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You're here again? What a pest.

Good morning, Selio-san.

You look as busy as ever.

Yeah, I'm busy.

I can't get any work done because of you.

I wouldn't mind if you let me be.

Looks like he's finally planning on monitoring me all day.

Hey, Selio!

What are you doing? Why aren't you helping in the almshouse?

Huh? Well, I was assigned to watch over this guy today,

so you'll need someone else to...

Just leave that guy alone.

He's merely the tagalong from another world who can't do anything.

Don't dump your work in the almshouse on me!

Okay...

Don't do anything inappropriate, otherworld commoner.

And that's how you ended up here?

Yes.

Gracious, what troublesome children.

I will fetch Selio, so kindly return to the other room.

Oh, in that case, let me accompany you to the almshouse.

Why?

Since the almshouse is part of the church, it's also under investigation.

Besides, if I go there instead,

Selio-san can continue watching me while doing his part in the almshouse.

Wouldn't that be more efficient?

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EPISODE 9: I MADE A PLAN

So this is the almshouse...

You're currently caring for 28 children here, correct?

Where did you get that information?

It was in those documents.

Does your shamelessness come from being a civil servant? Or...

It's probably due to my personality.

Do the children have to graduate the almshouse at a certain age?

Indeed.

The almshouse only cares for them until the age of twelve.

After that, they must either train as monks or take civilian jobs.

I see. What kind of work do they...

Disciple, with all due respect,

you should act in a manner a little more befitting a disciple of Abran.

I'm not a disciple.

So, where do the children without families end up working?

Most of them apprentice with craftsmen.

Craftsmen?

They don't take jobs that make use of their magical energy?

I don't know what you've heard from where, but...

There are many children here

who cannot control their magical energy and had to leave their families.

We teach them how to control their power so that they may lead normal lives.

They're in the church's care to keep their magical energy in check...

Aresh-sama said the same thing.

Either way, I can feel his magical energy waves through my barrier.

It would be unwise to press him further.

You!

What did you come here for?!

I thought it would be easier for you to watch me this way

while you're working in the almshouse.

Selio, Fredrik should have been the one responsible for the almshouse today.

Th-That's...

Good grief. Come to me if something like this happens again.

That's likely impossible.

I'd wager this is a common occurrence, and snitching would only make it worse.

There's no need for a civil servant like you to come to the almshouse!

Oh! Kondou-san, you're here!

So you really are visiting the church!

What brings you here today?

I'm on my inspection.

What are you doing here, Shiraishi-san?

Lately, I've been helping out here in the almshouse.

Is that so?

Yes!

The holy maiden is doing other work?

Even though she's the only one with purification magic?

I happened to meet an orphaned child who came to the chapel and...

Oh, but this church...

U-Um, I thought the two of you didn't get along.

Huh?

I mean, this guy is trying to destroy the holy maiden's prestige.

Could he be talking about the plan to eliminate the holy maiden system?

Why would that make Kondou-san and I dislike each other?

Why? Because the importance of the holy maiden will...

I see.

This must be the reason everyone at the church has been so unfriendly.

That's right!

Once the holy maiden system's abolished, I'll be able to go back to my world.

I couldn't be happier!

Um...

The children here in the almshouse don't receive any sort of education.

Come again?

They aren't allowed to go to school,

and they spend each day here working

and doing all the housekeeping for the communal areas.

I really don't think it's a very good situation for these children's futures.

Um, Shiraishi-san...

I understand that not everyone can attend school.

But it's such a shame that they lose the opportunity

to learn just because they don't have parents.

This is a different world.

We shouldn't compare it to modern Japan.

Still...

Losing precious talent and human resources

over their birth or upbringing is a huge loss for any country.

Sigma, who made my abacus, is undoubtedly talented.

Not utilizing the kids' magical energy also seems a waste.

Above all, they have no freedom to choose their occupations.

So I was wondering if we could do something...

You're so kind, Your Holiness.

But it's impossible.

The almshouse doesn't have the time or money for that.

But even you, Selio-kun...

Didn't you have a dream job when you were a child?

That's...

The little children here often tell me their dreams.

"When I grow up, I want to become a sorcerer working in the castle."

"I want to become a knight."

It's wrong that they end up unable to honestly say such things anymore

and abandon all hope.

You must have come from a very peaceful world, Your Holiness.

The world I'm from sees war and discrimination, too.

We even have almshouses.

But we still have the freedom to achieve our dreams.

That's impossible...

It's not possible to change everything at once, no, but it's worth consideration.

It's difficult to expand an education initiative in one fell swoop,

but a potential approach is to open something similar to a private school.

If it's at the church, people will have easy access.

This, in turn, increases people's trust in the church and attracts worshipers.

It may be wishful thinking on my part,

but I believe it will also attract more and more volunteers over time.

Th-There's no way it'd go that well!

Wow, it'll be amazing!

Just like those open-air classrooms!

B-But what'll we do about study materials?

And what about our work in the almshouse?

If we organize the classes in shifts,

they can be smaller, and study materials can be shared.

We could split the almshouse children into three groups

and have all of them take turns working and studying on different days.

Just learning basic reading, writing, and arithmetic

will make you more valuable in town

and broaden your job options.

Those with talent may even be able to pursue further education.

You...

It'd be good to include a scholarship program.

The royal family could invest in and subsidize gifted children.

Nurturing talent will be highly beneficial

for both the royal palace and the kingdom.

With that decided, we should confirm the almshouse children's wishes.

Hold on a second! No one gave you permission to...

Let's go, Selio-kun.

Come on.

I'm busy, so hurry up.

You...

I really hate you after all!

I heard the bishop and the accountant are both currently away from the church.

Yes.

For some reason, they left despite being notified of the inspection dates.

Luckily, that's made it easier for me to gather documents.

I've urged them to return by the day after tomorrow.

Tell me what you make of the church so far.

I will include all the details in my report,

but there appear to be discrepancies between the titles and numbers

of nobles attending services and their donations.

Embezzlement, eh? Any idea where the money's going?

I'm still investigating, but at the very least, the almshouse,

monks-in-training, and their priest likely aren't involved.

Their priest...

Priest Siegvold?

Do you know him?

He's famous.

Not only is his family impressive,

but his abundant magical energy and looks are also top-notch.

On the other hand, his intense faith makes it difficult

for the nobility to get their hands on him.

His magical energy, you say?

Yes.

It's a precious resource required for both spellcasting and magical tools.

It's difficult to handle, demanding special knowledge and skills.

That's why children born with too much undergo training

at a church to learn how to reduce their magical energy.

By the way, Seichiro...

How's your resistance to magical energy and magicules?

Thankfully, I am slowly gaining some resistance.

That's good to hear.

Still, you've already managed to grab the reins of someone as famously difficult

as Priest Siegvold.

Grab the reins? You make him sound like a wild horse.

People say he's a black beast. So rather than his reins...

Perhaps you're his chains?

Your Excellency...

I'm not joking.

However you may feel about him, you have become his chains.

Unlike Priest Siegvold's chains, you're perfectly tangible.

Not to mention extremely fragile.

I plan to help you as best I can, but it never hurts to be careful.

I am Aresh-sama's chains...

It's not just His Excellency.

Everyone is starting to notice Aresh-sama's attachment to me.

I appreciate your consideration.

Now, I heard you want to open a private school for commoners in the church.

Yes.

I see.

You truly are a talented individual.

You're even picking apart education now?

No.

It was Her Holiness who originally came up with the idea.

I merely supported her proposal.

I'm presently preparing an estimate of the project's economic impact

and will submit it to you in a few days.

Yes, that is your area of expertise, after all.

There's one thing I'd like to ask you.

Yes?

Seichiro.

What is it that you want to do to this kingdom?

Nothing.

I have no attachment to this kingdom.

I just want to make this place easier for me to do my job.

The sorcery department is sorely lacking in personnel.

This is causing delays in miasma countermeasures

and the return spell's development.

You truly are...

Overlooking talented people means massive losses for the land.

It's a waste not to be cost-effective in doing business.

You're absolutely right.

Ah, what a pity.

What a pity, Seichiro.

Truly...

If it weren't for that black beast, I would have taken such good care of you.

I appreciate the thought.

What are you doing here, Seiichirou?

Aresh-sama...

I swear...

How many times must I tell you before you understand?

Isn't the purification expedition the day after tomorrow?

Shouldn't you be preparing?

Milan took care of that ages ago.

You need to prepare more than I do.

Me?

I won't be by your side for some time.

You'll need a thoroughly cast barrier.

Oh, um...

I have tomorrow off in advance of the expedition.

We have plenty of time.

I have work tomorrow, so let's keep it brief...

Don't be ridiculous.

There's no way I'd squander an opportunity to touch you.

You'd do well to remember that.

DAY OF THE EXPEDITION DEPARTURE

I'm off, Seiichirou.

Take care of Seiichirou for me while I'm gone.

You can leave him to us.

Check on him regularly to make sure he's not sacrificing sleep.

He tends to bury himself in work when I'm not around.

Understood.

Give him a talking-to if he doesn't finish his lunch.

Yes, Master.

Make sure he actually rests on days off.

And have him tell you where he's going whenever he goes out.

Milord.

If he lies and goes to work on his day off...

Young Master!

I understand your worries, but please leave everything to us.

I never thought you would care this deeply for another.

Even though work comes first for Kondu-sama,

I'm sure he will be more eager than anyone for your safe return.

I think so, too.

He'll be there to happily welcome you home.

He will, will he?

I hope that's the case...

Aresh-sama!

Seiichirou.

Are you about to depart?

You could have stayed in bed.

I couldn't have.

You're leaving on an important mission. The least I can do is see you off.

Aresh-sama...

What is it?

I shall await your safe return.

Take care not to get injured.

I can use recovery magic if I do.

Sorry, that was an absurd request to ask of a knight like you...

Don't worry.

No one can see us behind my cloak.

That's not the problem here!

Today, I'll meet the bishop and accountant, who have finally returned.

It's finally time for you to pay your dues!

I'm the one asking for overdue payment.

You're always so picky about everything.

Come to think of it, Shiraishi...

Her Holiness said she won't be at the church for a while.

She asked me to say hello.

Listen, you...

Even if you're a friend of the holy maiden,

I'll never accept someone who just tagged along with her

and acts so high and mighty all the time!

Ignorance is a road to ruin.

HEH...

Once the private school opens, do attend, Selio-san.

What?! Did you just make fun of me?!

Aresh-sama will return in seven days at the very latest.

I should do all I can in that time.

So you're the rumored otherworlder? I've heard about you.

He's taking a blatantly hostile attitude with a representative from the palace.

Hard not to see the defiance in his heart.

I am Mateus, the royal capital's bishop.

This is Cipriano, the one in charge of the church's finances.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

I'm very sorry the income and expenses report is late.

In truth, we were very busy supporting the summoning of the holy maiden and...

This man seems friendly.

He lost the report and, because he was busy, couldn't meet the deadline.

I see.

However, the deadline is the deadline.

Now you've suddenly asked us to care for the holy maiden, too.

I believe your side is also to blame for our hectic schedule.

No, Your Excellency.

We already knew Her Holiness would be coming to the church.

The delay was entirely my fault.

So, are you still in the process of preparing the report?

Yes. I'm very sorry.

In that case, I will continue commuting here for a while longer.

We are planning to open a cram school in the name of the holy maiden,

so this works out perfectly.

Cram school?

Yes.

It will be a place to teach simple subjects to children

who cannot normally attend school due to their circumstances.

That's a wonderful idea!

As expected of the holy maiden and Abran's disciple!

In this fashion, we hope to increase donations and elevate the church.

A favorable reaction.

People who are easy to read are easy to handle.

I knew there was no mistake when Abran chose you!

Please allow me to assist you, Disciple!

People like him are convenient at times like these.

And so the days passed.

In the afternoon of the seventh day since the expedition,

the church suddenly grew lively.

Her Holiness has successfully purified the miasma!

Huh?

Aresh-sama hasn't returned yet?

That's right.

It seems the purification was completed without incident,

but a herd of ferocious beasts was spotted in the mountains nearby,

so instead of returning home, he immediately went to subjugate them.

I see...

Kondu-sama.

I received this from a returning member of the expedition.

It's from Aresh-sama.

"Dear Seiichirou."

"I'm sure you've already heard,

but I have decided to remain in the area to subjugate magic beasts..."

Please take good care of yourself while I am away.

Don't work too hard, and get plenty of rest.

Even in letters...

But thank goodness.

It wasn't bad news.

I hope you fall to slumber with my soul.

His soul? What an odd thing to say...

Excuse me, Milan-san.

Yes?

Do you know what this sentence means?

Oh, my!

Milord is so passionate!

Huh?

For a knight, his soul is an expression for his feelings.

In other words...

"I hope you fall asleep thinking of me by your side."

EPISODE 10 I INVESTIGATED