第１５３２堀：誰が来るのか？ (Part2)
"That's the only way. It will also serve as preparation for the churches' expansion into various countries. The objective is to prevent them from acting on their own by offering a peaceful solution from our side."
Ah, I see. Yuki understood that confusion would arise if the churches began proselytizing on their own, and by having them cooperate rather than suppress them, he was guiding them down this path.
"Well, that policy is fine, but what about Eagil and Enaria? We were told she was the representative, but..."
"Ah, about that. They initially suggested Lulua, which was a foolish idea, but it was naturally rejected."
"Of course. Lulua belongs to Litea, and she's my wife. Although she was recognized as a saint by the Enaria Church, that was her last role. She didn't accept it."
Indeed, while Lulua's healing magic is exceptional, it's understandable that they'd want to recruit her. However, as a former saint of Litea and Yuki's wife, switching to Enaria now is out of the question. Even though she was a former saint, her honor has been restored, and more importantly, Lilishe, the goddess of Litea, has descended upon Weed.
"As I expected, I came to consult with Yuki about candidates."
"Candidates? Who do we have?"
"First, as a rather unlikely candidate, we'll have someone sent from the Holy Kingdom of Hifie."
"Ah, considering them as part of our group, it's not a bad idea. Though I don't know if Hifie has the capacity to send someone here."
Ah, indeed, on the continent of If, it's a division between the Holy Kingdom of Hifie and the Enaria Holy Religion. While the Enaria Holy Religion is stronger in terms of national power, the Holy Kingdom of Hifie has a higher probability of nurturing healing mages, which maintains a balance. As for their relationship, it's not a good one. They're constantly vying for believers, and while Hifie's main focus is salvation as a goddess, it still leads to competition. And there's no way for Hifie herself to come here. She's the leader of the Holy Kingdom of Hifie and incredibly busy.
"Well, if that's the case, perhaps Siea will come?"
"...What about that? The very person who founded Enaria and established the orthodox religion representing the Holy Kingdom of Hifie?"
This is an absurd idea.
"This is a sensitive topic that only a few of us know about. But anyway, regarding the representative of the Enaria Holy Religion, it will probably be Light."
"???"
Everyone tilted their heads. Even I...
"Ah, Light Revive. The magic swordswoman of light. Was she a holy swordswoman?"
"She's a degraded version, but in terms of output, she's apparently on par with a holy sword, a convenient and powerful sword." Yuki supplemented my question.
Oh, I see. And this girl named Light...
"If my memory serves me correctly, wasn't she more aligned with the Holy Kingdom than the Orthodox religion?"
"Ah, it's a bit complicated, but officially, the Holy Kingdom and the Holy Religion want to reconcile. So, it makes sense that Light, who is important to both, would be chosen."
"I understand it's troublesome, but was Light skilled in healing magic?"
"To be honest, she's the weakest among the church members gathered here. No, not just in healing magic, but in everything."
Well, that's true. There's a vast difference between our companions and others.
"However, considering she has some familiarity with us and is flexible, she's the most likely candidate."
"Who else?"
"Ah, a priest from the Enaria Holy Religion might come. It seems they saw Lulua use her healing magic during the incident in Enaria and are quite a fan of hers."
"What about her skill?"
"Hmm, honestly, her healing magic is better than Light's, but her combat ability is practically nonexistent."
"...It's a toss-up. Though, it's strange to expect combat ability from a priest in the first place."
And so, it was decided that representatives from the churches would come to Vinocia, and the discussion continued regarding who would be Enaria's representative. Among the church members, Enaria was the most unsettling. While If continent's impression on Weed was stronger with Hifie, the Siea Church was larger there. Does anyone remember?