The Assassin and The Blind Saint

Side Story: The man who wants to be Hero 2

After the war was over, I then attended a meeting of the top brass of the Alliance forces. Although I don't have a vote because my position here is only as a Hero candidate.

Me and the other 10 hero candidates just stood on the outskirts listening to the meeting.

“With the victory of this battle, we managed to lift the Demon King's Army's strangulation against the heart of the Thuringian Kingdom. For that I am very grateful to the Alliance and also the Great Saint.” King of the Kingdom of Thuringia—Konrad von Salian expressed his gratitude.

“This is our obligation as the Alliance of King Konrad. Help defend the Alliance countries against the invasion of the forces of the Demon King,” said Prince Reinhard von Habsburg—The 3rd son of Emperor Marx von Habsburg. “Alright, I think quite the formality. We are here to discuss what steps to take in the future to fight the Demon King's army.”

Prince Reinhard despite his age is still said to be young, which is 22 years, but he has the authority and charisma that is not inferior to the officials of the country who are present at this meeting.

“If we are not late to get the logistics supply, we can definitely defeat the Demon King army here faster.” Prince Charles Angevin said it showed his dissatisfaction.

“Prince Charles, it was because of the many rebels who carried out looting throughout the Kingdom of Castellon.” Prince Alfonso de Castellon. “I think all countries in the Alliance have similar problems.”

I still don't understand about those rebels. At a time when humanity is trying everything they can to defeat the Demon King's army, they are ruthlessly hindering and disturbing us in our pursuit of it.

“We cannot allow this rebellion to grow, I think we should postpone the attack on the Demon King's Army this month,” said Princess Wilhemina von Lorraine—The first princess of the Kingdom of Lorraine. “If the rebellion grows, it will make it harder for us to carry out attacks on the Demon King's Army. I think this rebellion was orchestrated by them.”

Princess Wilhelmina Rumor has it that since she was 12, she has been in the affairs of the state. Now that she was 19 years old, not only was she smart and wise, she had also grown into a graceful and dignified woman.

“If we delay the attack, then the Demon King's army will soon recover from the defeat in this battle.it will make us just as difficult to defeat them back, it will be,” says Duke Robert de Gennoles— War General of the Kingdom of Aquitaine.

The top brass of the Alliance then fell silent. They are still confused as to what to do in this situation.

“Can I speak?”

The voice came from the Saint who had just sat down to listen to the discussion of the Alliance Elders.

“Please Saint Agung, you always have a say in this meeting. If it were not for you being present on the battlefield, we would not have been able to easily achieve this victory,” Prince Reinhard politely said.

The attention of the Alliance Elders then turned to the Saint.

“I heard, the core problem of the emergence of this rebellion is due to the increase in taxes and high food prices throughout the country Alliance.” The Saint's tone when uttering it was not as gentle as usual.

Hearing the Saint's words, the expressions on the faces of the Alliance Elders looked grim. I think it's like a taboo thing for them to talk about.

“Ta-but Saint Agung, it is very feel—“

“I'm not done talking, Prince Reinhard.” Cut the Saint. “Difficulty is a common thing if we are on the verge of disaster. Be it a natural disaster or in a state of war,” he continued.

The Alliance Elders listened carefully to what the Saint would talk about.

“In the village where I live, hunger often occurs due to the long winter. Food prices also rose at that time, however, the citizens no one had negative thoughts despite being hit hard. You know why?”

If not mistaken, the Saint's hometown is in a small village in the Kingdom of Aquitaine administered by the Temple of the Goddess Athena.

“We pastors are with them, we listen to their suffering, we accompany them through that difficult time. Now I ask, have any of you Rulers and Nobles ever come to those rebels? Hearing their grievances without fear of the rebels, your own people will attack you?” ask the Saint in a firm tone.

The top brass of the Alliance fell silent.

“The good relationship starts with mutual trust. Care and exchange the contents of each other's thoughts and feelings. I'm sure, if you are close to your own people, then this will not happen.” The Saint then closed his eyes. “Your people have never even met their leaders, never knowing to whom the tax money they earned with the fruits of their hard work was given.”

The Saint stood up. This scene was like the Saint being above the Alliance Elders, the Supreme Nobles even a King.

“You will not be able to change the hearts of the rebels if you just kill and arrest them. Talk to your own people, take them to the negotiating table and resolve this issue with the least violence possible.”

After saying that, the Saint then left the meeting room escorted by Mr. Georgy.

“Thank you for the direction of Saint Agung. Your proposal we will talk about in this meeting is fine.” Prince Reinhard said that while standing up then bowed his head to the Saint in the company of the other Alliance Elders.

That way, the Meeting was filled about talking about what the Saint had proposed to them. It's about taking a more humanist approach to the people and the rebels.

After the meeting was over, I was heading to the place where the Saint was. The Saint had a conversation with each of the candidates after the battle earlier.

What exactly does the Saint want to talk about?

I then saw a familiar figure come out from the Temple where the Saint was. He is one of the candidates like me but I don't like his personality very much. How could a person like him pass the selection to become one of the hero candidates?

“Pierre,” my cow.

He then stopped walking and looked me in the eye.

“I am the Honorable Royal Noble of Aquitaine. Commoners like you should call me respectfully.” He then walked back. “Know your own position, lowly.” Further.

Like I said, his personality is very bad. I then entered the main room of the temple.

“Kandidat Pahlawan—Arthur enters the room!” The doorman announced my arrival.

The Saint is seen sitting on a chair in front of the Statue of the Goddess Athena and Lord Georgy who is guarding her beside him.

I then knelt down as I often practiced in ethics lessons.

The Saint then smiled at me. That smile I think can break the hearts of various men who see it.

“Stand Arthur, we'll take a walk and talk for a while.”

“Eh?”

I was shocked to hear what the Saint said.

“Mr Georgy, can you help me down.”

“Ready! Saint Agung.”

The Saint then descends the stairs in a carriage by Mr. Georgy. Seeing this scene, it was like seeing a painting I had seen in the Main Temple of the Brichnoig Kingdom about the descent of the Goddess Athena.

The Saint then arrived before me.

“Alright Mr. Georgy, you just wait here. Isn't Athur strong enough for me?” ask the Saint.

“Te-of course, I will sacrifice my life to take care of you Great Saint!”

After hearing my reply, the Saint then laughed softly.

“Alright Arthur, let's take a walk and chat,” he said as he offered me his hand.

I then grabbed his hand and started walking around the area of the Temple. We walked without talking. I then stole a glance at the Saint's face. He looks.

“Did Arthur come to the meeting?” The Saint then opened his mouth.

Pink lips, white skin like falling snow. For a moment, I was fascinated by her beauty.

“Arthur?”

I then came to my senses because the tone of the Saint's voice began to change.

“I-iya Great Saint, sorry I was a little fascinated with your beauty.”

“Heee~ thank you. You're pretty good with that compliment. Unlike people I know,” he said in a slightly melancholic tone.

Huh uh? Who was that person the Saint was referring to.

“You know Arthur, no man in this world is perfect.” The Saint then stopped his steps.”Everyone has a dark side, everyone makes mistakes and everyone has the same chance to change

I do not understand what the Saint is trying to convey with his words. The dark side, huh? I don't really understand, all my life I've been surrounded by good people. The master is always beside me to guide me to the right path.

“You know Arthur, a Saint can see a person's soul. And your soul is showing the same bright green wana that Mr. Georgy.” has

“A-what do you mean about it Saint Agung?”

I'm surprised to be able to match up with the best Knights on the continent.

“This indicates, you have a great chance than other candidates to be selected as a hero.”

Me? Have the highest chance of any other? Hearing it made my heart so happy. My dream that I always yearned for will come true.

“Fufufu..”.

I heard the Saint laughing so cutely.

“It's such a pleasure that Arthur heard it to the point of being speechless?”

“Of course! It was my dream since I was a kid!”

I then held onto both hands of the Saint without my knowledge. I reflexively did it because I got carried away. His hands are very smooth and soft. I wish I could touch her as long as possible. However, the Saint removed his hand from my grasp.

“Hey Arthur, how is the ceiling view now?” ask her with a different tone of voice than usual.

“Tonight filled with stars and full moon clearly visible.”

“Begukah…. What is he doing now, huh...? Did he manage to become what he wanted to become a Guard Patrol.??”

The Saint's expression when saying that was completely different from usual. His face was smiling very naturally, his tone was like missing something.

Seeing and hearing it made my chest feel hot. Without realizing it, I clenched both my hands.

Who is the person he is always talking about?

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Author Note: this is the end of Arthur's Side Story. The latest chapter will retell the story of the journey of Sirius.