Me, a priest? How could that be!

Chapter 69 This generation of heroes is really too difficult to manage.

Although Chris was smiling, there was no real joy in her smile. Instead, she exuded a strange sense of oppression, causing Charlotte to involuntarily swallow.

Even though he wasn't in a romantic relationship with Chris and hadn't cheated on her with Lolisa, he still felt guilty and scared.

wrong!

He was probably nervous because he was afraid Chris would find out that Lolisa was a demon. After all, Chris hated demons the most, not to mention that she was a woman and didn't need the Nightmare's favor.

If they are discovered, not only will Lolisa's life be in danger, but the older women in the Nightmare Shop may not survive either.

"Chris, what are you doing here?"

"Because you weren't at church! Do you know how long I waited there? A full three hours!"

This seems to be the reason she's angry.

How should I put it...?

Despite the suspicion of being overly self-conscious, Charlotte still felt a little disappointed.

"Um... excuse me, you must have something to say, so I won't disturb you any longer. I'll take my leave now."

Lolisa said this with great understanding.

But then she tugged at Charlotte's sleeve and whispered in his ear, "We agreed I wouldn't interfere in your life, right?"

She winked playfully, then walked away briskly.

I have a feeling it was intentional.

strangeness.

Could I have been harassed?

Suddenly, a jealous voice came from beside me, "You seem to get along quite well with that girl..."

"It's...it's alright."

"snort……"

Chris seemed unhappy.

Just as Charlotte was starting to think things were going as she had guessed, she was surprised when the priest said earnestly, "Listen to me, Charlotte. The profession of priest is often viewed with a lot of prejudice by ordinary people. Some young children always want to confide in them, and over time they develop a dependence on them. But this is not love; it's more like a fatherly admiration."

"...What are you trying to say?"

"I know many priests are interested in younger children, but please don't do that."

"What do you take me for!?"

Charlotte blurted it out.

Just how much does she despise herself?

It is true that many priests are rumored to do bad things, but that applies to young boys. Lolisa, who is already an adult, is a hundred times better than them!

but……

Chris didn't seem to realize that Lolisa was a nightmare. Was it because she wasn't the real Lolisa who had descended to the mortal realm, or was it because Lolisa was too weak to exude a strong demonic aura, which is why she didn't realize it?

Forget it.

It does not matter.

Charlotte approached Chris, blocking her view of Rosa's departing figure, and changed the subject.

"Chris, what can I do for you?"

For Chris to wait at the church for several hours, it must be something important.

"No, it's nothing serious."

Chris began with the expected answer, saying, "I heard that Axel was attacked by the Demon King's army, but you defeated him, Charlotte, so I came to ask."

"that's all?"

"...I'm just worried about you."

"I'm so sorry, but although we successfully defeated them, we paid a considerable price. Actually—"

I explained the process.

When Chris heard that the Headless Horseman had a weakness to water, and that Charlotte begged Aqua to make it rain heavily, which then continued for seven days and seven nights, causing incalculable damage, she rubbed her temples with a headache.

Of course she knew that this goddess-like senior was the most troublesome, yet she had no way to stop her.

"But that guy did make amends and worked hard every day, which could be considered a form of punishment."

Charlotte, unusually, spoke well of Aqua.

Chris gave a noncommittal shrug.

"Speaking of which," she asked casually, "I heard from the guild that the famous Demon Swordsman invited you to join his party. Why didn't you accept?... Of course, I'm not questioning you, I'm just curious. After all, he's the third-ranked adventurer in the kingdom."

Oh, I understand.

This is what I really want to know.

"Ha, third in the kingdom." Charlotte scoffed, saying, "That guy has absolutely no intention of teaming up with me..."

then.

He told Chris the whole story, without embellishing or excessively belittling her, because what Mikami Hibiki had done was already the worst possible outcome.

"That's right. After losing to me, he went to pick a fight with Kazuma Sato, but he lost again. Even his magic sword was sold. He's probably working hard to earn money to redeem it now."

"Is that so... Heh..."

Chris looked utterly devastated.

This year's heroes are really too difficult to manage.

It's one thing for the other heroes to be inactive, but even the promising Mikasa Hibiki is just as incompetent. To make matters worse, the even more troublesome Aqua has come to the lower realm. It's bound to be bad when the two of them meet.

Even Charlotte couldn't help but feel sorry for this poor goddess.

"...team up with him."

"What?"

"I... I mean, Charlotte, why don't you team up with him? You see, you can't find any companions, right? With the title of Demon Sword Hero, you'll definitely level up quickly, and your strength will skyrocket!"

Chris bluntly stated the benefits.

She probably doesn't even believe it herself.

Charlotte said angrily, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? What do you mean I can't find companions? I'm the High Priest, the profession with the rarest members!"

"But the union members aren't contacting you, are they?"

"Hmm!"

"You're still being ostracized, aren't you?"

"Ugh!!"

"Or did you team up with Kazuma and the others?"

"Ugh!!!"

Chris's problem is hurtful; Charlotte would rather team up with Hibiki Mitsurugi than with Kazuma Sato and the others.

We need to think of a way...

Got it!

"I'm sorry, Chris." Charlotte straightened her priest's robes and said with a touch of pride, "I'm currently performing confession rites at the church, so I really can't team up with him. Although I would love to partner with the kingdom's third-ranked Demon Sword Hero, well... you know, I can't get away."

That's a perfect excuse!

He couldn't help but marvel at his own wisdom, and secretly thanked the old man for entrusting him with this task, so that Chris wouldn't be able to team up with others.

Chris nodded thoughtfully.

"I see..."

She didn't continue trying to persuade him, only exchanging a few casual words with Charlotte before saying she had to leave. Just the next day, when Charlotte thought the matter was over—

"Mr. Charlotte, I will be in charge of the confession ceremony from today onwards. You can go do other things now."

"W-Why so suddenly?"

"It's the goddess's instruction."

"...What?"

"It's the goddess's instruction... Yes, everything is the goddess's instruction."

Sister Theresa's devout appearance made Charlotte stare blankly at Chris behind her, who was sticking her tongue out at him like a little devil.

This team absolutely has to be formed, right?