Published: August 15, 2025
Today, four chapters are posted simultaneously.
This story is the second chapter.
“It seems it wasn’t a mistake after all.”
The peaceful beating of my heart suddenly became intense. Because we were so close, Miss Remily probably felt it too. Maybe she meant to be this close from the start? Or maybe she was just testing me...
“Don’t worry, I’m not trying to do anything to you. I just wanted to confirm, though I was almost certain already. Actually, there was a time I researched various things about past children of god.”
With that preface, she began listing the reasons she came to her conclusion.
“I really started to suspect after the match with Seaver-chan. I noticed when you used hide magic, and that made me curious. First, you’re too strong for a child. Second, even though you used a lot of magic on the road, your mana didn’t seem to run out, so I guessed your mana capacity is far beyond normal.
Also, the preserved food and products you showed me along the way—that’s the third reason. Children of god often possess some superior knowledge or create new things. Fourth, when we cleared the undead under the cliff, you mentioned gunpowder. For some reason, children of god tend to want to use gunpowder and guns.
By the way, among those past children of god, there are stories about one who used a shotgun—a gun that scatters small bullets over a wide area... Ryoma-chan, you said the last magic you used in the race was called 'Light Shot,' right? The way you modified the Light Ball’s flight fits that story, so I think that magic was inspired by a shotgun.
Also, when we talked about King Masaharu, your reaction seemed odd. I can’t explain well, but it looked like you were seriously thinking as if it concerned you personally. What do you think?”
Ah, she really is convinced. She seems to know the basics about shotguns and has quite detailed information. Along with my heartbeat, it seems I can’t hide it any longer... At this point, I’ll just accept it.
Though the existence of children of god is close to a fairy tale, they are believed to have existed. So if I keep adventuring carelessly, sooner or later someone would suspect a connection. It just happened to be now.
“You’re right. But was my reaction really that strange?”
“I don’t think an ordinary person would immediately link your abilities to a child of god. I had knowledge and suspicions, so I could tell.
By the way, even if they don’t say it, I think Seaver-chan and the others have noticed too. The investigation I mentioned earlier started because of Elias-chan’s existence... She has a lot of mana, right? And since she’s a descendant of King Masaharu, there was a time when rumors spread that ‘she might be a child of god.’”
“Ah… I haven’t asked much, but I heard there was an accident long ago.”
“The rumors existed even before that, but after the accident, they spread rapidly. Eventually, it became impossible to ignore, so they began researching old records. That’s why the Duke Jamill’s household is involved in the investigation, and Seaver-chan participated as well; they should have the same knowledge.”
“I see.”
“Just to be clear, the Duke Jamill’s household wouldn’t use you for their convenience against your will. Other nobles... well, it depends on the person, but if they know you’re a child of god, they probably won’t treat you badly.”
Oh? I don’t intend to distrust the duke’s household—they have my trust. But do other nobles respect me too? Curious, I asked for details.
“Children of god generally possess some extraordinary talent or great power. This is considered a fact. If you can successfully incorporate them as subordinates, they can be a great asset.
But having great power can backfire. If they get annoyed and run away, or worse, become hostile, they can cause disasters. Power is just power; it can work for good or bad.
As the name implies, children of god are said to be sent by the gods. If you treat them badly and anger them, the church won’t stay silent. Considering the potential damage to the country, you’d have to prepare for the possibility of your family being destroyed or even execution.”