The Priest and the King 01 The King's Favor

All the officials gathered outside the door.

Sae Sha could only bow her head.

Although it was summoned in the middle of the night, after all, it was the Dragon Knights directly under the king, so the priests had to sacrifice their sleep to accompany them.

Even though it is clear, it still hurts inside.

It feels like everything is my responsibility.

King Luo Gang, who was still a boy in the past, didn't know the meaning of "forbidden rainbow color".

Of course it wasn't Sasuke's fault.It was only later that he accidentally heard that the former king was extremely taboo about the existence of the temple, so he deliberately prevented the crown prince from receiving any education related to religion—but he only learned about it after the matter was irreparable.

If you have a certain level of common sense...

When you are about to be given rainbow colors, if you resolutely dismiss...

Thoughts of regret kept gnawing at Saesha's heart.

Even if he offended the king and was beheaded, at least it would be better than the current situation.

He and Ji parted ways, and walked towards Sae Sha.

"Master Sae, it's not yet dawn outside, so please let me accompany you today."

He started working in the temple last month, and he regards Saesa as the incarnation of God. No matter where Saesa goes, he always follows her, as if he is a guardian.It is said that he gave up inheriting the family business and came to the temple from the countryside just because he wanted to serve the Son of Rainbow.Perhaps because of this past, Heji is an outlier among the priests who fear the king and are bound by ancient traditions.

Saesa was the only one summoned by the king today, but Kazuki could say "Please let me accompany you" very naturally.

Sae Sha likes the simple and basic manners.

Even if the dragon knights came to welcome them in person, they were the king's subordinates after all, so Saesha would have some concerns.If you have people from the temple with you, you will be more able to embolden yourself.

The other priests did not alienate He Ji either.On the contrary, because he is the only person in the temple who is not afraid of the king, he will even support his actions.

The slightly disturbed elders spoke in low voices.

"Heji is right, flying at night is dangerous. It is better not to let the Son of God go alone today."

"Yes, Sae-sama is the most important thing. I believe the king can understand."

Now is the season when the trees are sprouting.

The evening wind is very cold, not to mention the roof of the Great Temple built on the Lingfeng Lihuang Mountain.Just by opening the door, the strong wind almost blows people away.

"Master Sae!"

Heji covered the stumbling Sasha with his coat.

"...Thank you...I'm fine."

Although he said so on the lips, he was very grateful to He Ji for being by his side.Perhaps because of her slender figure, Sae Sae's physique is very weak.To be honest, it was very hard work for him to ride a wyvern by himself.

He grew up in the deep mountains and jungles, and he had never ridden a dragon running on the ground until he was sent to the palace.What's more, it is impossible for Xisha to control the flying dragon that soars in the sky with a swift posture.

A shadow that seemed to be fighting against the wind moved a little.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Sae-sama."

The person who knelt down on one knee and saluted the nobleman was none other than the knight captain.

Also the person who was the king's swordsmanship instructor in the past? Yeong Kyun.King Luo Gang put a lot of emphasis on Yong Jun, who was a junior military officer, and now appointed him as the head of the Guard Dragon Knights.

The dragon knights at the back quickly imitated Yong Jun and knelt on the ground.

That one is Sae-sama...?

What a beauty.Even wearing a mask, it seems to be shining all over...

I thought it was a fairy coming down to earth...

Several knights who might be newcomers sighed, but Sae pretended not to hear them.

Others' words of praising her appearance only added to the pain for Saesa.

Because of this appearance, it was the culprit who separated the king and himself.

The head of the group glanced at He Ji behind Sae Sha with a sharp gaze, but moved away immediately.

"Go this way, please."

Then, he pointed at a flying dragon respectfully.

It's a docile-looking female dragon.Because Saesa is going to ride on it, of course this dragon is also decorated with gorgeous rainbow fabrics.

Sae Sha was hugged by He Ji and rode on the flying dragon.

"Let's go! Go to the palace!"

In accordance with the commander's command, the flying dragons began to flap their wings.

Looking up, the eastern sky is already pale.

By the time we arrived at the palace, the sun had already fully risen.

Heji held the dragon's rein from behind Sasha's back.

He hugged Sae Sha's waist as if nothing had happened, and easily manipulated the flying dragon with one hand.

"Are you cold, Sae-sama?"

The voice beside the ear is as warm as the owner's body.

"……fine."

The chest is stirring.A commotion over everything.

He must hide his heart by putting on a mask.

Whether it is pain and distress, or tenderness and warmth.

One cannot stop the mind from feeling things.

No, perhaps because of this, the "Holy Rainbow Messenger" needs a mask.

Even though he is a human being, he pretends to be the son of God.

So far, not all Shenghong envoys are just human beings like themselves.There should be a true Son of God too.

But...why do you have to give up the evidence of being a "human being" when you take the post of "Holy Rainbow Messenger"?

Doesn't this mean that ordinary people like Sae Sha cannot take on such a heavy responsibility?

The incumbent is not simply unable to show his face.

On the occasion of the official inauguration ceremony of the "Holy Rainbow Messenger", surgery to deprive them of reproductive function is also performed.

Sae Sae is a male, so it is castration... mainly an operation to remove external sexual organs.

It has been four years since I came to the temple.

The king has not yet ordered the ceremony to be performed.

What the hell is he thinking?

Saeya doesn't know.

That adult, what are you looking forward to?

No matter how much he wants to know, the adult is still unwilling to express his heart.

Ⅱ King Luo Gang

The bird's-eye view of Huacailuo from the back of the flying dragon is extremely beautiful.

The endless, endless land.

The tender green of the farmland and the deep green of the forest, even though there are changes in tone and shade, everything you look at is green.

And there are towns dotted like twinkling stars.

The winter on earth is gone.

The wind gently rubs against the cheeks, bringing a sweet fragrance.

Every time she sees the scene in front of her, Sae Sha's heart will tremble with emotion.

Since ordinary people cannot take flying dragons, they will not be able to see this scenery for the rest of their lives.But—looking at it from the sky like this, every move of people's life seems to be conveyed to the eyes.

...this majestic kingdom...

It is supported by that adult.

He became king at the age of 13, and after ten years, he is still alone.

In order to protect the kingdom, he must become a tyrannical black beast.

The most noble and beautiful color in this world is "black".

Saesha is so convinced that——

No matter how fearful and disgusting people are.

Sae Sha's parents both have black hair and black eyes.And for Saesa, who grew up in the forest as a child, darkness was his friend.That is a color that is more gentle and loving to Sae Sae than anything else, and worthy of admiration——

black.

A king of deep darkness.

...I don't know anyone more perfect than that lord...

I really want to stay by his side and be faithful.

until the end of life. ...No, even if death turns into a soul, I still want to protect that lord.

What an irony.

The self who worships "black" so much, but has a rainbow-colored appearance that is hostile to it, must become the son of the rainbow god? Holy rainbow messenger.

It is by no means my intention to fool the religion of this country.

Absolutely no such thoughts... It's just that in Xie Sha's heart, that adult occupies a very large weight.

Sae Sha thinks that the only redemption is to become a "Holy Rainbow Messenger" by herself, so that she may be able to help the development of the Lucail Kingdom a little bit.

As long as you can help that adult, the ceremony is nothing to be afraid of.

It doesn't matter if the body is horribly cut up.I will still do my duty with joy.

The king stands on the dragon field.

Not in the extravagant palace, but standing on the roof where the flying dragon landed as usual.

Sae Sha recognized him when he was still far away.

black hair.

Unlike other royal families, it is cut to the casual length of the shoulders.

And straightly looking up at the direction Sae Sha flew towards, like black pupils glaring at people.

The coat blown by the wind and the military uniform covering the robust body are all black.

I have come to be threatened by you.Even though she was mentally prepared, Sae Sae's heart was still beating wildly.

... my king.

There is no one in the world, the proud and talented king.

Sae Sha worships King Luo Gang to the point of betraying God.

Saisa's father, who died protecting the former king.

Sae Sae's ideal is her father's way of life.

Whenever I think back to the happy expression of realizing my dream and dying, I can't help but curse myself that I must stay away from the fate of the king.

"too slow!"

The king, who crossed his arms and looked down on the flying dragons one by one, yelled curses before the leader of the knights galloped to meet him.

"Your subordinates are in awe, King. This time, the flight will take more time because it is flying at night."

The leader of the Knights who knelt on the ground and kowtowed and replied was kicked away.

"Stop talking, Yongjun! I don't want to listen to your nonsense! Although your swordsmanship is strong, you are too chatty!"

The king strode towards Sae Sha.

Saesa, who finally got off the flying dragon, apologized to the leader of the knights in her heart.Because no matter how you look at it, what Yongjun said just now was to deliberately point the finger of anger at him, so that Saesha could take the opportunity to climb down the dragon's back.

"You really know how to procrastinate, Saesha! How long are you going to keep me waiting!"

Sasuke bent her knees and bowed her head.

"I'm so sorry."

It is normal for the king to be angry.

No matter how fast it was, it would take five hours to get there by riding a flying dragon, but the king's tone seemed to be calling for someone in the next room.

But then the king's voice became louder