Volume 1 Chapter 60-2 Genderbend Female Knight Becomes A Civil Supervisor
"Selection?"
"It won't make sense to do that until we beat the imperial army. After that, we'll encircle Maro."
"Encircle Maro?"
"──Lady Eleonora, what do you mean by selection in the church?"
Eleonora answered Adalbert's question.
"It's about deciding whether to admit a mistake or not."
Soon, the walls around Maro city and its gate appeared. The gate guards were mercenaries hired by the Papal States.
"What's your business in the Holy Capital?"
Seeing the Baron Poniète's crest and flag on the carriage, they were treated politely.
Regular people walking by would often face arrogance and demands for bribes.
"We're delivering the remains of Prince Louis of Loriengita and his 4 attendants. Please have a high-ranking cleric confirm this."
The mercenary, shocked to hear about a prince's remains, couldn't leave his post. He shouted, and a servant rushed out, ordering a bishop to be called.
"Make sure to note the face and name of the cleric who arrives, Baron. Don't miss anything."
"Got it."
As Eleonora and Baron Poniète exchanged glances, staying alert, a group ran toward them.
"──Saying His Highness is dead is outrageous!"
A muscular, bald priest shouted, with panting priests behind him. Meanwhile,
"We're Baron Poniète's attendants and Kamitafira knight from Ashreach."
"Don't say 'attendants' like you're making a declaration."
Eleonora spoke up, but Baron Poniète just laughed loudly.
"Haha. More importantly, this hero brought the heads of His Highness and The Twelve Sacred Blades. We want the remains sent back home."
"Oh..., oh... what a..."
The priest clinging to the coffin cried and glared angrily.
"Do you think this is allowed?"
"If I didn't think so, I wouldn't have done it, right?"
Caught off guard, there was a brief silence.
"Loriengita attacked first, and we fought back to protect our country, causing casualties. That's all there is to it."
Then, Eleonora got off the carriage and leaned close to the priest.
"Is there any loss if these guys die?"
"W-what are you saying!"
"How dare you talk to Archbishop Simon like that!"
The two priests protested, but when Eleonora narrowed her eyes, they all went quiet.
"I see, Archbishop Simon. As a high-ranking cleric, you likely control territories in the country."
"W-what do you mean?"
"Well, nothing much. By the way, Your Excellency, royal power comes from God. Do you disagree?"
"...No."
"Loriengita attacked Ashreach to give Prince Louis royal power. This needed the church's approval, right?"
"..."
Simon, understanding Eleonora's point, looked paler than when he heard about Louis's death.
"If the church denies God's authority, is that right?"
"N-no! That's not true!"
"Then Loriengita is a fool for attacking without reason."
Eleonora turned away with a snort.
"I'll leave the battlefield for now and return soon. I'll ask again when I'm back in Maro."
Back on the carriage, Eleonora told Adalbert to move. The horse's hooves clattered.
"I... must report to His Eminence the Cardinal right away..."
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"──And that's what happened, Your Majesty..."
"...Kill."
"Huh?"
"Kill that Kamitafira! No, I'll do it myself!"
The Emperor of Loriengita's 1,110 soldiers left Parisses shortly after.
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Here's a list of character footnotes based on the provided text, with simple descriptions and their roles according to the main characters and their genders:
1. Eleonora (according to Adalbert): Female. A sharp-witted and strategic representative. She handles negotiations with the church and clergy, using her knowledge of theology and politics to outmaneuver opponents.
2. Adalbert (according to Eleonora): Male. A loyal attendant and ally. He supports Eleonora in her missions, often acting as her right-hand man and ensuring their plans proceed smoothly.
3. Baron Poniète (according to Eleonora): Male. A confident and bold figure. He accompanies Eleonora and adds a layer of authority to their mission, often using his status to their advantage.
4. Archbishop Simon (according to Eleonora): Male. A high-ranking cleric. He is caught off guard by Eleonora's arguments and struggles to maintain his composure, revealing the church's involvement in political matters.
5. Prince Louis of Loriengita (according to Eleonora): Male. A deceased prince. His remains are being transported, and his death is a central point of contention between Ashreach and Loriengita.
6. The Bald priest (according to Eleonora): Male. A muscular and emotional priest. He reacts angrily to the news of Prince Louis's death and confronts Eleonora and her group.
7. The Emperor of Loriengita (according to Eleonora): Male. A powerful ruler. He orders his soldiers to take action against Kamitafira, showing his determination to retaliate.
8. Kamitafiraknight (according to Baron Poniète): Male. A hero or warrior. He is credited with bringing the heads of Prince Louis and The Twelve Sacred Blades, though his exact identity is not specified.
9. The Twelve Sacred Blades (according to Kamitafiraknight): Male. A group of elite warriors. They were presumably killed alongside Prince Louis, and their deaths are a significant part of the conflict.
10. The Mercenary Guard (according to Eleonora): Male. A gate guard hired by the Papal States. He is initially polite due to Baron Poniète's status but is shocked by the news of Prince Louis's remains.
11. The Bishop (according to the Mercenary Guard): Male. A high-ranking cleric. He is summoned to confirm the remains of Prince Louis, though his specific role or reaction is not detailed.
This list provides a concise overview of the characters and their roles as depicted in the text.
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