Shadow Ruler Chapter 5 Part 6 (Patreon)

I did as he told me and asked for lots of fun and happiness with Carna and the others.

Then I heard this exchange in my head

-Look! Look at them! Aren't they cute? Aren't they cute!? -Oh, my God!

-Gghh! I'm in pain... I mean, why are you, a common spirit, in the main shrine of God? -Because she's cute!

-Because she's cute! -That's no reason!

-That's no reason! -It's okay!

-It doesn't matter! I would do anything for my beautiful daughter! She's a strong mother! -I know how you feel.

-I know how you feel, but that's not what I meant! So, how long are you going to be here? I've granted your request and your daughter has been blessed. -You say that, but...

-You say that, but you gave her a blessing too. You know what? A former sage who became a god in recognition of his achievements? -Well...

-Well, well... I recognized you as the rightful successor because you had such a pure heart that remained unchanged in that environment, but... You were like me, weren't you? -Well...

-Well... I loved Freesia before she was born.

-Yes, I did. Huh... Well, that's fine. You'll have to help me with my work for that. You'll be working for me on the condition that you stay here, right? -Really?

-Really? Really? I'll do it! -I'll do it.

-I'll do it. Please? I thought you'd say you wanted to reincarnate and join her.

-That's what I thought at first, but when I sent that letter, I saw Carna and Shasty supporting her so desperately, and their interactions with her, and I felt like I was intruding. So now I just want to keep an eye on them... -After all, you are strong.

-You are strong, after all. -That's right.

-I'm confident in my magic, but my body was super weak... I was a real sickly character...

-Yes, you were. But I, personally, believe that because you were sickly, you were able to think the way you do now. -That's right.

-Maybe you're right. --

Then I heard no more voices.

And with that, I'll end my prayers.

...I heard a clear voice about the size of a gentle brother, and a beautiful sister's voice that was very kind and bright and made me feel very content.

Two people were talking about how they were thinking about me so much.

...I wondered if it was about my mother and the God mentioned in the letter.

I'm glad I got to hear her voice... I'll do my best from now on, so watch over me, okay? Mother, God.

The man at the inn was right.

When I greeted God, something good happened.

I could hear the voice of the person I thought was my mother.

But it seems that my mother decided to help God do his work to watch over me.

That's wonderful.

After I finished praying, I looked around and saw many people in robes who seemed to be the sisters and the people who use recovery magic, as Lily-san and the others called them.

They looked very surprised.

But why are they looking at me?

"Freesia... Who are you really?"

Lily-san looked surprised.

What's going on?

"Freesia... While you were praying? Freesia's body was glowing. Fluffy."

"Nyan-nyan."

Shasty nodded and Carna explained.

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"Miss, there are many people watching here, and I'm sure you're all uncomfortable, so please come this way."

An old man with an amazingly kind white beard said so.

"Father!"

He says he's called Mr. Priest.

Carna says he is an essential man in the church.

And with that, he says he is better at recovery magic than anyone else.

So Carna told me to follow him, so I did.

***

"Phew, after all, I don't feel comfortable in public. You can eat tea and sweets as you like."

Is it okay to eat?

"And that's okay, then."

I got a white, fluffy marshmallow and a crispy macaroon of various colors.

They were sweeter than the ones I had this morning, but they melted away so easily and mysteriously.

A strange taste... But it's delicious.

I'm glad you liked them."

"Thank you for coming all the way here."

"Don't worry about it. I'm glad you liked it.

"Yes, I guess so. So, do you know why Freesia was so glowing?

"Probably because God liked her, since Freesia seems to have such a beautiful heart."

"So that's what happened... So, what happened to Freesia, then?"

That's Carna.

You know what you're talking about.

"Will you tell me?"

"I won't tell anyone, so can you tell me too?"

"Don't worry. I'm sure you can trust him.

Carna said, so I got out an aiueo chart, pointed to a lot of them, and told him what had happened.

The old man looked surprised, and Carna and the others laughed and let out a long sigh.