Garesto Academy – Intermission – ??-??: The Holy Hand Approaches (4/4)

Garesto Academy – Intermission – ??-??: The Holy Hand Approaches (4/4)

Squad 3, Squad 4! A bandit that has sneaked into church has escaped! After him!

That order was meant for the people outside the room and by extension to the people surrounding this church.

After the glass window shattered, several platoons immediately spread out.

So he was able to get away. Its rare to see a person with such a radiant soul, so I wanted to speak with him some more, but alas.

As the saint muttered that without a care in the world, the wings behind her spread out and she blew the smoke away.

Like that, the white smoke that had been obstructing their vision disappeared completely into the dark night through the broken window.

The dim light of the lamp could once again illuminate the room, but the black-clothed figure was nowhere to be seen.

Though the saints eyes have always remained closed, the situation was exactly as she has described.

With all due respect, your holiness, even the righteous can be adversaries in certain situations. Please dont just let anyone take your fancy. Its dangerous, the girl said.

Exactly! Werent you the one who said it? That no matter how good you may be at martial arts, as long as youre not immortal, youre not peerless!? the boy said.

They knew the saints personality and abilities, but she had still acted too leisurely for comfort.

They raised their voice to warn the saint about her behavior, but the saint just gently replied.

Lana and Jake, ever the worrywarts But theres no need to worry, I didnt see any such color.

The two guards were troubled that the saint had ignored their warning, but it was also true that they couldnt argue anything anymore after saying that.

That was just how persuasive the saints eyes were.New novel chapters are published on

More importantly, are the two of you hurt? You made a pretty big sound when you were sent flying awhile ago, the saint said.

No, Lana protected me, so at most Ill just get a bruise on my stomach. Oh, thanks, by the way, the boy said.

As the boy thanked the girl for saving him, the girls cheeks blushed a little, but she immediately shook her head and apologized.

No, I failed to break your fall. I shouldve used the wind instead, but I panicked My bad.

Dont worry about it. In the first place, it was my fault for allowing myself to be blown away so easily

Ufufu.

As the two guards were about to start an apology contest, a smiling face turned to them, and the two guards looked away, embarrassed.

U-Umm Im really fine! Ive got a few bruises, but Ive already healed myself!

By reporting that, the girl was implying that this conversation was over, but then the saint made a disappointed look and asked, Should I go out of the room?

The saint was starting to show some unnecessary consideration, so the boy hurriedly changed the subject.

S-So anyway! What should we do now? Should we chase after that person seriously? Or should we just rest and prepare for tomorrow?

In response to that, the saint too made a serious face and immediately answered.

Their course from here on was already decided.

No, we should depart immediately. The determination of Masquerades righteousness is a priority. The capture mission we entered this country for has already been completed, so we cant waste any more time.

Not only was this a country that the Rimoa Church had little influence over, this was a country wary of their faith.

If not for an apostate abusing his former authority, the church would have never given permission for the saint and her subordinates to enter this country.

Normally, by this time, she should be proceeding with the procedures to leave the country, but Oreils plan was just too much of a godsend for the saint, who has always wanted to get to the bottom of the masked hero.

Understood, well have everyone prepare immediately. Please wait here.

Well, you heard the boss! Hurry up and get moving, you lousy bastard!

The two chuckled with a knowing face, but they both immediately nodded, and one of them started preparing, while the other took Oreil away, leaving the saint on her own.

Without saying a word, she opened her hands and turned her palm upwards, then muttered something quietly.

In the next moment, the cloth that she had been protecting with one of her wings floated up onto her hand.

Masquerade, after so long, I finally have a trail. With this I will be able to ascertain your righteousness. Though there is no way to confirm the righteousness of your predecessors, I have my doubts about the present generation. In the end, are you truly the hero as spoken of in the legends or are you merely a thug with an evil soul? The answer will surely be revealed by these eyes of mine.

As the saint muttered those resolute words to no one in particular, her closed eyes opened.

Was it negligence or could they simply truly afford that much leisure?

Yet even as the two spoke informally, their eyes never left the black-clothed figure.

And neither did the black-clothed figure. In fact, his eyes were drawn by the armaments they were using.

The large shield of the big woman and the delicate mans gauntlets that were fused with a handbow.

Both were made out of a gold dazzling enough that they could be easily seen even in this darkness.

What that meant and what it indicated was all too popular in this world.

A-Ah. T-Thats impossible The Divine Raiment Spirit Machines of Bow and Shield!? Not only the saint, but even the entire Knight Order of Rimoa intends to chase after Masquerade!?

As the black-clothed figure cried out in surprise, he stood up while covering for his bad arm and leg.

The man whistled in admiration, but the woman just made a troubled face.

Well, we have been tasked to protect the saint, so naturally, thats whatll happen, the big woman said.

As for me, Im not really interested in finding out whether hes good or evil, but I do have my own personal business with the man, the man said.

Thats why its convenient for him, the man laughed. At that, the black-clothed figure finally lost it.

Former Archbishop Oreil, Former General of Damores, Saint Cynthia, and the knights of the goddess(Rimoa).

Every one of them was acting for their own selfish interests, every one of them with their own so-called great cause.

Those were the kind of selfish people trying to go to where he was.

Enough!!

The black-clothed figure had gotten so riled up that he actually forgot that he was supposed to be acting in secret.

Unable to control his boiling emotions, they erupted into the world.

Woah, thats some crazy killing intent right there!

I wanted to end this on a peaceful note, but

The delicate man wryly smiled, while the woman sighed, but the black-clothed figures eyes have already turned red.

Who do you think is responsible for the peace we have today!? I see the church hasnt changed its stripes! Always using some blasted logic all so they could ruin the peace for everyone else!

What should we do? I actually sympathize with her a little, the man said.

Shut up, hes coming, the woman said.

Though the man with a flippant smile and the woman warning him didnt change the way they talked, the air about them did.

They could instinctively tell that this was not a person they could let their guard down against once hes decided to fight for real.

The likes of you will never get in his way! Ill make sure of it!

The black-clothed figure held the kunai with his good arm, then used the Magic Raiment Battle Law albeit poorly to strengthen himself.

The excess mana that he failed to control turned into a shockwave that shook the nearby trees.

After so long, he was finally able to return! So youre not going to chase him! And youre not going to get in his way! Not on my watch!

Then those two red eyes shone as though to split the night, striking a killing intent thicker than the darkness itself.

Move!!

Driven by rage, the black-clothed figure charged out for the knights of the goddess.

Yet even amidst that rage, there was a calm part at the back of his head, telling him that he wasnt a match for these two knights.

That person had taught him to always have that calm part no matter how angry he got.

Unfortunately, it was also true that the only way out of this situation was to do something about these two knights.

Amidst his anger and his composure, he had no choice but to face against these powerful foes.

Even if he cant win, at the very least, yes, at the very least, someone needed to be informed of this matter

Elder Brother Shin is in danger!