The abused merchant’s daughter – 21 | Sousaku – 創作

Chapter 1, Episode 21: Report (Other Viewpoints)

"They were all wiped out again! ? "

"……Yeah. I have not heard from the magician's tool used by the 15 or so assassins I sent.
The last thing I heard was a ...... scream, and then it just went silent."

"You don't mean to tell me that the Holy Beast is on Farne's side! ? "

"That is a possibility."

What a surprise.
Our position will be in jeopardy if this continues.

"Hire another assassin! ! The Holy Beast is supposed to be immobile on the night of the full moon for the ritual.
Let them search the forest then! ! "

"But, Grasil-sama, that information is known only to the Temple.
Moreover, leaking that information to an outsider…… and the Assassin's Guild at that, is not a good idea......"

"Our lives are at stake! ! Is this the time to say such a thing? ! ! "

Because of the weak power of that foolish saint, there were even rumors that she was a fake saint, and now Grasil, who found the saint, was in a bad position.
And then, if it became known that he tried to kill Farne because of a personal grudge, not only his position but his life would be in jeopardy.

But if Farne were alive, there were some strange points.
There were priests of the Lars faction in the forests of Eldia.
Why didn't Farne ask them for help?
He must also known that the priests of the Eldia Forest were of the Lars faction.

Could it be…… that Farne wasn't alive anymore?
If he were alive, he would have called for help right away.
However, it could also be that he was simply killed by the wrath of the Silver Wolf.

But whatever the case, it was necessary to ascertain the truth.

Damn! ! It wasn't supposed to be like this! !
Grasil threw a book that was close at hand.

I will never give up until I become a high priest.
I'll make sure! ! !

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"Lars-sama. In addition, two of the priestesses in charge of the saint's care have asked to resign their posts."

In the High Priest's private office.
Lars, who had been looking over the documents, looked up when he heard his subordinate's report.

"……That makes six."

Lars tapped his desk in frustration.

"Yes. Apparently, the Saint often singles out a target and then harass that woman.……"

Upon receiving the report, the subordinate apologetically handed the document to Lars.
Two priestesses requested to quit.
Neither of them had a very distinguished family background and their status in the temple was low.
Saint Sharla repeatedly targeted and harassed women who seemed unable to disobey her.

Isn't she nothing more than a mean-spirited aristocrat herself?
Are we really sure that woman is a saint?

Lars looked over the papers in frustration.
As usual, they were both priestesses of the Verno faction.
The priests of the Lars faction could not even approach the saint.
The fact that these women petitioned Lars, even though they were priestesses of the Verno faction, suggested that Grasil, who held the real power in the Verno faction, was using them almost as human sacrifices and not even allow them to resign.

A saint was essentially a child beloved by the Holy Tree.
Therefore, the saints in the past also had good personalities and were loved by everyone.
And yet, what about that woman Sharla?

She was nothing more than the daughter of a mean merchant family by any stretch of the imagination.
Recently, she has even begun harassing male priests.
She must be the type of person who felt uncomfortable unless she was harassing someone.
Even priests of the Verno faction, who were supposed to be allies, have been speaking ill of the saint more often than not.

Both Tencia, the saint's mother, and her father, Henkel, were lavish in their extravagance and indulged in buying the opposite sex.
There was not a shred of dignity.

Lars sighed at the fact that Farne was driven to the backwoods because of these women.
He was a precious priest who could feel the holy spirit.
He was driven to the backwoods just because he was discovered by that woman and ...... was missing as of now.
The last time they heard from him was when he said he was heading to the Eldia Forest, and he has not been able to get in touch with them.

Should I send a search party――?
Should I go there myself, who can search for the holy energy?

Lars pondered.

He felt guilty for having sent him away to be made an example of.

The temple was being controlled by the Verno faction, and his own power was being reduced.
A little time without him will not be a problem.
The Eldia Forest was just around the corner.

"Let those two resign.
Also, I want you to go get Kyle."

"Yes."

Lars said and his subordinates bowed their heads.

"Hope you're all right."

Lars muttered to himself.