《I Became the Only Savior of the Obsessive Maniacs》 CH 1 Episode 1 When I died and woke up, I was born as a character in an impoverished BL novel. One of the keywords of the novel I possess is #Omegaverse. Everyone in this world is an alpha and omega that uses pheromones. And, like me, the trait is determined as a beta that cannot smell the scent of pheromones. Pheromones were also used to find a partner as a power to use with emotions. However, the worldview of the Omegaverse of the BL novels I read before I died was a bit peculiar. In this world, all Omegas are dead. It was caused by an infectious disease called Omega Fever. Newborns also get sick and die within a few days if the omega trait is expressed. A cure has not yet been found. So, in this world, only Alpha, who coveted the scent of Omega but couldn''t get it forever and went crazy, and Beta, who couldn''t understand such an Alpha, were left. *** ¡°Sonia, don''t you smell good somewhere?¡± Ellie''s roommate''s nostrils flared, and I sniffed after her. It''s just the smell of sunlight on well-dried bedding and old wood. ¡°What smell?¡± ¡°Sweet, sweet smell like candy. No, is it a cookie?¡± There was a time when I fell for Ellie''s trick and took out a hidden snack. You fall for it once, not twice. ¡°Stop with the interrogation. There''s no such thing as a hidden snack.¡± ¡°Sheesh.¡± ¡°Do it properly and get up now. I''ll go pray.¡± It has been seven years since I walked the path of becoming a priest. At the age of 20, I was about to undergo a formal priestly examination. Unlike me, who was full of motivation, Ellie, who became one with the blanket, hugged the pillow and muttered. ¡°Huaam, Sonia, do you like prayers?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Really? Isn''t it boring?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Ellie looked at me with a look of disgust on her face. Yeah, I couldn''t help but like it. If you go out to the morning prayer, you can collect promotion points. How fun it is to collect my small and precious points. ''If I work hard like this, I can become a high priest!'' Since we decided to live as a priest, shouldn''t we at least skip the high priest position? If you become a high priest, you can travel as an excuse for pilgrimage. There are also a lot of expenses for maintaining dignity, so you can enjoy a small hobby of visiting good restaurants. Unlike me, who was full of enthusiasm, Ellie reacted indifferently. ¡°What''s the point of praying hard? My score is already ruined.¡± Ellie hid under the blanket. ¡°What? Are you going to skip it again today?¡± ¡°Uh, but if I pray early in the morning, I will get tired all day...¡± ¡°Okay. Then I''ll go alone, so come as soon as you wake up." ¡°Uh-huh¡­¡± I put on a necklace, the priest''s token, and headed to the prayer room. The prayer room was empty. The first visitor of the day was me. I purposely woke up earlier than others and visited the prayer room. The more you devote yourself to God, the more points you get. I came early because I didn''t want to lose my first prayer to someone else. I got up diligently every day, but sometimes my turn was taken away by another priest. ''I''ve heard that His Holiness never missed a single one.'' I finished the training that others said would take about 10 years in 3 years, but I never missed the first prayer. Perhaps because of his devotion to God, he had a stronger divine power than others. I put my hands together and started praying. ''Dear Magnus. Please continue to look upon the Holy Kingdom as the supreme god of this world.'' The more the majesty of God Magnus overflows, the stronger my power as a priest becomes. ''So you must continue to be the greatest god in this world!'' I prayed with all my heart and soul. I felt that my heart was getting warmer, as if God had responded. I was going to pray until the morning prayer time was over. It was then. Squeak, the door to the prayer room opened. It was time for the priests who woke up to come to pray. There was nothing strange about anyone entering, so I focused on my prayers. Buck, buck, buck. There''s a rustling of the hem of the priest''s robe between the heavy footsteps. ¡°You.¡± I opened my eyes at the low, dry voice. Bright red eyes with bright platinum hair as if woven with gold thread. The jawline and thin lips seem to have been drawn with great care by an outstanding artist. He was a flawless and noble man. What was most unbelievable was his outfit. Gold decorations on white priestly clothes. And the one who wears a golden scepter with an ornate crest on his shoulder¡­ ¡°Sir, your Holiness?¡± It was holy father Cassius Sirand Magnus, the owner of the Magnus Kingdom. Cassius approached slowly. The height that exceeds that of most adult men and the solid body that cannot be hidden even with priestly clothes reminded me of an apex predator. ''Dangerous!'' The moment I met his red eyes, I felt the nape of my neck get cold. I don''t know why, but I felt like Cassius was going to bite my neck. But I couldn''t even think of running away because I was so afraid. A huge, muscular hand brushed my hair. ¡°It smells good.¡± Cassius''s breath touched my bare neck, and he whispered in my ear. ¡°You, were you an omega?¡± *** I died in a fire. Burns are one of the worst pains. Fortunately, she died from suffocation from the smoke, not from the fire. Although she died a violent death, she had no regrets about her life. She was born into a bean-flour family and suffered a lot. [T/N: It literally means bean powder family. A messed up family or a broken family. It¡¯s hard to crumple up powder into a ball, so it refers to a family that can¡¯t be one in harmony.] Rather, I was happy when I was reincarnated. It was because she was born as the eldest daughter of Count Theodore, the commander-in-chief of the imperial knights. Gold eyes with green mixed with bright silver hair, the symbol of the family. Mixed with soft eyes and white skin. Just like my beautiful parents, I opened my eyes wide to the huge mansion and countless meals. I clenched my fists in joy and trembled. ''Ha, this life is a golden spoon.'' Splitting a bag of ramen noodles into three pieces was liberation from the life of a dirty spoon that I used to eat for a day. While growing up, tasting such sweet power, something happened. ©¤The ¡°southern fever¡± that started in the southern part of the empire is spreading rapidly. ©¤It turns out to be a non-fatal disease. The symptoms are only mild fever, so it''s safe even if a child catches it. ¡ª Omega died after recovering from ''Southern Fever''. ©¤The name of ''Southern Fever'' has been changed to ''Omega Fever''. ¡ª The last omega closes her eyes. This happened in just half a year. I knew that the world I was born in was the Omegaverse. But omegaverse without omega. Doesn''t it look like steamed buns without bean paste? [T/N: The line ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ???. It is a phrase it can also be said as No trip to Paris would be complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower.] I''ve heard this before¡­ Oh, could it be that novel? 19 gold impoverished BL novel . [T/N: Searched what 19 gold means, so it means an X-rated novel that is devastated] I remembered it as a unique worldview. The background was a world without Omega. The moment I learned the background of the world I was born into, anxiety overtook me. ¡°Lancelot, you smell like an omega.¡± For this reason, the name of the person who is stamped by the crazy alphas and rolled to dust his body and mind is ''Lancelot Theodore''. My name is ''Sonia Theodore''. And just by looking at it, her soon-to-be-born brother was like Lancelot, the goal of obsessed maniacs. Ah, please, it must be another family with the same name. I tried so hard to avoid it, but when my younger brother''s name was decided to be Lancelot, my fate was also decided. A world where Omega is extinct. Lancelot is not an omega, but has the scent of an omega, albeit faintly. Even Alpha, who was fine, went crazy when they met Lancelot. The maniacs obsessed with him, who had the only trace of Omega, didn''t let our family go either. They brutally killed his older sister, me, saying they would shake off Lancelot''s mentality. All in front of Lancelot''s eyes. Even if his father, a count, was a knight commander who was good at swordsmanship, he could not stop the maniacs They are sword masters and imperial princes. An excellent alchemist and master of the Mage Tower. The Grand Duke the head of the assassination squad that rules the back alley and the owner of the North. ''How did you beat those crazy people¡­'' I knew the future, but there was no answer. But I don''t want to die at the hands of the maniacs. ''There must be a way to survive.'' A way to somehow save my poor innocent brother and family. The way to find it was to become a priest of the Magnus Holy Land. *** ¡°You, were you an omega?¡± As a probationary priest, the lowest of the lowest, I had no chance to meet the high priest Cassius. So, this was the first time I saw his face. I''ve heard stories of him being an unrealistically beautiful man. ''Even the voice is amazing.'' Respect for the god Magnus, who sent an outstanding creature, almost welled up. If this situation had just been a blessing given to a diligent apprentice priest, he might have knelt and prayed right away. ¡°What are you talking about? I am a beta.¡± If you manifest yourself as an omega, you will die of fever. Being alive like this meant that she wasn''t an omega. Cassius tilted his head. He didn''t seem to like my answer very much. He was so close that she could hear the rustle of his clothes. ¡°That''s strange. It smells like pheromone from Omega.¡± He gently hugged the back of my neck and made eye contact. Red symbolizes warning. You must not be associated with Cassius. My intuition screamed so. CH 2 She met his gaze and remained silent. It couldn''t be, but a possibility struck me. Although Lancelot is a beta, he has a body odor similar to an omega''s pheromones. I, the older sister, might have the same constitution as Lancelot. The silence was not good. My body stiffened from the tension, and my heart beat fast. The trembling of my nervous body must have been conveyed to Cassius. His eyes narrowed ¡°What''s your Name?¡± His voice softened a little. I answered cautiously because of the slightly better atmosphere. ¡°It''s Sonia¡­ Theodore¡­ your Holiness.¡± ¡°You are the daughter of Count Theodore.¡± Even if you don''t know the name of the apprentice priest, you probably know the family of Count Theodore, the leader of the knights of the Empire. ¡°Yes.¡± He put his nose near my neck and took a deep breath. No, why do you keep sniffing me? I took a bath first thing in the morning, so I don''t smell anything. He said with a low sigh. ¡°I don''t think it''s perfume.¡± Perfume, to Beta, was an object that mimicked pheromones. I can not copy Omega and Alpha, and I rarely use perfume except in unusual cases. ¡°The smell from me¡­ is the smell coming from me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± No, it can''t be! ¡°¡­ I woke up in the morning and took a bath first.¡± When I heard it smelled, I became embarrassed and muttered as if I were making excuses. he chuckled. ¡°You are full of sweetness, to the point where it feels good.¡± I was taken aback by his words. I remembered what my roommate, Ellie, said. I put my hands together tightly. And as soon as I finished my resolution, I spat it out like a confession. ¡°I hid a piece of candy.¡± ¡°Candy?¡± ¡°I helped a visitor who got lost in the temple, and I got candy in return.¡± I took out the candy I had hidden deep in my pocket. Unwrapping the rolled light blue paper revealed golden candy that gave off a slightly sweet and sour smell. Cassius'' gaze moved to the palm of my hand. ¡°I hid it because I didn¡¯t want to share it with my roommates¡­¡± It was burdensome to buy candy with the apprentice priest''s small amount of support. It was a precious candy obtained at best. I always hid it so that I can eat it when I feel down. Cassius picked up the candy and placed it on my slightly parted lips. ¡°It''s okay. God will allow you to sneak a piece of candy.¡± I unwittingly took the candy he gave me. There was no time to feel the sweet and sour lemon taste that filled my mouth. His fingertips passed my lips and lightly touched the tip of my tongue. The moment Cassius'' fingertips touched it, the thick smell of water rose. It is as if you are next to a waterfall splashing and flowing down with strong water drops. Like a refreshing and cool pouring shower. It felt like being submerged in water. I felt like I would suffocate at this rate. It''s not just an illusion, but Cassius''s prosperity has a divine power in the water. If he flicked his fingertips, I might fall into the water. ''I have to run away.¡¯ I couldn''t say anything because I had candy in my mouth. Instead of saying goodbye by bowing my head, I hurriedly got out of the prayer room and quickly headed for my room. I got away from him, but my heart was still beating like crazy. ''He said I smell like an omega.'' I happened to swallow the candy, but it didn''t seem to work. Could it be that I smell like an omega, like Lancelot? A faint omega smell emanated from Lancelot''s body. In , the cause was not revealed until the end. I don''t know why, but like Lancelot and me, I might smell like omega too. I rolled up my sleeves, put my nose on my arm, and sniffed. There was no smell except for the smell of dried fibers. ¡®I can''t even smell it.¡¯ Omega''s pheromone scent can only be noticed by Alpha or Omega. Therefore, Cassius'' prosperity was likely to be known as Alpha. Omega was the only one killed by the fever epidemic, but their mate, Alpha, was also affected. So the number of surviving alphas is very small. There might be more if you look for them, but the alphas revealed in the original work were all three with crazy effort. I chose this country to escape from the maniacs who were obsessed with my younger brother. But there''s another new alpha! I was biting on a sweet candy, but my mouth was bitter. The reason I decided to become a priest of the Magnus Holy Land was to protect my brother and parents from the Alpine-obsessed maniacs. The Kingdom of Magnus is a country of priests and Paladins who use divine power. The kingdom stood firm while the name of the empire changed three times, and the accumulated wealth and power were enormous. The priest was a bureaucrat in such a holy land. If I became a formal priest, the Holy Kingdom had the duty to protect me, as well as the Count Theodore family if I requested it. No matter how great the empire''s crown prince and grand duke were, they couldn''t carelessly touch the priests of the Holy Kingdom. In addition, the Holy Land rejects the ability and alchemy. Therefore, even the owner of the Mage Tower, one of the maniacs, cannot enter the Holy Kingdom without permission. In other words, if I become a formal priest, I can block the access of obsessive maniacs in . But¡­ ''I think it''s ruined.'' I thought everything would be resolved once I became a formal priest. My brother and I smell like omega pheromones! Even the three alphas clinging to her brother was a headache, but I didn''t know if there would be one more. What should I do now? I locked myself in my room and thought about it, but there was no other way than to become a priest. ''Let''s change the plan.'' Quit the dream of becoming a high priest and staying as a mid-level priest. It seemed that it would be better to use only the position of a priest of the Holy Kingdom. After becoming a mid-level priest, if you take charge of a small temple somewhere in the countryside, you won''t have a chance to meet Cassius. ''Oh, my head hurts.'' My head was pounding from revising my life plan again. At times like this, I needed healing. I grabbed the key and headed for the bell tower. It was a high tower near the building where the apprentice priests lived. It was called the bell tower because there was a huge bell, but it was not used except on special days, so the door was usually locked. Ellie and I were in charge of cleaning the bell tower, so we had the key. So, the only people who could normally go in and out were me and Ellie. Looking down from the high bell tower, the view was awesome, so it was the best place to change your mood. It was when the key was inserted into the tightly closed door of the bell tower. Kyaaaaang! It was loud and sharp. Startled, I looked in the direction of the commotion. ¡°Caw, caw, caw¡ª!¡± A group of crows was clinging to something large, a ball of white cotton. ''What is that?'' Looking closely, the white ball of cotton was a long-haired cat and was being attacked by a crow that seemed to be five. ¡°meow!¡± The cat groaned in pain. ¡®The cat is going to die like that!¡¯ Because of the sharp crow''s beak and claws, it seemed difficult to help with bare hands. Looking around, I saw a broken tree branch with leaves attached to it. Like a warrior holding a sword, I gripped it tightly and swung it like crazy. ¡°Get away!¡± ¡°Caw! Caw! Caw!¡± A few crows flew up and croaked loudly as if protesting against me. Up close, the crows were much bigger than I thought. The wings alone were about the length of my arm. It felt like my bones would break if I was hit by those huge wings. I hesitated for a moment, but when I saw the cat drooping weakly, I gathered courage. ¡°Go away!¡± Bboong, boong! A menacing sound came from the vigorously swung branches. The panicked crows hovered around the cat and then flew up into the sky and disappeared. ¡®Did¡­ did they go away?¡¯ For some reason, I felt like a crow was going to come back again. I took the fallen cat in my arms and quickly entered the bell tower. The inside of the building was dark, but it was enough to look at the cat. The cat''s long white fur was matted with red blood. ¡®Did he get hurt badly?¡¯ I have the rarest healing attribute among the divine powers. However, due to the lack of divine power, deep wounds could not be healed. I combed the hair and inspected the wound carefully. Fortunately, there were no scratches on the toenails or pecked from the beak of the crows, but fortunately, there were no serious injuries that could be life-threatening. My holy power was enough for this. ¡°Meow¡­¡± The cat cried helplessly. ¡°Wait a little longer. I''ll cure you.¡± I concentrated my mind. A pale green light enveloped the cat, healing its wounds. The limp cat spread its paws. ¡°Are you okay?¡± The cat met my gaze, opened its eyes round, and raised its fur. ¡°Kyaung!¡± The recovered cat scratched me as hard as it could. ¡°Ouch!¡± I let go of the cat in sharp pain and grabbed my arm. ¡°Grrrrrrrrrr!¡± The cat sat lightly on the floor and glared at me with the fur all over its body standing up. Elegantly grown white fur. Yellow eyes mixed with green just like mine. The cat with a light pink nose and mouth glared at me and then shot out of the open door. ''What!'' I helped you, but you scratched me and ran away. I wanted to stroke the soft fur that looked like silk, but it turned out to be a pity. ¡®¡­ Well, what now?¡¯ It means that you have become strong enough to scratch me. The cat didn''t die, so in the end it was a good thing. *** Cassius was in the office, concentrating on his papers. ¡°Meow.¡± The cat, who had gone out, raised its tail to the sky and rubbed its forehead against Cassius'' leg. With so many things to do, Cassius'' eyes were fixed on the papers. ¡°Nyaaaa!¡± The cat was annoyed at its unloving owner and patted his leg with its forehead. ¡°Michael.¡± Cassius let out a low sigh, took off his glasses, put them on the desk, and looked down at Michael. Unlike when it went out in the morning, the hair was tangled. If you look closely, you can see blood clots. ¡°¡­ Are you hurt?¡± He lifted Michael up and gently placed him on the desk. ¡°Meow¡± CH 3 Michael, the beast, was an ordinary cat during the day. However, at night, it changes into its original form, a male lion with a thick white mane. Since he has the real appearance of a lion, he gives off the smell of a ferocious beast, so there is no way that any beast in the field will avoid Michael and be attacked. ¡®Someone has treated you.¡¯ Traces of the divine power of the healing attribute remained on Michael. Is there anyone in the holy kingdom with the healing attribute of divine power? Compared to other attributes, it appears very rarely, so it was the first time that Cassius felt the power. Perhaps someone has the power to heal, but hides it. ''Well, it doesn''t matter.'' Unlike other attributes, healing is useless because it cannot be finally awakened. At most, it''s enough to heal minor wounds, but it''s much more efficient to pour holy water on it while calling the healer. As a result, priests with the power of healing are often ridiculed for generations or become an unwanted nuisance. He seemed to be hiding it because he didn''t want to be ignored because of his power. ¡®I''ll have to thank you when I find out one day.¡¯ Cassius'' hand, which was checking Michael''s condition while stroking it, stopped. Because there was a scent that I had smelled somewhere. Recognizing the subtle scent, Sonia''s afterimage seemed to be visible. Instinct whispered. Her flesh would be even more alluring. His throat swelled. A subtle sweetness that seems to tickle his heart. The intense smell of pheromone from omega, which seemed to stir and attract the roots of alpha, made my mouth feel dry. ''Why am I doing this¡­'' It''s not the first time I''ve met an Omega. Isn''t this reaction like an adolescent boy falling in love for the first time? Cassius had met a live omega before the outbreak of Omega fever. The pheromones they emit are all disgusting. But strangely, Sonia''s pheromone felt sweet enough to make me want to smell it more. Cassius, who was feeling the lingering scent of the pheromone that Michael wore, frowned. Michael''s paws smelled a little thicker of her scent. It was a mixture of embarrassment, pain, and sharp emotions. Michael must have hurt her. ¡°You''ll have to think about your excuses properly.¡± Because you hurt someone. Michael at night was not only able to communicate as well as have gestures. Cassius spoke sternly to Michael during the day, who knew nothing. Michael during the day, who couldn''t even imagine what would happen to him when the sun went down, was just purring, saying that the owner''s touch was good. It was not the time to leisurely pet a cat. If you''re attacked by Michael, it won''t be easy to heal. Cassius raised a hand. Then the aide on standby in his office approached. ¡°Did you call? His Holiness.¡± Look for an apprentice priest. Move as fast as you can. Cassius, who was about to give the order, paused. Sonia wanted to hide the power of healing. So I thought it would be better to move than to call for a Paladin for no reason. It didn''t take long to make a decision. Cassius rose from his seat and gave the order. ¡°I will go outside. Take over the office.¡± ¡°Are you saying you''re going out? What about your work?¡± ¡°There is more important work than documents.¡± Having said that, Cassius quickly disappeared without an escort. The aide who was left alone in the office could not hide his absurd expression. This work, which was postponed because there was another important thing, was an investigation that took three years to prepare. What could be more important than what''s on paper? ''No, it''s what the Holy Father does. There must be other important things¡­¡¯ Cassius never wasted time. Also, he does not do private work during government affairs. There was no way he would have chosen to go for a walk out of a sudden and impulsively, as he moves after thoroughly calculating everything. There is something very important that he didn''t say. The aide concluded so. ¡°Meow¡ª.¡± Holding Michael, who was looking for his owner, he began to organize the office. *** After the ungrateful cat that I saved disappeared, I climbed the bell tower alone as planned. We had to climb quite a bit to get to our destination. When she first became a priest, she and Ellie despaired at the word cleaning the bell tower. The bell tower had as many stairs as it was high, but there were no elevators in this world. You have to walk up a tower that is 10 stories tall. It is said that it only needs to be cleaned once a week, but climbing the tall bell tower was quite a struggle. However, it was comfortable after having healing properties and divine power. As soon as you use it, the fatigue goes away to some extent, so it''s easy enough to climb the stairs. Moreover, after learning that there is a hidden reward at the top, climbing the stairs was rather fun. ¡®I''ve arrived.¡¯ The floor just before the giant bell. This is the management room of the bell tower, where materials and cleaning tools for repair were stored. I headed towards the box placed on one side of the management room. Inside was something that Ellie and I had brought with us. What I brought were blankets and cushions. And the things Ellie brought with her were things to pass the time, such as books and knitting supplies. ''It''s a book I haven''t seen before.'' Looks like Ellie put a new one in there. I hesitated when I checked the title of the book with a flat cover. Gosh, Ellie, I can''t believe you brought me this book. ¡®I need to say something harsh to her.¡¯ Therefore, it was necessary to carefully examine the contents of the book. I cleared my throat several times and carefully lifted the book. Then I unlocked the lock and opened the window wide. A cool breeze came in with the warm sunlight in the wooden management room. Putting down the cushion and the book, I looked out the window. Blue sky without a single cloud. The white building of Magnus Castle. The appearance resembling a port city was refreshing enough to feel relieved just by looking at it. ¡®I feel good.¡¯ Her previous life began in semi-basement and ended in burning semi-basement. I could see the exhaust pipe of a car passing by through the small window with the iron grate along with the thick mold. The small space where I couldn''t tell if it was day or night was filled with the sound of my parents fighting. I crouched at the entrance to the porch, waiting for the fight to end. That''s why this ordinary daily life I got after being born as Sonia Theodore was so precious. A mansion full of memories of loving parents, younger siblings, and kind people. To the life of the countryside, where I finish my work and spend leisurely time. It was all precious. ''I don''t want it to be taken away.'' Now that there''s a variable, I don''t know what''s going to happen. I wanted to protect it without losing a single thing. It''s good to take a break when you have time to gain strength. Having made up my mind, I looked at the book Ellie brought. I''m sure I''m alone, but somehow I was bothered, so I looked around and focused on the book again. was hot from the first chapter. Because alphas have better physical abilities than betas and omegas. They were good at most of the things they did with their body, so they were able to work at night as well. It was then. I had a stinging pain in my wrist. ¡®What is this?¡¯ I was surprised when I rolled up my sleeves with red marks and checked. There was a long wound as if it were cut with a knife, and there was blood pooling out of it. It seemed to be the part where the cat has scratched. Before climbing the bell tower, I used divine power to recover. ''Is the wound deeper than I thought?'' Once again, I used healing power. However, only the stinging pain disappeared for a while, but the wound was still there. Confused, I used my holy power several times, but to no avail. If the wound didn''t heal, there was only one possibility. The cat that scratched me is not an ordinary cat. A god or a demon. It was also difficult to treat my power as a probationary priest if it was intermediate or higher. The pain that had disappeared for a moment was felt again. This time the pain got worse and I frowned a little. The pain seemed to go away and then hurt again when the healing power was used. Now is not the time to read a book leisurely. If I don''t recover quickly, the monster''s poison will spread and the pain will get worse. She had to find a person with the divine power of the water attribute to wash away the poison that had spread through her wounds. Thump, thump. As soon as I got up, I heard a loud noise. It seemed that someone was running up the stairs outside the management room door. Ellie knew where I was going. However, it was rough to say that it was the sound of her footsteps coming for me. ''Who is it?'' I swallowed hard and stared out the door. ¡°Priest Sonia!¡± It was Cassius. ¡°¡­ your Holiness?¡± Breathing heavily, he came closer. He seemed to have run with all his might, as if he was in such a hurry. I hid my injured arm behind my back and backed away from him. This was because the lines in the novel came to mind. ¡°Lancelot, I want to smell more of you.¡± There was one reason they rolled Lancelot. When emotions run high, or when you are hurt. The more Lancelot suffered, the stronger the omega smell came from his body. In particular, when you shed blood, the pheromone fragrance thickens to the point of losing reason. I gripped the wound tightly to keep the smell of blood from leaking out, and I bit my lower lip slightly at the stinging pain. However, it seemed that the scent of Omega had already spread through the air. Cassius took a deep breath. His broad chest moved up and down. CH 4 Cassius met her gaze. His eyes were as red as the fire that consumed me. ¡®Is¡­ is that why you came to the bell tower?'' There is no reason for the high priest to come here alone without an escort. I''m going crazy. It is said that Lancelot''s omega smell was weak, but gradually got stronger. IS mine strong enough to find it me at once? Fortunately, the window was left wide open. If it had been a secret room filled with Omega''s pheromones, Cassius'' sense of reason might have been cut off already. She carefully raised her head. The only entrance was blocked by Cassius. I don''t want to run away. ''Let''s calm down for now.'' Ever since I found out that Cassius was an alpha, I ruminated on the contents of the original story. The more Lancelot refused and ran away, the more the Alphas became obsessed with him. It didn''t seem like a good thing to provoke an Alpha. It seemed that the first thing to do was to calm him down by having a normal, everyday conversation. ¡°Did you hurt your arm?¡± Before I could speak, Cassius spoke. Judging from the fact that he was able to talk, it didn''t seem like he was excited with blood. Is he patient because he is an ascetic priest? [T/N: ascetic is relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure] I kept my guard up and answered quietly, so I wouldn''t provoke him. ¡°¡­ How did you know?¡± His throat swelled. ¡°Sweet smell vibrates from you, much darker than last time.¡± Oh, I see. Do you think I''m a cake? ¡°But I take a bath three times a day these days.¡± Hopefully, the pheromone smell will fade a bit. Cassius looked at me and smiled. ¡°Don''t be so wary. I am here to help you.¡± He came close to me Alpha was an apex predator. As if to prove this, Cassius was tall and had a good physique, so his presence itself was threatening. ¡°I want to check the wound.¡± In those words, I gave more strength to the hand that covered the wound. If I show blood, you might get excited. I couldn''t show my wound hastily because I was worried. Cassius, who was examining my anxious expression, got down on one knee and lowered his gaze. The ruler of the Holy Land kneels to the apprentice. I was embarrassed by the way I was treated beyond my means. He raised a hand politely. It was as if he was asking for my permission. ¡°You were attacked by a divine beast in the form of a cat, right?¡± It seems that the ungrateful cat was a divine being. ¡°How do you know?¡± ¡°That cat is a divine beast that I raise, but it came back with the smell of Sonia''s blood on it. It seems that he was embarrassed by the stranger''s touch and attacked.¡± ¡°¡­ I didn''t touch it carelessly. The cat was injured, so I treated it.¡± ¡°I know. Therefore, I would like to help Sonia as a token of my gratitude.¡± If it is a divine beast of prosperity, it is difficult to recover even with the holy power of the high priest. She held out her arm carefully at the sight of him politely urging in a low posture. ¡°Thank you for your permission.¡± Cassius, who held my hand slightly, put his forehead on the back of my hand. Kneeling on one knee and touching the forehead was the clergy¡¯s way of greeting to show respect and honor. [T/N: clergy¡¯s is people (such as priests) who are the leaders of religion and who perform religious services] It''s usually done when the opponent is a high-ranking official, but there''s no need to treat me like this. The sight of him bending himself made the fear disappear. He used the divine power of water. Water droplets splashed around them and glistened in response to the bright light that came in through the open windows. ¡®Pretty.¡¯ Glittering water droplets splashed around Cassius as well. Bright blonde hair like honey, thick eyebrows. Long eyelashes settled down calmly, and the sharp nose looked good. He was a handsome man, one couldn''t help but look at him. The blood stains on her arm were washed away by the water. Even the hem of her clothes, stained red with blood, turned white after being washed in the water Cassius made. He opened his eyes softly. I met red eyes with surprise. For some reason, I felt like I was peeping, and my ears were burning. Cassius''s eyes narrowed. ¡°Sonia had the divine power of healing properties, right? I was hiding it, but Cassius seemed to already know. ¡°Yes.¡± I didn''t mean to hide it, I was about to say, but Cassius spoke first. ¡°I won''t tell anyone else until you reveal it.¡± He was still holding my hand. ¡°All Michael''s power has been washed away. Now, if you use divine power, you will recover.¡± The cat''s name was Michael. As soon as she used divine power, the wound healed in an instant. The pain that had been getting stronger was gone. I saw Cassius, who was still holding my hand, smiling lightly as I looked at my arm which had healed. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± I gently pulled out my hand. But he grabbed the hand that slipped away again. ¡°I have to clean up now.¡± So will you let go? But he smiled, touching my hand openly. ¡°Isn¡¯t it difficult to clean the bell tower? I can change your affiliation.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Directly under the authority of the Holy Emperor.¡± The holy kingdom was a place where only geniuses who completed 10 years of training within 5 years would go. I''m also graduating in 7 years, so I''m on the faster side than others, but it wasn''t enough to work at the holy kingdom. More than that, I didn''t want him to come, because I didn''t want to get close to Alpha Cassius. I shook off his hand. ¡°It''s not hard. I love cleaning!¡± As if regretting it, he licked his lips and turned his gaze to the window. There was a cushion and a book that I had read. He picked up the book. That book! I should''ve put it away! The book, of all things, was hot right from the start. He flipped through the first few pages of the book and laughed. ¡°If you are curious about Alpha, I can tell you.¡± No, what is this priest saying? The high priests were obliged to look after the children due to the special lineage of the Magnus kingdom. So, especially as a priest, you can get married and have children. The consort of such a high priest was the nobility of the country or empire. Sometimes there was prosperity in marrying commoners beyond their status. Even so, you can''t seduce a priest. You''re crazy. ¡°That''s all right. I don''t want to know.¡± After refusing, she descended the bell tower as if she were running away. Luckily, he didn''t chase me, and I was able to get back to my room quickly. My heart was pounding and my face flushed. Perhaps it had been since Cassius took my hand and pressed it to his forehead. In the evening after all the work. Ellie, who was rolling around on the bed, opened her mouth. ¡°Sonia, did you go to the bell tower today?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Did you see the book I brought you? It''s awesome!¡± The book got me in a lot of trouble. ¡°If you are curious about Alpha, I can tell you.¡± Cassius'' voice seemed to playback. ¡°From now on, don¡¯t leave obscene books on the bell tower.¡± ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°I was caught by another priest. If I get caught again, I might hear yelled at.¡± Even that to His Holiness. I told you the truth. Then Ellie might tremble like a man sentenced to death. ¡°I don¡¯t like scolding¡­ shit, okay.¡± I finished my conversation with Ellie and read Lancelot''s letter. ¡¸ Dear sister Sonia, A prototype of the new perfume suggested by my sister has been completed. As a test, I sprayed the perfume and went to the ball, and the reaction was good. I''m curious about your impressions. I hope to see you soon.¡¹ Originally, people in this world rarely used perfume. Alpha and Omega pride themselves on their pheromone scent, so they don''t use any other scented perfume. For Beta, perfume was something that imitated Omega or Alpha. There are a lot of betas who envy the power of pheromones, but perfume seems to have no pride because it is an object that openly imitates them. For Beta, things like perfume and spices were like deodorants that they had no choice but to use when they smelled bad. But it''s different now. All Omegas have died, and Alphas and Omegas do not emit the scent of temptation from each other. The time has come for betas to use scents confidently. In the future, nostalgia may become popular among betas. ''If I get it first, I''ll make a lot of money!'' From the moment I learned that the world I was born in was in , I started teaching Lancelot. To hide Lancelot''s omega scent by burying it in other scents. Develop the Omega phenomenon scent, which will be made soon. I had to become a priest to protect my home and family from obsessive maniacs, so I left the perfume development to Lancelot. From an early age, Lancelot played with the perfume bottle I gave him as a gift. Whether his early education was successful, he took a great interest in scents. I started steering. To this day, I was constantly suggesting that Lancelot''s interest in perfume not fade. ''I thought it was a perfect plan.'' I thought that if I just stopped the smell of Lancelot''s omega scent, everything would be solved, but now I am the problem. *** A few days later, today was the day of the Great Council of the Holy Land, which happens once a year. The grand meeting reports on the achievements of the year and shares opinions. It also prepares a formal priest''s ceremony with a month and a few weeks left. When the day of the competition came, I realized that I would be promoted soon. ''It''s about time I got a raise¡­¡¯ Apprentice Priests earn promotion points through various activities. Based on this score, whether or not to be officially promoted is decided, and the affiliation is determined. Although the ranking fluctuated, I consistently maintained the top spot. As long as she didn''t do anything big that broke the rules of the kingdom, the promotion was fixed. CH 5 ''It''s quiet¡­'' Most of the high-ranking priests had been summoned, so the temple felt especially quiet. I was in charge of cleaning the hallway today instead. I swept the floor of the temple hard to get more promotion points. Then the entrance became a little noisy. ''Did a high-ranking person come to visit?'' The great temple is often visited by the aristocrats of the empire without notice. It was so noisy because many priests were called when celebrities came. ''To come to the competition day.'' It felt disrespectful. Probably a brazen aristocrat with authority. ''I''ll have to finish the work quickly.'' No instructions were given, but I figured it out by the look of it. If you show the appearance of cleaning in front of a high-ranking person with a bad personality, you will be seen. Even the floor was clean. Finishing it and disappearing was my job as a trainee priest. I was about to pack up my cleaning supplies and go back. A person wearing a necklace with blue beads, symbolizing a mid-level priest, approached. ¡°There¡­ oh, dear. You''re a probationary priest.¡± ¡°Yes. Sonia Theodore, a probationary priest.¡± ¡°Ah, the family of Count Theodore! That''s great. Please welcome guests until the conference is over.¡± ¡°A guest?¡± ¡°Yes, a noble from the Empire has suddenly come to ask for prayers. We will have to respond until the Great Council is over, but currently, Priest Sonia is the only one who has learned the manners of dealing with nobles.¡± Most of the apprentice priests were commoners, and the high-ranking priests who had learned manners were attending the great conference. I understand the situation well. In short, it was to pour tea in the drawing room and talk with him until the conference was over. If the aristocrats were not properly entertained, it might turn into a diplomatic problem. So this is a very big deal right now. If you did it right, you could get extra promotion points. My goal was to be an Intermediate Priest, so I need to collect points to be promoted from a Regular Priest to an Intermediate. ''I have to be promoted as soon as possible.'' To leave the Holy Land and take charge of a small temple that is deserted. After I finished the calculation, I smiled. ¡°You can''t just pass the stray lamb. I''ll take it.¡± [T/N: It means she can''t miss this opportunity. Adjective: slipped to one side] ¡°I''m glad. I was able to live thanks to the Sonia priest.¡± The intermediate priest ordered another trainee priest around to take my cleaning tools. I headed for the entrance to the temple with him. At the entrance of the temple, there was a huge black carriage, reminiscent of a chariot. ¡°Purrung!¡± The heavy horse tied to the wagon grumbled. It looked like a chariot led by the god of death, leading to the underworld. Even more intimidating was the man standing by the carriage. The man with long black hair reaching his waist seemed to have no intention of hiding his ferocious energy. ¡°You''ve got me standing up, you''ve got to be kidding me?¡± It was a cold voice. No matter how aristocratic the empire was, he could not cause a disturbance in the Holy Land. I knew it, but the high-pressure voice naturally made me nervous. The intermediate priest stepped forward and apologized. ¡°I''m sorry. His Highness the Grand Duke of Lyndemere. I will guide you to the parlor right away.¡± Grand Duke Lyndemere? The ruler of the north, Schwarz Valkye, Archduke Lyndemere. He was the leader of the assassination group that ruled the back alley and one of the obsessed maniacs in . ''Why did he appear here?'' If I had known it was Schwarz, I would have feigned illness and run away. In the yard that had already arrived before his eyes, it was wrong to run away. Fortunately, Schwarz was unable to have close relationships with others due to his strong vigilance. He was so busy chasing out anyone who approached him that, naturally, he rarely met Omega. Self-isolating, Schwartz was unfamiliar with Omega''s pheromones. Even when he ran into Lancelot, who was so injured and bleeding, there was no reaction. However, from the moment he realizes that the smell from Lancelot is not perfume, but pheromone, he rushes at it without hesitation. Schwartz looked at the intermediate priest with a shifty look. ¡°The parlor? I have told you in advance why I visited the temple.¡± He put his hand on the sword that he tied around his waist, perhaps because he was upset because they didn''t prepare to meet the guest in advance. The sword clashed with a metal fitting that secured the sword to the waist. The sharp metallic sound startled the intermediate priest. Standing behind the intermediate priest, I also looked at the sword that Schwarz was fiddling with. I can''t believe you came armed. ¡®Did you forget that this is the holy land?¡¯ I guess he''s out of his mind. If you wield a sword inside the temple, the empire and the Holy Kingdom might start a war. Well, he was originally an insane person. The other maniacs were quite decent when they first appeared. Then, after meeting Lancelot, who had the only omega scent, they went mad. But Schwarz is different. His hobbies are torture and his specialty is torture. Even before meeting Lancelot, he was an idiot who sliced and stabbed people. In the original story, he is also the one who kills me. ¡®Schwarz, of all people.¡¯ In the original, Sonia loved Schwarz. But he killed the woman who loved him just because she was annoying. That too, cruelly in front of her brother''s eyes. Schwarz fiddled with the scabbard and looked at me and the intermediate priest. Where is the vital point? He didn''t know where to stab him, so he could die in pain for a long time. I''m getting goosebumps. Fortunately, unlike the original, I didn''t seem to like Schwarz. I''d rather hate him. ¡°Do you mean you''re going to make me wait again?¡± It was a dismal voice. After reading the original story, I clearly remembered how he reacted when he recognized Omega''s pheromone. Schwartz, who had met Lancelot a few times as if passing by, smelled the strange scent of flowers. But I didn''t know that it was the smell of Omega''s pheromone. However, it was only after meeting Lancelot for three days at a small ballroom that he learned the true nature of the reverberation. After recognizing Omega''s pheromone, he only knew about rushing. ¡°Follow me, if you refuse, I''ll cut off your ankles.¡± He skipped all the intermediate steps, violently seizing Lancelot and dragging him back to his lair. I didn''t know that if he noticed the omega scent coming from me, I might follow the same path as my brother. Fortunately, he didn''t seem to be able to smell the pheromones. ''It''s not the time yet.'' He wasn''t familiar with the scent, so he had to see it for three days in a row to realize it. Even while I was thinking, Schwarz''s expression became sterner. At this rate, he might cut down an intermediate priest just because he was in a bad mood. And the next arrow was likely directed at me, who was beside him. I''m afraid of him, but it''s not yet time to react to Omega''s pheromones. It was a shame to die at the same time, so I went ahead, overtaking the intermediate priest. Then, holding on to the hem of the priest''s uniform, she bowed her head in an elegant posture. ¡°Nice to meet you. Your Highness, Archduke Lyndemir, I am Sonia Theodore, an apprentice priest.¡± She quickly introduced herself because she was afraid that she would pull out the sword at them. Instead of drawing his sword, he slowly glanced at me. ¡°It''s the first time I''ve heard that Count Theodore had a daughter.¡± ¡°I left the Empire when I was young and lived here in the Holy Land¡­!¡± Schwartz stretched out his black-gloved hand. Then he grabbed the swinging necklace from my neck and pulled it. I was dragged by his strength. It was hard to breathe as the heavy necklace tightened around my neck. He gripped the necklace tightly as if he were holding a leash, and scrutinized my face. ¡°As expected, Countess Theodore is a beautiful woman.¡± Only when Schwarz let go of his hand did she breathe. Accidents that had been stopped by sudden actions followed. The neck that the necklace had dug into was stinging. ''¡­ I thought I was going to die.'' The feeling of being clamped down on my neck, as if I was being hanged, was unpleasant. ¡°Raise your head.¡± I carefully raised my head. His bloody gaze was fixed on me. Could it be because I read the story of how I died at the hands of Schwartz? His gaze felt like a knife. The neatly gathered hands trembled. The pain in my neck got worse. ''No, I''m scared.'' Why did Sonia in the original work try to be loved by such a terrifying man? If I could, I wouldn''t want to go anywhere near him for the rest of my life. ¡°Sending an apprentice priest, whether it was the count''s daughter or not." His voice, tinged with ferocious anger, fell even lower. ¡°Is this the will of the holy kingdom that it cannot send official priests to those with filthy blood?¡± I could understand the reason for his uneasiness. Archduke Schwarz, Valkye L¨¹ndmere. He was the illegitimate son of the Emperor and the Duchess of Lyndmere. The Emperor recognized Schwarz as his own child. Since the lineage of the Duchess was also certain, he became the Grand duke, with the right to inherit the throne. The Empire''s state religion was Magnus. Therefore, to be recognized as a citizen of the empire, it was necessary to be baptized by the church. However, the holy country does not recognize illegitimate children. Schwarz asked for baptism but was ignored by the Holy Kingdom. He visited the holy country in person and had a history of being treated badly for being an illegitimate child and then going on a rampage. Thanks to the dispatch of the commander of the Holy Knights, it passed without casualties. ''I can''t call the captain right now¡­!'' As all the high priests gathered in one place, the troops were also concentrated in the meeting room. Low-ranking knights who simply stand guard will not be able to defeat Schwarz. If he draws his sword in anger, a trainee priest like me will die before reinforcements arrive. I had to let go of his anger somehow. ''What should I say¡­'' I carefully examined Schwartz''s complexion. She didn''t dare to look into the bloody eyes, so she focused her gaze on his cheek. Then I found a wound. CH 6 Judging by the redness, it seemed that it hadn''t been long. I glanced at the intermediate priest. If you use the power, they''ll find out it has healing properties. I kept trying to hide it, but it seemed I couldn''t help it. I had no choice. ¡°Welcome to the Kingdom of Magnus. I will pray for blessings from the owner of Winter Castle, Grand Duke L¨¹ndmere.¡± High-ranking nobles who visit the Holy Land first receive a blessing prayer. During the last visit, all priests refused, saying that they could not bless the unbaptized illegitimate child, which caused a stir. I could have prayed for him over and over again, as long as he didn''t kill anyone, whether he was an illegitimate child or not. ¡®If I can, I want to baptize you.¡¯ Then you will never come to the Holy Land again. I gathered my trembling hands together tightly and closed my eyes as if praying. ¡®Dear Magnus. Please help me.¡¯ To have the courage to face Schwarz. I used my divine powers. The heart area became warm. A soft, light green light emanating from my body enveloped Schwarz. It was a healing power that relieved fatigue as well as wounds. When I finished praying, I slowly opened my eyes. ¡°Since I prayed, I also used the power of healing. Are you feeling a little relieved?¡± The Holy Kingdom and the Empire were quite far apart. He must have traveled a long distance, so he must have been tired. As soon as the divine power reached him, the fatigue from traveling would have been relieved. Although my goal was a wound on the cheek. He touched his cheek. The stinging pain caused by a small wound would have completely disappeared. ¡°The power of healing? I heard it doesn''t exist in this generation.¡± I glanced at the mid-level priest. As expected, he had a very surprised expression on his face. It was a secret I hid because I didn''t want to attract attention, but it was exposed to the world because of Schwarz. It was already spilled. "It''s a rare power, but it''s not as efficient as holy water." Now that her identity has been revealed, she emphasized that it is not a big deal. Fortunately, Schwartz didn''t ask anymore, perhaps because interest had faded. I offered it carefully. ¡°Will you allow me to serve the Grand Duke?¡± I was only full of desire to throw salt right away and kick it out. [T/N: Don''t know what it means] He took his hand off his cheek and looked at me. ¡°What do you think of me?¡± He''s crazy. I felt like my true feelings would come out, so I desperately suppressed them and smiled calmly. ¡°God Magnus said that everyone who visited the temple was a lamb in need of a helping hand. What help do you need?¡± So, be gentle like a lamb. Schwarz''s mouth twisted slightly, as if my answer was interesting. ¡°¡­ You are probably the only priest who thinks so.¡± With a small murmur, he continued. "I''ll hang out with you. Show me around." ¡°Thank you for allowing me. Firstly, could you leave your weapon here before we move?¡± His stern gaze fell on me again. Even if he was the emperor of the empire, he had to lay down all weapons before going inside the temple, so this was the right procedure. Because only the Paladins were allowed to use weapons in the Great Temple. ¡°It is forbidden to bring weapons into the temple. The safety of His Highness the Archduke will be guaranteed by the Temple.¡± ¡°Why should I believe that?¡± Ah, that doubter. Paradoxically, Schwartz did not trust anyone, so he created an assassination squad. Since he was an illegitimate child, his life was threatened by all sorts of people from a young age. It seemed that he was determined to find and deal with the enemy first to survive. I knew the circumstances, but I had no intention of bending over. Because this is where lives are at stake. "Your Highness seems to be able to fight well enough without weapons." Because the strength of his bare hands was enormous. ¡°It is difficult to deal with when the opponent comes with a sword.¡± It''s hard. Even if you don''t have a weapon, you''ve used the darkness to defeat the enemy more than once. ¡°If an enemy with a weapon appears, I will throw my body to protect Your Highness.¡± ¡°¡­ With those slender arms?¡± ¡°I am the eldest daughter of Count Theodore. If I, who resembles my parents and is strong, rush in, I will be able to create gaps.¡± Schwarz touched his chin, looked at me, and let out a big laugh. Is that a yes? Don''t tell me you''re laughing because you''re being ridiculous. He released the sword from his waist and handed it over to the intermediate priest. ¡°I''ll take your word for it.¡± Fortunately, he seemed to hand it over to the humor of a trainee priest. I sighed, but I was still afraid of Schwarz. He looked at me stiffly and said. ¡°I won¡¯t kill you, so don¡¯t be afraid.¡± I really wish you''d keep your word. ¡®I''ve passed a critical moment for now.¡¯ The mere absence of the weapon gave her a feeling of relief. But there was another crisis. ¡®Where should I go?¡¯ I thought it would be good outdoors to reduce the smell of pheromones even a little. There was one place that came to mind. It is a pavilion in the former Flower Garden, and at this time, it would be perfect to spread the flowers and get rid of the scent. I moved to the flower garden of the Great Temple with Schwarz. *** Not only Cassius, who was thriving at the Great Hall of the Holy Kingdom, but also cardinals scattered throughout the continent, and priests in charge of temples spread throughout the continent, all gathered together and exchanged opinions. This meeting was getting longer because there were so many items on the agenda. The door to the conference hall, which had been closed, opened slightly. Through the gap, an intermediate priest carefully came in and whispered to his superior, the Cardinal. ¡°My Lord, the Archduke of Lundmere has come to visit.¡± Hearing the report, the cardinal was startled and answered in a loud voice without even realizing it. ¡°Why is that mad dog in the Holy Land?¡± The cardinal, whose eyes met Cassius, covered his mouth and groaned. ¡°¡­ I''m sorry, Your Holiness. Unexpected guests came, so I unknowingly committed the rudeness of shouting out loud.¡± ¡°Mad dog, who are you talking about?¡± The intermediate priest responded to Cassius'' gesture. ¡°The Grand Duke of Lundmere of the Empire. I think he''s here for baptism.¡± The Archduke of Lundmere. He was known for his love of blood, enough to volunteer to go to war. In addition to that, everyone that showed hostility to him was dealt with without a mouse or a bird knowing, so he is a person who is assumed to have a close relationship with the Assassins. Baptism was not allowed for illegitimate children. He should be held in moderation and let go. ¡°I think we should assign a priest to guide him.¡± Cassius looked around at the priests and tapped his armrest with his fingertips. All the priests avoided Cassius'' gaze as if they had realized his intentions. It was because the grand duke, an illegitimate son, was reluctant to everyone. ¡°There is no need for that, Your Holiness. Priest Sonia is already in charge of the Grand Duke Lundmere.¡± Cassius''s lips hardened. ¡°Who is with whom?¡± It was a cold voice that froze the atmosphere of the conference hall. The priests who were gathered were quite surprised. Cassius'' disposition was benign and gentle. He had always reminded everyone of a calm lake, but now he was like a sharp, cool blade carved out of ice. ¡®Well, it''s because he''s the Grand Duke of Lundmere.¡¯ This was the second time the Grand Duke had visited the Holy Land. Didn''t he get into a fight with a Paladin last time, and even fight with his sword? Although it went smoothly, it was clear that the Grand Duke had hostility toward the kingdom. It was only natural that he was concerned about such a dangerous element, since only a trainee priest was in charge. Because if she made any mistakes, the kingdom would be held accountable. ¡®No, wouldn''t it be better?¡¯ She was a probationary priest. In case of emergency, it might be solved by putting it all on one probationary priest. ¡°¡­ She is said to have been the daughter of a count, but isn''t she a probationary priest now? I am worried about an inexperienced person taking over as a guide.¡± ¡°You''re right. If she were an apprentice priest, she wouldn''t have learned all the manners of the Holy Kingdom.¡± ¡°He was angry the last time we didn''t treat him properly. If we don''t do it properly again this time, he''ll definitely make a fuss.¡± ¡°If it goes wrong, I''ll hold her accountable.¡± It meant passing everything on to one Sonia. The other priests all expressed similar opinions, as if they all had the same thoughts. Cassius was greatly annoyed by the priests, who only sought their own comfort. ¡°What are you doing now?¡± The priests fell silent at Cassius'' voice full of anger. ¡°Trying to entrust everything to one apprentice and pass the responsibility on. Are you still priests of the Holy Kingdom?¡± ¡°Well, it''s not that¡­ It''s because I''m worried that the apprentice might make a mistake with the archduke.¡± ¡°If that''s the reason, you''ll be able to take on Grand Duke Lundmere.¡± ¡°We¡­ do you mean?¡± ¡°Since this is a difficult and important task, shouldn''t you, the high priests, step forward?¡± The priest, who had no excuses, only noticed. Cassius was beyond disappointed with such a priest and even felt anger. I wanted to make them pay the price for leaving the work to others. ¡°We were deciding on a representative priest for the Northeastern Temple. The numbers are correct, so that''s good. I''ll let you take charge.¡± ¡°Sir, Your Holiness¡­! I am old, so it is difficult to live in the rugged mountains.¡± Everyone wants to be in charge of temples in wealthy cities. If the geography is rough, the material will naturally be scarce. The meeting was getting longer because everyone was reluctant in the Northeast, where they had to live a frugal life. Board of the long meeting, the other priests helped Cassius. ¡°I agree with His Holiness. As you are older, you will prefer a quiet mountain.¡± ¡°Besides, if the three of you go, you won¡¯t be alone.¡± ¡°They are experienced people, so they will spread the word of God well.¡± With everyone agreeing, it was no longer possible to refuse. ¡°¡­ All right. I will accept the precious words of His Holiness.¡± They reluctantly replied that they would go to the Northeast.