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Chapter 188
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Chapter 188 – Something Secret
Inside the palace.
The large room on the first floor, which looks like an event hall, was in a state of confusion due to the unprecedented situation.
At the far end, there are six statues of gods lined up like a church. In the middle is the person who seems to be the king of this country, and several others are praying with their foreheads touching the ground as if begging for their lives.
There are two people hiding behind a thick pillar, secretly watching the scene.
“Loki boy, this is the sixth one for you! Aren’t you taking this a little too seriously?”
“No, no! I didn’t know there were so many churches in the royal capital! It can’t be helped since the Papal State is so far away!”
Let’s leave aside the question of why I’m called Loki boy for the moment…
For now, both me and the old woman…
…were clearly in a situation that was unexpected for both of us.
“I-it’s a disaster! Th-The Goddess of Fertility has scolded me for discriminating against the demi-humans!”
“I don’t know who it is, but not you too!”
A man in his late fifties ran in, staggering.
He was dressed the same as the people who had been visiting the palace with deathly faces until now―the same as the old priest, Trail-san.
In other words, the priests of the royal capital who possessed the Oracle skill were visiting the palace one by one with the ‘Word of God’ they had received.
It seems that the person dealing with them is the Prime Minister of this country. He has brought out a desk from somewhere and is talking to the other important people.
By the way, the person who looked like a king and was wearing a very flashy outfit was also sitting in the middle of this desk and participating in the meeting with great enthusiasm.
“Stop discriminating and get along with everyone!”
“Stop trading… we must not…”
“The exchange and interbreeding of different races will enrich the future~.”
The king was in high spirits as the report continued.
He was so animated it was as if his lifelong worries had suddenly been lifted.
However, it seems that the following radical words caused him great emotional damage.
“You must get along with each other.”
His face turned pale at this commanding tone.
“If you discriminate, I’ll take you down, you understand?”
As soon as he heard this report, he fell to the ground, recoiling as if he had been punched in the face.
From there, he apologized to the goddesses’ statue, which showed a pitiful figure unworthy of a king.
It was a fitting sight for the head of a country that was trying to use me as a lightning rod.
But what could I do?
“Hey, Granny, how many churches are there in the capital?”
“If you include this place, there are ten in all. But there are only six churches with priests, or maybe there’s one more.”
“Well, I guess this is enough for now… Yes, it looks like my work is done, so I’ll go home. Thank you for your hard work!”
I’ve reached my goal.
The higher-ups in this country will probably change their minds 180 degrees now.
After all, they were told that they would lose something if they discriminated.
The top people in this country, who were scared to death of divine punishment, will now have no hesitation in solving the discrimination problem.
The problem with the Waltz Kingdom in the east will also be solved, and there will be no more chance of a war breaking out.
“Wait for me!”
“Guhehh!?”
Even though she’s just skin and bones, this old woman is strong!
As she grabbed me by the neck and held me down, she turned me around.
“Sooner or later, I will have to participate in this situation. It’s impossible today, but come to me tomorrow around noon.”
“Yes… okay, but won’t there be important people there? Is that okay?”
“Of course, they won’t barge into my private room. Loki boy, you wanted to ask me something, didn’t you? You said you were offered a deal by Kamuria.”
“Ah…”
That’s right, that’s what happened.
It was such a self-serving solution that I’d completely forgotten the part about getting something in return.
Seeing the old woman’s serious expression made me feel like it didn’t matter anymore.
“With something from you, Loki boy, the shackles of this country have been removed. There’s no doubt about it. Now it’s my turn to do something.”
“Hmm, well, I guess so?”
“Think about it when you come tomorrow. A miracle has happened for this country that couldn’t be more perfect. If there’s anything this old hag can do, I’ll help with most things.”
“Hahaha… I’ll think about it. See you tomorrow. Make sure you keep this a secret!”
With that, I used Stealth Steps to silently leave the area, erasing my presence.
If I bump into someone, they’ll probably notice, but in a room this big, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Even if they find out, it’s such a mess right now that anyone can come and go as they please.
“Well then, what should I ask the old woman…”
Since I didn’t make the effort myself, it would be wrong of me to ask for payment.
Putting the problem aside for now, I hurried to the church I was looking for to tell them how grateful I was.
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Neival’s POV
I take part in a hectic meeting.
Even though that’s what we were talking about, suddenly, the atmosphere fades, and I find myself following the figure of Loki boy as he runs away without a sound.
(My Presence Detection still works… So one of the Heaven-class skills isn’t Concealment, contrary to what I’ve been told. It’s something secret instead, huh?)
It’s hard to imagine that the Loki boy predicted the course of events up to this point in advance.
I created the story and searched for a solution while avoiding the possibility of becoming an enemy.
Lokiboy was by my side the whole time, so there was no way he could have coordinated with the panicked priests.
In other words, there is definitely something about Loki boy that allows him to connect with the goddesses without effort.
(Hah… I don’t understand at all.)
The only thing I can think of is the existence of the Shrine Maiden in the Falmera Papal State who can communicate with the Goddess.
Before this happened, the Loki boy asked me where Falmera was, and I thought about it a bit.
At first, I thought he was going to ask the Shrine Maiden about it, but…
When I told him that we would be crossing three or four countries, he ended up doing something himself, moving all six goddesses and even the priest of this town.
Who exactly is this Loki boy?
I try to think deeply about this, but I quickly shake my head and abandon my thoughts.
We were supposed to talk about a deal, but in the end, he changed this country’s very foundation for no reward.
I was looked at with skepticism, and I was in danger of having this information spread.
So I can’t let that boy worry. I can’t betray that boy any more than anyone else. He’s a decent-looking boy who hasn’t been corrupted by power yet.
However, when I told him that he was a ‘sacrificed pawn,’ he seemed to be struggling more than I expected.
There must be some strong ties to his past, and the fact that his emotions ran high and he acted without restraint is good evidence of that.
He may look more mature than he is, but that’s because he’s a person from another world who has inherited memories from the past―or rather, I get the impression that he’s created a shell to protect something and keep his true self hidden.
I think it would be better to force him to show his true self.
It was the intuition of an old hag who had observed people for many years.
That’s why I called him Loki boy and forbade him from using polite language with me.
He was confused at first, but when I tapped him on the head with my staff every time he used it, he got used to it surprisingly quickly.
He was a very normal, obedient boy.
(if I let Enny and him spend time together, it would probably be a good stimulus for both of them…).
While I was thinking about this, I also remembered the existence of the older sister from whom I had received a report at the same time as the Loki boy.
In this situation, it will be a bit difficult to involve Enny in the activities of the siblings.
(Hah… things never go well for me…)
With a sigh.
I changed my mind and went to the meeting where the outcome was obvious.
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