A young girl in a village without protection

The great tree of the Great Temple is in the central part of the building of the temple, which is in a circle. It's called a courtyard, but you can only get there through the stairs installed on the fourth and fifth floors of the off-limits compartment.

Therefore, it is difficult to even see the Great Tree of the Great Temple.

While walking down the hallway, Zelicina recalls that some skills can be acquired when touching the great trees of the Great Temple.

(When you touch a tree, you gain skills that increase the growth rate of the tree.)

It was a skill I would love to have, so I'm surprised, but lucky, with this flow.

The temple chief was not a tough man, and he gave me proper confirmation about the protection of Zelicina.

"There are windows on the fourth and fifth floors that allow you to see the courtyard. You see the big tree, right?

"Wow..."

When I looked at the window shown to Lucaria and facing the courtyard, there was a great tree in the heart of the world.

A thick trunk with deep green leaves. Small flowers bloom as scattered throughout, and their colors are many gentle shades such as peaches, yellows and oranges.

Lucaria smiles happily as the Tsericinas get their exclamation.

"Clerics and witches are nurturing me dearly. Of course, so am I."

"I was impressed because I didn't think I could see the great tree of the Great Temple. One or two times bigger than the great tree of Alvarado..."

The great tree of Alvarado is the great tree on the property of the royal castle, which is raised by the royal family. It is raised by the royalty of each country, but it is still the biggest great tree in each country.

I had seen that too, and the word "rolling" was exactly what it deserved.

(But the big tree here is bigger)

I've seen it in games, but it still comes a long way that I actually look at it with my own eyes.

"Come on, this way."

A cleric who was accompanying Lucaria opens the door leading to a spiral staircase facing the courtyard. You can't go under the tree unless you take this staircase.

"Be careful, it's a long staircase"

"Yes."

Slowly we see that Lucaria has progressed, and the Tsericinas follow.

Even if I am a little surprised by the tingling on my skin as I dive through the door, I conclude that it would be a junction or something to protect the great tree.

Go down the spiral staircase for four floors and reach below the great tree.

…………

Touch Daiki with this and you'll get skills! But before we do that, we have to verify whether or not the force of Zelicina's protection is activated.

It sounds like Lucaria expects so much, but Zelicina probably can't... and gives up on the inside.

(Because even though the power of my protection is the power to change fate...)

There is no such thing as having to change fate for this great tree right now. That's why Zelicina doesn't have to use shelter.

In the first place, Zelicina doesn't know how to use the power of her own protection.

Of course, I'd be happy if there was any progress on this one......

"Dear Zelicina, has anything unusual happened to you when you saw the great tree? For example, feeling the power within you or feeling uncomfortable with the marked left eye"

"... unfortunately"

There is no difference between being questioned by Lucaria or Zelicina.

"So shall we go a little closer to the great tree? Watch your step."

The ground in the courtyard is not paved or anything else and is covered with soft grass. Beautiful butterflies dancing in lovely varieties of flowers.

Surrounded by temples, the only thing to plug in is sunlight from directly above. That muscle of light made the great tree look so mysterious.

Zelicina gently hands together and sees the great tree as she prays.

"Thank you for always protecting us."

And slowly, Zelicina reaches out to the great tree. Touch its trunk gently and mercifully. Then, momentarily, Panah Tsericina's eyes changed color from rose pink to baby pink.

"- Huh!?"

(Lie, what do you mean...!?)

Zelicina looks back at the developments she had not anticipated at all. Solatique and hissy looking surprised. And smile with terrible joy, Lucaria.

The one who rushed right at me was a jerk.

"Dear Tselli, are you okay!? Your eyes are changing color"

"Yeah... Your body seems to be fine."

Supporting Zelicina, who is going to be fine, Hisui stares at Lucaria.

"What the hell are you going to do with this?

"Please calm down, my servant. With me, I didn't think Master Tsericina had the strength to do so far."

……

Lucaria says, "Watch" and touches the great tree herself with that hand. Then the flutter glowed, and the mark on his body and forehead.

……

"You also know that the great tree involves the power of the gods and spirits to grow, don't you, Zelichina? The great tree here has a certain power among the great trees, so when one touches it, one can see its power."

This light shows how much the person is loved by the gods, says Lucaria.

Nevertheless, the way Zelicina and Lucaria glowed was just as good.

"... Me too, can I touch Daiki?

"Of course, Your Highness."

"Thank you for your permission."

Drink the sawdust and spit, and the solatique also comes before the great tree. Can I do the mysterious sight I just saw, myself?

Touching the great tree thinking like that, the mark of the military god Tulle on the back of Solatique's right hand glowed strongly.

"... Huh!

I accidentally narrow my eyes with glare, but there was no such thing as a whole body glowing like Zelicina or Lucaria.

"I'm not very protective...?

Yes, there would be no choice but for Solatique to have squealed.

But soon, Lucaria denies it's not.

"The light of His Highness the Solatique falls into a strong category. You should consider me or Master Tsericina to be the exception. … alone, touch the great tree"

Lucaria calls the clergy she had refrained from, and makes them touch the great tree in the same way.

Then the sign of the moon god Marni on the priest's neck glowed pale. It is a weaker light than Solatique, and I do find that what Lucaria said is correct.

Solatique has strong protection. That's not surprising because he's also the main character in the game.

(So, what about me?

I wonder why I have such strong protection, Zelicina thinks. Nevertheless, even if you think about it, it is not conclusive.

(It's a pathetic position called Villain Warrant Lady, so at least the sin of sin or something?

- Oh, my God.

But if I hadn't thought about it, I'd have no idea why Zelicina was loved by the goddess.

Return to the reception room and take a breather.

Lucaria gave instructions to the clergy she was serving before drinking tea and thanking the Zelichinas.

"We had a very meaningful time today. We will contact you again as soon as we know what it is regarding the protection of Master Tsericina. As for those in charge of the rite of protection of Master Tsericina, I think we should look into it and punish them here… it's a special example, so I think we'll take a moment."

Sometimes it was ten years ago that Tsericina received the ritual of protection, and we can't immediately summon a rep to ask about the circumstances.

The decision to have no protection is unusual in itself, and this is the first time it has been handed down to Tsericina. That would not be the kind of response that the rep forgot......

Solatique also nodded at Lucaria's judgment, "Okay," he said.

"As for this one, it's enough to find out that Zelicina is given protection by the goddess. Of course, that doesn't mean there's no blame whatsoever on those who decide there's no protection."

"Yes, of course."

Even if it is a civilian, Tsericina is still the fiancée of the Marquis and of Solatique, the Crown Prince.

Even though the temple chief made an apology, there is no way they will.

It's also for Zelicina, and it's important for the Alvarado kingdom not to get a licked response.

A report will go to Solatique on this matter, so you should also check with Zelicina afterwards.

Where the story came from, a cleric serving Lucaria gave an earshot, "It's time," he said.

"Oh, was it that time already? Sorry, I have next plans."

Just a temple chief, and Lucaria's schedule looks like a chisel. Following him on his feet, Zelicina and Solatique also rise.

"Thank you for your time"

"Thank you. Dear Lucaria,"

"No. This is where we were able to have a very meaningful time. I didn't know that Master Tsericina, who was said to have no protection, was actually granted protection...... You should have made a suggestion to double check here sooner."

Just impudent, Lucaria clouds her expression.

"No, because it was obvious from anyone that there was no sign of protection. Just give us some time this time, enough is enough."

"Thank you, Master Tsericina. That would make you feel a little easier."

Lucaria headed to the door and turned towards Tsericina before leaving.

"Please come to the temple again. You're always welcome."

"Thank you"

Thus came the end of the story about Lucaria, head of the temple, and protection.