Editing Rune Soldier Louie:Volume1 Chapter2 (section)

===Part 3 – The Sword Princess===

“You don’t look too happy.”

Melissa was praying devoutly in the chapel of the God of War, Mylee. Suddenly, a voice came from behind her, she stood up.

“High Priestess Jenny……”

Melissa saluted as she approached. Standing in front of her was one of the highest ranking priestess in all of Ohfun.

“I can see you aren’t smiling anymore. I know this temple can get lonely sometimes, but rest assured, I am here if you ever want to talk about your troubles.”

High Priestess Jenny is a very old woman.

Melissa nodded her head, she then knelt in front of her and confessed.

High Priestess Jenny was the one who told Melissa her revelation from God, and that she must serve her chosen hero.

“My chosen hero is not a hero. In fact, he’s a magician, a magician who would strike a woman with his bare hand.”

Melissa said to the High Priestess.

Not long ago, before she was given a revelation from God, she was told to wait for her chosen hero. She was cheerful back then, but now she couldn’t stand the fact that her hero was a magician, and a woman beater.

Jenny couldn’t help but wonder about her hero.

Melissa went to tell her how she failed a healing chant three times. And thus, she repented in front of the God of War.

“When I look at his face, I just can’t stand him……”

Jenny thought that she hated him, she felt sorry for her fellow priestess.

“Even so, he is still a hero, God has entrusted him to you. You must learn to understand him, and in turn he will understand you.

She didn’t know whether Melissa hated men entirely, or just her hero.

“I don’t think I can do this……”

“I know you can do it, you just have to give him a chance.”

Jenny said, as she smiled at her. Though, Jenny was giving this matter serious thought, she knew that if Melissa took this too hard, she may commit suicide. If anything happened to her, it would be a big loss to the church, and to her friends. Though Jenny would never let it come to that, she cared deeply about all her peers.

“You have a mission, you must follow your hero no matter what he may be.

“God gave me this revelation, could it have been wrong?”

Melissa asked Jenny, her face looked very lonely.

“At that time, you clearly heard the voice of God......”

Among the clergy, whenever you hear the voice of God, it’s usually through another person.

“God doesn’t lie, stick to your beliefs.”

This is all Jenny could say to Melissa, this is because it’s taboo to say that you doubt God’s revelation.

In fact, if anyone other than Jenny heard Melissa doubt God’s revelation, they would probably have her expelled from the Church.

“I know I’m being naïve. I wish I was as strong as you, Jenny.”

When she heard those words, her expression changed dramatically.

Jenny was far from an ordinary person, she helped found the Kingdom when the evil dragon was slain.

(True, I am strong……)

Jenny looked into the distance, thinking of times long gone by.

Back when she went on adventures with Carwes, she was a young lady, full of confidence.

“You and I are different, I didn’t get a revelation from God.”

Jenny had finished reminiscing, Melissa was quiet.

“……Why?”

The few other priestess that were nearby gasped.

(No surprise there.)

Jenny was a special case.

Jenny, who used to be called the "Sword Princess," was asked by Rijarl, who was a simple wandering mercenary at the time, and later king of Ohfun, to accompany him upon a battle-filled journey. During all this time, Carwes and Jenny were by his side. All sorts of enemies appeared before the three, trying to obstruct their way.

The last enemy that stood before them was the evil dragon, Crish. They helped Rijarl and defeated Crish after a fierce battle. They would all gladly go to the gates of hell and back for Rijarl.

Though, that’s not to say that Rijarl didn’t have any bad attributes. For one he was arrogant, he liked to drink, was a womanizer, if most people knew this about them they wouldn’t think he was a man who committed heroic deeds.

Jenny naturally developed feelings for Rijarl.

One night after a fierce battle, both of them were mentally and physically fatigued. Even though they spent some time together that night, nothing happened afterwards.

As a result, Jenny never married, nor did she have any children. Because when she learned more about Rijarl’s personality, in her eyes, men are just mortals.

Jenny never forgot about him, nor did she regret meeting him.

After the Kingdom of Ohfun was founded, Rijarl and Princess Melete got married. However, he couldn’t’ beat his old habits, he stayed a womanizer and reportedly cheated on his wide on numerous occasions, usually with the maids.

Fortunately, the princess was a very smart woman, after a few years, she finally suppressed his lecherous habits.

Even so, his many mistresses still bore children, but these matters were swept under the rug as to keep the true successor to the throne a secret.

As far as Jenny knew, the true prince was born from one of Rijarl’s concubines.

“High priestess……”

Melissa called out to Jenny, obviously worried.

“I’m fine. Only those pure of heart can hear the voice of God.”

Jenny smiled, but she didn’t tell Melissa the truth.

“Didn’t God give you any hints?”

Melissa timidly asked Jenny.

“No, nothing.”

“To get a revelation from God is considered a great honour, it is also said God gives you many trials to overcome in order to pass the test. I will help you in any way possible, Melissa.”

“Thank you.”

Melissa said in a weak voice, her eyes full of tears.

“Take him to the temple. Maybe if you can get him to pray, he could become a hero.”

Jenny said, she was giving her advice, but she was also interested in this magician.

Then, she asked the magicians name.

“……His name is Louie, son of Headmaster Carwes.”

[[Image:RSL Volume 01 bw 02.jpg|thumb]]

Melissa said in a low voice.

“Louie?”

As soon as Jenny heard that name, a shock went through her entire body, she hadn’t felt that kind of feeling in years.

“Do you know him?”

“Ah, of course I know him. I was good friends with Carwes for thirty years……”

Jenny answered.

However, this wasn’t the only reason she was surprised.

(Is this fate?)

Jenny said inside herself.

(No, this must be a coincidence……)

However, it doesn’t seem destiny had any part in this, for it was the decision that she made thirty years ago that was to blame.

Jenny looked into Melissa’s eyes, with a hint of envy.

“Thank you Jenny, I’m already feeling better.”

Melissa certainly didn’t know Jenny’s true feelings, she slowly stood up and smiled.

“You cannot escape him, you must face your hero.”

Jenny said these words, intending to encourage Melissa.

Then, she thought about this moment, she knew that Melissa shouldn’t run away from this opportunity to gain life experiences.

Looking at Melissa walk away from the chapel, Jenny had a feeling, a feeling that a passionate era was coming.