𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖: 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

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《Kyrie Side》

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I came to the Beast Kin nation of Nelogoma.

It was because Princess Minuet’s Okaa-san, was critically ill with a disease called Crystalline Disease.

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Through the power of God, the disease was cured beautifully.

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“Thank you, Celestial Guidance Saint-sama. I apologize for the late greeting.”

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The Queen lowers her head as she steps down from the bed.

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“I am Nelogoma’s Queen, Mainecoon.”

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Mainecoon-sama bowed her head before me.

Your Majesty, please don’t bow to someone like me; it is too much.

“No, you are a lifesaver. It’s only natural to thank you properly.”

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A lifesaver. . . . . .No, that’s a mistake.

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“A mistake?”

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Yes.

You survived because Mainecoon-sama’s deeds were good.

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God want to say this:

You must still live. . . . . .

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So God healed you.

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“. . . . . .Is that so?”

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Yes, there’s no mistake.

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“I feel like I was healed by you, though. . . . . .”

“Okaa-sama, Kyrie-sama is a bit different from ordinary people.”

“I see. . . . . .”

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Certainly, I am a saint, and I am different from ordinary people.

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“How strange. Your voice resonates directly in my head. With your amazing healing power, you’re like a god.”

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Is that so!

How presumptuous!

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I am nothing compared to God Noir.

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“You don’t have to belittle yourself that much. . . . . .Anyway, thank you very much for saving me. I must thank you properly.”

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No, there’s something else we must do first.

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“What is it?”

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Find the culprit.

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“A culprit? What do you mean?”

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I will narrate the episode of when Lady Minuet arrived in the Abyss Forest.

Lady Minuet’s life was targeted.

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Moreover, the thieves acted as if they knew the princess was coming.

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“I see. . . . . .that’s indeed unnatural. There may be those inside the castle who would benefit from the queen’s death. They might be pulling the strings. . . . . .right?”

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Exactly as Your Majesty says.

I suspect the enemy is close by.

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“That can’t be. . . . . .”

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The Queen is at a loss for words.

I understand her feelings.

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It’s hard to believe that there is a traitor among your subordinates.

But it is a fact that Lady Minuet’s life was targeted.

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If Lady Minuet had died, and I had arrived late, Nelogoma’s Queen, Mainecoon-sama, would have died.

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“That’s true. . . . . .as long as that fact exists, we can’t deny the possibility of a traitor.”

“If that’s true, it’s a big problem! They may target Okaa-sama’s life again!”

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Yes, so we must urgently identify the traitor.

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“I’m at a loss, but you seem to have a good plan, Saint Kyrie.”

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Yes.

I thought of this method when I saved Lady Minuet earlier.

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“What method?”

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I will explain the outline briefly.

Both are surprised but nod in understanding.

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“It seems worth trying.”

“Okaa-sama! Let’s gather the people of the castle right away!”

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After a while,

Queen Mainecoon makes her appearance in the audience chamber.

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Including ministers, the castle’s important figures are gathered.

I think the culprit is among them.

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“Your Majesty! I’m glad you’re safe!”

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A man appears before Mainecoon-sama.

With luxurious attire and a slightly malicious look on his face.

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Who is he?

Lady Minuet answers for me.

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.”. . . . . . . . . . .『Warikko』 is the Finance Minister. In the hierarchy of the castle, he’s a high-ranking minister.”

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I see. . . . . .he’s the Finance Minister after all.

He seems to have considerable power.

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“But what’s going on, Your Majesty? Have you gathered us suddenly for a celebration party?”

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A celebration party?

You’re so carefree, Minister Warikko.

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“No, Warikko. . . . . . .There is a traitor among us, plotting my assassination. I’m going to flush that person out now.”

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Rustle. . . . . .rustle. . . . . .a large number of ministers and soldiers start to murmur.

That’s only natural.

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A traitor.

Knowing that such a person is present, it would be strange to remain calm.

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“Heh, Your Majesty. . . . . .! What are you talking about? Assassination? Traitor? There’s no way such a thing. . . . . .”

“No, Warikko. It’s true. In fact, Minuet, who went to fetch the saint, almost got assassinated.”

“R, Really. . . . . .”

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Huh?

That Warikko, he’s staring at me.

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With an evil smile, he points at me and speaks loudly.

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“The answer is simple! That woman over there is the culprit!”

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. . . . . .How did he come to that conclusion?

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“That woman there! You’re a human! How did you get to this country? You have proper entry permission, don’t you?”

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Uh. . . . . .I don’t have such a thing.

I flew here by the power of God.

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“You don’t seem to have it, huh. Look, Your Majesty, she’s the culprit.”

“. . . . . .Warikko. Be quiet for a moment. Now, the saint-sama will identify the criminal.”

“Huh? But that wench is the culprit, right?”

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Mainecoon-sama looks at me and nods.

It seems she believes in my way.

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They firmly believe that I am not the culprit.

I’m happy.

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Such a gentle and good-hearted queen, and someone dares to kill her. . . . . .

I’ll pass judgment on their behalf.

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I raise my right hand.

God, please give me strength.

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Crack. . . . . .! A holy light spreads in the audience hall.

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“What’s this, light. . . . . .? Is this some kind of trick. . . . . .?”

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Warikko says.

Now, everything is ready.

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Ahem. . . . . .

Everyone, can you hear me. . . . . .?

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“””””?!”””””

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Most of the people gathered were surprised.

Warikko is as usual.

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. . . . . .Yeah, I’ve already figured out the culprit.

But let’s go through the motions anyway.

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Everyone, I’m speaking to your hearts.

If you’re not the culprit, please raise your hands. . . . . .Thank you.

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Thump. . . . . .!!!!!!!!!!

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“What, what?! What’s with you people?! Raising your hands all of a sudden?!”

“It seems. . . . . .the culprit is you, Warikko.”

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Mainecoon-sama glares at Minister Warikko.

Then, the knights immediately apprehend Warikko.

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“W, What?! On what basis?!”

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Princess Minuet steps forward to explain.

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“Those who received saint-sama’s power can hear saint-sama’s inner voice.”

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Yes. . . . . .that was the light of God.

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Bathing in it allows telepathy to work.

. . . . . .However, there are exceptions.

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“Saint-sama’s power will never work on evildoers! I have seen it. Even though the thieves received saint-sama’s power, they couldn’t hear Kyrie-sama’s voice!”

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Remember what happened before we came here.

I healed Lady Minuet and her guards.

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During that time, I became capable of communicating with them and sharing our hearts.

But I never could talk with the evil gray wolf bandits.

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Then, I became convinced.

Only good beings can receive God’s miracles.

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Evil beings cannot hear my voice.

So, among the people gathered here, those who cannot hear my voice. . . . . .are evil.

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In other words.

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“Warikko, you are the culprit.”

“. . . . . .D, Damn! It’s desperation time!”

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Warikko, intending to struggle in vain, shakes off the knights and runs towards Mainecoon-sama.

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A knife was clenched in that hand.

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“Dieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!”

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I stand in front of Warikko.

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“Out of the way, little girl! Fugaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

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The moment the knife touched my body. . . . . .

Warikko was blown away.

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Upon colliding with the ceiling. . . . . .there was a loud thud, and he fell down.

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“H, How. . . . . .?”

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It’s God’s barrier.

It protected Her Majesty the Queen from your evil intentions!

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“Darn. . . . . .it. . . . . .”

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Thump, Warikko the minister fainted.

Whew. . . . . .that settles it.

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“Kyrie-sama. . . . . .!”

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Lady Minuet hugs me.

Crying, she repeatedly thanks me, saying “Thank you!”

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Mainecoon-sama also thanked me.

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“You’ve saved my life twice, thank you so much. You are the savior of this country.”

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What are you saying?

This is all thanks to God’s power.

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“G, God. . . . . .?”

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Yes, I am merely God’s agent.

Oh, God, thank you for lending me strength to bring peace to the world today. . . . . .

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But the parent and child were dumbfounded.

I don’t understand.