The Baby Who Raised the Devil

Unraveling His Intention (3)

I held a cup of warm milk in the greenhouse and smelled a scent emanating from it.

"Hm, it smells good."

“......Isn't that milk?”

“It's savory.”

Then Trigon muttered,

“Ah, you must be talking about something else.”

Yep. Even if I take mud from the side of the road, it will feel good. Because now, all the greedy people who were marching in the mansion had disappeared. Augustine's plan to control Dubbled by making a fake child is revealed to the public. Augustine, who was captured by our knights, was handed over to the imperial family. Since the attention of the people was focused on 'people trying to make a fake child', the greedy people were all terrified.

“Augustine, he's in big trouble. Emperor rampaged to see it.”kataku while chuckling.

It was not only Augustine's face that was revealed through the device.

"The emperor took money from Duke Dubbled and appointed me priest."

The world even knew that the emperor took bribes from Duke Dubbled and tried to get involved in the thanksgiving festival.

Seeing the situation, Augustine and the temple tied to him would probably die.

“That won't happen to me, right..?”

Trigon covered his grim expression.

As I shrugged, his eyebrows rose, looking at me through the gap between his hands.

"Do you know what I've done for you?"

“The imperial court's magic code was released. Also, along with Veronica, I sent it illegally. ”

"Do you know if I get caught, my limbs will be torn apart ?!"

I sip my milk and nod casually. Trigon made a face that looked like it was about to explode.

“So, you have a conscience on several occasions yes, even though you stole someone's identity.”

“Ah, that's right. I've been a sinner.”.

I pat Trigon on the shoulder as he looked like he was about to faint.

"Think of that, Trigon."

"Huh?"

“When I broke the rules in the imperial palace to fight Glalashabola, you dared to extort a large sum of money from Dubbled to help me?”

"……it's true."

“If you can't solve my case, you'll be dead. You're one of the lucky men.”

His once grim face, suddenly turned blue. He glanced outside the greenhouse door and gulped.

“At that time, my soul was sold for money.When I thought that I could realize Aragorn's lifelong dream, I lost my mind.!”.

“Yes, however, everything went well so you're still alive. You almost died once, so why are you worried? ”

“You comforted me, but why do I feel more pain……. I'll just come back.”

“Ya, stay strong~!”

Trigon staggered.

The chairman, who had just entered the greenhouse, looked at her and was surprised because he looked so haggard. Trigon lowered his head and left the greenhouse. The chairman frowned and asked.

“Why is he like that?”

“Because of illegal transmission.”

“...So he also has a conscience.”

"really? I guess regret is inevitable. ”

The chairman chuckled and gave me some papers. These are the details of the person you mentioned. I heard from Seria that you ordered an investigation into the Empress Dowager 'Youth Medicine' case.

“Temple was involved at that time. That's why I thought about it. ”

"Huh?"

I smiled bitterly and looked at the papers.

When I read what the chairman had investigated, I sighed.

'Why am I investigating this man in the hope that he will be different even though I know that no matter how many times I go back in time, people will never change?'

***

After parting ways with the chairman, we headed to the dining room.

In the dining room, Emeline was eating like the waiter had told her.

I sat across from the boy and said,

“Isn't the salmon delicious? I was surprised to eat it for the first time too. ”

Most beggars can't even eat fish.

Even though we have the sea, only the rich can eat decent fish. The fish given to beggars are usually broken. So no one will eat them because they will get stomach problems instead. Beggars do not eat fish, even when they are desperate, they prefer to dig up garbage rather than eat it. It was only after I came to Dubbled that I realized that salmon was a very delicious meal. Emeline put a fork with salmon on it and replied,

"Did you tell me to eat a lot? If I leave this place, I won't be able to go anywhere unless I find my father.!”.

"Do you really want to find her?"

Emeline frowned at that naive question.

"If I help you, it's in our agreement that you tell me where he is."

"I'm watching you, Emeline."

I will take care of him, who was my friend in my previous life.

“If you hear it, there is no word back. May be more painful than now.”

"Cannot be. How could it be more painful? Even if my father was not a good person, I would be happier than I am now.”

He spoke in a confident tone.

I felt that his decision would never change, and I had to experience his stubbornness once again.

“Alright, I'll tell you.”

“My father is a nobleman, right? Mom says. He didn't cheat on my mom, did he?”

"Yes, he's a noble."

“Oh, as expected…! Look, I'll be happy-”

"A priest. A noble pastor.”

"That's weird. But it's okay! I'm sure if it's a noble priest, we'll have plenty of resources. ”

Emeline's expression froze. This smart kid knows what I mean. There are three conditions for 21 priests in the central temple.

First, they must have an incredible holy power to summon to the central temple.

Second, they should not be preoccupied with their family problems.

And lastly.

'Pow of chastity.'

Emeline is a child born of sin. If this child visits his father, he will soon be expelled from the temple and family for mocking the Gods.

***

The central temple is in chaos due to the Augustine case. The emperor was furious, and after one meeting with the pope, he threatened to reduce the authority of the damaged temple.

21 Priests gathered at the round table. They were all silent, especially those who supported Augustine, and could not hide their shame.

"So the Reverend Augustine will be kicked out?"

“It would be better if it was just that! But the authority of the temple will be completely diminished because of this one cockroach! ”

“The pope will not let him go. And no matter how angry the emperor was, he could not tamper with the authority of the temple. That is the power of state religion.”

“We have to meet some nobles. We will suppress the Imperial Family and Dubbled.”

“Yes, the pope also said that he was talking to Duke Marche, so we..”.

The 21 priests began to move in haste. Reverend Stefano, who was left in the room with several priests, shook his head.

"What kind of empty egg is that?"

“However, Reverend Augustine..wait, Reverend Stefano, isn't that a good thing? Congratulations earlier.you became a cardinal.”

Stefano's face became grim as the priest rubbed his hands and flattered her.

"Whatchu mean? The servant of God has committed such sins. The temple is in danger, and people are confused. In the middle of this, how important is my happiness?”

"T, no, I ......"

The embarrassed priest smiled awkwardly and said,

“As expected, you are a role model for us.”

“You... just stop.”.

As he lowered his head, Stefano narrowed his brows and walked quickly. First, he had to calm down those who were confused. It was the priest's mission to guide the people. He had just passed the chapel, when he saw a robed child looking for something.

"Son."

“…….”

"Are you lost?"

“...I'm looking for a confession room.”

"You can turn the right corner, and find the angel statue."

The boy, who had been staring blankly at her, lowered his head, Stefano took off his coat and placed it over the boy's shoulder.

"Your clothes are thin."

“…….”

As he moved, the boy shouted.

"……Mr!"

“Hm?”

"Slender, please listen to me."

"There must be another priest in the confessional."

"I don't want another priest."

He glanced at the child, then smiled and moved to a nearby bench.

The boy hesitated for a long time even after sitting down, unable to open his mouth.

“If it is difficult, should we talk again next time?”

"No, I won't say it."

"Yes." Yeah."

“...If the priest who takes the oath of chastity has a child, should the child go to see him, knowing that it will be disturbing? Is it a sin to visit it?”

Stefano hardened. He glanced at the boy. His little hands were trembling.

“Well, that's a hard story. But…"

“…….”

“How can it be a sin to be born just like that? It's wrong pastor.”

Stefano muttered, "Yes, it's the priest's fault for loving someone." The boy bit his lip and then asked.

“T, then, if it was you, how would it feel?”

"I'm sorry, I don't have children so I don't know those feelings."

“If it's you..”

"Then, it must be a terrible feeling."

“A terrible feeling...?”

He stood up, stroking the child's head gently.

"I'm sorry. I have to go back.”

Stefano is moving fast. He did not look back at his son.

"Recorder! The reverend! Uh-"

"Sorry."

“…….”

"I'm sorry."

Emeline pulled her hood down.

The face of the child staring at Stefano's back was wet with tears.

That is rejection.

This was a request for him to never come again, and to live as if he did not exist.