The Hero-Killing Bride: Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 2] by Aoikou

Author:Aoikou
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, magic, battle, demons, cross-dressing, yuri, female protagonist, dark fantasy, combat nuns, antihero
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

Chapter 2

The Holy City of Eldias was said to be a city built from faith. It was located in the southwest of the continent, and the pope’s sovereign authority over the city was officially recognized by the king. It wasn’t far from the royal capital—with a fast horse, you could travel from one to the other within a day. However, the two cities differed radically in both layout and temperament. While the capital, Gracefort, was constructed in a straight path leading to the palace by the sea, the city of Eldias unfolded outward from the grand cathedral at its center. The people of the capital swore fealty to the nobles and the king, but the citizens of the Holy City were bound together by their unshakable faith in the Gods.

Every morning and evening, as bells rang out through the streets to mark the hours of worship, the entire city fell silent. Every single person paused in their work and offered up their prayers. They thanked the Gods for their protection—for bringing them safely through another day, and for sending the stars to light the heavens even as the night closed in.

“Any crime committed here is considered an act of sacrilege against the Gods,” I explained. “That’s why they call Eldias the most peaceful city in the world.”

It was a calm, orderly place, far removed from war and conflict. The fact that the Hero had been dispatched here at all was already a testament to the strangeness of the present circumstances.

“Your face isn’t that widely known, but there are probably a fair number of people here who attended your victory parade in the capital. So please, try not to draw attention to yourself, Cion.”

“Woooow...”

I turned to look at her. “Are you listening, Cion?”

“Huh? Ah, yeah! It’s fine, don’t worry about it. I’m used to this stuff!”

Cion disembarked from the stagecoach, instantly enraptured by the gleaming white streets. I understood the feeling—Eldias was a beautiful city in a different way from Clastreach. Still...

“Is this your first time here?”

Cion’s eyes swept ceaselessly over everything around us, filled with curiosity more than caution.

“Well, yeah—Master and I basically lived on the front lines. You must know this place like the back of your hand though, right, Alicia?”

“I’ve only visited a few times on errands for the cardinal. I’m not that familiar with it.”

“Ah, gotcha,” she said. “It’s so pretty...”

I’d done my best to explain the importance of our mission and the crisis currently facing the Church, but did this girl actually understand at all?

As though she’d sensed my concern, Cion’s face instantly turned serious, and she took hold of my hand.

“Don’t worry, it’ll be fine! I’ll protect you, Alicia!”

“That’s not what I...”

Well... Whatever. It’s fine. It’s not like anything’s going to happen right this minute. We should start by meeting the saint herself, finding out if there’ve been sightings of anyone suspicious in town, that sort of—

“Huh?”

“Alicia! Over here!”

In an instant, Cion had vanished from my side. She’d wandered off a short distance to a market stall that was opening up shop.

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