Volume 4 Chapter 14 At That Time, Rosho And Sarissa
They understood they had been kidnapped.
Rosho was watching Lolo's fight in the arena with Sarissa... it was a boring way to pass the time.
Then, suddenly, a black hole opened in the air, and the two were sucked in.
It was a very simple 'kidnapping.'
After being taken, they arrived at a 'Temple' that perfectly matched the words luxurious and splendid.
Rosho looked around. Then, he saw Sarissa lying on the ground.
It wasn't just Sarissa. Many new students were also collapsed.
"Hey, Sarissa... hey!!"
"Ugh... O, big brother."
"Wake up. It seems we've been brought somewhere."
Rosho checked his sword at his waist. He picked up Sarissa's fallen staff and handed it to her.
Sarissa looked worried, but after taking a deep breath, she tightened her face. Despite her appearance, she had been into dungeons as a member of the Duke family. Of course, Rosho also had real battle experience.
The other students were not the same.
Some were panicking, some were just looking around, and some were hugging their friends.
Rosho smirked.
"Everyone, check if you're okay!! If anyone has any injuries, say it right away!! Those with healing skills, gather together, and those with combat skills, line up around them!!"
"B-big brother? What's wrong?"
"Idiot. This is a chance."
Rosho drew his sword.
Then, the other students started checking their weapons, and those with healing skills began to group together.
"Because of that damn brother, my reputation has hit rock bottom. But... if I show off here, I can rise again."
"B-but..."
"Leave the support to me. Don't worry, no matter what kind of guy shows up, I won't lose."
Sarissa seemed to have made up her mind and readied her staff.
The siblings from the Duke Kinesis family took charge.
Just with that, the kidnapped students seemed to feel reassured and started to follow the instructions.
Rosho kept watch, observing the surroundings.
"What is this place...?"
A luxurious temple.
Chandeliers hung from the ceiling. Wall paintings that looked like they were made by a master artist. Each pillar was intricately carved, and the carpet on the floor had expensive-looking embroidery.
It was like a royal castle.
And then───... only Rosho and those sensitive to the atmosphere noticed.
There was a soft sound of footsteps.
Then, the wall painting at the back of the temple opened. It seemed like the door had a painting on it.
What appeared was─── a beautiful woman with silver hair.
She wore a transparent veil and a priestly outfit with golden embroidery. She looked like a goddess from a myth.
The woman gently opened her eyes.
And surprisingly, she smiled childishly.
"Nice to meet you all."
Her voice was clear and beautiful.
She looked to be in her mid-twenties. Her smile and voice were kind, but no one felt at ease.
Rosho, the central figure of the kidnapping group, held his sword firmly and said,
"Who are you?"
"I am the high priest of the 'Goddess Holy Church Seven Heaven Apostles,' in charge of 'Eternity.' My name is Piasola."
Her self-introduction was overly polite.
It was strange.
Her tone seemed to have no hostility or wariness, making one want to forgive everything just from her sweet voice───....
"!!"
With a loud slap, Rosho hit his own cheek.
Rosho realized.
"Could it be...?"
"Oh, this is interesting."
Piasola chuckled softly.
That smile suddenly turned cold.
Rosho turned around. Then, the students' eyes were glazed over, lost in a dreamlike state.
Only Rosho, Sarissa, and a few other students were resisting.
Sarissa, holding her head, said,
"Could it be... Brainwashing?"
"Correct. My skill is 'Brainwashing'... Don't worry, it will feel better soon."
"The Brainwashing skill must have activation and usage conditions. Ugh... to control this many people so easily..."
"The usage condition is simple. Just 'listen to my voice.' It's easy, right?~♪"
"Ugh..."
"But... even though I set it to a low level, to withstand my 'LOVE Pipina' is quite impressive. Alright! Those who endure will receive a special treatment."
"W-Wait!!"
"Hmm?"
Rosho dropped his sword and raised both hands.
Sarissa dropped her staff too.
"I'll follow you, no... I'll follow your organization. So, please stop messing with our minds."
"Oh, what's with the sudden change?"
Piasola tilted her head.
Sarissa quickly understood Rosho's thoughts.
"Anyway, we have no place in that academy. So... could you give us the role of leading the students here? Your 'Brainwashing' is unbeatable. My brother and I want to see what kind of person you are."
"Hmm..."
Piasola stared at Rosho and Sarissa... and nodded.
"Sure. You're not an apostle, but I'll welcome you to the organization. The number of believers has suddenly increased, and we need someone to lead them. I'm appointing the kids who endured my 'voice' and you siblings as the captains of the 'Believer Squad'!"
""Ah, thank you so much!!""
With that, Rosho and Sarissa betrayed the academy and became members of the Goddess Holy Church.
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