The Human Saint Is Bored, So I Was Summoned To Another World

"Good morning, sir!"

"Ah, good morning!"

"Hello, sir!"

"What's up, y'all?"

It's been long since I last saw this familiar scenery. A long corridor filled with students in their white uniforms, empty rooms with chairs and bags scattered everywhere, and my tired co-workers gathering around to take a well-deserved break at the faculty room…

I know this is just another dream, but it brings out nostalgic memories…

I took a walk around my old school, which is quite small compared to a normal one back in my country. Within a few minutes, I could go on a round trip for several times in this place.

Yep, this school is really small to the point that we even have to give our own personal workspaces to accommodate more students coming in from other places…

However, this one is full of memories—good and bad—for me…

"…"

Hmm…I don't know. Maybe, I got influenced by what that black-haired Saint, Natasha, told me about my 'true power'. That could be the reason why I'm seeing this scenario once again. She says it's my ability to use words to influence people, but I doubt that would be the case…

I mean, all of my co-workers are teachers too, don't they have the same power as me?

"!!!"

I was surprised when I felt someone bump unto me. This should've been a dream, but for some reason, I feel like this were all real…

Such vivid dream I'm currently having, huh?

"Oh, sorry for hitting you, sir!" it was a girl who collided unto me. Perhaps she's not looking on the way she's going, I don't know. But what I do remember is, this student of mine is a good friend to me back when I was still on Earth.

"Alexa? You alright, dude?" I asked her. Pardon my speech; it's just the way I talk to them.

"Ah yes sir, I'm fine."

"Watch out where you go then. It'll be a pain in the a.s.s if you hit your head on a pole and you became amnesiac."

"Come on sir, you know it won't be the case." Alexa replied, laughing, "I have a thick skull, it will not be a problem."

"I agree." I sarcastically commented, "That's why you and your classmates are real assholes…you have thick skulls!"

"Of course, sir! We're your students after all, and we're proud of it, you know!" Alexa playfully winked at me.

As a teacher, hearing those words from my students—no matter how 'demonic' they could be—warms my heart. Heck, it's the reason why I got this low-paying, highly stressful job in the first place!

"Take care on your way around, Alexa!" I gently pat her head.

Alexa waved her hand at me as she walked away, "I will sir…thanks!"

"…"

A power using words to influence people, huh? I know it's possible, but I'm not the only one who wields it, you know?

"…"

Man, I do miss my students. I wonder how are they doing now…

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To be honest, I got an uncomfortable feeling as I head on my way to Her Holiness' room. For one, it isn't easy to talk about a failed romance on someone who's been rejected by the man she loves, and tried to harm herself because of it.

"…"

But I guess I have to help the Saint confront her failure and cope up with the pain.

Man, this is really heavy.

I hesitated for a few moments to enter that huge wooden door leading to Her Holiness' room. I was about to knock when the door itself began to open, and out came Lily's head.

"Oh, Kuro!" she greeted me with a smile, but I can see that she's distressed as well, "Her Holiness told me that you're standing outside her room, so I took the liberty to open it. You need something from her?"

"How is she?" I asked.

"Err…" Lily was apprehensive whether or not she would answer my question. But she pleaded to me in the end, "Please, Kuro, Her Holiness is utterly dejected when that idiot Simon rejected her. Can you at least talk some sense into our friend?"

"I'll try to." Honestly, I'm not confident, but I guess there's no harm in trying.

Lily then let me in.

"Oh Kuro!" it was the Saint, "You need something from me?"

I was startled to see her keeping up a strong front. She was smiling—as if nothing happened, but her expression clearly had a different feel to it. If I may say, I can feel sadness coming out from her.

"Uhh…Your Holiness—"

The Saint quickly cut into my sentence, "I know. I can see into minds, Kuro."

I fell silent. I don't know how to put my thoughts into proper words.

"Please don't pity me." the Saint demanded, turning away from us. "I may be the Saint, but I'm still a human girl with feelings and pride, you know."

"I understand, Your Holiness." I answered, "But can I ask you one thing?"

"What is it?"

"Can you please stop reading my thoughts for a moment?"

Her Holiness stared at me, "Fine, if that's what you want."

And so, I proceeded to say what I had in mind, "Your Holiness, if I may speak what I had in mind…"

"You tell me to stop reading into your head and then the next moment you say you want to speak your thoughts? Aren't you full of contradictions, Kuro?"

Well, I guess I am, Your Holiness. But I'll try to help you, no matter what.

"I'm sorry Your Holiness, but can you please listen to me for a bit?"

I took her silence for 'yes'.

"First of all, I'd just want to say to you that you're not alone. Whenever you feel sad or dejected, Lily is here with you, or you can also talk to me, if that's alright."

She remained unresponsive. So, I continued to speak.

"Second is, that second prince is a f.u.c.k.i.n.g asshole, you know."

I think the room was filled with awkward silence. Sir Simon is a good friend to Her Holiness and Lily, after all. Of course, they won't want to hear some stranger from another world talk ill of their childhood companion.

Should I continue? Well, no matter. If they get angry, then so be it.

"You know why, Your Holiness? You showered that guy with your love and devotion, yet he still has the guts to reject a beautiful girl like you! We call that kind of person 'asshole' in my old world. They don't deserve a second life."

"…"

I'm sorry Sir Simon, it's not that I hate you. But situations like this one calls for extreme measures…

"Kuro…"

"Yes, Your Holiness?"

"Please…don't call Simon like that. He's our good friend." she pleaded, "Simon may be an ins.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e liar and an idiot, but he's our friend."

"Yes, Your Holiness, I agree to that."

"He may have loved someone else, but he's our friend, alright?" the Saint's voice was starting shake; she's about to cry again any minute now.

"Yep, I understand. My apologies…" I sincerely apologized.

"I was wrong to have let my feelings get over me." Her Holiness quipped.

"Uh…I don't think it's a mistake, Your Holiness." I gently countered her, "You're a human, and I do think that even if you're a god, you can't stop your heart from loving someone. Please stop blaming yourself for something that is naturally happening."

"But it hurts, Kuro…"

"Yes, it is, just like how it should be. It's proof that you really loved that person."

"Simon…"

Although I know that I myself can't properly console her, I gathered my courage and gave the Saint a head pat.

Man, I guess I'm really pathetic; it's the only way I know in comforting someone.

"I'm sorry you have to destroy the only memento that you have from your world." Her Holiness apologized for my old shirt that I used to put a tourniquet on her wound.

"It's fine, it's an old stuff anyway."

"But still…"

"I'm telling you it's okay with me." And that's the truth, anyway. "If you're truly regretting what just happened, then I'll ask you to keep yourself alive and well. You can make amends to me if you did that."

"Thank you, Kuro…"

"Ah…you'll be able to get over him soon, Your Holiness." I assured her, "Just accept the reality that you're hurt, and if you need to, change yourself for the better. I'm sure you deserve a much better guy out there."

The Saint fell silent. Lily was beside her, consoling her quietly. Tears were already flowing down from her eyes, though she's trying her best to hold back.

"Your Holiness, I don't think it's a sign of weakness that you let yourself cry from time to time." I suggested, "In fact, it can help you go through with your sadness."

"…"

And so, with the two of us—Lily and I—keeping the Saint in company, Her Holiness the Great Saint of Chersea poured out her entire feelings in a heartfelt cry that lasted for quite long.

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I left the Saint room as soon as she stopped crying. Lily was staying with her all the time, so I'm confident that she'll be safe under her watch.

"…"

There are a few more things I really need to do before I call this a 'day'.

Quite a distance away from the Saint's room stood the royal pair, Sir Simon and King Rambo.

"So, how's Maddie?" the meathead grabbed the collar of my shirt and asked for the condition of Her Holiness.

"She's fine now. At least, she's starting to recover." I replied. Well, if you're that worried about her, you could at least see her for yourself.

Sir Simon remained silent. He was averting his eyes from me, as if he had done something wrong.

"Hey, Your Highness." I tapped his shoulder to get his attention, "You alright?"

"I know I don't have the right to talk to Maddie, nor be concerned about her." he answered.

"Nah. No one wants what just happened." I tried consoling Sir Simon, "Don't pin the blame on yourself, Sir Simon."

"But you know the reason behind Maddie's actions was all because of me."

"That's right!" it was King Rambo, "It's Simon's stupid mistake to hurt Maddie like that, so he has to face his guilt."

Shut the f.u.c.k up, Rambo. I didn't ask for your opinion.

Anyway, I continued, "Well, if you truly are repenting, at least take proper responsibility for your actions. And I'm not telling you to hurt yourself, Sir Simon."

"What should I do then?"

"Well, grit your teeth and live by your decision to reject her." I explained, "Think about Her Holiness' feelings once she learns that you became a dejected person because of her actions. You think she'll be happy with that?"

"…" Sir Simon was silent. It seems he was pondering deeply of what I just said.

"A mistake wouldn't correct another wrong. It would only make it bigger, Your Highness." I suggested, "Best course of action is, reverse the mistake by doing right, which in your case is, pursuing what makes you happy."

"That's some deep words you got there, peasant." King Rambo commented.

"I hope you find your happiness as well, Your Majesty!" Honestly, I've been itching to tell him 'go die drowning in steroids', but I decided not to pick up any new enemies.

"Hmph! Thanks for the words, peasant!" he replied in his usual arrogant tone, "I may be leaving soon, but don't think that someone like you can win against me for Maddie!"

What the hell are you talking about, meathead? You got high on steroids again?

"Kuro…" it was Sir Simon.

"Yes, Your Highness?"

"Thanks for your words." he managed to let out a small laugh, "I'll try to follow it, I promise."

"No problem, Sir Simon!"

"Ah, if ever you wanted to come to Nerfes, don't hesitate to drop me a visit!" the second prince offered, "My entire household is always open to welcome you, Sir Kuro."

He bowed in gratitude before me, much to the surprise of his 'blood' brother, King Rambo and myself as well. But the steroid boy decided to remain silent.

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Some time later…

"His Royal Majesty of Nerfes, King James Walter Reed IV!"

The carriages of the royalty of Nerfes had lined up once again at the courtyard of the palatial gardens, though this time, they are now facing the direction of the main gate. The palatial guards, as well as the Nerfes' royal guards lined along the path that leads to the lead carriage, where the king is expected to take his ride.

I guess this is the time the guys from Nerfes would be coming back to their own country.

"…"

I could see the royal attendants preceding the entourage and carrying the various things the royals have with them in their visit. And man, I'm impressed by the sheer numbers of the suitcases these people had brought; it seems that they have their entire house move with them.

"…"

King Rambo's glare towards me never changed, though for some reason, it somehow mellowed down. He had his painting made by Her Holiness in his hands, never planning to entrust it on one of his servants. He guards it with his whole life.

Heh, no one would want to snatch it from you anyway, Rambo. Anyone who'd do it is either blind or is nuts in the head.

Oh wait, I forgot about Sir Simon…well, he's the only one who'd love him.

"…"

And uh, speaking of Sir Simon…

I turned around and saw him a few steps away from where I stood. Lily is with him, along with the dignified figure of that silver-haired girl, the Human Saint of Chersea, Madelaine Ann Rubinforth.

I wonder what are they talking about…

For one, Lily's face is something I couldn't describe, though Her Holiness' expression remains the same.

"…"

"Well, Sir Simon Hugh Reed, Second Prince of Nerfes, I guess this is goodbye…" The Saint said. Though her voice remained stoic, initially, I noticed that it trailed at the end.

"Yes, Your Holiness." Sir Simon bowed in reverence, "I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude for welcoming us here in your presence."

"As always." Her Holiness is keeping up a brave front, "Anyone who is need will be welcomed in this place."

I'm having a painful feeling while watching these two talk. For some reason, there's an invisible wall being put up between them…

Oh well, I guess it's pretty much normal.

"…"

"…"

And for some strange reason, Sir Simon never moved from his position. He also remained bowed low before Her Holiness…

"Your Holiness…no, Maddie!" he began talking, "I…I'd like to apologize for—"

"!!!"

Me, Lily and most especially, Sir Simon, were all surprised when the Saint suddenly took hold of him and embraced him tightly. There were tears in Her Holiness' eyes…

"Please don't." she told him, "Don't regret that you chose to be happy. I can manage somehow; I got Lily with me."

Sir Simon, though he was surprised at the sudden gesture, finally gave in and reciprocated Her Holiness' embrace, "Thank you! Thank you, Maddie!"

"No matter what happens, I'll always be a friend to you, Simon." The Saint reminded the Second Prince, "So pursue what makes you happy and fulfilled. I bless you with the gods' favor."

Silence prevailed as the two souls finally found the courage to confront and be at peace with each other…

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The royal entourage from Nerfes had just left. Sir Simon remained in silence the whole time after that scene with the Saint as the entire royal entourage of Nerfes said their goodbyes.

Well, I could understand the second prince's sentiments. Of course, he's still wracked with guilt over Her Holiness' action, and I doubt if he'll ever get over that feeling as long as he lives…which is kind of sad. But I'm hoping that Sir Simon can find the happiness he's searching for…

"…"

After all, I doubt that Rambo would ever return his feelings.

Man, the human heart is too complicated.

"Hello Maddie! Are you okay now?" it was the former slave boy, which is in fact, the beastman Saint, Ruro of the Wolf. Apparently, she had decided to shed off her disguise and greet Her Holiness as herself.

"You finally revealed your true self, Ruro!" the human Saint replied happily, "I thought you let yourself be the slave of Kuro."

"Haha! So you do know that it was me after all!"

"Of course, I would! You're bad at acting, you know."

"Uuu…"

Well, of course they're saints. Their godly powers are cheats that can saw through anyone's heart and mind. It's a no-brainer that Her Holiness would be able to know about the beastman Saint's disguise.

"Thanks for saving me Ruro. I owe you my life."

"Nah, don't mention it. I just happened to be there so I smelled your blood; if you've got someone to thank for, it's my master."

"Uhh…I thought we have talked about this, Your Fluffy Holiness?" I decided to correct her, or there'll be further misunderstanding if she continues on with her nonsense, "I don't need slaves, especially an esteemed beastman Saint for one."

"Well, I think you have no option to refuse, M-A-S-T-E-R. This humble beastman Saint was ensnared by your trap of words, and now she dedicates her life for you."

"Please don't do that, you have a land and a race to take care of." I don't think I could accept the fact that a Saint would leave her people to ruin just for some idiot from another world, even if it is a joke.

I heard Her Holiness laughed softly.

Well, at least, if she's able to do that, I guess it's all fine.

"Yes, I'm pretty much okay now, Kuro." she told me, "I'm still sad though."

"It's normal, Your Holiness. Sir Simon had played a big part in your life, after all."

"Thank you for your words, Kuro."

"You're welcome, Your Holiness."

"Uh…if it pleases you…" she had a bit difficulty in bringing out her words, "Can I request something, Kuro?"

"Sure, why not, Your Holiness." I replied, "What is it?"

"It's Maddie."

"Hm?"

"Please…can you call me Maddie from now on?"