“To call the one who speaks for God’s will a monster…… Don’t you think that’s rude?”
“Then, how about this? 【Divine Artifact Gaia of Lance】 , the strongest spear that replicates the weapon of the Earth God!!”
Bandits…… probably not. There’s no way bandits would possess such a weapon. They called it a 【Divine Artifact】 …… It seems worthy of such a grand name.
Without a doubt, it’s a weapon meant to kill people. I’ve never seen a weapon with such a malicious killing power.
That weapon is imbued with a sinister, malevolent magical power. I would’ve definitely lost and been killed. Even Big Sister might not be able to win against it.
But, I can’t imagine the man in front of me losing at all.
” 【Divine Earth-All in One Heart】 “
The spear’s magical power surged, and the tip of the spear glowed red. What kind of magical power is this…… It’s like a storm, the atmosphere is trembling around the spear. The magical power is converging at the tip of the spear.
It’s even absorbing the magical power of the surrounding bandits.
“No matter how much of a Proxy you are, there’s no way you can block this spear!! This is the divine artifact that wounded the foolish god!! How can a mere human withstand this!!”
The man holding the spear smiled viciously. But then, that smile disappeared. As the magical power concentrated at the center of the spear, the man holding it was swallowed by that center. Furthermore, all the other attackers were also swallowed by the spear.
The weapon, left behind as just a single spear, gradually took on a human-like form.
“……Hmm, I see. A good awakening, human.”
“Well, you look like a fallen angel.”
The priest looked at the being that had transformed from the spear with interest. It had a human form, but with a single wing and unnaturally pale skin. Its magical power was rising to an unbelievable level.
──That’s a 【Demon】 .
It’s different from the monsters that harm humans. Demons are often the subject of conversations among Magic Knights. I’ve defeated a demon before, but a demon that can speak……
“Not a fallen angel. Just a mere servant. Human, you possess quite a bit of magical power. Offer it to me.”
“I must decline. It would hinder the One’s missionary work.”
“the One’s, you say?”
“──Everything is according to the One’s will……. Even this moment is nothing more than a known event to me. Therefore, there is nothing to be surprised about.”
The priest slowly spread his arms and looked up at the sky.
“Come now. I am in a bit of a hurry, after all.”
“Is that so? Then I shall take that magical power. And that girl behind you… I see. So that’s how it is. I’ll kill her too.”
“I can’t let you do that…”
The priest slowly turned his gaze towards me. His face was mostly hidden by a mask, but one eye was visible. It was the same blue as mine.
The priest slowly placed a hand on his chest and bowed his head.
“Youngest daughter of the Lagler family. Allow me to fulfill the role of a knight this time.”
“Eh, ah, um… p-p-please… p-p-please take care of me…”
“Pfft… ahem, of course. Hehe, why is she so nervous?”
Oh no, I’m actually pretty strong, so I’ve never been told that someone would protect me from the opposite sex before, and I ended up activating my social awkwardness!
This is so embarrassing. But, well, it’s kind of nice that he wants to protect me… Oh no, my heart is starting to race. I was kind of hoping that once I entered the academy, I might find someone I like, or have a good encounter… S-so, Mr. Priest…
“Humans are incomprehensible. Why do you engage in such an unfavorable fight? Instead of protecting others, you should focus on surviving alone.”
“I must firmly oppose that way of thinking. I am an agent of the One’s will. At the same time, I am also a clergyman. As a result of walking the holy path, I stand here now.”
“Hmm, I do not understand, human.”
“That is precisely the point. There are things you do not understand, fallen angel.”
In the next moment, they clashed. The demon’s claws tried to tear through the priest’s skin, but instead, the demon’s claws were the ones being sliced apart.
“What!? You cut my claws with a hand chop!?”
“A fine pair of nail clippers, aren’t they? I wouldn’t mind rounding off your other claws as a service.”
“Don’t mock me!! A mere human!!!”
Crack! Despite only coating his right hand with magical power—likely not even using enhancement magic—his simple hand chop was sharper and more refined than any famed sword.
Each strike was lethal and unerring. The priest’s combat skills were extraordinary.
──He was divine.
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That hand chop was unique. I couldn’t tell which combat techniques it was based on, but it was powerful. It carved through the demon’s flesh and simultaneously chipped away at its spirit.
“T-this can’t be!! I, a servant of God!! How could I lose to a mere human!!!”
“The difference in our strength is clear. Will you continue?”
“Y-you bastard!!!!”
Extreme acceleration and deceleration. Afterimages appeared, and I couldn’t even tell where the real body was.
Thus, I missed the moment of conclusion.
“[Thousand-Hand Slash].”
As soon as the priest’s voice echoed, the last thing I saw was the priest’s figure, stabbing his hand chop into the demon’s chest from behind. The demon couldn’t even scream as it met its end, turning to ash and scattering into the sky.
“Youngest daughter of the Lagler family. Today is a clear day. Do not let this unfortunate event weigh you down. Give it your all in the academy’s entrance exam.”
“A-ah, yes. Th-thank you… very much…”
Ugh!! I should have listened to my mother and learned proper ladylike manners for moments like this!! If I hadn’t skipped or slacked off on all those lessons, I could have responded more gracefully!!
“Chuckle… You shouldn’t force yourself to do things you’re not used to. The real you is much more confident, isn’t she?”
“Eh, ah, w-well, yes… I guess…”
“Chuckle, this won’t do. If I were to trouble a beautiful lady, I wouldn’t be able to face that person. I shall take my leave now.”
“Eh, ah, you’re leaving already?”
Wait, why am I trying to stop him!?
“Of course. You have an entrance exam to attend, don’t you? The horse and driver have already been healed.”
What!? Healing magic is an ultra-high-level spell!? And he cast it without chanting!? When did he even…!?
“Well then, I shall be off.”
Suddenly, a mist appeared. The surroundings turned completely white in an instant, and my vision was engulfed in whiteness. There was something I desperately wanted to ask.
“Ah, um, at least tell me your name!!”
“It’s not worth mentioning… but you may call me [Proxy]. Just a clergyman and a priest.”
As the mist enveloped him, his voice echoed far and wide, and then he was gone. Strangely, the mist dissipated almost immediately. The carriage driver woke up, and we continued on to the academy with my brother.
Will I ever see him again? The Proxy…
“Hey, little sister, are you okay?”
“Hey…”
“What?”
“Um, what kind of girls do guys like?”
“Huh? I don’t know. Why the sudden question? You always said you didn’t need a boyfriend or anything.”
“…It’s fine! Just answer! What kind of girls do guys like!?”
“I think they don’t like pushy people.”
“…I see, brother.”
“Ugh, that’s creepy.”
“Hey! What are you saying!?”
Asking my brother was probably a mistake. Sigh, the Proxy… I couldn’t see his face under the mask, but he must be really cool. His mysterious aura is cool too.
And above all, he’s strong and gentlemanly. That’s what I like.
As I was thinking these things, we arrived at the academy. My brother and I got out of the carriage. I felt exhausted from everything that had happened.
“Well, good luck on the exam.”
“You should do your best too, brother.”
“Sure thing.”
As usual, my brother was as laid-back as ever, even after arriving at the academy. He’s good-looking, tall, and seems like he’d be popular, but he’s so carefree.
But he’s always worried about me…
──Suddenly, my brother’s figure overlapped with the Proxy’s in my mind. Huh? That can’t be, right?
Wait, but this pounding in my chest… what is it!? It’s just nerves from the exam, right? But, this feeling…
──Could it be!?
“Um, brother…”
“Ah, the carriage is covered in bird poop… Those birds should really pick a better place to do their business. Guess they weren’t trained well enough.”
“……”
Yeah, I’m just tired. And nervous about the exam. Well, let’s do our best on the exam.
There’s no way my brother is the Proxy. Right?
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