The Priest and the King 01 The King's Favor

Ⅰ Great Temple

The prayer sanctuary is dominated by silence.

Sae Sha, who was kneeling on the altar, seemed to be surrounded by a sacred halo, dispelling the darkness.But that's just the faint moonlight filtering in through the skylight.

Sae Sha's hair color is a colorful iridescent color.

The so-called rainbow changes into seven colors according to the hue and angle of the light.Saisa's colorful hair was as long as her body.Not only that, but even his pupils are iridescent.

There is also a fragile and beautiful appearance and figure.

"Master Holy Rainbow Envoy"——

People so respectfully call Sae Sae who has a magical appearance.

That is the title of the son of the great Hauni God.

The "Rainbow God" is regarded as the emperor of heaven on this land, and the people believe that the status of the rainbow is higher than that of the sun and the moon.

The king is the incarnation of the sun god, and the princess is the incarnation of the moon god.

The Hong Ni God who leads these two gods is the highest god in the sky.

Of course, the status of the "Holy Rainbow Messenger", the son of the God of Rainbow, is also much higher than that of the king.

Facing the sky, Sae Sae muttered to herself in distress.

"...There is no way for a person like me to hold such an honorable position..."

The self who is cowardly and trapped by evil thoughts is not a child of God at all.Just an ordinary human being.

He kept saying the same thing and wanted to resign from the job.

Strictly speaking, Sae Sa is not yet the "Holy Rainbow Messenger", but can only be said to be the "next Holy Rainbow Messenger"... But people are in awe just seeing Sae Sa's appearance.There were also many people who kowtowed and wept bitterly on the spot just to see his divine appearance.Therefore, whether he wants to or not, he has to take up this position.In the hearts of the people, Sae Sha has long been the "Holy Rainbow Envoy".

Sasuke's eyes fell on her chest.

...This is also... one of the reasons, but...

The priest's robe with its long hem is made of iridescent fabric that can gather light.

In addition, the forehead, neck, and wrists are all decorated with ornaments inlaid with expensive rainbow stones.

Under the light, it will shine with colorful neon items, which can only be worn by those who have been appointed as "Holy Rainbow Envoys".Because the rainbow color is a sacred forbidden color, it is forbidden for others to use it.

Even if it is a puppet, as long as it is covered with dazzling and gorgeous costumes and accessories, it will look solemn and sacred.

Sasuke thought sadly.

...Ever since I was bestowed with the Holy Color, I have been unable to escape this fate.

Indeed, a formal enthronement ceremony has not yet been performed.

But not long after, Sae Sha will welcome the arrival of her 20th birthday.

That was the day that the people were looking forward to, the day Sae Sha would become the real Son of God.

The ceremony could even take place tomorrow, with the king's permission.

Even though she is just a mortal, even if she feels guilty, Sae Sha must become the Holy Rainbow Messenger.

"Don't take the liberty to interrupt me! Sae-sama!"

A voice came from behind, and Sae Sha turned her head in fright.

Unless there is something extremely important, ordinary people cannot approach the prayer hall.

"What's wrong?"

Squinting her eyes and staring at the backlit figure in the gate, Sae Sha asked.

"Is there something urgent?"

Just the movement of turning around made Sae Sha's hair and pupils burst into a bright iridescent light.

"...Holding...Sorry for disturbing your prayers. Since you are not in the room, this subordinate wants to ask if you will be here..."

Seeing this scene, the young priest and Ji who came to pass the order became a little hesitant to speak.He seemed so frightened that the flame of the candle he held was flickering.

"Actually, just now, the king's envoy arrived here."

Sae Sha stood on the altar, staring at He Ji.Kazuki hurriedly lowered his gaze.

always like this.

Not only the common people, but even the priests would react the same whenever they saw Sae Sae.I'm afraid that when I look closely, my sight will dirty the yarn.

Sae Sae, who didn't want to get used to it but was already used to it, urged with a soft voice.

"What is the purpose of the king's envoy here?"

He Ji still lowered his head and continued talking.

"Yes. It seems that King Luo Gang is angry again..."

There was a little anger in the words.

Sasuke sighed, then stood up.

Under this action, the rainbow stones of the ornaments collided with each other, knocking out a musical sound like that of heaven.

"So, the palace is going to summon me?"

"Yes. The king ordered you to go immediately... and the Dragon Knights will personally pick you up."

Sasuke sighed deeply again.

"Pictures on page 11"

Priest can't show emotion like this, but this thing really overwhelmed him.

Since the death of the previous king, King Luo Gang, who came to the throne at a young age, would throw a tantrum whenever things went wrong, and no one could stop him.He became so angry that he smashed the items in the palace at every turn, and sometimes beat the servants with his hands.

In the end, only Sasa, who grew up lovingly with his siblings, can appease his anger.

"What is it for today?"

Lifting up the hem of her clothes and putting her hand on Heji's palm, Saesha asked as she walked down the altar.

"Last time it was the dinner delivery that was too slow, last time it was the maid who broke the vase."

The priest, who had just entered the temple for a short time, couldn't hide his anger, and said disdainfully.

"The king is really too dependent on Sae-sama."

Although he is a few years older than Sae Sha, He Ji is as upright as a boy.

Sasuke said with a wry smile.

"...I don't think so..."

"No! It's really too dependent! Lord Saesha is going to become the Holy Rainbow Messenger. I know the king only opens his heart to Lord Saesa, but it's too capricious to summon you to the palace in the middle of the night! And the reason for summoning each time is nothing more than getting angry because of a trivial matter, or asking Mrs. Saesha to get something, which are all stupid things... In the end, is it just to see Mrs. Saesa? made some ridiculous excuses!"

Sae Sha remained silent, shaking her head slightly.

...the king opened his heart to me...?Summon me to see me...?

That's not the case.People think too much about the relationship between the king and me, but the reality is far from it.

He Ji, who looked angry but helpless, became more and more angry as he talked.

"Not only that! The king deliberately delayed the permission to perform the ceremony... for fear that after Lord Saesha becomes the Holy Rainbow Messenger, he, who is as honorable as a king, will not be able to summon you frequently... No, the lonely king actually has a deep heart." It’s very clear—Master Sasha’s execution of the ceremony is an important thing that the people hope from the bottom of their hearts! In any case, since you are the king of a country, you shouldn’t just rely on your own emotions and disregard the feelings of the people!”

Kazuki was so excited that he kept holding Sasha's hand tightly, but as soon as he got out of the prayer hall, he noticed this and let go quickly.

"—Please forgive my rudeness."

With a shy tone in his tone, Heji continued to speak.

"However, this time the situation should be considered alright."

"It's alright... how to say...?"

"It's like this, I overheard—the king seems to have finally made up his mind to talk about marriage. It seems that it is because of this that he is uneasy."

Sae Sae's body reflexively stopped all movements.

Heji looked at Saesha in surprise.

"... Sae... my lord?"

"Ah... well, it's okay."

In order not to be aware of the wavering in her heart, Sae Sa urged.

"So, which country's princess do you want to marry?"

Heji continued talking as if he hadn't noticed.

"It seems to be the Zhengyang Kingdom in the border area."

Enduring the pain that would tear her chest apart, Sae Sa desperately spit out words.

"...Is that so...it's finally decided..."

After finishing speaking, he bit his lips tightly.

It's a matter of time.

That's right... I always remind myself that this day will come sooner or later.The king is 23 years old, and it's too late to get married.

In fact, Huacailuo is quite a powerful kingdom.

Proud of owning a vast land, the fertile land is full of fruitful crops.

King Luo Gang, who is feared by the neighboring countries and known as the "tyrannical black beast", has a strong body and spirit at the same time, and leads a powerful and invincible army.

Of course, the royal families of various countries are all desperately recommending their own princesses, hoping to have a relationship with the extravagant and talented king.

...Even so far, he has always rejected anything related to the wedding...

The current king, Luo Gang, has a eccentric temperament. No matter how beautiful the ministers find a princess, he just refuses to nod, and only replies "my princess, I decide myself" every time!

But if the king never takes a wife, the royal blood will be cut off.

Since ancient times, talented kings have not been able to take concubines.

The Hongni Sect strictly abides by monogamy, and the king who sits at the headquarters of the Hongni Sect cannot break the precepts.Not only that, all the people firmly believe that if this country is really blessed by God, then the pure blood of the royal family cannot be cut off.

Because of this, the kings of all dynasties married very early.

Most of them married the princess around the age of ten.

Even though King Luo Gang is extremely capricious, he finally made up his mind to get married. Still, unexpectedly, he fell in love with the princess of Zhengyan Kingdom...

This breathless thought made Sae Sha feel dizzy for a while.

"The king of Zhengyan country never dreamed that he would be so lucky—but it's strange, why did King Luo Gang, who boasted that he wanted to dominate the world, marry a princess from a small country?"

Thinking of this, Sae Sha asked.

"I remember... the princess of Zhengyan Kingdom seems to be Hongfa?"

"Yes."

Sasuke muttered dejectedly.

"...Is that so?"

It turned out that the answer was so simple and clear.

It is precisely because of Hongfa that the king will marry the princess of the weak and small Zhengyang Kingdom.

With or without love, the people want the king to marry the princess.

A princess with rainbow hair.

Her existence alone has made the barren Zhengyan Kingdom, which is covered with rocks and gravel, famous among its neighbors, and has become a country of divine favor with envy and jealousy.

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