The Queen's Cosmetician

Chapter II The Visitor Without a Call 3

The Die knows the face of the Saintess Cynthia. There is a statue in the chapel that goes to the Sabbath. The statues of the saints in every chapel, and the craftsmanship of the artisans, do not differ greatly in their appearance.

The Magic Duchy of Maisenbourg, its capital, Greater Scanadia. Later I heard that it was strictly kept until the fall of the kingdom that the statue of the maiden in the cathedral was made.

Alvina resembles the saintly lady.

They're really alike. If the statue smiling in the Mido gets a physical body and moves out, it will be like this.

"Cynthia Lennon was my twin sister. I was born on the same day, at the same time, from the same mother. She was my sister, my best friend, and a fellow warrior who lived in a poor time....."

Alvina speaks.

Faraway memories.

― ― The days were shortly after God's departure. Alvina and the witch were born in a corner of the land of Del Ligeigeigeigeia, a continent that was in a state of confusion.

A witch is a woman born with a curse. No one cared what the curse was on her good daughter, who possessed so much magic power. However, the witch is cursed, and it becomes difficult to even kill the witch by putting a huge amount of magic power into her body. Many people knew that witches were a living calamity in a time when witchcraft and curses were near, remnants of the age of God, and even magic remained.

The sisters were persecuted.

The sisters lived in hiding in the woods, far from the village. Mother gave birth to a witch and became ill, so the younger sisters grew up without learning the art of protecting themselves, or the way to become accustomed to the village.

When her sister, who had been cornered, killed her with magic, Alvina pulled out of her hometown with her crying sister.

Curiously, it was a day later called the Feast of Our Lady.

"Cynthia is really bad at hurting people, and it was always my job to expose her, so I was a little bit of a protector and killer by that time."

Alvina said, wrapping the tea set in two hands.

"If I had left my secluded homeland, I would have been at war everywhere." Settlement was difficult, but as a mercenary, I could find any job. Cynthia couldn't beat any therapist with her healing technique... It didn't take long until we, who were being persecuted, began to be known as the sisters who would bring us victory. In particular, Cynthia began to be accepted by the people as a therapist who treats even deeply. It was like that. I met Arnold. "

He was saved by Cynthia, who was burned with the lord of the kingdom, his family, and the knights. And it came to pass in those days, when it began to be difficult to travel by women alone, that the journey of the two became three.

Arnold was a man of mysterious affection, a moral gentleman of his time. I turned my loyalty to Cynthia, honoring and defending her lost king. It didn't take long for her to fall in love with Arnold as her body and mind continued to be persecuted.

At the same time, Cynthia's reputation spread to Mashika.

A healing maiden descending into war.

A saintly woman sent by the goddess who lamented to the beast of the west in the dark clouds.

The people who were saved by Cynthia were inspired by Arnold and began to follow him.

The Order of the Knights of Our Lady was born.

"... really, I shouldn't have been the flag of the people." I still don't think she understood what it means to risk someone else's life and took it on. But when asked, I couldn't. Because she's been told by the world that she doesn't want it for a long time. "

Hey, buddy.

I'm glad to hear that.

I think I can help you too. [M]

I can be your sister's luggage.

I can be your side.

That way, the people you love will smile.

I've never been so happy.

Hey, buddy.

"I tried many times, but she wasn't convinced. And on the Lake Log Front, we couldn't turn back."

There's a lot of people out there trying to protect Cynthia.

Cynthia knew that she would carry their lives, and she knew what it was to be a saint.

Just as Die learned the true meaning of the National Badge in Yuma's death.

"Our purpose has changed from survival to peace on the continent."

Alvina keeps talking. Enjoy the days of war.

The Knights of Our Lady ran across the continent. In order to make peace, it is fast to make everything one nation. With the help of Maisenbourg's predecessor, the Duke of Magic (Scarlet), the Knights took several years to achieve continental peace.

It was the beginning of the era of the First Power of the Demon Duchy.

"Why have we chosen to settle here? At the very least, I would have avoided being taken into the heart of the country, searching for a place where she could be a normal girl, not a saintly woman. She didn't want to be festivalized. She just wanted to be with someone she liked."

The Knights were thrown into politics. Everyone was flirted with an unfamiliar power struggle. Good and moral people drown in luxury and power, so that the poison stains them. At the same time, Cynthia's nature as a witch began to manifest itself in a negative direction.

In the name of restoring peace to the country, Cynthia was killed by Arnold after taking the newborn child, and even his death was used as a tool to secure the country and the power of the Navls.

Cynthia was rightly reincarnated as the [Holy Maiden].

It is not the story of the saintly lady that the die used to hear in the place of worship.

It was the story of a poor daughter who had been festivalized by a saintly lady.

Alvina smiles at the die.

"... do you believe me?"

"I believe you."

I can't help but believe it.

Alvina told me.

"...... Alvy is under a curse, when did that happen?"

"When Cynthia died."

Alvina replied, curving her face like a smile.

"... I wanted to stop her death somehow, so I stayed there and was cursed." After that, it was just after the curse, and I couldn't move properly....... Cynthia's son could not stop being Scarlett's heir to the Holy Maiden. "

Cynthia's daughter later became the mother of the bloodline to this day. She gave birth to many children, and her daughter became the next flag of Scarlett.

"Neither Cynthia's daughter nor her grandchildren, who were raised by Scarlett, thought they were being used. A ready champion, unlike Cynthia. While thinking about how to reach out to them, Cynthia couldn't even kill them as an object of faith....... I still don't know how I can make her sleep peacefully."

Even greedy men desire to produce the saintly woman.

Alvina had a steep face.

"Let's stop it, Alvy."

Die made a fist on his lap and told him.

"Don't make a new saintess." Saintess... I can't let you treat Cynthia any more as a tool. Not to mention, we shouldn't let that name be used as a tool to start a war. "

"Ehhh..."

Cynthia the Virgin, the sister of Alvina, was wet with blood, praying for the peace of the people.

It is by no means permissible for her to start a war in the hope of her return.

Alvina mouths the cold vanilla tea in silence.

She looked tired. Of course. She is an endless, long-time traveler. Before she got involved with the die, she stated that she had had a cage for a long time. I've watched the continent continue to use my sister's bloodline as a tool.

Live an eternal life while thinking that people close to you have been crushed. The suffering is unthinkable.

That's why.

"Alvey, I just need to ask you a favor."

"... hey?"

"I want you not to deny that you were Cynthia the Holy Maiden."

Die wanted to convey the feeling that suddenly came back to his chest.

"Under the circumstances, I think Cynthia was forced to become a saint." But I'm sure you weren't prepared. That's why a lot of people that Cynthia liked died on the Lake Log Front, and I think Cynthia acted as a saint until the end. "

"... why do you think that?"

"Because, no matter how much Scarlett's people think that Cynthia is a saintess, even if she makes a fuss, will it penetrate everyone so much?" I think that the reason why the Saintess is telling us that she is a descendant of ours is that the memories of the people from all over the continent who first touched the Saintess, and what Scarlett people are saying, match exactly. "

That's why Cynthia quickly became a saint. It could have been the object of people's faith.

"I think I'm glad there's a saintly lady." No, I'm not that religious. "

"I know."

Alvina laughed as she giggled.

Neither Die nor Maria would pray to God at all.

"On the Sabbath, I'll go to worship properly."... for the rest of the ceremony. "

It reminds me.

A fierce journey.

The happy bride and groom I saw there.

A beloved man who prayed for the peace of Diana's path before the Statue of Our Lady.

“When I wish someone good luck, when there's something very painful, I think it's happiness to have a place to pray.”

When a man is alone, he shall not be alone, if God be with him in faith. Helping you to regulate yourself. I can express my thoughts about someone.

Just praying doesn't do anything. But prayer is neither a sweetness nor an escape. It is the gospel.

"In other continents, the faith of the Lord God is the main thing." But here, even more, the saintly lady is watching. I think that has inspired a lot of people. Could it be that Cynthia's wish to make everyone laugh was fulfilled by her beloved? Isn't that the great thing that Cynthia did? That's why.... "

Don't mourn so much.

Follow Cynthia's living path.

She did what she did.

I'm sure he's been saving a lot of people.

I wanted you not to deny it.

I want to spend time laughing with people I like. She would have dared to shoulder unnecessary responsibilities in order to fulfill her wish.

"... it's me, Die"

Alvina whispers.

"... they said it was overprotection."

The cheek is wet.

Corner lamps illuminate, and clear candles sparkle.

"It's not good to be overprotected, scolded..." But I couldn't stop it. The truth is, I was the one who used her. "

Protect my sister.

I couldn't have lived without the cause.

"That's right, me. I had to tell you... what she did was amazing, right..."

Alvina murmured as she burst into tears.

"I've been wondering how I can put her to sleep. But I'm sure that's not the case. Being a saintess is not a child's misfortune."

Thank you, Die.

Alvina smiled.

It was a very pure and beautiful smile, like the saintly lady.

My child is crying.

The helpless little girl is crying.

When I woke up, the carriage was at a standstill.

It is dim outside the blackout curtains. It's nighttime. Is the light of orange shaking slightly a bonfire?

Reina woke her up from the couch.

"... you're the worst awakening ever."

The long-distance carriage prepared by the church is of the finest quality for the little Scanadian nobility. Braking magic is incorporated, and the equipment installed inside is suitable for passengers. Naturally, the bedside tables were of sufficient quality to ensure a good night's sleep, but at a time when they did not show me good dreams, they were as bad as crude products.

Rin, Rin, ring the bell.

Sheila slammed the door open.

I was wondering if you wanted to see me.

“Why is the carriage stopping? You'll be out of the border by today, won't you? I have to run all night."

"I'm sorry - a little censorship." In the meantime, refugees are gathering. "

Wow, outside the carriage, the cry of a child resounded.

An arrogant voice. A young daughter.

Reina let out a sigh of truth.

The crying grows louder and louder.

"Excuse me, Master Reina." I'll tell you to keep it away. "

“I don't need it, Sheila. I'm getting out of the carriage."

"Huh... Reina-sama!?"

Reina put on her shoes, turned the hem of her nightwear, and stepped out of the carriage. Sheila chased after her in a hurry, putting a woolen coat on Reina's shoulder.

There were a lot of displaced people around the carriage, and the Knights of the Guard were struggling to keep them away.

Hey, what are you doing?

"Ah... I'm sorry"

“What are you doing now? Answer the question."

Holy Maiden!

Slipping through the knight's hand, a woman in a shabby suit pushes her knee in front of Reina.

She had a little girl in her arms. It seemed that the crying girl was the reason that caused Reina to fall asleep.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but please have mercy." Please take this child to church..... "

Reina knew what the trembling woman wanted to say. I suppose you want me to take the child in the church. Highly virtuous church clergy take in and raise orphans. You wanted Raina to be the child's protector, so you jumped out recklessly.

The child is crying.

"No, no, no... Mom..."

"Be a good boy... Reina." Please. "

”-Raina, be a good boy.”

Reina suddenly saw the child.

Is that Raina?

"Ha... yes"

"Hmm..."

Reina bowed in front of her mother and child.

Touching the wet cheeks of a crying child. She looked at Reina, shivering in surprise as she clung to her mother.

It's about time, your name.

Pick it up, and my daughter will choke on it.

Reina grinned at her and turned her gaze to her mother.

"Hey, do you want Reina to take this child?" Fine, no need for a match. "

"Reina...!"

Sheila raised her hand and shut up.

Reina smiled mercifully at her mother.

"If this girl wants, I'll educate you, Reina." I'll polish it clean and give you a real life. Come on...... Reina "

Reina grabbed her daughter's jaw and peered into her tears.

Ehhhhhhh!

How old will it be?

Five. No, maybe even lower.

Thin body, greasy and sticky hair. Dry skin with tears. Thin, dirty, dirty.

However, only my eyes were high. Sounds clever.

"Reina... I'm with your mother..."

Reina!?

”Fufu... fufufu... hahaha!!”

Reina laughed out loud.

Release your hand from your daughter and clap your hands.

"That's clever, Raina!" I know who can protect you. Eww! "

"Ah, um..."

"Reina's stupid mother."

Reina turned to the woman. Closer to her thin and dirty face, she draws it closer to her own.

Cool. Cool and irresistible. Above all, I feel sick and vomit.

"Hey, why don't you think that after Reina has polished your little Reina cleanly, you might sell her out?" Or maybe they won't even polish it. If I take her away just to get rid of you, I might throw her away. "

"Oh, no."

"Because Reina doesn't have any in-laws, right?" It won't do you any good, will it?... Mother, you've wrestled your courage for Reina's sake and knelt down before her. But... that courage should be used to keep her hands open no matter what. "

Reina, Reina, this is for your happiness.

For everyone's happiness.

My mother became a saint.

I'll definitely illuminate the end of your journey... "

Reina withdrew and laughed loudly.

Take off the silver chain that was wrapped around her wrist and place it in little Reina's hand.

"That's cool, Reina. Don't just stand there clinging to your mother forever." If you want to be with your mother, you can't stay in your luggage. "

Otherwise, it will be eaten.

A dirty monster accustomed to exploitation.

“Go, I'll miss you. The Holy Maiden does not hurt people in vain. Isn't that right?"

Little Reina slipped out of her mother's arm and stood up.

"Thank you, Holy Mother."