Episode 7

"Hush! Don't shout." (Arnel)

[why is he here?! And what's with the ragged cloak… wait, his face is bleeding!] (Charlotte)

"You injured! How did-…" (Charlotte)

"I told you not to make a scene." (Arnel)

"Right, sorry… W-what happen to you? Why are you hiding yourself like this?" (Charlotte)

(whispers)

"I'm being watched. Don't draw attention." (Arnel)

[just how much did he suffered for him to have such wounds all over his face. Even with the rugged cloak covering his face can't hide the bloodstains dripping from his wounds…] (Charlotte)

"You need to treat your injuries first, Arne…" (Charlotte)

"No time. We need to see the priest right now or we'll miss the chance." (Arne)

[even with his condition he still worries about us… he's really a good guy…] (Charlotte)

"Why are you crying?" (Arnel)

[I'm crying for you, idiot! I really want to give a piece of my thought on him right now, but now's not the time.] (Charlotte)

"There. That priest." (Arnel)

"Him…?" (Charlotte)

"Yes. Now, follow me closely." (Arnel)

"Y-yes…" (Charlotte)

(Passing the great crowd while avoiding people)

"May the light of Anur be upon you." (Priest)

(Gave blessing)

"T-thank you, oh benevolent priest…!" (devotee)

"Wait here." (Arnel)

"Yes." (Charlotte)

(approach)

(whispers)

(Eyes widen)

"Follow me." (Priest)

(Gesture to follow)

(Slowly follows from behind)

"…. How did you managed to get him to escort you like this, Arne?" (Charlotte)

(whispers)

"Please don't talk." (Arnel)

(Quickly shut mouth)

"W-where are we going, Sister…? I feel really hurting…" (Callum)

(Weakly speaks)

"P-please hold it for now, Cal…" (Charlotte)

.....

(Not long after)

(Secluded area of the cathedral)

"Now. Tell me who are you and how did you know off our creed? What business you have with the bishop?" (Priest)

(Appears!)

"!?" (Charlotte)

[w-where did these scary people came from!?] (Charlotte)

"Speak now or be silence for eternity!" (priest)

[the priest looks really scary…! w-what did Arne doo…?!!] (Charlotte)

"I am the messenger of %#@!@#-…" (Arnel)

(Ringing!!)

[ack! My head felt like it's about to split hearing Arne's words! And did they feel the same…? They seem to be holding their heads as well…!] (Charlotte)

(Twitching!)

"M-my…. My, my, my~…!! To think that the great Overlord sends his apostle to us…! The pain… its true..!!" (Priest)

[what…? He seems to be in great pain, but why is the priest smiling like that?!] (Charlotte)

(Quickly kneels)

"We greet the messenger of the Overlord!" (All aside Charlotte and Arnel)

[O-Overlord…? J-just who is Arne to make such men to kneels down to him like this?! Oh, the pain subsided…] (Charlotte)

"My business is with the bishop." (Arnel)

"Yes, certainly." (priest)

(Clap!)

"You, there! Tell the bishop that his eminence is requesting an audience! Go!" (Priest)

"Yes!" (man)

(vanish)

[t-that man just vanishes!! W-what is going on??!] (Charlotte)

"Please, follow me your excellency. And the lady as well." (Priest)

(gesture)

(approach)

"W-what are you doing!? Don't touch me!" (Charlotte)

(surprise)

[huh? That just come out unknowingly… shoot! They are looking at me strangely right now…! What should I do, Arne…?!!] (Charlotte)

"Charlotte. Let the man carry Cal." (Arne)

"Huh? A-ah, yes. P-please forgive me for getting worked up earlier…" (Charlotte)

(Hands over Cal to the man)

(Quickly approach Arnel)

"Is this going to be alright…?!" (Charlotte)

(whispers)

"Don't worry. They mean no harm. For now…" (Arnel)

(whispers)

[f-for now?!! Then, what will happen afterwards…!?? I'm scared…!!!] (Charlotte)

...…..

(Moments later)

(Inside the bishop's office chamber)

"I've been expecting you, your eminence the apostle of the Overlord." (Bishop)

(Kneels down)

[e-even the bishop is kneeling in front of Arne….!!! T-this is… hard for me to handle… I want to go home…] (Charlotte)

"Be at ease, devoted servant of our true lord, the Glutton Overlord. I've come bringing news from our great master's return." (Arnel)

"Oooh~…!" (Bishop)

(Smash head to the floor)

[eeeppp!!!] (Charlotte)

"To think this lowly insignificant one will receive such honor…! I will do whatever you ask me, your eminence!" (Bishop)

"But first. I want your aid in healing this boy's illness for me." (Arnel)

(Quickly lifts head)

"The boy…? Let me see, bring him to the couch." (Bishop)

(nod)

(Lay down Cal on the couch gently)

(approach)

(Place hand on chest)

"Nhh…!" (Cal)

"….. Hmmm…. I see. This boy is about to die. The darkness within his body is devouring his flesh as we speak. Such a shame…" (Bishop)

"Wha…!? Th-…" (Charlotte)

(stops)

"Arne…?" (Charlotte)

(Signal to stop talking with gazes)

"I presumed this will not be much of a problem for you, bishop?" (Arnel)

"Indeed. But it will be a shame for him to lose such magnificent darkness. He could be a great Broodkin if he dies." (Bishop)

[Broodkin!? This bishop who's a worshiper of God wants Cal body to host such horrors!!? This is the worse! Is trusting Arne will really save Cal's life!?] (Charlotte)

(Gritted teeth!)

"I say, this lowly vessel is not suitable to host such honors, wouldn't you agree, bishop?" (Arnel)

"!?" (Charlotte)

"….. Hmm… I guess I can agree to his eminence's words. Our devotee are the ones who should have the honors to serve our lord's great ambition." (Bishop)

(approach)

"Then, allow me." (Priest)

[the priest who escorted us earlier. Just what are they planning at right now?] (Charlotte)

"I will take the great blessings of darkness from this boy. I beg you, your excellency." (Priest)

(Politely ask)

"Good. A loyal servant such as you will receive a great reward when the time our lord return to this wretched world…" (Arnel)

[w-what is he spouting now?! The way he speaks really makes me uncomfortable. All of them does… it's like I'm surrounded by cultist…!] (Charlotte)

"No! I will be the one who takes out this boy's darkness!" (Bishop)

"Please, your excellency. Let me…" (Priest)

"No, I will…!" (Bishop)

[now they started to bicker with one another…! Will Cal be alright…?! I want to go home…!] (Charlotte)

"Enough!" (Arnel)

[eeepp!!!] (Charlotte)

(Surprise!)

"T-then, why don't we let the apostle decide?" (Priest)

"Hmp! I will concur." (Bishop)

"Who will be worthy, your Eminence?!" (Bishop, Priest)

(Wait excitedly)

"The bishop will draw out this boy's darkness-..." (Arnel)

"Yes! I knew I am most worthy!" (Bishop)

"Yes… as the messenger's wills…" (Priest)

(glooms)

"Let me finish." (Arnel)

"Y-yes! Please forgive my unsightly manners…" (Bishop)

"Since the darkness within the boy's is too strong for a mere human to handle, it will require several attempts to suck out all of the darkness within him cleanly. And for that, the priest will conduct several checks up on him afterwards. Will this be sufficed?" (Arnel)

(The two in deep thoughts)

"Yes… it crossed me that sucking the darkness from this boy's body will ruined my body if to do so alone…" (Bishop)

"Such as the apostle's wisdom! We are such fools to think we can handle such great corruption for ourselves!" (Priest)

"That settles then. Charlotte. Give the Bishop and Priest each ten gold coins." (Arnel)

(daze)

"Charlotte?" (Arnel)

(Flinch!)

"A-ah, yes! H-here…!" (Charlotte)

(Hand out bags of coins to each)

"Not only we are given a blessing, but we also even gain wealth from this encounter… truly a generous god…!" (Priest)

"All for the Overlord of Gluttony….! Hail!" (Bishop)

"Hail!" (Everyone, aside Charlotte)

[just what is going on…?] (Charlotte)

...….

(afterwards)

(The cathedral entrance)

(Daze…)

"Charlotte." (Arnel)

(Flinch!)

"A-ah, yesh?!" (Charlotte)

"Please forgive me for making you go through those uncomfortable situations." (Arnel)

[uncomfortable? No, no… I almost went insane by just listening to all of that!? But still…] (Arnel)

"Can Cal really be cured from his illness, Arnel? Can you vouch for his safety while in the care of those peoples…?" (Charlotte)

"For that, I can assure you." (Arnel)

"*sigh…! Then, that will be enough. But I have to ask, just who are you…? What are you?" (Charlotte)

"…." (Arnel)

"Nope. Don't answer that. I get the feeling that I might got into many troubles if I know it…" (Charlotte)

"Thank you for your understanding…" (Arnel)

(smile)

"But still… please look after yourself, please… I know you are not like those guys back then… aren't you…?" (Charlotte)

(silence)

"….. Anyhow, Naiah is really missing you back at the shop." (Charlotte)

"About that… can you give this to her and tell her to get ready to leave early tomorrow morning?" (Arnel)

(Hands over an envelope)

"Of course. Just get your ass to the train before it departs. Hehe…" (Charlotte)

(frown)

"….. I can't thank you enough…" (Arnel)

"You shouldn't… I'm only do things on my end. You should do yours." (Charlotte)

"…. Okay…" (Arnel)

"Ahh… c'mere you…!" (Charlotte)

(Hand gesture to stop)

"No." (Arnel)

"Wha…? Why not?" (Charlotte)

(Signals behind with gazes)

"Oh right… then, I see you tomorrow." (Charlotte)

(bow)

(leaves)

[... I'm glad the plan goes without a hitch. Thank goodness those darkness devotees were easy to trick. But still… using this much magic is really draining my strength to the point I felt like my head is about to burst.] (Arnel)

"Have you finished with your business, your eminence?" (Nun)

"Yes, I have." (Arnel)

"Then, let me accompany you to your chamber." (Nun)

"Yes." (Arnel)

(Follows behind)

[the orphanage must be chaotic mess right now in searching for me and Naiah. But they won't find us anywhere they will look. Even with Sola's influence, there's little that she can do anyway…] (Arnel)

(At the same time)

(Inside the orphanage)

(Slam!)

"Eekkk!!" (Barek)

"I told you to lock him inside his room and look for that witch, didn't I…?" (Sola)

"I-i-I'm sorry…!" (Barek)

[dammit! All of them are useless!] (Sola)

"Fuck!" (Sola)

"Eeekkk!!!" (Barek)

[let's see how far you go without your legal papers, you orphan shits!] (Sola)