The Elf Saint is a NEET, so I Forced Her to Work in Another World

Misrule (Interlude)

**Kuro**

Honestly, returning to Chersea after all these times felt weird.

I guess this was for all the time I was inside that destroyed world of old Cherflammen. The bright, 'homely' atmosphere of Chersea was a stark contrast to that dark, cold and sandy 'prison' I spent six years with, and also the elvish 'grandness' of the Saint's Tree and Cherwoods, reminiscent of that movie I watched about nine individuals trying to bring a ring of evil to the mouth of the volcano where it was forged.

If anything, this world, Chersea, reminds me of that other children's fantasy novel I read about a lion, a witch and a wardrobe...

Anyway, my ruse as an elf guard of Lady Hinwe was already exposed, even before we went to attack the antiquated elf fleet in Cherwoods. Apparently, Her Lazy Holiness, the Elf Saint Lady Hinwe Tal-Inwir decided to reveal our secret to Salis, Eris, the Ladies Henristone and Malvette, Nari and Tama'lee, to spite me after that fight witnessed by everyone in the consulate.

Well, I can't help it.

Look, I was aware that what I did to her was a 'jackass' move, but Lady Hinwe had to step up. We're in the middle of a crisis right now; there were more problems she had to be concerned with, than thinking about this anime and manga stuff she left in her palace. Argh, her collection of figma dolls and that laptop she had was counter-productive! Whoever gave it to her surely didn't see the possibility that Her Lazy Holiness would end up a useless 'freeter'...

"Ahem...I'd really appreciate it if you think of that to give the Elf Saint a break, Kuro. Bullying sucks, see?" From somewhere in my mind, Gaius emerged. He knew he's the one at fault for the Lady Hinwe's current state.

"Yes, I'm aware of your intentions, Gaius. It's just that, the Lady Hinwe's responsibility is an entire race of people, and she can't afford to become a 'freeter' whenever it is convenient for her."

As one could see, while I did take over Gaius' physical body (the one given to him by the heavens after he died), he now shares his existence with me.

"Don't worry, Kuro. I told you before, right? I'll leave once you gain the determination to be a god after me."

"No one's wanting to be a god, except you, Gaius. That's not what we agreed upon when I possessed this body."

"It's what I—as well as Ruro and Natasha—wanted you to become."

"Can you please be quiet? There are other saints here."

"Your waifu agrees with my vision, should she learn about it. And I'm sure, even the Nerfes princess serving the tea would conform as well. The only person who still is keeping her faith on my return is that dark girl over there, Seirna,' Gaius laughed. 'Also, they can't peek inside your head as long as we're talking, so it's pretty safe for us to talk in here."

A-Anyway, back to the previous topic, Lady Hinwe was a victim of 'high expectations', and I could fully understand her sentiments regarding her rule. If possible, she would pass the burden of sainthood to someone else; however, it was something that's meant to stay forever...at least, until the day they die. So, Lady Hinwe would be Cherwoods' saint for as long as she's alive.

And it's also why the elves were out to get her life. They desired an actual 'ruling' saint, not a slovenly-dressed, timid and vulnerable girl that was the product of their relentless criticism and hate. Nevertheless, this was also the reason I persevere. As a victim of bullying myself, I couldn't bear to watch the Lady Hinwe accept her fate. She was a legendary, well-respected figure from eons ago; I even read that Maddie's 'Saint's Peace' was modeled after her ideals.