The Branded Female Fencer

「So, what are you going to do? Do you want to? Or not?」

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「Ehh, let’s see…」

Contrastingly, Anorn was troubled when Alfiris asked her if she wanted to fight.

「If I say I wanted to, what will Alfie do?」

「Hmm.
I don’t want to die, so I’ll resist, but I don’t want to think about killing you either, Sister.」

「It’s the same for me.
I don’t even want to think about killing you.」

「Why not? Isn’t that your job?」

「Excuse me.
My work is certainly different from that of an ordinary sister.
Ordinary sisters are assigned to a specific parish, and their job is to pray in a convent or church, or to serve in an orphanage or hospital.
As for me, I’m just taking on a much more dangerous jobs.」

「Like what?」

In response to Alfiris’ question, Anorn put her hand on her chin and made a slightly distressed gesture.

「Let’s see… I’ve been to areas that are not yet under the influence of our church to test the range of missionary work and service, and to investigate the causes of destruction.
I’ll negotiate with the city and the state if necessary.
Aside from that, we’ll investigate whether our activities are being carried out properly in areas under the influence of the church.
Unfortunately, even in an organization like ours, there are also people who were driven by self-interest.
In my case, I’d even go so far as to investigate the fiend’s movements.
Well, I guess you could say that I’m an investigator.」

「So, how long have you been doing that?」

「It’s been less than 10 years…」

「So, then you’re not 30 anymo—」

「What – did – you – say – !?」

「I—It’s nothing! I’m just minding my own business here!」

Seeing her veins popping on Anorn’s forehead, Alfiris quickly ran towards the forest.

「Don’t get too far than here, okay? Wait, am I her babysitter?」

Anorn let out sigh,「Huh.」 She felt as if Alfiris had successfully diverted the conversation, but she decided to leave it at that.
In all honesty, Anorn personally likes Alfiis quite a bit and is willing to give it a little more thought.

「I personally think there’s any danger— I don’t think the higher-ups would judge it that way though.
I guess I should at least report the existence of such a person, but even just letting her know would limit her activities a lot.
The archbishop, for example, is bald, but so stubborn.」

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「I don’t think that baldness had any connections on being stubborn on the head.」

「Well, you’re right… Wait, who are you?」

She looked around, but she didn’t see anyone.
But before she knew it, there was a little bird perched next to Anorn.

「You twerp, have you forgotten the voice of your Lord?」

「That’s why I’m asking you? I mean, where are you?」

「I am right in front you, twerp.」

There was a little bird staring at Anorn.
For such a little bird, its eyes are unpleasantly sharp.
It was a small bird, but it had a strange aura about it.
The look in its eyes was also somewhat familiar, Anorn thought.

「A—Are you serious…」

「Yes, I’m serious.」

「Am I going crazy?!」

「No, you’ve always been a little crazy… Wait, that’s not it!」

Finally, the small bird pounced on Anorn and began pecking at her with its beak.

「What is wrong with this bird? I’m gonna roast this whole thing and eat it!」

「Twerp, is this how a sister act? Do I have to chastise you again?」

「That way of talking…………..
Is that you, Master Bishop?!」

「You’ve finally figured it out, you idiot!」

The little bird began to puff up, as if it was proud of itself because of Anorn’s attention.
Anorn thought it might be a little cute, but she remembered that the inside that little bird was a figure of cruelty.

Anorn suddenly asked curtly.

「So, how long have you been there?」

「I’ve been observing you for a month now.
Using this body of a bird.」

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「Are you bored?」

「I’m not bored! Or rather, it’s because I haven’t heard anything from you in almost nine months.
I thought I told you to report to me every three months.
What have you been doing all this time?」

「That— That’s, teehee~」

「This is not a good time to say『teehee!』I’ll tell you what, you suck at this you know? I’m really pissed off about this.」

The bird’s eyes become sharp.
For some reason, Anorn feels intimidated by this palm-sized little bird.

「By the way, I’m on my way to Mysia.」

「Geh—」

「I want you to be in town by sundown.
I’ll need a report coming from you, but a new mission was given.」

「If it’s something I need to report, I’ll quickly do it.」

Anorn’s expression changed to a serious one.

「So you understand.
It’s about the possibility of a new archfiend, alright?」

「! So, you already knew that.」

「Who do you think I am? I have eyes and mouth scattered all over the place.
If you want, I can replay the contents of the『x』 you slammed in the tavern last night right here.」

「Pl—Please don’t do that.」

「I can do that.
Moreover, I can even tell you the color and the shape of your underwear you’re wearing today, you know?」

「Are you sexually harassing me?」

「What sexual harassment are you talking about, when you’re totally a sister and you’re wearing those obscene things.
If I see what you’re carrying, my church’s reputation will be tainted.」

「Please don’t!!!」

Apparently, Anorn had always been uncomfortable with the Master Bishop.
She didn’t feel like she could win in a war of words at all.
It’s something that can’t be helped.
Because without the Master Bishop, she would have no idea what tomorrow brings to her.
Anorn did not forget the favor she received from her a long time ago.

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Then, as expected, the Master Bishop begins to mention Alfiris.

「I’m talking about your companion, by the way.」

「Y-Yes!」

Anorn gets even more rowdy and sits upright on a rock.

「(I guess she deserved to be noticed.
You were with me.
She’s very strict about heresy and disturbing the peace.
There’s no way that nothing will happen to her.
But if the person stares at me, there’s no way that I’ll find a safe place to escape.
If she was caught by this person, it’s gonna be my fault…)」

The sweat running down Anorn’s back was disgusting.
Unexpectedly, however, Master Bishop’s response were very simple.

「I’ll put it on hold for now.」

「Ehh?」

「Don’t make such stupid noises.
I’ve determined that there is little danger.」

「Wha- What…」

「You disagree?」

「No, I didn’t!」

Anorn denied it in a panicking manner.

「By the way, Aldorius and I had some interaction.
The person who raised her would never make a mistake.
At least, not from him.
And have you forgotten the tenets of my church? Charity is one of them, remember?」

「That’s true, but isn’t that girl a heretic?」

Anorn asks the Master Bishop with trepidation.
But the Master Bishop’s voice is calm.

「We haven’t had a case yet, and we’re not likely to be having one either.
I’ve been listening to a twat like you for so long, and I’ve never found a single lie in what you’ve told me.
If such people were to be punished, the world would be full of sinners.
Even if she was a user of dark magic, it’s not because darkness is necessary evil.
Instead, it is our duty to lead them in the right direction with a spirit of compassion.
Am I wrong?」

「Y…….
Thank you for your generosity!」

Sighing, Anorn was relieved, but the Master Bishop’s makes a sharp point.

「Well, you twat seem to like it, so you’ll have to see what happens to it.
As long as we’re together.
But you’ve been lying to her, haven’t you?」

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「What do you mean?」

「What do you mean, for less than decade? When it’s actually several decades? It must have been hundreds years since I assigned a twat like you to your current mission.」

「That’s… Even if I were to be honest with her about that, she wouldn’t believe it…」

Seeing Anorn nod, Master Bishop soften the tone of her voice.

「I’m not so sure about that.
That girl said,『I don’t know why I don’t feel like I can win.』 Maybe she instinctively saw that you are immortal.」

「I, I doubt that…」

「Well, it’s up to you whether you want to say it or not.
But, if you truly want a friend, you should say otherwise.
At least you won’t end up like me.」

「Master…」

「Well, that was a bit much chatter.
It seems that Alfiris is coming back.
Make sure to remember to arrive in town before the sun goes down.
By the way, if you don’t make it time, you’ll get an embarrassing chastisement!」

Those words made Anorn jumped up.

「Embarrassing chastisement, a–are you serious??」

「Kukuku, the one I’m talking about.
When I did it to you brat a long time, you cried so hard… That’s why I’m looking forward to it now.
I don’t care if we don’t get there in time— You don’t mind, so you? I don’t care you didn’t make it.
Kukuku…」

The little bird grinned at her with a scowl.
It is sure that birds doesn’t have the muscles to laugh.
Anorn felt that she had seen a very unpleasant vision.
Maybe she would dream about it tonight.

「Well then, I’ll be waiting there!」

The Master Bishop said a lot of things she wanted to say and went away in a flash.

「Such habit of a bigwig, how noisy… Hmm? Speaking of which… Master? Which part of city where we are gonna meet? How am I supposed to find the Master in a city that big? We’ll never gonna make it there! What bad luck.」

「I’m back~ Hmm, what’s wrong, Sister?」

「Follow me quickly, Alfie! My chastity is at stake!!」

「What, I don’t get you at all.」

The two of them hurried to get their horses into town.
Needless to say, the Master Bishop was observing the two of them, including this panic.