--The moon maiden grabbed me by the arm.

　He suppresses his impatient heart and raises his "Meikyomisui" skill to its maximum value.
　Do not attack the Moon Priestess.
　The counter curse will be applied.
　What I need to do is to 'shake off her arms' with the least amount of movement.
　But the moon maiden's lips moved first.

'Follow me, obey me.'

　His voice sounds like it's playing, and his gaze becomes entangled with his obsidian, lightless eyes.
　I recall the saying that when touched by a moon maiden, even the brave men of light cannot resist.
　...Ah, maybe it's too late.
　But still, is the Moon Priestess second only to the Goddess in beauty.......
　It's true that she's inferior to Noah-sama, but she's still very beautiful....

"Give me that dagger.
　The maiden of the moon ordered me to.
　You wish to use Lady Noah's dagger?
　It's an artifact.
　You're a good judge of character. However...
"No.
　It's my only weapon, and I can't let it get away.

What?

　Friae, the Moon Priestess, makes a pouting face.
'Oh, dear, obey me!
　He grabbed me by the arm hard and ordered me to do it again, though.

'Hmmm, when you put it that way,'
How can you talk?　The Moon Goddess told me that my enchantment works on all living things!
That's what I'm saying. Also, isn't it a bad idea to call the goddess a goddess?
'My life is a mess because that goddess chose me to be her maiden!　Why should I respect you!
　That's a lot to say.
　Doesn't this priestess have a good relationship with the goddess?

Hey. Hey. Look me in the eye.
　He looked like he was about to cry and was accused.
　
'What is it?'
　I stared into his large, slightly purpleish black eyes.
　The back of my head was grabbed and my face was brought close enough to touch my forehead.

''This, there's no way my enchantment magic wouldn't work at this distance...''
　When the moon maiden speaks, her breath catches my face and smells sweet.
　It's close, close.
　But I'm used to being s*xually harassed by Noah-sama all the time, so I'm used to it.
　Noah-sama expected this?　That's the Goddess Sama!

(Because it's not.)
　Wasn't it?
(It's a hobby.)
　Eh, I'm not so sure about that.
(Seriously - you shouldn't compare women's looks too much. Excuse me!
　Master Noah warned me.
　So this is the most beautiful woman in the divine world's room.

''Moon Priestess (Furiae), I think Sakurai-kun is coming soon.
　I grabbed her hand back and tried not to let her get away.
　Apparently, enchantment magic is not a problem for me.

''Oh, no...''
　With a flop, the moon maiden slumped to the spot.
　Huriae's face changed from one that was full of confidence to one that looked like she was about to cry.　

'Why!　I have no one to rely on but my own magic!　I've been alone in my life, relying solely on moon magic!　If this didn't work, I wouldn't be able to live with myself!
　He shook his hair in the shape of a demon and grabbed my arm with great force.
　Ouch!　He's not very strong.　This girl.

Oh, come on...
'I'm not going to settle down!　I, you see, have no parents, no siblings, no friends, no one to turn to!　Ever since she can remember, she's been treated like a moon maiden, treated like a boil, feared and hated... looked at with lust by men of lowly descent, and shunned even more so by other women.... Still, I used my moon magic to escape from a dangerous future. Manipulate the people who attacked me and escape. All I did was run away all the time. What did I do to deserve this!　Because I was chosen to be a maiden of the moon, I am!　I, I just want to live a quiet life....
....
　It's heavy.
　This guy's story is so heavy!
　What am I going to do?
　Sakurai-kun!　Come on!

Hey ... kill me ...
　Friae said in a despairing voice all at once from the high tension of earlier.
　Wait, how can you say that?
　Isn't this man too dark?


"Would you like to put Friae, the Moon Priestess, at ease?

　Yes, sir.
　no (used in legal documents)


　...What a choice!
　Of course this is a "no".
The Retaliation Curse is going to kill me.
　And before that, how could I possibly do anything to this miserable girl?

Huh!
　The moon maiden, who had been on the verge of tears until then, looked at me and backed away as if frightened.
　Huh?　Do you see the 'options' for the 'RPG player' skill, perhaps?　
　That's ... scary, isn't it?

　When I chose 'no', the moon priestess made a small, surprised face, "Ah," she said.
　.........I won't choose 'yes'.
　Even so, Friae-san continues to look at me with a frightened face.
　Why?


Takatsuki-kun! Makoto!
　Ah, Sakurai-kun and the others are finally here.
You're late, Sakurai-kun.
　Finally, I'm free from being alone with Friae.

'What the hell are you doing?　Takatsuki-kun.
Oh, um. Makoto........touch the miko of the moon.
　I was told not to touch the miko of the moon(s), but for some reason, I'm the one who grabbed the moon(s) miko(s) woman(s) arm(s) by the(s).
　Yeah, this is for everyone.

"I don't think my charms are working on me.
Oh, impossible!　It's the legendary 'witch of mischief' ability!
　Unusually, Prince Leonard refuted me outright.
　Apparently, it's quite strange.
　After all this time, I wonder if the reason my enchantment magic doesn't work is because of the 'clearing water' skill alone?
　Sakurai-kun is mumbling, "As expected of Takatsuki-kun........

"Thank you, Takatsuki-kun, for chasing after Freyae.
You're welcome. Are you hurt?
Oh, for crying out loud.
　While saying that, Sakurai-kun's gaze is looking only at the Moon Priestess.

''Furiae, why are you running away........''
Because....
　Sakurai-kun wanders up to me, and Furiae looks away from him.
　Mr. Sakurai, aren't you getting too close?

At last, Freyae.
'I'm sorry about earlier. I just meant to surprise you.
I know. I know you didn't mean it.
Hmm.
　Sakurai-kun smiling briskly with a slightly troubled face, and Furiae-san with a blush on her face and pouting lips.
　Huh?　What is this romantic comedy space?
　Can you do it where I'm not here?

What's going to happen to me now?
I'll ask Princess Noel to look after you.
Stop!　To tell that woman about me. She's a priestess of the sun, she wouldn't let me get away with it!
　Friae-san prodded Sakurai-kun's proposal.

''Then, after I become Commander of the Order of the Sun, I have a job to visit each major city in the Land of the Sun. At that time, I'll sneak Frierrier with me and let him escape there.
Where do you want me to be until then?
It's...
You're so random. I'm hiding out somewhere.
'No. You'll be out of my sight again.
"...You are the reincarnation of the Saviour, aren't you?　You'd be better off not being with a cursed priestess.

"...and...
　In front of me, Sakurai-kun and Furiae-san are staring at each other.
　However, I am the one holding Frierrier-san's arm.
　Am I not in the way?

Prince Leonard, would you like to leave?
(But if you're not there, the moon maiden will run away from you.
(Err.)
　What a bother!

Hey, Sakurai-kun, if it's just for a few days, do you want me to hide the moon miko?　If you talk to Fujiyan, I'm sure he can arrange a place to hide, at least.
　In the end, I ended up with the help of Fujiyan.

Takatsuki-kun I'm sorry.
Makoto, are you okay?
　Sakurai-kun's apologetic face and Prince Leonard's worried face.
　Friae, the Moon Priestess.......has a face that looks at a strange creature.

　


　◇


　--Third Ward Street, at the inn.

"................
　Lucy, Sa-san, Princess Sophia, Fujiyan, Nina, and Chris are all staring at me with their eyes.
　Don't look at me like that, everyone!
　By the way, Sakurai-kun was sent back to Highland Castle for once.
　He's very conspicuous, you know.

　Prince Leonard is hiding behind me.
　When I reported that we went to the cemetery at night, I heard a cold air emanating from your sister.
　I'm scared too.

　Friae, the Moon Priestess who is the cause of everything, is turning away sullenly.
　Wouldn't it be better to be a bit more auspicious?
　In case you're wondering, I've tied her up with a rope so she can't escape.
　It's immoral to see a beautiful woman tied up.
　It's a pity.

"You are a brave man and you have brought a maiden of the moon of all people.
　Princess Sophia has her head in her hands.
''Sakurai-kun asked me to do something for you.
We'll have to inform Princess Noel...
I'm having a little trouble with that.
"...but the Water Country (Roses) is an ally of the Sun Country (Highlands). Hiding the Moon Priestess would be an act of betrayal.
　Princess Sophia's words are cold, but right on the money.

　Sheesh.
　I didn't think Princess Sophia would be there.
　I thought it was just Fujiyan and the others.
　When I think about it, there was a possibility that Prince Leonard was coming home late and was worried about us coming to see him....

　Sorry, I looked at the Moon Priestess to see what I should do, and she opened her mouth to see if she had any ideas.

''There's going to be a rebellion of the beast race soon.
　Furiae's first words were about the rebellion.
　Everyone who was told looked at each other, including me.

''Friare-dono, we have the leaders of the beast race (leaders) captured. There shouldn't be a rebellion.
'That's right!　I've been looking around the beast city, and the rumors of a rebellion are subsiding.
　Fujiyan and Nina countered.

'Yeah?　If you don't believe me, fine.
　Mr. Furiae smiles meaningfully.
　Hmmm, what do you think?

Hey, you're the guy who worked as a fortune teller in the Sixth Ward, right? Sa-san interrupted.
'Yes!　Ayame, you remember it well. So you're a user of fate magic then?
Do you and Lucy know Miss Freyae?
　From what I've heard, he met Friae-san, who works as a fortune teller on Sixth Ward Street.
　

''Are you........saying that you can see the future of rebellion by fate magic?''
　The Moon Priestess smiles back at Princess Sophia's words.

'Speak up, Moon Priestess.
　Chris choked out in a strong tone of voice.
'Oh?'　I can see a future where you're going to be competing for another wife and husband in the future, and your family will fall apart.
What?
What are you talking about?
　Chris is surprised by Friae's words, and Nina screams in anger.
　Huh?　Fujiyan, are you going to break up the family?

You mustn't lie, Master Freya.
　With a bitter smile, Fujiyan denies it.
　I see, that's not true.
　You have a bad character!　Mr. Furiae.
　Can you stop saying weird things because it's not going to make a good impression on everyone?

When does a rebellion happen?
　I ask, and Friae fades her smile and looks at me with a straight face.
'Tomorrow,'
　Tomorrow?
　That's early!

You're not going to lie to me, are you?
Oh no...
Sir, I'm...
　Fujiyan's 'reading mind' check came in.
　Are you serious.........

''It's hard to believe it's haphazard, but.......
Hmm, I guess you could say that, Aya.
It's hard to believe, isn't it?
　Princess Sophia, Lucy, and Sa-san don't seem to believe the moon maiden's words because they don't know Fujiyan's 'mind reading' skills.

''Princess Sophia, Lucy, and Sa-san, I'll explain why later, so let me talk to you on the premise that there will be a 'rebellion tomorrow'.
".........
　The three of them nodded once at the seriousness of my voice.

'By the way, it's not just the rebellion that's going to happen tomorrow, okay?
　Mr. Furiae says happily.
'What else?'
"A horde of demons is descending upon King's Landing, Symphonia.
　That's what Princess Noel said at the meeting.

''For that matter, the Order of the Sun and the Four Heavenly Knights have fortified the gates of the city. With a small group of demons...
　Princess Sophia's words were interrupted by Friae.
'From both land and sea. The sea side is not as well protected as it should be.
'Really?　Fujiyan.
　I'm going to ask my friend for help.

I'm sure the demons are currently gathering near the forest on the land side of the royal capital Symphonia. They aren't expecting an attack from the sea, so they should be defending themselves as usual, right?
''Tomorrow, due to the unexpected rebellion of the beast race and the unexpected attack of a swarm of demons, the royal capital, Symphonia, will fall into the worst chaos in its history. I had planned to escape during that time. I didn't expect that I would be caught before that.
　Friae-san says with a boring look on her face.

''It can't be ... it can't be.
　Princess Sophia still didn't seem to believe the moon maiden's words.
　She glanced at Fujiyan and got a small nod when she glanced at him.
　Freyae wasn't lying.

''Princess Sophia, I know you may not believe it, but...''
I don't believe in the words of the moon maiden. But I believe in you, the brave one. You are the messenger of the goddess. You have some kind of proof, don't you?
　I was believed.
　Princess Sophia trusts you.
　You're a little embarrassed.
　I turn to the maiden.

"My dear Miss Freyae. We want to stop the rebellion and minimize the damage caused by the demons. You want to escape the land of the sun. We're both clear on what we want. Let's make a deal here.
　The moon maiden gave me a look that said she was waiting for me.
　I feel like I've been guided well.

'Deal ... fine. But I have a condition.
　Friae, the Moon Priestess, looked straight at me and smiled thinly.