The Divine Emperor’s Kingdom Delamis. It is the holy land of the Rinne Church, which worships the Reincarnated Goddess Melfina. It is the world’s largest religious organization, a religious state with a population of 30,000 believers. About a year ago, four heroes were summoned to this land from another world by a shrine maiden of Delamis. Kanzaki Touya, the leader of these heroes, is lost in thought alone on the balcony of Delamis Palace.
“Touya, what are you doing out here?”
“Huh? Oh, Setsuna.”
Turning around, Touya saw Shiga Setsuna, his childhood friend. Her long black hair was tied in a ponytail, and she was slightly sweaty. She was probably returning from her daily training at the training ground. Before their summoning, she was the student council president at Touya’s high school. With looks that rivaled the top students at school, grades that were always at the top of her grade, and being a national-class kendo practitioner, Setsuna was incredibly popular among both male and female students.
“Colette is offering prayers to the Goddess. I’m on guard duty to make sure no one disturbs her.”
While Setsuna embodied purity, Touya was, for better or worse, fittingly described by the word innocent. Though not quite on Setsuna’s level, he was also a gifted student, excelling in academics and sports. Furthermore, his strong sense of justice and kind treatment of everyone made him popular wherever he went. On top of that, his appearance was that of an idol-like handsome man. He had never experienced a setback in his life, and those around him always revolved around Touya. This environment made Touya never suspect others and genuinely believe that everyone was good. While this could be seen as his good point, it also came with a dangerous side.
“Colette’s praying again today… It’s almost been a year since we were summoned to this world, and we’ve only met the Goddess once, when we were summoned.”
“I was surprised back then. The four of us who stayed after school were suddenly transported to another world. And there was the Goddess right in front of us.”
“For someone who was so surprised, Touya, you sure looked happy with your eyes shining?”
“Naturally! The Goddess needs us to defeat the Demon King, what could be more honorable than that!”
“I see…”
Touya replied as if it were the most natural thing. There was no doubt in his eyes. That’s precisely why Setsuna worried.
(It’s certainly a noble act for the sake of others. It’s fine for now because things are going well. But our lives are at stake here, aren’t they? Touya, when things get truly dangerous, will you be able to handle it calmly?)
When Touya, who had never known hardship, hit a wall, would they be able to survive? Setsuna weighed the world and their lives on a scale. At the very least, for the sake of her childhood friend and her close friends, she wanted to do her best to secure their safety…
*Flash!*
At that moment, a brilliant light erupted from the Cathedral where Colette was praying.
“W-What!?”
“That’s… the Cathedral! Did Colette do something!?”
“Touya, let’s go!”
“Right!”
The two heroes from another world hurried to the Cathedral.
***
Delamis Cathedral.
It is the world’s largest sacred building, constructed in the center of the palace where the Pope resides. Normally, it is filled with believers visiting the holy site, but entry is prohibited from evening onwards. It is late at night, and in the Cathedral, where no one should be, a single silver-haired girl is praying.
“Melfina-sama, please, appear once more…”
She was Colette, the shrine maiden of Delamis. She inherited the position of shrine maiden at the age of 10. Since then, she has offered prayers without fail every single day. The prohibition of entry into the Cathedral is to ensure her prayers are undisturbed. The oracles of Melfina are that important to Delamis.
“An oracle…”
As the clock approached midnight, the Great Goddess Statue at the altar began to glow gradually. The light soon enveloped the entire statue, and its solemn wings flapped with radiant light, forming the divine figure of an angel.
“M-Melfina-sama!”
Colette, overwhelmed with joy, lost her composure. The angel smiled gently at her.
“It’s been a while, Colette. It must be about a year, since we summoned the heroes?”
“Y-Yes.”
Colette felt nervous. In this country, she, as the shrine maiden of Delamis, held a special rank, second only to the Pope in power. She often stood before a large number of believers. This was an unusual display for her, who was normally calm.
“I’m glad to see you are well. Now, I have come to check on the condition of the heroes. The day of the Demon King’s revival is near. Are they growing steadily?”
“W-Well then, please look at this.”
Colette took out a small blue orb from her pocket.
The Orb of Recording. An A-Rank item that can store surrounding audio, video, and even displayed status windows. It is an incredibly precious item that Colette owns to store oracles.
“Let’s see, excuse me.”
The angel placed a hand on the orb.
Kanzaki Touya, 18 years old, Male, Human, Sword Saint
Level: 53
Title: Hero of Another World
HP: 753/753
MP: 431/431
Strength: 265
Durability: 258
Agility: 269
Magic: 264
Luck: 530 (+160)
Skills: Absolute Gospel (Unique Skill)
Swordsmanship (S-Rank)
Dual Wielding (C-Rank)
White Magic (C-Rank)
Army Command (B-Rank)
Great Luck (B-Rank)
Auxiliary Effects: Blessing of the Light Fairy
Concealment (B-Rank)
Shiga Setsuna, 18 years old, Female, Human, Samurai
Level: 52
Title: Hero of Another World
HP: 477/477
MP: 318/318
Strength: 361
Durability: 219
Agility: 573 (+160)
Magic: 155
Luck: 214
Skills: Iron Cutting Fist (Unique Skill)
Swordsmanship (A-Rank)
True Sight (B-Rank)
Heavenly Walk (B-Rank)
Danger Perception (B-Rank)
Keenness (B-Rank)
Auxiliary Effects: Blessing of the Wind Fairy
Concealment (B-Rank)
Mizuoka Nana, 18 years old, Female, Human, Trainer
Level: 48
Title: Hero of Another World
HP: 294/294
MP: 589/589
Strength: 143
Durability: 493 (+160)
Agility: 95
Magic: 347
Luck: 191
Skills: Animal Conversation (Unique Skill)
Blue Magic (B-Rank)
White Magic (B-Rank)
Taming (A-Rank)
Friendship (C-Rank)
Iron Wall (B-Rank)
Auxiliary Effects: Blessing of the Water Fairy
Concealment (B-Rank)
Kuromiya Miyabi, 18 years old, Female, Human, Black Mage
Level: 53
Title: Hero of Another World
HP: 270/270
MP: 810/810
Strength: 105
Durability: 211
Agility: 204
Magic: 794 (+320)
Luck: 156
Skills: Parallel Thought (Unique Skill)
Black Magic (A-Rank)
MP Conservation (B-Rank)
Magic Perception (C-Rank)
Concealment (B-Rank)
Magic Power (A-Rank)
Auxiliary Effects: Blessing of the Dark Fairy
Concealment (B-Rank)
“…It seems to be proceeding smoothly.”
“Thank you!”
Colette replied with tears of gratitude, her emotions soaring.
“Melfina-sama, please, grant us an oracle.”
“…I sense an evil presence from the empire on the Western Continent. Send the heroes there. And by no means send them towards Pars.”
“Understood!”
The light in the shape of an angel nodded contentedly and slowly began to disappear.
“Please, take care of things, shrine maiden…”
The moment Colette confirmed the light had completely vanished, the doors of the Cathedral burst open with force.
“Colette, are you alright!?”
Kanzaki Touya leading the way, followed by Setsuna, Nana, and Miyabi, all the heroes had gathered. Colette turned around and declared loudly:
“An oracle has been received!”
