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I blinked my eyes, looking around.
A well-maintained brick road.
Along the road, well-managed trees and grass stretched out on both sides.
The scenery was extrely clean and organized.
Judge Arc spoke to , who was standing there with a vacant expression.
"Are you feeling terribly dizzy?"
"Ah, no. I'm fine."
At the worry-laden question, I imdiately shook my head in response.
I was a little dizzy when the surrounding scenery changed, but now it was no different than normal.
"Heh, then that's a relief. I was a bit worried because it's been a while since I've used it."
"Wait, is this possibly?"
"You're right. This is the Angel Realm, the center of all dinsions and the holand of all Angels."
"This is the Angel Realm"
"What do you think? What's your impression after seeing the Angel Realm for yourself?"
Judge Arc asked, with a slightly excited look, about my impressions. I looked around once again.
"I'm not sure yet. Honestly, I can't even believe that we're in the Angel Realm."
"Maybe I was too hasty. I got too excited because it's been a long ti since we've had a guest."
He stroked his beard and smiled awkwardly.
"Let's start walking for now. I'll explain in more detail as we go."
We started walking along the well-maintained brick road.
At first, there were only trees and grass around, but as we walked along the brick road, statues, fountains, and large tombstones began to appear one by one.
The statues, made in the image of Angels, were so exquisite they could be placed in a museum right away, and the beautiful fountains lifted my spirits just by looking at them.
The large tombstone had tiny words carved into it, which, of course, I couldn't understand.
After walking for about ten minutes, a very large road appeared at the end of the brick path.
Unlike the ordinary brick road, the large road was entirely paved with a luxurious material similar to marble.
The luxurious and shiny feeling montarily made worry, "Can I even walk here?"
Seeing Judge Arc, Ashmir, and Urki start moving first, I belatedly began to walk.
Hmm
But why is there nobody walking on such a wide road? You'd think there would be at least a carriage or two passing by.
As I was having these thoughts, a very large building started to co into view from afar.
As we approached along the road, the once-blurred outline gradually beca clear.
It was a huge city wall and a golden gate.
The wall was so high and wide that, as we got closer, I had to bend my neck at a 90-degree angle to look up, which caused the back of my neck to hurt.
-FLAP! FLAP!
The mont our group approached the golden city gate.
From the top of the city wall, Angel soldiers descended with the sound of flapping wings.
Dozens of soldiers in thick armor coming down was quite a sight.
As soon as one of the soldiers landed, he ran toward Judge Arc, saluting him.
"Guard Captain Haruo, at your service, Judge Arc."
Judge Arc greeted him with a relaxed wave of his hand.
"It's been a while. You seem to be on duty."
"Yes, I am, Judge Arc. But why did you walk all the way here? You can fly over the wall anyti, can't you?"
"Heh, well, today we have a guest who can't fly. Also, the city wall and gate are one of the pride of our city. I thought we should show them off to our guest by walking all the way here."
Apparently, the three Angels had walked all this way because of .
The Guard Captain slightly turned his head and looked behind Judge Arc. His gaze naturally landed on . There was a flash of surprise in his eyes hidden behind his helt.
"?"
"Judge Arc, that person is?
"He is a witness for the upcoming Council of Ekruas. He's a crucial guest we brought from far away. Open the gate imdiately."
At his command to open the gate, the Guard Captain trembled slightly.
"But we can't let soone into the city without verifying their identity.
"A witness crucial to the council eting can be brought in at my discretion. That ans I can also allow them into the city."
"Um."
"I guarantee his identity. Now open the gate.
After a mont of hesitation, the Guard Captain finally bent to his will.
"Understood, Judge Arc."
"Heh, thanks."
"All listen! Judge Arc and his party are entering the city. Open the city gate right now!"
At the Guard Captain's booming voice, the subordinate soldiers flew back into the sky and crossed to the other side of the city gate.
A mont later.
-CREEEEEK!
With a ground-shaking vibration, the giant city gate began to open.
The light leaking through the gap of the city gate grew stronger and stronger, until everything around us was dyed a golden color.
"Wow."
Could this be what the gates of heaven' feel like?
The majesty and mystery automatically brought out my admiration. Judge Arc patted my back with a satisfied smile.
"Quite a spectacle, isn't it? It's one of the city's pride."
"Yes. It's truly amazing."
"Well~! Let's hurry and enter. Welco to the Angel City, Celestia'."
"Celestia."
When I first arrived in Angel World, it was hard to truly feel that this was Angel World, but after arriving in the city Celestia', I could definitely feel that this was Angel World.
Tall, beautiful buildings blended with sparkling roads, and Angels freely flew among these buildings.
It was like witnessing a cityscape straight out of a myth.
"Over here, Sihyeon."
"Ah, yes."
I was engrossed in the cityscape when Ashmir tugged at my clothes, waking . I realized I was falling behind the group and quickly quickened my pace.
"Hello, Judge."
"Hello!"
Many of the Angels we passed recognized Judge Arc and greeted him.
"Heh heh, hello there."
Judge Arc also cheerfully returned their greetings one by one.
There were also people who focused their gaze on , but there was no hostility, mostly just curious glances.
In the Demon world as well as in the Angel world, it seed I could not help but attract attention.
As we walked, I felt more and more gazes focusing on .
Feeling uncomfortable, I quietly spoke to Ashmir.
"Ashmir, when will we arrive at our destination?"
"Are you tired?"
"No, not tired. It's just that the stares are a bit uncomfortable."
"We're almost there. Please bear with it a little longer."
Saying so, Ashmir subtly moved to my side. It seed like she was trying to shield from the surrounding stares.
Like a sturdy man who shields a woman on the dangerous side of the road, perhaps?
Of course, the situation was reversed for Ashmir and
Anyway, I gave her a small smile as a token of my gratitude. She responded with a nod and a composed smile.
Around the ti I was getting familiar with the cityscape, Judge Arc stopped in front of a quaint two-story building and spoke.
"We've arrived. This is where you'll be staying for a while, Sihyeon."
"Huh? Just ?"
I asked in surprise.
"I'm sorry. The place I'm staying has many complicated conditions, so I can't bring you there."
"I and Apprentice Urki have to stay in the guard's dormitory. That place is off-limits to outsiders."
Even so
Leaving alone in a city I've never been to before is a bit
Seeing my face clouded with anxiety, Judge Arc patted my shoulder and laughed heartily.
"Heh heh! Don't worry. Instead, I've asked a trustworthy friend in advance. I'm sure you'll like it when you get inside."
Then he led to the front of the building and knocked on the door.
-Knock. Knock. Knock.
-Just a mont!
A female voice could be heard from inside the door. Shortly thereafter, the door swung wide open.
An Angel woman wearing an apron appeared from inside.
"You're finally here. I've been waiting for you!"
She greeted us with a broad smile, enough to ease so of my tension without even realizing it.
"Thank you so much for inviting us. Can we co in?"
"Of course, Judge Arc. Please, co right in."
The Angel woman in an apron stepped aside, gesturing us into the house.
Judge Arc, Ashmir, Urki, and lastly I, stepped inside.
As I cautiously entered, I caught the eye of the Angel woman standing by the door. I attempted to greet her with an awkward smile.
"Ah, hello."
She took a step toward , staring intently at my face. I froze, wondering if I had done sothing wrong.
The Angel woman once again smiled brightly and gave a hug. Her stature was quite large, and I seed to fit right into her embrace.
"You're the guest Judge Arc ntioned, right? I'm so glad you're here!"
"."
"Now, co on in. While you're staying here, think of this as your ho and make yourself comfortable."
"Yes thank you."
Still in a state of bewildernt, I was led by her hand into the house.
By the ti I regained my composure, I was sitting comfortably in a soft chair.
"Just wait a mont. I'll quickly prepare so tea and snacks. Ah! Will the rest of you be having dinner before you leave?"
"Heh, would that be alright?"
"Of course! I've prepared a special nu, so be sure to try it before you leave. Ho ho!"
The Angel woman covered her mouth and chuckled as she headed towards the kitchen.
After she disappeared, Judge Arc spoke to , who still wore a startled expression.
"Sihyeon. Do you rember Executioner Clau, who ca with us to the farm?"
"Executioner Clau Ah! I rember."
I recalled the male Angel who had assisted him and Ashmir when Judge Arc first visited the farm.
"This is Executioner Clau's house. The woman you just t is his wife."
"Ah."
In my mind, I tried to picture Executioner Clau and the Angel woman I just t.
Although I felt sorry for the couple, I couldn't feel that they were a match.
The fact that the wife of the rigid and chanical Executioner Clau was such a warm and bright person was sowhat startling.
Apparently, there were still many aspects of the Angels that I was yet to understand.
CH 398-407 (Subduing the Angels) $2CH 408-417 (Farm family, Assemble) $2CH 418-424 (The END) $2
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