Chapter 75: Marriage Upheaval
[space_man][space_man]”I see, so you’re going to marry Bocchama to protect that Saintess-sama……”
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[space_man][space_man]Tohlight says after taking a sip of black tea. Eld nods in response.
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[space_man][space_man]”Originally, the church doesn’t seem to say anything about the marriage of monks and priests. However, they’re quite strict about improper relationships with the opposite sex, or rather, being in such relationships. Moira also has many thoughts about the church, but she doesn’t want to be expelled from the church itself, so this is how it ended up.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld-sama sighs. This method was proposed by Yarolk. If Moira wanted to leave the church, they didn’t have to do anything in particular, but due to Moira’s strong desire to remain affiliated with the church, he made the suggestion.
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[space_man][space_man]”……Is that alright with Marie-san?”
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[space_man][space_man]Tohlight looks at Marie.
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[space_man][space_man]”Of course, I have various thoughts about it……but this time, I’m the one who asked Eld-sama……”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie nods as she says so. Hearing that, Moira strokes her cheek. It’s the cheek that Marie slapped.
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[space_man][space_man]”If it’s alright with both of you, I won’t say anything……”
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[space_man][space_man]Tohlight sighs. Then he looks at Moira.
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[space_man][space_man]”Saintess-sama……”
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, please call me Moira. You can call me by my name.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Is that so? Then Moira, honestly, I think your actions are unbecoming of a Saintess. However, the title is bestowed by the country. I’m sure you’re doing something admirable somewhere I don’t know about.”
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[space_man][space_man]Hearing that, Eld stifles a laugh. He thinks it’s unlikely anyone would imagine that the Saintess’s title was given to her simply for being chosen by the staff （Magic Sword） she holds, but he trembles at the absurdity of her words.
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[space_man][space_man]”I can’t overlook it if Marie becomes unhappy because of you. If that happens, I, Tohlight, will remove you even if it costs me my life.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. That’s fine.”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira nods with a smile at Tohlight’s words.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, it’s okay if I become unhappy.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Bocchama, it’s your own fault. If you had married Marie sooner, this wouldn’t have happened in the first place…… Also, if you had told me in advance that you were leaving the house for a request this time, I could have cleared the snow much earlier……”
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[space_man][space_man]”Now, now, Tohlight. Now that we understand Eld-aniki’s situation, I’ll explain our situation.”
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[space_man][space_man]Jaylot interrupts, sensing Tohlight going into lecture mode.
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[space_man][space_man]”That’s right. Did something happen?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. What should we talk about first? ……Ah, it’s unrelated, but Millenia-neesama is currently in the central capital for the entrance exam and procedures for the Central Academy. It seems she’ll be entering the dormitory and starting her life at the academy.”
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[space_man][space_man]Jaylot talks about his older sister, whom Eld was worried about.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, it’s already that time. Jaylot will be lonely again, won’t he?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. But unlike Millenia-neesama, I can freely come and see Eld-aniki.”
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[space_man][space_man]Jaylot says happily. Once classes start at the academy, there will only be two days off on the weekend. Jaylot expects that it will be quite difficult to come and see Eld during that time. He thinks it will be especially hard for Millenia, who loves Eld as much as he does.
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[space_man][space_man]”I see. Well, I’ll send a letter when things settle down.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Please do that for her……So, about Sandrea-neesama……”
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[space_man][space_man]Jaylot glances at Rufus.
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[space_man][space_man]”Brother-in-law! Please persuade Sandrea!”
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[space_man][space_man]Rufus hits his forehead on the table and starts begging.
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[space_man][space_man]”What, persuade? Is she trying to start something?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Actually, I…… haven’t been doing well at work for the past two months…… and it seems like Sandrea is about to give up on me……”
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[space_man][space_man]”Hmm…… So?”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld listens with his cheek resting on his hand. According to Rufus, even though Landred’s influence should be gone, his work hasn’t been going well at all, and although he hasn’t incurred any debt yet, Sandrea has told him that if he can’t do his job, they need to think things over.
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[space_man][space_man]”……Did Jaylot hear that?”
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[space_man][space_man]”I’ve heard Sandrea-neesama muttering to herself that Rufus-aniki needs to change too. But……”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld realized what Jaylot was trying to say. He doubts that Sandrea would go that far.
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[space_man][space_man]”Please! Brother-in-law! Please persuade Sandrea!”
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[space_man][space_man]Rufus gets off his chair, prostrates himself, and begs Eld.
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[space_man][space_man]”Eh, no.”
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[space_man][space_man]Rufus looks up at Eld’s words. His face is pale.
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[space_man][space_man]”Absolutely not. In the first place, there’s no reason to help someone who tried to frame me.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Th-that’s not it! It was because of the curse……”
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[space_man][space_man]Rufus clings to Eld’s leg.
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[space_man][space_man]”Sandrea might think so. But you didn’t lose your memory after the Goddess of Curse disappeared. I don’t know how much of what the Goddess says is true, but you were probably able to stay the same because you weren’t under the influence of the curse. You framed me with your true intentions.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld moves his leg and shakes Rufus off. Rufus turns to Tohlight and sends him a pleading look. Tohlight shakes his head in refusal.
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[space_man][space_man]”If Bocchama says so, I will respect that opinion. I never thought you were worthy of the Faniaal family in the first place. I’ve only been putting up with you because you’re the partner of my sister-in-law, Sandrea-sama.”
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[space_man][space_man]At Tohlight’s words, Rufus collapses on the floor.