The main event, a dance performance, was stopped after just one song, and the residents around were excited and repeatedly chanting, "Great Saint, Great Saint." No matter how you look at it, this was an abnormal situation.
Any abnormal situations were immediately reported to the person in charge, and those with a strong sense of responsibility were the ones who would come and check the scene with their own eyes. I see, I see. ...That's exactly the kind of behavior that would be expected of a capable manager.
I was impressed by how Captain Cyril seized the opportunity to immediately rush to the scene when the situation had turned into a melting pot of excitement. Although it was impressive, I felt frustrated with my boss's excessive competence and thought that it would have been better for both Captain Cyril's mental health and mine if he had come in a less excited state. Sure enough, the moment Captain Cyril spotted me at the center of the commotion, his expression changed to that of Demon King.
Eeeeeep. He's angry! He's angry! He's definitely going to be angry about this!
As a last resort, I hid behind Captain Curtis.
Captain Cyril was not at all timid, but walked straight towards us with a slightly rough gait that was different from his usual self.
"Chief Radek, Curtis, what is going on?" (Cyril)
Captain Cyril looked around at the excited residents who continued to call out the Great Saint, then looked at me with the eyes of an observer who didn't miss a thing.
"Isn't this, Duke Sutherland. Thank you for your hard work at the festival earlier." (Chief)
The chief bowed deeply to Captain Cyril.
"No, Chief Radek. Thank you for your help every year." (Cyril)
Having had his question dodged, Captain Cyril looked disappointed, but he politely replied.
And then, as if aiming for the moment when his strength had subsided, the chief dropped a bombshell.
"The truth is, Duke, I have just discovered that your knight, Miss Fia, is the resurrected soul of the Great Saint." (Chief)
"………………yes?" (Cyril)
Captain Cyril remained frozen with his formal smile on his face.
"Our clan believes in the resurrection of souls, and we have been waiting for the Great Saint's return for 300 years. Miss Fia does not possess the powers of a Saint and seems confused by the idea of the resurrection of souls, but there are some comments that suggest she may have inherited some of the Great Saint's memories." (Chief)
"…………I see" (Cyril)
Captain Cyril replied with an unnatural smile and a crooked finger resting on his chin.
Ah, that's the Captain's habit when he's in a really bad mood. Driven by my desire to run away, I slowly backed away.
"Therefore, if it were possible, I would like to treat Miss Fia as the resurrected Great Saint. Would that be okay?" (Chief)
"...That's not something I can decide on my own. Fia!" (Cyril)
"Y-Yes, Captain!" (Fia)
I stopped reversing and hurriedly ran off from Captain Curtis's back.
Captain Cyril greeted me with a wide smile that was far too unnatural given the circumstances.
"Now then, Fia. This is the first time I've heard that you are the resurrected Great Saint. What does this mean?" (Cyril)
"Dance! When I said that everyone's dancing looked like a dolphin, I was recognized as the Great Saint!" (Fia)
Although I desperately tried to explain it in a way that was easy to understand, Captain Cyril just frowned as if he was deep in thought.
"...Maybe my comprehension skills are poor. I can't understand your explanation at all." (Cyril)
"What? So, if I had said for certain that it was a jellyfish dance, this problem wouldn't have arisen!!" (Fia)
I tried to rephrase it in kinder terms so the Captain could understand, but it just made him frown even more.
"Curtis, please explain." (Cyril)
And so, Captain Cyril gave up on understanding my explanation.
"Yes, it seems that this land has always had a belief in resurrection, and there has been a growing sentiment of longing for the Great Saint's resurrection. Fia's comments after seeing the play included words that were reminiscent of the Great Saint, and she was interested in the Blue Knight, who was the Great Saint's guardian knight, so the residents seem to have come to recognize her as the reincarnation of the Great Saint." (Curtis)
"I see……" (Cyril)
Captain Curtis casually approached Captain Cyril and whispered in his ear.
"Captain Cyril, it may go against Captain's beliefs, but we must accept the situation in which the residents believe that Fia is the reincarnation of the Great Saint. Yes, both Fia and I believe that the residents are mistaken. However, the residents have been waiting for her reincarnation for 300 years, and they want to repay her kindness. This is their chance! This is the cardiac stimulant." (Curtis)
"………………" (Cyril)
For a moment, Captain Cyril looked very dissatisfied, but eventually he gave a slight nod. He then shot me a quick glance, and I nodded my head vigorously in agreement.
After Captain Cyril confirmed that I had a positive answer, he slowly turned to face the chief.
"Radek Chief, it's hard to believe that Fia is the reincarnation of the Great Saint, but if everyone believes that, it would be good to take the time to verify it." (Cyril)
"Oh, Duke. Thank you! We have been waiting for the time to repay the Great Saint!" (Chief)
The chief happily shook Captain Cyril's hands and bowed deeply.
...After watching the dance, I was forced to reconsider my plan to use the parting gift I received from Captain Desmond to buy food until I was full. That's because, with a bright smile on his face, Captain Cyril dragged me into the mansion without giving me a second thought. From behind, Captain Curtis followed with a helpless look on his face.
"So? What's going on?" (Cyril)
Unlike the night before last, the door to his office was tightly closed to prevent any noise from leaking out, and Captain Cyril looked alternately at me and Captain Curtis.
Captain Curtis replied with a troubled look on his face.
"That's all I explained earlier. I rushed to the scene after hearing the commotion, but it seems that the residents only had to exchange a few words with her before they recognized her as the reincarnation of the Great Saint." (Curtis)
As he spoke, Captain Curtis glanced at me and then nodded his head vigorously. That's right Captain Curtis! I just had a few commonsense conversations and people started to misunderstand!!
"In other words, the residents were eager to see the Great Saint reincarnate. Rather than pursuing whether it was actually true or not, it seemed that they wanted to revere someone who looked even slightly like the Great Saint as the Great Saint and return the favor. No doubt Fia with her red hair was the perfect candidate. I think it's pretty rough and crude to recognize Fia, who isn't even a Saint, as the reincarnation of the Great Saint, but on the other hand, it just shows how much they want an idol." (Cyril)
"...I see. The faith in the Great Saint in this land is very strong. My mother treated the residents badly, but they accepted her simply because she was a red-haired Saint. Then, when she cut down the 'Great Saint's Tree', they started to reject her. The Great Saint is always the guiding principle behind the residents' actions." (Cyril)
Captain Curtis also affirmed Captain Cyril's words.
"It's not just this place; there are many other places that worship the Great Saint. The Great Saint has saved many knights and people in battle, so their relatives living in different places revered her with gratitude, and as a result, the faith in the Great Saint spread. That being said, it's rare to find a place like this where the faith has continued for 300 years... However, since it's a place that the Great Saint has actually visited, it's not impossible that people feel a sense of familiarity and continue to revere her." (Curtis)
Captain Cyril nodded at Captain Curtis, stood up and walked over to the bookshelf that filled one side of the room. Then he stopped in a corner where some old-looking books were lined up and ran his fingers over the spines of the books.
"I have also done some research, but the Great Saint has never officially visited this place. Since a commemorative festival is being held, it is likely that she has visited, but it is thought to be unofficial, so it does not appear that she is visiting on any important mission." (Cyril)
"Borrowing from what the locals said earlier, the lord of this land, the Blue Knight, was the Great Saint's guardian knight, so he may have come here because of that connection. Either way, everyone knows of the Great Saint's achievements. It is understandable that the locals would be grateful and want to return the favor." (Curtis)
As I listened to the conversation between Captain Cyril and Captain Curtis taking place in front of me, I nodded in agreement. …Well, that was an informal visit. I impulsively decided to visit Sutherland and went ahead with it.
"...In other words, Captain Cyril. Fia is not the type to provoke ill will in others, so I think it would be best to let the residents, who believe she is the reincarnation of the Great Saint, do as they wish. If all goes well, perhaps the residents will come to accept the knights, and the Duke's family. After all, until a few decades ago, the relationship between the two was not strained." (Curtis)
"Yes, I understand. Until my parents came to rule this land, the relationship between the residents and the knights was good. That's why I feel it is my duty to restore good relations between the two." (Cyril)
Seeing Captain Cyril spoke so seriously, I nodded in agreement.
If Captain Cyril is the lord, I think it'll be fine.
If you are a lord who has a sense of responsibility, is able to admit mistakes, and takes action to improve, then things will surely go well.
"Fia, are you sure about that? I think this is going to be much harder than I initially expected..." (Cyril)
Finally, Captain Cyril asked me to confirm with a worried look on her face, but I just smiled and replied cheerfully.
"Of course! I think I'm the perfect person to be the reincarnation of the Great Saint." (Fia)
After all, it's me! Hehe, there's no one better to play this role than me!
"…I know I’m asking you to do this, but please do so in moderation. After all, she's a beautiful and sacred Great Saint." (Cyril)
"Hohoho, leave it to me, Captain Cyril." (Fia)
I replied confidently, but Captain Cyril responded with a big sigh. For some reason, even Captain Curtis sighed.