﻿\setgamedatatitle("Jessica_03")

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Jessica arrived in Denfrosk and headed for the church.

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She raised her holy seal and declared herself an enforcer of
Raspha, and was then shown to the chapel.
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Oh my, oh my, thank you for coming all this way.

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Waiting there were the priests of the Winga Church.

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\text("Jessica")
No, it's simply my duty as a follower of God.
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Jessica barely exchanged pleasantries before eyeing the
priests up and down, as if appraising them.

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\text("Jessica")
On my way here, I saw many starving people with barely
anything to eat.

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\text("Jessica")
...Meanwhile, it seems you all are enjoying quite good
meals.
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Taking Jessica's words as sarcasm, the priests began to look
flustered.
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
W-well, that's...
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\text("Jessica")
Ah, no. I'm not criticizing you or anything, you know?

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After watching them panic enough, Jessica added with a
smile.
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\text("Jessica")
We are the chosen ones, entrusted to deliver God's words and
will to the people.
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\text("Jessica")
If we were to suffer alongside the common folk, we wouldn't
be able to properly convey God's will to them.

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\text("Jessica")
So actually, I'm relieved. It's good to see the priests are
in good health.

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\text("Winga Church Priest")
I-I see. Thank you for your concern.

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\text("Jessica")
By the way, on my way here, I saw many towns and villages
occupied by the Demon Lord's army.
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\text("Jessica")
How is the current state of the war?
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Y-yes, about that...
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The priest had a map brought out and began to explain as he
spread it open.
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According to his explanation, the Demon Lord's army is based
in Kazatoria and is now threatening to invade Denfrosk at
any moment.
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Our Kiros army is used to fighting on snow, but I must admit
we are not very experienced with battles inside labyrinths.

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\text("Winga Church Priest")
The enemy is using their knowledge of the land to give our
Kiros army a hard time.
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
That's why we've asked for you, Jessica, enforcer of Raspha
and expert in monster extermination, to come here.

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\text("Jessica")
I see, I understand the situation. May I select the soldiers
who will accompany me?
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Of course. The Kiros Church will support you in any way we
can.
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask at any
time.
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\text("Jessica")
Then may I have a place to sleep, some food, and permission
to act independently throughout this region?
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Yes, regarding that, we received a request from the Raspha
Order in advance, so we've already issued your permit.

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\text("Jessica")
You're quick with your work. That helps a lot. Well then,
I'll take my leave.
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Jessica takes the permit and turns on her heel.
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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Um, we've prepared a meal for you...

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\text("Jessica")
Thank you. But I'd like to finish selecting the soldiers
today. If you'll excuse me.

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\text("Winga Church Priest")
Oh, how reassuring...
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\text("Jessica")
Leave the fighting to me. You all just keep running the city
as you have been.
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With those words to the priests, Jessica left the church.

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As soon as she stepped outside, Jessica let out a sigh.

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\text("Jessica")
To think they'd be satisfied with such cheap words... The
Winga people really are nothing special.
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\text("Jessica")
...Well, they should enjoy fattening themselves up while
they can.
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\text("Jessica")
Once this war is over, I'll have them put on trial and
thrown in prison.
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Saying that, Jessica headed toward the soldiers' barracks.

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The snow, which had stopped for a while, was starting to
fall heavily again.
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