𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 (※𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦)
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《Minuet Side》
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One night.
A carriage was heading toward the Abyss Forest, where Kyrie was located.
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Inside it, a girl with a hood over her head was sitting.
Bright hair, noble features.
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A cat’s tail protruded from her bottom, proving that she was a Beast Kin.
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“Lady Minuet. . . . . .Are you really heading to the Abyss Forest?”
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The Beast Kin girl called Minuet nods with a solemn look.
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“Yes, Sebastian. It’s to save Okaa-sama.”
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The elderly butler sitting in front shows a worried expression.
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“Indeed. . . . . .Your mother’s illness is incurable by anyone in our country, as stated by the royal physician. But to rely on an unknown entity. . . . . .”
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Minuet’s mother is currently bedridden.
She, being her daughter, wanted to save her mother by all means.
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“Garp said so. In the Abyss Forest, there’s a saint who can cure any illness. We have no choice but to rely on her.”
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Garp is a Beast Kin adventurer who previously came to the Abyss Forest.
Minuet knows him personally.
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“Do you believe the words of an adventurer like him, Lady Minuet?”
“Sebastian. Garp is our country’s top adventurer. . . . . .An S-rank. He’s trustworthy.”
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Kyrie may not know, but Garp is actually an S-rank adventurer.
He possesses the peak of strength and a corresponding good character.
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“I believe in Garp’s words. There’s no other way to save Mother but to rely on the saint of the Abyss Forest.”
“But. . . . . .Lady Minuet, if that’s the case, you should have brought more guards. . . . . .”
“I was stopped by everyone around. There’s no choice.”
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When Minuet insisted on going to the Abyss Forest, she was strenuously opposed.
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“It’s natural. The Abyss Forest, also known as the Forest of Death, is filled with terrifying monsters and miasma. Ordinary people can’t enter. It’s one of the four great mysteries of the world, you know, don’t you, Lady Minuet?”
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In this world, there are four places where humans cannot enter.
Otherworldly Demon Territory. Seven Hells. Fairyland. And here, the Abyss Forest.
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“The forest signifies death if you enter. Moreover, recently there’s a rumor that a band of thieves has made it their stronghold. . . . . .”
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Just then.
Bang! The carriage came to a stop.
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“The carriage has stopped? W, What’s happening!”
“Don’t move, old man.”
“What are you. . . . . .! Ugh. . . . . .!”
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Sebastian was stabbed in the shoulder by a man who suddenly entered.
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“Sebas. . . . . .!!!”
“Don’t move, miss, if you don’t want to die.”
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The one who entered was a villainous-looking man holding a knife.
A wolf tattoo was on his palm.
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“Ugh. . . . . .You, you can’t be! A member of the Thieves’ Guild 【Gray Wolf】?”
“That’s right! Vice-leader, I am 【Zakowanpan】!”
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The vice-leader of the thieves, Zakowanpan, shows an evil grin.
Feeling danger, her body tenses up. . . . . .
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But soon after, Minuet speaks.
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“What. . . . . .are your demands?”
“Heeey. You’re calm. As expected of a princess, huh?”
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. . . . . .A princess.
The thief knew their position.
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Strange.
Is the information. . . . . .leaking, by any chance?
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“It’s just as I heard. I never thought that someone big from Nelogoma would come here.”
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That’s right.
Someone has leaked the information that Minuet is coming here.
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Is there a traitor. . . . . .?
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“Oh, please run. . . . . .run away! Lady Minuet!”
“Sebas!”
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The old butler clings to Zakowanpan’s leg, shouting desperately.
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“Don’t run away, My Lady? If you do, this old guy will die. . . . . .”
“I cannot sacrifice Sebas! If you want to take me, take me!”
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If she gets caught here, she won’t be able to rely on the saint of the forest.
. . . . . .Even so.
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“I cannot abandon the lives of the people before me!”
“Wow, how noble. But, too bad.”
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Foaming at the mouth, Sebas faints.
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“Sebas!!!”
“Hee hee! This knife has poison on it, you see. One strike will kill any human, even a monster, with its deadly venom.”
“T, That can’t be. . . . . .”
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Minuet’s beautiful face twists in despair. Zakowanpan feels a thrill of pleasure at the sight.
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“I love that face. . . . . .I want to twist it more with fear. . . . . .Before taking you, hee hee, shall I taste a little. . . . . .?”
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. . . . . .Minuet closes her eyes and prays.
God, please. . . . . .help me. . . . . .
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『STOP THERE!!!!』
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That’s when it happened.
A dazzling light appears in front of Zakowanpan.
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“W, What, aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh?!”
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The light is so strong that neither Zakowanpan nor Minuet can keep their eyes open.
But. . . . . .Minuet sees.
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“. . . . . .Goddess?”
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A beautiful woman, wrapped in holy light, appears from nowhere.
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“What?! Who are you, woman?! Did you teleport here?!”
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She shakes her head, no.
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『This is not magic. It is. . . . . .a miracle of God.』
(! Could this person be. . . . . .the Goddess?!)
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A girl’s voice echoes in her head.
But. . . . . .
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“S, Speak, woman! Say something!”
『I am Kyrie. The one who protects this land.』
“Speak, I say!”
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It seems that the thief cannot hear the goddess Kyrie’s words.
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“K, Kyrie. . . . . .sama?”
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On the other hand, Minuet hears Kyrie’s words.
She smiles at her.
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『It’s all right. I have healed both the old man and your guards.』
“Is it true?!”
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Kyrie nods.
As proof, Sebas gets up.
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“What?! He came back to life after taking that poison?!”
『A poison like that can be easily purified by God.』
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! Could it be. . . . . .Kyrie is a goddess?!
Minuet misunderstands.
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“You, take this!”
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Zakowanpan swings his knife.
“Please run away, Kyrie-sama! That knife has poison. . . . . .”
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However,
A light emanates from Kyrie’s body.
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The moment the knife touches the light. . . . . .
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“Aaaahhhhhh!”
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Zakowanpan is blown out through the carriage roof.
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“What was that. . . . . .?”
『Just a barrier.』
“A barrier. . . . . .amazing. . . . . .”
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Kyrie smiles at Minuet.
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『You are safe now.』
“Thank you. . . . . .But why did you come to me?”
『I heard you. Your prayer to God, that voice.』
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. . . . . .! Indeed, Kyrie is a goddess.
As she strengthens her conviction, Kyrie continues.
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『Your prayer reached the Lord God Noir. I was ordered by him to help. Next thing I knew, I was transported here.』
“Oh, then. . . . . .you are not. . . . . .a goddess?”
『Yes. I am just a woman who serves God.』
“Saint. . . . . .”
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Kyrie nods in agreement.
The forest. . . . . .a saint. No way. . . . . .
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“You! How dare you!”
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From outside, Zakowanpan’s shouting voice is heard.
When Kyrie and the others go outside. . . . . .
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“What?! So many thieves here?!”
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Near the Abyss Forest, a deserted and abandoned village.
There were many thieves with wolf tattoos, just like Zakowanpan.
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“Heh! How about that! 20 thieves! Can you take them on by yourself, little girl?!”
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But Kyrie looks at the thieves with a resolute attitude.
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『Stop the violence. God is always watching you. If you do wrong, divine punishment will come.』
“Shut up! Get her!”
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That’s when it happened.
A light just like before emits from Kyrie’s body.
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“Ughhh!””Ahhh!””My eyes! My eyes!”
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The thieves are all knocked down by the blindingly bright light.
But strangely, Minuet, Sebas, and the guards were unharmed.
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“What? My injuries are healed?! How. . . . . .?”
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The injured guards tilt their heads in confusion.
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『Look. It’s the wrath of God.』
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. . . . . .No, rather than God’s wrath, isn’t it your power. . . . . .? Minuet thinks.
Is she really a goddess?
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『Stop this now. Conflict brings nothing.』
“Damn. . . . . .what’s with that woman. . . . . .hey you! Don’t be scared by just one woman! It’s just a trick!”
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Though staggering, the thieves rise.
Then. . . . . .
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“Eek! De, Deputy Leader! That thing!”
“Ahhh. . . . . .wha, what’s that?”
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A horde of monsters is charging towards them.
At the front are Fenrir and other terrifying monsters. . . . . .
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All with faces of rage, running towards them!
Even Minuet feels fear, but Kyrie is smiling quietly.
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“A, A monster tamer! That woman! She’s a monster tamer! Help!”
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Zakowanpan and the others flee in terror from the monsters.
The monsters stop and surround Kyrie.
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『Everyone, you came?』
『『『Of course!』』』
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Surrounded by so many monsters, Kyrie’s smile seems abnormal. . . . . .but even more so. . . . . .
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“T, The monsters. . . . . .they’re speaking. . . . . .human language. . . . . .?”
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One unbelievable thing after another happens, and her brain is almost bursting.
But. . . . . .There is one certain thing.
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『Everything is fine now. . . . . .wait, what?』
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Minuet kneels before Kyrie, bowing her head.
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“Thank you for saving me, Goddess Kyrie. . . . . .!”
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Using such miracles and even controlling monsters. . . . . .a possessor of mighty power.
It has to be a godess.
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However, Kyrie answers with confusion.
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『Um. . . . . .that’s not right. I’m Kyrie. Just a saint.』
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