Became the Academy’s Munchkin Power Priest

18 – As an Ordinary Child

5 Days after the Visilia Inquisition.

The complexion of those sitting in the underground hall of the Ferrada Secret Citadel was dark.

Termeo examined the faces of the seated personnel. They waited for the meeting to begin in silence.

In the hall, there was a triangular desk with a hole in the middle. Each camp took a seat on one side.

The paladin camp on one side, the priest camp on the other, and the Heretic Questioner camp on the last.

Beside Pope Termeo sat Archbishops Arco and Eupetra.

In the paladin camp, the paladin leaders Balion and Maltrios, and the elite paladin Kalan were sitting.

In the camp of the last heretic questioner, leader Raizen, high priest Zea, and elite paladin Limeria were sitting.

“The damage is too great. The hero will get off the front for the time being.”

The first person to speak was Balion, the commander of the Holy Knights.

Hearing that, Archbishop Arco became furious.

“Isn’t the damage due to the warlike nature of the hero great?”

“What? Do you think you lost because of the hero?”

As the Archbishop became excited after hearing the words of the Grand Knight Commander, the Pope put his hand on Arco’s shoulder.

Arko held his breath and closed his mouth.

“I don’t think this defeat is a hero’s defeat. It’s a loss for all of us. However, you must not defeat the hero on the front line.”

“Ha! Are you just looking at the warrior’s condition or talking about it? She also has a feud with the saintess over there. I hear you refuse even the orders of the hero.”

“It must have been a concern about invading the Demon Realm. It wasn’t even planned, was it?”

The incident began when a party of warriors crossed the front line and entered Urukburg.

The party of warriors invaded the Pandemonium realm in pursuit of the ancient demon Radun, and a division occurred in the process.

Of course, the leader of the party was a warrior, so he followed the order, but the result was a crushing defeat. This is because the demonic army has appeared as reinforcements to help the demon Radun.

“I am not here to fight. The Pandemonium is still quiet, but it is not possible to defeat the hero. Moreover, the Empire is also in a situation where it is unable to help us due to the war against the kingdom. At times like this, our denomination must become one.”

Balion glared at the Pope.

“Then, why don’t you bring Gran the Demon Hunter with you while you bite the hero? Then I think I can assume the position of the hero for a while.”

When the name Gran was mentioned, Termeo’s hands trembled slightly.

“That child is not allowed.”

“Hmph, I knew that. Why is he so wrapped up in him? No one likes demon hunting more than he does.”

“Since he was a child, he has been sacrificing for humanity. He lost a lot thanks to him. He is a child who has already passed the hurdle of death several times.”

“That goes for my son too!”

Balion shouted.

Iares was the son of Balion, the commander of the Holy Knights.

Befitting Balion’s son, he was a genius among geniuses.

But he wasn’t a warrior.

He only holds the position of a hero.

Originally, a warrior referred to a child who came down from the sky.

He is the child who will save the world.

However, the previous hero, Lucy, was the last hero to appear in the world.

The position of a warrior cannot be left empty.

For the order of the world, someone had to sacrifice.

That’s why Iares assumed the position of the hero.

The conversation between the representatives of the two camps went back and forth for a long time, but there was no conclusion.

Ryzen, who was watching the conversation between the two, opened his mouth.

“It’s not over. I’m a paladin, but…. Speaking from a neutral point of view, it would be better for the hero to be bitten on the frontlines for the time being. Honestly, don’t you even know the knight commander? Something like a hero’s personality.”

“What, what? Ryzen, what nonsense is that!”

“If you are a hero, you will die within a year. Didn’t you break the orders of your superiors and enter the Demon Realm the other day? Anyway, I think I’ll need a personality mod for the time being. And if you’re on the Pope’s side, you don’t even need to call a child named Gran.”

Ryzen let out a deep sigh and continued.

“It will be fine for a while. Even if the demons don’t know, you can’t see the movements of the demons. For now, we will dispatch the Heretic Questioner unit to the frontlines until the hero returns. In the meantime, it would be sufficient to give them enough rest and training before returning them to the front line. And, uh… ?”

“Again, what?”

Balion said sullenly.

“No, it would be fun to send a hero to Gran…. Learning while being hit by my younger brother…. Oh, you don’t have to worry about talking to yourself.”

As a result of the meeting, the hero decided to leave the front for half a year. The vacancy was decided to be filled by the Heretic Questioner unit.

After the meeting, Pope Termeo approached Raizen.

“Are you really okay?”

“Of course it’s not okay. By the way, the Pope also looks a bit like him. Are you being a bit clumsy? Heroes can’t be bitten on the front lines, and neither can Gran. So the meeting never ends.”

Termeo had nothing to say. All I can say is thank you and sorry.

“Don’t worry too much. I love Gran as much as the Pope. The reason I dispatched the troops is for Gran, not for the Pope.”

Ryzen smiled broadly and moved on with her steps.

***

Termeo visited the temple.

Then I knelt down in front of the statue of the goddess Riel.

The voice of Balion, the commander of the Holy Knights, shimmered in my head.

[It’s the same for my son!]

“Forgive me for my weakness.”

Thermeo still did not know his own heart.

He was disgusted with himself and pathetic.

This time I heard the voice of a mother.

[This is the child who came down from the sky. Isn’t it cute? Of course I thought it would be a paladin, but it’s a priest! I’m really glad….]

[Yes, that’s cute.]

[Termeo. Please promise me one thing.]

[Tell me when you come back.]

[Please raise me as a normal child. Without anyone knowing…. Live normally, die normally. Don’t be like me.]

It was my mother’s earnest request.

A child who was special from birth.

The child who will save the world.

During the war, she gave birth to the children of the gods.

He was a child of heaven.

As it is said that a child is a child of seven gods, she came out of the world in seven days.

According to the prophecy the mother saw in her dream, when she turned eight, her personality changed.

How afraid she was when her word came true.

Thermeo wanted to make his mother’s wish come true.

Because that was the promise she made with her.

For her miserable death to save her world.

But Termeo was afraid.

It is against the will of the gods.

The child grew up quickly.

As a person, I tried to hide the child as the mother wished.

As Pope, when fear took over, I stopped being like my mother.

Sending a child to the academy was not for his future, not for his safety.

I just wanted to get away from his double self.

Thermeo’s hunched shoulders trembled slightly.

The sky moves, time passes.

The Pope knew. He knew he could no longer fulfill her wishes.

“I’m sorry Lucy.”

Termeo gently closed her eyes.

Please protect Gran.

***

Booooong!

Booooong!

When I returned the wand, the children were amazed.

“Wow…. Can I listen to it just once? It looks heavy, but it spins well.”

“Heh heh, it will be difficult.”

“Sigh! Huh? Is it something like binding magic?”

After the Heretic Questioners left, I returned to my normal academy life.

The children in the class were divided into two categories.

Those who take an interest in me and approach me, on the contrary, those who keep their distance from me.

As for those who distance themselves from me.

Leae was more afraid of me than before.

Arnes Wolfron seemed to consider me a rival.

And while the princess’ eyes softened differently from before, her attitude did not change much.

The last Eki or Rugis hadn’t spoken to her since the day she entered school, and she was currently in progress. She occasionally glanced at her, but she didn’t come over.

“Now, everyone, stop and gather here. As I said before, the group will be decided today. Do you see what I mean? It’s a real start from today. From today, you will learn how difficult human relationships are and how difficult it is to unite as a group.”

Florina took a piece of paper from her pocket and unfolded it.

“If she doesn’t get along with the person she wants, don’t blame me. Because it’s just random. I know that because Joe will never change it unless there is a special case.”

He read the paper and called each name in turn.

“Team 1, Aliana von Kelpert, Arnes Ulcron, Laysha Harsen, Arend, Jayla. Group 2 Kiara Revolas… “

“Team 5, Echina Rugis, Nathan Perian, Cleod, Liae, and Gran.”

I belonged to group 5.

Nason and Cleod hadn’t exchanged a few words yet, and Echina and Leah were the ones keeping me away.

When I saw Li-ae, I covered her ears and eyes.

Echina Rugis…. Don’t even look

Hmm….

That’s interesting.