LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 24
Now, the steps in front of the church entrance have become my regular spot.
I squeeze myself a bit further into the shade to avoid the warm sunlight and peacefully watch the children playing freely in the garden.
“……”
Can left us with quite a lot before heroically dying.
Even though he was a demon and an enemy, for some reason, it was hard to hate him.
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【Aizen】- Messiah
[Race] Human
[Class] Knight
[Level] 10
[Passive Skill] Brave One
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【Ellie】- Messiah
[Race] Human
[Class] Priest
[Level] 10
[Active Skill] Heal
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【Iris】- Messiah
[Race] Human
[Class] Mage
[Level] 10
[Active Skill] Fireball
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The moment Can’s Demon Stone shattered, the children instantly reached level 10.
Though the experience gained from defeating a demon felt rather meager.
Considering the children’s current age, it seems like a suitable level for them.
“How is it? Ellie, Iris! Isn’t it amazing?!”
“Wow… how did you do that…?”
“Incredible.”
In the middle of the garden, Aizen proudly lifts a large rock with one hand, showing off his newfound strength to Ellie and Iris.
Whether it’s due to the unconsciously activated skill or the increased level, Aizen’s physical abilities have clearly changed.
“Levi─!! Are you watching?!”
“Yes, I’m watching─.”
Lifting a rock that even an adult man would struggle with, using just one hand? Truly, he’s not called Messiah for nothing.
“Sister, Sister!”
“Yes?”
“I’m amazing too─!!”
Perhaps feeling a bit jealous of Aizen’s praise, Iris suddenly stands up and swings her wand, casting a Fireball into the air.
The fireball explodes spectacularly, like a midday fireworks display.
“With a Fireball like this, anyone would be burned to a crisp─.”
With a gentle smile, I quietly comment on Iris’s display. Iris, like Aizen, shows remarkable talent in magic.
Even though the Fireball is the only magic Iris can use right now, its size and destructive power are terrifying for an 8-year-old.
“Ah…!! Me too, me too…!!”
As if divine grace is pouring down from the sky, warm holy light particles spread from Ellie’s staff, giving a beautiful feeling of healing the world.
“Ah─. Receiving Ellie’s Heal feels like being embraced by Lady Faelia’s warmth.”
But there’s one disappointing thing.
For me, a vampire, these holy light particles feel like poison.
I thought avoiding sunlight would be enough, but I never imagined I wouldn’t even be able to properly receive Ellie’s warm Heal…
“Hehe, it seems my daily prayers to Lady Faelia have finally paid off!”
“Congratulations, Ellie.”
“Thank you─!!”
During the battle with Can, the effects weren’t this overwhelming.
Back then, at level 1, their abilities were small and precious, but upon reaching level 10, their skills suddenly skyrocketed.
It seems that along with the level increase, the mysterious effects of the Messiah title have greatly influenced the children.
Witnessing this absurd scene in real-time, I couldn’t help but feel quite bewildered.
“Cough…”
At first glance, it might seem like all of Can’s legacy was poured into the children─.
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【Levinia Fallen Grace】
[Race] Vampire
[Level] 87
[Active Skill] Blood Transfusion, Blood Mist
[Passive Skill] Rapid Regeneration
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I also inherited a part of that legacy.
Specifically, the active skill Blood Mist.
To be precise, it’s not a skill I gained from Can, but rather the effect of the Greatsword “Severance” he possessed.
If I were to speculate, as Severance slowly melted into my body, it naturally transformed into the Blood Mist skill.
A skill that uses my blood to create a mist, spreading it everywhere to induce hallucinations in unspecified targets.
But given its range, it’s probably not something to be used carelessly.
“Sister, I’m all ready.”
Just as I was lost in thought, staring at my status window, Priscilla’s confident voice came from behind me.
“Ah, are you leaving now?”
“Yes. I’ve caused a lot of trouble and owe you a great deal.”
“No, it’s me who should be thankful.”
Priscilla, who came to find me after receiving a request, got caught up in all sorts of chaos and endured much hardship.
After that, things flowed as normally as in a dream, but with the situation slightly changed, Priscilla prepared to return to her village as soon as dawn broke.
“I’ll take the fact that you’re a demon to my grave… so don’t worry too much…”
Priscilla whispered those words to me with a pure smile on her face.
“…Thank you.”
Even though I didn’t say anything, I was grateful for Priscilla’s promise to keep my identity a secret.
But apart from that, there was something else that bothered me.
“Heave─!!”
That was the large sack Priscilla was carrying on her shoulder.
Inside it was the entire corpse of a male demon.
“I apologize again for the misunderstanding. I’ll always remember that there are good demons like you, Sister!”
Despite the corpse being long cold and incredibly heavy, Priscilla looked quite calm without showing any signs of strain.
Despite her delicate appearance, she seems to have immense strength.
“You don’t need to remember that. I’m just an exception.”
“Eh, but it’s good to know just in case, right?”
“…If you say so.”
While engaging in idle chatter with Priscilla, my gaze remained fixed on the sack she carried.
I don’t hold any special grudge against that demon.
It’s just that I regret not being able to take the skill “Cursed Words” he possessed.
“Thank you so much for giving me this demon’s corpse. I’ll make good use of it!”
“…It’s not like I had any use for the corpse anyway.”
“But among people, it’s something very valuable that’s not easily given away. I’m really glad I came here alone!”
Having never been to a proper village, I didn’t know this.
Apparently, bringing a demon’s corpse to the guild is quite an achievement.
That’s why Priscilla has been beaming with joy since earlier.
“Ah, Sis! Are you leaving already?”
“Ugh… stay a little longer…”
“Too soon…”
The children, who just noticed Priscilla, rushed over, expressing their disappointment with gloomy faces.
“Don’t worry! I’ll come visit whenever I have time!”
“Really?!”
“Of course! Today, I need to deliver this demon’s corpse to the guild quickly, so I’m leaving early.”
In that short time, Priscilla and the children had become surprisingly close.
I wonder what happened at the church while I was sleeping in the forest─.
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.
.
“I’ll be going now─!! I’ll come visit again soon, so you better welcome me then─!!”
With a bright and lively voice, Priscilla bid farewell to me and the children, energetically leaving the church.
Her steps looked incredibly light, and the happiness and pride radiating from her confident figure made even me, watching from afar, smile.
“Alright, come inside the church now.”
Goodbyes are always short and simple.
Even though we’ve only known each other for a day, if the children like her, I’ll always welcome her warmly.
“Okay─!!”
“Yes!”
“Yes.”
At my quiet words, the children who were seeing Priscilla off silently entered the church.
After confirming that everyone had entered, I slowly made my way inside as well.
“But, Levi. We already had the service earlier.”
“Why are we gathered again?”
“Is there something else left…?”
Now standing alone on the podium, with the children sitting neatly on the wooden benches.
“Why? We need to clean up.”
That’s right.
The church is currently in complete disarray.
Except for the wooden benches the children are sitting on, there’s nothing intact inside—everything is utterly destroyed.
We held our morning service in this chaotic space.
“Ugh… so annoying…”
“Even if it’s annoying, we have to do it.”
The children’s faint sighs are heard, but there’s no helping it.
The one who caused this mess is already gone from this world.
And Priscilla, who we tried to use cheaply, has just left for her village.
Honestly, the one feeling the most annoyed and having the most work to do isn’t the children—it’s me.
How much help can the kids really be…
“If you get caught slacking off, lunch will be very difficult. Move diligently.”