Seraphina’s eyes were filled with emotion, but Beatrice’s gaze was sharp.
The same situation, yet their reactions are so different…
‘Hmm… let’s start with greetings.’
I lifted one of my roots slightly and waved it around, just like waving a hand.
The two of them flinched at the same time.
Ah, they must be surprised that the root is moving.
“Hello! Are you Seraphina and Beatrice?”
As I carved the words with my root, their expressions became even more bewildered.
It’s exactly as I saw in the game, but seeing their vivid emotional expressions makes them look even more beautiful.
Seraphina’s pink hair fluttered beautifully like cherry blossom petals, and Beatrice’s silver armor gleamed as if it held the light of the real moon…
“If the Integrity version of Beatrice had been released, she would have been incredibly popular…”
“How do you know about us?”
Beatrice asked without lowering her guard.
“Ah! Did I say the names out loud!?”;
At that moment, Seraphina nodded as if she had realized something.
“Could it be… something Lord Mikel told you?”
Uh…
It’s actually thanks to the status window and the game from my previous life, but…
Isn’t this also Mikel-sama’s grace?
“Yes!”
Seraphina immediately knelt down and began praying.
Her lips trembled.
“By virtue of Lord Mikel’s revelation, I have come to meet you. Every night in my dreams, that existence… it was you.”
“Huh? What did you say?”
Mikel-sama’s revelation…
Did you really come here to meet me?
Then, what am I supposed to do for you guys?
“What does Mikel-sama’s revelation mean?”
“Every night in my dreams, I saw you. The holy flower blooming on the snowy mountain…”
“Lord Mikel is a lover of peace and compassion. That’s why he guided me here…”
“Huh? A lover of peace?”
My root trembled slightly.
Mikel-sama undoubtedly longed for greater power.
That’s why He asked me for blood sacrifices to make me stronger…
“Yes, Lord Mikel is the light of the world…”
“No! I’ve received much grace from Lord Mikel. I gained new powers every time I killed monsters, and received blessings after every blood sacrifice.”
Seraphina’s expression stiffened.
“That’s… impossible. Lord Mikel would never ask for blood…”
“All the holy power I received from Lord Mikel came after making blood sacrifices.”
Seraphina hesitated before speaking.
“But…”
“I was taught that Lord Mikel is the merciful light… why…”
She continued, tightly gripping her amulet.
” A thousand years ago, when the world was shrouded in darkness, He saved humanity. According to the records of the Light Church, Lord Mikel kept away from war and violence, giving healing and compassion. That’s why we still…”
“Hmph…”
Didn’t Marianne know enough about Lord Mikel last time?
How can Seraphina, a saint, be this mistaken?
Could Lord Mikel have sent me to correct Seraphina’s mistaken beliefs?
“Then, my role is Seraphina’s trial…”
“I didn’t want to fight…”
“Enough.”
“I understand Lord Mikel’s will. Come at me.”
I cut off Seraphina’s words.
Though her trembling eyes showed that she still didn’t fully grasp the situation.
“Huh…?”
“Troublesome…”
“Are you ready?”
As I carved the words with my root, I slowly got into position.
Beatrice immediately stepped in front of Seraphina.
Her silver sword emitted a cold light.
Verlez also began to prepare for battle.
“No. This is the task Lord Mikel entrusted to me.”
The butterflies fluttered hesitantly, then all the Verlez retreated.
“Hmph… let’s begin.”
The black roots pierced into the ground.
And in an instant-
Swish!
A root surged up at Beatrice’s feet.
She quickly twisted her body to dodge, and simultaneously her silver sword slashed down like lightning.
Clang!
Her sword cut through the root, but more roots sprouted from the cut section.
The roots regenerated endlessly thanks to my abundant auxiliary batteries.
At that moment, Seraphina’s staff began to glow.
“Judgment Light!”
A burst of pure white light pushed back the roots.
Truly the power of a saint.
“Now’s the start.”
This time, several roots intertwined and danced while attacking.
Beatrice’s sword spun, drawing a circle of light.
The severed roots flew around like black rain.
“Holy silver, come forth!”
Beatrice’s sword turned blue.
In an instant, her sword’s energy slashed through the air, cutting off six roots simultaneously.
The speed and power made even me flinch unconsciously.
But one root grazed her shoulder.
Red blood splattered into the air.
Sssss-
The splattered blood turned into a red mist, filling the surrounding area.
“This is…!”
Beatrice looked around in surprise.
Their vision began to get foggy.
Seraphina raised her staff high.
“Purifying Light!”
But at that moment, yellow pollen covered her.
Paralysis effect.
Simultaneously, I launched root attacks in all directions.
Beatrice dashed in front of Seraphina in a single step and swung her sword.
The flashing silver trajectory cut through the roots.
“Seraphina!”
But taking advantage of the gap, a root pierced through her leg.
Even darker blood turned into mist, completely obscuring the view.
Seraphina’s healing magic enveloped Beatrice’s wound.
But at the same time, red flower pollen fell, spreading a bleeding effect.
Once a wound began bleeding, it wouldn’t stop.
“Ugh!”“Beatrice! Get ready!”
Seraphina’s staff shone brilliantly.
The sacred energy that erupted enveloped Beatrice’s sword.
“Got one more move left, huh.”
“Take this!”
Beatrice’s sword flashed like a beam of light.
In an instant, over ten roots were cut off.
“Ugh!”
I flinched slightly due to unexpected pain.
But new roots grew back instantly.
“Not bad. But…”
Even more roots sprouted from the cut spots, closing in on them.
Like giant snakes dancing, dozens of roots danced within the red mist, completely surrounding them.
Beatrice raised her sword.
Her silver sword emitted blue light, trying to cut through the mist.
But stronger red mist continued to rise.
“No…”
“Lord Mikel… was I mistaken about You…”
Seraphina’s voice trembled.
I could see her faith beginning to waver.
“This is enough, right?”
When I dispersed the red mist, I could clearly see the two of them.
Beatrice was still guarding with her sword in hand, while Seraphina had knelt down with a complicated expression.
“Alright, you can stand up now. I don’t intend to fight anymore.”
“How can we possibly… trust you?”
Seraphina asked cautiously.
“Hm…”
After thinking for a moment, I slightly opened my petals.
As the sweet fragrance spread, the Verlez began to move peacefully.
It created scenery like a small garden.
“I’ll show you my heart.”
Golden nectar formed between the petals.
It was special honey filled with my resolve towards Lord Mikel.
“What is this…”
Beatrice still had a watchful gaze, but Seraphina slowly stood up and stepped forward.
“You’ll be able to understand my thoughts.”
Seraphina carefully extended her hand.
The nectar droplet on the verge of falling touched the tip of her finger.
She immediately opened her eyes wide.
Then she froze as if entranced.
“Seraphina!”
Beatrice approached worriedly.
“This is… the longing for peace, the sincerity towards Lord Mikel… and…”
Beatrice, hesitating, also extended her hand.
She too froze after tasting the honey.
“I’ve never tasted anything like this…”
“Do you understand my sincerity now?”
“Yes…” Seraphina raised her head.“The meaning of Lord Mikel that protecting peace requires overwhelming power. You were not a tool of Lord Mikel, but a guardian for peace.”
Beatrice also slowly nodded.
“Phew… that’s settled then.”
It felt like I became a class transfer guide in the game.
Still, it’s quite satisfying to correct mistaken beliefs.
So this is the fulfillment of a class transfer guide…?
Then am I done with my task?
It feels kind of bad to beat them up and send them back like this…
Is there anything more I can do for them?
“Uh… what can I do…?”
Game knowledge isn’t…
useful, is it…
…Can I teach them skills like Lord Mikel?
Do you want to try making honey too?
Yay!
Seraphina and Beatrice also wanted to be able to make delicious honey, so I tried sharing my ability,
but no changes occurred.
Sensing that I was trying to do something, their eyes filled with anticipation looked at me.
“Ahhh… so embarrassing…”
Ugh…
I really should give them something, shouldn’t I?
Ah, that’s right!
Master said I could take any treasures from the lair!
“Miss Butterfly!”
A butterfly with blushing cheeks flew over.
“Bring me some weapons suitable for them.”“Nothing too good though!”
As the butterfly flapped its wings and flew away, several Verlez headed toward the deepest level.
A Hyperborean Ant led the way, followed by a Crystal Beetle.
Soon they brought back a bracelet and a pendant.
One looked like it contained a sky-blue storm.
The light inside moved as if it were swirling clouds.
The other resembled a condensed shadow.
It shone subtly like a shadow under moonlight.
“Wow… these are too good…”
I questioned the butterfly with my eyes.
Though I don’t have real eyes, we understood each other.
“Are these too good?”
The butterfly shook its head.
“Then they’re too bad?”
The butterfly nodded.
What? Are you saying these are not good enough?
“Indeed, the treasures of Master are of a different level…”
So it’s fine to give them.
If any problems arise, I can just go and retrieve them using polymorph!
“These are gifts for you.”
As I extended roots to hand them over, their eyes widened.
“This is… inconceivable mana…”
Beatrice carefully touched the bracelet.
“Are you really giving us something like this?”
Seraphina asked in surprise.
“Hehe, looks like you like them.”
Well, now that I’m the manager, this is the least I can do…
“Could this be Prostia’s…”
I didn’t need to hear the rest, but I could sense Beatrice’s reverence for Master.
“This is something Master gave to me. And Master is currently out.”
Beatrice seemed about to ask more, but when I gently waved my root, she stopped.
“Thank you.”
Seraphina bowed her head.
There was no longer any trace of confusion in her eyes.
We’re friends now, right?
Then can I ask about Integrity Beatrice?
“So, what about that sword and armor?”
“This is the Holy Sword. I’m known as the Silver Knight.”
“Eh? A knight…?”
My mind got complicated.
A knight yet I defeated her?
And the knight I saw in the game was definitely someone else, right?
What was that name again… it was kind of long…
Ah, I only remember her face and the title knight…
I never bothered memorizing male character names!
“Is the knight not a male…?”
“There are five knights in total. Three are male and two are female.”
For a moment I thought it was a gender discriminatory statement, but then I learned something even more shocking.
“Are there five knights!?”
Then could it be…?
“Are there multiple Demon Lords too?”
” Demon Lord? I thought Demon Lords only existed in legends.”
Huh?
Then what do the knights do?
“According to legend, the first Knight defeated the Demon Lord. Nowadays, the Knights deal with monsters threatening humanity and followers of evil gods.”
She continued her explanation as if sensing my curiosity.
What are these followers of evil gods…?
Are evil gods the same as Demon Lords…?
Hmm…
“Seraphina is a saint, right…?”
“Yes, though I may be unworthy, I’m called that.”
“Phew…”
So what I know isn’t completely different.
Still, there seems to be quite a gap in the information I have.
I’ll have a lot of questions to ask.
