"My Destined One" • Tensura x Arifureta

Ch 49: Unexpected Encounter

After conquering the Mjurine Submerged Ruins, Rimuru, Hajime and the girls decided to go to the Great Halt Tree.

They also decided that halfway there they would pass Ancadi and use their newly acquired regeneration magic to heal the water-contaminated crops. That would be of great help to Ancadi.

"It is a pleasure to see you again."

Randzi greeted them when they arrived. Everyone got off the car and greeted him as well. Randzi was surprised to hear that the crop could be saved and guided them to the plantation.

Kaori regenerated the plantation and Randzi thanked her. As they were leaving the place where the crop was.

"Here they are. Surround them!"

Several men dressed in white surrounded them. Everyone was confused and Randzi said:

"Bishop, what is it!?"

"Duke Randzi, get away from them. These people have been defined as heretics by the church."

"Heretics?"

Randzi looks at the group and thought for a moment. The group seemed surprised that they were labeled as heretics.

"No matter how the church labels them, these are the heroes of the Duchy of Ancadi and attacking them will be a serious crime."

"Ha, You're going against the church? Do you know how idiotic that is?"

The Bishop spoke in an arrogant tone and let out a laugh. However his laughter was interrupted by a rock hitting his head. The Bishop was surprised by the rock and looked in the direction of his attacker. He was surprised to see a crowd gathered with stones in their hands.

"What do you mean heretics!? They're the ones who helped us!"

"That! How would Eht-sama label the apostles as heretics, eh!? "

"Yeah! Maybe you guys are the real heretics!"

"You liar!"

'Fucking bishop!"

The crowd spoke offensive things to the Bishop and threw stones at the people in the church. The Bishop and his subordinates were shocked to be attacked by the crowd. They thought that because they were from the church, they would not be challenged by anyone.

The Bishop and his subordinates ran out while protecting themselves from the rocks. Randzi turned to the group and said...

"I'm sorry about that."

"Are you sure about that? The church is not going to stand still."

"Yes, I am. You saved us and I will not let you be attacked in our country."

Hajime asked and Randzi confirmed his choice. The group members seemed happy not to be betrayed and Rimuru said:

"Good, let's get going then. Randzi-san, take care."

Rimuru said and pulled the four-wheeled vehicle out of its infinite space. The group members prepared to get in, but Randzi stopped them.

"Wait please. I would like you guys to stay a little longer. Ancadi is having a festival and I would like you to leave."

Randzi invited them to a festival and they talked among themselves. Rimuru, Chloe, Sakura, Ciel and Shia wanted to stay for the festival, but Hajime, Tio, Yue and Akame had no interest. They thought it was a waste of time.

"Come on Hajime-kun, it's not every day you get to attend a festival in another world."

"..."

Hajime didn't sound convinced.