It's Not That I Like Using a Blunt Weapon!

The ruined city of Levenberg.

The moats drawn from the nearby Clade River are still visible, and the water is clear enough to see the bottom.

On the other hand, the iron gate that protects the entrance is full of rust, and the hinge is likely to come off and collapse.

As I stepped into the city, strangely cool air stroked my skin.

"Uhh...."

I saw Cecil trembling behind me. It's not too late for lunch, but it looks like you're already scared.

"In the meantime, is Cecil's mother living there?"

[Blue Virgin] Cecilia is originally a nice young lady. They both said they were priests who served Zodiac, God of the Sword. It was our guess that the mansion was built right next to the church, and that Bazel, who had probably returned from [the land of the devil], had spent some time there.

Nevertheless, the quiet atmosphere seems to be just a city. All I hear is the sound of water flowing. The sound of your footsteps stepping on the cobblestone makes you feel a bit rude.

And here, the landscape was too beautiful to call ruins.

Of course, because it has been abandoned for decades, deterioration over time, such as moss, rust, or lacquer stains, is everywhere. Originally, it would have been well managed. Street trees stretch branches as you like, and flowers and weeds grow as much as you want.

Still, there was something in Regenberg that made people feel beautiful and attractive. Is it obsolete or is it the beauty of the oblique sun...?

Last night, Roselia told me a monstrous story about an architectural magician who wanted to come to this city. I'm not afraid of ghosts. Instead of being frightened, I'm starting to get excited.

"So, which is the mansion?

"... maybe that way"

"Cecil, take a good look around and answer. If we go in that direction, we'll go back to the entrance."

Cecil, who is supposed to be the guide, is walking in the back. Besides, it stuck to Roselia's back and she didn't see anything before.

"Well, there's no choice! What if you raise your face and there's a ghost in front of you?

"It's okay. Ghosts aren't that free."

"But it's been a long time since my visitors got tense!

"If so, the ghost will come out after we've gone further and can't get out of the city easily."

"Hyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing..."

Ah, I made a mistake against my will. Well, I guess we should stop counting on her.

I don't know about the mansion, but if it's a church...

I can feel Zodiac.

A blunt god in possession of a hammer points to the right.

Zodia, the sword goddess, is a god at the opposite end of the Devil Dortos. Even in the Gods War, it is said that Zodia was the one who assembled and led the forces that resisted the gods.

On the other hand, some theologians argue that Zodia was Dortos' wife. It was because they were completely different that they were attracted to each other and fell in love.

But what about that? The other way around means it doesn't suit you at all, does it?

Isn't that how Cecil and I get along?... that's impossible.

Well, I might as well ask. Because the blunt weapon god right next to him was originally part of Dortos. It's just a bear with a stupid look.

"Hey, God. Dortos and Zodia were married?

Hmm, I can't tell you that.

Too soon for the kids.

I have it on me, right? But if you won't tell me, that's fine.

If you're a Zodiac, you might be worried, but I'm not. Instead, one or two grudges that you want to hit Zodiac doesn't end there.

How many times do you think I wished for Zodiac in school? I was expelled from school because Zodia didn't give me the gift of a sword.

To me, Zodiac is equal to the evil god...!

As I walked, I saw a blue roofed church standing in the middle of the pond.

Despite years of abandonment, the white lacquer walls are clean and majestic. A stained glass with a sword motif on the window. It was shiny as if someone was wiping it clean every day.

No, this church alone is just something that makes me feel glad to be here. I knew Cecil was scared and didn't look at anything...!

The mansion you were aiming for is probably a house built behind a church.

"Why don't you take a look at the church first? Chairman - it's likely that Bazelle Saltrak was also visiting the church."

"That's right. I don't care about any of them."

It's settled.

"Hannah, why are you so tense?

"Ah, Agattenidesyo?

I have also been involved in the construction of churches. If you say that you're not interested in what it's made of, it's a lie.

Opens the door of the church with patience to float.

Oh, it's amazing too.

During prayer. In front of the blue carpet there is a table for the priest to read the scripture, and on the left and right there is a bench lined with believers.

The height of the ceiling is the dominant factor. It has a spacious impression, calculated to support the building with a minimal number of unobstructed columns.

The sunlight falling from the stained glass also gives a good taste. It seems like it's rare for anyone to look at it, but it's hard to do it.

Unfortunately, there aren't any tapestries or objects left that might have been decorated before.

At the far end of the hall, there are three pedestals, but there is nothing on them.

"Hmm. I miss it a little. There are no three kinds of artifacts."

"Three kinds of artifacts?

"Don't you know? Mirrors, balls, and swords. Three of Zodiac's tools must be in the church. Of course it's a replica "

"Heh...."

If you ask me, it's like I've seen it before...

They found out you weren't very interested in the church until you built it yourself.

It's not a replica.

Huh?

Cecil, who was still freaking out, opened his mouth to the wipe, so I answered back.

"It is said that what was in Regenberg's church was the real three kinds of artifacts used by Zodiac."

"Hmm, that's right!

"... various commentaries"

"What is it?"

The word lost its credibility all at once. I know. There was no real attempt when the editorial ants arrived!

Nevertheless, are there three kinds of artifacts? Swords, balls, mirrors?

Speaking of mirrors, it also appears in Roselia's story. A ghost of a girl with a mirror. Looking at you, did you see your dead face?

If such a thing existed, it would have been a cursed mirror, not a holy mirror.

"Yadayada, yabba! There's a confession room! A repentance room!"

Roselia discovered a private room set up by the wall, enough for one person to fit in. There are two rooms lined up, both with curtains at the entrance.

Uh, I know this. Not just with Zodiac, but the church is pretty much there.

A place where the priest hears the sins of the believers and forgives their deeds. At a fixed time, the priest enters the room of the throne, and after that, the followers enter the room of the throne. And they confess their sins, and the believers go forth first. There are windows that connect the rooms, but they also have a lattice on them so they can't see each other's faces.

The priest doesn't know who the confessor was. That is why the faithful also feel secure in their sins.

Roselia sits Cecil in the bench, twitching, enters the priest's room, and turns her face toward her.

"I'm Hannah, a lost believer. Let Atashi hear your sins. Don't hesitate.

"Why do you want to hear your penance...? It's the other way around."

I wonder why you're so tense, it seems like you wanted to do this. That's something you can't do in churches all over the city.

But no matter how much you play, it's impossible for Roselia to be a priest. What kind of cult are you talking about?

"If you're going to confess, I won't have to ask you."

Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?

If you take this opportunity to show me what you're really reflecting on - well, I don't have to change my attitude either.

"I don't care if Hannah is a priest. But what shall I confess...? Hmm, I'm sorry I was born so cute?

"If you think so, why don't you die?

"Ahahah! That's a line the priest would never say! Did you hear about Hannah?

Oh, my idiot. It was a waste of hope. It's impossible for God to encourage this woman to reflect!

Though I wish I could, I will enter the priest's room with courtesy.

"- The priest. Will you listen to my sins?"

That's what I hear in the faithful room. It's annoying. Roselia, I'm trying to change my voice with an act.

Yes, yes, what is it?

"It was, in fact, I who poisoned the river on the Lord's orders."

"Roselia, that story is so careless. Though it was decades ago, a lot of people have actually died."

No, I know it's careless of me to use the pardon room like this, and I don't deserve to say it when I'm dating someone like this.

I thought it was something like that.

"... Hannah, who have you been talking to?

Heh?

Because it is only pee, there are no curtains. Looking at the side, Roselia was still standing there.

"Eh? Roselia, you were in the faithful room, right?

"No, I'm going in now.

... you're kidding, right?

"Hyaaahhhhh!!

Cecil, who was sitting on a bench, screamed. I didn't believe in ghosts for this, and I trembled.

"Hmm, huh, what the hell!

"Za, there's someone in the repentance room!

Cecil shrinks and shrinks with his face completely turned away.

But Roselia opens and closes the curtains on the faithful side, with a suspicious expression.

"... nobody here, Ked?

Scary, scary, scary.

Eh, so what? Am I talking to a ghost right now?

"It's amazing. I was actually inspired..."

I don't want you to be stupid, but I was scared and I was delighted.

A ghost that Roselia doesn't see or hear. I certainly heard that voice!

Isn't it an exaggeration to say that you discovered talents other than blunt weapons?

"Pup, you've made me blunt, but Roselia is the least inspired."

"Nanisole, you're freaking me out, Ked! Ah, look at you! Right there!"

"You don't have to pretend to look so excited...."

"No! Look, you're sitting next to Cecil!

Leaving the confession room, Roselia did point to a blurry white jade. It clearly takes the shape of a person and sits on the same bench as Cecil.

What are you really seeing... I'm sorry.

"Bo, next to me....? Giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!"

Cecil's voice, which was no longer a screaming machine, echoed throughout the church.

This ugliness is even more unfortunate...