The birth of XX! How did it turn out like this!?
After the honeymoon, I headed home with Dirk. The town was festive.
“Meat, meat, muscle! Rosariiin!!”
“Rosarin-sama, banzai~!!”
“Rosarin-sama is the strongest!!”
“Hero-samaaa!! Hero Rosarin-sama!!”
“... Rosarin, your eyes look like a dead fish’s.”
“... And I feel like that, too.”
I hate to admit it, but it seems that the festival of Hero Rosarin was being held. Why? How did they find out…? I felt in danger, so I didn't continue walking around the town and teleported with Dirk home.
“Welcome home, Rosarin.”
And I was made to sit on my knees by my smiling brother as soon as I got home. He was in his lecturing mode, no matter how I looked, right?
“... Explain!”
“Gladly! Is what I would like to say, but I also have no idea whatsoever.”
“Welcome back, Rosarin. It’s all because of the Church’s oracle. ‘Rosarin Barton is a Hero. All Churches shall abide by the Hero’s orders, else the world will fall into darkness.’...... was it?”
My father was unusually at home and greeted me.
“I’m back, Tousama…… what the hell!”
“Rosarin!?”
Dirk instantly caught me in his arms as I collapsed to the ground. As expected of him.
What is an oracle?
It is a message from Gods sent to the priests of the Church. Gods basically do not interfere, but there are exceptions. Only in critical situations, such as the destruction of the world, do Gods send an oracle to select Heroes among the population. Incidentally, it’s said that Heroes are selected from Beneficiaries, be it the current ones, or newly summoned ones.
I thought I would never call him, but I guess I can’t afford not to.
“Poppo-chan! Poppo-chaaan!!”
“Here. Did you call for me, Rosarin-sama?”
“”... Who?””
“Ah, crap!”
The whitish young man, who somewhat resembled Shiva, suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and turned into a small white bird I had seen before.
“... Poppo-chan, you were originally a humanoid?”
“I don't have a particular preference, but I think it's more convenient for cleaning and other small tasks, so that's why I usually stay in that form."
“... You do the cleaning?”
“Shiva and his friends are messy people, so… I tidy after them.”
“... I will chastise him for you next time.”
“Thank you very much. Please don’t hold back.”
Apparently, messengers of Gods have no loyalty to Gods. I later heard that Poppo-chan's main job is to "support the Heroes," and that it is not his job to honor or serve the Gods. “So, what would you do if you were told to supervise the Gods's endurance as they sit in seize for punishment?” I asked him, and he smiled and said he would be happy to. I felt like I could get along with Poppo-chan quite well.
“Rosarin, this… bird, is?”
Elder brother was puzzled. Reluctantly, I introduced him to everyone else.
“This is the self-proclaimed messenger of Gods, Poppo-chan.”
“... Umm, I'm not a self-proclaimed messenger of Gods, I am a proper one. I am mainly an emissary of Shiva and my job is to support the Heroes. My name is Poppo-chan.”
Poppo-chan bowed as he introduced himself.
“... Umm, is my little sister really a Hero? Why did she become a Hero?”
Elder brother asked Poppo-chan nervously.
“In the first place, Rosarin has indirectly saved the entire world by restoring Yggdrasil, not only Wolfanea. And what she’s doing now is also indirectly saving the world. That is why Shiva-sama has certified her as a Hero, so she could get his full support.”
“Something so unnecessary!”
“However, you can easily obtain Kotoha-sama's legacy thanks to that. He wants us to beat up Saintya while we are getting her legacy.”
“......... Isn’t beating them up his main purpose?”
“...... Pipippii~”
The bird started whistling. How shrewd. But you are sweating profusely. You are not a good liar, Poppo-chan. I'll keep that in mind.
Saintya is a religious powerhouse. That country is ruled by the Church. There is the main Temple of the four major religions, headed by four Popes.
Even our proud ninja maids could not infiltrate. It’s guarded so well, that we have only been able to confirm that Koto Neechan’s legacy is there. The country is somewhat closed off and entry is severely restricted.
“It’s true that getting the legacy from Saintya would be a difficult task, but... I don’t have to be a Hero for that... no, in fact, it would have been better if Kanata-san was made the Hero instead…”
“It can’t be Kanata. Even though his fighting ability has improved a lot recently, he wouldn’t be able to resist if he got surrounded by several skilled men or if his family was taken hostage.”
“... Are you acquaintances with Kanata-san, Poppo-chan?”
“He’s a friend of mine.”
Poppo-chan smiled happily. Hmm, if he and Kanata-san are friends, I'm sure I will be able to get along well with him, too. Although I can’t accept it, it would be impossible to withdraw the oracle now… I will take advantage of this title to the best of my abilities.
“Ah, you are having bad thoughts.”
“... Make sure to take me with you.”
My Elder brother was exhausted, and Dirk worried.
“I will be relying on you, my Husband.”
Now then, once I finish the work that has accumulated during the honeymoon, I will leave for Sainteya.
And, although unwilling enough to die, the brave Rosarin was born.
How did this happen!?
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