Trouble

16

They looked up, a man who was about seventy years old stood proud. His religious garb reminded Tanya of Catholic popes. This made her turn more hostile, his power was similar to the one she had before Meiyo gave her a new gem. The power of that idiotic stalker, being X. She wasn't sure if he was revered here, but it was evident he was helping.

"Truly remarkable, you just took judgment head-on and came unscathed, as expected of the demon of the shield"

"The pope?" wondered Melty confused.

"You're the man from the capital!"

"Oh, so you remember who I am?"

"You're the one who wished to sell useless water!" accused Meiyo.

"Ah, I see you have more within your demonic team," said the pope. "Are they aware of your crime?"

"Crime?"

"Not only did you not thank God for the holy water he bestowed you. You instigated violence and doubt within this kingdom, therefore, as God's representative" Tanya wanted to kill him! She had to! "It's my duty to purify you"

"How dare you pope Balmas! Do you realize what you have just done!?" yelled Malty, good, at least she was going against this maniac. "You very nearly killed the next queen and the spear hero!"

"The spear hero and his party, including the first princess were murdered by the devil of the shield."

That was a false story, Tanya was used to and very aware of them "We are dead men walking... You fucking bastard! You and your whole bible-thumping crazy people!" Tanya readied her rifle having a clear shot "You motherfuckers venerate that imbecile and ow you want to kill us!"

"Do not say his holy name in vain, little girl" said the pope with a smile stuck to his face. It was so fake, and arrogant, perfect for a supposed god-sent apostle.

"That man is completely insane! That logic is pretty twisted! It reminds me of someone" Melty looked at Malty as she said this. Tanya had to lower her weapon, without orders she wasn't supposed to shoot. She was irritated, not because she liked fighting, she'd prefer to have a conversation instead. But not when said conversation was useless. None of those devotees had an ounce of logic inside them.

"Oh, but don't worry, we have a plan of a new government to take the royal family's place" It would have made Tanya very happy if it wasn't the church who suggested it. Historically, she had seen how them taking control was a bad idea.

"What are you talking about!? That's ridiculous!" exclaimed Malty. What had she expected? The church rarely allied without later on stabbing said ally in the back. Tanya was truly getting tired of this.

"It's a church, nothing makes sense in it," said Tanya "Though government changes are good, the worst decision is to mix religion with politics. Really, I'm surrounded by idiots" she looked back at Meiyo and the girl nodded, it seemed she understood she wasn't talking about her. Tanya was grateful the shinigami got her.

"No, little one, there is where you are wrong. We shall make a better government where monarchy will not be the heads of it. Where our lord will be the only voice we hear. Where heroes are not impostors"

"We are aware of the heroes' mistakes," said Meiyo firmly. "But that doesn't mean you need to kill them! They are still useful, plus, their disasters have been dealt with!"

"We did what we thought was best!" defended Motoyasu "Ren and Itsuki too!"

"That way of thinking shows what I mean" Tanya couldn't deny that the old man was right "They began an unnecessary investigation"