shima-sama- disappeared.
Does that mean human affairs have done forceful moves while she is still missing?
“Congratulations.” (Misura)
“Congratulations.”
Mother and I give him words of celebration.
“Thanks. Misura-kun, the fact that you are still endeavoring in your studies and training despite being one of the tops of the academy has reached deeply into the church. It is splendid. It must be the result of the faith of your parents.” (Shinai)
…
“Being praised by Shinai-sama is an honor! Misura!”
“Yes, thank you very much, Shinai-sama.” (Misura)
“It is nothing. And so…about the talk we had…” (Shinai)
“Sorry. Actually, there’s a special lecture from the academy, so not yet… His academy life is basically groundwork for him entering the church, so I am thinking about having him take a break with that.”