There were not many villagers on the paved roads of the village, and the landscape was quite deserted.
　Occasionally a child would peek out from a house, but the parents would hurry to hide the children inside. They looked as if they were scared of something. Then, a nauseating odor emanates from the house, irritating my nostrils.
　The smell of decay. And Zeroth and the others thought they already knew why.

"Is it the fairies' fault?
"I'm pretty sure it's the fairies. I think they're harassing the low-level villagers. ....... It's annoying.
It's annoying. ...... They're so cute when they look cute.
I'm sure the fairies are just like that. I'm sure you've experienced this with Sword and Sorcery.
Yes, but ...... they're so cute, you can't help but be tempted.
I'm sure you can understand how I feel, but there are many demons out there that are vicious despite their cute appearance.

　It's true that fairies are pretty to look at. But despite their appearance, they have a cruel nature.
　For fairies, killing creatures is a game, and vicious mischief is a daily pastime.
　One of the main reasons for this is that they are long-lived, and since they can live only on the magic of the natural world, they do not care about food, etc. As I have already mentioned, their intelligence is that of a child, and they do not have a sense of ethics such as right and wrong.
　At best, they are pure and innocent, but their innocence leads to cruelty.
　They are curious and act on a whim to cause trouble, and they get carried away because they know that most physical and magical attacks are ineffective and will not harm them.
　They find it amusing to see people panic. They have the intelligence of a child, so they have no sense of danger and can appear anywhere depending on their mood. The fairies slaughter living creatures with impunity, as if they were children tormenting each other on a whim. And the problem was that they possessed that much power.

When I played the game, I was going to make a contract with a fairy. ......
"You're right not to. It's going to be terrible, okay?　That's for sure.
"I can assure you ......... I'm an old player.

　After a short walk, there was a large crowd of people and shouting.
　If you look closely, it looks like a church, and the villagers are protesting around the priest.

So, the fairies are very pure and have no evil intentions whatsoever. They are not driven by greed like humans, they live freely with innocence in their hearts.
"But that doesn't mean it's okay to kill a lot of livestock!　Our livelihood is at stake too!
It's not just livestock!　On a whim, they bury us in holes or push us off cliffs while we're sleeping!　How can they be so pure and innocent?
The other day they dismembered a baby!　The other day a baby was dismembered! My neighbor Missa fell asleep from shock!
Last year it was Jourdan's kid, separated alive in the forest!　I've had enough of this!
You guys are good because you don't get attacked!
That's because I'm a devout follower of the four gods. The fairies attack you because you despise the gods, don't they?

　What a terrible story.
　The damage caused by the fairies seems to have been going on for several years. The priest is troubled by the damage, but he insists that he is blessed by God and tries to get away with it by claiming that it is all a blessing from God.
　At the end of the day, if the priest is told that he doesn't have enough faith, the villagers will be very upset.
　They were already angry about the fairies, and this comment would only add fuel to the fire. It could turn into a riot at any moment.
　The old man is a little curious about the fairies, so he begins to gather information, pretending to be a traveler who doesn't know anything.

"Excuse me. What kind of gathering is this?
"Oh?　What are you, a traveler?　That's unusual.
"We were just passing through on our way to Santor by road. So, what's all this about?
Fairy damage. We've been trying to convince the priests of the Four Gods to let the fairies go, but ......
We're trying to convince the priests of the Four Divine Churches to let the fairies go, but they're wasting their time.
「「「「「!　」」」」」」

　The old man said an unnecessary word.
　The old man said an unnecessary word. However, since he knew the biology of fairies, he decided to tell him the truth and get over it.

"The fairies don't care about the four gods. They only recognize us by our priestly uniforms because they know we won't harm them, and they'll attack us if we change into normal clothes. Definitely.
If the four gods don't have anything to do with it, why don't they attack the priests at ......?　That's what I don't understand.
I'm not sure, but maybe someone has made a deal with the fairies?　I'm not sure what to make of that. That would make sense, wouldn't it?
I'm not sure what to make of that.　No, the mage is on bad terms with the priest. ......
I don't know. But it's no use trying to convince the priest there. It's quicker to deal with them when they attack. Fortunately, you can also get mixing materials from fairies, so you should be able to sell them for a good price.



　Everyone looked at each other and started discussing how to defeat the fairies.
　Fairies are immune to ordinary attacks and highly resistant to magic. Instead, their durability is extremely low, so if the villagers' attacks were to hit them, the fairies could be defeated with a single blow. That is, if the attack hits. .......
　There was only one person among them who objected. A priest of the Four Gods.

"Wait, everyone!　Don't be misled by the words of that mage, the fairies are a pure race. The fairies are a pure race. You're killing them!　You'll be judged by the four gods!
"So you're going to convince them?　We're the ones who are dying because of them!　If you're a pure race, why are you bothering people!
「「「「「 That's right!　That's right!　」」」」」
"Fairies are a young race at heart. That's why they're so innocent and childlike. I think people should be like that.
"If they are so innocent, how can they tear children apart, if they are so pure and young, they can do anything!

　The priest was already in tears.
　The priest was already in tears. If he defended the fairies, he would antagonize the villagers, but if he took their side, he would be violating the doctrine.
　The reason is that in the Four Divine Principle, the first race created by God is the fairies, and these fairies have been repeatedly causing trouble with their nasty pranks. In a sense, this priest was also a victim.

The priest was also a victim in a sense. "Hmm, if fairies are recognized as a race, maybe we can bring them to justice?　I think we should apply the same permission to fairies as we do to bandits who attack merchants.
I'm not sure what to make of this.　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.　This is why lowly mages are .......
I've already taken out two of them when I arrived in this village.　I've already killed two of them when I arrived in this village. They attacked me, so I killed them without restraint.
What the heck .......... I killed a fairy. ...... How could I have done that?
You have to kill them or they will kill you, that's all.　I've had an anvil dropped on my head.

　The power of fairies is mainly pure magic.
　They have a lot of magic power and are skilled at manipulating magic power, so they are capable of powerful attacks. However, the problem is that they use their superior abilities only for their own pleasure.
　They are free to use their power however they want, but it is a different matter if they cause a lot of trouble to others.
　As long as they are recognized as a race, what the fairies are doing could lead to war. In some cases, they may even be authorized to exterminate fairies.
　If that happens, the Four Divine Religions that defend fairies will fall from their position as the state religion.

Why don't you ask a mage?　They are difficult to defeat physically and magically, but magic is more likely to get rid of the fairies.
I see. ...... I'll plead with the lord. The fairy damage is so serious, he might be able to do something about it.
Wait!　Killing fairies is an act of disobedience to God!　Think again!
Shut up! What did God do to you?　That baby was less than a year old!
The kid was only ten years old!　Don't you dare speak so highly of someone who did nothing!　
A lot of people were injured!　We don't know what'll happen to us if we let it go on!

　It seems that the damage is much worse than the old man imagined.
　The reason for the foul odors coming from all over the village is that they hide the organs of dismembered livestock underneath the houses and let them rot in places where humans can't get in, and then harass them with the putrid smell.
　This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you can't get out of the house.

Uncle ...... fairies are ....... Fantasy worlds are ......
It's okay to dream about fantasy.　But this is what reality is like. There are many bad pranks played by fairies in English folklore, and being friendly to humans is not the same as being friendly to fairies.
　In fact, if you look at them as a species, they are completely different, and beasts are probably easier to get along with because they can communicate with each other. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.
What did the fairies do to you at ...... [Sword and Sorcery]?　They seem to be very hostile.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. In addition, while fighting a rare monster, my legs were entangled in tree ivy, I was rushed when my movement was blocked, my recovery potion was stolen, and I was dropped into a pit while fighting a raid boss. ...... etc.
I'm not sure what to do. I can see why my uncle hates fairies.

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　The villagers have a lot of sympathy for the old man. This was a common opinion that only those who had been affected could understand.

They can slip through walls, so they can get in anywhere, and those without power are easy prey. They think they can just run away even if they are discovered. I have the power to do that.
What a waste of a strong ability. I envy you in a way, but I don't want anyone to hate you. ......
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.


"What?　I've never heard of that creature.
It's a mutant of the man-eater, a demon that preys on fairies. Instead, it doesn't prey on humans, and its seeds can be used as medicine. Fairies are stupid, so they are often attracted to the high concentration of magic and eaten. By the way, we do have seeds, right?
「「「「「 Sell those seeds to us!　」」」」」
"Ohhhh?

　The villagers bite.
　I'm not sure what to do about it, but I'm not sure what to do about it. And the old man had a way to do it.
　But the priest didn't look too good. If the mage were to break the situation, it would ruin his reputation as a priest. As a devout believer, I want to stop this at all costs.

You want to use a demon? ...... What a horrible thing to do!　Demons are ungodly, evil creatures, and using their power is the work of the devil!
I think it's more decent to try and be happy no matter what, rather than follow the teachings of a god who does nothing. If you're just going to sit back and watch and do nothing while the damage is being done, you can call yourself the devil.
I'm sure you'll agree with me.　That's why mages are ......
Oh, come on, you're the one who benefits from demons.
What are you ...... talking about? I'm not benefiting from such evil creatures.
I'm sure you're not the only one.　The wand you're wearing is made of Dare Trent, and the magic stone you're wearing on your finger is also from a demon.
I'm not sure.　It's true that this is a material obtained from demons, but it was purified from impurities by ...... sacred magic. ......
It doesn't matter what the theory is. I'm not going to go into the details, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. That is an unchangeable fact. I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were you.

　The reason why priests hate mages is because they twist doctrine with logic and deny their own faith with logic.
　No matter how much you try to tell the mages with the content of the doctrine, they will make it all fall apart with good arguments. That's why the priests hated the mages.
　And now, the priest was defeated by the stinky mage in front of him.

I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
I don't mean to. ....... I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. Oh, these are the seeds of the Fairy Eater.
"Where did you just get that from?　You didn't have any before, did you?
It's a trade secret. Mages never share their cards with others. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　You take out the seed of the [Fairy Eater] from your inventory and hand it to one of the villagers.
　This is a seed that I collected when I came to this world and was surviving, and I also collected it during the actual training of Celestina and her friends. There is still a large amount of stock, so I didn't mind giving it away to others.
　For the villagers, it was strange that he suddenly took out a seed from an empty place, making them understand that the mage in front of them was more powerful than he looked.
　But the priest who witnessed the removal of the seed from his inventory was different.

You're a ...... no, you're not a ...... brave man, are you?
No, I'm just a smelly mage.　I'm not sure.　What is that, is it good?
Don't fool yourself!　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.　I'm sure you're not the only one who can use that power!
I'm sorry, but I'm not a hero. I don't intend to become such a trivial thing.
A brave man is trivial?　Why would a ...... brave man fight against the four gods? He's the chosen one. ......
Chosen? It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web, as well as the information on the internet. In the first place, I am not a hero. It's not like I was summoned.
The power is undoubtedly that of a hero!　Why do you deny God!
"You're so persistent. ....... I'm not sure what you mean by "brave", but it's the people who lead, not the ones who are chosen.　People call them heroes. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　A person with a stinky appearance calls the heroes stinky. It was really surreal.

"Priest, there's nothing you can say to your uncle, okay?　He hates the four gods, and he will get really angry if you impose your convenience on him.
I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　If you don't, the priest will be killed.
...... What do you think I am?　I'm not going to indiscriminately cast a spell on a weak opponent.


"Huh?　You mercilessly attacked a bandit in an ambush with magic. You can't change that.

　I felt like I knew how Iris saw me.
　The priest is a priest and looks at me in disbelief.
　Brave men were supposed to be God's heavenly soldiers, summoned by a summoning ceremony given by the four gods.
　They were dead soldiers who obeyed the four gods and fulfilled their mission, and the one that was allowed to summon the heroes was the headquarters of the four gods, the [Metis Holy Priesthood]. The brave men and women also worked to save many people at the request of the Archbishop, and were agents of the divine will that showed the power of God. The existence of mages who have the power of the brave but deny the four gods is unbelievable.
　In fact, the heroes are obedient to the will of the four gods, and they are given unparalleled treatment.

Are you a hero?
"Do I look like one?　I don't know what a brave man is.　It's not as if the brave men and women who are here now are acting on their own ideas, it's just that they are being carried along by inertia. Well, I'd fight them if they were hostile. They're in the way.
You're going to fight a brave man?　You are going to deny that you are a brave man?
I'm not a brave man. How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not a brave man?
This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with your family and friends.　I'm not sure.

　Everyone agreed with that opinion. After all, everyone in the room nodded in agreement.
　Old men are lonely. Well, he's still single, and rightly so.
　He likes to dress in a fishy way, but when he was treated as a vagrant, he felt depressed inside. At that time, a villager came running in hurriedly. 　

"Ta-ta-ta ...... Oh my God!
What's going on?
"Well, Simon's boy ...... was attacked by a fairy!　In the house.
Nice work, ...... fairies. ...... And you, priest!
What?
Don't be stupid, come here!　We've got a wounded man, and he needs medical attention!
Yes, that's right. Let's hurry.

　The villagers hurriedly began to move. The two old men were left alone in front of the church.
　A whirlwind passes in front of them.

"...... Uncle, Uncle, maybe you should go too.　Maybe it's an event, you know?
"It's not a game, it's not an event. I think it's just a coincidence.
But your secret tool might be useful. Let's go.
Am I some kind of robot from the future? ....... Well, there are a few similar tools. ......
So, Great Sage, let's go!
Iris, why are you so excited about ......?

　It's because it's an adventure, of course.
　Iris is currently adventuring with the [Annihilator] of her dreams. The fact that she was doing this made her more excited.
　Moreover, an event occurs. Backed by the motivated Iris, Xellos pursues the villagers and eventually arrives at a house.
　To be honest, the villagers were a hindrance. He managed to push his way through the crowd and get inside the house.
　What I saw there was a young boy, cruelly cut up and stained with blood. The boy's body had been cut open, but he was still in one piece. If he had been dissected, it would have been too late, but Xellos decided that he could recover.
　Iris frowned at the smell of blood and managed to endure the nausea, but she fully understood the viciousness of the fairies of this world, even worse than the fairies of Sword and Sorcery.

"Priestess, hurry!　Please help Luo, quickly!
"I know, I know. By the mercy of God, heal this man's wounds. ......【Light Heal】

　The priest used 【Light Heal】. This is a higher level version of the initial recovery spell [Heal], but the recovery effect is slightly higher and it takes longer to heal a seriously injured patient.
　This is because the priest's level is low, and perhaps his status [Intelligence] is not that high. The wounds heal slowly.

"I'm going to die now. I'll be back in a bit.
I'm going to go for a bit." "Can you ...... help me, can you ...... help me?　Uncle .......
I've never recovered from anything in this world. Well, I'll do the best I can.

　Despite the urgency of the situation, Xelloss walked calmly to the place of treatment.
　The priest, perhaps noticing this, scowled and snapped at the old man.

What is it?　I'm not sure what to do.　There's nothing a mage can do here!
There's nothing a mage can do here! Now, I heal, the Great Healer.



　The recovery magic used by the old man, 【I heal, the great healing hand】.
　This is a magic formula that has been modified to incorporate Refresh, which heals all state abnormalities, and Grand Heal, a high-level recovery spell. It has the same effect as [Resurrection], which heals state abnormalities and wounds, but [Resurrection]'s effect is intermediate in recovery due to the two effects. As a mage, the recovery effect is lower than that of a priest, so the recovery effect is slightly lower.
　Xellos's recovery spell was an experimental spell that was created in order to reduce the correction effects of the professions of mage and priest as much as possible. However, when he learned that the correction effect would not be reduced because it was a recovery spell, he felt depressed at the time that it was a useless effort.
　To reduce the correction effect, equipment items were more effective.
　By the way, it is a single spell, and if used by a high level player, it is very powerful. If you're as good as Xelloss, the correction effect doesn't mean much to you. It is different when you are fighting a raid boss, where a small difference in recovery effect can mean the difference between life and death.
　That's what the old man thought. .......

I'm not sure what to make of that.　You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.

　Even priests don't know about recovery magic. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.
In Sword and Sorcery, the game setting was extremely severe, and the amount of blood remaining was determined in detail by status values.
　You could heal missing parts, but I don't know if that's possible in this other world. After all, if you lose an arm, it won't grow back. The magic formula of recovery magic is not comparable to that of offensive magic, and it is difficult to improve it because it is so precise and dense. However, the [Annihilators] were happy to do so.
　It was a magic that they managed to complete through a process of trial and error, after buying and researching medical books on the human body structure and other specialized knowledge. In a sense, it was more troublesome than 01 magic. You can't tell if the spell works or not until you try it.
　He used one of these insane spells, but the effect was amplified in this world, and the boy's wounds were healed at a frightening speed, and in just a short time, the body of the critically ill patient was completely healed.
　The villagers cheered loudly.

The villagers cheered loudly. "......, I knew it would be more effective. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it'll help.

　I'm sure that the power of the spell is much higher than that of the Sword and Sorcery spell, remembering the effects of the spell I've used so far. This time, the recovery spell showed it clearly.
　Normally, the HP value of recovery would gradually increase each time the body was healed. However, the healing speed is infinitely slow because the [I heal, the Great Healing Hand] heals both abnormal conditions and wounds at the same time.
　This is true even with the old man's abnormal status, and there is no way he can be healed at high speed. This was the crucial difference between the other world and the world of Sword and Sorcery.
　The effect is just like the recovery magic used in 2D RPGs. If you're not careful, your HP will fill up in an instant.

This ...... is not a miracle of the gods. It's like a divine miracle. ......
It's a much more useful spell than I expected. I was surprised it worked so well, but it's a good experiment.
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who can do this.
I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to make of it.　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get it. It's all the result of hard work.
That's ridiculous!　You're saying that a mage created sacred magic?
Hmmm ......, that's what you're denying. It's not that they created sacred magic, but that what they claim to be sacred magic is the same magic that mages use. If they didn't, there's no way the mages could have improved it.
I'm sure you're not the only one.
I'm sure all mages will eventually become proficient in what you call sacred magic. It doesn't really matter to me. It's just a matter of getting back to the way things were before the War on Evil, so it's the difference between early and late.

　The old man quietly said something important.
　The priest, who had been granted sacred magic and was trying to serve the people and spread his faith, was shocked to be confronted with the reality. The priest's face showed a complete denial of his faith, and he could not believe in anything anymore.
　If sacred magic is of the same quality as the magic used by mages, then it follows that they are also mages. It was a cruel reality that the faithful could not accept.

I don't deny my faith, you know.　I think it's noble to preach morality for the sake of people. But I will not tolerate lowlifes who use it to satisfy their desires behind the scenes. They betray those who are earnestly trying to preach the path of righteousness, and indulge themselves in money and women. Aren't some priests like that?
Yes, I can't deny that. ....... People make mistakes. ......
I think the role of the priest is to correct those mistakes and foster a better and more righteous heart. It's not all about power, it's about cultivating a mind that uses power correctly, don't you think?　You don't need a god to do that, but if you need a god to guide you correctly, then use one. I'm sure you've heard of it.
What matters is the right mind. ....... I never expected a mage to tell me what faith is. ......
I just want to spend my days peacefully, because that's my motto. ......

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

"Uncle, what's wrong?
"Shh!　You're at ..........　

　In the midst of this silence, the people around him fell silent at once, and an indescribable silence enveloped him.
　In the midst of this silence, a rather cheerful voice came into the room.

I wish I was dead. I wish I was dead. ......


'That's good, that's good, there's plenty more where that came from.　Who should we go after next?
"But that was fun. "Save me, Mommy ------! "But that was fun.
"Should I have taken the eyeballs out too?　Pull out the guts.
We've done this before.　It was really fun that time, wasn't it~?

　It's no mistake that fairies are pure and innocent. That's why their actions are cruel.
　What would happen if you gave a gun to a curious child with no sense of right and wrong? The fairies, the very answer to this question, were not happy that the child they had cut up had been spared, but they were chatting merrily.
　This race is so powerful that they have not grown in character over their long lifespan, and they are so pure that they are also evil.

Gamma Ray.

　The magic that converges and shoots out instantly annihilates the fairies, and the [Fairy Beads] tumble to the floor.
　The villagers and the priest do not know what they have done. The fairies were bewildered by the attack that even the fairies couldn't detect and were removed from the attack.

'Huh?　Where did everyone go?
"It's gone, it's gone!　Oh, is that ...... our nuclear ......?
"Oh no, we're dead!　Killed by humans?
"Strong magic. ...... No way, that's him?
"Kill, kill, enemy of my people, he's dangerous.
"It looks like you've had a lot of fun, and now I'm going to have fun with you.　Gamma Ray.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to do.　What did you do?
I'm not sure what to make of this.　What do you think?　How does it feel to be on the side of the hunted?
How does it feel to be the one being hunted?　When the princess gets serious, you'll be flattened!
"Princess?　Oh, you have the Fairy Rose? So, there's a village. I think it's better to wipe them all out. You're the ones who started the war, so you can't complain if they kill you.
You're just messing with us!　Why should I be killed?　That's insolent!
I'm sure the people you killed would say the same thing.
"Humans are weak people, they're nothing but toys. It's okay to kill them since there will be more of them anyway.
"...... It's the same for you, isn't it? So you don't mind if we kill them, right?　I'm not sure what to do. ......

　A complex magic circle appears in Xellos' palm.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not going to play any more tricks on you, save me ......

　The fairy disappeared before the gleeful pleading for her life was over.
　The little demon was erased by a greater demon lord.
　And the villagers and the priest were in awe of his cold judgment.

"Uncle ......, what you're doing is evil, okay?　If you're on the side of justice, be a little cooler.
"I'm not trying to be righteous. Pure justice is full of weaknesses and is powerless against the real villains. After all, they can't even move if they have a hostage.
I can't say anything because I know ...... what I'm talking about.

　I'm not sure what to say. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you need to do to get it.
　It would have been a dangerous situation if Xelloss and the knights had not rushed in. In reality, unlike in stories, there is no such thing as a rescue when there is danger.

By the way, there seems to be a fairy village, what should we do?　Even after we leave the village, there will be damage.
"Are you seriously going to destroy the fairies by the roots?　Such a thing is ......
I'm sorry to tell you that you're a priest of the four gods, but this is the village's problem, and it's the only way to live in peace. It's the villagers' choice,......, and...
And what's that ......?　There's still something ......
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　As long as we recognize them as a race, we can only leave the affairs of the fairy race to them. If the [Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom] were to interfere, it would lead to a large-scale war. Many lives will be lost.


What?

　The priest is one of the people dispatched to this country, and has the duty to report to the [Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom].
　However, if he were to report the annihilation of the fairy village here, it could lead to a worst-case scenario.
　This was a situation that the priest had to worry about.

...... Well, why don't you just follow your own good sense?　It is your choice whether to report falsely out of consideration for the villagers or according to your faith and duty. But it's important that you don't regret your actions.
"You are more like a priest than I am, ...... preaching reason and showing the way, ...... which is not easy to do.
I'm sorry, I can't do that. I'm a mage, I just like to live my life on my own terms.

　The priest was troubled and chose not to report it.
　As long as the fairies are recognized as a race, this is a problem that must be solved by the fairies. It would be an interference in the internal affairs of other countries if the home country were to intervene in this matter.
　If a war breaks out, a lot of blood will be spilled, and such a situation is not what I want. The priest wanted a peaceful world as well.

"You're like the wise man in the ...... story.

　The priest muttered to himself as he watched the mage being thanked by the villagers.
　The priest would never have dreamed that he had gotten the right answer.
　This was the first time that a priest had encountered the [Great Sage].