Chapter 454
Permission to enter the workshop of the chief’s workshop has allowed others to enter. If someone else can get in, I’m short and unpowered, I’m a payout box right away. Eckhart brothers happily entered the workshop and looked at the priest ’s help and gave up lightly.
Luggage divided into what the priest took to Ahrensbach, what was brought into my workshop, and what was brought back to the hall was carried. I’ve done some cleanup so far, but there are still many things I need to take out.
“There is also a cleanup of the building. I want this cleanup to end today.”
The side servants who heard the words of the priest widened their eyes. Although there is a regular job of preparing the life of the chief priest, it is difficult to get everything out of the chief’s miscellaneous workshop.
“It’s hard to serve just the side of the priest. It’s not enough time to think about it. Let’s call the gray priests from the orphanage for support.”
“What do you do by calling someone who is not serving?”
“You don’t need to set up a side service just because you helped me. I just need to give you the appropriate reward. Monica goes to an orphanage and calls about ten gray priests who are good at hard work. Please come in. “
“I’m smart”
Monica turns around and walks toward the orphanage. I looked up at the puzzled priest and gave up my shoulder.
“How can I get Eckhart brothers and side servants to clean up things that I don’t want to be touched by unfamiliar people, and have the cheering gray priests carry the finished baggage?”
“… you are really good at distributing work to others”
“I can’t do anything by myself unless I ask others. I’ve always left it up to the person who can do it. The priest will do everything himself, but I learned to make more friends. I think it ’s better. ”
Talking about that, I think about how to make an ally that can be easily done by the priest. Even though he is good at protecting himself, the chief priest is too vigilant and does not actively make friends. The person who is now tries to do something. However, it would be a problem if you go to Ahrensbach, where there are no other allies in the vicinity, other than Raimund, and you cannot trust other than Eckhart and Eustox.
“Since Ferdinand goes to Ahrensbach in the winter when there are a lot of nobles, why don’t you give a female aristocrat by playing Fespil with a reason like a welcome thank you? “It’s easy and easy. If there is a new song, there will definitely be anyone interested. Let’s make good use of your prowess, voice and face.”
At Ehrenfest, there were many aristocratic women who were priests in the performance of Fespil, so I think it is worth trying in Ahrensbach.
“Oh, then I’m preparing sweets. I’m entrusted with the education of Letizia-sama, so if something is achieved, I’ll give you some sweets. Don’t forget to give up, and then talk to Letizia’s aides about how to educate them.You can’t just move on with your own plans. After that … “
“It’s good. You do what you do”
When I was as careful as I could think, the priest waved his hand, sighing. However, even if it is said that it should be done, it is a problem.
The arrangements for the various things that the chief priest wants to have are over. All you have to do is wait for them to come together. The dishes are getting more and more, and Yustokus packs the food delivered from Otomar Shokai. Hair accessories to give to Letizia were purchased through Gil, and the teaching materials were packed by Fritz. Rosina has already finished writing the main melody sheet music and is struggling with Feshpeel who wants to arrange it to the limit.
“What do I have to do? Is it that I returned to the temple to help the chief?”
“Go to the library with the francs and collect the books I brought.”
“Do you collect the book?”
Since it is a personal book of the chief, it is natural that if the chief leaves the temple, it is natural to bring it back, but it is very sad that books will be reduced from the temple library. I took my side service to the library.
The library room without a fireplace is full of kin and cold air. When I shuddered, I pointed to the book that the priest brought in, saying “this, this, and …” and instructed Fran to unlock it.
The thick chain connecting the book stand and the book is removed with a jarring sound, and one book is removed from the book stand. Lonely, I stare at the book that Zam and Franc lifted.
… Ah, that book …
This temple library was the first library I entered, and the book on it was the first book I was allowed to read freely. The book I read on the first day when I entered the temple as an apprentice of a blue priest was also the book of the priest.
“What did you do, Rosemine?”
“… I remembered that the book that Fran had was the first book I read here.”
Franch looked down at the book and laughed small as if he remembered something.
“I remember the appearance of Rosemine, who lightly intimidated Gill and prioritized reading over lunch. Did you fall down after lunch?”
When Franc said, Zarm laughed and looked at me.
“Ah, when Gilberta brought a donation. The priest was very surprised because he checked with Fran every day until Rosemine recovered and came to the temple.
“… Fran and Zam should forget such things neatly”
Fran and Zarm carry a book carefully one by one while carrying a memorable story about the popspot and the chief priest. Most of the memories were a priest who had a head for my actions.
“Lose Mine, please wait here with Monica. I will deliver it to the priest.”
It seems that Fran and Zam do not carry many books at once, but carry them carefully one by one while making several round trips. The chief priest told me to collect the book with the side service, but the books he brought in are all thick and heavy. There is no book I can have.
After seeing their backs, I looked around the library where the books were reduced.
“… Messionola is engraved on this bookshelf”
A bookshelf with a door that cannot be opened without the key of the temple head was more sculpted than the surrounding bookshelves. I really looked at the bookshelf to see if there was such a sculpture.
“I haven’t noticed that I’ve been here for years and looked at the bookshelf, but I’ve only seen books.”
“Looks like Rosemine. I was also interested in the story of Fran and Zarm. I didn’t know much before the orphanage was saved.”
Couscous and Monica laughed and said so.
“I don’t know Rosemine, who didn’t even notice the bookshelf sculpture, but there are actually sculptures here and there in the temple.”
Monica seems to have noticed the sculpture on the bookshelf. Actually, various gods are hiding in various places in the temple. I knew it for the first time. It seems to be noticed only if it is clean and polished.
“Sorry, Mr. Rosemine, I’d like you to prepare a cavalry for the priest to change and move.”
franc and Zam finished carrying the book, so I left the library and returned to the temple head room and changed my clothes. After changing clothes, Angelica, who had been escorted, came to me.
“Will Rosemine return to the castle after sending luggage to Mr. Ferdinand? Please leave Dermuel because I will remain in the temple today”
“Okay. Then, Dermuel may rest tomorrow. Are you ready for the winter social?”
“I’m sorry”
Daily temple escorts cannot make the necessary preparations for the winter social. Today, I decided to leave Dermuel and let Angelica stay there.
“Speaking of which, is Angelica ready?”
“Because I have an excellent sister, I can’t go ahead with preparations”
“It’s better not to leave everything up to the lyzer, and Angelica can do it by himself.”
“I actually think so”
Angelica smiled with her hand on her cheek. This is the answer when you know what you need to do, but you are not motivated. There is no doubt that there will be no improvement in this response.
“Angelica, then it would be a problem if a lyzer goes to the bride.”
“That means you’ll be fine for another two years.”
“It doesn’t mean that”
Angelica’s consciousness reforms were given up quickly, and I went out to put a big lesser in front of the front door. I thought about putting a lot of luggage, so it was no lesser than a lesser truck. As soon as I opened the doorway, the gray priests began to load loads one after another.
“Principal has issued a beast”
“Then you should be in front of the fireplace. It’s cold, even though you’re a little healthier. I’ll get sick.”
cautioned by the chief priest, I sat on a chair prepared in front of the fireplace and watched everyone’s work. Thanks to the many gray priests coming and going, it is easy to carry out luggage. Yustox gives instructions, and you can see magical tools that stop time being carried by several people.
After a short break with lunch, the work will be resumed. The priest’s workshop was completely emptied, and the closet that contained the clothing was carried away except for the blue priest’s costume.
CLOSE the empty studio door, the chief priest puts his hand on the door and passes the magic. The magic stone has lost its color, and the Priest’s workshop has completely disappeared.
“Now my magical power has been lifted. Afterwards, you can use Hartmut as you like.”
“I’m sorry”
Haltomut expresses his gratitude, registers his magical power, and creates his own hidden room.
“I will now return to the pavilion and prepare for the luggage and leave for Ahrensbach. I will not come to the temple anymore. Please leave it with the costume. “
“I’m smart”
The Priest takes off the blue costume and gives it to the side. From now on, the priest will never wear the familiar blue priest uniform. That seems very strange to me. When the priest took off the priesthood, he wore a noble coat and a blue cloak.
“Rose Mine, don’t be fuzzy. I have to carry my luggage to my house. I’ll move.”
“Yes, yes!”
I head to the front door with the Lesser with the Priest. As for today’s see-off, all the minister’s side services were prepared. As the aides walked out of the temple and began to serve the beasts, the minister’s side services were lined up.
“As the head of the priest heads, the gods bless you, the high gods of the sky, the highest god, the god of water, the goddess of water, the god of water, Fleetrane, the god of fire, Leidenshaft. Goddess of the Wind, Szeria, Goddess of Earth, Gedrlihi, God of Life, Let us pray and thank you “
The side servicers pray to God all at once. After that, when I whispered, I crossed my hands in front of my chest and dropped my neck. The priest looked down on his side servants with a complex expression and raised his lips slightly.
“… This is the last command to those who have served me well. From now on, I will serve Lord Hartmut well and support the temple head Rosemine.”
“Let me follow you”
After finishing the greeting to the side serving, the priest head turned to Fran and Zarm, who are leaving me. Both are former ministers who moved for me. I heard that it was attached to me because of my loyalty and ability.
“Fran, Zam. Ask for Rosemine”
“I know. Please take care of the chief priest.”
“I am proud to have served the chief priest”
“… Is that so”
The head of the priest who smashed his face a little bit happily with the words of the two, left the temple with a clam and a blue cloak. And when I got on the beast, I saw the side servants lined up in a row and ran out to the sky. I hold the handle of the Lesser and chase the blue cloak ahead.
… Now the priest is no longer the priest.
Upon arrival at the priest’s pavilion, this time the baggage is being carried away from the Lesser. The items to be brought to Ahrensbach and the items to be kept in this building were separated and carried to each room.
Unhelpful for carrying my luggage I can only edit the escort and wait for a quiet cup of tea. I really wanted to get into the library, but I was told that it was in the way because there was luggage to bring into the library.
…… I don’t feel like having a cup of tea alone while everyone is moving around.
Is that me, who was watching the priest giving instructions while wearing a blue cloak? And tilted his head.
“Sir Ferdinand, what do you do with the cloak? Isn’t it bad to wear the color of Dunkel Felgar to go to Ahrensbach? Is it the color of Ehrenfest?” 19459002]
“… I forgot”
The priest mummickly engraves a spear between the eyebrows and taps the temple lightly. Ehrenfest’s new cloak must have said that there was no defensive magic. I don’t think it’s very reassuring to get to Ahrensbach.
“Rose Mine, make ink in the workshop”
“Huh?”
“There is no time for embroidery. I can only draw”
Certainly it will be difficult to embroidery a complex magic circle a few days after departure. The ink that disappears in the example will disappear even if you draw it.
“Why is my ink?”
“Isn’t it shining when I use my stuff? And are you free? Dermuel, he attaches to Rosemine. Lets make ink”
Dermuel and Judith, who can serve as teachers, replaced the escorts, and I was thrown into the workshop of the Priest’s mansion.
“I don’t care because I didn’t do anything, but it’s just a wonder. Can I protect it even if I draw a magic circle with someone else’s ink?”
cloak embroidery could only have been performed by parents and children. It’s not good because it’s drawn in ink.
“It’s less effective, but it doesn’t mean that other people’s magic powers have no effect at all. Magic powers closer to you are only more effective.”
“If you say that, Ferdinand’s cloak is also from someone else, so it certainly doesn’t mean that someone else’s thing is completely ineffective.”
“And Ferdinand was wearing the color of Ehrenfest until the star knot. After that, he was wearing the color of Ahrensbach, so couldn’t it be considered a simple thing?”
Listening to Dermuel’s explanation, I will prepare what I need to make ink. The chief is very easy to understand because all the workshops are placed in the same arrangement. I think I have a personality.
“Nevertheless, Ferdinand is married. When can I get married?”
I hear Dermuel’s lament while mixing round and round. It seemed quite shocking that the chief who had been single for a long time was getting married.
“If I have a lower-class aristocratic lady who remembers my magical power reduction and can balance magical powers, can Dermuel get married too? There should be no problem with the faction when it meets the conditions for teaching magical power compression. If my magical power and class are balanced, my mother will surely introduce me, but if I introduce my mother, Dermuel will not be refused, but is that good? ”
“… I give up on my own”
Dermuel dropped his shoulders while offering one after another. I want to do something, but I can’t do anything. The only thing I can do is Philine.
“How about reserving the future of Philine? There are no issues with factions because we are close to each other, and we are also working hard on compressing magic powers.” ]
Dermuel shook his head, “Please stop” with a troubled face in my proposal.
“… Perhaps Filine is favored by Roderich”
“Huh? Is that so?”
“I’ve received a letter from Rhoderich before, and I’ve been so close since Roderich was close to me. Perhaps the other party is Rhoderich. “
…… Do you have a romance consultation with Dermuel? Philipine, you’re wrong with the person you consult?
“If so, you may want to stop recommending it to your Dermuel marriage partner.”
Talking so, I sprinkle the last powder. The surface was shining and the ink was completed.
“Ferdinand, completed!”
When I took the ink I had created, the priest spread the Ehrenfest cloak on a large table and quickly started to draw the magic circle. Although it seems to be drawn large enough to be a little fooled, it is fast and there is no hesitation in hand movement at all.
“… Fum. It’s a short period until the star-knot ritual is over. That’s enough.”
The priest who finished drawing the complex magic circles sat down satisfactorily, put the pen, and closed the lid of the inkwell.
It seems that Ahrensbach’s new cloak will be given after the star knot. Originally, the bride embroiders during the engagement period. I was very worried that Dietrinde could be embroidered to meet the criteria that the chief priest wanted. At the same time, I feel a little relieved.
…… It was good that the bride of the chief was not me. As long as you draw with ink, you can’t do that.
“Mr. Ferdinand, please return the cape to Mr. Heishitze”
An important cloak that is designated as a loot for the Ditter game. If you don’t use it, you should return it.
“… I don’t know the situation of Ahrensbach, but I can’t take it to someone else’s important things. Either it will be returned to Heishitz through the cadets or one will be certain. ”
“I understand. I’ll take it to the territorial battle. It’s better to return it by hand.”
“Let me ask”
The priest dismisses the cloak with Yustox. Justok washed the blue cloak with a baschen, folded it neatly, and handed it to Filine.
“Filine asks Richarda to put a blue cloak on the baggage when heading to the Aristocracy.”
“I understand”
↓ Remove all the luggage, leave the cloak, and I return to the castle. Then, it seemed that the priest was busy until the departure, and a few days passed without meeting.
I went to the foster mother’s office with Villefried, Charlotte, and Melchior, taking care not to get sick on the day of departure, and talked about orphans of the old Veronica children. He spent time calculating the necessary budget for the hospital, making a talisman to Eckhart brothers and Justoks, and preparing for the aristocratic house.
“Rose Mine, today is my uncle’s departure. Are you in good health?”
“It ’s okay, Mr. Villefried. I have an important task of carrying Ferdinand’s baggage, so I’ll go even if I’m a little sick.”
Employees who send the priest are the lords, Mr. and Mrs. Villefried, and me, and the entourage. Then there are the Knights. Charlotte and Melchior are answering machines with grandfathers.
Two carriages loaded with luggage came from the chief’s palace. The gifts chosen by Richard and his mother are then carried among the gifts stored in the castle. It’s roughly the luggage for three carriages. It seems that Ahrensbach has been informed of the amount of luggage in advance, and it seems that carriages will be greeted by three or more cars.
I’ll give you Emuhard and Eustox the hard-made talisman as the baggage is being loaded one after another.
“Two men who protect Ferdinand will be in the most dangerous position, so please take this amulet.”
“Excuse me, the princess”
“Brother Eckhart, please protect Ferdinand”
“Oh, sure”
¡Angera won’t go away even if they make a promise.
“Okay, Rosemine. Eckhart is so strong, so be sure to protect Ferdinand. I believe in Eckhart’s strength and loyalty to the Lord.”
Angelica’s blue eyes have unwavering trust in Eckhart brother. Brother Eckhart relaxed and looked down at Angelica.
“I also think that his quest for strength and loyalty to Rosemine are real. If there is something in Rosemine, Ferdinand will grieve. I want you to protect Rosemine”
“Yes!”
Angelica bends her elbow with a tight fist. In the same way, Eckhart brother bends his elbows and lightly fists. It was the same as when the soldiers prayed for good health. I also wanted to join the two of them, holding my fist and bending my elbow.
“Brother Eckhart, I am also! I will do my best at Ehrenfest”
“Oh, it is very helpful to occasionally send food to Ferdinand”
Even though he insisted on bending his elbows, he ended up stroking his head lightly. Wrong. I wanted to pray for good fight together.
“What are you doing, you?”
“Ferdinand-sama …. Eckhart and Angelica are praying for each other’s good fights, so they wanted to join the group and were swept away.”
When he was appealing to the priest, he wanted to bend his elbows, but Eckhart had a bad face.
“If you want to pray for good health, isn’t there a Lord who protects you?”
It was said that this is an exchange that the knights do with their own possessions, not that I am the lord candidate. It seems a bit different from praying for soldiers’ good fight. When I was refused, I was sharply sharpening my lips and sighed as if the priest was amazed.
“If so, promise me”
“… What are your promises?”
Am I going to say something difficult?わたしが思わず身構えると、神官長はわたしと視線を合わせるようにその場に膝をついた。薄い金色の瞳が真剣に真っ直ぐにわたしを見る。神官長の突然の行動に驚くわたしに構わず、神官長は口を開いた。
「私はアーレンスバッハへ行って、あの地からエーレンフェストを守る。だから、ローゼマイン。君にはエーレンフェストの聖女としてここを守ってほしい。たとえ、中央や他領の甘言があっても乗せられず、余所見をせずに、エーレンフェストを守ると約束してくれ」
予想外の真剣な言葉にわたしがゴクリと唾を呑む。周囲がシンと静まって視線が集まって来た。視線が痛くて、空気が重い。それを気にもかけていないように神官長が少しだけ唇の端を上げる。
「……だが、口でいくら約束したところで、君は基本的に考え無しなので本や図書館を餌にされたらすぐに飛びつくだろう。私との約束など忘れて飛びつく姿が目に浮かぶようだ」
「うっ……」
何とも答えられないわたしを見て、神官長は一度目を伏せると軽く息を吐く。そして、腰につけている革袋の中から一つの鍵を取り出した。金属で作られていて黄色の魔石が付いている鍵だ。
「私はこれで君をエーレンフェストに繋いでおこうと思う」
「この鍵で？」
目の前で揺らされた鍵をわたしはじっと見つめる。何の鍵なのかわからない。本や図書館に飛びつくわたしを抑えられるような鍵なのだろうか。
神官長はわたしの手を取って、鍵をそっと乗せた。手に乗せられた金属の鍵はずっしりと重い。
「これは私の館の鍵だ。私の工房、素材、本、資料、魔術具、館、そこで働く者達……。私がエーレンフェストに残す全てを君に譲る」
思わぬ言葉に目を大きく見開くわたしに神官長は真剣な目でわたしを見ながら、一言、一言が耳に残るような深い声でゆっくりと静かに語る。
「いつだったか、君は魔力を与える代償に自分の図書館が欲しいと言った。覚えているか？」
「覚えています。フェルディナンド様は魔木の研究をしたい、と……」
エーレンフェストに魔力の余裕ができる十年以上先の話だったはずだ。わたしの魔力で変わった素材ができそうなので、研究用に魔力が欲しいと神官長は言っていた。そして、わたしは「魔力の代償に図書館をください」と答えたと思う。
「そうだ。だから、私は自分の館を君に図書館として与える。その代わり、私に与えられるはずの君の魔力はエーレンフェストを守るために使ってほしい。エーレンフェストが私のゲドゥルリーヒだ。君に守ってほしい」
神官長がわたしの手を包み込んで鍵を握りこませ、「エンダーン」と唱えた。ずわっと魔力が鍵に吸い込まれていく。所有者の変更がされたのがわかった。
自分の手を包み込んでいた大きな手が離れた瞬間、とても冷たい風が当たる。今まで守ってくれていた神官長がいなくなった後の自分が思い浮かんで、寒さが急に増した気がした。
「自分の図書館を守るためならば、少しは甘言に惑わされることも減るであろう？」
フッと得意そうに笑いながら立ち上がる神官長をわたしは軽く睨んだ。相変わらず全然信用されていないのが歯痒い。父さん達もいるし、ルッツやベンノさんもいるし、フランやギルのいる神殿もあるし、製紙業や印刷工房がたくさんできつつあるエーレンフェストを守るのは領主候補生であるわたしの役目だと思っている。
「別にもらわなくても守りますよ」
「ローゼマイン、私は確実にエーレンフェストを守ってほしいのだ。報酬の前払いだと思え。それとも何か？ 私の館では君の図書館には不足だと言うつもりか？ 必要がないならば返してくれても一向に構わぬ」
「そんなことはありません。本がたっぷりで嬉しいです！」
わたしは鍵を取り上げられないようにギュッと自分の胸元で握りしめる。もういっそ泣いて「行かないでください」と言ってしまいたい。 「王命なんてどうでもいいよ！」と言えたらどれだけ気が楽になるだろうか。
けれど、それは神官長が望む領主の養女の姿ではないはずだ。込み上げてくる涙をぐっと抑える。
それでも、自分の中の感情はそう簡単には止められない。理不尽な命令に対する怒りと、相変わらず自分が信用されていない悔しさと、些細な約束を覚えてくれている嬉しさと、神官長がいなくなる寂しさと、自分の図書館という嬉しい響きが溢れんばかりの魔力と共に体の中をぐるぐると回りだす。
……他の人の前で泣くのがダメなら、込み上げてくる涙がそのまま魔力になってしまえばいい。
「ローゼマイン様！？」
「目が虹色ですよ！」
側近達の焦った声が響き、神官長が「ローゼマイン、抑えなさい」と言いながらわたしに向かって手を伸ばしてくる。
「抑えません」
右手に現れたシュタープを握り、「スティロ」と唱える。ペンの形になったシュタープを動かせば、溢れる魔力が光となって空中に魔法陣を描いていく。
「ローゼマイン、何をする気だ？」
「これは図書館のお礼です。エーレンフェストを発つフェルディナンド様に祝福を」
家族への想いを全てぶつけるだけだったあの時の祝福とは違う。
今のわたしは神殿長となり、正しい祝福の仕方を知った。
貴族院へ行って自分の魔力を扱うためのシュタープを得た。
魔法陣に関する知識を教えられた。
わたしに全てを与えてくれた師に、最高の祝福で応えたい。
「全属性の魔法陣？ この魔法陣は何だ？」
神官長の言葉にわたしは唇の端を上げる。
「聖典の最後のページに載っている、神殿長だけが知ることのできる魔法陣です」
貴族院で習う、自分の望みをかなえるための複雑怪奇な魔法陣ではない。聖典の最初に浮かぶ王を目指すための魔法陣でもない。神殿長となった者がただひたすらに全ての神に祈りを捧げるためだけの魔法陣だ。自分のためには使えない、誰かのために神々に祈るためのものである。
わたしは覚えているままに手を動かして魔法陣を描いていく。
「高く亭亭たる大空を司る、最高神は闇と光の夫婦神」
祈りの言葉と共に魔法陣が眩く金色に光り、その光の縁を闇のような黒が取り巻き始めた。周囲のどよめきが耳に入って来るけれど、わたしは構わずに祈りの言葉を紡いでいく。
「広く浩浩たる大地を司る、五柱の大神 水の女神 フリュートレーネ 火の神 ライデンシャフト 風の女神 シュツェーリア 土の女神 ゲドゥルリーヒ 命の神 エーヴィリーベよ」
神の名を唱えるごとにシュタープから魔力が流れていき、その神々を表す記号がそれぞれの貴色で光り始める。
「我の祈りを聞き届け 御身の祝福を与え給え 御身に捧ぐは我が力 祈りと感謝を捧げて 聖なる御加護を賜わらん 穢れを清める水の力を 何者にも切れぬ火の力を 災いを寄せぬ風の力を 全てを受け入れる土の力を 決して諦めぬ命の力を 旅立つ者達へ」
魔法陣がふわりと動き、神官長とエックハルト兄様とユストクスに祝福の光が降り注いでいく。全ての貴色が入り混じる虹色の祝福だ。
呆然とした顔で魔法陣を見上げ、祝福を受けている神官長を見て、わたしは精一杯胸を張って笑って見せる。
「わたくしだって成長しているのです。いつまでも同じではありませんよ」
これで少しはこれまでの献身に報いることができただろうか。
少しは成長したと認めてもらえるだろうか。
少しは安心してアーレンスバッハに向かってもらえるだろうか。
じっと見上げていると、神官長がわたしを見下ろしてフッと笑った。
「君にエーレンフェストを任せる。私の代わりに守ってくれ」
「はい」
そして、わたし達は境界門へ移動する。すでにアーレンスバッハからの迎えは着いていて、荷物を載せ替え、挨拶を交わした。
神官長は養父様と別れの言葉を交わすと、エーレンフェストのマントを翻し、境界門の向こうへ旅立った。
神官長に「エーレンフェストを任せる」と言ってもらえた日は少しばかり雪が散る寒い日だった。
わたしは精一杯の笑顔で神官長を見送った後、隠し部屋に入るまで涙をこらえることができた自分を褒めてあげた。