Chapter 306 – The Saint’s Rest
[Incident details]
Limbus special camp located on the border between the Islands and the West.
At around 13:44 on the xx day of x month, a large-scale unrest that started in the women’s isolation ward in the area soon spread throughout the camp.
There are several traces of attempts to escape through confusion, such as fingernail marks and bloodstains carved on the stone walls of the camp, but it is assumed that all of them failed due to unknown reasons.
Afterwards, it is presumed that some kind of ritual was performed targeting the camp’s main building and the entire site, but the exact details cannot be confirmed.
There was a full investigation of the clergy of the Celestial Church and those with paranormal powers in the spirit world. Other than the fact that it was the work of those affected by powerful demonic energy, I couldn’t find anything special about it.
Further investigation and cooperation with the military are required.
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[Confidential document of the 1st class of the Ministry of Security and Public Administration, approved for restriction of reading]
[Limbus Special Prison Crisis – Restricted Records]
Traces of large-scale devil worship and human sacrifice were discovered by an investigation team dispatched immediately after the incident. In addition, due to the aftermath, more than 90% of the prisoners die instantly or transform into monsters.
The main culprit is strongly assumed to be the Eclipse’s Apostle of Temptation, Hameln, and another Apostle-class entity.
A handful of survivors, other than Deacon Patrick Baumgartner of the Diocese of Moebius, commonly complained of extreme paranoia and psychological trauma.
Some excerpts from the consultation notes below.
‘Ah, that window! In that window!’
‘They… They’re coming… !’
‘Crows, watch out for crows!’
The church’s treatment center is doing its best to treat it, but there is no sign of improvement in symptoms.
After cessation of further treatment of the victims. Detention and permanent care at St. Nightingale’s Asylum is required.
Also, if necessary, honorable martyrdom under the protection of the heavenly gods…
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—Teouk!
Wolfgang covered the cover with pure white leather.
That was enough.
There was not a lot of information written below, but it was mostly data that summarized the specific damage situation and figures rather than information that was helpful in understanding the circumstances of the incident.
Of course, I would have to re-read it several times before dispatch, but it wasn’t something worth perusing right now.
Wolfgang bowed his head at Cardinal Malleus.
“Thank you for your cooperation.”
“What, of course I did what I had to do.”
A bony face that seemed to have aged several years in just a few minutes.
He was trying to smile on the outside. Recalling the sorrow of losing his child, his insides are probably burning to black.
“I will definitely catch the beast. If it’s impossible, even if it’s a clue.”
“…Yes, thank you.”
Wolfgang rises from his seat, proclaiming with determination.
He studied the expression of the Grand Inquisitor with worried eyes. Why didn’t I notice it a little while ago? Looking at it now, his eyes were sunken in, and his cheeks were very slender.
I hadn’t seen them for such a long time, but it was the first time I’d faced such a low energy.
He was always a dignified and energetic old man for his age. The more I look at it, the more sad I am.
Wolfgang rose from his seat. It’s just a meaningless waste of time if you keep your seat as a consolation.
Rather, it would be better to leave her alone to overcome her sorrow for the time being.
“Then, let’s go.”
“Oh, celestial spirit. May you have bad luck in your future.”
The old man in front of him was by no means an ordinary old man.
The great interrogator of the Celestial Church and a strong warrior who has fought countless bloody battles. The grief of losing his child must be very great, but he too will quickly overcome and return to his original form.
Wolfgang’s job, as always, is to do his best in the given mission.
Yeah, that was it.
* * *
Naturally, Wolfgang’s visit to the Celestial Church wasn’t just to ask for cooperation on the mission.
The damage of the incident was more serious than I thought, and I felt slightly depressed because I even faced the pain of an acquaintance in front of his eyes.
Seeing Ophelia’s face was also part of his plan from the beginning.
Of all Wolfgang’s lovers, Ophelia was one of those women who was especially hard to meet. If not at times like this, when will she ever see her face?
Of course, his duties are important, but one of his most important duties as a man is to take care of the women who allowed him to date.
It is never okay to leave one person alone and alone.
— Thud thud
Wolfgang walked slowly through the vast hall decorated with splendid marble and stained glass.
It was an afternoon with clear sunlight. Thanks to that, the rays of light penetrated through the colorful glass each drew a dreamy pattern and showed off a dance that reminded me of a celestial scene.
As expected, the headquarters of the Tenshinkyo religion.
It was such a majestic scenery that even an atheist would cry out the name of the heavenly god at once.
“Oh, celestials…!”
“I only seek your grace.”
In fact, despite the slightly ambiguous time zone, there were quite a lot of worshippers who came to the headquarters of the Tenshinkyo Church here and there, and most of them were praying earnestly while kneeling in well-lit seats.
The symbol of the heavenly god Estella is none other than light.
For this reason, most of the chapels of the Tenshinkyo Church had a structure where the light came in well, and even in the middle of the night, it was characterized by the fact that it did not feel too dark due to the bright starlight and moonlight.
It was also a spectacle in its own way to see countless people praying while surrounded by a halo of light.
‘This is a little embarrassing for nothing.’
Wolfgang kept on walking, carefully adjusting his posture in a very reverent atmosphere.
Thinking that I came to meet my lover in such a holy place is because of a strange feeling of guilt.
‘To live in a place like this. After all, a saint is a saint.’
However, when she thought about it, she was the Ophelia she had only met outside every time.
This is the first time I have personally visited the place where she lives. When I remembered that fact, I felt a little excited.
Visiting a lover’s house is always a pretty good experience.
And finally.
“Is this here?”
Having reached the end of the wide hall, Wolfgang stood in front of a huge gray-white door that was tightly closed.
As if the marble door, which was densely embossed with religious scenes, was not just for decoration, two paladins standing motionless in front of the door were always on alert.
‘Oh… ‘
The peculiar thing is that both are women, but surprisingly, they boasted a highly refined spirit that even Wolfgang could not easily ignore.
They were skilled enough to defeat an incompetent knight commander with a single strike.
‘Considering that their biological patterns match perfectly, are they twins? They even seem to be connected to each other by some kind of incantation or imagery. If we join forces, it will be even more powerful.’
After all, the world is wide and there are many strong people. Wolfgang quietly admired inwardly.
Of the twin paladins, Wolfgang, who approached the left, spoke politely. They, too, seemed alert to Wolfgang’s approach.
“I came to have an audience with the saintess.”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t want to see the saintess just because she wants to see her. Please go back.”
The left paladin politely lowered the audience power, as if this had happened once or twice.
However, after checking Wolfgang’s face, the paladin on the right suddenly made a fuss and pointed at him with his finger.
“Ah! Tongue, brother, can’t you?”
“Rumi? Who do you think this is…”
“Remy! Don’t you know that you’re the most notable celebrity in the Empire right now? It’s Sir Wolfgang, Sir Wolfgang!”
“What…? This person then…”
Contrary to their stern first impression, the two twins started exchanging jokes in front of Wolfgang.
The white full body armor was not enough, and they were wearing helmets that covered their faces, so it was impossible to check their expressions, but under the helmets, it was clear that both of them were flustered and flustered.
Both of them looked quite young, even judging from the voices they heard.
‘Are these women protecting Ophelia… ?’
The moment Wolfgang, with a slightly dumbfounded expression, was seriously thinking about Ophelia’s safety.
“Hmmmm! You’ve been rude, Sir Wolfgang.”
The more serious of the twin paladins, called Remy, cleared his throat and opened his mouth.
At that, Wolfgang laughed and shook his head. Thanks to the fact that they showed a human side, the feeling of being a little depressed was blown away.
“No.”
“Originally, no matter how close you are to the saintess, you shouldn’t let her in without an appointment.
Remy stops talking and suddenly stutters.
“Since you are the lover of the saintess, I am sending you a special gift!”
Rumi quickly accepted her words.
“Haha…”
—Yes, yes!
Soon after, a huge door began to open in front of Wolfgang’s eyes, who smiled awkwardly.
“Brother!”
Ophelia peeked out through the small gap and greeted him with a bright smile.
