Chapter 269 (Self Edited) Learning Just a Little Bit About the Devil

Soma, who defeated the Demon G.o.d, let out a breath.

After all, it wasnt a big deal compared to last time, and Soma was stronger than he was back then. It wasnt surprising that he didnt struggle.

However, that was also because Soma was the opponent. Normally, it would create chaos.

He didnt know how strong the Holy City was, but without Soma, it wouldnt be strange if there was a great deal of damage. Although it had Saintess and Paladins, he wasnt sure if they would be able to respond immediately.

And why did such a thing suddenly appear here? It was the best if he could ask the person himself, but it seemed that that existence had no more awareness. It had nothing but an urge to destroy, so Soma quickly defeated it.

Hmm well, I guess I dont have to be concerned about the details, right? (Soma)

Anyhow, there was an existence here that he could get the answer by asking. If he would become concerned, he could ask about it later. For the time being, he didnt have a plan to ask.

Regardless it had something to do with them or not, this was an event that happened in the Holy City. They shouldnt get involved too deeply.

While thinking about that, Soma looked at Hildegard and Ingrid, but the girl had an expression that she couldnt say anything for some reason. The expression was a mixture of surprise, suspicion and various other emotions, but Soma walked there, tilting his head, not knowing why she would look in that way.

Hmm whats wrong? Do you want to say something? (Soma)

Yes, I have a lot to say, but Ill stop. Its rude to do that to a benefactor. (Ingrid)

Benefactor, is it? (Soma)

Well, if it went rampage as it was, I wouldnt know the extent of damage it would cause. In that sense, you are certainly a benefactor. (Hildegard)

Thats right. As one of the Paladins who protect the city, Im really grateful. Thank you, were saved. (Ingrid)

It was just a matter of course, but if they looked only at the facts, it was certainly true. Soma thought a little bit, and shrugged.

I dont remember doing that much, but well, youre welcome. (Soma)

I should really thank you, but Im just one of the Paladins. I know what I can do No, if I inform Saintess-sama (Ingrid)

Aah, no, its not really a big deal, so thats fine. Rather than that well, if you want to thank me, can you tell us about that thing? Surely, you were talking about the Devil possession, right? (Soma)

He wasnt trying to dig the matter deeply, but he was curious. It would be a problem to hear the story directly about that existence, but if she only talked a little bit here, there should be no problem.

I dont mind, but is that enough? (Ingrid)

Yes, I only did that much. (Soma)

I think youre too humble, but to be honest, Im also wondering about it. (Hildegard)

Hmm actually, we also dont understand it (Ingrid)

The reason why she said so was because she thought that it wasnt something well understood.

However, the information obtained was at least better for Soma and Hildegard than knowing nothing.

Hmm didnt you say that its a mighty existence that has appeared since one or two years ago and possessed people? (Soma)

The fact that only the Saintess can handle it is not a forced fact, but it means as it is. As far as I can see, it seems that the soul was almost a.s.similated and its not possible to deal with it without Special Rank skills. Of course, it would be a different story if you dont consider the life that it possessed. (Hildegard)

When the Devil possessed people appeared, we had no choice but to do so. No, if it appears in two places at the same time, we have to do that to one of them. (Ingrid)

Well, I dont think its possible to leave it alone and allow it to spread the damage. By the way, from your point of view, the Devil possession doesnt sound so rare. Have you confirmed it more than once or twice so far? (Soma)

No, its rare because it only appears once a month. However, it is true that it has already been confirmed several times, but what about it? (Ingrid)

Werent you strangely surprised earlier? I wondered why. (Soma)

It was certainly rare if it appeared once a month, but the way Ingrid was saying that this event was completely impossible to happen. But as far as he had the story, it shouldnt be surprising even if it appeared rarely.

Aah I see. Thats true, but in fact, the Devil possession has never appeared in the Holy City. No, on the contrary, it shouldnt appear here. (Ingrid)

Really? (Soma)

Yes. Saintess-sama told us that. (Ingrid)

Hmm (Soma)

The Saintess was the Fifth King. It went without saying that her other name was Eleonora, but she was at the highest level of the sacred religion and the representative for G.o.d. To be exact, Eleonora was saying that, but Soma and Hildegard had just confirmed with their own eyes that G.o.d actually existed. If that was the case, then, he should think that it was actually a fact.

In other words, the words were the words of G.o.d, and it must be true. However, the fact that this event overturned what they had been told was

Something unexpected happened no, is it different? (Soma)

Hmm, yes. At least, they would have been correct at that point. (Hildegard)

But at the moment, that wasnt the case. Therefore, it was natural to think otherwise.

Well, thats not what we think though. (Soma)

Indeed. This is what we need to do. Until now, the Devil possession has all appeared near the Holy City, and Ive never heard of it appearing or similar things happening somewhere else. If so, there is a high possibility that the Holy City is involved and we have no choice but to do something about it. (Ingrid)

Her eyes were looking straight ahead, as if telling them that she didnt need their help. The att.i.tude was preferable, and Somas mouth loosened naturally.

Hmm, Id like to say that we should take a look at it, but Hildegard (Soma)

Yeah? What is it? (Hildegard)

I have one question to ask. Is it really the Devil? (Soma)

Aah, I know what you want to hear, well, maybe thats what you think. (Hildegard)

Hmm as expected, huh? (Soma)

It was common that the same thing might be called by a different name depending on the location. Namely what was called the Devil and what Soma and others called the Demon G.o.d were likely to be the same existence.

And Soma somehow had a connection to the existence of the Demon G.o.d. Well, he defeated it at that time, but when this happened, he couldnt say that it had nothing to do with that time.

And if there was something he could do, he couldnt leave it alone. The Demon King No, the former Demon King must have been destroyed, but it was because Somas friends were involved.

It might be necessary to investigate a little.

Hmm, what to do (Soma)

Well, I dont think we can ask that side. No matter how you think about it, you will be dragged in as it is. For the time being, we have no choice but to listen to various stories. (Hildegard)

I dont know what youre concerned about, but Ill cooperate if you like. The information I mentioned earlier wouldnt be enough to pay for what you have done. (Ingrid)

Im grateful for that well, it is certainly the quickest way to hear from a Paladin, right? So, there is no need for your turn to come, yes? (Soma)

Oh my, thats a shame. I was wondering if I could help. (E???????)

!? (Ingrid)

Ingrid turned her gaze to the voice she heard, with a startled face.

It probably had a double meaning. She didnt realize that the person had appeared there. And

Sa-saintess-sama!? (Ingrid)

In response to the astonis.h.i.+ng voice, the presence stood there with a smile on her face.