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Chapter 65: The Villainous Aristocrat Encounters Big Shot

On the way to the Holy Theocracy.

After rescuing the attacked carriage from the Holy Theocracy, there was a new kind of eccentric beauty on board.

No, seriously, what's going on?

"Don't worry, sweeties ♡ From today, you're Mama's precious children ♡ You don't have to be afraid of anything ♡"

The beautiful woman with golden hair and sparkling eyes was wearing an outfit that seemed excessively intellectual.

You know, like something you'd find in the adult corner at Don Quijote.

It had deep slits, a garter belt, and a sister outfit that emphasized the chest.

The navel, shoulders, and cleavage were exposed, just a costume that would stir the pure hearts of men, no matter what.

She looks mature and is incredibly attractive, but...

The combination of her behavior's eccentricity and her attire made her seem like nothing more than a pervert.

However, I became rigid when I saw the rosary hanging from her neck.

"Orichalcum rosary..."

Generally, in the Holy Theocracy’s state religion, the Holy Church, priests and sisters carry rosaries with them at all times.

And, depending on the material of the rosary, you can determine how important that person is in the church.

A silver rosary is for regular priests or sisters, a mithril rosary is for high priests, and a golden one is for the Twelve Holy Priests directly under the Pope.

Finally, an Orichalcum rosary.

In this world, the only person allowed to possess it is the top authority in the Holy Kingdom, said to have the right to choose the Twelve Holy Priests and directly converse with the gods—the Pope.

"The Holy Kingdom's Supreme Pontiff...?"

“““Wha—?”””

Everyone I brought along, except for Kohaku, who is unfamiliar with human affairs, as well as Hagane, Katia, and Queria, widened their eyes in surprise.

The beauty nodded in response to my words.

"Oh my ♡ You know about Mama? ♡ That makes me happy ♡"

"Nice to meet you. I am bestowed with the title of Viscount in the Gardalta Federation, Kunou von Draussen."

The beauty clasped her hands, solemnly offering a prayer as she introduced herself.

"I am the Pope of the Holy Kingdom, Sariel. By the way, my future dream is to become the Mama of all humanity ♡"

"..."

Sariel. The Pope of the Holy Kingdom.

This character only appeared by name in the game.

If I recall correctly, they were the person who found and raised Nakia but lost their life due to the Demon Lord's scheme.

The exact time of their death is unclear, and it's uncertain if they are still alive.

Nevertheless, what's going on?

From Nakia to this, are all clergy members peculiar?

As we collectively struggle with our reactions, the Holy Knights who were our escorts sincerely bow their heads with apologies.

"Um, I apologize, Viscount. Her Holiness the Pope is this kind of person, so please bear with it..."

"Well, yeah. Being a Holy Knight must be tough too."

In this way, with Sarial now part of our group, we resumed our journey towards the Holy Theocracy.

"Squee ♡ This is like heaven! So many cute kids ♡ Ahh ♡ No, this won't do ♡ Mama's Mama is going to become Mama ♡ Ahfun ♡"

"Master..."

"Don't say anything, Kohaku. Even if we're now the top nation on the continent, a mere viscount like me can't complain to the head of the world religion."

As if spurred by some protective instinct, Sariel tightly embraced Kohaku.

I wonder why Sariel decided to join us on our carriage.

I understand that the original carriage was destroyed by bandits. 

But I fixed it, didn't I? Why doesn’t she ride with them?

Worst case scenario, sharing a carriage with someone who might have more power than Freya is too unpleasant.

But I can't complain. Just a little more to the Holy Theocracy; let's endure it.

Just as I thought that, Iori addressed Sariel with a shocking term.

"Hey, Mama Sari."

Mama Sari!?

Hey, Iori. That's going too far, isn't it――

"Oh, Iori-chan ♡ What's wrong? Do you want to drink Mama's milk?"

Oh, is it okay? What kind of question is that?

"I don't need it. More importantly, why were you in such a place? And there were so few guards."

"Hehe ♡ That's a secret ♡ Mama has many secrets, you know ♡"

Saying that, Sariel winked. Then, Iori said one thing.

"Hmm, well, that's fine."

"Huh? Doesn't it bother you?"

"It's a secret, right?"

"Uh, yes."

"Then I won't ask."

"Oh, come on. Don't you want Mama to tell you?"

"I'll pass."

Surprisingly, are these two on good terms?

No, rather, it's more like these two just have an unusually high level of social skills.

As evidence:

"Eek, th-the carriage is filled with an overwhelming, sunny presence!!"

Despite Wendy being nearby, Ayano is trembling.

Poor thing...

Just as I thought that, Sariel, noticing Ayano's trembling, showed a gentle smile.

Oh? What's going on?

"Oh dear ♡ Shaking so much ♡ It's okay, Mama is here ♡"

"Eh, ah..."

Aya, being gently petted, suddenly does something strange.

"Mama!!"

"Hehe ♡ It's Ayano-chan, right? ♡ You don't have to be scared anymore ♡"

It's quite impressive how someone with extreme shyness can become so affectionate in an instant.

... Calling her "Mama" is still a mystery though...

Huh?

"Kunou-chi, what's wrong?"

Stare.

"Kunou-chi, could it be that you like that kind of woman?"

"Oh? Does Kunou-chan want to rely on Mama too?"

There was a faint hint of a mysterious force emanating from Sariel.

"... Could it be, Your Holiness, that you possess a blessing?"

"Oh, you figured it out ♡ Actually, Mama has received the 'Blessing of the Mother Goddess' ♡"

Is it something similar to Nakia's 'Blessing of Love'?

I could faintly sense some kind of magic enveloping Sariel.

Could blessings be something akin to bloodline magic?

...No, let's not dwell on it.

Blessings are generally considered gifts from gods, and delving too deeply might lead to being treated as a heretic.

"Oh ♡ The Holy Capital is coming into view ♡"

And so, we arrived in the Holy Capital, and the next day, we received healing magic from Saintess Nakia.

...Maybe I'll keep my arm as it is. 

I went through the trouble of making a prosthetic, so I'll let them grow a new arm for Katia instead.

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