When i was fired from the saint, for some reason i turned into a little girl and became the demon king's pet - Chapter 16

“Your Highness, we are in trouble! The people are in the temple…!” 

Elder was impatient. 

“She is in the middle of praying right now! Tell him not to disturb Himari!” 

He yelled in frustration and turned away the attendant who rushed into the office.

“Damn! Why is there a monster flood stampede at a time like this…!” 

Elder slapped the desk in frustration.

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In Oracion, there is a time when monsters appear in large numbers, called the monster flood stampede. 

The mechanism of its generation has not yet been elucidated, but it was said that when the demon world and the human world approached each other for some reason, a large amount of miasma leaked out from the demon world.

And during the time of the stampede, it was also the role of the saint to protect the people from miasma and monsters.

The first stampede has come since Presea was executed. 

With the usual stampede, Himari’s power should have been enough. 

But this time the stampede was different. 

The miasma from the demon world was leaking so thickly that it was said to be the worst ever. 

I don’t know the cause, but the miasma density in the country has suddenly increased.

Even so, there were no dead or injured people, probably thanks to the strength of Himari’s holy power. Since last night, Himari has been praying without taking a break. 

Elder was horrified to think that Himari wasn’t there. 

If this was Presea, how much damage would it have caused?

But at the same time, Elder thinks.

??What if Himari and Presea were together? 

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“Therefore, Your Highness, I said that it would be fine if something like that happened.” 

Inside the temple. Inviting the visiting Elder into the room, the High Priest let out a heavy sigh. 

The high priest was an old man with a splendid beard. 

There were several priests around him, and they nodded as if to affirm the intentions of the high priest.

“If there are two saints, isn’t that a good thing?” 

“…” 

“You also didn’t have to execute anything.” 

While listening to the high priest’s complaints, Elder turned his attention to Himari sitting next to him. 

Poor girl, she’s been praying since yesterday and must be exhausted.

I want to let her rest, but. 

Even for a girl with the strongest holy power in history, the current situation is tough.

If possible, I would like you to keep praying and strengthen the barrier during the stampede. 

“… when will the stampede subside?”

With a trembling body, Himari said. 

“I feel like we’ve passed the climax… but if the same situation were to arise again, I might not be able to support it on my own…” 

The high priest nodded. 

“I get the impression that this stampede is getting tougher year by year.

“…Now I finally understand how heavy Presea-san was carrying.” 

“I can’t support her alone…” Himari muttered. 

“Himari…” 

Seeing Himari like that, Elder frowned.

“After all, to force such a burden on you who just came from another world…” 

Both Elder and Himari have dark expressions. 

Perhaps Himari was exhausted, leaning against Elder. 

Elder caressed such a Himari. 

The high priest saw the two of them and let out a sigh.

“Your Highness…I have a little story to tell you.” 

“what?” 

“It’s about Presea.” 

“What’s wrong with her? Is there no point in talking about a woman who is no longer in this world?” 

The high priest muddy his words as if he was a little confused.

“that is……” 

“……what?” 

Elder frowned. 

“I’m sure your highness knows that Presea’s chest is engraved…” 

“Aa… you’re talking about that mark that Presea carved when she tried to escape a long time ago.”

Elder frowned. 

This is because the engraving was done by “magic” that humans hate. The engraving was to confirm Presea’s whereabouts. 

I couldn’t help it at that time.

If Presea were to run away, I would be the one to chase after her.

“That’s… even though it’s weak, Presea’s reaction to survival is there.” ?

 “!”

Shock appears on the faces of Elder and Himari. 

“Is she alive? Presea-san?” 

“It’s a lie. I saw the execution with my own eyes.” 

The high priest shook his head. 

“No. Think about it. Presea can use magic if she removes her circlet.”

“No way!” 

“There are a lot of possibilities” 

Their eyes widened. 

“Where is she!” 

“calm down please” 

The High Priest remonstrates with Elder, who raises his voice.

“We were able to confirm that she was alive, but we haven’t been able to pinpoint her location.” 

“Why!! I wonder if that mark is to clarify the whereabouts!?” 

“Perhaps… Presea’s magical power released from the circlet may be overpowering the magical power of the engraving. Or maybe someone is hiding it on purpose.”

“What!? Who in the world would do such a thing!” 

“Please calm down. We are doing our best to search.” 

After saying that, the high priest glanced at Himari. 

“Then, Your Highness… is it okay to take back Presea?” 

“…She was a sinner. “However, it is another way to atone for her sins here.”

“I understand. Then let’s put all our efforts into the search.” 

“……Hmm” 

Elder snorted in frustration. 

That’s affirmative.

“It’s hidden for now, but that mark will probably show its greatest power when the Holy Power is activated.” 

“Are you saying that it will be difficult to search without using holy powers?”

“It will happen.” 

Elder said irritatedly. 

“Then it’s too late. What if she runs farther away!” 

“…She has been living here since she was five years old. Do you think she will be able to live well after being thrown out? ”

“No way, something terrible is being done somewhere…!” 

It was Himari who spoke up.

“She’s fifteen years old like me…” 

“Oh, and Presea has already acquired the luxury of the temple.” 

“You’re not doing well,” Elder laughed.

“Yes, so I thought I should get it back as soon as possible. Besides, there shouldn’t be any reason not to use holy power. After all, injuries happen to everyone.” 

The high priest said so earnestly.

“If I get it back, of course, I think it will be useful to Himari-sama.” 

“Of course. If it doesn’t help, there’s no need to look for it.”

Elder muttered quietly as if he had calmed down a bit. 

“She’ll try to escape quickly. It might be better to have something to tie her down.” 

After thinking for a while, Elder suddenly turned to Himari and said. 

“There’s no use hiding it, so I’ll just say it here. Please, believe me and listen to me.”

“Eh……?”

Elder grabbed Himari’s shoulder and said with a serious expression. 

“This is something I thought about before…if Presea returns, I am thinking of marrying her as a concubine. 

“Wha…” 

Himari was at a loss for words. 

“Does that mean you’re going to make a wife other than me!?”

“Don’t worry, even if she gives birth to a child, I will never make him the successor. She’s just like a servant who helps Himari.” 

“I won’t give her room or luxury,” said Elder emphatically. 

“… No, way” 

“My love is only for you, Himari.”

Himari went silent. 

“And Himari, wouldn’t it be easier over there? ?Presea should be locked up in her room and let her pray.That way, you’ll be able to live more comfortably.” 

“Your Highness…” 

“You don’t have to say right away. But please, think about it.”

After being silent for a while, Himari nodded. 

“Okay, I’ll think about it for a bit. But Your Highness, the one you love the most is only me, right?”

“Of course. Presea, there’s no way I could love her. That bitch is like a slave.” 

“What a cute thing to say,” 

Elder hugged Himari.

“So you’ll find Presea, right?” 

Elder cast a sharp gaze at the high priest. 

“Yes, as long as the seals are connected, the rest is easy.” 

The high priest laughs. 

“As usual, just threaten her.” 

“Umn……”

Elder smirked, too. 

“I see, I see… She’s strange, but she’s kind.” 

Holding Himari, Elder laughed. 

“You foolish Presea, if you come back, I’ll punish you properly.”