9 The Paladin and the Church
Astolfo had been walking around Rome for a while now, he liked the vibe of the place and it was surprisingly cheerful... For a city that will be in chaos in a little while.... He had already got the address of the church where he should be staying, wearing a big purple jacket, an all white shirt inside, black pants and black boots (he decided not to put the skirt over it), he walked towards the church that he has to stay, from what he found out it was very close to the Vatican, he could clearly feel the exorcists passing by him or in the buildings, they didn't have much holy magic, but you can see the unlike them to normal humans, the city looked clean and inviting, letting out a small yawn Astolfo finds himself sleepy, the flight was long and tiring, luckily he would have to find the Father only tomorrow, they had to discuss what to do and who would kill the lost demons... just thinking about the work he had a headache
He knew that Rias and Sona were very busy, he never thought that simply allying with them would cause such a butterfly effect, Serafall already warned Sona that the ancient Devil Faction isHe knew that Rias and Sona were very busy, he never thought that simply allying with them would cause such a butterfly effect, Serafall already warned Sona that the ancient Devil Faction is behind causing chaos, they probably want my head too. Their pride is something at least, they sure didn't like the idea of teaming up with a humble little human, even the gods aren't that proud... I'm just waiting for them to send someone to kill me
Arriving Arriving at the church he can stay he sees how it is, and it is simple cozy and radiates an immense holy energy, he enters and sees a room with long pews a cross behind hanging on the wall, the windows are decorated with curtains. He could see a man in white and green colored priest's robes, he had some wrinkles on his face, and his hair was short black colored, he turns and sees Astolfo standing there looking at the church, his eyes widening at the amount of Holy Magic coming from Astolfo.
??? - Hello what can I help child?
Astolfo - HI HI I'm Astolfo and I have a one-way ticket to sleep here Sir????
The man's eyes widen once more knowing that what he thought would be a demon that would stay here actually has this great amount of holy magic - You can call me IvThe man's eyes widen once more knowing that what he thought would be a demon that would stay here actually has this great amount of holy magic - You can call me Ivan Are you a demon Sir Astolfo?
Astoflo - Demon ? Ohhh no no no, You can call me Astolfo I'm one of the 20 heroes of Charlemagne, son of Otto King of England - He didn't notice the priest's astonished face when he knew who technically he was, as his eyes were closed and his charismatic smile was shining brightly. (as well as a certain beast green of a certain village).
Ivan - If .... you are a Paladin...... Why ..... you are with the demons...
Astolfo - Well you see I live in the same city as some of them, I'm not affiliated with the church so we're doing a deal, I'm tricking them into giving me mon-AHEM I.... mean eehhhh a mutual benefit partnership Yes fully mutual, i kill some stray demons, they make me rich.... i mean pay my bills? ..... you understood technically they found me first
Ivan was shocked to realize that I'm just skewering the demons, but what can I do they have practically infinite money, especially those two princesses, they are literally the nobility of the nobility of the underworld and if and... they can split right??.....
Ivan - Let's talk tomorrow I can see that you are very sleepy, your journey must be tiring and we have work to do, wake up at 9 am preferably, as we will receive the exorcists here at 10:30 so you have plenty of time to pack and eat ..... profavor follow me so i can show you your room
Astolfo and Ivan they walked around the church talking about random things, Ivan was a relaxed guy and from what I could see he had no prejudice against other races, as Xenovia had with demons, he had 43 years old and because of the magic he was at his peak of power, his face looks normal taking out a small burn scar under his right eye, his black hair has streaks of white threads and he was respectful for some reason
They arrived in the room and said goodbye, Astolfo took his shower and went to bed, thinking of the terribly tiring day he will have tomorrow.
