“The Duke was concerned that if the truth were to be known outside, the believers would be disturbed. So… it was suggested to portray the deceased Pope’s martyrdom sadly to the outside world.”
Well… that could happen.
“Chief Priest, the situation where you demand something from Duke Kitten is not good.”
Even though he was immersed in sorrow, the high priest’s complexion worsened dramatically. I stared at him intently and said,
“The shameful death of the deceased Pope has become a weakness of the temple. You priests, the temple’s priests, must cooperate with me unconditionally.”
…….
“We can’t let the outside world tarnish the ugly face of the temple, Chief Priest. If you don’t want the truth to be exposed, even the fact that he threatened me with holy water before the Pope’s death, do you understand what I’m saying?”
…He’s trying to threaten us. Using the truth as a leash.
“Yes.”
I am not just.
To return home, I had to complete a quest. The extreme difficulty level that required defeating all zombies was impossible for me alone.
So, I had to use every available means, even if it meant receiving fearful glances from someone. I wouldn’t care.
I have the justification. I am the Saint of this world chosen by Zero and the player who received the quest. If I fail the quest, this world will perish.
For my sake, for the sake of this world, I cannot collapse. Even if I am called a villain instead of a saint, I cannot give up.
…Cooperation, you say.
“Naturally, you will come through the gate and fight zombies in the capital with me and my colleagues.”
Like the deceased Pope.
At my words, the high priest’s face turned pale. The word “dislike” was written all over his face, but he couldn’t say anything and only grinned, looking like a crucian carp.
No room for choice…
“There is none. Sacred power is effective in battle, either paralyzing zombies or condensing it into arrowheads. Priests can achieve excellent results.”
Forcing the priests like this, they won’t become true forces. Everyone just wants to live!
“It means let’s all live, Chief Priest.”
What are you saying…!
At this point, it seemed like I had to reveal Zero’s appearance.
“Zero.”
「Yeah!」
Sparkling at my words, Zero emitted light, revealing his appearance to everyone.
Who are you talking to… Ugh! A rat! Disgusting!
The high priest, seeing the cute appearance of Zero visible on the communication screen, panicked.
「What? A rat? This appearance is a hamster! How dare you call me a rat, attaching such a stigma to my lovely and cute appearance?」
A rat… a rat is talking?
To the confused high priest, I introduced Zero.
“Greet the high priest, Zero. This friend’s name is Zero. He chose to be the second son of the saint and is currently a small and brave god helping us to defeat zombies.”
「Why add the adjective ‘small’!」
Because it’s true.
「Hey!」
“Anyway. We want to prove that we also have the real god’s blessing.”
Unbelievable…
“In the face of the orders of the victorious god, will priests, who are supposed to be priests in name, stay silent? I’m giving you a chance.”
The back of the high priest’s hand trembled.
His gaze lingered on Michael for a few seconds, then dropped.
“Come to the capital, my mansion, Kitten Duchy. With support from other regional lords and now that we have a gate, you don’t have to worry about starving due to a shortage of food. I will do my best to protect everyone who joins my party, even if I act dirty and ruthless, so that no one dies. Ultimately, that’s what helps me. If the priests join my group, I will do my best to protect everyone from death, even if I have to act dirty and ruthless.
That was my true intention.
Even if I act dirty and deadly, if the priests join my party, I will do my best to protect everyone from death.
Because, in the end, it helps me.
At my words, the high priest hesitated and then yielded.
…How long do we have to go to the capital?
“After receiving the Pope’s body, we’ll hold a brief funeral and then go right away.”
Still, even if he was the Pope, a funeral should be grand…
“He still hasn’t come to his senses. Don’t waste kindness on someone who died miserably. He is not worth it. Moreover, in a situation like this, what grand funeral can we hold? If you have the manpower, go catch one more zombie. Just because a gate has appeared doesn’t mean everything is solved.”
「Oh, well done. Well done! My Saint! Wipe them out with your words! Hoo!」
Zero cheered for my fighting spirit, grabbing his staff and even dancing a strange dance.
I apologize… As the Duke said, I will follow everything. We will move into the capital as soon as preparations are complete.
“Finish everything within three days. I can’t give you more time.”
Yes…
The high priest’s screen, drained of energy as if bleached, went off.
At the same time, a strange notification rang.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
