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The Branded Female Fencer CH 9

Author:Hermit Category:urban Update time:2023-01-03 14:50:21

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「So who are you, brat!」

「You still don’t get it, do you」

As if the angelic expression on her face when she was smiling at Alfiris was a lie, Millie looked at Anorn with an evil, twisted expression in her mouth.

「I have no idea.」

「It’s me, ME.」

「What is that, some kind of a new scam」

「Nah, it’s more like it’s been already used… That’s not it!」

Millie is getting frustrated, and stomps the ground furiously.

「Oh Lord, you really don’t know, do you」

「I don’t know any little girls like you.」

「Guh, I didn’t know that a brat like you can be this naive.

It seems like you need to be chastised (spanked) to understand.」

「Chastised… I—Is that you Master Bishop!」

「Does the image of me chastising you is that remarkable!」

Finally, Millie started to clomp on the ground.

Anorn finds the gesture a bit cute.

「I mean, I haven’t known.

The last time I saw you, you looked like an old lady, right Even your voice is different.

Why are you dressed as a little girl again」

「There are many reasons for this.

Anyway, what do you think Doesn’t it look good on me」

She spun around and said,「Fufun~!」 And Millie looks good at it.

「It’s very convenient to go downtown with this appearance, you know」

「For example…」

「That’s right, I went to a pastry store in the downtown area half an hour before the store closed and said, ‘Uncle, I’m here to visit you!’ If you manage to said it, you’ll have a chance of getting some extra sweets.」

「W–What a miserable…」

「Last week I played kick the can with a bunch of orphans from downtown… It was really a good way to exercise!」

「Nah, considering about your age Let me dare to say it.

Old hag, don’t push yourself.」

「Is that all you need to say A brat like you is old enough to know better than that!」

「I’m certain you’re not even halfway there yet.

I don’t know what you’re talking about with your worn-out xxx.」

「I’m still good you know! You’re the one who’s always pouting in front of men, and you’re the one who’s a xxxx.」

「Oh, you’re going to say that I’m going to tell everyone about your xxxx, xxxx!」

「Try it! Do you want me to spread your embarrassing xxxx to the whole church through a decree」

「You’ve said it, you xxxx!」

「Come on, you xxxx!」

This unbearable argument would go on for a long time.

The thought of Alfiris and Albert waiting outside had completely vanished from their minds.

「Haah, haah, you power harassing superior!」

「Huu, huu, power must be abused.

Show me a little respect as your superior.」

They argued with each other as hard as they could for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes of arguing with each other, both of them seemed exhausted their energy.

「Gonna break.

I’m so really tired…」

Millie sits down on a chair on the floor while exhaling.

No, not Millie, but Master Bishop Miliazar, the Master Bishop of the Church of Arnelia, to be exact.

She is the supreme authority of the Church of Arnelia, which has 187 churches, 974 related institutions, more than 30,000 temple knights, and knights affiliated to them, and more than 50,000 sisters and priests on this continent.

The history of the Church spans 800 years, and it is said that no king of any country or leader of any city can escape its influence.

While they are forbidden to interfere in the politics of other countries, they put a lot of effort into conquering fiends and helping the poor, and in order to spread their influence, they can ask other countries to cooperate, sometimes even to stop a war, and ignoring the request for cooperation from the Church of Arnelia is a statement on intent that it will not need the Church’s help in any future situation.

Therefore, the unspoken law in this world is that even if you don’t necessarily favor the Church, you have to cooperate with it.

Gruzald, a nation of beastkin, was quick to cooperate with this stance, and several related establishments have already been built in Gruzald.

The Master Bishop herself is rarely seen in public, living mostly in temple at the back of the Main Church.

The only people who have seen her in person are the three archbishops, the elite guards who near to her, and the women who take care of her personal affairs.

Anorn was the exception among them.

「So, what can I do for you, Master Since you’ve come all the way out here, it must be a very urgent matter, right」

Anorn asked, returning to a slightly more serious mood.

「It’s half work, half fun.

I’m sure I’ll be bored without you at Headquarters.

They’re too serious these days.

And my bodyguard is a real stiff.」

「I’ve only caught a glimpse of your guard, but is that the most powerful Lazaar of all time」

「That’s right.

The name Lazaar is familiar to you, is it not」

Miliazar asked Anorn in a manner.

Anorn answered with a frown.

「It’s so nostalgic that it makes me want to puke.」

「Don’t say that.

I’m the only one here who can speak in equal terms to you.

That was before your current assignment, over a hundred years ago.」

「That was such a bad time.」

「It was terrible for me too you know! It’s been five generations since Lazaar.

He was the one who caged every single one of my attendants.

I’ve never thought I’d have to replace all my attendants in three years.」

「I was almost carried off myself.」

「Bull**! Every time he tried to seduce you, anyone could hear him scream.

It was a tradition in the Church.」

「It was such a huge inconvenience for us, though.

It’s amazing that he’s the most skilled in the Temple Order.」

「He was one of the best in the history of the Order.

The current Lazaar is the same.

The other day, the three captains of the 2nd, 4th, and 7th squads were all put down together.

He’s probably the strongest of all time.

Also, there aren’t many people on the continent who are stronger than him purely in sword skills.」

Miliazar is a bit proud of herself.

The only person from the Lazar family that Anorn was directly involved with was someone five generations ago, so the mention of the Lazaar family naturally reminded him of that person.

「(The first time I met him, he suddenly grabbed my ass and said, 『Hey beautiful girl!』 I’m sure no one will be happy to hear that.

The next day, he said the same thing while grabbing my chest.

He was the only person I’ve ever met who was that stubborn.

And after telling that it’s only ME, he quickly married another woman… At that time, I was just annoyed at how random he was, even in though he was a very uptight guardian of the Church Law, but now even that was a fond memory.

If I live forever, will I eventually be able to feel that all my memories are just nostalgia)」

Anorn’s recollection was interrupted by Miliazar’s words.

「But thanks to him, you’ve regained your humanity.

You should be grateful, right」

「…」

「Well, he’s one of those men I’ll never forget.

I’ll never forget him, that includes the way he died.」

「…So, what’s the deal」

「Oh my.

I’m too old for this.

I’m getting distracted.」

Miliazar straightened her posture and turned around.

This time, her expression shows seriousness.

「Let’s start with your current assignment.」

「Yes.」

There was no longer any hint of mockery in Anorn’s voice.

As a pilgrim on a mission, she listens respectfully to the words of the Master Bishop.

「It has been more than 100 years since you came on your pilgrimage.

The scope of our church has expanded and injustices have been corrected.

In addition, the activities of fiends and wars between nations have become much less frequent.

This is to your credit.」

「I’m thankful for such words.」

Anorn hangs her head.

「Taking your actions as an example, there are 78 sisters and monks and 354 temple knights who are currently on similar actions.

I think it’s safe to say that the pilgrimage business is now on track.

At this time, I am relieving you of your pilgrimage duties.

It has been long a great cause.」

「Yes, Master.

So, what’s the next assignment」

「Not so fast.」

Miliazar cast her eyes down once.

「I’m talking about the Archfiend that appeared this time.

The appearance of the Archfiend itself is not that unusual, unlike the common knowledge known to the world, but the way it appears is quite unnatural… I didn’t want to send someone inept to face it.

So I thought you might be the right person for the job.」

「Was the Archfiend’s appearance totally certain」

「I just checked, and I’m sure of it.

It’s in the woods, about seven days northwest of here.」

「No way! That’s too close to this city.」

「That’s also what I think.」

「(There was no sign of anything, the emergence of an archfiend More than that, this area has not had any major warfare in recent years, and the church has done a good job of purifying the area.

It must be a very difficult place for fiends to live, and it must be a place where they can get rid of their poison.

Former war zones and lands belonging to darkness are suitable places for fiends to grow.

Since the discovery of such things hundred years ago, not only the church but also other countries have been woeking to purify the land.

Places with large cities such as this one nearby have been especially cleansed.

It could be said that they have become large cities because of the purification, but there should be no room for fiends that would become archfiends to grow.

And yet…)」

Anorn’s thoughts whirled dizzily.

But no matter what she thought, she couldn’t get an answer with the information she had.

「Does Master think it was done by someone else」

「Don’t know.

I’d like to ask you to investigate and take down such a thing, including who would benefit from doing so.」

「At your command, Master.

Then must I go there alone」

「No, bring Alfiris.

I’ll lend you Albert as well.」

「—! Master, are you planning to use Alfiris after knowing about her situation!」

「Don’t look fiercely at me… I’m not.

It’s time for you to get over this, isn’t it Neither Albert nor Alfiris will die easily.」

「But then…」

Anorn gave a puzzled look, unusually crisp for her.

Miliazar rebuked Anorn.

「I didn’t expect that I’d thought you’d be making such a face.

In fact, that’s why you should take Alfiris with you.

If you want to be a true friend to her, you should definitely do so.」

「But Alfie is…」

「The test for you is now, but the test for her will come much later.

Perchance she will not be able to overcome it alone… I am convinced of that now that I have seen her face to face.

She’s more than what you think, Anorn.

Or should I call you Miranda, since we’re alone together」

Anorn tried to argue, but the color in Miliazar’s eyes was that of compassion itself.

Miliazar was genuinely worried about Anorn.

She didn’t want to be called by her real name again, but she certainly didn’t want to keep lying to Alfiris.

Anorn could tell her… or should tell her.

She was beginning to think so.

「When Alfiris hits a wall, she will need the help of a true friend.

Do you or do you not care what happens to the girl」

「No… I mean, yes!」

Anorn answered clearly.

Seeing her expression, Miliazar seemed satisfied.

「Hmm, so you will accept this request」

「As you command, Master.」

Anorn gets down on one knee and makes a formal bow.

「Don’t be so formal with me.

I think you’re one of the few friends I can talk to on equal terms.

I don’t care if it’s official, just take it casually when we’re alone.」

「Well, now that you asked me.

Then, let’s do it, old hag!」

「That’s too casual!」

And so they were back at the beginning of the argument.

***

Meanwhile, Alfiris and Albert were waiting outside.

While they were making so much noise inside, the two people outside were not talking at all.

「Ahh, umm, Mr.

Lazaar」

「Calling me Albert is fine.」

「The— The weather is fine today, right」

「Yes, it is.」

「Were you from a knightly family, Mr.

Albert」

「You seem to be quite strong, do you」

「Yes, it is.」

「How could you affirm that so easily! Ah, I said it out loud…」

「……Fuh」

「(Th—This guy is cool, but there’s something wrong with him!)」

The conversation had become something that could be dodged at any lunchtime.

The only person Alfiris usually hangs out with is the cuddly Anorn, so it’s hard to have a conversation with such a quiet type, let alone a man.

It’s not uncommon for Alfiris to shed her tears when training, but the awkwardness of the situation was making her want to scream.

「(T—This is would be easier if I did a thousand bare-knuckle fights… Anorn, hurry up and come back!)」

At that time——

「Alfie, sorry for waiting.」

「Anorn~」

Anorn showed up at such a good time, and Alfiris couldn’t help but sound like she was about to cry.

Hearing this, she mistook it for something that Albert had done to Alfiris.

「You bastard, what have you done to my Alfie! This is why I don’t trust the people of Lazaar! You’re quite the dirty type, aren’t you」

「Onee-sama!! (Quiet down, you xxxx sister!)」

A catcalling voice with an undertone of “I’m sorry, I can’t help it,” came from behind Anorn.

As she was about to take out her mace from the sleeve of her sister’s dress, stops dead.

As Miliazar’s hand grabbed Anorn with such force, Anorn could definitely hear the creaking of her bones.

「Well then, Sister.

I have certainly informed you of the request.

Albert, please accompany Sister Anorn as we discussed.

I will return to the church headquarters after I finish my other business.

Albert, may I」

「Yes, Ma’am.」

Albert replied to Millie, as if he didn’t cared at all about Anorn who tried to hit him.

Miliazar, who had changed her attitude into Millie, spoke to Alfiris and the others with a glowing expression.

「I’ll leave you to your busy schedule, but I’ll you about the reward for Alfiris.

The reward will based on your performance, but if you ever are in Arnelia, where the headquarters is located, please come to me at any time.

In the meantime, I will give you the expenses that are considered necessary first.

You may receive them from Anorn.」

Millie, who is in fact, Miliazar, was quick to give instructions and get the story going.

「Now, if you’ll all excuse me.

Alfiris」

「Ah, yes!」

Alfirus was suddenly called out, and unintentionally became like a student who was angered by the teacher.

「(Millie is kind of dignified… isn’t she)」

「If you are in trouble, turn to the one next to you, he will help you.

Please do not forget my words.」

「Eh, ah, yes!」

When Alfiris looked at her curiously, Millie smiled faintly amd left the place.

The slightly sad smile on her face was quite remarkable to Alfiris.

The three remaining people looked at each other.

「So… what do you want to do」

「Why don’t we go back to the inn」

「Uh, Albert, is that right What do you want to do」

「I’ll follow your instructions.

But if we are going to fulfill the request, we may need at least one more companion.

We will need to be prepared.」

「A companion, huh I’m not sure if I can get by on my own, but if there’s someone I can use, I’ll try to recruit them.

Ah, but it’s almost sunset… We’ll get weapons and food tomorrow.

For now, why don’t we go to the guild for dinner as well There will be a lot of people there in the evening, and it’s great place to find people.」

「Anyway, what is the request」

「Archfiend subjugation.」

「I see… wait, ehh!」

Alfiris was quite confused by the sudden request, but when Anorn explained calmly, she seemed to reluctantly agree.

In the end,

「I have experience defeating archfiends, so I’m sure I can handle it.

And when it comes down to it, I’ll just use this simple-minded man as bait and we’ll be on our way!」

She was forced to accept it, but…

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