Chapter 86

After thinking for a long time and finding nothing to do with it, Melusine decided to stop thinking about it. Thinking so much was less important than continuing to sleep in Novia's arms.

Just as Melusine was about to kiss her and go back to sleep, Novia opened her eyes and spoke to the face in front of her.

"... Could you get me a glass of water?"

"OK!"

Without hesitation, Melusine got up and handed the hot milk from the breakfast that Sajyou Manaka had made to the somewhat tired Novia, and gently fed it to him.

At the same time, he also said:

"How about it, Novia? I made this myself, aren't I great!"

165: Aika Met the Minotaur

"Melusine is great, she provided me with such excellent service."

As the warm milk flowed into her body, Novia, who had initially felt weak, immediately felt much better.

Actually, it's the same old problem. Because the mystery is much thinner now than it was a thousand years ago, his soul needs a certain amount of time to adapt to the rules of the current world, like going from luxury to frugality.

"Hmm, because I'm the strongest, I'll only provide you with the strongest service."

Holding the empty milk glass in one hand, Melusine wiped the sweat from Novia's forehead with her other hand and then asked:

"Can I feed you later?"

"No need, I can still get up now. Also, could you get off me first?"

"Waaah, Novia, you're so cold... You gave me such a heartless answer."

Even so, the silver-haired girl still pouted, sat down to the side, and got up.

"By the way, how long did I sleep?"

"About a day, or more precisely, about twenty hours and thirty-seven minutes, of which I spent twelve hours, forty-eight minutes, and twenty-seven seconds holding her while she slept."

Novia glanced at Melusine, who was also naked, and was getting dressed when she couldn't help but laugh and said:

"But there's no need to take everything off, is there?"

"Because this contact is so comfortable, the places where we touch feel incredibly soothing, like the touch of thin silk, like we're about to melt..." The silver-haired girl looked at Novia with a bright smile, "And Novia, you're mine, so you can do whatever you want. Even if Novia ever come to me weakly one day, I'll open all the doors and windows, welcome you with open arms, and gently comfort you..."

She gazed at Novia with rapt attention, as if contemplating a sweet scene, and then Melusine continued to flash Novia a radiant smile.

"Because I want to be the most important person in your heart, and make you completely infatuated with me!"

Novia stared at Melusine, somewhat speechless.

"How was it, Novia? Did my new confession leave you speechless or make you waver?"

Melusine glanced up at the silver-haired man and teased him, which made Novia's lips slowly curl into a smile.

Those clear eyes, smiling brightly like blooming flowers, shone with a warm light, instantly filling Melusine's heart with a soft and warm feeling.

"How could that be? I shouldn't be so easily swayed."

"Then let's try again."

The naked girl straightened her chest and made a declaration, and then, Novia suddenly reached out her hand.

What? Are we starting yet?

Just as she was thinking this, Melusine noticed the man gazing at her, his eyes shining with a gentle light.

"You should put your clothes on first. I need to go somewhere to find someone."

"Well... now that I've helped you take it off, it's your turn to help me put it on."

The silver-haired girl rested her chin on his shoulder and murmured in a wet voice.

Then, as Melusine wished, Novia properly dressed her.

"... You must be feeling quite unwell right now, why don't you rest more?"

Slightly disappointed Melusine pouted. Although it wasn't bad, it was still quite different from what she had initially imagined.

"It's better to get this done quickly; there's no need to delay."

"Okay, so Novia, who are you looking for this time?"

"The one you should know is Typhon."

While eating her breakfast, Novia also fed other foods from her breakfast to Melusine in her arms.

Since waking up, he has been thinking about when to go find Altrouge Brunestud and Typhon, since they are still alive.

At this moment, he figured that Altrouge Brunestud wouldn't have fought a major battle with White Princess in the 12th century and been seriously injured, so naturally she wouldn't have gone to the Far East's metropolis. He'd go to Monaco later to find Van Fem and ask about Altrouge Brunestud...

As for Typhon, who was taken away by Meli, given her personality, although she was granted permission to soar through the skies, she should still be on Mount Etna, while Attila should still be on the moon.

Of all the people Novia knew, the only one whose whereabouts were unknown was Nero.

But no matter what, since we promised back then, it's time to find them now; we can't delay.

He is aware of this.

"... ha?"

Upon hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar name, the silver-haired girl paused for a moment.

"Typhon? The one from Greece?"

"Yes, that's the Greece Primordial Dragon."

"No, no, that guy is an idiot, he talks too much, and besides—"

"But I promised to take responsibility for her."

"They don't care! No way! No way! You only need one dragon, me! I don't care about the number of people, but you can only have one dragon!"

Clinging to Novia's back, Melusine shook her head, acting like a spoiled child.

"Typhon, like you, has been waiting for me for a long time. I like her very much too."

Novia stroked Melusine and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Ugh, but, but—" Melusine stammered, "As for liking someone... well, it's really, really hard to be sure of that. Because there are many kinds of liking someone, aren't there? There's the liking like friends, the liking like family, and the liking like lovers Fate, so you can't just judge it simply. Especially for someone like me, the Strongest Dragon in the world, who is one of a kind, I have to be even more careful about the love of my life."

"I like it just like you... Okay, I have to go now, Melusine, don't hug me."

"Waaah, it's all Novia's fault for what you said. I feel so bad now, I can't let go at all."

"I'm really sorry."

Do you really feel sorry for me?

"I think so."

The silver-haired girl suddenly jumped down, then reached out and touched the silver-haired youth's cheek, smiling slightly.

"Then, you'll have one day completely mine from now on, and I'll forgive you."

"... So that's what you were actually planning to do?"

"I don't care, Novia, you've already agreed. Come on, you're going to find Typhon now, right? I'll go with you."

Melusine smiled like a blooming flower, and her smile widened even more after she took Novia's hand. Then she and Novia walked out together.

"Oh, it's Aika Melusine and I have to go out for a bit, we'll be back later."

Novia spoke up to remind the blonde girl who was lying on the Sofa making a phone call.

By the time Sajyou Manaka wanted to say something, she found that the two had already left the house.

Then--

"Come back soon..."

After saying this with a smile, Sajyou Manaka hurriedly dialed the phone she had just hung up again:

"Waaaaah, Ayaka! I've encountered a minotaur, ahhhhhh..."

166: The Savior Who Had to Go to School

The skies above Rome.

Bright sunlight shone on the Great Gate of a church, and the kettle on the stove kept making the sound of boiling water.

Two girls, the Blue-Haired Girl of whom is quietly reading a newspaper.

"You know what, Ciel, if only I could have always been like this."

Ciel hesitated for a long time for some reason, but finally spoke.

"Um."

"I'm serious. If I keep going like this, not only will those Mage's Association come to provoke the Church, but even those incorrigible Dead Apostle will bow down and beg for forgiveness the moment they see the Church's symbol."

"Um."

Ciel had seen in internal Church documents that around the AD, the Holy Church, along with the Western Roman Empire, faced annihilation. After that, his mentor, Béatrice, led the remaining members of the Church of Rome and the Eastern Rome Church in a joint reconstruction effort.

It is said that the Holy Church was once the world's number one Magecraft and earthly organization, virtually unrivaled. Although it has experienced decline, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse, and it is now a major organization comparable to the Clock Tower, one of the Mage's Association.

"That's true. If I hadn't been fooled by that bug before, the Clock Tower and the Dead Apostle would have been dealt with easily."

"But..."

Ciel stopped mid-sentence, but after glancing at the little girl, who was under strict guard by the Church and had only been brought from the Far East a few years ago, she found it difficult to speak, even though she had already made up her mind to say something. However, because she was being too talkative, she forced herself to utter the words.

"You should be at school by now, Kiara Sessyoin."

"No, I don't want to go to school." The Black-Haired Girl shook her head and said with utmost kindness, "Don't you understand what I mean? What I mean is that your Holy Church has no right to control me."

Kiara Sessyoin was renowned within the Church, not for the name Kihara herself, but for her deeds.

Born and raised in the deep mountains of Japan, he wiped out numerous Cult in Japan at the age of seven with his exceptional Magecraft talent.

Even though she kept insisting that she was a Buddhism, she still caught the attention of the Church's branch in Japan. The bishop of the branch almost mistook her for Saint upon their first meeting and immediately reported it to the Rome Catholic Church...

Naturally, one would pay close attention to someone in Church history who shares a similar name.

The result was self-evident: the Church sent hundreds of Executor and three Burial Agency to "gently" invite him back, where he stayed for two years.

"Also, Ciel, I need to correct one of your mistakes."

The Black-Haired Girl spoke with righteous indignation.

"Um?"

"Please call me Kichijo-in Kihara, because I am Buddhist. I also want to emphasize that your Holy Church has no right to detain a Buddhism like me. This is a crime, and I will complain to Buddha."

"But... you also have a deep understanding of the doctrines, you always get full marks, so why do you insist on becoming Buddhist?"

Of course, he had no face to continue being a member of the Church. Whenever he thought of what he had done back then, Kihara felt extremely ashamed. It was all that insect, Francesca's fault, for making him look like that, and for doing those things and saying those things to that person in the end...

Because he was too ashamed to continue going to Church, he gave up on himself and became Buddhist.

As for eradicating the Cult, it was only because the Japan side ignored my reports and evidence that I had no choice but to do so... Of course, this also carries the implication of seeking forgiveness.

The so-called perfect score in school is nothing more than the addition of some doctrinal indoctrination to the normal Magecraft courses taught in Church.

Well, getting an average score would have been a piece of cake for Kihara, since she had even helped edit these courses. However, thinking that she couldn't repeat the same mistake, she chose to get a perfect score to facilitate her future actions in the shadows of the Church.

Yes, Kihara is thinking about now is joining the Burial Agency to help the Church, not returning to the Pope.

In her view, the reason why she inexplicably awoke after a thousand years was also part of Love of God. As the Culprit behind everything, she was to shoulder the mission of reviving the Church.

As for the qualification of Savior... she is currently feeling quite guilty and has not yet accepted it, which has dimmed her spirits.

"Fine, whatever you do, you have to go to school today. You've already taken a week off, this is my limit."

Even so, no matter what, I just don't want to go to school.

"Why?"

"The reason is simple: I am Buddhist, please call me Kichijo-in Kihara; and I am a nun, so I cannot attend classes taught by other Church."

"You're right, that's how it should be; you're Buddhist."